Central Carolina Gun Club, Inc.

WHAT IS STEEL CHALLENGE?

Questions about Steel Challenge? Contact the Match Director at Steel@ccgci.org

Shooting a Steel Match is all about how fast you can hit 5 steel targets from a stationary position (no running, kneeling or lying down). You will do this five times per stage while being timed. Only your four fastest times count. You may shoot the steel targets in any order except for the Stop Plate, which must be hit last. The stop plate is identified by a red mounting post. 

There are only eight designated set ups for this challenge series as shown below. We can also have optional wildcard set ups that will not count towards a steel challenge "ranks" but could be a fun club level competition. CCGCI is not affiliated with Steel Challenge Shooting Association at this time, but we will incorporate their match disciplines.

Steel Challenge Shooting Strategies

PLEASE REVIEW THE DIVISION REQUIREMENTS >>> 2023 SCSA Rulebook

Severe Weather call will be made Saturday afternoon before match.

Bragging Board

OVER ALL MATCH WINNERS

6/25/23: D Smith

7/30/23: L Hursey

8/27/23: K Jackson

STAGE 1 WINNERS

6./25/23: D Smith | L Brown | W Wilkenson

7/30/23: L Hursey | L Brown | Kiyoshihara

8/27/23 K Jackson | D Smith | S Jackson

STAGE 2 WINNERS

6/25/23: D Smith | L Brown | W Wilkenson

7/30/23: L Hursey | J Griffeth | L Brown

8/27/23: K Jackson | S Jackson | L Hursey

MATCHES


HOLSTERS

In general, holsters shall be mounted at the waist, must cover the trigger, and must safely hold/retain the gun. All Centerfire handguns must be appropriate for holster use. Female competitors are permitted to wear a belt, holster and allied equipment at hip level.

5.1.1 Rimfire competition does not involve the use of a holster. It is permissible for a Rimfire pistol to be transported between stages in a holster. Either a gun case or a holster must be used for transport.

5.1.2 Division-specific holster restrictions may apply. See Appendix D1 through D9 for division-specific information.

5.1.3 Due to the unique nature of the Steel Challenge, drawing from concealment or from inside the waist band is not allowed.

5.1.4 The use of 3-gun carts for transporting Rimfire Rifles and Pistol Caliber Carbines is permitted at all match levels. The long gun must be flagged at all times.


EIGHT STAGES OF STEEL CHALLENGE

Divisions

RIM FIRE (any 22 LR ammo)

  • Open
  • Iron Sights

PISTOL CALIBER CARBINE (PCC)

  • Open
  • Iron Sights
CENTERFIRE PISTOL: Any pistol firing (9mm/.38 Special) or larger ammunition
  • OPEN: This is the race division! All legal firearms are allowed. Optics and Compensators are specifically allowed.
  • LIMITED: Any iron-sighted pistol without a compensator, barrel ports, or optical sight. Fiber optic inserts are specifically allowed.
  • PRODUCTION: Any double action or safe action pistol on the USPSA Production gun list. Holsters must follow USPSA Handgun Rules for the Production Division except as specifically noted.

  • SINGLE STACK: 1911 models only. Holsters must follow USPSA Handgun Rules for the Single Stack Division.

  • REVOLVER: Any revolver can be used for competition. Fiber optic inserts are specifically allowed. No barrel length or holster restrictions. No restrictions for maximum rounds.

    • Optic Sight Revolver
    • Iron Sight Revolver
  • CARRY OPTICS: A double action or safe action/striker-fired semi-automatic pistol equipped with an optic sight. Compensators or ports are not allowed.


AMMO

All ammunition used in competition must be safe, serviceable, and appropriate for the firearm being used.

  • Minimum cartridge for centerfire competitions (38 Special/9X19).

  • Rimfire firearms must be .22 Long Rifle (.22LR) only. No powderless cartridges.

  • No multiple-projectile or magnum loads allowed.

  • Any ammunition deemed unsafe or likely to damage the targets will be removed from use. Examples include, but are not limited to: Steel Jacketed, Steel core, tracer, and incendiary ammunition.

  • There are no minimum power factor or velocity minimums in Steel Challenge.

  • The Pistol Caliber Carbine Divisions (PCCI/PCCO) have a maximum velocity of 1600 feet per second.


Category Awards

LADY

Competitors listed as female on their government issued ID

LEO

Full-time law enforcement officers with arrest powers

MILITARY

Military personnel on current active duty orders

PRE-TEEN

All competitors under 13 years old on the first day of the event qualify. See Junior Category for additional rules and guidelines

JUNIOR

All competitors 13-17 years old on the first day of the event qualify. All competitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian throughout the competition. If the parent/guardian is competing in the event, they must be squadded together.

SENIOR

All competitors who are 55-64 years of age on the first day of the event qualify

SUPER SENIOR

All competitors who are 65 years of age or older on the first day of the event qualify

EMAIL |  info@ccgci.org
VM | 336.223.3665

MAILING ADDRESS: 
5167 N NC 62
Burlington, NC 27217


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