Austin Proulx @ the IDPA CCP Match on 4/20/2024

This video features father and son shooting duo Walt and Austin Proulx, who compete together in IDPA for Team Wilson Combat. They share their journey, highlighting Austin's rise to become the 2021 IDPA National Champion in CCP and Walt's 1st Place Master win in CDP at the 2022 National Championship. The video also touches on their involvement in the new rifle sport, The Ultimate Hunter Rifle Competition, and features discussions around Wilson Combat firearms and Austin's training company, Go Fast Concepts.

This YouTube Shorts video provides a recap of the 2022 IDPA National Championship held in Grand Junction, Colorado. It highlights the impressive achievements of the featured team, congratulating competitors on their performance. Specific winners and their divisions are listed, including National Champions in ESP and CDP, as well as top placements in CO, CDP, CCP, ESP, PCC, and BUG divisions, alongside High Industry and High Law Enforcement awards.

This video introduces the Wilson Combat 2022 Shooting Team, highlighting their exceptional skills and achievements in competitive shooting. The video features prominent members like Mike Seeklander (IDPA World Champion ESP), Austin Proulx (IDPA National Champion CCP), BJ Norris (3x World Speed Shooting Champion), Glenn Shelby (10x IDPA National Champion CDP), and several others who have achieved top rankings in various IDPA categories, including High Lady, High Law Enforcement, and Expert BUG. The team is wished good luck at the 2022 IDPA Nationals. Links to Wilson Combat's website, newsletter, and social media channels are provided.

This episode of Critical Mas(s) features Massad Ayoob in conversation with Joyce Wilson, Executive Director of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). They delve into the history and foundational principles of IDPA as a practical competitive shooting sport emphasizing defensive tactics with everyday carry gear. The discussion covers recent rule changes, including the integration of appendix carry (AIWB), and the process for implementing new rules. The importance of testing one's skills in competitive environments is highlighted, along with the increasing talent pool in the sport. The conversation also touches on the roles of Joyce and Bill Wilson in the sport and encourages viewers to find local IDPA matches.

This video offers a glimpse into the Cameo Shooting Complex in Grand Junction, Colorado, featuring an interview with Walt Proulx, a member of the Wilson Combat Shooting Team and the General Manager/Developing Designer of the complex. Walt, a seasoned competitor with a 1st Place Master win at the 2022 IDPA National Championship, shares valuable tips for shooters dealing with the effects of aging on the range. The discussion also touches on the use of Red Dot Optics. The video highlights the Cameo Shooting Complex as a "shooter's paradise" and provides links to learn more about both Cameo and Wilson Combat.

This video features Walt and Austin Proulx discussing Wilson Combat's long gun offerings, including AR-15s, AR-10s, and AR9 carbines, alongside their accessories like Omni scope mounts and the Tactical Trigger Unit (TTU). The Proulx brothers also introduce the Ultimate Hunter Rifle Competition (UHRC), a new sport designed to be accessible to hunters using their existing gear, emphasizing accuracy and speed. The discussion highlights the TTU's ease of installation and performance benefits, while UHRC's rules and scoring are detailed, focusing on practical hunting scenarios.

This guide details the dangers of 'thumbing the hammer down' on a loaded firearm, a technique strongly advised against by experts. It emphasizes that this action, which involves pulling the trigger while manually lowering the hammer, carries a high risk of accidental discharge if the thumb slips. The expert instruction highlights safer alternatives like engaging the manual safety for 'cocked and locked' carry or clearing the chamber entirely.

This guide details the advanced technique of hand stippling a 1911 firearm frame for enhanced grip, as demonstrated by a master gunsmith. It covers the precise application of texture using a punch and hammer, followed by meticulous filing to refine the edges. This process requires significant skill and attention to detail for a professional finish.

This guide details the proper technique for cycling the slide on a semi-automatic pistol, specifically the 1911, as explained by Ken Hackathorn. It emphasizes avoiding "gun abuse" by not slamming the slide on an empty chamber, which can cause premature wear. The explanation includes the mechanical reasons behind this, focusing on how the cartridge rim stabilizes the extractor and cushions the slide's action.

Massad Ayoob, a renowned firearms instructor and legal expert, details the critical post-Defensive Gun Use (DGU) protocol. He emphasizes that the most common mistake is failing to immediately call 911 after a DGU, even if no shots were fired. This action is crucial for establishing oneself as the victim complainant in the ensuing legal aftermath.