The International Practical Shooting Confederation has released its revised 2026 rulebook introducing a dedicated Production Optics division, updated stage construction standards for better safety and flow, and clarified equipment allowances for mino
The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) has announced its 2026 Multigun Nationals schedule, including events serving as qualifiers for the IPSC Rifle World Shoot and other major competitions, with emphasis on new equipment divisions
The 4-H Shooting Sports program has announced expanded opportunities for youth participants in 2026, including enhanced national team selections, updated postal league rules, and new extravaganza events aimed at building skills and safety education a
The 2026 Bianchi Cup action pistol championship in Missouri featured unprecedented competitor numbers and crowned a new top female shooter, highlighting expanding interest in practical pistol sports.
The remodeled Ellsworth Rod and Gun Club in Wisconsin has released its complete 2026 Chicken Feed schedule, kicking off May 21 with weekly Thursday events focused on trap, skeet, and sporting clays competitions open to members and the public.
The Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association has unveiled its 2026 national event calendar, introducing dedicated Pistol Caliber Carbine divisions alongside traditional rimfire categories to broaden participation and emphasize safe, family-friendly com
A new regional 3-Gun competition series kicks off across Midwest states in summer 2026, emphasizing skill-building stages and equipment accessibility for beginners and amateurs, distinct from existing national tours.
Youth-focused 4-H Shooting Sports programs in states including North Carolina, Kansas, Louisiana, and Michigan have published new rules, regulations, and event schedules for 2026 tournaments. These include disciplines like rifle, pistol, shotgun, muz
The BLM has introduced a new interactive webpage and map showcasing target shooting ranges on public lands, implementing the EXPLORE Act to enhance access and information for recreational shooters across America.
The NRA has announced the 2026 National Youth Hunter Education Challenge (NYHEC) to be held July 19-25 in Bentonville, Arkansas. The event features responsibility, knowledge, and shooting competitions testing youth on hunting safety, regulations, and
Leading practical shooting organizations have rolled out significant rulebook updates for the 2026 season. IDPA's changes, effective January 15, include DQ for non-functional manual safeties (2.2.3), refined muzzle exclusion zones (2.9.1.3), updated
The U.S. Department of the Interior has re-established the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council to provide recommendations on wildlife conservation, habitat access, and promotion of hunting and shooting sports. Nominations for