Our host range FLSC requires that all competitors and spectators be wearing safety glasses.

Ear protection is required for all competitors. Over the ear is is not advised due to the nature of the obstacles and likelyhood of them getting knocked off. Inner ear protection is best suited for these events.

Generally an athlete can wear whatever footwear and clothing they desire. However, if shorts are worn they must be at least 5 inches long. Closed toe shoes are required. No flip flops or sandals. We highly encourage rugged footwear and clothing to protect the athletes as they move through the prescribed Battles. We highly recommend packing a pair of gloves to protect hands as needed.

During most Battles, athletes will wear a plate carrier, pistol belt, and rifle with sling.  This varies slightly battle to battle. Specific instructions will be given prior to each Battle.

Athletes will be wearing their plate carriers throughout the weekend and on most, if not every battle (battle dependent).  All plate carriers must meet a minimum weight requirement. Athletes are not required to have ballistic plates in their plate carriers as long as the weight is achieved. An athlete’s plate carrier must meet minimum weight requirements before adding any magazines or ammunition.

Men’s plate carriers must be 15lbs or heavier (includes Masters)

Women’s plate carriers must be 12lbs or heavier

Junior’s plate carriers must be 8lbs or heavier

A Holster that retains the pistol during movement. A Level 2 is recommended but not required.

The ability to hold 5 pistol and 5 rifle magazines at the same time. This can be accomplished from the use of pouches on the belt line or plate carrier or pockets.

5.56mm/.223 & 300 Blackout caliber rifles are currently permitted. The rifle platform does not matter so long as it’s the correct caliber.

Back-up Iron sights are permitted, not required.

An athlete can run whatever “furniture” on the gun he/she wishes. Hand guards, foregrips, etc.

Slings on rifles are required.

AR Pistols and SBRs are acceptable

No penetrators or armor piercing rounds. Green Tip ammo, bimetal jackets or anything that sticks to a magnet is strictly forbidden.

Muzzle Devices

Competitors must have a legitimate flash hider (bird cage, 3 prong, etc) or suppressor on their rifle. Compensators or brakes are not allowed.

Generally, a stock pistol is required.

9mm, .40, or .45 calibers are allowed. No .22, .380 or some weird caliber like the FN 5.7.

No red dot sights on pistols, no electronic sights, no holographic sights.

Fiber Optic sights are allowed.

Compensators are allowed

A lighter trigger is allowed

Safeties cannot be disabled and must be functional. I.E. Grip Safety on 2011, trigger safeties, etc.

A mounted flashlight is allowed but not required

Extended magazines are allowed.

Replacement guide rods are fine.

Flared magazine wells are acceptable.

Standard or match grade ammo available commercially on a mass scale is permitted.  We understand that in IPSC and IDPA, shooters use light loads to reduce recoil.  Standard protection loads or match grade loads are allowed.

HOLSTERS

Holsters with retention are required. The level of retention must be such that if you or your holster is inverted it still maintains your weapon. Serpa holsters are not permitted.

We recommend bringing 150 rounds of pistol and 150 rounds of rifle ammunition.

!!IMPORTANT!!

No tracer, incendiary, armor piercing or steel jacketed or jacketed sabot slug ammunition allowed. Violation of this rule will result in a match disqualification and financial liability for any damaged range material.

Bring 5 rifle magazines and 5 pistol magazines

Be able to run a mile, climb a rope & navigate or scale obstacles.
Brute Force sandbags for men will be up to 100lbs & scaled for women.
You will be pushing, pulling, or carrying various types of objects up to 150lbs.
For the Tactical Division, expect to be wearing your plate carrier for the duration of the battles. (15lbs men, 12lbs women).

Alternative movements or time penalties are assessed for any obstacle that a competitor is unable to complete. Our goal to push you through a certain level of discomfort, not break you.

Elite competitors, expect to be challenged well beyond the guidelines listed above.