Media

My guest this week is a 3-Gunner and Match Director from the Golden State. My first introduction to him was when he pushed Nils Jonasson to 3 (best of 3) strings during their squad shootoff at PCSL Nationals. He made Nil…

If you're going to do any shooting past 100 yards, then you need to really understand what your bullet is doing as it travels out into the world. Today's episode is a short lesson on what impacts a bullet's flight as wel…

The 2027 IPSC Rifle World Shoot runs July 20 to August 10 in Mongolia. USPSA qualification goes through six US matches in 2026. Here is the path.

AG review of the VKTR direct-impingement bolt carrier group, provided for review. What it did in the rifle and who should look at something else.

LeEarl Rugland has never finished outside the top five at Tactical Games Nationals. The fear of failure behind his five-year climb to the title.

What's the worst piece of shooting advice you've ever heard? Here are a few of our favorites from over the years, and a couple that just won't die.

In this round-up post, we see Vera Koo’s daughter, Shane, taking on her own amazing adventures, just like her mom.

Not sure what to get for your shooting buddy this holiday? Listen here. Or, if you are the shooting friend/partner/husband/wife/etc, then send this episode to anyone buying you gifts, and maybe you'll get something great…

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.

Perfection achieved for the sixth time? That is the question everyone is asking with the arrival of Glock Gen 6 pistols.

JERICHO, Vt. – Over 250 individuals traveled to the foothills of the Green Mountains to attend the 2025 New England Games, part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Travel Games schedule. This year was the highes…

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

This year’s Ballistic’s Best AR-15 edition had a significant spread in price point, with eight rifles to judge, priced as low as $500 and as high as $4,300. These days, it seems to be all about the ambidextrous controls,…

Remember that the same DOJ talking about protecting your rights is still defending the NFA in court using anti-gun rhetoric.

We're back where On The Perf started—recording at PCSL 2 Gun Nationals. This time the Adams shot the main match to have a real go at it. There was sickness, broken guns, occluded dots, and all kinds of shenanigans. Neith…

On The Perf episode 53: Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell on PCSL 2-Gun Nationals, redemption runs, a broken gas key, and one very good pallet tunnel.

Fix It Sticks 3-Gun Competition Toolkit is the ultimate competition toolkit that you need to only buy. It offers great versatility and performance.

The Vortex Optics 2025 PCSL 2-Gun Nationals main match opens December 5 in Hurricane, Utah after two days of early match action. What to watch.

On The Perf episode 52 on match etiquette: prize table picks, paster gun protocol, and the unwritten rules of being a squadmate people want.

Maxwell got a deer, and Riser got the Flu, but we're still gonna sit down and record an episode for everyone. Today we talk a bit about match etiquette—some of the dos and don'ts of how to conduct yourself at the range. …

On today's episode, we cover all the dos and don'ts of being a great RO. If you want to volunteer (and you should), then this is your road map on how to do it well and what to watch out for.

A packing list for travel 3-gun. Local matches forgive a forgotten item; a flight and a hotel do not. What to pack, ship, or buy when you land.

On The Perf episode 51 on being a great range officer. Nearly two hours on multigun RO work, from commands to calls, for anyone who volunteers.

We have talked before on the blog about the phrase “It’s only a local match” and how it annoys those of us who spend our weekends educating members on the rules. It’s not because rules accidentally get overlooked, not ap…

Today we answer listener questions about Briley pistols, best dots for shotguns, front site focus vs target focus, magazine choice, most interesting targets for each platform, red dot mounting options, IWB holster questi…

I am joined by Major Ali Michael Chinisaz and MSgt Jon Thorton for this episode about the USAF Rifle Team. Ali is a 3-gunner and Jon is a PRS competitor. Look for individual episodes later. Enjoy! https://lbr8.link/@Casu…

Nils Jonasson was crowned the 2025 NRA World Shooting Champion at Camp Atterbury, Ind., in October.

Maxwell goes to Area 2 in Phoenix, barely makes major, aims hard a lots of zebra targets, does a bit of one-handed shenanigans, and wins a fat stack of belt cash.

Vera Koo’s husband, Carlos, has been featured here at The WON. He has shared his adventures with his daughter, Christina, as his companion.

Riser flies down to Texas to compete in the Vortex Shootout. There was a tornado, torrential rain, stage wins, a DQ, and un-DQ, and a full-on survival day preceding his best finish of the season. This one was epic.

