Triangle Tactical Podcast - Competitive Shooting, Mostly

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What's Triangle Tactical Podcast - Competitive Shooting, Mostly about?

Competitive shooting, mostly. Some concealed carry and gun rights stuff mixed in too. Most of all, I try not to take myself too seriously.

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Triangle Tactical Podcast - Competitive Shooting, Mostly episodes:

05.18.2018
Cheating Cheaters who Cheat
This week I talk about cheating in the shooting sports, and what to do ab out it.
05.03.2018
Outliers
I've become interested in hearing from people who are the best in the world in other sports recently, so I've been actively seeking out podcasts with people who are the best of the best in what they do. I kept...
04.16.2018
How Travis Beal Got Good at Shooting
This week I had a local Production Master Travis Beal come on the podcast. Travis and I used to be close to the same level, and then all the sudden he rocketed past me and started really killing it as...
04.11.2018
Competitive Equity
Chris asked on the Facebook group about competitive equity at matches: Ports - all ports being the same high or low height. Should they be mixed height? I'm taller than most shooters. Not the tallest guy on the range, but...
04.07.2018
Why do people quit shooting?
I mentioned a theory on the podcast a couple weeks ago about how I expected that higher class shooters would probably pull away from lower class shooters on the shorter stages moreso than the longer stages, but gthat it was...
03.16.2018
Range Officers Toolkit
There was a recent question in the Triangle Tactical Facebook group asking about what sort of things a Range Officer should bring when working a match. I thought I'd put together a list of things that are nice to have...
03.09.2018
Frustration
I had a very frustrating practice session at the range on Monday. I burned about 500 rounds just shooting a plate rack because it's been something that has been really killing me at matches recently. Here's what happened: I could...
03.02.2018
Gear thats No Good for Competition Shooting
SERPA There was a post on the r/competitionshooting subreddit this last week from someone talking about how they were an IDPA match last weekend and a new shooter was drawing from his SERPA holster at the match and plugged himself...
02.20.2018
Ch Ch Ch Changes!
The USPSA Board of Directors announced some changes to several divisions in the BoD meeting notes from earlier this month, and in this episode I discuss the highlights and lowlights. I'd encourage you to go to the USPSA website, log-in,...
02.14.2018
Q&A: Is my Glock 19 holding me back? Heard any Production rumors?
Bryan What is a good age to start a junior shooter? A lot of it probably has to do with maturity/responsibility. Start them with a pellet gun, BB gun, .22? Bryan My practice range is an indoor range, and can...
02.10.2018
How About Group Coaching?
Most folks out there can't afford to take a shooting class more than about once a year or so, and most people don't get instruction that much. Previous podcast episode on coaching here. I hear a lot of people...
02.02.2018
Focus
Last week when I was on the range doing all the shooting for last weeks Junk Science show I noticed something that I’d never noticed before. When I was doing the step into the box draws, I could reliably shave...
01.26.2018
JUNK SCIENCE: Are Race Holsters Worth It?
For a long time I've wondered if the expensive race holsters that hold the gun just by the trigger guard are really worth the money, so that's what I've decided to find out for this episode. So, here's what I...
01.18.2018
Q&A: Killed in the Streets!
Eric Lucas, I have a question for your Q&A; if you would like. I know this touches on a subject you have talked about in the past. The closest USPSA club to me is an hour away. They shut...
01.06.2018
Things I'd like to see in 2018
[powerpress] I’d like to see ALL of the major shooting sports stop fudging around with the rules all the time. We’ve been playing around with provisional divisions in USPSA for a couple years now, just make them official divisions. ...
12.27.2017
Ask Me Anything
I always like to do something different for the last episode of the year, so this year I had y'all ask me anything you wanted to ask. So, thanks for a great 2017! 2018 is going to be great!
12.18.2017
Marty Wood - NC USPSA Section Coordinator
This week on the podcast I interviewed Marty Wood, the new NC USPSA Section Coordinator. We talked about everything from the future of USPSA in North Carolina, to announcing the date and location of the 2018 NC Sectional match. I...
12.13.2017
What to do with Junior Shooters who don't help?
2018 Goals. I'm writing it down here, throwing down the gauntlet for 2018: I will make USPSA Production Master before my birthday at the end of June. I refused to make this goal last year, but 2018 is the time...
11.30.2017
Rants, Raves, and Follow-ups
If you’re local to me, listen up. If you’re not local to me, just bear with me or skip ahead 30 seconds or so. At the end of the year I’m killing the Triangle Tactical competitive shooting calendar on the...
11.15.2017
What's Killing Our Matches and Burning out our Match Directors?
Why are so many match directors getting burned out and bailing? Why are others pretty content, and sticking around long term? This week I dive into what's causing this.
11.05.2017
So, You Want to be a Sponsored Shooter?
Before you enter into a handshake deal for some free stuff, there are a few things that you should consider. Go to the show notes for this episode and get my free .PDF with 10 things that you should think...
10.12.2017
When Should You Buy Something New, Even if it isn't an Upgrade?
When is it time to replace gear, even if it isn’t an upgrade? I think everyones answer is going to be different to this question, but here’s my thoughts on it: I’ve got this old Glock 34 that I’ve been...
09.26.2017
Lookin' Cool
Last weekend there was a triathlon here in my little town, and we got to people watch a lot of folks cycling past our neighborhood. Cycling is my first love. Far and away above shooting, and I really cannot wait...
09.20.2017
JUNK SCIENCE: Drop Step
There's a good chance you're reading this wondering to yourself "What is a drop step?" You're most certainly not alone. In the gif below, notice how I step out of the second box, and push off with my foot? That's...
09.13.2017
2017 Carolina Classic
On Friday, I shot the 2017 Carolina Classic USPSA match. It was hands down, the best run match I've ever been to. I was the first shooter on the first stage, and I started shooting at 12:54PM. We shot 9...
