And that modern sporting rifles are not evil, and that having magazines that hold more than 7 rounds are useful, and not only used to kill people in the street, I want it to be cancelled in that i want all reality shows to be cancelled. Instead he QUIT. Both members of the pair with the most clays hit win an API tree stand; the two highest totals are safe from elimination. For each matchup, one name is drawn at random; that player chooses his/her opponent. Furthermore, the small diameter of the braid cuts through the water with far less resistance, enabling the bait or lure to reach bottom with less weight. Top Shot was an American reality television show that debuted on the History Channel on June 6, 2010. More Top Shot is good for all.Bring it back from now on.Be prepared and ready.Keep your powder dry. Fire one shot at a target from 50 feet. On the basis of the seriousness of the charges, Discovery dropped the show. Your character is built by those who raised you, held you accountable (or not). November 2, 2020. Welcome Back, Mike ! Someone may be the best there is at action pistol, but be a choke-o-pottamus when it comes to long range rifle. Most shooters that I have met are quiet and well behaved if I met someone like Jake and discovered that they were carrying a fiream it would make me uncomfortable. From 25 feet, players fire through separate sets of 7 tubes, ranging in diameter from 4 inches to 1.5 inches. Something tells me that there will be another Jake in every upcoming Top Shot. Fastest time to hit all targets wins an Oculus spotting scope; the slowest time is eliminated. The owner of this website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon properties including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. IMHO, he shamed the SEALS, and I wonder how he can ever face the kids he coaches. The two farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. Even where Im at turning $23 into $1,600 thats a pretty nice profit for very little investment. There is no way that guy was a Navy Seal. Run an obstacle course with 3 shooting stations under simulated mortar/flamethrower fire: Alex, Blake, Chris, Jamie, Joe, Kelly (winner), Peter, Phil. Construction project manager, former Marine rifleman. It cost approximately $2 million per episode to produce which is a lot of money for a cable TV show. An impression underscored by a competitors diss. Site issues should be resolved by tomorrow. No Navy SEAL would ever quit like that. LT., may you find peace in the next world Climb a pole to the second station and hit one target with the LaRue (standing). But he was NOT a people person at all and would not have participated in a soap opera for civilian entertainment. Fire through a 2-inch-diameter tube at 25 feet (Beretta). Shoot 3 targets at 30/50/75 feet. One reason why I chose to come out publicly is that Im a gay guy in a gun world, the 34-year-old said. Period. Brian won 20. Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that flights in the U.S. are being canceled because airline employees are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. A new season of Top Shot premieres August 9 at 10/9c on HISTORY. Top Shot ended its second season on the History Channel last night, and gave its winner, Chris Reed, $100,000, and Colby Donaldson his last chance to say Top I could see Jakes point of view, though I believe he certainly would have won the challenge. Agreed. Claiming racism is just another stupid excuse for your own ineptitude. But his men knew he was the man to get the job done. Brian, Chris, Gary, Jamie, Kelly (winner), Kyle, Phil. The shows ratings peaked during the second season which aired in 2011. You can call it reality TV but at the end of the day its just another game show. Iain Harrison later appeared as a coach in Seasons 2, 3, and 4; J.J. Racaza appeared as a coach in Season 2; Kelly Bachand appeared as a coach in Season 4; and Blake Miguez appeared as a coach in Season 2. Heck, it doesnt even fly in modern combat. Plus who doesnt want to see a competition with a canon in it? I say hes a liar too. What a loser jake is. Student, competition shooter, USA National Rifle Team. ^6 Peter scored 12 points to win the challenge and receive the $2,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card. Those not already involved in firearms just arent going to watch most gun shows on the outdoor channel, such as Jim Scouttens show with Reagans picture in the backgroundas much as I personally like Shooting USA and such, they are never going to be watched much by the other side of the debate. Ill take things like this show, Mythbusters testing firearms myths, and other programs showing firearms in a non-negative light all day long. Drama Queen. Excuses are why hes a loser. That being said, if this show is fixed, how come Jake ran a perfect run 9 for 9 with the Cornershot in 1/3 the time of his opponent? Plain and simple, you quit. The trainer for the elimination challenge was Garry James, former Army ordnance officer. I am rolling on the floor! (Colt; 4 shots, 3 points for each pair of balloons broken), Shoot a beer bottle from 30 feet, holding the weapon upside down. WebTop Shot is an American reality television show that debuted on the History Channel on June 6, 2010. The players practiced without a trainer for the squad and elimination