CTASA USPSA - September 2018 - Carry Optics - A - Glock 17 MOS - Leupold Deltapoint Pro

This video documents a shooter's first USPSA match of 2026, highlighting the differences from IDPA and the learning curve involved. The shooter emphasizes the importance of hit factor over raw time in USPSA and discusses challenges encountered, such as equipment malfunctions and missed targets, while aiming to improve for future competitions. The content offers insights into the strategic planning and efficient movement required for USPSA.

This video showcases a dynamic pistol shooting stage, demonstrating proficient drawing, target acquisition, and movement. The shooter effectively navigates barriers, performs a tactical reload, and engages multiple targets, highlighting advanced competition techniques. The visual emphasizes speed and accuracy in a simulated match environment.

This video demonstrates a typical USPSA competition stage, highlighting the sequence of commands, target engagement, and movement required. The shooter effectively utilizes a CZ Shadow 2 with a red dot sight to navigate the course, showcasing proficiency in practical shooting techniques. The stage concludes with a clear and holster procedure, emphasizing safety and adherence to competition rules.

This video demonstrates a run through a dynamic shooting course, highlighting movement, target engagement, and the use of cover. The shooter, identified as 'Shortshot Tony', humorously reflects on his performance after completing the course in 25.73 seconds, as recorded by an AMG Lab Commander shot timer. The content showcases practical application of shooting skills in a timed, multi-target scenario.

This YouTube video's title, "Ben Stoeger Got Banned," strongly suggests a discussion related to competitive shooting, specifically involving Ben Stoeger, a prominent figure in the sport. While the description provides links to merchandise and support the channel, it doesn't offer specific details about the ban itself or the firearms involved. However, given Ben Stoeger's association with competitive shooting disciplines, it is highly probable the video will touch upon topics relevant to this area, potentially including firearm regulations, competition rules, or personal experiences within the shooting sports community.

This video documents the shooter's 6th USPSA match stage, focusing on the CZ Shadow 2 in Carry Optics division. It highlights target engagement, pistol draw, and transitions, while also posing a question about optimal shooting technique. The shooter, a hobbyist, seeks feedback on their performance, indicating a desire for improvement in their competitive shooting skills.

This video debunks the myth that an AR-15 round would 'blow off' an ear by conducting a practical experiment with pig ears. The results show that even high-velocity rounds like 5.56mm and .223 Remington, as well as heavier calibers like 45-70 and 8.6 Blackout, create small, clean holes through thin tissue, similar to a hole punch. The host explains this is because the tissue is too thin for the bullet to transfer enough energy for catastrophic cavitation, unlike in ballistics gel.

This short showcases high-performance 'Space Guns' from the Open Division at the Double Tap Championship. It highlights custom 2011-style pistols, specialized race holsters from brands like Safariland and Double Alpha Academy, and features a first-person view of a shooter using a frame-mounted red dot optic during a stage. The video emphasizes the advanced technology and customization involved in top-tier competition handguns.

Tim Herron, a USPSA Grand Master, explains efficient iron sight usage by contrasting traditional front sight focus with a target-oriented approach. He advocates using the rear sight for gross aiming and the front sight for fine-tuning, likening it to a backhoe vs. spade. Training with red dots can improve iron sight performance by fostering target focus.

This review compares the Staccato P, Springfield Armory Prodigy, and Bul Armory Tac 4.25, focusing on manufacturing, ergonomics, trigger, and shooting dynamics. The Bul Armory Tac 4.25 demonstrated superior reliability with tested ammunition and offered the crispest trigger. The Prodigy was the softest shooting but had a noticeable grip safety gap and feeding issues. The Staccato P offered a good balance but was also susceptible to feeding issues with certain ammo.