There are a variety of shooting tests such as department quals and USPSA classifiers, but just going to the range and doing normal training might not be the most effective way to prepare yourself. My guest and I look at some shooting tests and explain our thought process on breaking them down and how to train for them.

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Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him during class. I asked Paul to come on the podcast to learn more about his teaching and training style. I decided to split the interview into two parts, and this is the second half of that interview.

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Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him during class. I asked Paul to come on the podcast to learn more about his teaching and training style. I decided to split the interview into two parts, and this is the first half of that interview.

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Today I have something a bit different for you. Professor Hwansik Kim explains his theories on studying shooting and the path to improvement while working smarter, not harder. Kim processes material in a much more analytical way than me, and I am excited to have him on the podcast more often.

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GM is the highest classification in USPSA. Nick Young, Jeff and I discuss what it takes to earn that classification and the most effective ways to train for it.

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Nick Young and Jeff join the podcast to discuss teaching and the lack of class videos online. We also discuss how we evaluate instructors.

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Nick Young and I discuss high accountability shooting and what it takes to build that ability. We also talk about some actionable rules you can put in place to keep yourself under control in matches and during other shooting test you face.

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Andreas has been teaching for quite a while. We compare notes on how classes have evolved and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

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Carbine training is fun, but not cheap. Ben Stoeger and I compare notes for the most effective use of time and money for carbine training. We discuss balancing platforms, how PCC’s compare and our favorite setups.

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I don’t even know how to intro this because I have no words after hearing this story. Tom Castro has been through a lot lately and he sat down with me to tell me what’s been going on and answer my questions.

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