Episode 658 – Ricky from Alpha Charlie
A Canadian gun community podcast dives deep into the latest in competitive shooting analytics with the creator of Alpha Charlie, a new app that’s already transforming how shooters track and improve their performance. The episode opens with hosts Kyle, Kelly, and Adriel sharing personal updates from recent gun events across Ontario, including National Range Day and political engagements with MPs. They then pivot to a major policy development: the federal government has extended the firearm buyback amnesty period by 90 days after the Supreme Court’s decision on the CCFR’s appeal—a move seen as both a strategic delay and a potential lifeline for gun owners. The hosts debate the odds of winning the case, acknowledging low expectations but high stakes, and urge listeners to withdraw their firearms from the program while the window remains open. The centerpiece of the episode is an engaging interview with Ricky Silver, a mortgage software developer who built Alpha Charlie after realizing no analytics tool existed for competitive shooters. Unlike the clunky Practice Score Competitor app, Alpha Charlie is intuitive, privacy-focused, and uses hard-coded algorithms to deliver actionable insights—like identifying when a shooter is going too fast and losing accuracy. Ricky’s app, which is free to download with optional $5/month subscriptions, has already gained traction with over 2,000 users and is being praised for its simplicity and real-time feedback.
Withdraw from the firearm buyback program now—amnesty is extended to 90 days after the Supreme Court’s decision, potentially delaying surrender until 2028.
Alpha Charlie is a free, privacy-first analytics app for competitive shooters that automatically analyzes match data and identifies performance gaps in real time.
Unlike Practice Score Competitor, Alpha Charlie is intuitive, requires no login, and uses hard-coded algorithms—not AI—to deliver actionable feedback.
The app helps shooters identify when they’re going too fast and losing accuracy, a common issue at high levels of competition.
Ricky Silver, the app’s creator, built it as a personal tool that evolved into a community resource after being shared at his local club.
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Legal Disclaimer & Show Intro
The hosts open with a humorous disclaimer that opinions on the show are worth 'not a Canadian penny' and urge listeners not to try anything dangerous at home.
Recent Gun Events & Personal Updates
Kyle, Kelly, and Adriel share their recent experiences at National Range Day, the CCFR AGM, and political meetings with MPs and the Leader of the Opposition.
Battle of Alberta Match Recap
Adriel reflects on his performance at the Battle of Alberta, admitting he shot too safely and could have improved by trusting his shots and executing faster.
New Gear & Equipment Highlights
The hosts discuss new gear including CZ 75 mags, KR-22 rifles, Briley shell caddies, and Bluetooth timers used at matches.
Firearm Buyback Amnesty Extension
“You have time to withdraw. You have or I'm saying that right now, according to the timelines, we have an amnesty for another at least year, maybe a year and a half.”
“You have time to withdraw. You have or I'm saying that right now, according to the timelines, we have an emmesty for another at least year, maybe a year and a half.”
“But that being said, if you have doubts about things right now and you have regrets, it's not too late to withdraw.”
“Alpha Charlie identifies that pretty quickly and I realize where I'm kind of at with regards to like my own personal threshold for performance.”
Hosts
Guest
Ricky Silver
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Alpha Charlie
product
CCFR
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Supreme Court of Canada
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Adriel
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Practice Score Competitor
product
Kyle
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Kelly
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Cabela's
brand
CZ 75
product
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