Hunters HD Gold®, Behind the Lens

Brian sits down with Alan Turner to mark his two-year anniversary at USPSA. An army brat who grew up on bases from Fort Huachuca to Fort Drum, Alan has been around firearms his entire life and was a competitive discus and javelin athlete before blowing out his knees in the Army Reserves. His career wound through the Boy Scouts, New York State Assembly political campaigns, and CEO roles at multiple...

Brian sits down with Carmen Lout for a wide-ranging conversation about her remarkable journey through competitive shooting, dog training, skydiving, and bodybuilding. Carmen shares how she got started with firearms in her 30s while living in Atlanta, transitioned from IDPA to USPSA and eventually 3-gun, and became a range officer within six months of joining the sport. Despite battling lifelong kn...

View the video on Rumble! Brian hosts Jake for a USPSA update. With membership at 45,364 and growing ~47 per day, Jake argued the board needs real long-term strategic planning and directors with governance expertise rather than the popularity-contest model — issues the May 18 board meeting will partially address through election timeline corrections. Factory Gun Nationals registration gets a new f...

View the video on Rumble! Brian sits down with Marc Schulte of Bigfoot Brass, a Team USA PCC World Shoot competitor tackling 19 majors in 2026. Marc shares his transition from the Mean Arms upper to the JP 5 and his upcoming move into Limited Optics and Single Stack with Nighthawk Custom. The duo dig into rising reloading costs as copper and brass scrap prices climb, debate certified ammo versus o...

View the video on Rumble! Following their return from the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings, Brian and Jake break down the staggering growth of USPSA, which has seen a 20% surge in match activity and a membership base nearing 45,000 shooters. They tackle the logistical side of the sport, discussing the sold-out Race Gun Nationals waitlists and the difficult decisions regarding which divisions—like PCC or S...

View the video on Rumble! In this episode of Behind the Lens, host Brian of Hunter's HD Gold sits down with Steve Foster of Creekside Customs to catch up on life, business, and the shooting sports community. Steve shares the impressive growth of Creekside Customs, now producing around 50 products, and makes a live debut of their new left-handed Dominator thumb rest for the Ruger Mark 4, along...

Watch it on Rumble! In this episode of Behind the Lens, host Brian of Hunter’s HD Gold sits down with Leighton, the US Regional Director for IPSC, to trace his remarkable journey from a LEO in South Africa to a pivotal leader in the American shooting sports community. The conversation dives deep into the technicalities of IPSC team selection, the logistical hurdles of expanding international match...

Watch it on Rumble! In this podcast, Jake Martens and Billy Harrington highlight USPSA’s record growth, noting 1,239 new members in February and a 22% activity spike. They discuss club reaffiliation, the technical nuances between Limited and Carry Optics divisions, and upcoming Nationals. Key initiatives include long-term strategic stability, membership retention via multi-year discounts, and a ne...

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Episode 265 Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens with Zane Vandergriff w/POV Nutrition POV Nutrition: https://pov-nutrition.com Follow our trail online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntersHDGold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntershdgold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Huntershdgold Website: https://huntershdgold.com Elevate your game with our trusted partners: Right To Bear: https://prot...

Episode 264 Live - Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens with Billy Herrington USPSA Area 6 Director Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Podcast Now in its fifth season! https://huntershdgold.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntersHDGold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntershdgold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Huntershdgold Website: https://huntershdgold.com Elevate your game with our...

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Joyce Hernandez - Episode 222 of Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens In this episode of Hunter’s HD Gold: Behind the Lens, Brian sits down with Joyce Hernandez to talk about her journey in the shooting sports. Joyce shares her background growing up in Miami with Cuban parents, her brother’s path from mortician to police officer, and how her own interest in firearms started later in life. She reflects...

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Natasha Kenney - Episode 222 of Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens In this episode of Hunter’s HD Gold: Behind the Lens , Brian sits down with Natasha Keney, also known as “Hard to Kidnap,” to talk about her powerful journey into firearms and competitive shooting. After a series of frightening encounters near Philadelphia, Natasha decided to take her safety into her own hands—buying her first pistol...

Dan Bernard - Episode 221 of Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens In this episode of Hunter’s HD Gold “Behind the Lens,” Brian sits down with Dan Bernard, a retired military veteran and longtime volunteer at Florida’s Wyoming Antelope Club (the “WAC”). Dan shares how he first got involved in shooting sports after leaving the service—and how his initial skepticism toward USPSA quickly turned into a pass...

Yaritsa “Pew Pew” Santiago - Episode 218 of Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens In this episode of Hunters HD Gold: Behind the Lens, Brian talks with Yaritsa “Pew Pew” Santiago, whose remarkable journey stretches from a challenging upbringing in Puerto Rico to serving in the U.S. Army and eventually finding a second family in competitive shooting. She recounts joining ROTC in college, commissioning as...

Steve Foster - Episode 217 of Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens In this episode of Hunters HD Gold: Behind the Lens , Brian connects with competitive shooter and entrepreneur Steve Foster, who shares how he rose from creating custom firearms and accessories for youth shooters to joining Team Ruger and acquiring “Crazy Ivan”—an innovative chassis company for the popular Ruger 10/22. Steve talks about...

Michael Bane Part 3, Season 4 Episode 22, Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens  Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Podcast Now in its fourth season! https://huntershdgold.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntersHDGold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntershdgold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianConleyHHDG Website:https://huntershdgold.com Follow our trail online:Facebook: https://ww...

Michael Bane Part 2, Season 4 Episode 21, Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Podcast Now in its fourth season! https://huntershdgold.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntersHDGold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntershdgold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianConleyHHDG Website:https://huntershdgold.com Follow our trail online:Facebook: https://www...

Michael Bane, Season 4 Episode 20, Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Podcast Now in its fourth season! https://huntershdgold.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntersHDGold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntershdgold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianConleyHHDG Website:https://huntershdgold.com Follow our trail online:Facebook: https://www.facebo...

Chris Jones, Season 4 Episode 19, Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Podcast Now in its fourth season! https://huntershdgold.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntersHDGold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntershdgold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianConleyHHDG Website:https://huntershdgold.com Follow our trail online:Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Kristy Wilkins, Season 4 Episode 18, Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens Kristy Wilkins, a born and raised North Carolinian, is not just a singer-songwriter but a true embodiment of the heart and soul of country music. Her journey began in the picturesque landscapes of her small hometown, where she discovered her profound love for music at an early age.  Listen to her music and learn more here: https:...