WHAT IS THE PROVING GROUNDS
The Proving Grounds Puerto Rico is the first event to combine functional fitness and live-fire shooting in a single, high-intensity competition.
Open to all skill levels, it’s where athletes and shooters come together to test endurance, accuracy, and grit - tested under pressure, proven in Puerto Rico.
PUERTO RICO
Each event division is designed to match different levels of experience, ensuring every athlete - from first-timers to tactical professionals - can safely compete and be challenged.
EVENT DIVISIONS
The competition features three divisions, tailored to different experience levels. All divisions include live pistol shooting (9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP), while the 2-Gun Division adds a rifle component (.223/5.56 or .300 Blackout).
Equipment weights and challenges scale by category, so athletes from any background can participate safely and competitively.
Beginner Division
Intermediate Division
2-Gun Division
Light to moderate weights and simple functional movements. Designed for first-time participants or those new to shooting sports. Expect sandbags (35–50 lb), dumbbells (15–25 lb), farmers carries, sleds, and bodyweight exercises paired with basic pistol marksmanship.
Increased intensity and load for experienced athletes. Includes weights up to 100 lb, complex functional movements, and precision pistol shooting under moderate fatigue. Challenges emphasize endurance, control, and tactical awareness.
Includes both pistol (9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) and rifle (.223/5.56 or .300 Blackout). Offered in Beginner and Intermediate levels, using the same weight standards as their respective divisions. Adds tactical transitions, movement, and reloads under pressure.
SAFETY FIRST
Safety is the foundation of The Proving Grounds Puerto Rico. Every live-fire stage is supervised by certified Range Offices (ROs), and athlete, spectator, and operational areas are clearly separated.​
Participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing before competition day, and firearms are handled only under RO supervision. Our goal is a challenging, controlled environment where everyone goes home proud - and safe.
WHY COMPETE?
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
The Proving Grounds Puerto Rico is your chance to challenge yourself in a new and exciting way. Whether you come from fitness or shooting - or neither - this event is designed so anyone can step up, push their limits, and grow.
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It’s safe, controlled, and built for all levels. If you’ve ever wanted to try something different, test your discipline, or simply prove to yourself what you're capable of… this is it.
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Ready to take on the challenge?
Registering is simple. Whether you're brand-new to shooting, a seasoned athlete, or somewhere in between, The PGPR welcomes you. Choose your division, prepare for the challenge, and join the first tactical fitness community in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Ready to prove yourself under pressure?
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