TGL EP 204 - Ben Stoeger Returns to USPSA

Hwansik Kim has had a very busy year. We talked about planning for next year, teaching classes and his recent departure from the Walther team. 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/

One of the most talked about blocks from the PSTG Summit taught by Professor Kim’s. I was able to sit down with the Professor to explain the concepts and answer some listener 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/

Not everyone is able to progress from good to great. Brantley Merriam has become a top name in performance shooting, and I sat down with him to learn the secrets of his success. 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 has been a lot of very bad press for USPSA recently. The board just removed the President of the organization for a second time and there is a significant issue with rules interpretations and unjust match disqualifications. I sat down with Andy Erickson to talk about the changes to the Area 3 match for this year and get his read on the issues troubling USPSA. 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/

Tom Castro was in full send mode while he and Kyle McNabb discussed shooting instructors that are just a copy of a copy. We talk about a variety of ways we use to assess the source we get shooting information from. This is sure to trigger some people.  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/

Every good man has got to know his limitations. Kyle McNabb and I talk about finding limitations and how to stay within them when necessary. We also talk about training at an indoor range and how to make the most of 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/

After being given a lifetime ban, Ben Stoeger has been reinstated to USPSA. We talk about his plans for competing and his recent trip to Iraq. 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/

Does new gear help you buy skill? Andreas Yankopolus talks through his reasoning for trying a 2011, and how it’s going so far. Kyle McNabb talks about teaching and the progress he’s been making. 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/

Most people like the idea of being efficient in practice, but it’s tough to put those hopes into action. My guest and I discuss efficient and effective practice as well as the importance of an off season. 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 believe this year’s Summit was the best yet. Kyle McNabb and Andreas Yankopolus discuss the event for those that didn’t attend. We talk about some of the behind the scenes preparation, and some take aways from the event. 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/