Sunday Gunday: Kirsten Joy Weiss and Her Smallbore Anschutz

July 17th, 2022Sunday gunday: Kirsten Joy Weiss & Her Smallbore AnschutzKirsten Weiss is a master of accuracy. She was the National Overall Woman Champion and won the NRA Three-Position Women’s Smallbore Championship. She used to shoot for the American team in World Cup competition. Kirsten began shooting in high school quite late. Despite her late start, she was accepted on the University of Nebraska’s shooting team. Kirsten was able to see a whole new world. I have been to World Cups in Zagreb, Croatia and Munich, Germany. I have won National Championships and made it to the U.S. Olympic shortlist. It’s been a great career. Kirsten provides key tips for accurate shooting in the sections below. In the first section, she discusses the importance of dry fire practice and gives tips on dry-fire technique. Kirsten then discusses canting error, which is when your rifle tilts in an inconsistent direction. Kirsten discusses canting error, which is when your rifle tilts in a different direction. Kirsten also provides a video that demonstrates the proper trigger placement. Dry-Fire PracticeDryfire is a method of training with no live rounds in the chamber. Kirsten explains that Dry-Firing is more effective than firing a live round. Dry-Firing eliminates recoil and the sound of shots going off, so all you hear is the click. This allows you to concentrate on your sight picture, and your trigger press. Kirsten says, “I hope it helps. Keep on aiming true!” Kirsten’s DryFire Training Video is available HERE. Consistent rifle cant (Tilt from the Centerline) Kirsten claims that most training manuals don’t explain rifle cant. Most shooters don’t think about it, and they’re missing out. Proper Rifle Cant, or Gun Cant, also known as scope cant or cant error, is a complex topic. I’ll explain it briefly and show you how to avoid cant error. How to aim a gun correctly? This accuracy tip focuses on a critical aspect of marksmanship. Even with “perfect aim”, if your rifle is not consistent from shot to shot, your point of impact will change. This episode is part of Kirsten’s How to Shoot Awesomely video series. Kirsten explains that finger placement on trigger trigger can make a huge difference. This is because depending on where your index finger is on the trigger, it can translate to different muscle interactions with gun. This video will show Kirsten demonstrating proper finger placement and addressing problems caused by incorrect finger positioning. To avoid muscle engagement and ensure smooth shots, you should only engage the last section. There is a “sweet spot” that lies between the first joint (crease) and the tip. You should notice an increase in accuracy if you place the trigger in this “sweet spot”. Kirsten is a gifted shooter who started shooting very late. Despite her late start, she was able to learn quickly and earned a spot on the University of Nebraska’s shooting team. Kirsten discovered competitive shooting, which opened up new opportunities for her: “Throughout the course of my professional career, I’ve had a lot success. I have been to World Cups in Zagreb, Croatia and Munich, Germany. It’s been a great career. I won National Championships and made it to the U.S. Olympic shortlist. “Kirsten says that shooting is a sport. However, it is a very enjoyable and rewarding activity. I would even say it is an art form. We don’t know whether this is art, sport or magic, but very few shooters can make this upside-down shot. Interview with Kirsten Joy Weiss on NRA All Access. The show covers Kirsten Joy Weiss’s journey as a competitive shooter and her success as trick-shot artist through her YouTube channel. Here’s the All Access segment that features many of Kirsten’s most well-known trick shots. Kirsten talks about her shooting history and how she hopes to “spread the positive reality of shooting” in this NRA All Access video. Kirsten says: “The challenge and joy of shooting is important for me because I wanted to be positive. So, when the media claims that guns are bad and no one uses guns well, they can simply say “Well, what about Kirsten?” “Anschutz — A Company with over 166 Years of HeritageJulius Gottfried Anschutz established J.G. Anschutz in 1856 in Mehlis, Thuringia, Germany. 40 years later, the company moved to its first factory building from its small workshop. Within 10 years, it grew from 76 employees to 550. After World War II, Russia closed down the factory and dismantled it. The Anschutz family moved operations to Ulm, West Germany. The company grew rapidly again and soon afterward, the first Olympic gold medals with Anschutz target rifles were won at 1960 Olympic Games. They are equipped with the world-famous Match 54 action. Anschutz North America is the primary distributor in the United States and Canada. Anschutz also produced a series commemorative rifles for its 160th anniversary, including the rare and exotic Model 54.30 with Titanium stock.
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