Multi-Gun or Three-Gun competition
The sport of multi-gun (often called 3-gun) is an action shooting discipline involving the use of two or three different types of firearms.
We utilize rifle, pistol and shotgun – in a 'run-n-gun' practical shooting match format. A match comprises several 'stages', each being a unique scenario-based shooting problem to be solved. One, two or even all three guns may be required in a given stage, with the competitors’ ranking being based on their time to complete the stage, with penalty time added for any errors (such as missed targets etc.). Target distances can vary from 1 yard to 600 yards. Although multi-gun traces its origins to the combat use of firearms, and indeed draws a great many participants from military and law enforcement circles, the discipline has evolved into a visually appealing, highly competitive, adrenaline-filled sport. Most new shooters get hooked after their first match.
Organizations that support this style of competition
United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA)USPSA siteSteel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA)SCSA site