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Posted: 11/22/2011 5:47:42 PM EDT
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Episode 49 - Obscure Guns Rick, Steve and Caleb geeked out this week by not talking about competition shooting, but about other types of firearms that they'd like to shoot. We know you viewers have your own collection of obscure guns too, so please send us an email and show us what are your obscure guns that you like to shoot. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 11/29/2011 3:44:22 PM EDT
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Episode 50 - Gunsmithing with JPL : Checkering This week, we start a small segment focusing on what most competitive shooters end up learning, gunsmithing. Although some might adopt this career path, most are just happy with know enough to maintain and improve their competition guns. We've asked John from http://www.jplprecision.com to come back and show us how things are done in his shop. In this week's case, all about checkering the front strap of a 1911 frame. If there's something you want to see John cover, please send us an email at [email protected]. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 12/7/2011 4:28:37 PM EDT
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Episode 51 - Competition vs Self Defense The proverbial comparison. The instigator of many rule arguments and interpretations. Shooting games like USPSA and IDPA were originally created to simulate real-world self defense scenarios but have changed dramatically to take into account safety and consistency. So the question we get most of the time is, does participating in USPSA or IDPA help with Self Defense skills? YouTube : |
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USA
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Posted: 12/8/2011 10:03:06 AM EDT
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Episode 51 - Competition vs Self Defense
Very good points made in this episode. As an Airborne Infantryman I've been able to improve my skills ten fold over what the Army has taught me. Just about every match I've shot there is guys from 5th and 7th Special Forces Group, however I hardly ever see any cops...Makes you think. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2011 12:38:05 PM EDT
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Episode 52 - Happy Anniversary! Episode 52 marks our one year anniversary publishing weekly videos and we hope all of our viewers have learned something from the show. Rick & Steve spend a few minutes talking about our journey so far and discuss what's in store for the future. We also included a bunch of bloopers we've collected through the year. Enjoy and have a Happy Holiday! YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 12/20/2011 5:29:13 PM EDT
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Episode 53 - Interview with Dave Thomas, USPSA Rick and Steve was at the recent USPSA Holiday Party at USPSA's new offices in Burlington, WA. They took the opportunity to sit down and have a candid chat with Dave Thomas, the Executive Director of the United States Practical Shooting Association. Dave shared his views of the association, some history and what we can all expect to see in the future. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 1/4/2012 1:59:50 AM EDT
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Episode 54 - Gunsmithing with JPL (1911 Disassembly/Assembly) Happy New Year everyone! This episode, we watch as John from JPL Precision (http://www.jplprecision.com) walk us through the dis-assembly and reassembly of a 1911 pistol. John also shows us what to look for when inspecting a 1911 for wear and tear. He gives us inside industry knowledge that will be very useful for any 1911 owner. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 1/18/2012 2:31:06 AM EDT
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Episode 56 - Gunsmithing with JPL : Detail Strip Open gun This week's episode is a short one and the conclusion to the previous episode we had where John from www.jplprecision.com was showing us how he's detail strip a 1911 and inspect the gun. Here, John shows us how to properly disassemble a STI variant USPSA Open Division gun in 9mm major. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/1/2012 1:32:27 AM EDT
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Episode 58 - Stage Design Theory Rick, Caleb and Steve sit down to talk about the theory of stage design for popular shooting sports like IDPA and USPSA. This episode also starts a series that will focus on ideation, designing, stage setup and shooting them. Send your stage designs to [email protected] if you want us to take a look at them. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/9/2012 1:52:01 AM EDT
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Episode 59 - Rick's Match Reviews Rick drives solo this week and reviews his shooting performance from a previous few matches. He goes into detail how he shot it, what went right and more importantly, what didn't go so well. Also, we're giving away two Safariland 1911 double magazine pouches and in order to get a chance to win one, just LIKE us on http://facebook.com/powerfactorshow or subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/powerfactorshow. We'll pick the winner at the end of February 2012. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/14/2012 6:47:05 PM EDT
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Episode 60 - IDPA Rules Revisions This week's topic is a deep dive into the Rules Revisions that IDPA has made and is going to make. Since Rick is the resident master of IDPA rules and interpretations, he'll fly solo again this episode, talk about the rule changes, and suggest new rule amendments that IDPA should take into consideration. If you know anyone in the IDPA organization or the Tiger Team, please let them know. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/21/2012 3:37:10 AM EDT
