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May 13, 2021

Steel Challenge Divisions Explained

If you want to learn about the Steel Challenge divisions, you’ve come to the right place. The Steel Challenge Shooting Association…

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May 13, 2021 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition
May 13, 2021

USPSA Carry Optics Rules

The absolute, undeniable hotness in pistol shooting right now is mounting a red dot to the slide of your pistol.…

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June 9, 2023May 13, 2021 by Caleb
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Categories Competition Tags optics, USPSA
April 29, 2021

USPSA Guide: How to Get Started

If you enjoy shooting, but are getting bored putting the same holes in the same static paper at your local…

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By John Holbrook No Comments

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by John Holbrook
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March 5, 2020

How to Sight In a Red Dot Optic

Thanks to the explosive growth of USPSA and Steel Challenge divisions like Open and, more recently, Carry Optics, many shooters…

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By John Holbrook No Comments

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by John Holbrook
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Categories Competition, Range Training
January 30, 2020

SHOT Show 2020 – New Competition Products

Each January, tens of thousands of professionals in the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry meet in Las Vegas for the…

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January 30, 2020 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition Tags SHOT Show
January 16, 2020

What is a Ported Barrel?

A muzzle brake, or compensator, is a device that redirects propellant gases in order to reduce muzzle flip. It was…

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By Dave Z No Comments

February 13, 2020January 16, 2020 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense Tags ported barrels
January 9, 2020

.38 Super vs. 9mm – History and Uses

I hope you’re ready for 1,000 words of unrestrained gun nerdery. In this article we’re going to examine a question…

Jan. 09, 2020No comments

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By Caleb No Comments

December 6, 2023January 9, 2020 by Caleb
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
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