INTRODUCTION Our initial steps into competition shooting centered on pistol disciplines because they are popular. But one of the most accessible disciplines that we can talk about for a beginner is anything involving a shotgun. And the popularity of shotgun shooting is only growing! THE JOURNEY INTO COMPETETIVE SHOOTING Ep. 1 Getting Started Ep. 2 Steel Challenge Ep. [...]
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Olympic Shooters Ignored, ‘Stigmatized’ Despite Winning More Golds than Wrestlers, Divers, Gymnasts
Updated: April 17, 2016The public perception of guns as dangerous and frightening has kept the media and most corporate sponsors from recognizing the achievements of Team USA shooters.
Kids And Guns: Series Introduction
Updated: March 24, 2016When I was given an opportunity to write this series about kids and guns, I was so excited that my brain froze a little. Where do I start? How do I share the absolute LOVE for guns that pervades my life and my children’s lives? Do I show pictures of the guns that sit on my couch?
Journey Into Competitive Shooting: Ep. 3 USPSA Pistol
Updated: March 2, 2016Introduction In January, we started this series with an introduction into the competitive shooting world with a piece that covered some basics on safety and gear. We then followed up that initial article with one on Steel Challenge because of its low cost and slim gear requirements. Now, after having read those two articles, you’re hopefully ready to [...]
Journey Into Competitive Shooting: Ep. 2 Steel Challenge
Updated: February 11, 2016Steel Challenge is the perfect gateway discipline into the wonderful world of competitive shooting.
Colt’s got 3 New Guns for Competition, Defense and Duty
Updated: January 15, 2016Meet the Colt Competition, 2016 Lightweight Commander and Expanse M4 Colt has announced three new additions to their catalog to kick of the new year, two 1911s and an AR-15, all at solid price points that are sure to please. They are the Colt Competition Pistol, Colt Lightweight Commander and the wallet-friendly Expanse M4 carbine. [...]
Bersa Drops Details on New Double-Stack .380 and Competition 9mm
Updated: January 15, 2016Bersa is prepping to launch two new handguns for 2016, a streamlined double-stack .380 ACP for concealed carry and a longslide competition-ready 9mm Luger pistol. These guns fit nicely into Bersa’s catalog of hard-use yet affordable handguns. Bersa’s concealead-carry guns have been making short lists for years and with good reason. They’re based on a simple, proven [...]
Journey Into Competitive Shooting: Ep. 1 Getting Started
Updated: January 14, 2016Want to begin shooting competitions? Where do you start? What discipline should you choose? Where do you go? What guns and gear do you need? Check out the first segment in a series of articles on getting starting in competitive shooting.
why Sporting Clays is one of America’s fastest growing sports.
Updated: May 7, 2015Grab your shotgun and come with me. I just shot my first round of Sporting Clays and I’m hooked. The sport is fast, challenging, and more fun than is normally legal.
Dope Cards and Ballistic Charts – Low Tech Best for Long Range Shooting
Updated: March 31, 2024Some people treat long range shooting like it is some kind of Mojo that you either have or you don’t. It can be difficult, but long range shooting is a simple science. And if you track your data, you’ll be better prepared to put rounds on target without all of the guess work. Here are some tools that can help keep you organized.