Desert Brutality 2020: Armored +P Day - 1

Published on February 5, 2020
Duration: 13:18

Day one of Desert Brutality 2020 in the Armored +P division featured challenging stages requiring both rifle and pistol proficiency under physical duress. Competitors navigated obstacles like tank traps and engaged various steel and paper targets, emphasizing gear reliability and shooter stamina. The event highlighted the importance of consistent zeroing and managing equipment under stress, with participants like Ivan from Kit Badger sharing their experiences and lessons learned.

Quick Summary

Day one of Desert Brutality 2020's Armored +P division featured challenging stages requiring competitors to wear armor and helmets, carry multiple magazines, and engage targets under physical stress. Firearms used included a Sig Sauer X5 Legion pistol and an AMD 63 rifle, with ammunition supplied by Ventura Munitions and Minuteman Munitions.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to Desert Brutality 2020
  2. 00:17Armored +P Division Overview
  3. 00:38Rifle and Pistol Setup
  4. 00:56Armored +P Gear Requirements
  5. 02:04Stage 1: Sprint and Pistol Engagement
  6. 02:28Stage 1: Kettlebell Carry and Rifle Engagement
  7. 03:14Reflections on Pistol Performance
  8. 03:50Sponsor Acknowledgements
  9. 05:14Second Event of Day 1
  10. 05:42Stage 2: Shooting Behind Cover
  11. 06:04Rifle Engagement Issues
  12. 07:55Confirming Rifle Zero
  13. 09:08Stage 3: Tank Trap and Steel Targets
  14. 09:29Stage 3: Trench Engagement
  15. 10:18Stage 3: Spinner Target and Reload
  16. 12:50End of Day 1 Wrap-up

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic gear requirements for the Armored +P division at Desert Brutality?

The Armored +P division requires competitors to wear armor (meeting specific weight if not ballistic) and a helmet rated for bumps. Additionally, participants must start with four full rifle magazines, two full pistol magazines (plus one in the firearm), at least one liter of water, and a fixed blade knife of at least four inches.

What firearms were used by Kit Badger in the Armored +P division at Desert Brutality 2020?

Kit Badger used a Sig Sauer X5 Legion pistol with a Romeo 1 red dot sight. For rifle engagements, an AMD 63 in .308 caliber was employed, featuring a SureFire SOCOM 762-MINI suppressor and an Athlon Optics Ares BTR 1-10x scope.

Describe a challenging stage from Day 1 of Desert Brutality 2020's Armored +P division.

One demanding stage involved carrying a 63-pound kettlebell to the 100-yard line, performing kettlebell swings, and then engaging steel targets offhand, grounding the rifle between shots. Another stage featured a spinner target that required a tactical reload and nearly resulted in timing out.

What role did ammunition play in the Desert Brutality 2020 competition?

Ammunition from Ventura Munitions and Minuteman Munitions was used. The speaker confirmed their rifle zero with Ventura Munitions .308 ammo after experiencing accuracy issues, ultimately determining the misses were shooter error, not an ammunition fault.

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