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The Proving Grounds isn't just another 2-gun competition; it's a proving ground in every sense of the word. Hosted at The Sawmill Training Complex in South Carolina, this event pushes competitors to their limits, combining technical shooting stages with physical challenges that make you earn every single shot on target. Think of it as part tactical trial, part personal crucible, and all-around gritty fun with a healthy and encouraging competition environment to boot. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a new shooter with something to prove, The Proving Grounds is where skills get sharpened and legends get made and our guests Matt and Dan want you to be there with them.
What's cool about this competition is how it embraces virtually any type of pistol-rifle combo you can think of. For instance, Matt and Dan thought future competitions could lean into Cold War vibes. If you're a fan of iconic films like Red Dawn or GoldenEye, you already know that these firearms aren't just cool movie props; they're cultural artifacts from a time when geopolitical tension oozed into pop culture and transformed everyday gear into legendary symbols.
The talk of a possible Cold War theme down the road got us all waxing poetic about the guns that hooked us on the hobby in the first place. If you're the kind of person who dreams about running an East German MPi-KM or a classic FAL while pretending you're in some secret desert firefight from the 1980s, The Proving Grounds is your playground, and Matt and Dan are here to guide you through it with some of their favorite Cold War era firearms.
https://theprovinggroundscompetition.com/
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Sponsors of The Proving Grounds:
ZRODelta
US Optics
Lynx Defense
Hunters HD Gold
KCI
Krate Tactical
C&H Precision
Herrington Arms
Rx Plates
Ammo Inc
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The Proving Grounds isn't just another 2-gun competition; it's a proving ground in every sense of the word. Hosted at The Sawmill Training Complex in South Carolina, this event pushes competitors to their limits, combining technical shooting stages with physical challenges that make you earn every single shot on target. Think of it as part tactical trial, part personal crucible, and all-around gritty fun with a healthy and encouraging competition environment to boot. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a new shooter with something to prove, The Proving Grounds is where skills get sharpened and legends get made and our guests Matt and Dan want you to be there with them.
What's cool about this competition is how it embraces virtually any type of pistol-rifle combo you can think of. For instance, Matt and Dan thought future competitions could lean into Cold War vibes. If you're a fan of iconic films like Red Dawn or GoldenEye, you already know that these firearms aren't just cool movie props; they're cultural artifacts from a time when geopolitical tension oozed into pop culture and transformed everyday gear into legendary symbols.
The talk of a possible Cold War theme down the road got us all waxing poetic about the guns that hooked us on the hobby in the first place. If you're the kind of person who dreams about running an East German MPi-KM or a classic FAL while pretending you're in some secret desert firefight from the 1980s, The Proving Grounds is your playground, and Matt and Dan are here to guide you through it with some of their favorite Cold War era firearms.
https://theprovinggroundscompetition.com/
The Proving Grounds Facebook
The Proving Grounds On Instagram
The Proving Grounds On YouTube
Sponsors of The Proving Grounds:
ZRODelta
US Optics
Lynx Defense
Hunters HD Gold
KCI
Krate Tactical
C&H Precision
Herrington Arms
Rx Plates
Ammo Inc
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