Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month this August
Whether you’re a first-time gun owner or experienced, here are 8 ways to enjoy the target shooting sports and special […]
Read MoreBreathe, Just Breathe, for Better Shooting
By Eve Flanigan Have you ever found yourself getting the shakes when trying to fire your handgun with precision? Do […]
Read MoreSHOT Show TV
Whether you’re in Las Vegas or watching from home SHOT Show TV will help you stay in the loop on […]
Read More6.5 Creedmoor vs. .308 Winchester
Comparisons are not always odious. Gun writers depend on fees from cartridge comparisons to pay the mortgage and bribe officials […]
Read MoreMy Shooting Sports Story: John Bowers
“My Shooting Sports Story” is a place for people from all walks of life to share how they got started […]
Read MoreWhat is a Modern Sporting Rifle?
Rifles are incredible tools. From a distance, a hunter can take a large animal that will put food in the freezer to feed your family for the year. A farmer can stop a predator or nuisance animal from destroying crops and livestock. And anyone, from homeowner to serious competitor to weekend plinker, can hone their skills with practice and gain proficiency to shoot over distances of a 1,000 yards or more.
Read MoreFirst Hunts—Everyone Starts at the Beginning
The decision to hunt can come before or after you learn how to shoot. Regardless of when that decision takes place, once you’ve made it—and before you step foot into the pheasant field or take a seat in the duck blind or whitetail stand—you need to become extremely accurate with the particular firearm you intend to take along with you. The NSSF’s website, www.nssf.org, is the perfect place to help you find ranges where you can practice, and it also lists dozens of training programs, all so that you can be assured your shot will fall where intended. But aside from practice, what else do you need to get out there and hunting as soon as possible? Let’s take a look at five things that should be at the top of your preparation list.
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