Action Gunner exists because we wanted the resource we wish we’d had when we were starting out. Real insights from people who actually compete, not keyboard warriors or marketing departments. Honest gear reviews from shooters who’ve put thousands of rounds downrange under match conditions. Skills content that actually works when the buzzer goes off.
Whether you’re chasing podium finishes or just want to get more out of your range time, the fundamentals are the same. Good gear works for everyone, and solid technique helps every shooter.
We’re not trying to be the biggest shooting site on the internet. The intent is to be the one you actually trust. The one that helps you shoot better, choose gear smarter, and maybe learn something new about this sport we all love.
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
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
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
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,
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.
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.
The Tactical Games (TTG) has set a new benchmark for 2025, rolling out standardized shooting and fitness requirements aimed at
