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2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Pistols
Explore the best pistols for competition shooters in our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide.
Collegiate Rifle: Akron Just Misses The Mark In Weekend Trifecta Against Navy, Nebraska
All three teams hit near-season-high marks at the match in Akron, Ohio, on Nov. 17.
Team Savage’s Matt Alwine Wins Production Division Title At 2024 PRS Finale
Team Savage shooter Matt Alwine claims Production division title at the 2024 PRS Finale, held in Idaho from Nov. 2-3.
New Pistol Records Set At 2024 CMP Western Games
This year’s Western Games were held at the Ben Avery Range in Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 7-13.
From Irons To Optics In USPSA Competition
An iron-sight shooter’s perspective on the USPSA Carry Optics Nationals.
Measuring Velocity With Math: Before Affordable Chronographs, There Was The Chronochart
Before the advent of the modern chronographs we take for granted today, this free analog tool was often used to determine muzzle velocity.
Maximus White: Youngest Ever Steel Master
Maximus White became the youngest-ever shooter to earn the Steel Master title at the 2024 World Speed Shooting Championship in June.
Hornady’s .338 ARC Cartridge Designed For ‘Reliable Cycling With Both Supersonic And Subsonic Loads’
The new Hornady .338 ARC cartridge has a 2.260-inch maximum overall length to fit in AR-platform or micro-bolt-action rifles.
Competition Enters New Decade With 18 New National Records: 1960 National Matches
Bill Blankenship began his unprecedented five-year run as the NRA National Pistol Champion at the 1960 NRA National Matches.
AMU’s Jared Eddy Wins Air Gun, Smallbore Events At 2024 Dixie Double
Spc. Jared Eddy picked up dual wins at the 2024 CMP Dixie Double Air Gun and Smallbore competition in October.
Litzie Leads Way For Team USA At 2024 IPSC Rifle World Shoot In Finland
It was a historic showing for Team USA at the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Championships in Finland this summer, including Kyle Litzie winning gold in Semi-Auto Open division.
Review: GP Arms Patriot 4.8-Inch For Action-Pistol Competition
For action competition, the GP Arms Patriot 4.8-inch handgun chambered in 9 mm Luger is a solid choice, with great speed, high accuracy and reliability.
Collegiate Rifle: TCU Defeats Alaska-Fairbanks, WVU Rises To No. 1 After Taking Down Army, John Jay
TCU rifle wins match against Alaska-Fairbanks with high season score, while WVU secures dual victories against Army and John Jay on the road, jumps to first place in CRCA top 20 rankings.
The 2024 Coastal Classic At San Luis Obispo Sportsman’s Club
A USPSA Level 2 match, the Coastal Classic is one of the most popular action-shooting competitions in California.
What’s In Your Range Bag, Matthew Kutz?
Learn what international trap competitor Matthew Kutz keeps in his range bag.
Collegiate Rifle: Memphis Tigers Too Hot To Handle For Akron Zips
Fifth-year senior Gavin Perkowski leads Akron with both rifles.
High Speed Gear Gen 2 Operator Belt Offers Lightweight Strength And Secure Fit
High Speed Gear launches the Gen 2 Operator Belt, a purpose-built belt system engineered for competitive shooters, tactical professionals and law enforcement.
Talladega Marksmanship Park Electronic Targets Receive Upgrades, Including New Tablets
CMP announces new eScore upgrade at Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.
Tandemkross Accelerator Forward Thumb Ledge For The Ruger Mark IV 22/45
The new Accelerator Forward Thumb Ledge from Tandemkross provides stability and control for follow-on shots with Ruger Mark IV 22/45 pistols.
The Origin Of The ‘Plow Handle’ Grip Shape In Early Pistols
Do you know how “plow handle” grip shape came to be in early revolver designs?