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The PowerFactor Show is a weekly show catered towards practical pistol shooters, both existing and future. Steve and Rick will cover rules, shooting techniques, equipment and everything you need to either get into the sport, or to improve the sport that you’re already in and love.

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1 CleanVideoEpisode 75 – Benefits of Professional Training Ever since the show started, Steve, Rick and Caleb have been talking about how training is essential to improving ones skill. This week, they discuss what the benefits are to seeking professional training, either for self defense, 5/29/12 Free View In iTunes

2 CleanVideoEpisode 74 – Carry Guns in Competition Steve, Rick and Caleb get together to discuss a very common question we get from new shooters. "Is it ok to shoot my carry gun in competition?". What do you think? - 5/22/12 Free View In iTunes

3 CleanVideoEpisode 73 – Skeet Shooting Steve, Jay and John return to show you how it's like to shoot their favorite shotgun sport, Skeet. They discuss rules, technique and impart some important tips to shoot this clay sport better. - Shownotes- Skeeter's Guide - http://materials.nrahq. 5/14/12 Free View In iTunes

4 CleanVideoEpisode 72 – Handloading Component Substitutions Steve and Rick continue on their handloading series and discuss what options do you have when you've run out of handloading components such as primers or powders. Rick also answers some viewer email about rules. - Shownotes- . 5/7/12 Free View In iTunes

5 CleanVideoEpisode 71 – Trap Shooting Steve, John and Jay are back to dive in a little more with the shotgun sports beginning with Trap. Watch them discuss range etiquette, stance, and other tips to enjoying Trap. - 4/30/12 Free View In iTunes

6 CleanVideoEpisode 70 – Speed vs Accuracy Another hot topic that's been discussed forever is Speed vs Accuracy. Which do you focus on? Speed first or Accuracy? Steve and Rick discuss this in detail.Feel free to leave us a comment about your thoughts as well. - Thanks to our Sponsors : 4/23/12 Free View In iTunes

7 CleanVideoEpisode 69 : Bullets Steve is back in the studios with Rick this week and they're talking about bullets. Not loaded or factory ammo, just bullets. They cover the different types of bullets that are primarily used in competition shooting, such as Lead, Moly Coated, 4/16/12 Free View In iTunes

8 CleanVideoEpisode 68 : Stage Design – Deep Dive This week, Rick and Caleb dive deep into the intricacies of stage design. They look at one of the interesting stages that was used at last year's Washington State IDPA Championships. They discuss the considerations, 4/9/12 Free View In iTunes

9 CleanVideoEpisode 67 : Awards and Prizes Rick and Caleb discuss the different ways of obtaining awards and prizes at shooting matches, from performance based to the luck of the draw. Which do you prefer? - - Here are the winners for the Safariland Mag pouches : 1. 4/2/12 Free View In iTunes

10 CleanVideoEpisode 66 : Viewer Submitted Stage Reviews, Part Two A big thank you to everyone who has submitted stage designs for Rick and Caleb to review. We received so many that we have split this episode into two parts. If you want Rick, Steve or Caleb to take a look at your designs on the show, 3/26/12 Free View In iTunes

11 CleanVideoEpisode 65 : Viewer Submitted Stage Reviews, Part One A big thank you to everyone who has submitted stage designs for Rick and Caleb to review. We received so many that we have split this episode into two parts. - If you want Rick, Steve or Caleb to take a look at your designs on the show, 3/19/12 Free View In iTunes

12 CleanVideoEpisode 64 : Shotgun Games Steve, John and Jay are back to walk you through the different types of popular shotgun games. Covering games such as Trap and it's variants, Skeet, Five Stand and Sporting Clays. - Shownotes : http://www.remington. 3/12/12 Free View In iTunes

13 CleanVideoEpisode 63 : Reading Rainbow This week, Rick and Caleb review three books that are related to firearms / shooting and discuss what they thought about the contents.The books that were reviewed were : Shoot by Julie Golob Glock : Rise of America's gun by Paul Barrett 3/5/12 Free View In iTunes

14 CleanVideoEpisode 62 : Introduction to the Shotgun Sports (Part Two) Part Two of the Introduction to the Shotgun Sports series. This episode, Steve, John and Jay talk more about the popular types of shotguns and the cost. - SHOWNOTES : http://www.berettausa.com http://www.browning.com http://www.gueriniusa.com/ 2/27/12 Free View In iTunes

15 CleanVideoEpisode 61 – Introduction to the Shotgun Sports (Part One) We've been getting a lot of requests for covering other shooting sports so we sent Steve out on the road to start a new series for clay sport aficionados. This week, we start our new series on shotgun sports, together with two experts, 2/20/12 Free View In iTunes

