If you are a beginner that wants to participate in shooting competitions, you must have the right guns and adequate training. You’ll also need to build up your confidence, which will come from practice and fully committing to preparing for the event. Below are five tips to get you started.

A Beginner's Guide to Shooting Competitions

1. Know the Rules

Every event has unique rules. Start by learning the safety rules, as well as those concerning range and target standards. Knowing these will help you to focus your training and build a strategy when competing with other shooters.

2. Have the Right Supplies

If you want to know the typical gear used in shooting competitions, watch professional matches. Doing this can help you decide which equipment you will need for the tournament.

3. Fill Out Entry Card Correctly

This may seem obvious, but even professionals need this reminder occasionally. Answer all the fields in your entry card, including your current classification. For National Rifle Association (NRA) disciplines, you must provide your NRA ID number too. If you are filling out the card by hand, try to write legibly.

4. Stay Calm

It is normal to feel nervous during matches, so find ways to relax your nerves during the competition. Staying comfortable enables you to focus, shoot consistently and accurately, and score.

5. Check Your Score Card

You are responsible for ensuring that the target score matches the score on the card. Otherwise, follow the proper procedure and ask the range officer to change the score. Do not sign the card until you validate the shot values and total score.

Prepare for shooting competitions with guns and training at Shooter's Firearms & Indoor Range in Columbia, IL. For over a decade, professionals and hobbyists in Monroe County have relied on them for exceptional firearms and concealed carry permits. If you want to sharpen your shooting skills, enroll in their affordable training and CCW classes. To learn more about their services, visit their website or call (618) 281-6393.