HISTORIC FIRST: .22 RIMFIRE PRS/IPRF COMPETITION

Okahandja Shooters Club | 15 March 2026

The first official .22 Rimfire PRS/IPRF competition has successfully launched in Namibia! Hosted by Okahandja Shooters Club (OSC), this groundbreaking event marks the beginning of a seven-match series that will run throughout 2026, bringing precision rifle competition to a new generation of shooters.

Sponsor banners at the Okahandja Shooters Club range

Event Highlights

Competition Format: 10 stages of precision shooting with 105-second stage times, testing shooters across various distances and positions.

Two-Class Structure: To grow the sport, organizers created two divisions:

• IPRF Class - For serious competitors shooting 80 rounds
• Weekend Warrior Class - For new and recreational shooters, shooting 60 rounds

Leading the Way

This competition is another first for Okahandja Shooters Club under the leadership of Tobie Barlow. Growing sport shooting in Namibia with a world-class range is the club's passion. OSC is committed to investing in the development of sport shooting from Junior to Senior levels, creating opportunities for shooters of all ages and skill levels to participate and excel.

Supporting the Sport

We thank our partnerships with A Rosenthal and Agra Safari Den, along with their brand partners, for their continuous support in making this vision a reality:

Event Sponsors: Rosenthal and Agra Safari Den

Brand Partners: Sightron optics, Eley ammunition, and Anschütz rifles are strongly supporting the development of .22 Rimfire PRS/IPRF shooting in Namibia.

Competition Results

IPRF Class Winners:

Weekend Warrior Class Winners:

Competitors in action during the competition

What's Next?

This is just the beginning! Okahandja Shooters Club will host six more matches throughout 2026 as part of the inaugural .22 Rimfire PRS/IPRF Championship series.

Whether you're a seasoned competitive shooter looking for a new challenge in the IPRF Class, or someone who's curious about precision rifle shooting and wants to try the Weekend Warrior Class, there's a place for you in this growing sport.

For more information about upcoming matches, contact Okahandja Shooters Club or follow our page for updates!

Congratulations to all competitors who made history at our first event!

 

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