You just bought your first 1911. Or your seventh. You go to the range when you can and feel pretty good about your shooting skills. Now what? One of the joys of shooting is finding ways we can plink and compete while making us better all-around shooters. Let’s take a closer look at a few fun and popular shooting sports that are easy to get into, regardless of your skill level. I have found that these competitive organizations are filled with some of the nicest and most welcoming folks you’ll run into at any range.
For More Information
International Defensive Pistol Association
http://www.idpa.com; 870-545-3886
NRA Competitive Shooting
http://pistol-competition.nra.org; 800-672-3888
Steel Challenge Shooting Association
http://www.steelchallenge.com; 360-855-2245
United States Practical Shooting Association
http://www.uspsa.org; 360-855-2245
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