challenges. Much easier to keep track of the safety that way. He isnt a loser, to be that, he would have had to actually gone to the elimination competition and tried. He has no respect for the competition and the families that watch the show. Were you even eliminated by this challenge? I knew it was only a matter of time before his BS caught up with him and the others tossed him into elimination again. That said, those of us with DVRs would appreciate if you didnt post spoilers in your headline for us to see first thing in the morning on our feeds. Unfortunately once we started calling these genres Reality Shows television executives thought that we needed to stuff a bunch of people in a house together and watch their petty drama. BTW, those of us who believe in the basic principles on which this country was founded prefer the term American to the Progressive equivalent, slavering right-wing fanatic.. In order to be a contestant on Top Shot applicants had to be at least 21 years of age and have no felony convictions. Did they make him ring a bell? Good to see your buddy Mike back though. The two players who hit farthest from the center of the bullseye go to the elimination challenge. about; Episodes; About the Show. Or, is this the end of the road? (Winchester; 3 shots, 1 point each), Shoot the corncob pipe out of a mannequin's mouth. Extremely slim. Youre right about one thing, Top Shot had Chris (winner), Joe, Kelly, Peter, Phil, William, Colt Peacemaker revolver (chosen in a random draw). Right before he would have broken the shot, the camera switched to another angle and we see him shoot. Its impossible to activate the safety of a 1911 without the slide in battery. He gives all Military a bad name. One of the primary reasons given for the cancelation of Top Shot was poor ratings. I feel guilty for rooting for a quitter. Next you will ask ESPN to stop running scores because you DVRed the big game. I really really dont like this Justin Peters oh-so-superior, condescending attitude. They tied again 3-3 and played one more round, which Brian won 4-2. He tells them try your hardest and never give up the fight, yet the second the heat is on he pulls the plug. Your not by any chance the ROY MERCER whoms show is broadcast outa Oaklahoma City by any chance? Squad leaders are chosen at random, then pick their teammates after the practice session. He didnt listen to anyone also. The prize for the runner-up on Top Shot was a $10000 gift certificate to the Bass Pro Shops. The winners from all four previous seasons returned to watch the final challenge. Everyone does understand that it is a TV show and not a real, Jake Tweets. Target size decreases from 9 inches (top row) to 5.5 inches (bottom row). Players must pick a rival to shoot against in a head to head, high-speed showdown So much for his top two boast about his shooting skills. I was really struggling with what Id have to tell my son if Jake won; so Im glad to see him go. IN ST. LOUIS MO. The two players farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. The trainer for the elimination challenge was Rick Pohlers, cannon expert. Jakes grip was his downfall. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Highest number of hits is safe and wins a Bob Timberlake wheeled bag; lowest number is eliminated immediately; the other five go to the Proving Ground. The spoiler info could easily be concealed instead of popping up with no way to avoid it other than by NOT visiting. Jake has publicly made race an issue in complaints to news outlets about his time in the Navy. Jake probably tried to ring the bell several times while at BUDs. Run a course with 4 obstacles, shooting a target at 75 yards after each one: a 20-foot tunnel, then 25-foot crawls through a trench filled with water and logs, under camouflage netting, and through a sand pit under barbed wire. WebTop Shot. And if not Shore than as an Obama appointee to Homeland Security. Chris Reed later appeared as a coach in Seasons 3 and 4; George Reinas also appeared as a coach in Seasons 4 and 5. I really doubt Jake is going to turn a gun on somebody. After making it to the final seven, Jake officially became a member of the Green Team. 61 Episodes view all 61 episodes. He is a narcissist. BEERS ON ME FOLKS. looking up on the web i see that Jake has moved around a lot as a coachno surprisehis crybaby, quitting, narcissistic attitude probably gets him in trouble. 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. Doug, being a former operator myself I can and will agree with you! Making money on NBA Top Shot is easy initially, but if you do not get packs, things slow down remarkably. Bad attitude. Fortunately we dont have to wear that as a badge on our arm yet. Just because it happens in real life doesnt make it reality TV. At least he helped make a point to my 3-year-old by being an outstanding example of bad behavior with a trifecta (whining, bad-sportsmanship, quitting). Top Shots are digital sports cards, but powered by blockchain technology, which means they come in verifiable numbered runs (no fakes) and dont degrade like a physical product. Cancelled payments could be caused from blocks from your banks, so it is always best to reach out to them in these cases to unblock charges from Circle 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. Cheng knows hes breaking