podcast · Aug 4, 2026 · She Shield
2.37 Why Pump Action Hits Different: From New Discipline to Team USA with Tenille Chidester
In this episode, I sit down with Tennille Chidester, a member of the USA Ladies Standard Manual Team competing with a pump-action shotgun at the Shotgun World Shoot. Tennille shares her story from a young age and the experiences that eventually led her into the firearms industry, 3-Gun competition, and working as an instructor at her local range. We follow her journey as she takes on a new shooting discipline, builds confidence behind a pump-action shotgun, and prepares to represent the United States on the world stage. We also get honest about the mental side of being new, pushing through sel
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