What Is NRA America’s Rifle Challenge? ARC Explained

Published on February 3, 2026
Duration: 4:37

The NRA America's Rifle Challenge (ARC) offers a multi-level competition format, including flat range, dynamic AR-only, and multi-gun stages. The program utilizes specialized equipment like Fostech AR-15s and SAR USA handguns, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and safe transitions. Instruction highlights practical shooting skills for various distances and scenarios.

Quick Summary

The NRA America's Rifle Challenge (ARC) is a competition with multiple levels, including flat range (Level 1), dynamic AR-only stages (Level 2), and a multi-gun component. It emphasizes speed, accuracy, and safe transitions using firearms like Fostech AR-15s and SAR USA handguns.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to NRA America's Rifle Challenge (ARC)
  2. 00:25Fostech Partnership for ARC
  3. 00:36ARC Level 1 Course of Fire Details
  4. 01:40Speed and Accuracy Drills in ARC
  5. 02:39ARC 2-Gun Stage: Handgun Component
  6. 03:41ARC 2-Gun Stage: Rifle Transition

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different levels of the NRA America's Rifle Challenge (ARC)?

The NRA ARC features three main levels: Level 1 for flat and indoor ranges, Level 2 for dynamic AR-only stages, and a multi-gun component that combines AR-15s with high-capacity handguns.

What type of firearms are used in the NRA ARC?

The competition utilizes specialized Fostech AR-15 rifles, particularly for Level 1 stages, and SAR USA handguns for the 2-gun stages. These are often equipped with Vortex Optics.

What skills does the NRA ARC competition test?

The ARC tests a variety of skills including accuracy at different ranges, speed reloading, rapid target transitions, positional shooting from barricades, and safe firearm handling during transitions.

How is the 2-gun stage structured in the NRA ARC?

In the 2-gun stage, competitors first engage targets with a provided SAR handgun, focusing on minimizing movement. After safely grounding the handgun, they transition to an AR-15 to engage both close-range and 100-200 yard steel targets.

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