KALASHTOBER '24 - Sept 28-29 - 9TH ANNUAL

Kalashtober 2024 - Sept 28—29  Pelham NH (NH / MA Border)

ALL DEFENSIVE CARBINES, RIFLES, SBR, PCC, Handguns Welcomed !!  

Register Today! Do not wait and miss out. ONLY 8 seats left.

4 Guns, 3 Silencers, many Optics, lots of Gear, Ammo and More .. over 12k in Prizes, Raffles and Giveaways. 

Everyone has VERY GOOD ODDS at winning !!!

2-Day Pass (Sat/Sun)

1-Day Pass (Saturday) - See Below - Click here

1-Day Pass (Sunday) - See Below - Click here

Limited Registration - 

Multi-Gun Competition, Training and Community Event

w/ (2+) hr On Range Live Fire, Suppressed, Night Vision Session (ALL equipment / ammo are provided w/ Registration)

9th Annual (All Defn Carbines* , Handguns & Shotguns Welcome) 

The Original, Oldest Continuous Annual AK Competition , Training and Community Event in the Nation! 

and... we have GROWN !

Note: Shotgun (bring yours or use one provided)

Those that are unfamiliar or choose not to use a shotgun, will be able to complete the stage with a handgun (different division / scoring parameter).

Check back here often for updates.

What to expect:

This is a limited registration, Boutique Style, 2-Day, Multi-Gun Event. There will be 10 challenging competitive stages plus multiple educational experiences (provided in 1 hr segments). 

Stages are best described as unique and challenging combinations of ‘tactical games’, USPSA , IDPA and ‘steel challenge’. Seasoned competitors will be challenged! Those that maybe new or less experienced competitors are welcomed and will be 'walked through' the stages to learn. Divisions will be in place for caliber / optics and load out type. 

This annual 3-gun competition, training and community / industry event is expanded this year in scale and space with a dedicated Industry Demo Range, lunches and Saturday night dinner are included PLUS a 2+ hr on range, suppressed live-fire  night vision session / demo. 

• AR - AK - Galil - SCAR - HK -M1A - Mini14/30 - Lever - Etc 
• Defensive Pistols
• Defensive Shotgun (bring yours or use one provided)
• ALL are Welcome (See caliber restrictions)

- Thousands and Thousands in Valuable Prizes and Giveaways !

- (2) Raffle Tickets toward Prizes included w/ Registration 

- Very High Odds of Winning !

- (2) Lunches and (1) Dinner Included per registration 

- Suppressed Live Fire w/ Night Vision Equipment Session / Demo w/ all equipment and ammo provided (MUST be a registered Shooter Pass Holder to shoot*)

All Registrants will leave with more  than arrived with !

New in 2024:

- More Competitive Shooting Stages (10 Stages)

- 3-Gun Stage (Bring your Shotgun or use provided)

- Industry Demo Range w/ Expanded Industry Area

- Instruction Area

- 2+ Hr Suppressed Live-Fire & Night Vision Session / Demo w/ammo and equipment provided !

- Dinner Included (Saturday Night) 

-  Archery Demo - Advanced tech in bow design - Be among the first to experience multi-limb recurve bow technology - smoother, lighter felt draw, higher speed!

2-Day Event Shooter Pass 

Includes: all competitive activities, education sessions, demo events, Livefire Night Vision (NVG) Night Shoot by Nocturn Industries, chances at valuable prizes, lunch (2), dinner (1), access to industry partners and valuable discounts only available to KA Kalashtober Alumni, (2) raffle tickets, chances at daily giveaways and valuable raffle prizes, registrant "ammo can of goodness" w/ valuable giveaway extras (including 40% off Safariland). 

*Limited Enrollment (this is a boutique style event designed to provide maximum opportunity for the registrants to participate in the event's activities while enjoying interaction with other participants, event staff and industry reps). 

Make new friends and industry aquaintences!

• This event has sold out each year
• Do not wait to register and miss out
• Always growing, awesome community event
• more ranges and space, more competitions w/divisions
• Community & industry networking
• 4 Ranges (Competition & Industry Demo Ranges)
• Learning Area

Sub-theme of the event: Preparing to be your Own 1st Responder (O1R) including instruction and challenges in self and assisted rescue.

Included: Industry Demo Range will be open to visit with Reps and check out / try out company products. Some Reps will also be participating right along side of you for the entire event... providing you with first hand experiences with their products.

