Ruger Firearms has really stepped up the efforts to promote action shooting sports with the use of rimfire handguns and rifles.

The first shooting event of this kind, was held in California in 2007.  See our video coverage of this event.

Now we learn that Ruger wants to give this sport another boost in the hope of establishing this competition on a national level with regional championships. See their new micro site.

DRTV has been closely following the rimfire shooting competition from the initial plans to the inaugural shoot in ’07. Michael Bane and Ruger’s Ken Jorgenson continually  stay in close contact about this project and it’s a natural thing for us to make sure this sport gets the coverage it deserves. We’ll do our best to spread the word about upcoming matches, results, etc. Same goes for profiling young, old, new and experienced shooters including those families who use rimfire sports as a fun activity at the range.

I believe Rimfire Action Shooting (my name for it) will be a huge hit with the average gun owner.  It’s a great option to be able to  practice and compete with rimfire ammo. Personally, I believe this is a door opener for all those out there who have been waiting for an inexpensive alternative in the shooting sports and the first step to start to consider all the alternatives we have out there.

Shooting Gallery and DRTV will be traveling to New Mexico in August to cover the state championship organized by New Mexico Big Horn Gun Club.

Feel free to contact us or Ruger Firearms if you or your club is interested in getting involved in Rimfire Shooting Competitions.

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4. Ruger Rimfire South West Central Regional In New Mexico
5. SIG SAUER® Academy New England Regional Ruger® Rimfire Series Wrap Up