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.

Classic SSUSA: Kenda Lenseigne World Champion Interview

World champion Kenda Lenseigne shares her journey in cowboy mounted shooting, training secrets and her experience at the 2011 Bianchi Cup.

New: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Chambered in 360 Buckhammer

Smith & Wesson expands its Model 1854 lever-action rifle lineup with a 360 Buckhammer option.

Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber: Lightweight Speed, Heavyweight Accuracy

Ruger’s lightweight 10/22 Carbon Fiber rimfire rifle delivers impressive accuracy and control, making it a strong choice for Steel Challenge and beyond.

Year In Review: SSUSA Covers Of 2025

A look back at Shooting Sports USA’s 2025 covers, celebrating championship highlights and marking the final chapter of the digital magazine.

Five Classic Competitive Shooting Books to Sharpen Your Skills

Five essential books packed with tips, techniques and wisdom for competition shooters who want to level up.

New: Beretta AX800 Suprema

Beretta’s AX800 Suprema for waterfowl hunting features advanced gas cycling and tough Steelium Pro barrels built for the harshest conditions.

Understanding Ogive Jive

Explains bullet ogive shapes—tangent, secant and hybrid—how geometry affects aerodynamics, seating depth sensitivity, twist rates and real-world accuracy for precision shooters.

Remembering The 2014 NRA Open Air Gun Nationals

From the vault: Our coverage of the 2014 Open Air Gun Nationals, which allowed air gun competitors to participate at one of 15 locations around the country.

New: Cabot Guns Rebellion MAX

Cabot Guns’ new Rebellion MAX is a 28-ounce double-stack 1911 with a $6,295 starting price.

2025 Marty Brown Memorial Invitational

This two-day rifle match at Camp Atterbury honored Marty Brown by blending marksmanship and fundraising for ovarian cancer awareness.

Results: 2025 World Action Pistol Championship

Doug Koenig wins eighth World Action Pistol Championship; Team USA sweeps podium and captures team world title in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Looking Back At The 2014 Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Championship

From the vault: Our coverage of the 2014 Bianchi Cup Championship, where Kevin Angstadt won the title for the first time.

Hancock and Simonton Crowned 2025 ISSF Shotgun Athletes of the Year

Vincent Hancock and Samantha Simonton earned 2025 ISSF Shotgun Athlete of the Year honors, highlighting a dominant week for Team USA in Doha.

What’s In Your Range Bag, Mike Hwang?

IPSC medalist Mike Hwang breaks down his range bag gear, shooting setup and key tips for new and competitive shooters.

Six Medals for Team USA at the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final

USA Shooting’s shotgun squad owned the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final, delivering dominant performances across skeet and trap and collecting a haul of hard-earned medals.

Doug Koenig: Eight-Time World Action Pistol Champion Talks Victory and 2026 Plans

Doug Koenig recounts his eighth World Action Pistol Championship win in New Zealand, training adjustments, travel challenges and 2026 plans.

SK Guns Reveals Its 2025 Gun of The Year: The ‘Jesús Malverde’ Colt 1911

SK Guns announces its 2025 Gun of the Year, a Colt 1911 transformed into a rare collectible that pays tribute to legendary Mexican folk hero Jesús Malverde.

LA28 Shooting Event Finals Will Be Faster and Better Built for Broadcast

ISSF unveils revamped finals for 10 LA28 Olympic shooting events, expanding fields, tightening timing and reshaping mixed-team formats after Paris 2024 review.

New: 2026 Hodgdon Annual Manual

Hodgdon’s 2026 Annual Manual blends expansive load data, new education features and a tribute to co-founder J.B. Hodgdon.

A Brief Review of Glock’s New Gen6 Models

A first look at Glock’s Gen6 pistols, featuring a new optics-ready system, revised ergonomics and meaningful updates across slide and frame.

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