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.

Richard Heinie: USPSA Original, 1911 Single Stack Maestro Still Building at 83

Richard Heinie, USPSA charter member and premier 1911 gunsmith, co-founded the Single Stack Classic and still builds custom pistols at 83.

New: Staccato HD P4X

Staccato’s new HD P4X is a full-size, steel-frame duty pistol with an integral compensator, 18-round capacity and Glock-pattern magazine compatibility.

2026 NRA National Pistol Championship Team Results

USAMU Blue posted the week’s top team aggregate while Zero Lapua defended its open club title at the 2026 NRA Pistol Nationals.

Jon Shue Wins Fourth Consecutive NRA National Pistol Title

Jon Shue claims his fourth consecutive NRA Precision Pistol national title with a 2659-156X Grand Aggregate at the Cardinal Shooting Center.

Vintage USPSA Scoring Overlays Reveal A Forgotten Rule

These vintage USPSA/NROI scoring overlays lack a .40-cal. gauge and feature mysterious “eyebrow” markings tied to a long-retired scoring rule.

Wilson Combat Marks 250 Years of American Independence with Limited Edition 1911 Series

Wilson Combat’s America 250th Limited Edition 1911 Series celebrates the Semiquincentennial with commemorative engraving, including 25 pistols hand-engraved by Wayne D’Angelo.

Review: SIG Sauer P211-GTO

USPSA’s Jake Martens reviews the SIG Sauer P211-GTO, a compensated, optics-ready double-stack 1911 that feeds from P320 magazines.

2026 NRA National Pistol Championship Underway at Cardinal Center

Competition is in full swing at the 2026 NRA Pistol Nationals in Marengo, Ohio, with Jon Shue chasing a fourth consecutive title.

Dead Air Launches Limited-Edition Sandman X Suppressors Honoring Night Stalkers, 5th Special Forces Group

Dead Air’s limited-edition Sandman X suppressors honor the Night Stalkers and 5th Special Forces Group while supporting veteran organizations.

New: Federal Fit Firearm Covers

Federal’s newest Fit firearm covers are built for the moments between the shots.

New: Gemtech Neutrino .30-Cal. Suppressor

Gemtech’s new Neutrino suppressor uses a fully 3D-printed titanium core and tube to deliver .30-cal. suppression at just 8.8 ounces with mount.

MDT’s New Rifle Control Points Give Precision Shooters a Consistent Support-Hand Index

MDT’s new Rifle Control Points give precision rifle competitors a consistent support-hand index point and improved bag engagement via M-Lok-mounted aluminum thumbshelves.

Doug Koenig Headlines Real Avid’s New Range Ready Tips Series

Real Avid launches its Range Ready initiative with a 15-part Doug Koenig series covering precision shooting, firearm setup, technique and performance mindset.

New: Birchwood Casey Synvex Biodegradable Firearm Maintenance Lineup

Get summer range ready with 100% biodegradable firearm maintenance solutions from Birchwood Casey.

Bulletproofing Stages: A USPSA Range Officer’s Guide to Stage Management

Veteran Range Officer Jay Worden shares stage management fundamentals, from the essential RO toolbox to spotting competitor traps before they happen.

Legends: G. David Tubb, 1954–2026

G. David Tubb, 11-time NRA National High Power Rifle Champion and legendary innovator of rifles and cartridges, died July 2 at 71.

MTM America250 Ammo Crates Mark Semiquincentennial in Red, White and Blue

MTM Case-Gard’s limited-edition America250 ammo crates celebrate 250 years of American independence with patriotic 4- and 5-can bulk storage configurations.

Check-Mate Gives America’s 250th Birthday a Red, White and Blue Tribute With Limited-Edition 1911 Double Stack Magazine Set

Check-Mate celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a limited-edition 1911 Double Stack magazine set.

Benelli Marks America’s 250th with Limited-Run Super Black Eagle 3

Benelli’s Super Black Eagle 3 250th Anniversary Edition honors America’s semiquincentennial with a 250-shotgun run featuring engraved receivers and AA-grade walnut.

Legends: Steve Reiter, 1941–2026

Legendary bullseye pistol shooter Steve Reiter, five-time national champion, Olympian and history’s first Quadruple Distinguished marksman, passed away on May 18, 2026.

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