Updates from author Julie Golob and SHOOT: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition.
It’s been a while since I have posted some link love. Between travel, shooting and work I have been swamped. My inbox is officially scary. I am not complaining though! As I like to say, busy is always better than bored. So without further delay, here’s my attempt to catch up on some link lovin’. May […]
Is it time to clean your gun? Regardless of whether you are field stripping your firearm or if you have a full detail cleaning planned, once you have finished cleaning and have reassembled your firearm, it’s a good idea to take it to the range and test fire it. A quick function test will help […]
From National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day and the National Kidney Foundation’s Billings Walk there’s so much to talk about in June. I am also back from an amazing trip to Missouri for the NRA Action Pistol Flagler Cup Regional and the Midway USA Bianchi Cup. Tune in as I talk about these […]
Steel targets are a lot of fun to shoot but they can also be frustrating when you start to miss. When you find that you keep missing, one way to get your hits is to ensure you focus on your sights. Too often shooters are watching to see if the steel will fall or react, […]
If you have small hands it can be a challenge to find a firearm that fits you well. Some firearms like the Smith & Wesson M&P offer different palm swell backstrap options. On guns like the 1911, grips can be replaced with super slim grip panels. You can also have a shorter trigger installed. Ideally, […]
If you plan to shoot in practical or defensive shooting sports like USPSA, IDPA and IPSC here’s a quick shooting tip for engaging targets through ports. On stages with ports, if the position allows it, try to avoid crowding the port by putting your gun and arms through the opening. It makes it slower to […]
For action shooting sports like IPSC, USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge, it’s best to learn how to shoot with both eyes open. Instead of closing one eye, training to shoot with both eyes open will give you a greater field of view, which is helpful for faster target-to-target transitions and on stages where there are […]
No one wants a soggy, muddy range bag and the headache of having to have to empty and dry it out. There’s an easy and inexpensive solution! Store a large heavy-duty garbage back in your range bag for rainy days. In wet conditions, simply place your entire bag inside the garbage bag. It will help […]