TGL EP 230 - So, you wanna be SWAT?

It’s been a while since I’ve had Christian Sailer on the podcast. We talk about Christian’s training program, Nationals and World Shoot prep, and a few unexpected topics along the way. 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/

Watching videos of you shooting and trying to diagnose the issues is not as easy as it sounds. Nick Young explains the process he uses for digital coaching, and we give some tips for diagnosing your own shooting videos. 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 took a shooting related class that didn’t focus on making him any better at shooting. We talk through the class as he shares his takeaways. Andreas also bought a new 2011, and it’s not what I was expecting.  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/

Getting back up to speed after taking a break and getting used to a new gun is the double whammy of obstacles. Handsome Kyle McNabb talks through his decision to switch guns and how he is getting up to speed with it. 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/

Throughout our shooting journey there are things we discover that we wish we could go back in time to tell ourselves. Nick Young and I each share 3 things we had to learn the hard way. Hopefully they will help shortcut your learning curve. 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 a variety of shooting tests such as department quals and USPSA classifiers, but just going to the range and doing normal training might not be the most effective way to prepare yourself. My guest and I look at some shooting tests and explain our thought process on breaking them down and how to train for them. 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/

Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him during class. I asked Paul to come on the podcast to learn more about his teaching and training style. I decided to split the interview into two parts, and this is the second half of that interview. 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/

Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him during class. I asked Paul to come on the podcast to learn more about his teaching and training style. I decided to split the interview into two parts, and this is the first half of that interview. 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/

Today I have something a bit different for you. Professor Hwansik Kim explains his theories on studying shooting and the path to improvement while working smarter, not harder. Kim processes material in a much more analytical way than me, and I am excited to have him on the podcast more often. 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/

GM is the highest classification in USPSA. Nick Young, Jeff and I discuss what it takes to earn that classification and the most effective ways to train for it. 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/