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Review: Federal Top Gun With Paper Wad
Federal shotshell fans now have paper wad options for Top Gun lead and steel loads.
USA Shooting: Glenn Eller, Alicia Gough Capture ISSF World Cup Mixed Team Trap Silver Medal
Team USA’s Alicia Gough and Glenn Eller earned the silver medal in Mixed Team Trap at the 2023 ISSF World Cup in Larnaca, Cyprus, on April 2.
What’s In Your Range Bag, Sagen Maddalena?
Learn what Sgt. Sagen Maddalena of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit keeps in her range bag.
U.S. Air Force Pistol Team: Another Move, Legendary Gunsmiths And The End Of An Era
Part 4 of Dr. Robert “Doc” Engelmeier’s look back at his time with the U.S. Air Force Pistol Team—a captivating glimpse into what competitive shooting was like in the 1980s and 1990s, including vintage photos.
Dr. Frankenstein, Gunsmith: The Reanimation Of A Rare .22 LR Pattern 14 Enfield
Ugly and heavy for a .22 LR hunting rifle, this modified Pattern 14 Enfield is a one-of-a-kind curiosity that warrants a closer look.
Review: Blackhawk Stache IWB Holster
Similar to a nice mustache, having Blackhawk’s Stache holster will keep you confident and smiling.
New: Savior Equipment Specialist Double Rifle Case
Savior Equipment’s durable gear is built to withstand tough environments and situations.
Ken Rose On His Journey In Shooting: ‘Ego Is Not Your Amigo’
Ken Rose is a 9/11 Veteran, AMU Instructor and Secret Service Instructor who began his journey in competitive shooting a decade ago.
Running Competition Chronograph Stations: Observations And Tips
Here are eight helpful tips from the author after spending much of his time at USPSA matches last year running chronograph stations.
Team Remington’s Wendell Cherry Wins 2023 NSCA U.S. Open
Wendell Cherry of Team Remington lands at top of 2023 National Sporting Clays Association U.S. Open HOA leaderboard.
Classic SSUSA: David Tubb’s 7 Tips For Better Offhand Scores
Tips from High Power Rifle legend G. David Tubb on how to take control in competition, and make shots you know you are capable of.
Read Our 2022 NRA National Matches At Camp Atterbury Digital Recap For Free
This special edition retrospective celebrates the 2022 NRA National Matches at Camp Atterbury and can be viewed online for free, just like the Shooting Sports USA digital magazine.
New: SK Customs Untamed Anaconda
New limited-edition series of Colt Anaconda revolvers chambered in .44 Mag. with six-inch barrel.
10 Tips On USPSA Stages And Stage Management
As the 2022 USPSA shooting season ended, the author made observations and recommendations for both competitors and staff.
The History Of Creedmoor Range
The 70-acre plot in Long Island was selected by Col. Henry G. Shaw, a member of the NRA’s first Range Committee and Board of Directors.
SIG Sauer Announces Acquisition of General Robotics
SIG Sauer acquires General Robotics, one of the world’s top manufacturers of tactical robotics for manned and unmanned platforms, as well as anti-drone use.
All About The Evans Repeating Rifle
The world’s first “high capacity magazine” rifle was a lever-action rifle that held 34 rounds and served in warfare in the late 1800s.
Competitors’ Corner: April 2023
Highlights from the April 2023 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal.
Easy Stretches And Strength Movements To Alleviate Low Back Pain
Here are six great stretches and strength movements that will help build your spinal stability, so you won’t miss any matches.
Results: 2023 Florida State USPSA Championship
Action shooters in the Sunshine State kicked off the 2023 shooting season with the Florida State USPSA Championship, held in January at the Wyoming Antelope Club in Clearwater, Fla.