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NRA Competitions Suspended Due To Korean War: 1950 National Matches

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 00:00
In 1950, the outbreak of the Korean War compelled the National Rifle Association of America’s Executive Committee to cancel the National Matches, including the National Pistol, Smallbore and High Power Rifle Championships that year.

Classic SSUSA: A Sport For All Ages

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 23:00
From the archives: Junior competitor Camille Lathbury and veteran shooter Geoff Hornseth share the spirit of competitive shooting, which is truly “a sport for all ages.”

IPSC Rifle World Shoot Finland: Federal’s Todd Jarrett Wins Super Senior Gold Medal

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 12:00
Making his IPSC Rifle World Shoot debut in Finland earlier this month, Team Federal’s Todd Jarrett claimed his first IPSC Rifle world title.

Right Place, Right Time: Hunters HD Gold & Optical Prescription Lab

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 09:00
A maker of eyewear treasured by competitive shooters, Hunters HD Gold is a sub-brand of lens manufacturer Optical Prescription Lab.

What’s In Your Range Bag, Amber English?

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 23:00
Learn what Amber English, the women’s skeet gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, keeps in her range bag.

Paris 2024 Olympics Final Medal Count: Here’s Where USA Shooting Finished As Games Conclude

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 05:00
Breaking down the Olympic medals won in shooting events by Team USA at the Paris 2024 Games.

New: SIG Sauer ROMEO3MAX-PRO Reflex Sight

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 04:30
Designed with the help of Team SIG Captain Max Michel, SIG Sauer’s new ROMEO3MAX-PRO is an open reflex sight for competition that uses the DeltaPoint Pro footprint.

Results: 2024 World Speed Shooting Championship

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 01:00
There were 252 total shooters at the 2024 World Speed Shooting Championship, along with 39 new stage world records set at the match, held in Talladega, Ala., May 29 – Jun. 2.

Recreational Shooters Evicted From Arizona’s Joe Foss Shooting Complex

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 23:00
America’s fastest growing county, Maricopa County in Arizona, ousts the public from its public shooting range.

USA Clay Target League: Far-Reaching Impacts

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:00
Thousands of students on school-based clay target teams participate in USACTL competitions, but the life lessons learned by youth shooters is its biggest success.

All About The Tom Palmer Memorial Match

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 23:00
Celebrated USPSA Range Master Tom Palmer, who sadly passed away in March, was honored with a USPSA/Steel Challenge match and memorial service in Willmore, Kentucky, this past April.

Staff Sgt. Nick Mowrer, Shane Barnhart Top 2024 NRA National Smallbore Prone Championship Leaderboard

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:00
Staff Sgt. Nick Mowrer (USA) wins 2024 NRA National Smallbore Rifle Prone title, Shane Barnhart claims runner-up.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hancock, Smith Claim Mixed Team Skeet Silver Medal

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 00:00
Team USA's mixed team skeet duo of Austen Smith and Vincent Hancock secure silver as shooting competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ended earlier this week.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Austen Smith Secures Women’s Skeet Bronze Medal

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 14:00
U.S. shooter Austen Smith ranks third on Women’s Skeet leaderboard, captures bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday, Aug. 4.

Vincent Hancock Wins Fourth Olympic Men’s Skeet Gold Medal: ‘This Was The Hardest One Yet’

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 07:20
Men’s Skeet competitor Vincent Hancock of Team USA is the first Olympic shooter to win four gold medals in the same individual event, along with one of only seven Olympians in history to earn four gold medals in the same event.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Austen Smith Advances To Women’s Skeet Final, Tops Qualification Leaderboard

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 07:00
Team USA’s Austen Smith exits qualification as top ranked Women’s Skeet shooter, advances to event final that will be held on Sunday, Aug. 4.

Can You Use A Garmin Xero C1 Pro On A Chronograph Stage?

Sat, 08/03/2024 - 23:00
Many competitive shooters are now using the Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph, but how well does it work for a USPSA chronograph stage?

Paris 2024 Olympics: Vincent Hancock Wins Men’s Skeet Gold Medal, Conner Prince Takes Silver

Sat, 08/03/2024 - 10:00
U.S. shooter Vincent Hancock tops Men’s Skeet leaderboard, captures gold medal ahead of teammate and student Conner Prince who earned silver at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Katelyn Abeln Takes Eighth Place In Women’s 25m Pistol

Sat, 08/03/2024 - 02:00
Team USA’s Katelyn Abeln secures eighth place in Paris 2024 Women’s 25m Pistol event after the final at the Chateauroux Shooting Center on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Steel Challenge Shooting Strategies: Five To Go

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 23:00
While Five To Go is considered by many to be among the most difficult Steel Challenge stages, with the right strategy it can be tackled easily.

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