Upcoming Events: Indiana
The Indiana Marksmanship Education Center serves as the original training and competition center for Marksmanship USA and remains the organization’s national headquarters for athlete and coach development. Throughout the year, our facility hosts camps, clinics, competitions, coach education programs, and special training opportunities that support the growth of the shooting sports at both the local and national levels.
As an active and continually growing center, we are committed to promoting the safe and responsible use of firearms while creating meaningful opportunities for youth athletes, coaches, and community leaders. Whether introducing new participants to the sport or helping experienced competitors continue their development, our programs are designed to build skill, character, and confidence in a safe and structured environment.
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AirNats - Indiana State Qualifier
November 6 & 7, 2026
The AirNats Qualifier is a 60-shot standing team air rifle competition and national qualifying event for the Junior Air Rifle and Pistol Nationals, affectionately known as “AirNats”. Recognized as one of the largest and most competitive junior rifle events in the country, AirNats brings together high school teams from across the nation to compete at the highest level of scholastic shooting sports.
Junior Olympic State Qualifier
January 16 & 17, 2027
The Indiana Junior Olympic Qualifier Match gives athletes an opportunity to earn an invitation to the USA Shooting Junior Olympic National Championships in April. Athletes will compete in 60-shot International Standing Air Rifle, 60-shot Air Pistol, and 50ft Smallbore. Top-performing athletes will qualify for consideration to compete at the Junior Olympic National Championships in April.
Junior Air Rifle & Pistol Nationals
January 28 - 30, 2027 - at Camp Perry, Ohio
A historic competition with more than 17 years of tradition, Junior Air Rifle and Pistol Nationals, affectionately known as “AirNats,” is one of the largest and most competitive junior rifle events in the country. This premier event for high school-age athletes brings together teams from across the nation to compete at the highest level of scholastic shooting sports.
AHG Day on the range
February 13, 2027
American Heritage Girls Day on the Range is a full day of fun and learning open to all AHG Troops in the surrounding area. Participants will experience the shooting sports firsthand while learning firearm safety and working toward their shooting sports merit badge. Activities throughout the day include range time, themed games, a shooting sports simulator, an escape room, and a friendly competition featuring all participants at the end of the event. Lunch is provided.
ISRPA Northern HS Conference Championships
November 6 & 7, 2026
The ISRPA Northern Indiana High School Conference Championships marks the culmination of the high school shooting sports season for Bishop Dwenger, Bellmont, Concordia, Carroll, Culver Academy, and Bishop Luers High Schools as teams come together to compete for conference titles and championship honors.
ISRPA INDIANA STATE JUNIOR Rifle and Pistol Championships
February 13, 2027
The ISRPA Tom Lorenzen Memorial Indiana State Junior Rifle and Pistol Championship is an open competition for junior athletes across Indiana. Events include International Air Rifle, International Air Pistol, 3-Position Air Rifle, and 3-Position Smallbore. The Midwest Regional Championship, held concurrently with the Indiana State Championship also welcomes out-of-state competitors, creating an opportunity for athletes from across the region to compete at a high level.