Prep and Press

01/04/2024

How do you attack the tank trap?

Lots of different ways to use the tank trap. What's your move?

The Vortex Optics Big Ben Blast & Dash 5k Obstacle Race is coming up June 8!

13/03/2024

Nicest walls in the business. 😎

The Blast & Dash is an equal parts Obstacle Race and 2-Gun match. And we're serious about our obstacles.

Along the 5k race course you'll encounter several walls at 4 foot, 6 foot and 8 foot tall.

Are you ready?

Safety note: There are tables and racks to safely stow your gear & rifle if you don't want to climb with them.

11/03/2024

3 months away!

Mondays can be a drag...

Better get out and train for the 2024 Vortex Optics Big Ben Blast & Dash! 😎

08/03/2024

Thanks Vortex Optics for sponsoring the 20204 Big Ben Blast & Dash!

We are proud to welcome back Vortex Optics as the title sponsor of the 2024 Big Ben Blast & Dash!

Our 5k Run & Gun Obstacle Race started off in 2018 with an idea to add a fun match to the schedule and has grown in participation, volunteerism and obstacles each time we've held it. Vortex has been with us from the beginning providing prizes for competitors, apparel for staff and expert organizational advice along the way.

We have always tried to live up to Vortex's motto of creating a rare experience for our competitors.

This year the match sold out in less than 36 hours and we currently have a deep waiting list in the event someone chickens out. Planning has been underway for months and we're pumped to share new stages, new obstacles and a new race course with the brave souls that have stepped up to take the challenge.

If you're signed up and prepping for the match, be sure to tag us in your social posts.

And don't forget to thank Vortex Optics for sponsoring the 2024 Big Ben Blast & Dash!

02/11/2023

Our next giveaway thanks to ISOtunes Sport is live!

Enter to win a set of Defy Slim BT's combined with a set of super comfy Gel Cushions.

ISOTunes Sport Defy Slim BT & Gel Cushions Giveaway! by Prep & Press. Hosted by KingSumo Giveaways

25/10/2023

New video up on the channel!

We mixed it up and had a bit of an unusual competition with some dire consequences.

Check it out!

15/10/2023

New video on the channel featuring the IWI US Galil ACE 5.56.

12/10/2023

If you have been on the sidelines about gearing up, there is no time like the present. Find a mentor, seek training.

If you are already squared away; be that mentor.

30/09/2023

We're giving away a set of ISOtunes Sport Caliber BT hearing protection!

Sign up at the link below. Earn extra entries by following us on our other socials.

https://kingsumo.com/g/y1pcdi/october-prep-press-and-isotunes-sport-caliber-bt-giveaway

CALIBER BT is a Bluetooth shooting earbud that packs a big punch in a little package. This electronic ear pro is completely dust, sweat, and waterproof and can run up to 13 hours without needing to be recharged. The completely cordless design allows you to move freely while Tactical Sound Control™ delivers amplified natural sound and gunshot noise reduction.

29/09/2023

Have you checked out the Impact 4000 yet?

Full video on our YT channel. (Link in comments)

28/09/2023

The new Impact 4000 laser rangefinder and ballistic solver from Vortex Optics. Absolutely incredible piece of technology.

Full review on the channel.

27/09/2023

Range Day ☀️

22/09/2023

Should practical shooting have a Cavalry Division? New video on Sunday. 📺

21/09/2023

Enter for a chance to win some BA BT Hearing Protection from our friends at ISOtunes Sport!

ISOTunes Sport Caliber BT Hearing Protection: https://kingsumo.com/g/y1pcdi/october-prep-press-and-isotunes-sport-caliber-bt-giveaway
ISOTunes Sport Advance BT Hearing Protection: https://kingsumo.com/g/rnqdet/october-prep-press-and-isotunes-sport-advance-bt-giveaway

October Prep & Press and ISOTunes Sport Caliber BT Giveaway! by Prep & Press. Hosted by KingSumo Giveaways

24/08/2023

Apple approved out name change! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-and-press-with-dave-hartman/id980787512?itsct=podcast_box_promote_link&itscg=30200

Spotify too:
https://open.spotify.com/show/41tIR1f2jdoKrhsqo52SbW

05/07/2023

New podcast up! www.prepandpress.com/381

Take one look at Kenzie Fitzpatrick’s portfolio and you’ll agree that nobody in the shooting sports is producing more articles, podcasts and videos. In this interview we discuss how putting herself out into the fi****ms media space and creating content around her passion has provided Kenzie many incredible opportunities from competing in game shows to consulting with companies on product development and marketing.

