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Prep and Press is created for you, the weekend warrior shooter. Whether you shoot local or national matches, learn and laugh with the world’s best Practical Shooting Podcast featuring the top personalities from the world of 3-Gun, USPSA, PCSL, Multigun, The Tactical Games, AK-Matches, NRL Hunter and more. In each episode we walk through our guest’s journey into the shooting sports, breakdown the gear they use to help them win matches and cover Pro tips, techniques & strategies as well as fun and exciting stories from the range.
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Adam Maxwell set the goal of making Master Class in USPSA and recently achieved that goal and then some! Newly minted as a Grand Master in Limited Optics, Adam shares exactly how he trained for his goal, setbacks and breakthroughs he had along the way and what the achievement means to him.Then Adam lays out a simple of exactly how you can become a Grand Master yourself.Important Links From The Show:AMax on InstagramSteve Anderson's Refinement & Repetition, the book Adam used to achieve hi...
As you may know, this year’s USPSA Multigun Nationals was held at Forest Lake Sportmen’s Club in Forest Lake, MN. I was very fortunate to attend thanks to ISOtunes Sport and I had a great time. Fun and challenging stages and great staff.A few months ago I had match director Adam Maxwell and assistant match director Kevin Harrington on the show to preview the match. In today’s episode I have Max Leograndis on to do an analysis of the match- what went right, what went wrong and what could ...
In this episode, we are diving into the new match concept of Tac 2Gun. Join us as we discuss the use of pistols and rifles in shooting engagements, the importance of creating stages that make sense, and the balance between physical and shooting challenges. James Gill is this week's guest and he has new roles as the In Person Training Lead at the Tactical Games and he will be Match Director of the upcoming Tac 2Gun match that is a part of the Tactical Games National Event. We'll explore t...
Take one look at Kenzie Fitzpatrick's portfolio and you'll agree that nobody in the shooting sports is producing more articles, podcasts and videos. In this interview we discuss how putting herself out into the firearms media space and creating content around her passion has provided Kenzie many incredible opportunities from competing in game shows to consulting with companies on product development and marketing. We start as we always do with Kenzie's origin story and how she got into f...
In this episode of Prep & Press, Dave Hartman interviews guest John McClain who is back to shooting 3-Gun after a 5 year hiatus to train for the IPSC Pistol World Shoot in Single Stack.John is also switching to Open Division and talks about his experiences with learning new gear, trying to remember three times the stage plans and encountering some major issues with rifle accuracy.John has been busy creating content, launching his FPS Outdoors YouTube channel and the Armscor Open Action Po...
This week’s show is a companion piece to a popular YouTube video that I published recently. Special guest Tom Kane joins me to compare two different of rifles: the Sig SPEAR LT and the Geissele Super Duty. Tom brings experience from his time as a firearms industry rep & salesman that has participated in countless demos and classes. Tom has a focus on the end user and emphasizes the importance of durable and reliable gear in life-threatening situations. Our discussion delve...
On this episode of Prep & Press, host Dave Hartman is joined by guests Ryan Hey and Jeremy Gresham to discuss the relationship between competitive shooting sports and the match sponsors who are largely manufacturers and retailers in the firearms industry. Not only do Jeremy and Ryan each work in the firearms industry at IWI and Kestrel Magnetospeed respectfully, they each have years of experience in sponsoring shooting and staffing matches in several disciplines. They cover everythin...
This episode of Prep & Press, features part two of a discussion with Adam Maxwell and Kevin Harrington, who are the match director and assistant match director of the 2023 USPSA Multigun Nationals. We ask the question “where is the demand for 2-Gun matches?” We talk about regional differences in the division based on our experience. We also touch on the struggles of the Area 5 2 Gun Championship and compare that to the club matches in our local areas.Then we talk about the the differ...
On this episode of Prep & Press, I’m joined by Adam Maxwell, the match director of the 2023 USPSA Multigun Nationals and Assistant MD Kevin Harrington who is also the Stage & Staff Coordinator for the match. And together we discuss the preparation, organization, and challenges involved in hosting a national-level shooting match at Forest Lake Sportsmen’s Club in Minnesota. Deep in the weeds but very important to a lot of 3-Gunners, the boys provide tips and clever solutions for follow...
After 8 years of The 3-Gun Show it is time to shake things up a bit. Our new brand: www.prepandpress.comWatch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BQRXp42nI-cThank you to our 2023 sponsors for making this podcast possible. Please support the people that support our shooting sports!ISOtunes Sport is designed specifically for modern-day shooters looking for the next generation of hearing protection. Their sole goal is to provide premium, state-of-the-art hearing protection and communicat...
Important Links:Download a Free Sample Week of the Speed & Agility Program! Amanda wrote a sample week for you to try out and see how much benefit you will get from the programming.Ready to pull the trigger on regular programming? Sign up with TTG here.JJ Racaza stage breakdown video that Amanda references for program inspirationDon’t forget to subscribe to the show in iTunes, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoyed this show please share it with a friend, you can use the but...
In the past USPSA Multigun Nationals has had a love/hate relationship with 3-Gunners. Can a new Match Director and a new crew save Multigun in USPSA? 2023's Match Director Adam Maxwell thinks so and he's on the show this week to tell you what he has in store for the match and how it will be 3-Gun friendly.Important Links:2023 is off to a great start thanks to Tactical Games Training “Speed & Agility” check it out!Sign up for the 2023 USPSA Multigun Nationals in Forest Lake, Minnesota.Don’...
This week’s Guest is Tom Stewart from American Defense Manufacturing. Tom gives us the deepest dive you ever thought possible on optics mounts. We cover…The post 373: Choosing the Perfect Optic Mount with Tom Stewart first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.Sign up for our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/prepandpressFollow us on the socials:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebook
This week Adam Riser is on the show to break down his match performance in real time. Together we go through each stage of Hard…The post 372: How To Analyze Match Video with Adam Riser first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.Sign up for our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/prepandpressFollow us on the socials:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebook
In today’s show we’re going to be talking about setting yourself up for success in your long range rifle game by using a ballistic app. …The post 371: Using a Ballistic App for Long Range Success first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.Sign up for our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/prepandpressFollow us on the socials:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebook
The week this podcast is published will mark the resurrection of Hard as Hell 3-Gun. That got me thinking about the last time I shot…The post 370: Custom 2011 Pistol Options first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.Sign up for our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/prepandpressFollow us on the socials:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebook
Fresh off of a 2nd place finish in Open Division at the 2022 SOLGW Carbine Series match, Jay Christiansen is on the podcast to discuss…The post 369: Expert Carbine Post-Match Analysis with Jay Christiansen first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.Sign up for our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/prepandpressFollow us on the socials:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebook
Today’s show is topical, there were some big announcements and revelations in the competition shooting world last week and we’ve got friend of the show…The post 368: The Future of Practical Shooting is Dotted (Still) first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.Sign up for our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/prepandpressFollow us on the socials:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebook
This week’s guest is Kyle Litzie of Unrivaled Armory who had an incredible season including three big wins at AK matches shooting true irons. Kyle…The post 367: Carbine Domination with Kyle Litzie first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.Sign up for our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/prepandpressFollow us on the socials:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebook
Big open terrain with epic technical stages. If that description appeals to you, you’d definitely enjoy the Vortex Shootout which is considered the full measure…The post 366: Epic Terrain Match – Vortex Shootout with Adam Maxwell first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.Sign up for our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/prepandpressFollow us on the socials:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebook
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