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Last week we held the first Aimpoint Open. Featuring six stages, 2-gun stages. Congratulations to the US Customs Border Protection Shooting Team for their outstanding performance and well-deserved victory!⁠

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for their invaluable support and prize donations. Your commitment made this event possible.⁠

Thank you to everyone who participated. We look forward to next year!⁠


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How One Competition Changed the Way He Hunts Forever with Outdoor Life’s Editor John Snow.⁠

In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance sits down with John Snow, the shooting editor of Outdoor Life — only the fifth person to hold that title in the magazine's history, dating back to 1898. John shares his unconventional path into the outdoors, growing up in Connecticut without a hunting or shooting family background, essentially teaching himself through sheer curiosity and what he jokingly calls a "feral" childhood. The conversation covers his journalism career, which took him from the Hartford Courant to The New York Times before he eventually transitioned into the outdoor industry. The two dig deep into long-range shooting, discussing the mental and technical demands of competitions like NLR Hunter and PRS matches, the importance of wind reading, shooting position flexibility, and how competition experience translates directly into becoming a better hunter in the field. John also shares his thoughts on red dot optics, cartridge selection for new shooters, strongly advocating for the 6.5 Creedmoor as a versatile starting point — and the often misunderstood world of terminal ballistics. The episode wraps up with John reflecting on some of his most memorable hunts across the globe, his belief in authentic storytelling, and the legacy of the iconic shooting editors who came before him, including Jack O'Connor and Jim Carmichael.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch here:⁠

Follow John on Instagram at: @john_b_snow

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠


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The Truth About Long Range Hunting Nobody Wants to Admit with Outdoor Life’s Editor John Snow⁠

In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance sits down with John Snow, the shooting editor of Outdoor Life — only the fifth person to hold that title in the magazine's history, dating back to 1898. John shares his unconventional path into the outdoors, growing up in Connecticut without a hunting or shooting family background, essentially teaching himself through sheer curiosity and what he jokingly calls a "feral" childhood. The conversation covers his journalism career, which took him from the Hartford Courant to The New York Times before he eventually transitioned into the outdoor industry. The two dig deep into long-range shooting, discussing the mental and technical demands of competitions like NLR Hunter and PRS matches, the importance of wind reading, shooting position flexibility, and how competition experience translates directly into becoming a better hunter in the field. John also shares his thoughts on red dot optics, cartridge selection for new shooters, strongly advocating for the 6.5 Creedmoor as a versatile starting point — and the often misunderstood world of terminal ballistics. The episode wraps up with John reflecting on some of his most memorable hunts across the globe, his belief in authentic storytelling, and the legacy of the iconic shooting editors who came before him, including Jack O'Connor and Jim Carmichael.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch it in the link in the bio.⁠

Follow John on Instagram at: @john_b_snow

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠


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“We control our emotional state.”⁠

In this episode of The Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance welcomes Olympic pistol shooter and mental-performance coach Gabby Franco, who shares how she discovered the sport as a tiny Venezuelan teenager tagging along with her hunter father to a range, fell in love with its purely mental challenge, and rose rapidly to silver medals at the South American, Central American, and Pan American Games securing her spot as Venezuela’s first female Olympic shooter at age 19 without ever dreaming of the podium. Franco explains that early success taught her a life-changing lesson in emotional control: a silver medal that initially disappointed her instantly became thrilling once she learned it qualified her for the Olympics, proving we can reframe setbacks in seconds. After moving to the U.S., surviving rock-bottom personal and professional struggles, and appearing on Top Shot as the first woman to reach the individual competition and All-Stars, she shifted from elite competition to coaching, earning her master’s degree summa cum laude and pursuing certification as a mental-performance consultant. She now helps athletes, law-enforcement officers, business owners, and parents through her AMP Mindset framework, Awareness, Mindset, Process, emphasizing holistic balance across life domains rather than single-minded obsession, practical techniques like process-focused self-talk over outcome fixation, and her book Troubleshooting: Mastering Your Pistol Marksmanship, which serves as a range-bag companion for diagnosing and fixing shooting problems. Franco’s message is clear: medals and titles matter less than the effort, the lessons, and the well-rounded life you build along the way.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch link in the bio.⁠

