Zoo City Armory’s "The Gauntlet" October 31

The Zoo City Armory "The Gauntlet" is an intense shooting competition designed to challenge both the physical endurance, strength and marksmanship abilities of its athletes. Competitors navigate a demanding course that includes a variety of obstacles, requiring them to run, climb, lift, move and maneuver through rugged terrain, all while maintaining precision with firearms. The event tests not only speed and agility but also accuracy under pressure, with timed shooting stages spread throughout the course. Participants must demonstrate a unique blend of strength, stamina, and sharpshooting skills, making "The Gauntlet" a true test of all-around athleticism. Athletes will need to be able to move objects at a variety of weights and engage targets from 1-400 yards.

*Mission / Spirit of the Gauntlet – Designed to be more of a training event to test yourself and equipment than a competition. We advocate Knowledge Distribution; if you see someone having trouble with a certain task / skill and you have a solution, help them. We encourage coaching during this match! *

• August 29, 2026
• Check In and Registration: 0800
• Shooters Meeting: 0845
• First Rounds Down Range NLT: 0915

Divisions

Legendary: The weight for the plate carrier will be no less than 20lbs empty. This division will be the most challenging with max weight that an athlete may have to lift (meaning ground to shoulder) will be 150lb. The max weight that an athlete may have to carry (per hand) will be no more than 125lbs.

Heroic: The weight for the plate carrier will be no less than 14lbs empty. This division is meant for the “everyday Joe”, it will be physically demanded yet doable. The max weight that an athlete may have to lift (meaning ground to shoulder) will be 100lb. The max weight that an athlete may have to carry (per hand) will be no more than 90lbs.

Female Legendary: The weight for the plate carrier will be no less than 10lbs empty. This division is meant for “females only” to t