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Bill and Elizabeth Pearch - Alaska Gun School
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The Shooter's Story is a collection of interviews of shooters - just like you. Competitive, tactical, defensive, recreational, pros, newbies and everyone in between. We share our stories to build a community of like minded shooters sharing our passion (or hobby!) to spread the word and grow the sports.
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Dec 19, 2017
16: Annette Evans - Race Street Range
The missing episode! This week we interview Annette Evans. Annette is a corporate lawyer that has opted to become part of the firearms and personal protection industry. Annette is co-owner of Race Street Range, a USPSA shooter, and author of ‘The Dryfire Primer.’ We talk about Sigs and Glocks, but mostly about doing things to your capacity, more facilities, and why shooters aren’t all that motivated to get instruction in shooting. We also talk about King Shooters Supply, Grayguns, PHLster, Brilliant Backstraps, Springer Precision, Nuun Hydration, and other stuff.
Music curtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Dec 11, 2017
20: Keith Porco - SinterFire Guy
This week we have Keith Porco on to talk about getting into and staying ‘in the industry.’ We talk about SinteFire Ammunition, School Marshalls, job/shooting expectations, NRA LE courses, NSSF Fantasy Camp, catching frag, CRums, Babes with Bullets, youth shooters, Sinter Claus, NRA World Shoot, and having fun. Catch Keith downstairs at SHOT – booth #2311!
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Dec 5, 2017
19: Gina Roberts - Just Gina
This week we talk to Gina Roberts, founding member of the San Diego County Gun Owners PAC and a design engineer. Gina talk about A Girl and A Gun, Front Site, 3Gun, USPSA, Tuff Products, Log Cabin Republicans, DC Project, force on force, gun yoga, first shot smiles, HK Pistols, cleaning up dog poo for .22, Front Sight Alaska Kevin, California, and putting a face on the 2nd amendment and people that are different than you.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Nov 29, 2017
18: Clover Lawson – Marketing Guru
This week we chat with Clover Lawson, industry marketing guru and sales director for Tornado Defense. We talk about suppressors, tape that sticks at -0, HK pistols, Chris Palmer, getting started, a dating site for shooters, the difference between being a gun industry person and marketing stuff, seasonal cycles, not shooting someone, Booth 6509 at Shot Show, DC Project and lovin life.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story? email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Nov 7, 2017
17: Coni Brooks - Barnes Bullets
This week we talk to Coni Brooks, former co-owner of Barnes Bullets. Coni talks about hunting, A Girl and A Gun, 3Gun, hunting with a film crew, and Shot Show.
Also: Brownells, Safari Club
You may have noticed that there is no episode 16…. Yea, we are working on that.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Oct 26, 2017
15: Kurt Grimes – Rimfire Guru Supreme
This week we talk to Kurt Grimes. In addition to running a custom paint shop, Kurt is a Steel Challenge specialist with the rimfire that builds and shoots amazing 2211 pistols and TacSol rimfire rifles. He manages the Rimfire Raceguns Facebook page, one of the best resources for rimfire shooters on Facebook. Pardon our tempo – this is the first interview Elizabeth and I did separated by thousands of miles!
We talk about: Eley Ammo, Tactical Solutions, San Luis Obispo Sportsmen’s Association, Rainbow Technology Steel Target Paint, Team Hogue, being a senior shooter, STI, Tandemkross, and Volquartsen.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Oct 10, 2017
14: Brooke Cheney - A Great Start
We sit down with Brooke Cheney from A Great Start Shooting School. Brooke is also a competitive shooter, A Girl and A Gun leader, and has represented her state in the D.C. Project. Also – training, training, training, heli-shooting, Icarus Shirts, safe, fair and fun.
Music curtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Oct 2, 2017
13: Steve Reichert – Tier 1 Group
We sit down with Steve Reichert of Tier 1 Group and Steve Reichert Training. Steve is a Marine that retired in 2006 after serving in Iraq. Steve’s time in Iraq was memorialized by the History Channel with a show about the ‘Mile Long Shot’ and he turned his experiences in the Marines into Tier 1 Group and SRT. Steve is also running for the NRA Board of Directors and needs your help to get on the ballot!
