Practical Pistol Show 237

Published on March 15, 2018
Duration: 15:23

This episode of Practical Pistol Show discusses competitive inequities in USPSA due to environmental factors like sun glare and wind, and addresses issues with dry-fire training where trigger pull negatively impacts sight alignment and grip. The hosts suggest solutions like shooting squads at the same time for fairness and emphasize the importance of carefully adding elements to dry-fire drills to maintain consistency.

Quick Summary

Competitive inequities in USPSA can stem from environmental factors like sun glare and wind, impacting shooters differently based on their stage timing. The ideal solution is for all competitors in a division to shoot at the same time. Dry-fire training can also suffer when adding a trigger pull, as finger movement can disturb sight alignment and grip.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Welcome
  2. 00:47USPSA Competitive Inequity Discussion
  3. 01:06Florida Open Stage Example (Sun Glare)
  4. 02:00Solutions for Environmental Factors
  5. 03:08Super Squads & Nationals
  6. 04:24Is Environmental Inequity a Real Issue?
  7. 05:02Local vs. State/National Matches
  8. 06:15Match Director's Role in Equity
  9. 07:31Competitor's Perspective on Fairness
  10. 08:37Dry Fire Training Problems
  11. 09:32Dry Fire Issue: Trigger Pull Impact
  12. 09:45Analysis of Dry Fire Performance Drop
  13. 10:54Adding Elements to Training
  14. 11:58Careful Progression in Training
  15. 13:01Practicing Different Draw Orientations
  16. 13:41Gradually Adding Training Elements
  17. 14:44Podcast Outro & Listener Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes competitive inequity in shooting sports like USPSA?

Competitive inequity in USPSA can arise from environmental factors such as sun glare affecting target acquisition, wind, or rain. These conditions can disproportionately impact shooters depending on when they shoot their stages, potentially leading to unfair advantages or disadvantages.

How can USPSA address environmental factors affecting competition?

The most effective solution for addressing environmental factors is to have all competitors within the same division shoot their stages at the same time. This ensures everyone faces the same conditions, though logistical challenges can make this difficult for large national matches.

Why does my dry-fire performance decrease when I add a trigger pull?

When you add a trigger pull to your dry-fire practice, the movement of your trigger finger can disturb the gun's alignment with your sights and your grip. This is because you're introducing an additional complex motor skill that can negatively impact the stability achieved during the draw and sight alignment phase.

What is the best approach to dry-fire training?

It's best to add elements to your dry-fire training gradually. Start with basic drills like drawing and aligning sights, then slowly introduce trigger pulls, transitions, and movement. This allows you to identify and correct issues as they arise, rather than being overwhelmed by complexity.

Should I expect the same draw speed in a full stage as in a simple drill?

No, you should not expect the same draw speed or consistency in a complex stage with multiple elements like reloads or transitions as you would in a simple, isolated draw drill. Adding complexity inherently increases the difficulty and potential for error, leading to slower times.

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