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Oregon State Police SWAT earned the top spot at the 2026 Staccato National SWAT Championship, leaving Nevada with bragging rights and $50,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competition, presented by Trijicon, ran Sept. 25 through 27 at Staccato Ranch Vegas in Pahrump, Nevada. Washoe County Sheriff\u2019s Office finished second, while Lubbock Police Department claimed third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Staccato, 38 teams entered the competition. They represented more than a dozen states, Canada and Puerto Rico. The field included municipal departments, sheriff\u2019s offices and federal tactical units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A tactical officer competes during the 2026 Staccato National SWAT Championship at Staccato Ranch Vegas. (Photo: Staccato<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Three Days of Hard Competition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This was not a relaxed weekend at the range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each five-person team included four primary competitors and one alternate. Teams faced eight preliminary stages, five individual side stages and a four-stage championship finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The courses tested shooting proficiency, physical conditioning, decision-making and teamwork under pressure. Competitors also carried their duty equipment throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers used several Staccato 2011 pistols, including the P4, P4.5, XC and P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire prize pool totaled $150,000. Oregon State Police SWAT received $50,000 to support its equipment and training needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo come out on top against several of the best SWAT teams in the country is a testament to every member of our unit,\u201d OSP SWAT Team Leader Dan Bell said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell also credited his team\u2019s families. Members spent considerable personal time training and preparing for the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Than a Trophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Events like this give tactical teams an opportunity to test their skills against other experienced units. They also expose weak points that might not appear during routine training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staccato hosted the event at its 550-acre Nevada training facility. The property includes configurable scenario zones designed to test leadership, communication and tactical execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staccato CEO Buck Pierson praised every team that competed. He described the event as a reminder of the skill and commitment found throughout the law enforcement community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: Staccato Goes Behind the Badge With \u2018The Last Call: Miami-Dade\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company also deserves some credit for putting meaningful money behind the event. That $50,000 first-place award can go directly toward better equipment and additional training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oregon State Police SWAT now holds the 2026 championship title. More importantly, the team earned it against a deep field of experienced tactical officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complete standings, videos and event highlights<\/a> are available through Staccato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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