Interview with a true Competitor...Dania Vizzi

This video provides a comprehensive preview of the We The Free Freedom Fest at Staccato Ranch, highlighting various shooting opportunities and vendor showcases. It details the extensive Vendor Village, premium shooting bays up to 100 yards for dynamic shooting, 20-yard bays equipped with steel targets, and an 860-yard long-range facility. The event also features a five-stand shotgun area and a luxury indoor range capable of suppressed rifle and night vision shooting.

This video showcases a competitive skeet shooting session between Autumn and her Mom on a windy day. It highlights the challenges posed by wind to clay pigeon trajectories and demonstrates proficient handling of both pump-action (Remington 870) and semi-automatic (Beretta A300 Ultima) shotguns. The video also features sponsor products like Walker's hearing protection and promotes an AGM PVS-7 night vision giveaway.

This video explores various Olympic shooting disciplines, highlighting the intense precision, reflexes, and dedication required. It features insights from top shooters and coaches, discussing techniques like maintaining shooting cadence and the mental fortitude needed for competition. The program also showcases advancements in shooting facilities, such as electronic scoring systems, and emphasizes the global appeal and accessibility of shooting sports for all ages and genders.

This interview with Olympic shotgun shooter Kim Rhode delves into her family's generational involvement in shooting sports, her journey from childhood to multiple Olympic appearances, and the mental fortitude required for elite competition. Rhode emphasizes the importance of family tradition, the passion for the outdoors, and the dedication needed to achieve success in competitive shooting. She also shares insights into her preparation, her mindset during competition, and her life outside of shooting, highlighting her role as a mother and her hobbies.

World Champion Dania Vizzi discusses the dedication required for international skeet shooting, emphasizing daily practice (250 targets) and the crucial mental aspect of the game. She highlights the importance of training in varied lighting conditions to prepare for competition and advises aspiring shooters to start competing early to gain experience.

This video features an interview with Olympic shooting legend Kim Rhode, discussing her career, experiences across multiple Olympic Games, and the different shotgun disciplines she has competed in. Rhode highlights the unique atmosphere of each Olympics, from Atlanta's home crowd advantage to Athens' historical ambiance and Beijing's preparedness. She details her transition between Skeet, Double Trap, and Bunker Trap due to event eliminations, emphasizing the mental game and the importance of repetitive training to make shooting feel as natural as walking. Rhode also touches on her resilience as a strength and managing focus amidst multiple activities as a potential weakness.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process of sleeving a Peabody rifle's chamber to .45-70 Government, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. The modification involves precise machining on a lathe and milling machine to adapt the breech and extractor for the larger cartridge. Crucially, the rifle is only safe for black powder loads due to structural modifications.

This guide details a meticulous, conservation-focused restoration of a flood-damaged Mauser K98, led by Master Gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers advanced techniques for rust removal, wood repair, and finish preservation, emphasizing the importance of retaining historical integrity over achieving a pristine appearance. Novak's expertise is evident in his use of specialized tools and adherence to established gunsmithing principles from authors like Jerry Kuhnhausen.

This guide details the firing sequence of the 1918 Chauchat light machine gun as demonstrated by expert Mark Novak. It covers safe handling, live fire, and a detailed analysis of the weapon's unique long-recoil action using slow-motion footage. Novak's expertise is evident in his proficient handling and clear explanation of the mechanical operation.

This video details the conservation of a barn-found LC Smith 20 Gauge shotgun. Mark Novak demonstrates critical steps including barrel solder testing, proper disassembly with fitted tools, and analysis of the stock's inherent weaknesses. The conservation process involves boiling metal parts to convert rust to black oxide and treating the wood with oil, followed by meticulous reassembly and a successful test fire.