The NRA Competition Shooting Division is launching The America's Rifle Challenge, an all-AR-based program to both build and test skills for shooters of all levels. On April 19, 2025, at Camp Atterbury, Ind. (just south of Indianapolis), the National Rifle Association is holding the America's Rifle Challenge; a one-day, AR-based competition with two levels giving the competitor a fun, exhilarating introduction to the action shooting sports with their AR. There will be great NRA prizes and awards for competitors and winners.
Visit arc.nra.org for more information on how to register and base housing.
After the shooting has completed, the NRA invites you to stick around for a free BBQ lunch for all competitors and one immediate family member or friend watching the match. American Rifleman TV and ShootingUSA will be filming the match and conducting interviews with competitors and spectators.
ARC has two event levels:
Level 1: The Level 1 course of fire is conducted from 10 out to 100 yards and consists of competitors firing from different positions under time constraints. This level of competition is for AR owners who are safe operators of their AR and wish to build skills and challenge themselves by shooting in various positions under time limits. This course of fire is appropriate for newer AND experienced shooters, as the target size, time limits, and positional shooting requirements provide an exceptional test of skill and accuracy. Level 1 is limited to the first 32 competitors (four squads). Space in level 1 is very limited, sign up quickly.
Level 2: The Level 2 course of fire covers the full spectrum of what is possible with an AR. Competitors will face a variety of stages designed to test your skills while; shooting and moving, positional shooting skills, long-range precision out to 400 yards, speed, stage planning, and use of barricades, as well as close-quarters exercises. Level 2 offers a higher round count and more dynamics to the stages. If you are a safe operator of your AR and want to experience a match and test unlike any other competition with your AR, you should register immediately. Level 2 is limited to the first 60 competitors (six squads)
NRA is accepting volunteer staff to help with the event! If you are selected the NRA will cover your entry fee for the staff match on the 18th, provide base lodging and meals. For more details visit: competitions.nra.org/competition-resources/event-support.
