Trigger Points

The day begins with a powerful dose of perspective as contestants hear real-life breaching stories from American heroes—reminders of the stakes they’re preparing for. The team is then introduced to a concealed firearm headrest safe designed for rapid-response vehicle defense. Next, it’s straight into the action with a preliminary course of fire using GreenLight sights, where top performers are pushed even further with a bonus round to test speed, accuracy, and composure under pressure. The intensity ramps up during a sentry scenario featuring SABRE CO₂ non-lethal cartridges, putting their stealth and judgment to the test. But just as the dust begins to settle, a new CIA briefing drops—and it’s the most dire yet. With mission reality closing in fast, the contestants close the day with a crash course in S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) training, rounding out their classroom combat readiness with hard-earned grit.