I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Skills division at the NRL Hunter Leupold Relentless Rifleman match, and I’m already sold on this new sport. On this episode of TFB Behind the Gun podcast, I’m proud to welcome the founder and president of the NRL Hunter series, Travis Ishida. A longtime National Rifle League participant, Travis is spearheading one of the fastest-growing practical precision shooting disciplines in the country. As he explains, the NRL Hunter series is about far more than fancy gear. It focuses instead on perfecting the shooter’s performance, no matter what the environment throws at them in the field and on perfecting them as not just a marksman but a hunter as well. If you have been looking for a competition that emphasizes precise shot placement and real-world hunting skills over pure speed and the latest boutique PRS cartridges, this may be exactly what you need.More TFB Behind the Gun Podcast Episodes: TFB Behind the Gun #209: Ryan w/ Atrius Development Group TFB Behind the Gun #208: Vortex Edge's Chris Urrutia TFB Behind the Gun #207: Hot or Not w/ TFB's Doug E TFB Behind the Gun #223: Learning NRL Hunter w/ Founder Travis IshidaTravis Ishida, founder and president of the NRL Hunter series, joins us today to talk about the creation, growth, and excitement of one of the newest and, in my opinion, most practical precision rifle formats in the country.Born from a drive to build upon the success and fun of the original NRL Series, the NRL Hunter is a national series focused on real hunting skills, time management, and gear familiarity that is not only fun but also actively helps you become a better hunter and marksman. Today, Travis shares the story behind NRL Hunter, important gear and information to have before your first match, explains the various participation divisions, and what’s next for the rapidly growing sport in the coming years.Find NRL Hunter Matches Near You: https://www.nrlhunter.org/matches/hunterNRL Hunter official site: https://www.nrlhunter.org/NRL Hunter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlhunter/NRL Hunter Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nrlhuntercommunitygroup The NRL Hunter Podcast NRL Hunter YouTube Channel Listen right here at TFB: Listen to Behind The Gun on TFB – https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/podcast/Listen on Apple Podcasts: Listen to Behind The Gun on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tfb-behind-the-gun-podcast/id1505843385Listen on Spotify: Listen to Behind The Gun on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5riFj2wJFloCtoKzvCc4ml?si=V-JiLBcXQSKw6cdtWzqdTwPlease support our Behind The Gun Podcast sponsors:Silencer Shop – www.silencershop.com If you’ve said that buying a silencer is too expensive, too long of a wait, or that the paperwork is too confusing, you’re not alone. Buying a silencer is a big deal, and we don’t take it lightly either! But it’s the easiest it’s ever been!Kimber – www.R7Mako.com Kimber’s award-winning R7 Mako: the polymer-frame, striker-fired micro-compact with 14 rounds total capacity, and a trigger you have to experience to believe. Feed your appetite for something different at www.R7Mako.com.VNSH Holsters – www.vnsh.com/behindthegun The VNSH (pronounced Vanish) holster is quickly becoming one of the most popular holsters in America and thousands of customers say it’s the most comfortable holster ever. Because you’re a supporter of TFB’s Behind the Gun podcast you can go to www.vnsh.com/behindthegun to get a $50 discount on the vanish holster which normally retails for $130. Visit www.vnsh.com/behindthegun to claim your $50 discount today!