From Alpine Arms to the Arizona Heat: JP Shooter Steve Grindel on Competition, PCC Setup, and Lessons from the Field

Dry Fire Every Day, PCC Training for Junior Shooters with Migz Valencia

How do you train a young shooter the right way without burning them out or building bad habits This week Dustin from JP talks with Migz Valencia about what real work looks like behind those podium photos. Migz breaks down how to start an intermediate junior shooter, why safe and controlled movement matters more than speed at first, and how dry fire should become part of daily life the same way brushing your teeth is. He also explains how to structure live fire so match day actually feels easier, and why having a coach who tells you the truth, in his case his dad, is huge. Practical advice for parents, for juniors, and for anyone who wants to get better in PCC.

From Alpine Arms to the Arizona Heat: JP Shooter Steve Grindel on Competition, PCC Setup, and Lessons from the Field

In this 2024 episode recorded at the Arizona State PCC Championship, we sit down with JP Enterprises shooter Steve Grindel to talk about the challenges of competing in triple-digit heat, the evolution of his shooting career, and his transition from running Alpine Arms in Colorado back to the heart of Arizona’s competitive shooting scene. Steve shares insights on fine-tuning his JP-5, balancing long-range and PCC training, and the unique lessons learned from field matches like Steel Safari. The conversation also dives into the growth of USPSA and IPSC, the importance of adapting to industry shifts, and Steve’s advice for new competitors and those considering a career in the military. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just getting started, this is a candid look at the mindset, gear, and grit that define true marksmanship.

PCC at IPSC Worlds with Dustin and Beglar, JP-5 setup, French Nationals run, junior grind and travel with his sister

Dustin talks with junior standout Beglar at the 2025 IPSC PCC Worlds to talk gear, training, and the road that led from French Nationals to the Czech Republic. They break down Beglar’s JP-5 build, comp choice, locker angles, spring and weight tuning, plus why he moved to an EOTech for brightness and durability. Beglar shares what it is like balancing school with majors, how traveling and competing with his sister pushes him, and what a true team environment feels like at a world-level match. They wrap with what is next before Nationals and where to follow their shooting.

JP at PCC World Shoot 2025: Meet Elina Galulkhina

Join Dustin in the Czech Republic for the IPSC PCC World Championship as he sits down with JP’s newest shooter, Elina Galulkhina. From her first day at the range to competing on the world stage, Elina shares her story of discovering shooting, training in Europe, and her first impressions of the JP-5. Hear about her match experiences, favorite stages, and what it’s like being part of a growing women’s division in competitive shooting.

From Local Matches to the World Stage, Migz Valencia in Czech Republic

Dustin chats with junior shooter Migz Valencia at IPSC Worlds in the Czech Republic to unpack how he preps from locals to majors to the world stage. Migz walks through diagnosing weaknesses, upping training intensity by 200 percent, balancing school finals with travel, and dialing in diet, gym, and dry fire for 33 stages over five days. Hear what went right, where the mental game slipped, and what he learned. Follow Migz on Instagram and Facebook at @migz_valencia, then like, subscribe, and hit the bell to catch the next JP Pro Post Podcast.