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The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is pleased to announce that BELT Hunter Constantine will be a sponsor of the 2026 IDPA National Championship. Known for its innovative approach to concealed-carry equ…

Trijicon, makers of sighting devices for firearms, has signed up to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. “We’re thrilled to have Trijicon on board to support the National Championship …

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Texas says three carry bans violate the Second Amendment, yet asks the Fifth Circuit to dismiss FPC’s challenge and leave the laws enforceable.

James Reeves says Highland Park plaintiffs subpoenaed years of records and treated unpaid gun reviews as advertising in the Smith & Wesson lawsuit.

IDPA is pleased to announce the launch of its new Official IDPA Stage Library, a valuable resource developed by the Continuing Education Team to support clubs, Match Directors, and members around the world. The Stage Lib…

Live Free Armory is an American manufacturer now offering a 2011 style gun for a pretty reasonable price - but the quality on the piece falls well short of expectations. DISCLOSURE: Thanks to Osight for the optic, Buffa…

My first ever Level 3 USPSA match is officially in the books! The Hornady Area 3 USPSA Championship was a completely different experience from the matches I’ve competed in before, and I walked away from it having learned…

GOA and Cynthia Ladd filed a federal lawsuit challenging Oregon’s refusal to recognize out-of-state carry permits or license most nonresidents.

The better you get as a shooter, the more frustrated you will probably become. Join me at another USPSA match! Don't forget to watch episodes 1 through 14 if you haven't already..you will definitely see a roller coaster …

Reload Reporter Shiv Parihar and I cover his recent trip to Kyiv in order to document what's happening with gun rights in Ukraine. He details how the push to liberalize the former Soviet nation's gun restrictions has sta…

FPSRussia lost his gun rights after a marijuana felony. DOJ’s new restoration rule makes Kyle Myers a strong candidate for a Trump pardon.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says he would “absolutely” vote for “assault weapon” and magazine bans, exposing his anti-gun agenda.

World record exhibition shooter Steve Gould joins Ryan Gresham to break down the 201-yard clay shot that broke the internet, why choke selection gets weird at extreme distances, what target focus actually means, and why …

The Third Circuit ruled NSSF can challenge New Jersey’s gun-industry “reasonable controls” law, rejecting the state’s procedural Catch-22.

Speed vs. Accuracy: Eric Grauffel explains why every stage needs a different mental pace. #shootingsports #tatical #firearms #gunsdaily #competitionshooting #practicalshooting #ipsc #uspsa #shootingrange #rangeday #gun…

View in Browser September 8, 2026 TOP NEWS Mumford Coldwater to Sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Enterprises IDPA Mumford Coldwater is proud to announce its fifth annual sponsorship of the…

We tested the best LPVO riflescopes' glass quality, magnification range, and reticle to determine the top do-everything scope.

Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 leave private equity as new owners move to restore production and fulfill backorders.

A Supreme Court petition challenges Minnesota’s refusal to recognize carry permits from every state and could reshape national concealed carry reciprocity.

A federal judge allowed key Second and Fourteenth Amendment claims challenging Massachusetts’ nonresident carry permit delays to move forward.

When I was 10 years old, I read Jeff Cooper’s articles in Guns & Ammo magazine in which he extolled the 1911 “.45 automatic” as the ultimate gunfighting/self-defense handgun. What he wrote made a great deal of sense to m…

What actually happens in the first 30 seconds of an active shooter attack? According to Ed Monk, that question should sit at the center of every active shooter response plan. Ed is a retired Army officer, law enforcement…

All remaining classes for 2026 will include online Mental Management at no additional cost, including the 3 remaining with Kita Busse. Sign up at andersonshooting.com

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Everyone has opinions about which rifles are superior: old-school icons or newer guns with competition features. We put them to the test.

NOTICE OF ELECTION MEETING United States Practical Shooting Association / IPSC 2026 Election of Area 4 and Area 7 Directors Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Sections 5.01 and 5.02 of the USPSA Amended and Restated …

A federal judge upheld Hawaii’s gun ban for adults under 21 by treating Founding-era contract restrictions as historical firearm regulation.

