Our Mission

Continuing the competitive nature of the sport while fostering a positive and fun learning environment for new shooters and competitors.

Match Information

LRSA hosts PRS style precision rifle matches. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. Matches are one day matches usually held on Saturdays. See our schedule page for match dates.

Recommended Gear

  • Rifle capable of shooting a 1 MOA group or better

  • Match grade ammo

  • DOPE for your rifle/ammo configuration

  • Ballistics solver

  • Adjustable bipod

  • Rear bag

LRSA ORIGINS

In October of 2018 J. Drayton hosted the final Sheep Creek Invitational, an original and successful run of promoting the competitive precision shooting sports in Alaska.  His focus had shifted to service-based matches, which we know now as the widely acclaimed Arctic Guardian. In 2019 J. Furrer picked up the civilian torch and began hosting PRS style matches at USSA in Talkeetna. After months of solo labor, he found it wasn’t sustainable to accomplish the tasks of hosting alone, and LRSA was born. Not only were volunteers eager help, but by the finale match of the 2019 season, a small group of the regular shooters were recruited to help plan the future of PRS in Alaska. Over the following winter, plans were made and through collaboration and plenty of crazy ideas, the matches and the shooters grew better together.

LRSA Transition Years

J. Furrer loyally ran the club with help from regular shooters for several years recently relocating to the lower 48. LRSA was sad to see him move, yet grateful for the foundation he built and eager for the future. As of 2023, K. Garcia has taken the wheel and is keeping PRS matches in Alaska alive and relevant through leadership of the newly created board of directors, frequent match directing, and travel outside to gather new ideas and maintain national congruency. Under the current leadership, LRSA has grown - acquiring non-profit status to ensure the lowest prices and maximize opportunity for its shooters. LRSA has attracted a crew of endlessly creative match directors and a loyal board of 5 directors and continues its passionate legacy through being 100% volunteer operated. Funds from the Intro to PRS Clinic and the match fees are used in their totality to finance equipment and range rentals, make the matches more attractive for shooters, and continue to grow the precision shooting sports in Alaska.

LRSA TODAY

2024 was a great year full of laughs and firsts. We witnessed substantial growth in our shooter’s skill levels. Each match welcomed new competitors of all skill levels. Most matches are hosted in Talkeetna, AK at Upper Susitna Shooters Association, though three matches and an Intro to PRS Clinic were added at Snowshoe Gun Club in Kenai, AK in 2024, with more planned in 2025. As range dates are approved, more dates will be added to the LRSA calendar – check back for more shooting opportunities! Previously limited to PRS, LRSA will branch out in 2025 to host Alaska’s first NRL Hunter Match. Visit the schedule page for more information. Join us to become part of the rich history of Alaska’s competitive precision rifle sports!

Our Match Directors

Sarah

Jack

TJ

Wrangle

Kevin

Spencer

Richard

Sterling

David

Nathan