CN Live | How Robert Vogel Became A World Champion

Published on January 12, 2017
Duration: 10:51

This video features an interview with world champion shooter Robert Vogel, discussing his journey from a farm in Ohio to becoming a top competitor and law enforcement officer. Vogel highlights the importance of fundamental shooting skills, the 'warrior mindset,' and how competitive training can translate to real-world effectiveness, while also differentiating between competitive shooting disciplines like USPSA and IDPA.

Quick Summary

World champion shooter Robert Vogel emphasizes that fundamental shooting skills, measured by speed and accuracy, are paramount and cannot be faked. He also highlights the critical role of a 'warrior mindset,' developed through experience, as a separate but essential element for real-world combative situations, alongside tactical training.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction to Robert Vogel
  2. 00:33Early Life and Introduction to Shooting
  3. 01:00Path to Law Enforcement
  4. 01:14The Start of Competitive Shooting
  5. 01:41Passion for Shooting and Warrior Mindset
  6. 02:14Transition to Competition
  7. 03:15Cops and Firearms Engagement
  8. 03:25Firearms Training for Law Enforcement
  9. 04:04The Average Cop's Relationship with Firearms
  10. 05:31Competition Training vs. Real World
  11. 06:01Focus on Shooting Skills
  12. 06:44Shooting Skills, Tactics, and Mindset
  13. 07:09The Importance of Mindset in Encounters
  14. 08:27Navigating Different Skill Sets
  15. 09:00Fundamentals of Practical Shooting
  16. 10:12Favorite Competitive Shooting Styles
  17. 10:25Break and Discussion of IDPA/USPSA

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Robert Vogel get into shooting?

Robert Vogel grew up on a farm in Ohio and began shooting and hunting at a young age. His interest in handguns specifically grew around age 15, influenced by cowboy movies, which also led him to pursue a career in law enforcement.

What is Robert Vogel's background in law enforcement?

Robert Vogel entered the police academy out of high school and has served as a full-time officer for 8.5 years, with an additional 5 years on reserve/auxiliary duty, totaling about 14 years of service. He was also part of the SWAT team.

How does competitive shooting training relate to real-world situations?

Robert Vogel believes that fundamental shooting skills, which are measurable in speed and accuracy, are crucial and cannot be faked. While tactical training is important, he emphasizes that the 'warrior mindset' developed through experience is a separate, vital component for real-world encounters.

What is Robert Vogel's definition of practical shooting?

Robert Vogel defines practical shooting as using a real handgun to shoot at and hit a human-sized target as fast as possible under a variety of circumstances. This definition forms the basis of his training approach.

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