Shooting Tips

The functionality of a Pistol Caliber Carbine | PPC 101 Episode 5 Today we bring all our previous pistol caliber carbines together. The final part of the PCC equation is to look at the more detailed manipulations and accuracy. As with our previous installments, I am going to take a few minutes and break things […]

Shooting Fundamentals of the PCC | PCC 101 Episode 4 Running the pistol caliber carbine is very similar to its rifle caliber cousin. In fact, that is one of the things that makes it so popular. With a little training and guidance, you can quickly master the fundamentals. Let’s take a few minutes and look […]

In this video, Dorgan Trostel (Burris Pro Shooter and PRS Champion), discusses how to acquire targets faster for NRL, PRS, and NRL22.  Specifically, how to build your shooting position by establishing natural point of aim, using bone support, and developing breathing control. Dorgan will walk you through each step of acquiring the targets, then tests […]

As most of you know, there has been an ammo shortage this year, and prices have gone crazy. In this episode of At the Range, Eric Lewis gives you some shooting practice techniques that you can use at home or on the range with your firearm to improve your proficiency but do not need ammo. […]

When it comes to buying a pistol, there are a few pistol basics to keep in mind. Whether you will buy your first pistol or add a new one to your collection, keep in mind that all firearms come in all different shapes, sizes, calibers, and lengths, and there are pros and cons with everyone. […]

Watch all of Maggie’s Minutes straight through! Professional Shooter and Ruger Brand Ambassador Maggie Reese Voigt shares her favorite, quick range tips and drills for new and experienced shooters alike! Maggie Reese Voigt is a professional shooter and brand ambassador for. She has been a competitive shooter for over ten years, traveling all over the […]

Sighting In Your Riflescope – How To Dial In Your Scope/Rifle SystemIn this video we show how to properly zero your scope or red dot to maximize your rifle and optic system’s accuracy and capabilities. The video covers what “zeroing” means, as well as other terminology like line-of-sight vs line-of-trajectory, sight offset, point blank range, […]

MILS vs MOA – The Scope’s Unit Of Measurement And How It Effects YouWhen buying a riflescope you may have to decide if you want the scope’s adjustments and reticle to calibrated in MOA which stands for Minute of Angle, or MILs, which stands for Milliradians. MOA and MILs are units of measurement that your […]

Scope Mounts – One of the Most Import Parts of Your Scope/Rifle SetupWhile often overlooked, your scope mounts are one of the most important parts of your rifle and optics setup. They are the only thing holding your precision scope to your rifle. The slightest movement of your scope, and you might as well just […]

A lot of people ask me what to practice in dry fire. Well, the truth is, you can practice almost anything in dry fire: grip, stance, sight picture, trigger pull – the works! Everything you would want to do at the range, just without live fire. Make sure you have an unloaded firearm and an […]

Whenever I set my firearm down on the table, whether it’s for the start of a competition or because I’ve unloaded it for safety reasons, I want to set the firearm down in such a way that I can easily reacquire my grip when I pick it back up. So for me, as a right-handed […]

Now if you’re like me, you probably got started out shooting with your dad or your husband. And often times, while they have good intentions and great firearms, they aren’t set up specifically for you as a woman. A way to get around that is to have an adjustable stock in the back, that way […]

This is a PC carbine – very similar to an AR. So just like shooting an AR, you’re going to want to have an aggressive stance, grab the gun with your strong hand, and then something that’s a little bit different is putting your hand out towards the front. We often see rifle shooters holding […]

A quick tip when you’re first learning how to shoot and loading up that magazine – it can be difficult! I guide the first round in with  my thumb and my pointer finger on my strong hand. Now, the first round is pretty easy, it’s the second round that becomes more difficult. So, I’m going […]

On today’s At the Range episode, Eric Lewis discusses the basics of suppressors. Suppressors are not to be confused with silencers. While there are a lot of myths that circulate around these, and they mainly come from the movies we’ve seen coming out of Hollywood, it’s important to know fact from fiction. To start, suppressors […]

