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Along with the move to the Clinton House and springtime, I am announcing a new division for this year’s Blue Ridge Mtn. 3-Gun. The division, whose rules are below, · will not have special targets, · will require the use of 4 guns to complete most - if not all - stages, · will have required targets designated for each of the standard 3 guns and have optional targets allowed for PCC. Unfortunately, the BRM3G website is down, and I can't post the complete rules there at this time. I hope to have it up sometime in the next couple of weeks. However, all rules pertaining to the Evolution Division are below. It may be similar to some others out there, but in discussions with others, these are the changes that seemed to make the most sense to me. Let the discussion begin! 6. Firearms Classifications (Open Division, Tactical Division Iron or Scoped, Evolution Division) 6.1 Handgun 6.1.3 Evolution Division 6.1.3.1 Handguns must comply with Tactical Handgun rules with the following exceptions: · 6.1.3.2 Handguns may have one slide mounted optical sight (red-dot type sight). 6.2 Rifle 6.2.3 Evolution Division 6.2.3.1 Rifles must comply with Tactical Optics rifle rules with the following exceptions: · Bipods are allowed on rifles in Evolution Division, and must remain on the rifle on every stage. Failure to comply with the subordinate clause of this exception is unsportsmanlike conduct. 6.3 Shotgun 6.3.3 Evolution Division 6.3.3.1 Shotguns must comply with Tactical Shotgun rules with the following exceptions: · Rule 6.3.2.6 does not apply. · Tube length is restricted to 12 rounds. · All clays are shotgun targets · When a clay is engaged with shotgun, at least 3 other targets in the array(s) must be engaged with the shotgun. Failure to do so will result in a miss per target +/- procedural penalty. · 6.4 Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) 6.4.1 PCCs are only allowed in Evolution Division. 6.4.2 PCCs must be of a factory configuration (see Rule 5.3, 5.4, 5.5). 6.4.3 Internal modifications are allowed providing the modifications do not alter the original factory configuration of the PCC. 6.4.3 PCCs may be equipped with no more than one (1) optical sight and one (1) magnifier for that sight. 6.4.4 Supporting devices (i.e. bipods, sandbags, etc.) are not allowed on PCCs in this division. 6.4.5 PCCs must be pistol caliber between 9mm and .45 caliber and the projectile may not exceed 1600 fps in velocity. That's it! The website fix is in the works, but may take about 10 more days if I have to transfer the site management. I'n hoping that won't be necessary. Stay safe!

Along with the move to the Clinton House and springtime, I am announcing a new division for this year’s Blue Ridge Mtn. 3-Gun. The division, whose rules are below, • will not have special targets, • will require the use of 4 guns to complete most - if not all - stages, • will have required targets designated for each of the standard 3 guns and have optional targets allowed for PCC. Unfortunately, the BRM3G website is down, and I can't post the complete rules there at this time. I hope to have it up sometime in the next couple of weeks. However, all rules pertaining to the Evolution Division are below. It may be similar to some others out there, but in discussions with others, these are the changes that seemed to make the most sense to me. Let the discussion begin! EVOLUTION DIVISION FIREARMS RULES 6. Firearms Classifications (Open Division, Tactical Division Iron or Scoped, Evolution Division) 6.1 Handgun 6.1.3 Evolution Division 6.1.3.1 Handguns must comply with Tactical Handgun rules with the following exceptions: • 6.1.3.2 Handguns may have one slide mounted optical sight (red-dot type sight). 6.2 Rifle 6.2.3 Evolution Division 6.2.3.1 Rifles must comply with Tactical Optics rifle rules with the following exceptions: • Bipods are allowed on rifles in Evolution Division, and must remain on the rifle on every stage. Failure to comply with the subordinate clause of this exception is unsportsmanlike conduct. 6.3 Shotgun 6.3.3 Evolution Division 6.3.3.1 Shotguns must comply with Tactical Shotgun rules with the following exceptions: • Rule 6.3.2.6 does not apply. • Tube length is restricted to 12 rounds. • All clays are shotgun targets • When a clay is engaged with shotgun, at least 3 other targets in the array(s) must be engaged with the shotgun. Failure to do so will result in a miss per target +/- procedural penalty. 6.4 Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) 6.4.1 PCCs are only allowed in Evolution Division. 6.4.2 PCCs must be of a factory configuration (see Rule 5.3, 5.4, 5.5). 6.4.3 Internal modifications are allowed providing the modifications do not alter the original factory configuration of the PCC. 6.4.3 PCCs may be equipped with no more than one (1) optical sight and one (1) magnifier for that sight. 6.4.4 Supporting devices (i.e. bipods, sandbags, etc.) are not allowed on PCCs in this division. 6.4.5 PCCs must be pistol caliber between 9mm and .45 caliber and the projectile may not exceed 1600 fps in velocity.