Spouses / partners and adult family members are encouraged to attend and support their event shooter. 

There is no additional registration fee for non-event shooter family members (registration & waivers are required) - Lunch and Dinner are NOT included for non-shooter registrants (can be added, w/ separate fee per person - email to make arrangements)

Registrants will be contacted via email and sent detailed arrival logistics / information, prior to the event.

Registrants and Attendees are REQUIRED* to complete and email back the COMPLETED Registration Form and COMPLETED & SIGNED Liability Waivers (2)per directions on the form. See Form below (or Click here)

*Must be received by Sept 16th. We will not chase you. This is your responsibility and those non responsive may forfeit registrations.

Educators Attending:

Ken Allen Training, LLC - Specialized Firearms & Rescue Training

Defend ME - Practical Martial Blade & Counter Blade Concepts

1st Care Concepts - 1st Responder Training

USCCA: How to protect yourself after a self defense incident 

Others TBA

Industry Demos (open to all registrants, guests, staff & demo attendees):

Samson Mfg:

Full line of AK, AR, MP5, Ruger Mini14/30 & more Parts & Accessories

Nocturn Industries:

Night Vision Equipment and Accessories

Sat and Sunday (Daytime) - On Site "Darkness Trailer" w/ Indoor Range (Airsoft) to demo Night Vision and Associated Devices

(2+) hr On Range Live Fire, Suppressed, Night Vision Demo

Century Arms:

AK (full line of semi AK's & Dracos)

AK (Select Fire)

AP5 (full line of semi AP5's)

AP5 (Select Fire & Suppressed)

Canik:

Handguns: Defense & Competition (full line of handguns)

US Palm :

Magazines and Accessories

Brigade Tactical:

Quality Suppressors, Made in NH

Bash Targets :

Reactionary Targets and Games

Defend ME :

Practical Martial Blade & Counter Blade Concepts

United Firearms :

Custom Firearms, Porting, Coatings and more

Blue Dragon Archery:

Specialized Custom Bows for Competition, Hunting & Recreation

Advanced tech in bow design - Be among the first to experience multi-limb recurve bow technology - smoother, lighter felt draw, higher speed!

Sureshot USA:

Modern AK Chassis, Rails, Stocks & Accessories made in the USA - Tested at previous KA Training & Kalshtober Events. Be part of history in the making. See CW Gunwerks Custom Builds

RevTech:

Industry Leader in Small Arms Engineering Projects. Manufacturer of  3D Titanium, Suppressors and Parts. NH Based 

Raider Arms:

Modern Weight Reducing Carbon Fiber Based AK Platform Furniture & Accessories 

United States Concealed Carry Association:

Representative will be onsite as an Official Partner offering informational sessions on the powerful benefits of USCCA membership along with exclusive raffles and giveaways. What you need to know to protect yourself after a self defense incident 

Teflon Customs

Stippling provider customizing polymer firearms. Range of services include Cerakote, Hand stippling in a variety of texture, grip modifications and frame repairs. 

Others TBA 

Check back for additional Industry Attendees

Registrants will be contacted via email and sent detailed arrival logistics / information, in the weeks prior to the event.

2024 Suggested Gear List will be available as a PDF Download

Divisions (w/ specific prize category - subject to change):

NOTE: Make selections on Registration Form - cannot be changed

• Armored - Hard Armored Plate Carrier worn through ALL Stages
• Light - Non-Armored Carriers or Harness, Belt only, etc
• Magnified Optics - Any Magnified Optic or Dot w/ Magnifier
• Dot - Any non-magnified optic
• Iron -Any type of Iron Sight Set only
• Rifle Types  / Caliber Division (see list below)
• others TBA

Prizes:

NOTE: prizes will be given to top divisions, top overall shooter, top female shooter, etc as noted below. PLUS thousands of dollars worth of additional prizes will be placed in the event raffle. Every PAID registration recieves (2) raffle tickets total for each 2-day regististration, (1 raffle ticket per day of registration). SIGNIFICANT value prizes are being added to the raffle regularly (including but not limited to firearms, suppressors, optics, holsters, nylon products and much more). Odds of winning is considered to be VERY HIGH and EVERY REGISTRATION has an opportunity to win. Winners must meet all legal requirements to win or the prize associated with any legal requirements goes to the next winning ticket (substitutions will be made for the original winner but will not be of equal type or value).

