2010 Steel Challenge And Sponsors

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Last Week For Steel Challenge Early Registration Discount

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) announced that shooters have until the close of business Thursday, July 15, to receive the Steel Challenge early registration discount and save $35 on their entry in one of the richest and most challenging matches of the competition season.

Scheduled for August 19 through 22 in Piru, Calif., the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships (http://steelchallenge.com/sc-world-match/) routinely draws the best and fastest shooters in the world, as well as strong industry support. This year’s match will feature over 90 sponsors.

Among those companies supporting this year’s match are Smith & Wesson, Fobus, Surefire, CZ USA, Safariland, Bar-Sto Precision, Winchester Ammunition, Sig Sauer, Shooting USA, National Sports Shooting Foundation, ADCO, Browning, Chiappa, Cold Steel, Colt, Glock, Ruger, Springfield Armory, Vang Comp, STI International and Brownell’s.

To take advantage of the $35 early registration discount, shooters can register online (http://www.steelchallenge.com/register/) or mail or fax in their entry using the downloadable PDF (http://steelchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/2010-Competitor-Application-Form-FINAL-4-26-10.pdf) version of the registration form. Mailed entries must be postmarked by July 15 to receive the discount and faxed entries should be sent to (360) 855-0380 by close of business on July 15.

For more information on the Steel Challenge Shooting Association visit SteelChallenge.com (http://steelchallenge.com/), follow @SteelChallenge on Twitter (http://twitter.com/steelchallenge) or find the latest news in the online newsroom (http://www.pitchengine.com/newsroom.php?id=21286).

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Sig Sauer Sponsors 2010 Steel Challenge

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — New Hampshire based firearms maker Sig Sauer, a prominent name in law enforcement and military small arms, as well as recreational and sporting guns, has signed on as a platinum sponsor of the 2010 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships (http://steelchallenge.com/sc-world-match/).

Representing the company at this year’s match will be the defending champion, and three-time winner of the Steel Challenge, Max Michel, captain of the Sig Sauer shooting team. Michel has won all the major matches he’s entered in 2010 and is considered one of the favorites at this year’s Steel Challenge.

Organized by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (http://steelchallenge.com/) (SCSA), the 2010 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships will take place August 19 through 22 in Piru, Calif.

“Sig Sauer has made a serious commitment to expanding their presence in the pistol shooting sports and we’re proud to welcome them and Max Michel back to this year’s match. Max is one of the best speed shooters in the world and Sig Sauer may just find its way back to the winner’s circle this year,” said Tammy Mowry, Steel Challenge sponsor coordinator.

“Sig Sauer is proud to continue its role in promoting competitive shooting and one of the premier events in the industry” said Jacklyn Jacobson, Sig Sauer events manager.

Since the first Steel Challenge in 1981, the World Speed Shooting Championships have grown into the premier exhibition of speed shooting in the world and routinely draws the fastest shooters from around the globe. For more information on the Steel Challenge Shooting Association visit www.SteelChallenge.com, or follow @SteelChallenge (http://twitter.com/steelchallenge) on Twitter.

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Brownells Hosts Scholastic Steel Challenge Demo This Weekend In Iowa

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — This Saturday, Brownells (http://www.brownells.com/) and the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (http://steelchallenge.com/) (SCSA) will be hosting a Scholastic Steel Challenge (http://www.scholasticsteelchallenge.com/index.php) (SSC) demonstration at the Big Springs Shooting Complex (http://bigspringsrange.com/directions.php) in Searsboro, Iowa.

"We’re very excited to be working with Brownells to introduce the Scholastic Steel Challenge to the young men and women of Iowa. Brownells is well known for their support of the shooting sports, and especially within their local community, so we anticipate SSC will be a big hit so close to the Brownells corporate headquarters," said Scott Moore, director of SSC.

The Scholastic Steel Challenge is a national team-oriented youth shooting program developed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and funded in part by a grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The program is open to young men and women ages 12 to 20 and offers them the opportunity to compete as a four person team for a national title in the action pistol discipline of speed shooting.