The .308 Winchester has proven itself as a versatile, reliable, and highly capable cartridge. Whether you’re hunting in the Midwest, competing in a multi-gun match, or shooting long-range targets, the .308 delivers.

JJ Racaza and Lena Miculek face off in a fast-paced PCC mini match — but who’ll come out on top? Both shooters put their skills to the test using the SG Timer to capture every shot and the Drills App to build and run t…

Staccato and Jacob Grey pistols both claim many achievements and features, so a proper comparison requires a hands-on inspection and shootout.

Modern Shooting Sports: USPSA, IDPA, IPSC, PRS, and More From tactical skill development to pure athletic marksmanship, modern shooting sports offer something for everyone. This guide breaks down the major disciplines in…

Shooting competition in Texas: Insider's guide to matches, clubs, gear, and first-timer tips - find local USPSA, IDPA, PRS, Steel Challenge & 3-Gun events.

On this episode, Maxwell breaks down all things USPSA Race Gun Nationals in St George Utah including the world's scariest make ready, staged-mag long courses, some dude who came down the Idaho to take over the world, and…

In this episode of Acceptable Accuracy , hosts Philip and Tyler are joined by guest host Kyle to break down Day One of the 2025 Zombie Invitational 3 Gun. The trio dives into the rifle and pistol stages, sharing their fa…

From October 7–12, 105 women gathered at Lucas Ranch for Fall Fest 2025, which hosts the nation’s only all-ladies multigun match.

How much does a match cost? For first time shooters, the match fee is $10.00. After your first match, if you like what you see and want to continue, you may join our IDPA affiliated club for the Sacramento area (Sacramen…

From October 7–12, 105 women gathered at Lucas Ranch for Fall Fest 2025, which hosts the nation’s only all-ladies multigun match.

Riser flies out to North Carolina to shoot Memorial 3 Gun. Long range, huge shotgun stages, hard pistol shots, option stages, and a good cry with an RO, this match had it all. Plus, Brian Nelson once again solves 3 gun, …

Discover solid shooting bags for stability and precision competition shooting, including Three-Gun and long-range setups

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The National Rifle Matches have been an institution at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Site since 1907. Ninety years later, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) was formed, bridging marksmans…

One of the fastest growing shooting sports in the country right now is the action-packed multi-gun competition commonly known as "3-gun."

A no-compromise combo for the competitive shooter

See the athleticism Vera Koo has passed along to her daughters, and why her husband has been a life coach to encourage her to compete.

Adam and Adam answer listener questions about coming back after an injury, stage planning, PCCs for rifle practice, ICORE vs bowling pins, flying with 3 gun gear, designing good stages in small areas, and more.

Lanny Barnes has made a name for Herself well beyond Olympic Biathlon.

Inside the action-packed stages and unforgettable moments from America’s most dynamic marksmanship event

Love guns and looking for a career that works with them? Plenty of careers involve firearms as a core part of the work. Some require carrying a gun daily. Others focus on making, fixing, or teaching about them. The range…

Today we answer a short listener question, discuss the freight cost of all the metals that the US team brought home from South Africa, and discuss Riser's process for developing rifle loads so Maxwell can build on for hi…

Newly minted NRA World Shooting Champion Nils Jonasson shares his thoughts about the 2025 NRA World Shooting Championship held last week at Camp Atterbury, Indiana

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

GECO IPSC Team 2025** 13 successful action sport shooters with hanguns and long guns from all over Europe** Portraits** Information on guns and GECO ammunition** Video

Discover how the University of Arizona’s WildGats use NSSF’s First Shots program to teach firearm safety, build community and inspire new shooters.

Adam and Adam discuss cross training for shooting sports. Maxwell uses motocross and video games, Riser uses climbing and mountain biking, and they both work out. But how does all of this help? Plus, when do you bail on …

Kalashtober ’25 promises bigger stages, more competitions, and even more community-building opportunities than ever before.

More listener questions answered by the Adams. Carrying a double stack 1911, upgrading pistols, giving back, future of the sport, wearing out barrels, why short courses matter, rule sets.

An emerging style of shooting competition combines trail running, tactical shooting and (sometimes) land navigation

I give a quick dive into some of the holster options for the more active shooting competitions. I try to explain the positives and negatives of the different common holster choices.