2024 Lauchheimer Champion Payton Garcia

Bullets n Bourbon Podcast

The Marine Corps Championships presents a unique challenge due to its week-long format and diverse range of disciplines. Mental preparation for such an event differs significantly from condensed formats, requiring sustained focus and endurance. Between matches, adjustments and adaptations become essential, as competitors navigate various disciplines and conditions. Each shooter's approach varies based on their strengths and weaknesses in different disciplines, necessitating strategic adjustments. Despite the use of stock military-issue weapons, shooters must mentally and physically adapt to optimize performance. Winning the Lauchheimer demands consistent excellence throughout the competition, akin to other sports' series or tournaments. Confidence in repeated success depends on the shooter's ability to maintain peak performance across multiple iterations of the Championships.