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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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Preview: Caesar Guerini Invictus Sporting M-Spec
According to Caesar, "the M-Spec is designed to tackle the most demanding sporting clays targets."
Athens 1896 Olympics: The First Shots For Record
When Her Royal Highness, the Queen of Greece, pulled the trigger on April 8, 1896, she fired the first shot for record in a new era—the shooting matches of the modern Olympic Games.
SCTP, SASP Launch New Websites
Each website is program-specific, giving prospective student-athletes and active members the latest SSSF information and resources.
A Page From History: The 1991 National Matches
For the first time ever, tournament officials faced the prospect of conducting a national shooting program without federal funding.
Training Techniques For Silhouette
Let's talk about your silhouette training plan. To begin, you must have confidence in your ability to win.
Popular Courses-Of-Fire For Young Rifle Shooters
Just starting out? We got you covered with this guide that includes how to complete your first shooting event, picking a course-of-fire and more.
The Basics of Collegiate Air Gun Competition
Our guide to air rifle and air pistol competition at the university level.
Early Thoughts On Moving The National Championships
As early as 1954, references were made regarding moving the National Matches from Camp Perry to other suitable venues, such as Camp Atterbury, or even alternate, future "Ultimate Range" sites in Missouri and Oklahoma.
New: Trijicon RMRcc Miniature Reflex Optic
Trijicon bills the new RMRcc as “a reliable and rugged miniature reflex for Concealed Carry.”
Competitors’ Corner: September 2020
Highlights from the September 2020 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA's competitive shooting journal.
The Basics of Collegiate Smallbore Competition
Our guide to .22 LR rifle and pistol competition at the university level.
10 Cleaning Tips and Tricks For Firearms
There’s a hack for every nook and cranny. These tips will help keep your gun accurate and in top condition.
M1 Garand Maintenance Tips For Competition
Getting an M1 Garand rifle to shoot well, while still remaining “As-issued,” can take some work. These tips will help.
Results: 2020 Rhode Island NRA Conventional Prone Championship
The author says "It was a match reminiscent of the movie Casablanca."
New: Eley Precision Club Online Competition
Eley aims to unite competitive shooters by encouraging greater club interaction worldwide. The fun begins with a virtual "Benchrest Masters" tournament.
All About Thurman Randle
Eight-time Dewar Team member Thurman Randle was a dominant figure in smallbore shooting in the 1930s and 1940s.
History Lesson: National Matches on Film
The 1913 National Matches at Camp Perry were featured in a then-relatively new recording medium—motion pictures.
Tips On How To Easily Repair Rimfire Dry Firing Damage
With the right tools and the tips outlined in this article, you can fix this problem at home.
New: Real Avid Smart-Torq Driver
The company says, "This smart tool is designed to be the most precise and technically advanced inch-pound torque driver specifically developed for optics mounting and gun builds."
Looking Back At The 2003 NRA National Black Powder Target Rifle Creedmoor Match
Turning it on at 1,000 yards with a Black Powder Target Rifle at the NRA Whittington Center, circa 2003.