The dust continues to fly at the USPSA Nationals.

What a difference a venue makes. From a hurricane soaked mud bowl of 2008 USPSA Nationals to the Desert Baked dust bowl of 2009 some things remain the same, the game competitors, the dedicated Range Officers and the fierce competition.

Action Shooting Podcast Episode #3

This is an Enhanced Podcast

In Episode 3 we produce our first Video Podcast, featuring coverage of the 2009 Steel Challenge. Max Michel won the Open Division this year, JJ Racaza was Top Limited, Rob Leatham Top Production, Jesse Abbate set a new women’s World Record on her way to winning Ladies Open and won Ladies Limited and Rimfire as well. Julie Golob was Top Ladies Production second only to Rob Leatham for the match.

Action Shooting Podcast Episode #2

– This is an Enhanced Podcast

In Episode 2 we reveal our Special Guest interview as none other than Rob Leatham. A preview of Rob’s interview is included as well as how you can receive the entire 4 part interview. This is the most extensive interview that Rob has given in many years.

Jerry Miculek has won the 2009 Smith & Wesson International Revolver Championship held in San Luis Obispo CA. This is Jerry’s 17th IRC title in a row. Not only did Jerry win the Overall and Open Division he won 11 of the 12 stages. Incredible. Congratulations to Jerry.

Also High Desert Classic and the Indiana Sectional Championship Results.

The United States Practical Shooting Association is the controlling body for the American region of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (see below). Known as USPSA the American region is the largest individual region with a membership of 15,000 with affiliated clubs across the nation.

The Scene: Just before dawn day 2 of the 2008 Rio Salado Desert Classic Area 2 Championship, Stage 2 “And This Is For You”. Squad 21 receives their briefing and begins to prepare. The first shooter of the day loads in the predawn light, knife in hand awaits the signal to begin. Are you ready, Standby, the morning explodes awake with the new day of competition.

Links to some press coverage of the 2008 USPSA Nationals. The coverage was pretty decent the first link is local coverage and the second was Fox news.

This is my Single Stack, there are many like it but this one is mine. I know it’s somewhat ugly, it’s worn and has scratches and dings. But that’s the way I like my 1911. The wear and tear proves that this is a shooter. It’s not a safe-queen. I’ve shot thousands of rounds, done hundreds of draws and reloads with this gun. It’s been snatched off tables and grabbed out of boxes. Jammed into ports, stuck around barricades, and under walls.