16 CleanVideoEpisode 60 – IDPA Rules Revisions This week's topic is a deep dive into the Rules Revisions that IDPA has made and is going to make. Since Rick is the resident master of IDPA rules and interpretations, he'll fly solo again this episode, talk about the rule changes, 2/13/12 Free View In iTunes

17 CleanVideoEpisode 59 – Rick’s Match Reviews Rick drives solo this week and reviews his shooting performance from a previous few matches. He goes into detail how he shot it, what went right and more importantly, what didn't go so well. - Also, we're giving away two Safariland 1911 double magazin... 2/6/12 Free View In iTunes

18 CleanVideoEpisode 58 – Stage Design Theory Rick, Caleb and Steve sit down to talk about the theory of stage design for popular shooting sports like IDPA and USPSA. This episode also starts a series that will focus on ideation, designing, stage setup and shooting them. - 1/30/12 Free View In iTunes

19 CleanVideoEpisode 57 – Professional Shooters Rick, Steve and Caleb attempts to discuss the somewhat controversial topic concerning professional / non-professional shooters. What does it mean to be a professional shooter? Why do so many shooters wear NASCAR-like shirts? Are they pros? - Discuss! 1/23/12 Free View In iTunes

20 CleanVideoEpisode 56 – Gunsmithing with JPL : Detail Strip Open gun This week's episode is a short one and the conclusion to the previous episode we had where John from www.jplprecision.com was showing us how he's detail strip a 1911 and inspect the gun. Here, John shows us how to properly disassemble a STI variant USP... 1/16/12 Free View In iTunes

21 CleanVideoEpisode 55 – Local Rules USPSA and IDPA are largely governing bodies for the sport and the rules are laid out to ensure consistency across all participants and clubs. There are times when there are requests by local ranges/clubs to modify the rules or institute local criteria ... 1/9/12 Free View In iTunes

22 CleanVideoEpisode 54 – Gunsmithing with JPL (1911 Disassembly/Assembly) Happy New Year everyone! - This episode, we watch as John from JPL Precision (http://www.jplprecision.com) walk us through the dis-assembly and reassembly of a 1911 pistol. John also shows us what to look for when inspecting a 1911 for wear and tear. 1/1/12 Free View In iTunes

23 CleanVideoEpisode 53 – Interview with Dave Thomas, USPSA Rick and Steve was at the recent USPSA Holiday Party at USPSA's new offices in Burlington, WA. They took the opportunity to sit down and have a candid chat with Dave Thomas, the Executive Director of the United States Practical Shooting Association. 12/19/11 Free View In iTunes

24 CleanVideoEpisode 52 – Happy Anniversary! Episode 52 marks our one year anniversary publishing weekly videos and we hope all of our viewers have learned something from the show. Rick & Steve spend a few minutes talking about our journey so far and discuss what's in store for the future. 12/12/11 Free View In iTunes

25 CleanVideoEpisode 51 – Competition vs Self Defense The proverbial comparison. The instigator of many rule arguments and interpretations. Shooting games like USPSA and IDPA were originally created to simulate real-world self defense scenarios but have changed dramatically to take into account safety and... 12/5/11 Free View In iTunes

26 CleanVideoEpisode 50 – Gunsmithing with JPL : Checkering This week, we start a small segment focusing on what most competitive shooters end up learning, gunsmithing. Although some might adopt this career path, most are just happy with know enough to maintain and improve their competition guns. - 11/27/11 Free View In iTunes

27 CleanVideoEpisode 49 – Obscure Guns Rick, Steve and Caleb geeked out this week by not talking about competition shooting, but about other types of firearms that they'd like to shoot. We know you viewers have your own collection of obscure guns too, 11/20/11 Free View In iTunes

28 CleanVideoEpisode 48 – Viewer Email It's time again to sit down and answer some questions Rick, Steve and Caleb have been getting from some of our viewers. 11/13/11 Free View In iTunes

29 CleanVideoEpisode 47 – Polymer Guns Rick really doesn't want to be in this weeks episode but Caleb managed to bribe him to sit down and chat about plastic fantastic. The most popular type of firearm for tactical, competitive and self defense use. - - 11/6/11 Free View In iTunes

30 CleanVideoEpisode 46 – BUG for IDPA BUG or Back Up Gun is a small division that has been established by IDPA to allow competitors to use their backup guns in IDPA. Rick and Caleb spends the next half hour talking about the rules, equipment and guns that can be used. 10/30/11 Free View In iTunes

