Shari LeGate, Former Shooting Champion | GUNS Magazine Podcast #23

This video presents three practical shooting hacks to instantly improve performance. The first is the 'Run to the Target' drill, designed to teach control over second birds in a pair or targets where the shooter is initially out of position. The second is the 'Stair Drill,' a mental exercise focusing on consistency and finishing strong. The third is dry-fire practice to eliminate involuntary movements like flinching or 'throwing' the gun at the end of the shot. These drills emphasize mental control and deliberate execution over speed.

Amber Rutter discusses her journey into Olympic Skeet shooting, initiated by her grandfather. She highlights the intense psychological preparation required for high-stakes competitions like the Paris Olympics, emphasizing techniques to manage nerves and maintain focus. Rutter also shares how her motivations have evolved over her 17-year career, shifting from medals to financial stability and, most recently, family pride.

Olympic gold medalist Vince Hancock emphasizes the critical importance of precise visual focus in shotgun sports. He advises shooters to concentrate on the front edge of the target, whether it's a clay pigeon or a bird, rather than the target's overall form. This technique, he explains, ensures the shooter is looking where the target is going, not where it has been, leading to more consistent breaks and improved accuracy. Hancock, a five-time Olympian, shares this advice as a fundamental principle for both competitive shooters and hunters.

This video, featuring instruction from TGS Outdoors at Orvis Sandona, delves into the critical technique of gun mount height for clay target shooting. It emphasizes that the choice between a 'gun up' (mounted) and 'gun down' (dismounted) position is situational, not a binary choice. The instructors explain concepts like 'draw length,' 'sporting mount,' and 'hold point,' demonstrating how to adapt mount height based on target speed and flight time to optimize performance and efficiency. The importance of a properly fitted shotgun for effective low-gun shooting is also highlighted.

This expert overview from John Parker, Editor-in-Chief of Shooting Sports USA, details the Fabarm Infinite RS Sporting. It highlights the shotgun's suitability for competition, focusing on its 12-gauge caliber, 32-inch Tribore barrels with an adjustable rib, durable four-lug CNC machined action, and premium Turkish walnut stock with an adjustable comb. The MSRP is noted as $6,175.

This video provides an in-depth tour of the significantly upgraded Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, showcasing its transformation under new ownership. It highlights the extensive facilities, including multiple shooting disciplines, a modern clubhouse, gunsmith services, and new rifle ranges. The content emphasizes the quality of the setup and the variety of experiences available for shooters of all levels.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.