The shows ratings peaked during the second season which aired in 2011. Mr Slate might not have been so charitable had he watched Season 4. They were either indifferent or accepting. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Run an obstacle course with 3 shooting stations under simulated mortar/flamethrower fire: Alex, Blake, Chris, Jamie, Joe, Kelly (winner), Peter, Phil. (Winchester; 3 shots, 1 point each), Shoot the corncob pipe out of a mannequin's mouth. 4. The gun didnt malfunction. Players must pick a rival to shoot against in a head to head, high-speed showdown Everyone already knew Jake was an a**hole and a crybaby. Someone may be the best there is at action pistol, but be a choke-o-pottamus when it comes to long range rifle. Its impossible to activate the safety of a 1911 without the slide in battery. Hit a 40-inch target at 200 yards (Hotchkiss). Same here I was kind of rooting for him myself. Gun range engineer, 4H-shooting instructor, 3-Gun competitor, firearms enthusiast, Firearms instructor, business owner, competitive, Police Commander, Former SWAT Team Member, Washington State IDPA and Steel Championship Winner, Range Master, State Certified Firearms Instructor, Former Marine Infantryman, Recreational Shooter, 3x Rifle and Pistol Expert, Federal Police Officer, USAF Veteran, Former Air Force Security Forces Member, World Champion Grenadier, ISPC Shooter. America cant handle rewarding an Alpha like him publicly even though theyre the ones who get **** done in real life. Higher number of targets hit in 2 minutes wins. The next shot that he tried to take started the safety-snafu. The more positive firearms programming the better. Probably the same person posting in support of themselves. I do like it when competitors go against the grain make enemies, that much more entertaining. He was playing the game and letting everyone know about it. Okay, so you had malfunctions. Were other competitors using a different gun? $3500 race gun that malfs yup. Now the I am not qualified or trained in the HUMAN CONDITION, and I dont think many on this blog are. WebTop Shot. This was the set up they should have had all along. Hassan Faces Years in Prison, Kim Jong-uns Ex-GF Not So Much, Seen on the SHOT Show Floor: An Augmented Reality RPG, Illinois Residents Legal Options are Dwindling, A Couple Of New Years Resolutions That Are Really Worth Keeping. This page was last edited on 4 December 2022, at 01:28. US Navy rescue swimmer, graduate of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Skills and Practical Weapons courses and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection/Deadly Force Training, Navy rifle and pistol marksmanship expert. Its a marksmanship competition to see who can master a wide variety of weapons in unpredictable, challenging situations., Also read:Gay Characters Drop on Primetime Broadcast TV, GLAAD Study Finds. 1. The season was filmed in Santa Clarita, California. They dont need to read a bunch of foul language. Nor, it must be said, would that video rival the Zapruder film for historical importance. Dr.Susan Gratia vividly explains in this video why personal self-defense is important, but even thats peripheral. He has no shame. Regardless of his prior military service, the only character Mr. Zweig displayed was that he is a whiney little quitter who cant shoot under pressure. Closest shot to the center wins a Johnny Morris fishing rod and reel; the 6 closest are safe from elimination. But, I can say Ive shot with some of the employees of US SOCOM before. All in all, I enjoy Top Shot and I know others who have gotten into competitive 3 gun because of it. Like others have said, the wife likes it, she likes shooting with me now, ergo our two sons when old enough will like shooting with us too. No matter what season, they did keep the drama to a minimum, and the pure shooting aspect of it motivated my wife to shoot more. From what was shown on the show, his grip was rather inconsistent. Players are split into two 6-member squads. Sarah Palin could outshoot Jake.. Sarah Palin would club him like a halibut.. I wanted to make a point that gays, and geeks for that matter, can shoot guns as good as anyone else, he told Recoil.com. But I do want to point out that Jake doesnt represent the SEAL community. The two players switch weapons after each launch. I Am Not Okay With This was canceled after only one season. Folks that is where we are headed if we dont stand up against censorship, every TV channel etc etc has the right to show whatever they want, but I also have the right to not support or watch any TV channel that has an agenda that infringes on what I find to be dear to my heart. From 50 feet, one player fires the M4 to hit an 8-inch moving target, launching two clay pigeons for the other player to hit with the Vinci. This brass-framed .44 caliber lever-action rifle can fire 28 rounds per minute. The players are split into three 5-person squads, with each squad member trying a different shot. But I would have liked to see him go out like a man, Im angry at the way he dishonored the show, his fellow shooters, and himself by acting like a spoiled little baby. I doubt it would have gotten to the point of a team member getting killed. I would have shot him myself if I was out in the field with him. One SEAL who claimed to have served with him would have had less than 3 months to do so after he graduated from BUDS. When it comes to shows that were cancelled on Cartoon Network, The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange definitely deserved to be cancelled. My golf buddies and I suck and never blame the equipment for our mess ups. Fire through a 2-inch-diameter