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WHO:

Free Range Ministries is hosting this event for first responders in Marshall County.

WHAT:

4th Annual First Responder 3-Gun Competition

The competition:

 The competition is made up of shooters on teams of 3 competitors from Police, Fire, EMS, State Trooper, and Game Warden departments in Marshall County. Each shooter will compete in 3 stages using pistol, rifle, and shotgun. The shooters’ time to complete each stage will be recorded. If a tie for the highest score occurs, the shooter completing the stage or stages in the shortest amount of time will be considered the winner.

• Pistol Stage

  Shooters will begin the stage with 10 rounds of 9mm and engage 8 targets with a 30 second time limit to complete the stage. There are 4 paper targets between 7 and 10 yards. These targets will be scored 3, 4, or 5 points based on shot placements. There are 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 will acquire 2 points for each round remaining after hitting all targets. A total of 35 points are possible at this stage.

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

• Rifle Stage

  Shooters will begin the stage with 10 rounds of .223 and engage 8 targets with a 45 second time limit to complete the stage. There are 2 steel torso targets at 50 yards, one with a hostage paddle. These targets will be scored 3 points per hit with a limit of two hits per target. There are 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 will acquire 2 points for each round remaining after hitting all targets. A total of 35 points are possible at this stage.

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

• Shotgun Stage

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

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

Lunch, Door Prizes, Grant, and Awards

• During registration, biscuits, coffee, and water will be provided.

• After the competition, lunch will be provided for Competitors and Volunteers.

• Door Prizes will be given away

• A grant will be given to a participating department for training or equipment.

• The following Awards will be presented:

  • Shotgun Stage High Score (Individual)

  • Pistol Stage High Score (Individual)

  • Rifle Stage High Score (Individual)

  • 1st Place Overall High Score (Individual)

  • 1st Place Team

WHEN:

Registration for competitors opens September 16, 2024.

Competition will be held November 2, 2024, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

WHERE:

The Barn at Free Range Farm

1590 Horton Rd

Horton, AL

WHY:

It is the mission of the Free Range Ministries First Responder 3-Gun Competition to say Thank You to first responders and to honor those who serve. We hope to provide a fun, competitive atmosphere where participants can socialize with each other and be challenged while shooting the multi-stage match.  We want each first responder to leave the competition with a sense of pride for their part in making our communities safer and to know they are appreciated.