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Episode 89 – HGWS listener feedback and comments

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Listener feedback and comments are the topics this week. I’ve received a lot of emails and first let me say thank you! In this show I talk about a mixed bag of gun talk again, why I have 3 CCW licenses, Springfield XDM’s, Revolvers and some corrections to my revolver episode, open carry in Wisconsin, ammo recoil, self training with a handgun, gun free zones, IDPA and more. I’ll even discuss a listener’s email as to why he carries, it’s a good story, you’ll want to hear it. They are all in response to you, the loyal listener. Please remember to join me at the Gun Rights Radio Network Forum. I also cover some constructive criticism and compliments. I appreciate the feedback because it helps me improve the show. You can also find me on YouTube and on Facebook and Twitter.

Bob Mayne

HandgunWorld Show

Episode 88 – Shooter Attitude

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Shooter attitude is from Brian Enos’ book “Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals.” In this show I interview Steve Zopfi again. He’s a master class USPSA shooter. We discuss chapter one of this book on awareness, focus, shooting tense, dry fire practice and seeing things with your subconscious mind. We also tie this into self defense techniques. This is the 2nd podcast this week. Normally I post one a week, but I had a lot to say this week so this is a bonus show. We also discussed some shooting practice techniques you can do at home and on the range. Even though this is primarily geared towards competition shooting I’m convinced you’ll find some ideas on how you can become better at self defense with a handgun. Please join me at the Gun Rights Radio Network Forum for more discussion if you wish.

Episode 83 – Calling your shots.

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Calling your shots is an advanced shooting skill. On this show, I bring back Steve Z again for another interview. He was on episode 79 if you recall. We talk about “calling your shots.” I have to admit, I’m still not sure if I do it, or how to do it, but if you really want to be good at competitive shooting and in my opinion, defensive shooting, I think it would be good for you to get to the level of being able to call your shots. We also talk about Brian Enos’ book, Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals and forum. In the first segment I share some more listener feedback that continues to roll in. Also remember there’s only one week left to the “Freedom Raffle” so quit procrastinating and support my show, the Gun Rights Radio Network and the Second Amendment Foundation. Just click Freedom Raffle at the top of this page and follow the instructions.

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Episode 82 – Close Range Gunfighting – Day 2

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Day two reviewed. More good stuff including getting off the X and working a flashlight into the fight. Several different ways to use the light, not a rail mounted light, a handheld flashlight. Faking my position with the way I hold the light that was fun. Then we worked a lot on 180 degree threats! In other words, shooting 3 bad guys in front of me, then doing an after action assessment, then check 360 (SUL) then advancing toward the bad guys behind me and shooting them. Had to do a slide lock reload (emergency reload) while constantly moving because there was no cover. Also more shooting inside 10 yards without using sights! After this course sights are not so important to me anymore. We also did some IDPA style shooting, started by shooting on the move then take cover switch to left hand shooting from one side then right hand shooting from the other side then 3 more bad guys on move. Absolutely good training that you simply can’t get anywhere else. Glenn Matthews is a good instructor. About 250 rounds shot on day two. I will take their FoF class next spring. I got some good interviews while I was there, listen in and enjoy.

I also cover an email from a listener about gun laws in Puerto Rico.

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Episode 79 – Practical Shooting Inteview with Steve Zopfi USPSA Master class shooter.

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Analyzing practical shooting down to every detail is what Steven Zopfi and I attempt to do here. He’s been a longtime shooter (18 years) and is an IPSC Master Class shooter. He also has listened to this show for quite some time and has some real good insights on how to shoot effectively. You will really enjoy this interview and especially if you are involved in the shooting sports like IDPA, USPSA.

Highlights:

  • Seeing what you need to see.
  • Shooting with both eyes open?
  • The one year Glock 19 experiment.
  • Transitioning from Glocks to 1911’s and back and forth.
  • Trigger control
  • Transitioning.
  • Brian Enos’ Forum.
  • A story about when Steve shot against Rob Leatham.
  • Tangfolio’s new production division pistol.
  • Trigger jobs.
  • The subconscious level of practical shooting.
  • How competition shooting applies to self defense.
  • Dry fire practicing.
  • Working a flashlight while shooting.
  • Syringe method.

