John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge

The John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge is a new shooting sports event series that takes place at four ADCNR public shooting ranges starting in August 2025. The next event in the John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge will run from 8 a.m. until noon at the Barbour WMA Public Shooting Range on Saturday, August 16. The range is located near Clayton, Alabama.

Named in honor of John H. Wallace, who served as Alabama’s first Conservation Commissioner from 1907 until 1920, the new pistol challenge was designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of handgun competition using commonly owned pistols. The event promotes firearm safety, outdoor recreation and family-friendly competition without requiring specialized equipment.

Each event in the pistol challenge will feature three rounds of shooting where 10 shots are fired within 60 seconds at a bullseye target from 25 yards for a maximum score of 300 points. The winner of each event will receive an award. Scores from all four events will be tallied and an overall state champion will be chosen based on the top score. In the event of a tie for state champion, the shooter with the fastest time wins. A trophy featuring the names of the state champions will be displayed at WFF Law Enforcement headquarters in Montgomery or at various WMA public shooting ranges throughout the state.

A valid, state issued WMA, hunting, fishing, or Wildlife Heritage license is all that is required to be eligible to participate in the John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge. Youth shooters must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is recommended to participate in a John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge event. To register, email the WFF Hunter Education Office at DCNR.HunterEd@dcnr.alabama.gov or call (334) 242-3620. Participants must present a valid photo ID and required license during check-in at each event.

Click here for more information about the John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge including the events schedule and challenge rules.

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