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...

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 be...

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 the...

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...

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...

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 delves into the...

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 everything...

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...

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...

After 8 years of The 3-Gun Show it is time to shake things up a bit.  Our new brand: www.prepandpress.com Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BQRXp42nI-c Thank 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...

After eight years of The 3-Gun Show it is time to shake things up a bit. Listen to the announcement and let us know what you think. Our new brand: www.prepandpress.comWatch the video on YouTube: Thank you to our 2023 sponsors for making this podcast possible. Please support the people that support our shooting sports! Tactical Games Training Speed & Agility Program is the resource for those competing in Action Shooting Sports and looking to improve their...

This week’s podcast interview is with trainer Amanda Cherry. Amanda writes the programming for the Speed & Agility Program that the Tactical Games Training puts out.  In this interview we’re going to learn about Amanda’s background and triaining philosophy that drives her passion to help people become better humans. And we get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to program specifically for action shooting and what the goals and expectations of the Speed & Agility program...

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...

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...

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,...

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 mount material, cant, cantilever, height, ring separation, torque and much, much more.  Then Tom offers advice on how to get your junior into competitive shooting. Tom is an expert in that as well having gotten both of his kids into the shooting sports and traveling extensively for matches with the family. Tom discusses a progressive...

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 as Hell 2022 and talk about Adam’s wins, losses and of course, the funny things that happened at the match. Learn how a top performer breaks down his match video to apply these principles to your post-match evaluation. Important Links: * Dave has been working hard with the Tactical Games Training “Fast Track Speed & Agility” check it out!*...

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.  In this context, by “long range” I mean 3-gun or action shooting long range with an intermediate cartridge, typically from an AR-15. Which is about 500-600 yards max. We’re going to run through all the data you need to enter into a ballistic app to get your proper ballistic solution and where you should gather that data. Important...

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 hard as hell 3-Gun in December of 2018 and while I was in Saint George I was hosted by the wonderful people at Vortex Optics. WE had a house full of practical shooting enthusiasts and I was in the market to purchase a 2011 pistol so we fired up the microphones and discussed the key features that make for a good 2011 pistol. The podcast that...

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 stages, why shooting a 1-gun carbine match is so much fun and how to analyze your scores after the match. Links from the Show * Check out Christiansen Components for your shooting accessory needs* Carbine Series Scores* This week Dave is thankful for the Tactical Games Training “Fast Track Speed & Agility” check it out! Sponsor...

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 Adam Maxwell on to analyze what all of this means and where we’re headed.  I am passionate about the shooting sports and this is where I think practical shooting is headed so I encourage you to listen with an open mind.  Links from the Show * USPSA Post on Division Activity* Tactical Games Equipment Announcement* Dave has...

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 is a really good example of the power of goal setting, working toward those goals and the outcomes that you can achieve by doing so.  If you’ve heard Kyle on the show before he has a no-nonsense point of view on most things, he doesn’t hold back and he’s freaking hilarious. I always have fun talking to Kyle and I know you’ll have fun...

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 of open terrain 3 Gun. Guest Adam Maxwell is on the show this week to discuss the 2022 match. We run down scores and the battle for the titles across all five divisions. Links from the Show * Scores from Vortex Shootout* Dave has been working hard on the Tactical Games Training “Speed & Agility” check it...

Special guest Adam Maxwell recently took a Special Purpose Rifle class at the 2022 Shooter’s Symposium. Find out what his biggest takeaway was and a little history on the AMU’s contribution in the development of the SPR. This week’s question What did you learn at Alex Hartman’s Special Purpose Rifle class?@daveinrealtime Important links * Download the Multigun Match Checklist! Sponsor Thanks Thank you to our sponsors for making...