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Competition Shooting Overview: How to Shoot for Fun, Fame, and Funds

BY Annette Evans , Updated 12 hours ago 9 Comments

Getting started in competition shooting can be a daunting prospect. We've laid out the basics of each competition to make getting started a little easier.

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