Mercenary Challenge – Edinburgh

About this Event:

If you enjoy Tough Mudder, Mammoth Challenge, Spartan, etc….but you want to see a combination of other skills, you will LOVE this event.

This event will be two solid days of challenges which will test you in various areas of handgun, hiking, navigation, puzzles, survival, etc.

Due to the nature of this event, the exact details will not be disclosed, but here are some things you can expect.

Handgun precision shooting

Handgun speed shooting

Survival Skills

Timed land navigation

Logic puzzles

Obstacles

There are various classes to allow participation by all skills and fitness levels.

Level 1 – Individual event participation with rest between events. May stay in hotel or commute overnight.

Level 2 Limited – Total course participation with limited rest between events, must camp in makeshift shelter overnight. The limited class is designed for those in less than ideal physical fitness or may have certain medical limitations.

Level 2 Regular – Same as Level 2 Limited, but for those who are in decent shape with no physical limitations.

Equipment Required:

Stock handgun – (any duty type weapon 9mm or larger, stock or “drop-in” parts only)

Duty type or everyday carry type holster and magazine holders

Duty or everyday carry magazines (no “happy” sticks)

3 magazines

250 rounds of target ammunition

Lockable hard case for handgun and ammunition

Compass and protractor (no GPS devices)

Backpack

50 foot paracord

Flint & Steel

Survival Knife

Hiking Boots

Long pants

Survival Blanket

Water carrier (canteen or camelback, refills will be provided)

Food and utensils which can be carried with you

Prerequisites:

You must have solid understanding of firearm safety.

Team Aspect:

All events will be ran in two-person teams. You may pre-select your teammate, or a teams will be formed by random draw at the event.

Notes:

Additional details will be provided by email as the event gets closer. This may include the need for additional basic equipment.

This is a multi-site event with the MALC training center being the primary staging site.

Prizes will be offered for each event, plus a large prize for the overall winning team.