Join us for an in-depth conversation with Ian Miner, precision rifle instructor and former Marine Scout Sniper, as we break down what actually happens when you step off the firing line at local match. Ian shares his experience at the Three Forks event — competing alongside neighbors and friends — and what that environment revealed about his process, his ego, and his rifle game.We discuss the mental and tactical differences between local matches and major competitions, how match flow breaks down when you start competing against people you know, the hunting vs. competition mindset split, and how to find the right training class for your goals. Ian also breaks down his experience running a Tikka rifle received as a community gift, the value of knowing your range and your people, and what match directors do that makes or breaks the experience for new competitors. Whether you're prepping for your first local match, trying to diagnose where your process falls apart mid-stage, or wondering how hunting instincts translate to the competition line — this conversation delivers real talk from someone who's lived both worlds.Listen to us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0WhBQn3hUE1XarAFwAd2OUApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cadre-podcast/id1806120803TRAIN WITH US:https://www.thecadretraining.comDOWNLOAD OUR EQUIPMENT KIT:https://www.thecadretraining.com/kitDownload The Cadre DOPE Card:https://www.thecadretraining.com/resourcesTIMESTAMPSCONNECT WITH THE TEAM:Follow Ian: https://www.instagram.com/unextraordinarymanFollow Phillip: https://www.instagram.com/velayo_0317Follow The Cadre: https://www.instagram.com/thecadre.trainingPrecision Through Chaos