If you’re serious about shooting—whether for competition, training, or personal development—this episode is packed with value.

JP Garcia is joined by Brandon Elias (Sentry Defense) and Austin Menard (Sentry Manufacturing) for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense discussion on Glock Gen 6, smarter training habits, and the role of modern tools like ACE VR.

You’ll hear an in-depth breakdown of the Glock Gen 6 Glock 17 MOS, including grip ergonomics, trigger changes, optic mounting improvements, recoil characteristics, and why this generation feels dramatically different from earlier Glocks.

The conversation then shifts into what actually makes shooters improve:

• Why match-only shooting leads to plateaus

• How many rounds it really takes to maintain skill

• Why drills matter more than most shooters admit

• How to structure training during ammo shortages

A major highlight is the discussion around VR-based training—where it helps, where it doesn’t, and how to use it responsibly without developing bad habits. The hosts explain how ACE VR can reinforce grip pressure, sight discipline, and target patience when used correctly.

This episode blends experience, instruction, and humor—making it a perfect listen on the drive to the range or during dry fire sessions.

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JP and Brandon close out 2025 with an unscripted conversation about why continuous training matters (even for elite operators), the suppressor tax stamp elimination strategy, and staying safe during the holidays.

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:The Brown Duke Gun Show is officially in the TOP 20% of all video podcasts on Spotify! Thank you for two incredible years of support. We're just getting started.

🔥 MAJOR TOPICS:

• Former Delta Force operator emphasizes need for continuous training
• Why competition builds unconscious shooting skills
• $200 suppressor tax stamp elimination strategy (buy now, file January 2nd)
• 22 suppressors about to explode in popularity
• FBI arrests second terrorist in New Iberia, Louisiana
• Home defense suppressors prevent hearing loss (real booth test)
• Max Michel + Eddie Garcia Staccato Open gun speculation
• SHOT Show 2026 plans and booth location upgrade
• Gift guide: What shooters actually want for Christmas
• Breaking through the A-Class plateau

💡 KEY TRAINING TAKEAWAYS:The episode centers on one critical message: Mastery requires continuous practice, regardless of skill level.

Real example from the range:

• Former Delta Force operator (most elite military in the world) takes low-light training with Brandon
• Adds no-shoot targets behind shoot targets
• Delta operator stops and thinks: "I haven't trained this in forever"
• His response: "I'm so happy you put this in. What scares me is people who pick up a gun and think 'I'm a guy, so I know how to shoot' without any training."

The lesson: If the world's most elite operators are begging for more training, everyone needs it.

JP, Brandon, and Austin are back for an unscripted conversation covering the competition vs. tactical shooting debate that's breaking the internet, new gear releases, and what's coming at SHOT Show 2026.🔥 MAJOR TOPICS:World Champion shooter roasted for "competition doesn't translate" takeWhy muscle memory matters more than your tactical fantasyGlock Generation 6 full breakdown - palm swells, flat trigger, fixed MOSSurefire RC4 "foreskin" suppressor review$200 tax stamp elimination strategy (buy now, file in January)SHOT Show 2025 booth location upgrade + Max Michel appearanceDaniel Defense PCC teaser for 2025Staccato team announcement falloutChristmas gift guide: What shooters actually want💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Competition builds subconscious firearm fundamentals that translate under stressMilitary/LEO units hire world champions for instruction - there's a reasonTerminology gatekeeping discourages new shooters (silencer vs. suppressor debate)Glock Gen 6 improvements: modular grip rumors, better MOS system, improved textureWait until January to file suppressor paperwork and save $20022 suppressors will fly off shelves when tax stamp goes to zeroSentry Manufacturing has new products dropping at SHOT Show🎯 COMPETITION SHOOTING REALITY CHECK:The guys dismantle the "cardboard doesn't shoot back" argument with real examples:Delta Force soldiers taking private instruction from competition shooters

Army Marksmanship Unit exists specifically to compete and teach

Red dots came from competition in the 80s/90s, now standard issue

Local SWAT members improving dramatically through USPSA training

Fundamentals remain when heart rate hits 180 - what's your foundation?🔫 GEAR DISCUSSED:Glock Generation 6 (Models: G17 Gen 6, features breakdown)Surefire RC4 suppressor ($1,600 - flow-through design)Sentry Manufacturing Deadlock charging handlesDaniel Defense Mile Team partnership productsStaccato XC and 2011 platform discussion📍 SENTRY DEFENSE INFO:Range: sentrydef.comManufacturing: sentrymanufacturing.comMemberships: Save $10/match - pays for itself in ~35 matchesCleaning Kits: Now available in Magpul Daka pouchesGift Cards: Perfect for shooters who have everything

🎪 SHOT SHOW 2025:Upgraded booth location: Military & Law Enforcement sectionMax Michel (Team Staccato) booth appearanceEddie Garcia (Champion shooter) visitingAndrew Theisen (Dry Creek Arsenal) stopping byLive podcast recording plannedNew Sentry Manufacturing products launchingReal shipping crate this year (no more cardboard disasters)🎁 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR SHOOTERS:✅ DO BUY:Sentry charging handles (works across multiple rifles)Electronic ear pro (Howard Leight, Walker's)Clear/amber safety glasses (not just sunglasses)Cleaning kits with actual useful items (nylon picks, CLP, microfiber cloths)Gift cards (let them choose)Range memberships (gift that keeps giving)Quality defensive ammo (Sentry Prime)22 suppressors (perfect timing with tax stamp going away)❌ DON'T BUY:Giant cleaning kits full of brushes they'll never useSteel picks (damages firearms)Guns without consultation (get gift card instead)Cheap Amazon accessories🎬 UPCOMING:SHOT Show 2025 live coverageMax Michel interviewNew Sentry Manufacturing product revealsDaniel Defense PCC build seriesOpen/Limited Optics comeback seasonCONNECT:🌐 Website: thebrowndukegunshow.com📷 Instagram: @browndukegunshow🐦 X/Twitter: @browndukegunpod🎧 Podcast: Available on all platforms

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