Tune in again later this week, I will recap my experience at Suarez International’s Close Range Gunfighing Class. Remember the Freedom Raffle, time is running out! Join the Gun Rights Radio Forum and check out my newest YouTube Video.

Episode 77 – Sights are like training wheels…become a more complete shooter.

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Randy Harris, a.k.a. Cruel Hand Luke, is an instructor at Suarez International. In my opinion they are one of the best firearms training schools you can attend. I will take their Close Range Gunfighting Class this month. This show is based on an excellent article Randy wrote for Warrior Talk News (Gabe Suarez). I put my own flavor on it and relate some personal experience as I take you through the combination of point shooting and sighted shooting of a defensive handgun.

Highlights:

  • Point Shooting vs. Sighted Shooting.
  • Distance determines your sight use.
  • What if the target picture is bigger than your gun?
  • Imprinting your drawstroke into your muscle memory.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and run the gun in your peripheral vision.
  • Freedom Raffle update.
  • I carry a gun because…

Remember to join me at the Gun Rights Radio Network forum and listen to the other podcasts too. Also check out my Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

Episode 74 – IDPA Shoot Recap/Interview – Warrior or Victim?

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I recently completed an IDPA Shoot with a listener, James and this espisode starts with an interview about our experience last Thursday night at Cross Timbers IDPA match in Fort Worth.  Also, some listener feedback and a key question, are you a warrior or a victim?

Highlights:

  • What it’s like to start out in IDPA
  • Perspective of a listener after just 3 matches
  • Testing your gun, holster, sights and magazines in IDPA
  • Improving gun handling skills
  • Cleaning other people’s guns
  • Do you have the warrior or victim mentality?

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The Bullet Proof Mind, Lt. Col Dave Grossman

Episode 71- Brains and Bullets.

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Training your mind will help you be more effective to defend yourself with your bullets.  This is another episode on mindset. The fighting mindset and according to Gabe Suarez, the silly things gun schools teach that could get you killed.

Highlights:

  • 4 key points to maintain safety for you and your family.
  • The Bullet Proof Mind. (Lt. Col. Dave Grossman)
  • Selecting holsters suitable for defense rather than gun games.
  • Thy myth of the “one caliber” solution.
  • Excessive focus on long range handgun shooting.
  • Sighted shooting vs. Point Shooting.
  • Elaborate target systems.
  • Ignoring Combatives.
  • Lack of training like you would fight.
  • Freedom Raffle.
  • Negative criticism regarding Episode 70.

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Episode 66 – Fast Draws and Freedom

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Drawing your pistol and the freedoms of self preservation and self defense are the subjects of this show.  Can you draw your gun quickly and get into the fight?  Have you ever thought about just why you need to carry a gun and the responsibility that carries?  In this podcast, tune in and I’ll talk about why we as people shouldn’t technically even need a license to carry a weapon and how that infringes upon our God Given right.

In segment 2, it’s all about how to practice your draw stroke and a few tips when dry firing too.

Resource:

From the Leather, Dave Spaulding

A Human Right

Recommended listening:

Don’t Talk to the Police

Episode 65 – M&P’s, 1911’s, Gun Control and Bad Habits from IDPA/IPSC Shooting

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Bad shooting habits from competition shooting is a common problem.  You know I’m a big fan of the shooting sports but there are some bad habits people sometimes develop that can get you killed.  Also, some good listener feedback was sent to me while I was on vacation about gun control, The Appalachian Trail Guide, a new pistol league, Smith and Wesson M&P’s, accurized 1911’s and more.

