NATHAN PAYNE

Nathan Payne has always had a passion for competition, and has competed in multiple sports and disciplines at many levels. Formerly a college football player, Nathan also spent some time competing in submission grappling and mixed martial arts before his foray into competitive shooting began in 2012. Under the tutelage of his father, Brian, Nathan’s first exposure to action shooting was local 3-gun matches put on by the MN 3-Gun Group. He quickly fell in love with the sport and decided to test himself at the national level by competing in major matches across the country.

While always a passionate competitor, Nathan’s true purpose is to facilitate the growth of the shooting sports. Along with assisting his father with instructing for Concealed Defense, he has also been an instructor for various courses put on by the MN 3-Gun Group since 2013. Nathan also has a career in law enforcement where he also serves as a firearms instructor.

While not on the range, Nathan is an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He also spends much of his free time with family and friends, many of whom you may actually see on the range as well.

2017

  • 15th Place Tactical – USPSA Multigun Nationals
  • 6th Place Practical – 3-Gun Nation Midwest Regional
  • 11th Place Tac Ops – Missouri 3-Gun Championship
  • 1st Place Tac Irons – Nordic/Vortex Tri-Gun Championship
  • High Law Enforcement – Nordic/Vortex Tri-Gun Championship
  • 1st Place Limited Irons – Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Championship
  • High Law Enforcement-Limited Irons – Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Championship
  • Tac Optics & Overall Champion – Jeff Kirkwold Memorial Shoot-Off
  • 1st Place Tac Irons – Generation III Gun Championship
  • High Law Enforcement – Generation III Gun Championship
  • 1st Place Tac Irons – Fort Benning Multigun Challenge
  • High Law Enforcement – Fort Benning Multigun Challenge

2016

  • 2nd Place Tac Irons – Fort Benning Multigun Challenge
  • High Law Enforcement – Fort Benning Multigun Challenge
  • 4th Place Tac Ops – Jeff Kirkwold Memorial Shootoff Match (Shootoff Bracket Semi-finalist)
  • 7th Place Tac Ops – Nordic/Vortex Tri-Gun Championship
  • 10th Place Tac Ops – Missouri 3-Gun Championship
  • 12th Place Tac Ops – Generation III Gun Championship
  • 14th Place Tac Ops – Blue Ridge Mountain 3-Gun Championship
  • 2nd Place Tac Ops – MN 3-Gun Group 3-Gun League Series

2015

  • 2nd Place Tac Ops – Jeff Kirkwold Memorial Shootoff Match (Shootoff Bracket Semi-finalist)
  • 5th Place Tactical – Nordic Components Tactical Shotgun Championship
  • High LEO/Military – Nordic Components Tactical Shotgun Championship
  • 14th Place Tac Ops – Generation III Gun Championship
  • 15th Place Tac Ops – Fort Benning Multigun Challenge
  • 17th Place Tac Ops – Missouri 3-Gun Championship

2014

  • 2nd Place Tactical – Nordic Components Tactical Shotgun Championship
  • High LEO/Military – Nordic Components Tactical Shotgun Championship

2013

  • 5th Place Tactical – Nordic Components Tactical Shotgun Championship
  • High LEO/Military – Nordic Components Tactical Shotgun Championship