Get Expert Firearms Training Every Wednesday Night in August, Starting at 7 p.m. ET
DENVER – Outdoor Channel, Presented by Canik, spotlights the shooting sports and firearms education every Wednesday night starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on the "Night at the Range" block, taking viewers through a stellar lineup sure to improve their knowledge of guns, gun handling and the gun industry. First, there's the firearms experts from Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) legacy brand Guns & Ammo, ready to put the industry's latest firearms to the test and share tips for shooting with speed and accuracy and more. Then OSG's Handguns team takes a deeper dive on what it takes to shoot pistols with precision. On Gun Stories, fan-favorite Joe Mantegna shares his passion for firearms by walking viewers through the design and use of some of history's most iconic guns, like John M. Browning's "Potato Digger." Next, the television version of the National Rifle Association's flagship journal, American Rifleman, brings viewers their expert evaluations of guns both new and old. Continuing its more than three decades of covering competive shooting and the industry, Shooting USA brings exclusive event coverage, pro tips and insider reports. Lastly, in its third season, Airgunner Challenge continues to thrill viewers with some of the most creative and entertaining competitive shooting available anywhere.
Shows on the "Night at the Range" block include:
Guns & Ammo TV – 7:00 p.m. ET: The most respected name in the firearms and shooting sports industry, Guns & Ammo TV is back for another entertaining season. Join Host Jack Oller, alongside Brad Fitzpatrick, Richard Nance and Tom Beckstrand, for product reviews, firearms training, shooting competitions, industry history and more! In the first episode of this month, "Action Pistol Barricade Stage," competitive shooter Julie Golob takes viewers through the Bianchi Cup action pistol barricade stage.
Handguns – 7:30 p.m. ET: Hosted by longtime Handguns magazine Editor-in-Chief J. Scott Rupp, alongside Richard Nance and Brad Fitzpatrick, this program is the ultimate source for the latest information on handguns, personal protection and home defense. From reviews of new firearms, ammunition and shooting accessories to advice on marksmanship, training tips and self-defense techniques, Handguns viewers can count on next-level gun handling insights every episode. This week's program, "Barricade Work," shows why working around a barricade is an important skill to develop whether for competition or self-defense.
Gun Stories – 8:00 p.m. ET: Hosted by beloved actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna, Gun Stories takes viewers through a firearm's history, from the gun's design through its use on the range or in the field. Using state-of-the-art, high-speed photography, Mantegna looks at the operation and performance of each weapon, from classics like the Mauser bolt-action, to cutting-edge firearms like the Adaptive Combat Rifle. Throughout the series, historians, shooters, trainers and industry experts place these weapons in their historical and social context, making Gun Stories a unique and definitive history of firearms. In this month's first episode, "The Colt-Browning M1895," Host Mantegna takes a look at one of John Moses Browning's greatest inventions.
American Rifleman – 8:30 p.m. ET: The on-screen version of the National Rifle Association's century old American Rifleman magazine is hosted by NRA Managing Director of Editorial and Public Affairs Mark A. Keefe IV, with help from Senior Digital Producer Jake Stocke. The American Rifleman team spans the country to cover the firearms industry, and this week the team looks at Hornady's 22 Creedmoor, the KelTec 5.7x28mm and the M1 Garand.
Shooting USA – 9:00 p.m. ET: Host John Scoutten, continuing the legacy of his father, the late Jim Scoutten, brings viewers the latest stories from the shooting sports and firearms industry. In the first episode of this month, "CMP Police & Fire Games 2025," law enforcement, firefighters and first responders from around the world gather in Birmingham, Alabama, for contests of all descriptions. Nearly all of the shooting sports events are hosted at the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park. On the "Colt Pro Tip" with pro shooter Mark Redl, viewers gain insights to establishing the red dot offset.
Airgunner Challenge – 9:30 p.m. ET: Now in its third season, this reality shooting competition follows eight skilled shooters from the firearms industry and introduces them to the up and coming air rifle and airgun industry through intense weekly shooting challenges with crazy setups and targets! On this week's episode, "Grandma's Games," Hosts Rossi Morreale and Mike Hart show why it's more fun to shoot game shows than watch them!
Don't miss Outdoor Sportsman Group's iconic hunting shows every Wednesday night – North American Whitetail TV at 10:00 p.m. ET and Bowhunter TV at 10:30 p.m. ET.
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