From the match director
Tactical athlete — sunday, november 1
**Fitness. Marksmanship. Readiness.**
**Important — this event is sunday, november 1.**
**DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS SUNDAY MORNING. CLOCKS FALL BACK ONE HOUR OVERNIGHT. Please make sure your phone/watch has updated and arrive before 7:00 AM.**
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** — completion time plus penalties determines your final score
### EXPERIENCE CATEGORIES
**Novice** — New to tactical-fitness competition. Safe and independent with firearms, but little or no experience combining shooting and 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 placement when needed for safety or balance.
### REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Rifle with sling
- Pistol
- Pistol belt with secure holster
- Minimum 2 a
Coverage
- Dec 17, 2025The "Good Enough" Strategy That Won a National Championship: Tory Kirkland's First Individual Title - Action Gunner Action Gunner · article
- Dec 15, 2025CEO Update Fall/Winter 2025 - Civilian Marksmanship Program CMP · article
- Dec 12, 2025SIG Sauer Named Title Sponsor of The Tactical Games: What the 2026 Season Means for the Sport - Action Gunner Action Gunner · article
- Dec 3, 2025The Four-Time Champ Who Says He Can Be Beat: Jacob Heppner on Dominance, Dry Fire, and Dialing His Pistol - Action Gunner Action Gunner · article
- Jan 3, 2025Competitors’ Corner: January 2025 Shooting Sports USA · article
Where
3300 Meadow Creek Lane, Esconcico, CA · Directions · Club website