The Fed Finder trap at Moons Out 2026's shoot house

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.

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.

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 experience of Ian McCollum at the Moons Out Goons Out 2024 competition, highlighting challenges and performance with the Q Boombax rifle in 8.6 Blackout and an AGM Clarion thermal scope. The narrative focuses on the practical application of thermal optics in a competitive shooting environment, revealing both their advantages and limitations, particularly concerning target acquisition in varying conditions and the impact of equipment issues like scope zero and fogging.

This video details Stage 4 of the High Desert 3-Gun competition, outlining a multi-discipline course of fire involving rifle, PCC, and shotgun engagements. The stage emphasizes transitioning between firearms, engaging various target types including plate racks, paper targets, spinners, and clay launchers, all while navigating a simulated shoot house environment. Key techniques include starting with the rifle on a prop, moving to a standing plate rack, and managing the 180-degree rule within the shoot house.

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.