Adam Maxwell set the goal of making Master Class in USPSA and recently achieved that goal and then some! Newly minted as a Grand Master in Limited Optics, Adam shares exactly how he trained for his goal, setbacks and breakthroughs he had along the way and what the achievement means to him. Then Adam lays out a simple of exactly how you can become a Grand Master yourself. Important Links From The Show: AMax on Instagram Steve Anderson's Refinement & Repetition, the book Adam used to achieve his goal Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/G-wOeq7vPoY ISOtunes Sport is designed sp ..read more

As you may know, this year’s USPSA Multigun Nationals was held at Forest Lake Sportmen’s Club in Forest Lake, MN. I was very fortunate to attend thanks to ISOtunes Sport and I had a great time. Fun and challenging stages and great staff. A few months ago I had match director Adam Maxwell and assistant match director Kevin Harrington on the show to preview the match.  In today’s episode I have Max Leograndis on to do an analysis of the match- what went right, what went wrong and what could be done in the future to make an even better product for the shooting community.  I’m really exc ..read more

Take one look at Kenzie Fitzpatrick's portfolio and you'll agree that nobody in the shooting sports is producing more articles, podcasts and videos. In this interview we discuss how putting herself out into the firearms media space and creating content around her passion has provided Kenzie many incredible opportunities from competing in game shows to consulting with companies on product development and marketing.  We start as we always do with Kenzie's origin story and how she got into firearms, how she got hooked and the natural progression of how she turned her passion into her career ..read more

In this episode of Prep & Press, Dave Hartman interviews guest John McClain who is back to shooting 3-Gun after a 5 year hiatus to train for the IPSC Pistol World Shoot in Single Stack. John is also switching to Open Division and talks about his experiences with learning new gear, trying to remember three times the stage plans and encountering some major issues with rifle accuracy. John has been busy creating content, launching his FPS Outdoors YouTube channel and the Armscor Open Action Podcast. He discusses the balance between getting in a good practice session and creating compelling co ..read more

This week’s show is a companion piece to a popular YouTube video that I published recently.  Special guest Tom Kane joins me to compare two different of rifles: the Sig SPEAR LT and the Geissele Super Duty.  Tom brings experience from his time as a firearms industry rep & salesman that has participated in countless demos and classes. Tom has a focus on the end user and emphasizes the importance of durable and reliable gear in life-threatening situations.  Our discussion delves into the importance of trial and error in finding the right firearm and accessories for an individu ..read more

On this episode of Prep & Press, host Dave Hartman is joined by guests Ryan Hey and Jeremy Gresham to discuss the relationship between competitive shooting sports and the match sponsors who are largely manufacturers and retailers in the firearms industry. Not only do Jeremy and Ryan each work in the firearms industry at IWI and Kestrel Magnetospeed respectfully, they each have years of experience in sponsoring shooting and staffing matches in several disciplines.  They cover everything from how to select, redeem and care for donated products (prizes) to the importance of visiting vend ..read more

This episode of Prep & Press, features part two of a discussion with Adam Maxwell and Kevin Harrington, who are the match director and assistant match director of the 2023 USPSA Multigun Nationals.  We ask the question “where is the demand for 2-Gun matches?” We talk about regional differences in the division based on our experience. We also touch on the struggles of the Area 5 2 Gun Championship and compare that to the club matches in our local areas. Then we talk about the the differences between the Israeli and US versions of the Iwi Carmel, and the lure of having a clone correct f ..read more

After 8 years of The 3-Gun Show it is time to shake things up a bit.  Our new brand: www.prepandpress.com Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BQRXp42nI-c Thank you to our 2023 sponsors for making this podcast possible. Please support the people that support our shooting sports! Tactical Games Training Speed & Agility Program is the resource for those competing in Action Shooting Sports and looking to improve their fitness. Get into and out of positions faster, change directions quicker, protect your joints and tendons. Download the app and jump in on the current six-week cyc ..read more

Important Links: Download a Free Sample Week of the Speed & Agility Program! Amanda wrote a sample week for you to try out and see how much benefit you will get from the programming. Ready to pull the trigger on regular programming? Sign up with TTG here. JJ Racaza stage breakdown video that Amanda references for program inspiration Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in iTunes, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoyed this show please share it with a friend, you can use the buttons at the left of the screen. Sponsor Thanks Thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast ..read more

In the past USPSA Multigun Nationals has had a love/hate relationship with 3-Gunners. Can a new Match Director and a new crew save Multigun in USPSA? 2023's Match Director Adam Maxwell thinks so and he's on the show this week to tell you what he has in store for the match and how it will be 3-Gun friendly. Important Links: 2023 is off to a great start thanks to Tactical Games Training “Speed & Agility” check it out! Sign up for the 2023 USPSA Multigun Nationals in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in iTunes, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoyed ..read more