Category: Compete

The Tactical Games Competition Standards Announced for 2025

Action Gunner February 16, 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

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How to Qualify for the 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot with Team USA

Action Gunner February 5, 2025

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

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Best Caliber for Starting PRS – Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis

Cory Klemashevich January 16, 2025

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

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The Rule of 180: Safety in Competition Shooting

Action Gunner January 15, 2025

Among the many safety rules in competition shooting, the 180 degree rule is a critical guideline designed to maintain a safe environment for shooters, spectators, and range officials. This article covers the importance of the Rule of 180, its implications in various shooting sports, and how competitors can internalize and abide by this rule to ensure safety and success in competition. Understanding the Rule of 180 The Rule of 180 is a fundamental safety principle

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Team USA Selected for 2025 IPSC PCC/Mini Rifle World Shoot in Czech Republic

Action Gunner December 28, 2024

The Practical Shooting community is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events on the global competitive shooting calendar—the 2025 IPSC PCC/Mini Rifle World Shoot. This IPSC Level V event will take place in Znojmo, Czech Republic, from May 12-25, 2025, and Team USA is officially set, with competitors selected to represent the Red, White, and Blue. The Event: 600+ Competitors, 40+ Countries The IPSC PCC/Mini Rifle World Shoot will bring together over 600

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Modified Optic Division in 3-Gun

The Rise of the Modified Optics Division

Action Gunner November 8, 2024

The Rise of the Modified Optics Division in 3-Gun Competitions In 3-gun competition, shooters test their skills with a pistol, rifle, and shotgun in fast-paced stages, where divisions regulate equipment choices. The relatively new “Modified Optics” division has exploded in popularity since its introduction in early 2022, striking a balance between traditional restrictions and the flexibility of modern optics. This division first appeared at the 2022 Nordic Vortex Tri-Gun and the 2022 Jeff Kirkwold Memorial

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Load and Make Ready: Should You Press Check Your AR-15

Action Gunner November 7, 2024

Whether in competition, on duty, or at the range, making sure your AR-15 is ready is fundamental. But with different techniques to confirm a chambered round, which one is best? Here, we’ll break down three primary methods—press checking, relying on the rifle’s mechanics, and doing a magazine check. We’ll go over the pros, cons, and situations where each method shines, so you can make the most reliable choice for your needs. What is a Press

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7th Annual Memorial 3-Gun Competition

Action Gunner October 23, 2024

7th Annual Memorial 3-Gun Competition Recap: Honoring Heroes Through Competition The 7th Annual Memorial 3-Gun Competition took place October 11-13, 2024, at Griffon Group Training Facility in Maxton, NC. Competitors, spectators, volunteers, and Gold Star families gathered for an extraordinary weekend that seamlessly blended the intensity of competitive shooting with a profound mission: to honor fallen Special Operations soldiers. A Mission Beyond Competition The Memorial 3-Gun Foundation organizes this annual event with a mission to

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Red Oktober Kalashnikov Championship

Red Oktober Kalashnikov Championship 2024: A Welcomed Return

Action Gunner October 17, 2024

Photo Credits: Hector Cibrian, Cibrian Production House After a disappointing cancellation in 2023, the Red Oktober Kalashnikov Championship (ROKC) made a welcomed return in 2024, delivering an unforgettable weekend of intense competition for AK enthusiasts from across the country. Held from October 10-13 at the Pro Gun Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, the event proved to be a true test of skill and endurance, with shooters pushing themselves and their rifles to the limit. A

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2024 PrairieFire National SWAT Competition Event Recap

Action Gunner October 14, 2024

Elite SWAT Teams Clash in Inaugural PrairieFire National Competition The Nevada desert echoed with gunfire and tactical maneuvers as the first PrairieFire National SWAT Competition wrapped up this weekend. Under the scorching sun, nearly 40 of America’s finest SWAT units squared off in a grueling three-day contest that pushed the boundaries of law enforcement capabilities. More than just a test of sharpshooting, the event forged unexpected bonds between operators who’d never crossed paths before. A

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