Best Competition Red Dots for 2026: USPSA Carry Optics Ranked
The best competition red dots for 2026, from the Trijicon SRO benchmark to the value Holosun 507COMP and the enclosed Aimpoint ACRO P-2, ranked for USPSA Carry Optics by window and speed.
Competition Shooting
Competition shooting sports: USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun, PRS, Steel Challenge, clays and the gear to compete.
What Is PRS? A Beginner’s Guide to the Precision Rifle Series
What is PRS? A plain-English guide to the Precision Rifle Series: how a long-range match works, the divisions, the gear you need and how to start in the rimfire series.
How to Get Started in Competition Shooting: A Beginner’s Guide
How to get started in competition shooting: a step-by-step beginner guide to picking a discipline, finding your first match on Practiscore, what to bring and what to expect on match day.
What Is USPSA? A Beginner’s Guide to Practical Pistol Shooting
What is USPSA? A plain-English guide to the United States Practical Shooting Association: how a match works, the divisions, hit-factor scoring and how to shoot your first match.
Best PRS Rifles for 2026: Precision Rifle Series Guns Ranked
The best PRS rifles for 2026, from the value Ruger Precision Rifle to the premium Tikka T3x TAC A1 and budget Bergara B-14 HMR, with the cartridges, scopes and chassis that complete a precision rifle build.
Best Competition PCCs for 2026: Pistol Caliber Carbines Ranked
The best competition PCCs for 2026, from the race-ready JP GMR-15 and Sig MPX to the value CZ Scorpion 3 and Glock-mag Ruger PC Carbine, ranked for USPSA and Steel Challenge.
Best Competition Pistols for 2026: Race Guns and Budget Picks
The best competition pistols for 2026 ranked by USPSA division: Staccato P, CZ Shadow 2 OR, Walther Q5 Match Steel Frame, Canik SFx Rival-S and more, with real specs and live prices.
Competition Shooting: The Complete Guide for Beginners
Last updated May 2026 · By Nick Hall, club-level competitor across USPSA, Steel Challenge and PRS The fastest way into competition shooting is a local Steel Challenge or USPSA pistol match, where you can run the gun you already own and learn the ropes for the price of an entry fee and a box of … Read more