Canning Club Action Match is based on the NRA Action Pistol Match.  It is a pistol discipline requiring the use of self-loading pistols or revolvers to shoot at various targets. It includes four firearms classes (Open, Open Modified, Metallic Sight and Production) and consists of four competition ‘stages’ or events. (Practical, Barricade, Moving Target, and Falling Plate). Steel Challenge became part of the Action Match discipline in 2009.’

Action Match Rulebook (NRA Action Pistol Rules)