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Rifle Technique: Sight-in Process
Ryan Cleckner shares his process for sighting in a scoped rifle. Including bore-sighting, a short 25-yard shot, shooting groups and making adjustments at 100 yards, slipping the scales and finding mechanical zero.

How to Grip a Single Action Revolver - Cowboy Action Shooting
World Champion cowboy action shooter Jim Finch, a.k.a. "Long Hunter" offers tips and advice about cowboy action shooting in this excerpt from the DVD, "One on One with Long Hunter." Learn how to properly grip your single action revolver.

Braised Venison Shoulder
Hunter and classically trained chef Georgia Pellegrini shares a recipe from her new book, "Girl Hunter." Learn how to make a tough cut of meat tender using the cooking technique called braising.

USPSA Factory Gun Classic
Join NSSF's Dave Miles at the USPSA Factory Gun Classic and learn a little bit about the gear you need to compete in this dynamic sports from Dave's friend and new competitive shooter, Erich Freymann.

Set a High Bar for Success
Want to shoot better? Raise your level of play by setting goals. Champion shooter Doug Koenig shares his views on goal setting and the important role it plays in training for success in competitive shooting.

Brines and Marinades
Hunter and classically trained chef Georgia Pellegrini shares a pair of recipes from her new book, "Girl Hunter." Turn your tough cuts of meat tender with this red wine marinade or add moisture to your harvest with Georgia's favorite brine.

Newton's Law and the Steady Gundog
Scott Linden shares how the laws of physics can sometimes apply to dog training and why that constant pull on the leash may cause an equal and opposite reaction from Fido.

Clearing a Double Feed in an AR-15
Double feeds happen. Learn from NSSF's Mark Thomas and Gunsite instructor Bob Whaley how to clear your gun and get it ready for action when it happens to you.

Holster Set-up for the Competitive Draw
Economy of motion is the secret for champion shooter Doug Koenig. Watch to see how Doug makes sure his holster is working with his body's natural motion when he sets up his holster for competition.

News Report from SHOT Show - Firearms Sales Rise Again in 2011
NSSF press conference highlights record sales in 2011 and forecasts strong sales in firearms, ammunition and accessories in 2012.

Bird Hunting Success
Scott Linden, host of the Wingshooting USA television show, offers tips for wingshooters that will help ensure success in the field when the time comes to squeeze the trigger.

Take Your First Shots
NSSF's First Shots program is designed, as its name implies, to introduce newcomers to the shooting sports. If you know someone who wants to get started in shooting, encourage him or her to enroll in one of these free, supervised and supportive seminars. If a First Shots seminar isn't available in your local area, bring the program to the attention of your local shooting range manager. First Shots seminars benefit new shooters, ranges and the future of the shooting sports.

Hit That First Shot
Champion shooter Doug Koenig discusses why placing a good first shot on the target lifts your game. That one shot can positively affect the many shots that follow in a competition.

AR-15 Immediate Action Drill
Failure to feed? No problem. Gunsite Academy instructor Bob Whaley demonstrates how to get your gun back in action quickly with the push, pull, roll and rack immediate action drill.

Dryfire Practice and Mindset
Gunsite instructor Bob Whalley covers the importance of dry fire practice to becoming a proficient shooter and reviews some important safety considerations particular to dry fire practice.

The Tools of the Trade
Champion shooter Doug Koenig reviews the equipment he uses to succeed on the circuit.

Caring for Wild Game
NSSF's Mark Thomas shares some important considerations that will help ensure your harvest is just as memorable and satisfying on the table as it was in the field.

Get Harmonious with Your Hunting Dog
Scott Linden, host of television's Wingshooting USA show, reminds the owners of hunting dogs "to open your ears, eyes and nose" in order to help your canine friend succeed in the field.

Gun Speed and Target Lead
Shotgun instructor Gil Ash of OSP Shooting School explains the difference and the relationship between "gun speed" and "target lead" in this video.

A Sling Is Not An Accessory
Gunsight instructor Bob Whaley shows why a sling is a key component of a well-outfitted modern sporting rifle and not simply an optional piece of equipment.

Competitive Shooting Tip: Speed Reload
Champion Shooter Doug Koenig demonstrates the speed reload and shares his speed reload shooting drill that will help you improve your skills.

