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In-depth guides for competitive shooters. Written for the shooter who wants to understand the sport, not just compete in it. No fluff, no generic advice - just the kind of context that makes you better the next time you step on a stage.
- Education10 min read
USPSA Match Levels Explained: Level I, II, III, and IV
A complete guide to USPSA's match level hierarchy. What Level I, II, III, and IV mean, what to expect at each, and how to know when you're ready to step up.
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Your First Major Match: A Complete Prep Checklist
Everything you need to do in the 8 weeks before your first Level II or higher shooting match. Equipment, training, paperwork, travel, and mindset.
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USPSA Classifications: How to Advance from D to GM
How the USPSA classification system actually works, what high hit factor means, and a realistic plan for advancing through D, C, B, A, M, and GM.
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Power Factor Explained: Major vs Minor Scoring
Why power factor matters, how to calculate it, what 'making major' actually means for your scoring, and which divisions allow which.
Read guide → - Practical12 min read
Flying with Firearms: A Practical Guide for Competitors
Everything you need to know about flying to a major match with your competition gear. TSA rules, airline policies, ammunition limits, and the mistakes that get guns confiscated.
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The Complete 3-Gun Packing List
Everything you actually need at a 3-Gun match. Pistol, rifle, shotgun, ammunition, support gear, range bag essentials, and the things first-timers always forget.
Read guide → - Gear13 min read
Choosing Your First Competition Pistol
An honest, opinionated guide to picking your first competition pistol. Division differences, gun recommendations, what to skip, and the mistake that costs new shooters $1,500.
Read guide → - Gear12 min read
The Best Carry Optics Setups in 2026
What top Carry Optics shooters are running in 2026. Pistols, optics, holsters, and magazines. Plus what to copy and what to ignore from what you see at major matches.
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How to Read a USPSA Stage Diagram
A field guide to USPSA stage diagrams. Symbols, distances, target types, scoring zones, and how to walk a stage from a piece of paper before you ever see it in person.
Read guide → - Culture10 min read
The Unwritten Rules of Practical Shooting Matches
The cultural rules nobody tells you. How to behave on a squad, what to do when you mess up, the etiquette of being a new shooter, and how to be the kind of competitor people want to squad with.
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