2008 Ft. Benning 3-Gun Challenge

Our own Jan Raab and Brian Zins from NRA Competitive Shooting were at Ft. Benning this past weekend observing the 2008 Ft. Benning 3-Gun Challenge, sponsored in part by NRA Competitions. The Challenge recognized five classes: Open, Tactical Optics, Tactical Irons, Heavy Metal and Trooper.

"This is the 4th year this match has been held at Ft. Benning," Raab said. "Approximately 230 shooters from all over the US, as well as two shooters from England, competed."

"Each of the 8 stages had an Army values theme: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Valor, Integrity, Honor, Personal Courage, and Selfless Service. Each stage was dedicated to a Medal of Honor recipient."

"The competitors had a special treat: they got to ride in a Striker from stage 7 to stage 8," Raab continued. "Stage 7 was a secret stage. The competitors had only 2 minutes to walk the course, a series of trenches, in advance. While in the trench, the Army released smoke to obscure the course."

"The match was supported by 34 shooters from the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) and 10 soldiers from the Ranger indoctrination program."

"Col. Muggeo, Commander of the AMU, was very happy to see NRA involvement."

"The match was very well run and everyone had a great time."

See the results here.

Photos courtesy of Raab.