The Steel Challenge is a speed shooting championship and governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA). The competition was founded by Mike Dalton and Mike Fichman. The targets, made of steel, range in size from 10" round plates to 18"x24" square plates. The match was held every year in Piru, California until 2012 when it was moved to Frostproof, Florida. The event draws shooters from around the world.
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