The first PrairieFire National SWAT Competition will take place at PrairieFire Nevada from October 9 – 12, 2024. This four-day event will bring together some of the best SWAT teams from across the nation to compete in challenging and intense stages.
Participants will compete for over $200,000 in cash and prizes. Registration fees will be waived this year in celebration of this inaugural event, which will become an annual competition. For additional information on the event and to register, visit: PrairieFire National SWAT Competition – Prairie Fire.
The event will kick off with a Sponsor Showcase on October 9, which will run throughout the competition. Participants will have the opportunity to engage and network with key tactical industry sponsors. These sponsors will exhibit and demonstrate products that are crucial in enabling and supporting the SWAT mission. In addition, esteemed instructors will conduct impactful training seminars to enrich each team’s knowledge and prepare them for the competition’s challenges. The competition itself will take place from October 10 -12. It will feature a total of 12 individual and team stages over the first two days, followed by a Super Team Final for the top 10 teams on the third day.
SWAT teams from law enforcement agencies across the country will demonstrate their skills and tactics in various scenarios. The competition will test their physical abilities, mental agility, and teamwork.
“This competition allows top SWAT teams to unite, not only for the sake of competition but also to exchange best practices and fortify the bonds within the law enforcement community”, stated PrairieFire Chairman General (Retired) Scott Miller. “PrairieFire takes pride in supporting our law enforcement and first responders.”
PrairieFire Nevada extends its appreciation to the following brands for their unwavering support and generous sponsorship of this year’s National SWAT Competition. The Chief Sponsors are Staccato, Magpul,, USCCA, SilencerCo, JP Enterprises, Oakley and Sons of Liberty Gun Works. MVP Robotics and Challenge Targets are the Competition Target Sponsors. The Commander Sponsors are SinterFire, EOTECH, Lowa Boots, Make Ready Nutrition, Sig Sauer, ACE, Aware Custom Biometric Wearables, Compliant Technologies, and Hunter’s HD Gold. The contributions from these brands have a far-reaching impact that extends beyond financial support; they embody a shared vision.
Portion of all ticket sales will go to Fallen Blue, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to families of officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
“No family of a fallen officer should ever have to endure financial hardship,” said Jim Fordyce, Chairman of Fallen Blue. “Since our inception, we have dedicated ourselves to alleviating the financial burden on these families. We are extremely grateful for the support from PrairieFire and all the event sponsors.”
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Drawing from over 200 years of esteemed special operations and world-class competitive shooting, PrairieFire harnesses the potential of teamwork, embraces camaraderie, elevates leadership, and builds ultimate trust, creating The Best Day of Shooting of Your Life. Nestled within our majestic 550-acre campus are special-operations inspired challenges, setting us apart as a premier destination for shooting enthusiasts worldwide.
Discover the unparalleled expertise behind PrairieFire’s leadership team. Comprised of esteemed individuals ranging from leaders of special operations formations to an Olympic athlete and three-time world champion shooter, our team is dedicated to enriching the shooting community. Our WHY is simple—Love of America. We are unabashedly passionate about nurturing the American spirit through lighting the flame of hope in each of us. At PrairieFire, our Special Operations-Inspired Challenges unfold through our TRIAD: Fundamentals Matter, Gunslinger Challenges and Beyond the Gun. We believe in giving back by sharing invaluable skills, lessons learned, and a deep passion for continual growth.
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