ASC Special Events Section. Includes DMR Matches, Night Shoots, Night Matches, New Events.   

Designated Marksman Matches (DMR)  

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DMR matches will test a shooter's ability to rapidly engage targets from close distances to 600 yards. Matches will consist of 6-8 stages, and targets will average 3 MOA in size (e.g. 12" at 400 yards). Shooters are expected to bring their rifle zeroed, and their verified DOPE out to 600 yards. Shooters are allowed one rifle for the match.

Part of the unique fun of this match is that while shooters may carry auxiliary equipment to use as they see appropriate, all equipment must be carried by the shooter and remain with them throughout the entire TIMED SEGMENT of each stage; this includes all ammunition for the entire match. Plan your loadout appropriately. Heart rate will be increased moderately via physical exertion during some stages to induce stress!

Useful (but not mandatory) equipment includes bipod, sling, kneepads, tripod, shooting bag, rangefinder, kestrel or ballistic app on phone, pencil/paper, arm data board, additional ammo, and a bag/pack.

Carts, rifle bags or strollers may be used for transportation of rifles and equipment between stages. Use of these items is not allowed during stage courses of fire.

Scoring will be Time Plus Misses. 

There are 3 Divisions to classify a shooter's rifle configuration. While this match is best suited for scoped semi-automatic rifles, shooters with an LPVO or a bolt gun are welcome. At minimum, an optic magnification of 4x is required. 5.56, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm cartridges are common.

DMR Competition 2026 Dates:

  • May 30
  • August 22

Video about our DMR Matches can be found at: ASC DMR Match Video

DMR Match details and registration will take place on our Practiscore Page: https://practiscore.com/clubs/aurora_sportsman_club

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Night Shoot Competitions

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ASC Night Match Competition is a low-light engagement competition built to test the shooter’s gear and ability to acquire, identify, and engage threats under night conditions. Participants will navigate four to six dynamic stages involving physical exertion—running, climbing, and moving obstacles—while locating and engaging targets at distances ranging from 5 to 300 yards. Expect real-world challenges that push both mindset and equipment.

This is not a beginner’s match. You are expected to have the fundamentals of your firearms down and have the ability to operate your night vision equipment and white lights.

Typical Equipment Needed:

  • Night Observation Devices (night vision) and/or white light (weapon mounted light) devices are required. Thermal devices are permitted but not recommended. Targets will not be heated or have thermal paint on them. We will have multiple divisions that separate full NVG folks from white light divisions.
  • Some Matches we make rifle only, some pistol only, and some may require both. We will provide more details on each individual match within the registration pages on Practiscore.
    • Rifles and PCCs (Pistol Caliber Carbines) may be used depending on the match.
    • Pistols may be used depending on the match.
  • Night Shoot Competition 2026 Dates:
    • April 11
    • November 14

Registration for these matches will open roughly one month prior to the match date. Night Shoot Match details and registration will take place on our Practiscore Page: https://practiscore.com/clubs/aurora_sportsman_club

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General Night Shoot Practice Nights

This is NOT A COMPETITION. This is open to Members and their guests over the age of 18. This will not be a youth friendly event due to the complexity of low/no light. Attendees can use only pistol, or a combination of pistol and rifle.

Pistols Allowed: All non-magnum pistols using either Handheld and/or Weapon Mounted lights.

If you have a Weapon Mounted Light you SHOULD also have a handheld light. Do not show up with only a Weapon Mounted Light. A Handheld light is the only requirement. 

Rifles Allowed: AR and AK style rifles. Weapon Mounted Lights are Required for all Rifles. Rifle Caliber limited to 5.56/223, 300 Blackout, and 7.62X39. No 308, 30-06, or larger calibers (We will be shooting steel as close as 50 yards with rifles).

Night Vision Goggles, Thermal Scopes, and Night Vision Scopes are allowed.

  • General Night Shoot Practice 2026 Dates:
    • April 25
    • October 24

General Night Shoot Practice event registration will take place on our ASC Event page and will be released once the events can be staffed. https://aurorasc.org/events

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ASC Action Shooting Sports Cornfield Crucible

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ASC’s Cornfield Crucible is a match designed to hit the sweet spot between The Tactical Games strongman/CrossFit-style fitness challenges, the fast, technical flow of traditional 2-Gun, and the precision demands of a DMR match.

Competitors will face 6–8 intense stages that blend shooting skill with physical exertion. Challenges may include moving heavy implements, climbing obstacles, and running several kilometers, all while engaging handgun and rifle targets with an elevated heart rate. Rifle engagements can extend to 500 yards, with pistol targets reaching out to 50 yards. Participants should be prepared to lift a 125-lb sandbag and run one mile in under 12 minutes.


• The Cornfield Crucible will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Register at: https://practiscore.com/asc-cornfield-crucible-2-gun/register

 

Are you interested in artillery? Want to learn how to build a cannon or mortar? Shoot it for fun, join an artillery gun crew or compete with other artillerists? You've come to the right place!

