The Casual Shooter Podcast

Morgan returns to the show after nearly 2 years since her first time on the podcast. We talk about her trials and tribulations at the 2024 IPSC Nationals, as well as the 2024 Carry Optics Nationals, and her win at the 2024 Handgun Nationals in Limited Optics. Unfortunately, there was some type of snafu with the recording software. The podcast will end abruptly even though we continued talking for...

My guest this week, hails from Colorado. She’s a competitive shooter that has been in the game for 2 years and is already A class and was 4th in Ladies Limited Optics at Handgun Nationals. She has an athletic background and moves like an athlete. Look for her to rise up in the standings the more she competes. She mentions a book during the podcast that is also a movie. That book/movie is called Sa...

My guest has created a Tactical Games-esque shooting competition an hour south of Tampa, FL. We talk all about it in this episode. If you’re in the area and want to try it out, the next match is at the beginning of February. Thanks to J.R. Crosby for putting us in touch in order to have the conversation! https://www.instagram.com/apex.shootout/

We get into specifics of each division. The dominance of JJ Racaza’s win, as well as Michael Poggie. The down to the last stage wins by John Vlieger and Joey Sauerland. Finally, we discuss the Handgun World Shoot Teams that have been decided to this point.

This is a replay of the live stream during the final afternoon of competition at the 2024 Handgun nationals in Talladega, AL. Hear the drama and breakdown as it occurred.

Updating everyone on Day 2 of Handgun Nationals.

A review of the standings and races after Day 1. Standby for more updates throughout the weekend.

My guest is a new Match Director in Area 8, as well as a new Carry Optics Master. He’s been in the practical shooting world for 5 years now. Welcome, Nate Lingsch! https://www.instagram.com/nathanlingsch/  

I have 3 of the 4 Ladies on the gold medal team. This is a different experience than what I heard from the men. Very intriguing! Enjoy!

My guest for this episode is none other than the current Area 2 Director, Leighton Oosthuisen. This is his first ever podcast conversation and we went over 4 hours. There is a lot here. There is a lot about both IPSC and USPSA. Listen to what he has to say and make up your own mind. Enjoy!!

My guest this week comes by way of the Philippines while a typhoon is nearby disrupting our virtual conversation. Hopefully, Edcel made out ok. Edcel is a two-time IPSC World Shoot medalist (bronze then silver) and was 2nd overall at the 2024 Carry Optics Nationals. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/edcelginoipsc/  

Today’s guest is Dylan Kelley. He’s been in the Marines for 6 years. He spent some time as a crew member on a tracked vehicle and as a Marine Security Guard overseas at embassies. Now, he’s a member of the USMC Shooting Team. We discuss how he got there and where he’s going. Unlike the US Army Marksmanship Unit, your time on the USMC Shooting Team is limited. Where does he go from there? https://w...

Khory Katz, Jay Slater and I get together and talk about the Area 5 Championship, live streaming and live streaming future events. Enjoy!!

Three of the four members of the 2024 Rifle World Shoot, held in Oulu, Finland, come on the show to talk about their experience, as wells as the team vs individual dynamic. Before the recording began, it was like a party. These guys get along well and have great synergy. I thank all of them for coming on the show and talking about it. https://www.instagram.com/kylelitzie/ https://www.instagram.com...

Here is the conclusion of my conversation with Christina. There has been some information posted that receiving IV therapy at matches is a bad thing and performance enhancing. I like to think that we debunk that pretty well here. Christina, being a former ER Nurse, and me, having started somewhere in the vicinity of 5-7k IVs in a 9-1-1 system, have the training and enough first-hand experience to...

Christina Baker is not only a female competitive shooter, she’s also a Registered Nurse. As usual, we have a great conversation about many topics to include hydration. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/glock_girlrn/  

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Adam. We finish our talk about Multigin Nationals and add some red dot talk at the end. Enjoy!!

This is Part 1 of my conversation with Adam about Multigun Nationals and other topics. Enjoy!!  

Jalise has been a guest in the past. We take the time to catch up and talk Nationals and World Shoots. Enjoy!

My guest this episode is the owner of Excaliber Ammunition. He sponsors shooters and matches. Jay Slater and I will be at Area 5 to do live coverage and Excaliber Ammunition is one of the title sponsors. We talk history, music and shooting. Enjoy!!

The conclusion of my conversation with Maria. Enjoy!

Part 2 of 3. Enjoy!

Maria is a 3x World Champion. In winning her 3rd IPSC World title, she was 6th overall in Production,a mere 40 points behind the Production winner, Ben Stoeger. She beat the #2 woman in Production by 600 points. She beat the ladies Open winner by 300 points!!! She’s a remarkable shooter, man or woman. This is Part 1 of 3. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/maria_ipsc/  

The conclusion of my conversation with Justine.

Justine had her best Carry Optics Nationals performance to date. We talk about her performance, as well as the match itself.