From the Range

Gebben and Karen shoot a chondel target in 3 different places. The 3 break points require similar game plans but different angles of attack. This means that all 3 break points are higher than the hard focus. We create a diagonal line between the hard focus and break points, and that line is our angle of attack.

In this week’s episode Gebben and Karen take us through a couple of Battue targets that have speed. The target from the left is slightly quartering. The target from right is pure crossing and very far. Watch how the utilize the lasers to give us a great perspective of connection.

In this episode, Gebben and Karen go in depth on how they shoot rabbits and rabbues. They talk about when and where to let the target pass their gun, how they make connection and how they finish shot. This episode is very unique with the laser shots and provides a wonderful learning experience.

In this episode Gebben and Karen walks us through a thorough description of the pull away method. This method is neither of their foundational methods to approach targets however it is an essential tool to have in the bag.

One of the most important concepts of pull away is the ability to match the speed of the target as you feel connection. As you match the speed and the target approaches, the breakpoint slowly stretch away from the target and watch a break.

In this episode Gebben and Karen really go in depth on the swing through method. They help us understand when and where to use swing through and the aspects of the execution of this method. The laser helps the view really comprehend exactly how the connection happens.

The target from the right you can clearly see the swing through method. The target from the left the target passes vertically and then Gebben and Karen match the speed and finish the lead.

In this video series with lasers, the goal is to give us a different perspective on seeing and understanding connection with targets. The laser provides a good visual on what’s happening with the target/gun relationship.

This particular video shows us the laser used in sustained lead. Remember that when you are shooting, you must see the target clearly and feel the connection. We do not want to reference the barrel or in the case the laser when we’re actually shooting.

The laser is adjusted for a 50 yard breakpoint in these first 4 videos. We played around with the adjustment the next night and aligned it parallel with the barrels which over the shoulder makes it look perfect but you’ll see in the Shotkam that it’s slightly low.

In this episode, Gebben shoots a pair of targets that can be broken either way. He shows you how to approach this type of station and assess the best way for each individual shooter, but also the best way in different weather conditions.

In this episode, Gebben takes us through the most famous pair of the 2024 U.S. Open! Double Battue from the right!

This week, Gebben takes us through a pair that has a very tricky transition. There’s a slow incoming target with a short window on report a very fast lime green quartering crosser. It’s so important to watch the first target break and allow your peripheral vision to acquire the second target separate from your gun. So many people bring their gun back too tight on a transition like this and get beat. Watch how Gebben helps us learn this pair of targets.

In the episode Gebben shoots a right to left rabbit on the left portion of the field, then transitions over to the right side of the field for a midi trap shot. This pair requires specific and diligent planning, as well as full trust in execution.