Alexandria Chapter of the Izaak Walton League

2729 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA 22556

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Upcoming Events:

Shooting Ranges Open this week [9:00 AM-] (except as noted in events)

3/7 CMP Pistol Match

3/21 IWLA NRL22 Competition [9:00 AM-2:00 PM]

4/4 CMP Rifle Match (HP)

4/18 IWLA NRL22 Competition [9:00 AM-2:00 PM]

5/2 Steel Match [8:30 AM-1:30 PM]

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Our next Steel Challenge will be held on our rifle range on 2 May 2026.

The next IWLA Shooting Sports event will be a Super Steel Outlaw Match. Time and place: This match will take place on Saturday 3 May at both our rifle and pistol ranges at 2729 Garrisonville Rd. Stafford, Va. 22556. Please show up at the rifle range between 0745-0815 in order to register and attend the safety brief at 0830. If you do not attend the safety brief you will not be permitted to shoot. This match usually runs until about 1300. Set Up: If you would like to help set up, send either me (edmacbride@comcast.net) or Colin moreaucr@gmail.com) an email to confirm that you can be at the ranges FRIDAY afternoon at 1600. If you commit to helping, your match fees will be waived. We are limiting this offer to the first four people who respond to this email. If there is a chance you can't make it, please don't commit. Match details: This match will consist of six stages, three on the pistol range and three on the rifle range. The first four stages will consist of 1 paper target and 4 steel targets and will be shot 4 strings each (very quick, and similar to a steel challenge match set up). The last two stages will be longer and about a dozen each steel. Match scoring format will be "hit factor" so not only is raw speed rewarded, but accuracy on your paper hits as well. The round count for all the stages combined will be 150, so please bring 200- 250 rounds of ammunition. Firearms: The firearms that are permitted for this match are pistols, pistol caliber carbines and .22 rimfire rifles. No centerfire rifle cartridges. Pistols are typically drawn from a holster but if you are not comfortable drawing, you may start from the low ready position. PCC's and rimfire rifles will require an empty chamber indicator and a case/bag. The scoring divisions will be: 1. Center fire pistol (drawing from a holster) 2. PCC (combined center fire and rimfire) 3. Rim fire pistol (drawing from low ready but holster is encouraged). Optics are permitted on all firearms, with no magazine restrictions in any division. What you need: Bring your firearm in good working condition and at least 200 rounds of the correct ammunition for it. If you are using a pistol - an outside the waistband, strongside holster, multiple magazines and mag pouches. Mag pouches are not required but helpful. If you are using a PCC or rimfire rifle - a case/bag and an ECI, if you don’t have an ECI we will give you one. Multiple magazines. You may bring a chair or blanket to sit on and any food or water you may need. Wear the appropriate clothing for whatever weather is forecast, just no loose hanging strings. A brimmed hat is best but not required, it helps with keeping hot brass from going down your shirt. Cost & Eligibility: This match is open to members, their families and member sponsored guests. If you are a sponsored guest, you don’t need to bring a guest voucher, you will simply sign a waiver prior to the match. The match is $20.00 for each adult member of a family, $30.00 for nonmembers and as always juniors shoot for free whether they are a guest or not. Hope to see you all there, this is a great match, and as always we encourage new shooters to come out and have some fun! Ed MacBride edmacbride[AT]comcast[DOT]net



Steel Match

Competitors firing

Ed MacBride delivers quick, well-aimed shots

Top competitors - Steel Match
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The Steel Challenge match draws top shooters from a broad spectrum of shooting sports, including USPSA, IDPA, SASS, GSSF and others.

The match is highly spectator-friendly and the competition is easy to understand - it is all about the speed. And by maintaining consistent challenges from year to year, the competition lends itself to the notion of setting - and breaking - speed records, which greatly adds to the excitement for shooters, spectators and media.

Steel shooting offers a port of entry to the shooting sports that is far less intimidating than practical shooting. Steel shooting provides an excellent starting place for young or beginning shooters. It also provides a soft way for those who have begun to suffer the problems associated with ageing a vehicle to remain involved in the shooting sports. All this provides an alternative for those who might otherwise be lost to shooting.

For more information, contact:
Ed Macbride, Steel Challenge , Send Message , (Log in to see additional contact info)