Nancy Tompkins, a powerhouse on Team Lapua, just shattered multiple national records in the 2026 March Madness smallbore series at Phoenix’s Ben Avery Shooting Facility, proving once again that precision rimfire shooting is where legends are made. At the Metric Smallbore Nationals, she claimed three women’s national records, then teamed up with fellow Lapua shooter Michele Medige to rack up five more at the Western Wildcat. Using Lapua’s razor-sharp .22LR ammo, Tompkins didn’t just hit targets—she redefined what’s possible in smallbore, posting scores that demand rewatches of the match footage. This isn’t casual plinking; it’s elite-level discipline where a 10th-of-a-second flinch means the difference between record gold and silver.
Digging deeper, Tompkins’ dominance spotlights Lapua’s rimfire supremacy in a sport that’s exploding in popularity amid America’s shooting renaissance. Smallbore rifle events like these are grassroots proving grounds for the skills that translate directly to high-stakes competitions, from Olympics to tactical training, underscoring why rimfire remains the ultimate trainer for every serious shooter. For the 2A community, this is rocket fuel: women’s records falling like dominoes challenge the tired narratives peddled by gun-grabbers, showing that firearms empower women to excel at the pinnacle of marksmanship. With anti-2A forces ramping up rhetoric ahead of elections, stories like Nancy’s—backed by flawless Lapua brass—remind us that proficiency behind the trigger is our strongest defense, inspiring the next generation to pick up a rifle and own the range.
The implications ripple outward: as rimfire demand surges post-shortages, Lapua’s edge could spark innovation across the industry, making top-tier ammo more accessible and fueling junior programs that build lifelong 2A advocates. Tompkins and Medige aren’t just record-setters; they’re harbingers of a shooter surge where women lead the charge, fortifying our community’s resolve against any legislative overreach. If you’re not cheering these feats while stocking your own Lapua Center-X, what are you even doing? Head to the range—history’s being written one perfect shot at a time.
