Scoring will be based on the following six disciplines:

• Time
• Accuracy
• Use of Cover
• Communication
• Weapon Manipulation
• Tactical application

Apart from Time and Accuracy, the remaining four disciplines will be point scored using a performance-related grading system, which will be adjudicated by competition event, range staff.

Prizes will be presented under the following rules:

1. In a category of between 3-5 competitors, prizes will be awarded to 1st placed competitors only.
2. In a category of between 6-8 competitors, prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd placed competitors only.
3. In a category of 9 or more competitors, prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed competitors.
4. As well as official prizes, all winning competitors will receive a FREE Go Noisy t-shirt of their choice.

• All training camps will have medical coverage throughout.
• Qualified Paramedics/EMT’s will provide medical cover during the competition events.

• Equipment lists, optic restrictions and ammo requirements for each training camp and competition event, is published on the Go Noisy website at https://www.gonoisy.com

The Freedom Ranch
The Freedom Ranch is a serene haven nestled in Okeechobee, FL, and is spread across an expansive 200 acres of natural beauty. Majestic oak trees provide shade and an enchanting ambiance throughout the property.

The ranch is also home to a variety of livestock, enhancing the rustic charm and giving visitors a glimpse into the agricultural heritage of the area.

The Freedom Ranch & Sovereign Self Defense
11655 US-441 Okeechobee, FL 34974

Freedom Ranch is a Private facility, not open to the general public.
Group events can be arranged by contacting Samantha directly.

The Freedom Ranch provides the following, on-site facilities:

• Horse Arena for riding, and multiple nature trails to explore.
• Private outdoor pistol and rifle, shooting ranges, including
  • A 50 yard bay with numerous steel and cradboard targets.
  • A 500 yard rifle range for precision shooting
  • A purpose built Street range
• A fully air conditioned, clubhouse/dining facility with a commercial kitchen for events.
• A smaller concession shack for outside dining
• An abundance of space on the property where vendor spots are designated outside
• Tents and booths can be set up, allowing guests to explore each vendor booth in comfort.

For those looking to extend their stay and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings, the ranch offers several accommodation options:

• RV hook-up spots dotted throughout the property.
• Camping options are available for those seeking a more adventurous experience
• Parking for over 100 vehicles.
• On-site restrooms

If you would like to take advantage of these amazing accomodation options, for THE GUNFIGHT GAMES, then please contact Samantha on (305) 906-0663 or email [email protected] to book.

• It is the competitor’s responsibility to know, understand and adhere to all Federal, State and Local Regulations regarding the use and transportation of firearms, including all applicable National Firearms Act (NFA) regulations related to the construction, transportation and use of any firearm regulated by NFA rules.

• It is the competitor’s responsibility to read and understand these rules, and agree to adhere to them, whilst participating in any GFG event
• It is the competitor’s responsibility to be present at all safety, range, and medical briefs.
• It is the competitor’s responsibility to be present at all safety, range, and medical briefs.
• It is the competitor’s responsibility to be present at all safety, range, and medical briefs.
• Ballistic rated eye and ear protection is mandatory for competitors, spectators, & officials, during all training camps and competition events.
• No competitors or spectators shall consume or be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs at the event site. Any competitor or spectator suspected to be impaired because of legitimate prescription drugs may be directed to stop shooting and to leave the range.
• Competitors must obey venue speed limits and rules. Violations may result in being ejected from the property and being prescribed a DNF (Did Not Finish) score for the remainder of the competition. No refunds will be given.
• In extreme circumstances, if the competition event cannot be completed, GFG officials reserve the right to end the competition and distribute the prizes via a random draw instead of order of finish
• Any rule not explicitly covered by this document will be resolved with a ruling by the Games Director (GD) or their designee. Rulings by the GD or his designee will be final and will serve as a precedent for the duration of the event.
• Regarding prizes for categories, the following rules apply: o Prizes will only be awarded to first place in a category with 3-5 competitors. o Prizes will only be awarded to first and second place in a category with 6-8 competitors. o Prizes will be awarded to 1 st, 2nd and 3rd place in categories with 9 or more competitors.

