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The Beginner’s Guide to 3- Gun Competition. Photographs by Adam Voorhes.

There’s Wednesday night bowling league, and the Father’s Day tourney at the municipal golf club. And then there’s the opportunity to become the best all- around shooter you’ve ever been—all while staying sharp for fall and having a ton of loud, fast- paced fun with your fellow shooters (not to mention preparing for the end of days, just in case). If you’re looking for some excitement, step up to the line: Ready. Start shooting 3- gun. At the horn, you’ll scramble through a timed course that looks like a construction site from the Walking Dead, blasting targets along the way.

If that weren’t reason enough to do it, with time you’ll learn to shoot your shotgun, rifle, and handgun faster than you thought possible, and the tension of competition will make you a better shot under pressure, when it counts. Here’s the lowdown. Find a Match. Getting started in 3- gun can seem intimidating because most of us didn’t grow up running around with an AR- 1.

It’s alien and fast- moving, and at first all the other participants will be much better at it than you. But if you toss your ego aside and jump in the arena, you’ll find that it’s a very supportive community and that getting involved is very easy. First, search around online to find a 3- gun match in your area that is open to the public and at least a few weeks away. A great place to start is - 3gunnation. An emerging body that currently sanctions matches in more than 1.

America, 3- Gun Nation works to standardize the rules of 3- gun and to create a network of local tournaments whose winners can move on to bigger events. Depending on the class you select, it might be possible to use guns you already own. You’ll needammo, and lots of it.

Each 3- gun match listing will give a minimum requirement. Quantity is more important than quality, so buy inexpensive ammo in bulk.

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A match is no place to learn basic gun- -handling skills and safety—or to get familiar with new equipment. So hit the range in the weeks preceding your match to practice. Focus on drawing and shooting while on the move and from various positions—and constantly remind yourself to be safe.

When you arrive at the match location, check in at the registration table, get your assigned flight and start time, walk the course to get oriented, and then do more listening than talking. Experienced shooters are generous with advice to novices interested in improving. While there are sponsored 3- gun pros at some shoots, rest assured that the vast majority of competitors are hobbyists, just like you. Your goal should be to compete, be safe, and have fun. Hunter`S Prayer (2017) Free Download. Speed will come with experience. Three- gun regulars have seen it all in terms of competitors’ skill levels; the only way to embarrass yourself is to be a sore loser or an unsafe shooter.

Join a Class. Every 3- gun match falls into one of three classes, based on the type of equipment allowed. You need to choose a class before signing up, so here’s a breakdown.

Nearly any legal modification to any of the three guns is allowed. These “race guns” aren’t practical for field or defensive use; they’re customized for competition. Pistols have long barrels, oversize grips, and hair triggers; shotguns can be fed by huge magazine tubes or speed- loading devices; multiple optics can be placed on all guns. The three guns pictured on these pages make a great Tac- Ops starter kit. One optic is allowed on one gun only. Most sportsmen have at least one of these guns in the cabinet already, so it’s a practical choice for beginners. It’s iron sights only, for all three guns.

Some hunters prefer this class because it better accommodates their field guns or because it better prepares them for the kind of hunting they do. Run the Course. Three- gun is a test of skill, an obstacle course, and a race.

A typical match includes eight to 1. Targets range from paper silhouettes at fist- fighting range to steel poppers at 6. To make things more interesting, courses typically feature walls, windows, barrels, and even junk cars for you to navigate around.

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The number and type of these obstacles are limited only by acreage and the match designer’s imagination. Some stages require transitioning between pistol, rifle, and shotgun, and it’s on you to plan the best attack. Time penalties are levied for missed targets; safety violations get you disqualified. The shooter with the shortest combined time for all stages wins. Like golf, weekend matches are held at facilities across the country, and several annual marquee tournaments attract corporate sponsors, big purses, and top competitors. But that’s where the similarities to golf end.

No two 3- gun courses are exactly alike, and some are known for various themes, like Crimson Trace’s Midnight Invitational, which is held at night; or the MGM Iron Man, which is notorious for grueling runs between shooting stages. Free Download Darkness Rising (2017) Movie on this page. But you can make 3- gun as hardcore or as relaxed and fun as you want. No matter what, it is a great way to add some excitement to your summer—and to your shooting. Get the Gear: Rifle. Stag Arms 3. G Rifle$1,4. This . 2. 23- caliber AR has an extendable buttstock with a comfortable cheekpiece and midlength forearm for solid control. The muzzle brake and match trigger aid in all- day accurate shooting.

When not neutralizing targets, the 3. G makes a nice varmint rig. Optic: Burris MTAC 1–4x. Perfect for a mix of long and short shots, this MTAC is inexpensive by - tactical- . It feels much like your old 1.

You can justify its price tag by also using it for hunting and home defense. Get the Gear: Pistol. Smith & Wesson M& P 9$5. The affordable M& P 9 offers a great balance of accuracy, reliability, and mild recoil, thanks to its low- profile receiver and grip, which align the bore with your extended arm. It’s also ideal for home defense and concealed carry.

Accessories. A typical 3- gun stage may require 2. AR- 1. 5 mag, and a couple of handgun magazines.

That’s roughly 1. What You Really Need. A competition- style nylon gun belt with magazine pouches. I got mine at safariland.

A quality polymer handgun holster that’s secure but fast, such as the Black. Hawk Standard CQC Holster (blackhawk. Shotgun- shell holders differ in style. Load shells individually from elastic belt loops until you learn what you like best.

Several spare mags for rifle and handgun. Empty- chamber indicators. Eye and ear protection. Electronic muffs are popular, but I like electronic in- the- ear units like Peltor’s TEP- 1. Cheap foam plugs work, too. Gun oil. Apply liberally and often to all moving parts between stages; I use Fire. Clean. 6. Ammo. For short- range pistol and shotgun shooting, buy what’s cheapest.

For rifle, I buy Federal American Eagle in bulk. Shoot Smarter, Shoot Better.

Visualize the Stage. Prior to each stage, you are allowed a walk- through.

Pay attention, then mentally run through the stage while waiting to shoot. Visualize smooth transitions between guns, how you’ll tackle tricky obstacles, and the best order in which to take out targets. Remember, Smooth Is Fast. When you consciously try to go faster, you often go slower. The real way to slash your time is to think smooth.

Slow down, aim, squeeze the trigger, and follow through. Do that, and you will get faster with practice. Take a Rest. The upside to all those obstacles is that they usually make good gun rests. For waist- high barriers, drop your left knee to the ground (if you’re a right- handed shooter) and use your left hand to support the fore- end against the object. Then rest the elbow of your trigger hand on your rear knee for added stability.

Learn to Load. Unlike rifles and handguns, shotguns do not accept preloaded magazines. Winners are often decided by who can reload their scattergun the fastest.

One cutting- edge method is to stage shells in rows of two, end- to- end in a special belt holder. When it’s time to reload, you flip the shotgun over, exposing the loading gate.