fotog54 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I don't get on here much but it is quite sad to read about the issues with the Steel Challenge matches. I joined USPSA last year just so I could start finding out about local and regional Steel matches and this sucks! I'm 60 and not interested in shooting USPSA, way too much running around, kneeling, backflips and somersaults for me! (Sarcasm) I don't plan to renew USPSA membership unless they make an effort to promote SC matches. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasley Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I don't get on here much but it is quite sad to read about the issues with the Steel Challenge matches. I joined USPSA last year just so I could start finding out about local and regional Steel matches and this sucks! I'm 60 and not interested in shooting USPSA, way too much running around, kneeling, backflips and somersaults for me! (Sarcasm) I don't plan to renew USPSA membership unless they make an effort to promote SC matches. Lee If you live close enough to come I would like to invite you to come shoot steel challenge at Griffin Gun Club If you aren't already. It's a very well run match. We shoot official stages but I "think" he is running the monthly match as an outlaw. I "think" due to the fact that there is no benefit to sending results in to HQ and paying a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotog54 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks for the invite! I try to get to Creekside (Taylorsville) for their steel matches but have managed to miss all of the ones this year due to weather or grandkids birthday events! I have shot the Glock-GSSF match at Griffin a few years ago. I live in Marietta but grew up on the Southside in Forest Park. A friend is a member @ Griffin GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasley Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Marietta wouldn't be a bad drive other than the whole getting on the other side of Atlanta ordeal. If a fellow wanted his fill of steel challenge he could shoot six stages with two guns on Friday afternoon and then repeat Saturday morning and again Saturday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 very true but if done anyway the membership would be making a point to leadership 'in general' ... you want to help lead USPSA? then be responsive to those who elected you .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I don't get on here much but it is quite sad to read about the issues with the Steel Challenge matches. I joined USPSA last year just so I could start finding out about local and regional Steel matches and this sucks! Keep the faith. It may be FUBAR right now but our candidates know we're mad and don't like it. Mark your calendar for Oct 23/24 2015. We will be hosting the South Carolina state steel challenge match at Palmetto Gun Club (Charleston, SC area). Come shoot with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I heard that The Steel Challenge will be the weekend of Nov. 14th at the Hogue Range in San Luis Obispo, Ca. This was from someone affiliated with the range, but i'm waiting to see it on the USPSA website. Unfortunately, I think this is the same weekend as the Western States Single Stack Classic at Rio. Seiichi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 yes, it is the same weekend as the WSSSC match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 yes, it is the same weekend as the WSSSC match. Maybe headquarters just got confused, after all it's just one less "S" World Speed Shooting Championship = WSSC Western States Single Stack Classic = WSSSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Blasphemy! How could you ever suggest that our HQ is 'confused' ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I don't get on here much but it is quite sad to read about the issues with the Steel Challenge matches. I joined USPSA last year just so I could start finding out about local and regional Steel matches and this sucks! I'm 60 and not interested in shooting USPSA, way too much running around, kneeling, backflips and somersaults for me! (Sarcasm) I don't plan to renew USPSA membership unless they make an effort to promote SC matches. Lee They run Steel Challenge the 2nd Sunday of the month at Cherokee Gun Club in Gainesville, Ga. John Nagel runs it and they have 6 Stages always and you can shoot 2 Guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I heard that The Steel Challenge will be the weekend of Nov. 14th at the Hogue Range in San Luis Obispo, Ca. This was from someone affiliated with the range, but i'm waiting to see it on the USPSA website. Unfortunately, I think this is the same weekend as the Western States Single Stack Classic at Rio. Seiichi Any "Official" announcement yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottlep Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Any "Official" announcement yet? No, I'm sure USPSA will wait until about 2 weeks out to make an announcement. Then nobody will be able to afford airfare to get to the match and attendance will be even worse than the past few years. They still haven't even changed the WSSC website yet to say the Utah match has been cancelled. Way to be on top of things HQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Top men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottlep Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Well looky here. Great. They moved it to a state with extremely strict gun laws. Brilliant. http://www.steelchallenge.com/steel-challenge-news-details.php?WSSC-Dates-and-Range-Announced.-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 makes that a no-brainer decision for me .... I'll be heading to the Mississippi State Championship in Nov ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I'm glad it's far away. I'll be tapped out after traveling to the NSSF World Shoot, the PA State match and then hosting the SC State match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) What's the Rational for having it California ? Unless Apex Triggers is sponsoring the Event. He could Walk to the Match from his shop. Edited July 7, 2015 by bigtimelarry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottlep Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Probably the only range that would let them do it after the last range had to fight to get paid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG86 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 HI DAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altabonita Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Interesting choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 maybe the DNP is a sponsor ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I for one, am very excited that the Hogue range took this match. Didn't sound like there were too many fighting to get it, and would hate to see it die even more than it already has. Morro Bay is a great little beach town, and the crew at that range is extremely passionate about Steel Challenge. Other than the drive from a major airport, I can't think of anything to complain about with that location or the crew running it. Just hope USPSA holds up their end of the deal with prizes and promoting this match, it needs to return as the premier match that it once was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Trying to decide if this should go on my match calendar... Any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottlep Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 As usual, haven't heard squat since they announced the new date and venue. Website has been minimally changed, but no registration forms, etc. Guess they will wait until a month before the match so airfare is beyond affordable. Can't wait for a new USPSA President...hopefully one that gives half a damn about Steel Challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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