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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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Rapid Spread Of Coronavirus Affecting Tokyo 2020 Olympics
COVID-19, a.k.a. coronavirus may postpone—or even cancel—the world's greatest sporting event, the Olympic Games.
Vincent Hancock, Philip Jungman Earn Skeet Olympic Berths
Hancock heads to his fourth consecutive Olympics, joined by rookie Phillip Jungman of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit.
What’s In Your Range Bag, Cory Kruse?
We find out what sporting clays expert Cory Kruse keeps in his range bag.
Everything You Wanted To Know About 3D Stage Builder
No, it’s not an app. 3D Stage Builder offers Lego-like 3D-printed props to design practical shooting stages for USPSA, IDPA, IPSC, etc.
Waterproof Targets From Alpha Dynamics USA
Targets that will stay in place—even in a torrential downpour. Use the accompanying waterproof pasters for a target/scoring combo that can handle any rainstorm without having to use the dreaded bags.
New: Steinel 6.5x52mm Carcano Target Load
VMR shooters take note: Steinel Ammunition has added the 6.5x52mm Carcano to its lineup.
Looking Back At The 2010 NRA National Long-Range Rifle Championship
With flags flying “straight out,” this was the year for wind shooters to excel.
Lithgow SMLE Mk III Question
A reader submitted this query about a sling attachment point for his Lithgow No. 1 Mk III.
How To Correctly Insert Foam Earplugs
When a plug is inserted correctly, it’s a revelation. That is what led to this article.
Burris Adds To FastFire Red-Dot Lineup
The new FastFire 4 and FastFire RD are the latest models in this popular family of red dots from Burris.
New: McMillan Z-Series Universal Fiberglass Stock
Built specifically for long-range, the Z-1 stock includes several features to assist competitive shooters.
Top PCC Guns In 2019
Equipment choices remain remarkably consistent with those of previous years—at least for 2019 USPSA championship shooters.
New: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Precision 9mm
The competition model in Springfield's XD-M Elite line, the full-sized XD-M Elite Precision sports a 5.25-inch barrel.
Collegiate Rifle: Kentucky Wins GARC Championship
The win marks the first GARC title for the Univ. of Kentucky Wildcats since 2009. WVU placed second and Akron third. Kentucky shooters Will Shaner and Mary Tucker earned individual honors.
Competitors’ Corner: March 2020
Highlights from the March 2020 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal.
Handgun Technique: Follow-Through vs. Recovery
In this video, 12-time NRA National Pistol Champion Brian Zins shares his opinion on pistol technique, specifically follow-through.
Is There A Shelf Life For .22 LR Ammunition?
Some say that with proper care, one can extend the life of rimfire ammunition. Learn what Lones Wigger had to say about it at a 1984 NRA Silhouette National Championship seminar.
Improving The Standing Position
Here are five tips to improve your standing position scores in air rifle and smallbore.
How To Ensure Your Match Report Is Featured In SSUSA
“Where’s my report? Why did it take so long?” These tips will help make sure your local match receives maximum publicity via Shooting Sports USA.
2020 Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States Available Now
The latest edition of this popular guide has over 100 changes from the 2019 version.