The Casual Shooter Podcast

This Thanksgiving, my guest is none other than World and National Champion, JJ Racaza. He only had an hour so we had to make it brief. Next time, we can take our time and really delve into his background and how it led him to where he is today. Here is the Cliff Notes version. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/jjracaza/

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Marc Schulte. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!! https://www.instagram.com/bigfootbrass/

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Marc Schulte, the owner of Bigfoot Brass and a PCC competitor. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/bigfootbrass/

This week’s guest is the owner of Bigfoot Brass and a PCC competitor. We have a three-hour conversation about software engineering, history and competitive shooting. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/bigfootbrass/

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Zane Jones. He has a lot of very interesting videos on his Youtube channel. Enjoy!! https://www.youtube.com/@BullseyePistol

My guest this week, Zane Jones, is a pistol shooter that competes in both bullseye AND practical shooting. In a 9-day span, he shot both the Area 5 Championship (practical shooting) and the Ohio Outdoor Championship (bullseye shooting). We discuss his shooting journey, as well as differences between the two disciplines. He has a lot of very interesting videos on his Youtube channel. Enjoy!! https://www.youtube.com/@BullseyePistol

This is an episode Luke and I recorded a couple months ago. I wanted to hang onto it until the right time and I think that time is now. We get deeper into the weeds than is probably necessary but there is more than enough information here for you to decide what you want to do as it pertains to zeroing your pistol whether that is with a red dot or iron sights.

A short 20 minute monologue about rifle zeroing. The full video can be found on Rumble. Enjoy!!

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Brian. Enjoy!!

My guest this week is a Grandmaster USPSA shooter, 4th at the Shotgun World Shoot in 2018, 7th this last summer in Finland at the Rifle World Shoot and just finished 2nd at the USPSA PCC Nationals. I want to thank Brian for coming on the show! Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/brian_nelson_practical_shooter/

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Giulia. Enjoy!! If you want to give her a follow, the link to her Instagram is below. https://www.instagram.com/giuliav1990/

This was streamed live on Rumble and here earlier today. This is the replay.

This is Part 1 of my conversation with Giulia. Since the recording of this episode, Giulia has won her 5th consecutive Ladies Italy Production Optics National Championship. She won Gold at the 2022 Handgun World Shoot with the Ladies Team in Production Optics. In 7 short years, she’s a very accomplished shooter. So, now I’ve had a Russian IPSC competitor, a Philippines IPSC competitor and, now, an Italy IPSC competitor on the show. Let’s not forget Tim Germanchis who lives in the US but is Australian and started his shooting career in Australia. I am open to suggestions for other international competitors. If you are an IPSC competitor living abroad, please reach out. I would love to have you on the show and talk IPSC competition.

In this episode, Jay Slater, Max Leograndis and Kirt McKenna join me in discussing super squad relevancy and assignment. Does it matter? Is there competitive inequity? Who should be on the super squad? Max also gives us some insight as to what he’s thinking about as to determining a PCSL National Champion. He’s considering making circuits great again. But, he is also looking for some feedback. Enjoy!

Morgan returns to the show after nearly 2 years since her first time on the podcast. We talk about her trials and tribulations at the 2024 IPSC Nationals, as well as the 2024 Carry Optics Nationals, and her win at the 2024 Handgun Nationals in Limited Optics. Unfortunately, there was some type of snafu with the recording software. The podcast will end abruptly even though we continued talking for another 15 minutes. I am working with the company to try and determine what happened. Enjoy!!

My guest this week, hails from Colorado. She’s a competitive shooter that has been in the game for 2 years and is already A class and was 4th in Ladies Limited Optics at Handgun Nationals. She has an athletic background and moves like an athlete. Look for her to rise up in the standings the more she competes. She mentions a book during the podcast that is also a movie. That book/movie is called Sarah’s Key. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/brennahgaston/

My guest has created a Tactical Games-esque shooting competition an hour south of Tampa, FL. We talk all about it in this episode. If you’re in the area and want to try it out, the next match is at the beginning of February. Thanks to J.R. Crosby for putting us in touch in order to have the conversation! https://www.instagram.com/apex.shootout/

We get into specifics of each division. The dominance of JJ Racaza’s win, as well as Michael Poggie. The down to the last stage wins by John Vlieger and Joey Sauerland. Finally, we discuss the Handgun World Shoot Teams that have been decided to this point.

This is a replay of the live stream during the final afternoon of competition at the 2024 Handgun nationals in Talladega, AL. Hear the drama and breakdown as it occurred.

Updating everyone on Day 2 of Handgun Nationals.

A review of the standings and races after Day 1. Standby for more updates throughout the weekend.

My guest is a new Match Director in Area 8, as well as a new Carry Optics Master. He’s been in the practical shooting world for 5 years now. Welcome, Nate Lingsch! https://www.instagram.com/nathanlingsch/

I have 3 of the 4 Ladies on the gold medal team. This is a different experience than what I heard from the men. Very intriguing! Enjoy!

My guest for this episode is none other than the current Area 2 Director, Leighton Oosthuisen. This is his first ever podcast conversation and we went over 4 hours. There is a lot here. There is a lot about both IPSC and USPSA. Listen to what he has to say and make up your own mind. Enjoy!!

My guest this week comes by way of the Philippines while a typhoon is nearby disrupting our virtual conversation. Hopefully, Edcel made out ok. Edcel is a two-time IPSC World Shoot medalist (bronze then silver) and was 2nd overall at the 2024 Carry Optics Nationals. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/edcelginoipsc/

Today’s guest is Dylan Kelley. He’s been in the Marines for 6 years. He spent some time as a crew member on a tracked vehicle and as a Marine Security Guard overseas at embassies. Now, he’s a member of the USMC Shooting Team. We discuss how he got there and where he’s going. Unlike the US Army Marksmanship Unit, your time on the USMC Shooting Team is limited. Where does he go from there? https://www.instagram.com/reshoot_actual/

Khory Katz, Jay Slater and I get together and talk about the Area 5 Championship, live streaming and live streaming future events. Enjoy!!

