Practical Pistol Show 190 - Gabe drops knowledge

This entry covers the 2025 PPSA Shotgun Nationals in Davao City, Philippines, highlighting the importance of IPSC compliance, safety protocols, and the competitive spirit. It features insights from the Match Director and international competitors, emphasizing the event's upgrade to a national competition and the dedication of range officers. The content is geared towards experienced shooters looking to understand the intricacies of high-level shotgun competitions.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show discusses a shooter's experience with alleged cheating at a local club match. The panel, including Ben Stoeger, Gabe White, Matt Hopkins, and Tim Myers, debates how to handle situations where a 'no-shoot' target might have been missed during scoring. They emphasize the importance of paying attention during the scoring process, the difficulty of proving cheating, and the potential damage of false accusations. The discussion also touches on the importance of integrity in shooting sports and how to address discrepancies.

This video offers insights into Precision Rifle Series (PRS) GasGun stage strategy, focusing on speed and accuracy in challenging wind conditions. Instructor Chris Williamson, a sponsored shooter with nearly 10 years of competition experience, shares techniques for stable shooting platforms, effective wind holds, and efficient stage transitions. Key takeaways include adapting support hand placement for stability and understanding the importance of speed in gas gun competitions.

Matt Hopkins, a USPSA Grand Master and candidate for Area 3 Director, discusses his journey into competitive shooting, starting from a personal defense need. He emphasizes the importance of embracing humility and fundamentals when starting, advocating for penalty-free shooting as a key to progressing through C and B classes. Hopkins details the transition to A and M classes, highlighting the necessity of increasing speed and consistent execution, and touches upon advanced techniques like target focus shooting and efficient movement. He also shares insights into the role of an Area Director and discusses current rule changes and their potential impact on the sport.

This video features a discussion on competitive shooting, focusing on the importance of skill development over gear acquisition. It highlights the challenges and rewards of match directing, the value of various shooting disciplines like USPSA and PRS, and the need for accessible shooting ranges. The conversation also touches on a GoFundMe campaign to support a local shooting range acquisition, emphasizing community support and the long-term benefits for shooters.

This video chronicles the speaker's first experience in a shooting competition, highlighting the learning curve and common challenges for new participants. Key takeaways include understanding competition divisions, prioritizing accurate hits over speed, adhering to safety rules like the 180-degree rule, and the importance of proactive ammunition management and fundamentals. The speaker emphasizes the welcoming nature of the shooting community and advises new shooters to seek guidance from match officials and fellow competitors.

This video demonstrates a critical malfunction where the magazine drops during recoil, a common issue in competitive shooting. Ben Stoeger, a professional competitive shooter, highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing such failures. The guide provides steps to troubleshoot this specific problem, emphasizing safety and proper firearm handling.

This video demonstrates a critical safety incident: an uncommanded discharge of a Sig Sauer P320 during the re-holstering process. Expert analysis from Ben Stoeger highlights the visual evidence of the discharge originating from the holster, emphasizing the importance of constant vigilance and proper technique even when the firearm is supposedly "safe" in its holster. The incident underscores the need for thorough firearm inspection and immediate post-incident assessment.

Ben Stoeger, a professional shooting instructor, explains common misconceptions about red dot sights. He emphasizes that true proficiency comes from focusing on the target, not the dot itself. The guide details training methods, like occluding the optic, to develop this crucial skill, comparing it to the lifelong refinement needed for trigger control.

This comprehensive dry fire program, led by World Champion shooter Ben Stoeger, focuses on refining fundamental handgun skills. It includes a structured warm-up, detailed drills for draw stroke mechanics, efficient reloads (including strong and weak hand only), and positional shooting from kneeling. The program emphasizes precision and control, progressing to dynamic movements and transitions essential for competitive shooting.