Already this year the Scholastic Steel Challenge has hosted demonstration events with the Young Marines in Knoxville, Tennessee, Reno, Nevada and Fort Pickett, Virginia, as well as with the Arizona Game & Fish Commission at the Ben Avery facility in Phoenix (http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ben_avery.shtml).

While the SSC program has received tremendous support from the firearms industry, and particularly from gun makers Glock and Smith & Wesson whose staff members have routinely volunteered at the demonstrations, this weekend’s event marks the first time a demonstration shoot has been hosted by a member of the firearms industry.

“What makes Brownells’ support of this weekend’s event so important is that it sends a message to other leaders in the firearms industry that not only is SSC a program worth supporting, but companies need only look out their front door for opportunities to grow the shooting sports,” added Moore.

For directions to the Big Springs Shooting Complex, visit BigSpringsRange.com (http://bigspringsrange.com/). For more information on the Scholastic Steel Challenge and the Steel Challenge Shooting Association please visit www.SteelChallenge.com or follow @SteelChallenge (http://twitter.com/steelchallenge) or @ScholasticSteel (http://twitter.com/scholasticsteel) on Twitter.

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Safariland A Platinum Sponsor Of 2010 Steel Challenge

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — One of the longest running and most respected names in competitive pistol shooting, Safariland (http://www.safariland.com/), the makers of a broad range of law enforcement and security products and services as well as competition specific holsters, will be a platinum sponsor of the 2010 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships (http://steelchallenge.com/sc-world-match/).

Organized by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), the 2010 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships will take place August 19 through 22 in Piru, Calif., and along with serving as platinum sponsor, Safariland will be represented at the match by several competitive shooters, including Rob Leatham and Michel Voigt of Team Safariland.

“Safariland has a long track record of supporting the shooting sports and sponsors many of the best shooters in the world. Their continued sponsorship of the world’s biggest speed shooting event is welcome news to competitors who appreciate the company’s unwavering support for premier matches like the Steel Challenge,” said Scott Moore, Steel Challenge sponsor relations.

"The Steel Challenge is one of the best matches of the year that test speed, accuracy and patience. To see a real pro tackle these stages at the speed they do is mind boggling and fun to observe. What a show! Watch for Team Safariland members battling it out with the rest of the top shooters," said Scott Carnahan, vice president, category marketing for Safariland and himself a top level competitive shooter.

Since the first Steel Challenge in 1981, the World Speed Shooting Championships have grown into the premier exhibition of speed shooting in the world and routinely draws the fastest shooters from around the globe. For more information on the Steel Challenge Shooting Association visit SteelChallenge.com (http://steelchallenge.com/), or follow @SteelChallenge (http://twitter.com/steelchallenge) on Twitter.

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TOP SHOT Moves Casting/Production Dates to Avoid Conflict with USPSA Match Schedule

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — The U.S. Practical Shooting Association (USPSA (http://www.uspsa.org/)) announced that Pilgrim Films and Television, the production company behind the History Channel’s hit shooting show TOP SHOT (http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot), has moved their casting and production dates for season two in order to avoid conflict with USPSA’s major matches, the 2010 MultiGun Nationals and the 2010 Handgun Nationals.

In season one of TOP SHOT, currently airing Sunday nights on the History Channel, USPSA members account for seven of the 16 contestants, with three still in contention for the grand prize of $100,000.

In addition to USPSA members Mike Seeklander and Caleb Giddings, who have already left the show, and Blake Miguez, J.J. Racaza, Iain Harrison, Adam Benson and Brad Engmann who are still competing, USPSA members Ben Stoeger and Matt Burkett have made appearances on the show as experts brought in to assist competitors with their shooting challenges.

“With such a strong presence on the show, USPSA members are very excited about the opportunity to try out for season two of TOP SHOT. That’s why we are so appreciative of Pilgrim’s efforts to adjust their schedules to accommodate our two largest championships,” said Dave Thomas, executive director of USPSA.

