OK, here are some relevant excerpts from the Steel Challenge rules:
https://steelchallenge.com/steel-challe ... s-Home.php
Section 3 Competitor Equipment Rules
Holsters: In general, holsters shall be mounted in the general vicinity of the waist, must cover the trigger, and must safely hold/retain the gun. All Centerfire handguns must be appropriate for holster use.
Rimfire competition does not involve the use of a holster.
Category-specific holster restrictions may apply. See Appendix A for Division-specific requirements.
Due to the unique nature of the Steel Challenge, drawing from concealment is not allowed.
Start Position:
The start position is standing within the box. When the competitor is ready they will assume the required start position to indicate their readiness to the Range Official. The competitor must remain in the appropriate position until the start signal.
In center fire competition, hands are to be held in the ?surrender position? with wrists and hands above the shoulders and fully visible from behind.
In the Rimfire Match, there will be an aiming point (flag or sign) centered downrange directly in front of each shooters box approximately 10? away and 2? high. Where multiple boxes are on a stage such as in Outer Limits, the flag will be placed in the center of the array. The competitor while waiting for the start signal, must be pointing/aiming their gun at the flag/sign with the finger off the trigger.
Long gun competitors will start with the firearm muzzle aimed at an aiming point (flag or sign). The competitor while waiting for the start signal, must be pointing/aiming their gun at the flag/sign with the finger off the trigger.
A competitor not in the proper start position at the start signal will incur penalties. See Section 7 for penalty information.
Any firearm that begins a stage from the low ready shall require the shooter to start with the finger off the trigger. Said firearm may start with hammer cocked and, if applicable, with the 6 safety off. For holster starts see section 8 number 8.
