Getting Ready for your First Pistol Match - how to know you're ready

This episode features Brantley Miriam, a top-ranked USPSA Carry Optics shooter, discussing his journey, training, and competitive experiences. He highlights the importance of dry fire, efficient stage planning, and the benefits of red dot sights. The discussion also touches on the differences between USPSA and IDPA, and the development of T.REX ARMS' active retention holsters.

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark features discussions on new firearms like the Alien pistol, challenges with competition target colors (blue poppers), and the Tanfoglio Stock III pistol for international competition. The hosts also delve into training techniques for foot speed, the use of tDCS devices for cognitive enhancement, IPSC strategy, and troubleshooting trigger freeze.

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark features discussions on competitive shooting topics including shoot-offs, range etiquette, and equipment choices. Ben Stoeger, Matt Hopkins, and Chris Van Wagner delve into the nuances of competitive shooting, offering insights from their experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of sportsmanship and efficient practice methods for improving performance in shooting sports.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show features Ben Stoeger, Tim Herron, and Kim discussing competitive shooting strategies. Key topics include balancing speed and accuracy, understanding hit factors, and managing mental pressure during classifier stages. They also touch on the role of physical training and dry fire in improving performance.

This video features a panel discussion on the controversial practice of re-shooting USPSA classifier stages. The participants debate the ethics, competitive equity, and practical implications of allowing or disallowing reshoots, particularly in cases of equipment malfunction or perceived underperformance. The discussion also touches on effective dry-fire training techniques, including the use of hard cover and varied target types.

This guide details a practical experiment to debunk the myth that an AR-15 round would 'blow off' an ear. The Humble Marksman demonstrates through testing with pig ears that common rifle rounds, and even heavier calibers, create clean holes rather than explosive damage on thin tissue. The expert's analysis highlights the difference between tissue interaction and ballistics gel cavitation.

This guide showcases the specialized 'Space Guns' used in Open Division competition at the Double Tap Championship. It highlights custom 2011 pistols, advanced optics like C-More RTS2 and Sig Sauer Romeo3 Max, and high-end holsters from Safariland and Double Alpha Academy. The content, presented by a seasoned competition shooter, offers insights into the gear and techniques employed in high-level shooting events.

This guide details an efficient iron sight technique, drawing on insights from 3-division USPSA Grand Master Tim Herron. It emphasizes a shift from rigid front sight focus to a more effective target-oriented approach, using the rear sight for gross aiming and the front sight for fine-tuning. This method is particularly beneficial for shooters transitioning from red dot sights.

This guide details the disassembly process for three popular 2011-style pistols: the Staccato P, Springfield Armory Prodigy, and Bul Armory SAS II Tac 4.25. It highlights differences in guide rod systems, with the Staccato P featuring a toolless system, the Bul Armory requiring a paperclip or staple, and the Springfield Armory Prodigy needing a hex wrench. Proper maintenance of the guide rod system is crucial for reliable firearm function.