In the debut of the History Channel’s first competition show, TOP SHOT drew 2.1 million total viewers, 1.3 million adults 25-54 and 1.1 million adults 18-49. It has continued to develop a loyal following among shooting enthusiasts, and particularly USPSA members who know the contestants and have often competed against them.

“TOP SHOT has really put a spotlight on USPSA and the cross-discipline strengths of our shooters. When other contestants speak with deep respect for the shooting abilities of our members, especially Blake and J.J., it helps put into perspective the top level skills found in the sport of practical shooting,” observed Thomas.

“Among our members, there is great interest in trying out for season two. And if the History Channel thought it found casting gold in USPSA, the only thing I have to say is that there’s plenty more where they came from,” added Thomas.

For information on how to apply to be on TOP SHOT, visit PilgrimFilms.tv (http://pilgrimfilms.tv/casting/topshot/). The deadline for applications is August 12, 2010. To learn more about USPSA, or to become a member, visit www.uspsa.org or follow @USPSA_Shooting (http://twitter.com/uspsa_shooting) on Twitter.

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Glock, Browning and Ruger Sponsor Steel Challenge

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), the national governing body for the sport of Speed Shooting and organizer of the Steel Challenge, announced that firearms makers Browning, Glock and Ruger have all signed on as gold level sponsors of the 2010 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships.

“The Steel Challenge has always enjoyed strong support from the firearms industry and these three manufacturers, Browning, Glock and Ruger, are among the best known and most highly regarded brands in America, as well as worldwide,” said Tammy Mowry, Steel Challenge sponsor coordinator.

“We are proud to add Browning, Glock and Ruger to the growing list of companies supporting the 2010 Steel Challenge and appreciate their generous support of this match and the shooting sports as a whole.”

Browning, Glock and Ruger join the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Smith & Wesson, Safariland and Sig Sauer as major sponsors of the 2010 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships.

The 2010 Steel Challenge will take place August 19 through 22 in Piru, Calif., and will showcase the talents of the best shooters as they vie for the title of world’s fastest gun.

Since the first Steel Challenge in 1981, the World Speed Shooting Championships have grown into the premier exhibition of speed shooting in the world and routinely draws the fastest shooters from around the globe. For more information on the Steel Challenge Shooting Association visit www.SteelChallenge.com, or follow @SteelChallenge (http://twitter.com/steelchallenge) on Twitter.

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Springfield Armory, ADCO and Vang Comp Systems Join Growing List of 2010 Steel Challenge Sponsors

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) announced that firearms maker Springfield Armory, optics maker ADCO and custom shotgun barrel maker Vang Comp Systems will all be gold level sponsors of the 2010 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships.

The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) is the national governing body for the sport of Speed Shooting and organizer of the Steel Challenge. The 2010 Steel Challenge will take place August 19 through 22 in Piru, Calif., and will showcase the talents of the best shooters as they vie for the title of world’s fastest gun.

“The Steel Challenge would hardly be the Steel Challenge without these three longtime sponsors,” said Tammy Mowry, Steel Challenge sponsor coordinator. “Springfield Armory is among a handful of major gun makers that have always supported the pistol shooting sports, and their pro shooter Rob Leatham has won the title twice. ADCO has been a constant presence at the Steel Challenge with its pro shooter Vic Pickett, and the name Vang Comp is synonymous with the Steel Challenge shotgun event.”

“These three companies have always given generously to the Steel Challenge and their ongoing commitment is greatly appreciated,” added Mowry.

Springfield Armory, ADCO and Vang Comp Systems join the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Smith & Wesson, Safariland, Sig Sauer, Browning, Glock and Ruger as major sponsors of the 2010 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships.

Since the first Steel Challenge in 1981, the World Speed Shooting Championships have grown into the premier exhibition of speed shooting in the world and routinely draws the fastest shooters from around the globe. For more information on the Steel Challenge Shooting Association visit SteelChallenge.com (http://steelchallenge.com/), or follow @SteelChallenge (http://twitter.com/steelchallenge) on Twitter.