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…
How Veterans Turn a Passion for Firearms into a Paycheck This month, let’s talk about Vets and the firearms industry. What better fit is there than veteran service members and firearms? So how can you turn this relationship with firearms into a career that is rewarding and pays the bills? Let’s break it down. Gunsmithing Today military vets can feed their passion…
Why Patience and Precision Start at the Workbench Firearms are only as precise as they’re engineered and maintained to be. When your customers talk about precision, they’re typically more concerned with results than they are with the small nuances of the maintenance process. But gunsmiths are the artisans of precision, and your love of the pastime has instilled you with a fastidious eye for…
How Shooting Experience Builds Better Gunsmiths Imagine a chef specializing in a particular cuisine but never partaking of his own dishes. How good can he be at his art? Posit a violin maker who has never played a tune. Now consider a gunsmith or a firearm designer who doesn’t shoot. Gunsmithing Tailor Gunsmithing is like tailoring: in fact, quality…
6 Ways to Build Confidence at the Range Range regulars have the benefits of routine and muscle memory to help them not only make the most of their time, but look and feel confident while they practice their marksmanship. They’ve put in the time, and they’ve gotten a clear return on their investment. However, if you find that you don’t take advantage of your range membership…