Jul 27 Full Auto Fitness CompReady
The Sawmill Training Complex and Full Auto Fitness are teaming up again to bring you a one of a kind program designed for athletes preparing to compete in tactical shooting/ competitive fitness events and real-world challenges. Whether you're stepping into the arena at the Sawmill Showdown, or just want to train with greater purpose, this program is designed by The Sawmill’s Directors of Tactical Fitness and built for you.
Full Auto Fitness Comp Ready is a monthly, in-person training session hosted at The Sawmill, combining strength work, tactical conditioning, and loaded carry progressions. These two-hour sessions are structured in 4-month progressive blocks, each focused on a measurable outcome like grip strength, core endurance, and aerobic capacity.
What You’ll Train
Carries, Holds, Sleds, Rowing, Biking, Kettlebells, Axle Bars and much more
Bracing, breathing, and core under load
Partner-based conditioning and mental grit
"Test & Retest" progress tracking each block
Earn a ranking with The Sawmill’s first ever hosted classifier stage!
Sawmill Full Auto Fitness Operator (FAFO) Classifier
The FAFO Classifier is a timed fitness and shooting evaluation used to rank competitors into one of five categories: Prime (80th percentile+), Tactical Athlete (50th+), Tactical (25th+), Classified (completed with a score), or Unclassified (not yet attempted). The course involves engaging rifle and pistol targets at 10, 15, and 25 yards under increasing fatigue, with a work component of dumbbell burpee throws (35 lb) performed mid-sequence. Competitors must complete precise head and torso shots within a five-minute cap, with penalties for missed shots and improper movement standards. Athletes may repeat the classifier if time allows, but first-time attempts take priority. Scoring is based on raw time, plus penalties, with a focus on marksmanship, movement, and mental grit.
Who It’s For
Athletes preparing for tactical competitions like the Sawmill Showdown and others
Anyone ready to go beyond basic strength work
Pricing & Access
✅ First Session is FREE and held Sunday, July 27th at 10am
🔥 The Sawmill Members: 50% off all sessions thereafter
💳 Drop-ins Welcome (limited spots) Punchcard/membership options available through The Sawmill
💥 Free Open Range Day upon session conclusion
2025 schedule
Sunday, July 27 | Sunday, Aug 24th | Saturday, Sept 27th* | Sunday, Oct 25th | Sunday, Nov 23 | Sunday, Dec 21
Get Showdown Ready
This isn’t your average bootcamp. It’s focused, high-output training designed to build resilience literally and competitively.
Sunday, JULY 27th, 2025 @ The Sawmill in Laurens, SC
*Join us in September for our inaugural Sawmill Full Auto Fitness Operator (FAFO) series is a tactical shooting competition and training event that delivers real time coaching, practice, and competition across four stages.
The Sawmill Training Complex and Full Auto Fitness are teaming up again to bring you a one of a kind program designed for athletes preparing to compete in tactical shooting/ competitive fitness events and real-world challenges. Whether you're stepping into the arena at the Sawmill Showdown, or just want to train with greater purpose, this program is designed by The Sawmill’s Directors of Tactical Fitness and built for you.
Full Auto Fitness Comp Ready is a monthly, in-person training session hosted at The Sawmill, combining strength work, tactical conditioning, and loaded carry progressions. These two-hour sessions are structured in 4-month progressive blocks, each focused on a measurable outcome like grip strength, core endurance, and aerobic capacity.
What You’ll Train
Carries, Holds, Sleds, Rowing, Biking, Kettlebells, Axle Bars and much more
Bracing, breathing, and core under load
Partner-based conditioning and mental grit
"Test & Retest" progress tracking each block
Earn a ranking with The Sawmill’s first ever hosted classifier stage!
