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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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Kim Rhode Sticking With Winchester Shotshells
After 30 years with the iconic brand, six-time Olympic medalist Kim Rhode will keep on using Winchester AA shotgun shells
Last War for the Garand: Cold War Veterans Finally Come Home
The M1 Garand is a piece of living history, a connection to WWII and Korean, and the men who carried the rifle in triumph against America’s enemies
Federal Adds New 9mm Luger Load to Syntech Ammo Line
Federal’s Syntech is adding a variety of the most popular loads to its lineup, including 124-grain 9mm Luger cartridge
What’s In Your Range Bag, Elizabeth Harty?
What does international shooter Elizabeth Harty keep in her range bag when shooting at a match, or practicing?
2018 NRA Bianchi Cup & World Action Pistol Championship Presented by Colt
Register now for the world’s most prestigious pistol tournament, and while you are at it, you should attend the World Championship, since it’s being held right before the Cup itself
The Civilian Version of the M14, Then and Now
Descended from the M1 Garand, the M14 utilized multiple improvements that made it a far superior firearm for competition
New: Cobalt Kinetics Model 27
Cobalt Kinetics has just released a brand new conglomeration of old designs, molded together into the boldly different Model 27.
Max Michel Wins 2018 U.S. Steel Nationals
Team SIG Sauer shooter Max Michel wins 2018 Steel Nationals, was runner up in carry optics and third place in rimfire
Download Our New App: Shooting Sports USA
Our new mobile app is a companion to the NRA’s competitive shooting journal, Shooting Sports USA— the top magazine oriented towards competitive shooters in the world—allows for easy browsing of FREE content ranging from the history of the shooting sports, to tips on handloading and improving accuracy
50 Great Competitive Shooters of the 20th Century, Part 1
You’ll never guess who was responsible for making optics fashionable for pistol shooting! Read Part 1 of our 3-part series on the greatest shooters from 1900-2000
NRA Tactical Police Competition: Skill Stages Breakdown
NRA created the Tactical Police Competition program to encourage patrol officers to spend more time training using their duty firearms. The additional practice time, live-fire exercises, and challenges hone their skills and provide additional experience with duty firearms
Register Now: 2018 NRA National Junior Air Rifle Championships
Hurry, because the match is limited to 95 competitors. Registration is $45, and entries close on June 4
Junior Shooter Discovers Confidence Through Air Rifle Team
JROTC shooter Jadelynn Kendall has come a long way since she began shooting, after an unfortunate accident forced the amputation of her leg
Marksmanship History: The Dick Act
The Dick Act gave federal recognition and financial support to the National Guard, and also provided the official definition for “unorganized militia”
U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition
1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and MasterPiece Arms Chassis a winning combination at this year’s International Sniper Competition
Federal Premium Providing Shotshell Ammo To USA Shooting
As part of their new partnership with USA Shooting, Federal Premium will create specially marked boxes of Gold Medal shotshells, pistol and rifle ammunition to build greater awareness of international competitive shooting
Cheyenne Dalton Expanding Competitive Horizons, Wants To Mentor New Shooters
The talented teen rimfire and 3-Gun competitor is planning to tackle new shooting disciplines this year, as well as focusing on the future and teaching new shooters along the way
Series Recap: Precision Pistol Shooting with Brian Zins
Brian Zins, known for his proficiency in bullseye pistol competition, shares his shooting know-how in this video series
Jessie Harrison Wins High Overall Lady at 2018 U.S. Steel Nationals
This is Jessie Harrison’s eighth Ladies Overall win at the U.S. Steel Nationals
Preview: Savage A22 FSS .22 LR
Savage’s semi-auto .22 LR upgrades the original A22 platform with a 22-inch stainless steel barrel, and two-piece bases. Additionally, it features a black synthetic stock, user-adjustable AccuTrigger and straight blowback action