Bruce Piatt, Team Blade-Tech

This GUNS Magazine Podcast episode, featuring internationally-known competitor Bruce Piatt, offers valuable shooting tips applicable to both local leagues and national matches. Presented by Hodgdon and supported by IMR, the podcast delves into techniques for improving marksmanship. Sponsors Hodgdon Powder Company and IMR Powder highlight their extensive range of propellants for various firearms, encouraging reloaders to explore their offerings. Listeners are also encouraged to read and subscribe to GUNS Magazine.

MMA legend Royce Gracie visits Taran Tactical for a range day, attempting a tactical course of fire. While Gracie demonstrates solid marksmanship, Taran Butler showcases elite speed and accuracy, highlighting the performance gap with friendly banter. The session includes demonstrations of hip shooting techniques and plate rack drills, with Butler achieving a 2.18-second run. Gracie concludes by signing the TTI signature wall.

This episode of Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, recorded on location at Crimson Trace's 2014 Midnight 3-Gun Invitational in Bend, Oregon, features a discussion with a variety of guests. The show includes insights from John Snodgrass of Leupold, Tim Wegner and Kyle Thompson from Blade-Tech, Jim Shepherd of The Shooting Wire, and Olympians Lanny & Tracy Barnes, all of whom are 3-Gun competitors. The podcast and radio show details are also provided for listeners.

A Sig P320 X-Five experienced an accidental discharge while holstered during a Steel Challenge competition, narrowly missing the shooter's leg thanks to a Benchmade knife. The firearm, a 2019 'post-drop fix' model, was later found to have a defective firing pin return spring. Sig Sauer offered a replacement, but the shooter opted for a different model due to lost trust.

This episode of Gun Talk Radio features an interview with competitive shooter and trainer Bruce Piatt. The discussion covers his experiences, including close encounters with bears. Additionally, the show addresses the topic of small handguns suitable for individuals with larger hands, offering practical advice and product considerations for concealed carry and general firearm use. The episode highlights the versatility of firearms for various situations and personal preferences.

This video captures an October 2016 USPSA match hosted by Atlanta Practical Shooters at South River Gun Club. The shooter is competing in Production B Class with a CZ Shadow Custom pistol and Blade-Tech holsters. The description highlights a beautiful fall day, six enjoyable stages, and a large group of fellow competitors, emphasizing the camaraderie and positive atmosphere of the event.

This video showcases a novel magnetic optic mount for pistols, demonstrating its quick attachment and detachment capabilities. The speaker tests its retention by racking the slide, highlighting its potential as a firearm innovation. While initially shown on a Glock, the mount is available for other platforms like Sig Sauer and HK.

The EOTECH OGL is a compact, deck-of-cards-sized on-gun laser system featuring co-aligned visible and IR aiming lasers for simplified zeroing. It utilizes advanced VCSEL laser technology and includes a unique sliding lever to adjust the illuminator from spot to flood patterns. This tactical accessory was a notable introduction at SHOT Show 2023.

This video showcases the innovative Full Conceal M1 system for the Sig P320 and a prototype folding Glock 19. The M1 system offers a smartphone-like footprint with 18+1 capacity and a $899 price point. The folding Glock 19 prototype, chambered in 9mm, boasts a 23-round capacity and a unique folding mechanism for enhanced concealability and rapid deployment.

Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for all firearm sighting systems, not just red dots. Witness marks on red dot sights ensure screws remain tight, preserving zero. Even iron sights can fail if not properly secured, highlighting the need for regular checks on both mechanical and electronic optics. This content emphasizes proactive gunsmithing for reliable performance.