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by Dave Hartman

The 3-Gun Show is created for you, the weekend warrior 3-Gunner. Whether you shoot local or national matches, learn and laugh with the world's best 3-Gun Podcast featuring the top personalities from the world of 3-Gun Nation, USPSA Multigun and Outlaw 3Gun such as Jerry Miculek, Keith Garcia, Taran Butler, Greg Jordan, Tommy Thacker, Jesse Tischauser. In each episode we walk through our guest's journey into the sport of 3-Gun, breakdown the gear they use to help them win matches and cover Pro tips, techniques & strategies as well as fun and exciting stories from the range.

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Episodes

  1. 384: How to Make Grand Master in USPSA with Adam Maxwell

    Adam Maxwell set the goal of making Master Class in USPSA and recently achieved that goal and then some! Newly minted as a Grand Master… The post 384: How to Make Grand Master in USPSA with Adam Maxwell first appeared on Prep and Press.

  2. 383: Everything Wrong With USPSA Multigun Nationals (and how to fix it) with Max Leograndis

    As you may know, this year’s USPSA Multigun Nationals was held at Forest Lake Sportmen’s Club in Forest Lake, MN. I was very fortunate to… The post 383: Everything Wrong With USPSA Multigun Nationals (and how to fix it) with Max Leograndis first appeared on Prep and Press.

  3. 382: Crossing Over: Connecting Action Shooters and Tactical Gamers in the Tac 2Gun Event with James Gill

    In this episode, we are diving into the new match concept of Tac 2Gun. Join us as we discuss the use of pistols and rifles… The post 382: Crossing Over: Connecting Action Shooters and Tactical Gamers in the Tac 2Gun Event with James Gill first appeared on Prep and Press.

  4. 381: Blazing a Path in Firearms Media with Kenzie Fitzpatrick

    Take one look at Kenzie Fitzpatrick’s portfolio and you’ll agree that nobody in the shooting sports is producing more articles, podcasts and videos. In this… The post 381: Blazing a Path in Firearms Media with Kenzie Fitzpatrick first appeared on Prep and Press.

  5. 380: Ending a 5 YEAR Hiatus: Stage Plans & Practice for Success with John McClain

    On this episode of Prep & Press, Dave Hartman interviews guest John McClain who is back to shooting 3-Gun after a 5 year hiatus to… The post 380: Ending a 5 YEAR Hiatus: Stage Plans & Practice for Success with John McClain first appeared on Prep and Press.

  6. 379: Showdown! Sig SPEAR LT vs Geissele Super Duty with Tom Kane

    This week’s show is a companion piece to a popular YouTube video that I published recently. Special guest Tom Kane joins me to compare two… The post 379: Showdown! Sig SPEAR LT vs Geissele Super Duty with Tom Kane first appeared on Prep and Press.

  7. 378: How to interact with match sponsors: A shooter’s guide

    On this episode of Prep & Press, host Dave Hartman is joined by guests Ryan Hey and Jeremy Gresham to discuss the relationship between competitive… The post 378: How to interact with match sponsors: A shooter’s guide first appeared on Prep and Press.

  8. 373: Choosing the Perfect Optic Mount with Tom Stewart

    This week’s Guest is Tom Stewart from American Defense Manufacturing. Tom gives us the deepest dive you ever thought possible on optics mounts. We cover… The post 373: Choosing the Perfect Optic Mount with Tom Stewart first appeared on Prep and Press.

  9. 372: How To Analyze Match Video with Adam Riser

    This week Adam Riser is on the show to break down his match performance in real time. Together we go through each stage of Hard… The post 372: How To Analyze Match Video with Adam Riser first appeared on Prep and Press.

  10. 371: Using a Ballistic App for Long Range Success

    In today’s show we’re going to be talking about setting yourself up for success in your long range rifle game by using a ballistic app. … The post 371: Using a Ballistic App for Long Range Success first appeared on Prep and Press.

  11. 370: Custom 2011 Pistol Options

    The week this podcast is published will mark the resurrection of Hard as Hell 3-Gun. That got me thinking about the last time I shot… The post 370: Custom 2011 Pistol Options first appeared on Prep and Press.

