Taran πŸ₯‡ will be Taran πŸ† at the Fort Benning, Georgia 3 Gun Championship! @ShootingUSA πŸ’₯

Published on February 11, 2022
Duration: 14:33

This video covers the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's 3-Gun Challenge at Fort Benning, Georgia, highlighting unique stages inspired by military movies and featuring advanced shooting techniques. Competitors across Tactical Irons, Tac Optics, and Open divisions demonstrate skill with pistols, rifles, and shotguns, including the use of training grenades and a M203 grenade launcher. The event showcases the Army's support for shooting sports and the marksmanship skills of both military personnel and civilians.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's 3-Gun Challenge at Fort Benning offers a unique competition experience with stages inspired by military movies and the use of specialized equipment like training grenades and M203 launchers, pushing the limits of civilian and military marksmanship.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Shooting USA
  2. 00:24The Sport of 3-Gun Competition
  3. 00:45Army Marksmanship Unit Hosts 3-Gun Challenge
  4. 00:52Fort Benning, Georgia - Civilian Competition
  5. 01:26Stage: Blackhawk Down
  6. 01:58Kurt Miller's Performance
  7. 02:23Jerry Michalak's Run
  8. 02:55Unique Aspects of the Match
  9. 03:04Army and Movies Theme
  10. 03:16M203 Grenade Launcher in Use
  11. 04:03Stage: The Longest Day
  12. 04:18Kelly Neal - Heavy Metal Division
  13. 04:48Chris Tilly - Open Division
  14. 05:14Stage: Full Metal Jacket
  15. 05:39Eric Lund - Tac Optics Division
  16. 06:04Tony Holmes' Performance
  17. 06:25Taran Butler's Dominance
  18. 06:51Why the Army Hosts This Event
  19. 09:02AMU 3-Gun Challenge Recap
  20. 09:07Division Classifications
  21. 09:28Stage: Saving Private Ryan (Pistol)
  22. 09:47Kurt Miller's Breaching Door Issue
  23. 10:10Jerry Michalak's Entry
  24. 10:30Stage: Hamburger Hill (Shotgun)
  25. 10:50Jerry Michalak on Hamburger Hill
  26. 11:14Kurt Miller - Tactical Irons on Hamburger Hill
  27. 11:30Stage: Enemy at the Gates
  28. 11:40Deborah Cheek's Performance
  29. 11:53Taran Butler on Hamburger Hill
  30. 12:19Stage: The Last Patrol (Rifle from Boat)
  31. 12:31Tony Holmes Beats Taran's Time
  32. 12:39Benny Hill - Top Tac Optic Shooter
  33. 12:47Taran Butler Leads Tac Optics Leaderboard
  34. 13:03Tac Irons Division - Last Patrol
  35. 13:17Bruce Pyatt Wins Stage
  36. 13:28Tac Irons Final Results
  37. 13:39Jerry Michalak's Fastest Run
  38. 13:59Open Division Final Results
  39. 14:09Division Winners and Conclusion
  40. 14:24Prediction for Next Year's Event

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Army Marksmanship Unit's 3-Gun Challenge unique?

The AMU's 3-Gun Challenge is unique because it's held on an army installation and features stages modeled after scenes from movies where the army was featured. It also incorporates specialized equipment like training grenades and M203 launchers, offering a simulated combat experience.

What are the different divisions in the AMU 3-Gun Challenge?

The challenge features three main divisions: Tactical Irons, which requires iron sights on all guns; Tac Optics, allowing a scope only on the rifle; and Open Division, which permits almost any equipment, including speed loaders.

What kind of specialized equipment is used in the Fort Benning 3-Gun Challenge?

Competitors use specialized training equipment such as M228 training grenades and M203 grenade launchers firing 40mm training rounds. These elements add a unique, simulated combat aspect to the competition stages.

What are some of the challenging stages featured in the AMU 3-Gun Challenge?

Challenging stages include 'Blackhawk Down' with a Humvee start and grenade deployment, 'The Longest Day' with rifle targets out to 350 meters, and 'Hamburger Hill,' an all-shotgun stage requiring precise slug and shot shell usage.

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