Follow Gabby on Instagram at: @gabbyfrancots4

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠


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1 weeks ago

“Qualifying for the Olympics.”⁠

In this episode of The Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance welcomes Olympic pistol shooter and mental-performance coach Gabby Franco, who shares how she discovered the sport as a tiny Venezuelan teenager tagging along with her hunter father to a range, fell in love with its purely mental challenge, and rose rapidly to silver medals at the South American, Central American, and Pan American Games securing her spot as Venezuela’s first female Olympic shooter at age 19 without ever dreaming of the podium. Franco explains that early success taught her a life-changing lesson in emotional control: a silver medal that initially disappointed her instantly became thrilling once she learned it qualified her for the Olympics, proving we can reframe setbacks in seconds. After moving to the U.S., surviving rock-bottom personal and professional struggles, and appearing on Top Shot as the first woman to reach the individual competition and All-Stars, she shifted from elite competition to coaching, earning her master’s degree summa cum laude and pursuing certification as a mental-performance consultant. She now helps athletes, law-enforcement officers, business owners, and parents through her AMP Mindset framework, Awareness, Mindset, Process, emphasizing holistic balance across life domains rather than single-minded obsession, practical techniques like process-focused self-talk over outcome fixation, and her book Troubleshooting: Mastering Your Pistol Marksmanship, which serves as a range-bag companion for diagnosing and fixing shooting problems. Franco’s message is clear: medals and titles matter less than the effort, the lessons, and the well-rounded life you build along the way.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch link in the bio.⁠

Follow Gabby on Instagram at: @gabbyfrancots4

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠


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2 weeks ago

“A silver medal opened the doors to the world.”⁠

In this episode of The Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance welcomes Olympic pistol shooter and mental-performance coach Gabby Franco, who shares how she discovered the sport as a tiny Venezuelan teenager tagging along with her hunter father to a range, fell in love with its purely mental challenge, and rose rapidly to silver medals at the South American, Central American, and Pan American Games securing her spot as Venezuela’s first female Olympic shooter at age 19 without ever dreaming of the podium. Franco explains that early success taught her a life-changing lesson in emotional control: a silver medal that initially disappointed her instantly became thrilling once she learned it qualified her for the Olympics, proving we can reframe setbacks in seconds. After moving to the U.S., surviving rock-bottom personal and professional struggles, and appearing on Top Shot as the first woman to reach the individual competition and All-Stars, she shifted from elite competition to coaching, earning her master’s degree summa cum laude and pursuing certification as a mental-performance consultant. She now helps athletes, law-enforcement officers, business owners, and parents through her AMP Mindset framework, Awareness, Mindset, Process, emphasizing holistic balance across life domains rather than single-minded obsession, practical techniques like process-focused self-talk over outcome fixation, and her book Troubleshooting: Mastering Your Pistol Marksmanship, which serves as a range-bag companion for diagnosing and fixing shooting problems. Franco’s message is clear: medals and titles matter less than the effort, the lessons, and the well-rounded life you build along the way.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch link in the bio.⁠

