I travel to 3 gun matches in 2015-2017. I stopped shooting 3 gun because it is taking too much time away from my family. Even local match is a day. We carry 3 gun and ammos for 3 gun, starting to be really expensive and ridiculous and only pro's getting the major prizes. Match fee, hotel cost, gas for long travels and restaurant food for almost 4 days is serious money. I lost my job and almost lost my family because of this 3 gun (and my shooting sports in general).
It is not about shotgun. I love shotgun and one of my favorite match is the Benelli Shotgun championship. I'm coming back into the shooting sports in a more controlled manner. More to be with friends. I am shooting just local half day USPSA just 1 or 2 times a month with spouse approval. I may just shoot local PRS matches and I probably shoot shotgun matches. For me it is dumping rifle rounds in close proximity is what I'm not excited about.
I met wonderful people and have wonderful memories from the 3 gun matches. I miss it. But whatever I do now, I make sure I have family support and I don't neglect your job. This sport is fun but let us not kid ourselves, this hobby is expensive and eats a lot of time.