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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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3 New Anarchy Outdoors Ruger Rimfire Rifle Upgrades
These performance upgrades for the Ruger Rimfire and Ruger American rimfire rifles are new from Anarchy Outdoors and meet the same standards as the company's centerfire offerings.
STI Firearms Changes Company Name To Staccato
STI has rebranded to become "Staccato," based on the success of the line of pistols with the same name.
Looking Back At Camp Perry's Mess Hall
The Camp Perry mess hall provided chow for several generations of National Matches competitors, as well as military personnel stationed at the facility. Sadly, this iconic building was destroyed by a tornado in 1998, never to be replaced.
Lapua Monarch Cup Postponed To 2021
Without its constituent matches being held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico the Lapua Monarch Cup schedule had to be moved to next year.
5 Value Packed Production Pistols
You don’t need to spend big bucks to get into Action Pistol competition. Here are five great models that will fit any budget.
Review: Glock G44 .22 LR
It’s about time this iconic Austrian pistol company added a rimfire model.
WATCH: Texas Star From CMP Steel Targets
Remember: Always shoot the top plate first.
Inclement Weather And Competitive Shooting
Weather ... the show must go on.
Is NRA Match Rifle For You?
NRA High Power Rifle competition has two options: Match or Service. Which one should you choose?
Review: Nighthawk Custom DTS (Drop-In Trigger System)
Unhappy with your stock 1911's trigger pull? The DTS from Nighthawk is the next best thing to a custom trigger job, and a whole lot cheaper.
Henry Long Ranger Maintenance
Our tips on how to keep Henry's new long-range lever gun in top shape. Tip No. 1: You need a boresnake.
Winchester: Official Ammunition Of The Scholastic Clay Target Program
The overall support provided by Winchester Ammunition to SCTP is unprecedented in the competitive shooting world. And, the legendary brand plans to continue its partnership with SCTP by providing extensive support that will help strengthen the group's mission.
Review: Safariland Shooters’ Range Backpack
If you think this is just another range bag--think again. Our favorite aspect: the Safariland Shooters’ Range Backpack sports the improved load-bearing design of a backpack, instead of the usual over-the-shoulder-style range bag.
Review: Henry Long Ranger 6.5 Creedmoor
A 6.5 Creedmoor lever gun at the 600-yard line? Yes please! The Long Ranger is a 19th century concept benefitting from 20th century improvements and upgraded to chamber 21st century cartridges.
Review: Magnum Research Switchbolt .22 LR
How does the Magnum Research Switchbolt . 22 LR stack up for Steel Challenge and other rimfire shooting sports? Read on to find out this shooter was pleased with a custom-configured model.
Legends: Frederick W. Cole 1922-2020
Another old statesman of the shooting sports leaves us.
Getting Started In Steel Challenge
With little financial investment, your whole family can enjoy Steel Challenge as a group activity.
NRA: Early Foundation And Development 1871-1907
What started as a tiny organization transformed into a truly national Association.
Visual Speed: Key To Success In Practical Shooting
Visual speed doesn't just mean “seeing faster.” Tip No. 1 is “You have to be honest with yourself.”
New: Real Avid CORE AR15 Gun Tool
Spending more time working on your guns? You might be interested in Real Avid's newest gun tool, the CORE-AR15.