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The Best AR-15 Comps for Competition Shooting

Ask any competitive shooter what makes an AR-15 feel fast and flat, and you’ll hear a familiar list: gas system, buffer setup, bolt carrier weight, and, of course, the muzzle device. Out of all those pieces, the muzzle device is usually the easiest to swap, which is why so many

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Jeff Kirkwold Shotgun Qualifier: Highlights and Results

The Gosh Darn Jeff Kirkwold Shotgun Qualifier returned to Forest Lake, MN on August 16–17 as the fifth of six IPSC World Shoot team qualifiers. Despite weather delays from overnight storms, the 12-stage Level 2 USPSA match ran smooth under hot and humid conditions. Highlights included a Saturday night shootoff under the lights and big moves in the team standings: Jon Wiedell edging Varick Beise in Open, Brian Nelson jumping into contention, and pump-gun performances from Ross Haney and Sam Rydberg. With only Nebraska left, the race for Team USA is tighter than ever.

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2025 USPSA Multigun Nationals Recap

The 2025 USPSA Multigun Nationals at Forest Lake Sportsmen’s Club delivered three days of world-class stages, razor-thin division races, and one pump-gun podium story that had the whole range talking. From balanced stage design to flawless match operations, this year proved that smaller fields can still bring big championship energy and it’s already a must-attend for 2026.

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The Tactical Games Competition Standards Announced for 2025

The Tactical Games (TTG) has set a new benchmark for 2025, rolling out standardized shooting and fitness requirements aimed at refining competition expectations and improving athlete preparedness. These new standards, as announced in a recent podcast featuring Nick Palacios and James Gill, are now fully documented and available online, ensuring

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Jeff Kirkwold Shotgun Qualifier: Highlights and Results

The Gosh Darn Jeff Kirkwold Shotgun Qualifier returned to Forest Lake, MN on August 16–17 as the fifth of six IPSC World Shoot team qualifiers. Despite weather delays from overnight storms, the 12-stage Level 2 USPSA match ran smooth under hot and humid conditions. Highlights included a Saturday night shootoff under the lights and big moves in the team standings: Jon Wiedell edging Varick Beise in Open, Brian Nelson jumping into contention, and pump-gun performances from Ross Haney and Sam Rydberg. With only Nebraska left, the race for Team USA is tighter than ever.

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2025 USPSA Multigun Nationals Recap

The 2025 USPSA Multigun Nationals at Forest Lake Sportsmen’s Club delivered three days of world-class stages, razor-thin division races, and one pump-gun podium story that had the whole range talking. From balanced stage design to flawless match operations, this year proved that smaller fields can still bring big championship energy and it’s already a must-attend for 2026.

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