This Synopsis outlines the events and specific requirements for the 2026 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships (Championships). The Championships follow the guidelines and policies for National 4-H Competitive Events as established by National 4-H Headquarters, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). For additional pertinent information for competitors and coaches, see the 2026 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships GENERAL RULES.
Events At-A-Glance
The Championships consists of 9 disciplines with 3 events in each:
| Discipline | Event 1 | Event 2 | Event 3 |
| Archery Compound | FITA Round (1/2 FITA) | Field Round (1/2 Field Round) | 3-D Round |
| Archery Recurve | Field Round (1/2 Field Round) | FITA Round (1/2 FITA) | 3-D Round |
| Air Pistol | Single Shot - Rapid Fire | Air Pistol Silhouette | Slow Fire -Bullseye |
| Air Rifle | National STD Three-position Sporter Air Rifle | Sporter Aire Rifle Event (Standing) | NRA Air Rifle Silhouette |
| Hunting | Wildlife Identification & Wildlife Management LF - Archery | Hunter Skills: Map Reading LF - Shotgun | Decision-Making Compass Course LF- Rifle |
| Muzzleloading | 50 Yard Bullseye | 25 Yard Novelty - Bottle and Haffner | Critters Combo | Muzzleloading Rifle Silhouette |
| Shotgun | Sporting Clays | Skeet | Trap |
| Smallbore Pistol | Slow-Fire Bullseye - Single Stage | Smallbore Hunter Pistol Silhouette | Camp Perry Round (modified) |
| Smallbore Rifle | NRA Smallbore Silhouette Rifle | CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle | NRA Three-Position |
Table of Contents: