Practical Shooting After Dark EP 114

Published on August 14, 2020
Duration: 30:59

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark features discussions on competition shooting techniques, stage design, and competitor experience. Mr. Kim shares insights on visualization and execution during target acquisition, emphasizing tracking the A-zone. The team reviews the Kansas Free State Match, praising its balanced stage design and the match director's responsiveness to competitor feedback. They also discuss hydration strategies with Squincher Squeeze popsicles and delve into the controversial 'Virginia Count' rule in competitive shooting, explaining its impact on strategy and scoring.

Quick Summary

When entering a shooting position for non-risky targets, focus on shooting while entering rather than stopping. Use your arms during the walkthrough to align with the target's A-zone before the gun is fully raised. This pre-alignment allows for immediate engagement as the target becomes visible, saving time and improving efficiency.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Welcome
  2. 00:51Mr. Kim on Visualization and Execution
  3. 04:34Kansas Free State Match Review
  4. 12:16Hydration: Squincher Squeeze
  5. 13:49Revolver Division Discussion
  6. 15:43New Podcast Announcement
  7. 20:06Question: Vision Prescription for Shooting
  8. 23:43Question: Virginia Count Explained
  9. 29:18Podcast Wrap-up and Listener Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended technique for entering a shooting position for non-risky targets?

When engaging non-risky targets, focus on shooting while entering the position rather than stopping. During the walkthrough, use your arms to align with the target's A-zone before the gun is fully raised. This pre-alignment helps ensure you can shoot as soon as the target is visible, saving valuable time.

What made the Kansas Free State Match stand out?

The Kansas Free State Match was praised for its balanced stage design, featuring a variety of challenges like close-range headshots, distant targets (40 yards), poppers, and a swinger. The match director's responsiveness to competitor feedback and amenities like free lunch and quality t-shirts also contributed to a positive experience.

How can vision issues like astigmatism be managed for shooting?

For shooters with astigmatism, experimenting with different prescriptions is key. Using an iron sight prescription can help develop automatic sight alignment (indexing). Once indexing is proficient, a red dot prescription might be used, relying on the fiber optic front sight for confirmation in the rear notch.

What is 'Virginia Count' in competitive shooting?

Virginia Count is a rule that limits the number of rounds that can be scored on a target. It's often criticized for moving away from freestyle principles, potentially removing strategic options like shooting extra safety rounds and introducing penalties for exceeding the count, which can make stages feel less dynamic.

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