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  • Jul 13, 2026
    Shooters Global · Yaroslav Tyrsin
    Don't miss our Summer Giveaway! Win one of 20 prizes in summer giveaway starting today until July 31! $3500 prize pool!
  • Jul 9, 2026
    Shooting Sports USA · Troy McManus
    A little NROI history: scoring overlays.
  • Jul 9, 2026
    NROI
    The USPSA rules allow for a Written Stage Brief, WSB, to specify a variety of start conditions for the firearm. The second most common condition, after “loaded and holstered” is “unloaded”. What does that mean? Let’s tal…
  • Jul 7, 2026
    Recoil · Iain Harrison
    Double the guns, double the fun. A new kind of shooting competition that we just had to try!
  • Jul 6, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    A Virginia judicial panel denied the Commonwealth’s attempt to transfer four gun-ban lawsuits into one court, forcing the state to defend the cases separately.
  • Jul 6, 2026
    NROI Podcast · NROI / USPSA · 93 min
    Emperor Fortney joins us to clarify the bestowing of his title and tell us about things he is doing in his realm (A8). Then we all dive into the mailbag to answer your questions and talk about some other interesting conc…
  • Jul 5, 2026
    Hunter Constantine · Hunter Constantine · 11 min · 4,756 views
    Welcome back again. We're talking Bill Drills. This is probably one of the most iconic drills and one you see the most from your favorite Instagrammer trying to look flashy. Beyond it looking badass and getting you tons …
  • Jul 4, 2026
    Hunter Constantine · Hunter Constantine · 9 min · 4,000 views
    One of my favorite 6-round drills. You can pack a lot of fundamentals into 4 seconds. The AMY 556 Box Drill lets you explore how well you can put everything together at speed. Draw, Follow-up shots, transition, throttle …
  • Jul 4, 2026
    Justin Shoots · Justin Shoots · 47 min · 7,120 views
    This video addresses one of the most common DQ’s that I see happen in competitive shooting. I give you all the techniques I use to not only completely avoid DQ’s but also be as efficient as I can throughout any stage. …
  • Jul 4, 2026
    The Hit Factor Podcast · The Hit Factor Panel · 118 min
    2026 Area 1 champ Sam Matt joins the podcast for the second time, Talking Rules to follow, Fixed time stages and Visualization for stage prep.
  • Jul 2, 2026
    Hunter Constantine · Hunter Constantine · 6 min · 6,278 views
    Master the HC draw drill to increase your processing power. This shooting drill session helps you refine your speed and accuracy. This video marks day two of a 31-day series dedicated to practical shooting drills leadin…
  • Jul 2, 2026
    NROI
    Chronograph quickly becomes the most stressful stage at a major match when the chrono officer says your mags are too long. What? I have passed before? What is going on? A recent rule change was made to give competitors a…
  • Jul 2, 2026
    IPSC
    IPSC TRADEMARK NOTICE Trademark AcknowledgmentInternational Practical Shooting Confederation, IPSC ®™, the IPSC name, IPSC logos, emblems, designs, trade names, service marks, trademarks, internet domain names, and relat…
  • Jul 2, 2026
    Hunters HD Gold®, Behind the Lens · Hunters HD Gold® - Brian Conley · 97 min
    Brian sits down with Carmen Lout for a wide-ranging conversation about her remarkable journey through competitive shooting, dog training, skydiving, and bodybuilding. Carmen shares how she got started with firearms in he…
  • Jul 1, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    BREAKING: The Trump DOJ has sued California over its new Glock ban and Handgun Roster, arguing the state is violating the Second Amendment by blocking lawful access to common modern handguns.
  • Jul 1, 2026
    NSSF · Daphane Cassidy
    The Expanding Horizons is a 50-round progression drill designed to increase improve visual processing and target transitions.
  • Jun 30, 2026
    Joe Adams · Joe Adams · 5 min · 136 views
    Finished 6th in Limited Optics at the 2026 Battle at the Peak Colorado State USPSA Championship. Lower than I was hoping after last year, but considering this is my second match since 2025 Race Gun Nationals, and my firs…
  • Jun 30, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    A federal judge refused to dismiss most claims in Maer Malinowski’s lawsuit over the fatal ATF raid that killed Bryan Malinowski, allowing wrongful-death and related claims to proceed.