Music curtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Sep 25, 2017
12: Steve Foster – Steel Challenge GM
We interview Steve Foster, 6 Division GM and captain of the Steel Target Paint shooting team. Steve is a Steel Challenge GM in Rimfire Pistol (both iron and open,) Rimfire Rifle (both iron and open) and PCC (again – iron sights and optics.) We talk about Steel Challenge (duh,) the East Coast Steel Challenge Championship, Speedo, NSSF, Dave Sevigny, Front Sight Magazine, SJC Guns, Vortex, Hunters HD Gold, Ruger, Buckmark, JP Rifles, Tactical Solutions, Kurt Grimes, Carolina Arms Group, MD Ammunition, Tandemkross, Brimstone Gunsmithing, Cen Cal Cerakote, Hogue, Agula, Western Powders, Pro Ears, Rugged Gear, XS Sights, and Steel Target Paint.
Music curtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Sep 19, 2017
11: Robyn Sandoval - A Girl and A Gun
We interview Robyn Sandoval from A Girl and A Gun. Robyn is in the thick of preparing for the Brownell’s Ladies Multigun Fall Festival but took some time to tell us her story. We also talk hurricanes, becoming progun, educating women as gun owners, Francesca, match management (and it’s impact on your ability to shoot!) Karl Rehn, Cathy Jackson, Glocks, A Girl’s Night Out, Juliana Crowder, A Girl and A Gun Shooting League, a shooting journal, Academy Sports, and the world famous AGAG Conference!
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Sep 13, 2017
10: Ryan Muller - 3Gun
This week Ryan Muller joins us to talk about 3Gun, Baja, Lucas Oil PCC, QC10, Dissident Arms, Leupold Optics, Hornady, Stoeger (not Ben,) Hayes Custom, NSSF, practicing AT matches, learning by watching the masters, F1 Firearms, hunting, trying other people’s gear, ask Jerry, Rockcastle, and Hiperfire. We kinda of struggled with the audio sync this week – sorry! It’s fixed in future episodes.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Sep 5, 2017
9: Tim Herron – Single Stack GM
This week Tim Herron joins us from the heartland. Tim is a Grand Master USPSA Single Stack shooter, father, and automotive technician. Tim is sponsored by Targets USA, Federal Premium Ammunition, Red Hill Tactical Holsters, and Atlas Gunworks. We talk about Glocks(?!?) and getting started, sleeping with your 1911, the secret of going from B class to GM (ok – not really... but yes, really) Mike Seeklander, Ben Stoeger, Matt Hopkins, pressure, milestones and goals, good friends, #freeammo, training smart, aiming AT steel, the glory of being a sponsored shooter, and kids and travel.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Aug 27, 2017
8: Bill Pearch - Alaska Guy
I join me? This week we interview Bill. Bill is a father, grandfather, USPSA, Steel Challenge, 3 and 2 Gunner that runs a few matches in the Anchorage area and just loves shooting. We talk about loving Alaska, sharing the love of shooting stuff, growing up gunless, range access, podcasts, books and other resources, the NSSF Fantasy Camp, vision, and getting folks involved.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Aug 14, 2017
7: Shawn Knight - Meme King
Shawn joins us from Nebraska but with an Alaska connection. Shawn dresses as Deadpool at socially appropriate times, is an NROI Range Officer and competitive shooter (USPSA, revolver, limited, production, and Steel Challenge… and….and…) We talk about best advise for a new shooter, buying IPSC, becoming an RO, and Area 3 Championship match stories.
Mentions: Area 3, #Hornady, Alaska Tactical (again?) Go-Fund-Me, 3Gun carts, Eastern Nebraska Gun Club, Eastern Nebraska Practical Shooters, Matsu Valley Sportsman’s Range, Alaska Rifle Club, Krystal Dunn
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions – thanks Spaz! http://www.spazticproductions.com/
If you have a story or would like to nominate someone to tell their shooter’s story email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Aug 9, 2017
6: Kim Condon – Boondocks Firearms Training Academy
Welcome Kim Condon to the podcast. Kim is the owner of Boondocks FTA https://www.boondocksfta.com/ and firearms instructor for The Well Armed Woman. We originally met Kim at the NSSF Fantasy Camp in Vegas. http://shootingsportsfantasycamp.com/ Kim just came back from Babes with Bullets https://babeswithbullets.com/ and is getting ready to kick off Boonie the Sheepdog as the Boondocks mascot AND as a kid safety program. Kim was the delegate for the DC Project for MS https://www.agirlandagun.org/dc-project/ , plays IDPA, and is dedicated to training men and women to carry and being able to protect themselves at home, at work or at play.
