Best shooting competition in the world - Finnish Brutality

Published on September 29, 2023
Duration: 50:09

Finnish Brutality is an extreme two-gun competition combining rifle and pistol shooting with intense physical challenges. Stages like the Kettlebell Drill and Moving Vehicle Engagement test accuracy under stress. The competition highlights the impact of environmental factors, such as fine sand causing malfunctions in firearms like the modified Saiga-308, and the strategic advantages of different calibers like the .308 Winchester on heavy steel targets.

Quick Summary

Finnish Brutality is an extreme two-gun shooting competition combining rifle and pistol disciplines with significant physical and mental challenges. Stages test accuracy under stress, like shooting from moving vehicles or after strenuous activity, and highlight firearm reliability issues, particularly with fine sand ingress.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro to Finnish Brutality: The Ultimate Two-Gun Match
  2. 01:08Travel & Logistics to Finland
  3. 03:16Pre-Match Prep & Sauna Culture
  4. 05:54Stage 1: Kettlebell Drill in an APC
  5. 08:21Breacher Division Challenges & Extra Weight
  6. 12:23Stage 2: Shooting from a Moving Armored Vehicle
  7. 14:51Stage 3: V-Tac Barricades & Singing Stressors
  8. 19:58Stage 4: Handgun Reliability Issues in Sand
  9. 24:42Stage 6: Rope Climbs & Caliber Advantage (.308 vs 5.56)
  10. 26:42Stage 7: Mechanical Failures on Saiga-308
  11. 30:08Stage 9: Hot Sauce, Memory & Fire Obstacles
  12. 33:29Results & 'Beer Power' Victory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finnish Brutality?

Finnish Brutality is considered one of the world's best shooting competitions. It's a demanding two-gun match (rifle and pistol) that incorporates intense physical and mental challenges, pushing participants' skills and stamina beyond standard competition limits.

What kind of challenges are involved in Finnish Brutality stages?

Stages vary greatly, including throwing kettlebells and shooting from prone inside an APC, engaging targets from a moving armored vehicle, navigating barricades with heavy rucksacks, and performing cognitive tasks under physical stress like singing.

How does environmental factors like sand affect firearms in Finnish Brutality?

Fine Finnish sand proved problematic, causing malfunctions in handguns and rifles by entering actions and holsters. This highlights the importance of firearm reliability and maintenance in challenging environments.

What are the Breacher division requirements in Finnish Brutality?

The Breacher division, part of the Armored category, requires participants to carry extra weight, such as plate carriers, and perform additional tasks like digging foxholes with entrenching tools and completing specific drills.

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