Desert Brutality 2019 - Introduction & Stage 1 - FOB ASSAULT

Published on April 3, 2019
Duration: 18:14

This video covers the introduction and Stage 1 of the Desert Brutality 2019 competition, a two-gun action match. Hosts Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda compete in the Classic Division using period-correct firearms like a Brownells Retro 605 and a Romanian AK-47, paired with a Ballester-Molina and Browning Hi-Power respectively. Stage 1, 'FOB Assault,' involves a 100-yard run, obstacle negotiation, and engaging targets from various positions, highlighting the importance of accuracy and penalty avoidance.

Quick Summary

Desert Brutality 2019 is a two-gun action shooting competition. Stage 1, 'FOB Assault,' involves a 100-yard run, obstacle negotiation, and engaging targets from various positions. Competitors like Ian McCollum (Brownells Retro 605) and Karl Kasarda (Romanian AK-47) highlight the importance of accuracy and penalty avoidance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Desert Brutality 2019
  2. 01:00Classic Division Gear: Retro 605 & AK-47
  3. 03:00Sidearm Selection: Ballester-Molina & Hi-Power
  4. 04:00Match Rules & Range Limitations
  5. 05:38Interview: Medical Training Importance
  6. 08:19Stage 1 Walkthrough: FOB Assault
  7. 09:41Ian's Stage 1 Run & Score
  8. 11:14Karl's Stage 1 Run & Score

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Brutality 2019?

Desert Brutality 2019 is a two-day, eight-stage, two-gun action shooting competition held at the Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range. It features various stages designed to test practical shooting skills with both pistol and rifle.

What firearms were used in the Classic Division at Desert Brutality 2019?

In the Classic Division, Ian McCollum used a Brownells Retro 605 carbine and a Ballester-Molina pistol. Karl Kasarda competed with a Romanian AK-47 and a Browning Hi-Power pistol, adhering to the division's period-correct gear rules.

What were the key challenges of Stage 1 'FOB Assault' at Desert Brutality 2019?

Stage 1 'FOB Assault' involved a 100-yard run, climbing over obstacles like 'water buffalo' containers, engaging steel targets, advancing while shooting paper targets, and finally engaging steel from foxholes.

What are the rules for the Classic Division in Desert Brutality 2019?

The Classic Division in 2019 allowed gear manufactured in 1986 or earlier. Due to range restrictions, it focused on intermediate rifle cartridges, and all stages were limited to a maximum engagement distance of 100 yards.

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