Check-in and Day One Expectation at the Tactical Nation events

 

YOUR mission begins prior to the start line on day one. 

Firstly, training for the event is highly recommended as this means The Tactical Challenge will be a medium for you to test your physical fitness and firearms profiency.

Check and maintain your gear, our video series will include a full breakdown of all the important aspects of the event and that includes the cleaning and maintenance of your weapon systems. 

Please read the written stage briefs for each event, we provide these to ensure that on the day our stage briefs can be kept short and sweet. 

Please bring a notepad and write down reminders for each stage.

ON ARRIVAL ON REGISTRATION DAY

Registration begins with the check-in process and then we allow the athletes to do a walk through of the 6 stages for Day One. 

Here’s what you can expect:

LET'S CHECK-IN

Check-in takes place on the Friday of every event from 12pm-7pm. All firearms will be tagged, a special seal placed on it, and once inspection is complete, athletes will not be able to use their firearms until the following days competition.

Athletes will take their firearms home. 

1. Weapon Clearance:

Ensure all your weapons are cleared, chamber flags intact before approaching the check-in table.

2. Entry Verification:

Our Team will confirm your details and the division you’ve signed up for.

3. Media Tag:

If you bought a media package you’ll be provided a band to fit around the right strap of your plate carrier.

4. Gear Inspection:

• Plate Carrier:

We’ll verify the weight

(7kg for men, 5.5kg for women)

• Rifle Inspection:

We’ll check for a sling, chamber flag, and appropriate muzzle device

• Pistol Inspection:

We’ll ensure factory safety features are intact

5. Course Inspection 

In 2025, after athletes have completed check-in they will be allowed to do a walk through of the stages.

6. A Zero Bay will be available

The zero bay will be clearly marked and attended to by our teams. Under no circumstances may athletes fire any weapon systems in ANY other bay. 

IT IS GO TIME!

DAY ONE OF COMPETITION

1. Morning Safety Briefing

We start with a comprehensive briefing of all the stages and a safety briefing for all competitors.

2. Lane Assignment:

Your athlete number corresponds to your lane for all stages throughout the weekend.

3. Squad Assignment:

You’ll be placed in a squad of five athletes or teams.

4. Athlete Number:

Your squad and lane position determine your athlete number

(e.g. Squad 1, Position 1 = Athlete 1-1).

A detailed breakdown of your athlete number, event schedule and an explanation of the scoring system will be released by 01 March 2025. 

5. Competition Time

Athletes will complete 6 stages on both Day One and Day Two. 

The stages usually last for 15 min.

In between stages athletes will have the time to recover, rehydrate, learn and support the other athletes.