The Proving Grounds – North Carolina – April – 2026

The Proving Grounds is a 2-gun match that tests the competitor’s marksmanship ability while under stress. 70% shooting, 30% fitness. Competitors will carry objects of varying sizes and weights, negotiate obstacles, and engage targets from 1 to 500 yards. 5 to 6 stages. This competition allows competitors to test their marksmanship, fitness, and gear choices.

April 25
Check In 7:00am
Shooter’s Meeting 7:30am

Divisions:
Mens Elite- Plate carrier weighing a minimum of 15lbs dry (Not including ammo). Weights carried will be the most challenging in this Division.

Mens Intermediate- Plate carrier (15lbs). Weights will be lighter than Elite Division.

Mens Masters- ages 45+. Plate Carrier (15lbs). Weights will be equal to the Intermediate Division.

Slick- No plate carrier, just guns and ammo. Run the same stages and do the same obstacles and physical challenges just without a plate carrier. Weights will be equal to the Intermediate division.

Women

Firearms: All divisions are Open. (Rifle and Pistol may run any optic and any muzzle device

Rifle – Anything .308 and below. (Must have a sling.)

Pistol – .45 and below (Must have holster with retention)

Minimum Round Count: 125 pistol, 125 rifle
(No green tip or armor piercing rounds allowed.)