down stereotypes Jake might be a great shooter, hut hes also a Rude D-ck ! How many contestants were on each season of Top Shot? Tonights episode of Top Shot never explained why ex-Navy SEAL Jake Zweig quit the program. Most 1911/2011/SV shooters ride the safety with their thumb. Well, it isnt surprising, but its still bad news: last Friday, the NSSF announced the official cancellation of SHOT Show 2021. He continually stated it was his plan to send the best shooters to elimination to get them out early. Hit a 40-inch target at 200 yards (Hotchkiss). As a former Naval officer I was embarrassed for Zweigs immature behavior. Go to all this trouble to show how youll do anything to win, then just walk? Jake QUIT. UFC Fight Night will continue without its originally scheduled main event. After only five That kind of grip inconsistency could certainly cause malfunction problems. Closest shot to the center wins a Johnny Morris fishing rod and reel; the 6 closest are safe from elimination. Last night (or several months ago, depending on your perspective). After winning Top Shot, Cheng quit his job at Google to pursue the shows prize of a professional marksman contract. Anyone who professes to actually enjoy shooting a Ruger P85 has a pretty .. unique grasp on reality. I agree, but he will be able to face the kids, and his family, because in his mind (only), he is a victim and has done nothing wrong. The challenges on Top Shot typically lasted two days and consisted of a variety of different shooting-based challenges. He held the gun incorrectly and hit the safety he is dumb ass for just walking and blaming the gun for his own fault should have had less an ego in practice and asked for help when he admitted himself he struggled with a new gun. NBA Top Shot is a blockchain-based platform that allows fans to buy, sell and trade numbered versions of specific, officially-licensed video highlights. One SEAL who claimed to have served with him would have had less than 3 months to do so after he graduated from BUDS. I shoot 2011s, just like the Infinity. Looked to me like the safety worked as designed. and if all the competitors have to sign NDAs, how come jake can tweet about this? There are also many different disciplines within shooting. dont matter how solid looking a guy he appears to be, its technique, pure and simple. Iwas shocked when he up and quit like that, we were outraged that he would just walk away when so many people tried to get on the show. The teams on Top Shot were typically determined by gender with the men competing against the women. Clarkson was suspended on 10 March, following what was called a "fracas" with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon. I got my butt kicked by a 13-year old boy at a charity skeet/trap event. But with all that said he had a very bad swagger about him. Still, not being able to shoot very well, doesnt take away from what theyve accomplished. To be honest I was kind of rooting for him. From the outset I kept saying This crybaby is a coach? Then reading his final rationalization that he did it for the exposure and it is called an explanation. The gun didnt malfunction. No practice session was held for the individual challenge. ^5 Alatls require skill rather than muscle power. All in all, I enjoy Top Shot and I know others who have gotten into competitive 3 gun because of it. Im not saying they guy is a role model, but stating you want to cap a guy over a reality show elicits a problem with confusing the lived experience vs tv reality.. Currently you are able to watch Top Shot Season 2 streaming on Hoopla, DIRECTV or for free with ads on Pluto TV. Sadly, A Year at the Top did not live up to its namesake. Your email address will not be published. dwb, Top Shot IS mythbusters because it proves that exposure to ordinance steel and gunpowder doesnt transform human beings into sociopathic murderers. Indeed, Outdoor Channel seems to They all used the same gun, so the excuse is irrelevant. I know, right? (No.) Its also an opportunity to upscale the line, for example using the standard 50W reels to spool up with 80lb line in case the angler decides to head to Waihau Bay and tangle with a large blue marlin. WOW! But with his attitude, it sure does make you feel like kicking him in the neck. The trainer for the squad and elimination challenges was Taran Butler, national/world shotgun champion. I never saw an episode and dont know any of the details. After winning Top Shot, Cheng quit his job at Google to pursue the shows prize of a professional marksman contract. The executive producer of Top Shot was Adam Greener. I spent 5 years on active duty US Army, and my family and friends would be embarrassed if I acted like Jake. 7. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. And the anti-rights fanatics should witness that more to counter their unfair preconceived notions generated by but inexplicably not directed at the violent gang culture they think they are trying to stop but are actually reinforcing. Our community is as diverse as anyones.. Im glad Im not the only one that thought that he was a little to mentally unstable to be behind a gun. Adam, Brian, Chee, Gabby, Gary, Gregory, Kyle, William. In the last Jake discussion there were a number of SEALs who wrote that they knew him personally and explained his on screen behavior was the opposite of their experiences. Last nights show reinforced my suspicions. If youre going to judge someones comment, at least read it correctly. 