The Range at Ballantyne - USPSA Rules - Open Class - AIWB Concealed

This video offers insights from a USPSA competitor's second match, focusing on practical techniques for improvement. Key takeaways include refining the draw from concealment, increasing aggression in movement between stages, and building confidence to avoid unnecessary makeup shots. The speaker, Reno May, also discusses the performance of his Atlas Titan pistol and identifies areas for personal shooting development, emphasizing the value of competition for identifying weaknesses.

This video documents a shooter's first USPSA match of 2026, highlighting the differences from IDPA and the learning curve involved. The shooter emphasizes the importance of hit factor over raw time in USPSA and discusses challenges encountered, such as equipment malfunctions and missed targets, while aiming to improve for future competitions. The content offers insights into the strategic planning and efficient movement required for USPSA.

This video demonstrates a typical USPSA competition stage, highlighting the sequence of commands, target engagement, and movement required. The shooter effectively utilizes a CZ Shadow 2 with a red dot sight to navigate the course, showcasing proficiency in practical shooting techniques. The stage concludes with a clear and holster procedure, emphasizing safety and adherence to competition rules.

This video showcases a practical training session focused on appendix carry (AIWB) with a Glock 43X in a competitive shooting environment. The instructor, Summer, demonstrates her AIWB gear setup and practices various stages, including reloads and failure drills. She highlights the adjustment period when switching between different firearm sizes and encourages viewers to engage in competition safely and consistently.

Reno May, an M-class USPSA shooter, emphasizes that you don't need fancy gear to start competing. He advocates using your everyday concealed carry setup, highlighting that competitions offer invaluable practical training and a 'gear shakeout' opportunity. This approach lowers the barrier to entry and helps refine carry systems under stress.

This video offers a comparative analysis between IDPA and USPSA competitive shooting disciplines, presented by an experienced shooter who has achieved Master status in IDPA. The discussion covers rule sets, philosophical differences, financial considerations, and the competitive atmosphere of each sport. It highlights how IDPA emphasizes real-life defensive scenarios with stricter rules, while USPSA offers more freedom and is often perceived as more 'fun' but can be more expensive. The speaker suggests starting with IDPA can build a strong foundation due to its procedural requirements.

This video demonstrates an advanced concealed carry technique: the Bill Drill from concealment, executed by Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. He achieves an impressive 1.91-second time for six shots from a red-dot equipped handgun in an AIWB holster, highlighting efficient draw mechanics and recoil control. This drill is a benchmark for speed and accuracy under pressure.

The common excuse of a high bore axis negatively impacting recoil control on pistols like the Sig P320 is largely a myth. Recoil management is primarily dictated by the support hand's grip, not the firearm's bore axis height. Demonstrations show that proper technique allows for flat shooting and quick recovery, even with firearms often criticized for this perceived flaw.

This video emphasizes the critical role of the support hand in firearm control, particularly for recoil management. Scott Jedlinski demonstrates that proper support hand grip mechanics, positioned high above the bore axis, can significantly reduce muzzle flip, even to the point of making the gun shoot flat with both hands. The demonstration highlights that the support hand is the primary driver of stability, challenging conventional wisdom.

This video addresses the common issue of failing to acquire the red dot sight during a pistol draw. Instructor Scott Jedlinski explains that 'useless frenetic motion' like excessive head movement or rigid arms causes this. He recommends high ready presentation drills to build muscle memory and subconscious competence. Training at high speed is crucial for exposing and correcting technical flaws.