Our second annual halloween Pumpkin shoot is back!
Saturday, October 31st 9am Gates Open, Live Fire 10am - 3pm.
The second annual Sawmill Machine Gun Pumpkin Shoot is back!
Bring your pumpkins and join us at The Sawmill on October 31st for the Machine Gun Pumpkin Shoot- a free, walk-through experience where you can get hands-on with legendary weapons rarely available to the public. Rappelling will also be available from our 4 story Super Structure, as well as our ‘road course,’ the 3-mile loop through our property where patrons can partake in shooting multiple targets from our off-road vehicles while on the move.
Weapon stations include:
-MP5s
-AK47s
-M249 and M240
-M203 Grenade Launcher
-Flamethrower
-Can Launcher
…and more!
How it works:
-Free to attend, just bring a friend
-Check in at our Pro-shop, sign the waiver, purchase tickets, and go from station to station shooting multiple weapon systems and a variety of activities
-Food and drinks will be available for purchase with food trucks or catering
-Explore the grounds, meet the team, and check out our pro-shop to purchase swag and gear.
Experience military-grade weapons up close, enjoy a laid-back day of controlled mayhem, support your local training facility and gear up for fall.
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Official Team Information
Stages 1–5 and Gear List Now Available
Registered teams may now download the official competitor packet for Day 1 of the 2026 HUXWRX National SWAT Competition.
The packet includes:
Complete descriptions for Stages 1–5
Stage-specific scoring procedures and penalties
Rifle and pistol ammunition requirements
Individual operator equipment requirements
Team equipment requirements
Frangible-ammunition information
Shipping and event logistics
Stages 6–10 will not be released in advance and will be briefed during the competition.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TEAM PACKET HERE
The document identifies the first five stages as Rural Sniper Rescue; Strength, Speed, Precision; Movement to Contact; Sawmill City Run-N-Gun; and Fit to Fight.
Competition Schedule
Wednesday, July 29
Team Check-In and Zero Range
Teams may check in, confirm equipment, and access the designated zero ranges beginning at 1:00 PM.
Thursday, July 30 — Day 1
Stages 1–5
All registered teams will complete five stages testing precision shooting, physical readiness, breaching, movement, communication, casualty evacuation, and team performance.
Friday, July 31 — Championship Day
Stages 6–7: All teams compete
Stages 8–9: Top five teams advance
Stage 10: Top two teams compete in a winner-take-all final
The current page already reflects this advancement format, so this section primarily improves readability and presentation.
Day 1 Stage Preview
Stage 1 — Rural Sniper Rescue
A precision-rifle-initiated team assault combining long-range engagements, coordinated movement, close-range shooting, medical triage, and casualty evacuation.
Stage 2 — Strength, Speed, Precision
Operators complete a physical work sequence before transitioning directly into rifle and pistol engagements, followed by a team casualty recovery.
Stage 3 — Movement to Contact
A timed team movement incorporating manual breaching, use of cover, coordinated bounding movement, and rifle-to-pistol transitions.
Stage 4 — Sawmill City Run-N-Gun
A hostage-rescue scenario conducted through Sawmill City incorporating ladders, breaching, interior engagements, target discrimination, and hostage recovery.
Stage 5 — Fit to Fight
Operators negotiate selected obstacles and a loaded carry before completing two consecutive rifle-and-pistol courses of fire.
Full procedures, scoring and ammunition requirements are contained in the official team packet.
Required Equipment
Teams should arrive configured for their normal mission profile—not as tactical athletes.
Each operator must have a ballistic helmet, eye and ear protection, gas mask, plate carrier with front and rear ballistic plates, gun belt, holster, individual first-aid kit, pistol, slung rifle, and at least three magazines for each weapon.
Each team must also have access to:
Two assault ladders
One ballistic shield
Five breaching tools
Communications capability
A method for transporting a medical casualty
Frangible 5.56 and 9mm ammunition will be supplied. Complete equipment and ammunition requirements are provided in the downloadable packet.