Reticle Up Podcast hosted by 3GunKenzie

Patrick Free just reached his goal of being classified as a Grand Master in Carry Optics this year. He shares his journey of making this classification, the classes he took to learn, and what his goals going into Nationals were. While Patrick's National competition didn't go as he expected, he shares what he learned from the experience to prepare for next year's Nationals. One of the best "tune-up...

Mike Hwang, AKA the Asian Persuasion, and I just recently got home from the 2021 USPSA Open/Limited Nationals. Mike placed 12th in Open and has only been shooting for a few short years. We sit down to talk about how he achieved this placement, what he worked on, and what classes he took. We talk about traveling, shooting with friends, and setting goals from local matches to State, Area, and Nation...

Ryan Hey started shooting competitively in college. He became familiar with rifles early on in life and has since dove headfirst into the world of precision rifle shooting. Ryan shares his knowledge about PRS and NRL, the divisions in both, as well as the difference between the two.  We talk about how Kestrel Ballistic weather meters are handy tools for riflemen as well as how to use the Magn...

Larry, Aaron, Logan, and I shot and RO'd PCC/CO Nationals. We share our thoughts on the staff match and who we thought would take the win.   Logan shot Carry Optics and worked stage 18 with the ammo can with Larry, who shot PCC. Aaron and I squadded and shot PCC together in the staff match. Enjoy our hotel shenanigans! Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Podcast wherever you get your podca...

First of all, when you're done listening to this podcast, go listen to the Manny Talks Shooting podcast and check out the episode where the roles of him and I were reversed . Alex Mansfield shoots USPSA for one reason only right now, and that is to become efficient with his carry gun. Alex has some goals for 2022 that include getting more shooting education, shooting more matches, and making a cer...

Courtney Gray fell in love with 3 gun competitions. Her journey into the firearms industry was later in life, but once she started shooting a pistol, it was game over from there. Courtney set out with a goal to get her concealed carry permit and learn how to use a pistol for daily protection. Nowadays, she gives back and teaches other women how to do the exact same thing. We sit down and talk abou...

Sal Luna is a US IPSC National Champion, 2x World Speed Shooting Champion, Top 5 World IPSC Championship, and a shooting instructor.⁠ He currently works at Atlanta Arms as an Engineer developing loads for some of the world's top competitors. When Sal isn't working, he's training. He works out at the gym daily, has a strict nutrition plan, and spends time live and dry-firing every week. Sal shares...

Do you know how ERGO started? Mira and Will share the origin story of how ERGO Grips got started and how they got to where they are now.   ERGO products are made in the USA by a tight-knit team with a great sense of culture and community. ERGO is intentional about the products they put out, listening to competitive shooters, LEOs, and military personnel on how to improve products for each of...

Tyler Denahan shares his perspective of how a shooter interested in competitive shooting sports can navigate how to find matches, reach out to match directors, and find credible sources to answer questions. Tyler dove into 3 gun competitions, has shot USPSA, and some .22 competitions. He's a gun enthusiast who enjoys shooting with his friends. In this podcast, he also shares some personal goals of...

In this episode, I sit down with the NRL22 Coordinator, Dominic Thompson, to talk all about how to get into NRL22, how to shoot a competition, what gun and gear you need, and more! NRL22 is a fun way to get started in precision rifle shooting to first see if you enjoy shooting precision rifle shooting and is a much lower barrier to entry for ranges that don't have the yardage to shoot PRS. NRL22 i...

You might have heard of or seen Run & Gun Apparel around the range. Well, Benjamin joins me to share about the rebranding to Run and Gun Industries, how he founded the company, what he's learned along the way, and what's next for the brand! We talk about how he was first introduced to firearms, what it's like working in the industry, and his early years starting as an FFL. Benjamin makes the b...

David Workman picked up a firearm to learn how to protect himself and his family. He quickly realized how much he enjoyed learning about firearms and shooting, so much so, he eventually began instructing. David now teaches concealed carry permit classes, women-only classes, and more! He is an industry writer for Shooting Illustrated and Crossbreed Holsters. And he takes concealed carry seriously....

Part two of Rob Cabrera's episode starts where we left off! We finish up talking about his life at DoubleStar blades, what's next for Rob and the team, and some solid tips on how to stay safe out there! Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from. Leave us a review online and be sure to follow us on social media! Follow the host at @3gunkenzie on Instagram, F...