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Episode 61 - Introduction to the Shotgun Sports (Part One) We've been getting a lot of requests for covering other shooting sports so we sent Steve out on the road to start a new series for clay sport aficionados. This week, we start our new series on shotgun sports, together with two experts, John Larson (who you've seen before on our show) and Jay Burleson who's the Range Master at the Renton Fish & Game Club (http://www.rfgc.org) here in Washington State. In this episode, they introduce the guns related to most of the popular shotgun sports, how you can get started, and what kinds of things to look out for. This is Part One. Hope you enjoy the series. As again, please give us feedback via our email [email protected]. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/5/2012 5:34:38 PM EDT
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Episode 63 - Reading Rainbow This week, Rick and Caleb review three books that are related to firearms / shooting and discuss what they thought about the contents.The books that were reviewed were : YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2012 2:21:19 AM EDT
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Episode 64 : Shotgun Games Steve, John and Jay are back to walk you through the different types of popular shotgun games. Covering games such as Trap and it's variants, Skeet, Five Stand and Sporting Clays. Shownotes :
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2012 9:20:13 PM EDT
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Episode 65 : Viewer Submitted Stage Reviews, Part One A big thank you to everyone who has submitted stage designs for Rick and Caleb to review. We received so many that we have split this episode into two parts. If you want Rick, Steve or Caleb to take a look at your designs on the show, please send them to [email protected] YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2012 1:13:55 PM EDT
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Episode 66 : Viewer Submitted Stage Reviews, Part Two A big thank you to everyone who has submitted stage designs for Rick and Caleb to review. We received so many that we have split this episode into two parts. If you want Rick, Steve or Caleb to take a look at your designs on the show, please send them to [email protected] YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2012 2:34:35 AM EDT
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Episode 67 : Awards and Prizes Rick and Caleb discuss the different ways of obtaining awards and prizes at shooting matches, from performance based to the luck of the draw. Which do you prefer? Here are the winners for the Safariland Mag pouches : 1. Paul Bissman from Facebook 2. r1dv of YouTube Thank you all for participating! We'll have more giveaways in the near future. YouTube : |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2012 12:49:34 PM EDT
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Episode 68 : Stage Design - Deep Dive This week, Rick and Caleb dive deep into the intricacies of stage design. They look at one of the interesting stages that was used at last year's Washington State IDPA Championships. They discuss the considerations, impact of rule changes and how it all came together. Link to the Course of Fire approval spreadsheet : http://www.powerfactorshow.com/files/cofapproval.xls YouTube |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2012 5:38:17 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By gunbot:
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! where have you been for my listening at work.... glad someone kept this thread alive |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/18/2012 1:17:58 AM EDT
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Thanks!!
Episode 69 : Bullets Steve is back in the studios with Rick this week and they're talking about bullets. Not loaded or factory ammo, just bullets. They cover the different types of bullets that are primarily used in competition shooting, such as Lead, Moly Coated, Plated and Jacketed. They'll also talk about the benefits/drawbacks and recommendations. Shownotes : http://www.montanagoldbullet.com http://www.rainierballistics.com http://www.berrymfg.com http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Bear.Creek.Supply.209-874-4322 YouTube |
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Posted: 4/24/2012 8:20:21 PM EDT
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Episode 70 - Speed vs Accuracy Another hot topic that's been discussed forever is Speed vs Accuracy. Which do you focus on? Speed first or Accuracy? Steve and Rick discuss this in detail.Feel free to leave us a comment about your thoughts as well. YouTube |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2012 12:21:11 AM EDT
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Episode 71 - Trap Shooting Steve, John and Jay are back to dive in a little more with the shotgun sports beginning with Trap. Watch them discuss range etiquette, stance, and other tips to enjoying Trap. YouTube |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2012 2:18:51 PM EDT
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Episode 72 - Handloading Component Substitutions Steve and Rick continue on their handloading series and discuss what options do you have when you've run out of handloading components such as primers or powders. Rick also answers some viewer email about rules. Shownotes- .22 Conversion Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sj4ZH3_3J8 YouTube |
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Posted: 5/8/2012 3:51:31 PM EDT
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I had no idea this was on arfcom. I've been listening to every episode during work. Just started shooting a little IDPA locally.
