Just making a post to gauge some interest for a series of 3 gun shoots this spring/summer down in Elmer NJ @ Harbor Site USANA. I haven't talked to range management yet just looking to see if their is interest before I do.

 

 

Probably would be $20 to the range and then $10 for match supplies and take place on Saturdays.

 

 

Pistol, Carbine/rifle, and shotgun. Some stages would be multi gun (shoot rifle then transition to pistol). Or straight pistol/rifle/shotgun.

 

The range is 5 minutes off Rt40 and about 15 minutes from Rt55.

 

Ranges of shots would be from 100m-0m.

 

Shooting from cover/concealment with time and accuracy giving a winner.

 

 

Thoughts?

Just making a post to gauge some interest for a series of 3 gun shoots this spring/summer down in Elmer NJ @ Harbor Site USANA. I haven't talked to range management yet just looking to see if their is interest before I do.

 

 

Probably would be $20 to the range and then $10 for match supplies and take place on Saturdays.

 

 

Pistol, Carbine/rifle, and shotgun. Some stages would be multi gun (shoot rifle then transition to pistol). Or straight pistol/rifle/shotgun.

 

The range is 5 minutes off Rt40 and about 15 minutes from Rt55.

 

Ranges of shots would be from 100m-0m.

 

Shooting from cover/concealment with time and accuracy giving a winner.

 

 

Thoughts?

 

Sounds like fun! I'm a total novice when it comes to competition, but I'd definitely be up for something like that.

That is far for me, but I would be interested.

How far is that from SJSC? Is it N or S of there? Id be MORE interested if it were Rifle, Pistol, Precision rifle

Found it. 1.5 hours away.... ouch.

I'd be interested. Any combination of semi-rifle, precision rifle, shotgun and handgun would work for me.

I am interested

I'm interested. It is a bit of a ride but not too bad. I can get there in about an hour and 15 from New Brunswick.

Tosser, I'm definately in as long as I'm off. I enjoy the 3 gun shoots.

Shane, it's south of SJSC by about 20-30 minutes.

Tosser, JoelK and I drove 3 hours to Topton PA for a 3 gun shoot a few months ago, it was worh th trip. Sometimes you just have to suck up the drive if you want to participate.

What kind of rifles will we be using? I only have a bolt action M44 and a Ruger 10/22.

What kind of rifles will we be using? I only have a bolt action M44 and a Ruger 10/22.

 

I was kinda curious about this myself, but on all the arms. Is it any rifle/shotgun/pistol you want to use or is it a set three? or set calibers?

I realise this looks like the first swing of the bat but I would like to see actual scoring that makes time matter compared to what we experienced at SJSC. Classes of course. I like the way some other clubs are doing it. Copied and pasted from an email response re: Old Bridge 3 gun coming up soon:

 

"Classes are Tac Op meaning iron sights on pistol and shotgun and an optical sight on your rifle. Tac Iron is all iron sights. Open allows optic on everything, speed loaders on SG, bi=pods and multiple optics on rifle.

Trooper is where you’d have to carry all your gear no cart. No really practical at our match, but if you want to for practice for something like Ft, Benning, it might be worthwhile. Heavy Metal is a Major PF rifle, .45 pistol and pump SG."

 

 

HEAVY METAL BABY!!!!

The idpa recently released it's 3 gun rules. The shoot doesn't have to be idpa per sey, but that would give tosser a rule book, divisions and scoring ideas. There are others as well, I'm most familiar with idpa. I'd be conflicted, do I bring out the recently assembled AR that I haven't even shot yet, or do I bring out the big mama M1917 Enfield???

Bring the AR, ya did the Big Mama thing already.

Tosser, let me know when, and if I am in NJ that weekend I will be there.

 

Now that my work is starting to slow down let's go shooting at USANA some morning.

This was just to gauge interest folks. No defining details as of yet. I was thinking semi-auto rifles and whatever flavor pistol you choose. Initally I don't want to get into 75 different classes, but as time progresses I can look into that. The round counts will be high enough to be worth it to drive. It will be multiple stages. Again this is just general information gathering.