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The T/C Impact!SB is a 50 Caliber Muzzleloader that is simple to use yet has a lot of modern features. Robbie from Wheaton Arms goes through the loading process and we learn how to properly shoot the Impact!SB. Thanks to T/C Arms and Getzone.com for making this video possible. Related Videos: Exclusive! T/C Impact!SB Muzzleloader Sootch00 […]

Today on At the Range episode, Eric Lewis walks us through the most common long-range rifle accessories and their purpose. Barrel Upgrade For improved accuracy Fluted – will dissipate heat more quickly Get More Tips from the Range Rifle Stock Upgrade Allows for detachable magwell Depending on the stock, will allow for additional adjustments that […]

In this episode we we learn how to induce and clear a Mystery Malfunction on a Modern Sporting Rifle – the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor .308. When you train, you have one specific malfunction to clear and to tackle. With this technique, you don’t know what kind of malfunction you are going to get. This […]

“A gun is an absolute equalizer.” This is a common statement that we hear often. This mantra is very misleading. Only a gun in the hands of someone who is trained is an absolute equalizer. I feel like a broken record as often as I bring this up, but it’s necessary. Anyone who has a […]

Semi-Auto Pistol Basics Today we’re talking about semi automatic pistol basics! We’ve got examples of Hammer Fire vs Hammerless – while they look different, functionally they are very similar. On any semi automatic pistol, you’ll have a mag release located just behind the trigger. Hitting this button will drop, or release, your magazine. In some […]

Intro to Optics There are TONS of options out there for optics. We’re going to break down a few for you & hopefully help direct you to purchasing the proper optic for your purpose. Related Videos: Gun Stock Reviews: ROBAR .375 Ruger Dragoon Scout Rifle Range Test Magnified Scope Useful for long range shooting and hunting. […]

Learning the Proper Pistol Grip Today at the Range, we’re talking Pistol Grip Basics. A lot of people tend to grip and shoot their pistol the wrong way. Today we are going to look at the correct way to grip your pistol. Wrong ways to grip your pistol include cupping the bottom with one hand […]

Today we are going to talk about one of the most fundamental things there is when it comes to shooting an AR-15.  Generally, when you are firing until empty, your bolt will be locked in the rear position. When you seat your magazine in the rifle, you want to seat it firmly and tug to […]

A gun is an absolute equalizer. We hear this often and the meaning is clear – a gun is the only thing that enables you to be evenly matched or stronger in a threat situation that would put you at a disadvantage otherwise. There’s a critical piece missing from this mantra we hear over and […]

Ruger Range Drills Season 2: Grip and Trigger Control on a Handgun with Kyle Hearth, Firearms Instructor, US Army Special Forces In this episode of Ruger Range Drills Season 2, Kyle Hearth discusses and demonstrates grip and trigger control on a handgun. These are two very important aspects of engaging with your handgun because your grip control is how […]

Ruger Range Drills Season 2: Drawing from a Holster with Kyle Hearth, Firearms Instructor, US Army Special Forces The holster is an essential piece of gear if you want to carry your pistol. There are many types and they are made of all different materials – in this drill Kyle demonstrates with a leather holster without a […]

Ruger Range Drills Season 2: Multiple Targets Drill with Kyle Hearth, Firearms Instructor, US Army Special Forces The multiple targets drill starts with your targets set at different ranges. This drill is typically shot with a handgun, though Kyle chooses the Ruger PC Carbine for this demonstration. The fundamentals of the drills are the same whether […]

Ruger Range Drills Season 2: One Shot Drill with Kyle Harth, Firearms Instructor, US Army Special Forces For the One Shot Drill, Kyle demonstrates shooting from the compressed ready position (at the chest), extending & punching out, and shooting one round. This drill is important for: acquisition of sights as you push out, proper trigger control and […]

Ruger Range Drills Season 2: One Shot Drill from Holster with Kyle Hearth, Firearms Instructor, US Army Special Forces This drill combines the Drawing from a Holster and One Shot drills. Once you’ve practiced for mechanics and the movement is correct, move on to timing the exercise. Always practice safety first – make sure you […]