Competition
Getting Started with IDPA Competition
IDPA offers a fun, practical way to practice shooting in defensive situations, win prizes, and make new friends. Read on to find out how to get started.
Category Beginner's Guide
- Shooting
How to Shoot a Pistol Accurately [Ultimate Guide]
Shooting pistols accurately is hard! We help you remember the basics, easy exercises at home, range tips, and gear.
- How-To
How to Shoot a Revolver
Quickly learn how single and double action revolvers work , how to shoot them, and how to unload to make them safe.
- Buyer's Guide
Best Gun Cases: Soft, Hard, & Covert
Not sure what gun case to get? We've used all the popular hard, soft, and discreet cases out there for pistols and long guns.
- Prepping
Best Gear for Your Car Survival Kit
Whether you’re prepping for disaster or just want to handle a flat, come see our list of the top supplies to stock in your car survival kit.
- Buyer's Guide
Best 9mm Pistols [2026]: Home Defense, Competition, and CCW
What are the best 9mm pistols on the market? We run through some of our favorite 9mm handguns for every purpose!
- Glock
Best Handgun for Beginners & Home Defense [2026]
Not sure what to get? We cover our selection criteria and choose a few beginner handguns with a minimum of 2,500 rounds shot each.
- Ammo
[Beginner's Guide]: Buckshot for Home Defense
New to shotguns and on the hunt for the best ammo for home defense? Come read up on buckshot and why you should have some in your safe.
- Concealed Carry
[How-To] Practice Drawing from a Holster
Shot placement is important but how do you prepare to take that shot? Practice! We look at how to practice your CCW draw so you're prepared!
- How-To
Top 3 Shooting Stances: Isosceles vs Weaver vs Chapman
Quickly learn the pros/cons of the Isosceles, Weaver, and Chapman shooting stances through tons of pictures and videos.
