About Historic 3-Gun

We are an international organization promoting and educating members in the safe use of firearms and organizing competitions using historic firearms typical of the early 20th century.

Historic 3-Gun (H3G) is set in the era from 1900 through to WWII, with a focus around 1915, allowing uniforms, clothing and firearms from the whole period.  Most of our shooters wear cowboy clothing or uniforms from the early 1900s.  All our firearms are taken from this era.

The key firearms used in H3G are the ubiquitous 1911 pistol, a lever action rifle and pump shotgun; but there are many more exciting firearms you can use. (see Divisions)

Historic 3-Gun is true to the 3-gun concept with high round counts and movement.  If you like shooting and moving, you’ll love H3G.  It is not a fitness sport, nor is it a bullseye sport; it is a fun action shooting sport, using iconic firearms from the early 1900s.

If you like USPSA or Wild Bunch, you’ll love Historic 3-Gun.  We have combined the best of both into an exciting standalone shooting sport. This is 3-gun with vintage technology.

Education is a pillar of our organization. As students of history, we take pleasure in transporting ourselves and the shooting community back in time to the early 1900s of the American southwest. A pivotal time in America when horses were being replaced by the automobile. Borders were alive with unrest at that time. Bandits raided towns and ranches. Just a short time later, bootleggers were establishing trade between a wet Mexico and a dry United States. We utilize many of our shooting scenarios from this era, reflecting actual events from this time frame.

We promote

• Firearms safety – we provide related training and are committed to having the safest shooting sport
• Sportsmanship – we want an environment of friendship and enjoyment ahead of winning
• Respect – we expect camaraderie and enjoyment at all our events
• Personal responsibility – a safe, responsible attitude in our personal conduct to ensure that every participant enjoys themselves

SAFETY is the number one concern and SAFETY is the responsibility of every shooter.
To see those who had the vision to start H3G, view our Leadership.
WILD BUNCH SHOOTERS: You can shoot Wild Bunch rules in H3G.  Come out and join us.  Have some fun and great practice.

Questions:
Send an email to members@historic3gun.com

To join and help support this growing organization,please consider a membership.

Currently we have monthly shoots in AZ, IL, MO, NM, OK and TX.  H3G is working on expanding this list.  If you can help, drop us a note at members@historic3gun.com

Check under Local Clubs for details on monthly matches and Calendar of Events for major 2 and 3 day upcoming matches.

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