New Gear, Course Philosophy, and What Defines Advanced Shooting with Steve Holland | Ep 004

Join us as we break down the latest innovations from SHOT Show 2025 and dive deep into what separates foundational shooters from advanced precision riflemen. Steve shares his first-time SHOT Show experience, covering game-changing gear from Proof Armory, Manners folding rifles, Vortex's new rangefinding binos, and Leupold's impressive spotter scope. Then we shift gears to discuss training philosophy: What does it really mean to be "advanced"? We explore the systematic approach to precision shooting, the importance of making fundamentals subconscious, and why having a process matters more than having the latest gear.

 

Timestamps:

0:00 - SHOT Show Review and Initial Impressions 

1:50 - Long Range Shooting and New Products (Proof Armory rifle) 

4:55 - Folding Rifles and Hunting Applications (Manners system)

 8:25 - Pistol Red Dots and Thermal Imaging 

9:36 - Vortex Products and Rangefinding Binoculars 

14:19 - Leupold Spotter and Advanced Shooting Techniques 

19:31 - Foundation and Advanced Shooting Courses Defined 

23:49 - Advanced Course Expectations and Metrics 

1:13:53 - Hunter's Perspective and Tripod Shooting 

1:14:12 - One-on-One Coaching Challenges

 1:15:18 - Importance of Controlled Information Delivery 

1:15:56 - Upcoming Classes and Events (California & Utah) 

1:17:35 - Developments at Brave Lizard Facility 

1:19:51 - Class Dates and Shooting Capabilities (March 22-27) 

1:22:45 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement

 

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