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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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New: Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Competitor Pistol
Smith & Wesson has revealed a new Performance Center M&P pistol that’s designed for competition right out of the box, with a slide cut for optics, five-inch barrel and oversized mag release that's also reversible. All for less than $1,000.
Review: Beretta 92X Performance Carry Optic Pistol
Beretta released the new 92X Performance Carry Optic variant at the 2022 USPSA National Championships.
Early History Of The Rapid-Fire Pistol Match
Examining the early years of the rapid-fire pistol event in Olympic and international-level competitions.
Results: 2022 IPSC Pan-American Handgun Championship
The 2022 IPSC Pan-American Handgun Championship was held in September at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida
Side Matches At The 2022 USPSA Carry Optics Nationals
An inside look at how side matches at the USPSA Carry Optics Nationals are carried out
USA Shooting Names A New CEO: Craig Kozeniesky To Begin Early January 2023
In the first month of the new year, retired USMC Col. Craig Kozeniesky will take the reins at USA Shooting as CEO. Previously he was vice president of development at PrairieFire.
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
With the holiday season upon us, here we’ve gathered 22 of the best firearms and related gear that will make great gifts for your family and friends
Results: 2022 USPSA SIG Sauer Carry Optics Nationals
There were 427 competitors that tackled 19 stages at the 2022 USPSA Carry Optics Nationals, held in September at the CMP Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama
Review: Tippmann Arms M4-22 Redline Hawke Reflex Sight Combo
This AR-pattern rimfire with red-dot optic and folding iron sights offers plenty of versatility from one rifle
USA Shooting: Athletes Secure 44 Medals, 10 U.S. Olympic Quotas At 13th CAT Championships
U.S. pistol, rifle, and shotgun athletes earn 44 medals, 10 U.S. Olympic quotas for Paris 2024 at 2022 CAT Championship in Lima, Peru
New Paper Wad Options For Federal’s Top Gun Shotshell Lineup
Federal Ammunition adds paper wad options to select Top Gun lead and steel shotshell loads
Classic SSUSA: NRA’s USA Team Battles Way Into Second Place At 2003 World Long-Range & Palma Team Championships
In 2003, poor weather did little to dampen the U.S. Team’s spirits on its way to second place in this prestigious international event. Classic coverage of the 2003 Palma Team Championships from the January 2004 issue of Shooting Sports USA
New: Safariland Limited-Edition Tiger Stripe Camo Holsters
Safariland’s new tiger stripe camo 6354RDS holster for red-dot equipped pistols (and 6304RDS) is available for a limited time
Rob Vadasz Wins 12th NPSC Title
Rob Vadasz is the 2022 NPSC Grand Champion, securing his first win with the CBP National Marksmanship Unit and setting a new record for the most victories
Staccato’s New CS Pistol Makes Debut At Inaugural Celebrating Heroes Festival
Held in Texas October 27-29, the first Celebrating Heroes weekend featured plenty of entertainment and competition, along with the debut of the new carry-sized Staccato CS pistol
Zach Kienbaum Wins 2022 NSCA National Championship
Team Winchester’s Zach Kienbaum captures third title at 2022 National Sporting Clays Association Championship
Norma: Beretta Investing $60M In New U.S. Ammo Manufacturing Facility
Beretta Holding Group adds to U.S. presence after acquisition of Norma Precision with $60 million investment for ammunition manufacturing and distribution facility in Savannah, Ga.
Haylyn Hanks Wins 2022 Sporting Clays National Ladies Title
Team Blaser’s Haylyn Hanks rockets to victory at 2022 NSCA Nationals in Texas with Main Lady division win
Collegiate Rifle: Scalding Hot No. 9 Akron Defeats No. 13 Memphis
This past weekend the Akron Zips rifle team really turned up the heat with a big win over Memphis
New Metal Madness Unlimited Expands Pistol, Revolver, PCC Classes
Metal Madness Unlimited adapts the discipline’s random target numbering system for horizontal-style competitive shooting