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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 format starting Saturday, May 16 at 7 PM ET: everyone registering in the first 24 hours is automatically waitlisted in order, then approved in batches starting Monday, designed to prevent past system crashes. Premium subscribers have until June 16 to submit cowboy alias suggestions for Jake's first SASS match. Brian closed by confirming he won't run for Area 6 Director and previewed live coverage from AK Masters this weekend and the World Speed Shooting Championship.

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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 on the spot Garmin chrono checks, and unpack Marc's tongue in cheek "Virginia Count is Not Practical" campaign. They also preview the proposed Cardinal Cup, a Masters style invitational being developed with Corey Katz that would bring the top 432 shooters across four divisions together under USPSA rules, while weighing the case for Thursday through Saturday major match schedules. The episode closes with shoutouts to S3 Range Carts, Outdoor Dynamics, Da Vinci Machining, and a healthy dose of NHL playoff talk.

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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 Single Stack—might need their own standalone championships to meet record demand. Between stories of city travel hurdles and "teen takeover" security concerns, the duo explores a new "local ambassador" concept designed to mentor new shooters and ease the nerves of their first match. The episode wraps with a look ahead at the World Speed Shooting Championship and the Factory Gun Nationals in Utah, offering a comprehensive pulse check on the current state of the competitive shooting community.

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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 with showcasing their CC Speed Ledge safety and adjustable carbon fiber butt stock. A major focus of the conversation is the wildly popular 1922 flat trigger for the Ruger Mark 4, now manufactured in partnership with Volquartsen, which has sold thousands of units in just over a year. The two also reflect on the heart of the shooting sports community, trading stories about loaning guns to strangers at matches and going out of their way to keep competitors in the game. The episode closes with a live Ruger RXM giveaway for premium Rumble subscribers and plenty of excitement about upcoming events, including live coverage at the World Speed Shoot and multiple state Steel Challenge championships where Hunter's HD Gold will serve as title sponsor.

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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 new club referral program. The episode also notes rising international interest in IPSC and Steel Challenge.

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