Triangle Tactical
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Can I Dryfire Wrong?
Jeff in Holly Springs calls in today to ask about beginner dryfire, and if he can dryfire incorrectly.
If you’d like to send us a question, go to http://www.triangletactical.net/voicemail to find out how.
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What Criteria Do You Use When Deciding to Sell a Gun?
David in Raleigh calls in with a question about selling guns. If you’d like to send us a voicemail, go to triangletactical.net/voicemail to find out how.
Today is the last day for shirts! If you want one, get one now!
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How Can I See More When Shooting Fast?
Ron in Sacramento sends in today’s voicemail to ask about how to see more when he’s shooting fast. Ben flips the script on him a little bit and asks why he’s shooting faster than he can see…
If you’d like to send us a voicemail, go to triangletactical.net/voicemail to find out how.
This episode was sponsored by The Blue Bullets at thebluebullets.com. They just announced some new bulk discounts, and shipping deals that you should check out if you’re looking to buy some new bullets for competitive shooting. Don’t forget, you can save even more with the code “triangle” at checkout. They’re Glock friendly, Open gun friendly, and they’re made right here in NC (but offer free shipping on most orders) to anywhere in the US.
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Here’s Another Class I’ll Never Take
I’ll pass, thanks.
What is being accomplished by shooting into the ground next to students?
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What are your 2016 Shooting Goals?
Mike in NC calls in a voicemail to ask about our shooting goals going into the new year. If you’d like to ask us a question on the Q&A show, go here to find out how.
Triangle Tactical shirts are still available until November 19th, 2015. You can get yours here.
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Practice Drills Make Crappy Stages – 160
This week Ben and I talk about why stages and drills are two different things, and why it always makes a crappy stage when someone tries to use a drill as a stage in a match.
...How Are the Tactical and Competition Communities Helping/Hurting Each Other?
Nick from the Practically Tactical podcast sent us a voicemail asking the question: In what ways are the competitive and tactical communities helping each other, and in what ways are they hurting each other?
Just in time for the winter months, we’re doing another run of Triangle Tactical shirts! From now until November 19, 2015 you can go to triangletactical.net/shirts and order a t-shirt, long sleeve T-shirt, or a hoodie with the Triangle Tactical logo on it. Check it out!
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If I’m Coming to the United States for a Competition, Can I Carry Concealed?
Chris from Action Shooting Radio sends in this voicemail. He’s thinking about coming to the United States from Canada for some competitive shooting matches, and he’s curious about whether or not he could carry while here.
We dug through the laws for a bit, and the best answer we could come up with is “maybe”. It’s all going to depend on the state he’s in, and the local laws there.
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What Do You Do Before the Buzzer to get Your Mind Right?
Welcome back to episode 107 of the Triangle Tactical Q&A Show! Today’s question comes in from Jeremy in Maryland. If you’d like to ask us a question, go to Triangletactical.net/voicemail to find out how.
...How Do I Find a Good Trainer in My Area?
Welcome back to episode 106 of the Triangle Tactical Q&A Show! Today’s question comes in from Peter Minnesota. If you’d like to ask us a question, go to triangletactical.net/voicemail to find out how.
...Bang-Ding! – 159
It’s been a while since we’ve really explained any of the sounds that we play regularly on the show, so we decided to take a couple minutes this week and go through them and let y’all know what they actually are.
...Triangle Tactical Fall Shirts
Were doing another run of shirts for fall. We’ve got long and shirt sleeve tees, and hoodies available.
...Why Do IDPA Shooters Get So Bent Out of Shape about Weapon Lights?
Nick from Charlotte calls in a voicemail asking about shooting IDPA with a weapon light. When he shows up to shoot Steel Challenge match with his pistol and a weapon light, nobody bats an eye, but when he goes to an IDPA match at the same club, with the same people, some folks hit the fan about it.
...Y’all Talk About “Calling Your Shots”, What Is That?
Pat in Holly Springs calls in a voicemail to ask about what “calling your shots” is.
...Recreational Shooters Lack the Data to Get Better
I’ve mentioned on the blog and the podcast recently that I’ve been getting back into cycling. In doing so, I’ve been spending some time on message boards, and subreddits relating to the topic to get caught up on things as I’ve been off the bike for about 7 years. I’ve noticed some interesting parallels between the cycling and shooting communities, but I’ve also noticed one big glaring difference. Almost all cyclists have data.
...Any Advise for Shooting Matches in Crappy Weather?
Stephanie in Raleigh calls in a voicemail for today’s episode asking for tips on shooting in crappy weather. We both agree that mindset is important, but it’s easier to keep your mind in the right place if you have a little gear that helps keep the mud and water off your stuff.
- Instead of using a range bag at the mud slog that was the 2015 NC State USPSA Sectional, I put all my stuff in a 5 gallon bucket with this lid. (It was like $7.50 at Lowes, FYI)
- Sometimes you have to accept that you’ll be wet, and just try to wear clothes that will dry out quickly.
- Bring extra shoes and socks. More than you think you’ll need, even if you have waterproof shoes.
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Concealed Carry Magazine Maintenance?
Bob calls in a voicemail to ask about magazine maintenance after he had an issue with the grip extension on one of his magazines pop off while carrying not too long ago. Neither of us really do a lot of maintenance, but I’ve also had an issue with Pearce grip extensions, so personally, I don’t use them anymore.
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Strategy Differences for Major/Minor Power Factor – 158
Ben talks about some of the USPSA strategy differences that he’s noticed coming from shooters who shoot Major power factor, and those who shoot Minor power factor. Turns out, when accepting advice from another shooter on a certain stage or strategy, you should weigh whether or not they are shooting Major or Minor power factor, because if you’re shooting something different, you may want a different strategy.
...What Basic Gear for USPSA?
Bill in Dallas calls in a voicemail for today’s Q&A show asking about the basic gear needed to get started shooting USPSA. There’s really not a LOT that’s needed but here’s some of the things we run through in the episode:
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