The Moons Out 2026 Night Vision Competition, held at Echo Valley Training Center in West Virginia, offered challenging stages under difficult conditions. The presenter, Ivan from Kit Badger, details his experience competing in both active and passive divisions with a lever-action firearm, highlighting significant challenges with equipment malfunctions, adverse weather, and the inherent difficulties of shooting under night vision. Despite a rough outing marked by numerous malfunctions and equipment issues, the event is praised for its organization, safety, and overall fun, with a strong emphasis on the learning experience gained from overcoming adversity.
Moons Out 2026 is an advanced nighttime rifle competition taking place March 6-8, 2026, at Echo Valley Training Center in West Virginia. Registration opens December 1st. The match features 10 stages over two nights, emphasizing night vision and rifle sighting capabilities in practical scenarios, including medical and vehicular stages. Four divisions are offered: Thermal, Passive, Active, and Armored TST, with strict rules on light emission and equipment.
This video details the author's experience in the 'Moons Out Goons Out 2024' competition, focusing on the challenges and performance of a High Point C9 carbine paired with a B Meers MAWL laser aiming device. The author highlights the difficulties presented by the High Point's ergonomics, trigger, and 10-round magazines, contrasting them with the effectiveness of the MAWL for target acquisition in low-light conditions. Despite the firearm's limitations, the competition involved various stages testing marksmanship, speed, and tactical application under night vision.
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