The Forgotten Weapons Night Vision Match: Moons Out 2025

Published on March 5, 2026
Duration: 15:58

This video details the author's experience at the Moons Out 2025 night vision competition, a brutality-style event emphasizing physical challenges and shooting under NODs. It covers the author's specific rifle setup, including dual laser aiming modules, and recounts memorable stages like shooting from a moving Humvee and a challenging blind stage within a shoot house. The author placed 15th out of 117 competitors in their first night vision match.

Quick Summary

The Moons Out competition is an annual night vision-only event founded by Ian from Forgotten Weapons. It's a brutality-style match that combines shooting under night vision devices (NODs) with significant physical challenges, testing gear, endurance, and shooting skills in low-light conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Moons Out 2025
  2. 00:42Channel Sponsor: Atrius Development Group
  3. 01:09Ammo Sponsor: HSL Ammunition
  4. 01:19Rifle Setup for Moons Out 2025
  5. 01:31MCX Virtus 300 Blackout Build Details
  6. 02:25Dual Laser Aiming Module Experiment
  7. 03:08Primary Laser: AMMJ Penumbra
  8. 03:28Secondary Laser: Rovon GL5 Pro
  9. 04:33Match Performance and Experience
  10. 05:01Venue: Echo Valley Training Center
  11. 05:25Competition Results: 15th Place
  12. 05:31Favorite Stage: The Humvee Stage
  13. 07:07Memorable Stage: The Blind Stage
  14. 08:50Memorable Stage: Convoy Protection
  15. 11:03Memorable Stage: Trench Stage
  16. 12:13Lessons Learned: Mount Height and Cant
  17. 13:03Community and Prize Table
  18. 13:33Tickets and Logistics
  19. 14:16Looking Ahead: Moons Out 2026 Setup
  20. 14:44Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Moons Out competition?

The Moons Out competition is an annual night vision-only event founded by Ian from Forgotten Weapons. It's a brutality-style match that combines shooting under night vision devices (NODs) with significant physical challenges, testing gear, endurance, and shooting skills in low-light conditions.

What rifle setup was used for Moons Out 2025?

The author used a Sig Sauer MCX Virtus in 300 Blackout, featuring an SD handguard, B5 Systems grip, and Strike Industries folding brace. A key aspect was the dual laser aiming module setup, utilizing an AMMJ Penumbra and a Rovon GL5 Pro for enhanced night vision engagement capabilities.

What were some memorable stages at Moons Out 2025?

Memorable stages included shooting from a moving Humvee, a challenging blind stage in a shoot house with frangible ammo, a convoy protection stage requiring walking and shooting, and a trench stage involving simulated mortar deployment and carrying heavy ammo.

What are the benefits of using dual laser aiming modules in night vision competitions?

Using dual laser aiming modules, like the AMMJ Penumbra and Rovon GL5 Pro, provides redundancy and tactical flexibility. One laser can offer a tight throw for distance, while the other provides a wide flood beam for close engagements, ensuring effective target engagement in various scenarios.

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