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Become An Ambidextrous Shooter To Boost Your Scores
Although ambidextrous skills are not frequently called upon, action pistol competitors will need them at some point. Having them can improve match scores.
Upgrading The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 For Steel Challenge Competition
Ruger's Mark IV 22/45 platform is a workhorse in Steel Challenge competition. Here are some tips and recommendations for upgrading it to match-grade status.
Handgun Operation: Firing Semi-Automatic Pistols
Procedures for firing single- and double-action semi-automatic pistols are essentially the same.
New: CZ Shadow 2 Orange
CZ-USA says its new Shadow 2 Orange pistol is "designed and manufactured for the competitive shooter who wants to win."
How To Form A Marksmanship Team From The Ground Up
Tips on how to form a marksmanship team from someone who's done it.
New: Springfield Armory Ronin EMP
The company says its new Enhanced Micro Pistol is "the smallest 1911 in the world."
Team Federal Captures Top Spots At 2021 Fort Benning Multigun Challenge
Team Federal sponsored shooters Tucker Schmidt, Alysia Burrows and Todd Jarrett finished strong at the 2021 Fort Benning Multigun Challenge in November. Every fall, the U.S. Army hosts the event at Benning’s recreational shooting complex.
Katelyn Abeln, Remington Smith Win Air Pistol Mixed Team Gold At 2021 Junior Pan-Am Games
Katelyn Abeln and Remington Smith secured first place in mixed team air pistol, adding to Team USA's total medal count.
Competitors’ Corner: December 2021
Highlights from the December 2021 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA's competitive shooting journal.
Winchester’s New ‘Shoot United’ Initiative Introduces Shooting Sports To Newcomers
Winchester Ammunition aims to bring recreational shooting and responsible firearms ownership to the millions of individuals who have never participated in the shooting sports.
A Short History Of Biathlon Competition
An outgrowth of hunting and military patrols, biathlon made its Olympic debut as a demonstration sport at the 1924 Winter Games in Chamonix, France.
Mary Tucker Dominates Competition At 2021 Junior Pan-American Games, Wins Second Gold Medal
Tucker won her first gold at the match in women's 10m air rifle, following that up with a gold medal in the air rifle mixed team event, competing with U.S. teammate Ryan Kissell.
Mary Tucker Dominates Competition At 2021 Junior Pan-American Games, Wins Second Gold Medal
Tucker won her first gold at the match in women's 10m air rifle, following that up with a gold medal in the air rifle mixed team event, competing with U.S. teammate Ryan Kissell.
Handgun Operation: Loading Semi-Automatic Pistols
Loading means filling an empty gun with cartridges. Proper pistol handling includes knowing the process to safely and efficiently load one.
Tactical Training Solutions Teaches Old Dog New Tricks
The author had his “high powered” perceptive eye turned inward after receiving instruction from trainer Craig Burris and his cadre of talented instructors at Tactical Training Solutions.
Classic SSUSA: Flirting With Perfection
At the 2005 NRA High Power National Silhouette Championships, word spread quickly that history was in the making.
Hillsdale College Will Host 2022 Rifle Junior Olympic Championships
Hillsdale College hosted this year's National Rifle Junior Olympic Championships and will again host the match in 2022.
Results: 2021 USPSA SNS Illinois Sectional Championship
The 2021 SNS Illinois Sectional Championship returned to the CIPS Range in Havana, Ill., its 2019 home and where it was was scheduled for last year.Ryan Stinar
Results: 2021 Atlanta Arms USPSA Georgia State Championship
River Bend Gun Club hosted the 2021 USPSA Georgia State Championship.
Results: 2021 Atlanta Arms USPSA Georgia State Championship
River Bend Gun Club hosted the 2021 USPSA Georgia State Championship.