ASC Special Events Section. Includes DMR Matches, Night Shoots, Night Matches, New Events.
Designated Marksman Matches (DMR)

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:
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

Night Shoot Competitions

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:
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

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

ASC Action Shooting Sports Cornfield Crucible

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!

Jerrill Janik
Artillery Department Chair
630-768-5266
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Welcome 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.
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 DoTac-Techs isn’t a classroom — it’s a sandbox for practical, hands-on experimentation. Expect:
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🔧Who Should Join?
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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.
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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