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. The pro sport shooter and TV personality reveals why he chose to share his sexuality. A station ends when one player hits all of his/her targets. Hahaha seriously. Fire one shot at a target from 60 yards. 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. The trainer for the elimination challenge was Chris Brackett, archery expert. I had to demonstrate that I could shoot well. I figured with your bad attitide that they all had it in for you cause your black. THATS A GOOD THING! He made it through the Naval Academy with that sulking attitude?! I myself would draw my last breath and die before quittin. Cheng knows hes breaking down stereotypes about his sport. Referring to his colleagues: No malfunctions 31 targets; 4 malfunctions 22 targets; 3 malfunctions 23 targets.. 2. No practice sessions were held in this episode. BTW I wonder if the author really doesnt know any gun owners or doesnt know that he knows them. You have entered an incorrect email address! The players practiced without a trainer for the individual and elimination challenges. But I do want to point out that Jake doesnt represent the SEAL community. Then showed his ass on tv by quitting, not to mention his poor attitude all season and inability to cope with playing the game, of which possible elimination is a part of. He came on the show, made an ass of himself, and then quit the competition after talking so much crap about how his nastiness and cry-baby tactics are all part of his master plan to win the competition so much for that. As puerile as reality TV is, even when they make mistakes these folks are shown to be responsible, somewhat safety conscious people. And giving you a gun that malfunctions is their way of making sure you, a black man, doesnt win. Considering that the guns used are probably product placements it is unsurprising that they dont show malfunctions. A lot of them are just reasonable, responsible sportsmen who enjoy shooting guns because shooting guns can be a lot of fun . You have entered an incorrect email address! Its like Well, well let you play with your toys as long as you behave the way we want you to, theres a nice boy.. What was the criteria for being a contestant on Top Shot? 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. 6. They say he is a football coach too. He stayed within the rules and made people play on his terms. No weapon or target may be chosen more than once. Top Shot, more than any other gun/shooting show thats been on TV recently, presents gun owners/shooters in a positive light and de-mythologizes firearms to the gun uninformed. If Jake doesnt get help, in a few years hell be living under a bridge, drinking himself to death and mumbling that Colby Donaldson had it in for him. agreed with you there jt, that statement just jumped out at me and i am merely responding to that debacle on tv last night, not judging a person over one comment. Players are split into four pairs. A variety of guns were used on Top Shot including but not limited to pistols rifles and shotguns. It just seems odd that no one else appeared to have any malfunctions, and he was right in the middle of the shooting rotationif it was an issue with the gun youd think we would see malfs from that point on. The two players whose shots are farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. Geoff You hit the nail on the head, My Former (Lt. T. B. Ret)Partners demeanor made Jakes demeanor seem civilized. That said I bet Jake spends his gift card on snivel gear. The elimination of the overly dramatic voting method, the focus on shooting, and the use of competition to He is a loser. Its called a sock puppet folks. Jake Zweig is a contestant of Top Shot Season Three and a member of the Blue Team. (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. They should cancel Jakes Bass Pro Shop gift certificate for refusing too play by the rules. For a Bravo reality show to reinforce so many negative stereotypes that it ultimately gets cancelled is quite the dubious achievement. 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. Both of them missed their final shot, forcing a two-round tiebreaker with each player choosing one weapon. . YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. He is bully. I can even stomach the drama if I can see some of the training they get to go through for the exoctic stuff. I hope History channel keeps it going. Probably the same person posting in support of themselves. It is also possible to buy Top Shot as download on Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store. A kid who if picked last would take his ball and go home. 