Ep 1. Shooting Rx

In Handguns & Defensive Weapons season 6 episode 1 titled 'Shooting Rx,' viewers are taken through an in-depth look at the benefits of traditional and electronic earmuffs during shooting range and hunting activities.

The episode features two experts; trainer and author Gabby Franco and Smith & Wesson's shooting team member, Julie Golob. Gabby and Julie both demonstrate how earmuffs provide crucial hearing protection while enabling the shooters to hear important commands and sounds vital to their shooting success. The co-hosts explain the importance of choosing the right type of earmuffs as per one's preferences and needs.

Shooting Rx further covers how electronic earmuffs provide advanced hearing protection to shooters, which allows them to hear and communicate with range instructors, hands-free phone calls and warning signals from approaching game animals. Moreover, the electronic earmuffs consist of a built-in microphone and speakers highlighted by Gabby and Julie for maximum functionality.

The co-hosts demonstrate how important it is to find the right type of electronic earmuffs based on their properties such as battery life, noise reduction rating, and speech recognition ability. Viewers also get a glimpse of how electronic earmuffs can be an asset in concealment and hunting circumstances due to the enhanced hearing performance.

Aside from earmuffs, Shooting Rx also features the significance of understanding the basics of how firearms work. Gabby and Julie demonstrate the proper stance, grip, and sight picture while holding different firearms and magazines with both hands. Additionally, the episode goes over several methods of shooting, including rimfire, revolvers, concealed carry, and carbines. These examples allow viewers to get an idea of the differences between various types of firearms.

Moreover, in the episode, Gabby and Julie go on to explain the necessity of consistent practice and training to become decent and skilled shooters. The hosts share some tips on how to draw your CCW (concealed carry weapon) while keeping it secure in the holster and proper basic safety requirements to consider while firing and handling a gun.

As Gabby and Julie go through their routines, Shooting Rx displays how RangeOne's virtual shooting competitions are the perfect way to boost training and feel like they are continually expecting a genuine competition. By incorporating these types of activities in the training, it makes it more fun and easier to compete with friends and fellow shooters from their own comfort of home or gun range.

Overall, viewers of Handguns & Defensive Weapons season 6 episode 1, Shooting Rx, get to learn invaluable tips and insights about shooting standard best practices, electronic earmuffs, and firearm types. Gabby and Julie's knowledge and expertise make the show informative, comprehensive, and engaging to watch for anyone interested in shooting ranges, hunting, or firearm collection.