Shooting Sports USA
The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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Nighthawk Custom: A Legacy Of Craftsmanship And Excellence
Nighthawk Custom offers solid products, with a history of innovation for its customer-focused designs, including the BDS9 handgun.
Collegiate Rifle: Western Trip Yields Big Results For Akron
The first of two rifle matches last weekend resulted in Akron upsetting Air Force.
Review: Vortex Venom 1-6X 24 mm Optic And Pro Extended Cantilever Mount
Vortex’s Venom 1-6X 24 mm riflescope with the Pro Extended Cantilever Mount is a winning combination for competitive carbine shooters.
Competitors’ Corner: December 2024
Highlights from the December 2024 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal.
Legendary Pistol Marksman And Olympian Joe Benner
Joe Benner was a two-time World Rapid-Fire Pistol Champion, winning both titles with a used Colt Woodsman chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Optics & Gear
Check out our 2024 optics and gear holiday gift guide, which includes red dots, shooting chronographs, hearing protection, a service rifle scope and more.
Carry Optics: Division Of Choice At 2024 Buckeye Blast USPSA Ohio Section Match
The 311 competitors at the 2024 Buckeye Blast USPSA Ohio Section Match faced 12 challenging stages.
Review: Geissele Border Patrol Rifle
Geissele’s Border Patrol Rifle chambered in 5.56 mm NATO is a no-nonsense firearm that delivers where it counts.
Grauffel Tops 2024 USPSA Carry Optics Leaderboard, Hetherington Wins U.S. National Title
Eric Grauffel wins 2024 USPSA Carry Optics Nationals, while AMU shooter Jacob Hetherington claims U.S. National Championship.
2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Ammunition
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2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Shotguns
Our roundup of handpicked shotguns for competition shooting this holiday season.
Family At The Heart Of Competition: Inland Empire USPSA Sectional Championships
It’s not just the competition that makes the Inland Empire Sectional Championships a must-attend event, it’s also the families that bond through their shared love of action shooting.
Guide To Building Stage Speed
These tips for building stage speed in action shooting will help you rise to the top of the match leaderboard at your next competition.
More Than 6,000 Shooters Experience An Improved Range: 1961 National Matches
A refurbished range greeted the more than 6,000 competitors at the 1961 National Matches, a number which broke attendance records.
Rich Combination Of History & Shooting On Display At Creedmoor 150 Match
A weeklong competition with period and recreated rifles was held in October to recognize the 150th anniversary of the original 1874 Creedmoor International Match.
NRA Announces 2025 National Matches Locations & Schedule
The 2025 NRA National Rifle and Pistol Championships will be held at the Cardinal Shooting Center, Alliance Rifle Club, Oklahoma City Gun Club and Winnequah Gun Club next June and July.
2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Rifles
Five rifles that are excellent presents for competitive shooters this holiday season.
All About The 2024 USPSA Alabama State Championship
The 2024 USPSA Alabama State Championship was held at Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting Range in Marshall County, Ala., May 16-18.
$50,000 Total Prize Purse At Inaugural Florida Shooters Cup
Apex Shooting Center is hosting the inaugural Florida Shooters Cup Tournament in January 2025 with $50,000 in cash and prizes.
NRA Announces Revised Club Leadership & Development Online Course
NRA Clubs & Associations has revised its Club Leadership & Development Online Course.