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. Using a hand mirror to sight, fire over the shoulder and hit a beer bottle at 25 feet. How did Dustin run the gun for 31 with no malfunctions in the middle of the other participants who did have malfunctions? Each player spins a second, smaller wheel to determine his position, then is strapped in and spun through 3 full revolutions before firing. I would have shot him myself if I was out in the field with him. Same here I was kind of rooting for him myself. But I am going to question the producers whom chose him. The same can be said of police. NAVAL OFFICER, GOOD OR BAD YOU WILL AT LEAST HAVE THE TRUTH. Before the safety-is-on sequence started, youll notice that the gun was slightly out of battery with what was probably a failure to feed. It was also no surprise that he landed in the elimination challenge, everyone was fed up with his attitude and complete lack of sportsmanship. People that act like that are such A holes! He has no respect for his competitors. What really stung was the studio allowed Greg to end the season on a cliffhanger. The History Channel has cancelled Top Shot after four seasons. If I was on that show, Id volunteer to go to elimination any time it came up, and if I got sent home, so be it. The elimination of the overly dramatic voting method, the focus on shooting, and the use of competition to determine who goes to elimination goes a long way in promoting a positive image of shooters. Only the shot closest to the center is safe. Yes, more Top Shot and more shows that show FA enthusiasts in a positive light. In all serious Im quite curious as to their take on what just happened Frogman et all? Thursday, Shoot 4 rows of 6 targets each from 35 feet. First player to close out all rows wins. Season 1 of Top Shot was hosted by actor and retired U. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Top Shot (season 5) The fifth season of the History Channel television series Top Shot premiered on May 29, 2013. It is an all-star season with all competitors returning from prior seasons. Unlike past seasons, the players are not assigned to teams, but compete on an individual basis throughout the season. He reminds me of a few traffic cops I have met in the past. Top Shot isnt about personality conflicts and drama like other reality competitions. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. He would have gotten people killed. I first found a link to this video by clicking through a whole pile of links in one of Daniel J. Mitchells essays, Another Failed Gun Control Experiment. This brass-framed .44 caliber lever-action rifle can fire 28 rounds per minute. 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. Seems the History Channel cut out the bits where the SV Infinity Sight Tracker1911-style race gunwouldnt run. Using tactics to weed the best shooters out of the field is the act of a coward, not a true sportsman, Dont be the whole show was completely rigged. Host Colby Donaldson went out of his way NOT to provide any details about the incident. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Can you imagine somebody like Jerry, or Jesse Abbate strutting around bragging and cussing during a competition? How many episodes were in each season of Top 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. The decision was Jake Z: You are an embarrasment and shame to all SEALs! I for one would watch Top Shot for the excellent shooting skills exhibited, just like I love to watch Jerry Miculek. Billboard ranked her as its No. Sometimes it looks almost-isocoles, other times, almost-weaver. .or hell be living in a van down by the river! .. BEEN 10 years now homeless and could use some help please. WebAfter having aired for four years on History, it was canceled in 2013. I was a little surprised that he just up and quit, just goes to show the kind of person he is. In this time of polarized discourse around guns and gun control, the country needs a show likeTop Shotmore than ever. Just because a person is a SEAL/Ranger/SF or CAG guy doesnt mean they can shoot very well. 1. Although talkin smack is prevalent in many sports, when you have a firearm at your disposal, self- control, a cool head, discretion, and courtesy will get you respect from other competitors, viewers, and your family, as well as non-shooters.. Jake and his type have no place in the shooting sports or especially hunting. And judging by previous things Ive read of him a relentless victim. 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. The producers arent responsible for the fact that he quit like a little bitch because he had to compete in elimination. Crawl under barbed wire to the third station, then use the FAL to hit one target (standing on an unstable platform). 10. 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? So if your ever in town I will buy you a beer. Shoot two rows of 6 targets each at 35 feet (7" and 6"); all targets in a row must be shot without a miss to close it out (Schofield). Complained he was sent to elimination when he shouldnt have because he was not the worst shooter, then complained when he was sent to elimination when he was the worst shooter. I know he was shown sitting on the curb last week but that kind of ruins part of the show for me. Fire one shot at a target from 40 feet. Malfunctions or not, Jake embarrassed himself and showed he was right to say he really isnt a gun guy. I have only seen 4 now EX instead of Former operators make that cut by using their training in illegal activities. Now the I am not qualified or trained in the HUMAN CONDITION, and I dont think many on this blog are. Doja Cat proves though that just because youre a victim of cancel culture, it doesnt mean you cant return to glory. ^2 Alex, Gabby, and Joe tied for last place with 0 points. 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