You Bro, J. Respectfully, I ask.PLEASE stop spoiling. So many Naval and other U.S. One reason why I chose to come out publicly is that Im a gay guy in a gun world, the 34-year-old said. If you can consistently get packs (and good cards), of course, its potentially insanely lucrative. He probably just assumes that any nice, normal person he meets who isnt a crazy survivalist is obviously not a gun owner. Of course it should stay. ^6 Peter scored 12 points to win the challenge and receive the $2,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card. Same here I was kind of rooting for him myself. SIG Sauer P229 pistol (chosen in a random draw). What really stung was the studio allowed Greg to end the season on a cliffhanger. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Only the shot closest to the center is safe. It is also possible to buy Top Shot Season 2 as download on Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store. Shoot 3 targets at 30/50/75 feet. Plain and simple, you quit. Before the term Reality TV was used to describe anything unscripted, we had these things called game shows and talent contests and competitions and sports. Heres the story behind that decision. Crawl under barbed wire to the third station, then use the FAL to hit one target (standing on an unstable platform). ^7 After the fifth round, Chris had made 3 shots to 1 each for Brian and William, guaranteeing the win. An impression underscored by a competitors diss. If youre going to judge someones comment, at least read it correctly. Everyone does understand that it is a TV show and not a real, Jake Tweets. 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. Student, competition shooter, USA National Rifle Team. Wanna know if someone knows what theyre talking about? Talk to some of his buds class mates and they will tell you what a major POS the dude is!! In an interview on Tuesday, he also revealed that the Top Shot producers knew of his sexuality during the show. The show was simply not generating the same kind of ratings that it once did. Shut it off! Players must pick a rival to shoot against in a head to head, high-speed showdown (Volquartsen; 3 shots, 1 point each), Shoot a pair of plates simultaneously from 25 feet. when there is cool shooting it just makes me mad i didnt buy more .22. The trainer for the elimination challenge was Jack Dagger, primitive weapons expert. it would be his kids. During Jakes go, we see the football coach banging on the top of the gun and trying to fire it with the safety onimplying Zweig was clueless about clearing a malf. Season 1 of Top Shot was hosted by actor and retired U. His grip on the gun was mentioned 3 different times during that episode. As part of my audition, I decided that being a token gay guy could increase my chance of being selected., He added, Im pretty sure it factored into the casting panels decision to accept me, but it was one of many factors they considered. To quit! Add another to the keep it column. He gives all Military a bad name. For people like me, who neither own a gun nor know very many people who do, [Top Shot] helps counteract some of the most extreme, uninformed stereotypes that many liberals and urbanites have about gun guys,' Justin Peters writes for the decidedly not pro-gun slate.com. A series of trick shots from past seasons: Fire one shot at a target from 60 yards. Jake didnt break any laws but he crapped on U.S. Navy vets especially the Special Warfare Community. One of the primary reasons given for the cancelation of Top Shot was poor ratings. 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? 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. I guess maybe thats the point of all stars or whatever, but I want to see some new challenges and weapons. How to be a loser little prick quitter with no sportsmanship at all. Leaving my opinion of Jake aside and looking objectively at his shooting during the competion, you can see that he had a malfunction if you look carefully. Chris (winner), Joe, Kelly, Peter, Phil, William, Colt Peacemaker revolver (chosen in a random draw). 5. 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. WebTop Shot is an American reality television show that debuted on the History Channel on June 6, 2010. Run uphill to a series of 4 elevated platforms, using a different weapon to shoot a target at each: 50 feet (Glock), 100 yards (HK93), 125 yards (MosinNagant), 150 yards (SVT-40). Players are split into two 6-member squads. Sorry. there is only like 5 min of cool shooting in the show. The win at any cost mentality doesnt fly in competitive sports. Adam, Brian, Chee, Gabby, Gary, Gregory, Kyle, William. (Two Rugers; 3 shots, 2 points for each pair hit), From 75 feet, shoot the opener on a soda bottle to pop the cap off. 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. jakes childish, spoiled brat, narcisistic attitude was bringing the whole show down. I agree, but wished theyd been more creative in the challenge design and weapons used. WebAfter having aired for four years on History, it was canceled in 2013. It is an all-star season with all competitors returning from prior seasons. Fire arrows at a 30-foot target from 100 yards. Would have = past tense = as in this show never happened, and his attitude was the same if he were in the field with the above poster. The elimination of the overly dramatic voting method, the focus on shooting, and the use of competition to Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the world, NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, today makes the difficult announcement that the 2021 I think I have spent too much time talking about a Game Show and a Loser. But I still feel the producers of TOP SHOT dropped the ball by picking JAKE. The two players farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. To be honest I was kind of rooting for him. . 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. that should be interesting. 