Gunfighter Forge returns to Fort Knox

Photo By Eric Pilgrim | Competitors at the last full day of Gunfighter Forge competition April 30, 2026, take on four separate challenges to test their skills in combat mode.  

FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

05.04.2026

Story by Eric Pilgrim 

Fort Knox

FORT KNOX, Ky.-- MembersoftheU.S.ArmyReserves104thTrainingDivisioncoordinatedtheranges,plansandlogisticsneededforthe2026seven-daycompetition known as Gunfighter Forgethatranhere fromApril25toMay1.

Thiswasthesecondyearof competition,with35+competitors taking up the challenge–upfrom25 the firstyear.

Thecommandinggeneralof104thTrainingDiv.,Brig.Gen.VanceKuhner,stoppedby on Day1topaytheteamavisitandsaidhewantstoseenextyear'scompetitionexpandto55ormorecompetitorsfromacrossallbranchesoftheDepartmentofWar.

Planners said they designed the ranges and tests to also work as a test of combat skills.

• Date Taken: 05.04.2026
• Date Posted: 05.04.2026 15:35
• Story ID: 564330
• Location: FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, US