There will be separate prizes for each Division and as noted below (subject to change):

Division Specific Prizes:

• Overal Event Scoring Shooter (All Rifle AK types .30cal)
• Overal Event Scoring Shooter (All Rifle AK types 5.56 / 5.45)
• Overal Event Scoring Shooter (AR type Lower Rec Rifle or SBR*)
• Overal Event Scoring Shooter - All other Defn Rifles - Non-AR, Non-AK type Rifle or SBR*
• Overal Event Scoring Shooter - PCC Carbine  (Any type 9mm or higher)*
• Overal Event Scoring Female Shooter (only if not best overal as above)
• Armored Loadout
• Light Loadout
• Magnified Optic Rifle
• Dot Optic Rifle
• Iron Sights - Rifle - Traditional AK type
• Iron Sights - Rifle - All Non-AK types
• Suppressed Rifle or SBR*
• 'Star Wars' Competition Best Shooter
• NVG wearing (Helmet Mounted - must be worn in all stages)
• Best Costume (Decided via popular vote by peers Sept 29th AM)
• Most Helpful / Sportsman-like person(s)*
• Low Score but Gave-it-their-all Shooter*

Rule Note: 

1) To allow for as many separate winners as possible the following rule may be in place (*) not overlapping a winning category already listed.

2) Overal event scoring shooter must be shooting a rifle (either non-suppressed or suppressed) or an SBR (suppressed only). This rule is intended to reasonably even the weight and length field.

3) High scoring .30 AK types will trump all other categories for any additional winnings of same score. ie.) Loadout, Sights type, etc..

More categories maybe added and categories maybe subject to change.

Check back here often for updates.

Travel Info: 

LIVE FREE or DIE is our state motto

NH is 100% 2A friendly and supporting

• Easy Flight access: MHT (Manchester, NH - recommended) 25 min drive
• Cheaper direct flights: BOS (Boston) 40 min drive
• Hotels / Food / Resupply - 15 mins to range Salem NH 
• Cheaper Additional Lodging and Services - 30 mins (Nashua, NH or Manchester, NH)
• Note: We suggest lodging in NH over MA due to laws and regulations.
• 2A and Family Friendly Area
• Tax Free and Discount Shopping
• We HIGHLY suggest booking hotel reservations NOW. This is ‘Leaf Season' (beautiful fall color). 

• Date: September 28-29, 2024
• Location: Pelham, NH
• Range: Outdoors / All Weather 
• Time (Sat):  0900~1730 w/ on site BBQ dinner to follow and Suppressed Live Fire Night Vision Demo (1800-2100)
• Time (Sun): 0900~1730 (1730-1830 awards / raffle prizes)
• Required Competitor / Shooter Prerequisites: Experience Safely Shooting Around Others, Abilities & Safety Skills Operating Firearms and Support Gear. Must be legally able to possess and purchase firearms. New(er) competitors will be "walked through" stages for their learning experience as needed. This is a friendly environment with focus on safety.
• Single Action Only Pistols accepted when Proof Provided of Higher Level Training w/ Single Action Only Pistol
• OWB / Belt Mounted with Retention Holsters ONLY
• Check and know Federal, State and local laws - it is your responsibility
• Caliber Restriction for Competition (Rifle / Carbine / SBR) - limited to - 5.56, .223, 7.62x39, 5.45x39, most common defense handgun calibers
• Caliber Restriction for Demo Firearms - all up to and including 50 BMG are permitted - no steel targets will be shot with any caliber larger than listed above.
• Ammo Note: NO AP, NO Steel Core Projectiles (No Green Tip / M855 or other Magnetic Core Projectile, ie. NO Armor Piercing or Steel Target Damaging Ammo), NO Reloads
• *Family and support members of shooters are invited to attend the NVG Suppressed Night Shoot and will only be able to static demo NVGs, not shoot. Only Registered Shooter Pass holders may shoot and maybe given precedence over others in the interest of time.

Everyone registered will leave with extra gear, goodies and a smile.

Join us!

IMPORTANT:

Registrants and Attendees are REQUIRED* to complete and email back the COMPLETED Registration Form and COMPLETED & SIGNED Liability Waivers (2)per directions on the form. See Forms below (or click here)

*Must be received by Sept 16th. We will not chase you. This is your responsibility and those non responsive may forfeit registrations.

BEING PREPARED IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Ken Allen Training, LLC