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ACTION

Action Team Information

WHAT WE SHOOT

SASP

  • Squads of 4 shooting steel targets in rapid succession

  • Squads compete to have lowest overall times to complete 5 courses

  • Targets vary in distance and size, shot from fixed and limited positions

  • Multiple disciplines, rimfire and centerfire handgun, rimfire rifle and PCC, some disciplines are drawn from the holster

Steel Challenge

  • Individually scored shooting steel targets for time

  • Individuals compete for lowest overall times across 8 stages

  • Targets vary in distance and size, shot from fixed and limited positions

  • Multiple disciplines, rimfire and centerfire handgun, rimfire rifle and PCC, some disciplines are drawn from the holster

USPSA

  • Individual handgun competition that involves rapid on the move shooting

  • Emphasizes defensive pistol techniques, drawn from the holster

  • Targets are cardboard and silhouette style, with occasional reactive steel

  • Stages are unique to each match, often involving barricades and cover

  • Must be shot with centerfire handguns or PCC, has many divisions based on make and model of handgun

Who we Are

The MSU Action team competes primarily through the Scholastic Action Shooting Program at regional and national matches. We also organize matches through IDPA and Steel Challenge at an informal level.

Costs to Join & Fundraising Requirements

Due to this team being part of a club sport, we are not funded by Michigan State University in any way. This means our members do all of the club’s fundraising so we can practice and compete throughout the year. The team provides multiple opportunities to fundraise, and members are welcome to come up with their own ideas too.

Each member’s dues are $180 for the whole year! This covers ammunition, jerseys, and shared team equipment.

Competitions are paid for individually on a “pay to play” basis, which covers entry fees and travel expenses. 

Perks

We have all costs covered by the team in order to practice weekly. We also have social events and fun shoots throughout the year. We encourage action shooting to be a fun and welcoming environment, and members are welcome to bring friends and family to shoot and participate.

Join the Shotgun Team

If you are interested in joining the action team, please contact Drew Johnson at john8010@msu.edu

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