Run n Gun Workup, Mini-race ?

[Tim]

I REALLY enjoy the Run n Gun events that I’ve been doing the last 6 years. Everything I do in shooting is with an eye toward that sport.

I’d like to find a way to help others get into it. I hear a lot of folks say “I’d like to but…”

So, I have an idea to do an intro type run. A shorter course that would let folks get a feel for the sport, or let a RnG regular shake out new gear, or just come have fun. The vibe would be intentionally and specifically newbie friendly and low key. We could even do a short “what to expect” session before the race kicks off.

I’m thinking a mile or so, relatively flat course with 4+\- stages. It would depend greatly on who I could rustle up to RO.


Anyway, would this crowd have any interest?

 

[Average Joe]

Defiantly interested in being an RO and participant. Any dates in mind?

 

[Tim]

Defiantly interested in being an RO and participant. Any dates in mind?

Nope. Just gauging interest at this point.

 

[Frack N Cylons]

 

[Mathieu18]

Definitely interested, especially if it’s doable in a day from real Eastern NC.

 

[cubrock]

Tagged for interest. My participation depends entirely on scheduling, but I’m all ears.

 

[Jlwilliams]

I'd love to do that.

 

[dct]

Sounds great! If the date works I would RO and try to bring friends to shoot. Even if the date doesn’t work, I’d try to send friends…

 

[Exspiravit]

Tagged in. My schedule sucks, but I'd love to give er a try.

 

[HawgBonz]

Tagged.
Great idea. 😎👍

 

[Chuckman]

I'd consider RO, location dependent. Good idea.

 

[Flyfisher33]

I'm in, great idea. Definitely not RO material though.

 

[Supermatch]

Short fat guy who wouldn't mind trying it.

I'd say in general I'm less concerned about physical conditioning than the distance shooting, only because 99% of my shooting is at 25 yds or less indoor range since I don't have convenient access to anything longer. I never get to let any of my gear stretch its legs.

 

[Frack N Cylons]

Short fat guy who wouldn't mind trying it.

I'd say in general I'm less concerned about physical conditioning than the distance shooting, only because 99% of my shooting is at 25 yds or less indoor range since I don't have convenient access to anything longer. I never get to let any of my gear stretch its legs.

Shooting at distance after being winded from running is an eye opening experience.

If you have a good zero, it’s basically point and click out to 300 so I wouldn’t sweat the distance thing too much.

and what better way to learn than by doing!

 

[Supermatch]

Shooting at distance after being winded from running is an eye opening experience.

If you have a good zero, it’s basically point and click out to 300 so I wouldn’t sweat the distance thing too much.

and what better way to learn than by doing!

Everything I do is after being winded 😆

 

[Timfoilhat]

Is it possble to Walk and gun? Semi-serious. Some of us have issues.

 

[Tim]

Is it possble to Walk and gun? Semi-serious. Some of us have issues.

I walk 90% of the 'runs' I participate in. Probably 1/4 of the shooters do the same.

 

[Timfoilhat]

I walk 90% of the 'runs' I participate in. Probably 1/4 of the shooters do the same.

Tagged for interest date dependant.

 

[Climberman]

I would like to do the run and gun thing BUT I never know when they are until you end up posting the after action report.

 

[Tim]

I would like to do the run and gun thing BUT I never know when they are until you end up posting the after action report.

Event List

Similar style unaffiliated events around the country: Arkansas: Waco Tactical Fitness (April) Colorado: Big Ben Blast and Dash (June) Florida: RPGI Tough Gunner (February) Talon Run and Gun Biathlon (March) Georgia: Riverbend Run n Gun (March) 17 South Sweatin Bullets (August) 17 South Jingle...

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[Windini]

Just saw this thread.

In.

 

[MrBitey]

Definitely interested!

 

[Blades]

I'm interested in it.

 

[Tim]

Looks like there's enough interest. I'll get to work on plans.

Likely a mid-summer event.

 

[Mathieu18]

@Tim, are there details on on that land nav & gun thing they did last year?

 

[Tim]

@Tim, are there details on on that land nav & gun thing they did last year?

Follow the link a few posts back

 

[Mathieu18]

Follow the link a few posts back

Sorry, I should probably read better.

 

[Exspiravit]

Looks like there's enough interest. I'll get to work on plans.

Likely a mid-summer event.

If you can get a concrete date I'll try to put in some freaking vacation.

 

[johnpaulgolf]

I would definitely be interested and excited to learn!
Thanks Tim!!!

 

[Exspiravit]

So, what would a minimum gear/gun setup look like for something like this?

 

[Tim]

So, what would a minimum gear/gun setup look like for something like this?

center fire rifle
centerfire pistol with retention holster (or run it cold )
40 rifle impacts, 200 yards and in
40 pistol impacts, 40 yards and in
a way to carry it all! Backpack, battle belt, chest rig...

 

[RSKYBSNS]

I'd be willing to help you set up/RO or whatever in any way that I could, pending scheduling. Even then, I have a few different options I can utilize to get some extra days.

 

[rintintindog68]

Interested. Could get a few more guys to come out

 

[RyAll]

I would love to do this. I haven’t tried a comp yet because I don’t want to be the only “new guy” learning in the middle of it. An event geared towards someone like me would be perfect.