Austin Aylward's Tactical Games Gear: A Deep Dive No stranger to The Tactical Games podium, Austin Aylward gives us an inside look at the gear setting him up for success in the 2023 season. The Ultimate Belt Setup Aylward sports a belt combo that's both functional and durable. He's got his belt and pistol pouches from Esstac, known for...
The Best Plate Carrier Build-Out For The Tactical Games: A Guide for Competitors Entering the realm of The Tactical Games, competitors face a unique challenge: selecting the ideal plate carrier that balances comfort and functionality. With countless options available, it can be daunting to choose the right one. Drawing insights from experienced competitors like Shawn Nelson, this...
Shawn's Journey: Evolving the Ultimate Tactical Games Rifle with Team JP Introduction: The Quest for Perfection As competitive shooters, we often can't resist tweaking and tuning our gear. This drive for the perfect blend of performance, reliability, and practicality is exactly what led me, Shawn from Team JP, to evolve my Tactical Games rifle. Join me as we...
As a 3gunner, or participant of any action shooting sports, hearing protection is important. Equally important is the ability to effectively and clearly hear commands from the Range Officer. I've tried other brands of "cheap" electronic hearing protection but had been left unimpressed by both build quality and actual function of the electronics. That opinion changed...
The Dangers of Squib Loads in Shooting Sports In the high-stakes world of competitive shooting, a squib load can quickly turn a great day at the range into a nightmare. Understanding what causes a squib load is crucial for every shooter, especially when time is of the essence, and safety is paramount. Standard Range Officer protocol is...
A.K.A Dual Load, Quad Load, Load 2 or Load 4 Methods; weak, or support hand, loading shotgun is one of the quickest methods you can utilize to fill your magazine tube....
As a new entrant to the adrenaline-pumping world of 3 Gun competitions, you're likely inundated with advice on gear. A common suggestion is to ditch your old pump shotgun for something more "advanced." However, I'm here to offer a different perspective, one that celebrates the pump shotgun's unique value, especially if you already own one. The Reliable...
Aside from adding a magazine extension tube, opening the loading port up on your shotgun is probably the most important modification you make. This was a DIY task that warranted much contemplation when I considered the risk of potentially ruining a $1,400 shotgun, but some practice with a less expensive 870 made me a bit more comfortable...
Introduction to the Vortex Viper PST 1-4×24 Riflescope If you're looking for a high-end optic for 3 Gun that won't break the bank, your search is over. Having tried to stay within a reasonable budget and make 1.5x work with other scopes, it's just not the same as the true 1x the Viper PST will give you. Add to...
