Harvard Steel Smashers - Ruger - GT Targets Falling Steel

Registration opens 7AM March 14, 2026
Harvard Steel Smashers, along with Ruger and GT targets, is hosting a falling steel match on May 15th, 16th and 17th at Harvard Sportsmen's Club.
There will be 6 stages 30-35 targets per stage
There will be 6 flights (You can only shoot 1 gun on each fligh. If you want to shoot multiple guns, sign up, pay, and squad for each gun on separate flights).
Friday May 15th
1 PM start (Squads 111-116)
Saturday May 16th
9 AM start (Squads 201-206)
1 PM start (Squads 211-216)
Sunday May 17th
9 AM start (Squads 301-306)
1 PM start (Squads 311-316)
$50 per gun
$25 per gun for ROs
When registering, check the box to volunteer to RO. If we are able to use you, the difference will be refunded to you after the match. This is to prevent a squad with 12 RO's and a squad without any RO's.
Jrs shoot free at Harvard Steel Smashers (make sure you check jr < 18, or preteen < 13 if these apply)
Sunday afternoon discount.
If you stay and help us tear down at the end of the match (until everything is put away) we will give you a $25 refund.
T-Shirts:
We are doing T-shirts this year! One T-shirt per unique registered person (NOT PER GUN). Select your size on the first gun you register. A limited number of additional shirts will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. Since we need to place orders ahead of time, you must sign up and pay by April 15th to guarantee you get your one T-shirt.
Match sponsored by
Ruger
GT targets
We will be giving away several guns
This is a lost brass match !
This brass is for ROs and people that helped with the match. If you need or want brass and you helped, come see me at any point and I will take care of you the best I can. Don’t just take it!
Side Match:
A side match will be run by and benefit Aiming for Zero.
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 except in PCC, Stock Auto Unlimited, and Open Unlimited division.
Shooter will be in a low ready position with the muzzle touching the provided table. Finger outside of the trigger guard.
No matter what you’re shooting pistol or rifle muzzle must touch the table to start
Handgun: External safeties shall be engaged until the timer starts.
PCC: Safety optional.
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:
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 Auto Unlimited:
Iron sights only.
Internal and external mods are allowed
No ported barrels, no muzzle devices, everything else is allowed
No limitations on magazine capacity
Open Auto:
No limitations other than 10 round capacity per magazine
Open Auto Unlimited:
No limitations on firearm or magazine capacity
Stock Revolver:
Iron sights only
no ported barrels or muzzle devices
8 round limit
Open Revolver:
No limitations on firearm other than 8 round limit
PCC:
Must be a pistol caliber limited to 9mm, 40 or 45 acp
No limits on mods, sights or magazine capacity
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!!!
There will be random draw prizes from our vendors and we will be giving away several firearms.
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 5/8/2026 at midnight, we will refund your match fee -$2 (to cover fees)
NO REFUNDS AFTER 5/8/2026 at midnight
Any questions feel free to email Ramon at Steelchallenge1@gmail.com