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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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Army’s Sokolowski Makes History at Bianchi Cup
U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit pistol shooter SFC Adam Sokolowski justifies the hype, with a Triple Crown-earning victory at this year’s Bianchi Cup
New: McMillan A5-22 Stock
This new model is built to accept Ruger 10/22 barreled actions and is available in multiple colors and camo patterns
New: Ruger 10/22 Calvin Elite Custom Triggers From Timney
Precision trigger manufacturer Timney creates new trigger for the 10/22 rimfire platform: the Calvin Elite Trigger for the Ruger 10/22. Timney is the market leader in aftermarket rifle triggers
Three Consecutive ISSF Gold Medals For Vincent Hancock
Vincent Hancock completes his hat trick in Malta at the ISSF World Cup for Shotgun. Windy conditions and high glare added to the match difficulty
Review: SIG ROMEO1 6 MOA Reflex Sight
The newest ROMEO1 has power and brightness to spare and includes more options for competitive shooters
Liberty University Marksmanship Program Undergoes Transformation
The school recently built a full-service shooting range near campus that will be open to both students and the public, providing shooting opportunities for the local community, thanks to Dave Hartman
Volunteers Make The Difference At National Matches
Volunteers that toiled through the 1968 & 1969 National Matches possessed two common denominators: NRA membership and a desire to help out
IDPA: Wilson Combat Shooting Team Sweeps Arkansas State Championship
Wilson Combat competitive shooters had an impressive showing at the Arkansas State IDPA Championship—held at the historic Arkansas Combat Pistol League in Berryville. We say historic because the Arkansas Combat Pistol League was the very first IDPA club
A Page From History: The 1923 Palma
The Palma Rifle match was reborn in 1923, and anticipation mounted as to match conditions and the international teams that would be attending the storied contest
What’s In Your Range Bag, Reya Kempley?
Not only is Reya a champion competitive shooter, she's also an accomplished author (including several articles for Shooting Sports USA) and a pilot. Talk about multi-talented!
Starline Adds .224 Valkyrie Rifle Brass
Great news for anyone that’s looking at doing some .224 Valkyrie reloading, now there’s new brass cases in the caliber from Starline
Cole McCulloch on Cam and Co
NRA Competitive Shooting Division Director Cole McCulloch was interviewed by NRATV’s Cam Edwards about the 2018 NRA Bianchi Cup presented by Colt
Video: How To Master Action Pistol’s Moving Target Event
How do you practice for the Mover in Action Pistol? Our friend Julie Golob shares tips for success in this video from the Performance Center by Smith & Wesson
Review: Decibullz Reactive Ear Plugs
Uncomplicated, adaptable, with a DIY custom fit, these earplugs simply use hot H2O and a reflective surface to achieve a perfect mold of your ears. Internal electronics are optional. The Decibullz set includes spare parts and a carrying case—plus a bonus second set of moldable units.
Muzzle Loading: 2018 NMLRA National Spring Shoot
Exhilarating Muzzle Loading rifle competition this June, including: a living history encampment, classes & seminars, youth activities, and a rifle museum—all at this year’s event in Friendship, Indiana
Team USA & SCTP Teen Athlete Christman Shines At ISSF World Championships
Thanks to a chance encounter with Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock, Eli Christman is now poised for big things in international skeet competition
“I was ecstatic,” Eli Christman said about the 2017 ISSF World Championships in Moscow. “I knew going into the tournament that was on the line—of course I wasn’t focusing on that, but I knew very well that that was the goal of the tournament. That was the goal of everyone there shooting.”
“He always pushes me to do my best and to train as hard as I can,” said teammate Emma Williams. “He is one of the hardest working people that I’ve met, and that pushes me to work even harder so I can keep up with him.”
Winchester’s Victory Series Begins With .45 ACP In July
The company is has throwback WWII ammo available, serving up a limited run of era-specific ammunition in special packaging reminiscent of those times
Rifle Fundamentals: Sight Adjustment
Adjust the sights on your rifle so that your shot group are centered on the target. Including a handy table for sight changes with a BB Gun, Air Rifle or Smallbore Rifle with common paper targets
Liberty University Rifle Team Developing Lifelong Competitive Shooters
Student-athletes from Liberty interested in honing their rifle marksmanship skills attended the Small Arms Firing School conducted by the AMU at Camp Butner in North Carolina
Silhouette Rifle Position Fundamentals: Everything You Need To Know
How do you improve? Bad training will result in bad fundamentals, which means a bad position and lower scores in the fun, but difficult-to-master game of silhouette rifle