
Task Force Garrison recognizes the deep-rooted need for Marines to stay connected—to each other, to the outdoors, and to the traditions that define our Brotherhood. That’s why we actively encourage our Battalions, Companies, and Platoons to plan and host events that honor the legacy of the United States Marine Corps.

SEMPER PACIFICA — The Ultimate Range Showdown & WWII LARP
Celebrating the USMC's 250th Birthday & the 80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima
November 8, 2025 | Nevada Firearms Academy
Honor the Legacy. Live the History. Shoot with Purpose.
This November, something legendary is coming to the Nevada desert. SEMPER PACIFICA isn’t just a range day—it’s a fully immersive tactical experience that fuses live-fire range challenges, WWII-themed LARPing, and USMC heritage, all in honor of two monumental milestones: the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps and the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Hosted by High Plains Outfitters at the elite Nevada Firearms Academy, SEMPER PACIFICA brings veterans, history buffs, shooters, and patriots together for a day of remembrance, adrenaline, and camaraderie.
THE EXPERIENCE:
WHY SEMPER PACIFICA?
This event isn’t about glorifying war—it’s about remembering sacrifice, celebrating Marine grit, and connecting past to present. SEMPER PACIFICA is a tribute to the warriors of Iwo, the generations that followed, and the Corps' unbreakable spirit—Semper Fi, Pacific-style.
PRIZES
TOP SHOOTER IN BEST WW2 LARP- MI THOMPSON
TOP MARINE SHOOTER - SAND FROM IWO JIMA AND 250TH ANNIVERSARY 1911
SECOND OVERALL SHOOTER - BANISH SUPPRESSOR FROM SILENCER CENTRAL
TONS OF OTHER PRIZES FOR RANGE PERFORMANCE, WORST PERFORMANCE, AVERAGE JOE,AND EVEN A CHAD AWARD
DETAILS:
Do you have what it takes to hit the beach?
Join us. Lock in. Make history.
SEMPER PACIFICA 2025 — Fire, Honor, Remember.
Date: November 8, 2025
Location: Nevada Firearms Academy
Host: High Plains Outfitters
Theme: USMC 250th Birthday & 80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima
Supported Charity: Task Force Garrison
Semper Pacifica is a live-fire tribute to the courage, chaos, and camaraderie of the United States Marines who fought through hell in the Pacific. This event celebrates 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps and 80 years since the Battle of Iwo Jima, honoring their legacy with a course that pushes modern warriors through historically inspired island-assault scenarios.
This is meant to challenge you—mentally and physically. You’ll shoot, crawl, haul, and hustle. You WILL get dirty. You WILL get tired. But you’ll also eat good and laugh hard:
No excuses. You're being fed and celebrated.
Teamwork pays off, so it behooves you to bring a friend. Some ranges are buddy-dependent, and your choice of partner could either elevate your score—or tank it.
Pack light and watch your history.
The real Raiders and Riflemen often ditched their gear on the beach and ran with nothing but boots, rifle, and extra ammo.
Piss pots (WWII steel pot helmets) are HIGHLY encouraged.
They’re cheap and everywhere—check Amazon for replicas. It adds to the immersion, and hey—LARP hard, win harder.
Ammo Note:
Ammo replenishment op. Crawl under barbed wire, carry mortar rounds, and suppress a bunker before your buddy runs dry. Time, teamwork, and accuracy will make or break this one.
Buddy Range – Your partner’s success = your score.
Features: Barbed wire, ammo crates, prone/UKD targets, smoke, bunker assault
Marine pilot down. You and your partner must recover him before the IJA captures him. Fast, accurate shooting on the move—then evac while your buddy lays down final cover fire for bonus points.
Buddy Range – Bonus points based on buddy’s performance.
Features: Rapid movement, downed pilot recovery, dynamic shots, cover fire bonus
You're the only Marine forward of the line. Eliminate the enemy Forward Observer team before they finish off your unit. One critical catch: a hidden sniper must be taken out for full points.
Solo Range – High-pressure suppression mission.
Features: Forward Observer kill, hidden sniper, tactical defilade
Think fast, shoot straight — and call it in.
This optional bonus range lets you earn back points by plotting and adjusting indirect fire using map, compass, and protractor — just like they did in the Pacific.
Features the Explotrain X-O5 blast simulator for a realistic “shots out” battlefield effect.
Basilone Alley – WWII Machine Gun Range - $125.00
Step into history and experience the firepower that defined the Pacific Campaign. Basilone Alley is our static range, open to all guests—even if you’re not registered for the Run & Gun portion of the event.
This “pay-to-play” range features legendary WWII-era weapons, including:
Pre-register online to secure your spot, with the option to purchase additional rounds during the event. Whether you’re a history buff, shooter, or just looking for an unforgettable experience, Basilone Alley delivers.
Bring your grit, hold the line, and remember—Johnny B’s spirit is watching over this one.
Our honors one top shooter with the best combo of score and WWII immersion (LARP)—so go all in. Show up squared away in your gear, talk the talk, shoot straight, and win big.
🏆 Top Overall Shooter
🎖️ Top USMC Veteran Shooter
🏵️ + Plenty of Other Cool Prizes
This is a celebration of the United States Marine Corps, but ALL ARE WELCOME. We have ranges for both the Gung Ho and those that who rather just sling lead and chill.
You don’t need to be a Marine to test yourself against these battlefields—but if you are one, you better not sit this out.
Tough? Yes.
Fun? Absolutely.
Lock it in. Pack light. Move fast.
We’ll see you on the line.
Run n' Gun Ranges, Chow, and Ammo. $250.00
REQUIRES ISSUED CODE
Static WW2 Machine Gun Range. $125.00

Task Force Garrison presents: GHOSTS OF THE JUNGLE
An invitational tactical shoot honoring the warriors of Vietnam.
The year is 1968. The air is thick with mist and memory. Deep in the highlands, the hunter becomes the hunted — and the line between man and myth blurs.
Ghosts of the Jungle is not a match. It’s a living commemoration.
Hosted at Task Force Garrison’s private range (taskforcegarrison.org/the-range), this invitational event brings together shooters, veterans, and patriots to honor our Vietnam heroes through grit, skill, and fire discipline.
Main Courses of Fire:
The Hathcock–Wilhelmmy Invitational Cup – Bolt-gun only sniper challenge. Precision under pressure. Steel and sweat. No excuses.
MacSOG V Shoot & Move Course – Two-bay CQB gauntlet with suppressed .22s and mist-shrouded trenchguns. Fast, violent, and silent.
Static Machine Gun Range – Let freedom ring. Belt-fed history for those who just want to make noise.
Tiger Stripes are the uniform of the day.
Come ready to move, shoot, and live the ethos of those who walked point through hell.
Best-dressed takes home the coveted LARP Award, alongside legit gear prizes from our sponsors.
This is by invitation only — not open to the public.
If you receive the call, answer it.
The jungle remembers.
Date: APRIL 25TH 2026
Location: Task Force Garrison Range – Nevada
Benefiting: Task Force Garrison, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting Veterans and First Responders.

Don't feel like doing the run n' gun portion of Semper Pacifica? That's ok because we added Basilone Alley, a static machine gun range! Check out events page for details.
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