  12. 369: Expert Carbine Post-Match Analysis with Jay Christiansen

    Fresh off of a 2nd place finish in Open Division at the 2022 SOLGW Carbine Series match, Jay Christiansen is on the podcast to discuss… The post 369: Expert Carbine Post-Match Analysis with Jay Christiansen first appeared on Prep and Press.

  13. 368: The Future of Practical Shooting is Dotted (Still)

    Today’s show is topical, there were some big announcements and revelations in the competition shooting world last week and we’ve got friend of the show… The post 368: The Future of Practical Shooting is Dotted (Still) first appeared on Prep and Press.

  14. 367: Carbine Domination with Kyle Litzie

    This week’s guest is Kyle Litzie of Unrivaled Armory who had an incredible season including three big wins at AK matches shooting true irons. Kyle… The post 367: Carbine Domination with Kyle Litzie first appeared on Prep and Press.

  15. 366: Epic Terrain Match – Vortex Shootout with Adam Maxwell

    Big open terrain with epic technical stages. If that description appeals to you, you’d definitely enjoy the Vortex Shootout which is considered the full measure… The post 366: Epic Terrain Match – Vortex Shootout with Adam Maxwell first appeared on Prep and Press.

  16. 365: Biggest Lesson from Special Purpose Rifle Class with Adam Maxwell

    Special guest Adam Maxwell recently took a Special Purpose Rifle class at the 2022 Shooter’s Symposium. Find out what his biggest takeaway was and a… The post 365: Biggest Lesson from Special Purpose Rifle Class with Adam Maxwell first appeared on Prep and Press.

  17. 364: Building Better Matches with Jason Byerly & Buddy Brown

    Today we’re talking to Buddy Brown and Jason Byerly of Zoo City Armory. They’ve built a unique Spring and Fall match series in the Battle… The post 364: Building Better Matches with Jason Byerly & Buddy Brown first appeared on Prep and Press.

  18. 363: Gone But Not Forgotten, Memorial 3 Gun

    Today I have two more interviews from Memorial 3 Gun the first is with JP Sullivan whom you’ve heard on the podcast before and he… The post 363: Gone But Not Forgotten, Memorial 3 Gun first appeared on Prep and Press.

  19. 362: Gold Star Support with Lt. Gen Beaudette & Louise Cantrell

    Today I have two interviews for you from my first experience at Memorial 3 Gun. The first is with gold star spouse Louise Cantrell, wife… The post 362: Gold Star Support with Lt. Gen Beaudette & Louise Cantrell first appeared on Prep and Press.

  20. 361: Shoot Your Game!

    A great throwback interview with Jay Carillo where he talks about his rabid love of 3-Gun and tells his best match fail story. Trust me,… The post 361: Shoot Your Game! first appeared on Prep and Press.

  21. 360: HUGE Multigun Announcement

    On this week’s show Adam Maxwell comes by for a HUGE announcement that will knock your socks off and we get into it right away.… The post 360: HUGE Multigun Announcement first appeared on Prep and Press.

  22. 359: Tourniquet Myths with Kerry Davis of Dark Angel Medical

    On this week’s show Kerry Davis of Dark Angel Medical talks about the myths surrounding the use of the tourniquet and how the incorrect data… The post 359: Tourniquet Myths with Kerry Davis of Dark Angel Medical first appeared on Prep and Press.

  23. 358: What is the Best Magnification Range? – Q&A Friday

    On Fridays we answer audience questions and today’s is one of those “it depends, but…” Have a question about 3-Gun or practical shooting that you… The post 358: What is the Best Magnification Range? – Q&A Friday first appeared on Prep and Press.

  24. 357: Honoring Fallen Heroes – Memorial 3 Gun

    On this week’s show I have two guests that are working hard to honor and memorialize our nation’s fallen Special Operations heroes through the Memorial… The post 357: Honoring Fallen Heroes – Memorial 3 Gun first appeared on Prep and Press.

