Natural Right Firearms competition range
2026 Mississippi State Steel Challenge Championship presented by AXIL
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A safe, organized and enjoyable championship weekend.

Welcome to the 2026 Mississippi State Steel Challenge Championship. On behalf of Natural Right Firearms, our Range Officers, volunteers and sponsors, thank you for choosing to spend the weekend with us.

Natural Right Firearms is a small South Mississippi range, and our goal is straightforward: provide a safe match, keep things organized, and make sure competitors have an enjoyable experience. We appreciate every person who helps make this championship possible.

Shoot safely, have fun and good luck.

Zack Jones
Match Director
Kent Graham
Match Director
Jack Lancaster
Range Officer

2026 Steel Challenge competitors, Range Officers and match activity collage
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Weekend Schedule & Competitor Information

Daily schedules will be followed as closely as possible.

Friday

November 6

7:30 AM

Range opens.

7:45 AM

Registration opens and match check-in begins.

9:00 AM–12:00 PM

All seven bays are open for shooting practice.

1:00 PM

Range Officer competition begins.

5:00 PM

Competition ends.

Saturday

November 7

7:30 AM

Natural Right Firearms Range opens.

7:45 AM

Registration and match check-in begin.

9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Morning squads.

12:00–1:00 PM

Lunch.

1:00–5:30 PM

Afternoon squads.

Sunday

November 8

7:30 AM

Non-denominational devotion at the NRF Venue.

8:30–9:45 AM

Registration and match check-in.

10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Sunday squads.

12:00–1:00 PM

Lunch, if needed.

2:00 PM

Awards ceremony at the range.

Homes of Hope — Giving Hope to Children in a Crisis

An eighth stage will be available to shoot for charity. It may be shot as many times as you like for $5 per entry.

Steel Challenge stage rules apply: five runs are shot and the best four times count. Each division will be scored, and the top score in each division each day will receive 10% of the entry fees collected from shooters in that division. The remaining proceeds will benefit Homes of Hope.

A different stage will be set each day for this competition. Awards will be made daily.

9:00 AM — Competition begins

12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch

1:00 PM — Competition resumes

5:30 PM — Competition ends

Friday Morning Practice

Practice will be allowed on all seven bays Friday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. After noon, only one practice bay will remain available, so practice slots will be limited.

Official 2026 Championship Match Jerseys

The official match jerseys can be purchased directly from Zero Sports Depot using the button below.

Order Match Jersey
Short-sleeve 2026 Mississippi State Steel Challenge Championship match jersey
Long-sleeve 2026 Mississippi State Steel Challenge Championship match jersey
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Match Information

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Official Stages

Outer Limits will not be included this year.

175

Minimum Rounds

Bring additional ammunition for make-up shots, reshoots and the charity stage.

300+

Suggested Rounds

A practical amount for the championship weekend.

SCSA

Rules

The current Steel Challenge rules govern the match.

Cold Range

Firearms must remain unloaded and holstered or cased unless the competitor is in a designated safety area or acting under the direction of a Range Officer.

Eye & Ear Protection

Competitors, staff, vendors and spectators must wear eye and hearing protection whenever the match is in progress.

Safety Areas

Use designated safety areas for permitted unloaded-firearm handling. Ammunition may not be handled in a safety area.

Be Prepared

Report to the line with magazines, speed loaders and ammunition ready so the match can remain on schedule.

Parking & Range Access

Follow posted signs and staff direction. Keep roads and emergency access lanes clear.

Waiver

Competitors and participants in special activities must complete the required Natural Right Firearms waiver.

American flag overlooking competition bays at Natural Right Firearms

Hosted at Natural Right Firearms

Competition with a community spirit.

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Seven Official Stages

Each stage diagram includes recognition of the sponsors supporting that stage.

Showdown stage diagram and sponsors
Speed Option stage diagram and sponsors
Smoke and Hope stage diagram and sponsor
Pendulum stage diagram and sponsors
Five To Go stage diagram and sponsors
Accelerator stage diagram and sponsors
Roundabout stage diagram and sponsors

Outer Limits is not part of the 2026 championship course.

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Homes of Hope Charity Stage

Competitors will have an additional opportunity to shoot steel while supporting Homes of Hope for the Children.

The charity stage will be available to shoot each day while the match is in progress. Anyone may participate in the charity competition, and you do not have to be an MSSCC competitor to enter. Each string of fire costs $5, and competitors may enter as many times as they would like in any division. At the end of each day, the total proceeds for each division will be tallied. The fastest string of fire in each division will receive 10% of that division’s proceeds, with the remaining 90% going to Homes of Hope for the Children. Normal Steel Challenge rules apply. The stage will be different each day and will be set as one of the SC provisional classifier stages.

Homes of Hope for Children entrance
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Competition and Community

Sponsor support helps create a better championship experience for competitors, staff and guests.

