About The Show

The National 3-Gun Association, through media properties “3-Gun Nation Television” and 3GunNation.com, was formed with one mission: to promote practical shooting by shining a light on amateur and professional shooters alike, as well as the guns, gear and lifestyle that define the high-octane sport of 3-gun competition. Bringing never-before-seen cash payouts to the table, 3-Gun Nation is quite simply changing the game.

3 Guns. One Champion.

3-Gun Nation Team

3-Gun Nation Staff

Pete Brown

President, National 3-Gun Association
Executive Producer, “3-Gun Nation TV,” 3GunNation.com

Pete Brown is a veteran producer in the outdoor industry and has developed programming for the NRA, NWTF and NSBA, as well as various other clients and broadcast projects. Co-founder of the National 3-Gun Association and Executive Producer of “3-Gun Nation,” Brown helped develop the N3GA in an effort to grow the shooting sports while giving 3-gun competitors their own series of events in which to compete for cash prizes - while showcasing the sport and its world class shooters before a national TV audience. An admitted poor marksman and self-described “embarrassment on the range,” Brown will do his shooting behind the camera, leading an unprecedented effort at capturing the sport. Brown resides in South Carolina with his wife Nicole and two small children, Riley and Jackson.

Chad Adams

Vice President, National 3-Gun Association
Co-Host, 3-Gun Nation TV,” Editor-In-Chief, 3GunNation.com

Chad Adams, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, began covering the firearm industry eight years ago when he was hired as assistant editor of NRA’s Shooting Illustrated magazine. From there, Adams moved to American Rifleman, where he ultimately served as managing editor. Adams also began working as a feature reporter for “American Rifleman Television” in 2006. In 2009, Adams was appointed to host NRA’s “American Guardian,” which focuses on self-defense firearms and training. A die-hard hunter, angler and recreational shooter, look for Adams on the firing line when not fulfilling his duties in front of the “3-Gun Nation” cameras, where as he says, “compared to the best shooters in the world, I should at least provide some comedic effect.” Adams resides in Kentucky with his wife and three children.

Mark Wills

Host, “3-Gun Nation TV”

Landing country music artist Mark Wills, an accomplished singer whose “19 Something” was recently voted #2 song of the decade by Billboard, might come as a shock to some firearm enthusiasts. However, Wills is an avid shooter, as evidenced by his continued presence at events such as the prestigious Bianchi Cup.

Wills is also a patriotic supporter of the U.S. military, with six visits to Afghanistan and Iraq to perform for the service members currently deployed in the War on Terror.

“First of all, it’s a privilege to provide a little joy and entertainment for these people,” Wills said. “The first time I went, it was a life-changing experience. The freedom that we have is not something that I take for granted and it’s an honor to be able to go over and play for these people—they’re literally giving their lives for us. And maybe by playing a show for them, you can take their mind off all of the bad stuff and danger, even if it’s just for a little while.”

Wills, who recently began shooting 3-gun, will be competing in 3-Gun Nation events across the country. This summer, when Wills isn’t on the firing line on the 3-Gun Nation Tour, he’ll be hitting the road with Josh Gracin on the “Crazy White Boys Tour 2010.”

Larry Beckett

Larry Beckett is a freelance writer, photographer and videographer from Joplin, Missouri, where he lives with his wife and six-year-old son. His articles have appeared in American Hunter, Rack Magazine, Predator Hunting, The Trapper & Predator Caller, Missouri Deer Hunter, Missouri Conservationist, Family Fish & Game, Outdoorlife.com, biggamehunt.net and many other publications and websites. Most of his videography appears on American Hunter, American Rifleman, American Guardian and 3-Gun Nation. When he’s not on the road, he can usually be found on the water, at the range or in the woods.

Tim Walsh

A 20-year veteran of outdoors television production, Tim Walsh is a freelance producer,  director, videographer, consultant, still photographer and an award-winning outdoor writer. Tim has served as producer, director, videographer and writer working on programs airing on Versus, ESPN, ESPN2 and Outdoor Channel. Tim is an avid fly fisher, hunter, and gun collector originally from Webster Groves, Missouri.

Mike Haviland

2010 is Mike’s 20th anniversary in the outdoor television industry. Most of that time has been spent running camera on the hunting side of the business. It has taken him to all 50 states and 8 countries. As a youngster, Mike wanted to make a living doing what I loved… 20 years later, he still loves what he does. Mike has been everywhere from the Arctic at -60 degrees hunting polar bears to Africa when it was 110 degrees hunting lion, leopard, and cape buffalo. “Running camera for some of the best hunters in the world is how I got my start in the industry and now I get the privilege to run camera for some of the best shooters in the world.”