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View in Browser February 24, 2026 INDUSTRY NEWS Banks are backing off anti-gun policies Concealed Carry For years, many in the firearms industry have dealt with a frustrating reality: you could be fully compliant w…

JJ Racaza breaks down the difference between attack and control targets using a live shooting demo with a student. Learn when to push hard and when to slow down. Get the SG Timer here - https://timer.shooters.global/ …

Does it also make you laugh how Hollywood movies portray one-handed shooting? The awkward poses, the lack of control, and shots that go everywhere but the target. If so, this video is for you! 🎬🔫 Mastering one-handed sh…

The Capitol Practical Shooters League (CAPSL) hosted their February USPSA match at the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center, located in Sloughhouse, CA. There were 71 registered shooters. I finished 1st in carry optics divi…

View in Browser February 17, 2026 INDUSTRY NEWS The dangers of bullet setback GunDigest When it comes to everyday carry, most of the discussion swirls around guns, holsters, ammunition and training. Sometimes we get…

GM Run 25-04 We Did Our Homework #competitiveshooting I compete in the Carry Optics division. I’m currently ranked as an (M) shooter. Follow me on my journey to Grandmaster as I share my match videos and provide tra…

Ever wonder if you can learn how to shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy? This is a question many shooters have wrestled with in both competition and defensive shooting. In today’s article, veteran law enforcement o…

The Sons of Action Pistol (SOAP) hosted their February USPSA match at the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center, located in Sloughhouse, CA. There were 100 registered shooters. I finished 2nd in the carry optics division and…

Get measurable results at the range with drills from the experts. Learn the same exercises used by USPSA Grand Masters and special forces instructors.

Here is my full match recap from the 2025 PCSL 2-gun Nationals. Make sure to keep an eye out for the BELT Defense Championship this year in May. You can find information on Practiscore.com. We tried to game, and we flew …

View in Browser February 10, 2026 INDUSTRY NEWS The pros and cons of defensive revolvers GunDigest The Western lawman. Cop movies set in the 1970s and '80s. Detective pulp novels with dames and private investigators…

Hands-on Shooters Global Pulse Pro review after six range sessions and 800 rounds. What this shot timer does differently, who it's for, and who should skip.

C’s are not mistakes, C’s are budgeted. #competitiveshooting I compete in the Carry Optics division. I’m currently ranked as an (M) shooter. Follow me on my journey to Grandmaster as I share my match videos and pro…

If you're in the market for a home-defense handgun, competition pistol or range plinker, here are our picks for the best 9mm pistols.

Step 8: Handgun Optics: The red dot sight vs. iron sights debate is in full swing, so I’m laying out the pros and cons of each. Whether you’re dialing in a competition gun or your everyday carry, the sight system you c…

Get the SG Timer here - https://timer.shooters.global/ Join us: https://www.facebook.com/shooters.global https://www.instagram.com/shooters_global/ SG Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVnM4kHNTYWJ_AAYwEK5R7Q…

John Scoutten presents a feature on the 2025 Ultimate Hunter Invitational Match Shooting USA airs every Wednesday on Outdoor Channel. http://www.patreon.com/ShootingUSA For more information, head to http://www.shootingu…

Some people wonder why anyone would carry a revolver in the 21st century. While they do have some cons, here we discuss their pros as well.

View in Browser February 3, 2026 INDUSTRY NEWS New guns for 2026 GunDigest Oh my, it's that time of year when shooters and hunters wait, anxiously, to see if the gun they have been longing for might make it to produ…

Staff registration for the 2026 IDPA National Championship will open at 9AM Central, February 2. The match will be held Sept. 24-26 in Marengo, Ohio. Anyone interested in working the match as staff can sign up at https:/…

If you hate wasting time reloading, you need to see this! I checked out the new gear from Double Alpha Academy (DAA) at Shot Show 2026, and these products change the game! DAA is making the reloading bench faster than ev…

Master your shotgun technique with these expert tips! Lena Miculek teaches using JJ Racaza as an example, showing simple changes that make a huge difference in your performance. #ShotgunTraining #LenaMiculek #ShootersG…

This was our warm-up session in Africa ahead of the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot. We set up multiple stages and ran a mock match to shake off the travel rust, test stage plans, and get reps in before the real deal. Sol…

Bob Munden shoots from the hip in this classic edition of Impossible Shots (2010) Shooting USA airs every Wednesday on Outdoor Channel. http://www.patreon.com/ShootingUSA For more information, head to http://www.shootin…

View in Browser January 27, 2026 Advertisement INDUSTRY NEWS First Look: Taurus TX9 Series GunDigest Based on the DNA of the TX22, Taurus has just announced the TX9 family of pistols in 9mm. Available in three size…

In the world of firearms training, the target you choose for training can make or break your self defense firearms skills.

