Double Tap Dynamics

The Stage Brief

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Diving into USPSA through the minds of slightly above average shooters

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Double Tap Dynamics

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Stage 24: Hobby vs Sport, Stage Planning Doesn't Matter, Tom Finds His Groove 18.08.2025

The crew takes on local match culture, stage planning and the division within USPSA at its core. 

Stage 23: Classification, IPSC Nationals and Western PA 11.08.2025

The crew talks about the classification system, our training and prep and what our plans are for the end of the season

Stage 22: SIG, Stronghand and Shooting Buddies 04.08.2025

Josh, Dave and Tayler talk about the Galactic Pistol Alliance, the SIG P320 and how important training partners and instructors are to skill development. We also look a bit into the future with IPSC Nationals SHO and WHO stages. 

Stage 21: 25 Series, Shooting on the Move and IPSC Nationals 28.07.2025

Josh, Tom and Dave talk about their experience with the new 25-Series USPSA Classifiers as well as revisiting some old ideas about shooting on the move and how we plan to apply lessons learned at our next major

Stage 20: Leg Wounds and Locals 21.07.2025

Josh, Dave and Tom tackle this weeks locals, putting the N in ND and talking about IPSC Nationals 

Stage 19: Area 8 and Arbitrations 17.07.2025

The crew talks about their Area 8 experience and some fun and exciting rules calls and steel calibration arbitrations 

Stage 18: Performance Frauds and Lessons with Tom 07.07.2025

What is Performance shooting? And what does it take to be a performance instructor? Tom dives into lessons from a recent match and Josh and Dave talk about the instructor world and integrity in marketing 

Stage 17: The DQ Discussion 30.06.2025

Josh, Tom, Dave and Tayler talk about this weekends matches, rules pertaining to DQs and 2025 Factory Gun Nationals. 

Stage 16: The Salisbury Summer Classic and A Team Divided 23.06.2025

A match staff review of the Salisbury Summer Classic and the team is divided on rules and divisions.    Athena Precision: Code DoubleTap for 15% off 

Stage 15: Process for Performance 16.06.2025

Josh, Tom, Tayler and Dave tackle their individual shooting challenges and how we plan to address them for the rest of the season. We discuss York, New Holland and the lessons learned over the weekend.    This show is brought to you by Double Tap Shooting Academy and Athena Precision! Use code DOUBLETAP for 15% off. 

Stage 14: Sponsors, Tayler Hates Sig and Area 8 Prep 09.06.2025

Brought to you by Athena Precision and The Double Tap Shooting Academy! On this weeks episode, Josh, Dave and Tayler talk about the nuances of sponsorships, the A3D podcast on Sigs P320 problems and what our plans are going into Area 8 this year.    Use code Doubletap for 15% at athenaprecision.com

Stage 13: Mid-Atlantic Sectional, Range Conditions, Dry Fire Routines 26.05.2025

Josh, Dave, Tayler and Tom talk about Toms recent Mid-Atlantic performance, how the range conditions impacted the match and how Tom and Dave's dry fire differs from Josh. 

SpeedShoot: The Code of Conduct 22.05.2025

Josh, Dave, Tom and Sean talk about the new draft Code of Conduct and how it might be an issue but also an asset. 

Stage 12: Galactic Pistol Alliance, Stage Planning and Stage Design 19.05.2025

Josh, Dave, Tom and Tayler talk about the Galactic Pistol Alliance and the York Practical Shooting match. We dive into stage planning mindsets and what makes a good stage versus a bad stage. Or is there even such a thing? 

Stage 11: In Defense of Competition and Gear Talk 12.05.2025

Josh, Dave, Tayler and Tom talk about a recent run in with defensive shooters and how differently they viewed shooting. They also go over all their gear, and new, big plans for the Double Tap Shooting Academy 

Stage 10: The Complete Shooter 05.05.2025

What does it mean to be a complete shooter? Tom, Josh, Dave and Sean tackle this question and touch on WS muzzle policies, Tom has an idea on tournaments for the future and Double Tap Shooting Academy is hosting a class!    Brought to you by: -Athena Precision: 15% using code DOUBLETAP -Goliath Defense and Warhorse Ordnance: 15% using code SHOOTMORE -Lok Grips and Brass Monkey Bullets

Stage 9: Dave is the Delmarva Champion, Mental Gamers and Learning Moments 28.04.2025

Dave is crowned the Delmarva Sectional Carry Optics Champion! Josh also shot the match. Josh, Tayler and Tom talk about the mental game and training for the future. 

Stage 8: Feeling Good, Feeling Sad and Stage Planning 21.04.2025

Tom, Josh, Dave, Sean and Tayler talk about local matches, and what we get from them. Tom is going through a rut and Josh has been there, done that. 

SpeedShoot with Carol 18.04.2025

Carol talks about her recent experience with a Steve Anderson class.   Steve Anderson video here    

Stage 7: Competition Classes, Shooting from the Hip and USPSA Return to Bridgeville 14.04.2025

Josh, Sean, Dave and Tayler talk about what its like to teach classes, recent class controversies and the club in Bridgeville, DE sees USPSA return where Dave wins High Overall and Josh smokes some dot shooters. It did not in fact END TODAY 

Stage 6: Is an ND always a DQ? Its just a local! 07.04.2025

Josh, Tom, Sean, Tayler and Dave talk about their experience at a local match and have a thorough discussion on the rules application at local matches and various other mildly related shooting topics. 

Stage 5: South Carolina, Cheating and Virtual Reality 01.04.2025

On this weeks episode, Josh, Tom, Tayler and Dave unpack the 2025 SC Section Championship, our run in with a cheater and using VR for training. Tayler catches flak for range pick up ammo and Josh will never, ever mount a dot. 

Stage 4:BOD Meeting, Match Reflections and Personalities 24.03.2025

Josh and Tom take on life's most asked question, "Who am I?" and "Why do I shoot Deltas?" Also, USPSA is under a lawsuit and Josh shoots way too much. 

Stage 3: Lawsuits, First-Timers and Lessons Learned 17.03.2025

On this weeks episode, we meet Sean, our B class bestie. We go over the USPSA lawsuit, York Practical Shooters March match and deep dive into shot calling and training. 

Stage 2-Starting a USPSA Club, Match Performance and Training 10.03.2025

Welcoming Tayler, a USPSA A class shooter to the podcast, as well as unpacking why we do what we do and how we plan to do it better. Josh, Tom, Dave and Tayler dive into what makes us compete and how we plan to take on the 2025 season. 

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