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This was my first year at Shot Show and it wasn't exactly what I was expecting in several ways. Nick Young is a veteran of Shot Show and we discussed what show is and isn't and if you should have any interest in attending. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
I sometimes make jokes about getting the police department admin to sign off on things like training, gear and other expenses. It just so happens I know an admin that is a part of an impressive program. I sat down with my friend, Jesse, to gain a better understanding of how fundamental changes to law enforcement training are made. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Listeners love list episodes. Nick Young and I each came up with a list of the 3 most important things for training. Some of them might surprise you, but they are all things I wish I knew when I started shooting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Andreas and I have been using the offseason for testing equipment. We each talk about what we've been working on, and Andreas shares the process he's working on to be more effective in matches. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Adrian is an interesting guy that shoots and teaches at a high level. We talked about his evolution as an instructor and his approach to training as he's grown in skill and understanding of shooting. https://sierraonetrainingobjectives.squarespace.com IG: sierraonetrainingobjectives Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Andreas's last match of the year didn't go as planned. He shares what happened with me and Kyle and we talk through some ideas to bring to training. We also talk about training with and without background music and why it could possibly help or hurt your performance. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Kyle McNabb shares some new methods he's using for teaching and I'm very interested in the results. We also talk about off-season training and overcoming obstacles of training indoors. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Brian Nelson is a very high-level competitor in a variety of practical shooting disciplines. I sat down with Brian to learn the processes he uses for setting up his gear and what his training looks like. We only scratched the surface by talking about rifle training and I plan to have Brian back on in the future to discuss other disciplines and platforms. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Brian Nelson is a very high-level competitor in a variety of practical shooting disciplines. I sat down with Brian to learn the processes he uses for setting up his gear and what his training looks like. We only scratched the surface by talking about rifle training and I plan to have Brian back on in the future to discuss other disciplines and platforms. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Kyle and Andreas talk about knocking off the rust after taking a break from shooting. We also discuss training with an injury and answer some gear setup questions. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Kyle and Adrian are full-time firearm trainers for their departments. They discuss teaching practical shooting to the masses and some processes for training that are a little unconventional and yield great results. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
This is part 2 of my conversation with Drew Estell. Drew Estell is an OG in the training space. Drew owns a company called Baer Solutions and has written a book, created the Baer Standards Drill that is quite popular, and is the brains behind a few companies that manufacture gun belts. Drew gives us the real story behind how the Baer Standards came into being and we talk about teaching and training. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Drew Estell is an OG in the training space. Drew owns a company called Baer Solutions and has written a book, created the Baer Standards Drill that is quite popular, and is the brains behind a few companies that manufacture gun belts. Drew gives us the real story behind how the Baer Standards came into being and we talk about teaching and training. This is part one of my conversation with Drew. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Professor Hwansik Kim has been testing a variety of guns in search of the optimal gun. We talk through switching guns, gun weights, trigger preferences, belt setups and techniques that work well with any platform. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
The Summit is something special for PSTG members and it was Nick Young's first time attending. We talked through the instructors, the material and what we have planned for next year. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Dirty Harry said a man has got to know his limitations, and he was correct. Nick, Andreas and I talk about setting up practice and how to adjust the difficulty and keep yourself engaged. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
How many classes do you need to teach to get to a point where you're a good teacher? How often do you need to teach classes to maintain that skill? Nick Young and I share our thoughts on teaching and discuss some things you should be thinking about even if you don't teach. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Not everyone is training for world domination and sometimes being a casual shooter is more appealing. My guest for today is David Riddle, the host of the Casual Shooter Podcast. I got to know David better and learned why he decided to start a podcast and how he trains on his terms. https://www.casualshooterpodcast.com/ Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
A training partner can be a key piece to your success as a shooter. Andreas and I discuss some takeaways from training with a partner and share some preferences in red dot optics. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
There are sometimes you look at an instructor and know immediately that you would or wouldn't want to take a class from them. Nick Young and I talk about the thought process we go through when we look for instructors we'd like to take a class from. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/