Resource:

Warrior Talk Thread

Episode 64 – The Texas State IDPA Match

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The Texas State IDPA match was last Saturday June 12th.  Tune in and I’ll talk about the events leading up to it…my plan…and the results!  I also discuss some of the stages, their difficulty, the challenges and the push to become a better shooter.  It’s was a lot of fun. I achieved a couple goals and fell short on a couple.  More to work on….

Below are the 2 holsters I purchased at the match.  Greg Garrett from Comp-Tac is a superb guy and runs a great business.  I’m glad I got to meet him.

This is the Minotaur Neutral Cant I will use to appendix carry my G19.

The Gladiator I’ll use to OWB carry my G19.

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

Episode 62 – IDPA skills update, buying ammo, bullet design, and mental conditioning for shooters.

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IDPA update from a recent match and a little discussion on buying ammo.  I start with a summary of what went on at a recent IDPA match I shot and what I have to work on.  Then in segment 2, I talk about what ammo to have stored and on hand.  Segment 3 is dedicated to mental and physical conditioning for the shooter.

Highlights:

  • What went on at a recent IDPA match I shot.
  • Buying ammo and stocking up.
  • News:  the recent shooting in the UK and Chicago (gun free zones).
  • Is ammo an investment.
  • Developing the combat mindset.
  • Physical conditioning for shooters.
  • Mental Conditioning for shooters.

Please remember to join me at the Gun Rights Radio Network forum and I just posted a new YouTube Video on the Sig P238.

Episode 61 – Interview with a Liberal Democrat concealed carry instructor.

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Interview with a Liberal Democrat concealed carry instructor on CCW and shooting.  Not all firearms enthusiasts are conservative politically.  In this episode I interview one of my listeners by the name of Steve, in St. Paul Minnesota.  We discuss concealed carry, training, shooting and just a small amount of politics.

Highlights:

  • Some differences between Minnesota law and other states.
  • Use of deadly force.
  • Minnesota is a shall issue state.
  • Training beyond CCW class.
  • Some scary stuff seen in concealed carry class.
  • Legal posting of no carry zones and why we both think it’s bogus and non productive.
  • How to convince someone who doesn’t like guns to go shooting.
  • Open Carry.

Thanks for listening, remember to support the show financially if you can, join my YouTube Channel, and interact with me at the Gun Rights Radio Forum. You can also reach Steve @ firearmsclass@earthlink.net

Episode 57 – SIG P238 and Overcoming Shooter Anxiety

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The SIG P238 seems to be the most popular .380acp autopistol on the market today.   I recently purchased one, so I will give you and open and honest review based on personal experience nothing more, nothing less.  That’s the first half of the show, the second half is about overcoming shooter anxiety and some more listener feedback. I also discuss a little bit about Open Carry.

Highlights:

  • Why I like the SIG P238
  • Why at first I thought it was an expensive mistake.
  • Review of the pistol after 250 rounds in one range session.
  • Why some people get nervous in competition shooting.
  • How to overcome the jitters and nerves.
  • What to do if you’re carjacked at gunpoint.

Remember to join the Gun Rights Radio Forum and interact with me over there.   Thanks for listening.

The reason I carry a gun is because I can’t carry a Cop!

Episode 42 – Defensive Shooting Philosophy and Practice Mindset

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Defensive shooting philosophy and mindset is important.  What do you practice when you go to the range?  What are you there to accomplish when you shoot in competition such as IDPA, IPSC?  What is your mindset when you take a tactical shooting course or a combat training class?  This is Episode 42 (I made a mistake in the podcast and called it Episode 41.)   Tune in as I discuss what to think about when you’re practicing and competing.  No music on this episode, not sure why it didn’t come through, but the content is certainly there!

Highlights:

  • IDPA, are you there to win or better your skills?
  • Accuracy vs speed.  What’s more important?
  • Skills vs gear, what’s more important?

Thank you for the feedback from those of you who listen to the show!  I appreciate it very much.  Keep it coming.  Please feel free to use the comments section on this website too.

Thanks for listening and safe shooting!  Don’t forget to check out my YouTube Channel.

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show