Can a Regular Joe Outshoot a Pro? Pros vs. Joes Challenge at CANCON Arizona 2024!

Published on May 14, 2024
Duration: 4:55

The 'Pros vs Joes' challenge at CANCON Arizona 2024 pitted professional shooter Harrison Shilton against amateur Rick Bella. Shilton set a benchmark time of 3.890 seconds on a steel target stage using a Matador Arms MAT9 ERS PCC. Rick Bella, a self-taught shooter with prior Army experience, ultimately beat Shilton's time by a hundredth of a second, finishing in 3.88 seconds. The event highlighted the competitive spirit and skill present in both professional and amateur shooting communities.

Quick Summary

In the 'Pros vs Joes' challenge at CANCON Arizona 2024, amateur shooter Rick Bella narrowly defeated professional Harrison Shilton by 0.01 seconds. Shilton set a time of 3.890 seconds using a Matador Arms MAT9 ERS PCC, while Bella completed the stage in 3.88 seconds, crediting his Army experience and practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Pros vs Joes Challenge Intro
  2. 00:28Target System Explained
  3. 00:56Introducing Pro Shooter Harrison
  4. 01:35Matador Arms MAT9 ERS Firearm
  5. 02:15Armaspec Prize Details
  6. 02:46Introducing Joe Competitor Rick
  7. 03:35Pro's Shooting Time
  8. 03:59Joe's Winning Shooting Time
  9. 04:21Rick's Reaction to Winning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Pros vs Joes' challenge format?

The 'Pros vs Joes' challenge at CANCON Arizona 2024 featured a professional shooter setting a benchmark time on a specific stage. A randomly selected amateur shooter, or 'Joe', then attempted to beat that time to win.

What firearm was used in the 'Pros vs Joes' challenge?

The professional shooter used the Matador Arms MAT9 ERS, a 9mm PCC with an 8-inch barrel, a reversible charging handle, and a Glock-compatible lower receiver. The amateur shooter likely used a similar platform provided for the competition.

How close was the competition in the 'Pros vs Joes' challenge?

The competition was incredibly close. Professional shooter Harrison Shilton set a time of 3.890 seconds, and amateur Rick Bella beat it by just one-hundredth of a second, finishing in 3.88 seconds.

What factors contributed to the amateur shooter's win?

Rick Bella, the amateur winner, attributed his success to his prior Army background and consistent personal practice. He focused on executing his plan and 'just going for it' during the challenge.

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