Media

Luth-AR serves as title sponsor for the 2026 Superstition Mystery Mountain 3-Gun Championship, scheduled March 20-22 at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, Arizona. The event expects 400+ competitors and features AR pio…

Special goals require special tools! Go fast with race-gun shotguns built for raw speed and perfect precision.

Riser's new pistol. Double Gary. And helping new shooters get into the sport.

Terrain stages at the 2025 USPSA Multigun Nationals challenged traditional notions of the 180-degree rule by using defined range fans and objective visual references to govern safe muzzle direction.

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 9, 2026) – SIG SAUER is excited to welcome Sal Hernandez, Ian Meyers, and Kevin Lally to the SIG Shooter Affiliate Program. They wil ...

On this episode, we go over how we practice—from setup to props to drills to what guns we use to tips and tricks for saving time. Oh yeah, and Maxwell has an announcement.

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

This past January, I was one of over 53,000 firearms industry professionals to walk the 48th annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas. More than 2700 exhibitors displayed their products in over 800,000 square feet of exhibition spa…

This past January, I was one of over 53,000 firearms industry professionals to walk the 48th annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas. More than 2700 exhibitors displayed their products in over 800,000 square feet of exhibition spa…

American-made LPVO with not one, but TWO zeros for multiple ballistic loadings. Plus the best glass and highest quality on offer from Vortex!

Think you need years to master the shotgun? All it takes is 3 simple steps and 5 minutes to fundamentally understand the mechanics of a world-class reload. When it comes to the Quad Load, there is no one better to learn …

The main difference between rimfire and centerfire cartridges lies in where the primer is located and how the firing pin strikes it. Rimfire ammunition has a priming compound distributed around the inside rim of the cart…

It's a new season, and rule books are being updated. PCSL is making changes to both 2 Gun and pistol-only matches, partly due to the influx of people shooting BELT. Here's what you need to know.

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is the national governing body for practical shooting in the United States and the official US Region of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC).…

At the beginning of each season, it's common to work on the things you did poorly the last season in order to help you become a more well-rounded shooter. Here's our list for this year.

In this Head-to-Head episode of the Acceptable Accuracy Podcast, Philip and Tyler debate Minimalist vs. Geared-Out setups for multi-gun and tactical adventure challenges. From plate carriers and gun builds to belt config…

How well does competition shooting translate into the carry world? Well, it depends on a lot of things. In today's episode we go deep into concealed carry... guns, gear, techniques, and a few stories about close calls.

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 …

Hornady will host the Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Match May 29-31, 2026, at Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska. The match features reactive targets and requires competitors to use pistol, rifle, …

From flat-range fundamentals to fast-paced two-gun action, NRA’s ARC program is where competition and training intersect for responsible AR owners.

Welp. We finally crested the 2 hour mark with our longest listener question episode ever. Enjoy the extra podcast this week.

Whether the match is outdoors or indoors, the shooting area and start position always need some maintenance over the course of the match. Who’s job is it to maintain the range surface? Can the competitor do it? Does the …

Shotgun ammo for 3-gun comes down to cycling your gun and meeting match minimums. Hull, wad, and shot weight explained, with load picks.

Over the years our opinions on gear and techniques have changed a lot. These are some things that Riser and Maxwell used to hold strong opinions on which have since changed.

If you are interested in a CZ-82 surplus pistol, you should know that this pistol doesn’t feel like a cheap Cold War sidearm.

The Model 80 SA was a copy of the Browning Hi-Power marked with Mauser branding and intended for both European and U.S. commercial markets.

SIG Sauer unveils the P365-DH3 Daniel Horner signature series at SHOT Show 2026 with slide-integrated expansion chamber, 3.7" barrel, and polymer or AXG alloy grip options.

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

I can’t tell you how many holsters I have tried or own, but what I can tell you is that not all are made equal. Holsters should always have proper retention, whether the retention is set around the trigger guard or a wea…

Jacob Grey's Nox 9 at SHOT Show 2026. A $5,800 2011 built from in-house billet components with the MIM parts gone. First look and what it means.

Timothy Knight, an NRA whistleblower and former board member, released an endorsement list for the upcoming election.

