SIGHTRON Ambassador Jayson Barnes won first place in the Pellet class and second place overall at the N50 National Championship held August 21-23, 2026 at the NRA Whittington Center's Coors Range in Raton, New Mexico, using SIGHTRON's S6 10-60X56 ED FT Snap Focus Riflescope and setting a new record of 749 out of 750.
The Genesee County Chapter of Pheasants Forever is hosting a free sporting clay shoot for youths 18 and under on September 27 at Grand Blanc Huntsman's Club. The event includes 50 targets, awards, lunch, and Pheasants Forever youth membership, with preregistration required by September 22.
Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska will host the 2026 USPSA Area 3 Championships on September 4-6, 2026, with nearly 300 competitors registered. The facility, managed by Hornady, will provide world-class venues for top shooters from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Fiocchi Pro Staff members Dianna Muller and Lanny Barnes will represent Team USA at the 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot in Corinth, Greece. Barnes is the defending IPSC Ladies Open World Champion from 2023, while Muller has earned multiple podium finishes at previous World Shoots, including two Ladies Standard silver medals.
Hornady-sponsored shooter Jessie Harrison won the Ladies Open Division at the 2026 USPSA Race Gun Nationals using Hornady 38 Super Comp brass and 9mm 125 gr. HAP bullets, marking her 26th USPSA Ladies National Title.
The Berger-sponsored U.S. F-Open Team captured silver at the 2026 F-Class World Championships in Bisley, United Kingdom, posting a score of 3482.335V. Led by captain Dan Bramley, the team also earned gold at the British Open, showcasing exceptional long-range rifle marksmanship.
Team Ruger's Lauryl Akenhead earned High Lady and placed 21st overall at the 2026 WI Barrel Maker 2.0 precision rifle competition in Tomah, Wisconsin, using her Ruger American® Gen II rifle chambered in 6mm Creedmoor. Akenhead's performance demonstrates the reliability and accuracy of the American Gen II platform in demanding match conditions.
Connor Daniel won Junior Champion honors at the 2026 NSCA U.S. Open at Game Unlimited in Hudson, Wisconsin. Team Winchester and Team White Flyer secured multiple top finishes, with notable performances from Anthony Matarese, Kevin Demichiel, and Desi Edmunds across various shooting disciplines.
Kaleb Klein of Junior Team Ruger earned three first-place and three second-place finishes at the 2026 Wisconsin State Steel Challenge Championship, competing with Ruger firearms including the Super GP100 revolver, Mark IV pistol, and 10/22 rifle across rimfire, centerfire, and revolver divisions.
Scopos announces registration opening for the 2026 National Air Rifle League, which saw 171 teams and 1,400 athletes compete last year. The virtual league features Sporter and Precision disciplines across multiple divisions, with teams competing in an 8-week format. Early registration by September 4, 2026 offers a $20 discount.
Team Beretta athletes earned multiple championship titles at the 2026 NSCA U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship, with Diane Sorantino, Connor Daniel, Anthony Matarese Jr., Meagan Grossi, and Desi Edmunds securing podium finishes. The event marked the second competition of the inaugural U.S. Beretta Gold Cup, celebrating Beretta's 500th anniversary.
Hornady shooter Lauryl Akenhead won Top Lady honors at the Wisconsin Barrel Maker Classic 2.0 PRS match using Hornady 6mm 110 gr. A-Tip bullets, brass, and the Hornady 4DOF Ballistics Calculator.
Lauryl Akenhead of Team Ruger won High Lady honors at the 2026 Peterson Cartridge Challenge in Kennerdell, Pennsylvania, competing with her Ruger American Gen II rifle. Her consistent performance demonstrated the rifle's capability in practical precision rifle competition across varying shooting positions and conditions.
Team Remington's Todd Hitch won the Main Event Championship at the U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship for the second consecutive year, held at Game Unlimited in Hudson, Wisconsin. Hitch also won the Super Sporting and Beretta Gold Cup events, while teammate Mike Luongo finished Runner-Up in the Main Event using Remington Premier shotshells.
Fiocchi of America Pro Staff member Lanny Barnes won 1st Place Lady in the Open division at the 2026 Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Championship in Raton, New Mexico, while finishing 6th overall. The three-day championship at the NRA Whittington Center featured nine stages testing rifle, pistol, and shotgun skills across rugged terrain.
Team SK shooter Jake Stine delivered an exceptional performance at the 2026 NRA National Silhouette Championship, finishing 3rd in the Lapua Monarch Cup and 2nd in Smallbore Hunter Class, while also placing 2nd in hunter rifle and 3rd in standard rifle at the NRA High Power National Championships.
Jason Krause of Team Remington won the 2026 Grand American Handicap Championship at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois, capturing his second ATA World Championship title in consecutive years. Krause shot Nitro 27 No. 7.5 ammunition to secure the prestigious ring, with Team Remington also achieving strong performances from Aaron Willoughby, Zach Nannini, Ian Lawrence, and junior competitors.
Hornady shooter Bennie Cooley won the Factory Division and Top Senior honors at the NRL Hunter Grand Slam near Clovis, New Mexico, using Hornady 6mm 110 gr A-Tip bullets in his 6mm Creedmoor paired with a Leupold BX-6 binoculars' 4DOF solver.
Dale McCully set a new world record at the South Beaver Tactical GBA 1,000-Yard Tactical Match with a 1.558-inch five-shot group, verified by the Global Benchrest Association. McCully credited sponsors Redding Reloading Equipment, Kelbly's Inc., and Krieger barrels for their quality products.
Team Leapers achieved eight national match wins at the 2026 CMP National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, with James Fox winning his fourth National Service Rifle Championship using the Integrix Service Rifle Scope. The team, including Conrad Young, Roy Mitchell, Nick Till, and Randy Olds, dominated the competition alongside decorated shooters Brandon Green, Bob Gill, Liam McKenna, and Justin Patton-Rynders.