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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 to make it happen. You read it here first folks. What are your goals for …

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If you didn’t know, I do a special NewsBlast podcast over on Patreon for my supporters every week. This week, I decided to make the video version of the NewsBlast podcast public to give you a taste of what you’re missing. I want to hire an editor for the Triangle Tactical podcast so I can …

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Jamie Stage planning. I’m struggling coming from IDPA to USPSA in stage planning. What are some basic tips to help? Are you breaking stages up by the number of positions? What are you looking for at each position? Is there a standard procedure I’m missing or haven’t yet learned? Seems overwhelming sometimes. I think stage …

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For the last episode of 2017, I’m allowing you to ask me anything that is not related to shooting. Head over to http://triangletactical.net/ama to submit your questions, and I’ll answer them in the last episode of 2017 later this month. Don’t put your questions here, or on Facebook, or in an email, as I won’t …

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When I shot my first match, a local Grand Master shooter gave me a piece of advice that’s stuck with me to this day: “You’re not one of Charlie’s Angels, so don’t try to be them.” He then went on to explain that new shooters have a tendency to lock their elbows when they’re transitioning …

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What can’t Gorilla tape do? I love this stuff, and it works great for keeping my dummy rounds from flying out of my magazines and all over the garage during dryfire. Some folks don’t drop magazines. If that works for you, it’s the simplest solution. Start your drill without a magazine in the gun, push …

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Gear that Doesn’t Suck: This Streamlight ProTac 2L flashlight is fantastic.I’ve had mine for 2 years this month, and it’s just been great. No worries about it changing accidentally from one mode to the next with their 10-tap system. It’s getting darker out earlier and earlier, so having a flashlight with you is just handy. …

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Drew: hey which grip plug do you recommend?  I can’t remember which podcast it was on, but I thought you said it helps reloads a bit. Trae: Luke, I am wanting to start shooting some USPSA matches. I currently only shoot 3 gun and have not shot any of the other sports. I realize that …

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Nick How do you feel about carry optics these days? I’ve thought about trying it down the line, just because I’ve heard training with a dot has benefits for iron sight shooters. But between stories of rampant optic unreliability, the cost of getting another gun+optic/new upper+optic, and persistent confusion over who this division really serves, …

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Tyler asks: Hi Luke. I have a question for this weeks Q and A show. My buddy just got a shot timer, and we will be using it this week for the first time. We want to use it as effectively as possible so I’m putting together a spreadsheet to track how we do time …

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Matt asked in the Triangle Tactical Facebook group what to do when the matches in his area wind down for winter. Should he keep practicing and shooting all winter, or should he take the winter off? I think there are a few things to consider here: A lot of people will take the winter off. …

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The Triangle Tactical Q&A show is possible because of Super Squad members! There are a lot of perks to being a member, so head over to jointhesupersquad.com and become a Super Squad member today! There was a question in the live chat about chronographs: This is the chrono that I use, and I like it …

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Join the Super Squad! Want access to bonus content, and the Triangle Tactical NewsBlast podcast? Head over to jointhesupersquad.com and become a SuperSquad member! 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: …

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The Triangle Tactical Q&A Show is possible because of Super Squad supporters over on Patreon. If you want access to bonus content, input on future episodes, etc, consider joining the Super Squad on Patreon. Rick: Hi Luke, I’m curious to learn how and if you and others go about tracking progress from match to match. …

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One of the USPSA topics that keeps coming up, is that folks want USPSA to change Production division to have 15rd magazines instead of the current 10rd magazines, to mirror IPSC Production division. For the longest time I’ve been adamantly against it, mostly because I just don’t want the division to be changed, because I …

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  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 until I’m healed up enough to get back in the saddle. One guy in …

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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 a drop step. via GIPHY Some people say they’re okay in certain circumstances, others say …

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[powerpress] This week’s Triangle Tactical Q&A show is mostly questions from the Triangle Tactical Facebook Group. I created the Facebook Group so listeners of the podcast can discuss the shows, post match video, and talk about practice and skill building. Click here to join the group! Shawn: Do you feel like your new mag pouches …

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If you’re not familiar with Match Video Diagnosis videos, they are where I narrate my shooting videos, and talk about all of the things that I did well, and the things that I didn’t do so well… Because it’s video, I can’t really skip the things that I didn’t do well, so you get it …

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