31 CleanVideoEpisode 45 – Sights and Sighting, Part Two Iron sights are the most basic and fundamental sighting system for all manner of firearms from pistols, to rifles, to even canons. This week, in Part One, Rick and Steve discuss the different types of sights that are common in pistol-craft and competit... 10/23/11 Free View In iTunes

32 CleanVideoEpisode 44 – Sights and Sighting, Part One Iron sights are the most basic and fundamental sighting system for all manner of firearms from pistols, to rifles, to even canons. This week, in Part One, Rick and Steve discuss the different types of sights that are common in pistol-craft and competit... 10/16/11 Free View In iTunes

33 CleanVideoEpisode 43 – Sandbagging & Grandbagging We know folks who do this, heck, some of us do it as a career. Rick and Steve take considerable risks to talk about the topic that is considered taboo in IDPA and USPSA. Enjoy! - - 10/9/11 Free View In iTunes

34 CleanVideoEpisode 42 – Safariland Gear Review Steve is back from his vacation in Spain and sits down with Rick to talk about the awesome gear that Safariland provided us with. Rick talks about his experience using the Safariland 567 holster and duty belt while Steve discusses how he made the excel... 10/2/11 Free View In iTunes

35 CleanVideoEpisode 41 – Celebrating 100 years of the 1911 Rick, Steve and Caleb are huge fans of the 1911 and we just had to dedicate one episode to talk about this venerable handgun design by John Moses Browning. - http://browningmuseum.com/ 9/25/11 Free View In iTunes

36 CleanVideoEpisode 40 – IDPA Divisions : Enhanced Service Pistol Division (ESP) Back in the studio with Rick and Caleb to talk about the catch all of IDPA divisions, the Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) division. Here them talk about the rules, equipment and allure of this quirky division. 9/18/11 Free View In iTunes

37 CleanVideoEpisode 39 – Special Interview with Massad Ayoob Rick had a chance to catch up with Mas from the ProArms Podcast (http://proarmspodcast.com) when he was in Washington to shoot at Rick's Washington State IDPA State match 2011. Rick picked Mas' brain about how he felt about the match and how IDPA relat... 9/11/11 Free View In iTunes

38 CleanVideoEpisode 38 – Setting up an IDPA State Match Rick is the Match Director for the 10th Washington State IDPA Championships 2011 and he walks us through what it takes to setup a big, multi-day match like this. 9/6/11 Free View In iTunes

39 CleanVideoEpisode 37 – Introduction to the Steel Challenge Caleb walks through what the fastest shooting sport in the world is all about. He discusses the equipment required, divisions, scoring and the 8 common courses that are seen in a typical Steel Challenge match. 8/29/11 Free View In iTunes

40 CleanVideoEpisode 36 – Double Tap Championships 2011 Stage Breakdown Part 3 The final installment of the stage breakdowns for the Double Tap Championships 2011 in Wichita, TX. 8/21/11 Free View In iTunes

41 CleanVideoEpisode 35 – Double Tap Championships 2011 Stage Breakdown Part 2 This is Part two of the Double Tap Championships stage breakdown where Steve and Rick talk about their experience shooting this fun match in Wichita Falls, TX. They cover stages 5 to 8 in this episode. 8/14/11 Free View In iTunes

42 CleanVideoEpisode 34 – Viewer Email and Giveaway We've been getting a lot of emails and good feedback, so this week Steve and Rick answer some of the more interesting ones on camera. They also pick the two winners of the Safariland Holster giveaway, stay tuned till the end. 8/7/11 Free View In iTunes

43 CleanVideoEpisode 33 – Setting up a Level Two USPSA Match Steve takes the reins this week to talk about what it takes to set up a Level Two USPSA Match. Steve is the Range Master for the Northwest Challenge (http://northwestsection.org/nwc11/) and the theme this year is Gangsters and Gun Molls. 7/31/11 Free View In iTunes

44 CleanVideoEpisode 32 – Introduction to the Bianchi Cup This week Caleb takes the reins from Steve and Rick, to talk to you about the most prestigious shooting sports competition in the world. The NRA Bianchi Cup. - http://www.nrahq.org/compete/nm_actionshooting.asp - Video Clips & Photos provided by : 7/24/11 Free View In iTunes

45 CleanVideoEpisode 31 – Double Tap Championships Review Stages 1-4 This week, Steve and Rick breaks down stages one to four of the Double Tap Championships 2011 and talk about how they shot it, what went right and what went wrong. 7/17/11 Free View In iTunes