• The GFG reserves the right to withdraw a title, trophy, or prize from any competitor at any time, if it is determined that they cheated, used unauthorized equipment, used an advantage not allowed under the rules or the spirit of the Games, or acted in an unethical way in connection with The GFG or its events.
• Competitors and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and sportsmanlike manner at all times. Any person who violates this rule may be ejected from the event site at the GD’s discretion.
• Competitors may be subject to event disqualification for safety or conduct violations. Disqualification will result in complete disqualification from the event, the competitor will not be allowed to continue nor be eligible for prizes and will not receive a refund.
• Clothing with any offensive or obscene logos, sayings, pictures, or drawings must not be worn or displayed while at the event site.
• Clothing must be appropriate range clothing and provide reasonably adequate protection against minor injury such as scrapes, abrasions, hot brass, or due to tactical activity.
• A competitor shall be disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include, but are not limited to: o Intentionally altering a target prior to the target being scored to gain advantage or avoid a penalty. o Threatening or assaulting other competitors or Event Officials o Disruptive behavior likely to disturb or distract other competitors while they are shooting. o Willful disregard of Event Official instructions
• The final decision on all disqualifications and reshoots will be made by the GD.

• All training camp and competition event, live firing shoots, will be run on HOT ranges. For clarity, the “Range” is inside the confines of The Street Range, with an adjustable range fan, extending 160 degrees, from the point where the firer is.
• Only the competitor and “authorized” GFG officials, will be inside the range fan, during competition shooting events. All spectators and non-firing competitors will be behind the Street Range fan AT ALL TIMES.
• Only the competitor and “authorized” GFG officials, will be inside the range fan, during competition shooting events. All spectators and non-firing competitors will be behind the Street Range fan AT ALL TIMES.
• Firearms may be transported to, from the competition event location, only in the following conditions: o Handguns must be unloaded, cased, or holstered, de-cocked and with the magazine removed (Cleared). o Rifles must be unloaded, cased, secured muzzle up or muzzle down in a stable gun cart/caddy, or carried slung with the muzzle up or down. Actions must be open, or a chamber flag inserted, and detachable magazines removed. The use of high-visibility chamber flags is recommended as a courtesy to other event competitors.
• A competitor who causes an unsafe discharge will be stopped by the RSO and shall receive a GAMES Disqualification (GQ). Examples of unsafe discharge include: o An accidental or negligent discharge that travels over a backstop, a berm, or in any other direction deemed by the RSO to be unsafe. Note that a competitor who legitimately fires a shot at a target, which then travels in an unsafe direction, will not be disqualified. o A shot which strikes the ground within 10 feet of the competitor, except when shooting at a target closer than 10 feet to the competitor. ▪ Exception – a shot that strikes the ground within 10 feet of the competitor due to a “squib”. o A shot that occurs while loading, reloading, or unloading any firearm. ▪ Exception 1 – a detonation which occurs while unloading a firearm is not considered an accidental discharge. A “detonation” is defined as the ignition of the primer of a round, other than by action of a firing pin, where the projectile or shot does not pass through the barrel (e.g., when a slide is being manually retracted, when a round is dropped etc.). ▪ Exception 2 – A “slam fire” detonation caused by the firing pin traveling forward when the gun is on safe during “make ready” that does not travel over the berm or impacts in a safe place. If the gun can be repaired and demonstrated to be safe to match staff the competitor may continue with it. o A shot which occurs during remedial action in the case of a malfunction. o A shot which occurs while transferring a firearm between hands. o A shot which occurs during movement, except while engaging targets.
• A competitor who performs an act of unsafe gun handling will be stopped by the RSO as soon as possible. Examples of unsafe gun handling include: o Dropping a loaded firearm at any time after the “Make Ready” command and before the “Range Is Clear” command. Dropping a cleared firearm will not result in a Games DQ. A firearm is considered clear when the correct clearing procedure has been completed.
• Shooting of any range furniture, structure, or vehicle, will result in a 5-point deduction, per shot fired. This does not apply to wooden target frames.
• Firearms must be under the control of the competitor at all times, irrespective of whether they are about to compete, during a competition or after a competition is complete. Competitors will unload and clear their weapon systems BEFORE they depart the rang
• The intentional leaving/grounding or abandoning of a firearm, WHILST IN THE CONFINES OF THE STREET RANGE, whether cleared or not, may result in disqualification on safety grounds. This includes if the competitor has a minor injury or feels discomfort from hot brass etc. Firearms may only be abandoned in one of the following conditions: o Loaded, safety catch fully engaged, muzzle pointed in a designated safe direction. o Completely unloaded (no ammunition in the firearm), detachable magazine removed, muzzle pointed in a designated safe direction.
• Unloading any firearm in an unsafe manner or discharging a firearm while not legitimately engaging a target will result in disqualification.
• Unloading any firearm in an unsafe manner or discharging a firearm while not legitimately engaging a target will result in disqualification.
• Engaging a steel target in an unsafe manner, will result in disqualification. For clarity, an “unsafe manner” is described as: o Engaging steel targets with handgun ammunition at a range of less than 15 yards. o Engaging steel targets with rifle ammunition at a range of less than 60 yards. o Engaging designated, pistol only, steel targets with a rifle.
• Allowing the muzzle of a firearm to point at any part of the competitor’s body during a course of fire (i.e., sweeping) will result in a disqualification. o Exception 1 – During pairs, competition events, where the appropriate “Crossing” drill is adhered to and applied correctly. o Exception 2 – Sweeping of the lower extremities (below the belt) while drawing or manipulating a firearm (low-muzzle short-stocking), provided that the competitor’s fingers are clearly outside of the trigger guard.
• Pointing a firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, in any direction deemed by the RSO to be unsafe will result in disqualification
• Multiple, minor infractions will result in an event disqualification
• Unless otherwise stipulated in the range briefing, firearms will begin the event in the following ready conditions: o Handgun: Holstered and loaded to event specifications and holstered. In the case of single-action autos or double-action autos with manual override safeties, the safety catch must be in the “safe” position. o Rifle: Slung and loaded to event specifications and held in the low or high ready position. Safety catch must be in the “safe” position. ▪ Exception – During specific shoots, the rifle will be placed inside a holdall, on the rear passenger seat of the vehicle. The rifle will be loaded (not made ready) and with sling attached.
• At no point may a competitor shoot a firearm while holding a second firearm in the other hand, violation will result in a 5-point deduction, per shot fired. o Exception – If using a single-point sling, the competitor may, when transitioning from rifle to pistol, maintain control of the rifle, with one hand, whilst drawing and firing the pistol with the other hand. Once the transition drill is complete, the pistol must be safely holstered before any weapon malfunction drill is performed on the rifle.
• Hot re-holstering of the pistol will be required during certain stages. It must be returned to the holster in a safe condition as follows: o If the competitor has conducted a transition drill and is re-holstering, prior to any weapon malfunction drill being performed on their rifle. o If the pistol has a safety, it should be in the “safe” position. o Single-action autos or double-action autos with manual override safeties, the safety catch must be in the “safe” position. o In the case of double-action autos, without safeties, the hammer must be down/forward.

