The main match kicks off today as the practical shooting world gathers in Hurricane, Utah
The Vortex Optics 2025 PCSL 2-Gun Nationals presented by Super Vel Ammunition officially opens for main match competitors today, December 5th, following two days of early match action at Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range. Match Director Max Leograndis—the eight-time and only USPSA Pistol Caliber Carbine National Champion—and the PCSL team have assembled what they’re calling their best match yet.
Over 400 competitors from across the globe will test their carbine and handgun skills across 13 stages plus a squad shoot-off that determines prize order. The international contingent runs deep this year, with shooters traveling from Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia to challenge American competitors on their home turf.
“We got over 400 competitors from all over the world,” Leograndis said in a video posted this morning. “We’re super excited to put this match on for you. We think it’s the best one we’ve done yet.”
If you’re not familiar with PCSL, think of it as practical shooting brought into the modern era. The format strips away the complexity that’s crept into some established disciplines and focuses on what matters: testing your marksmanship skills with the two platforms most shooters actually own—a carbine and a handgun.
Unlike 3-Gun formats where 2-Gun divisions sometimes feel like an afterthought, PCSL was built from the ground up for this two-platform format. The scoring uses hit factor (points per second), rewarding both accuracy and speed. But here’s where it gets interesting: PCSL’s K-zone target system adds a high-risk, high-reward element. Nail the K-zone with a single well-placed shot and you score the full 10 points. Chase speed over precision and you’ll bleed points that hurt your final standing.
Target difficulty caps at 200 yards with an 8 MOA minimum target size for carbine. That means an 8-inch target at 100 yards, 12-inch at 150, and so on. This intentional restriction means you can show up with a basic AR-15 running bulk 55-grain ammo and not be at a meaningful accuracy disadvantage against heavily modified race guns. It’s accessible without being easy.
PCSL keeps it simple with just two core divisions, and the names tell you exactly what you’re getting into.
Competition Division has minimal restrictions on handgun configuration and allows pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) as your long gun. This is where you’ll see race-style setups optimized for pure speed—optics on the pistol, minimal limits on equipment, and PCCs that blur the line between rifle and handgun platforms.
Practical Division tightens the equipment restrictions to reflect gear you’d actually carry or use professionally. No PCCs here—you’re running an actual rifle. Holster requirements are stricter (race holsters aren’t allowed), and there are limits on pistol modifications like magwell width. If you want to test your skills with equipment that looks more like what a professional might carry, this is your division.
Having only two divisions concentrates the competition. Top shooters actually compete against each other rather than being fragmented across a dozen equipment-based classes. The result is cleaner standings and more meaningful titles.
The early match (December 3-4) gave us a preview of what to expect. Ken Ogren currently sits at 100% in Practical Division with Michael Kiesewetter breathing down his neck at 99.07%. In Competition Division, Tim Dunderi leads at 93.1% overall.
Jalise Williams put up a strong showing in Competition, sitting 9th overall and leading the Lady category with an 87.47% score. The international shooters are making their presence known—Czech Junior competitor Eda Slavík holds 28th overall in Practical, proving the format travels well across borders.
But the main match starts fresh. These early results only hint at what’s coming over the next three days.
Last year’s results set the stage for some compelling matchups. Here’s what we’re watching.
Kyle Litzie won the 2024 PCSL 2-Gun Nationals at a perfect 100% in Competition Division. AJ Anthony finished second at 99.67%—a gap of just 0.33 percentage points. That’s the kind of margin that haunts you for a full year. Both are back in Competition Division, and Anthony will be looking to close that gap. Litzie, meanwhile, has a target on his back as the defending champion.
Brian Nelson took Practical Division in 2024 with an impressive 98.01% finish overall—right on the heels of Litzie and Anthony. He’s back to defend, but so is the field that pushed him. Mason Lane (94.94%, 4th overall) and Nils Jonasson (94.09%, 6th overall) both return hungry. The Practical Division title race might be the most competitive storyline of the weekend.
The European contingent isn’t here for the scenery. Pavol Ženčár of Slovakia finished 7th overall in 2024 at 93.01%—ahead of many established American competitors. Polish shooter Bartosz Dunder placed 19th at 86.51%. Both return this year, joined by teammates and competitors from Czech Republic. The early match already showed international shooters making their presence felt, with Eda Slavík (Czech Republic) sitting 28th as a Junior competitor.
