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PowerFactor Show 187 - Preparing for the Start Signal, Fire Extinguishers & Pre-shot Routine
This week Rick talks about techniques used in preparing for the Start Signal. Larry covers Fire Extinguishers and why you must have them handy close to your reloading bench. Steve discusses a similar topic as Rick that shotgun shooters use called the Pre-shot Routine.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/07/21/episode-187-preparing-for-the-start-signal-fire-extinguishers-pre-shot-routine/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi1clmp5AWg

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PowerFactor Show 188 - Larry's Bench Tour
It's Larry's turn to give us a tour of his workbench. This is the 3rd in the series of workbench tours that we've done in the past few months. We'll have more to come.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/07/28/episode-188-larrys-bench-tour/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlrnOYm-bYk

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PowerFactor Show 189 - Not Focusing on the Target
Steve reviews another chapter in the book Break 'Em All, this time talking about Not Focusing on the Target and how one should make an effort to focus on a specific point on the target.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/08/04/episode-189-not-focusing-on-the-target

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdLwzTjeHi0

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PowerFactor Show 190 - Modular Target Stands & Optical Illusions
Rick shows us a cool bit of innovation for making stage setup a much easier affair. Steve continues his Break Em All book review and discusses Optical Illusions.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/08/11/episode-190-modular-target-stands-optical-illusions/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlZz26pi_TA

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Episode 191 - 2014 Washington State IDPA Championships Stage Preview
Rick gives us a guided tour of some of the really cool and elaborate stages from the 2014 Washington State IDPA Championships.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/08/18/episode-191-2014-washington-state-idpa-championships-stage-preview/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMUrfrG49Co

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PowerFactor Show 192 - Northwest Section Championship Series & Hosefest Match Review
Larry shares some details about the unique Northwest Section Championship Series that is run by the six clubs in the Northwest Section and how winners are determined. Larry also does a match review of the recent Hosefest that was a fast paced, popular local match that's run once a year.

You can find out more about the Northwest Section at http://www.northwestsection.org

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/08/25/episode-192-northwest-section-championship-series-hosefest-match-review/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG_JOUh4ExA

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Episode 193 - Goal Setting
Steve dives into the topic of Goal Setting. He discusses the four main categories, Practice Goals, Competition Goals, Short-term goals and Long-term goals.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/09/01/episode-193-goal-setting/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkDHOnLRPc8

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PowerFactor Show 194 - Handloading to the Max
Rick has done some obscure handloading/reloading in his time and in this episode, he discusses how to get higher velocities out of a handload without causing a catastrophic failure.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/09/08/episode-194-handloading-to-the-max/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oPuSDLYgEk

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Episode 195 - New IDPA Reloading Rules
Ever since the new IDPA rules were published there has been quite a number of controversial interpretations of the rules. One of them is about reloading or more specifically, when and where you can reload your gun. Rick gives us his reading of the rules as written.

Tell us what you think by joining the conversation on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/powerfactorshow

Blog -
http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/09/15/episode-195-new-idpa-reloading-rules/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Wb0WzVqSA

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Episode 196 - Oregon Tactical Rifle Match
Doug drove down to Oregon to stretch his long range precision rifle skills by participating in the Oregon Tactical Rifle Match. If you're into 3-gun, shooting in matches designed for one specific platform is always a good thing to enhance your overall 3-gun skills.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/09/22/episode-196-oregon-tactical-rifle-match/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPZ6SvYcHWU

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Episode 197 - IDPA Cover Rules & Rick's Bayonet
We've talked about IDPA Cover Rules a while ago and it turned out to be a fairly controversial topic. This week, Rick revisits this rule with his interpretation on the new rules that were published recently by IDPA.

Rick also shows off his Bayonet collection that has been one of the more interesting background items in all his garage episodes.


Blog -
http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/09/29/episode-197-idpa-cover-rules-ricks-bayonet/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMdIS25hem4

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Episode 198 - Rick's IDPA Gear & Readers Write
Rick is back to show us what gear he used at the recent Washington State IDPA Championships.

Since we've been getting a lot of emails from our viewers, we decided to answer them on air so everyone gets to benefit from the answers.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/10/06/episode-198-ricks-idpa-gear-readers-write/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM9q8_xBtVI

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Episode 199 - LoadHouston Bunny Fart 40S&W Ammo Review
Larry and TJ reviews a bunch of "bunny fart" minor power factor ammo that were supplied by Matt from LoadHouston.com. We test five different types of 40S&W ammunition that we've received from a competition point of view.

1. 170gr Precision Bullets, 143.6pf
2. 155gr Lead Bullet, 141.2pf
3. 180gr Lead Bullet, 153.9pf
4. 180gr Black Bullets Intl, 151.2pf
5. 180gr Bayou Bullets, 151pf

You can buy these ammunition from http://loadhouston.com.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/10/13/episode-199-loadhouston-bunny-fart-40sw-ammo-review/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R63lekHqY2k

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Episode 200 - Troubleshooting 1911 Magazines
Rick is back to talk about the challenges he had shooting the recent Washington State IDPA Championships, with regards to his malfunctions that were caused by the magazines.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/10/20/episode-200-troubleshooting-1911-magazines/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtBYqZhPDiU

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PowerFactor Show 201 - Readers Write (Holster Position, Manual Safety, DQs & Pressure Signs)
Rick takes some time to answer some questions that we've received from our viewers and fans. Rick answers questions related to USPSA Holster position, Manual Safety use in IDPA, Disqualifications and Pressure Signs during handloading.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/10/27/episode-201-readers-write-holster-position-manual-safety-dqs-pressure-signs/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MvMuwCcZWg

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Episode 202 - Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Review - Larry's Carry Gear
Larry has been a big fan of Glocks both for competition and for concealed carry. With the release of the new Smith & Wesson M&P Shield without the manual safety, he's decided to get one and give it a try. Here's Larry's indepth review of the M&P Shield.

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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/11/03/episode-202-smith-wesson-mp-shield-review-larrys-carry-gear/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMDrvVrqSzI

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PowerFactor Show 203 - Ted Blocker Holster Review & Little Voices In Your Head
Rick does a quick review of the Ted Blocker holster which he just picked up during a recent trip to Oregon. Steve dives deep into your mind and discusses the pros and cons of those little voices in your head.


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http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/11/11/episode-203-ted-blocker-holster-review-little-voices-in-your-head/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9xaH-wwBBE

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Episode 204 - What's in a 3-Gunner's Bag?
Rick, Steve and Larry have all done this in previous episodes. Now it's time to take a look at Doug's range bag. What kind of implements, and gear would an avid 3-gunner carry?

Blog -
http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/11/17/episode-204-whats-in-a-3-gunners-bag/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFSb7Uc-xus

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PowerFactor Show 205 - Barrel Awareness Deep Dive
Steve continues his Deep Dive series this time with a mind bending look at Barrel Awareness and how it can help or detract you from getting your hits.

Blog -
http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/11/25/episode-205-barrel-awareness-deep-dive/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y87WIK9tS3U

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Episode 206 - Springfield Armory Range Officer Review & 3-Gun Open Division Gear
In all his year's organizing the Washington State IDPA Championships, Rick has never won a gun in the staff raffle, but this time, the other members of the club decided to award Rick with a prize for his dedication to the sport. Rick reviews his new Springfield Armory Range Officer 1911 in this week's episode.

Doug also comes on the show giving us a look at the other gear he uses when he shoots in the 3-Gun / Multigun Open Division discipline.

Blog -
http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/04/01/episode-206-springfield-armory-range-officer-review-3-gun-open-division-gear/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho8OAEW1Y60

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