Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) proudly recognizes Junior Team Ruger's Kaleb Klein for his impressive performance at the 2026 Wisconsin State Steel Challenge Championship, held at the Saukville Rifle & Pistol Club in West Bend, Wisconsin. Klein earned several top finishes while competing with his rugged, reliable Super GP100® revolver, GP100 revolver in 22 LR, Mark IV™ pistol and 10/22® rifle.
During the eight demanding stages, Klein proudly secured three first-place finishes and three second-place finishes, underscoring his versatility across rimfire, centerfire and revolver divisions. His results reflect the discipline and preparation required to compete successfully in Steel Challenge competition, where fractions of a second can determine placement.
Klein's 2026 WI State Steel Challenge Championship Placements:
- RRI – First Place Final Time: 80.26
- RFPI—First Place Final Time: 75.20
- RFRI – First Place Final Time: 62.56
- OSR – Second Place Final Time: 106.73
- ISR – Second Place Final Time: 122.32
- RRO – Second Place Final Time: 93.34
Throughout the match, Klein competed with a versatile lineup of Ruger firearms designed to deliver the performance, reliability and confidence competitive shooters demand. From the Super GP100 revolver to the GP100 revolver, Mark IV pistol and 10/22 rifle, each platform reflects Ruger's commitment to building American-made, rugged, reliable firearms that perform when it counts.
"Kaleb continues to demonstrate exceptional talent, dedication and composure during competitions," said Abbey Clary, Director of Media, Advertising and Public Relations. "We are proud to support him as part of Junior Team Ruger and congratulate him on another outstanding championship performance."
Ruger congratulates Klein on his success at the 2026 Wisconsin State Steel Challenge Championship and looks forward to following his continued growth and achievements throughout the competitive shooting season.
For more information on the GP100, Mark IV, 10/22, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com, Facebook.com/Ruger, or Instagram.com/Rugersofficial.
To find accessories for the GP100, Mark IV, 10/22, or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com or your local independent retailer of Ruger firearms.
About Ruger Firearms: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across the Ruger, Marlin and Glenfield brands. For more than 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.