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Doug Koenig To Captain Ruger’s New Pro Shooting Team
In addition to serving as Team Ruger's captain, Koenig will also represent the Ruger as an official brand ambassador
New: SIG Sauer ‘We The People’ 1911 BB Pistol
The “We The People” 1911 BB pistol rocks the same custom grips as the centerfire version that is adorned with 50 stars
International Sniper Competition: Out Of The Shadows, Into The Limelight
They work in the shadows, but once a year convene openly to compete against one another at a famed U.S. Army post.
‘These Stories Need To Be Shared’: 50 Female Gun Owners Headed To Capitol This Summer
Preserving America’s gun culture: competitive shooting, commerce, hunting, and self-defense is paramount to the D.C. Project
New: Lyman Brass Smith All-American 8-Turret Press and Victory Single-Stage Press
These are the first new handloading/reloading presses from Lyman in years, and they should prove to live up to the company's famous reputation for durability and quality
Review: SIG Sauer P320 X5
SIG’s 320 X-Series flagship is a full-size semi-auto pistol that’s designed for both competition and everyday use, straight out of the box with no mods
New: Devil Dog Arms 1911 Pistols
Devil Dog Arms’ new 1911 pistols are in the company’s own words, “masterpieces of engineering and manufacturing innovation.”
Doug Koenig On Sportsman’s Team Challenge: ‘This Match Continues To Have A Strong Following’
Last year, the Sportsman’s Team Challenge celebrated 30 years of competition. Now, Doug Koenig says there is interest in regional STC events
New: Alliant Powder Red Dot and Green Dot Reloading Powders
A new, improved formula burns significantly cleaner and offers better flow characteristics with the same clay-crushing performance the world’s best shooters have trusted since 1932. The original high-performance clay target powders just got even better!
Video: The Unique Colt Camp Perry Pistol
For slow fire at the National Matches in the early 20th century, the Colt Camp Perry pistol, with a unique design and National Match-specific features, is one really nice gun to shoot
7 Competitive Shooting Books You Need To Read
If you have been on the fence on these, take a closer look because there is a lot of valuable information in these books
What Everybody Ought To Know About Silhouette Scopes
Not only was Lones Wigger the best Olympic rifle shooting medalist of all time, he was also quite the accomplished silhouette competitor. Here's his thoughts regarding scopes the 1984 and 1985 championship clinics
NRA Smallbore Rifle F-Class National Championship To Debut This Summer
F-Class has enjoyed immense popularity since the late 1990s, and now the NRA is rolling out a rimfire version of this fun and exciting discipline! The all-new NRA Smallbore F-Class Championship will be held at the same time as the 2018 National Smallbore Rifle Championships at the Wa-Ke'De Rifle Range in Bristol, Indiana
Video: Brian Zins Explains How To Take Your Pistol Grip To A Whole New Level
If you’re just learning how to shoot a pistol, this is a good place to start. Everything about your current pistol grip is wrong, Brian Zins can help fix it in part 1 of our new six-part video series featuring the best bullseye pistol shooter of all time
How To Use 9 Major In A Short Barrel
When the rules changed to allow 9x19 caliber guns at 165 Power Factor, short barrels in 9 Major became more popular in action shooting
Rifle Fundamentals: Breath and Hold Control
Learn how to hold your rifle perfectly still while you aim at the target with proper breath control and hold control
New: Creedmoor Sports Bench and Field Shooting Mat
This durable and portable shooting mat is perfect for either shooting from the ground or a bench
Preview: CORE “Foundation” 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Rifle
This new 6.5 Creedmoor rifle build from CORE combines modern precision components with a classic look, thanks to a beautiful stock from Foundation and other quality parts
Kendall County GOP “Campaign Shoot Out” In Texas
This sporting clays fundraiser was held at the Joshua Creek Ranch, a premier hunting lodge and resort in Boerne, TX.
Review: JP Enterprises GMR-15
The GMR-15 is a fine-looking gun that draws the attention of casual onlookers and fanboys alike in for a closer look