2G-ACM - Vietnam - Stage 3 - Tunnel Rat

Published on December 20, 2016
Duration: 7:17

This stage, 'Tunnel Rat,' simulates historical combat scenarios with a focus on crawling and shooting in confined spaces. It requires shooters to manage ammunition, perform reloads under pressure, and engage both paper and steel targets. The stage emphasizes historical accuracy and offers a unique challenge not typically found in standard shooting competitions, highlighting firearm reliability in adverse conditions.

Quick Summary

The 'Tunnel Rat' stage is a unique competition drill simulating Vietnam-era tunnel warfare, requiring shooters to crawl through confined spaces, perform reloads under pressure, and engage both paper and steel targets. It emphasizes firearm reliability in adverse conditions, with platforms like the 1911 proving robust despite heavy soiling.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Stage Start Instructions
  2. 00:13Initial Pistol Setup
  3. 00:24First Tunnel Crawl
  4. 00:31First Target Engagement
  5. 00:37First Magazine Empty
  6. 00:44Second Tunnel Crawl and Reload
  7. 00:50Second Target Engagement
  8. 00:57Final Start Box
  9. 01:04Steel Target Engagement
  10. 04:39Stage Feedback
  11. 04:58Stage Enjoyment and Scores
  12. 05:11Unforeseen Ammunition Issue
  13. 05:32Stage Uniqueness
  14. 05:40Historical Accuracy and Gear
  15. 05:57Specialty Firearms
  16. 06:03Tunnel Obstacles
  17. 06:19Gear Management During Crawl
  18. 06:33Shooting Position
  19. 06:38Firearm Reliability
  20. 06:44Shared Firearm Use
  21. 06:54Stage Nature and Trauma
  22. 07:07Next Stage

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the starting conditions for the 'Tunnel Rat' stage?

Shooters begin in a start box with an AR rifle in Condition 3 (empty chamber, hammer dropped, magazine inserted) and a pistol held at low ready, with a five-round magazine loaded.

What types of targets are engaged in the 'Tunnel Rat' stage?

The stage involves engaging two paper targets after the first tunnel crawl and then three steel pepper poppers through a conduit in the final segment.

What makes the 'Tunnel Rat' stage unique compared to other competitions?

This stage is unique due to its historical simulation of Vietnam-era tunnel warfare, requiring crawling through confined spaces and engaging targets in awkward, cramped positions, unlike typical IDPA or 3-Gun stages.

How did firearms perform in the 'Tunnel Rat' stage?

Firearms, specifically a 1911 pistol, demonstrated remarkable reliability, functioning perfectly even when heavily soiled with dirt and grime from the stage environment and shared use.

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