Keep up the good work fellas. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2012 3:17:14 PM EDT
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Thanks so much for the comments! here's the latest!
Episode 73 - Skeet Shooting Steve, Jay and John return to show you how it's like to shoot their favorite shotgun sport, Skeet. They discuss rules, technique and impart some important tips to shoot this clay sport better. Shownotes- Skeeter's Guide - http://materials.nrahq.org/go/product.aspx?productid=EF%2009180 YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2012 1:27:06 PM EDT
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Episode 75 - Benefits of Professional Training Ever since the show started, Steve, Rick and Caleb have been talking about how training is essential to improving ones skill. This week, they discuss what the benefits are to seeking professional training, either for self defense, for competition or just for fun. What was your experience? Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2012 5:50:24 PM EDT
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Episode 76 - IDPA Safety Officer Training Rick and Caleb have been shooting IDPA for a number of years, Rick is one of the rare individuals that have the privilege of providing official instruction to new Safety Officers. This week they talk about the process and motivations behind wanting to become an IDPA Safety Officer (or SO). Blog - YouTube - |
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Posted: 6/6/2012 11:22:35 AM EDT
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Good stuff boys, keep it up! But for the love of Pete, get Steve away from the trap and skeet and at some IDPA or 3-gun.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2012 11:41:56 PM EDT
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Episode 77 - Shotshell Reloading John and Steve kicks off a new short series on reloading shotgun shells. This week they'll discuss why reload when you can buy shotgun shells off the shelf. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/21/2012 5:34:41 PM EDT
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Episode 78 - Shotshell Reloading Components John and Steve continue on their Shotshell Reloading discussion and dive into the details of the individual components required for reloading shotshells. They talk about hulls, primers, wads, powder, shot and crimping. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2012 5:59:17 PM EDT
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Episode 79 : Interview with Chris Hodgdon This week, Rick and Steve sit down in front of a computer and with the magic of Microsoft's Skype, talk to Chris Hodgdon of Hodgdon Powders. They talk about the fascinating company's history, reloading, (or like Rick would say, handloading), and generally shoot the breeze. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/11/2012 1:22:07 AM EDT
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Episode 80 - The USPSA Range Officer Part One This week is part one of a discussion that Rick and Steve have about the USPSA Range Officer or RO. This is a follow up episode to the IDPA Safety Officer episode we've done in the past. Are you an RO? Do you have the interest? IDPA Safety Officer Episode : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g5T-lLJRTg Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/11/2012 1:22:42 AM EDT
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Episode 81 - The USPSA Range Officer Part Two This is Part Two of the USPSA Range Officer episode. Rick also answers the trivia question he posted a few weeks ago about weight limits in an IDPA division. We also have another giveaway. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/18/2012 11:54:31 AM EDT
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Episode 82 - Single Stage Shotshell Reloading Steve goes solo this week and shows all of us reloading/handloading fans how he reloads shotshells. Steve is using a MEC Sizemaster and as you can see, he's pretty proficient with it. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2012 6:57:47 PM EDT
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Episode 83 - Sighting In Your Gun for Competition Rick takes us back to the range for a long overdue episode about sighting in your gun for competition. Before heading out to shoot your match, you have to make sure that you gun is sighted in correctly for the distances that you'll be shooting at which is common for practical pistol competitions. Rick talks about the different types of sights that you'll find and how to sight them in correctly. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2012 2:55:04 AM EDT
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Episode 85 - Progressive Shotshell Reloading John takes over the helm this week to demonstrate how he uses his Hornady 366 Automatic Progressive Reloader to reload Skeet loads. This is a comparison video to Steve's Single Stage Shotshell Reloader using his MEC Sizemaster. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Chaz6n8Z0) Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2012 2:47:48 PM EDT
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Episode 86 : Bomar-style Rear Sight Installation John the master gunsmith of jplprecision.com takes the camera solo again while the usual hosts take a break. This time, he guides us through the intricate process of measuring, cutting and fitting a Bomar-style Dawson Adjustable rear sight on a Kimber 1911 Custom TLE/RL II. As you will see from the video, it is not as simple as taking a file to the slide and sight. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2012 2:56:23 PM EDT
