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Sportsmen Make the Great Outdoors
Did you know that as active outdoors people and shooting sports participants we all help contribute to making the outdoor world the great place that it is?
Read MoreFocused on Fundamentals
The awesome thing about the shooting sports is that the basic fundamentals apply to all firearms. The principles for shooting a .300 Winchester are essentially the same as for shooting a .22 Long Rifle.
Read MoreAnyone Can Shoot
When introduced the right way, the shooting sports can be a great hobby. Young or old, big or small, short or tall, male or female, anyone can shoot.
Read MoreHooray for Hollywood
I grew up with guns, but they were always the two-dimensional type. I still laugh every time I see Bugs Bunny put his finger in the barrel of Elmer Fudd’s shotgun and it blows up in Elmer’s face. Also, I never understood why Sgt. York licked his finger to wet his front sight, but it still made me giggle. From cops and robbers to absurd car chases and unrealistic explosions, I am a fan of it all. I thought Cowboys & Aliens was the best combination since peanut butter and jelly.
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 MoreTarget Shooters are Friendly and Supportive
As a new shooter, you should have three objectives: Be safe, strive to be better and have fun. Shooting in competitions is a great way to accomplish each of these goals.
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