November 2018 - For USPSA Nerds Only

This video documents the seventh USPSA competition for a shooter aiming for 'A' class or above within 12 months. The shooter focuses on improving transition speed, footwork, and split times, drawing on feedback from previous competitions. Key takeaways include the importance of stage planning, efficient holster draws (adopting the 'scoop' method), and managing firearm safeties. The shooter also discusses specific firearm preferences and challenges with the CZ Shadow 2, particularly its safety placement and magazine design.

This video from Lena Miculek's Trigger Tribe channel covers the 2025 Gator Classic, a USPSA match in Louisiana. It highlights advanced competition shooting techniques, including strategies for 'par time' stages, navigating complex courses with doors, and adapting to different shooter statures. The video also features a surprise marriage proposal, showcasing the supportive community within competitive shooting. Instruction is provided by world-renowned shooters Lena and Jerry Miculek.

This guide details how to approach a Glock GSSF competition, emphasizing its focus on accuracy over speed. It covers understanding scoring, stage execution, and familiarization with specific Glock models like the Gen 6. The speaker, an experienced hobbyist, shares insights from their first GSSF match, highlighting the differences from other shooting sports and the supportive environment with on-site Glock armor and instructors.

This video provides a detailed walkthrough of several stages from a FDCC (Florida Dynamic Competition) match held at Saltwater Gun Range in St. Augustine, FL. The speaker, an experienced competitor, demonstrates the procedures for rifle and pistol engagement across multiple stages, including transitions and supported shooting positions. The content offers practical insights into competition shooting techniques and stage management, highlighting the importance of following specific stage rules and safety protocols.

This video documents the speaker's 6th USPSA competition, focusing on their journey towards A Class within 12 months. The speaker breaks down each stage, offering self-critiques and actionable insights on improving stage planning, transition speed, holster draw, and target engagement. They emphasize the importance of consistent practice, seeking instruction, and analyzing performance through video review to achieve their competitive goals.

This video demonstrates a competitive shooting stage, likely from a USPSA or similar match, showcasing advanced firearm manipulation and movement. The shooter executes smooth transitions between pistol and rifle, performs efficient reloads, and utilizes cover effectively. Instruction from an experienced shooter highlights key techniques for navigating a stage under pressure.

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.