#156 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Practical & Competition Shooting with Frank Proctor

Welcome back to the Iron Sights After Dark Podcast!This episode is part of our SHOT Show 2025 series, and I had the chance to sit down with Frank Proctor—one of the best in the practical and competition shooting world. With a background in Special Forces, Frank spent years honing his skills both in the military and on the range. Over time, he climbed the ranks in competition shooting to become a Grand Master, and in this episode, he breaks down exactly how he did it.Frank’s journey is as interesting as his approach to training, and I let him roll with some great insights. We also talk about what he’s up to now, including his training facility in Alabama and his work helping others improve their skills behind the gun.Whether you’re into tactical shooting or competition or just love hearing from top-level shooters, this episode is packed with knowledge and stories you won’t want to miss.-Timestamps:00:00 Intro05:31 Frank’s Early Career & National Guard11:21 Special Forces Training & Deployments27:43 Transition to Competitive Shooting41:33 Army Marksmanship & Ammo Adventures43:10 Dry Fire Training & Breakthroughs46:20 From Training to Competitions50:09 Evolution of Shooting Skills54:24 Starting a Professional Shooting School55:14 Social Media & Networking in Shooting59:29 Innovations in Shooting Equipment01:17:17 Future Plans & Exciting Projects01:20:20 Closing Thoughts & Farewells-Red Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/