Three of the four members of the 2024 Rifle World Shoot, held in Oulu, Finland, come on the show to talk about their experience, as wells as the team vs individual dynamic. Before the recording began, it was like a party. These guys get along well and have great synergy. I thank all of them for coming on the show and talking about it. https://www.instagram.com/kylelitzie/ https://www.instagram.com/ajanthony_3gun/ https://www.instagram.com/joe_farewell/

Here is the conclusion of my conversation with Christina. There has been some information posted that receiving IV therapy at matches is a bad thing and performance enhancing. I like to think that we debunk that pretty well here. Christina, being a former ER Nurse, and me, having started somewhere in the vicinity of 5-7k IVs in a 9-1-1 system, have the training and enough first-hand experience to set the record straight. This one won’t be well received by the naysayers. https://www.instagram.com/glock_girlrn/

Christina Baker is not only a female competitive shooter, she’s also a Registered Nurse. As usual, we have a great conversation about many topics to include hydration. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/glock_girlrn/

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Adam. We finish our talk about Multigin Nationals and add some red dot talk at the end. Enjoy!!

This is Part 1 of my conversation with Adam about Multigun Nationals and other topics. Enjoy!!

Jalise has been a guest in the past. We take the time to catch up and talk Nationals and World Shoots. Enjoy!

My guest this episode is the owner of Excaliber Ammunition. He sponsors shooters and matches. Jay Slater and I will be at Area 5 to do live coverage and Excaliber Ammunition is one of the title sponsors. We talk history, music and shooting. Enjoy!!

The conclusion of my conversation with Maria. Enjoy!

Part 2 of 3. Enjoy!

Maria is a 3x World Champion. In winning her 3rd IPSC World title, she was 6th overall in Production,a mere 40 points behind the Production winner, Ben Stoeger. She beat the #2 woman in Production by 600 points. She beat the ladies Open winner by 300 points!!! She’s a remarkable shooter, man or woman. This is Part 1 of 3. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/maria_ipsc/

The conclusion of my conversation with Justine.

Justine had her best Carry Optics Nationals performance to date. We talk about her performance, as well as the match itself.

It’s been a while since I have had Jay on the show by himself. It was over due. We catch up on literally everything. We talk Carry Optics Nationals, 9mm Ballistics, training, IPSC shooters, World Shoot and others. Lots of thought provoking topics, to include a one-week, all inclusive Nationals. Enjoy!!

This week’s guest is a college professor and GM. His spring is consumed with turkey hunting. His falls are consumed with deer hunting. He only shoot sin the summer and he was on the “Other Super Squad.” Enjoy! If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated and goes back into making the podcast and live streaming of major matches even better!! https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

Ken returns to the Casual Shooters Podcast studio to continue our conversation from early this year. He gives us some insight into how the Board works and I ask him to give a State of the USPSA address at the end (that would be Part 4). The conversation ended up being 4 hours and 20 minutes after editing. It will be broken up into 4 parts. Each will be released 48 hours after the last. Enjoy!! If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated and goes back into making the podcast and live streaming of major matches even better!! https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

Ken returns to the Casual Shooters Podcast studio to continue our conversation from early this year. He gives us some insight into how the Board works and I ask him to give a State of the USPSA address at the end (that would be Part 4). The conversation ended up being 4 hours and 20 minutes after editing. It will be broken up into 4 parts. Each will be released 48 hours after the last. Enjoy!! If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated and goes back into making the podcast and live streaming of major matches even better!! https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

Ken returns to the Casual Shooters Podcast studio to continue our conversation from early this year. He gives us some insight into how the Board works and I ask him to give a State of the USPSA address at the end (that would be Part 4). The conversation ended up being 4 hours and 20 minutes after editing. It will be broken up into 4 parts. Each will be released 48 hours after the last. Enjoy!! If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated and goes back into making the podcast and live streaming of major matches even better!! https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

Ken returns to the Casual Shooters Podcast studio to continue our conversation from early this year. He gives us some insight into how the Board works and I ask him to give a State of the USPSA address at the end (that would be Part 4). The conversation ended up being 4 hours and 20 minutes after editing. It will be broken up into 4 parts. Each will be released 48 hours after the last. Enjoy!! If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated. https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

This is a Special Episode with Matt Hopkins. He was chosen to select the stages for Nationals, decide which stages would be in which bays and the overall match flow. I even ask him how the par time was determined for the fixed time stage. Matt is looking for both feedback for CO Nationals and more stages for Hand Gun and Open nationals, both of them. You can send either or both to him at the email below. Make sure the subject line states whether it is feedback or stages. [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/hopkins_shooting/ If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated. https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

Joel Park has co-authored several books with Ben Stoeger. Currently, he travels around the country providing pistol and carbine training. This is the conclusion. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/joel.park_/ If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated. https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

So, they decided to update scores after I posted my initial update, which was recorded at 3:30pm. So, I updated that, as well as the Ladies standings. Bonus: You get an update on the member meeting. Enjoy!! If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated. https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

Here is the latest from Cardinal Shooting Center. Hang on to your britches!! This ride is about to get wild!! Tomorrow’s points are about equivalent to today’s number of points. There is always a chance for folks to catch up. If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated. https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

Here is a recap of carry Optics Day 1 and a glance into Day 2 and Day 3. If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at the link below. All support is greatly appreciated. https://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast