For three worthy adversaries, Olympic fate would go to sudden-death with a 25-target shoot-out.
High Drama in the Desert to Close 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Shotgun
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Soldiers Earn Shot to Defend Olympic Gold
Two Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shot their way onto the U.S. Olympic Team and will defend the gold medals they won in 2008.
Top Air Gun Shooter Sarah Scherer Earns Finals Bid in Milan
Sarah Scherer showcased her Olympic readiness at the International Shooting Sport Federation Milan World Cup Tuesday, advancing to the final and placing sixth in the Women’s Air Rifle event.
USA Shooting Athletes to Compete in Milan in Final Pre-Olympic Tune-Up
Twenty-one USA Shooting athletes, including 10 Olympians, arrived in Milan for their final International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup event before the London 2012 Olympics.
Army Shooting Champion Embraces View from the Top
In showcasing the U.S. Army and the very best of Army Soldier skills, Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit are expected to win regardless of the competition around them.
USAMU Shotgun Shooter Wins Gold At World Cup
Staff Sgt. Josh Richmond, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, added another milestone to an already stellar 2012, winning a gold medal in Men’s Double Trap at the Lonato (Italy) World Cup.
A Ladies’ Perspective on Firearms Training
One in every four Americans will be the victim of a violent crime at some point in their lifetime. For women, the situation is even worse, with an estimated one out of every three.
Sporting Clays Herald Arrival of Spring
While a common sight of spring is colorful flowers, in many areas those flowers have been joined by more color — bright orange clays stacked in throwers on sporting clays courses.
Catching Up with Springfield Armory’s Rob Leatham
We had the opportunity to catch up with Springfield Armory Team Captain Rob Leatham at the recent NRA Annual Meeting.
Our Talk with Team Glock’s Tori Nonaka
We caught up with Team Glock shooter Tori Nonaka at the recent NRA Annual Meeting in St. Louis. After a fair bit of begging and whining, Tori agreed to sit with us for an interview.
The Lewis Machine & Tool Match-Ready Rifles Approved by NRA & CMP
Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT), an Illinois-based company, has received notification that specific LMT rifles are approved for use in NRA and CMP high-power rifle matches.
USA Shooting Athletes Set to Fire First Shots in London Pre-Olympic Test
Thirty-two USA Shooting Team Members are primed to compete in the “London Prepares” International Shooting Sports Federation World Cup.
US Soldier Wins Gold Medal at World Cup
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit kicked off 2012 in grand fashion, showcasing the very best of Army Soldier skills in Tuscon.
Eagle Eyed Clay Shooting
It is estimated that 40% of right-handed shooters are left-eyed dominant while 80% of left-handed shooters are right-eyed dominant.
Proper Pistol Fit
Fitting a pistol to your hand is actually quite an easy process. The first step to finding a pistol that’s a perfect fit is finding something that gets you close.
2012 Paralympic Hopeful Eric Hollen’s Journey
To feel afraid is different and that fear is paralyzing. It causes mental impairment and creates an inability to act. I was mentally and physically paralyzed.
USA Shooting Paralympians Set to Compete in IPC World Cup
As the only IPC World Cup of the year for both, and with the Paralympic Games coming up, Coach Bob Foth is anxious to see how both shooters perform against the top-caliber competition.
IDPA Capitalizes on Growth by Expanding Marketing & Communication Efforts
International Defensive Pistol Association is proud to welcome one of the industry’s leading communications experts, Paul Erhardt, to expand its social media, public relations, and marketing efforts.
Importance of Eyes and Ears
Today we want to talk about two of the safety aspects of shooting gear; proper eye and hearing protection, or as we call them on the range, “eyes and ears.”
Do You Make These 5 Shooting Range Mistakes?
there are plenty of examples of less than stellar range behavior and most of them are a result of simple ignorance – not malicious or willingly irresponsible behavior.
CMP Supports 4-H Shooting Sports
The CMP annually supports 4-H Shooting Sports. Below are two Thank Yous from State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinators.
Wounded Warrior Marksmanship Units – An Army Bull’s-Eye
Sgt. 1st Class Josh Olson, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, is the first Active Duty Soldier to be nominated to the U.S. Paralympic Team and will compete in London this summer.
Collegiate Shooters Converge for the NCAA Rifle Championship
The top collegiate rifle talent will vie for NCAA Championship glory this week at Ohio State University (OSU), March 9-10 at the Converse Hall and French Field House in Columbus.
MDTS Vertical Displacement Guide on Engaging Targets
It is well documented that movement is a life-saving tactic. Movement almost always helps us except maybe when attempting to engage a target with accurate gunfire.
Men vs. Women in Competitive Shooting
You will get little argument from many of today’s top shooters, both male and female, as to the shooting abilities of women throughout USA Shooting’s ranks.
Women and Guns – How to Get Your Lady to the Range
Most women initially do not want to go to the range. However, after just a few trips they usually love it as they become more comfortable and see how empowering the experience can be.
Interview with Pro 3 Gun Shooter Jesse Tischauser & Brandon DuBois of BoomerShooter
A few months ago I set out to learn more about 3 Gun. Before I bought my gear I decided to do a little online research about the sport.
Force-on-Force Ammunition Reality-Based Training Ensures Soldiers Are Combat-Ready
In reality-based training, the threat of consequence is paramount – it’s what changes or affirms behavior. Effective reality-based training incorporates both visual and pain penalty consequences.
2012 U.S. Olympic Airgun Team Trials
Over 180 athletes are headed to the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) north location at Camp Perry, Feb. 24-26, for a shot at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team.
Sig Sauer Academy Recomends Dry Fire Practice
In nearly every course we are asked a common question: What can I do to improve? The response is the same nearly each time. If you are not conducting dry practice, you should start now.