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What happens when precision rifle shooting meets real-world field scenarios? Mark Boardman sits down with Ken Wheeler, owner of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), and Vortex’s Tucker Schmidt to explore Ken’s path into lon…

Kimber's 2k11 is rapidly becoming one of the most popular 2011s going and the Kimber DS Warrior is a more affordable version of a double stack 1911 - but what does the extra money get you? We take a look at the perform…

A federal judge ruled against New Mexico’s seven-day gun waiting period, but the narrow injunction protects only the two gun owners who sued.

Staccato 2011 announced Jonathan Menocal, a USPSA Grand Master and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Special Response Team operator, as a brand ambassador and Team Staccato member. Menocal joins elite shooters including Max Mi…

Complete guide to USPSA competition: divisions, scoring, gear, and classification from a competitor shooting since 2014. Everything for your first match.

The Fiji Deaf Association says it has forgiven the USP students involved in a viral video after a face-to-face traditional apology or matanigasau allo

Walking through the Safariland facility, Bill Rogers' influence on modern-day holsters is clearly evident. Let's start where it all began.

Not everything is in the rulebook. We have items that fall under match etiquette. Let’s discuss when it’s okay and not okay for competitors to be inside the shooting area.

Corrupt police armed gangs with guns marked for destruction. Now South Africa leads the UN Arms Trade Treaty conference and pushes more gun control.

Learn about the all-new competition-ready Super Match ammunition line from Winchester.

The USPSA Rules Committee has presented a slate of proposed changes to division equipment rules, and the Board of Directors has voted to release those proposals to the membership for comment. If adopted, these changes wo…

Is the $7,500 Taran Tactical Sand Viper actually worth the money—or are you paying for John Wick and the TTI name? In this honest review, I run my high-round-count Sand Viper through trigger-speed drills, bill drills fr…

A fun aspect of owning firearms is actually getting to shoot the weapon as part of your training. After spending some time lane shooting at your local range, you’ll likely find yourself seeking ways to take your skills t…

Max Michel is one of the most dominant shooters in the world today. A multiple-time World Speed Shooting Champion, U.S. National Champion, and Staccato’s Pro Shooter/VP of Training and Competition, Max is known for his u…

View in Browser August 25, 2026 TOP NEWS Talon Designer to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Enterprises IDPA The International Defensive Pistol Association has announced that Talon Designe…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting Monday, Aug 25, 2026, 1900 EDT Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors Click here to view agenda in PDF Format Share Direct Link: https://uspsa.org/announcement/105…

Warren Tactical is excited to support IDPA and the competitors who will come together for one of the biggest events in defensive pistol competition. The 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Enterprises takes p…

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The Ninth Circuit rejected California and Giffords’ attempt to expand ATF regulation of unfinished AR-15 receivers, ruling they lacked standing.

Here we are again...talking about Gun Bunnies. The selfishness, lying, cheating, grifting, and narcissism is damaging the industry. In this video, I explain why this behavior should not be welcome anymore. I hope we can …

Colfax Sportmen’s Club in Colfax, Wis., is hosting a number of events that are range guest favorites for National Shooting Sports Month.

Super Match is an all-new line of competition ready ammunition from Winchester, read all about it here.

We have all been there. A competitor is shooting a stage and as the competitor engages the next target you see the un-taped holes from the previous competitor. As the RO, what do you do? As the competitor, what do you do…

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An all-new line of competition-ready ammunition from Winchester is now available.

View in Browser August 18, 2026 TOP NEWS USCCA to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Enterprises IDPA The International Defensive Pistol Association is proud to announce that the U.S. Concea…

I have always come from the belief that a slightly cheaper gun is better if it saves you some money to spend on ammo for extra training. I was excited to put that theory to the test in the extreme ends of the shotgun wor…

A federal lawsuit argues New York’s coming ban on dealer sales of Glock and Glock-style pistols violates the Second Amendment.

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is proud to announce that the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has signed on as an official sponsor of the 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Ent…