Also mentioned: Gunsite Team Tactics for 2 https://www.gunsite.com/classes/pistol-team-tactics-two/ Glock, Groupon (and not in a good way,) Don Young https://donyoung.house.gov/ Nikki Goeser http://www.womensoutdoornews.com/2017/08/unintended-consequences-gun-laws/ and https://www.amazon.com/Denied-Chance-control-stalker-husband-ebook/dp/B00CQA3HNO/ref…
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Jul 31, 2017
5: Ed Jackson - Tactical Hobbit
This week we are chatting with Ed Jackson – Tactical Hobbit. Ed is an Alaska USPSA, steel challenge and 3Gun shooter that we shoot with regularly. Ed straddles the self defense and competition world. In addition to competition shooting, Ed works with his church’s security team, is an NRA certified instructor, has taken MAG40, and recently took a class with JJ Racaza in Fairbanks. We let the recording roll after the interview and talk about access challenges for shooters on multi use ranges, and an open invitation to stay at Ed’s house. We kinda rambled a bit… Mentions: Dillon 650 as a Christmas present, Alaska Tactical http://www.alaskatactical.com/ , low light, Alaska State 3Gun Match, TGO, Shooting Alaska https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8WIqjLoCrU , Borealis Bullseyes.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions!
If you have a story to tell or would like to nominate someone to tell their story – email bill@alaskagunschool.com or elizabeth@alaskagunschool.com
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Jul 25, 2017
4: Tammy Smith - Women Carry and GunStart
This episode we speak with Tammy Smith from GunStart. Tammy Smith joins us to talk about Women Carry - https://www.facebook.com/womencarry/ , GunStart http://gunstart.com/ , Bears, MAG30 http://massadayoobgroup.com/mag-30range/ , SUPS https://southernutahpracticalshootingrange.com/ , growing up with guns in Alaska, Front Sight https://www.frontsight.com/ , Kathy Jackson (Cornered Cat) https://www.corneredcat.com/ , Rangemaster http://rangemaster.com/ , Firearms Academy of Seattle https://firearmsacademy.com/ , mental ‘game’ during training and practice, ego on the range, Sig 320, Frank Deyoung http://gunstart.com/product/trauma-class/ , getting people engaged in shooting (sport or otherwise.) We let the recording roll after the interview to catch more conversation – including hot brass, website design, ninjas, and the 1%.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions – thanks Spaz! http://www.spazticproductions.com/
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Jul 21, 2017
3: Germaine Adams - Rocky Mountain Tactical Ladies
This week we interview Germaine Adams. Germaine has been the coordinator for women’s program and services for USPSA http://www.uspsa.org as well as running Rocky Mountain Tactical Ladies http://www.rmtacticalladies.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/RMTLadies/ Germaine shoots as John Moses Browning intended, Single Stack division.
Elizabeth launched her 30 in 90 program for weight loss. Bill and Elizabeth taught a Bear Aware class and then got lost in the woods…. With bears. Germaine shot very nearly underwater…
We found out how Germaine got started in shooting (spoiler, it started as a self defense play!) how competing helps reinforce the fundamentals required for self defense, her favorite matches, http://www.fairbanksalaskashooter.com/ , hanging out, how to get women into the shooting sports, and a request for a new USPSA division: Fun makers.
Also mentioned, Julie Golob, JJ Racaza, Athena Lee, Lanny Barnes, and Lisa Munson. Thanks to Longshadow Holster http://www.lsholster.c…
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Jul 11, 2017
2: Lucas Apps - Triangle Tactical
This week: We interview Lucas Apps – blogger and podcaster from Triangle Tactical https://triangletactical.net
We found out how Lucas got started shooting, what he’d do as KING of all shooting sports, and some of his thoughts on training and getting started in the sport of USPSA. Be sure to check out his website, his podcast and his guide on How to Get Started in Competitive Shooting https://triangletactical.net/get-started-competitive-shooting/
Elizabeth went to Front Sight Alaska https://www.frontsight.com/alaska/ for a Girl and a Gun event. Bill shot a USPSA match at Snow Shoe Gun Club http://www.snowshoegunclub.com/ and ran a 3Gun match at Birchwood Recreation and Shooting Park http://brspclub.com/
Also mentioned: Ben Stoeger, Andrew Brenca, IDPA, HK, CZ, Tanfoglio, Glock, and the Springfield Range Officer.
Music courtesy of Spaztic Productions – thanks Spaz! http://www.spazticproductions.com/
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Jul 4, 2017
1: Start Here - Introductions
Welcome to The Shooter's Story - the place for shooters to tell their story and build a community of like minded people sharing their passion for shooting. Start here for an overview of what The Shooter's Story is going to be about and then join us for weekly interviews with shooters ranging from pro's to newbies that shoot everything from USPSA to black powder and everything in between.
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