It’s a Passion Thing
Luckily, today we live in a world where women and men can participate equally and easily in the shooting sports. Women, in particular, have better access, in part because there are many well respected in competition shooting and hunting who got their starts by learning to shoot with their fathers and grandfathers.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Mounting a Scope
At the beginning of the 20th century, telescopic sights, or scopes were rarely seen on firearms. Today, scopes are commonly mounted on rifles and even shotguns and handguns. There are many advantages to having a scope on your gun.
Read MoreThe Savage Model 110
Among the American success stories in the firearms industry, Arthur Savage’s company ranks along with the best of them. The lever-action Model 99 is still synonymous with the Savage name, but the bolt-action Model 110 has probably been the Savage rifle that has been used by more shooters than any other model.
Read MoreShort-Barreled Pistols and New Shooters
Many shooters who obtain their pistol permit or concealed carry permit start shopping for a compact, short-barreled pistol as a first choice. While this type of firearm may ultimately be a good decision, as a training tool the short-barreled pistol may actually be doing new shooters a disservice.
Read MoreHolster Selection
One of the primary reasons people begin shopping for a holster is because they’re planning to carry a firearm concealed. Some people also like to use a holster when they head to the range, and certainly handgun competitors in the action pistol sports.
Read MoreFirst Shots Shooting Drill—Exercise No. 1, Make the First Shot Count
The shot missed most often in pistol shooting is the very first shot of a string of fire. One of the best ways to correct this is to make first shots the majority of your practice. This drill will help.
Read MoreKeith Sanderson’s Theory of Everything (…and Pistol Shooting)
Two-time Olympian Keith Sanderson talks like he shoots: Fast, loud, brash, but with reason.
Read MoreHow to Protect your Ears and Eyes While Shooting
The human body is an incredible machine. We have a tendency to abuse it pretty well during our youth, and yet it still does what it needs to do to keep us going. When it comes to your vision and hearing, however, I think we all agree that an abundance of caution is wise no matter what your age.
Read MoreGetting Started in Sporting Clays
Sporting clays is arguably one of modern shotgun history’s most popular sports. It is one that can be extremely challenging, yet it’s also a discipline a complete beginner can participate in and enjoy.
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