International Benchrest Shooters

International Benchrest Shooters (IBS) isn't a range or a store—it's the organizational backbone of competitive benchrest shooting in North America. They sanction registered matches, maintain national rankings, publish official rulebooks, and connect competitors across the United States.

Benchrest is precision rifle competition at its most demanding. Shooters fire from a benchrest (a stable shooting platform), and accuracy is measured in fractional inches at distances of 100, 200, 300, 600, and 1,000 yards. The best shooters in the sport achieve groups measured in tenths of inches.

"Benchrest shooting is the pinnacle of accuracy and precision in shooting sports."

IBS sanctions three primary benchrest disciplines:

• •Group – Smallest aggregate group size wins
• •Score – Bull's-eye accuracy combined with shot placement
• •Long Range – 600-yard and 1,000-yard precision rifle shooting

Each discipline has specific rules, target formats, and scoring methods. IBS also administers rimfire benchrest competitions and factory class matches.

IBS maintains comprehensive databases:

• •Shooter Rankings – Tracked by discipline and distance
• •Precision Rifleman classification system
• •Shooter of the Year competition across all disciplines
• •National Records in Group, Score, and Long Range categories
• •National Champions recognized annually

IBS coordinates matches through 40+ affiliated gun clubs and ranges nationwide:

Upcoming matches are posted on the IBS schedule, including dates, distances (100Y, 200Y, 300Y, 600Y, 1000Y), and class divisions.

• •Annual Meeting held each January (2026 meeting: January 17 via Zoom)
• •Officer-led organization with elected leadership
• •Member voting on rule changes and agenda items
• •Membership registration available online

IBS publishes and updates comprehensive rulebooks covering:

• •2026 Rulebook for 600 Yard Matches
• •2026 Rulebook for 1,000 Yard Matches
• •Rulebook for Group Disciplines
• •Rulebook for Score Discipline
• •2025 Rimfire Rule Book
• •2024 IBS Factory Class Rules
• •2024 IBS Tactical Class Rules
• •IBS By-Laws
• •Range Commands
• •Safety Protocols

1. Create an account and register through the IBS website 2. Find an affiliated club hosting matches in your region 3. Enter matches on the published schedule 4. Results are posted immediately after each shoot 5. Aggregate scores feed into year-long SOY (Shooter of the Year) standings

Questions about rules, match hosting, or membership? Use the secure contact form on the IBS website. Club-specific inquiries can be directed to individual range contacts listed in the Affiliated Ranges directory.