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How To: Keeping A Shooting Data Book

Serious shooters keep a DOPE or data book on particular weapons for a good reason. When called into duty, no matter the situation, they have a solid idea about how the firearm will preform.

Shooting: Exterior Ballistics Explained

Exterior Ballistics is simply the portion of a bullet's flight once it leaves the muzzle until it hits the target. It is important for shooters to understand the forces at play during this window, if they have their sights set on accuracy.

5 Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting

In a defensive shooting situation, these are the basics that will help to save you and your loved ones' lives.

Shooting Skills: The Mozambique-Failure Drill

Col. Jeff Cooper developed what he called the “Mozambique Drill” for the purposes of dealing with defensive shooting situations where a center mass shot won't do the job.

Leica Releases Commemorative Optics/Ranging Gear

Like the original Geovid and Rangemaster, these new commemorative models from Leica still have the ability to absolutely wow their users.

Video: Mastering the Basics of Precision Shooting

Precise and consistent performance when behind the trigger isn’t rocket science. It’s mastering the basics of shooting — position, breath control, trigger discipline and clear sight picture.

New Ruger Mark IV Gets Competitive and Tactical

The respected Ruger Mark IV semi-automatic .22 LR pistol line is expanding, bringing out new Competition and 22/45 Tactical models.

Video: Firearm Reliability in 3-Gun Competition

Reliability is important in all firearms; however, it is especially important for those who choose to compete in 3-Gun events.

Concealed Carry: After the Shooting

Massad Ayoob outlines a five-point checklist of things a righteous shooter needs to establish as soon as possible after the use of deadly force.

LaserLyte Introduces Quick Tyme Laser Trainer Kit

LaserLyte has brought out its new Quick Tyme Laser Trainer Kit, the perfect training tool for concealed carriers and anyone looking to improve accuracy.

Video: Masterpiece Arms Compact Suppressor Ready (CSR) Rifle

The new Compact Suppressor Ready (CSR) Rifle from Masterpiece Arms provides an ultra-compact platform capable of sub 1/2 MOA accuracy.

New 6.5 Creedmoor Fusion from Federal Premium

Federal Premium has introduced a new 6.5 Creedmoor Fusion load, offering deer hunters serious penetration and expansion in a long-range cartridge.

Active Shooter Response: A Different Look at Run, Hide, Fight

When dealing with an active shooter scenario, trainer Bob Whaley recommends an aggressive, proactive response that takes the fight to the gunman.

Browning X-Bolt Long Range Hunter Review

The new Browning X-Bolt Long Range Hunter is a highly accurate rifle built for rugged field use and taking shots at a distance.

Best Caliber for Self Defense: 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP?

What is the best caliber for self defense? Is it the 9mm, the .40 S&W, or the .45 ACP? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each caliber.

Introducing the Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap

The new Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap is a compact, dependable, high-capacity electronic clay-throwing system that lives up to its name.

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