Sawmill Full Auto Fitness Operator (FAFO) Classifier
The FAFO Classifier is a timed fitness and shooting evaluation used to rank competitors into one of five categories: Prime (80th percentile+), Tactical Athlete (50th+), Tactical (25th+), Classified (completed with a score), or Unclassified (not yet attempted). The course involves engaging rifle and pistol targets at 10, 15, and 25 yards under increasing fatigue, with a work component of dumbbell burpee throws (35 lb) performed mid-sequence. Competitors must complete precise head and torso shots within a five-minute cap, with penalties for missed shots and improper movement standards. Athletes may repeat the classifier if time allows, but first-time attempts take priority. Scoring is based on raw time, plus penalties, with a focus on marksmanship, movement, and mental grit.
Who It’s For
Athletes preparing for tactical competitions like the Sawmill Showdown and others
Anyone ready to go beyond basic strength work
Pricing & Access
✅ First Session is FREE and held Sunday, July 27th at 10am
🔥 The Sawmill Members: 50% off all sessions thereafter
💳 Drop-ins Welcome (limited spots) Punchcard/membership options available through The Sawmill
💥 Free Open Range Day upon session conclusion
2025 schedule
Sunday, July 27 | Sunday, Aug 24th | Saturday, Sept 27th* | Sunday, Oct 25th | Sunday, Nov 23 | Sunday, Dec 21
Get Showdown Ready
This isn’t your average bootcamp. It’s focused, high-output training designed to build resilience literally and competitively.
Sunday, JULY 27th, 2025 @ The Sawmill in Laurens, SC
*Join us in September for our inaugural Sawmill Full Auto Fitness Operator (FAFO) series is a tactical shooting competition and training event that delivers real time coaching, practice, and competition across four stages.
The Sawmill Training Complex and Full Auto Fitness are teaming up again to bring you a one of a kind program designed for athletes preparing to compete in tactical shooting/ competitive fitness events and real-world challenges. Whether you're stepping into the arena at the Sawmill Showdown, or just want to train with greater purpose, this program is designed by The Sawmill’s Directors of Tactical Fitness and built for you.
Full Auto Fitness Comp Ready is a monthly, in-person training session hosted at The Sawmill, combining strength work, tactical conditioning, and loaded carry progressions. These two-hour sessions are structured in 4-month progressive blocks, each focused on a measurable outcome like grip strength, core endurance, and aerobic capacity.
What You’ll Train
Carries, Holds, Sleds, Rowing, Biking, Kettlebells, Axle Bars and much more
Bracing, breathing, and core under load
Partner-based conditioning and mental grit
"Test & Retest" progress tracking each block
Earn a ranking with The Sawmill’s first ever hosted classifier stage!
Sawmill Full Auto Fitness Operator (FAFO) Classifier
The FAFO Classifier is a timed fitness and shooting evaluation used to rank competitors into one of five categories: Prime (80th percentile+), Tactical Athlete (50th+), Tactical (25th+), Classified (completed with a score), or Unclassified (not yet attempted). The course involves engaging rifle and pistol targets at 10, 15, and 25 yards under increasing fatigue, with a work component of dumbbell burpee throws (35 lb) performed mid-sequence. Competitors must complete precise head and torso shots within a five-minute cap, with penalties for missed shots and improper movement standards. Athletes may repeat the classifier if time allows, but first-time attempts take priority. Scoring is based on raw time, plus penalties, with a focus on marksmanship, movement, and mental grit.
Who It’s For
Athletes preparing for tactical competitions like the Sawmill Showdown and others
Anyone ready to go beyond basic strength work
Pricing & Access
✅ First Session is FREE and held Sunday, July 27th at 10am
🔥 The Sawmill Members: 50% off all sessions thereafter
💳 Drop-ins Welcome (limited spots) Punchcard/membership options available through The Sawmill
💥 Free Open Range Day upon session conclusion
2025 schedule
Sunday, July 27 | Sunday, Aug 24th | Saturday, Sept 27th* | Sunday, Oct 25th | Sunday, Nov 23 | Sunday, Dec 21
Get Showdown Ready
This isn’t your average bootcamp. It’s focused, high-output training designed to build resilience literally and competitively.
Sunday, JULY 27th, 2025 @ The Sawmill in Laurens, SC
*Join us in September for our inaugural Sawmill Full Auto Fitness Operator (FAFO) series is a tactical shooting competition and training event that delivers real time coaching, practice, and competition across four stages.