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Honing Your Shooting Skills

Most of us are guilty of allowing our shooting skills to deteriorate. I am guilty of it. Too often I’ll go to the range for a quick sight-in or to wring out a test gun and not take the time to hone my basic field shooting skills.

Whitetail Hunting Skills: Old School Basics

Here are some old school skills that are as important and valid today as they were when bread was a dime a loaf, and people got their news by reading a newspaper.

Crimson Trace Announces 'Shooting Skills Sweepstakes'

Crimson Trace is offering two lucky consumers the chance to practice their shooting skills and learn from some of the industry's best on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Gunsite Academy 250 Defensive Pistol Course with Crimson Trace laser sights in Richmond, Va. Entry into the "Shooting Skills Sweepstakes" is free and open to anyone, age 21 and over. It's open now and ends Aug. 10.

Survival 101: The Tools and Skills You'll Need When Your Hunt Goes South

Here are the tools and skills you’ll need to prevent back luck from becoming a crisis.

Essential Stalking and Still-Hunting Skills

Here are a few tips, tactics and techniques that will help you close the distance on a wily mule deer or a big, call-shy bull elk.

Review: GAIM Virtual Reality Shooting Simulator

Ever want to improve your hunting and shooting skills when you can't quite make it to the range or field? Check out the GAIM unit from Aimpoint. In this thorough review, contributor Brad Fenson breaks down this unit's features and intricacies.

Build Your Skills: The Fast Follow-Up Shot

Making that second shot count requires more than speed—it requires proper gun handling and plenty of practice.

Watch: Hunter Surprises Sleeping Turkey

File this one under things that would never happen during turkey season.

#SundayGunday: Howa HCR Chassis Rifle

Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller discusses the Howa HCR Chassis Rifle, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

How to Prep for Elk Hunting: Physical Fitness, Mental Toughness, Shooting Skills and Shot Placement

Elk hunting is physically and mentally challenging, but you can minimize these challenges by being fully prepared. Here’s a comprehensive guide to becoming confident in your elk-hunting abilities.

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