In The Field

Located deep in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, LWRC International makes one of the country’s most recognizable gas-piston ARs. And while the quality and design don’t come cheap, its rifles are a good bet for dealers looking to step up their offerings.

Ruger has just brought a game changer to the long range shooting competitions — the Ruger Precision Rifle.

There are those that would say a .308 AR isn't suitable for long range precision shooting. This photo essay proves them wrong during an NRA Outdoors shooting course in western Wyoming.

The Double Alpha SHOTMAXX wristwatch shot timer is a lightweight, multi-functional option for your customers who want the latest in competition technology.

The system allows shooters to see their hits well beyond 1,000 yards on a computer screen that charts their hits and even scores their shots.

The first thing you notice when you pick up the Mutant is that it’s just another AR — a nicely appointed one, for sure, but it’s essentially just an AR. Look a little closer and you see the flat mag well and AK-style magazine release.

Organized by the U.S. Carbine Association, 2-gun matches are made up of stages that incorporate precision pistol work and transitions to AR-style rifle shooting. Many clubs are starting to incorporate 2-gun matches into their schedules and they’re a perfect way to ease into the growing sport of 3-gun.

The next evolution in the 5.11 Tactical boot line, the EVO is a lightweight boot designed for stability and performance in a tactical environment.

The first green laser designed for revolvers is the new LG-415G Lasergrip from Crimson Trace.

The first green laser designed for revolvers is the new LG-415G Lasergrip from Crimson Trace.

The 2011 series takes everything that’s great about the good old 1911 and brings it into the modern age, delivering a gun with a solid foundation, time-tested performance, and all of today’s customization features that high-level competitors require to reach their potential.

The 2011 series takes everything that’s great about the good old 1911 and brings it into the modern age, delivering a gun with a solid foundation, time-tested performance, and all of today’s customization features that high-level competitors require to reach their potential.

3-Gun Nation is adopting a thrilling new elimination-style format, and Armalite is the new title sponsor of the exciting competition.

Since its inception in the garage of Navy SEAL Mike Noell, BLACKHAWK! is now one of the largest tactical product companies in the world. We find out what it’s like to be a part of the new Vista Outdoor brand and where the company sees the tactical market heading.

Brandon Wright is a top contributor to Tactical Retailer and is an accomplished competitive pistol shooter and master trainer with International Training Incorporated.

Recognizing the trend in more shooters taking their handgun skills to the competition range, Smith & Wesson has just revealed its new M&P Competition Optics Ready handgun from the company's Performance Center shop.

How does a shooting school make its courses more friendly to the civilian market?