02/02/2026
All,
Below is the program for the FSSA LR State championship matches which will be held at Camp Blanding on Sat. Feb.28th. & Sun. Mar. 1st..
All registration and payments have to be done using the links in the program. There is no mail in registration or same day registration. All competitors and observers must register online. If you don't register online you will not be on the list to get on the base. For those who are coming to observe or coach, but not compete, fill out the online registration with just your name and put observer in the space for the payment.
We will be doing setup for the matches on Fri. Feb. 27th.. We will meet at the Museum at 10am.. Please bring cordless drills and ladders if you can. We had a couple more volunteers show up at our last LR matches and we got the setup done a bit quicker but it still took a while so more volunteers would be appreciated.
2026 Florida Long-Range Prone State Championship
The Florida Sport Shooting Association
2026 Florida Long-Range Championships
Starke, Florida
Sponsors: The Florida Sports Shooting Association
Host: Camp Blanding, Starke, FL KD-South (Sniper) range, located on main base
Dates: February 28- March 1
NRA Tournament #: TBD
If you do not preregister you will not be allowed on the base. There will be no “day of” registration or payment.
Pre-registration and pre- payment are required. All entries must be done online
Information and entry:
Entries must be received no later than 2/22/2026
Entry is not guaranteed until payment and registration is received.
Registration link
Payment Link
https://www.cognitoforms.com/FSSA2/_2026FSSALongRangeChampionship
https://square.link/u/lfLk2EbM
All Observers and Junior coaches (if not registered to shoot) will need to be registered beforehand and on the list
for the gate or they can't get on Military base.
Do not call us if you get to the gate and you are not preregistered and can't get in there is nothing we can do.
Directions: Camp Blanding, KD-C South (Sniper) range.
2026 FSSA Long-Range State Championships
Enter thru the Main gate, by the Museum, turn left on Ave. B follow it until it dead ends into Duval Rd. turn
left, Duval will intersect Ave. D, continue right staying on Duval, Duval dead ends at Yerkes Rd., turn left on
Yerkes, travel on Yerkes watching the ranges on the right.
Rules: This is an NRA registered match. All current NRA High Power Rules for a Tournament will apply :
Scoring will be done on electronic targets. All shooters and observers are required to sign a Camp Blanding
“Release from Liability” form. Remember we will be in the bases cantonment area and it is a government
installation so do not bring weapons other than the rifle for the match with you.
Eligibility: Anyone age 14 and above. Juniors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. State Champions
must be a current FSSA member prior to the match.
Entries: Registration and payment will be online only. Entries submitted by mail will not be accepted. Entries
must be received no later than 2/22/2026. Register early! No walk-on entries will be allowed.
Entry Fees: Individual Fees: Cost will be $40 for Saturday , $50 for Sunday, or $90 for both days. Please put
in when registering if you are shooting one day, and which one, or both days. Team Match $20 per shooter
Squadding: Squadding and briefing begins at 08:00AM. Shooting will begin at 09:00 am. Squadding for
individual matches will be issued during the briefing by the Statistical Officer in the Registration area behind the
1000yard line. F-Class shooters will be squadded together and High Power shooters will be squadded together.
NRA Membership numbers and classification cards must be exhibited before squadding assignments are made.
Neither FSSA nor NRA membership is required to compete. If a competitor fails to present himself at the proper
firing point when his relay is called, or fails to show in the Pits before the Pits seal, he may lose his right to
compete in that event.
High Masters and Masters will be grouped together when possible but this is not guaranteed as per Rule, 11.6.7.
Competitors will shoot on different relays and different targets each day regardless of classification.
Classifications: The NRA High Power Classification system will be used. Unclassified competitors will compete
in the Master Class. Rule 19.2 – Unclassified Competitor.
Rifle Allowed & NRA Rule: Current NRA High Power Rifle rules shall govern this event. Allowable rifles:
Any Rifle Any Sight (rules 3.2 and 3.7(c)); Service Rifle (rule 3.1); U.S Palma (rule 3.3.1); Tactical Rifle (AR)
(rule 3.3.3); F-Class - section 22, rules 3.4 (a) & (b). Empty chamber indicators are mandatory. ARTactical
(ARTactical will shot under CMP rules because the NRA does not have rules for ARTactical in Long Range)
Ammunition: Provided by the competitor. As per rule section 3.17 & 3.17(b) inclusively. Rounds must be able
to stay supersonic at 1000 yards.
Targets: Conventional LR, F-Class LR with LRFC
2026 FSSA Long-Range State Championships
Scoring: The Shot Marker Electronic Targets System will be used (all NRA rule 10.17 apply). With the
electronic target system, competitors are still required to score. Failing to perform scoring duties is ground for
disqualification. Competitors should bring their own personal electronic device with sufficient power for a full
day of operation and capable of accessing an internal webpage over the range Wi-Fi. In the event of a
catastrophic failure or malfunction of the electronic target system, the Match Director will reserve the right to
make a decision to either delay the match or to switch target. All competitors will be required to perform pit
duties if such a case arises. Competitors with physical limitations that need assistance should notify the Match
Director in advance.
