2G-ACM Shotgun Special Event - Stage 4 & Conclusion

This video is an extended, less edited cut of Stage 4 from the Tiger Valley competition in 2018. It provides a raw look at the stages for viewers who prefer less commentary and a more direct experience of the event. The description emphasizes that InRange is viewer-supported and provides a Patreon link.

This stage simulates John Basilone's one-handed combat by requiring shooters to manipulate and fire both a rifle and a machine gun with a disabled support hand. It emphasizes gross motor skills, one-handed reloads, and target acquisition under simulated duress. The pistol portion further tests one-handed reloading and charging techniques, highlighting the utility of red dot optics for manipulation.

This video details Stage 7 of the Rifle Dynamics Red October AK 2017 match, 'Berlin Revisited.' The stage involves crawling through tunnels, engaging a pepper popper with a down-loaded Mauser to activate spinner targets, and navigating a maze with various paper and moving targets. The match emphasizes practical shooting with AK platform rifles, highlighting how bore offset can affect accuracy in unorthodox positions, and notes the effort involved in hand-loading down-loaded ammunition for safety.

This video details Stage 6 of the Rifle Dynamics Red October AK 2017 competition, featuring a unique 'Bowling Ball Race' element. Competitors must navigate a course involving a pistol engagement, a rifle acquisition, and engaging multiple targets under a time constraint imposed by a moving bowling ball. The segment highlights strategic decisions regarding ammunition conservation and target engagement, particularly the choice between single-tapping targets to conserve rounds versus double-tapping for certainty, and the impact of magazine capacity on these choices. It also touches on the mental game of competition, learning from past mistakes, and adapting to stage-specific challenges.

This video details Stage 8 of the Hard as Hell Two Gun competition, featuring a challenging course of fire that combines rifle and pistol shooting with physical obstacles. The stage includes engaging paper and hanging targets from various positions, navigating a 'Wall of Doom' obstacle, and a shoot house sequence involving a flashbang. The participants discuss their performance, penalties, and lessons learned regarding gear and shooting techniques at intermediate distances.

This video covers Stage 3 of the Hard as Hell 2 Gun competition, featuring a challenging course of fire that tests shooters' abilities with both pistol and rifle across various distances. The stage includes long-range pistol engagements at 40-50 yards, numerous close-range paper targets, and a transition to rifle for more close-quarters shooting before a final climb to a tower for extended-range rifle targets up to 250 yards. The commentary highlights the difficulty of engaging targets in significant crosswinds and the effectiveness of red dot optics for rapid target acquisition at distance.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.