12th Annual Steamboat Challenge Action Pistol Match
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Holiday Greetings All,
We are happy to say that the spirit of Steamboat is strong – here are the dates for the 2026 “Steamboat Challenge” CMP and NRA Action Pistol matches at the Otto Road Shooting Range in Cheyenne, WY. All the matches along with side matches are available for online registration on PRACTISCORE. You will find full match details at www.steamboatchallenge.com
The CMP Regional will be Saturday August 15. The NRA State Match will be on Sunday August 16.
For your convenience here are separate PRACTISCORE links for all the matches. Simply click on the link and fill out the form.
CMP Regional: https://practiscore.com/2026-steamboat-challenge-cmp-regional/register
NRA State: https://practiscore.com/2026-steamboat-challenge-nra-action-pistol-wyoming-state-championship/register
Friday Two Gun Aggregate: https://practiscore.com/2026-steamboat-challenge-two-gun-aggregate-match/register
“Classic 1911” Match: https://practiscore.com/2026-steamboat-classic-1911-side-match/register
NEW: We are pleased to announce that the Red Lion Hotel in Cheyenne is the official hotel of the 2026 Steamboat Challenge. The Red Lion is conveniently located off I-80 and is about 10 miles from the range. For Steamboat competitors a special rate of $105 per night has been arranged. To get the rate you must call the hotel DIRECT at 307-638-4466 tell the desk you are attending the Steamboat Challenge, and the code is STEA0811. DO NOT CALL THE RED LION 800 NUMBER OR MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE.
Once again, the weekend offers plenty of shooting activities, fun, fellowship, lunch, shirt, prizes and awards along with western hospitality in the “Capital of the Old West”. For your planning here is the schedule:
-- Wednesday August 12: Practice. No fee to use the range.
-- Thursday August 13. Practice. No fee to use the range.
-- Friday August 14: Practice and two-gun aggregate side match. $50 match fee. Awards on Saturday after the Regional for high centerfire aggregate and rimfire/centerfire aggregate.
-- Friday August 14: NEW: “Classic 1911” side match. $50 match fee. (This match replaces the previous year’s revolver match) Only two events to be determined by the match director. 96 shots. Required to use production grade 1911 pistols single stack .45 ACP. First place $500 cash, plaque and custom belt buckle, $100 cash for second place, $50 cash for third place. Awards given during the Saturday morning Regional match shooters meeting.
-- Saturday August 15: CMP Regional Championship. $100 match fee. Lunch, shirt, awards and prizes.
NEW: Shooters in this year’s CMP Regional may opt to have scores submitted to CMP for Excellence in Competition (EIC) points to be applied toward CMP Distinguished. $15 fee is required by CMP. Refer to the CMP Action Pistol rules sections 10 and 11 for detailed information and the minimum standards required.
Sunday, August 16: NRA Action Pistol Wyoming State Championship. $100 match fee. “The Battle for the Buckles” – custom western belt buckles awarded to top three shooters along with awards for all the divisions and classifications. Mover and Plates – the other two events will be determined by the infamous “spinning wheel”. Scores for non-distinguished competitors meeting NRA Distinguished standards will be submitted for points.
We look forward to seeing our old friends and meeting some new friends here in ‘Ol Cheyenne. Direct questions to Andy Rayland, Match Director, 307-640-0396 or [email protected]. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We are happy to say that the spirit of Steamboat is strong – here are the dates for the 2026 “Steamboat Challenge” CMP and NRA Action Pistol matches at the Otto Road Shooting Range in Cheyenne, WY. All the matches along with side matches are available for online registration on PRACTISCORE. You will find full match details at www.steamboatchallenge.com
The CMP Regional will be Saturday August 15. The NRA State Match will be on Sunday August 16.
For your convenience here are separate PRACTISCORE links for all the matches. Simply click on the link and fill out the form.
CMP Regional: https://practiscore.com/2026-steamboat-challenge-cmp-regional/register
NRA State: https://practiscore.com/2026-steamboat-challenge-nra-action-pistol-wyoming-state-championship/register
Friday Two Gun Aggregate: https://practiscore.com/2026-steamboat-challenge-two-gun-aggregate-match/register
“Classic 1911” Match: https://practiscore.com/2026-steamboat-classic-1911-side-match/register
NEW: We are pleased to announce that the Red Lion Hotel in Cheyenne is the official hotel of the 2026 Steamboat Challenge. The Red Lion is conveniently located off I-80 and is about 10 miles from the range. For Steamboat competitors a special rate of $105 per night has been arranged. To get the rate you must call the hotel DIRECT at 307-638-4466 tell the desk you are attending the Steamboat Challenge, and the code is STEA0811. DO NOT CALL THE RED LION 800 NUMBER OR MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE.
Once again, the weekend offers plenty of shooting activities, fun, fellowship, lunch, shirt, prizes and awards along with western hospitality in the “Capital of the Old West”. For your planning here is the schedule:
-- Wednesday August 12: Practice. No fee to use the range.
-- Thursday August 13. Practice. No fee to use the range.
-- Friday August 14: Practice and two-gun aggregate side match. $50 match fee. Awards on Saturday after the Regional for high centerfire aggregate and rimfire/centerfire aggregate.
-- Friday August 14: NEW: “Classic 1911” side match. $50 match fee. (This match replaces the previous year’s revolver match) Only two events to be determined by the match director. 96 shots. Required to use production grade 1911 pistols single stack .45 ACP. First place $500 cash, plaque and custom belt buckle, $100 cash for second place, $50 cash for third place. Awards given during the Saturday morning Regional match shooters meeting.
-- Saturday August 15: CMP Regional Championship. $100 match fee. Lunch, shirt, awards and prizes.
NEW: Shooters in this year’s CMP Regional may opt to have scores submitted to CMP for Excellence in Competition (EIC) points to be applied toward CMP Distinguished. $15 fee is required by CMP. Refer to the CMP Action Pistol rules sections 10 and 11 for detailed information and the minimum standards required.
Sunday, August 16: NRA Action Pistol Wyoming State Championship. $100 match fee. “The Battle for the Buckles” – custom western belt buckles awarded to top three shooters along with awards for all the divisions and classifications. Mover and Plates – the other two events will be determined by the infamous “spinning wheel”. Scores for non-distinguished competitors meeting NRA Distinguished standards will be submitted for points.
We look forward to seeing our old friends and meeting some new friends here in ‘Ol Cheyenne. Direct questions to Andy Rayland, Match Director, 307-640-0396 or [email protected]. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Otto Road Shooting Range, 1531 Otto Rd,Cheyenne,WY,United States
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