The Stage Brief

Stage 56: ESPS, Classifiers and Dave's Stage Planning

Josh, Dave and Tom talk about a recent match, classifiers and how they work and we take a deep dive into stage planning and how Dave plans for targets and stages

Stage 55: Two Weeks of Matches and Josh and Dave Disagree

Josh, Dave, Tommy B, Tommy K and Drew talk about their last two weeks on the range for the start to the season. Josh and Dave disagree on confirmation levels. 

Stage 54: Saul "Potato" Allen, Classification, Nationals and Rules

Josh, Tom and Dave welcome Saul Allen to the podcast. We talk about everything under the USPSA umbrella and our thoughts on classifications, matches and officials 

Stage 53: Member Numbers, Range Officers and GM Recap

Josh, Dave and Tom talk about the new USPSA policies, the RO seminar and Josh's feelings 

LEOs Shooting Stats with Bobby Martin, Weekend Matches and a New GM

Bobby Martin returns with his new research into LEO performance at matches and lessons learned. Dave, Tom and Josh talk about their weekly match and a new GM is minted. 

Stage 51: To Grow or Not to Grow, What is a Good Match?

Josh, Tom and newcomer Drew talk about USPSA matches, what makes them good, or bad, and what the future of the sport looks like. 

Stage 50: The Mental Game

Tom, Josh and Dave dive into our DTSA classes and the mental side of competing in USPSA

Stage 49: US Extreme Open

Josh, Dave, Tom, Tommy K and Sean talk about the US Extreme Open and lessons learned. 

Stage 48: Tom B and Tayler are back, Controversial Discussion, Ready for the start of the season

F "hammer and holster" line

Stage 47: Registration Woes and US Extreme Open on the Horizon

Josh, Dave, Tom and Sean talk about the Area 8 registration fiasco and how we are looking forward to the 2026 US Extreme Open.