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Colorado Shooting Competition Breaks Attendance Record
2025 Rocky Mountain 3-Gun sees surge in competitors and spectators
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Raton, New Mexico
The 2025 Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Championship, held August 78 at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, drew a record 420 competitors from across the United States. Organizers say the event saw a significant increase in both professional and amateur shooters, as well as heightened interest from sponsors in the firearms industry. Stages were designed to test rifle, shotgun, and handgun skills under timed conditions, with course layouts incorporating complex movement, positional shooting, and long-range steel targets. Industry sponsors, including major firearm and optics manufacturers, showcased new products on-site. Competitors cited the camaraderie and skill-building as key draws, while organizers emphasized safety protocols and strict adherence to match rules. Several top-tier shooters posted record-breaking stage times.