Run & Gun Competition Overview

Welcome to the Run & Gun Competition

This event is designed to test your physical endurance, marksmanship, and gear reliability under dynamic conditions.

• Date: Saturday, July 11

• Time: 0800 – 1800

• Location / Check-In: The Lodge (0800 sharp)

• Ammunition Requirement: 100 rounds pistol / 100 rounds rifle (minimum)

• Lodging: Complimentary on-site lodging is available at the Lodge for all competitors the night before (Friday) and the night after (Saturday) the event.

Required Packing List & Gear Specifications

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All equipment will undergo a mandatory serviceability and safety inspection during the 0800 briefing.

1. Primary & Secondary Firearm Systems

• Rifle: AR/AK platform (or equivalent) equipped with a minimum of four (4) magazines. Slings are highly recommended. Optics, weapon-mounted lights, and lasers are permitted.

• Handgun: Semi-automatic pistol equipped with a minimum of three (3) magazines.

2. Load-Bearing Equipment

• Rigid Holster / Kit: A "Battle Belt," plate carrier, LBE, TAPS, or dedicated holster capable of securely retaining the handgun during rigorous physical activity (running, jumping, crawling).

• Capacity: Your kit must allow you to securely carry at least three (3) pistol magazines and four (4) rifle magazines simultaneously.

3. Sustenance & Hydration

• Hydration System: A body-worn water source (CamelBak, canteen, Nalgene, etc.) is required on your person at all times. Water re-supply stations will be positioned along the course.

4. Ruck / 3-Day Pack Requirements

• Base Weight: Minimum of 25 lbs. Packs will be weighed at both the start and the conclusion of the competition.

• Weight Restrictions: The 25-lb minimum weight excludes your primary water source (though water may be stored inside the pack).

• Recommended Ruck Contents: First aid/trauma kit, foot care/blister kit, extra socks, or a sandbag to meet weight requirements.

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Apparel

• Safety Gear: Mandatory eye and ear protection.

• Clothing: Durable, athletic apparel suitable for high-intensity movement and shooting. Shorts are permissible; tactical gloves are highly recommended.

• Footwear: Rugged boots or athletic trail shoes with proper arch support suitable for both rucking and sprinting.

• Weather Gear: Pack high-quality raingear. The weather is neutral, and operations will continue through inclement weather.

Pro-Tips for Competitors

• TCCC Readiness: Know how to properly self-apply and stage a combat tourniquet.

• Adaptability: Be prepared for battlefield pick-ups. You never know when you might have to operate an unfamiliar weapon system.