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Got Ammo? Looking for a couple hundred rounds to go with that new handgun, shotgun or modern sporting rifle you just bought?  Not only is ammo hard to find, it’s getting pricey. You might be hard pressed to find any at all. If you’re a competition shooter, you might be downright worried. Those who compete in the [...]

I am a huge fan of lists and use them to make sure I have everything I need to perform my best. Whether you are traveling to a major competition or just hitting your local range, creating checklists can be very helpful to make sure you are set and ready to go SHOOT! Lists like [...]

Ooof! It looks like another SUPER busy SHOT Show for me and I LOVE IT! I’ve put together all the info from my sponsors on my show appearances and book signings all in this post. If you’re planning on attending SHOT Show, please stop by and say hi! Team Smith & Wesson – Booth #13731 [...]

It’s Black Friday! Many of you are taking advantage of some great deals in stores and online. Are you looking for a unique Secret Santa gift or a stocking stuffer for that gun enthusiast in your life? Wanting to share your passion for shooting with that special someone this holiday season? (Pssst! Guys, you might want to reread [...]

There are plenty of benefits to shooting with both eyes open especially when shooting shotguns and handguns, but training yourself to do it can be challenging for some. For many, it is a struggle to fight the natural instinct to close one eye. So how do you train yourself to kick that habit? How to [...]

One of the questions I get asked most is how do I get my loved one to go to the range and shoot with me? Most of the time I get this from men who want to share their hobby with their wives or girlfriends. My inner hopeless romantic just loves the idea of it [...]

Another tip on zeroing your firearm! Last week’s SHOOT Quick Tip gave some insight on things you should consider when getting ready to zero. This week’s tip applies to competition shooters, hunters or those who just enjoy plinking as well… Getting Zeroed – Grouping at Distances Once you have dialed in your final zero save some time and [...]

No matter whether you are an avid competition shooter, hunter or just enjoy plinking, sighting in and getting zeroed is critical in order to perform your best. This week’s SHOOT Quick Tip gives some insight on some things you should consider when getting ready to zero. Getting Zeroed – Preparation Before you send rounds downrange, [...]

International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is growing… A lot!  Considering the increase  in the concealed carry market (and zombie defense) the popular action shooting sport features courses of fire with a defensive flair and firearms that shooters buy at their local gun shop. Today’s quick SHOOT tip is one specific to IDPA and the low [...]

I’m baaaack! Did you miss me? I know, I know! It seems like forever since my last SHOOT Quick Tip.  I have oh so many things to catch up on for the blog, but first on my to do list was to get back to sharing weekly Shooting Tips and answering a question I get asked a [...]