Ep. 191 - Sam Elam - Multi-Division Master Class IDPA Competitor - USPSA

In this episode of the EvoSec Podcast, the Tactical Twins (Eric & Aaron) sit down with competitive shooter Sam Elam. Youtube: @ArmoredFlycatcher

Sam shares his journey from a Kentucky tobacco farm and four years in the Marine Corps (early GWOT era) to becoming a multi-division IDPA Master and strong USPSA competitor in the competitive Oklahoma/Arkansas/Texas region. He discusses:

• Jumping into IDPA in March 2023 and rapidly shooting nearly 190 matches
• The high talent density in the Tulsa area and how local competition accelerates skill
• His practical, sustainable training philosophy (short, consistent dry-fire, frequency over long sessions)
• Why he deliberately switched back to Glocks after running 2011s and Shadows—to expose and correct fundamental errors the heavier guns were masking
• Gear lessons, range culture, and balancing competition with family life

A straightforward, no-BS conversation full of useful insights for anyone looking to improve at competition or practical pistol shooting.

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