AFH Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hi Folks, As has been posted on the 3GN website, "The event will be held in cooperation with USPSA. As such, USPSA rules will be used for division and equipment classification, and the 3GN Championship will be run as a Tactical Optics (or Standard Tactical) match. However, scoring will follow IMGA rules, such as used as DPMS Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun." So everyone will be up to date and have the same info, your equipment must meet USPSA'a Standard Tactical(or Tactical Optics)requirements. All other rules will be those of SMM3G with the following exceptions: First of all, high value targets (those >100 yds) will receive stiffer penalties. Second, the following sections of the rules will be changed or eliminated: 1.9.2 changed to read "Unloading any firearm in an unsafe manner", 3.3 - changed that violation will result in procedural penalties, repeated violation will be grounds for a match DQ, 4.5 - eliminated, 4.6 - eliminated, 6 – eliminated, 10 - eliminated, 11 – eliminated. Thanks, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 One more month.. can't wait Is squadding going to be random, or will you take requests? Round count? Place to ship ammo to? Is there going to be a regular prize table as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GunNation Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 The field of 50 is set for the 3GN Championship With the validation process completed, the following competitors have earned a birth in the 2010 FNH USA 3-Gun Nation Championship, Presented by SureFire: http://www.3gunnation.com/News/3gn_top_50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFH Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Of all the questions, the only one I will have any info on is the round count. The four stages are designed, BUT I have no idea how much they are going to change once I get to the range. Without knowing what USPSA is doing with respect to props and which of them I might reuse, it is impossible to say what the stages are going to finally look like. The maximum round count will probably be: P-76, R-68, B-42, SL-12; TOTAL: 198rds Optional Rounds -- Either 15 less pistol or 15 less birdshot Good luck! BTW, I will obviously not be shooting in the match. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Andy, Without giving away too many stage designs can you give us open guys an idea how much shotgun reloading will be needed? I will be practicing but what I really need to know is how many shotshell caddies I will need. I haven't shot tactical in a while and need to round up gear for the shotgun. Thanks, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) Also Andy, without giving up too much, can you send me the stages? See you all there! Edited August 13, 2010 by mike_pinto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFH Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Craig, Assuming you never miss, which I know is a safe assumption for you , and that the stages don't change much, you will be required to load 2, 9, and 4 rounds of shotgun ammunition. Mike, (send the check to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxxx,xxxx,xxxxxx, CO) Patiently waiting, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hehehehehehe. See you there buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Craig, Assuming you never miss, which I know is a safe assumption for you , and that the stages don't change much, you will be required to load 2, 9, and 4 rounds of shotgun ammunition. Mike, (send the check to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxxx,xxxx,xxxxxx, CO) Patiently waiting, Andy Andy, So you are saying I need two more bandoliers and 26 more shell caddies....got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Andy and 3GunNation, I was lucky enough to get into this shoot, but I will not be able to attend due to other commitments. Who do I contact so that another shooter can take my roster spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GunNation Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Brian, Consider us informed. I'll take care of it. Thanks for the heads up, and I hope you can play with us next year. Chad Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GunNation Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 3GN Championship Set For Las Vegas The FNH USA 3-Gun Nation Tour, Presented by SureFire, will culminate its inaugural season with the 3GN Championship Sept. 13 at the Desert Sportsman’s Rifle & Pistol Club in Las Vegas, where the top 3-gunners in the country will be battling for $40,000. The 3GN Championship wraps up the ground-breaking new tournament series, with 50 competitors earning their right to compete based on points accumulated throughout the season. Also, 10 slots will be up for grabs at this year’s USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals, giving 60 shooters an invitation to claim the 3GN National Championship of 3-gun and the grand prize of $25,000, courtesy of Leupold. The second place finisher will take home a check for $10,000, courtesy of US P.A.L.M., while third place pays $5,000, courtesy of Timney Triggers. The event will be held in cooperation with USPSA. As such, USPSA rules will be used for division and equipment classification, and the 3GN Championship will be run as a Tactical Optics (or Standard Tactical) match. However, scoring will follow IMGA rules, such as used as DPMS Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun. Andy Horner, a veteran competitive shooter and match director for the annual Sabre Defence Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun, will be the match director and stage designer for the 3GN Championship. “Andy is going to add so much to our match,” said Pete Brown, President, 3-Gun Nation. “The stages are going to be fast and exciting to watch, yet they’ll blend in Andy’s ability to make them extremely challenging as well. This will be a fitting exclamation point to what we think will be the season that forever redefines the sport of 3-gun.” The one-day match will comprise of four stages of fire, and competitors will use their own gear during the first four traditional stages. At this time, Horner is working with USPSA and range officials to incorporate the use of all three guns on each stage. However, the stage designs are subject