From Pistol to Rifle: How to Train for Your First 3-Gun Match
Stepping onto the range for your first 3-Gun match can be intimidating. You’re proficient with a pistol, but the dynamic challenge of transitioning between a handgun, rifle, and shotgun under the pressure of a timer is a completely different beast. This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for the pistol shooter ready to expand their skills. Based on years of practical experience and coaching new competitors, we break down the essential training path from single-platform proficiency to multi-gun competence. You’ll learn how to build a foundational dry-fire regimen, master safe firearm handling for three different guns, develop efficient stage planning strategies, and cultivate the right mindset to succeed. We provide specific, actionable drills and a realistic timeline to prepare you not just to participate, but to compete safely and confidently in your inaugural match.