  • Jun 25, 2026
    CMP · Christine Elder
    June 25, 2026 Observations during recent Rimfire Sporter competitions noted that there are three rules that are sometimes violated and where Match Sponsors and Competitors need to make sure all Rimfire Sporter competitor…
  • Jun 25, 2026
    NROI
    I received the message below from a concerned range official and I think it sums it up quite nicely. I did notice and correct some competitors not aiming at the aiming point during the WSSC match, but obviously couldn’t …
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Athlon Outdoors · Personal Defense World
    Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Personal Defense World · Personal Defense World
    Striker-fired pistols are all the rage, and they have earned it. However, the double-action firing system still has its place in concealed carry and the shooting sports. Unfortunately for some, the longer, heavier trigge…
  • Jun 23, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    SAF sues Contra Costa County over CCW bans on red dots, weapon-mounted lights, and SAO 1911/2011 pistols, citing Bruen and Heller.
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Action Streaming Live · Action Streaming Live · 0 min · 1,517 views
    Eric Grauffel shooting Stage 1 at the 2026 European Handgun Championship. First-ever major match with LIVE scoring! #competitionshooting #live #shootingsports #sports #ipscshooting #actionsports #ericgrauffel #action #…
  • Jun 23, 2026
    IDPA MultiBriefs newsletter
    View in Browser June 23, 2026 TOP NEWS ProMag, ArchAngel, Mission Specific Ventures, and TechWear USA to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises IDPA ProMag/Archangel/Mission Specific…
  • Jun 22, 2026
    NROI Podcast · NROI / USPSA · 78 min
    We have a chat with long time Range Master and Instructor Paul Hernandez as he retires from USPSA and teaching NROI classes. We are also joined by Director at Large, Dan Click who talks about some of the initiatives that…
  • Jun 19, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    The Fifth Circuit ruled suppressors are Second Amendment arms, creating a direct split with the Ninth Circuit, while leaving the NFA fight alive.
  • Jun 18, 2026
    NROI
    PCC has been around for a long time now, but we still get inquiries that make us want to respond with, “PCC is not a crime.” The latest was asking what is considered to be reasonably vertical while a competitor is waitin…
  • Jun 18, 2026
    IPSC
    Members of the CZ Shooting Team won four gold, four silver, and two bronze medals in the individual events at the IPSC European Championships. They also brought home four European championship titles, five individual IPS…
  • Jun 17, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    Florida AG James Uthmeier says the state will not appeal a ruling striking Florida’s concealed-carry ban for adults under 21.
  • Jun 16, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    GOA and VCDL ask the Virginia Supreme Court to act before the July 1 “assault firearms” ban takes effect after a lower court canceled the injunction hearing.
  • Jun 16, 2026
    IDPA MultiBriefs newsletter
    View in Browser June 16, 2026 TOP NEWS IDPA and USCCA Partnership Announced IDPA The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is proud to announce its recent partnership with the U.S. Concealed Carry Associ…
  • Jun 16, 2026
    USPSA · USPSA Headquarters
    The USPSA, Steel Challenge, and Multigun rulebooks are now available online at rules.uspsa.org , starting today. For years the rules were only available as a PDF or a printed book. The new online version adds full-text …
  • Jun 12, 2026
    cbc.ca · Vincent McDermott
    The International Practical Shooting Confederation has about 6,000 Canadian members — but with no way for most people to legally acquire handguns, competitive shooters fear their sport’s days are numbered.
  • Jun 11, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    A Virginia judge stayed proceedings in Crump v. Katz, delaying an emergency hearing on SB749 as the state’s gun and magazine ban approaches its July 1 effective date.
  • Jun 11, 2026
    uspsa4.org
    This page shows information, events, and seminars within USPSA Area 4. Use the navigation above to find the listings. Area 4 consists of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas. We currently have 67 Clubs within 9 Sections.…
  • Jun 11, 2026
    NROI
    Whether you are preparing to work your first Major match or your fiftieth, some advanced preparation can help get you ready that will increase your performance and the fun factor. Part of that preparation is getting your…
  • Jun 9, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    Virginia defends SB749 in Crump v. Katz by arguing Article I, Section 13 is a militia-tied right, not an individual Second Amendment-style protection.
