3 Gun Shoot

How 3-Gun Competitions Work
 

The phrase “3-gun” refers to the three separate firearms used in different stages throughout the match. Each course is unique, and the designer of the match will often have some unique elements or obstacles that shooters need to navigate while going through the course.

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The Guns

All 3-guns have a handgun section, a rifle section, and a shotgun section. Rules on optics and calibers vary by division, but typically a modern sporting rifle is used for the rifle section, while 12 gauge shotguns are most common in the shotgun section. There may be moving targets, field targets, or just cardboard.

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Why participate in a 3-Gun Competition?

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For participants, 3-gun matches can be as great of preparation for real-life firearm scenarios as you can get, short of going through military or law enforcement training. Hunters can keep fresh in the off-season, and hone their skills, while casual gun owners who have a few firearms, just for defensive or SHTF scenarios, can get hands-on experience.

3-gun matches are fast-paced and get your adrenaline pumping, so they can be far more helpful in developing muscle memory under pressure than any other form of training. They’re also more entertaining to watch than some other competitions because they are relatively fast and short.

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See calendar for dates.

Contact Mike Giese @ 715-551-0684 with any questions.

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