to change, and the stages will not be posted prior to the match. Ultimately, competitors should expect an extremely challenging course of fire. “The shooters making it into the 60 slots of the 3-Gun Nation Championship match should expect stages to challenge their abilities with all three guns,” Horner said. Upon completion of the four traditional stages, the top 16 will advance to the 3GN shoot-off format, where competitors will then switch to 3GN sponsor equipment. Those competitors will be seeded according to their overall score from the match, and entered into a 16-man, head-to-head, single elimination tournament bracket. “3-Gun Nation is going to expose thousands of shooters and non-shooters to the sport of 3-gun competition on a regular basis,” Horner said. “This exposure should grow the sport, and thereby benefit not only our shooters, but the companies in the shooting industry who support 3-gun competitions. By providing an exciting and challenging match, we hope to energize viewers to come out and participate in 3-gun matches—which is the most fun you can have in competitive shooting.” The match fee will be $150, payable onsite during the Multi-Gun Nationals, or on the morning of the 3GN Championship. For more information, contact Chad Adams at Chad@3gunnation.com. The entire tournament series, including DPMS Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun, Sabre Defence Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun, FNH USA Midwest 3-Gun Championships, MGM Ironman, JP Enterprises Rocky Mountain 3-Gun, the Wildcard event at USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals and the 3GN Championship will all be featured in the new television show, “3-Gun Nation,” debuting on Versus Monday, July 26 at 7:30 AM EST, with a repeat airing on Thursday, July 29 at 3 PM EST. Anyone with any questions at all can e-mail me directly at chad@3gunnation.com. -- Chad Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A well Earled machine Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Andy & Chad, How are you set for RO's on Monday? I could swing the extra day - let me know. See ya all there, Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Are the open shooters going to have to use tact. scope guns for the 4 stages or their open equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelli2 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) Not sure if this falls in the equipment grouping or the scoring grouping, if I were doing it, it would be scoring and have no PF. Does that mean we will be chronographing ammunition to ensure it meets USPSA power factor rules? or are we going with no power factor like IMGA is run? I guess pulling ammo and running everyones rifle and pistol through the chrono stage will add a little time to the day, but I don't see the need Edited August 17, 2010 by benelli2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Are the open shooters going to have to use tact. scope guns for the 4 stages or their open equipment? Tact scope or Tact Iron equipment for the 4 stages. No open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Not sure if this falls in the equipment grouping or the scoring grouping, if I were doing it, it would be scoring and have no PF. Does that mean we will be chronographing ammunition to ensure it meets USPSA power factor rules? or are we going with no power factor like IMGA is run? I guess pulling ammo and running everyones rifle and pistol through the chrono stage will add a little time to the day, but I don't see the need Jeff, I read it as IMGA rules for the 4 stages just like we have all year. This is a seperate event from the 3-gun nationals, but just being held at the same range the next day. Benny, everyone shoots Tac Optics for the match, all guns. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) Not sure if this falls in the equipment grouping or the scoring grouping, if I were doing it, it would be scoring and have no PF. Does that mean we will be chronographing ammunition to ensure it meets USPSA power factor rules? or are we going with no power factor like IMGA is run? I guess pulling ammo and running everyones rifle and pistol through the chrono stage will add a little time to the day, but I don't see the need Jeff, I read it as IMGA rules for the 4 stages just like we have all year. This is a seperate event from the 3-gun nationals, but just being held at the same range the next day. Benny, everyone shoots Tac Optics for the match, all guns. Tony The equipment is supposed to follow USPSA rules though. The only difference between IMGA and USPSA for Tactical/TS is the shotgun capacity, at least afaik. Edited August 17, 2010 by gose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATAS Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 This 3 Gun Nation thing is about the best thing to happen to competitve shooting! I can't wait to see the final. Now if it was only a little more tactical? Maybe we can make it 4 gun next year and shoot some of those kick a$$ weapons they used on Top Shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 This 3 Gun Nation thing is about the best thing to happen to competitve shooting! I can't wait to see the final. Now if it was only a little more tactical? Maybe we can make it 4 gun next year and shoot some of those kick a$$ weapons they used on Top Shot. Yeah, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and slingshot, or maybe throwing knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Who wants to activate a swinger by engaging a popper when instead we can make them shoot a rope in two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GunNation Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Our Editor Picks His Top Ten Most Likely To Win the 3GN Championship and Leupold's $25K. Counting chips before the dealing is done can be hazardous in Vegas. http://www.3gunnation.com/news/3gns_top_10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomfab Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 What time does the shooting start on Monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) .… Edited September 4, 2010 by Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 What time does the shooting start on Monday? + 1 I plan on attending, as a spectator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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