Training Group Live by PSTG

USPSA Grand Master Joel Park and panel discuss all aspects of training and competing in practical shooting. Full episodes are available at PSTG.US

TGL EP 265 - Podcasting with an Admin 01/27/2026

TGL EP 265 - Podcasting with an Admin I sometimes make jokes about getting the police department admin to sign off on things like training, gear and other expenses. It just so happens I know an admin that is a part of an impressive program. I sat down with my friend, Jesse, to gain a better understanding of how fundamental changes to law enforcement training are made. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39765870

TGL EP 264 - The 3 Most Important Things for Training 01/20/2026

TGL EP 264 - The 3 Most Important Things for Training Listeners love list episodes. Nick Young and I each came up with a list of the 3 most important things for training. Some of them might surprise you, but they are all things I wish I knew when I started shooting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39732500

TGL EP 263 - Testing Equipment and Match Strategy 01/13/2026

TGL EP 263 - Testing Equipment and Match Strategy Andreas and I have been using the offseason for testing equipment. We each talk about what we’ve been working on, and Andreas shares the process he’s working on to be more effective in matches. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39636480

TGL EP 262 - Shooting and Teaching at a High Level 01/06/2026

TGL EP 262 - Shooting and Teaching at a High Level Adrian is an interesting guy that shoots and teaches at a high level. We talked about his evolution as an instructor and his approach to training as he’s grown in skill and understanding of shooting. IG: sierraonetrainingobjectives Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39545380

TGL EP 261 - Learning from a Bad Match 12/30/2025

TGL EP 261 - Learning from a Bad Match Andreas's last match of the year didn't go as planned. He shares what happened with me and Kyle and we talk through some ideas to bring to training. We also talk about training with and without background music and why it could possibly help or hurt your performance. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39400590

TGL EP 260 - Unconventional Teaching 12/23/2025

TGL EP 260 - Unconventional Teaching Kyle McNabb shares some new methods he's using for teaching and I'm very interested in the results. We also talk about off-season training and overcoming obstacles of training indoors. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39400555

TGL EP 259 - Brian Nelson Interview Part 2 12/16/2025

TGL EP 259 - Brian Nelson Interview Part 2 Brian Nelson is a very high-level competitor in a variety of practical shooting disciplines. I sat down with Brian to learn the processes he uses for setting up his gear and what his training looks like. We only scratched the surface by talking about rifle training and I plan to have Brian back on in the future to discuss other disciplines and platforms. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39188840

TGL EP 258 - Brian Nelson Interview Part 1 12/09/2025

TGL EP 258 - Brian Nelson Interview Part 1 Brian Nelson is a very high-level competitor in a variety of practical shooting disciplines. I sat down with Brian to learn the processes he uses for setting up his gear and what his training looks like. We only scratched the surface by talking about rifle training and I plan to have Brian back on in the future to discuss other disciplines and platforms. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/39188825

TGL EP 257 - Knocking off the Rust 12/02/2025

TGL EP 257 - Knocking off the Rust Kyle and Andreas talk about knocking off the rust after taking a break from shooting. We also discuss training with an injury and answer some gear setup questions. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38967385

TGL EP 256 - Practical Shooting to the Masses 11/25/2025

TGL EP 256 - Practical Shooting to the Masses Kyle and Adrian are full-time firearm trainers for their departments. They discuss teaching practical shooting to the masses and some processes for training that are a little unconventional and yield great results. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38967360

TGL EP 255 - Drew Estell Interview Part 2 11/18/2025

TGL EP 255 - Drew Estell Interview Part 2 This is part 2 of my conversation with Drew Estell. Drew Estell is an OG in the training space. Drew owns a company called Baer Solutions and has written a book, created the Baer Standards Drill that is quite popular, and is the brains behind a few companies that manufacture gun belts. Drew gives us the real story behind how the Baer Standards came into being and we talk about teaching and training. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38839135

TGL EP 254 - Drew Estell Interview Part 1 11/11/2025

TGL EP 254 - Drew Estell Interview Part 1 Drew Estell is an OG in the training space. Drew owns a company called Baer Solutions and has written a book, created the Baer Standards Drill that is quite popular, and is the brains behind a few companies that manufacture gun belts. Drew gives us the real story behind how the Baer Standards came into being and we talk about teaching and training. This is part one of my conversation with Drew. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38839125

TGL EP 253 - The Search for the Optimal Gun 11/04/2025

TGL EP 253 - The Search for the Optimal Gun Professor Hwansik Kim has been testing a variety of guns in search of the optimal gun. We talk through switching guns, gun weights, trigger preferences, belt setups and techniques that work well with any platform. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38816310

TGL EP 252 - PSTG Summit Breakdown with Nick Young 10/28/2025

TGL EP 252 - PSTG Summit Breakdown with Nick Young The Summit is something special for PSTG members and it was Nick Young’s first time attending. We talked through the instructors, the material and what we have planned for next year. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38742320

