Videos tagged with Moons Out 2026

This video details the experience of using a thermal scope, specifically the AGM Rattler 640, in the Moons Out 2026 night rifle match. The presenter, Ian McCollum, highlights the effectiveness of thermal in challenging low-light and adverse weather conditions but points out significant limitations for competition, primarily due to high minimum magnification and poor NVG integration. He suggests future thermal scopes for tactical applications should offer 1x magnification and a dimmable display.

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.

This video covers stages 6 through 10 of the Moons Out 2026 Night Rifle Match, sponsored by Nocturne Industries. The shooter navigates various challenges including moving targets, physical exertion with weighted dummies, vehicle ambushes, booby-trapped courses, and a shoot house. The competition emphasizes shooting under passive night vision, highlighting the difficulties and techniques required for low-light engagement. The event showcases a variety of tactical scenarios and gear, with a focus on practical application in a competitive environment.

This guide details the 'Fed Finder' trap encountered at Moons Out 2026's shoot house. It emphasizes the severe penalty for engaging the plush puppy target and provides strategies for navigating the challenging, dark environment using night vision. Expert instruction highlights the importance of target discrimination and safe firearm handling in a competition setting.

This video details the author's competition loadout for the 2026 Moons Out Night Vision Competition, held at Echo Valley Training Center in West Virginia. It covers clothing, footwear, night vision equipment, firearms (an AR-15 and a lever gun), ammunition, and various accessories. The author shares insights into the performance of his gear, particularly highlighting challenges faced due to weather and firearm malfunctions, offering practical lessons learned from the event.

This video details the experience of competing in the Moons Out 2026 night vision rifle match, focusing on the passive division which prohibits infrared illumination. The competitor shares insights into using non-NVG-compatible optics with night vision devices, the challenges of low-light target acquisition, and the physical demands of night shooting stages. The content highlights practical techniques for engaging targets under challenging conditions and the importance of equipment setup for night vision operations.

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 announcement details the dates and location for Moons Out 2026, a night vision shooting competition. The event will take place from March 6-8, 2026, at the Echo Valley Training Center in West Virginia. Registration opens on December 1st, 2025. The match emphasizes night vision only, with no white light division, and will feature thermally heated targets to accommodate thermal equipment users.