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Shooting Sports USA InSider
June 2024 Digital Magazine

June 2024 Digital Magazine

This issue's cover feature is by new author P.E. Fitch and shares tips for first-time action shooters planning for their first match. Plus, Field Editor Art Merrill reviews the new Leupold Mark 4HD 1-4.5X 24 mm optic for Service Rifle shooters. Also, be sure to read Range Bag with USA Shooting Paralympic competitor Marco De La Rosa.

Bravo Stock selected for US Army's Additional Authorized List, M4/M4a1

Bravo Stock Selected for US Army's Additional Authorized List, M4/M4a1

B5 Systems proudly announces its Bravo buttstock selected for use on US Army M4/M4a1 rifles. This prestigious designation underscores the exceptional quality and feature points of the Bravo, solidifying its position as the go to choice for military and law enforcement professionals. Read More

Experience the Evolution of Accuracy with the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed.

Experience the Evolution of Accuracy with the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed.

With the new features for improved fit, function, and accuracy, the X-Bolt 2 Speed is the evolution of our most sought-after bolt-action rifle. The innovative Vari-Tech stock adapts to fit most shooters, the adjustable DLX Trigger is light and predictable, and the redesigned receiver and bolt offer smooth, reliable operation. Read More

This Is American Straight-Pull. Built For Speed. Built For Accuracy.

This Is American Straight-Pull. Built For Speed. Built For Accuracy.

Savage is taking innovation and accuracy to new heights with the all new Impulse KLYM. Built in the USA, every inch of the Impulse rifle encompasses breakthrough technology for repeat accuracy and enhanced safety. KLYM can achieve lighter weights for higher altitude hunts and longer treks for big game. Learn More

Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 4.25, the .38 Long Colt and More

Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 4.25, the .38 Long Colt and More

The June issue also includes our review of Springfield Armory's new Garrison 1911 4.25 pistol chambered in 9 mm Luger. Another must-read is Field Editor Chris Christian's article about why revolver shooters shouldn't overlook the .38 Long Colt cartridge. Finally, don't miss Serena Juchnowski's feature about the 2024 NRA World Shooting Championship experience.

Doug Koenig Wins 20th Bianchi Cup Championship Title

Doug Koenig Wins 20th Bianchi Cup Championship Title

Team Ruger Captain Doug Koenig posted a final aggregate score of 1920-183X to win the Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Championship for mind-boggling 20th time over the course of his distinguished competitive shooting career. The match was held at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri, May 21-24. This year, Koenig secured the top spot in the Open division and claimed the overall title shooting his Ruger Custom Shop SR1911 Competition pistol. Read More

The Model 1891 Argentine: A Carbine For VMR Competition

The Model 1891 Argentine: A Carbine For VMR Competition

Vintage Military Rifle competition isn't always about winning—among afficionados, it is often just about the rifles, and walking the firing line to see what others are shooting is one of the attractions of the VMR game. An eligible rifle that would be competitive, especially at 100 yards on NRA reduced targets, is the Argentine Model 1891 carbine. But perhaps not this one. Read More

Action Steel Shooting At Boulder Rifle Club In Colorado

Action Steel Shooting At Boulder Rifle Club In Colorado

In 1994, I became a regular competitor at the Tuesday Night Steel at the world-famous Rio Salado range in Mesa, Arizona. Tuesday Night Steel was one of the most fun and exciting alternatives to USPSA I had ever experienced. "Action Steel Shooting" or "Tuesday Night Steel" are synonymous and carry the style of USPSA movement while shooting static steel targets. How much more fun can you have? Read More

Results: 2024 U.S. IPSC Nationals

Results: 2024 U.S. IPSC Nationals

THE Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, Arizona, has hosted numerous prestigious matches, including the Desert Classic and Area 2 Championship, Superstition Mountain Three-Gun and the Western States Single Stack Championship. The range hosts multiple disciplines weekly, with sold-out matches and a waiting list for entry. Their Tuesday Night Steel starts at 11:00 am and usually hosts more than 200 competitors weekly. The range sees a significant amount of shooting activity. Read More

