Prairie Thunder 5/27/26 NRA ARC Match
Match is designed to invite beginner to intermediate people with an AR out for an opportunity to compete with one another and improve on, or learn, skills along the way.
This match will be conducted with squads starting at 5:30PM. We will fire 3-4 stages of fire for each squad.
Ammo: 100 rounds
Entry fee for the match is $5
Divisions:
• Stock 30rnd Mag/20” Barrel/ non-magnified sighting systems
• Limited 30rnd Mag/20” Barrel/ up to 8x scope
• Open Semi-Auto w/Max Barrel 24”/up to 3 sighting systems
Visit the website for more details: https://arc.nra.org/
This will be a level I competition good for the new shooter to the experienced shooter. We will shoot from 10 yds to 100yds using various positions and introduce you to shooting from a barricade. This match is designed to get you familiar with your firearm as well as prepare you for moving on to that next Level II style match.
RULES
• Each squad will be limited to 10 competitors.
• You are encouraged to bring a shooting mat as you will use the prone, sitting, and kneeling positions.
• Firearms must have a sling for this match as they will be slung for the duration of the match.
• Magazine carriers are nice but not required, you may use your pockets
• A rifle sling and Empty Chamber Indicator (ECI) are also required.
• Competitors will need 4 magazines.
• Must be able to assume the Kneeling and standing positions.
• Scored using Time Plus format on NRA ARC L1R and L1R50 targets
***** IMPORTANT: An NRA Competitor ID Number is required to participate in ARC and is used for classification purposes in all NRA-sanctioned tournaments. Competitors shall visit the NRA competitive shooting web portal and register for this six-digit NRA ID number. This is separate from an NRA membership number. NRA membership is NOT required to participate in ARC events, but is highly encouraged. Use this link for your free NRA competitor ID number: https://competitor.nra.org *****
For a good introduction of what to expect, check out this video overview of the 4 Level 1 stages: https://youtu.be/rgINUdl7PLo?si=qw8giW5GKHzGzVrV