Published Date: 2026-04-11 20:10:00

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:

• Shooters must bring ballistic-rated eye protection and hearing protection.
• There is a $5 fee for each match.
• Pistol calibers are permitted, along with .22LR rifles.
• Expect to shoot approximately 50 to 100 rounds per match.

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:

sjrgcsteelchallenge@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you on the range!

Best regards,
St. John’s Rod and Gun Club Steel Challenge Team

Published Date: 2026-04-07 14:19:00

The road to the club is clear up to near the main clubhouse. In other words access to rifle and pistol ranges is OK. With the warming temperatures and some rain access to the clubhouse should be available soon. Range B 50 and 100m are OK. The 200 target stand has been knocked down and there is no shooting at 200. Range A - needs some work to fix up the target stands. 

Published Date: 2026-03-28 17:05:00

The following is the current schedule for IPSC matches at the St. John's Rod and Gun Club for 2026!:

April 25 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-april-25th-2026/register)
May 9 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-may-9th-2026-clone/register)
May 30 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-may-30th-2026/register)
June 13 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-june-13th-2026/register)
June 27 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-june-26th-2026/register)
July 4 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-july-4th-2026/register)
July 18 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-july-18th-2026-clone/register)
August 8 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-august-8th-2026/register)
August 22 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-august-21st-2026/register)
September 19 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-september-19th-2026/register)
October 3 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-october-3rd-2026/register)
October 10 (https://practiscore.com/ipsc-nl-st-john-s-october-10th-2026/register)

We hope to see you all out this summer for some fun on the range!

Reminder, to shoot IPSC matches, you will need to have completed a Black Badge course!

Stay tuned for information regarding upcoming course opportunities! 

Published Date: 2025-09-25 15:59:00

To update your membership information (change of address, phone, etc.) please go to:

Join It directly

You will need the email address you used when setting up your account and the password you created. 

Published Date: 2025-08-27 16:23:00

If your membership card indicates that your status is Prospective, then you need to attend an Orientation. Orientation is generally done once a month. Currently there are 27 members who need to attend Orientation before they will receive the gate code and Active Status. Prospective members will receive an email when there is going to be an Orientation. They can also look for Orientation events in the Club News and on the Calendar. 

If your membership card indicates Pending then there is information missing on your application. Often this is an adequate picture. The picture should be of your head and shoulders  and uploaded to your account in Jpeg format. Pictures of PAL cards, or you fishing, hunting or shooting are not acceptable. 

Many of our those currently with Pending status are multi-year members who have been carried over into our new membership system. Some have uploaded ID photos, but have not updated the rest of their membership information or signed the new waiver. Pending members can log in to their membership file and update this info, after which you will receive the gate code. 

Please note that an attempt or attempts have been made to contact multi-year members. 

Published Date: 2025-08-09 14:15:00

If you have been affected by the banning of certain types of firearms, you may wish to participate in this action organized by the CCFR. CCFR = Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights. 

https://firearmrights.ca/call-to-action-save-your-guns/