46 CleanVideoEpisode 30 – Introducing A New Host – Caleb Giddings We've been looking to expand the show to include other competitive shooting sports and one of the things we were looking for was to look for an additional host. Now we've found one and we're very glad to announce that Caleb Giddings from GunNuts Media ... 7/10/11 Free View In iTunes

47 CleanVideoEpisode 29 – Double Tap Championship Review & Giveaway *Our apologies for missing last week's episode* - Steve and Rick just got back from the 2011 Double Tap Championships in Wichita Falls, TX and gives us an overview of what happened at the match and how they performed. We also introduce our new sponsor, 7/3/11 Free View In iTunes

48 CleanVideoEpisode 28 – Flying to a Major Match Travelling to a match especially one outside of your home state can be challenging, even more so when flying on a plane to your destination. Steve and Rick discuss things they do or prepare when flying with their guns to a major match out of state. - 6/19/11 Free View In iTunes

49 CleanVideoEpisode 27 – Preparing for a Major Match Steve and Rick both have had a ton of experience preparing and travelling to major matches around the country. In this episode, they share tips, advice and experiences they've had preparing for a level two and greater match. - 6/12/11 Free View In iTunes

50 CleanVideoEpisode 26 – USPSA Hit Factor & Scoring Steve and Rick dives deep into calculating Hit Factors for USPSA. How they're calculated, how to factor them into your scores and discuss the finer points of using it to your advantage. Rick also gives us one of his "A" Tips about shooting guns with m.. 6/5/11 Free View In iTunes

51 CleanVideoEpisode 25 – Handloading Part Three Final part of the Handloading series where Steve and Rick talk about reloading/handloading ammo for competition. In this episode, they talk about testing and confirming your handloaded ammunition with a chronograph. - Shownotes : CED Chronograph 5/29/11 Free View In iTunes

52 CleanVideoEpisode 24 – Handloading Part Two This is the 2nd part of the Handloading series where Steve and Rick discuss and demonstrate the steps involved in handloading ammunition. 5/22/11 Free View In iTunes

53 CleanVideoEpisode 23 – Handloading Part One Reloading is essential to keeping cost down if you're serious about shooting competitively. Steve and Rick will spend the next three episodes talking about the benefits of reloading, how to reload and how to test your handloads using a chronograph. - 5/15/11 Free View In iTunes

54 CleanVideoEpisode 22 – .22 Conversions Everyone knows that the price of ammo has soared to an all time high and it's getting a lot more expensive to train using live ammo. One great way for practicing live fire on the cheap, is with .22 rimfire ammo. This week, 5/8/11 Free View In iTunes

55 CleanVideoEpisode 21 – Gun Selection : Limited / Limited 10 Steve and Rick talk about one of their favorite divisions in USPSA as they cut their teeth in this division when they started shooting a decade ago. They go into detail the kind of guns you'll find in this division, 5/1/11 Free View In iTunes

56 CleanVideoEpisode 20 – Shooting your first IDPA match First time shooting IDPA? Not sure what to do? Let Steve and Rick walk you through what to expect at your very first IDPA match, the do's, don'ts and general etiquette of competitive pistol shooting. - 4/24/11 Free View In iTunes

57 CleanVideoEpisode 19 – Gun Modifications This week Steve and Rick dive into detail, the kind of modifications that they have on their guns and what's popular in the world of competitive pistol shooting. 4/17/11 Free View In iTunes

58 CleanVideoEpisode 18 – Gun Selection : Open The quintessential division of the modern pistol competition arena. Open guns are typically called Race Guns because of the few restrictions that are enforced to allow a shooter to maximize accuracy, rounds available and raw speed. 4/10/11 Free View In iTunes

59 CleanVideoEpisode 17 – IDPA Cover, Kneeling & Prone This week Steve and Rick continues to discuss the basic techniques that you'd need to shoot IDPA and USPSA. Rick talks about proper use of cover in IDPA and Steve talks about kneeling and prone shooting positions. 4/3/11 Free View In iTunes

60 CleanVideoEpisode 16 – Stance, Strong & Weak Hand Another range episode where Steve and Rick show you the most appropriate stance to use for competition shooting, share some history behind the concept of combat shooting. They will also cover proper technique for shooting strong hand and weak hand (or ... 3/27/11 Free View In iTunes

61 CleanVideoEpisode 15 – Gun Maintenance A good maintenance plan and regime is essential to keeping your gun in top condition when competing. You wouldn't want your gun to fail to function in the middle of an important stage or match. Steve and Rick talk about their plans to maintain their gu... 3/20/11 Free View In iTunes