Lena Miculek wasn’t at last year’s Nationals—this is her first PCSL 2-Gun Nationals. That makes her the wildcard. Nine world titles across five disciplines, over 50 3-Gun championships, and the highest-ever female finish at the 2024 USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals. She knows how to win. The question is how quickly she adapts to PCSL’s specific format, scoring, and target presentations. She’s competing in Competition Division, where she’ll face Litzie, Anthony, and Beise at the top of the standings. Don’t be surprised if she’s in the overall mix, not just leading the Ladies.
In 2024, Justine Williams edged out her sister Jalise for top Lady in Competition—82.77% to 79.79%, a 3-point spread. But the early match tells a different story. Jalise is sitting 9th overall at 87.47%, showing significant improvement. If that form carries into the main match, the sibling rivalry could flip. Both are legitimate threats for top-20 overall finishes, not just category wins.
Tim Dunderi finished 43rd overall in 2024 at 79.98%. In the 2025 early match, he’s leading Competition Division at 93.1%—a 13-point improvement. That’s the kind of year-over-year growth that suggests serious training and refinement. Whether he can sustain that pace against the full main match field remains to be seen, but he’s positioned himself as a dark horse contender.
Michael Seeklander finished 36th overall in 2024 at 81.07% in Practical Division. He’s back with Veteran category, representing the tactical professional demographic that PCSL’s Practical Division was designed to attract. A USPSA Grand Master and Steel Challenge World Champion in Production, Seeklander brings decades of experience from his time as Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Federal Air Marshal firearms program. Now the Director of Education and Training at Delta Defense/USCCA, he bridges the gap between competition and professional application.
There’s extra money up for grabs this weekend thanks to Hunter Constantine and his “Constantine Most Wanted” bounty program. Constantine—who finished 61st in Practical Division at 77.81% last year—is putting cash prizes on the line for shooters willing to accept a challenge within the challenge. He’s not just funding it; he’s competing too.
The rules are straightforward but demanding: shoot the entire match using a Constantine Carry Belt, run everything from concealment (your cover garment can be tucked during unloaded starts), and keep all pistol magazines concealed throughout. For PCSL specifically, rifle magazines don’t need to be concealed—a practical nod to the realities of the format.
This isn’t just a side gimmick. The PCSL 2-Gun Nationals is one of the marquee events on the 2025 Constantine bounty calendar, alongside USPSA Factory Gun Nationals, all eight USPSA Area Championships, and IDPA Nationals. First place takes the largest payout, and there’s a separate Lady division bounty as well.
For competitors already running concealment-friendly setups in Practical Division, this is an opportunity to stack some extra winnings on top of match placement. It also adds an interesting wrinkle for anyone considering whether to optimize purely for speed or hedge toward equipment that qualifies for the bounty. We’ll be watching to see who’s chasing that Constantine cash this weekend.
Location: Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range, 1134 Regional Park Rd, Hurricane, UT 84737
Main Match Schedule: Friday-Sunday, December 5-7, 2025
Awards Ceremony: Sunday, December 7 at approximately 4:00 PM
Stages: 13 stages plus squad shoot-off
Round Count: Approximately 250 carbine + 250 handgun
Divisions: Competition, Practical
Categories: Lady, Junior, Senior, Active Military, Veteran, Law Enforcement
Even if you couldn’t make it to Hurricane this year, you can still catch the action.
Live Scores: Practiscore will have periodic leaderboard updates throughout the weekend
Social Media: Follow @pcs_league on Instagram for real-time photos and updates from Joe Reyes and the PCSL media team
Live Stream: Casual Shooter Podcast is providing live coverage on Rumble throughout the weekend. Day 1 coverage is already posted.
We’ll be following the match remotely and will have a full recap after Sunday’s awards ceremony. Expect breakdowns of the final standings, standout performances, and what this match tells us about the direction of 2-Gun competition heading into 2026.
For now, good luck to all 400+ competitors on the line this weekend. The red desert of Southern Utah is waiting.
Follow the Match:
PCSL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcs_league/
Live Stream (Casual Shooter Podcast): https://rumble.com/user/Casualshooterpodcast
Day 1 Livestream: https://rumble.com/v72n18q-pcsl-nationals-day-1.html
