Air Gun Training Camp – March 17-19, 2026
Join us for MidwayUSA Foundation’s Air Gun Training Camp with Olympians and Elite Coaches at the Missouri Marksmanship Education Center in Columbia, Missouri. This camp is open to air pistol and air rifle athletes of all ages and skill levels (although a basic marksmanship and safety class should be taken before signing up for this training camp). 100% of your donation will benefit the MidwayUSA Foundation youth shooting endowment of your choice and be matched with current matching programs.
Athlete registration donation: $325 – Limited to 24 athletes (12 air pistol & 12 air rifle)
Coach registration donation: $150
Registration coming soon!
Coach registration is for adults who attend with athletes and want to stay on the range during training. Coach registration allows adults to interact with the Elite Training Coaches during range training and classroom discussions. If you do not register as a coach, you will not be able to stay on the range during this training camp. This registration also allows adults to eat with the athletes.
It is recommended that each athlete bring their own equipment. Limited loaner air pistols and equipment are available. Please contact Sarah Hall at shall@midwayusafoundation.org for additional information.
Registration for athletes and coaches includes 4 meals (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday lunch)
Registration does not include lodging, transportation, or breakfast.
Coach information coming soon!
Agenda
Friday:
1:00 pm – Check-in and welcome
1:30 pm – Coach and group introductions
1:45 – 5:00 pm – Classroom and Range instruction consisting of equipment overview, position work, and solidifying basic skills
5:00 pm – Wrap-up and final questions
5:30 pm – Dinner
Saturday:
(Breakfast on your own)
8:30 am – Range opens
9:00 am – Classroom: Shot process (breathing, natural point of aim, relaxation)
10:00 am – Range: Warm-up exercises, routines, and dry-firing
10:30 am – Range: Putting shot process knowledge into practice
11:30 am – Lunch break
12:30 pm – Group Photo
12:45 pm – Range: Putting shot process knowledge into practice continued (focus and follow-through techniques)
2:00 pm – Classroom: What does a match look like and how to prepare for one
3:00 pm – Range: 20-shot practice match
4:15 pm – Classroom: Analyze target groups and discuss match pressure/nerves
5:30 pm – Dinner
Sunday:
(Breakfast on your own)
8:30 am – Range opens
9:00 am – Classroom: Mental Training
10:00 am – Range: Warm-up and dry-firing
11:00 am – Range: Fun final and prize table
11:30 am – Classroom: Next steps to continue your shooting career (Path to the Olympics, available matches, other resources) and final Q&A
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Depart
This event will be held rain or shine. Should dangerous weather conditions arise that require cancellation, registration donations will be eligible for transfer to another MidwayUSA Foundation event.
Location
Missouri Marksmanship Education Center
5885 West Van Horn Tavern Road
Columbia, Missouri
mmec@thexcount.com
Lodging
Registration does not include lodging or transportation. There are many hotels and rental homes (VRBO/AirBnB) available around Columbia, Missouri. We recommend searching “hotels near Columbia, Missouri” in your favorite search engine.
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