09.07.2017
START HERE: Introduction to the Triangle Tactical Podcast
Introduction to the Triangle Tactical Podcast Last week's podcast was episode 250, so I figured this would be a great time to re-introduce myself to the audience, and have a good place for people who are new to the podcast...
08.30.2017
What's in you range bag, Lucas?
I have 2 range bags. One that I call my practice bag, and another that I call my match bag, although they both go with me to both. Match Bag This is an old backpack, actually the bag that I...
08.23.2017
Experienced Shooters Have a Duty to Help New Shooters
Experienced shooters have a duty to help new shooters at their first match. Before the stage brief is read on your first stage, ask if there are any new shooters on your squad. Once everyone knows who the brand...
08.10.2017
What Makes a Good Match Great?
This episode is based on an email I got from Mike, who is helping to get a new USPSA match started at Low Country Preserve in Tabor City, NC. What advice would you give to a new match director to...
08.01.2017
What Do You Do When a Range Officer Doesn't Do His Job?
What do you do when a Range Officer doesn't DQ a shooter that's clearly broken a safety rule?
07.26.2017
Don't Stay in Your Circle, Be Out.
Every week I put together the Patreon Only NewsBlast Podcast, and it seems like every week I get a really great article from the Grand Island Independent in Grand Island, Nebraska about a shooting competition that's taking place in Grand...
07.18.2017
What's the Difference Between IDPA and USPSA?
In the live chat for the last Triangle Tactical Q&A; show, Austin asked "What's the difference between IDPA and USPSA?" I didn't have time to get to it in the Live Q&A; show, so I thought I'd talk about it...
07.11.2017
Most Gun Reviews Suck for Competitive Shooters
If you're looking to buy a gun for competitive shooting, one thing you may notice is that a lot of gun reviews really aren't helpful beyond telling you what the features of the gun are. A bunch of people doing...
07.02.2017
What's one piece of advice you wish you had known before your first match?
I give a lot of advice here on the podcast, and talk about things as I see them in the shooting sports, but I've found that my perspective isn't always the same as everyone elses, and that's why I love...
06.28.2017
5 Things That Will $%&@ Up Your Next Match
5 things: The things that you do when you're not shooting can have a profound affect on your shooting. Here's where to get the details on all 5 things. Tip of the Week: Even if you're wearing a giant, ugly,...
06.19.2017
JUNK SCIENCE: Turn and Draw
The turn and draw is a pretty standard start position for competitive shooting matches. Generally in a turn and draw, you'll start facing up range, wrists above shoulders, and then on the buzzer you'll turn then draw your pistol once...
06.06.2017
The Biggest Problem With Advancing Gun Rights
[powerpress] Long story short, I believe the biggest barrier that we face to advancing gun rights isn't politicians, but swaying the vast majority of the general public who are indifferent, or on the fence about guns. What I've found is,...
05.31.2017
Practice and Match Thoughts
Being the 5th week of the month, and a holiday weekend, I'd usually take a week off from the podcast, but I had some things from this weeks practice session and Sunday's USPSA match that I wanted to talk about....
05.23.2017
Upgrade When You Have a Reason to Upgrade
Recently a well known tactical trainer dude posted something on Facebook about having an XD pistol malfunction in his classes, and went on to talk about how he's seen a lot of malfunctions from the XD pistols in his classes....
05.16.2017
Shooting On A Shoestring
One of the more common things I hear from people who want to get started in competitive shooting is that they don't have the money. Before I get going on this topic, I want to make one thing very clear:...
05.08.2017
Unsolicited Advice
Have you ever been given unsolicited advice at the range? Or, have you ever given it? Podcast listener Michael sent me a message on Facebook with the following message: Hey Lucas, I’ve got an idea for a topic on...
05.03.2017
Things That Suck
[powerpress] There are some things in the shooting sports that just suck. Today, I talk about those things. What sucks for you? Let me know in the comments below this post! Anyways, here's my list: Sub-machine gun matches ...
04.26.2017
Why Aren’t There Coaches in the Shooting Sports?
If you look at any sport, other than practical shooting you'll notice that people work with a single coach for a long period of time. In practical shooting though, folks tend to work their way up the rankings alone, with...
04.19.2017
JUNK SCIENCE: "Don't Draw to Steel"
If you've been shooting USPSA for any length of time, you've probably heard someone say "Don't draw to steel!" while walking through a stage before it's shot. It's something that's become conventional wisdom in practical shooting, and I think it's...
04.13.2017
The Lamest Excuses
I hear a lot of excuses from people about why competitive shooting is bad, or why they won't/don't shoot it, etc. (Actually, I think I hear them less and less because people don't want me to talk about them on...
04.06.2017
Shooting Sponsorships and You
I remember showing up to my first USPSA match and being kind of intimidated by all of the folks that were there with their fancy shooting shirts, covered in sponsor logos. Patrick in Detroit sent in a question for the...
04.01.2017
Treating a Match Like an Athletic Event
Treating a Match Like an Athletic Event I used to do a ton of obstacle racing and we would train specifically for the event, running distances, climbing walls, etc And then I would eat well the night before, drink plenty...
03.28.2017
Range Lawyers
Every hear people complain about range lawyers? Ever heard people spout off about the rules at a match about the rules and be blatantly wrong? What about the folks who are intentionally trying to bend the rules to their benefit?...
03.22.2017
Some Things I've Noticed...
Listen to the Podcast [powerpress] Have you ever noticed that at some matches, it's totally cool to pull out a rulebook when there's a question about a rule, but at other matches it's almost offensive to the parties involved? Have...
03.14.2017
Things That Make You Go "Ugghhh" At a Match
I've been asking for your voicemails for this episode of the podcast asking "what makes you go "ugghhh" at a match". Now, the goal of this episode isn't to bash the shooting sports, or bash other competitors or anything like...

