Category: Dryfire

The Rule of 180: Safety in Competition Shooting

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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Best Practices for Dry-Fire Training in Competitive Shooting  

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

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Is the Mantis Blackbeard Worth It for Competitive Shooting?

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

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