Historically, the match has been full day, on-off schedule. Since I don't have stages designed yet, and don't know exactly where they are going to be located, I'm going to stick to that format. I have thought about changing to half day this year to try it, and may yet. However, stage design and placement will determine whether I think the AM/PM format is worth a try. Shooting is all 3 days. On another note, there may be a new division added this year. More to come later, probably next week after some discussions and SHOT is complete. (And I have recovered for a couple of days!!!)

Registration is open HERE on Practiscore for the 2020 BRM3G. Stage design is barely underway, but I'll be heading to Clinton House to work on them this month. If you have any suggestions, comments, or requests, send me an email at afh3g@yahoo.com.

Hi Folks, Registration will open for the 2020 Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun Championship on January 6th at 8 a.m.! You can sign up at https://practiscore.com/blue-ridge-mountain-3-gun-2020/register at that time. We’re excited to be shooting at The Clinton House Plantation this year, and are looking forward to setting up some challenging stages at this new venue for the BRM3G. Bring your friends and join us May 14th to 16th at The Clinton House. We’ll be looking for you on May 14th. Take care, Andy

FEBRUARY CowTown MultiGun ExCommunicado - Phoenix, Arizona Feb 22nd & 23rd, 2020 REGISTRATION PAGE MARCH Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun - Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Mesa, AZ March 20-22, 2020 REGISTRATION PAGE APRIL MAY May 1-3 -Texas 3 Gun Championship - Reveille Press Ranch - Burnet, TX May 14-16 Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun Championship - The Clinton House Plantation - Clinton, SC REGISTRATION HERE He-Man 3-Gun Nationals - NRA Whittington Center May 16-17, 2020. REGISTRATION PAGE Johnson 3-Gun 2-Rifle Match - NRA Whittington Center Coal Canyon May 30-31, 2020. REGISTRATION PAGE JUNE JULY AUGUST Johnson 3-Gun RM3G - NRA Whittington Center August 15-16, 2020. REGISTRATION PAGE SEPTEMBER September 5&6 - 2020 Pennsylvania State 3-Gun Championships - New Tripoli, PA Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club (2020 UML Rule set) OCTOBER NOVEMBER

The BRM3G is moving to The Clinton House in SC, and will be held May 14-16 this year. We had a great run at Rockcastle with the Nobles, and it looks like The Clinton House facilities are going to work out just as well. Registration will be on Practiscore, and it will open early next week. I will post here once it is set up and ready to go. I hope to have a lot of our staff back after the move, but some positions may open up. If you're interested in working the match with us, send me an email at afh3g@yahoo.com. I do not respond to communication through this website. Thanks to everyone who has attended over the years, and I hope to you at The Clinton House. Happy New Year! Andy

FEBRUARY CowTown MultiGun ExCommunicado - Phoenix, Arizona Feb 22nd & 23rd, 2020 REGISTRATION PAGE MARCH Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun - Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Mesa, AZ March 20-22, 2020 REGISTRATION PAGE APRIL MAY May 1-3 -Texas 3 Gun Championship - Reveille Press Ranch - Burnet, TX May 14-16 Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun Championship - The Clinton House - Clinton, SC He-Man 3-Gun Nationals - NRA Whittington Center May 16-17, 2020. REGISTRATION PAGE Johnson 3-Gun 2-Rifle Match - NRA Whittington Center Coal Canyon May 30-31, 2020. REGISTRATION PAGE JUNE JULY AUGUST Johnson 3-Gun RM3G - NRA Whittington Center August 15-16, 2020. REGISTRATION PAGE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

2019 stages and round counts are posted on the BRM3G website. Be aware that these may change slightly once they are put on the ground. Thanks to one of our Brit friends, the shotgun portion of Stage 9 should be fun and challenging. Andy

Registration will open for the 2019 Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun Championship presented by Doublestar on March 9th at 8 a.m.! You can sign up at https://practiscore.com/blue-ridge-mountain-3-gun-2019-presented-by-doublestar-clone/register at that time. We’ll be looking for you in Kentucky on October 17th. See you there! Andy ADAMGE: Thanks for catching that!!

