Videos tagged with Memory Stages

This video documents the 'Red October Cold War' competition held in Phoenix, Arizona, highlighting the challenges of extreme heat and a demanding 12-stage course. The presenter, competing in the Com Block Iron Division with an AK-101 on iron sights, details the match's professional organization, impressive props, and the physical toll of 112°F temperatures. Despite facing heat stress and occasional errors, the event is praised for its unique stages and scenic desert environment, culminating in the presenter securing second place in his division.

This YouTube video documents the creator's experience at the Cherokee Gun Club's February 2017 USPSA match. The shooter identifies specific weaknesses in their game: steel targets, low ports, and memory stages. The match featured a variety of challenges including multiple memory stages (one with low ports), a falling steel stage, a speed shoot field course, and a classifier. The shooter acknowledges a poor start but notes improvement in later stages, despite technical difficulties with audio equipment. The video highlights a near-perfect double on the classifier, resulting in a Grand Master score, although the overall sentiment is that it was a "bad day shooting."

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show features Ben Stoeger interviewing Matt Hopkins, focusing on competitive shooting techniques and strategies. They discuss the importance of dry fire training, effective stage planning, and the nuances of competitive shooting, including the benefits of shooting on a 'super squad' at major matches. Hopkins shares insights into his personal strengths in breaking down stages and improving efficiency, while Stoeger highlights the value of his analytical approach.