How To Get Into Competitive Shooting

Competitive shooting can be an exciting and rewarding activity for shooters of all ages. If you are new to the sport, you may be wondering how to get started.

Purchase Equipment

At a minimum, you are going to need a gun and something to keep it in. If you plan to compete in handgun competitions, competition holsters can be a good purchase. If you already own a gun, you may be able to begin competing with that weapon. However, as you become more serious about the sport, you may want to acquire weapons specifically designed for performance in competitive shooting environments. Additionally, there are many different types of shooting competitions and some guns are more suited for certain types of competitions than others.

Research Competitions

A good place to start is by researching different types of competitions to determine which ones you may be the most interested in participating in. The options include traditional shooting competitions, such as trapshooting, and competitions that test skills such as speed or tactical decision making. You do not have to pick just one type of competition, but if you want to get really good, you probably will want to narrow your focus. 

Do Not Be Intimidated

Do not be afraid to try a particular discipline because it seems hard. Most competitions have more than one division to accommodate shooters of all skill levels. There is no rule that says you have to stick to only the shooting disciplines that you are good at. if you enjoy doing something, it is OK to compete as a hobbyist. You do not need to be an aspiring Olympian to take up the sport.

No matter what your age or skill level is, there is a shooting competition out there for you. With a little bit of money and a lot of practice, you can reap the benefits of this rewarding hobby.