From Range Rookies to Pro Shooters: Thy & Jen’s Competitive Journey
About this video
Colion interviews competitive shooters Tian and Jed about their journey into USPSA competition shooting. They discuss how they started shooting in 2020 and entered competitions within three months, their preferred firearms and divisions, and what draws them to the sport. Colion reflects on his own early IDPA competition experience and discusses the technical and mental aspects of competitive shooting with his guests.
Key takeaways
- Colion explains that competitive shooting requires mastering detailed fundamentals like stage planning, shot calling, and subconscious execution of technique through extensive practice and repetition
- According to the guests, newer shooters can enter competitions relatively quickly (within months of buying their first gun), though Colion emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s limitations and training consistently
- Colion discusses carry gun rotation, noting that while he rotates between multiple platforms based on clothing and situation, he cautions that this approach requires intimate familiarity with each firearm and may not be advisable for everyone
Episode details: published October 4, 2024 · 32:58 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.
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