The National Rifle Association of America is launching an affordable, AR-based one-day competition called NRA America’s Rifle Challenge with a match at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, on April 19, 2025.
NRA America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) is a competitive shooting program designed to encourage the everyday responsible rifle owner to do more than just target practice at the range. It gives the competitor a fun, exhilarating introduction to action shooting sports with their AR. In addition, there will be great NRA awards and prizes for competitors and winners.
The folks from “American Rifleman TV” will be filming at the match and awards, along with conducting interviews with competitors and spectators.
After the shooting has completed, be sure to stick around to enjoy a BBQ lunch that’s free for all competitors and one immediate family member or friend observing the match.
ARC has two levels for competitors to participate. They are detailed below.
Level 1
Managed by NRA Staff and NRA Range Officers, the Level 1 course of fire shoots from 100 yards and closer 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 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 a solid test of skill and accuracy. Level 1 is limited to the first 32 competitors (four squads)
Level 2
Managed by NRA Staff and NRA Range Officers, the Level 2 course of fire covers the full spectrum of what is possible with an AR. Competitors will face multiple stages designed to test shooting and moving, accuracy, positional shooting skills, longer-range precision, speed, stage planning and use of barricades, as well as close-quarters exercises. Generally speaking, ARC Level 2 routinely offers courses of fire that test the full spectrum of the competitor and their AR. The NRA also requires higher round counts and the use of a sling. 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).
Registration is now open for the match at Camp Atterbury (located south of Indianapolis) on April 19. Additionally, NRA is accepting volunteer staff to help with the event.
For more information and to register for the match, go to arc.nra.org. To learn about how to volunteer for the match, visit competitions.nra.org/competition-resources/event-support.
