Pentathlon

Modern Pentathlon was traditionally fencing, 200m freestyle swimming, riding (show jumping), and a combined laser run (pistol shooting and running).  Following the 2024 Olympics, the riding discipline is being replaced by an obstacle course for the future.

https://wolfpackpentathlon.com/costs/

Laser gun set up is $570 for the Ecoaims PP320EXP Laser Pistol and $200 for the LT50EXP Laser Travel Target.

https://www.ecoaims.com/

https://www.atlantalasershot.com/

https://www.coloradofencing.com/about

I called Elaine Cheris and she was very encouraging for me to drop by and try out the laser pistols and go to fencing.  Classes are M-F from 4 PM to 6 PM and 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday.  She lives a few blocks away and is happy to let me in.  I let her know that I would text, but was planning on dropping in next week.

For fencing, wear sneakers and casual clothes.  Think sweat pants and a t-shirt.

I called over to Atlanta Laser Shoot and while the owner is in Patagonia, he informed me that EcoAims is currently not shipping to the United States and laser pistols are very expensive in the absence of new imports.

When available again, I will purchase 

LT50EXP Laser Travel Target (218.86 Euros)

P3EXP (527.10 Euros) - OCR/Glock Style

OR

PP320EXP (475.65 Euros) - Pentathlon Style

These are manufactured and sold from Finland.  I will likely start with the PP320 and only purchase the P3EXP if I get involved in OCR.

UPDATE 3/20/2026 - 

Out of the blue, I got a call from Keith Berryhill at Atlanta Laser Shoot and he was just catching up on his calls while he was in his hotel room at a tournament.  We discussed the 320 as a pentathlon specific pistol for competition.  the P3 is simpler and more compact (modeled off of the Glock).  While designed for Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), the P3 is very capable and he starts all of his shooters on it.

Unfortunately, the prices are affected by Section 232 tariff on imported steel.  This tariff was not deemed illegal by the Supreme Court.  It takes advantage of a 1962 statute that also affects the auto industry.

I asked about Patagonia and Keith had a wonderful time. It is truly off the grid and one of the last untouched places on earth.  Their base camp was the Town of El Chalten.  From their they could trek to the granite spires, Cerro Torre, and other day hikes.

Atlanta Laser Shoot Website (published prices)

• PP700 set - $1380
• PP520 set - $800
• PP320 set - $570
• LT50 Target - $200
• LT600 Target - $450

EcoAims Website (published prices, shipping?)

• PP700 set - 1392 euro ($1612)
• PP520 set - 790 euro ($915)
• PP320 set - 476 euro ($551)
• P3 - 527 euro ($610)
• LT50 Target - 216 euro ($250)
• LT600 Target - 590 euro ($683)

Inventory (Atlanta Laser Shoot)

• P3 (pre-tariff) - $545
• Target (50% tariff) - $345
• PP320 (50% tariff) - $780

I decided to go ahead and purchase a P3 and Target for $890.