Videos tagged with Urban Rifle

This video details the 3-day Urban Rifle class at Thunder Ranch, emphasizing practical application of rifle skills in close-quarters environments. It covers essential concepts like zeroing, movement with cover, communication, and engaging various target types, including moving targets and within a shoot house. The instruction, led by experienced individuals like Clint Smith, focuses on core principles applicable to modern carbine use at pistol distances.

This video covers the initial day of Thunder Ranch's Urban Rifle course. Key takeaways emphasize the critical importance of ensuring all gear, particularly the rifle and magazines, is functioning reliably before attending. Instructor Jack Daniel highlights physical fitness, specifically push-ups, as a vital preparation component for the demanding course. Participants are advised to test ammunition, including frangible rounds, to prevent issues during training.

This video from Thunder Ranch 2022 focuses on practical gear and training considerations for urban rifle scenarios. Key takeaways include the effectiveness and durability of Spiritus Systems magazine harnesses, the importance of proper magazine management for quick reloads, and the utility of personal protective equipment like elbow and knee pads for extended training sessions. The instructor emphasizes thinking through real-world applications for gear choices, even when training at home.

This video documents the author's experience at the 3-Day Urban Rifle Course at Thunder Ranch, founded by Clint Smith. The course focuses on using rifles at close, "pistol distances," a concept pioneered by Smith in 1983 and now widely applicable for carbine use. The training progresses from basic zeroing to movement, shooting moving targets, and teamwork. The description also links to the author's (Kit Badger) website for more videos, products, and T-shirts, as well as a specific link to the gear loadout from the course.

This video explores the concept of the ultimate urban rifle, focusing on a custom Aero Precision M4E1 build. It details critical components like barrel length and profile, gas systems, muzzle devices, handguards, optics, triggers, and essential accessories for a defensive firearm. The instruction emphasizes practical application and reliability, drawing on expertise from Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch and firearms journalist James Reeves.

This video introduces a self-defense carbine series filmed at Thunder Ranch, featuring Clint Smith. It emphasizes practical rifle use in close-quarters scenarios, arguing for rifle superiority over handguns due to modern threats like body armor. The core doctrine is 'Logic,' focusing on thinking and fundamentals. A key drill involves tracking a target to the ground, ensuring complete threat neutralization. Instruction from Clint Smith, founder of Thunder Ranch and a legend in tactical training, provides expert insights.