Practical Shooting After Dark EP 77

Published on November 28, 2019
Duration: 29:31

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark features Ben Stoeger, Joel Park, and Professor Kim discussing practical shooting techniques and training methodologies. Ben highlights the utility of the iPhone 15 Pro's ultra-wide camera for recording practice sessions, emphasizing its ability to capture head-to-toe views and entire shooting bays for detailed analysis. Professor Kim discusses the importance of off-season physical conditioning, focusing on balancing muscle groups to prevent common shooter injuries like elbow and shoulder issues, and mentions upcoming PSTD content on this topic. Joel Park elaborates on the critical aspect of physical walkthroughs during competition stages, stressing the need to rehearse body mechanics and movement, not just target memorization, to optimize performance and avoid unnecessary time loss.

Quick Summary

Smartphones with ultra-wide lenses, like the iPhone 15 Pro, are valuable for shooting practice, enabling full-body recording for technique analysis. Off-season training should focus on muscle balancing to prevent injuries. Thorough physical stage walkthroughs, rehearsing movements, are crucial for competition efficiency. The USPSA classification system faces issues with stratification and difficulty in achieving higher ranks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Off-Topic Chat
  2. 00:44Welcome to Practical Shooting After Dark
  3. 01:03Show and Tell: iPhone 15 Pro Camera for Practice
  4. 03:33Ultra Wide Angle Lens Utility
  5. 04:26Slo-Mo Recoil Analysis & Night Mode
  6. 05:23Evolution of Training Tools (Drones, Cameras)
  7. 06:25Importance of Recording Practice
  8. 07:19Observing Training Habits
  9. 08:24Professor Kim: Off-Season Physical Training
  10. 09:28Balancing Shooting Muscles
  11. 10:33PSTD Content on Strength Training
  12. 11:13Off-Season Gym Recommendations
  13. 11:48Joel Park: Physical Stage Walkthroughs
  14. 12:14Memorizing Body Movement vs. Targets
  15. 13:02Stage Walkthrough Example
  16. 14:44Avoiding Unnecessary Depth in Positions
  17. 15:56Email Segment: USPSA Division for Police Officers
  18. 17:38Email Segment: USPSA Classification System Reform
  19. 20:03Discussion on Classification System Problems
  20. 20:34IPSC BC Classification Example
  21. 21:08Match Score Integration for Classifications
  22. 21:52Classifier Stages Evolution
  23. 22:33Match Finish vs. Classification
  24. 22:40Defining the Classification Problem
  25. 23:01Stratification of Grandmaster Class
  26. 23:31Difficulty of Earning GM
  27. 24:09Adding a New Classification Tier
  28. 25:07Historical Context of GM Creation
  29. 25:35Scheduling Conflicts & Classification
  30. 25:57Rage Quitting and Classification
  31. 26:21Earning Classifications and Skill Decay
  32. 27:00Proposed Solution: Hardest Classifiers & Bumping
  33. 27:31Defining 'Pro Class'
  34. 28:06Big Picture: Classification Correlation
  35. 28:32Outliers and Systemic View
  36. 29:00Concluding Remarks
  37. 29:08Call to Action & Merch

Frequently Asked Questions

How can a smartphone camera improve shooting practice?

Smartphones, particularly models with ultra-wide lenses like the iPhone 15 Pro, can significantly enhance shooting practice by recording full-body views and entire shooting bays. This allows for detailed self-analysis of technique, recoil management, and movement efficiency, helping shooters identify and correct flaws they might not notice in real-time.

What are key considerations for off-season physical training for competitive shooters?

Off-season training should focus on balancing muscle groups to prevent common shooting-related injuries. This involves strengthening opposing muscles to those used in gripping and holding a firearm, such as finger extensors and back muscles, to alleviate strain on elbows, wrists, and shoulders.

Why is a physical walkthrough of a competition stage important?

A thorough physical walkthrough of a competition stage involves more than just memorizing target locations. It requires rehearsing the actual movements, body angles, and transitions needed to engage targets efficiently. This 'air gunning' helps identify optimal stopping points and body positioning, preventing wasted time and movement during the match.

What are the perceived issues with the USPSA classification system?

The USPSA classification system, particularly at the Grandmaster level, is seen as highly stratified, with a wide skill gap among GMs. Additionally, the current system makes it significantly harder to achieve higher classifications, potentially leading to a decline in active high-level competitors over time.

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