Introduction To 3-Gun: Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Mesa, AZ
Introduction To 3-Gun: Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Mesa, AZ
Introduction To 3-Gun: Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Mesa, AZ
Introductions
Ron Aschenbach
Richard Bhella
Kelly Neal
Sponsored 3-gunner since 2001
Winner of USPSA 3-Gun Nationals & numerous other matches
Tactical Limited , Tactical Scope divisions
Agenda
RON
RICHARD
KELLY
Overview
Practical shootings martial origins
National matches
International matches
Match Structure
Match typically comprises several stages
Unique, run-n-gun, scenario-based shooting problem
One or more guns used
One shooter at a time, dedicated range officer
Rules
IMA
Others (USPSA/Comstock, Horner/Vickers)
Short-Range Targets
Unsafe ammo
180 rule, sweeping
AD/finger in trigger guard
Unsafe gun handling/dropped gun
Unsafe abandonment
Sportsmanship
Abandonment
Necessary on stages which require
more than one gun
Never use more than one gun at a
time. We dont abandon to slings.
Gun may only be abandoned:
In the designated receptacle
Muzzle down
Totally unloaded OR safety catch in
the safe position
Safe-action pistols OK
Open
Tactical Limited
Tactical Scope
Heavy Metal Limited
Heavy Metal Scope
Rifle Requirements *
Shotgun Requirements *
Pistol Requirements *
Open
No restrictions.
No restrictions.
Tactical Scope
Tactical Limited
.30 "battle rifle" caliber (e.g. .308Win). Max 1 12ga. Tube magazine only. No optics. Max 9
magnified optic. No bipods. Max 20 rounds per shells loaded at start. No barrel porting. No
speed loaders.
magazine. Size limit on muzzle brakes.
.30 "battle rifle" caliber (e.g. .308Win). Max 1 12ga. Pump action. Tube magazine only. No
.44/.45 caliber. Iron sights only. No
non-magnified optic. No bipods. Max 20 rounds optics. Max 9 shells loaded at start. No barrel
compensators. Max 10 rounds per magazine.
per magazine. Size limit on muzzle brakes. porting. No speed loaders.
Open Division
Tactical Divisions
Your Equipment
The measure of who we are is what we do with
what we have. Vince Lombardi
You can be competitive with virtually any semi-automatic
centerfire rifle, repeating shotgun and centerfire pistol.
Useful 3-gun accessories
Sturdy belt
Pistol belt holster (retention)
Magazine pouches (rifle and pistol)
Shotshell loops/bandolier or caddies
Shotgun
12ga Semi-auto shotgun (Open, Tactical, Heavy Metal Scope)
12ga Pump shotgun (Heavy Metal Limited)
Pistol
9mm/.38/.40 double-stack 1911 (Open, Tactical)
9mm DAO/Safe Action (Tactical)
.45 single-stack 1911 (Heavy Metal)
Belt-based system
Rifle accessories
Shotgun accessories
Pistol accessories
To bring
RANGE 55
69
100yds +2" +2"
200yds +2" +2"
300yds -4"
-4"
400yds -17" -20"
500yds -40" -46"
How to be an RO
Responsibilities
Safety
Rules enforcement
Accurate scoring
Competitive equity
Make Ready
Are You Ready?
Standby [BEEP]
STOP
If You Are Finished, Unload & Show Clear
If Clear, Hammer Down, Holster
Range Is Clear
Target penalties
Procedural penalties
Failure to follow prescribed procedure: +5 seconds
May be applied per shot fired
T2
T2
T2
NS
NS
Score Sheets
Call shooting order
Shooter
On Deck
In The Hole
Brass
Target Reset
Have a plan!
Ammo management/reload locations
Shooting what from where?
A Man Has Got to Know his Limitations (and that of his equipment).
Minimize movement
Stay away from ports unless using them
Know the traps (180, slug and shot mixtures)
Dont be afraid to be different
Avoid low-percentage shot attempts
Let My Steel Go!
Abandonment; to safe or unload safely?????
Shotgun Loading
1 A or 2 hits anywhere???
Practical Exercise