Breaking Badly: A Tip for Fido's Best Friend
The best way to avoid bad habits is never letting them get started. Wingshooting USA Host, Scott Linden will show you how he keeps Buddy's performance up by keeping him on his toes.

How to Carry a Shotgun
Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools shares this important part of firearms safety.

Personal Protection in Close Quarters
NSSF's Mark Thomas and Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese review the retention position of the draw stroke.

Competitive Shooting Tip: Dry Practice
Champion shooter Doug Koenig reviews the importance and training value of dry practice. Want to improve your shooting? Incorporate dry practice in your training regimen, but please do it safely.

Get to the Point
Wingshooting USA Host Scott Linden points out that there is an right way and a wrong way to approach a dog on point in this short tip that will help hunters have more success in the field.

Shotgun Mount II
OSP Shooting Schools Gil Ash revisits gun mount in this tip that will surely help improve success in the field and at the range.

AR-15 Loading and Unloading the Gunsite Way
Gunsite Instructor Jay Tuttle and NSSF's Mark Thomas demonstrate the proper way to make the AR-15 platform modern sporting rifle ready for action and how to make it an unloaded, condition 4, carbine.

Sight Alignment and Sight Picture
Champion Shooter Doug Koenig explains this key fundamental to shooting. Get your sights aligned properly, line them up with the target and pull the trigger with out disturbing them and you'll hit the target.

A Look at Three-Gun Matches
NSSF's Dave Miles takes a look at the popular and rapidly growing sport of three-gun shooting with Tom Fuller of Bushnell during the AR15.com/Rockcastle 3-gun Pro AM held at Rockcastle Shooting Center at Park Mamoth Resort in Park City, KY.

The Correct Correction
Wingshooting USA Host Scott Linden shares a tip about dog training. Watch and learn when the right correction is no correction at all.

Straight Pull for Straight Shooting
Champion handgun shooter Doug Koenig shares his thoughts on trigger press and a tip on how to improve your trigger control.

Take a Knee for More Accurate Shooting
Gunsite Instructor Jay Tuttle demonstrates braced kneeling, speed kneeling and double knee kneeling and explains reasons for their use and the pros and cons of each position.

Don't Look Down the Barrel
Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools demonstrates why shotgun shooters shouldn't look down the barrel, nor at the bead. By focusing on the target you might see fewer targets but you'll surely break more.

Short Range Zero For Long Range Accuracy
Bob Whaley instructor at Gunsite shares their method for zeroing the AR-15 Platform and why they prefer a 50/200-yard zero.

Non-verbal Cues for Fido
Wingshooting USA Host Scott Linden explains the key to encouraging your dog to hunt where you want without saying a word.

Get a Grip
Champion shooter Doug Koenig shares his winning grip in this how to grip a handgun video.

Slow Down That Target
Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools offers a quick tip that can help you break more targets - matchgun speed with target speed.

Use the "Steady Sling" to Stabilize Your Shot
Doug Painter shows you how to use the "steady sling" to stabilize your shot when a rest is not available.

Gun Safety the Gunsite Way
Gunsite instructor Bob Whaley shares with NSSF's Mark Thomas Gunsite's 4 rules of firearm safety that when followed will help ensure the highest level of safety. But, knowing them isn't enough, Bob suggests that we must practice safe gun handling skills until they become part of our personalities.

Spreading What?
Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools takes aim at a shooting sports urban legend, a shot at myth busting, and reinforces the value of simply matching barrel speed to target speed to consistently break clays.

Competitive Shooting Tip: Stance
World Champion Shooter Doug Koenig shares one of his many secrets of success, his stance. Watch and learn how to use the modified isosceles stance while shooting a handgun.

Fido Will Work For Food
Wingshooting USA host Scott Linden offers a tip about the considerable benefits food offers to reinforce desire behavior when dog training.

College Teams Take Aim in Florida
NSSF's new Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative is showing positive results in Florida as club teams and programs receive critically important financial support that is helping them expand outreach and efforts.

Understanding Gun Fit
Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools explains what the three key measurements gunfitters consider when properly fitting a shotgun. Does your shogun fit? Find out how you can tell.

Rifle Shooting Technique - Understanding Mils (Milliradians)
NSSF's Ryan Cleckner explains the measurement term "milliradian" (mil) and how to use a mil-dot scope to measure the distance to your target at the range and in the field.

