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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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First-Ever Metal Madness Shootout To Debut In October
The match will be held at Grand Rivers Shooting Range in Kentucky, the home of Metal Madness.
Thompson/Center’s New Competition Rimfire Rifles
These new Performance Center semi-automatic .22 LR rimfire rifles are ready to play a number of games.
6 Common Errors In Optics Mounting
Our guide on how to avoid mistakes while mounting optics.
Jessie Harrison Wins USPSA Area 3 Ladies Open Division
In addition, Harrison placed 16th overall in the Open Division.
What’s In Your Range Bag, Will Shaner?
Find out what University of Kentucky rifle team shooter Will Shaner keeps in his range bag.
The Legend Of David Tubb
David Tubb is (arguably) the best competitive rifleman in history. For Tubb, above all else, he never takes "no" for an answer.
More Than 2,000 Athletes Participate In 2020 SCTP National Championships
Approximately 300 teams from 37 different states participated in this year's SCTP Nationals at the Cardinal Center, Marengo, OH.
NMLRA Hosting Black Powder Cartridge Weekend In August
The match will coincide with a NRA Silhouette BPCR Regional.
A Brief History Of Reporting The National Matches
Each year, the NRA has covered the National Rifle and Pistol Championships, widely considered the "World Series of the Shooting Sports."
2021 NRA Nationals At Camp Atterbury Schedule Released
Here is the schedule of events for the 2021 NRA Nationals at Camp Atterbury, plus other National Championship updates.
New: Proof Research Conviction Ti Rifle
Proof says the new rifle has "significantly reduced weight without compromising long-range accuracy."
Accuracy vs. Precision: Sharpen Your Shooting Skills
What’s the difference and why does it matter? Here are tips on how to improve your rifle marksmanship by learning the differences between accuracy and precision.
All About Charles Bayard Lister
For many years, C.B. Lister contributed to the NRA News & Events pages in American Rifleman magazine.
New: Primary Arms GLx Riflescope Mounts
There are four models at launch that can accommodate 30mm and 34mm scopes with a 0 or 20 MOA cant.
15-Year-Old Trapshooter Grayson Stuart Receives ATA Grand Slam Honors
The Federal-sponsored shooter is the third youngest to ever to earn a Grand Slam. Less than 500 shooters around the world have completed their Grand Slams.
New: Savage Arms Rascal Minimalist
Savage Arms is taking introductory rimfire rifles in a bold new direction.
Competitors’ Corner: August 2020
Highlights from the August 2020 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal.
SASP Nationals Go Virtual
Over 248,000 rounds were sent downrange with athletes competing virtually from their home ranges in the midst of a global pandemic.
Fiocchi Investing In New Arkansas Manufacturing Facility
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Fiocchi to Arkansas,” said Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
Col. Townsend Whelen: America's Top 20th Century Shooter (Arguably)
Col. Townsend Whelen was perhaps the single most influential figure in U.S. 20th century competitive shooting.