NRA Black Powder Cartridge Rifle National Championship 2026

The NRA Black Powder Cartridge Rifle (BPCR) National Championship is a premier competitive shooting event held annually at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, showcasing the heritage and skill of black powder cartridge rifle shooting. Competitors use traditional and reproduction single-shot rifles to engage silhouette targets at set distances in a test of precision and marksmanship. Organized in partnership with the 22 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Association, the Nationals draw shooters from across the United States for multiple days of championship competition.