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Best Practices for Dry-Fire Training in Competitive Shooting

Action Gunner December 30, 2024

Competitive shooting isn’t just a sport—it’s a mental chess game played at the speed of a trigger pull. Whether you’re chasing the podium at your local USPSA match or climbing the ranks in The Tactical Games, one truth remains universal: mastery of the fundamentals is what separates the good shooters from the great. And there’s no better way to drill those fundamentals than dry-fire training. But before you brush off dry fire as “just pulling

5 Common Pistol Shooting Mistakes to Avoid: Improve Your Accuracy and Speed

Action Gunner October 3, 2024

Common pistol shooting mistakes can hinder your performance and slow down your progress as a shooter. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced marksman, identifying and correcting these errors is crucial for improving your accuracy and speed. In this article, we’ll explore five frequent pistol shooting mistakes and provide practical solutions to overcome them. Understanding Common Pistol Shooting Mistakes Before we dive into the specific errors, it’s important to recognize that these common pistol shooting

Is the Mantis Blackbeard Worth It for Competitive Shooting?

Action Gunner February 10, 2024

The dry fire revolution continues to sweep the competitive shooting world, offering budget-friendly ways to improve skills without burning through ammo—or your wallet. Enter the Mantis Blackbeard, a dry fire training system designed exclusively for the AR-15 platform. It promises to transform your rifle training, but is it really worth the investment? Let’s dig into what it is, how it works, and whether it lives up to the hype for competitive shooters. What Is the

Pistol to Rifle Transition Drill (Staged)

Action Gunner January 10, 2024

One of the easiest areas to recover wasted time on a stage is with our transitions between firearms. This drill focuses specifically on transitioning from a pistol to your rifle utilizing as much efficiency as possible – with practice, you’ll be simultaneously dumping your pistol (safely) with one hand while the other is already working to bring your rifle into a usable position. Note that this drill focuses specifically on staged rifles as you would

Optimizing Your Rifle Setup for The Tactical Games: 2025 Guide

Action Gunner December 20, 2023

The Tactical Games are the ultimate test of fitness and shooting proficiency. Competitors navigate physically demanding courses while engaging in various shooting tasks, requiring not only physical endurance but also a reliably tuned rifle. This guide will help you choose the right rifle setup for The Tactical Games. Choosing the Right Rifle Foundation of Your Setup For The Tactical Games, a rifle chambered in .223 Remington or larger is required. The AR-15 is a popular

Perfecting Your Pistol Grip for Better Shooting Performance

Action Gunner September 1, 2023

Perfecting Your Pistol Grip for Better Shooting Performance When it comes to improving your shooting performance, the grip on your pistol is as crucial as your stance, sight alignment, and trigger control. A proper grip enhances accuracy, control, and the ability to manage recoil. This article delves into the techniques and tips that can help shooters, whether novice or experienced, perfect their pistol grip for better overall performance. Understanding the Basics of a Good Pistol

The Best Dry Fire Training Systems of 2025

Action Gunner July 12, 2023

Dry fire training is the lifeblood of competitive shooting. It’s where skills are sharpened, techniques are tested, and shooters evolve without burning through their ammunition stash. But what exactly is dry fire, and why is it so critical to improving your shooting game? Dry fire is the practice of simulating live fire exercises without using live ammunition. By using an empty firearm or a specialized training device, shooters can rehearse everything from drawing and aiming

How to Prevent Flinching When Firing a Pistol

Action Gunner May 10, 2023

How to Prevent Flinching When Firing a Pistol Flinching is an involuntary response to the noise, recoil, and anticipation of firing a pistol. This reflex can significantly affect accuracy, and it’s a common challenge that shooters of all levels face. To fire accurately, a shooter must be able to manage and ultimately eliminate flinching. This comprehensive guide provides strategies and practices to help you prevent flinching when firing a pistol. Understanding Flinching Flinching occurs when

Sight Alignment 101: A Shooter’s Guide to Precision

Action Gunner December 2, 2022

Sight Alignment 101: A Shooter’s Guide to Precision Accurate shooting is a skill that demands precision, and the foundation of precision is proper sight alignment. This fundamental aspect of marksmanship is critical for ensuring that your firearm is accurately aimed at the target. Sight alignment refers to the proper positioning of the shooter’s eye, the rear sight, and the front sight to create a straight path for the bullet’s trajectory. This article will serve as

Stages of Competence in Shooting Sports: Mastering the Four Levels

Nathan Payne February 10, 2018

The Four Stages of Competence in Shooting Sports: A Shooter’s Journey The four stages of competence theory, originally introduced in the 1970s, has been widely applied to various fields, including shooting sports. Let’s explore how these stages of competence in shooting sports can help you understand and improve your journey from novice to expert marksman. Understanding the Stages of Competence in Shooting Sports Each stage of competence in shooting sports represents a different level of

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