  25. 356: The Perfect Barrel Length – Q&A Friday

    On Fridays we answer audience questions and today’s question is a good one. Have a question about 3-Gun or practical shooting that you want answered?… The post 356: The Perfect Barrel Length – Q&A Friday first appeared on Prep and Press.

  26. 355: Evolution of the LPVO with Chuck Pressburg

    On today’s show is Chuck Pressburg who is a US Army veteran with 26 years active service, mostly in Special Operations and Special Missions Units. Chuck… The post 355: Evolution of the LPVO with Chuck Pressburg first appeared on Prep and Press.

  27. 354: How To Allow Supressors in Competition – Q&A Friday

    Here’s a fun Friday Q&A episode where we answer audience questions. Got a burning question you want answered on the podcast? Send yours in now!… The post 354: How To Allow Supressors in Competition – Q&A Friday first appeared on Prep and Press.

  28. 353: When The Protest Turns Violent with Mike Pannone

    Mike Pannone is my guest on the podcast this week and he gives us some self-preservation tips that he’s learned from his years in U.S.… The post 353: When The Protest Turns Violent with Mike Pannone first appeared on Prep and Press.

  29. 352: Ideal Pistol Power Factor for 3Gun – Q&A Friday

    A Fun Friday Q&A episode where we answer Brian’s question on what is the best pistol load for 3-Gun. Questions for The 3-Gun Show: #1… The post 352: Ideal Pistol Power Factor for 3Gun – Q&A Friday first appeared on Prep and Press.

  30. 351: Match Goal Setting with Adam Riser

    Adam Riser is back on the podcast this week to discuss goals. This is a topic we usually cover on the show around the new… The post 351: Match Goal Setting with Adam Riser first appeared on Prep and Press.

  31. 350: Increasing Marine Lethality with 3GIQ

    On this week’s show, Matt Gundlach and Frank Gao of the 3GIQ podcast are in the hot seat. These guys are members of the Marine… The post 350: Increasing Marine Lethality with 3GIQ first appeared on Prep and Press.

  32. 349: Club Match to Major Match Transition

    A Fun Friday Q&A episode where we answer Bob’s Question on how to transition from shooting club matches to major matches. Dave,First I want to… The post 349: Club Match to Major Match Transition first appeared on Prep and Press.

  33. 348: Obsessed With Training featuring Joe Farewell

    Joe Farewell is on the podcast this week to discuss his obsession with training. As the Director of Firearms Training at WOFT, Joe implemented a… The post 348: Obsessed With Training featuring Joe Farewell first appeared on Prep and Press.

  34. 347: Wisconsin 3Gun Championship Wrap Up

    A Fun Friday recap of the Wisconsin 3Gun Championship with special guest and Range Master Adam Maxwell! Scores: Vortex Wisconsin 3Gun Championship Scores (2022) Sponsor… The post 347: Wisconsin 3Gun Championship Wrap Up first appeared on Prep and Press.

  35. 346: Life Of An SOF Operator with Dan Brokos

    On this podcast we speak with Dan Brokos, CEO of Lead Faucet Tactical who spent 20+ years in the SOF community. Dan gives us a… The post 346: Life Of An SOF Operator with Dan Brokos first appeared on Prep and Press.

  36. 345: Never Buy Ammo In A Panic

    This week’s question is about ammunition: Dear Dave- I always hear that you should buy quality ammunition for a 3-gun match. In the past you’ve… The post 345: Never Buy Ammo In A Panic first appeared on Prep and Press.

  37. 344: What’s in My Bag? (Downloadable Checklist)

    Has this ever happened to you? It’s an early weekend morning and you’ve just driven out to the range to shoot a 3-Gun match. You… The post 344: What’s in My Bag? (Downloadable Checklist) first appeared on Prep and Press.

  38. 343: We Did It Again!

    We held the Vortex Optics Big Ben Blast & Dash 5k Run & Gun for the third time! Hear about this unique match, the ups… The post 343: We Did It Again! first appeared on Prep and Press.

