The National Rifle Association is proud to announce that America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) is now a formally supported match type within the Practiscore competitive shooting software system. This marks a major step forward in the launching of ARC matches across America and beyond.
NRA America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) beginning August 4, 2025, is a nationwide marksmanship and training program designed around the AR-15 platform to include the use of optional suppressors. Combining structured beginner and intermediate AR training, as well as structured AR based shooting competitions, ARC promotes responsible gun ownership, skill development, and a strong community of capable civilian marksmen.
Beginning with Practiscore 2.0 version 2.1.23+94, match directors can now select a pre-built NRA ARC match template, streamlining setup and execution. This includes Level 1 ARC matches with Stages 1 through 4 preloaded, saving time and increasing consistency. Clubs planning to run Level 2 ARC matches or ARC 2-Gun events can easily delete the base stages and build custom courses of fire using the Practiscore 2.0 application on a tablet.
“Practiscore is happy to be working with and supporting the NRA as they launch the America’s Rifle Challenge with our management and scoring system,” said a D.J. Petrou, Practiscore’s Director of Match Integration. “NRA Clubs and competitors will be able to host or register for matches along with having timely posting of match results. Helping to make competitive shooting available to the public is a primary goal of Practiscore. See you on the range.”
Through the Practiscore 2.0 application and online platform, clubs can now:
- Create and publish NRA ARC matches with pre-built or custom stages
- Accept competitor registrations and payments online
- Allow squadding and communicate match logistics seamlessly
- Post live scores and finalized results immediately after the match
Competitors will benefit from:
- Fast and easy match sign-up and payment
- Immediate score visibility after match completion
- A digital log of competition history
- A searchable database of ARC events across the country
“We’re proud to have Practiscore integrated into our programs as the NRA continues to develop the America’s Rifle Challenge and help drive the modernization of our legacy competitive shooting sports,” said Cole McCulloch, NRA Director of Competitive Shooting. “The days of long waits, turning in, and tabulating score cards to determine a victor were our past—the future is here now.”
Getting Started Is Easy
- Clubs can register for a free Practiscore account at www.practiscore.com
- Competitors can sign up for a free NRA competitor number at: https://competitor.nra.org