Bruise the Clay Not Your Arm
Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools explains why many shooters wrongly assume a bruised bicep is a gun fit problem when it is actually a gun mount problem. If you are getting a bruised bicep when you are shooting watch this short tip and learn how to avoid the pain.

It's All in the Delivery, Retrieving to Hand
Wingshooting USA host Scott Linden provides a few tips to help you train your dog to deliver to hand.

What's In Your Turkey Vest?
Veteran Turkey Hunter and author of "Secrets of the Turkey Pros," Glenn Sapir of the National Shooting Sports Foundation shares his go to gear for a turkey hunt.

Rifle Shooting Technique: Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA)
NSSF's Ryan Cleckner explains the measurement term "minute of angle" (MOA) and how to use MOA adjustments on your scope for sighting in and to compensate for bullet drop at varying distances.

Handgun Shooting Tip: Trigger Control & Follow Through
Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese talks about the importance of trigger control and follow through when shooting a handgun.

Dog Trainers -- Be Prepared
Wingshooting USA host Scott Linden explains why dog trainers should take a cue from the Boy Scouts.

Pick Up Your Targets Quicker
Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools shares the secret to getting a hard focus on the bird faster and more clearly with this valuable tip about how the eyes work.

Portabella Mushrooms with Pheasant
NSSF's Mark Thomas prepares a savory pheasant dish courtesy of the Ravenwood Lodge in Topeka, Kansas.

Introduction to Range Safety and Etiquette
For many that first trip to the shooting range can be intimidating. This short video is a great introduction to firearms safety rules and etiquette at the indoor range and for experienced shooters a great reminder. Remember, firearms safety depends on you.

Rifle Shooting Technique - Set up Your Scope for Success
NSSF's Ryan Cleckner shows you how to properly set up your rifle and scope combination so that it naturally aligns with your eye.

Work Like a Dog, Honestly
Wingshooting USA Host Scott Linden explains how honest training and handling will result in better dog-work.

Birds and Clays Fly Differently
Gil Ash from OSP Shooting Schools explains why hunters often have a hard time on a sporting clays course and provides a solution that will help them break more clay targets.

Handgun Shooting Tip: Key Shooting Fundamentals
Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese explains key shooting fundamentals--Sight alignment and sight picture.

MSR Shooting Tip: Fundamentals of Shooting
Chris Fry training director at Modern Defensive Training Systems covers fundamental techniques that when applied will improve your accuracy on the range or in the field.

Get High While Bird Hunting?
Wingshooting USA host Scott Linden offers an unusual tip for bird hunters in this week's Shooting Sportscast.

NSSF 50th Anniversary
NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Take a walk through 50 years of NSSF history with this 15-minute video.

Gun Mount
OSP Shooting School's Gil Ash explains the key to breaking more clay. A consistent gun mount will make all the difference. Here's how to do it.

Stuebenville Venison
NSSF's Mark Thomas shares a great venison recipe from The Quality Venison Cookbook by Steve and Gale Loder which puts a new twist on Italian Cooking.

MSR Shooting Tip: Platform
Modern Defensive Training Systems training director, Chris Fry demonstrates the proper stance and four points of contact when shooting AR-15-style rifles.

Slow Down To Find More Birds
Wingshooting USA Host Scott Linden and his K-9 companion Buddy demonstrate a few tips to help you and your dog find more birds.

Instinctive Shooting
Gill Ash of OSP Shooting School shares some tips to becoming a better instinctive shooter.

Handgun Shooting Tip: Clearing the Double Feed
Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese demonstrates the quick and efficient way to clear the dreaded double feed. With regular practice you'll clear a double feed and have your gun back in action in a matter of seconds.

Administrative Loading and Unloading of The AR-15 Modern Sporting Rifle
Chris Fry training director at Modern Defensive Training Systems covers how to safely load and unload the AR-15 platform modern sporting rifle.

Handgun Shooting Tip: Tap-Roll-Rack
Gunsite Range Master Charlie McNeese demonstrates the immediate action drill if your pistol fails to fire. Tap, Roll, and Rack to get you back into action in no time.

Clean your AR-15
Chris Fry with Modern Defensive Training Systems demonstrates stripping, cleaning and reassembling the AR-15 Modern Sporting Rifle and points out a few critical considerations for parts that wear and occasionally need to be replaced.

Sight In Your Rifle in Two Shots
NSSF's Doug Painter demonstrates a quick and easy way to sight in your rifle in two shots.

