The competitive shooting sports are a fantastic way to improve your firearms proficiency, not to mention it's tons of fun! The benefits are numerous and, the camaraderie amongst the shooters makes for an environment of sharing and learning. Choosing the right organization with which to become involved is an important decision. I'll examine some of the most common handgun … [Read more...]
Shooting Sports
Glock 34 Perfect for 3-Gun
As 3-Gun competitions continue to sweep across the country with a flurry of popularity and growth, you may be considering to give it a go at some point. Within that decision lies many questions. Where do I compete? Are there different classes? What specific equipment do I need? In the next couple of articles, I will cover one of the key pieces of equipment needed to compete in … [Read more...]
CompTac Offers New International Defensive Pistol Association Targets: New rules will demand more precision
Comp-Tac Victory Gear, famous for its line of high-efficiency concealed carry and competition holsters is licensed by the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) to produce the association's new official targets. IDPA competition is based on scoring high on cardboard silhouette targets and keeping shooting times as low as possible. For 2017, IDPA has changed its … [Read more...]
Competition Gear Check: The Big List of What You Need
By Randi Rogers – As I start to prepare for the match I have a Big List of all the items I think I might need so I can be prepared. Clothing Before you attend any match you want to make sure that you wear your clothing in practice or a local match to make sure it wears the way you want. Shoes- I always suggest bringing two pair of shoes if possible. Tulsa has been … [Read more...]
Andrea Kennedy Wins Colt Competition CRX-16
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) announces that Andrea Kennedy is the winner of a Colt Competition CRX-16 rifle, which was presented at 3-Gun University on March 19, 2017. The A Girl & A Gun event, which took place at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park, offered 2 days of training sessions on pistol, shotgun, and rifle with competitors running a 4-stage match on the third … [Read more...]
Team Springfield™ Junior Shooters Jalise And Justine Williams in Top Lady Placements At Rio Salado
Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce another big finish at one of USPSA’s most prestigious championships by Team Springfield™’s junior competitors. The weekend of March 3 through 5, 2017 marked the 30th anniversary of one of Practical Shooting’s oldest championship matches, the Rio Salado Desert Classic, held in Mesa, Arizona. The weekend also brought a clean sweep of the … [Read more...]