Rob is the Director of the Blade Division at DoubleStar and Stabby on the Pew Pew and Stabby Show. This is just part one of a two-part episode! Rob and I sit down and talk about his childhood growing up, how hunting and bow fishing was part of his everyday life, and how he eventually found the art of bladesmithing. Rob shares how he got his nickname Filo and how Filo Bladeworks was started, how he...

Kimiko Donahue started out in the world of 3 gun competitive shooting before finding the world of USPSA. Kimi competes in a variety of divisions in USPSA, has competed in IPSC competitions, and enjoys shooting IDPA. Kimiko is an adrenaline junkie and she likes to go fast. We talk about her previous life racing motorcycles, how she found competitive shooting, and what's next for her. Kimi is also a...

Matt Beam is a competitive shooter currently focusing on USPSA competitions. He is one of the friendliest people you could meet and would give you the shirt off of his back. Matt has raised a ton of money through the amazing firearms community in support of charities that do a lot of good. His partnership with companies like Bul Armory has made it possible to give back to people in need. We talk a...

Matt has shot it all - 3 Gun, USPSA, NRL22, but his real passion is precision rifle shooting. Matt and I sit down to talk about how someone can get into precision rifle shooting, what gear they need, and what a solid gun setup looks like. There's so much to learn about precision rifle shooting when it comes to knowing your scope, using reliable ammunition, reading the wind, and more. We talk about...

John Vlieger is a GM Open Shooter, but his start into competitive shooting was actually to get better with his carry gun. We talk about his progression as a shooter and his upcoming goals for shooting. Not to mention, he just won the Area 8 championship shortly after this was recorded. We talk about his mix of good gear, good ammo, and a great gun. John previously worked at Shooters Connection and...

Kevin and I sit down to discuss how local communities can help support new shooters by having loaner guns and gear for them, explain basic rules before a match starts, and even go as far as setting up an Intro to Competitive Shooting course. Kevin has been volunteering at his local club for years and we talk about how others can get involved and help out so matches move faster and more people know...

Nick Collier is a man of many names, and many talents! Nick worked from the ground up at DoubleStar USA and is now the Director of Special Operations. He shares a little about the history of DoubleStar, what his day-to-day looks like, new product coming out, and more! We cover the important things in life like food challenges and what snack is better than what. Nick talks about his love for cars a...

Josh is a man of many talents. He is the Owner of J.M.B. gunsmithing and performs transfers, appraisals, gunsmithing, repair work, and customization in Indiana. Visit his website at: jmbgunsmithing.com Josh lives on his family farm and raises cattle, is a beekeeper, and also enjoys hunting upland birds. We talk about how harvesting meat is a necessity and not just a hobby for him. Josh has collect...

Sloan Sanders is a wife, a mom, a competitive shooter, and a good one at that! She grew up in the ammo industry in the family-run business, Precision Delta, so you could say she was born to shoot guns. Sloan is Master class in Open, shoots .38 super comp, and reloads her ammo herself! Her husband has been a huge help getting her into competitive shooting and has since supported her along the way....

Austin started shooting at just 5 years old. In his early youth, he began competing in trapshooting as a junior competitive shooter. He faced a lot of stigmas as a junior shooter with a lot more firearms knowledge than your everyday civilian. Then Austin joined the Marine Corps and made their Reserve Shooting Team. He's competed all over the country in 3 gun and USPSA competitions. He shares a lot...

Matthew has grown up competing in USPSA competitions. He travels with friends and family shooting and has a really tight-knit local shooting community. Matthew switched over to Open and began taking shooting seriously pretty recently. He's now Master class and has some goals he's going for.   Matthew is a great ambassador for shooting sports and is a lot of fun to be around! Be sure to subscr...

Steve Cleverley has been chasing Big Game in several areas of the US and Canada with archery, MSR, and a Ruger Super Blackhawk. He also served as a hunting guide in Illinois. You can check out his Turkey Hunt on Mossy Oak's website . Steve now Co-Owns Spectre Holsters with Sarah Mcree and has another venture as well. We talk about starting a business in the firearms industry and what it is like be...