Exclusive Interview with World Class Olympic Shooter Gabby Franco

This guide outlines the pathway to Olympic shooting, emphasizing 10m Air Pistol and 25m Sport Pistol as accessible entry points. Instruction from a competitive shooter highlights key equipment, training resources like USA Shooting and CMP, and the Olympic selection process. Beginners are encouraged to start with Bullseye shooting in the US using .22 LR pistols.

This overview from SHOT Show 2026 highlights new offerings from Beretta and Winchester Ammunition. Olympic Champion Kim Rhode, accompanied by industry experts, showcases advanced competition shotguns from Beretta, emphasizing features like Steelium Pro barrels for recoil reduction and adjustable components. The segment also delves into Winchester's latest ammunition, including Supreme Long Range for hunting and BC Max bullets, alongside commemorative anniversary editions, all backed by impressive accuracy demonstrations.

This video discusses USA Shooting's preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, highlighting their re-affiliation with the NRA and efforts to broaden their reach and secure funding. The leadership team emphasizes the importance of international competition, the success of US athletes in past Olympics, and the challenges posed by government-funded international teams. They also touch upon the need for increased membership, corporate sponsorship, and public awareness to support the athletes.

This interview features two-time Olympic bronze medalist Corey Cogdell-Unrein discussing her journey in international trap shooting. She highlights the mental aspect of the sport, emphasizing that shooting is 95% mental once technique is mastered. Cogdell-Unrein shares her training regimen, which involves working with sports psychologists and extensive practice to control negative thoughts and maintain focus under pressure. She also touches on the logistical challenges of international competition, particularly traveling with firearms.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Hammerli Model 100 'Freipistole', a specialized pistol for 50-meter free pistol competition. It details the pistol's history, unique Martini action, and the mechanics of its extremely light set trigger. The presenter shares his experience using the pistol in a match, discussing its performance, accuracy, and the challenges of its ultra-light trigger, offering insights into competitive shooting techniques and equipment.

This guide details the trigger technique for the 50m Olympic Free Pistol, emphasizing its unique single-shot, separate cocking mechanism and extremely light trigger pull (around 25 grams). Instruction from JaredAF highlights the lack of trigger weight restrictions in this discipline, focusing on achieving a precise break with minimal disturbance.

This guide breaks down the essentials of purchasing and understanding firearm suppressors, drawing on insights from Michael Cain, owner of Boss Silencers. It covers the evolving National Firearms Act (NFA) process, explaining ATF forms and reduced wait times. The guide details the science behind sound suppression, differentiates between baffle types, and outlines crucial buying factors like sound, durability, materials, and mounting systems. It also touches on caliber compatibility and maintenance, providing a comprehensive overview for new buyers.

This video offers an in-depth look at Staccato's expanded operations, from their Georgetown, TX headquarters to the new Staccato Ranch in Florence, TX. It highlights their advanced manufacturing processes, including extensive CNC machining and meticulous hand-fitting for their 2011 pistols, as well as their in-house 9mm ammunition production. The content features insights from CEO Nathan Horvath and showcases the brand's commitment to military, law enforcement, and civilian markets, emphasizing quality and performance.

This video showcases the performance of BOSS Silencers on AR-15 platforms during a live-fire event. Expert instructors demonstrate the suppressors' effectiveness in reducing muzzle flash and sound, highlighting their tactical application. The footage includes close-ups of the silencer's construction and mounting.

This video explores whether Staccato pistols are worth their premium price point by visiting the Staccato manufacturing headquarters. It details the precision manufacturing process, emphasizing the use of certified American steel and advanced CNC machining. The discussion highlights the pistols' duty-ready nature, combining competition performance with Glock-like reliability, making them easier to shoot for personal defense and law enforcement applications.