Registration will open for the 2019 Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun Championship presented by Doublestar on March 9th at 8 a.m.! You can sign up at https://practiscore.com/blue-ridge-mountain-3-gun-2019-presented-by-doublestar-clone/register at that time. We’ll be looking for you in Kentucky on October 17th. See you there! Andy

January February March 15-17: Safariland Expedition UML-EMG National Championship, Las Vegas, NV 16-17: Missouri 3 Gun Championship, Versailles, MO 16-17: Rock Castle Run and Gun, Park City KY 21-23: TPC Empire 3 Gun Match, Hurricane, UT 22-24: Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun, Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Mesa, AZ (Registration on PractiScore during October 1st-20th, 2018) April 5-7, USPSA Multigun Nationals, Universal Shooting Academy, Frostproof FL 13-14: Johnson 3-Gun 2-Rifle Match #1, NRA Whittington Center May 3-5: Vortex Shooters Source 3 Gun, Ft Worth, TX: www.vs3gun.com 24-26: Midwest PCC Championship, Sellersburg, IN 18-19: Johnson 3-Gun He-Man Edition, NRA Whittington Center 3-5, Ohio State 3 Gun Championship, Southington Gun Club, Garrettsville, OH June 21-23 - Smoking Guns Outlaw Multigun Presented by NOV - Casper Wyoming 22-23 Topton 3 man 3 Gun July August 2-4: Wyoming Magpul Governor's Match, Cody Wyoming 3-10: IPSC Rifle World Shoot, Karlskoga Sweden 24-25: Johnson 3-Gun RM3G Edition, NRA Whittington Center 31-Sep1, Pennsylvania 3 Gun Championship, Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, New Tripoli PA September 7-8: Johnson 3-Gun - 2-Rifle Match #2, NRA Whittington Center October 17-19: Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun Championship presented by Doublestar at Rockcastle Shooting Center, November December IT APPEARS THAT THE COMPANY VIGLINK (https://www.viglink.com/) IS CHANGING LINKS IN THIS THREAD WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT OF THE PERSONS POSTING. IF THESE ACTIONS ARE NOT BEING DONE WITH THE PERMISSION OF THIS WEBSITE’S ADMINISTRATORS, SOMEONE NEEDS TO PUT A STOP TO IT.

The bracket would have to be created after registration. Your no show issue will be helped greatly by prepayment, but that will not solve the entire issue. Look at https://www.random.org/sequences/ . Number the shooters in each bracket 1 to X and enter those values in the random order generator, and assign the shooters based on their number. It is efficient to let each squad's members run the 2 shooters that are on the line. One is the "CRO" and blows the horn to start, and two more are assigned to the shooters to watch them load and to show clear.

Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun -- October 17-19., 2019 Rockcastle Shooting Center, Park City, KY

At the matches I have run, the procedural penalty is 20 seconds, and I can't remember hearing about an occurrence in the last 3 or 4 years. However. it could have happened and discussion of the incident didn't make it to me.

Stages and round counts are posted at BRM3G.com. Stage descriptions and round counts may change as we set up the stages, but these will be close. You may notice a slight decrease in round count, but I think the planned shots will be challenging enough that you will be happy with amount of shooting. Also, you are going have a different type of challenge this year on one of the stages. I'm pretty sure it will be memorable -- I'm just hoping they will be favorable memories! Bring your A-game, and we'll see you all in seven weeks.