There is an abundance of firearm owners in the United States. Millions of people choose to express their natural right of self-protection and enjoy the freedoms enshrined in the Second Amendment. However, do they train t…

View in Browser January 20, 2026 Advertisement INDUSTRY NEWS First Look: FN 309 MRD pistol GunDigest It's well known that FN makes some great firearms, but let's be honest, most of them are priced above what many A…

Step 4: In this educational video, I break down pistol stance from the ground up so you can build a strong, athletic foundation for handgun shooting. Learn proper foot placement, body position, balance, and how a solid …

Sam shoots some of his favorite drills to test out the new Glock Gen 6. Classes available at: https://www.whoshotsam.net/

Competition guns are the questions I get asked all the time - so here's my current thinking on USPSA Carry Optics, USPSA Limited Optics and IDPA Carry Optics. Bottom line - the gun doesn't matter all that much as long …

Smith & Wesson finally did it. After years of spam-commenting on Instagram… the 5" steel-frame M&P9 production pistols are officially here. The new M&P HD pistols might be the best M&P lineup released to date. Fit, fini…

We would like to thank our dedicated IDPA community for taking the time on New Year’s Day to review the 2026 rule updates. Your feedback helped identify three key issues in the Equipment Appendices: The start condition, …

Complete guide to IDPA/USPSA practical shooting - rules, equipment, costs, getting started. Dynamic pistol competition combining speed, accuracy, and movement.

View in Browser January 13, 2026 Advertisement IDPA NEWS Thanks for catching these important revisions in the 2026 Rulebook IDPA We want to thank our dedicated IDPA community for taking time on New Year's Day to po…

We want to thank our dedicated IDPA community for taking time on New Year’s Day to pour through the 2026 rule updates. Your feedback helped identify two key issues: a section that was to be deleted in disqualifications a…

Jim Scoutten hosts from Bend Oregon, the first Shooting USA championship coverage of @TheUSPSA National. Brian Enos lends analysis as the top Limited competitors of the time battle for the National Title @TaranTacti…

The Primer Peak staff chooses our best articles that we've written throughout 2025. Check out our choices here!

View in Browser January 6, 2026 Advertisement IDPA NEWS IDPA updates rulebooks for 2026 IDPA IDPA Regional Area Coordinator Leads have announced updates to the sport rulebooks with highlighted revisions listed belo…

Learn how to hit moving targets and reactive targets like a pro! In this video, Piotr Posio, multiple-time Polish champion and Junior IPSC World Champion, demonstrates two effective methods for shooting targets that move…

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IDPA Regional Area Coordinator Leads have announced updates to the sport rulebooks with highlighted revisions listed below. Look for a detailed article on the revisions in the first quarter of the Tactical Journal. These…

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Our Story IDPA is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated real world self-defense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for self-defense use.…

2026.2 Equipment Appendices 1. HANDGUN DIVISIONS A.1 Stock Service Pistol Division (SSP) A.1.1 Handguns permitted for use in SSP must: A.1.1.1 Have a minimum annual production of 2,000 units. Discontinued models must hav…

John Scoutten hosts a presentation of the 2025 D-Day Matches at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Shooting USA airs every Wednesday on Outdoor Channel. http://www.patreon.com/ShootingUSA For more information, head to …

View in Browser December 30, 2025 As 2025 comes to a close , IDPA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy new year. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we…

This episode features the Public Belt Bounty, where two subscribers are flown out to compete head-to-head for cash and bragging rights. No influencers, no pros (well besides me i guess) just real shooters putting it all…

Practice Right at Home with these Dry Fire products.

For the brave few who want to be included in the BELT council and want to spend a day on the range training, the personal BELT delivery is for you. Select it at checkout, and I will fly to wherever you are and personally…

This is the final episode of the 2025 IPSC Pistol World Shoot in South Africa. Watch as the top shooters from the United States take on the world and prove why the USA remains a dominant force in competitive shooting. M…

John Scoutten presents a feature on the 2025 UTK Shotgun Team Shooting USA airs every Wednesday on Outdoor Channel. http://www.patreon.com/ShootingUSA For more information, head to http://www.shootingusa.com For full le…

View in Browser December 23, 2025 As 2025 comes to a close , IDPA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy new year. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we…

John Scoutten pays tribute to the late, legendary Byron Ferguson. Shooting USA airs every Wednesday on Outdoor Channel. http://www.patreon.com/ShootingUSA For more information, head to http://www.shootingusa.com For ful…

I hit the range to pit two excellent Shadow Systems carry pistols against each other, the CR920XL and the CR920XP.

Two carry guns from Shadow Systems! What is better for you: comp or more muzzle? We test both to find out.

What to look for in a shot timer for USPSA and 3-gun, our picks at each price, and who each one suits. Plus which ones to skip.

If you’re in the market for a reliable, portable, and versatile target stand, the HatPoint Target Stand deserves a serious look.