OA Defense's compact 2311 Pro Elite from SHOT Show 2026: all-metal grip, ported or standard barrel, built for Carry Optics and carry duty.

The C-MORE RTS3 V2 adds an aluminum housing, a button lockout, and a shorter footprint. $549 with a 30-year warranty. What's new and who it suits.

Did you know that it’s your job to verify that your score is accurate? Do you know when this should be done at the matches? Let’s talk about score verification and what to do if something is incorrect.

Preview of SHOT Show 2026 new products for competitive shooters. Competition pistols, optics, training tools, and gear for USPSA, 3-Gun, PRS, and Tactical Games.

Tube-fed shotguns have changed a lot in the last few seasons. The introduction of Modified division in USPSA and the upcoming Shotgun World Shoot have driven advancements that make cutting-edge shotguns from five years a…

What ear protection do TTG competitors actually use? A competitor and lane judge breaks down the best options for tactical fitness events, from foamies to custom.

The Vertx Gamut 26L backpack is designed for people who need a serious everyday carry pack that doesn’t scream “tactical.”

So you just found the fabulous sports of USPSA and Steel Challenge and are having a blast (pun intended) with them. At some point it is suggested you get your RO credentials to help at matches and a class is being schedu…

Team USA announced for the 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot in Greece. Full division rosters, category teams, alternates, and what comes next for qualifiers.

Orofino, Idaho - January 14, 2026 - Nightforce Optics is pleased to announce the newest addition to our line of Rugged, Reliable, and Repeatable riflescopes ...

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Back in November, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the 10th firing of the Talladega 600. With 408 individuals traveling to the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama to participate in …

The 2026 shooting season is shaping up. Adam and Adam talk about their plans for prep, matches, and classes for the next year.

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

Today we received a leak regarding a new M&P 2.0 Metal pistol from Smith & Wesson. Check out the details here on Primer Peak!

Issaquah, Washington- Plumb Precision Products is proud to announce the release of the patented Plumb Reticle for Second Focal Plane applications. Plumb Pre ...

We take a look at the top AR shotguns to get if you're in the market for a box-fed semi-auto 12-gauge that's not based on the AK.

My accomplishments are mine, a reflection of my own journey and hard work.

The full 2026 Tactical Games schedule: 16 events across three continents, a new title sponsor with real prize money, and a three-day Nationals.

IPSC Grand Master and nationally ranked 3-Gun shooter Barry Dueck is the vice president of marketing at SureFire. Dueck recounts the development history of suppressor technology since his service as a U.S. Marine and com…

I met Jake at the 2025 PCSL Nationals. He won some Hunter Constantine BELT cash on Stage 6 and for winning the Squad Shootoff. This 3-hour conversation covers his time as a junior shooter where he was a 3Gun Nation Junio…

2025 was a pretty wild year for the two Adams. Lots of matches, lots of classes, lots of rounds down range, and some important lessons learned. In the first week of the new year we take a quick peak back at the last 12 m…

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

I met Jake at the 2025 PCSL Nationals. He won some Hunter Constantine BELT cash on Stage 6 and for winning the Squad Shootoff. This 3-hour conversation covers his time as a junior shooter where he was a 3Gun Nation Junio…

USA - The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) is the world's largest shooting sport association and the largest and oldest within practical shooting. Founded in 1976, the IPSC nowadays affiliates over 1…

PASA History PASA Through the Years . . . . . . because this is where I LIVE, after all! Pre-PASA Centerfire Silhouette (1982) Morehead & Window Cutting the Ribbon (1986) While the Band Played On . . . Here Comes the Gov…

Team Smith & Wesson

Shop IPSC and sport shooting equipment at Eric Grauffel: Pilla eyewear, holsters, clothing and accessories for training and competition.

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting - June 2026 Monday, June 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM MDT | Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors 1 Welcome and Call to Order 2 min · Dan Click The chair calls the meeting to or…

2026 Equipment Change Proposal for Member Comment Competition Rules Allow aftermarket backstraps in Production and Carry Optics divisions. Unify grip modification language in both divisions. Production Allowed modificati…