Multi-Gun

General
We have transitioned from straight 3-Gun to Multi-gun, meaning that we now design stages that can be shot with only pistol and rifle, or that also allow a shooter to use all firearms. So if you don’t have a shotgun setup you’re comfortable running in competition, you can still come out and shoot a match with rifle and pistol alone. Matches run from April (not March) through October. Third Sunday of each month. We are not USPSA-sanctioned, and do not run USPSA rules or stages. This is intentional. We design stages that stress practical firearms skills and put a premium on accuracy, not just speed. Expect lots of downloaded mags, cold-load starts, required emergency re-loads, and built in physical exertion.
Also, Multi-gun is not a good starting point for competitive action-shooting. Running multiple platforms in a stage multiplies the physical and mental task-loading, and long guns are inherently more dangerous than pistols. We strongly encourage shooters to have at least several IDPA and/or USPSA matches under their belts before coming out for Multi-gun. And as with any SKSC event, you’re welcome to come out to just watch a match for orientation purposes.
Either way, completion of the SKSC 101 class (offered cost-free every 2d Saturday of the month at SKSC) is required for shooters without prior 3-Gun/Multi-gun experience or who don’t have a classification in either USPSA or IDPA. See the IDPA link on the SKSC website for info on 101. Scoring: we use USPSA targets. A single A-Zone hit will neutralize the target, and we count the entire head as A-Zone. Failing that, a minimum of two hits in the C and D-Zone is required. Two D-Zones, or a single C-Zone, is a Failure to neutralize (FTN). Exception: a single .40 or .45 pistol hit in C-Zone neutralizes, as does a single rifle hit with 7.62 (NATO or Soviet), .30-06, or .30 cal.
Equipment/Divisions
We usually have 15-20 shooters per match, most are regulars, and no one pays much attention to divisions. That said, we do register shooters under the following Divisions. Limited – no pistol optics, no rifle magnification, max 9-round in SG on start signal (unless download or cold-load required in stage brief). Tactical – pistol optics OK, rifle magnification OK, max 9-round in SG on start signal (unless other required). Open – whatever you feel like shooting. Heavy – .40, .45, or .357 Sig pistol; 7.62 or .30 cal rifle, 12 ga SG; no magnification; same SG rule as other divisions.
Safety
Safety is paramount. We run a cold range. No weapon is loaded until the RO gives a shooter “load and make ready” for that weapon.
Muzzle and finger discipline is ruthlessly enforced. Two muzzle warnings is a DQ, as is two finger warnings, as is a muzzle plus a finger warning. Breaking the 180 is a DQ. Any ND is a DQ. Dropped weapon (from the time the RO calls a shooter to the start position until the time “range clear” is called) is a DQ. When barreled, all long-guns must either be empty (magazine and chamber) or on safe. Breaking this rule is a DQ. Our shooters’ briefs are very detailed. You will hear these rules again.
Ammo Count
We recommend bringing 100 rds/weapon. You probably won’t need it all, but ammo doesn’t go bad. Bring minimum 5 slug rounds for SG. No steel shot allowed, and no shot heavier than 7.5. Per SKSC rules, no green-tip 5.56 (M855) ammo allowed.
Other
We set up the match after USPSA finishes on Saturday (3 rd Sat of each month). Usually start work by 1300. Anyone who helps shoots for free. Otherwise, it’s $20 for SKSC members, $25 for non-members. Also, most of our shooters stick around to help with tear-down after the match. Not required, but most everyone does. Bring flag-safety/empty-chamber indicators for your long guns.
We count PCC as rifle. If it’s shoulder-mounted and fires a single projectile, you can run it as a rifle. Same goes for a braced “pistol” (as long as those are still legal – up to you to keep track of that stuff).
No bump-stocks.
Gear configuration is up to you. Drop holsters, plate-carriers, shotshell-caddy setups, etc., . . . we don’t care. If it’s not unsafe, you can run whatever setup suits you.
Pre-registration is available through Practiscore, and walk-in registration runs from 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. at the Clubhouse. Remember to check-in at the Clubhouse even if you pre-registered.
Questions can be fielded on FB, or by emailing me at hagenandlaura@comcast.net