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Episode 87 : 2012 Washington State IDPA Championship Review, Pt One The 2012 Washington State IDPA Championships were held at the Paul Bunyan range in Puyallup, WA just recently and since Rick was part of the organizing committee, he walks us through the 10 stages that were setup for the championship match. This is Part One. Blog - YouTube - |
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Posted: 8/28/2012 1:53:27 AM EDT
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Episode 88 : 2012 Washington State IDPA Championship Review, Part Two The 2012 Washington State IDPA Championships were held at the Paul Bunyan range in Puyallup, WA just recently and since Rick was part of the organizing committee, he walks us through the 10 stages that were setup for the championship match. This is Part Two. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2012 2:30:13 PM EDT
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Episode 90 - Recoil Reduction Rick and Larry take the helm this week to discuss options for controlling or reducing recoil in modern practical pistol shooting. There are many ways you can strive to reduce "felt" or actual recoil, so they discuss technique, gadgets, modifications and accessories that can help. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/17/2012 1:06:51 PM EDT
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Episode 91 - What is Cover? There's still a lot of misunderstanding as to what cover really is in IDPA. After trying to explain it in wording, Rick and Larry decides to head to the range to demonstrate it visually. Blog - YouTube - |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2012 8:48:14 PM EDT
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PFS = FTW
 
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2012 8:42:25 PM EDT
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Thanks!!
Episode 92 - Unload and Show Clear If you've been shooting IDPA or USPSA for a while now, you must be used to this command. It's typically given at the end of your run in a stage to ensure that the gun is unloaded and cleared. Do you also realize that this is where you'll find the most dynamic and varied performances by the shooter? Everyone has their own way of making the gun clear. Rick and Larry discuss this and demonstrate some of the more common ones we've seen on the range. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/1/2012 5:38:13 PM EDT
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Episode 93 - Guns, Baseball and Battlefields Steve is back from his long extended vacation and shares the highlight of his trip to the east coast of the United States. He took the opportunity to visit famous baseball stadiums, old battlefield sites and gun manufacturers. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/8/2012 1:49:34 PM EDT
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Episode 94 - Shotgun Mount & Lead Steve and John are back at the range to talk about shotguns. They discuss and demonstrate the "mount" and "lead" techniques that are essential to all shotgun sports be it the Clay, hunting or 3-gun. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/15/2012 12:58:21 PM EDT
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Episode 95 - The Colt Tour, Part One Steve had the privilege of visiting the old Colt factory in Hartford, CT and was given an in-depth tour of their new manufacturing facilities. To say that Steve was blown away by the skill and attention to detail of their staff is an understatement. We were very blessed to be able to tell this story to our viewers even if it's only through still photos. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2012 2:28:11 PM EDT
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Episode 96 - The Colt Tour, Part Two Steve had the privilege of visiting the old Colt factory in Hartford, CT and was given an in-depth tour of their new manufacturing facilities. To say that Steve was blown away by the skill and attention to detail of their staff is an understatement. We were very blessed to be able to tell this story to our viewers even if it's only through still photos. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/30/2012 2:35:45 AM EDT
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Episode 97 - Shotgun Chrono Steve and John has covered reloading for the shotgun in previous episodes, now they round out the process by talking about chrono-ing the shotshells. It is an important aspect of reloading to ensure that the recipe you've used is to your liking. Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 11/5/2012 2:20:58 PM EDT
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Episode 98 - Tracking Match Performance Are you learning from watching yourself shoot? Do you keep tabs on how you're doing when you compete? Rick and Larry have been shooting for more than a decade and they discuss how they keep track of their individual performances in competition. You can download the excel spreadsheets that Larry spoke of here : http://www.powerfactorshow.com/files/larryperftemplates.zip Blog - YouTube - |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2012 2:42:24 PM EDT
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Episode 99 - Readers Write Rick and Larry go through some of the questions we've been getting from our viewers pertaining to competition shooting and rules. We're also collecting questions for our upcoming video interview with Chris from Hodgdon powders. Please send more questions for us or for Chris to [email protected]. Blog - YouTube - |
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