Join JP Garcia, Brandon Elias (Sentry Defense), and Austin Menard (Sentry Manufacturing) for another episode packed with practical shooting wisdom and controversial hot takes! This week we dive deep into dry fire training techniques, the reality of switching between guns/divisions, and why one of our previous hot takes about safe queen guns absolutely broke the internet.

What You'll Learn:🎯 The RIGHT way to incorporate ACE VR into your dry fire routine🔫 When you should (and shouldn't) switch guns or USPSA divisions📊 Why you need to be at least A-Class before major gun changes⏱️ How to practice with actual metrics instead of Instagram-worthy close targets🏆 The consistency mindset that separates winners from hero-or-zero shooters

Key Topics:

• Dry fire fundamentals and programming
• ACE VR integration with real gun training
• Gun switching strategies for different skill levels
• Why chase consistency over stage wins
• The truth about equipment vs. skill development
• Safe queens controversy follow-up

Upcoming Events:📅 Rocky Mountain Tactical Association (RMTTA) - August 10-11, Denver📅 National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) - Washington DC📅 Sentry Showdown Championship - September 14 (Register now!)

Companies Mentioned:Sentry Defense: sentrydef.comSentry Manufacturing: sentrymanufacturing.com

Special Announcement: Downtown Acai will be sponsoring food at the Sentry Showdown! Come try our custom signature bowls even if you're not competing.

Don't forget to grab your Sentry Showdown t-shirts - they take 2 weeks to ship, so order now!

#USPSA #DryFire #PracticalShooting #GunTraining #AceVR #SentryDefense #BrownDukeGunShow

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro & Fidget Toys Discussion

2:15 - Upcoming Shows & Events Preview

4:16 - New T-Shirts & Sentry Showdown Announcement

5:15 - Sentry Manufacturing Trade Show Updates

7:30 - Dry Fire Training Fundamentals

8:52 - Dutch's Success Story & Why Everyone Should Dry Fire

11:52 - ACE VR Integration Strategy

16:21 - Grip Angles & Finding Your Dot

18:11 - When to Switch Guns/Divisions

23:24 - Classification Requirements for Gun Changes

26:10 - Full Size vs Concealed Carry Guns

30:44 - The 5,000 Round Rule for Division Switching

34:27 - Training with Metrics vs Instagram Shooting

41:58 - Consistency Over Hero Shots Philosophy

42:11 - Influencer Reality Check Hot Take

44:33 - Equipment Chasing vs Skill Development

47:19 - Division Shopping for Easy Wins Rant

48:49 - Safe Queen Controversy Follow-Up

55:13 - Downtown Acai Sponsorship Announcement

1:00:39 - Wrap-up & Next Episode Preview