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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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Pre-Order TRACE 10 Gen2 Training Analysis System from Creedmoor Sports
Take advantage of the discounted price by pre-ordering the training analysis system now and receive it in April
Review: Springfield Armory RO Elite
All the elegance of John Browning's historic 1911 design, upgraded for high-accuracy in action shooting at an affordable price
Collegiate Pistol: Coast Guard Academy’s Helen Oh Shines at 2018 Championship
This is the two-time All-American’s third consecutive Women’s Air Pistol Championship victory, first winning as a freshman in 2016
Winchester Throwback Ammo On The Way
A new line of old ammo that’s available in .30-06, .30 Carbine, .45 ACP and 12-gauge brass shells — loaded to WWII specs
New: eKrest Electronic Muffs from Birchwood Casey
With an NRR of 26 dB, these new earmuffs should provide excellent hearing protection and sound amplification for shooters
Preview: Genesis Extreme Long Range 6-60x56 mm Riflescope
Shooting .338 Lapua at 4000 yards? This new game changer scope allows for 400 minutes of internal adjustment for ELR shooting.
Who Is Allowed To File A Challenge In Competition?
Short answer: When a competitor feels that a shot fired has been improperly evaluated or scored, the scoring may be challenged
In Pursuit of the Better Mousetrap: Takedown X22 Backpacker
Takedowns date back to the muzzleloader era, and they have been experiencing a renaissance of sorts over the past few years. Field Editor Art Merrill puts the Takedown X22 Backpacker through its paces in this month’s Product Focus.
Lanny Barnes and the Olympic Art Project
Biathlon competitor and 3-gunner Lanny Barnes was one of a few athletes that worked together this year in Korea to be part of a bigger picture—promoting art and Olympic values
Kim Rhode: 2017 ISSF Shooter of the Year
Six-time Olympic medalist and NRA Board Member Kim Rhode had another stellar season last year, with multiple international shooting victories.
Don’t Let Excess Baggage Keep You From Winning Scores
Sometimes the heaviest luggage is what we do. Try dumping your excess baggage before heading to the firing line.
Fix It, Color It, Turn It To Dust: 2018’s Newest Gear For Competitors
Some of the best new products for competitive shooters that we saw earlier this year at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
Syntech Action Pistol Ammo: Faster, Smoother and Cleaner
Federal Premium Syntech Action Pistol ammo is built for competitive shooters, especially USPSA competition
What’s In Your Range Bag, Regina Milkovich?
Precision rifle shooter Regina Milkovich is the first female to have an overall win in a national-level precision rifle series competition
Henrik Larsen Wins 2018 NCAA Air Rifle Championship
Air rifle national champion Henrik Larsen helped the fourth-seed Kentucky rifle team win its second national title at the 2018 NCAA Championships
BB Gun: 53rd Annual Daisy National Championship
Junior competitors will be shooting the Daisy Champion 499B for this 5-meter BB gun competition
Biathlon: Kendall Gretsch, Dan Cnossen Win First-Ever U.S. Biathlon Gold In PyeongChang
History was made March 9 when Team USA won their first-ever Olympic or Paralympic biathlon gold medals at the Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, Korea
Rifle Fundamentals: Shooting and Follow-Through
Follow-through is when you maintain aim, breath control, hold control and trigger control until after the shot has been fired and the gun has settled back into position
Shot Process: How To Fix Natural Point of Aim
To excel in competitive shooting, you must master natural point of aim! Make sure to follow through
Julie Golob: How She Inspired A Generation Of Competitive Shooters
It’s no secret that Julie Golob is one of the best shooters ever. What’s even more impressive are those she inspired to become competitors themselves