Nathan Payne

Nathan is a lifelong competitor who found his way from college football and mixed martial arts into the world of action shooting in 2012, where he cut his teeth at MN 3-Gun Group matches under the guidance of his father, Brian. Since then, Nathan has become a nationally recognized 3-Gun athlete with multiple championship titles and High Law Enforcement honors across major matches like Fort Benning, Rocky Mountain, the Jeff Kirkwold Memorial, and the Nordic/Vortex Tri-Gun. Beyond competing, Nathan is committed to growing the shooting sports, serving as an instructor for both the MN 3-Gun Group and Concealed Defense, while also working in law enforcement as a firearms instructor. When he’s not on the range, he’s outdoors chasing game, spending time with family, and sharing the sport with the people closest to him.