Chris Barrett
Chris Barrett has always been interested in firearms and all things mechanical. He got his first 10-22 when he was 12 and began shooting local matches with his grandfather shortly thereafter. He shot his first State match at 17 and took 1st in the junior division. Soon after that, sponsor requests began. He now has been a sponsored shooter for multiple seasons. Over the years, Chris has won several junior titles, state titles, and has earned podium finishes at both national and world levels. He was the first person in Steel Challenge history to break the 60-second barrier and holds multiple world and national records.
Chris is a 7-time World Champion and 3-time National Champion. He recently won a silver medal representing the USA at the IPSC World Shoot and finished 6th in the nation at USPSA Nationals. He specializes in rifle and enjoys competing against top shooters from around the world.
Chris said, “None of this would be possible without the incredible support from my sponsors. Every day is an adventure—an opportunity to push my limits, master new skills, and connect with amazing people. For me, it’s not just about competition—it’s about creating lasting memories and building a future through promoting the sport I love.”
Chris began his college career in the fall of 2019. While in high school, he was the president of his school’s Student Technical Association (Engineering Club). He also competed in basketball and ran track. He enjoys spending his free time golfing and being involved in his local church.
After college, Chris plans to combine his interest in how things work with his passion for shooting sports by pursuing a career as a sponsored shooter and working in the firearms industry.
Equipment
PCC : JP GMR-15™ 14.5" barrel, roller trigger, short-stroke SCS, Striplin Front sight, XS iron sights Rear, Vortex Razor with quick detach open sight
RFRO/RFRI : Magnum Research .22 rifle Switchbolt with kidd triggers, Cmore optics
RFPO/RFPI : Volquartsen Scorpions 4.5" single port comps, Amer. Flag finish, Cmore optics
Open Pistol : STI DVC open, AA belt and holster(s), Cmore optics
Limited : Rock Island limited 9mm with a TCM .22 opt barrel
Sponsors
JP Enterprises, Magnum Research, Steel Target Paint, Hunters HD Gold, Vortex, Federal, CMORE Optics, GT Targets, MD Ammo, Pro Ears
2020 Career Highlights
- Won the World Speed Shoot with a low overall score of 56.57 (WR), the lowest score ever shot in the 36-year history of Steel Challenge and the first sub-60-second time at a world match with the Magnum Research Switchbolt rifle
- Won the PCCI Division at the World Speed Shoot with a world record 59.48 sec., the first sub-60 time ever shot with a PCC using the JP GMR-15 PCC
- Won the PCCO Division at the World Speed Shoot with a world record 60.33 sec. using the JP GMR-15 PCC
- Won the title of Rifle Master at the World Speed Shoot, an honor given to the top rifle shooter for that match
- Set thirteen world records at the 2020 World Speed Shoot
- Won numerous state-level and area matches
- Featured on the cover of USPSA magazine (Nov – Dec 2020) with interview discussing breaking the 60-second barrier in Steel Challenge and winning the world match
- Featured on Shooting USA in their World Speed Shoot episode
- Grand Master in six Steel Challenge divisions
- #1 ranked Rimfire Rifle Open shooter in the world
- #1 ranked PCCO shooter in the world
- #1 ranked PCCI shooter in the world