MARCH 17-18: Missouri 3 Gun Championship - Lead Farm 3 gun Range, Versailles MO mo3gc.com 23-25: X-Treme Bullets Texas 3 Gun Championship March 23-25, 2018 23-25: Superstition Mountain Mystery 3 Gun 2018 at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Mesa AZ March 23-25, 2018 APRIL 7-8: Hi-Lux PCC Championship, Rockcastle Shooting Center, KY 13-14 : The Empire Strikes Back ! ( for any one) ,Canada,England,NZ,South Africa v USA :$25000 Vortex prize table https://practiscore.com/3gn-uk-sups-colonial-3-gun-match/register 20-22: Vortex Shooters Source 3 Gun – Triple C Range – Cresson, Texas Web-http://northtexasmultigun.com/vortex-shooters-source-3-gun/ Enos Thread - http://forums.brianenos.com/topic/254673-2018-vortex-shooters-source-3-gun/ 18-22: USPSA Multigun Nationals, Pro Gun Club, NV 27-29: JP ENTERPRISE PCC Championship will be April 27th- 29th at Silver Creek Conservation Club. Sellersburg, IN It will be a level 2 USPSA PCC only. 28-29: Southern Illinois PCC championship Newman's Gun Club 5704 Valier Lake Road Sesser, IL 62884 website soon NGC Action Shooting on FB 28-29: 2018 California Action Shotgun Challenge - Richmond Hotshots range - Richmond Rod & Gun Club, 3155 Goodrick Ave, Richmond, CA Registration via Practiscore HERE MAY 5-6: Gadsden Shotgun Championship, MO 5-6: 2018 3GN Ohio State Championship Match May 5-6, 2018 8 Stage Match Prize table + cash payout $150 Covington, OH 18-20: Babes with Bullets 3 Gun Challenge, Shootout Lane, LA 19: Lead Farm 3 Man 3Gun - Lead Farm 3 Gun Range, Versailles MO - May 19 Cash payout to top 10% Basic rules here mo3gc.com will be tweaked to fit the 3 man format. 19-20: He-Man 3-Gun Nationals - NRA Whittington Center Raton, NM - May 19-20, 2018 http://heman3gun.webs.com/ 19-20: 3GN Regional – May 19-20 - Blakely, GA Arena Training Center http://memberships.3gunnation.com/Events/Details/31117 JUNE 7-10: Safariland Expedition Multigun, Las Vegas NV safarilandexpedition.com/ 8-10: 2018 High Desert Multigun Championship - Parma, ID - Parma Rod & Gun Club - June 8-10, 2018 9th-10th Mid-Atlantic, York PA 22-24: Nordic Vortex Tri-Gun - Forest Lake Sportsmen's Club, MN - June 22-24, 2018 http://nordicvortextrigun.com/ 23-24: 2018 Bay Area Rifle Championship- Richmond Hotshots range - Richmond Rod & Gun Club, 3155 Goodrick Ave, Richmond, CA Registration via Practiscore HERE 30-1: Nightforce 2-Rifle Match - NRA Whittington Center Raton, NM - Tentative Date June 30-July 1, 2018 http://johnson3gun.webs.com/ JULY 14-15 Trijicon, Inc. Trijicon 3 Man 3 Gun Championship, Topton Fish & Game Association, PA 20-22 Northwest Multigun Challenge - Bend, OR - COSSA Shooting Range REGISTER AUGUST 3-5 : The Wyoming Governor's Match built by SMD - UML Rule 2 Gun and 3 Gun Division INFO HERE 4: Washington State UML Championship, Ephrata, WA practiscore.com/desert-heat-3-gun/register 9-12: JP Rocky Mountain 3-Gun - NRA Whittington Center Raton, NM - August 9 - 12, 2018 http://rm3g.com/ ? Rockcastle Pro-Am SEPTEMBER 7th-9th Generation III Gun 15-16: Fort Sill Multi Gun Championship 15-16 September 2018 Fort Sill Army Base, Oklahoma! 15-16: 3GN Regional – September 15-16– Forest Lake, MN - Forest Lake Sportsmen's Club http://memberships.3gunnation.com/Events/Details/31123 OCTOBER 5-7: Surefire World Multigun Championship, Las Vegas NV, surefirewmg.com 18-20: Blue Ridge Mountain 3 Gun Championship, Rockcastle Shooting Center,KY NOVEMBER 9-11: 3GN Nationals Regional – November 9-11 – Clinton, SC – Clinton House Plantation Nov 15-18 Fort Benning Multi-Gun Challenge 9-10: 2018 Bluegrass Shotgun Championship - November 9 & 10 - Bluegrass Sportsmen's League, Wilmore, KY (just outside Lexington) If you are posting matches, please take the time to make sure you are also not deleting some matches along the way.

I agree! It's never too early!

That rule has been changed at some matches for a few years for reasons that include those you mentioned. It depends on the rule set you are using.

I was planning to leave the golf cart shooting out this year, mainly to keep it from getting stale. Do you a significant majority of the shooters would like to see it return for the third year in a row?