• Alterations to equipment stowage is permitted, as long as the alterations take place after the event and not during.
• Plate Carriers are required for specific competition shooting events ONLY. These are: o The CASEVAC o The Car Bail o Noah’s Arc
• Plate Carriers are NOT required for the following competition shooting events: o The Anchor o The Snake Run
• Women’s Plate Carriers must weigh 12lbs, and Men’s Plate Carriers must weigh 15lbs. Weight of the carrier is measured without magazine pouches, attachments, hydration bladders, etc.
• Carriage and stowage of magazines: o The carriage and stowage of magazines is shooters preference. o When competing in a competition shooting event, where the wearing of a plate carrier is required, competitors can stow magazines on their plate carrier, their belt kit, or a combination of both. o When competing in a competition shooting event, where plate carriers are NOT required, competitors must stow magazines on their belt kit. o Extended pistol magazines are permitted. However, competitors must adhere to the ammunition to magazine ratio, relating to their specific shooting event. For clarity, if the ammunition to magazine ratio is 1 x magazine of 8 x rounds, 1 x magazine of 12 x rounds and 1 x magazine of 10 x rounds, then competitors must adhere to those directions and CANNOT load a single, extended magazine with 30 x rounds. Extended rifle magazines are subject to the same rule.
• Belt Kits and Gun Belts: o Belt kit/gun belt configuration is shooters preference. o Belt kits/gun belts must have the capacity to stow three (3) pistol magazines and four (4) rifle magazines. o If the competition shooting event requires the wearing of a plate carrier, then the stowage of magazines will be shooters preference. o Competitors must carry two (2) CAT tourniquets, which must be easily accessible and can be stowed on belt kits/gun belts and/or plate carriers, if the competition shooting event requires the wearing of one.
• Slings: o For all competition shooting events that involve the use of a rifle, a sling must be attached to the rifle at all times. o Before the rifle is fired, the rifle with attached sling, must be securely slung on the competitor’s body. o The use of single and/or double-point slings, will be shooters preference.
• Shooting gloves: o The use of shooting gloves is prohibited, unless for medical reasons.
• Pistol Ammunition: o Pistol ammunition shall be 9mm Parabellum (9x19mm NATO) or larger.
• Rifle Ammunition: o Rifle ammunition shall be .223 Remington (5.56x45mm NATO) and/or 300 Blackout. o AK ammunition is prohibited o Ammunition containing tracer, incendiary, armor piercing, steel jacketed or steel/tungsten/penetrator core projectiles is prohibited. o Competitors will be financially responsible for replacing targets damaged by prohibited ammunition.
• Dress: o Dress will be shooters preference. o The wearing of shorts, for both men and women, during the training camps and the Competition Events, is prohibited.

