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
The 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot, a premier Level V international practical shooting competition, is scheduled for September 21 to October 4 in Corinth, Greece. Organizers have launched the application form for National Regional Officers (NROs), rel
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) has revealed details for its 2026 National Championship, set for September 24-26 at The Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio. This premier event for practical pistol shooters features updated rulebook
The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee has officially selected Whittier Narrows Clay Shooting Center in South El Monte for shotgun events and Long Beach Target Shooting Hall for rifle and pistol competitions, marking a historic return o
The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) has unveiled its 2026 major event lineup, featuring a split Nationals with Factory Gun in Utah and Race Gun in Ohio, the World Speed Shooting Championship at CMP Marksmanship Park in Alabama, a
USA Shooting has named the Pistol and Rifle National Team athletes for the 2026 ISSF World Cup events in Munich, Germany (May 24-31) and Beijing, China, following performances at the spring selection match in Kerrville, TX. Standouts include Will Shi