Why Competitive Shooters Use Dry Fire Training Dry fire refers to pulling the trigger on an unloaded firearm. This practice is extremely popular with serious shooters, both in competitions and self-defense training. It’s easy to see why: dry fire training is free and easy, requiring neither ammunition nor a range, causing no impact on hearing…
6 Common Mistakes New Competitive Shooters Make When you embark on the gunsmithing or shooting journey, whether it is for a hobby or a professional route, it can be a daunting task. Like everything, practice makes perfect, and it is no different when it comes to using a weapon. For competitive shooting, there is an added…
Advanced Gunsmithing II Recap: Building Gunsmithing Skills I have finally finished my course. As I look back, it is unbelievable the amount of information I have learned and the knowledge I have gained. From start to finish whether you are an amateur with little knowledge or someone who has been around firearms on a regular basis, there…
USPSA vs IDPA: Which Competition Is Right for You? This month, let’s talk about competitive handgun shooting; specifically, I want to talk about the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). Both are highly competitive and have a huge following. Let’s dive in and see what makes them appealing as…
What Is Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Shooting? Whether you’re a competitor or just a spectator, PRS is worth your time. Within two minutes or less, shooters have to quickly work out how to make their mark on a series of targets using any number of stances to optimize their precision. No time to fill out…