2026 Mississippi State Steel Challenge Championship sponsors
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Awards, Prizes & Range Policies

Awards

  • Division Champions — Plaque
  • Division 2nd Place — Plaque
  • Division 3rd–5th Place — Certificate of Achievement
  • Class Winners — Challenge Coin
  • Class 2nd Place — Challenge Coin
  • Class 3rd–5th Place — Certificate of Achievement
  • Category Winners — Plaque
  • Category 2nd Place — Plaque
  • Category 3rd–5th Place — Certificate of Achievement

Random Prizes

Prizes will be given out by random draw throughout the match. Various other prizes will be awarded for class achievements identified after registration, such as “Fastest string on Smoke & Hope by a Senior Shooter.”

Division Specifications

All thirteen SCSA divisions are eligible for competition. For division-specific requirements, consult the SCSA rules. The March 1, 2026 edition of the rule book will be used for this event.

Disqualification Policy

Any competitor disqualified during the event will not be permitted to continue in the competition, including firearms scheduled for a later flight or the next day. Previously completed scores will remain as scored, and the competitor remains eligible for awards and placement for those completed scores. Any remaining registered slots are forfeited.

Range Policies

Eye and Ear Protection

All people on range property must wear eye and ear protection—no exceptions. Earplugs and safety glasses are available at registration.

Cold Range

All firearms must be unloaded and carried in a holster or case unless in a safety area or under the specific command of a Range Officer. Designated areas will be provided for function firing and firearm handling.

Squad Schedule

The shooting schedule will be followed. Late competitors may shoot with the last squad of the day or a later squad at the discretion of Match Officials. Shooters may not reassign themselves.

Photographic Release

By entering or attending, each participant authorizes use of their likeness, name and match results for advertising and promotion without compensation, notice, review or consent.

Preparedness

Report to the line with the appropriate magazines, speed loaders and ammunition ready. An assistant may help reload magazines if needed.

Round Count

Competitors may fire as many rounds as necessary for each string. The minimum round count for the seven stages is 175. The optional charity stage requires a minimum of 25 rounds each time it is shot.

Tents and Canopies

Shaded areas at each stage are primarily for competitors. Friends and family may use them only when space is not needed by competitors.

Safety Areas

Safety areas may be used to bag or holster firearms, dry fire and perform repairs. No ammunition may be handled in a safety area.

Additional Policies

Park only in designated competitor areas. Follow the 2026 SCSA Rules and all Range Officer instructions. All brass is donated to staff. Alcohol and recreational drugs are prohibited. The Match Director is the final arbiter of dress-code issues. Bathrooms are near the center of the range. Gun handling in parking areas is prohibited. Spectators must wear eye protection, should wear hearing protection, may not climb berms, and children must remain under direct parental supervision. LCD time displays are informational; the shot timer controls if a discrepancy occurs.

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Lodging, Campsites, Food & Directions

Hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites — 18.2 miles
1121 East Frontage Road, Wiggins, MS 39577
601-528-5255

Hilton Garden Inn — 23 miles
133 Plaza Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-261-3770

Home2 Suites — 23 miles
116 Plaza Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-261-3800

Campsites

Paul B. Johnson State Park — 6.8 miles
319 Geiger Lake Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-261-3800
Reservations: reserve.mdwfp.com

Flint Creek Water Park — 24.3 miles
1216 Parkway Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577
601-928-3051

Food

Subway is located inside the Circle K convenience store on Highway 49 South in Brooklyn.

A deli is located inside Keith’s Superstore Chevron on Highway 49 North in Brooklyn.

A food truck will be at the range Saturday and Sunday.

Driving Directions

From the south: Travel north on U.S. Highway 49 to Brooklyn. Turn left onto J.B. Horne Road, continue approximately one mile, then turn left onto J.E. Perkins Road. The range will be on the left.

From the north: Travel south on U.S. Highway 49 to Brooklyn. Turn right onto J.B. Horne Road, continue approximately one mile, then turn left onto J.E. Perkins Road. The range will be on the left.

Map from Hattiesburg to Natural Right Firearms
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Championship FAQ

How many official stages are included?

Seven official Steel Challenge stages. Outer Limits is not included in the 2026 championship.

When do Range Officers shoot?

The Range Officer match is Friday, November 6, 2026.

What are the competitor start times?

Saturday rounds begin at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Sunday's round begins at 10:00 AM.

When are awards presented?

The awards ceremony will follow the final shooter on Sunday.

Where will registration, squads and updates be posted?

Links will be added to this page as soon as PractiScore registration and final match documents are available.

Register through PractiScore.

Use the button below to register for the 2026 Mississippi State Steel Challenge Championship.

Register on PractiScore
Steel Challenge competition bay at Natural Right Firearms

We look forward to welcoming you to Natural Right Firearms.

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