🌒 MOONS OUT: NIGHT PISTOL SHOOT 🌒

Speed. Accuracy. Under Pressure.

Good call geared-up shooters—it's time to test your limits in the dark! 

Welcome to the Moons Out Night Pistol Shoot, a high-intensity, practical pistol shooting competition designed to push your skills past sunset. Operating under the cover of darkness, this match is a thrilling test of tactical target acquisition, rapid problem-solving, and strict safety under pressure.

Whether you're looking to prove your speed or just see how your gear performs when the lights go out, this is the ultimate night-firing experience for Fort Polk and the surrounding community.

📌 BLUF: THE BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT

• 📅 When: Sign-in begins at 2000 | MANDATORY Safety Briefing at 2030 | Hot Range (Shooting) at 2100 | End Time approx. 2300

• 📍 Where: DFMWR Range 23A

• 👥 Who: Ages 12+ (Fort Polk & Community)

• 💳 Entry: $20 per shooter, per gun

• 🏆 Prizes: FREE range days up for grabs!

🛠️ REQUIRED GEAR & RULES

This is a NIGHT SHOOT. Specialized, functioning gear is not just recommended—it is absolutely required to step onto the firing line.

🔦 Critical Weapon Setup

• 🔦 Functioning Weapon Lights are MANDATORY. (Bring extra batteries—the dark is unforgiving!)

• 🔫 Authorized Calibers: All common pistol calibers and Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs) are authorized.

• 🚫 ABSOLUTELY NO RIFLE CALIBERS.

🎒 Shooter Equipment Check

1. Holster: A high-quality, form-fitting Kydex holster (no soft or nylon holsters).

2. Magazines: Multiple reliable magazines that fit your firearm.

3. PPE: Your own hearing protection and eye protection (clear lenses highly recommended for night shooting!).

4. Ammo & Arms: Participants must provide their own firearm and ammunition.

⚠️ PREREQUISITE HYPER-IMPORTANT RULE:
To participate, you MUST have previously shot a match at DFMWR Range 23A. No exceptions. Safety is our primary directive.

🧭 COMMON PITFALLS & TIPS

• Watch out for battery drain: Cold night air and high-output weapon lights eat battery life fast. Pack twice as many spares as you think you need!

• Practice your draws: Ensure your Kydex holster is securely mounted. Transitioning from draw to light activation requires muscle memory that is harder to execute in the dark.

• Keep it clear: Tinted safety glasses are a hazard at night. Bring clear PPE lenses so you don't compromise your target identification.

Are you ready to shoot when the sun goes down? Gear up, check your lights, and we'll see you on the line!