An ARA match event consists of a minimum of two competitors, shooting from two to six targets per day, at ARA affiliated and Sanctioned Clubs throughout the United States and Canada.

1. Rifles

Any firearm chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge may be used. There are no weight limits, no classes, and no dimensional restrictions to barrels, stocks, or limits on scope magnification.

2. Rests

Any rest may be used to shoot from the bench. One piece rests, separate front and rear rests, or sandbags may be used, so long as any such device prevents the barreled action from being affixed to the bench in an immovable manner.

3. Ammunition

Any brand of factory loaded .22 caliber Long Rifle ammunition may be used. It must be available for sale over-the-counter and consist of the original, unaltered factory cartridge case, powder and projectile. No hand loads are allowed and there shall be no removal, replacement or addition to factory lubrication whether accomplished by dipping into various liquids, removing existing lubes or adding new lubes. Simply stated, the alteration, in ANY MANNER, of factory ammunition used in ARA competition is NOT allowed.

Targets and Target Distance

An ARA target consists of 25 record bulls, upon which one shot per bull is shot for score in a maximum of twenty minutes. The top row of the target, above the record portion, provides three sighter bulls that are the only Official Sighters. Other sighters are available on the bottom portion of the target, if needed.

The distance from the forward edge of the bench to the target shall be a minimum of 50 yards.

Firing Period

A maximum of 20 minutes shall be allowed to complete each 25 shot target.

The command to begin shooting shall be: "You have 20 minutes to complete your firing - You may insert your bolts - You may begin NOW!" at which point the Match Director starts the official timer.

Time-remaining warnings should be given at five minutes, two minutes and one minute remaining.

Upon completion of the firing period, the command shall be, "CEASE FIRE! CEASE FIRE! All competitors remove the bolts from your rifles. Step back from your bench and make the range safe."

If local Range Rules permit, for the sake of convenience and to insure safety, a competitor may request that a Match Director either permit some or all competitors to place a bolt flag in the receiver of their target rifles to indicate a "safe" condition in lieu of bolt removal or they may remove their firearms from the bench. Once the Match Director has determined that the range is safe, he may then direct the designated target retriever downrange. At the discretion of the Match Director, any competitor who flagrantly fires after the "Cease Fire" order, shall have a penalty of 100 points deducted from his/her score on that particular target.

Match Fees: Members $5 / target, non members $7 / target, juniors (under 18) $2 / target. Tournaments: $10 / target, juniors (under 18) $4 / target.