tube at 25 feet (Beretta). Forces worked very hard to make it possible for us to be able as a Team to successfully complete our Ops. You did what no self-respecting Navy SEAL does: You quit while you still had a chance of winning. Your email address will not be published. Crybaby attitude and failure to own up to his behavior. It is a competition right. No football coach in their right mind would allow this Jake Zweig around any student athletes. He has no respect for his competitors. The fifth season of the History Channel television series Top Shot premiered on May 29, 2013. Also read:Alec Baldwin, MSNBC End His Show in Gay Slur Fallout. There could be an hour betwen runs, but the competitors are there. there is only like 5 min of cool shooting in the show. You have entered an incorrect email address! IMHO, he shamed the SEALS, and I wonder how he can ever face the kids he coaches. Players take turns choosing a weapon, target, stance, and distance; all three players try every shot. I think I have spent too much time talking about a Game Show and a Loser. [1] It is an all-star season with all competitors returning from prior seasons. Shoot 4 rows of 6 targets each from 35 feet. Jay Lin may not have taken all the advice he was given (yet frequently he performed using his less than optimal techniques), but he never acted or behaved in any respect like Jake did. Making money on NBA Top Shot is easy initially, but if you do not get packs, things slow down remarkably. And judging by previous things Ive read of him a relentless victim. Extremely slim. After all weapons have been used, the lowest number of shots is eliminated. The trainer for the elimination challenge was Rick Pohlers, cannon expert. It is also possible to buy Top Shot Season 4 as download on Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store. Also all the arm-chair experts whom commented on this blog must realize young Sportsman read these blogs. I feel sorry for the kids on his football team. I dont agree with him dropping, but Im not him. Jake probably tried to ring the bell several times while at BUDs. Either that, or he was just employing mental warfare techniques. Here are the seven malfunctions that occurred: The first season of Top Shot was filmed in Santa Clarita California. Whatever, so why not just compete in the elimination challenge? The players practiced without a trainer for the squad challenge. It scares me that hes a football coach. There are certain lines of work that require good behaviour and a sober demeanour I wouldnt feel comfortable flying on an airliner where the pilot was swearing and shouting at the cabin staff for example. Pairs of players (one per squad) go head-to-head at 6 stations, shooting at separate sets of targets arranged to resemble the 6 faces of a die. Im aware the SEALs dont use 1911s, but I am surprised he was the only guy who clearly had no idea how to run a 1911 style handgun. Love the thread and all the support!!! The ammo is a product placement too, thats why they show a quick but loving closeup of the high quality ammo in use for some of the shoots. I hope all of the gun related shows on TV bring new shooters into the sport. Does a better job of promoting gun owners than any other gun show like sons of guns, american guns, ect., ever did. So much for Jakes claim that he acts crazy so that he can win he acts crazy because hes crazy.. Next week Big Mike will be the first top Shot contestant to have to take down his own target from the wall (in the house). For the tiebreaker, each fired one shot at a target from 75 feet, and the two players who hit farthest from the center went to the elimination challenge. Im glad to see Jake go, a grown man shouldnt act like a spoiled toddler. After making it to the final seven, Jake officially became a member of the Green Team. For people like me, who neither own a gun nor know very many people who do. i thought the exact same thing, if i was still a much younger guy and my college coach went on a tv show and acted like this i would have a hard time working for him. isnt reading and responding to other comments the point of blogs in general? I know this because I folded his flag. His prejudice and indoctrination are showing. I can even stomach the drama if I can see some of the training they get to go through for the exoctic stuff. Each member of the highest-scoring squad wins an Ascend backpacking tent; the lowest-scoring squad goes to the Proving Ground. Thats fine, but dont make excuses about it. 5. I could see Jakes point of view, though I believe he certainly would have won the challenge. (no MSNBC for me!). BEFORE YOU TALK SMACK ABOUT A MANS MILITARY SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY TRY THIS, N.P.R.C-M.P.R. I was surprised no one on the show thought to use Jakes own strategy against him. What was the criteria for being a contestant on Top Shot? To be honest I was kind of rooting for him. According to Jakes Tweets, the competitor had more than his fair share of failures (seven). Youre right about one thing, Top Shot had never seen a competitor like him, he was easily the most immature, rude, disrespectful, foul-mouthed, cry-baby who was the only person to ever walk out and quit like a little bitch. He had a bad one, didnt listen to the instructor, and LOST. In this time of polarized discourse around guns and gun control, the country needs a show likeTop Shotmore than ever. you would shoot a guy over a tv show? Ill take things like this show, Mythbusters testing firearms myths, and other programs showing firearms in a non-negative light all day long. After only five The more I think of it The ratings for Top Shot had been steadily declining over the past few seasons. They tied again 3-3 and played one more round, which Brian won 4-2. The fifth season of the History Channel television series Top Shot premiered on May 29, 2013. The two players who hit farthest from the center of the bullseye go to the elimination challenge. Claiming racism is just another stupid excuse for your own ineptitude. Your email address will not be published. He reminds me of a few traffic cops I have met in the past. really? Fastest time to hit all targets wins an Oculus spotting scope; the slowest time is eliminated. LT., may you find peace in the next world The guys attitude was just awful and very unbecoming for a veteran. I think Tim, Levi and Bob nailed it above. Thats what they do. Top Shotting refers to the practice of using a combination of braid and mono when spooling up a reel for game fishing. He made it through the Naval Academy with that sulking attitude?! No weapon or target may be chosen more than once. But Princesses Long Island He strikes me as the kind of guy who would cut and run and leave you behind. he quit, quite simple, he is the worst type of loser, a sore one. Well, it isnt surprising, but its still bad news: last Friday, the NSSF announced the official cancellation of SHOT Show 2021. Gun Tweet of the Day: The Real Reason Jake Zweig Left Top Incendiary Image of the Day: Chop Until You Drop Edition, The Eight Longest Sniper Shots in History, Jimmy Kimmel Thanks the Four Gun Whores of the Apocalypse for Wanting to Make the AR-15 Americas National Gun, Passively Constructed Negligent Discharge Story of the Day: Louisville Cop Wounds 2, Orlando TV Reporter, Bystander Shot and Killed While Reporting at the Scene of a Shooting That Took Place Earlier That Day. even if it did malfunction, he still deserved to go home. An impression underscored by a competitors diss. I gotcha. Two players compete at a time. Me-first attitude, no respect for authority, hot dog showboating thrillseeker. BEERS ON ME FOLKS. I wouldnt want my kid learning life-lessons from this dickhole. jakes childish, spoiled brat, narcisistic attitude was bringing the whole show down. But I still feel the producers of TOP SHOT dropped the ball by picking JAKE. Heck, it doesnt even fly in modern combat. Well, thats a brilliant solution, Genius. Jake is kind of limited out on jerkiness. I suspect Jerry is tangentially referring to that. Indeed, Outdoor Channel seems to Yes, more Top Shot and more shows that show FA enthusiasts in a positive light. Currently you are able to watch Top Shot Season 2 streaming on Hoopla, DIRECTV or for free with ads on Pluto TV. Cheng knows hes breaking down stereotypes about his sport. Terry commanded a Platoon Plain and simple, you quit. The two farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. The trainer for the individual challenge was Chris Palmer, longbow and traditional archery expert. The players practiced without a trainer for the individual and elimination challenges. They should cancel Jakes Bass Pro Shop gift certificate for refusing too play by the rules. Yes, if they keep up the jerk oneupmanship, how are they going to find an even bigger jerk for next season? Why did the show Top Shot get Cancelled? Only the shot closest to the center is safe. The squad with the higher total number of hits is safe from elimination; every member of that squad wins an Ascend backpack. Jake has publicly made race an issue in complaints to news outlets about his time in the Navy. perfect assessment! I hope History channel keeps it going. His confrontation with Mike H. should have gotten him DQ for unsportmanlike behavior. Jakes grip was his downfall. If I feel sorry for anyone The three whose shots are farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. ^3 The .338 Lapua Magnum was developed for ultra long-range sniper operations in the Afghanistan and Iraqi Wars. Im sure Robert, the website owner, doesnt mind you encouraging readers NOT to visit the website. Less crazy guy in a bunker or doomsday bunkers (which I thought was interesting, but also just hands lefties more excuses to rant uncontrollably). Everyone seemed to miss Jakes reasoning about elimination. Doug, being a former operator myself I can and will agree with you! This season has been fun to watch, now that theyve eliminated the reality drama and gotten back to pure shooting. First to hit all targets wins. If the show was fixed for traditional liberal outcomes, how did the women get knocked off so fast and why are they keeping the Christian? Chris Reed later appeared as a coach in Seasons 3 and 4; George Reinas also appeared as a coach in Seasons 4 and 5. In all serious Im quite curious as to their take on what just happened Frogman et all? Overall, I think its a good thing if the Show continues and it beats the heck out of purely factual OFWGs droning on about guns on some of the other shows I have seen or the high drama of Sons of Guns and the over-the-top money obsession prominently flaunted on American Gun. I like that show a lot but haven't heard shit about it lately is anyone know what happen with it? The darts resemble large arrows or thin spears and can be from 4 to 9 feet in length and 3/8" to 5/8" in diameter. He cant take any criticism. Players are split into three 3-person squads, with each member trying a different shot. The trainer for the elimination challenge was Craig "Sawman" Sawyer, Navy SEALs instructor and former sniper. (M1911; 3 shots, 1 point each), Shoot the bottom paint can in a stack of two, knocking the top can into the air, then shoot the top one before it hits the ground. There are a number of reasons why the show was cancelled. Wanna know if someone knows