Shooting USA

The barricades, the plates, the practical, and the mover; it's Classic Competition for the 40th year of the Bianchi Cup. Plus, the breech-loading Maynard Carbine is one of History's Guns. Then it's the biggest Pistol Caliber Carbine Match yet, the JP Rifles USPSA Area 5 Championship with a record number of shooters. Todd Jarrett has a Pro Tip on using a multi-point adjustable sling. And, Randy Oit

The USPSA Multi-gun Nationals challenges the best shooters while the desert challenges their rifles, shotguns, and pistols to keep running in competition for the national titles. Plus, the French MAS 36, the last bolt rifle in World War Two, is now one of History's Guns. John and Tony chase down the new stuff on display at TriggerCon in Seattle, and Mr. Flintlock is back for an Impossible Shot.

It’s Classic Steel Challenge Competition but hosted on a new range in Talladega, Alabama. Plus, the dangerous game solution from the 1800s before smokeless powder. The 500 Black Powder Express. Then John’s building up an ultra-light competition Rimfire Rifle. And, just for fun, Longbow Legend, Byron Ferguson tries an Impossible Shot.

It’s time for a personal best at the Scholastic Clay Target Nationals in Ohio, with thousands of youngsters participating in the most successful youth shooting program of all time. Plus, Hand building 1911s the old way at Les Baer Custom. It’s the same process developed by pistol smiths in the 1930s, still used to create exceptionally accurate handguns.

It’s the IDPA Nationals with the best shooters in Defensive Pistol Competition. The CMP Ranges at Talladega host the challenges designed to simulate real world threats. Scoring is speed and accuracy while using cover. And there are now new divisions to better represent the CCW guns being carried on the street. Plus, the Garands are back from overseas, and being prepped for collectors and shooters

It’s the competition to find the best at everything that goes bang. The NRA World Shooting Championship adds the scores from many different shooting disciplines to find the best all-around shooting champion. Plus, the Crockett rifles from Tennessee that armed Andrew Jackson’s Militia on his way to stop the British in New Orleans. Then, John and JP finish the budget rifle accuracy build.