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Most shooters lose time on every stage exit — not because they're slow, but because they never trained the mechanics of how to leave a position. This is what separates a lot of people from the athletes who consistently w…

You already know that you can’t go wrong with either of these calibers, but it’s a debate that continues to create controversy among shooting enthusiasts.

Gun owners and Second Amendment groups ask the Supreme Court to review Maryland’s sweeping “sensitive places” carry bans after Bruen.

Hopefully, this is really the last installment in the location and view discussion. We already defined terms and discussed locations and views on shorter stages and longer stages, but there was one finer point I missed w…

In this guide, we take a look at some of the guns, gear, and accessories you should consider if you are looking to get into PCC competition.

NROI’s Jodi Humann on the three forces that make or break a club: how competitors treat each other, how rules get applied and who’s running the show.

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the return of the popular Speed Event for the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup! The match also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the International P…

Landmark Agreement Establishes EARMOR as Official Hearing Protection Partner for IROA at IPSC Level 4 and Level 5 Matches in 2026. The International Range Officers Association (IROA) welcomes its new exclusive strategic …

GOA, VCDL, John Crump, and other plaintiffs ask a Virginia court for a TRO and preliminary injunction to block Spanberger’s “assault firearm” and magazine ban before it takes effect.

Looking for the best firearms training app? Discover Drills App Match Mode. Add guest shooters without accounts, track targets, and export CSV reports.

NROI’s Troy McManus tackles the most common USPSA rules questions—plus a look at the Match Director certification, IPSC endorsement and seminar slots filling fast.

THE FUTURE OF COMPETITION SHOOTING. NEWS & UPDATES Your club is already a perfect fit for PCSL if it currently runs a successful USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun, or similar match. See below for information on rules, divisions, and sc…

THE FUTURE OF COMPETITION SHOOTING. NEW Online Interactive Rulebook 2026 PCSL 2-GUN NATIONALS REGISTRATION NEWS & UPDATES May 16, 2026 BELT ANTHEM May 16, 2026 Read more → May 16, 2026 April 21, 2026 2026 …

USPSA/IPSC is a formally recognized sport that is about to celebrate it’s fiftieth birthday very soon (May 24, 1976). The earlier foundation sports from which it sprang go back well into the 60’s and perhaps beyond. As s…

What happens after hope starts to slip? In Part 2, Ken Kraus takes us deeper inside one of the most feared prisons of the Iranian Revolution—a place where time disappears, rules don’t apply, and survival is no longer gua…

To the USPSA membership, USPSA crossed 45,000 members last month. Going from 15,000 to 45,000 over the past decade is a milestone the organization has been working toward for years, and it's been a privilege to support t…

One rule changed, and only one: a red dot is now an option. The scoring, the gear and the 10-round magazine—all untouched.

Rep. Thomas Massie’s H.R. 2267 would force DOJ and FBI to report demographic data on NICS denials, including overturned firearm-purchase denials.

View in Browser May 12, 2026 INDUSTRY NEWS First Look: Ruger LCP MAX with Magpul Enhanced Grip GunDigest The Ruger LCP MAX in .380 Auto is one of the most popular pocket pistols on the market, and Magpul just helped…

This week, we're looking at what makes up the bulk of the ATF's new gun rule package: industry regulations. To discuss how the rulemaking will impact gun makers, importers, and retailers, we have Larry Keane of the Natio…

In this episode...We reveal a new association with a National level sports officials organization, discuss a new "after action review" process for MD and RMs, and wander through the mailbag to answer more of your questio…

Pennsylvania SB 357 would advance Constitutional Carry, while SB 822 would add real consequences for local governments that violate firearm preemption.

Do you know USPSA Competition rule 1.1.5.5? Do you know how to enforce it? Do you know that it is now allowed at all match levels? Let’s look at the April Question of the Month results and learn more.

View the video on Rumble! Brian sits down with Marc Schulte of Bigfoot Brass, a Team USA PCC World Shoot competitor tackling 19 majors in 2026. Marc shares his transition from the Mean Arms upper to the JP 5 and his upco…

Mastering rule citations, how to properly answer the exam questions and more.

Every miss on steel is a hidden time penalty. Don't let extra shots tank your hit factor. Accuracy isn't just about points, it's about speed! ⏱️🎯 #action #livestream #live #sports #actionsports #competition #competition…

Take on Lanny Oakley’s 50-round Foundation Under Fire shooting challenge designed to improve accuracy, reloads, target transitions and shooting fundamentals.

This introductory guide lays out the fundamentals of International Defensive Pistol Association competition events. You’ll learn basic acronyms and terminology, which guns and equipment to use, how points and scoring wor…

The 2-Second Rule: Learn how 2 seconds can cost you 20% of the stage. #championsleague #shootingsports #ipscshooting #competitionshooting #action

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We have talked about the definitions of location and view and their application on a short course, but what about medium and long courses where there are many opportunities for different locations and/or views? Let’s tal…

Trump’s DOJ should repeal Biden-era ATF rules, end pistol brace and private-sale traps, make zero-tolerance repeal permanent, and destroy ATF’s backdoor gun registry.

