News Firearms Action Shooting Trials (FAST) Announces Auto-Rifle Division: FRT & Full-Auto In Competition Recoil Staff July 28, 2026 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Big news for the FAST matches and anyone with an FRT or full-auto rifle: FAST has designed an Auto-Rifle division specifically for you! See the full release below: Forced Reset Triggers continue to gain popularity as American gun owners starved for true machine guns for decades adopt FRTs as an alternative. End users and some companies such as Red Right Hand have been building “civilian SAWs” incorporating FRTs Shooting competitions have a long history of being the test bed for new firearms technology and giving citizen-marksmen a place to hone their skill at arms. In consideration of these factors, Firearms Action Shooting Trials is announcing Auto-Rifle division for our match series. Auto-Rifle division requires that the rifle either be a registered machine gun or equipped with an FRT. The auto-rifle must have either a heavy barrel or a belt-fed upper. A bipod must remain mounted to the Auto-Rifle throughout the match. The first event to feature Auto-Rifle division will be FAST-ID Presented by X-Tech Tactical at the Parma Rod and Gun Club October 9-11th 2026. Register online here: https://practiscore.com/fast-idaho/register Red Right Hand will be sponsoring a stage at FAST-ID, where all competitors regardless of their equipment division will get to use an Auto-Rifle. What Makes FAST Different from most other matches? Par times of up to 6 minutes per stage Skilled shooters may use 80% or more of that time to complete the stage Average round counts of 50-80 rounds minimum per stage Coaching is allowed; we don’t expect people to remember stages this long Physical challenges thematic to the stage; not exercise for its own sake. Rifle targets at rifle distances when the facility allows for it. Mandatory rifle shots to 600 yards, most shots being at 100-400 yards. Pushing the limits with pistols; shots at 25-50 yards are common. Prizes by random draw to maintain an atmosphere of good sportsmanship, camaraderie, and self-improvement. Find more information about FAST and Media from past events at www.fast-matches.org New 2-Gun In Town: FAST Retro Rifle Match 2026 Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
