AZ PCC Championship: 10 Stages of Hotchkiss Universal!

This video covers stages 6 through 10 of the Moons Out 2026 Night Rifle Match, sponsored by Nocturne Industries. The shooter navigates various challenges including moving targets, physical exertion with weighted dummies, vehicle ambushes, booby-trapped courses, and a shoot house. The competition emphasizes shooting under passive night vision, highlighting the difficulties and techniques required for low-light engagement. The event showcases a variety of tactical scenarios and gear, with a focus on practical application in a competitive environment.

This video demonstrates the Hotchkiss Universal SBR rebuild during a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) course of fire, as presented by Ian McCollum. The firearm, originally designed for extreme compactness, presents significant challenges in precision shooting due to its 'iconically French' low-mounted iron sights. Despite a DNF result, the video highlights the weapon's unique mechanics and historical context, offering insights into its performance limitations and design intentions.

The 'Winter Motherland 2024' match, hosted by Palmetto State Armory, showcased various firearms, including AK-pattern rifles, IWI Galil ACE variants, and PSA AR-V pistol-caliber carbines, in a competitive shooting environment. Participants engaged targets from diverse props, highlighting practical application and firearm handling skills. The event featured a festive, winter-themed atmosphere with Christmas decorations, suggesting a blend of sport and seasonal celebration.

This video documents the Kashon 2024 two-gun match, an AK-only competition emphasizing physical and mental demands. The event features various stages testing shooting proficiency, target engagement under pressure, and physical endurance, including obstacle courses and long-range engagements. The competitor aims to overcome previous second-place finishes and achieve first place in either the iron sight or red dot division.

This video showcases several highly customized AK platform rifles built for competitive shooting, featuring detailed breakdowns of modifications and performance. The hosts, experienced AK shooters, discuss how to optimize AKs for various competition divisions, emphasizing that AKs are highly capable platforms for speed and accuracy. Key takeaways include the effectiveness of specific aftermarket parts for ergonomics and performance, and the viability of AKs in high-level competition.

This video covers the 'Red October Cold War' shooting match held in Phoenix, Arizona. Participants engage in various stages simulating Cold War scenarios, utilizing era-appropriate firearms like the Galil ACE and Krebs M23. The competition emphasizes accuracy at long ranges and tactical movement, with insights into firearm setups and shooting techniques for competitive events. The event highlights the challenges of shooting in different environments and the importance of consistent practice.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.