Steel Challenge is such a rush.  There are eight courses of fire with round plates ranging in size from 10-12 inches and rectangular 18×24 inch steel targets.  Each stage is fired a total of five times except for the stage Outer Limits, fired four times.  It’s about pure speed and what makes the Steel Challenge unique from other action shooting matches is that one run on every stage is a throw away.  All eight stage times are added together and the lowest time WINS!
Steel Challenge started out as a renegade …

It is difficult to put into words what it means to me to win my 10th USPSA Ladies National Title.  Returning to the match circuit last year after taking time off to have my daughter, I tried not to put too much pressure on myself to win. My goal was to give my best and to have fun. Mission accomplished!
This season it is a different story.  I have had a year to adapt to balancing motherhood, my work with Smith & Wesson and competing. I was able to start …

I shot my first USSA Pro Am last month and am just now getting the time to write about it.  One of my teammates Kay Miculek shot and won High Lady at this event last year and had so many great things to say about it that I had to give it a try.  Under the very capable leadership of Phil Strader as match director, the Pro Am lived up to all the hype.  This match is actually a revival of what I call a “back in the day” match.  …

It’s critical have effective eye protection whenever you are around shooting whether you are competing or just watching at the range. I have been a big fan of Rudy Project eye wear for a while now.  Not only do they protect my eyes, but they look cool too!  They have so many different frame styles and practically any lens color you can imagine make them a  great choice for ever changing lighting conditions on the range.  Now I am excited to add them to my list of sponsors.  For great …