We have a couple of additional, special matches this month - check them out and participate if you can. Here are the practical long-gun events we have scheduled this month at Rio Salado:

3-Gun (Multi-Gun) Match: Saturday October 10th - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
We are now using electronic scoring. To facilitate efficient shooter registration, we want everyone to pre-register for the match. Online registration will open at 3pm on Tuesday October 6th at PractiScore . When you arrive on match day, come to the stat shack and pay your match fee as usual, then simply go and shoot - your info will already be in the iPads. Even if you are not 100% sure of making it, it is better to pre-register. Those who do not pre-register will have to wait at the back of the line until everyone else who did pre-register is processed.

Sign-in on Saturday runs 8am-9am, with first shots at 8am. New shooters should come in time to attend the New Shooter Orientation at 8:30am before they shoot. Our usual format is 3 short-range rifle, shotgun and/or pistol stages, plus 1 long-range rifle stage. Bring 150 rounds of rifle ammo, 50 shotgun birdshot (#6 or smaller), and 50 rounds of pistol ammo.

We are fortunate to have two very generous sponsors for our monthly match: Carbon Arms sponsors one of the shotgun stages, provides "loaner" shotshell caddies for competitors to try, and they donate a $100 gift certificate. VLTOR sponsors one of the rifle stages, and they donate TWO of their excellent AR15 rifle stocks. All prizes are distributed by random draw from the list of competitor who finish the match. With typical attendance around 75 shooters, your odds of winning something nice are pretty good.

Bang & Clang Tactical Shotgun-Pistol Match: Monday October 12th (Columbus Day)
A special SHOTGUN/PISTOL match (no rifle required). There will be four practical scenario-type stages with a mix of shotgun and pistol targets, all located on the pistol bays. The match will be run under standard IMA-SMM3G rules. Just about any repeating shotgun (20ga or larger) and centerfire pistol (+ safe/secure holster) will be OK. If you are not sure of your division, just come out as we will put you where you fit best – EVERYONE GETS TO SHOOT. This will be the perfect match for new shooters to try their hand at tactical shotgun/pistol competitive shooting. We don't get to run these special matches too often, so if you are interested in this kind of shooting we recommend you make time to attend this one. Registration will be on the day, 8:00-9:30am  - just turn up and shoot. First shots will be at 8am. Match fee will be $15 for members, $17 for non-members. Round count will be ~100 birdshot + ~100 pistol.

Tactical .22 Rifle Match: Tuesday October 13th & 27th
Registration opens at 4pm, with first shots shortly thereafter. Location is the Smallbore Range right behind the Activity Center. The rules are simple: it's a straight time match with penalties for misses. Pretty much any .22 rifle is OK - the most popular guns are AR15-clones and Ruger 10/22s. We have two divisions: iron sight and optical sight. Our typical match format is one "long range" stage out to 100yards, and two or three shorter range hoser stages. This match is more fun than a barrel of monkeys... bring a bulk pack of cheap ammo (if you can find any) and you will leave with a smile a mile wide. No pre-registration required... just turn up and shoot.

Tactical Shotgun and Pistol Caliber Carbine Match: Thursday October 15th
Registration starts at 4pm, with a new shooter orientation shortly thereafter. The match format is four practical scenario-based stages similar to what you would encounter at a 3-Gun match, except that you only need to bring one gun - you choose either shotgun or pistol caliber carbine. There will be separate divisions for shotgun (Open, Limited and Pump), centerfire carbine (Optic and Iron) and .22 rimfire carbine (Optic and Iron). Any tactical shotgun suitable for 3-gun competition will work well in this match, or you can shoot a pistol caliber carbine (straight walled pistol calibers only please) or even a .22LR rifle. No pre-registration required... just turn up and shoot.

Red Mountain Action Rifle Match: Sunday October 18th
Registration opens at 12:30pm. This is a rifle-only match run over the same course of fire as is used for the Red Mountain Action PISTOL match in the morning. There will be 4 close-range (maximum 60 yards), high-speed/low-drag, run-n-gun stages. There are divisions for rimfire rifle, centerfire rifle and pistol caliber carbine. Bring 150 rounds of ammo and a quick set of legs.

Run-n-Gun Rifle-Pistol Match: Saturday October 31st
A special RIFLE/PISTOL match (no shotgun required). There will be four practical scenario-type stages with a mix of rifle and pistol targets. The match will be run under standard IMA-SMM3G rules. Just about any semi-auto centerfire rifle and centerfire pistol (+ safe/secure holster) will be OK. If you are not sure of your division, just come out as we will put you where you fit best – EVERYONE GETS TO SHOOT. This will be the perfect match for new shooters to try their hand at tactical rifle/pistol competitive shooting. We don't get to run these special matches too often, so if you are interested in this kind of shooting we recommend you make time to attend this one. Registration will be on the day, 8:00-9:30am  - just turn up and shoot. First shots will be at 8am. Match fee will be $15 for members, $17 for non-members. Round count will be ~100 rifle + ~100 pistol.


To stay informed of all the latest match news, send me your email address by IM and I can have you added to our email list. Coming to your first match can be daunting, but rest assured you are completely welcome no matter your skill level or equipment - just take it easy and concentrate on being safe. If you have any questions, post them here. Anyone who wants me to walk them through their first match, stage by stage, send me an IM and I will be more than happy to do so.

Could you post the link for the 3-gun registration page?

ETA: NM, found it. https://practiscore.com/rio-salado-3-gun-2nd-saturday-october/register

REMINDER: Bang & Clang Tactical Shotgun-Pistol Match TOMORROW (Monday October 12th - Columbus Day)

On Monday October 12th (Columbus Day) the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club 3-Gun division will be hosting a special SHOTGUN/PISTOL match. There will be four practical scenario-type stages with a mix of shotgun and pistol targets, all located on the pistol bays.

The match will be run under standard IMA-SMM3G rules. Just about any repeating shotgun (20ga or larger) and centerfire pistol (+ safe/secure holster) will be OK. If you are not sure of your division, just come out as we will put you where you fit best – EVERYONE GETS TO SHOOT.

This will be the perfect match for new shooters to try their hand at tactical shotgun/pistol competitive shooting. We don't get to run these special matches too often, so if you are interested in this kind of shooting we recommend you make time to attend this one.

Registration will be on the day, 8:00-9:30am  - just turn up and shoot. First shots will be at 8am. Match fee will be $15 for members, $17 for non-members. Round count will be ~100 birdshot + ~100 pistol.

REMINDER: Run-n-Gun Rifle-Pistol Match, Saturday October 31st 8am

On Saturday October 31st, the Rio Salado 3-Gun division will be hosting a RIFLE + PISTOL match (no shotgun required). There will be four practical scenario-type stages; three CQB-type stages on the Pistol Bays plus one longer range stage on High Power. Round count will be about 100 rifle + 100 pistol. Almost any semi-automatic centerfire rifle and pistol will work, plus a safe/secure belt holster for the pistol. Standard IMA-SMM3G rules will apply. First shots will be at 8am. Pre-registration is NOT required... just turn up and shoot. Match Fees: $15 members, $17 non-members. If you have any questions, post 'em here.

REMINDER: Rifle-Pistol match tomorrow at 8am. Pre-registration is NOT required... just turn up and shoot.