Shooting competition will get you "Killt in da Streetz"? | Ian McCollum, PSR, Calvin [PT Podcast #8]

Published on June 20, 2024
Duration: 141:00

This podcast episode features a discussion about the Polenar Tactical Brutality competition, covering stage designs, participant experiences, and the debate on competition shooting's effectiveness for real-world scenarios. Speakers Ian McCollum, Calvin, and PSR share insights on challenging stages like the fast rope and tunnel, the importance of penalty management, and how competition shooting hones firearm manipulation and stress response, contrasting it with tactical CQB scenarios. They also touch upon the development of firearm skills from beginner to advanced levels and the nuances of training for combat versus sport.

Quick Summary

Competition shooting, like the Brutality match, enhances firearm familiarity and automates tasks, improving efficiency under stress. Experts suggest prioritizing fundamental shooting skills before complex tactics, as proficiency with the weapon is crucial for real-world defense and tactical effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Guests
  2. 00:17Ian McCollum and PSR Join Podcast
  3. 01:28Ling's Brutality Competition Review
  4. 02:01Favorite Stage: Fast Rope
  5. 04:02PSR's Competition Experience
  6. 04:22Paper Targets vs. Steel
  7. 05:02Gear Failure in Car Stage
  8. 06:46PSR's Firearm Journey
  9. 09:323D Printing and Early Content
  10. 10:40Achieving High-Level Shooting Skills
  11. 11:26Obsession and Practice in Shooting
  12. 12:09Self-Taught Shooting Skills
  13. 13:13Practice and Ammo Sponsorships
  14. 14:01YouTube for Learning Shooting
  15. 15:14Trigger Press and Anticipation Issues
  16. 17:44Debate: Slow is Smooth vs. Fast is Fast
  17. 19:09Virginia Count Stages
  18. 19:29Adapting Targets and Stages
  19. 20:14Penalty Impact in Competition
  20. 20:43Favorite Stage: Tunnel Stage
  21. 22:25Accountability with Paper Targets
  22. 22:39Importance of Penalties
  23. 23:12Zero Penalties Goal
  24. 23:56Favorite vs. Least Favorite Stages
  25. 25:0240 Years of Shooting, No Competition
  26. 25:50Competition vs. Real-World Tactics Debate
  27. 27:45Benefits of Competition Shooting
  28. 29:17SF Operators in Shooting Sports
  29. 30:31Competition Shooting Detrimental?
  30. 30:58Train Like You Fight Philosophy
  31. 31:16Realism in Combat Training
  32. 33:39Top Performers in Sports
  33. 34:51Shooting Skills Improvement
  34. 35:16Practical Shooting Basics
  35. 35:46Force on Force Training Experience
  36. 36:30Force on Force Event in Slovenia
  37. 37:10CQB Simulation Experience
  38. 38:42Sport Shooter vs. Tactical Training
  39. 39:50Unconventional Shooting Positions
  40. 40:56Barricade Stage Design
  41. 42:06Pistol Prone Shooting Difficulty
  42. 42:47Ex-Special Forces Shooter Luca
  43. 43:33Military vs. Civilian Firearm Proficiency
  44. 44:07Buying Skill vs. Training
  45. 44:27Force on Force CQB Scenario
  46. 45:02CQB Realities and Risks
  47. 45:55CQB Negotiation vs. Assault
  48. 49:14Barricaded Subject Response Tactics
  49. 50:33Ethical Considerations in CQB
  50. 51:17PTSD and Decision Making Under Stress
  51. 51:27Teamwork and Trust in CQB
  52. 52:23The Doorway as a Kill Zone
  53. 52:35School Shooting Response Failures
  54. 54:14Law Enforcement Policy on Active Shooters
  55. 54:50Force on Force Perspective Shift
  56. 55:40Shoot Good vs. Learn Tactics First?
  57. 55:56Prioritizing Shooting Fundamentals
  58. 56:32CQB Shooting vs. Competition
  59. 57:16Firearm Familiarity is Key
  60. 57:37Tactical Pointers vs. Firearm Operation
  61. 59:08New Shooter Familiarity Delay
  62. 59:43Shouldering the Rifle: Importance Varies
  63. 60:21Red Dot Sights and Alignment
  64. 61:20Patreon Questions
  65. 61:46Ian McCollum's Difficult Gun Fact
  66. 62:18Designing a Conceptual Gun
  67. 63:01Ideal Hunting Rifle Features
  68. 64:29Q Honey Badger 8.6 Blackout
  69. 65:428.6 Blackout Ballistics
  70. 66:09Fast Twist Rate and Bullet Expansion
  71. 67:12Rotational Energy and Terminal Ballistics
  72. 68:41Slow vs. Fast Bullets
  73. 70:30Terminal Ballistics Complexity

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key challenges faced in a Brutality competition?

Brutality competitions present challenges like the intimidating fast rope stage, the need for accurate shooting on paper targets, and potential gear failures in dynamic stages like the car stage. Managing penalties is crucial, as they can significantly impact overall performance and rankings.

How does competition shooting benefit real-world defensive skills?

Competition shooting automates firearm manipulation tasks, improving speed and efficiency under stress. This familiarity with firearms allows for better focus on tactical decision-making in real-world scenarios, such as home defense or tactical engagements, by reducing the cognitive load of operating the weapon.

Should new shooters prioritize learning to shoot or learning tactics first?

It's generally recommended to learn to shoot proficiently first. Fundamental firearm operation, accuracy, and manipulation under stress are critical. Once these are mastered, applying tactics becomes more effective, as a solid shooting foundation ensures you can effectively use your weapon when needed.

What makes the Q Honey Badger 8.6 Blackout unique for hunting?

The Q Honey Badger in 8.6 Blackout is unique for its suppressed subsonic capability, offering hearing-safe operation. It delivers significant terminal energy with heavy expanding bullets at range, thanks to a fast twist rate that maintains rotational velocity and bullet expansion.

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