Videos tagged with Desert Brutality 2018

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 YouTube video from InRangeTV features interviews with participants of the Desert Brutality 2018 match. The focus is on getting to know shooter Russel Phagan, also known as Sinistral Rifleman, and his involvement with KE Arms. The discussion covers his approach to the competition, his gear, and his affiliation with KE Arms. Links to Sinistral Rifleman's own Desert Brutality match footage are provided.

Stage 8 of Desert Brutality 2018, dubbed 'The Mogadishu Mile,' is a 400-yard sprint through a sand wash. Competitors must engage five mandatory targets marked with an 'X' and can optionally engage additional targets for time bonuses. The stage concludes with a pistol spinner. Strategies discussed include engaging bonus targets while moving versus stopping, and the decision to use iron sights on the Galil rifle.

This stage from Desert Brutality 2018 presents a challenging long-range rifle course. Competitors navigate steep inclines, engage difficult-to-see targets at 200+ yards from various positions including a narrow firing slit and rooftop prop, and must achieve multiple hits on each target. The stage emphasizes adaptability to uneven terrain, unconventional shooting positions, and environmental factors like sun glare, with a strict no-paint policy on targets.

This video details Stage 6 of Desert Brutality 2018, a challenging competition stage involving rifle engagement, door breaching (kicking or ramming), and extensive pistol work. The stage emphasizes safe firearm handling through mandatory pistol down and re-holstering procedures between segments. Participants also practice malfunction clearance on an AK-47 and engage various targets, including clay pigeons and a Texas star.

This video features an interview with a participant at the Desert Brutality 2018 competition, who discusses his use of a World War II era M1 Garand rifle and a modern production 1911 pistol. He shares his experience in the competition, highlighting the effectiveness of the M1 Garand in certain stages and his personal goal of avoiding disqualification. The interview also touches on the authenticity of his gear, including original World War II accessories.

This video details Stage 3, the 'Car Fight,' from Desert Brutality 2018, a dynamic shooting competition stage. Competitors start in a car, engage targets with a pistol, then transition to a rifle for further engagements involving various obstacles like picket fences, tables, hula hoops, and walls. The stage emphasizes transitions between pistol and rifle, movement, and navigating physical challenges under pressure.

This expert-level guide details Stage 1 of Desert Brutality 2018, a challenging drill involving a truck start, steel targets, knife work to free a kettlebell, and dynamic shooting from multiple positions. Instruction from a seasoned firearms instructor highlights the importance of upper body strength, body dynamics, and rifle stability, particularly with the Galil Athough. The drill emphasizes quick target acquisition and efficient movement under physical duress.

This video showcases a critical failure of an IO Inc. AK rifle during Stage 5 of the Desert Brutality 2018 2-gun match. The bolt lug sheared off, rendering the firearm inoperable. Fortunately, the shooter was unharmed and able to continue the competition with a different firearm. The video serves as a cautionary tale about the reliability of IO Inc. AKs, highlighting the potential for catastrophic failures in a competitive shooting environment.

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.