Flinch! 3 Tips to Overcome It
One of the best ways to correct the flinching problem is to understand what actually happens. In Peter Lessler’s new […]
Read MoreThe Effect of Gravity on a Bullet’s Path
Gravity has an inordinate effect on a bullet’s flight path. But because it’s consistent, gravity can be easily overcome to […]
Read MoreMy Shooting Sports Story: Corinne Mosher
“My Shooting Sports Story” is a place for people from all walks of life to share how they got started […]
Read MoreChris Cheng — An Unlikely Top Shot
Chris Cheng is one of the more unlikely people I can think of to become a top shooter. He not […]
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 MoreShe Never Quit: An Event Empowering the OutdoorsWomen
This past week, I had the pleasure of attending the Women’s Outdoor Media Association‘s (WOMA) 4th Annual She Never Quit event […]
Read More10 Easy Ways to Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month
A day at the range is a day of fun: Learn to shoot, invite a newcomer, share a good time. […]
Read MoreGeorge Norton — Breaking the Rifle Athlete Mold
“Jokes and smallbore—that’s what I do!” says George Norton proudly during one of the Olympic Team Trials matches. And he’s really not that far off. You can easily spot the tall, lanky, Army Marksmanship Unit rifle shooter at any match. He’s the one pumping his fist in the air with the wide, agape smile after a win, laughing with his teammates off the range or creating memes for his Facebook page.
Read MoreGetting Started with Trap Shooting
During the 18th century, European hunters began releasing live pigeons from “traps,” which usually consisted of a hat placed over the bird prior to its release. That’s how the sport got its name, but today live pigeons have been replaced by clay discs (which are often referred to as “clay pigeons” in reference to the early use of live birds). Trap ranges are found throughout the country, and it’s a safe bet that there’s a range not far from you.
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