Shooting Sports USA

Gallery: Camp Atterbury Long Range Rifle, Palma Matches

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 10:45

Some of the best images taken during long range week at Camp Atterbury, 2018 NRA High Power Long Range Nationals

Smallbore Nationals: Prone Conventional Metallic Sights, Day 1

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 05:11

Here’s a snapshot of activities during day one at the 2018 NRA National Smallbore Prone Championships. You won’t believe who nearly broke a long-standing national record before the weather turned sour!

Distinguished Marksmanship Legacy: The Ohlinger Family

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 05:07

For this family, the National Matches are a place where dreams come true and memories are made, spanning across generations. And they aren’t done yet

Kevin Nevius Wins NRA Long Range Championship

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 02:23

The first shooter to ever have a smallbore prone hat trick, at Camp Atterbury this year he joined an elite club after winning the Tompkins Trophy, one of the crown jewels of long range rifle

Getting Back To The Roots Of Practical Shooting

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 01:55

To learn something, go back to its roots. This means if you want to learn practical shooting, you go back to the roots—shooting a 1911 in .45 ACP The lasting influence of the 1911 lives on in USPSA Single Stack division

Our Guide To Finding Your Best Pistol Grip & Stance

Mon, 07/16/2018 - 23:00

A solid grip and stance is critical. But like pants, shirts, and shoes—“One Size Doesn’t Fit All”

Sport Shooting Best Therapy For Action Pistol Shooter Vera Koo

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 10:19

Vera Koo’s book debut ‘The Most Unlikely Champion’ details what happened behind the scenes as she carved out her career in the shooting sports including NRA Action Pistol and the Bianchi Cup. Notably, Vera is the first woman to place in the overall top 20 at Bianchi Cup. “My story is a testament that looks can be deceiving.” Read our review

Camp Perry 2018: .22 Cal., Centerfire Championship Results, Mayleigh Cup Team

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 09:33

Jonathan Shue won the Cabot Centerfire Championship, edging out Christopher Hudock by 15 Xs, but missed a spot on the Mayleigh Cup Postal Team

How Applied Ballistics Is Advancing Extreme Long Range Technology

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 07:49

The bullet design work these guys are doing is exciting, should help expand the capabilities of military snipers, and the tech should eventually reach the civilian market

AMU’s Sokolowski Wins Action Pistol Triple Crown

Thu, 07/12/2018 - 23:00

Working his way in NRA Action Pistol from Production, to Metallic, and now to Open—Sokolowski is Action Pistol’s new triple threat after his victory in May at the Bianchi Cup presented by Colt

Meteorology And The National Matches

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 20:00

Did early 20th century rifle shooters use weather stations at the National Championships? Are modern shooters spoiled by technology?

Review: SW22 Target Model Victory

Tue, 07/10/2018 - 23:00

Smith & Wesson’s new, modestly-priced rimfire pistol is a versatile performer

Lena Miculek & USA Ladies Team Shine At 2018 IPSC Shotgun World Championship

Tue, 07/10/2018 - 08:54

At IPSC Shotgun World Shoot France 2018, Lena Miculek and her USA Ladies teammates showed off their scattergun prowess

Gallery: 2018 NRA National Precision Pistol Championships

Tue, 07/10/2018 - 08:10

Scenes from the first few days of the 2018 NRA National Precision Pistol Championships at Camp Perry, near Port Clinton, Ohio

Gallery: 2018 NRA High Power Rifle Championships

Tue, 07/10/2018 - 05:10

Photos from opening day at Camp Atterbury, including the Whistler Boy Matches, 2nd Amendment Matches and more

Kansas 4-H BB Gun Team Wins Daisy Nationals

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 08:44

Wyandotte County 4-H team wins gold by one point over South Dakota’s Pierre Junior Shooters

Winchester Adds Skeet Champion Frank Thompson

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 05:21

“We are extremely happy to support Frank [Thompson] as he represents the United States at the highest level of sport shooting competition,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “Frank is a terrific ambassador for our industry and the shooting sports and a great addition to the Winchester team.”