Videos tagged with Armored Division

This video explains the philosophy behind 'Brutality Matches,' emphasizing that they are designed for personal challenge and experience rather than pure competition. Speakers Ian and Yari discuss how stages are intentionally made difficult, often incorporating elements like heavy armor, gas masks, and unconventional obstacles to test shooters. They highlight that the goal is to 'embrace the suck' and compete against oneself and the stage, with Range Officers and teammates providing support. The event prioritizes a friendly atmosphere and the overall experience over strict scoring or 'gaming' the system.

Day two of the Finnish Brutality 2025 competition featured challenging stages designed to test physical endurance and shooting proficiency in cold weather. Key stages included a 'shoot and scoop' dueling tree and snow shoveling drill, a ski-drag stage with a weighted sledge, a unique bayonet drill, a grueling cardio barricade stage, and a final stage involving a simulated Molotov cocktail throw. The event highlighted the demands of winter tactical shooting and the effectiveness of specialized gear in harsh conditions.

Jana shares her first experience at Finnish Brutality, competing in the demanding Armored and Breacher divisions. She highlights the significant physical toll these divisions take on shooting performance, detailing challenges like dragging heavy loads and the mental fatigue that can impair accuracy. Despite a "shitty performance shooting-wise," she expresses pride in completing the event and offers insights into stage strategy and weapon familiarity.

Moons Out 2025 is an advanced rifle-only night vision competition held March 14-16, 2025, at Echo Valley Training Center. The match features 10 stages designed to test practical nighttime skills using passive IR, active IR, or thermal optics. Participants must have prior competition experience and proficiency with night vision gear. The event emphasizes safety with strict protocols and experienced range officers.

This guide details the setup and features of the Varusteleka LVPC (Low-Vis Plate Carrier) as discussed by Ian McCollum and Jari Laine. It covers both the slick, low-profile configuration and a kitted version for armored divisions, highlighting the cummerbund's magazine retention, plate compatibility with Hesco and SAPI plates, and the design of the angled shoulder straps. The insights come from their experience at Lynx Brutality 2023.

This video provides a comprehensive post-match discussion of the Desert Brutality 2018 competition, covering the event's successes, challenges, and lessons learned. It delves into the financial realities of running large-scale shooting events, the importance of robust stage design that balances shooting and physical challenges, and the critical role of safety protocols. The discussion also highlights specific firearms used in the 'Classic' and 'Armored' divisions, offering insights into their performance and suitability for demanding competition.

This video announces the open registration for Desert Brutality 2018, a two-day, 2-gun competition hosted by InRangeTV and sponsored by Varusteleka. The event will feature 8 physically intense long stages at the Cowtown Range in Peoria, AZ, on February 3-4, 2018. Participants can compete in various divisions including Classic, Scout, Sport, Armored, and Armored +P. The competition boasts a randomized prize table, offering everyone an equal chance to win. The description encourages viewers to register and attend.

This video delves into the origins and evolution of 3 Gun competition, with a particular focus on the Trooper division, conceptualized by Russell Fagan. Trooper division emphasizes a logistical challenge, requiring competitors to carry all their ammunition and gear for the entire match on their person, simulating a more realistic patrol or deployment scenario. The discussion highlights how this division encourages a different mindset and gear selection compared to traditional or open divisions, focusing on self-sufficiency and the physical demands of carrying equipment over extended periods and distances.