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U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit To Lead Training At 2025 CMP Talladega Spring Classic
Whether a seasoned competitor or a beginner, the recreational atmosphere of the Talladega Spring Classic is suitable for anyone interested in marksmanship.
Twisting Stoner’s Mouse Gun
The switch to a 1:7-inch barrel twist rate made the M16 and AR-15 competitive at 600 yards in High Power competition.
Set Up Your Gear For Success
How to set up your holster, belt and magazine pouches for success in action shooting.
SIG Sauer P320 X-Five SXG For USPSA Carry Optics, Limited Optics
The SIG Sauer P320 X-Five SXG made its debut in June 2024 to much fanfare as the latest itereation of the celebrated X-Five series.
RCBS Expanding MatchMaster Lineup With 12 New Cartridge Offerings
RCBS is adding 12 cartridge options to its MatchMaster bullet seating die lineup that will be available in early 2025.
What’s In Your Range Bag, Madison Champion?
U.S. Paralympic air rifle competitor Madison Champion captured gold and silver medals at the 2019 Junior Olympic Nationals. She also competed with her Walther LG 300 Alutec air rifle at the 2023 Parapan American Games.
Breakthrough Year For Competition Shooting: 1963 National Matches
The 1963 NRA National Matches featured several milestones, including Gail Liberty successfully defending the women’s pistol title and Bill Blankenship landing a fourth consecutive national pistol championship.
A Survival Guide For USPSA Range Officers
A new USPSA shooting season is right around the corner. Here’s a primer for rookie Range Officers that plan to work long matches in 2025.
Precision Defense: Rimfire Raceguns To The Extreme
All about Precision Defense, the Lancaster, Ohio, builder of 2011-pattern rimfire raceguns chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
USA Clay Target League Participation Reaches 53,250 Student-Athletes In 2024
More than 14,000 new high school and college students took part in USA Clay Target League activities in 2024, many of them taking their first steps into clay target shooting sports.
Hillsdale College’s Halter Shooting Sports Education Center Dedicated To Competition
The John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center at Hillsdale College in South Central Michigan features 113 acres of ranges for archery, action rifle and pistol, trap, skeet, sporting clays and more.
Five Classic Divisions, Plus Limited Optics On Display At 2024 USPSA Handgun Nationals
Boasting more than 260 competitors, the new Limited Optics division was the largest division at the 2024 USPSA Handgun Nationals.
Very Safe Targets Displace Round Impact Energy To The Ground
Metal Madness has enhanced the steel shooter’s safety arsenal with the introduction of Very Safe Targets designed to reduce bullet splash.
Results: 2024 Florida State NRA Precision Pistol Championships
Nestor Pena picked up his latest Florida State NRA Precision Pistol Championship title at Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club in October.
Warne HyperLite Rings: Light, Strong And Adaptable
Scope rings for the weight conscious.
Understanding The USPSA Classification System
The USPSA classification system is an essential tool for practical shooting that groups together shooters of similar skill levels.
Review: SIG Sauer ROMEO3MAX PRO Reflex Sight
Upgrades to SIG Sauer’s ROMEO3MAX PRO model include the PRO mounting footprint for direct mounting capability, three additional brightness settings and an improved field of view.
All About The 2024 Area 7 Steel Challenge Championship
After successfully defending his title this year, Phil Strader has won Production division at the Area 7 Steel Challenge Championship three out of the four years he has competed in it.
WATCH: Labradar LX Compact Shooting Chronograph
Much smaller than the original Labradar released a decade ago, the new LX compact shooting chronograph packs a Doppler radar system into a tiny footprint.
Unified Effort By Military And Civilians To Advance Marksmanship: 1962 National Matches
The 1962 NRA National Matches are an outstanding example of a unified effort by members of the military and civilians with a shared heritage and a common interest in marksmanship.