How to Run a Target Shooting Event in Colorado

Running a target shooting event in Colorado? Here's how to plan it, pick a format and run it on Colorado Under Par, start to finish.

What it looks like

Colorado amateur shooting events take place at public and club ranges year round, with adult and junior shooters entering by skill class, under strict range safety rules.

Formats

Precision / Bullseye

Shooters fire at fixed paper targets from set distances in timed strings.

Steel Challenge

Shooters fire at a set of steel plates as fast as possible on each stage.

Action Pistol (USPSA)

Shooters move through stages with multiple targets and obstacles, firing on the move.

3-Gun / Multi-Gun

Shooters run stages using a rifle, a pistol and a third long gun.

Smallbore / Air Rifle

Shooters fire low-power rifles at small paper targets from standing, kneeling or prone.

Rimfire Challenge

A beginner-friendly speed event with small caliber rifles or pistols at steel plates.

Metallic Silhouette

Shooters knock down steel animal-shaped targets at different distances.

Long Range Precision Match

Shooters fire a set string at approved targets from the firing line, scored for tight groups. Every shot follows range officer commands and posted range rules.

Sponsor a Firing Lane

Businesses sponsor a lane with a banner and a named award, and their name is read at the safety brief. Clear visibility without touching range rules.

Top Shot Trophy and Plaque

The overall winner gets a trophy and their name on a range plaque for the year. Take the winners photo away from the firing line.

Build it

In the Organizer Dashboard, click Create event and pick target shooting and your format. Every tab, word and Start here guide then follows your sport.

Registration

Choose your team size and divisions, like open, limited and production. In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like USPSA, NRA or other member number and division or equipment class.

Results

Open Scores and results to enter each score, and totals rank automatically by division. Tick Post results so everyone can see the standings on the event page.

Event day

Shooters check in, attend a mandatory safety briefing, shoot their assigned stages or relays under range officers, then scores are tallied and awards given.

Fun ideas

Make it memorable. Three ideas people love. Long Range Precision Match. Shooters fire a set string at approved targets from the firing line, scored for tight groups. Every shot follows range officer commands and posted range rules. Sponsor a Firing Lane. Businesses sponsor a lane with a banner and a named award, and their name is read at the safety brief. Clear visibility without touching range rules. Top Shot Trophy and Plaque. The overall winner gets a trophy and their name on a range plaque for the year. Take the winners photo away from the firing line.

Tip

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