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3/31/2014

3Gun Drills

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

3gun drills Gabby learned from training with some of the Noveske shooting teamWhile practicing and learning 3 gun stuff with Janna Reeves and James Casanova (two members of the Noveske Shooting Team) I learned a little bit about how to train. Since running through stages isn't always feasible and isn't necessarily the most effective way to attack specific skills, we began with some small drills. The first was designed to speed up target acquisition and the second pushed accuracy as well as physical stamina.

To set up the first drill, called a "Par Drill," one needs a shot timer with the ability to sound a second buzzer once a pre-set amount of time has elapsed. The shooter stands at low ready. This drill can be done with any type of gun but the target should be adjusted for whatever firearm is being used. We practiced with our rifles and a gong target set up at about 50 yards. The buzzer sounds and the shooter should get thier sights on target and then take the shot. This is done five times and then an average is calculated.


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3/27/2014

We're Reading- "7 Tips for introducing young girls to shootingHunting, shooting, fishing and adventure for women by women"

7 Tips for introducing young girls to shootingHunting, shooting, fishing and adventure for women by women

Marti Davis Afield: Marti shares ways to get young girls interested in shooting. I grew up in a family that has always enjoyed the outdoors. To be honest, I can’t even remember my first time shooting. I can tell you this; it has been at least 30 plus years ago, probably closer to 35. ...



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3/26/2014

Expensive Gear does not make the Competitive Shooter

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

learning to shoot competitively has nothing to do with buying expensive gearDoes expensive gear make you a better competitive shooter? We've all seen that guy, rolling up in a zombie hunter H3, always buying guns, but never actually goes to the range to shoot. It's easy to get into all the gear, especially in 3Gun, but knowing how to use it is key when the buzzer sounds. Should a beginner spend a few thousand on their first long gun so they can get into competing or just a few hundred and then dive into training? Extended controls and low drag whatsits may make a person appear knowledge-able, but will they shave seconds off your time, like they do for the pros?

3/24/2014

First Run at a 3Gun Stage

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

The gong to start with is at 50 feet. There's another at an angle, so let's say 60 feet, with four steel poppers inbetween. I am allowed to start moving and engage two silhouettes with two plates attached to each. Dump the rifle with safety on and pick up shotgun. Break nine clays and come around a table to either, knock down five steel targets with shells or dump the short gun and take on the rest with pistol. One silhouette to the right, another with a plate to the left. Two more steel gongs and five steels to knock down at the end.

3/19/2014

A New Gal on the 3Gun Pro Series Tour

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

Janna Reeves is a new woman to the 3 Gun Pro Series Tour shooting for Noveske TeamThis past weekend marked the beginning of the 3 Gun Nation's 2014 Pro Series Tour. In Owasso Oklahoma the best of the best met and kicked off a competition that will continue until early 2015. Janna Reeves, the newest member of the Noveske 3 Gun Team, is one of 12 women who make up the women's division. Having won the Qualifier back in February, Ms. Reeves went into this weekend with high expectations of herself. Unfortunately, she came back to her new Georgia home, less than than thrilled with her performance.
 

3/17/2014

Is my AR15 ready for 3Gun?

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

woman's ar15 rifle ready for 3gunWhen I built my tactical turquoise AR-15 last year, I had no idea that this year I would be preparing to use it for a 3gun competition. What I built is a fun, pretty gun, that is nice and light and easy for a beginner to pick up and try out. However, I have a feeling some changes should be made.

3/12/2014

Buying a Recalled Gun

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

A little over a year ago I wrote a post about a concealed carry pistol for which, I had fallen. The XDs 3.3 9mm was introduced at SHOTShow 2013, I shot it, and as happy as I was with my Walther PPS, I couldn't stop thinking about how well the XDs fit. For the past year I've thought about buying the gun, but just couldn't justify the expense of two concealed carry guns. Then Springfield issued a major recall on the new 9mm as well as the previous year's release, .45ACP. Fast forward one year and I find myself buying an XDs 3.3 9mm.

3/11/2014

Reader Email- How to Upgrade from a .22

Women with guns
Dear Gabby,
I do my shooting with a .22 pistol now, but I am wanting to upgrade. I am wondering yours thoughts on 9mm vs. 40 cal debate. I am also wondering if you have a favorite pistol as well as any buying tips you might have.
 -Kate

3/10/2014

Winchester Knows What Beginners Need

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

W train and defend ammo by Winchester introduced at SHOTShow 2014This year at SHOTShow, some manufacturers were still questioning how to appeal to the "new shooter" (aka not-yet-a-gun-geek) while others were already hitting it out of the park. Enter, W by Winchester Amunition. They cought my attention at Media Day at he Range, where Rob Pincus was offering something of a Pepsi Challenge. This was a brilliant way of presenting a product that might otherwise blend into the background.

3/06/2014

3Gun Prep - Arm Strength

By Gabby 

strong arms for 3 gun, gabby Marcuus with Competative shooter Anette WachterI doubt I'm the only person who's arms tire quickly when shooting long guns. Frankly, when I'm really focused and doing everything as I've been taught, even shooting a pistol will tire my arms out quickly as well. But when it comes to shooting rifles and shotguns, which require the weak side to carry most of the weight of the gun, I notice my forearm begins to burn almost immediately. Once fatigued my left tricep serves as a very poor mount for my gun and for achieving a steady, careful shot. So I figured, if I was going to do this 3Gun thing right I should probably build up a little more strength in both my arms, and probably in the rest of me too.

3/06/2014

Review: Laserlyte Plinking Cans & Compact Pistol

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

Laserlyte plinking cans targets and compact training pistol reviewed by ArmedCandyIsn't dry fire training a great option for winters like these, when the range is an iced over highway away, and ammo is still so hard to find anyway? Too many people don't value the usefulness of dry firing. I imagine this is due to most people's understand of the definition of "dry firing," the inability of the shooter to judge if they are practicing correctly, or the spreading of the syndrome I have recently termed, "Dry Fire Training Boredom." To combat all three of these issues, and probably a few others, Laserlyte now offers a new training target option, Plinking Cans.

3/04/2014

We're Reading- "How to Choose Concealed Carry Insurance"

How to Choose Concealed Carry Insurance

Most of us carry at least one insurance policy. Whether that policy covers your home, your car, your health or your life, in most cases you choose to protect yourself against the unexpected. Most gun owners view our possession of firearms as an insurance policy in itself. ...



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3/03/2014

Senoia Ga Police Change Caliber

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

senioa%252520Ga%25252C%252520home%252520of%252520the%252520Walking%252520Dead%25252C%252520police%252520change%252520duty%252520gunsLast week it was announced that Senoia GA, the city that is home to the production of The Walking Dead, is giving up the .40 S&W for 9mm. The Senoia Police Department has made a deal with Glock, in which trade-ins will be bought back for $300 and 16 new 9mm pistols will also be purchased. What could possibly make these cops opt for less stopping power, especially since new guns were not in their budget for this year?