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Beyond the Trigger: Why Fitness Matters in Shooting Sports

Beyond the Trigger: Why Fitness Matters in Shooting Sports

Competitive shooting isn’t just about guns and gear—it’s about the athlete behind the trigger. From preventing “shooter’s elbow” to building speed and endurance for stage movement, fitness is key to staying sharp, safe, and injury-free. Learn how to train your body like any other sport and keep your platform strong.

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The Mental Reset: Overcoming Match Day Mistakes

The Mental Reset: Overcoming Match Day Mistakes

One bad stage doesn’t define your match — how you bounce back does. In The Mental Reset, we break down practical techniques like visualization, breathing, and reframing to help you recover quickly, reset your focus, and step into the next stage with confidence. Champions aren’t flawless — they just know how to move on faster.

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Train Like a Champion: The Role of Dry Fire in Competitive Shooting

Train Like a Champion: The Role of Dry Fire in Competitive Shooting

If you ask the best shooters in the world what separates them from the pack, the answer is rarely more expensive gear or extra time on the range.  The secret is simple: dry fire practice. Dry fire — practicing with...

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The Great Debate: Shooting with Two Eyes Open or One Eye Closed

The Great Debate: Shooting with Two Eyes Open or One Eye Closed

Few topics spark more discussion on the range than whether a shooter should fire with both eyes open or close one eye. From new shooters to seasoned competitors, everyone seems to have a preference—often backed by strong opinion. Like most...

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Closet Range Junkies – The Silent Majority in Canadian Gun Culture

Closet Range Junkies – The Silent Majority in Canadian Gun Culture

Some shooters wear their passion on their sleeve.

Others hide it in the closet.

We’re talking about the Closet Range Junkies — the ones who love the sport but fear being seen in public with it.

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Speed vs. Accuracy in IPSC: When to Go Full Send, When to Slow Down

In IPSC, the battle between speed and accuracy defines every stage. But when do you push the pace, and when do you slow down for that clean A-zone hit?

This blog breaks down how to make smarter decisions based on your power factor (Major vs. Minor), stage design, and competitive goals. Whether you're shooting a classifier, navigating a long course, or walking up to a close-range burner, understanding when to go full send—and when to rein it in—can make all the difference.

Train for precision. Compete for efficiency.
Hit Factor rewards those who master the balance.

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Locked and Loaded: Protecting Yourself from Lead Exposure in the Shooting Sports

Shooting sports demand discipline, focus, and performance. But there’s one silent competitor most of us didn’t sign up for—lead. Whether you’re burning through rounds on an indoor range or fine-tuning your loads at the reloading bench, lead exposure is a...

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The Way of Jiro: Lessons in Mastery for the Competitive Shooter

The Way of Jiro: Lessons in Mastery for the Competitive Shooter

Jiro Ono, the world's most legendary sushi chef, isn't just a master of fish, he's a master of mindset.  And the lessons he's spent a lifetime perfecting apply directly to your performance on the range.

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Dialing It In: The Competitive Edge of Reloading Your Own Ammo

Dialing It In: The Competitive Edge of Reloading Your Own Ammo

In the world of competitive shooting, precision isn’t just a goal—it’s an obsession. Whether you’re navigating an IPSC stage or shaving seconds off your IDPA time, your ammunition plays a critical role in performance. For many serious shooters, the path...

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