FR 3-Gun 2023 — Free Range Ministries

First Responder

Free Range Ministries

3rd Annual

3-Gun Competition

October 28, 2023

The Competition

Free Range Ministries hosted the 3rd Annual First Responder 3-Gun Competition for first responders in Marshall County on October 28, 2023 at The Barn at Free Range Farm.

The competition was made up of shooters on teams of 3 competitors from: Albertville Police Department, Albertville Fire Department, Arab Police Department, Boaz Police Department, Douglas Police Department, Douglas Fire Department, and Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Each shooter competed in 3 stages using pistol, rifle, and shotgun. The shooter’s time on each stage was used to break a tie for the highest score.

Pistol Stage

Shooters began the stage with 10 rounds of 9mm and engaged 8 targets with a 30 second time limit to complete the stage. There were 4 paper targets between 7 and 10 yards. These targets were scored 3, 4, or 5 points based on shot placements. There were 4 steel targets: 6” at 10 yards worth 2 points, 6” at 15 yards worth 2 points, 8” at 20 yards worth 3 points, and 8” at 25 yards worth 4 points. Shooters acquired 2 points for each round remaining after hitting all targets. A total of 35 points were possible at this stage.

Shooter’s Choice Bonus - If any rounds remained after hitting all targets, the shooter could choose to engage a 4” target at 20 yards worth 5 additional points per hit. If missed, the shooter lost the original 2 point bonus for that round. A total of 45 points were possible with Shooter’s Choice Bonus.

Pistol Stage

High Score (Individual)

Rifle Stage

Shooters began the stage with 10 rounds of .223 and engaged 8 targets with a 45 second time limit to complete the stage. There were 2 steel torso targets at 50 yards, one with a hostage paddle. These targets were scored 3 points per hit with a limit of two hits per target. There were 4 steel targets: 6” at 100 yards worth 4 points, 8” at 150 yards worth 4 points, 10” at 200 yards worth 5 points, and 12” at 250 yards worth 6 points. Shooters acquired 2 points for each round remaining after hitting all targets. A total of 35 points were possible at this stage.

Shooter’s Choice Bonus - If any rounds remained after hitting all targets, the shooter could choose to engage a 6” hostage paddle worth 5 additional points per hit. If missed, the shooter lost the original 2 point bonus for that round. A total of 45 points were possible with Shooter’s Choice Bonus.

Rifle Stage

High Score (Individual)

Shotgun Stage

Shooters began the stage with 10 rounds of 12 gauge and engaged 10 clay targets thrown from 3 locations. The clays were thrown in 5 sets of rapport doubles with each clay hit being worth 3 points. A total of 30 points were possible at this stage.

Shooter’s Choice Bonus - Shooter could choose to have the last 2 sets thrown as a true double. If both targets were hit, the shooter acquired 5 points for that set. A total of 40 points were possible with Shooter’s Choice Bonus.

Shotgun Stage

High Score (Individual)

Tiebreaker

The shooters’ time to complete each stage was recorded. If a tie for the highest score occurred, the shooter completing the stage or stages in the shortest amount of time was considered the winner.

Awards

The awards were made by Chris Duckett. They were presented to the individuals with the highest score on each stage and the team and individual with the highest overall score.

1st Place Individual

Overall High Score

1st Place Team

Overall High Score

Breakfast and Lunch

Wendy’s provided biscuits for breakfast while teams registered for the competition. Chad Pell with Pell Rubber grilled chicken, provided by AlaTrade, onsite and Santa Fe restaurant provided sides for lunch.