  • Jun 9, 2026
    CMP · Mark Thoney
    Disciplines: Disciplines where scorecards are used during firing The CMP is making a significant effort to improve scorecard handling procedures and security in the matches it sanctions or conducts where scorecards are u…
  • Jun 9, 2026
    IDPA MultiBriefs newsletter
    View in Browser June 9, 2026 TOP NEWS New IDPA Area Coordinator for West Coast IDPA Fred Mowrey from Elk Grove, Calif., has been appointed as the new IDPA Area Coordinator for California, Washington and Oregon, effe…
  • Jun 9, 2026
    IDPA
    Fred Mowrey from Elk Grove, CA, has been appointed as the new IDPA Area Coordinator for CA, WA, and OR, effective immediately. A member of the Sacramento Defensive Pistol Shooters, Fred shoots in the following divisions:…
  • Jun 9, 2026
    IDPA
    Michael Knehs (aka Special K) from Hotchkiss, Colorado, has been announced as the new Area Coordinator for CO, WY, ID, MT, AK, effective immediately. The ESP and CO Master (also known as Special K) has been shooting IDPA…
  • Jun 9, 2026
    TAKING AIM · Aimpoint · 63 min
    In this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast, host Rich Nance sits down with Ken Good — Navy SEAL veteran, low light combat pioneer, and founder of Shooter First — to explore the principles behind operating and fighting eff…
  • Jun 8, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    The Ninth Circuit heard en banc arguments in Baird v. Bonta as California defended its open carry ban by claiming concealed carry permits are enough under Bruen.
  • Jun 8, 2026
    NROI Podcast · NROI / USPSA · 37 min
    A short trip into the mail bag for this episode. Update on NASO membership and call for local staff at Factory Gun for the pre-match. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This podc…
  • Jun 4, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    ATF has proposed rolling back outdated firearm import restrictions on several former Soviet countries, potentially opening the door to more guns, ammo, and parts.
  • Jun 4, 2026
    AmmoLand · Duncan Johnson Editor
    The Ninth Circuit ruled suppressors are not Second Amendment arms in United States v. DeBorba, a bad-facts illegal alien gun case that may hurt future suppressor challenges.
  • Jun 4, 2026
    NROI
    The May Question of the Month asked: Which kind of coaching/assistance from fellow competitors or spectators is NOT supported by the rules at a local SCSA match? Let’s see the results and learn more!
  • Jun 3, 2026
    The Armory Life · Peter Suciu
    In today’s article, Peter Suciu reviews the Ace VR shooting simulator from AceXR. This system puts a virtual shooting range in your home with the ability to train with real-world firearms like the Springfield Armory 1911…
  • Jun 3, 2026
    USPSA · USPSA Headquarters
    Turn new members into targets, tablets, and lower fees. Your club is the front line of practical shooting, and now growing the sport pays off. Recruit new members, earn points, and redeem them for the things your club a…
  • Jun 3, 2026
    USPSA · USPSA Headquarters
    Turn new members into targets, tablets, and lower fees. Your club is the front line of practical shooting, and now growing the sport pays off. Recruit new members, earn points, and redeem them for the things your club a…
  • Jun 3, 2026
    Steel Challenge (SCSA) · USPSA Headquarters
    Turn new members into targets, tablets, and lower fees. Your club is the front line of practical shooting, and now growing the sport pays off. Recruit new members, earn points, and redeem them for the things your club a…
  • Jun 1, 2026
    The Firearm Blog · Grace Torrence
    Introduction: Why “Hey, Just Go Do Some Dry Fire” Isn’t Helpful AdviseIn the early days of my competitive shooting career, I was a young college student who didn’t have the means to afford a ton of ammo for training.I wa…
  • Jun 1, 2026
    Safariland · Chris Rhodes
    Bianchi Cup 2026. Where precision and speed meet to push competitors to their max.
  • Jun 1, 2026
    CMP · Ashley Brugnone
    By Gary Anderson, DCME The Air Rifle, Air Pistol and Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Shooting disciplines have their foundational 60-shot competition events, but Junior Shooting teams and clubs can make these already pop…
  • Jun 1, 2026
    USPSA · USPSA Headquarters
    The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 elections for the offices of Area 4 Director and Area 7 Director . We are calling on dedicated and passionate members t…
  • May 29, 2026
    CMP · Ashley Brugnone
    As I write this, I’m sitting on a plane returning from the CMP Bianchi Cup, and it happens to be on Memorial Day. With so many veterans in our customers and competitor group, I’d first like to thank you all for your comm…
  • May 28, 2026
    NROI
    I know this has been said before, but local clubs need volunteers to hold matches. Since USPSA now has over 45,000 members, there are some new readers since my last post and this is a topic that needs revisiting.
  • May 26, 2026
    Jalise Williams · Jalise Williams · 2 min · 6,743 views
    Seeing double when you aim? Blurry sights? Two targets? It's not a vision problem — it's a focus problem. And it's 100% fixable.In this episode of THE VISION SERIES, I break down exactly why your brain creates double ima…
  • May 26, 2026
    Recoil · David Lane
    A new flavor of shooting competition for people who want longer stages, more shooting, and a of fun. FAST rifle matches are a must-try!