Frag Out! Magazine
Issue link: https://fragout.uberflip.com/i/1542142
"Before the start signal, the R.O. gives the competitor a num- ber from 1 to 4. Upon the signal, the competitor sprints to Po- sition 1, where they must use their optic or a spotting scope to locate a card with the number given by the R.O. This card contains the shooting sequence for Position 1. The competi- tor then braces their rifle on a barricade from a kneeling po- sition and engages the rifle targets once in the correct 'Shoot to Move' sequence (after every shot, you must transition to the next target in the sequence—even if you miss or hit the wrong target). The card also reveals the number of the next card to be used at the following position. While moving to the next position, the competitor must engage an IDPA target with the pistol at least three times. This procedure is repeated all the way to Position 4..." Did you get that?! Shoot, memorize a number, remember the sequence, then shoot again. It sounded like absolute carnage, but it turned out to be a great "brain-teaser." The main thing is safe fun. I had a blast, although Ruda did tell me, "You blew the last point; you just f-ed up the colors." A challenging and well-designed stage—props to the course designer! Stage 6: ETB Skill Stage – Pure Firepower Mentally exhausted, we were ready to "run-and-gun" on Stage 6, "ETB Skill Stage." This was our chance to vent. Shoot, shoot, shoot! Three rounds on five rifle targets, two rounds on five pistol targets, and then the star rack and the shotgun to wrap it up. This was the pure essence of a shooting match, less about tactics, more about speed. We burned through it quickly, all smiles, almost ready for the next one—almost, because those burgers and the intense sun were starting to make us a little sluggish. Stage 7: Drop Zone – Going Horizontal Stage 7, "Drop Zone," was a truly interesting experience. Finally, some "flying!" Until now, comps only featured ver- tical ladders and ropes; ETB pleasantly surprised us with a horizontal cable traverse. After squeezing into the har- ness (we looked like a million bucks of tactical gear), we climbed the platform, clipped in, and started our journey REPORT