  39. 342: Not An Inch More with Jeremy Gresham

    Today friend of the show and Director of Sales and Marketing at IWI US, Jeremy Gresham, is on the podcast. We discuss several new products… The post 342: Not An Inch More with Jeremy Gresham first appeared on Prep and Press.

  40. 341: Dryfire Planning & Open vs Natural Terrain Stage Plans

    Dave and special guest Adam Maxwell answer your questions! In this episode: How to set up a room for dry fire The difference between stage… The post 341: Dryfire Planning & Open vs Natural Terrain Stage Plans first appeared on Prep and Press.

  41. 340: Team Tactics at NRL Hunter with Adam Riser

    Today Adam Riser is on the show to talk about the NRL Hunter match that he recently shot in the team division. Adam teamed up… The post 340: Team Tactics at NRL Hunter with Adam Riser first appeared on Prep and Press.

  42. 339: Summer Stretch

    A quick podcast to catch you up on the latest in the Shooting Sports space including taking on the Summer Stretch and a preview of… The post 339: Summer Stretch first appeared on Prep and Press.

  43. 338: Modified Division National Debut with Adam Maxwell

    Dots on pistols, especially dots on 2011 pistols, have been a boiling hot topic in the shooting sports over the last year plus. Seeing the… The post 338: Modified Division National Debut with Adam Maxwell first appeared on Prep and Press.

  44. 337: Dave Shoots PCC at USPSA 2-Gun Nationals!

    A couple weeks back I shot the USPSA 2-Gun Nationals which was a PCC-Pistol match held under the Multigun ruleset. In this week’s podcast I… The post 337: Dave Shoots PCC at USPSA 2-Gun Nationals! first appeared on Prep and Press.

  45. 336: Whatever It Takes with JP Sullivan

    Multiple time division champion JP Sullivan is on this week’s podcast to discuss his mindset, training and preparation for 3-Gun. As I’ve been posting match… The post 336: Whatever It Takes with JP Sullivan first appeared on Prep and Press.

  46. 335: Boomer Nationals with Adam Maxwell

    USPSA Classic Nationals held at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park for 2022 is a celebration of the lowest capacity divisions in USPSA consisting of Single… The post 335: Boomer Nationals with Adam Maxwell first appeared on Prep and Press.

  47. 334: Gators & Prison- Florida Man Style Multigun with Todd Louis

    Todd Louis is one of the happiest and most positive people that I’ve met at a match. After joking our way through resetting, Todd and… The post 334: Gators & Prison- Florida Man Style Multigun with Todd Louis first appeared on Prep and Press.

  48. 333: Lifelong Constant Improvement with Taylor Ohlhausen

    Taylor Ohlhausen has been shooting matches for a handful of years now and has seen success with several major match wins in TacOps. But he… The post 333: Lifelong Constant Improvement with Taylor Ohlhausen first appeared on Prep and Press.

  49. 332: Can the NGSW XM5/Sig MCX-SPEAR revitalize Heavy Division?

    Heavy Metal, Heavy Optics or just plain Heavy. No matter how you slice it, the .308 division has been on life support for nearly a… The post 332: Can the NGSW XM5/Sig MCX-SPEAR revitalize Heavy Division? first appeared on Prep and Press.

  50. 331: Setting Up Your AR For Success

    On the way home from a club match this past weekend I was analyzing my performance and it got me thinking about the time in… The post 331: Setting Up Your AR For Success first appeared on Prep and Press.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The 3-Gun Show is created for you, the weekend warrior 3-Gunner. Whether you shoot local or national matches, learn and laugh with the world's best 3-Gun Podcast featuring the top personalities from the world of 3-Gun Nation, USPSA Multigun and Outlaw 3Gun such as Jerry Miculek, Keith Garcia, Taran Butler, Greg Jordan, Tommy Thacker, Jesse Tischauser. In each episode we walk through our guest's journey into the sport of 3-Gun, breakdown the gear they use to help them win matches and cover Pro tips, techniques & strategies as well as fun and exciting stories from the range.

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Dave Hartman

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