Multigun is one of the most demanding sports in shooting. Competitors run courses with a rifle, pistol and shotgun, moving between positions and engaging targets from close range to long distance. At the 2026 Federal USPSA Multigun Nationals, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) dominated.
The results
The match was held July 17 to 19, 2026, at the Forest Lake Sportsmen’s Club in Forest Lake, Minnesota. About 125 competitors shot 12 stages, according to the Army.
- Sgt. Jon Wiedell of the USAMU won the Open Division and High Overall with 2,801.3232 points, more than 31 points ahead of the next Open shooter. He also earned the Top Military award. Wiedell won six stages and finished second on five more.
- Staff Sgt. Nate Staskiewicz, also of the USAMU Action Shooting Team, won the Tactical Division with 2,736.4091 points.
- Daniel Horner, a former USAMU soldier who now shoots professionally for SIG Sauer, won the Modified Division. It was his 15th national title.
What the divisions mean
USPSA multigun divisions set equipment rules:
- Tactical limits optics, generally to one magnified optic on the rifle, and restricts certain shotgun features. It is the closest to what many shooters already own.
- Open allows nearly anything: multiple optics, compensators, magazine-fed shotguns and other modifications.
- Modified sits between them.
Staskiewicz said his Tactical win validates the instruction he gives to elite military units, a reminder that skills built in competition translate directly to real-world marksmanship.
Why it matters to everyday shooters
Competitions like this push the development of gear many shooters use every day: low-power variable optics, faster-handling shotguns, better triggers and sights. They also show what’s possible with training. Wiedell’s margin came from consistency across all 12 stages.
Want to try multigun?
You don’t need an Open-division race gun to start. Many local clubs host monthly 3-gun or multigun matches where shooters show up with a standard AR-15, a semi-auto or pump shotgun and a duty-style pistol. Look up clubs near you through USPSA or local range calendars, show up to watch one match, and ask questions. Competitors are almost always happy to help a newcomer.
