Tactical Athlete October
TACTICAL ATHLETE — OCTOBER 3
**Fitness. Marksmanship. Readiness.**
Tactical Athlete is a half-day, coached competition combining functional fitness and marksmanship in a safe, structured environment.
Athletes will complete progressive fitness-and-shooting stages designed to test **strength, endurance, movement, work capacity and accuracy under physical stress**. Coaching and guidance will be provided throughout the event on movement, equipment setup, stage strategy and transitioning from physical work to accurate shooting.
This event is designed for **first-time tactical athletes and experienced competitors alike**. You do not need Tactical Games experience, but you must already possess safe, independent firearm-handling skills.
### WHAT TO EXPECT
- Progressive fitness-and-shooting stages
- Rifle and pistol marksmanship
- Functional fitness and loaded carries
- Shooting under physical stress
- Coaching on movement, equipment and stage strategy
- **Time Plus scoring** — your completion time plus penalties determines your final score
### EXPERIENCE CATEGORIES
Choose the category that best reflects your combined shooting and fitness experience. Staff will use your selection to place you in a squad with athletes of a similar experience level.
- **Novice** — New to tactical-fitness competition. You can handle firearms safely and independently, but have little or no experience combining shooting with fitness under time pressure.
- **Intermediate** — Prior action-shooting or equivalent training, moderate fitness, and able to work safely under time pressure.
- **Advanced** — Experienced tactical competitor with strong shooting and fitness, prepared for the heaviest loads and fastest pace.
Choose honestly so the event can be coached, paced, and grouped appropriately. Staff may adjust squad placement when needed for safety or balance.
### REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Pistol and secure holster
- Rifle
- Minimum 2 additional magazines for each firearm
- Equipment capable of securely carrying those magazines on your person
- Eye and ear protection
- **100 rounds pistol**
- **100 rounds rifle**
- Water/hydration
- Appropriate athletic footwear and clothing
**Date:** October 3, 2026
**Time:** 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
**Location:** 3300 Meadow Creek Lane, Escondido, CA 92027
**Limited to 20 athletes**
Come ready to learn, compete and find out where you stand.
**Train with purpose. Test yourself. Stay Ready.**