Rules
The match consists of 10 physically and mentally challenging stages over two nights, all shot in the dark with night vision equipment (no white light permitted).
Shooters will navigate challenging stages including running, obstacle traversal, medical application, and other night-specific challenges, all while also requiring precise
target acquisition and hits.
Competitor Divisions
Active IR
Both active and passive IR sighting systems are allowed, as well as IR illumination.
Passive IR
No IR emissions allowed. Passive IR sighting only.
Thermal
No IR emissions allowed. Thermal sighting systems only.
Armored TST
Active and passive sighting systems allowed. Competitor must wear rifle plates and other gear conforming to Finnish TST division standards (minimum 26 pounds of gear carried, including 1 liter water, tourniquet, knife, and gloves).
Equipment Standards
- This is a rifle-only match; no handguns used or allowed to be carried during the match
- Minimum caliber is 9x19mm
- Maximum caliber 5.56mm/7.62x39mm/.300 Blackout supersonic
- All subsonic cartridges allowed
Full Rules
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