3. Your email address will not be published. So by his own reasoning the smart move for the other competitors would be to send Jake to elimination any chance they got. I say hes a liar too. Hit a 40-inch target at 200 yards (Hotchkiss). This last season of Top Shot was one of the best yet. I wouldnt want my kid learning life-lessons from this dickhole. Malfunctions or not, Jake embarrassed himself and showed he was right to say he really isnt a gun guy. The series What you dont know, you dont know. Each player spins a second, smaller wheel to determine his position, then is strapped in and spun through 3 full revolutions before firing. The same can be said of police. But he was NOT a people person at all and would not have participated in a soap opera for civilian entertainment. He stayed within the rules and made people play on his terms. (Schofield; 3 shots, 2 points each). I no one, after 25 yrs of marriage on an important B-Day he capped him self. You have entered an incorrect email address! The things about it that made me laugh double hard is that Jake quittng brought Mike back, with whom he had had the greatest personality clash and that the guy whom Jake was scheduled to fight got excited, dropped his magazine and made the entire thing totally winnable for Jake, if only hed stayed in. and they couldnt handle it. Cross a 20-foot rope line, then shoot 20 bottles at 50 feet (Ruger). Readers should just be aware that being a SOCOM guy doesnt guarantee that a person is a top shot. So much for his top two boast about his shooting skills. They were either indifferent or accepting. Indeed, Outdoor Channel seems to Heres hoping tonight isnt the end of its run. Agreed? A lot of them are just reasonable, responsible sportsmen who enjoy shooting guns because shooting guns can be a lot of fun . The degree to which the other competitors went out of their way to be encouraging to Jake when he was doing well, speaks highly of their sportsmanship. The trainer for the elimination challenge was Rick Pohlers, cannon expert. Seems the History Channel cut out the bits where the SV Infinity Sight Tracker1911-style race gunwouldnt run. 7. How did Dustin run the gun for 31 with no malfunctions in the middle of the other participants who did have malfunctions? But with his attitude, it sure does make you feel like kicking him in the neck. But when EX O3 Zweig behaved in a manner in which he did and the producers let it get that far out of hand they lost me as a viewer. If Jake had seen any combat, he would be like the Charlie Sheen character in the movie Navy Seals. I.e. Yes, Mr. Zweig, of course. 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. Three attempts per player; 1 point per successful shot. BTW I watch Top Shot and is proud of it! First player to close out all rows wins. I could see Jakes point of view, though I believe he certainly would have won the challenge. After ft. hood, i dont think we should joke about thing like that, thats all im really trying to say. If he behaved in the Navy like he did on the show it was probably a case of he jumped before they pushed him. Now the I am not qualified or trained in the HUMAN CONDITION, and I dont think many on this blog are. Fire one shot at a target from 40 feet. Cancel Top Shot. Our community is as diverse as anyones.. I like that show a lot but haven't heard shit about it lately is anyone know what happen with it? Cheng knows hes breaking down stereotypes about his sport. Jake is a prick and a bully, I cant believe that asshole was a Seal. Some of them are good enough. Some of them,,, well. he quit, quite simple, he is the worst type of loser, a sore one. 5 Seasons view all 5 seasons. Youre right about one thing, Top Shot had The gumball shot was randomly chosen to be replayed as the tiebreaker, and Kyle won 1-0. I know he was shown sitting on the curb last week but that kind of ruins part of the show for me. A variety of guns were used on Top Shot including but not limited to pistols rifles and shotguns. Fire one shot at a target from 200 yards. and if all the competitors have to sign NDAs, how come jake can tweet about this? He made it through the Naval Academy with that sulking attitude?! Doja Cat proves though that just because youre a victim of cancel culture, it doesnt mean you cant return to glory. I think Tim, Levi and Bob nailed it above. 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. But he was not surprised that you were not enough of a sportsman to compete. Government of Ireland Masters Scholarships 2023 + MBA Entrance Scholarships at Ryerson University, Canada 2023, 2023 MasterCard Fully Funded African Scholarships at University of California, Berkeley, How Much Health Points Does A Wither Have, How Do You Donate Food And Medicine To Camp Rdr2, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Women can and do compete against men at the top levels and win. The two players switch weapons after each launch. Everyone already knew Jake was an a**hole and a crybaby. Lame I hope this haunts him. It just takes one sour apple to upset the cart and spoil a communitys reputation. I dont watch Top Shot anymore, but if it helps non-gunnys to see us and our world in a positive light, I hope it stays on the air forever. I Am Not Okay With This was canceled after only one season. Mr Slate might not have been so charitable had he watched Season 4. Maybe one day hell wake up and realize you make luck. It was MUCH better this season sans house drama and voting to elimination. First to hit all tubes wins. Im glad Im not the only one that thought that he was a little to mentally unstable to be behind a gun. He is a loser. According to Jakes Tweets, the competitor had more than his fair share of failures (seven). I really really dont like this Justin Peters oh-so-superior, condescending attitude. 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. Hunters, sport shooting enthusiasts, and collectors are too often stereotyped as part of efforts to politicize guns, as we witnessed last week on the anniversary of the horrific Newtown tragedy, he continued. I gotcha. Its also good to see women on the show doing well. Scores of appointments were canceled after the U.S. called for a halt on the use of the Johnson & Johnson shot. LT., may you find peace in the next world Here are the seven malfunctions that occurred: This brass-framed .44 caliber lever-action rifle can fire 28 rounds per minute. Fire one shot at a target from 50 feet. The squad with the higher total number of hits is safe from elimination; every member of that squad wins an Ascend backpack. really? Welcome Back, Mike ! Jake QUIT. Did they make him ring a bell? And he just pissed the oppurtunity away. He was playing the game and letting everyone know about it. Yes, if they keep up the jerk oneupmanship, how are they going to find an even bigger jerk for next season? Tonights episode of Top Shot never explained why ex-Navy SEAL Jake Zweig quit the program. . This was the set up they should have had all along. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. Cant wait till they do a Tavor! Bye bye whiney loser! Fire one shot at a target from 40 feet. I for one would watch Top Shot for the excellent shooting skills exhibited, just like I love to watch Jerry Miculek. I do blame the producers though, this is were you and I may disagree. Its impossible to activate the safety of a 1911 without the slide in battery. If I feel sorry for anyone 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. 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. 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. In fact, maybe we should go over to their website and say so! Brian Zins, Joe Serafini, and Jamie Franks returned for Top Shot: All-Stars. Instead of returning to the house for a celebratory dinner as in past seasons, the four finalists hiked into a nearby valley for a meal of MRE rations and spent the night camping in a tent. They all used the same gun, so the excuse is irrelevant. The guys/gal this season were great ambassadors to the shooting sports. I like Top Shot & hope it comes back next year. Jake. His prejudice and indoctrination are showing. I hope he loses his current coaching jobhes no coach. Shoot 4 rows of 6 targets each from 35 feet. The limited stretch and greater sensitivity of the braid telegraphs bites and allows the angler to set the hook better in deep water than a pure-mono setup. It.s very difficult to believe he was ever a seal. Still . The trainers for the individual challenge were George Reinas, season 2 contestant, and Craig "Sawman" Sawyer, Navy SEALs instructor and former sniper. How were the teams on Top Shot determined? 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. There is no way that guy was a Navy Seal. They should cancel Jakes Bass Pro Shop gift certificate for refusing too play by the rules. Points are scored based on range and distance to center of the target. Nearly two years ago the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its players union (NBPA) embarked on a partnership with Vancouver-based blockchain company Dapper Labs to develop a new digital platform called NBA Top Shot. He didnt listen to anyone also. 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. Im sure Robert, the website owner, doesnt mind you encouraging readers NOT to visit the website. The spoiler info could easily be concealed instead of popping up with no way to avoid it other than by NOT visiting. Problem is, he wasnt at war. BEFORE YOU TALK SMACK ABOUT A MANS MILITARY SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY TRY THIS, N.P.R.C-M.P.R. NBA Top Shot is a blockchain-based platform that allows fans to buy, sell and trade numbered versions of specific, officially-licensed video highlights. way to inject race where it has not been made an issue. Sharpshooters compete in challenges inspired by real events Me-first attitude, no respect for authority, hot dog showboating thrillseeker. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Also read:Wentworth Miller Reveals Suicide Attempt as a Closeted Gay Teen: I Tried to Kill Myself. Geoff You hit the nail on the head, My Former (Lt. T. B. Ret)Partners demeanor made Jakes demeanor seem civilized. The first season of Top Shot was filmed in Santa Clarita California. Jake could never fess up to his own shortcomings and always had to blame everything on everybody else. Jake voluntarily resigned to the competition during Week Ten, after being nominated by his teammates to face Phil Morden in the Elimination Challenge. 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. Another reason is that the show was simply too expensive to produce. The two players whose shots are farthest from the center go to the elimination challenge. After all weapons have been used, the lowest number of shots is eliminated. Okay, so you had malfunctions. Were other competitors using a different gun? Jake probably tried to ring the bell several times while at BUDs. There are *legions* of former (and active) military people out there that have no business teaching or touching firearms. Jake is nothing but a punk, his departure just showed his true colors and how weak he really is. But, I can say Ive shot with some of the employees of US SOCOM before. 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. To really understand what happened wed have to see Jakes entire string. He will not be welcome at the re-unions, ect! Jake finally freaked out and took a swing at somebody. 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. You did what no self-respecting Navy SEAL does: You quit while you still had a chance of winning. (Volquartsen; 3 shots, 1 point each), Shoot a cotton swab at 25 feet. (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. I never saw an episode and dont know any of the details. 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.. 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