TGL EP 251 - Working Within Your Limits 10/21/2025

TGL EP 251 - Working Within Your Limits Dirty Harry said a man has got to know his limitations, and he was correct. Nick, Andreas and I talk about setting up practice and how to adjust the difficulty and keep yourself engaged. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38513250

TGL EP 250 - Is Teaching a Perishable Skill? 10/14/2025

TGL EP 250 - Is Teaching a Perishable Skill? How many classes do you need to teach to get to a point where you’re a good teacher? How often do you need to teach classes to maintain that skill? Nick Young and I share our thoughts on teaching and discuss some things you should be thinking about even if you don’t teach. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38513215

TGL EP 249 - Talking With a Casual Shooter 10/07/2025

TGL EP 249 - Talking With a Casual Shooter Not everyone is training for world domination and sometimes being a casual shooter is more appealing. My guest for today is David Riddle, the host of the Casual Shooter Podcast. I got to know David better and learned why he decided to start a podcast and how he trains on his terms. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38334835

TGL EP 248 - Training Partners 09/30/2025

TGL EP 248 - Training Partners A training partner can be a key piece to your success as a shooter. Andreas and I discuss some takeaways from training with a partner and share some preferences in red dot optics. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38278095

TGL EP 247 - Vetting Other Instructors 09/23/2025

TGL EP 247 - Vetting Other Instructors There are sometimes you look at an instructor and know immediately that you would or wouldn’t want to take a class from them. Nick Young and I talk about the thought process we go through when we look for instructors we’d like to take a class from. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38256090

TGL EP 246 - Adding Some Variety to Your Training 09/16/2025

TGL EP 246 - Adding Some Variety to Your Training Sometimes doing unconventional training is helpful in generating new ideas and discoveries. Andreas shares some ideas to change your training and add some new challenges. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38123425

TGL EP 245- Things Frequently Learned in a Class Setting 09/09/2025

TGL EP 245- Things Frequently Learned in a Class Setting Training on your own sometimes doesn’t offer lessons you can learn while training with a friend or in a class setting. Nick Young and I talk about breakthroughs we often see in classes and offer some advice for training with a friend. We also discovered substantial amount of very negative USPSA Director info that bled into the podcast. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38047235

TGL EP 244 - Kenny Florian Interview 09/02/2025

TGL EP 244 - Kenny Florian Interview A quick Google search yielded several articles that call Kenny Florian an undisputed legend in the fighting world. I’ve had Kenny in class several times, and he’s so humble I wouldn’t have ever guessed how famous he is. I sat down with Kenny to discuss pressure, mindset and preparation and there are a lot of crossovers between shooting and training to fight. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37895175

TGL EP 243 - Calvin Truong is Back 08/26/2025

TGL EP 243 - Calvin Truong is Back Calvin Truong has been in the firearm space for quite a while. Calvin creates content on the Firepower United channel across multiple platforms and is an M class USPSA competitor. We discuss social media, guns and practical shooting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37890815

TGL EP 242 - Forgetting Targets in Practice 08/19/2025

TGL EP 242 - Forgetting Targets in Practice Andreas has been doing scenario training with intentionally limited walkthrough time which is creating situations where he forgets targets. Nick Young and I interrogate him to determine if it’s a good idea or not. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37597595

TGL EP 241 - Perspectives That Change Over the Years 08/12/2025

TGL EP 241 - Perspectives That Change Over the Years Nick Young and I discuss how our experience in shooting has shaped the feedback in give in classes. We also talked about the usual progression people have through shooting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37597555

TGL EP 240 - Finding Success in Practice 08/05/2025

TGL EP 240 - Finding Success in Practice Tom Castro is back to offer his unique perspectives on teaching and training. We talk about people that get the same results year after year without getting better and finding success in practice. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37597490

TGL EP 239 - Brantley Merriam is Back 07/29/2025

TGL EP 239 - Brantley Merriam is Back Brantley Merriam finished second place at USPSA Carry Optics Nationals this year. I interrogate him to discover what his training is like leading up to the match, and hear about his process for staying focused at the match. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37327985

TGL EP 238 - Comped Guns and Attending Classes 07/22/2025

TGL EP 238 - Comped Guns and Attending Classes Kyle McNabb and I have had a fair amount of time training with comped handguns. We talk about who it is and isn’t for and if they’re worth investing in. We also talk about Kyle’s recent experience of attending a class as a student and what he took away. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37327975

TGL EP 237 - Breakthroughs With Target Focus 07/15/2025

TGL EP 237 - Breakthroughs With Target Focus Andreas had some recent personal breakthroughs with target focused shooting. Kyle and I ask questions to learn more, and we also discuss using rimfire handguns for marksmanship training. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37327945

TGL EP 236 - Christian Sailer Answers Listener Questions 07/08/2025

TGL EP 236 - Christian Sailer Answers Listener Questions Christian Sailer made a post on Instagram asking for listener questions and he got over 50 questions sent to him. We work our way through the list answering the things you want to know about Christian. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37072900

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