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This issue's cover feature highlights the Beretta 92XI Squalo, a new race-ready tactical competition 9 mm pistol. Plus, author Maggie Kelch profiles Texas Christian University Women's Rifle Head Coach Karen Monez, who has led the team to three NCAA titles since 2004. Also, be sure to read Range Bag with precision rifle competitor Payton Grimes.
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The March issue also includes our roundup of great new products we found at SHOT Show 2024. Another must-read is Field Editor Art Merrill's feature chronicling the history of parlor, saloon and Flobert guns. Finally, don't miss our online registration guide and competition schedule for the 2024 NRA National Matches at Camp Atterbury.
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"Squalo" means shark in Italian, and the oceanic predator served as an inspiration to Beretta's design team while developing the company's new 92XI Squalo single-action 9 mm pistol. Building on the base 92X series, the optics-ready 92XI Squalo is tricked out to race straight from the factory, sporting a Vertec-style aluminum frame, 4.7-inch barrel and 22-round capacity. Read More
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Smith & Wesson announced today the release of its new M&P 15 Sport III rifle that is both feature-rich and affordable with MSRP of $799. Designed to perform under various conditions, the Smith & Wesson Sport Series is versatile and reliable. Building on the proven Sport II platform, the next iteration comes equipped with enhancements to increase performance while being offered at a lower price. Read More
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The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is proud to share the remarkable performances of the U.S. teams and individual competitors at the 2023 International Practical Shooting Confederation Shotgun World Shoot, held in Pattaya, Thailand, December 3-10, 2023. Read More
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Winchester has been a household name for more than a century and the company puts a premium on keeping itself at the top of the shotshell marketplace. Recently, "American Rifleman Television" sat down with the folks from Winchester to learn more about how it develops and produces some of the best shotgun ammunition in the world. Read More
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Leupold launched in January its brand-new Mark 4HD family of riflescopes. Five different magnification ranges are available in the Mark 4HD lineup, including 1-4.5X 24 mm, 2.5-10X 42 mm, 4.5-18X 52 mm, 6-24X 52 mm and 8-32X 56 mm. The 1-4.5X 24 mm and 2.5-10X 42 mm models have 30 mm maintubes. All 1-4.5X 24 mm models are second-focal-plane optics (SFP), while the 2.5-10X 42 mm model is available in first- or second-focal-plane (FFP). Read More
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The Great America Rifle Conference (GARC) held its 2024 Championships at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, the weekend of February 24-25. Going into the match, the Akron Zips has already secured a regular season award for being ranked No. 3 in the conference. This is the second time in program history of achieving this rank in what is generally considered one of the toughest conferences in the nation. Read More
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Rock River Arms is expanding its tactical firearms lineup with the new BT-2 ATR (Ambidextrous Tactical Rifle) chambered in 5.56 mm NATO. As the name implies, the BT-2 ATR is an ambidextrous-operation carbine with upgraded components for give both left- and right-hand shooters. Read More
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As I write this and 2023 draws to an end, I have compiled some of the final numbers for your review. These numbers may fluctuate slightly over the next couple of weeks as final matches conclude, and new members join. Nevertheless, they will provide an overview of how 2023 has set new benchmarks for USPSA. Read More
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The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is celebrating National Women's Month now through March 31. Every year, March is designated Women's History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor the many contributions of women in American history. Read More
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Christensen Arms recently announced its new Modern Precision Rifle Rimfire available in the following chamberings: .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR. About the new Modern Precision Rifle Rimfire, Christensen Arms said it sets "a new standard for accuracy and performance in highly versatile rimfire chamberings." Read More
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Team Savage shooter Matt Alwine had a pair of impressive performances in this year's National Rifle League (NRL) Hunter Match Series. Alwine secured first-place victories in both the Ghost Hunter and Steel City Safari matches, showcasing exceptional skill and precision in competitive shooting. Read More
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While international skeet is much like U.S. skeet, the international clay bird event differs markedly from any U.S. shooting game. It requires a different field layout and, up to about 18 years ago, there was not a single international clay bird field in this country. Read More
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A jury verdict in a high-profile New York trial confirms what the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) contended all along—that it was victimized by certain former vendors and "insiders" who abused the trust placed in them by the Association. The jury found no cause to remove NRA General Counsel and Secretary John Frazer, the remaining NRA employee who is an individual defendant in the action. Read More
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The 1924 National Matches marked the 12th time that the event was held at Camp Perry and the sixth time that Lt. Col. Morton Mumma served in the capacity of Executive Officer. But that is where any sense of the familiar ended, for unlike prior National Match competitions, this year's results bulletin was the most balanced to date. No one organization or service team dominated the field. Read More
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