Chris D Horton Legacy Sniper Comp
October 16- 18th, 2026
So, what is it? Take a look for yourself.
Chris D. Horton
Specialist Christopher D. Horton died in Paktia, Afghanistan on September 9, 2011, during a complex ambush. Specialist Horton was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 279 Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, as a sniper.
His wife made a comment to me that she didn't know how to keep Chris's legacy alive since they never had kids to carry on his name. This bothered me for years, until in 2019 we put together the first sniper match in his honor. His wife flies in from DC to officiate the event and it's a great time to remember Chris, cross-load information between sniper teams and continue to keep our skills sharp.
Schedule & Details
Is this event free to watch?
Heck yes it is! This is a fundraiser so if you’d like to do a free will donation, there will be QR codes at each stage, or an ammo can you can throw cash or checks in!
Where do the proceeds go?
All proceeds benefit Contact Front, a veteran-run nonprofit based in Jackson, NE.
Founded by veterans who understand the challenges of life after service, Contact Front’s mission is to help one another — one day at a time — thanks to the generous support of donors and sponsors.
Where do I go?
Friday, Oct 16 – Sniper Meet & Greet (6:00 PM)
📍 Rev-Tac Firearm Instruction
1545 Knox Blvd, Jackson, NE
Come meet the teams, get photos, sit around the fire, and hear their stories! We’ll wrap up around 9:00 PM — the boys have a big day in the morning!
Saturday & Sunday, Oct 17–18 – Competition Days
📍 Verzani Farms, Ponca, NE
59296 879th Rd., Ponca, NE
All spectators must check in, sign a waiver, and get a wristband at Central Command (Verzani Farms).
Competition begins at 8:00 AM each day.
Shuttles will take you to stages — parking is at Verzani Farms.
👉 You must have a wristband to watch any stage.
Vendor Booths at HQ: Remember to swing into our headquarters and check out Fatboy Tripods, TacomHQ, Dynamic X1, Breek Arms and more! We normally throw some neat prize table stuff in their and have some cool cars to check out also! This year we have raffles that you can get in on! You don’t have to be present to win, but you won’t want to miss out on these guns!
What should I bring?
Hearing protection (if you have your own)
Binoculars
Snacks, water, and maybe a small backpack
A cooler or drinks you can carry yourself (yes, beer is fine 🍻)
You’ll be shuttled in Humvees to each main Command Center, then possibly in a side-by-side to specific stages. Please note:
➡️ Because this is a live-fire event, you cannot walk between stages on your own.
➡️ The less gear you bring, the smoother the process goes!
Are dogs allowed?
🐕 Not this year — transporting them between stages is tough on volunteers and other spectators.
Is this family-friendly?
Absolutely! Bring the kids! 👨👩👧👦
You can come and go between stages as much as you’d like. Stay all day or just check out a few — it’s totally up to you!
Registration
Team Sign-up
- Service Class
- Two person team
- At least one member of the team is Sniper Qualified, or currently assigned to a sniper section.
- Open Class
- Two person team
- This class is open to the general public and is a team that does not have at least one member with Sniper Qualification or currently assigned to a sniper section.
- All teams will receive a shirt, tumbler, meals and drinks.
- All proceeds will go back into the event for next year, and in the event of excess, will be donated to the non-profit Contact Front.
- Refunds require a re-stocking fee, or we can hold you spot until next year.
IMPORTANT! By adding to your cart and checking out, you declare that your team has read and fully understands the Sniper Comp Rules.
$700.00
We could use your help!
Donations
- We are looking for a shirt maker to donate 100+ shirts for the competitors
- We will sell a variant of the shirt to the public that we can buy.
- We need meat and sides donated for pretty much every meal
- Booze for two nights
- Water for 3 days
- ATV/SXS usage
- Prizes
- Tumblers with the event logo etched on them
- Decals
Volunteer
- 10 person food team able to:
- feed a meal Friday night, 3 meals on Saturday and 2 meals on Sunday…to 100+ hungry people.
- 10 person Set Up and Staging Crew:
- 10 person team that can assist in the weeks prior
- during and after the event to make sure that the stages, targets and spectator areas are set up correctly for the event.
- Side by sides help a lot with this aspect and the shuttling of spectators.
- 10 Person Logistics crew:
- Shuttle competitors to and from the airports in the area
- Transport teams from each stage to the next and shuttle spectators in and around the stages.
- Personal trucks, buses or vans would work best.
- 4 Person Hospitality Crew:
- Ensure that teams are signed in
- Have what they need and have signed all documents prior to competing.
- Range Safety Crew/ Judges:
- Judges must be sniper qualified.
- Range safety officers can also be set up and staging crew members.
- Each stage will need a range safety officer along with a minimum of two judges.
- There will be a minimum of 10 stages.
Sponsor
Please contact us to become a sponsor of the Sniper Competition!