62 CleanVideoEpisode 14 – Gun Selection : Revolvers This week we have a special guest, Caleb Giddings from http://gunnuts.net coming on to help us talk about something he's very passionate about, Wheelguns! Rick and Caleb who are both accomplished revolver shooters dive into great detail the types of re... 3/13/11 Free View In iTunes

63 CleanVideoEpisode 13 – Dry Fire Practice Dry fire is an essential practice technique that will enhance your shooting ability very quickly. It allows you to practice trigger control, sight alignment, transitions and movements without having to spend time on the range. It is also, 3/6/11 Free View In iTunes

64 CleanVideoEpisode 12 – Gun Selection : Singlestack / CDP Steve and Rick dives into their most beloved platform, the 1911. This platform is the most commonly used handgun in the USPSA Single Stack and IDPA Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP) Divisions. Watch them dive into details about the venerable platform that ... 2/27/11 Free View In iTunes

65 CleanVideoEpisode 11 – Scoring Targets Down 0, down 3, Two Alpha, Alpha Charlie. You hear these words being called out sometimes very quickly by safety or range officers during the end of a stage but do you really know if they are calling it correctly? 2/20/11 Free View In iTunes

66 CleanVideoBonus Episode – Viewer Questions We've been getting a lot of questions through email and on our forums recently so we decided to interrupt Steve and Rick, who are in Maui for their vacation, to answer them on camera. There's no such thing as a free vacation in the PowerFactor Show. - 2/18/11 Free View In iTunes

67 CleanVideoEpisode 10 – Gun Selection : Production / SSP Picking a gun from a wide array of available options for competition can be daunting, especially in a division that is as diverse as USPSA Production and IDPA Stock Service Pistol (SSP). Steve and Rick talks guns and delves into some of the popular gun... 2/13/11 Free View In iTunes

68 CleanVideoEpisode 09 – Range Bags Steve and Rick dive into their range bags to talk about what they carry with them when they go shoot. They also discuss the essential items that every shooter needs to ensure they have a fun filled, uninterrupted day of shooting at the range. 2/6/11 Free View In iTunes

69 CleanVideoEpisode 08 – Ammo Selection Trying to decide which caliber to shoot? Confused with the options available? Steve and Rick walks you through the common calibers seen in competition and talks about the benefits of each. 1/30/11 Free View In iTunes

70 CleanVideoEpisode 07 – Reloads This week, Steve and Rick head back to the range to demonstrate proper reloading techniques, covering topics such as slide-lock reloads, tactical reloads and reloads with retention. 1/23/11 Free View In iTunes

71 CleanVideoEpisode 06 – Finding a Club This week, Steve and Rick head back to the studios to talk about finding a local club, reaching out to a club official and benefits of joining both the IDPA & USPSA organizations. 1/16/11 Free View In iTunes

72 CleanVideoEpisode 05 – Draw & Grip In this episode, Steve and Rick goes to the range to demonstrate proper draw and grip techniques. They'll show you what are the common types of grips, grips to avoid and benefits of one over the other. Rick being a leftie, 1/9/11 Free View In iTunes

73 CleanVideoEpisode 04 – Divisions Steve & Rick discuss Divisions and how it differs between the two sports (USPSA & IDPA). 1/2/11 Free View In iTunes

74 CleanVideoEpisode 03 – Clothing Options This week, Steve and Rick talk about clothing selections from top down, covering options such as Ear protection, hats, vests and shoes. - Show Notes : Rudy Project Shooting Glasses Decot Hy-Wyds Electronic Hearing Protection 5. 12/20/10 Free View In iTunes

75 CleanVideoEpisode 02 – Equipment Selection Overwhelmed with choosing what to use for IDPA? Is three magazines enough for USPSA? Let Steve and Rick help talk about what you would need to get started and avoid wasting too much money buying something that you might not need. - 11/30/10 Free View In iTunes

76 CleanVideoEpisode 01 – Hello World! Welcome to The PowerFactor Show. Steve and Rick introduces you to this new show that is dedicated to the sport of Practical Pistol Shooting and Competition. 11/29/10 Free View In iTunes

Customer Reviews

Great!

by JRS In York, PA

This video podcast really fills a void of for those of us interested in practical shooting. Well produced and very informative!

Great job!!

by 5early

Keep up the good work guys.

Very informative and helpful

by PAUL FARRELL

Great show! I really enjoy the lighthearted approach these guys use. Every episode is very well done and explains the subject matter in an easy to understand and thorough manner.
Please keep up the good work! I'm new to the sport and this show is extremely helpful.

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