Hunters HD Gold Behind the Lens 276 – Episode 276 Hunters HD Gold LIVE w/Jake Martens Cup Series and More…

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Brian and Jake discuss the growth of USPSA and the current state of competitive shooting.

View the video on Rumble! 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. Elevate your game with our trusted partners: Right To Bear Use Code HuntersHD10 When you sign up part of your contribution will go back to the Shooting Sports. Get Carry Insurance with a Company that Supports the Shooting Sports. IWI Use Code HDG15 for 15% off your order RealAvid Use Code RAHHDG for…

People in this episode

Host: Brian

Guest: Jake Martens

Topics covered

• competitive shooting
• USPSA growth
• match logistics
• local ambassador concept
• World Speed Shooting Championship
• Factory Gun Nationals

Keywords

• USPSA
• competitive shooting
• NRA Annual Meetings
• Race Gun Nationals
• local ambassador
• World Speed Shooting Championship
• Factory Gun Nationals

Sponsors

Right To Bear, IWI, RealAvid, Ghost HolsterUSA, Jessie James JJFU Coffee, ACE Virtual Shooting, Imperium Roots, Speed Beez

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USPSA, NRA

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