Gunsite Academy to Host NRA America's Rifle Challenge Summit

This revolutionary program will teach responsible AR owners how to safely operate, fire, maintain and compete in ARC level 1 competitions.

by posted on October 15, 2025
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NRA Americas Rifle Challenge

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) has announced that Gunsite Academy will host the upcoming Gunsite America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) Summit at Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Arizona. This revolutionary program will teach responsible AR owners how to safely operate, fire, maintain and compete in ARC Level 1 competitions.

“The NRA is committed to supporting our members by offering new and innovative approaches to firearm training and competition,” said Josh Savani, Executive Director of NRA General Operations. “The first-of-its-kind summit in Arizona will play a critical role in teaching new shooters how to improve their skills and introduce seasoned shooters to the NRA’s fast-paced and exciting new competition platform.”

November 8: Competitors who attend the “America’s Rifle Level 1 Training Day” will learn and develop skills to safely operate, fire, maintain and compete with AR platform rifles directly from the elite cadre of Gunsite Academy instructors. This live-fire training course will teach the basic, fundamental and positional skills for recreational and competitive AR shooting. For more information about the event, click HERE.

November 9: Gunsite Academy will host an ARC Level 1 Match for shooters who are ready to take on the next level of competitive shooting. In addition to competing on the ARC Level 1 match, competitors will take on the renowned “Gunsite Scrambler.”

Register, pack your gear, and join us for an amazing weekend experience at Gunsite Academy. Please review the ARC program rules to determine what division in whic your rifle is currently configured to compete. ARs and semi-automatic rifle platforms are permitted. To learn more about ARC matches, click HERE.

Space is limited to 100 participants. Special pricing packages are available. To learn more, click HERE.

To register or learn more about the Gunsite ARC Summit, go to gunsite.com/the-gunsite-arc-summit.

About the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge
The National Rifle Association is the nation’s leader in defense of every American’s Second Amendment rights. As the advocate for the right to keep and bear arms, we recognize that the AR-15, owned by tens of millions of responsible American citizens, is truly America’s Rifle. Commonly owned and used for self-defense, recreation, hunting, competition, and all forms of sport shooting, the proper use of America’s Rifle by responsible firearms owners is vital for the protection of our homes, our nation, and our way of life.

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