Registration is now open for the 2018 Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun Championship presented by Doublestar is now open! This will be our 10th year at Rockcastle, and we hope to take advantage of some of the ongoing construction there in our stages this year. You can sign up here on Practiscore. As usual, we'll have 9 stages using the natural terrain of Kentucky to challenge your shooting skills. Round count will be similar to past matches and posted once stages are designed, probably in late summer. Take care, and we'll be looking for you in Kentucky October 18th to 20th! Andy

These, https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/15-x-50-is-all-weather-binoculars , or these https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/18-x-50-is-all-weather . It would be good to check BH Photo or Optics Planet to place your order! With these magnification levels, you'll have to work to stay with the shooter, but I have never had a problem with that IF the targets are sufficiently spread out. They also allow you to spot trace for long range use. If you only need a non-stabilized bino, I would stick to 8X (anything with more magnification is almost impossible to hold still enough), and get a high end set from a company that supports the 3 gun community.

FEBRUARY 3-4: 3GN Regional – February 3-4 – Frostproof, FL – Universal Shooting Academy MARCH 2-4: Rock Hard – Rockcastle Shooting Center, KY 17-18: 3GN Regional – March 16-17 – St George, Utah – Southern Practical Shooters 17-18: Missouri 3 Gun Championship - Lead Farm 3 gun Range, Versailles MO mo3gc.com 23-25: X-Treme Bullets Texas 3 Gun Championship March 23-25, 2018 23-25: Superstition Mountain Mystery 3 Gun 2018 at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Mesa AZ March 23-25, 2018 APRIL 7-8: Hi-Lux PCC Championship, Rockcastle Shooting Center, KY 13-14 : The Empire Strikes Back ! ( for any one) ,Canada,England,NZ,South Africa v USA :$25000 Vortex prize table https://practiscore.com/3gn-uk-sups-colonial-3-gun-match/register 20-22: Vortex Shooters Source 3 Gun – Triple C Range – Cresson, Texas Web-http://northtexasmultigun.com/vortex-shooters-source-3-gun/ Enos Thread - http://forums.brianenos.com/topic/254673-2018-vortex-shooters-source-3-gun/ 18-22: USPSA Multigun Nationals, Pro Gun Club, NV 27-29: JP ENTERPRISE PCC Championship will be April 27th- 29th at Silver Creek Conservation Club. Sellersburg, IN It will be a level 2 USPSA PCC only. 28-29: Southern Illinois PCC championship Newman's Gun Club 5704 Valier Lake Road Sesser, IL 62884 website soon NGC Action Shooting on FB MAY 5-6: Gadsden Shotgun Championship, MO 5-6: 2018 3GN Ohio State Championship Match May 5-6, 2018 8 Stage Match Prize table + cash payout $150 Covington, OH 18-20: Babes with Bullets 3 Gun Challenge, Shootout Lane, LA 19: Lead Farm 3 Man 3Gun - Lead Farm 3 Gun Range, Versailles MO - May 19 Cash payout to top 10% Basic rules here mo3gc.com will be tweaked to fit the 3 man format. 19-20: He-Man 3-Gun Nationals - NRA Whittington Center Raton, NM - May 19-20, 2018 http://heman3gun.webs.com/ 26-27: 3GN Regional – May 26-27 – Talladega, AL – Civilian Marksmanship Park JUNE 7-10: Safariland Expedition Multigun 22-24: Nordic Vortex Tri-Gun - Forest Lake Sportsmen's Club, MN - June 22-24, 2018 http://nordicvortextrigun.com/ 30-1: Nightforce 2-Rifle Match - NRA Whittington Center Raton, NM - Tentative Date June 30-July 1, 2018 http://johnson3gun.webs.com/ JULY 15-16: Trijicon, Inc. Trijicon 3 Man 3 Gun Championship, Topton Fish & Game Association, PA AUGUST 9-12: JP Rocky Mountain 3-Gun - NRA Whittington Center Raton, NM - August 9 - 12, 2018 http://rm3g.com/ ? Rockcastle Pro-Am SEPTEMBER 15-16: Fort Sill Multi Gun Championship 15-16 September 2018 Fort Sill Army Base, Oklahoma! 22-23: 3GN Regional – September 22-23 – Forest Lake, MN - Forest Lake Sportsmen's Club OCTOBER 18-20: Blue Ridge Mountain 3 Gun Championship, Rockcastle Shooting Center,KY NOVEMBER 9-11: 3GN Nationals Regional – November 9-11 – Clinton, SC – Clinton House Plantation DECEMBER

Chris, our photographer, has the photos. If you will email me so I have your email address, I will contact him and pass on your request.