Fighting with Your SPR- Alex Hartmann & Jared Reston

In this episode of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, host Ike is joined by Alex Hartman from Ridgeline Defense and Jared Reston from Reston Group Training. The guests discuss their backgrounds in military and law enforcement, respectively, and share insights on precision rifle training, equipment trends, and the importance of proper fundamentals in marksmanship. They delve into topics such as the challenges of condensing multi-day courses into one-day formats, the pros and cons of various optic setups, and the evolution of firearm technology. The conversation also touches on the importance of practical application in training and the need for continual skill maintenance.
Timeline:
00:00:00 - Introduction and background of guests
00:05:00 - Discussion on Symposium format and precision rifle training
00:11:00 - Importance of fundamentals and progression in training
00:20:00 - Alex's approach to teaching and course structure
00:25:00 - Conversation about SPR (Special Purpose Rifle) capabilities
00:30:00 - Importance of proper equipment and ammunition selection
00:37:00 - Challenges of one-day course formats and student preparedness
00:45:00 - Discussion on offset red dots and practical application
00:50:00 - Trends in equipment and optics over the past decades
00:54:00 - Closing remarks and upcoming courses for both instructors
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