Founded in 1871, the National Rifle Association of America was created to improve civilian rifle marksmanship. That mission still underpins its role in long-range shooting today. The NRA develops and maintains rulebooks for traditional rifle disciplines such as High Power, Palma, and F-Class, providing standardized competition structures from 300 to 1,000 yards. It also operates a nationwide instructor network delivering rifle fundamentals and safety training. At the NRA Whittington Center, the organization runs long-range and extreme-distance precision rifle courses that bridge basic marksmanship into formal long-range and ELR shooting.
Known For
- Governing bodies and rulebooks for High Power, Palma, and F-Class competition
- Large-scale national marksmanship training and instructor certification programs
- Long-range and ELR rifle courses hosted at the NRA Whittington Center
Best Used For
- Shooters entering structured long-range or F-Class competition
- Competitors focused on traditional target-based long-range disciplines.
- Military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters are building formal marksmanship fundamentals
- Clubs and matches need standardized competition rules and governance.
