Coast to Coast: Part - 8 Medford Range Day

This video documents Part 10 of the Kit Badger 2021 Coast to Coast Tour, featuring an event at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Colorado. Despite a road closure impacting attendance, participants engaged with a variety of sponsored firearms, including models from Q, Radian, Hi-Point, OZ9, Brownells, Shooting Surplus, and Sawtooth Rifles. The event included competitions focused on AK manipulation and precision shooting with a Radian Model 1, offering attendees a unique opportunity to experience diverse firearms.

This video documents a range day at The Ranch TX, featuring extensive shooting sessions at both short and 1000-yard distances. Participants engaged with a variety of firearms, including suppressed pistols and rifles in calibers like 300 Blackout, 9mm, and 5.56mm. The event included a shooting competition and highlighted the facilities and support provided by The Ranch TX staff.

This video documents a successful, sold-out range day event in Huntsville, Alabama, hosted by Kit Badger and Longwalk Ordnance. The event featured a wide array of firearms from brands like Q, Noveske, and Brownells, along with essential gear from SB Tactical and Edgar Sherman Design. Attendees had the opportunity to shoot various calibers and configurations, including suppressed firearms, and engage with steel targets provided by Thor Targets. The event was supported by multiple ammunition sponsors, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants.

This entry synthesizes expert insights from Ivan of Kit Badger, a contractor with six years of experience. It details the financial incentives, lifestyle benefits, and mental health support available in security contracting, while also cautioning against common pitfalls like lifestyle creep and the impact on family life. A strong emphasis is placed on having a clear exit strategy from the outset.

This guide details the customization of a Ruger American .308 rifle, transforming it into a more capable precision tool. The process involves upgrading the stock to a Magpul Hunter, installing a higher-magnification Bushnell optic, and professionally shortening and threading the barrel for suppressor use. Expert insights from the video highlight that even with a 16.5-inch barrel, the rifle can maintain 1-1.5 MOA accuracy with quality match ammunition, making it a versatile option for hunting or utility.

This guide outlines how to get started in security contracting, drawing insights from former Marine Corps infantry and security contractor Ivan of Kit Badger. It emphasizes the importance of understanding contract types, the necessity of military or specialized law enforcement experience, and the rigorous vetting processes involved. Networking is highlighted as the most effective way to secure employment in this field, with a strong recommendation to obtain a TS/SCI clearance for high-paying opportunities.

This guide details a professional pistol painting technique demonstrated by Ivan from Kit Badger. It covers essential preparation, including thorough masking and degreasing, followed by a multi-layer application process using spray paints and stencils for a durable camouflage finish. The technique aims to enhance personalization and provide scratch and corrosion resistance.