What Is the PCC Division? Pistol Caliber Carbine Rules Explained
What is the PCC division? Pistol Caliber Carbine rules explained: calibers, minor power factor, the velocity cap, optics, safety handling and how to start in USPSA and Steel Challenge.
Competition Shooting
Competition shooting sports: USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun, PRS, Steel Challenge, clays and the gear to compete.
Trap vs Skeet vs Sporting Clays: The Differences Explained
Trap vs skeet vs sporting clays explained: how each game throws the target, the skills and guns each needs, which is easiest for beginners, and whether one shotgun does all three.
Best 3-Gun Shotguns for 2026: Competition Semi-Autos Ranked
The best 3-Gun shotguns for 2026, from the king Benelli M2 to the value Mossberg 940 JM Pro and fast Beretta 1301, ranked for multigun with the loading-port setup that wins matches.
8 Best Shotguns for Skeet Shooting in 2026: O/Us, Semi-Autos, and More
The 8 best shotguns for skeet shooting in 2026. O/Us and semi-autos optimized for fast crossing targets and station-to-station shooting.
8 Best Shotguns for Trap Shooting in 2026: From Budget to Competition
The 8 best shotguns for trap shooting in 2026. Dedicated trap guns from budget Stoeger O/Us to competition Beretta and Browning models.
8 Best Shotguns for Clay Shooting in 2026: Sporting Clays, Trap, and Skeet
The 8 best shotguns for clay shooting in 2026. Over-unders and semi-autos for sporting clays, trap, and skeet from Beretta, Browning, and more.
Power Factor Explained: Major vs Minor in Competition Shooting
Power factor explained: the bullet-weight-times-velocity formula, major vs minor scoring tiers, which divisions use each, and how power factor is chronographed at matches.
USPSA Divisions Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to All 8
USPSA divisions explained: all eight handgun divisions from Carry Optics to Open, what gear each allows, the rules on optics and magazines, and which division a beginner should shoot.
Best Competition Ammo for 2026: Pistol, Rifle and PRS Loads Ranked
The best competition ammo for 2026, from Federal Syntech 9mm to Hornady Frontier .223 and Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor, ranked by discipline with power factor explained.