Competitors’ Corner: October 2025

Inside the 2025 NRA Rifle Silhouette Nationals, the Roberts Match at Bisley and how the MidwayUSA Foundation is boosting youth shooting sports

by
posted on October 5, 2025
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
Oct 2025 Comp Corner 1
Smallbore rifle silhouette competitors focus intently on the firing line at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, during the 2025 NRA Rifle Silhouette Nationals held this past July.
Cover photo courtesy of Lapua

In this issue, we take you to the high desert of Raton, New Mexico, where the world’s top silhouette shooters gathered for the 2025 NRA Rifle Silhouette National Championships at the NRA Whittington Center. Over six days of intense competition, athletes from the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Australia tested their endurance and precision in both smallbore and high power events. This year’s championship also hosted the thrilling finale of the Lapua Monarch Cup, a premier multi-stage smallbore series. Read our full coverage.

CZ’s full-size, optics-ready P-10 F OR combines duty-grade features in a shooter-friendly 9 mm platform: a 4.5-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel, 19+1 capacity, an extended ergonomic grip and fully ambidextrous controls. Author P.E. Fitch found it ran flawlessly through more than 450 rounds, delivering accuracy more than adequate for Production-class competition. With an MSRP of $499, the P-10 F OR offers reliable performance and solid value. Read the full review in Product Focus.

The Americans at Bisley, 2025
The Americans at Bisley, 2025

 

Every eight years, the storied Roberts Match brings the United States and Great Britain together in one of smallbore’s most revered international contests. This past August, at Bisley Range in England, Great Britain earned a hard-fought victory—but not without a world-class performance from Team USA’s Sarah Beard, who topped the combined Roberts Match field and tied a British record after winning the inaugural Brock D. Comer Memorial Match. Read my match report, where I unpack the legacy, the scores and what made this year at Bisley unforgettable.

In youth shooting sports, funding can make or break a team. Enter the MidwayUSA Foundation, which is transforming the landscape with a record-setting $14.2 million in grants this year alone. From endowment programs to range development and coach training, the MidwayUSA Foundation’s model is rewriting what’s possible for young athletes nationwide. Don't miss this inside look at how the MidwayUSA Foundation is fueling opportunity, as well as why its impact is reshaping the future of youth shooting sports in America.

The 2025 SSSF National Championships showcased more than 3,000 youth athletes competing in shotgun and action shooting sports at Ohio’s Cardinal Shooting Center in July. The event fosters personal growth, sportsmanship and strong family participation. College partnerships further strengthen the shooting community. Read the full story by author Maggie Kelch.

John Parker
Editor-in-Chief, Shooting Sports USA

Are you a subscriber?

Not receiving the monthly digital magazine announcement in your inbox? Become a subscriber. Not only is it completely free, it only takes a minute to sign up and it guarantees you’ll never miss a single issue of the NRA’s competitive shooting journal. Subscribe here.

Latest

Accuracytesting Groupgrowth 1Lede
Accuracytesting Groupgrowth 1Lede

Accuracy Testing: Group Growth

A 1,350-round study compares 21- and 50-shot groups in a revolver, finding group sizes average 25% larger at 50 shots and vary by load.

Deaf Youth Shooter Overcomes Obstacles to Compete

Deaf teen trapshooter breaks barriers to compete safely and confidently, inspiring teammates and reshaping perceptions in Minnesota.

Mount Aloysius College Tops First Mid-Atlantic Rifle Conference Rankings of 2025-26 Season

Mount Aloysius College dominates the opening MAC rifle rankings, while standout Molly Miller tops the individual air rifle leaderboard.

Legends Rise and Records Fall: 1984 National Matches

The 1984 National Matches saw record participation and standout performances from legends like Lones Wigger and Ron West at Camp Perry.

Collegiate Rifle: Kentucky, Nebraska Share Top Spot in Latest CRCA Rankings

Kentucky and Nebraska tie for No. 1 in the latest CRCA poll, with West Virginia close behind as NCAA rifle competition intensifies.

New: Cole Exclusive Beretta 688

Cole Fine Guns refreshes the Beretta 688 with hand-selected Turkish walnut, blending tradition and aesthetics for a modern classic.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Sports USA delivered to your inbox.