User Panel
Posted: 1/2/2011 8:31:54 PM EDT
Here's a new show we're working on to discuss competitive shooting sports like USPSA and IDPA. It's a weekly video and audio podcast that you can watch online, or via iTunes and Zune. Here's the website : http://www.powerfactorshow.com and the latest episode : http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/...-04-divisions/ Please send us comments, questions that you'd like us to cover or constructive feedback. Enjoy! |
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looks pretty cool, Thanks!!
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Episode 05 - Draw and Grip is up : http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/01/09/episode-05-draw-grip/
Watch it on YouTube : Part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig-FH-dZHzo Part 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkmAqiB-QWs or find it on iTunes. Video Podcast : http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/powerfactor-show-video/id412746101?uo=4 Audio Podcast : http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/powerfactor-show-audio/id412683427?uo=4 |
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Nice work.
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LAV was right.
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Thanks Guys!
here's the latest, Episode 6 : Finding a local club This week, Steve and Rick head back to the studios to talk about finding a local club, reaching out to a club official and benefits of joining both the IDPA & USPSA organizations. http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/01/16/episode-06-finding-a-club/ |
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I'm impressed, y'all have done a great job with this. Keep 'em coming!
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Two wrongs don't make it right, but they sure do make it even.
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thanks Bob! Glad you liked it.
Here's Episode 9. Like most EDC videos, Range Bags are very personal, and everyone has their own system. This week Steve and Rick dive into what they carry to the range. Episode 09 - Range Bags : http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/02/06/episode-09-range-bags/ |
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Here's Episode 10 Picking a gun from a wide array of available options for competition can be daunting, especially in a division that is as diverse as USPSA Production and IDPA Stock Service Pistol (SSP). Steve and Rick talks guns and delves into some of the popular guns that are being used Because of the limitations of video length on YouTube, we had to split Episode 10 into three parts : Part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt8OnotThpY Part 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrjjeZu05cw Part 3 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2NV8r2FxH8 |
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Good stuff guys.
It seems that all of the information on the web is either a dry rulebook, or comments from people who already shoot the sports. It's nice to have all of this information in such a user friendly format. |
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LAV was right.
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Thanks Rock! Glad you like the show! let us know if you want the hosts to cover a certain topic.
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Episode 11 - Scoring Targets Down 0, down 3, Two Alpha, Alpha Charlie. You hear these words being called out sometimes very quickly by safety or range officers during the end of a stage but do you really know if they are calling it correctly? Do you know how scoring is conducted in IDPA and USPSA? If there was one thing to double check in these games, it would be how your shots are scored. Steve and Rick talks about how scoring is done and talk about their experiences having done this for a long time. |
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Episode 12 : Gun Selection - Singlestack / CDP Steve and Rick dives into their most beloved platform, the 1911. This platform is the most commonly used handgun in the USPSA Single Stack and IDPA Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP) Divisions. Watch them dive into details about the venerable platform that John Moses Browning built. http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/02/27/episode-12-gun-selection-singlestack-cdp/ Subscribe to it on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/powerfactor-show-video/iacd412746101?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Zune http://social.zune.net/External/LaunchZuneProtocol.aspx?pathuri=navigate%3FpodcastID%3De3cb5bcd-cb82-48bb-997a-98556e3fc39f . YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC9hs1ub9EY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de1krDjw4iM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQYS2kJQlJg |
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Episode 13 - Dry Fire Practice Dry fire is an essential practice technique that will enhance your shooting ability very quickly. It allows you to practice trigger control, sight alignment, transitions and movements without having to spend time on the range. It is also, a very cost effective way to get better at your shooting sport. |
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Keep up the great work gentlemen. Not that I'm anyone special, but if there's any assistance y'all need, say when 3-Gun is covered, feel free to holler as I've been doing it since the old SOF days.
Rich |
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I really enjoy the show, and keep up the good work.
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"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace."
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776 |
Good work!! I like the personal experience you guys bring to it. I look forward to upcoming shows.
