Shooting Leagues

Speed shooting on steel plates with rifles and pistols. There are 4 age classifications. Elementary, Middle, High School and Collegiate athletes compete in State, Regional and National Championship Matches each year. SASP is the largest youth action shooting organization in the world. 2,500 competitors attend the SASP National Championships in Ohio for a week in July.

There are 10 gun divisions. An athlete may select to compete in multiple divisions from the 3 rifle, 2 revolver and 5 pistol divisions available. The gun division is based on caliber (.22 rimfire or 9mm centerfire) and the gun’s sight system (iron sights or electronic optics without magnification).

A match consists of 4 stages. Each stage is unique, but all 4 stages each have 5 steel plates that are arranged in various configurations, heights and distances. The steel plates differ in size and shape, including 10” round, 12” round and 18×24” rectangles.

An athlete’s score is based on the time it takes to hit all 5 plates, which is called a string. In a string, the first 4 of 5 plates may be shot in any order as long as the designated “Stop” plate is hit last. Guns may be loaded with up to 11 rounds of ammunition per string. Each of the 4 stages is shot 5 times in a row. For scoring, the worst time is thrown out and the 4 fastest string times are added together for a stage score. The 4 stage scores are added together for a competitors match score.

Awards for each gun division in each classification are given to a squad of 4 athletes competing together, as well as to individual athletes finishing in the top 3 at a match. The team has had a blast traveling to SASP matches in Belton SC, Talladega AL, Savannah, GA, Orlando FL, and Columbus OH. Visit mysasp.com for details.

Speed shooting on steel plates with rifles and pistols. Very similar to SASP, but more difficult. Up to 8 stages. There are 13 gun divisions to choose from. Age categories include junior competitors under 18, regular competitors 18-54, and senior competitors over 55. The Hurricanes compete at the Belton Gun Club in monthly matches. State, National and World match competitions are held annually. Visit scsa.org for details.

This is an individual skill development program that challenges the shooter to meet specific target accuracy requirements to earn qualification level ratings. The first rating is called ProMarksman, then they will move on to Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, and finally the highest achievement level available, the Distinguished Expert. We focus on 3 Divisions: Pistol, Rimfire Rifle, and America’s Rifle Challenge. Athletes are awarded certificates, patches, medals and pins.

Weekly indoor match competitions that rotate monthly at SharpShooters Indoor Range on Thursday evenings. 1st Thursday Bowling pin using a PCC centerfire rifle and/or pistol, 2nd Thursday Falling Steel Plates with rimfire rifle and/or pistol, 3rd Thursday Bullseye pistol and/or rifle, 4th Thursday Outlaw Steel Challenge with rimfire rifle and/or pistol, 5th Thursday Action Rifle, any caliber.

There are both indoor league and outdoor match competitions throughout the year. Any semi auto Glock model may be used and will determine the division you compete in. The monthly indoor league in Greenville is held at SharpShooters Indoor Range. Competitors shoot at one target moved to 5 separate distances and are scored for accuracy. The outdoor match has 3 stages (Glock M,

Glock Plates, and 5 to Glock) that combine speed and accuracy. Cardboard bullseye targets and steel plates are used. Awards- plaques, prizes, guns, gear and cash awards for adults, juniors and seniors. The team plans to compete at matches in Greenville, Belton, Charlotte, Charleston, Savannah, and Talladega this season.

For the trained, advanced competitor, this is a practical action pistol match using holster draw, concealment, cover, movement, and reloading. There are multiple targets to acquire and other targets to avoid. Indoor matches are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at SharpShooters. Outdoor matches are held monthly- one in Anderson and one in Belton.

There are additional competitions scheduled, TBA on the TeamSnap app.