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The Hit Factor Podcast

The Hit Factor Panel
USPSA
World Shoot
Competitive Shooting
Shooting Competitions
Shooting Sports
IPSC Nationals
Nationals
Carry Optics Nationals
Competition Shooting
Practical Shooting
South Africa
Shooting Techniques
Training Techniques
Competitive Pistol Shooting
Carnivore Diet
World Shoot South Africa 2025
Practical Pistol Training
Practical Pistol Competitions
Practical Pistol Competition
USPSA Nationals

A panel of practical pistol competitors discuss competition, marksmanship and related topics. Welcome to The Hit Factor!

Business Inquiries: thehitfactorpodcast@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes

The Hit Factor Ep 233: Saul Allen, Stephen Tomilson - @fatfatabs Nick O'Connell - @greasy_dolphin_shooting

DQed for unsportsmanlike podcasting

2026 Area 1 champ Sam Matt joins the podcast for the second time, Talking Rules to follow, Fixed time stages and Visualization for stage prep.

Ben Czyzewski joins the podcast for the second time, Ben placed 11th in Carry optics at the 2025 Factory gun nationals.

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Recent Guests

Ben Czyzewski
Returning guest, experienced competitive shooter
Episode: The Hit Factor Ep 230: Ben Czyzewski, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
Dylan Poulin
Brand new co-host, guest for this episode
The Hit Factor Podcast
Episode: The Hit Factor Ep 229: Dylan Poulin, Jay Beal, Saul Allen
Nathan Barnes
Guest on episode, Grand Master shooter
Episode: The Hit Factor Ep 227: Nathan Barnes, Kyle Narkum, Jay Beal.
Buck Lawler
GM, competitive shooter; associated with Concealment
Concealment
Episode: The Hit Factor Ep 226: Buck Lawler
Saul Allen
Guest, Double GM and fellow competitor referenced as joining the podcast
The Hit Factor Podcast / competitive shooter
Episode: The Hit Factor EP 225: Jay Beal, Saul Allen, Kyle Narkum.
Kyle Narkum
Two-time GM in carry optics and limited optics; guest on the episode
Episode: The Hit Factor EP 221: Jay Beal and Kyle Narkum
Joon Kim
Competitive shooter with notable performances in Open and Carry Optics divisions.
Episode: The Hit Factor EP 198: Jay Beal and Joon Kim
Jacob Hetherington
Competitive shooter with multiple championships including Single Stack Nationals and Production Nationals
Episode: The Hit Factor EP194: Jay Beal - Jacob Hetherington
Jedidiah Morgan
Talented and highly competitive shooter, noted for his rapid improvement and skill in matches.
Episode: The Hit Factor EP179: IPSC Part 2

Hosts

Jay Beal
Host with deep experience in practical pistol competition and panel-led discussions.
Saul Allen
Co-host and frequent panelist, high-level competitor with broad match exposure.
Kyle Narkum
Co-host known for insights into progression, training philosophies, and high-level carry optics/limited divisions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Keeps getting better each podcast

    I listen to many podcast while tinkering reloading and in my gun room/ man cave. It’s good to hear this show evolve and get better over time. Please keep them coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Likestoshoot
    United States4 years ago
  • This podcast got me into USPSA

    Found the podcast a few weeks ago looking for new gun podcast to listen to and it got me interested in the sport. Shot my first match this weekend and it was a ton of fun can’t wait to do more. I even had to reshoot a stage twice due to an activator not triggering properly, I really feel like one of the gang now! Thanks for a consistent interesting show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattylife
    United States4 years ago
  • ??? Enjoy the show but can’t understand why ???

    Jeff seams like a decent guy but the other two not so much. 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Likestoshoot
    United States5 years ago
  • These guys

    Really enjoy the podcast. Like all the topics they talk about even if it isn’t shooting related.

    If this cast of four were the golden girls Reid would for sure be Dorothy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Grande Shou
    United States5 years ago
  • I heard you’d respond to my review if it was 1 star

    But I just couldn’t do it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Saleh
    United States5 years ago

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The show's detailed stage breakdowns and match insights help listeners plan training and competition strategy.
Listeners appreciate the practical, battle-tested shooting tips and candid banter among hosts.
Audience notes the balance of humor and high-skill content; some reviews mention strong personalities among hosts.
Program is seen as authentic, data-driven, and focused on long-term improvement over hype.

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Apple Podcasts
#45
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Hit Factor EP213: World Shoot South Africa 2025 - Pt1
Q: How did the competition and the environment of the World Shoot impact your experience?
The camaraderie and support among peers enhanced my comfort and focus during the match, making it a unique event.
The Hit Factor EP213: World Shoot South Africa 2025 - Pt1
Q: Why was this World Shoot significant for you personally?
It was a way to honor my late mentor Ron Avery, reflecting on the journey and energy put into practical shooting.
The Hit Factor EP213: World Shoot South Africa 2025 - Pt1
Q: What makes the World Shoot special for you?
It's the highest-level competition in our game, where the best really compete after making significant sacrifices to be there.
The Hit Factor EP176: Jeremy defends himself - Q&A
Q: What do you do to amp yourself up for that first stage?
Focus on having a good stage plan prepared ahead of time and managing energy with snacks to avoid getting too antsy.
The Hit Factor EP176: Jeremy defends himself - Q&A
Q: Is it beneficial to try and predict what your time or hit factor will be on each stage before you shoot it, or just go shoot it as fast as you can and let it be what it is?
It's not generally beneficial to guess or try to shoot in a specific time, but having familiarity with your shooting can be beneficial.

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What is The Hit Factor Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A panel of practical pistol competitors explores training methods, mindset, and progression across major matches, with frequent deep-dives into stage planning, scoring, and speed versus accuracy. Episodes blend personal match anecdotes with tactical tips—dry fire routines, stage rehearsals, and experiential takes on handling penalties, transitions, and changing rules or formats. The show often emphasizes long-term skill development, disciplined experimentation, and the mental side of competing at high levels, while keeping gear, travel, and squad dynamics front-and-center. Notably, guests and regulars bring elite competitive experience from USPSA and related formats, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable, competition-focused ins... more

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Recent guests on The Hit Factor Podcast include:

1. Ben Czyzewski
2. Dylan Poulin
3. Nathan Barnes
4. Buck Lawler
5. Saul Allen
6. Kyle Narkum
7. Joon Kim
8. Jacob Hetherington

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