Hello everyone,
Steel Challenge is back at the St. John’s Rod and Gun Club for the 2026 season!
Our first match kicks off on May 5th, with shoots running every Tuesday evening starting at 5:00 PM. If you can’t arrive right at the start time, no problem at all. We’ll be shooting until dusk, so feel free to drop in when you can.
So, what exactly is Steel Challenge?
Steel Challenge is a fast-paced and highly engaging shooting sport that focuses on speed and accuracy. Competitors shoot a series of standardized stages made up of steel plates, with the goal of hitting each target as quickly as possible. Each stage is simple to understand, making it an excellent entry point for new shooters, while still offering plenty of challenge for experienced competitors.
One of the biggest advantages of Steel Challenge is its accessibility. There are no complicated movement patterns or stage plans to memorize. Shooters remain in a fixed position and engage targets in a set sequence, making it a safe, fun, and confidence-building environment for all skill levels. Whether you're brand new to shooting sports or looking to sharpen your skills, Steel Challenge offers something for everyone.
Matches are designed to be welcoming and enjoyable. Safety is always the top priority, and experienced Range Officers are present to guide participants through each stage.
A few important details for participants:
If you’re interested in learning more or would like to be added to our mailing list for match announcements, cancellations, and updates, please contact us at:
We look forward to seeing you on the range!
Best regards,
St. John’s Rod and Gun Club Steel Challenge Team
Contacts for the different groups (Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery) are given on the Contact Us page. Scroll to the bottom.
Archery provides both a 3D animal course that winds through the forest, and a 20-90 meter target range. The archery group shoots indoors during the winter at 18 meter targets.
A 15 stall outdoor rifle range (Range B) provides an excellent opportunity for air rifles, handguns, and long guns from 50-200 meters. Range A is a pistol/small caliber rifle range featuring shooting stalls with target stands set at 20-25m. Range C is for dynamic shooting, and is meant for use by IDPA, IPSC. Steel Challenge and law enforcement agencies. No target stands are provided.
Offers 4 Trap Fields each with automatic clay target throwers & automated voice release systems.
Features 15 shooting stations along a groomed trail through the forest. We offer a wide variety of manual and electric clay target throwers
Using the clubs Pistol ranges, the IDPA offers shoots that simulate self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.
Offers a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of accuracy, speed, and power are balanced using a unique scoring system.
Juniors are welcomed to engage in a series of programs designed to teach safe and responsible shooting. Opportunities exist for young people to acquire a license and participate in Club events either as individuals or as members of the Junior Group.
Our Club's Conservation Mandate
Archery provides both a 3D animal course that winds through the forest, and a 20-90 meter target range. The archery group shoots indoors during the winter at 18 meter targets.
A 15 stall outdoor rifle range (Range B) provides an excellent opportunity for air rifles, handguns, and long guns from 50-200 meters. Range A is a pistol/small caliber rifle range featuring shooting stalls with target stands set at 20-25m. Range C is for dynamic shooting, and is meant for use by IDPA, IPSC. Steel Challenge and law enforcement agencies. No target stands are provided.
Offers 4 Trap Fields each with automatic clay target throwers & automated voice release systems.
Features 15 shooting stations along a groomed trail through the forest. We offer a wide variety of manual and electric clay target throwers
Using the clubs Pistol ranges, the IDPA offers shoots that simulate self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.
Offers a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of accuracy, speed, and power are balanced using a unique scoring system.
Juniors are welcomed to engage in a series of programs designed to teach safe and responsible shooting. Opportunities exist for young people to acquire a license and participate in Club events either as individuals or as members of the Junior Group.
Our Club's Conservation Mandate