Reticle Up Podcast hosted by 3GunKenzie

Matt Kitzmiller has been traveling all across the country shooting major 3 gun competitions, all shotgun matches, AK competitions, and more, taking them by storm. Matt just recently moved cross country and has had to adjust to not just east coast living, but finding an all-new shooting community. We debrief over the Nordic Vortex TriGun competition, talk about the AK Masters competition at Clinton...

Tim was one of the very first people I met when I moved to Tennessee. At the time, we both were teaching the Tennessee handgun carry classes at the same range. Tim is the Founder of LFX Firearms Training specializing in defensive firearms training. Tim also appeared with Chris Cerino of the History Channel’s Top Shot and Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham in First Person Defender, a television show by Gun Tal...

In this episode, Logan Saunders and I talk about shooting USPSA competitions, setting goals for shooting, and taking wins away from shooting matches. We talk about how reviewing videos can help us learn how to improve our shooting as well as the importance of dry fire training. Logan also works as a Law Enforcement Officer and we chat about how shooting competitions help him in his profession. Be...

Greg Leitch is a Match Director for both USPSA and 3 Gun competitions. Greg always has the very best positive attitude on and off the range. We sit down and talk about shooting PCC, going to major matches, what we love about the 3 gun community, and most importantly, about getting more youth involved in shooting sports. Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Podcast wherever you get your podcasts...

This episode is special to me because Notch was my first sponsor. They've supported my dreams since day 1 and gave me the confidence that I can make it in this industry. In this episode, Paul shares his and his wife's story on how Notch came to be, how they support the Children's Hunger Fund, and what's next for them. Entrepreneurship is such an exciting journey. We so often think that our target...

Bryce and Blayne Dupuy are two brothers that are taking USPSA by storm. I was lucky enough to meet them and their parents on the road shooting major matches. These two are wise beyond their years, humble, and manage to balance school work, shooting, and family time. In this episode, we talk about how they train for competitions together, how they stay consistent and disciplined, and how they help...

Jack Smith was the first person I ever told about wanting to do a podcast almost a year ago, so seeing this episode come to life is monumental. Jack is a Marine Corps Veteran and the VP of BattleBuddy 3 Gun. BB3G offers a way for Veterans and civilians that are living with physical disabilities to come out and shoot 3 gun. To learn more about BattleBuddy3Gun, visit their website: www.battlebuddy3g...

Scott Newnam has shot everything from USPSA, 3 Gun competitions, PRS, and everything in between, but 3 gun is ultimately what he loves to shoot. Scott has been a mentor to me and a fellow DoubleStar teammate. In fact, he helped me build my first rifle! We sit down to talk about fun matches we've been to, terrain 3 gun stages, shooting Open vs. Tac Optics, hunting, and how the world of shooting spo...

There is no shooter more positive than Isaac Hansen. He always has a smile on his face and is having fun. Isaac went from unclassified to GM faster than any shooter I've met so far. And for those who don't know, Isaac is active duty military, deploys often (and is currently deployed during this episode), but still finds time to train and dry fire overseas. Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Po...

Maylin and I sit down and talk about her experience taking a concealed carry class in Florida, why finding a good instructor is so important, and how to vet some of the classes that are out there. She shares her experience and how she worked her way up to carrying concealed on her body.  Maylin just recently got into competitive shooting and has shot two very different style matches - an outl...

Rob Hall has been shooting 3 gun all over the country and dabbles a bit in USPSA. You've probably met him as a range officer as Rob volunteers for just about every single shooting competition he goes to. This episode is special because it's the story of how Rob and I met, with both of our first ever DQ's. Yup, it happens, and I was just lucky enough that I wasn't alone in that experience. Be sure...

Andy Phillips immediately fell in love with shooting USPSA competitions and hasn't looked back since. Andy is full of positive energy and is a great squadmate to shoot with! He loves to collect rare firearms, reload ammunition, and spend time on the range with friends. 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...

Adam is very active in the competitive shooting community, traveling to USPSA, IDPA, and Steel Challenge competitions on the weekends and road-tripping home late after they're done. Adam filled a large void in the market for a quality firearms instructor in South Carolina after realizing a need for advanced instruction and real-life scenario training. He takes what he learns from competition shoot...

Aaron Sellers quickly dove into competitive shooting, but he didn't start with a PCC.  In this episode, I ask Aaron about how he started out shooting a 45 caliber pistol in competition to finding a love for PCC. Aaron built his own PCC and has spent time customizing it specifically for him. We talk about how he walks through stages before a match, what's going through his head right before th...

I sat down with Jeff Combs, the President, and Brian Church, the Treasurer, to learn more about not just Battle Buddy, but also Lima Charlie and Conway Concealed Carry. These two are part of the 5 founding members of BattleBuddy3Gun, but are also both entrepreneurs with businesses in the shooting community. BattleBuddy3Gun offers a way for veterans and civilians that are living with physical disab...

Anthony Dattilo was on the Marine Corps Shooting Team before transitioning out of the military and moving on to teaching full-time as a firearms instructor. In this episode, we talk about what it was like making the team and shooting 3 gun competitions across the country. Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from. Leave us a review online and be sure to fol...

Don and Rich didn't know each other before meeting at a shooting competition. Now, they travel to major matches together.  In this episode, Don and Rich talk about how to always have a positive attitude at matches, how being an athlete paid off in training for 3 gun, raising kids around guns, and range snack essentials. Plus, our first DQ stories. It's not a matter of if, but when.   Be...

Mike is a Single Stack GM and for now, a Master in Limited. Mike has completely upped his training both physically and mentally this year. He is working out by doing Crossfit, putting in massive amounts of time on the range, and has a solid mental game plan. In this episode, I ask Mike about his never-boring job at Super Vel Ammunition and how he has created a fun, yet hardworking culture at this...

Matt Gundlach has been shooting 3-Gun competitively on the Marine Corps Shooting Team in matches all across the country. I caught up with him to ask him about what it has been like shooting for the Marine Corps, about his strict mental game focus, match prep, and his retirement plans. Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from. Leave us a review online and b...