10 Targets... 2 Fliers... 1 Man and His Shotgun

This podcast episode features a discussion about the Polenar Tactical Brutality competition, covering stage designs, participant experiences, and the debate on competition shooting's effectiveness for real-world scenarios. Speakers Ian McCollum, Calvin, and PSR share insights on challenging stages like the fast rope and tunnel, the importance of penalty management, and how competition shooting hones firearm manipulation and stress response, contrasting it with tactical CQB scenarios. They also touch upon the development of firearm skills from beginner to advanced levels and the nuances of training for combat versus sport.

This video showcases a 3-Gun competition stage designed by Trayvon Barber of Barber Training Solutions. Participants engage rifle, shotgun, and pistol targets at various distances and positions, highlighting the multi-discipline nature of the sport. Key takeaways emphasize the importance of zeroing firearms, identifying targets correctly, and practicing with your equipment.

This guide, presented by expert shooter Jerry Miculek, details essential gear packing for a 3-Gun competition. It emphasizes the critical importance of a pre-flight checklist to ensure all firearms, accessories, spare parts, and safety equipment are accounted for, especially considering travel logistics. The advice covers specific items like shotgun speed loaders, rifle drum magazines, and the necessity of a comprehensive spare parts kit for competitive shooting.

This video provides a glimpse into a stage at the Marines 3-Gun competition in Thailand, highlighting typical commands and procedures. It covers the "Load and Make Ready" sequence, stage-specific instructions including movement and target engagement, and concludes with the crucial "Show Clear and Unload" safety protocol. The event appears to be the 10th Anniversary of Marines 3-Gun.

This YouTube video showcases the 'Load 12 Drill', a favorite practice routine for 3-Gun competitions. The title strongly suggests a focus on practical shotgun handling and shooting techniques relevant to competitive shooting scenarios. While specific firearm models or calibers aren't detailed in the description, the context of 3-Gun implies the use of shotguns, and potentially other firearms commonly used in such events. The drill itself is likely aimed at improving speed, efficiency, and accuracy in reloading and shooting under pressure.

This video showcases an intense military-style 3-Gun stage, demonstrating advanced shooting techniques and transitions between multiple firearm platforms. The shooter, exhibiting professional competitive shooter expertise, navigates complex obstacles and engages targets from various unconventional positions, including a helicopter fuselage and vehicle roofs. The drill emphasizes high-speed target transitions, efficient movement, and proficiency under physical stress, offering valuable insights for advanced competitive shooters.

This guide details the technique for a quad-wield rapid fire demonstration using two Arsenal Firearms AF2011-A1 pistols, as showcased by Jerry Miculek. It covers the setup, firing sequence, and recoil management required to achieve an extremely high rate of fire. The demonstration highlights the unique characteristics of the double-barreled .45 ACP pistol, emphasizing the significant firepower and specialized handling needed for such a feat. Instruction is provided by a professional speed shooter, indicating an advanced skill level is required.

This guide details the techniques used by Jerry Miculek to achieve world-record speed shooting times. It emphasizes rapid firing with an 8-shot revolver, precise trigger control, efficient reloading, and the use of professional timing equipment to measure progress. Instruction is provided by an expert with demonstrated world-class shooting mechanics.

This guide details the quad-loading technique for shotguns, as demonstrated by World Champion Lena Miculek. It focuses on using a high-capacity shell caddy to load four rounds simultaneously into the receiver, a method that revolutionized competitive shotgun sports by drastically increasing reload speed. The technique, when mastered, allows shooters to become highly competitive and efficient during stages.

This guide details the high-speed shotgun reloading technique demonstrated by Jerry Miculek, focusing on the Mossberg 930 JM Pro. It covers the importance of speed in competition, the specific modifications used, and the technique of reloading while keeping the gun shouldered. Instruction from a professional competition shooter highlights the critical nature of efficient reloads in shotgun sports.