Rocky Mountain Three Gun: Behind the Scenes of a Major Shooting Event

In this episode of Cody’s Wrench, Roads & Rabbit Holes, I sit down with Jared Buer, one of the Match Directors for Rocky Mountain 3 Gun. We dive deep into what it takes to run one of the longest-standing and most intense shooting competitions in the country at the NRA Whittington Center.Jared shares incredible stories from his 12 years with the event—from the logistical challenge of managing 200+ competitors across 33,000 acres to the heartwarming camaraderie that defines the 3-gun community. We talk about the recent rule changes, the "He-Man" vs. "Weeman" divisions, and how volunteering for this event literally changed my life and health.Whether you're a seasoned pro like Jerry Miculek or a curious beginner, there is a place for you at the range.Topics covered:The history of Soldier of Fortune and the evolution of 3-Gun.How to volunteer and the perks of joining the crew.Behind-the-scenes with major sponsors like Mossberg, Kel-Tec, and Ergo Grips.Why the NRA Whittington Center is the ultimate destination for shooters.If you enjoy the content and want to help keep it coming (and keep me home with my family), check out:🎯 Patreon: Exclusive perks, early access, and direct support starting at just $5/month https://www.patreon.com/roadsandrabbitholes👕 Merch: Road Crew tees, hoodies, and more via Printify https://roads-and-rabbit-hole.printify.me/Thanks for watching, commenting, and being part of the crew.#3Gun #RockyMountain3Gun #NRAWhittingtonCenter #ShootingSports #CodysWrench #SecondAmendmentChapters00:00 Introduction to Rocky Mountain Three Gun02:57 The Role of Match Directors05:59 Challenges of Altitude and Environment09:11 History of Three Gun Matches11:56 Physical Conditioning and Preparation14:54 Camaraderie and Community in Shooting Sports17:55 Equipment and Sponsorships21:09 Rule Changes and Safety23:56 He-Man and We-Man Divisions26:58 Event Scheduling and Family Involvement30:03 Sponsorship and Marketing Strategies42:28 The Importance of Quality Ammunition43:12 Behind the Scenes of Major Shooting Events44:29 Volunteer Experience and Event Management46:37 Camaraderie and Community in Shooting Sports49:05 Involvement of Juniors in Shooting Sports51:05 Influential Figures in the Shooting Community54:11 Family and Community at the Whittington Center56:49 The Whittington Center Experience01:00:29 The Nature of Competition and Equipment01:02:52 Testing Equipment in Competitive Shooting01:05:03 Volunteering and Its Rewards01:09:10 Financial Aspects of the Rocky Mountain Three Gun01:12:28 Advocacy for Second Amendment RightsresourcesRocky Mountain Three Gun Official Site https://rockymountain3g.comMindFrame Cinema - https://mindframecinema.comXS Sites - https://xssites.comBurris Optics - https://burrisoptics.comLaRue Tactical - https://laruetactical.comHornady Ammunition - https://hornady.com