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Author: Shawn Nelson

The Complete 3-Gun Travel Match Checklist: A Competitor’s Packing Guide

November 25, 2025

Local 3-gun matches are forgiving when you forget something—you’re surrounded by squadmates who can help, and the stakes are low. Travel matches are a different story. Forget something critical at the Texas 3-Gun Championship and you might be hunting down a sporting goods store instead of walking stages. This checklist breaks down exactly what to pack, how to prioritize your gear, and the hard-won lessons that keep experienced competitors from scrambling at major matches.

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Jeff Kirkwold Shotgun Qualifier: Highlights and Results

August 20, 2025

The Gosh Darn Jeff Kirkwold Shotgun Qualifier returned to Forest Lake, MN on August 16–17 as the fifth of six IPSC World Shoot team qualifiers. Despite weather delays from overnight storms, the 12-stage Level 2 USPSA match ran smooth under hot and humid conditions. Highlights included a Saturday night shootoff under the lights and big moves in the team standings: Jon Wiedell edging Varick Beise in Open, Brian Nelson jumping into contention, and pump-gun performances from Ross Haney and Sam Rydberg. With only Nebraska left, the race for Team USA is tighter than ever.

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2025 USPSA Multigun Nationals Recap

August 4, 2025

The 2025 USPSA Multigun Nationals at Forest Lake Sportsmen’s Club delivered three days of world-class stages, razor-thin division races, and one pump-gun podium story that had the whole range talking. From balanced stage design to flawless match operations, this year proved that smaller fields can still bring big championship energy and it’s already a must-attend for 2026.

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