Very disappointed, even last year, with the match being short staffed and a few other hiccups, it was the most fun I've had in my 5 years of shooting. Hope this match comes together soon, I'll be there. Thanks Chuck.
Anyone still deciding about this match, you should get in. Don't think you need to make a big investment in gear. The lights and lasers are fun, but more than a few people shot this match well last year with no more than a $20 headlamp from Walmart.
Another scenario to consider:
I saw a shooter recently get bumped from tac-ops to open at a major match for an equipment violation. He wound up grabbing a much nicer prize off the table finishing where he did in open than he would have in tac-ops with the same score. That may have been a rare occurrence based on the competitors in each division, but he wound up rewarded instead of penalized. I prefer penalties per violation.
Ok, few questions to start planning my trip/gear:
Will the range accept ammo shipments?
Max rifle range about 200 like last year?
Is the range set up to work out of vehicles or would a cart be helpful?
Will we be able to get on the range to observe Wednesday night while staff is shooting?
Will this be a stand and shoot type match or movement and props like USPSA? approximate # of targets per stage? Sounds like fun but it has to be enough shooting to travel for.