Tips for Introducing a Newcomer to Shotgunning
The skeet field can be a great place to introduce a newcomer to shotgun shooting. Doug Painter tells you why and provides a few tips to make that first introduction a can't wait to do it again experience.

Handgun Shooting Tip: Speed Reloading
Gunsite Range Master Charlie McNeese demonstrates the speed reload. The preferred method to quickly get your pistol back in action.

Accessorize Your AR-15
Chris Fry with Modern Defensive Training Systems identifies three must have accessories for today's modern sporting rifles.

Best Shot of the Day
Whether you are out hunting or shooting with a newcomer, the best shot of the day is the one you take after the hunt or shoot.

Survival: Compass, Map, and Fire
NSSF's Doug Painter and Bill Brassard offer a few tips to help you find your way back to camp in big country, and a reminder to be prepared.

Handgun Shooting Tip: Tactical Reloading
Gunsite Range Master Charlie McNeese demonstrates the tactical reload, and talks about when a tactical reload is the practical and appropriate choice.

Wingshooting Safety
NSSF offers a few upland hunting safety reminders that will help ensure your next day in the field is a safe and enjoyable experience. The video offers experienced hunters a quick review, and is the perfect tool for introducing newcomers to the rules of the field.

Invitation to NSSF's 2011 SHOT Show
NSSF Chairman Bob Scott invites you to the 2011 SHOT Show at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Jan. 18-21.

First Shots Lower Providence Rod and Gun Club
NSSF's First Shots Program hits the mark for the Lower Providence Rod & Gun Club in Audubon, PA as it delivers a great experience for first time shooters and enthusiastic new members for the club.

Sporting Clays Tip: Hold The Line
A great shooting tip that will help you break more clay targets by establishing a hold point on the flight path of the target.

Handgun Shooting Tip: The Presentation
Gunsite Range Master Charlie McNeese demonstrates the Gunsite way to draw from the holster. It's called "The Presentation," and it's a five step process that will get you out of the holster and on target safely, quickly and accurately.

A Trio of Sporting Clays Tips
NSSF's Doug Painter offers some tips to help improve your odds of success on the clays course.

Shoot This Target - you might win a gun!
A quick look at Field & Stream's "I Love Guns" target contest and a great reminder that summer time is the best time to take a hunter education course.

BSA Jamboree Camp Thunder
NSSF President Steve Sanetti highlights shooting activities at the Boy Scouts Jamboree and recognizes the organization, which celebrating its 100th Anniversary, for the important role it has played and will continue to play in introducing young people to firearm safety, personal responsibility as well as the fun, challenge and excitement of the shooting sports.

First Aid Kit for Your Rifle
A quick rundown of what to pack when you're heading out of town on that hunt of a lifetime.

Sporting Clays Tip: Don't Ride That Target
Doug Painter offers a tip for shotgunners - Don't ride that target.

NSSF Introduces New SHOT Show Logo
NSSF Senior Vice President Chris Dolnack introduces the new SHOT Show logo and a few planned adjustments for the 2011 SHOT Show.

Gunsmith Tip: Clean your 1911
Veteran Gunsmith Mitch Schultz demonstrates the right way to field strip and clean your 1911

Analysis of McDonald Gun Rights Decision (Part 2)
NSSF President Steve Sanetti and Public Affairs Director Ted Novin discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in the McDonald v. City of Chicago case. Part 1 | Part 2

Analysis of McDonald Gun Rights Decision
NSSF President Steve Sanetti and Public Affairs Director Ted Novin discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in the McDonald v. City of Chicago case. Part 1 | Part 2

U.S. House Passes Pro-Business, Pro-Conservation Excise Tax Legislation
News Brief: Important legislation sponsored by Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) passed in the House of Representatives.

NSSF President on Supreme Court Decision
NSSF President Steve Sanetti comments on the Supreme Court's decision in McDonald v. City of Chicago.

CSSI: A Renaissance for the College Shooting Sports in the Northeast.
New England Collegiate Clay Target Championships.

Safety Tip: Always Think Safety
NSSF's Doug Painter and Bill Brassard review the rules of safety both when out shooting and storing firearms in the home.

Sporting Clays Tip: Missing behind and below
NSSF's Doug Painter explains why many targets are missed behind and below.

Handgun Shooting Tip: Safety
Charlie McNeese of Gunsite Academy talks safety with NSSF's Doug Painter.

