Competitive Rifle Shooting

A unique encyclopedia of competitive rifle & pistol shooting.

A guide to shooting profiles techniques and competitive societies associated with different types of shooting sports, and also features information on women and guns, safety, and practicing.

Whether you’re a firearms enthusiast, an experienced shooter, or someone who has never even held a gun, Shoot: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition will help you explore different types of firearms, understand crucial safety rules, and learn fundamental shooting skills. This book provides an introduction to a wide variety of shooting sports through detailed descriptions that relate each type of competition to everyday activities and interests. High-quality photography from actual competitions and step-bystep instructional images augment the clearly written descriptions of both basic and advanced shooting skills. Throughout the book, Julie shares beneficial tips, explains sportspecific lingo, and stresses vital safety concerns. Going beyond just a skill-building manual for those new to firearms and shooting, Shoot addresses competition stress, goal setting, logging, and beneficial practice techniques to help all shooters, from novices to champions, excel and take their skills to the next level.

A showcase for basic firearm skills and the most current shooting equipment and methods in use today from the bestselling team at Outdoor Life. Whatever you’re shooting, whether it’s a tricked-out MSR, a tight 1911, or a custom skeet gun, the experts at Outdoor Life have the know-how you need to take your skills to the next level. Covers handguns, rifles, shotguns, and ARs. RANGE SKILLS & HUNTING: This book is filled with tips and tricks that build solid shooting fundamentals, letting you shoot faster and more accurately. Detailed drills for advanced gun handling and manipulation complete an expert course in range accuracy. PERSONAL PROTECTION: Fortune favors the prepared, whether you’re protecting your family while out on the streets or guarding your home. The sensible, real-world tips on concealed carry and personal protection in this book could save your life. COMPETITION: Insider tips from top competitors guide you through hands-on pistol, revolver, precision rifle, AR, and action shotgun drills and techniques you can apply anywhere you shoot.

Pistol Shooting Sports is a comprehensive guide for firearms enthusiasts of all levels and skills. The book and its companion website, pistolshootingsports.com, are the best resources to get you started in practical shooting competitions. The competencies learned in Pistol Shooting Sports translate to better competitive performances, gun handling skills, and firearm safety awareness. You will learn how to experience the fun of organized competition, get started with the firearm you already own or want to purchase. Learn how to master pistol marksmanship fundamentals, follow range commands and safety rules, and select the right equipment for the divisions you want to compete in. Know what to expect during a match, become a fearless competitor at Steel Challenge and USPSA matches, measure your performance, improve your skills, enjoy shooting sports, and get involved in events and competitions in your area.Competition is a great way to learn, build, and improve your skills with any firearm. The book is designed to help you hit the ground running with the right tools and information so you can enjoy the game as you sharpen your skills. This resource is for you if you want to save time, money, and learn more about improving your shooting skills. The pistol shooting sports are a great way to get out there and have some organized fun in the company of others while you learn.

Competitive pistol events are among the fastest growing of the shooting sports. Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Competitive Pistol Shooting offers expert advice, tips and techniques to get started and advance your skills in the most popular competitive pistol shooting events in the nation.