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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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