• All firearms used by competitors must be serviceable and safe. GFG Officials may inspect a competitor’s firearms at any time to check they are functioning safely. If any firearm is declared unserviceable or unsafe by a GFG Official, it must be withdrawn from the event until it is repaired to the satisfaction of the RSO
• Firearms must be of a factory configuration. Prototype firearms are prohibited. Internal and external modifications are allowed, provided the modifications do not alter the original function and operation of the firearm.
• Firearms capable of fully automatic- or burst-fire (“machine guns”) may be used only in semi-auto mode (i.e., not more than one (1) round fired with each pull of the trigger). Violation of this rule will incur a 5-point deduction, per shot fired.
• No factory safeties may be disabled on rifle/pistol. This includes the firing pin block, grip safety, and trigger safety.
• Catastrophic Malfunctions: o If a competitor’s firearm becomes unserviceable, that competitor may repair their firearm with directly equivalent replacement parts and will be permitted a second attempt at the competition shooting event. o If no equivalent replacement parts are available, the competitor may use a spare firearm, as long as it meets the same requirements, and will be permitted a second attempt at the competition shooting event.
• Sighting Systems and Optics: o Red dot and iron sights are the only optics permitted to be used during all competition shooting events. o Magnifiers are prohibited.
• Holsters: o Pistol holsters must be a practical/tactical carry style and must safely retain the handgun during vigorous movement and must completely cover the trigger. Holsters must be secured to the maximum level of retention offered at the start of each stage. The belt upon which the handgun holster is attached must be worn at waist level. o There is a requirement for a concealed carry holster to be used during THE ANCHOR competition event. o Shoulder holsters and cross-draw holsters are prohibited. o Belly bags or “fanny packs” are prohibited.
• Holsters: o Pistol holsters must be a practical/tactical carry style and must safely retain the handgun during vigorous movement and must completely cover the trigger. Holsters must be secured to the maximum level of retention offered at the start of each stage. The belt upon which the handgun holster is attached must be worn at waist level. o There is a requirement for a concealed carry holster to be used during THE ANCHOR competition event. o Shoulder holsters and cross-draw holsters are prohibited. o Belly bags or “fanny packs” are prohibited.

• Missed shots will be assessed as a 1-point deduction.
• Paper targets will be used in various stages throughout the events. Competitors will be given a written stage brief and verbal walk through explaining the targets, their hit and miss areas. If a round strike breaks the line even the slightest bit, the round will be counted as the highest point score.
• Steel Targets may be utilized. Steel targets will be counted as hit or miss. Penalty for misses is a 1-point deduction.
• Failure to engage steel or paper targets will result in Failure To Engage (FTE) penalties.
• If a competitor wishes to arbitrate their score (time, number of hits/misses, or tactical application ) they must notify the scorekeeper and request to arbitrate. The following process will be followed: o The RSO, GD and competitor will review the recorded video (of the competitors run) in order to establish the reason for the arbitration. o If, after reviewing the recorded video, the reason for the arbitration is valid, then the competitors score will be amended to reflect the oversight. o If, after reviewing the recorded video, the reason for the arbitration is NOT valid, then the competitor will be expected to adhere to the original score.
• After completion of the competition event, there will be a final arbitration period. This process is as follows: o Final tallying of the scores will be posted. o After the completion of the last event there will be an arbitration period where competitors will review their scores and any other scores that look incorrect, check for errors, and bring them to the attention of the GD. o After this period of time is complete, there will be a last call. o If there are no more requests, scores are FINAL. o After this time no further review of scores, videos, targets, etc. will be had and the scores will remain FINAL regardless of findings later on. o The only exception to this rule is a finding of cheating, at which point changes will be made.

• The RSO can correct a shooter if they are engaging an incorrect target. RSO’s must correct a shooter if they are about to commit a safety violation. Neither scorers or the RSO will provide any other shooting coaching/instruction to the competitor.