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Illinois Rifle Matches: CMP Dates, Vintage Rifle and Air Rifle Nights
A CMP rimfire match at Zion, a vintage rifle match at Altamont and air rifle evenings at an indoor range on the Wisconsin line. 4 dated rows remain, led by BRC Indoor Range and CMP and centred on Beloit, Zion and Altamont.
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The next Illinois rifle matches
4 Illinois dates still to come, made up of 2 Air rifle, 1 CMP match and 1 Vintage rifle.
| Dates, name, organizer | Discipline | Place | Cost | Page | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1-12, 2026 Host: CMP | CMP match | Zion: Zion Benton Township High School NJROTC | Enter | thecmp.org Nov 13, 2026 | |
| Mar 7, 2027 Host: Effingham County Sportsman's Club | Vintage rifle | Altamont: | Register | boisegunclub.com Nov 13, 2026 | |
| Aug 25, 2027 Host: BRC Indoor Range | Air rifle | Beloit: BRC Indoor Range | Sign up | boisegunclub.com Nov 13, 2026 | |
| Aug 30, 2027 Host: BRC Indoor Range | Air rifle | Beloit: BRC Indoor Range | Sign up | boisegunclub.com Nov 13, 2026 |
From host, CMP, NASP and promoter schedules, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Closest Illinois rifle matches to you
The closest dates come first, sorted on the device itself.
The calendar year for Illinois rifle matches
Month totals across 48 rows and the top ten hosts.
| Host | Dates |
|---|---|
| CMP | 29 |
World Shooting and Recreational Complex | 6 |
| The Range | 4 |
Pike-Adams Sportsmens Alliance (PASA Park) | 2 |
| Effingham County Sportsman's Club | 2 |
| BRC Indoor Range | 2 |
PASA Park (Pike-Adams Sportsmen's Alliance) | 1 |
| Rockford Sportsmans Club | 1 |
| CHIEF CITY SHOOTERS CLUB | 1 |
Venues on file for Illinois rifle matches
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Gear for a day at Illinois rifle matches
Paper targets flap in a prairie wind, so bring clips or a stapler along with the muffs and glasses.
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Illinois rifle matches, explained
What is the count of dated rows for rifle matches in Illinois?
4 dated on or after November 13, 2026.
Which of the rifle matches is the soonest?
2026 ZB Stinger, Dec 1-12, 2026.
Which hosts post the most rifle matches?
Host count, highest first: BRC Indoor Range (2); CMP (1); Effingham County Sportsman's Club (1).
Where in Illinois do the rifle matches cluster?
By county: Winnebago (2), Lake (1), Effingham (1).
How are entries for rifle matches paid?
At the club or promoter, via the link beside the date.
Can a club get its own rifle matches listed here?
Through the add-a-match form near the bottom, with a public link that shows the date.
When were the rifle matches rows last read?
Rows reflect the club and promoter pages as of November 13, 2026.
Are there placings for rifle matches on this page?
No results are listed; every row is a date still to come.
Is there a CMP match on the Illinois calendar?
Yes: 2026 ZB Stinger at Zion (Dec 1-12, 2026), from the CMP events calendar.
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