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The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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The Civilian Version of the M14, Then and Now
Descended from the M1 Garand, the M14 utilized multiple improvements that made it a far superior firearm for competition
New: Cobalt Kinetics Model 27
Cobalt Kinetics has just released a brand new conglomeration of old designs, molded together into the boldly different Model 27.
Max Michel Wins 2018 U.S. Steel Nationals
Team SIG Sauer shooter Max Michel wins 2018 Steel Nationals, was runner up in carry optics and third place in rimfire
Download Our New App: Shooting Sports USA
Our new mobile app is a companion to the NRA’s competitive shooting journal, Shooting Sports USA— the top magazine oriented towards competitive shooters in the world—allows for easy browsing of FREE content ranging from the history of the shooting sports, to tips on handloading and improving accuracy
50 Great Competitive Shooters of the 20th Century, Part 1
You’ll never guess who was responsible for making optics fashionable for pistol shooting! Read Part 1 of our 3-part series on the greatest shooters from 1900-2000
NRA Tactical Police Competition: Skill Stages Breakdown
NRA created the Tactical Police Competition program to encourage patrol officers to spend more time training using their duty firearms. The additional practice time, live-fire exercises, and challenges hone their skills and provide additional experience with duty firearms
Register Now: 2018 NRA National Junior Air Rifle Championships
Hurry, because the match is limited to 95 competitors. Registration is $45, and entries close on June 4
Junior Shooter Discovers Confidence Through Air Rifle Team
JROTC shooter Jadelynn Kendall has come a long way since she began shooting, after an unfortunate accident forced the amputation of her leg
Marksmanship History: The Dick Act
The Dick Act gave federal recognition and financial support to the National Guard, and also provided the official definition for “unorganized militia”
U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition
1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and MasterPiece Arms Chassis a winning combination at this year’s International Sniper Competition
Federal Premium Providing Shotshell Ammo To USA Shooting
As part of their new partnership with USA Shooting, Federal Premium will create specially marked boxes of Gold Medal shotshells, pistol and rifle ammunition to build greater awareness of international competitive shooting
Cheyenne Dalton Expanding Competitive Horizons, Wants To Mentor New Shooters
The talented teen rimfire and 3-Gun competitor is planning to tackle new shooting disciplines this year, as well as focusing on the future and teaching new shooters along the way
Series Recap: Precision Pistol Shooting with Brian Zins
Brian Zins, known for his proficiency in bullseye pistol competition, shares his shooting know-how in this video series
Jessie Harrison Wins High Overall Lady at 2018 U.S. Steel Nationals
This is Jessie Harrison’s eighth Ladies Overall win at the U.S. Steel Nationals
Preview: Savage A22 FSS .22 LR
Savage’s semi-auto .22 LR upgrades the original A22 platform with a 22-inch stainless steel barrel, and two-piece bases. Additionally, it features a black synthetic stock, user-adjustable AccuTrigger and straight blowback action
Gallery: 2018 NRA Intercollegiate Rifle Club Championship
The best collegiate rifle shooter student-athletes in the country took to the firing line at the NRA Intercollegiate Rifle Club Championships—conducted last month at Fort Benning, Georgia
New: Improved Red Dot Powder from Alliant
Since 1932, Red Dot powder has been proudly made in right here in the USA, now it’s new and improved for 12-gauge target loads
Watch Daniel Horner Completely Shred This 3GN Stage
Action shooter Daniel Horner blends accuracy, speed and agility in this fast-paced 3-Gun video
Dream Plastics Scope Covers Keep Lenses Pristine
A simple and inexpensive solution to a very annoying problem—keeping glass clean in exposed environments at matches
Legends: Michael Voigt
Competitive shooting has lost one of the greatest of all-time with the passing of former USPSA president Michael Voigt