This week the 6th World Benchrest Shooting Federation (WBSF) Rimfire Benchrest World Championships event is taking place in Portugal. Running September 6-12, 2026 at Clube de Tiro de Fervença in Barcelos, the event features nearly 100 participants from 15 nations competing in both individual and team matches. The event is organized and hosted by the Portugese Shooting Federation and Lapua is the primary sponsor for this special event.

“We’re really thrilled to be hosting this event and our partnership with Lapua as a main sponsor,” commented Pedro André, WBSF Match Director. “We have a great team working together to create a successful [rimfire benchrest] event that strengthens the shooting community and offers great development opportunities for our sport.”

The event is organized by the Portuguese Shooting Federation. “We’re really thrilled to be hosting this event and our partnership with Lapua as a main sponsor,” commented Pedro André, WBSF Match Director. “We have a great team working together to create a successful event that strengthens the shooting community and offers great development opportunities for our sport.”

“The WBSF World Championships is one of the world’s rimfire benchrest highlights. We’re excited and proud to support this event that brings together the world’s top rimfire benchrest shooters,” stated Lapua Sales & Marketing Manager, William Thao.

To read more about the 2026 WBSF World Rimfire Benchrest Championships, visit the event Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591578999170.