Gathering Of Snipers

A cross-branch sniper event blending a precision rifle match, shooting clinics, and tactical symposium, co-hosted by the Marine and Army Sniper Associations to boost lethality, legacy, and inter-service connection.

Gathering Of Snipers
Long Range Shooting Events & Competitions

summary

The Gathering of Snipers is an annual multi-day event uniting U.S. military snipers, precision instructors, law enforcement marksmen, and serious civilian shooters. Co-hosted by the USMC Scout Sniper Association and the Army Sniper Association, the event aims to enhance sniper interoperability, refine skills, and foster a sense of community across branches and backgrounds.

The Gathering features a professional sniper symposium, competitive long-range rifle stages, and hands-on clinics led by instructors from elite units and industry partners. With past venues such as Pigg River Precision (VA) and Guardian Long Range (TN), the event rotates its locations.

Key Features:

  • Precision Rifle Match: Multi-day team or individual format; includes both civilian and MIL/LE divisions
  • Sniper Symposium: Presentations on sniper tactics, evolving threats, and modern technology
  • Training Clinics: Optional pre-event instruction with top military snipers and industry instructors
  • Vendor Demos: Showcases of advanced optics, ballistic tools, rifles, and fieldcraft gear
  • Legacy & Community: Promotes shared culture and mentorship between generations of snipers
  • Open to Qualified Civilians: With background review and equipment standards

Exact rules, round counts, distances, and registration details for 2024 are TBA, but the event traditionally occurs in September. The Gathering is not affiliated with the PRS or NRL Hunter circuits. Still, it shares many technical demands relevant to those competitors.

Visit the Army or Marine Sniper Association websites and social media pages for updates and registration announcements.

venue

PIGG RIVER PRECISION
Virginia

PIGG RIVER PRECISION

Pigg River Precision is a veteran-owned, event-based range in Rocky Mount, VA, offering PRS/NRL-style matches, open-range sessions, and long-range rifle training across 1,135-yard lanes on 500+ scenic acres.

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Event Date

September 6, 2025

type

Training Summit

Access

cost

$

location

Pigg River Precision
5000 Virgil H Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA,
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