Shooting Sports USA

NRA National Championships: The Early Years

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 06:21

More than a century ago, this country's relationship with competitive shooting intensified when the NRA was founded in New York.

Champion, Kids & Clays Join Forces To Support Ronald McDonald Houses

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:40

Critically ill children and their families in the St. Louis area will benefit from the partnership with Kids & Clays and Champion Traps & Targets.

New: SIG Air Reflex Sight

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:13

SIG’s new Air Reflex Sight comes with two optic mount plates—one for air guns and one for airsoft.

Dakota Overland Wins High Lady At Generation III Gun

Tue, 09/22/2020 - 03:52

Dakota Overland had a strong showing at the 2020 Generation II Gun Championship.

Pistols At The National Matches: 1919-1940

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 12:30

After World War I, there was a change in attitude concerning pistol competition in the United States.

Introduction To Intercollegiate Competitive Shooting

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:05

Whether a program is offered as a sport or as an educational course, competitive shooting teaches safety and helps to develop sportsmanship and leadership.

2 Great Tools For The Ruger 10/22

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 09:50

The Gunsmither Safety Tool (pictured) and 10/22 Bolt Bar and Extractor Tool can save frustration and lost parts.

Review: Mossberg MC2c

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 07:20

Slim and lightweight, the MC2c 9mm compact pistol is a great value for the price.

Choosing A Competitive Shooting Program For The College Campus

Sun, 09/20/2020 - 16:16

Competitive shooting is primarily a mental sport that teaches concentration, self-control, focus and discipline. Serious shooters also tend to excel academically.

Silhouette Sight Picture Tips

Sat, 09/19/2020 - 06:30

The advice included in this article about silhouette sight picture is timeless—as well as universal for all shooting disciplines.

Max Michel: First Carry Optics Shooter To Win Overall

Fri, 09/18/2020 - 04:53

Michel is the first-ever Carry-Optics division competitor to take an Overall title after winning the USPSA Area 5 Championship.

Paris 1900 Olympics: And It Was A Mistake

Thu, 09/17/2020 - 01:00

The second Olympic Games went to Paris and, by all accounts, they were a mess.

Review: Koenig Shooting Sports 9mm Competition Ammo

Wed, 09/16/2020 - 04:45

Those favoring lighter bullet weights will find this a useful load.

Rob Leatham Wins 2020 USPSA Single Stack Nationals

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 06:44

The victory marks the 18th overall win this year for the longtime Team Safariland shooter and action pistol legend.

Review: Winchester 350 Legend Power Max Bonded

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 05:10

Having the high-performance, straight-walled 350 Legend cartridge was paramount for the success of this first-time deer hunter.

Will Anti Is The New Alaska-Fairbanks Rifle Team Head Coach

Mon, 09/14/2020 - 09:56

Anti joins the Alaska rifle team after managing and coaching the USA Shooting Paralympic program for one year.

Taking The Mystery Out Of Astigmatism

Mon, 09/14/2020 - 05:14

Astigmatism is a common condition that causes blurred vision. Less common is actually understanding what can cause astigmatism, as well as how to correct it. Here are the steps shooters with astigmatism must take to improve sight picture—especially with optics.