The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) will discuss a motion at its February 24, 2025, board meeting to address gender equity in the sport by establishing an ad hoc advisory committee. The motion, detailed in the meeting agenda [USPSA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda, February 24, 2025, p. 17] proposes a committee of 10 … Read more
The first Winter Invictus Games are due to take place at the Whistler ski resort in British Columbia, Canada early next month. In addition to snowboarding, curling, and alpine and Nordic skiing, the games will feature a biathlon event. In a January 21 post on X, game organizers announced that competitors will be using “Ecoaim optic (infrared … Read more
Right in time for the holidays and ahead of SHOT Show 2025, Kimber has announced its new 2K11, a double-stack 1911 available in both 9mm and .45 ACP. The new high-capacity single-action handgun will be available in standard and target configurations with a healthy set of features for enthusiasts and competitors alike. Common Features The … Read more
Taurus has unveiled the new 608 Competition 8-Shot .357 Mag., in what the company describes as its first-ever purpose-built competition-ready wheel gun. The new 608 is based on the Georgia manufacturer’s legacy 8-shot Model 608, a medium-framed stainless steel revolver. According to Taurus, the 608 Competition was designed with input from high-level competition shooters and … Read more
There is a great deal of storied history surrounding the 1911. Much of this history is backed up by military records not to mention Congressional investigations having to do with awarding the Medal of Honor. The Colt has figured into a number of important battles since its initial design for military use. Though it was … Read more
“Hey, can I see that?” It’s pretty typical for fellow shooters to check out one another’s gear on the range. It’s a way to learn about products first-hand and ask another’s personal experience, all without spending any money. Taking the Athlon Midas CF32 tripod and Argos 20-60×80 HD Spotting Scope to the range resulted in … Read more
Professional shooter Ryan Muller demonstrates how he shoots an AR-style modern sporting rifle (MSR) in the off-hand position. At 2:40, he has advice for shooting in a pattern because “the gun is still going to move.” Man, ain’t that the truth.
I need to preface this piece by stating that up until two months ago, I had only shot a handful of carbine competitions with my good old friend MC, whose interviews you’ve all seen here on TTAG. Some of these competitions involved the option of transitioning from carbine to pistol during a few of the … Read more
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