Follow Gabby on Instagram at: @gabbyfrancots4

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠


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2 weeks ago

In this special Q&A episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich is joined by producer Paul to answer listener questions. They begin with the challenges of transitioning from iron sights to a red dot optic, explaining that while red dots are more intuitive and allow the shooter to maintain focus on the threat (rather than the front sight), it requires retraining eye focus and managing the more noticeable movement of the dot during presentation. Techniques like writing text on a target and pressing the trigger when reaching marked red dots help build proper target-focused shooting. They discuss why red dots are harder to master on handguns than on long guns due to fewer points of contact and the importance of a consistent draw stroke and grip (including support-hand wrist cam and grip tightening) to quickly acquire the dot. The conversation then shifts to Aimpoint history, noting the company’s 50th anniversary in 2025, its Swedish origins with founder Arne Ekstrand, and its adoption by the U.S. military. They compare various Aimpoint models, such as the H-2 vs. T-2 (night vision compatibility and durability), Acro P-2 vs. C-2 (dot size differences), and Comp M-5 vs. Micro T-2 (battery type, size, and ruggedness), emphasizing that professional users often opt for the most robust options. Finally, they cover the popular C.O.A. optic and its proprietary A-Cut mounting system, which allows a low, secure mount with standard-height backup iron sights, along with how manufacturers and gunsmiths can license the A-Cut. The episode highlights the practical advantages of red dots while offering tips for effective use and transition.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch it in the link in the bio.⁠

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠


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In this special Q&A episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich is joined by producer Paul to answer listener questions. They begin with the challenges of transitioning from iron sights to a red dot optic, explaining that while red dots are more intuitive and allow the shooter to maintain focus on the threat (rather than the front sight), it requires retraining eye focus and managing the more noticeable movement of the dot during presentation. Techniques like writing text on a target and pressing the trigger when reaching marked red dots help build proper target-focused shooting. They discuss why red dots are harder to master on handguns than on long guns due to fewer points of contact and the importance of a consistent draw stroke and grip (including support-hand wrist cam and grip tightening) to quickly acquire the dot. The conversation then shifts to Aimpoint history, noting the company’s 50th anniversary in 2025, its Swedish origins with founder Arne Ekstrand, and its adoption by the U.S. military. They compare various Aimpoint models, such as the H-2 vs. T-2 (night vision compatibility and durability), Acro P-2 vs. C-2 (dot size differences), and Comp M-5 vs. Micro T-2 (battery type, size, and ruggedness), emphasizing that professional users often opt for the most robust options. Finally, they cover the popular C.O.A. optic and its proprietary A-Cut mounting system, which allows a low, secure mount with standard-height backup iron sights, along with how manufacturers and gunsmiths can license the A-Cut. The episode highlights the practical advantages of red dots while offering tips for effective use and transition.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch it in the link in the bio.⁠

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠


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In this special Q&A episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich is joined by producer Paul to answer listener questions. They begin with the challenges of transitioning from iron sights to a red dot optic, explaining that while red dots are more intuitive and allow the shooter to maintain focus on the threat (rather than the front sight), it requires retraining eye focus and managing the more noticeable movement of the dot during presentation. Techniques like writing text on a target and pressing the trigger when reaching marked red dots help build proper target-focused shooting. They discuss why red dots are harder to master on handguns than on long guns due to fewer points of contact and the importance of a consistent draw stroke and grip (including support-hand wrist cam and grip tightening) to quickly acquire the dot. The conversation then shifts to Aimpoint history, noting the company’s 50th anniversary in 2025, its Swedish origins with founder Arne Ekstrand, and its adoption by the U.S. military. They compare various Aimpoint models, such as the H-2 vs. T-2 (night vision compatibility and durability), Acro P-2 vs. C-2 (dot size differences), and Comp M-5 vs. Micro T-2 (battery type, size, and ruggedness), emphasizing that professional users often opt for the most robust options. Finally, they cover the popular C.O.A. optic and its proprietary A-Cut mounting system, which allows a low, secure mount with standard-height backup iron sights, along with how manufacturers and gunsmiths can license the A-Cut. The episode highlights the practical advantages of red dots while offering tips for effective use and transition.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch it in the link in the bio.⁠

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠


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From the range to the streets, wear the brand trusted by the best.⁠

Check our lineup in the link in the bio.⁠

#aimpointrapparel


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“Dirty Diana” ⁠
To The Reaper, it’s more than just a great song by the King of Pop.⁠

Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform or watch it in the link in the bio.⁠

Follow Nick Irving on Instagram: @officialreaper33

Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartac

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @AimpointUSA

Visit Aimpoint.us to learn more. ⁠

PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD⁠



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On the move….. 🏊


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On the move….. 🏊


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