17 South Silent Night RUN and GUN 2026

17 South RUN and GUN / Silent Night NVG’s/White Light
The event is held at:
17 South Rod and Gun Club
5899 N Coastal Hwy
Fleming GA. 31309
Information for the night Run and Gun Event:
The Run and Gun is an approximately four (4) kilometer centerfire biathlon. Participants will carry a rifle, pistol, ammunition, and magazines as they negotiate obstacles and approximately 4-5 shooting stages.
The course of fire will not be posted prior to the event / Top Secret! This is to challenge you in the moment. Expect to shoot rifles to 150 yards and pistols to 50yds. Round count TBD. But plan for 50 rifle / 50 pistol.
Equipment:
You will need a centerfire rifle AND centerfire pistol with enough ammunition to clear the course of fire, eye protection, ear protection, and some form of stopwatch. You will need NVG or white light mounted in such a way as to safely identify and hit targets to 150 yards. A backup flashlight is mandatory. A hydration pack is also highly recommended. You may use any type of gear you want to carry your equipment. Pistols must be carried in a secure holster that covers the trigger guard. You are NOT allowed to take your pistol out of the holster or take your holster off at any water / moat crossings. ALL firearms will be carried UNLOADED. Cold range until told to load and make ready by your Range Officer. Targets will be steel so no tracers, armor piercing bullets, and bullets with a steel core like M855 are not allowed. Magnum calibers are also not allowed. Your pistol must shoot a pistol caliber round. Your rifle must shoot a rifle caliber round. PCC is allowed but only on rifle targets.
Rules:
Run order will be published several days prior to the race. You MUST also register on PractiScore when you pay for the event. Run order will be fastest to slowest to prevent backups at shootings stages. The first runner will start at 1830.
Run order will be sent out on PractiScore one week before the event. You must attend a safety brief before being allowed on the course. The safety brief schedule is:
White Light runners will have a 1730 safety brief
NVG runners will have a 1930 safety brief.

We will have a check list to make sure you have attended the safety brief. If you get there earlier and want to attend an earlier safety brief, by all means.
Basic firearm safety will be observed at all times. Do not point your firearm at another human being and keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are aligned on designated targets. Rifles and pistols will only be loaded under the supervision of a Range Safety Officer (RSO). Pistols must remain in a secure holster until shooting a stage under the supervision of a RSO. If you are found to be breaking these rules you will be disqualified and escorted off the premises.
The run route will take you over varying terrain, maybe through water, and/or over/under obstacles. Do not stray from the marked trail or it may take you into the live fire impact area. Movement will be difficult in the dark. Do not shine white light at other runners.
When you approach a shooting stage, you will first show the RSO an empty mag well and empty chamber on your rifle and pistol or PCC. If another shooter is currently on the stage when you arrive, the RSO will tell you to start your stopwatch to keep track of your wait time. It is your responsibility to properly time your wait time. The cumulative wait time, if any, will be subtracted from your overall run time. When the shooter in front of you has cleared the stage, the RSO will record the wait time that you have on your watch.
After explaining the stage to you, the RSO will give you commands to load and begin firing. Every shooting stage will have a time limit/par time plus points down. If the RSO tells you to cease fire you will unload and show clear pistol/pcc/rifle. The RSO will tell you your time and record your time on the score card. Do not run with the bolt open on your empty rifle!
There will be medical personnel at the event in case of emergencies but be aware of over exertion and your footing in the dark. It will be hot. Your safety is YOUR responsibility! There is no shame in slowing down and walking and much of the course will be difficult/impossible to run at night. If you believe you cannot complete the event, an RSO will assist in transporting you back to the start and if available provide a juice box.
If you are a valid RSO/SO/want to help, please email me at: [email protected]
RSO/SO/Staff will shoot for free on Friday
We will get a link to pay for the event and for RSO/staff/Runners to sign a waiver. Please pay FIRST then sign up on PractiScore, I will be needing an invoice number on PractiScore in order to register.
No refunds two weeks out from event. . You can always sell your spot but you will have to do that. Just communicate back to me who will be in your spot.
Please wait till the new RNG ICON (Silent Night) is posted on the 17 South Rod and Gun Club page.
Lodging: Only RO’s are allowed to camp on site starting Thursday night! You must get with Tim. We are located right below Savannah Ga. There is a KOA camp ground right off Exit 87, off of I-95 and also numerous hotels.

Match Directors
Dustin Biddle 912-658-2974
Tim Sauer 843-422-8284
Please be patient with responses, we have day jobs.
Time Plus (Points) match,
Price:
$100.00