The National Rifle Association announces the "ARC Across America National Challenge," a nationwide competitive shooting event running from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The NRA aims to have over 250 clubs and ranges host America's Rifle Challenge Level 1 matches, welcoming firearm owners of all experience levels to compete and develop practical rifle skills.
Doug Koenig won his record-setting 21st Bianchi Cup Championship title in Columbia, Missouri, with support from Vihtavuori N320 powder. Vihtavuori Vice President Adam Braverman praised Koenig's dominance and the role of premium components in elite competitive performance.
Nate Guernsey of Team Lapua won the U.S. National Championship 300-meter title with a score of 593 at the Minneapolis Rifle Club, marking his second national championship of 2026. Competing with Lapua ammunition components, Guernsey defeated Brad Yliniemi and Cameron Keating to secure the title sponsored by USA Shooting.
Julie Golob, Springfield Armory brand ambassador and U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit veteran, achieved historic performances at the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup National Championships using the Echelon 4.0FC 9mm. She became the first woman to finish in the Top 10 in Production Optics and successfully defended her first place women's finish in Standing Only Production Optics.
Otis White of Team Berger won first place at the Spearpoint May Extreme Long Range Light Gun Match in Mesa, Arizona, with Danny Gilbert placing second and Justin Shull third. White achieved 12 impacts across extreme distances up to 2,911 yards using Berger 338 caliber 300 Grain Hybrid OTM Tactical Rifle Bullets and Vihtavuori N568 powder.
James Crofts of Team Berger won the 2026 F-T/R Vihtavuori V2 Series Championship at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico. Using Berger bullets, Vihtavuori powder, and Lapua brass, Crofts will represent the United States at the 2026 F-Class World Championships in Bisley, England.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Youth Shooting Sports program will host state championship tournaments this weekend at the Jacksonville complex, featuring 64 junior and 64 senior teams competing in single-elimination brackets. Thirty-three perfect shooters, including Austin Anselmi, Stephen Anselmi, and Eli Norton, will compete in Champion of Champions shoot-offs, with senior winners receiving up to $2,500 in scholarship money.
Real Avid congratulates Doug Koenig on securing his record-setting 21st Bianchi Cup championship title at the NRA Bianchi Cup. Koenig's continued dominance showcases elite-level skill and dedication, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest action pistol competitors in shooting sports history.
Erich Mietenkorte of Team Lapua won the Overall Aggregate, Hunter Rifle, and Standard Rifle championships at the 2026 Lapua Super Shoot in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, overcoming cold, wet, and windy conditions while using Lapua Midas+ ammunition and receiving support from spotter Shane Barnhart.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock won the 2026 Shotgun National Championships in Men's Skeet at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Hancock, competing for Team Federal, broke all 36 targets in the finals to win by one over Christian Elliot of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Conner Prince also qualified for the Men's Skeet National Team, while Amber English earned bronze in the Women's Skeet Championship.
Team Ruger's James McGinty and David Olhasso won multiple competitions along the East Coast, including the Delaware State GPA, Harvard Steel Smashers, and Pennsylvania State Steel Challenge, using Ruger RXM pistols, SR1911 Competition pistols, and PC Carbines.
Leupold Pro Team member Doug Koenig won his unprecedented 21st Bianchi Cup National Action Pistol Championship at Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri, with a perfect score of 1920-182x. Koenig credited Leupold optics for enabling his success in the internationally recognized competition.
Meprolight-sponsored shooter Garrett Tyler won his first overall Precision Rifle Series Atlantic Coast Regional match at Colemans Creek Training Center on May 16, 2026. Tyler, a two-time Atlantic Coast Region Production Class Champion, competed using the Meprolight MVO 3-18x44 precision riflescope against a competitive regional field.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer achieved multiple top finishes at the 2026 NSCA Northeast Regional held at M&M Hunting and Sporting Clays in Pennsville, New Jersey. Notable placements included Mike Wilgus winning Veteran Champion in multiple events, and Karen Miles claiming the Winchester Ladies Cup Championship. Winchester Ammunition and White Flyer targets were prominently featured throughout the competition.
Staccato2011 announced registration is open for the 2026 Staccato National SWAT Championship, presented by Trijicon, taking place September 25–27 at Staccato Ranch Vegas. The expanded event will feature 60 competing law enforcement teams competing for a $150,000 prize pool, with all proceeds benefiting Fallen Blue.
Team Ruger Captain Doug Koenig won his record-breaking 21st Bianchi Cup Championship at the 2026 event in Columbia, MO, using his Ruger SR1911 Custom Shop pistol. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. congratulated Koenig on his exceptional performance and dedication to competitive excellence.
Korth Group highlights the ramp-up of competition shooting, training, and range events across Canada, featuring opportunities in Silhouette, Benchrest, Precision Rifle Series, NRL Hunter, and Shotgun Competition with recommended products from Leupold, Ruger, ELEY, and other industry partners.
Elite F-Class competitors gathered at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico for the 2026 Vihtavuori V2 Finale. James Crofts won the F-T/R division while Noah Burleson claimed the F-Open title in this invitation-only long-range championship.
Fiocchi of America Pro Team members Kiersten Sales, Bill McGuire, and Shelby Skaggs achieved outstanding results at major May competitions. Skaggs won the Singles Championship with a perfect 200/200 score at the 74th Golden West Grand, while Sales earned Main Lady Runner-Up and Super Sporting Lady Championship honors at the Northeast Regional Championship.
Dustin Flint of Team Berger won the 2026 Louisiana Grand Aggregate Smallbore & Air Rifle Silhouette Championship in Gonzales, securing his eighth state title with a 174/200 aggregate score and defeating junior champion William Harris in shoot-offs across both disciplines.