What's Triangle Tactical Podcast - Competitive Shooting, Mostly about?

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Triangle Tactical Podcast - Competitive Shooting, Mostly episodes:

Cheating Cheaters who Cheat

Outliers

How Travis Beal Got Good at Shooting

Competitive Equity

Why do people quit shooting?

Range Officers Toolkit

Frustration

Gear thats No Good for Competition Shooting

Ch Ch Ch Changes!

Q&A: Is my Glock 19 holding me back? Heard any Production rumors?

How About Group Coaching?

Focus

JUNK SCIENCE: Are Race Holsters Worth It?

Q&A: Killed in the Streets!

Things I'd like to see in 2018

Ask Me Anything

Marty Wood - NC USPSA Section Coordinator

What to do with Junior Shooters who don't help?

Rants, Raves, and Follow-ups

What's Killing Our Matches and Burning out our Match Directors?

So, You Want to be a Sponsored Shooter?

When Should You Buy Something New, Even if it isn't an Upgrade?

Lookin' Cool

JUNK SCIENCE: Drop Step

2017 Carolina Classic

START HERE: Introduction to the Triangle Tactical Podcast

What's in you range bag, Lucas?

Experienced Shooters Have a Duty to Help New Shooters

What Makes a Good Match Great?

What Do You Do When a Range Officer Doesn't Do His Job?

Don't Stay in Your Circle, Be Out.

What's the Difference Between IDPA and USPSA?

Most Gun Reviews Suck for Competitive Shooters

What's one piece of advice you wish you had known before your first match?

5 Things That Will $%&@ Up Your Next Match

JUNK SCIENCE: Turn and Draw

The Biggest Problem With Advancing Gun Rights

Practice and Match Thoughts

Upgrade When You Have a Reason to Upgrade

Shooting On A Shoestring

Unsolicited Advice

Things That Suck

Why Aren’t There Coaches in the Shooting Sports?

JUNK SCIENCE: "Don't Draw to Steel"

The Lamest Excuses

Shooting Sponsorships and You

Treating a Match Like an Athletic Event

Range Lawyers

Some Things I've Noticed...

Things That Make You Go "Ugghhh" At a Match