3 Gun Tips and Tricks

:p Just saying that it's not gonna help get new people into 3 gun if they're afraid their stumbles are going on youtube. Not me though, I will be a rockstar. :)

If grown men and women are "afraid" of what they look like or what people will think... They should just stay home posing in front of their mirror.
 
If grown men and women are "afraid" of what they look like or what people will think... They should just stay home posing in front of their mirror.

I just want to clarify that I wasn't attacking you in any way. I just don't think it's cool to post a video (the person who uploaded the video) of a fellow competitor's missteps to youtube and a Benny Hill soundtrack. I am completely new to this, but that's kindof unsportsmanlike, yes? Unless it was just in good humor?
 
I just want to clarify that I wasn't attacking you in any way. I just don't think it's cool to post a video (the person who uploaded the video) of a fellow competitor's missteps to youtube and a Benny Hill soundtrack. I am completely new to this, but that's kindof unsportsmanlike, yes?

No... It's awesome.
 
I just want to clarify that I wasn't attacking you in any way. I just don't think it's cool to post a video (the person who uploaded the video) of a fellow competitor's missteps to youtube and a Benny Hill soundtrack. I am completely new to this, but that's kindof unsportsmanlike, yes?

Not sure who posted the video.

Take it as educational...lol....and uber funny, which makes it worth it!
 
Rest assured the video I posted is of me.
Me, messing up a stage very badly because I didn't listen closely enough to the briefing.

Of course... If y'all wanna see video of my squad mates having a bad time... I got loads, Lol.

On a side note.. I'm surprised no one has jumped all over the post as it depicts the use of full capacity magazines and some guy handling the PS90 behind the active shooter/RO...
 
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So you're at the range practicing for the next match. What do you guys work on? Any particular drills?

I always try to work on consistency first and foremost. Consistency meaning, exactly the same every time.

Handgun: Consistent draw from the holster, consistent front sight picture and consistent trigger press.

Rifle: Consistent cheek weld, sight picture and trigger press.

Shotgun: Consistent shouldering of shotgun and front sight picture.

I also try to practice transitions a fair bit. I will shoot 10 rounds through my AR, put it on safe, place in dump bucket and transition to pistol and re-shoot the same targets. Remembering to be consistent.
This drill also works for rifle to shotgun or shotgun to pistol etc.
I will start at 5 meters and do the drill with rifle and pistol transitions. The drill is complete when all shots are in the "A" zone.
Then move it out 5 more meters and do it again, etc.
I try to work on smooth action and accuracy. When practicing I am not in a huge hurry.

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
 
Most important thing is to not just make noise, but make each round count.
Unless your ammo is free, you are firing $ down range so make the best use of it.

Many of the training drills mentioned above can be practised at home with dry fire, and confirmed at the range.
Manipulating your guns and reloads, transitioning between guns, movement, trigger prep and sight picture while moving, draws etc can all be done for free (i.e. no ammo spent)

Things I practise (If I ever actually get to the range to do so) is utilizing recoil to drive me to the next target as aggressively as possible.
Basically transition speed target to target.
When done right, it should sound like you are just rapid firing with the same cadence between each shot, but in between shots you are driving the gun to the next target.

Also, depending on the match, getting into and out of awkward long range rifle positions, and making accurate shots at distance.
Not so much here in Ontario, but in the US, you will find you have to make long distance shots from a fallen tree, sand bags while lying downhill grade, rifle canted to the side etc.
Dry fire of these is one thing, actually practising the feel of recoil and managing breathing when you are crumpled up in a ball trying to get a stable firing position is another.
It will only be 5 or 6 targets in a stage, but will take the average guy up to a minute to get hits (or time out, whichever comes first) while the top shooters go one for one and destroy the competition.

Key point to remember, in competition, you don't have to be perfect.
Just have to suck less than everyone else.
 
Key point to remember, in competition, you don't have to be perfect.
Just have to suck less than everyone else.

That's sig line material right there.

Something that's often overlooked is the need for consistency. It doesn't matter how fast you are on the first four stages if you train wreck on the fifth.

I'm certainly not the fastest guy in MP3G but I am consistent. At the last points match of the year I didn't finish higher than 4th on any of the stages, but came in second. Also finished 2nd for the season in my division and overall, due to consistency and match attendance. ;)
 
I always try to work on consistency first and foremost. Consistency meaning, exactly the same every time.

Handgun: Consistent draw from the holster, consistent front sight picture and consistent trigger press.

Rifle: Consistent cheek weld, sight picture and trigger press.

Shotgun: Consistent shouldering of shotgun and front sight picture.

I also try to practice transitions a fair bit. I will shoot 10 rounds through my AR, put it on safe, place in dump bucket and transition to pistol and re-shoot the same targets. Remembering to be consistent.
This drill also works for rifle to shotgun or shotgun to pistol etc.
I will start at 5 meters and do the drill with rifle and pistol transitions. The drill is complete when all shots are in the "A" zone.
Then move it out 5 more meters and do it again, etc.
I try to work on smooth action and accuracy. When practicing I am not in a huge hurry.

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.


Simple and it works
 
Listen to the stage brief or risk shooting a stage like this guy...

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I want a app that as soon as the beeper goes tip toe threw the tulips or Benny hill starts playin in my ear pro
 
Pro tip.... Booze and Mexican food before a match will always help you perform better...... Always



Sort of related to this^^^

When you wake up on match day... Before you leave your hotel...

FORCE yourself to evacuate your bowels

'Cause the LAST thing you need 5 minutes before it's you're turn to shoot is the distraction created by the urge to poop.
 
Depends on where and what rules you shoot under, 20g is all good, but under 3gun nation rules, a box magazine puts you in the open division
 
Depends on where and what rules you shoot under, 20g is all good, but under 3gun nation rules, a box magazine puts you in the open division

As most of the clubs shooting 3 gun (that I am aware of) are not 3 Gun Nation affiliated but are "outlaw matches", be sure to read the rules for every club that you intend to compete at.
 
As most of the clubs shooting 3 gun (that I am aware of) are not 3 Gun Nation affiliated but are "outlaw matches", be sure to read the rules for every club that you intend to compete at.

"Outlaw" is a pet peeve of mine. Just because we don't give some org money for a membership card and rule book doesn't mean we're any less legitimate.

Regardless, I highly recommend Crazy Steve's House of Angle Grinders for your shotgun and AR mods. Our motto: Will work for rum.

Does this pic show up for you guys? I did this tonight, ignore the misaligned fore end.

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"Outlaw" is a pet peeve of mine. Just because we don't give some org money for a membership card and rule book doesn't mean we're any less legitimate.

"Outlaw" is not a negative term or, have any bearing on legitimacy. :cool:

I use the term just so new competitors realize that our club is not affiliated with any organized 3 gun body and that we have our own rules and scoring system.

Also, nice work on the scatter gun. I was too nervous the first time I did one to use a grinder and filed it down by hand... now, straight to the power tools.
 
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