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Thanks for the kind words guys! Appreciate it! More coming! :)
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This week we have a special guest, Caleb Giddings from http://gunnuts.net coming on to help us talk about something he's very passionate about, Wheelguns! Rick and Caleb who are both accomplished revolver shooters dive into great detail the types of revolvers, accessories and techniques. YouTube : |
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Episode 15 - Gun Maintenance A good maintenance plan and regime is essential to keeping your gun in top condition when competing. You wouldn't want your gun to fail to function in the middle of an important stage or match. Steve and Rick talk about their plans to maintain their guns in tip top condition. We are also introducing a new short segment called, "Here's A Tip by Rick". Rick shares some short tips to make you a better shooter competitively and in the community. YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4C1xOeoPg |
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Episode 16 - Stance, Strong & Weak Hand Another range episode where Steve and Rick show you the most appropriate stance to use for competition shooting, share some history behind the concept of combat shooting. They will also cover proper technique for shooting strong hand and weak hand (or primary hand and support hand) http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/03/27/episode-16-stance-strong-weak-hand/ |
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Episode 17 - IDPA Cover, Kneeling and Prone This week Steve and Rick continues to discuss the basic techniques that you'd need to shoot IDPA and USPSA. Rick talks about proper use of cover in IDPA and Steve talks about kneeling and prone shooting positions. YouTube : |
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Great show! I just watched the first 10 episodes and really enjoyed it. Lots of good info there for a newbie like myself.
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Thanks Neomonk!! Glad you like it!
Episode 18 - Gun Selection : Open The quintessential division of the modern pistol competition arena. Open guns are typically called Race Guns because of the few restrictions that are enforced to allow a shooter to maximize accuracy, rounds available and raw speed. Steve and Rick talk to a local Northwest Master Gunsmith, John Larson about the Formula-1 of pistol shooting. YouTube : |
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Episode 20 - Shooting your first IDPA match. First time shooting IDPA? Not sure what to do? Let Steve and Rick walk you through what to expect at your very first IDPA match, the do's, don'ts and general etiquette of competitive pistol shooting. YouTube : |
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Thumbs up.
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Thanks Monkey!
Episode 21 - Gun Selection : Limited / L-10 Steve and Rick talk about one of their favorite divisions in USPSA as they cut their teeth in this division when they started shooting a decade ago. They go into detail the kind of guns you'll find in this division, and lots of background information about this very popular division. YouTube : |
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I've started watching these as well, kinda overwhelming right now seeing as I have about 10 hours worth of video to get caught up.
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Episode 24 - Handloading Part Two This is the 2nd part of the Handloading series where Steve and Rick discuss and demonstrate the steps involved in handloading ammunition. YouTube : |
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Episode 25 - Handloading Part Three Final part of the Handloading series where Steve and Rick talk about reloading/handloading ammo for competition. In this episode, they talk about testing and confirming your handloaded ammunition with a chronograph. YouTube : |
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Episode 26 - USPSA Hit Factors and Scoring Steve and Rick dives deep into calculating Hit Factors for USPSA. How they're calculated, how to factor them into your scores and discuss the finer points of using it to your advantage. Rick also gives us one of his "A" Tips about shooting guns with magazine disconnectors. YouTube : |
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Episode 27 - Preparing for a Major Match Steve and Rick both have had a ton of experience preparing and travelling to major matches around the country. In this episode, they share tips, advice and experiences they've had preparing for a level two and greater match. YouTube : |
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Episode 28 - Flying to a Major Match Travelling to a match especially one outside of your home state can be challenging, even more so when flying on a plane to your destination. Steve and Rick discuss things they do or prepare when flying with their guns to a major match out of state. YouTube : |
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Episode 29 - Double Tap Championship Review & Giveaway Steve and Rick just got back from the 2011 Double Tap Championships in Wichita Falls, TX and gives us an overview of what happened at the match and how they performed. We also introduce our new sponsor, Safariland. Makers of fine Duty, Competition and concealment products for your shooting needs. Remember to stay till the end for a giveaway opportunity! YouTube : |
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Episode 30 - Introducing Caleb our New Host We've been looking to expand the show to include other competitive shooting sports and one of the things we were looking for was to look for an additional host. Now we've found one and we're very glad to announce that Caleb Giddings from GunNuts Media and GunUp has agreed to join Steve and Rick as a co-host. In this episode, we ditch the guns, bring out the drinks and have a casual chat with this young, bright and talented 5-gun master. Contact Caleb at : [email protected] Remember to stay till the end for a giveaway opportunity from our Sponsor Safariland YouTube : |
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Episode 32 - Introduction to the Bianchi Cup This week Caleb takes the reins from Steve and Rick, to talk to you about the most prestigious shooting sports competition in the world. The NRA Bianchi Cup. (http://www.nrahq.org/compete/nm_actionshooting.asp) Video Clips & Photos provided by : Shawn Knight from http://www.facebook.com/theknightofflight Home club at : http://www.easternnebraskapracticalshooters.com Caleb http://www.gunnuts.net Remember to stay till the end for a giveaway opportunity from our Sponsor Safariland Blog URL : YouTube : |
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Episode 33 - Setting up a Level Two USPSA Match Steve takes the reins this week to talk about what it takes to set up a Level Two USPSA Match. Steve is the Range Master for the Northwest Challenge (http://northwestsection.org/nwc11/) and the theme this year is Gangsters and Gun Molls. He walks us through the work, effort and the amount of volunteers that's required to put this match together. YouTube : |
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I found these on youtube yesterday. I`m on episode 10 so far. Good stuff, no doubt will really help those who are wanting to get into the sport.
