Shooting Sports USA

Every month, over 100,000 competitive shooters read the digital edition of Shooting Sports USA for in-depth product reviews from active competitors, and strategies for excellence on the firing line.

Steel Challenge: Behind the Success of Area 2

Husband-wife duo Kurt and Maria Grimes built California’s Area 2 Steel Challenge Championship into a 471-shooter showcase of precision, prizes and BBQ.

Deshaun Jenkins Hit USPSA Grand Master in Three Years. Now He’s on Team CZ.

Atlanta’s Deshaun Jenkins, a USPSA Grand Master who climbed practical shooting’s ranks in three short years, signs with CZ’s pro shooting team.

NRA America’s Rifle Challenge Match Director Summit Underway at Camp Atterbury

The 2026 NRA ARC Match Director Summit brings attendees from 25 states to Camp Atterbury, Ind. for three days of classroom and live-fire training aimed at expanding the program’s national footprint.

Ruger RXM Full Size: A Modular Workhorse for the Modern Shooter

Ruger and Magpul’s RXM Full Size pairs a serialized fire control insert with optics-ready performance and 17-round capacity for USPSA-ready shooting.

Team Remington’s Todd Hitch Holds Off Teammate Brandon Powell for Mississippi State Title

Todd Hitch shot 198 of 200 to win Mississippi State Sporting Clays Championship Main Event HOA title over Remington teammate Brandon Powell at Providence Hill.

I Failed My NROI Range Officer Exam—Now What?

Failing the exam often comes down to incorrect rule citations. These tips will help you earn a passing grade.

Lauryl Akenhead Ties for Top Score at Spears Mountain Safari NRL Hunter Match

Lauryl Akenhead tied the overall match winner at Spears Mountain Safari 2026 and posted the best women’s finish in NRL Hunter history.

The Hunters HD Gold Command Center Experience: A New Era Begins

The Hunters HD Gold Magical Mystery Tour wraps up as new Command Center Experience makes debut.

Bulletproofing: How to Build USPSA Stages That Last

Jay Worden breaks down the practical fundamentals of stage construction, from squared walls and proper bracing to managing bullet impact and setting steel correctly.

New: Real Avid Gun-Max Grease

Real Avid expands its Maximum Performance Gun Care line with new Gun-Max Grease, a high-friction lubricant engineered for slide rails and bolt carriers.

CMP Pledges $10 Million Match for Wyoming State Shooting Complex in Cody

The Civilian Marksmanship Program will match new donations to the Wyoming State Shooting Complex dollar-for-dollar up to $10 million over three years.

XS Sights Adds Fiber-Optic Sights, Optic Plates for HK VP9

XS Sights releases fiber-optic sights and CNC-machined optic plates for the HK VP9, offering ACRO and RMR footprint compatibility.

Beretta Launches Full Training Apparel Line

Beretta debuts Training Gear Collection at 2026 NRA Annual Meeting with seven pieces engineered alongside top shooters for range and competition.

NRA America’s Rifle Challenge Featured on ‘Gun Talk Nation’

Kyle Lamb joins ‘Gun Talk Nation’ to make the case for ARC as the best entry-level AR-15 competition and to explain why civilians and tactical shooters alike benefit from match experience.

Mein Reaches Super Final as Team Federal Cleans Up in San Antonio

Derrick Mein finished third in the Main Event and Gregg Wolf won American Field HOA at the 2026 World English Sporting Clays Championship.

Vincent Hancock Receives NRA Golden Bullseye Competitor Award in Houston

Four-time Olympic skeet gold medalist Vincent Hancock accepts 2026 NRA Media Golden Bullseye Competitor award at NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.

Results: 2026 Tennessee State BB Gun Championship

Lily Cope scored 474.9 of 536 to win the Tennessee State BB Gun Championship Match over 37 competitors in Cookeville.

Ohio State Captures 2026 Intercollegiate Pistol Crown as NRA Returns to the Range

Ohio State steamrolled the field at the 2026 Intercollegiate Pistol Championship in Missouri marking the NRA’s return to college pistol after seven years.

New: Steiner eDiscovery 10x42 mm Binoculars with Integrated 4K Camera

Steiner’s eDiscovery 10x42 mm pairs premium analog binoculars with an integrated 4K camera, robust internal storage and live streaming capability.

Oliver Wins World English Sporting Clays Championship in Super Final Comeback

Team Remington’s Braxton Oliver rallies from second place in the Super Final to win 2026 World English Sporting Clays Championship Main Event HOA title.

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