Practical Shooting After Dark EP 50

This video details the extensive modification process of a custom 2011 pistol built for USPSA competition by host Yoki Sturrup. Sturrup, an experienced shooter, shares his journey of misunderstanding competition rules and the subsequent $3,400+ build, highlighting key component upgrades from brands like Atlas Gunworks, Cheely Custom, and Dawson Precision. The guide focuses on transforming a base Rock Island Armory 2011 into a high-performance race gun suitable for Limited or Open divisions.

This video details Administrative Results' first experience competing in a USPSA Area 2 championship, highlighting the intense skill level of world-class competitors like Christian Sailer. It explains USPSA's core principles of speed and accuracy, the importance of strategic stage planning, and the complex scoring system. The speaker, a former law enforcement officer, emphasizes the value of dry fire practice and a dedicated competitive mindset for improvement.

This guide details the execution of a USPSA stage, emphasizing proper starting procedures, target engagement, movement, reloading, and post-stage safety protocols. It highlights the importance of following range officer commands and maintaining weapon safety throughout the competition. The video showcases a shooter completing a stage in 17.98 seconds, demonstrating efficient technique.

This video documents participants' experiences at the Tactical Games, highlighting challenges like gear failures, physical fatigue, and mental breakdowns. It provides insights into specific shooting stages, malfunction clearing techniques for pistols, and the physical demands of the competition. The participants share lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of preparation and adapting to unexpected issues.

This video documents a USPSA competition focusing on the Limited Optics division with a CZ Shadow 2. The shooter aims to improve their skills and progress towards an 'A Class' classification. Key takeaways include the importance of efficient stage planning, maintaining a low athletic stance, improving footwork and transitions between shooting positions, and practicing quick reloads. The shooter also highlights common mistakes like foot faults and standing too upright, emphasizing the need for consistent training to build speed and accuracy.

This video documents a USPSA shooter's experience at a match, focusing on mental approach and technical adjustments. Key takeaways include adopting a positive 'what to do' mindset, improving trigger splits, lowering the center of gravity for better movement, and maintaining momentum. The shooter also discusses strategies for engaging steel targets and efficient movement between shooting positions, aiming for consistency at a higher skill level.

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.