October 2015

  1. Online Shooting Community

    Just like any other community, there is a pretty decent online presence for shooters. From online forums/discussion boards provided by the Civilian Marksmanship Program for gun collectors as well as different types of competitors, to a Twitter account called @shooter_probz, shooters of all ages and interests can find a place on the Internet to discuss, read about and even buy what they love. Continue reading →
  2. Shooting Sports Requirement: Fitness

    In precision rifle shooting, we do this thing a lot called "standing still." Now, this seemingly simple task leads to many misconceptions and many well-meant, honestly curious questions, that if we weren't so used to it, would probably be pretty offensive to most shooters. These questions include things such as, "are you guys, like, real athletes?" and "wait so, do you have to workout?" If you couldn't guess, the answers to these are yes, and you got it, yes. We are real athletes (rifle is a real sport), and not all shooters, but the best rifle shooters, generally have some sort of regular, sport-specific, work out routine that keeps them in pretty good shape. Of course, different shooters' workout routines differ, some being more intensive than others. But these workout programs generally have a few things in common. Continue reading →
  3. The Importance of a Shot Plan

    Much like martial arts, one of the best things about shooting is the discipline and focus it teaches. This discipline comes in many forms. But I think the best example of the way the discipline of shooting carries over into everyday life is through the infamous shot plan. Continue reading →
  4. Shooters Have Some Serious Equipment

    Shooting is a very complicated sport. There are so many intricate components. There's a shooter’s mental game, which includes focus, positive thinking, drive to succeed, etc. There's a shooter’s position, which includes body type, consistency, and more. Then there's something that sometimes gets mistakenly forgotten or overlooked— in spite of it being ever-present— often overwhelming nature: equipment. Continue reading →

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