Aug 14 - 16, 2026 | Add to Calendar
Multi Purpose Bays; High Power Rifle Sil.
Experience one of the most unique competitive shooting matches at the NRA Whittington Center with the Historic 3‑Gun Invitational. This invitational match showcases the Historic 3‑Gun (H3G) discipline — an action shooting sport built around the use of historic‑type firearms typical of the early 1900s with iron sights and classic designs.
Participants will navigate a series of engaging stages, each designed to test firearm handling, accuracy, and timing while engaging steel targets of varying size and distance. H3G emphasizes fun, challenge, and a touch of living history, with many shooters donning era‑inspired attire reflecting the sport’s roots around 1915.
Set on the expansive ranges of the NRA Whittington Center — one of the premier shooting facilities in the country — the Invitational brings together competitors of diverse backgrounds in an environment that celebrates safety, camaraderie, and competitive spirit.
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to action shooting, this event offers an exciting opportunity to engage classic firearms in a structured competition that honors both history and marksmanship.
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Joey Hurst - [email protected] - 469-569-3322
Every guest must read and sigh the online Waiver before they are allowed into the center.
Call 800-494-4853 to reserve your lodging. Learn more about our accommodations that range from primitive camping spots to fully furnished luxury suites.
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Before arriving, every guest must read and sign the online NRA Whittington Center Waiver.
When it comes to the excitement of big-game hunting, you get it here at the NRA Whittington Center. Hunt success rates are nearly 100 percent!
Come stay with us! The general public is welcome to stay at the Whittington Center. There is a broad range of housing to accommodate individuals, couples, and small to large groups.
Shooters can take part in competitive shooting, rifle and pistol silhouette, bullseye disciplines, and even black powder muzzle-loading rifles.

Give us a call at 800-494-4853 or send an email to [email protected]
Located near beautiful Raton, New Mexico, the NRA Whittington Center is home to the nation’s premier hunting, shooting, and outdoor recreation facility. The NRA Whittington Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generous contributions of donors who want to preserve our heritage of freedom for the next generation of shooters and hunters.
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