Harvard Steel Smashers IRONS ONLY Knockdown Steel
Harvard Steel Smashers is hosting an IRONS ONLY falling steel match on Nov 15th at Harvard Sportsmen's Club.
There will be 6 stages 20-25 targets per stage
$35 per gun
Jrs shoot free at Harvard Steel Smashers (make sure you check jr < 18, or preteen < 13 if these apply)
Rules and Regulations
The following is a compiled list of rules and regulations regarding the falling steel competition held at Harvard Sportsmen's Club and are subject to change under the directions of the Match Director. Please be aware of the rules and ask questions if you are not sure.
Basic Safety:
We run cold ranges at all times, there is no handling of firearms at any time unless you are on the firing line and instructed to do so by a Range Officer or at a designated safe table.
All Firearms are to remain unloaded, free of any ammo or magazines at all times unless you are on the firing line and instructed to load by the Range Officer.
Eye and Ear protection must be worn at all times, whether shooting or not.
Firearms may be bagged or holstered
Shooters may load from their belt or the provided table.
Should a magazine be dropped during shooting, any magazine that falls to the ground is considered dead and may not be retrieved until the firearm is cleared and deemed safe by the RO, any magazine that falls on the table may be retrieved and used.
There is a 180 degree rule in effect while shooting which is to the back berm and extends to the left, right, up and down so watch your muzzle
Start Position:
Shooters will start with no more than 10 rounds in the gun
Shooter will be in a low ready position with the muzzle touching the provided table. Finger outside of the trigger guard.
{istol muzzle must touch the table to start
Handgun: External safeties shall be engaged until the timer starts.
Shooter shall engage targets once the timer starts and continue until either finished, par time expires, ammo is expended or if the RO commands to do so. All targets must fall if a target bounces back up it is up to the RO to call it dead. Once completed, shooter shall clear the firearm as instructed by RO, drop magazine, show clear chamber, slide forward and drop hammer pointed at back berm. Once clear, shooter will bag or holster the firearm.
Divisions: IRON SIGHTS ONLY
Stock Auto:
Iron sights only.
Internal and external mods are allowed
No ported barrels, no muzzle devices, everything else is allowed
Magazine capacity limit of 10 rounds per magazine, no limit on overall length
Stock Revolver:
Iron sights only
no ported barrels or muzzle devices
8 round limit
DQs:
In the event of a Disqualifying event, the MD shall be contacted and will make the determination if a DQ is to be issued. These actions may be but are not limited to: Accidental/ Negligent discharge, unsafe gun handling, 180 degree violation, dropped firearm or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Resetting of Targets:
Once the Range Officer has declared the range safe, all shooters except the finishing shooter and the on deck shooter shall assist in resetting of the steel targets and painting of the targets after the last shooter in the squad, anyone failing to do their part shall be warned and or asked to leave and DQ’d for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Shooting is optional, resetting is MANDATORY!!!
Emergency Procedures:
Should any minor injuries occur, we have first aid kits and first responders on site.
Should a Emergency arise, we call a ceasefire on all ranges and call 911, when calling 911, please state that there has been a training accident at Harvard Sportsmen's Club (we don’t need swat showing up if we say there was a gunshot victim)
Once the scene is cleared, we will then proceed with the competition.
Squadding Policy:
We will do our best to keep the squads as-is. However, we reserve the right to move people to re-balance extremely unbalanced flights or provide RO’s.
Withdraw Policy:
Stripe charges us processing fees so if you register and then withdraw it costs us money.
If you withdraw BEFORE 11/19/2026 at 5PM, we will refund your match fee -$2 (to cover fees)
NO REFUNDS AFTER 11/19/2026 at 5PM
Any questions feel free to email Ramon at [email protected]