How would you run Top Shot?

[Seattleimport]

I agree with the consensus: more shooting, less drama. Have the "era" of the competition randomly determined each week, and have players compete in fun scenarios: Medieval (archery/crossbow), Colonial/Napoleonic (blackpowder muzzleloading), Wild West (early cartridge), WWI, WWII, Cold War, Modern. Mix rifle and pistol for each of the firearm eras.

For the elimination round, the bottom two should each be given a pair of single-shot paintball guns. Styled to look like flintlock muzzleloader dueling pistols. They go back to back, they pace 10, and the mediator calls FIRE!

Whoever gets shot, goes off the show. If both get shot at the same time, both go. If neither lands a shot, both go.

 

[Owen]

ooh, i like the nbkky71 idea.

Or have everyone shooting at the same time, and give them two shots..sorta like Condorcet voting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condorcet_method

 

[KodiakBeer]

Two men enter, one man leaves!

 

[Carl N. Brown]

Elimination is based on performance in previous match and personality conflicts, not on the skills needed in the next competition.

The Survivor style personality conflicts-alliances with in the teams are hoky dramah but in real teams such things happen but you learn to recognize and get past personality conflicts for the sake of the team.

The egos of some of the competitors were annoying. There is no "me" in team, unless you rearrange the letters.

 

[bigalexe]

Instead of them taking individual shots, I'd have them all on the firing line and shoot at the target(s) at once. That would shorten the selection process and make it a little more anonymous.

I think the intent of that entire process is that it is not anonymous. It adds anxiety and drama because the team members are in essence shooting their teammates. As a matter of drama it's actually a good move by the directors, however as a matter of principle I think it's terrible because it's one step away from outright hanging up pictures of the team members.

Also in regards to the competition costs I had the same thought. They somehow got an awesome house for the competitors to stay at but their competition materials are stuff I could probably pull together in less than a month on a college-shoestring-budget. I bet if they had wanted the connections exist to get them onto military ranges that are already setup. Also I would bet USPA, IPSC, and other competitive bodies would even sponsor competitions and pitch in for the setup and hey maybe advise the directors in exchange for a little advertising. Heck they should call the NRA and ask for help.

Ok new suggestion: Get involved with existing shooting organizations for advising.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I'd like to see more 'run and gun' type events. Granted, the premise was to get shooters from a variety of backgrounds, but a run and gun event with reloads would be neat to see how it was filmed by a good crew, and pretty exciting if done well.

 

[Gouranga]

I would like to see them hire a large muscular man with an aluminum bat. His job would be to hit anyone who even thinks of whining or any type of drama. I would create a new creed for the show, it would be "Shut up and shoot!". lol

I just loathe reality shows, and drama like that. I LOVE the shooting though.

 

[toycruiser71]

Agree with most on here. Less drama, more shooting. I hate listening to the whining in the house. Who cares if they don't get along? I don't care and don't wanna know about it. Just go shoot.