'Top Shot' Ratings

The post I did the other day... really got me thinking about the demographics and ratings for 'Top Shot'... Here is the most recent that I have been able to find. Its very interesting:

Reality Television...

You might have noticed that there has been some controversy that has popped up recently with regard to 'Top Shot'... Yeah, its important to always remember that its always gonna be more television than it is reality... even on the gun shows. From the Haus of Guns interview of Jake Zweig:

Okay well I guess I can only say so much about how things developed, but when you’re in Hollywood I don’t care what you’re doing it’s still gonna be a TV show. I guess I went to it with a different perception of what I thought I would be doing at the start of the show.
(...)

I find it very interesting...

I cover some 'Top Shot' stuff here and there on the blog... I will also be interviewing the winner of season 3 coming up soon... (submit your questions here). But for the most part, it doesnt do much of anything to drive traffic here at the blog. So, I found it very interesting that the post I did on Thursday covering the news of Ashley Spurlin's claims that the outcomes on 'Top Shot' are all being controlled by the production staff has been generating traffic like gang busters.

Now, there is no question that 'Top Shot' has been a resounding success over the past three seasons... And I cant really speak for the traffic it is creating for other bloggers and website owners, but I thought it was very telling that it never really did anything for my site. I really dont think it has captured the hearts and minds of the online gun community who continually bemoan the "drama llama" aspect of the show as being a real deal breaker for them. I get that... and because of that, I usually have only watched the first episode or two of each season as well as the finales. I think its an interesting idea for a show, but the drama gets to me after a while. I guess that (for me) its just one of those shows that I will enjoy watching if there is nothing better on, but its certainly not something I will plan my day around.

Ashley Spurlin says 'Top Shot' on History is completely "rigged"

Over at TTAG they've got Ashley Spurlin's Facebook posts that say basically that the entire thing is a sham.

Ask the Winner of Top Shot Season 3 a Question

I am going to have the opportunity to interviewing the winner of Top Shot Season 3 soon (who ever that may be... Wink! Wink!), and I would like to open up the Q&A session to you the blog readers and to the entire Top Shot fan base.

All you have to do is submit your questions below in the comments section of this post. The best questions will be chosen and asked during the interview. Its as simple as that.

So what do you want to know? What would you ask the Top Shot winner if you had the chance? Tell me what you would like to hear about, and I will do my best to cover as much as possible.

Top Shot Season 3 App

Yeah, I mentioned one of them a while back... apparently there is another one here too. Enjoy!

Vltor TS3 from last night's Top Shot

Haus of Guns has a look and has the full break down of all the specs... The thing is pricey ($2495), but it looks like every tactical fan-boys dream.

Sara Ahrens Talks about her Top Shot Experience

Over at Women's Outdoor Network, and she says that it was worth far more than the $100,000 prize. She talks about how she made the decision to be on the show, and how the whole thing effected her family. Its a great read.

Salient Arms Glock featured on last nights Top Shot

Facebook reader Ben Lewis pointed me over to Salient Arms... I could not for the life of me figure out who made the custom Glock they featured last night, but its them. It was a sweet looking gun for sure, and if you head over to their site you can see some more of the great eye candy. They also do work on other guns, so go have a look even if you are not a Glock fanboy. Then head on over to Aaron's place... he has a video recap of the show. Also, Caleb has a the exit interview on Gun Nuts Media

BTW - I absolutely love the look of their slides!

Top Shot Season 3 Episode 1

Yeah, I liked it. No drama... no BS... just good old fashioned shooting. The competitions were pretty clever. I mean, how can you go wrong with starting the show off by drag racing S&W 500s?!? Loved it! The rifle competition was also unique. It was a great way to get the shooters stress level and heart rate up, and it made for some good TV too. I also thought the elimination contest was very cool.... it probably came down to more luck then skill, what with that stage coach bouncing around like it was, but thats how it goes sometimes. I would really have hated to be facing elimination in a match with such a huge uncontrollable variable like that.

All in all, I thought it was pretty good. I was entertained for the full hour, and it left me very much looking forward to the coming episodes. I am wondering how it will all play out with some of the very unique guns they have selected for the coming episodes... it also looks like they will have another upside down shooting event in one of the shows. I guess we will have to wait and see.

Top Shot Season 3

Yep, its coming up soon... August 9 at 10/9c on History. I cant wait... the last two seasons have been a lot of fun, and I am sure they wont disappoint with this one either.

The people over at History recently contacted me and we will once again be doing a special giveaway promotion here at the Gunmart Blog to help celebrate the kick off of the show. There will be more details to come soon, so stay tuned to find out how you can enter for a chance to win some prizes. 

Also, just like with Season 2, Caleb at Gun Nuts Radio will be providing post-elimination interviews with all the contestants the day after they’re eliminated from the show.  The podcast will be live at the usual link of www.blogtalkradio.com/gunnuts and will also be featured on the Top Shot Facebook page each week.  Don’t forget to tune in on August 9th for the season premiere of Top Shot: The Gauntlet and hit up Gun Nuts Radio on Wednesday night for all your post Top Shot interviews and news!

Here are some more links for you to explore: