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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

You Don't Need to Use Live Ammo to Train 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...

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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

Do You Need Both Eyes to Shoot? 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...

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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

Speed vs. Accuracy in IPSC

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

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

Lead Exposure is a Serious Concern for Shooters 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...

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The Way of Jiro

The Way of Jiro

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

Gone are the Days of Buying 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...

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Slow Motion at Speed: The Mind of a Shooter

Slow Motion at Speed: The Mind of a Shooter

Slow is Smooth, Smooth isFast One of the most fascinating things I’ve come to appreciate through my journey in IPSC is just how powerful—and underrated—the human brain truly is. We often hear people talk about instincts, muscle memory, or being...

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Trigger and Tee

Trigger and Tee

Golfers, this one’s for you.

What does practical shooting have in common with 18 holes on a Saturday morning? A lot more than you’d think.

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