ATF announced a major reform package targeting pistol braces, bump stocks, FFL paperwork, NFA travel rules, CLEO notices, and other Biden-era gun regulations.

View in Browser April 28, 2026 INDUSTRY NEWS First Look: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38 2.0 GunDigest Snub-nose Smith & Wesson revolvers have been a staple of self-defense for a very long time, and one of the go-to mod…

The Washington Hilton attack shows the failure of D.C. gun laws, California background checks, and media demands for more restrictions on law-abiding gun owners.

USPSA Director of Media & Events Jake Martens joins the NROI crew to discuss Nationals slot distribution. Then it is off to the mailbag to answer a bunch of your questions. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means …

Last week I introduced everyone to the definition of location and view in relation to stage design. But let’s talk more about making sure your stage is legal in regards to these terms.

GOA Senior Vice President Erich Pratt told senators that the ATF has nearly 1 billion firearm records, most of which are already digitized.

Short, medium, and long courses cannot require more than 8 scoring hits from any single location or view. Which means if you help build or design stages you need to understand the definitions of a location and view in or…

On April 11, a city championship in practical shooting took place at the "9×19" sports shooting complex in Bishkek, where athletes competed in shooting with pistols and pistol-caliber rifles. This information was provide…

Join the NROI team for more rules discussion and a special segment regarding club culture and what you can do to avoid and/or defeat it. Note: Transcriptions done by AI or other means may not be entirely accurate. This p…

The Grand Central machete attack shows how New York’s “sensitive places” law disarms the law-abiding while violent criminals ignore the rules and strike anyway.

A new summary judgment motion challenges California’s AB 28 gun and ammo tax, arguing the state cannot put the Second Amendment behind a paywall.

While both shooting matches and teaching classes I occasionally hear, “Yeah, but…” when talking about rules and range management. This is especially true when talking about Level I (local) matches and how in the “real” w…

Pro shooter Ryan Muller breaks down the equipment rules for ARC’s Stock, Limited and Open divisions, from red-dot-only sighting systems to triple-optic setups with bipods.

The Supreme Court declined to hear Schoenthal v. Raoul, leaving in place a Seventh Circuit ruling upholding Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms on public transportation.

Josh, Drew and Tommy K tackle the first ever HHA USPSA match and discuss lessons learned, reflect on their own performance and discuss the application of rules at the local level.

Just because a manufacturer’s website says an item is legal for use in USPSA matches, it sometimes is missing the appropriate caveats as to which ruleset or division the item is legal in. This Question of the Month deals…

A new shooting competition series is coming this year, FAST! 2-Gun that focuses on long par times, challenging shooting, and great stages.

View in Browser March 31, 2026 TOP NEWS Kevin Provagna named interim AC for Mid Atlantic IDPA Kevin Provagna of Medina, Ohio, has been appointed as interim IDPA AC for New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and We…

Kevin Provagna of Medina, Ohio, has been appointed as interim IDPA AC for New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Kevin is a member of the Southern Cuyahoga Sportsman Association (SCSA) in Medina. He…

Choosing Between USPSA Carry Optics and Production Division If you're new to USPSA or thinking about switching divisions, the Carry Optics vs Production debate is one of the biggest decisions you'll face. Both divisions …

The NROI staff is joined by Area 7 Director Frank Rizzi to talk about the recent rule change requiring membership number on all match entries, the RFP process for Nationals Range Selection and discuss how to force the ne…

Does your club have a poor club culture? Have you done anything to change that? Or are you assuming that someone else will do it?

Long range shooting, uncommon calibers, and fancy rifles. Built for the 2026 PRS season, a 6mm ARC gamer rifle with a Zeiss S3 scope and MDT chassis.

USPSA practical shooting guide: learn USPSA targets, USPSA scoring, USPSA divisions, USPSA matches, gear, safety rules, hit factor, and classification system.

I get a lot of questions like this from people who have failed either their certification or recertification exams all three times they attempted it. First thing: Don’t Panic!

Armed Virginia gun owners rallied at the Virginia Capitol to protest sweeping gun control bills awaiting Governor Abigail Spanberger’s signature. Magpul PMAG 30-round magazines were distributed in response to proposed ma…

CMP 2026 Rulebooks for the Disciplines of Smallbore Rifle Position, Smallbore Rifle Prone, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Are Now Available

The March 23rd USPSA Board of Directors Meeting has been moved to March 30, 2026. USPSA Board of Directors Meeting Monday, March 30, 2026, 1900 EDT Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors Click here …