http://www.3gunrules.com/gettingstarted.php
What you need to know:
Most new 3gun shooters come from another shooting discipline and are already familiar with safe gun handling and understand the basic safety rules involved in our games. I will not go into those aspects here because it is beyond the scope of this discussion.
A quick overview of 3 gun competition can be gleaned from the USPSA 3 gun supplement. A PDF copy can be downloaded Here
What you need to get:
Serviceable semi-auto pistol in 9mm or larger caliber.
Holster that securely holds pistol and will retain it during vigorous movement.
A half dozen, or more reliable standard capacity magazines for pistol and holders to carry them in that they won’t fall out of.
Serviceable semi-auto, or pump shotgun in 12 gauge with 20-21†bbl threaded for screw-in chokes.
Extended magazine tube for shotgun and appropriate shotshell carriers.
Serviceable semi-auto rifle in .223, .308, or 7.62x39 (AK) caliber.
A half dozen, or more reliable 30 (or 20 in .308) round magazines for rifle and holders to carry them in that they won’t fall out of.
Belt that will hold holster and ammunition carriers securely.
Also
http://www.tacproshootingcenter.com/3gun.html
What kind of handgun, rifle and shotgun will I need?
HANDGUN: Any safe and serviceable handgun of a minimum caliber of 9mm/.38 Special. The following are expressly not allowed on handguns: compensators, optical or electronic sights, ported barrels.
RIFLE: Any serviceable and safe rifle, in a minimum caliber of .223. Semi-autos, bolt actions, lever actions etc. will compete evenly. Slings may be used, but must remain on the rifle at all times. Bipods will NOT be allowed. Iron sights and optical or electronic sights may be used. There will be two categories for rifle competition. Shooters using open, iron-sighted rifles will compete in a separate category from those using optical sights. (Anything with glass is an optical sight, whether battery powered, tritium powered, magnified or not) We will attempt to set up a course of fire that tests the operator more than the equipment. But realistically, semi-autos will usually be easier to use in any action scenario. Ranges will be from as close as 10 yards to as far as 300 yards.
SHOTGUN: Any serviceable and safe shotgun, a minimum of 20 gauge, may be used. Optical or electronic sights are NOT ALLOWED. The shotgun MAY NOT be loaded with more than 8 rounds at any time.
Swapping of guns or accessories during the match:
No swapping of firearms will be allowed. You may only use one handgun, one shotgun, and one rifle during the match. The configuration of each (sights, slings, holsters, etc.) may not be changed between stages. The only exception is changing chokes in the shotgun. If a firearm breaks or otherwise becomes unserviceable, you may change to another of a similar configuration and identical action type after informing the match director.
I am not sure if these are valid or good places to start - they seemed to have more information that the IDPA or USPSA sites and listed specs for equipment.
Are these team events or individual - could it be split up to three people on a team one uses the handgun, one uses the shotgun and the other the rifle (like a relay or something?
What you need to know:
Most new 3gun shooters come from another shooting discipline and are already familiar with safe gun handling and understand the basic safety rules involved in our games. I will not go into those aspects here because it is beyond the scope of this discussion.
A quick overview of 3 gun competition can be gleaned from the USPSA 3 gun supplement. A PDF copy can be downloaded Here
What you need to get:
Serviceable semi-auto pistol in 9mm or larger caliber.
Holster that securely holds pistol and will retain it during vigorous movement.
A half dozen, or more reliable standard capacity magazines for pistol and holders to carry them in that they won’t fall out of.
Serviceable semi-auto, or pump shotgun in 12 gauge with 20-21†bbl threaded for screw-in chokes.
Extended magazine tube for shotgun and appropriate shotshell carriers.
Serviceable semi-auto rifle in .223, .308, or 7.62x39 (AK) caliber.
A half dozen, or more reliable 30 (or 20 in .308) round magazines for rifle and holders to carry them in that they won’t fall out of.
Belt that will hold holster and ammunition carriers securely.
Also
http://www.tacproshootingcenter.com/3gun.html
What kind of handgun, rifle and shotgun will I need?
HANDGUN: Any safe and serviceable handgun of a minimum caliber of 9mm/.38 Special. The following are expressly not allowed on handguns: compensators, optical or electronic sights, ported barrels.
RIFLE: Any serviceable and safe rifle, in a minimum caliber of .223. Semi-autos, bolt actions, lever actions etc. will compete evenly. Slings may be used, but must remain on the rifle at all times. Bipods will NOT be allowed. Iron sights and optical or electronic sights may be used. There will be two categories for rifle competition. Shooters using open, iron-sighted rifles will compete in a separate category from those using optical sights. (Anything with glass is an optical sight, whether battery powered, tritium powered, magnified or not) We will attempt to set up a course of fire that tests the operator more than the equipment. But realistically, semi-autos will usually be easier to use in any action scenario. Ranges will be from as close as 10 yards to as far as 300 yards.
SHOTGUN: Any serviceable and safe shotgun, a minimum of 20 gauge, may be used. Optical or electronic sights are NOT ALLOWED. The shotgun MAY NOT be loaded with more than 8 rounds at any time.
Swapping of guns or accessories during the match:
No swapping of firearms will be allowed. You may only use one handgun, one shotgun, and one rifle during the match. The configuration of each (sights, slings, holsters, etc.) may not be changed between stages. The only exception is changing chokes in the shotgun. If a firearm breaks or otherwise becomes unserviceable, you may change to another of a similar configuration and identical action type after informing the match director.
I am not sure if these are valid or good places to start - they seemed to have more information that the IDPA or USPSA sites and listed specs for equipment.
Are these team events or individual - could it be split up to three people on a team one uses the handgun, one uses the shotgun and the other the rifle (like a relay or something?
