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The Origin Of The Olympic Games
The first Olympic Games were held Ancient Greece in 776 B.C., on the west side of the Peloponnesus, near an area sacred to worshippers of the Greek Olympians—gods like Zeus and Athena.
New: Swarovski 115 mm Objective For Modular Optic System
Swarovski Optik's new 115 mm lens is the largest objective lens yet for its modular spotting scope system.
What’s In Your Range Bag, Mary Tucker?
Find out what this Univ. of Kentucky rifle shooter and future Tokyo 2021 Olympian keeps in her range bag.
Japan's Olympic Minister Says 'I Think We Have To Hold The Games At Any Cost'
The minister’s “at any cost” comments came a day after IOC vice president John Coates said the Olympics will go on next year no matter what.
The Basics of Collegiate Shotgun Competition
Our guide to shotgun competition at the university level.
Preview: Caesar Guerini Invictus Sporting M-Spec
According to Caesar, "the M-Spec is designed to tackle the most demanding sporting clays targets."
Athens 1896 Olympics: The First Shots For Record
When Her Royal Highness, the Queen of Greece, pulled the trigger on April 8, 1896, she fired the first shot for record in a new era—the shooting matches of the modern Olympic Games.
SCTP, SASP Launch New Websites
Each website is program-specific, giving prospective student-athletes and active members the latest SSSF information and resources.
A Page From History: The 1991 National Matches
For the first time ever, tournament officials faced the prospect of conducting a national shooting program without federal funding.
Training Techniques For Silhouette
Let's talk about your silhouette training plan. To begin, you must have confidence in your ability to win.
Popular Courses-Of-Fire For Young Rifle Shooters
Just starting out? We got you covered with this guide that includes how to complete your first shooting event, picking a course-of-fire and more.
The Basics of Collegiate Air Gun Competition
Our guide to air rifle and air pistol competition at the university level.
Early Thoughts On Moving The National Championships
As early as 1954, references were made regarding moving the National Matches from Camp Perry to other suitable venues, such as Camp Atterbury, or even alternate, future "Ultimate Range" sites in Missouri and Oklahoma.
New: Trijicon RMRcc Miniature Reflex Optic
Trijicon bills the new RMRcc as “a reliable and rugged miniature reflex for Concealed Carry.”
Competitors’ Corner: September 2020
Highlights from the September 2020 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA's competitive shooting journal.
The Basics of Collegiate Smallbore Competition
Our guide to .22 LR rifle and pistol competition at the university level.
10 Cleaning Tips and Tricks For Firearms
There’s a hack for every nook and cranny. These tips will help keep your gun accurate and in top condition.
M1 Garand Maintenance Tips For Competition
Getting an M1 Garand rifle to shoot well, while still remaining “As-issued,” can take some work. These tips will help.
Results: 2020 Rhode Island NRA Conventional Prone Championship
The author says "It was a match reminiscent of the movie Casablanca."
New: Eley Precision Club Online Competition
Eley aims to unite competitive shooters by encouraging greater club interaction worldwide. The fun begins with a virtual "Benchrest Masters" tournament.