Moons Out 2026 Night Rifle Match by Nocturne Industries (Night 2)

This video details the 2026 Moons Out Night Vision Competition held at Echo Valley Training Center. The presenter, Ivan from Kit Badger, shares his challenging experience competing in both active and passive divisions with a lever gun. Despite significant equipment malfunctions and adverse weather, the event is highlighted as an incredible, well-run, and safe night vision competition with a strong emphasis on practical shooting under challenging conditions.

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.

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.

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 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 showcases "Moons Out 2025 Night 2," an annual night rifle match presented by Q. The competition emphasizes nighttime skills, requiring shooters to use active or passive IR aiming devices. The description details ten stages over two nights, highlighting sponsors like Aimpoint, B&T, Varusteleka, T-Rex Arms, and Trijicon. It mentions the availability of full uncensored content on VHX and Patreon, as well as providing links to other related videos and merchandise.

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