CAPTURE
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 every competitor knows exactly what to train for. Shooting Standards: Precision, Speed, and Accountability A major shift for 2025 is the introduction of standardized shooting
How to Qualify for the 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot with Team USA
The 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot is set to take place in September 2026 in Corinth, Greece, and for competitors looking to represent Team USA, the road to qualification is now clear. The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) has outlined its selection policy, establishing a merit-based system to determine which shooters will make up the U.S. delegation. Whether you’re gunning for a team slot, an individual competitor spot, or simply want to know your
First Look: RTS Tactical Sleek 2.0 Plate Carrier Review
RTS Tactical Sleek 2.0 Plate Carrier Review: A Low-Profile Option for Competitive and Practical Applications The RTS Tactical Sleek 2.0 Plate Carrier is marketed as a lightweight, low-profile plate carrier designed for rapid deployment and discrete use. With an emphasis on mobility, comfort, and affordability, it presents an attractive option for use in competitions like The Tactical Games and those seeking an effective & quick to deploy active shooter kit. This First Look review covers
SHOT Show 2025 Roundup: Double-Stack 1911 Pistols
SHOT Show 2025 delivered a fresh wave of double-stack 1911 pistols, expanding options for competitors, duty users, and enthusiasts alike. With an increasing demand for high-capacity, optics-ready, 2011-style handguns, manufacturers stepped up in a big way this year. Whether you’re eyeing a new Limited division pistol, a rugged duty gun, or a carry-friendly double-stack, this year’s lineup has something for you. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable double-stack 1911s from SHOT Show 2025, with
New Products at SHOT Show 2025: Highlights for Competitive Shooters
NSSF SHOT Show 2025, the gun industry’s largest annual trade show, kicks off on January 21st in Las Vegas. Spanning the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, this event hosts over 2,700 exhibitors across 800,000 square feet, offering a staggering array of innovations for hunters, shooters, and competitive marksmen. Among these, the official Product Planner offers a sneak peek at 340 new-for-2025 products. Below, we’ve selected some standout items tailored for the competitive shooting community that
Best Caliber for Starting PRS – Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis
Choosing Your Precision Rifle Ammunition: Factory vs. Reload Do you want the easy off the shelf answer or do you already reload? This is really the question toanswer before we get into any of the other minutia. The fact is that any of the common calibers inprecision rifle have and will continue to win matches. Starting out, that’s not the goal. The goal is toenjoy the sport, learn and improve. The Factory Ammo Route: 6.5
