Moons Out Goons Out: Announcing Midnight Brutality 2023

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 provides a comprehensive preview of the We The Free Freedom Fest at Staccato Ranch, highlighting various shooting opportunities and vendor showcases. It details the extensive Vendor Village, premium shooting bays up to 100 yards for dynamic shooting, 20-yard bays equipped with steel targets, and an 860-yard long-range facility. The event also features a five-stand shotgun area and a luxury indoor range capable of suppressed rifle and night vision shooting.

This entry details the Midnight Brutality 2023 night vision shooting match, emphasizing preparation and participation. It covers match divisions (White Light, Active IR, Passive IR, Thermal), stage types (shoot-house to 250 yards), and gear recommendations (Gen 3 NVGs). The event runs in complete darkness, testing physical and shooting skills under stress with distractions, and is organized by experienced professionals from One Shepherd.

Moons Out 2025 is an advanced rifle-only night vision competition held March 14-16, 2025, at Echo Valley Training Center. The match features 10 stages designed to test practical nighttime skills using passive IR, active IR, or thermal optics. Participants must have prior competition experience and proficiency with night vision gear. The event emphasizes safety with strict protocols and experienced range officers.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Moons Out 2026 night vision shooting competition, detailing 10 challenging stages. The presenter, who achieved 11th place overall out of 146 competitors, showcases various shooting techniques, equipment setups including night vision devices and suppressed firearms, and the demanding physical and mental aspects of night-time tactical shooting competitions. The content highlights the importance of accuracy, speed, and adaptability in adverse conditions.

The 2022 Red October Kalashnikov Championship (ROKC) was a shooting competition primarily focused on Kalashnikov-pattern rifles and variants, held at Pro-Gun Vegas. The event featured 10 main stages, with an additional bonus pistol stage and an 'After Dark' night shooting competition. The competition highlighted the unique community around AK enthusiasts and offered a significant prize table with a lottery system for all participants.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.