Course of Fire:
Saturday, February 28th
Match 1: 1000 yd prone slow fire, Unlimited sighters, 20 record shots (30 minutes)
Match 2: 1000 yd prone slow fire, Unlimited sighters, 20 record shots (30 minutes)
Match 6: 4- man Team Match, 1000 yd prone slow fire. 2 Convertible sighters, 20 record shots per team
member (63 minutes per 2 shooters)
Sunday, March 1st
Match 3: 1000 yd prone slow fire, Unlimited sighters, 20 record shots (30 minutes)
Match 4: 1000 yd prone slow fire, Unlimited sighters, 20 record shots (30 minutes
Match 5: 1000 yd prone slow fire, Unlimited sighters, 20 record shots (30 minutes
Match 7: Aggregate of matches 1,2,3,4,&5
Awards:
Florida Champion Awards: A State Champion plaque is awarded for the top grand aggregate score in each rifle
category where competition exists.
Only Florida-resident, FSSA members are eligible for State Champion awards. You cannot join or renew
membership in the FSSA at the match. You must do so before the match begins. If you plan to join or renew
your FSSA membership you must do so before the match by visiting the FSSA membership website:
https://fssaf.wildapricot.org/join-us
NRA Distinguished Program: This Championship qualifies as a step match.
Match Awards: All competitors are eligible for Match Awards (including Florida Champions). First, place will
be awarded to the competitor with the highest score in each match in each rifle category. Match awards will
consist of certificates.
2026 FSSA Long-Range State Championships
Class Awards: All competitors except Florida Champions and Grand Agg award winners are eligible for class
awards. Champions and Grand Agg winners are included in the head count for their respective NRA class and
rifle category.
Champion, Second and Third place will be awarded for top Grand Agg scores in each rifle category. First and
second place will be awarded for NRA classes with a minimum of 8 and 15 competitors, respectively. If a class
has fewer than 8 competitors then competitors may be combined with a higher class. In no case will High
Masters be combined with any other class. Rifle categories will not be combined.
You do not have to attend the awards ceremony to receive awards, we will arrange delivery.
Lodging: There are several hotels in the area, just search Starke, FL
Additional Information and local rules: All competitors are required to read, sign and date a liability release
form at the match. All minors (under 18 years of age) must be endorsed by parent or guardian and must be under
adult supervision anywhere on the range and club property.
All participants are strongly encouraged to wear eye protection on the firing line. Ear protection is mandatory on the firing line.
Every competitor is expected to have a confirmed zero before the competition begins. Each shooter is responsible
for every round leaving their rifle. Once the Match starts, a shot that cannot be accounted for may be grounds to
pull the competitor from the line, even during the sighting period, at the discretion of the Chief Range Officer.
Scorers need to ensure the shooter has his correct- zero on the rifle for the specific distance being shot. During
the unlimited sighting shot interval the scorer may coach the shooter e.g. watch the bullet path down range and
offer corrections. The scorer must account for all rounds fired. If a non-visible miss off the target cannot be
attributed to a cross fire or target malfunction, then the scorer must inform the line officer. The Chief Range
Officer will have the authority to remove or disqualify the competitor for the rest of the match.
If you develop a sight malfunction, the rules give you time to repair it. The line officer may insist you go to the
1000 yd target board, and re-zero before he allows you to resume shooting at the 1000 yd range. If you cannot
resume with your relay in the rule’s time available, the penalty described in the rules will be followed. We will
not allow unsafe practices or non-visible misses.
The scorecards and the Statistical Officer’s report are the official data. Match updates and final score results will
be posted at the tents and the official challenge period of 30 min begins once they are posted. It is the
competitor’s responsibility to verify these scores during these challenge period and to report any discrepancies to
stats officials.
Coaching is prohibited during all individual matches during shots for record (Rule 9.10) with exception during
unlimited sighters match segment (Rule 9.2(b)) or for juniors with pre-arranged expanded classifications status
provided by match sponsor(s) under rule 19.4.1 only.
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At the time of registration, you must identify any cases of equipment sharing, junior shooters needing an adult,
etc. The Chief Range Officer and the Statistical Officer will do what they can to accommodate/balance the requests via squadding. Total satisfaction is not guaranteed.
If you are an NRA member, please make sure your name and address match your NRA records. NRA and FSSA
membership are NOT required to compete. However, if you are an NRA or FSSA member please include your membership number.
Refunds
If you cannot attend the tournament you must notify the match director as early as possible. If you cancel before
the entry deadline you will receive a full refund. After the entry deadline you will receive a partial refund reflecting
our expenses pre-paid on your behalf.
For additional information or questions, please contact
FSSA High Power Director
Maria Wolford [email protected] Match Director: Greg Parsons
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