Daisy BB Gun Nationals Adds Top Gun Shoot-Off

Daisy BB Gun Nationals Adds Top Gun Shoot-Off

For the first time in the 57-year history of the Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match, competitors will be shooting for a chance to win funds to help defray higher education costs with the new Top Gun Shoot-Off. The Daisy BB Gun Nationals brings teams of youth shooters ages eight to 15 from around the country to the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas, to compete for the National Championship of BB gun competition. Read More

Walther Arms Reintroduces PPK/S Chambered In .32 ACP

Walther Arms Reintroduces PPK/S Chambered In .32 ACP

Walther Arms has reintroduced the classic PPK and PPK/S pistols chambered in .32 ACP. More than 80 years ago, the Police Pistol Kriminal (PPK) was a game changer upon its arrival, as a more practical and reliable concealment option to officers with undercover assignments. Today, crafted with that same Walther precision and attention to detail, while incorporating modernized performance, the PPK/S in .32 ACP brings functionality and a nostalgic style. Read More

Results: 2024 Dixie NRA Regional Pistol Championship And NRA Day

Results: 2024 Dixie NRA Regional Pistol Championship And NRA Day

The 2024 Dixie Match and NRA Day event were held at Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 19-21. This annual National Rifle Association-sanctioned Regional Precision Pistol Championship continues to be a highlight for many Florida Bullseye Pistol shooters, and was also attended by military and civilian competitors from 11 states, along with one competitor traveling to Florida all the way from Puerto Rico. Read More

Two Miles Of Ranges And 85 Competitions: 1937 National Matches

Two Miles Of Ranges And 85 Competitions: 1937 National Matches

Thirty years after the first National Matches were conducted at Camp Perry, considerable growth had taken place in practically every facet of the program. By appearances alone, the land that Ammon Critchfield had identified in 1906 as "presenting a most desolate and unsightly appearance," had almost doubled in size and featured two miles of ranges and a number of permanent structures with more in various stages of development. Read More

New: SK Guns Lost States Of America Series Daniel Boone 1911 .45 ACP

New: SK Guns Lost States Of America Series Daniel Boone 1911 .45 ACP

SK Guns recently announced the third installment of its "The Lost States of America" series of pistols that commemorates Kentucky pioneer Daniel Boone, along with the lost Transylvania Colony, which is now the present-day states of Kentucky and Tennessee. SK Guns celebrates Boone as a pioneer, a frontiersman and one of the first American national heroes with the launch of this new pistol, a full-size government model Colt 1911 chambered in .45 ACP. Read More

USPSA: How To Stay Informed

USPSA: How To Stay Informed

USPSA as a sport was born in 1976 from a collection of combat shooting matches around the world. Today, we are approximately 39,000 members strong. We have more than 730 affiliated clubs where you can test your skill on an unlimited number of courses of fire with many different types of guns in our nine USPSA sports divisions, plus our USPSA multi-gun divisions and Steel Challenge. We have the fastest and safest shooting sport in the world, with something for everyone. Read More

WarBird Sponsors 31st Annual Pin Shoot In Central Lake, Michigan

WarBird Sponsors 31st Annual Pin Shoot In Central Lake, Michigan

WarBird Protection Group recently announced its Platinum-level sponsorship of the 31st annual Pin Shoot to be held at the Davis Range in Central Lake, Michigan, on Saturday, June 8, to Thursday, June 13. Known for its commitment to safety and innovation, WarBird will be showcasing its premium protective gear during the event, while showing their dedication to supporting the shooting sports community. Read More

Reading Rifle Club: Building For The Future

Reading Rifle Club: Building For The Future

The Reading Rifle and Revolver Club in Reading, Massachusetts, is building for the future of the shooting sports. This journey started by taking one large range and splitting it into three separate ranges: one action shooting range with no blue sky, a pistol range (25 feet) with some metal targets for rifle and benches at 100 yards, along with a third range with 20 smallbore spots with benches for rifle and pistol. Read More

Vortex Eyewear: Ready For The Range

Vortex Eyewear: Ready For The Range

Vortex Optics has recently expanded into the eyewear market with two new offerings, the Banshee and Jackal models, designed to cater to a blend of tactical and lifestyle needs. These models combine advanced safety features with everyday usability, making them ideal not just for casual wear, but also for hunting, fishing and range trips. Read More