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Contact:

Jerrill Janik

Artillery Department Chair

630-768-5266

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1Welcome to Tac-Techs at ASC — Aurora Sportsmen’s Club’s newest discipline, built for members who live at the intersection of readiness, innovation, and technology. Whether you’re simply a curious club member wanting to learn more about the smartphone in your pocket, or a licensed HAM radio operator, a drone pilot, an IT networking professional, or a prepared citizen looking to level up your technical edge, Tac-Techs is where it all comes together.

What is Tac-Techs?

Tac-Techs is ASC’s dedicated group focused on the education, demonstration, testing, and tactical application of emerging and legacy field technologies. This is the place where gear meets purpose — from encrypted comms to mapping apps, from real-world drone operations to analog backups when the grid goes down.

 

 💻What We Do

Tac-Techs isn’t a classroom — it’s a sandbox for practical, hands-on experimentation. Expect:

  • Live radio drills

  • Meshtastic and ATAK field testing across the ASC property

  • Encryption & Security workshops

  • Drone flights with applied tactical scenarios

  • Special guests, field exercises, and more

🔧Who Should Join?

  • Technically inclined shooters

  • Comms geeks, ham operators, and tinkerers

  • Anyone who believes that technology is a force multiplier

 

🛠️ Bring Your Gear. Or Learn What You Need.

We welcome all levels — whether you’re building your first Baofeng loadout or configuring secure comms on a $5,000 radio. Don’t have gear yet? No problem — show up, learn from others, and get hands-on.

📅 Get Involved

Tac-Techs meets monthly with special pop-up training days and multi-discipline joint exercises with other ASC programs. Connect and share in the discussion on:

 September 17th 2025  TAC-TECHS: An Introduction (Inaugural Meeting) - Virtual
 October 19th 2025  TAC-TECHS: Radio Antennas, Going the Distance
 November 16th 2025  TAC-TECHS: Securing the Pocket-Sized Toolkit - Smartphones as Tactical Tools
February 15th 2026  TAC-TECHS: Choosing Your Radio for your Mission
March 15th 2026  TAC-TECHS: Mutual Assistance Groups
 April 19th 2026  TAC-TECHS: Radio Programming & AnyTone CPS
 May 17th 2026  TAC-TECHS: Mesh(tastic) 101
 June 14th 2026  TAC-TECHS: Networking & Routers 101
July 19th 2026 TAC-TECHS: TAK Server Setup
August 16th 2026 TAC-TECHS: TAK & Mesh 101
September 16th 2026 TAC-TECHS: Tactical Communications & Accessories
   
   

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SAFETY BRIEFING – HP MATCHES WITH E-TARGETS

  1. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. ASC officers and match officials are authorized to disqualify a competitor and ask the disruptive individual to leave the property at their discretion.
  2. There is a porta-potty. Please use it.
  3. There will be no smoking or vaping forward of the West edge of the canopy.
  4. Leave space for people to walk behind the firing line.
  5. Keep conversations away from the firing line during live fire and avoid loud speech.
  6. Anyone can call a cease-fire for any safety issue. If a cease-fire is called:
    1. Each shooter shall relay the cease-fire command loudly to other shooters and insert an Empty Chamber Indicator (ECI) in all rifles.
    2. Wait for instructions from the Range Officer.
  7. Rifles shall be pointed down range during uncasing, handling, loading, firing, unloading, and re-casing.
  8. The rifle must be pointed at the impact berm when the bolt is closed.
  9. Removable magazines and sleds must be removed from rifles except during prep and live fire.
  10. An ECI must be inserted in the rifle at all times while the rifle is on the range except during prep or live fire.
  11. An ECI must be inserted at the completion of firing before the rifle is removed from the firing line or put in a case.
  12. Rifles are not allowed on the firing line unless the pits are sealed, Except by direction of the Match Director.
  13. After the command “move your equipment to the firing line” has been given, you may handle your rifle. The ECI must remain in the rifle and magazines or sleds cannot be inserted until the start of prep time.
  14. There should never be an uncased rifle without an ECI. It is the responsibility of the competitor and the scorekeeper to make sure the ECI is inserted at the end of firing.
  15. In the event your E Target is disabled, you may be directed to move to a different firing point or to shift fire to an adjacent target. In either case, 2 sighters and additional time will be allowed.
  16. If you plan on making repairs or adjustments to your rifle or equipment, you must first remove the rifle from the line with the ECI inserted before proceeding. Be respectful of the other competitors around you.
  17. For all matches, you must be on target within 3 rounds. There is a 100-yard target on the left where you can verify your zero. If your 2nd round is not on target, zero at the 100-yard target before you take your 3rd shot on target. A miss will send you home. Extra time will not be granted in order to zero your rifle.
  18. Shooters are assumed to know the rules. Ignorance of them is not an excuse.