AR Shooting Tip: Trigger
Champion shooter Jerry Miculek demonstrates proper trigger control.

Sporting Clays Tip: Keep Wood on Wood
No peeking! Keep your head on the stock to avoid missing above the target

Gunsmithing Tip: Scope Mounting
Veteran gunsmith Mitch Schultz demonstrates the proper way to mount a scope.

AR Shooting Tip: Grip
Champion shooter Jerry Miculek reviews the correct way to grip your rifle to create a stable platform and maximize accuracy when shooting at multiple targets.

Sporting Clays Tip: Don't run out of swing and you won't miss behind
A good stance and a good setup are the foundation to good shooting. Assume a relaxed athletic stance and flex the knees to swing easily through the target.

Quick & Easy Tip to Bore Sight Your Rifle
Veteran gunsmith Mitch Schultz demonstrates a simple technique for initial scope alignment.

Sporting Clays Tip: Smoke Those Pesky Wabbits!
Two tips on how to turn those pesky rabbits into smoke on the sporting clays course.

Jerry Miculek Shows the Best Stance for Modern Sporting Rifle Accuracy
Champion shooter Jerry Miculek makes the point that accurate shooting with a modern sporting rifle starts with proper foot position and stance.

Cleaning and Lubrication Tips from a Gunsmithing Pro
Veteran gunsmith Mitch Schultz gives a rundown on the "do's" and "don'ts" of proper barrel and action cleaning with tips on storing your guns during the off-season.

Turkey Tip: Pattern Your Shotgun
The key in patterning your turkey shotgun is to be sure you have an adequate pattern density at typical turkey hunting ranges.

Shotgun Tip: Put Your Best Foot Forward
On any flying target, whether moving hard across, quartering away or anything in between, setting up with a good stance allows you to swing through the target.

Keane Insights: Setting the Record Straight on Traditional Ammunition
NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane sets the record straight on traditional ammunition.

State of the Industry Address - SHOT Show
NSSF President Steve Sanetti delivers the State of the Industry address at the 2010 SHOT Show.

AN INVITATION TO THE INDUSTRY'S MAIN EVENT
NSSF Chairman Bob Scott encourages all buyers and retailers to sharpen their competitive edge by attending the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

Don't Lie for the Other Guy - Industry and ATF Partners
A look at the ATF/DOJ/NSSF Don't Lie for the Other Guy program. Don't Lie was developed to raise public awareness that it is a serious crime to purchase a firearm for someone who cannot legally do so or for someone who does not otherwise want his or her name associated with the transaction. The program is also designed to educate firearms dealers on how to better detect and deter potential straw purchases.

The Modern Sporting Rifle (60 sec)
Growing in popularity, modern sporting rifles have evolved to become a real option for hunters -- even for old-school hunters like the National Shooting Sports Foundation's Doug Painter.

Lock, Stock & Barrel: Understanding the Firearms Industry
"Lock, Stock and Barrel: Understanding the Firearms Industry" is a 15-minute video from the National Shooting Sports Foundation that covers the history, operation and regulation of the firearms industry. Order DVD

BIRD HUNTING SAFETY
Learn key safety rules before you head afield for a day of bird hunting. This 5-minute video provides a refresher on safe gun handling skills to ensure that every day afield is an enjoyable one.

5-MINUTE VIDEO LOOKS AT HISTORY, ADDRESSES MISCONCEPTIONS
As part of its continuing effort to correct widespread misperceptions among gun owners and non-gun owners about modern sporting rifles, NSSF has released a new 5-minute video.

BARRIERS REMOVED IN 29 STATES
A nearly five-year effort to remove barriers for young hunters in Wisconsin came to a close in Wisconsin when Gov. Jim Doyle signed legislation that will provide young people ages 10 and over with the opportunity to get in the field and experience hunting with a licensed mentor.

COACHES, INDUSTRY ON BOARD WITH NSSF INITIATIVE
College coaches and students say there are two things needed to grow the shooting sports at the college level: funding and resources. NSSF is now providing both through a new initiative.

Never tried shooting? Give it a shot.
Never tried shooting? Here's your chance to give handgun, rifle or shotgun shooting a try. First Shots is an introductory program offered by many shooting ranges nationwide. Learn safety, learn your state's requirements and get a chance to give shooting a try. Find a free seminar near you at www.firstshots.org.

 

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