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Hell, if they didn't know it 'fore, they could tell right then that they weren't gonna beat him.
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Thanks Boru! then you'd probably like our latest Episode :
Episode 34 - Viewer Email and Giveaway results We've been getting a lot of emails and good feedback, so this week Steve and Rick answer some of the more interesting ones on camera. They also pick the two winners of the Safariland Holster giveaway, stay tuned till the end. YouTube : |
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Episode 35 - Double Tap Championships 2011 Stage Breakdown Part 2 This is Part two of the Double Tap Championships stage breakdown where Steve and Rick talk about their experience shooting this fun match in Wichita Falls, TX. They cover stages 5 to 8 in this episode. YouTube : |
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Episode 37 - Introduction to the Steel Challenge Caleb walks through what the fastest shooting sport in the world is all about. He discusses the equipment required, divisions, scoring and the 8 common courses that are seen in a typical Steel Challenge match. YouTube : |
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Episode 38 - Setting up an IDPA State Match Rick is the Match Director for the 10th Washington State IDPA Championships 2011 and he walks us through what it takes to setup a big, multi-day match like this. YouTube : |
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Episode 39 - Special Interview with Massad Ayoob Rick had a chance to catch up with Mas from the ProArms Podcast (http://proarmspodcast.com) when he was in Washington to shoot at Rick's Washington State IDPA State match 2011. Rick picked Mas' brain about how he felt about the match and how IDPA relates to self-defense in general. It's a pretty enlightening interview. YouTube : |
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Episode 40 - IDPA Divisions : Enhanced Service Pistol Division (ESP) Back in the studio with Rick and Caleb to talk about the catch all of IDPA divisions, the Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) division. Here them talk about the rules, equipment and allure of this quirky division. YouTube : |
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Episode 41 - Celebrating 100 years of the 1911 Rick, Steve and Caleb are huge fans of the 1911 and we just had to dedicate one episode to talk about this venerable handgun design by John Moses Browning. YouTube : |
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Episode 43 - Sandbagging & Grandbagging We know folks who do this, heck, some of us do it as a career. Rick and Steve take considerable risks to talk about the topic that is considered taboo in IDPA and USPSA. Enjoy! YouTube : |
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Episode 44 - Sights and Sighting, Part One Iron sights are the most basic and fundamental sighting system for all manner of firearms from pistols, to rifles, to even canons. This week, in Part One, Rick and Steve discuss the different types of sights that are common in pistol-craft and competition shooting. YouTube : |
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Great show!
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Thanks Fike!
Episode 45 - Sights and Sighting, Part Two Iron sights are the most basic and fundamental sighting system for all manner of firearms from pistols, to rifles, to even canons. This week, in Part One, Rick and Steve discuss the different types of sights that are common in pistol-craft and competition shooting. YouTube : |
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Episode 46 - BUG for IDPA BUG or Back Up Gun is a small division that has been established by IDPA to allow competitors to use their backup guns in IDPA. Rick and Caleb spends the next half hour talking about the rules, equipment and guns that can be used. YouTube : |
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Episode 47 - Polymer Guns Rick really doesn't want to be in this weeks episode but Caleb managed to bribe him to sit down and chat about plastic fantastic. The most popular type of firearm for tactical, competitive and self defense use. YouTube : |
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Episode 48 - Viewer Email It's time again to sit down and answer some questions Rick, Steve and Caleb have been getting from some of our viewers. YouTube : |
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