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New: Cabot Guns High Voltage Pistols
Limited to only two firearms, Cabot Guns’ High Voltage pistols pay homage to electrical pioneers like Franklin, Faraday, Volta, Einstein and Tesla.
What Do The Different Range Commands Mean?
For beginners: A short guide to understanding what you should do when a Range Officer issues specific commands, particularly for NRA air gun and smallbore competition.
NRA’s Tenacity Keeps Competition Alive In Uncertain Times: 1942-1953 National Matches
While World War II and the Korean War forced the suspension of the National Matches, NRA’s steadfastness ensured that competition would continue during the period of 1942-1953.
New Zealand To Host 2025 World Action Pistol Championships
The 2025 NRA World Action Pistol Championships will be held in Hamilton, New Zealand, next October.
Winchester Announces New 21 Sharp Rimfire Cartridge
Winchester Ammunition’s new 21 Sharp rimfire cartridge was “built from the ground up for enhanced accuracy and on-target performance with both lead and lead-free projectiles.”
20 Great Photos From The 2024 NRA National Matches
Here are 20 of the best photos from Camp Atterbury this summer at the 2024 NRA National Precision Pistol, Smallbore Rifle and High Power Rifle Championships.
Preview: Armasight Contractor 640 2.3-9.2X 35 mm Thermal Optic
Armasight’s Contractor 640 2.3-9.2X 35 mm thermal optic boasts a high-quality sensor and associated electronics in a small package.
Former NCAA Rifle Athlete JT Schnering Gets The Nod To Be The Manager Of CMP’s Competition Center In Alabama
Previously a NCAA athlete and coach, JT Schnering will bring fresh leadership to CMP South.
Thurman Randle: An Amazing Smallbore Rifle Competitor
During the 1933 NRA National Smallbore Championships, Thurman Randle made history after posting three unblemished Dewar Course scores.
All About The Inaugural Simulator Matches At 2024 CMP National Air Gun Events
Corey Cooper and Jace Walters win inaugural Steel Challenge simulator programs for rifle and pistol during CMP’s National Air Events at Camp Perry this summer.
Springfield Armory Donates SA-16A2 Rifles To Hillsdale College For Modern American Riflery Class
Springfield Armory provides 12 SA-16A2 rifles to Hillsdale College for its Modern American Riflery course.
Review: Mecanik MO3 Red-Dot Optic
Mecanik’s MO3 is one of the best values in affordable competition red-dot optics.
Results: 2024 NRA National Precision Pistol Championships
Jon Shue wins back to back NRA National Pistol titles after securing victory at Camp Atterbury in July.
Classic SSUSA: Chronographing Air Guns
From the archives: Ken Oehler’s guide on effectively chronographing air gun pellets using an Oehler 36 chronograph.
New: SK Customs “Guerrero” Colt 1911 Chambered In .38 Super
SK Customs introduces the fourth model in its Mexican War of Independence pistol series, the limited-edition Guerrero Colt 1911 pistol chambered in .38 Super.
Results: 2024 NRA National Smallbore Rifle Prone Championships
Fathers and daughters, friends and friendly rivals, and a future that looks bright indeed.
Largest Registration Since World War II: 1953 National Matches
The 1953 NRA National Championships saw an increase in participation and the highest scores of a National Rifle and Pistol Tournament.
Classic SSUSA: Model 1911 Recoil Reducers
A pistol’s frame should be like tempura—only lightly battered. This classic article originally published in 2001 outlines different recoil reduction options for the 1911 pistol.
Preview: Labradar LX Compact Shooting Chronograph
With Doppler-radar power crammed into a small package, the Labradar LX chronograph’s biggest upgrade is its diminutive form factor and internal battery, all for $599.95.
Powell Wins Again, Takes High Over All Title At 2024 NSCA South Central Regional
Team Remington’s Brandon Powell continues his dominance in sporting clays competition after his latest victory at the NSCA South Central Regional in Texas, Sept. 3-8, 2024.