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…
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…
The Role of Tech in Competitive Shooting Competitive shooting is a sport that has been around for hundreds of years, with the first recorded match in Eichstaat, Bavaria, in 1477. It is a competition that requires an endless amount of practice and discipline in order to become successful. But in recent years, like every other…
How to Get Involved in Competitive Shooting Sooner or later, most firearm users encounter the concept of competing against other forces. Hunting is competition against nature, combat is competition against other humans or against predators, while sporting competitions are a low-stakes way to test your own mettle. Come last in a competition, and nothing is lost…