A feature length sporting clays documentary, and a candid conversation with Brandon Powell.
We go behind the curtain and dive into his history, his shooting style, why he left the game and his hopes for the future. It’s a deep dive into one of the best shooters in the United States.
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00:00 Intro
05:08 Navigation
07:11 Style / from behind
13:55 Motivation
25:04 Competition Pressure
34:07 Coaching
38:18 Reputation
55:18 Circumstance
56:43 Failure
1:00:10 Credits
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19 Comments
Well done gentlemen.
I've been rooting for Brandon since his return at the U.S. Open last year. Love to see him thriving after the difficulties in his past.
If Gorge is the king of England then Brandon is the king of the USA. Great and honest interview. Shooting is lucky to have Brandon back to keep the rest of us on our toes.
Hey Brandon , I know at some point you might watch this so let me say “ Congratulations “. Very well done interview and if I get a chance I’d love to take a lesson from you.
Very Nice Interview.this man Brandon has a big heart.I just started shotgun shooting in may this year and will like get some lessons from him.How can I contact him?
Great video and good to hear from his fellow shooters past and present. You look at golf as a comparison, Jack Nicklaus Tiger Woods and the like. Many people in golf say they are cocky and arrogant. To me it ain’t cocky or arrogant if you perform. It is just how they express their emotions in the heat of competition. Everyone thought Ben Hogan was a jerk for talk to he playing partners in a tournament. In reality he was trying his best to win. As for as Brandon’s past, maybe now his shooting will speak for him and people will let the past go.
Great content. I’m not a great shot but are personalities are very similar. I to am an in your face king of guy. Age has mellowed me some and I’m sure Brandon has mellowed some too. I’d take a lesson from him if ever the opportunity presented itself. Brandon competes hard and has a great time doing it, well done. I hope to see a shoot off between King George and Brandon next year in Wisconsin
I was shocked when he said 36 years old.
Brandon- you are a genuine gentleman with a huge heart- and passion for sporting clays. You have my utmost respect sir. Great vid. All the best. Rob in MO
That's the interview I was hoping for. I skipped right to the reputation segment. Your ability to flesh out Brandon's past is commendable. And kudos to him for owning it. Respect.
Brandon Powell is a legend hes on fire….
Congratulations to Brandon for winning the 2023 Nationals. He is a fierce competitor and I wish him all the best for his future endeavors. GOOD LUCK!
In years gone by I was writing for a shotgun magazine. I got to know Brandon. I always found him approachable and enjoyable to talk with, far more so than the other shooters his age. It ain't bragging if you can back it up. Yeah, a couple things happened,, but I've been pulling for him over the years. Glad to see that he's having success.
Best sporting clays interview ever!!!
Dont know Brandon from Adam. Saw him for the first time on Back Edge and I imidiatly liked him. Love to meet him someday and shake his hand. Give'm hell Brandon.
Good luck son. One thing you said was, “I was a kid, I’m grown up now” (at 37). You’re still maturing, don’t forget, you’re still growing up, you still have a lot to learn. There’s lots more to life than winning a shooting match.
Great interview and video. He is a competitor – and a serious one at that. I really enjoyed learning more about it him, the industry, and the POSITIVE side of how people care about their fellow competitors.
Brandon…Just be yourself. Great video!!!
I’ve followed him since the early 2000’s. Brandon can shoot, but he is on another level now, ever since he’s returned, he’s been on top… Glad to see him shooting again…