what theyre talking about? ^7 After the fifth round, Chris had made 3 shots to 1 each for Brian and William, guaranteeing the win. Clarkson was suspended on 10 March, following what was called a "fracas" with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon. One reason is that the competition format of the show had become stale. I know, right? With a recommendation like that, Id donate money to keep it going. Given the serious and horrific nature of the charges against Will Hayden, we have decided to halt further production of Sons of Guns and cancel the series, the network said in a statement. I like the show because it illustrates that guns can be fun. (Volquartsen; 3 shots, 1 point each), Throw a soda can into the air so that it passes under a rope, then shoot it before it hits the ground. Bad attitude. (Volquartsen; 3 shots, 1 point each), Shoot a pair of plates simultaneously from 25 feet. A kid who if picked last would take his ball and go home. Instead he QUIT. It was a great show that provided a lot of entertainment. . One of the primary reasons given for the cancelation of Top Shot was poor ratings. 5 Seasons view all 5 seasons. I.e. Ive never seen the show, and never will. (Schofield; 3 shots, 2 points each). Still, not being able to shoot very well, doesnt take away from what theyve accomplished. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Adam, Brian, Chris, Gabby, Gary (winner), Joe, Kelly, Peter, Phil. What an example for the kids! I seriously doubt the authenticity of at least two of the SEALS who posted in his defense. Much easier to keep track of the safety that way. That said I bet Jake spends his gift card on snivel gear. And if not Shore than as an Obama appointee to Homeland Security. Just because it happens in real life doesnt make it reality TV. I think the whole thing is doing the cause of our Creator-given, natural, human, civil, and Constitutionally-protected Right to Keep and Bear Arms more harm than good. If you can consistently get packs (and good cards), of course, its potentially insanely lucrative. What really stung was the studio allowed Greg to end the season on a cliffhanger. First player in each pair to hit all targets is safe from elimination; fastest time wins a sleeping bag. The most common response I received was Chris, we dont really care that youre gay, we care about how well you can shoot the better we all shoot, the more exciting the competition will be I suppose this affected the house dynamics in that I never heard any gay pejoratives during my six weeks there.. Can you imagine somebody like Jerry, or Jesse Abbate strutting around bragging and cussing during a competition? YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Looking at Zweigs Tweets, all is revealed. In the show, 16 contestants, split into two teams of eight, compete in various types of shooting challenges. Drama Queen. The two farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. Go to all this trouble to show how youll do anything to win, then just walk? Players are split into four pairs. Anyone who professes to actually enjoy shooting a Ruger P85 has a pretty .. unique grasp on reality. Fire one shot at a target from 40 feet. Jake must have set out to accomplish looking like a fool since he always achieves what he sets out to do. The cancelation of Top Shot is a real shame. What was the prize for the runner-up on Top Shot? It wasnt a popularity contest. Points are scored based on range and distance to center of the target. The winner of the season was American Chris Reed. Jake was gone by 9/11. 61 Episodes view all 61 episodes. Host, Top Shot and Top Guns Colby Donaldson, a Texas Epsilon chapter alumnus, hosts his own hit series on History called Top Shot. Hahaha seriously. The difficulty was finding out who would shoot against him. The show clearly demonstrates something that often gets lost in the heat of the gun control debate: that gun owners arent all crazy survivalists or slavering right-wing fanatics. He has no respect for the competition and the families that watch the show. Plus who doesnt want to see a competition with a canon in it? Fire one shot at a target from 40 feet. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. There are also many different disciplines within shooting. Another reason is that the Its a good thing. He didnt do that. Instead, the lowest-performing players from an individual challenge take part in a "Proving Ground" challenge; the two lowest performers from this step then compete head-to-head in an elimination challenge. In order to be a contestant on Top Shot applicants had to be at least 21 years of age and have no felony convictions. Brian Zins, Joe Serafini, and Jamie Franks returned for Top Shot: All-Stars. I dont like it at all. The two players farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. that should be interesting. AND REQUEST TO VIEW HIS DD201 WHICH ALSO INCLUDES HIS D.A. The elimination of the overly dramatic voting method, the focus on shooting, and the use of competition to Construction project manager, former Marine rifleman. ^6 Peter scored 12 points to win the challenge and receive the $2,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card. It is very apparent why he washed out of the SEALS. Robinson acknowledged this in a later tweet, saying, Update: The CEO of Pfizer announced on social media that he got his second vaccination shot on March 10.. I dont care how fake the show is, I would never agree to make such an ass out of myself on national television despite how much money they may or may not pay me. Throw at three 4-foot targets from 30/45/60 feet. 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