fundamentals

S9E11: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – GRIP

By Riley Bowman / October 16, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our second in a series of “mythbuster” episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as “grip.” What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Where do people miss the mark as they work on or even teach the concept? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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S9E8: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – STANCE

By Riley Bowman / September 6, 2023

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our first in a series of “mythbuster” episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as “stance.” What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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S4E9: Throttle Control – What is it? And How Can We Practice it in Dry Fire?

By Riley Bowman / November 10, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss Throttle Control, what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can practice it in dry fire. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.

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S3E13: The Physical SECRET to Becoming Both Fast AND Accurate

By Riley Bowman / September 2, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the “secret” to being both accurate AND fast at shooting. We talk about one method for being able to develop the physical skill necessary to achieve this in dry fire practice, and this method was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.

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Trigger Reset Simplified : 3 (or More) Reasons Why Everything You Know About it is Probably Wrong

By Riley Bowman / July 28, 2021

A recent online post reminded me of something that I’ve sort of taken for granted. However, it wasn’t long ago that a discussion with a world-class shooter challenged and ultimately…

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Mantis X Prooves Finger Placement Is Overrated

By Joshua Gillem / July 9, 2019

In this episode of SHOP Talk, Riley busts the trigger finger placement myth that has been running around shooting circles for a long time. The myth, of course, is that…

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Episode 316: What’s Holding You Back?? – Jeff Gonzales

By Riley Bowman / May 9, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew interview Jeff Gonzales about becoming a more committed concealed carrier. What is holding you back from realizing a true, everyday carry lifestyle. What is holding you back from achieving mastery of the handgun? Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!

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Alex Ragulsky: Bianci Cup Champion – 40 Year Law Enforcement Veteran

By Craig Martin / December 8, 2016

For those of you who don’t know Alex Ragulsky, get ready to hear from one of the absolute best as USA Firearm Training sat down with this former US Air…

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Episode 64: Top Shot Mike Hughes: The One Fundamental You MUST Master

By Riley Bowman / October 26, 2016

Mike Hughes, inventor of the S.I.R.T. Pistol, Runner-Up on Season 3 of Top Shot, and founder of Next Level Training joins us to discuss the secrets of pistol performance. Mike shares the three most important shooting skills in order and explains what it takes to win both in competition and in self-defense. Listen in to get the details!!

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