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Top Five ‘I Carry’ Videos of 2023
The I Carry video series gives you an opportunity to see what’s out there in the world of concealable defensive pistols. I Carry isn’t just about guns, however, as there’s more to the concealed-carry lifestyle than just a pistol. You need some way to have your sidearm near you when you …
Beretta APX A1 Compact
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and in this episode, we’re checking out the Beretta APX A1 Compact. This is one of the carry-ready models in what’s become an extensive line of handguns, all offshoots of a design Beretta initially developed for the U.S. military. Watch the video above to see …
Sporting Clays vs. FITASC: Two Popular Shotgun Sports
When it comes to clay-shooting sports, there is no shortage of options. For instance, you can partake in trap (including wobble), skeet, 5-Stand Sporting, American Field Sporting, sporting clays and FITASC, among others. Each “game” has its own criteria and directions, as well as target presentations. Those seeking diversity can …
Preview: Rite In The Rain Precision Distance Shooting Target
Available in 25-count packs, Rite In The Rain offers its latest all-weather target paper designed for the outdoor shooting enthusiast. The double-sided, 11″x17″, weather-resistant target paper features two contrasting shades of green, one of the easiest colors for the human eye to see, and this unique contrast with diamond indicators …
The Keefe Report: The Curious Case Of Gaston Glock
When I got a text yesterday about the passing of Gaston Glock (1929-2023), a Beatles line popped into my head immediately. “I read the news today, oh boy,” which which is from the song “A Day in Life.“ We knew it was coming, obviously. The man was 94. And what …
This Rabbi Understands the Importance of Self-Defense
More in the Jewish community are embracing their Second Amendment rights. As you’ll see in this important video, Rabbi Yossi Eilfort is at the forefront of this rush to freedom. Eilfort is an NRA-licensed instructor and founder of Magen Am USA, the only Jewish nonprofit organization licensed on the West …
Year In Review: 12 Of Our Best Reviews From 2023
Here at Shooting Sports USA, we review many of the newest guns, ammunition and more, both in the monthly digital magazine and on the website. This past year was a big one for the firearms industry, so let’s take a look back at some of the more memorable reviews that were published in …
How to Choose a Handgun Optic
The popularity of using optics on handguns, all types of handguns, has exploded recently and for good reason. Handgun optics have gotten smaller, more versatile and more reliable. The result is there’s now a handgun optic for every reason and every season. Don’t believe us? Read on and find out why. …
A Skills Test for Beginners
For me, “Drill Practice” is isolating an individual part of a skill and focusing intently on improving or mastering it. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort. Success equals consistency over time. When I start my beginner-pistol classes, it is difficult to …
First Look: Nightforce SHV Mil-XT Scope
Nightforce Optics has just added an MRAD (milliradian) based reticle, their signature Mil-XT reticle, as an option for the first focal plane scopes in their SHV riflescope lineup. The SHV (Shooter Hunter Varminter) is one of Nightforce’s classic original product lines with scopes that are meant for sport and field use, …