Get ready, shooting sports enthusiasts! We've got a couple of exciting pistol shooting events on the horizon, along with training courses for those looking to get more involved, and don't forget, Arms Protection has all of the essentials you'll need to participate!

ISSF EST Training Course

This training course is an opportunity for those interested in electronic scoring technology. Please note that the course is currently full.

• Location: Colorado Springs, CO
• Dates: October 15-19, 2025
• Note: The course is currently FULL. For more information, please reach out to Ashley MacAllister at Ashley.MacAllister@usashooting.org.

ISSF Rifle and Pistol Judges Training Course

This course is for those looking to become certified judges for rifle and pistol events.

• Location: Colorado Springs, CO
• Dates: December 7-10, 2025

Winter Air Gun Championships

This popular championship is happening in two different locations, so you can choose the one that's most convenient for you! Registration will open at a later date.

• Location 1: Colorado Springs, CO
• Dates: December 11-14, 2025
• Location 2: Camp Perry, OH
• Dates: December 12-14, 2025

A Little About USA Shooting

Before 1979, a year-round U.S. Shooting Team did not exist. Athletes trained independently and met once a year at a match to select teams for major competitions such as the Olympics and World Championships.

Spurred by Amateur Sports Act of 1978, the National Rifle Association of America became the National Governing Body for the shooting sports, and established the National Team, National Development Team, a coaching staff, and full-time staff to manage team operations. In the mid-eighties the Olympic Shooting Center and the Olympic Shooting Park were established in Colorado Springs to serve as the primary training sites and headquarters for the U.S. Shooting Team.

In April 1995, USA Shooting was formed and became the National Governing Body for the international shooting sports in the United States.