This episode was recorded back to back with The Reticle Up podcast. Be sure to check out the first half!

04/07/2023

Happy Independence Day, friends!

04/07/2023

We love podcast collabs! Tune in this Wednesday to Prep & Press and Reticle Up for two great interviews!

(And now back to your regularly scheduled Independence Day 🇺🇸)

28/06/2023

Guess who's back!?

John “Fancy Pants” McClain

www.prepandpress.com/380
Youtube video: https://youtu.be/LKgzyAmNaTM
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16/06/2023

Ryan Hey dropping knowledge on how to be a good person and show gratitude.

Part of a longer conversation on the podcast where Jeremy Gresham of IWI and Ryan from Kestrel/MagnetoSpeed discuss the shooter and match sponsor relationship.

We cover everything from selecting a prize and showing gratitude to interacting with sponsors and vendors at the match as shown here.

Full video on YouTube and full audio on your favorite podcast platform.

15/06/2023

Congrats to everyone heading out to compete for the US at IPSC Shotgun World Shoot!!

Congratulations to all the Shotgun World Shoot Delegation selection

14/06/2023

Jeremy Gresham from IWI US and Ryan Hey from Kestrel/Magnetospeed are on the podcast this week to discuss the shooter and match sponsor relationship.

We cover everything from selecting a prize and showing gratitude to interacting with sponsors and vendors at the match as shown here.

Full video on YouTube and full audio on your favorite podcast platform.

13/06/2023

The 2023 Duskin 3-Gun saw 183 competitors, 148 in Tac Ops, 26 in Open and 9 in Heavy.

Congrats to the Division Winners!

If you shot the match, how was it?

Big thanks to for sponsoring these leaderboards!

13/06/2023

The 2023 High Desert Championship had 143 competitors in 5 divisions including 20 in Modern Optics, 56 in Open, 48 in Scoped Tactical 12 in Trooper and 2 in Limited.

Congrats to the Division Winners!

If you shot the match, how was it?

Big thanks to for sponsoring these leaderboards!

13/06/2023

The people want to shoot dots!!�

The 2023 USPSA Area 4 Championship hosted 405 athletes across 7 divisions including 50 in Limited, 91 in Open, 16 in Production, 7 in Single Stack, 156 in Carry Optics, 36 in PCC and 49 in Limited Optics.

Congrats to the Division Winners!

If you shot the match, how was it?

Big thanks to ISOtunes Sport for sponsoring these leaderboards!

12/06/2023

New video up on the Prep & Press YT channel comparing the SIG SAUER SPEAR LT and the Geissele Automatics, LLC Super Duty.

Check it out!

Thanks to Fehu Outdoors for the awesome mag bag I picked up at a match. 🙌🏼

06/06/2023

The 2023 Zombies in the Heartland hosted 294 competitors in Grand Island, Nebraska; 96 in Open Division, 88 in Tactical, 22 in PCC and 88 in Amateur!

Congrats to the Division Winners!

If you shot the match, how was it?

Big thanks to ISOtunes Sport for sponsoring these leaderboards!��PS: There were 4 matches listed in PractiScore so we hope we got this right… 🤞🏼

01/06/2023

Where is the demand for 2-Gun?
This is part of a larger conversation with Match Directors Kevin Harrington & Adam Maxwell about 2-Gun division in 3-Gun matches. Full podcast available on iTunes, Spotify, overcast and even YouTube!
(Links in bio)

Big thanks to ISOtunes Sport & The Tactical Games Training for supporting the podcast! 🇺🇸🦅

22/05/2023

The AK Masters hosted 164 Competitors in five divisions including 24 in AK PCC, 21 in Iron Heavy, 7 in Iron Light, 61 in Open Heavy and 51 in Open Light.

Congrats to the Division Winners!

If you shot the match, how was it?

Big thanks to for sponsoring these leaderboards!

16/05/2023

The U.S. Practical Shooting Assn. (USPSA) Area 6 Championship hosted 394 competitors this weekend across 9 divisions including 170 in Carry Optics Division, 27 in Limited, 2 in Lim 10, 16 in Limited Optics, 94 in Open, 56 in PCC, 15 in Production, 6 in Revolver and 8 in Single Stack.

Congrats to the Division Winners!

If you shot the match, how was it?

Big thanks to ISOtunes Sport for sponsoring these leaderboards!