What Makes a Gun Club Worth It
As we approach the 250th Anniversary of this great country, there are numerous things to be grateful for. Free speech, voting rights, clean water, access to healthcare, and so much more deserve to be on this list. One of the fundamental rights that needs to be included on that list is the right to keep […]
SHOOTING SPORTS AS A SOCIAL EXPERIENCE
Much (most) of the discussion around going to the shooting range has to do with what you do while you’re there. What drills to shoot, what skills to hone, how much ammo to use, what firearms to shoot with, what gear to bring to the range, and so on. An aspect of range time that […]
Zeroing A Rifle At Short Distances
In shooting, precision and accuracy are not the same thing, but they are directly related. When it comes to putting that first round on target, whether it’s a whitetail or a steel plate, the sweet science of ballistics is maddening when we fail and beautiful when it works. Precision in shooting is the setup to […]
Summer Training Indoors
With warmer, or flat-out hot, weather upon us, this is a good time to examine how and why we train. For some people, training at an indoor range may be their only option based on location and local land-use regulations. But the truth is that choosing an indoor range, even if you have other options, […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for S&B Customers
Shopping for a firearms enthusiast can be a bit challenging with the holidays fast approaching. From the vast array of options to the picky taste of a potential owner at times, here are some fantastic options that will be a hit, whether they appear in a stocking or a wrapped gift. Let’s start if you […]
Why 1-On-1 Training with Firearms is Invaluable
For as long as humans have existed, we have been driven to learn and grow collectively and individually. This is particularly true in the pursuit of an art or a martial discipline. The parallels between music and shooting might not be immediately apparent, but the connections between both are strikingly similar and undeniable. Those who […]
Pistol Shooting Competition Options
Competition shooting hit its stride in the 1980s, and recently, it has seen a massive resurgence thanks to the media and a new generation of shooters pushing the limits of what was ever thought possible. There was a time that a Bill Drill (draw and fire six rounds to the A zone of a standard […]
How To Get Involved In Youth Shooting Sports
Despite what popular culture might tell you, youth shooting sports are alive and well in the United States. Arguably our national pastime, competitive shooting is an excellent way to introduce our nation’s youth to not only safe handling but healthy sportsmanship, self-discipline, and character in the face of adversity. There are a number of great […]
Time to Change Up Your Event
As we approach the time of year when many become reflective about the prior 365 days, a consistent change has occurred since 2020. Beforehand, company holiday parties were large affairs with alcohol, excess, and shenanigans. For better or worse, the events of 2020 changed that, and it may never come back. We also saw a […]
A Perfect “Range” of Gift Ideas
As the temperatures cool further and our stomachs settle down after a sumptuous Thanksgiving meal, many are steeling themselves for the coming holiday shopping season. Ensuring smiles on Christmas morning is no easy feat, especially for those with discerning tastes in firearms. What’s to follow are guidelines and specific gift ideas that will be a […]
