Shooting Sports Month Steel Challenge/Rimfire
Steel Challange
Sport Definition
Steel Challenge shooting is a dynamic and popular shooting sport that emphasizes speed and accuracy. Participants engage steel targets in various courses of fire, aiming to hit them as quickly as possible. The sport is timed, and shooters' performance is measured by how rapidly they complete each stage. Steel Challenge offers different divisions based on the type of firearm used, making it accessible to shooters with various backgrounds and skill levels. Overall, Steel Challenge shooting provides an exciting platform for individuals to test their shooting skills in a challenging and enjoyable environment.
Divisions
In Steel Challenge shooting, there are 13 different divisions categorize participants based on the type of firearm they use. These divisions enable shooters with various firearms to compete on a level playing field. The different divisions include Carry Optics, Production, Limited, Open, Single Stack, Revolver Optics, Revolver Iron, Pistol Caliber Carbine Optics, Pistol Calber Carbine Iron, Rimfire Rifle Iron, Rimfire Rifle Optics, Rimfire Pistol Irons, Rimfire Pistol Optics.
Classifications
In Steel Challenge shooting, competitors are further categorized into different classifications based on their skill level and performance. These classifications provide a fair way to group shooters with similar abilities, allowing for more balanced competition and recognition of achievements. The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) uses a classification system to determine a shooter's skill level within each division. The main classifications include Grand Master, Master Class, A Class, B Class, C Class, D Class and Unclassified.
Learn More
For more information about the Steel Challenge shooting divisions, categories, classifications, and local matches visit the Steel Challenge website.
