Shootout
2026 Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Shootout
Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Shootout will be held Saturday, August 22rd, 8:30AM-2:30PM, at the Police Range, corner of Parkers Mill & Airport Rd., Lexington. Each shooting slot is $50 for the Individual Shoot or for each member of a 3 shooter team (team cost is $150 for three shooters).
NEW FOR 2026: Age 18 and up are welcome to shoot!
Also NEW: a separate Red Dot Sight category. See details below.
All shooters must be 18, show ID, sign waiver and attend safety briefing prior to shooting. Use of pistol, ammunition and target all provided. No personal weapons or ammunition allowed.
Red Dot sights, new for 2026: Two red dot sighted pistols are available this year for a separate competition. Limited slots available, separate award for Red Dot high score. Red Dot scores will not be counted in individual or team shoots. See conditions, below.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Contact jkirkland@bluegrasscrimestoppers.com for details
Red Dot Sight Competition Conditions:
Pre-Set Equipment: all handguns provided for this category are equipped with Red Dot optical sights that have been pre-set, zeroed, and calibrated by the Range Officer for optimum overall performance.
No Individual Adjustments: these sights will not be individually adjusted, modified, or customized to match the personal preferences, vision, or shooting style of individual competitors.
Prohibition of Alterations: users may not attempt to alter, adjust, or tamper with the optic settings, windage, elevation, or mounting hardware at any time during the event.
Assumption of Skill Variance: individual accuracy may vary based on personal shooting mechanics and sight picture interpretation, and user waives any claims regarding competitive disadvantage or equipment dissatisfaction related to the pre-set alignment of the sights.