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Divisions & Rules

Divisions

Find Your Challenge.

While all division share common movements (running, lifting, climbing, etc.), the more advanced divisions move heavier weights in a given stage and compete against better trained competitors. The more advanced divisions may also utilize smaller targets, longer ranges, and more advanced shooting positions.

Men's Heavy

Common Weights and Movements:

  • Lift, carry, or shoulder a 150 lbs. sandbag;
  • Climb a rope or wall in full kit;
  • Sled drags up to 210 lbs.; 
  • Perform endurance tasks up to 12 minutes consistently;
  • Running in full kit (sub 11 min/mile). 

Men's Intermediate

Common Weights and Movements:

  • Lift, carry, or shoulder a 100 lbs. sandbag;
  • Climb a rope or wall in full kit;
  • Sled drags up to 165 lbs.; 
  • Perform endurance tasks up to 12 minutes consistently;
  • Running in full kit (sub 13 min/mile);
  • If you cannot complete a movement, you may disassemble the implements in order to complete or sub a designated number of burpees.

Men's Light

Common Weights and Movements:

  • Lift, carry, or shoulder a 100 lbs. sandbag;
  • Climb a rope or wall in full kit;
  • Sled drags up to 165 lbs.; 
  • Perform endurance tasks up to 12 minutes consistently;
  • Running in full kit (sub 14 min/mile);
  • If you cannot complete a movement, you may disassemble the implements in order to complete, sub a designated number of burpees, or opt out.
To facilitate newer participants or those who haven’t acquired all the necessary equipment, plate carriers are optional (athletes still need the ability to securely carry all required mags) and compensators on rifles are allowed, though strongly discouraged. Scores will be kept, but no prizes awarded.

Men's Masters (40+, Scaled Heavy)

Common Weights and Movements:

  • Lift, carry, or shoulder a 100 lbs. sandbag;
  • Climb a rope or wall in full kit;
  • Sled drags up to 165 lbs.; 
  • Perform endurance tasks up to 12 minutes consistently;
  • Running in full kit (sub 11 min/mile);
  • If you cannot complete a movement, you may disassemble the implements in order to complete or sub a designated number of burpees. 

Women's Heavy

Common Weights and Movements:

  • Lift, carry, or shoulder a 100 lbs. sandbag;
  • Climb a rope or wall in full kit;
  • Sled drags up to 165 lbs.; 
  • Perform endurance tasks up to 12 minutes consistently;
  • Running in full kit (sub 11 min/mile). 

Women's Intermediate

Common Weights and Movements:

  • Lift, carry, or shoulder a 75 lbs. sandbag;
  • Climb a rope or wall in full kit;
  • Sled drags up to 120 lbs.; 
  • Perform endurance tasks up to 12 minutes consistently;
  • Running in full kit (sub 13 min/mile);
  • If you cannot complete a movement, you may disassemble the implements in order to complete or sub a designated number of burpees.

Women's Light

Common Weights and Movements:

  • Lift, carry, or shoulder a 75 lbs. sandbag;
  • Climb a rope or wall in full kit;
  • Sled drags up to 120 lbs.; 
  • Perform endurance tasks up to 12 minutes consistently;
  • Running in full kit (sub 14 min/mile);
  • If you cannot complete a movement, you may disassemble the implements in order to complete, sub a designated number of burpees, or opt out.
To facilitate newer participants or those who haven’t acquired all the necessary equipment, plate carriers are optional (athletes still need the ability to securely carry all required mags) and compensators on rifles are allowed, though strongly discouraged. Scores will be kept, but no prizes awarded.

Men's Masters (50+, Scaled Heavy)

Common Weights and Movements:

  • Lift, carry, or shoulder a 100 lbs. sandbag;
  • Climb a rope or wall in full kit;
  • Sled drags up to 165 lbs.; 
  • Perform endurance tasks up to 12 minutes consistently;
  • Running in full kit (sub 11 min/mile);
  • If you cannot complete a movement, you may disassemble the implements in order to complete or sub a designated number of burpees. 

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Required Gear

Rifle

A semi-auto rifle (AR, AK, etc.) chambered in 5.56/.223 or larger (no steel core, max 3,200 FPS) with 5 magazines (ammo count varies by event). Slings are required and muzzle breaks are prohibited (except in the Light divisions, where it is strongly discouraged). Red dots, with or without magnifiers (which must remain attached throughout the event) and magnified optics are permitted; offset red dots and 12 o’clock/”red dot on top” setups are permitted.

 

Handgun

A semi-auto handgun chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP with 5 magazines (more for single-stack guns). Slide-mounted red dot sights are allowed (no division divide here). A belt-mounted holster that securely holds the weapon is required (SERPA holsters are prohibited). 

 

Kit

The following items of kit are required:

  1. A plate carrier with plates (weighed “slick,” minimum 15 lbs for men/12 lbs for women/);
  2. Eye and ear protection;
  3. A means to carry your magazines (whether on belt, on plate carrier, or via chest rig);
  4. Appropriate footwear and clothing.
How It Works

The Rules

Range Days generally follow The Tactical Games ruleset. Additional rule customizations will be updated here shortly. 

It is the responsibility of each athlete to know and understand the official rules and the instructions for each State as set forth in each Stage Brief.

The Tactical Games Rules