This year-in-review from Kit Badger's Ivan covers a diverse range of high-level tactical events and gear. Highlights include extreme winter competitions like Finnish Brutality, advanced night vision engagements at Moons Out, and extensive training at Thunder Ranch. The review also features exclusive access to manufacturers like SureFire and Dillon Aero, showcasing advanced weaponry such as the M134 Minigun and upcoming rifle prototypes.
This video announces and explains 'Remote Brutality 2025,' a shooting event organized by Varusteleka as an alternative to their main 'Finnish Brutality' competition due to scheduling. Participants can complete one or both rifle and pistol stages from home, submitting videos for a chance to win prizes like a free ticket to Finnish Brutality 2026 and gift cards. The event aims to engage a wider audience and maintain engagement with the competitive shooting community between the main events. Details and participation information are provided via links.
This video, "Remote Brutality 2025: Burpees For Everyone!", appears to be part of a series or event hosted by Varusteleka, possibly related to Finnish military or survival training. The title suggests a physically demanding challenge, with "Burpees For Everyone!" indicating a strong emphasis on fitness and endurance. The description includes links to Grayman & Co tailoring and a Varusteleka blog post about "Remote Brutality", further solidifying the focus on tactical gear, preparedness, and physical challenges within a potentially firearms-adjacent context, even if specific firearms are not explicitly named in the provided data.
This video is titled 'Finnish Brutality 2025'. While the description is blank, the title strongly suggests a focus on a competitive shooting event or a demonstration of firearms proficiency, likely in a challenging or rigorous environment. Given the 'Finnish Brutality' moniker, it's plausible that the content will involve practical shooting disciplines, potentially with military or tactical influences. The '2025' indicates it may be a preview, recap, or related content for a future or recent event.
Micah Mayfield expresses significant anxiety about Stage 7 of the Finnish Brutality competition due to a recent fall and lack of skiing experience. He is required to ski with a heavy sled attached, adding to the challenge. Despite his apprehension, he maintains a humorous and self-deprecating tone, acknowledging the potential for further mishaps.
This YouTube video appears to be a behind-the-scenes or supplementary piece created during the Finnish Brutality competition. The creator, "Polenar Tactical," decided to produce "high quality content" by interviewing a North Korean soldier, featuring "Calvin." The video thanks sponsors @varusteleka and @FirepowerUnited, and highlights the editor Oleh Bilov. Links to the creator's shop, Patreon, Instagram, and Twitter are provided, along with their main sponsor Sellier & Bellot. While the exact firearms involved are not specified, the context of the event and the creator's usual content strongly suggest firearms will be a central theme, likely involving tactical or military-style discussions and potentially demonstrations. The interview format suggests a focus on personal experience and perspective.
This video showcases Žiga's firearm and gear loadout for the Finnish Brutality 2025 competition. The content emphasizes the adaptation of rifles, optics, clothing, boots, and gloves for extreme cold weather conditions experienced in this demanding winter match. A discount code for Varusteleka products is provided.
Micah Mayfield tackles the demanding Finnish Brutality competition, showcasing his gear including a Haenel CR 223 and Bul Armory Tac 45. Despite admitting to being out of shape, he navigates challenging stages involving skiing, ATV shooting, medical scenarios, APC engagement, and extreme cold, highlighting the physical and mental demands of the event.
This video showcases Stage 9, "Fire & Ice," from the Finnish Brutality 2025 competition. The description provides multiple links to Kit Badger's website for merchandise, support, and a detailed breakdown of the gear used in the competition loadout. It also includes relevant hashtags like #kitbadger, #varusteleka, and #competition, indicating a focus on tactical gear and competitive shooting events.
This video details the performance of a budget AR-15 build in the extreme conditions of the Finnish Brutality competition. Despite facing sub-zero temperatures and heavy use without cleaning, the rifle, featuring Aero Precision and BCM components with a Primary Arms SLx optic, performed admirably, experiencing only one double feed malfunction on the second day. The discussion also touches on cold weather firearm maintenance and the trade-offs between budget and high-end builds.
This video showcases Stage 4, named "Fire & Ice," from the Finnish Brutality 2025 competition. The description includes links to Kit Badger's website for more videos, products, and merchandise, as well as a link to Ballistic Ink T-Shirts and a Patreon page for supporting the creator. It also mentions a link to the competition loadout details. The provided hashtags are #kitbadger, #varusteleka, and #finland.
This video debriefs the Finnish Brutality 2025 event, focusing on firearm performance in extreme cold conditions. The content highlights which firearms worked and which failed, providing insights to viewers so they don't have to experience such issues themselves. It mentions the AR-15 family of rifles and features collaboration with Varusteleka and Firepower United, with support from MidwayUSA.
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