 

There will be a scoring system clearly definded though.

 

Make sure you guys buy slings for your rifles/shotguns if you don't allready have them.

 

With as many people saying they are down I'll talk to the range folks this weekend.

Toseer I know i would be in if it falls on an off Sat from midget football. I dont want to speak for two other guys i know, but i think we could make a threesome from the Square Circle Crew. Keep us informed.

Would this be affiliate with USPSA or any other organization? If so, would be worth it to the folks 2 hours away. =)

Would this be affiliate with USPSA or any other organization? If so, would be worth it to the folks 2 hours away. =)

 

 

No because I don't want to be bound by their fudd like rules. If anything ACTS.

No because I don't want to be bound by their fudd like rules. If anything ACTS.

Could you clarify a bit on your response here?

yes... am interested... otherwise it seems like this is just for Sh*ts and giggles?

Could you clarify a bit on your response here?

 

 

Example, the rifle "rules" are 89 pages long. I assume the same for shotgun and pistol. Various class listings approved/disapproved holsters. The goal here is to have a good time. Not get caught up in more nonsense. We all ready live in a state heavily regulated, I don't need that with a match that I'm going to run.

 

Remember we need to reload our pistol while its facing down range.... pointing it up in the air is a no no. That is contrary to every teaching on how to run a combat/self defense pistol.

 

"8.4 Loading, Reloading or Unloading During a Course of Fire

8.4.1 When loading, reloading or unloading during a course of fire, the competitor’s

fingers must be visibly outside the trigger guard and the handgun

must be pointed safely down range"

 

 

Things like that. If you shoot USPSA, which I assume based on your signature line, fine. Have fun. Feel free to come check this out if it gets off the ground this spring/summer.

yes... am interested... otherwise it seems like this is just for Sh*ts and giggles?

 

 

It's to have fun and do some "training" at the same time. I hope you come down and try it out if this gets off the ground.

Example, the rifle "rules" are 89 pages long. I assume the same for shotgun and pistol. Various class listings approved/disapproved holsters. The goal here is to have a good time. Not get caught up in more nonsense. We all ready live in a state heavily regulated, I don't need that with a match that I'm going to run.

 

Remember we need to reload our pistol while its facing down range.... pointing it up in the air is a no no. That is contrary to every teaching on how to run a combat/self defense pistol.

 

"8.4 Loading, Reloading or Unloading During a Course of Fire

8.4.1 When loading, reloading or unloading during a course of fire, the competitor’s

fingers must be visibly outside the trigger guard and the handgun

must be pointed safely down range"

 

 

Things like that. If you shoot USPSA, which I assume based on your signature line, fine. Have fun. Feel free to come check this out if it gets off the ground this spring/summer.

I see your points regarding classes, holsters, equipment, etc. You just want to shoot. But from a safety standpoint, USPSA and IDPA have set pretty high standards in regards to safety. So having your finger outside of the trigger guard when reloading or when not engaging targets makes sense?

If anyone is interested I'm going to set up and email list because that will be easier than everyone having to check out this thread. Just send me an email saying you're interested and want to be updated as time goes on.

 

nick.furman at me. com

I see your points regarding classes, holsters, equipment, etc. You just want to shoot. But from a safety standpoint, USPSA and IDPA have set pretty high standards in regards to safety. So having your finger outside of the trigger guard when reloading or when not engaging targets makes sense?

 

 

I understand your point and obviously finger off the trigger till your sights are on target and ready to shoot will be enforced. I was just talking about have to point down range when reloading as opposed to up in the air or "work space" as they call it. Thanks for your input and I hope you come out!

Any equipment requirements?

Any equipment requirements?

 

Again as of right now this was just a general information gathering thing. But Just a holster/sling and a means to carry mags be it pouches or pockets.

Holster/sling I'm not too worried about. I'm wondering about the guns we'll need.

A pistol, rifle, and a shotgun. Whatever you have bro. Or you can borrow from me or someone else. Just let

Us know