Videos tagged with USA Shooting

This guide outlines the pathway to Olympic shooting, emphasizing 10m Air Pistol and 25m Sport Pistol as accessible entry points. Instruction from a competitive shooter highlights key equipment, training resources like USA Shooting and CMP, and the Olympic selection process. Beginners are encouraged to start with Bullseye shooting in the US using .22 LR pistols.

This video debunks common myths surrounding Olympic and Bullseye pistol shooting, emphasizing that these disciplines utilize real firearms, including those considered 'assault weapons' by some US states. It highlights the accessibility of the sport from a cost and equipment perspective, particularly for pistol disciplines. The core message is that Olympic and Bullseye shooting teach fundamental marksmanship skills like sight alignment, trigger control, and grip, which are universally applicable to all forms of shooting, including defensive and offensive applications.

This video outlines several avenues for getting paid to shoot, including industry sponsorships, military shooting teams, becoming a firearms trainer, and creating content as a 'gun tuber'. The speaker, a sponsored shooter for Kabbitt Guns, emphasizes that industry sponsorships are often limited to the firearms sector due to politicization and the industry's small size. Military teams offer comprehensive support but come with significant military obligations. Training and content creation are presented as viable alternatives, with the speaker noting that high-level shooting skill isn't always a prerequisite for training beginners.

This video explores the world-class shooting facilities at Hillsdale College, highlighting their investment in the Halter Shooting Center. It showcases collegiate shotgun competitions, including SCTP and ACUI events, and introduces the burgeoning USPSA collegiate division. The college's commitment to supporting student athletes through scholarships and partnerships with organizations like USA Shooting is emphasized, fostering both athletic development and life skills.

Kelly Reisdorf, CEO of USA Shooting, discusses the organization's recent successes, including five Olympic medals in 2024, and outlines plans for 2025. Key initiatives include strengthening junior programs, fostering partnerships with NCAA rifle teams, and increasing industry support to identify and develop future Olympic talent across shotgun, rifle, and pistol disciplines. The organization relies on industry partners for funding, as it does not receive government subsidies.

Olympic gold medalist Vince Hancock emphasizes the critical importance of precise visual focus in shotgun sports. He advises shooters to concentrate on the front edge of the target, whether it's a clay pigeon or a bird, rather than the target's overall form. This technique, he explains, ensures the shooter is looking where the target is going, not where it has been, leading to more consistent breaks and improved accuracy. Hancock, a five-time Olympian, shares this advice as a fundamental principle for both competitive shooters and hunters.

Olympic Gold Medalist Ginny Thrasher shares her journey from starting air rifle at 14 to winning gold at the Rio Olympics. She details her progression through high school and college shooting programs, the intensity of Olympic trials, and her strategy for success in finals. Thrasher also emphasizes the importance of a written training plan for all shooters and advises aspiring Olympic-style competitors to find local clubs.

Alexis Lean, an Olympian with USA Shooting, discusses her training regimen for Women's Air Pistol and Women's Sport Pistol, emphasizing the precision and accuracy required for international competition. She highlights the small target size in air pistol and the dedication needed to achieve high hit percentages.

Ben Keller, a back-to-back Junior World Champion in skeet shooting, discusses his journey into the sport and his aspirations for the Paris Olympics. He highlights the importance of sponsorships and networking at events like SHOT Show. Keller details the rigorous Olympic selection process, which involves multiple 250-target matches and a point system based on placement.

This video highlights the success of USA Shooting athletes at the 2023 Pan American Games, where they secured 18 medals and three Olympic quota slots for Paris 2024. The athletes achieved top rankings in shotgun, rifle, and pistol disciplines. Key medalists and their events are detailed, showcasing individual and team achievements. The content emphasizes USA's overall dominance in shooting sports and contributes to the nation's broader medal count in the continental multi-sport event.

This interview with Craig Kozeniesky, the new CEO of USA Shooting, delves into his background and vision for the organization. Kozeniesky, a former military professional and father of an Olympian, discusses his transition into leadership, emphasizing the importance of awareness and education for competitive shooting. He highlights the dedication of American athletes and the need for greater public recognition of shooting sports as a significant Olympic discipline, drawing parallels to the success and public embrace of sports like triathlon.

Tracy Barnes, Senior Director of Development for USA Shooting, discusses her role in programs, partnerships, and fundraising. Drawing on her background in biathlon and small bore prone, she emphasizes the importance of membership for supporting athletes from junior levels to Olympic medalists. Barnes highlights the competitive landscape of international shooting, where many countries receive government funding, making U.S. athlete support crucial for success at events like the Paris Olympics.