Why Can’t You Shoot Green Tip Ammo at Shooting Ranges?

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Range Safety QUICK ANSWER Most ranges ban M855 “green tip” 5.56 because of its steel penetrator core, which is much harder on steel targets, traps, and baffles than standard lead-core ammo. That steel penetrator also raises ricochet risk, especially on indoor ranges or against pitted or poorly angled steel, sending fragments back toward the line. […]

Help Shape the Changing Face of Shooting Sports

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According to a recent study done by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), “the landscape of target shooters has shifted.” With 20% of current shooters having taken up the sport in just the last five years, a new generation has emerged with a completely different demographic profile. The study compares established shooters (more than five […]