February 2025 Glock GSSF Competition at Gun For Hire - Winner Announcement

This guide details how to approach a Glock GSSF competition, emphasizing its focus on accuracy over speed. It covers understanding scoring, stage execution, and familiarization with specific Glock models like the Gen 6. The speaker, an experienced hobbyist, shares insights from their first GSSF match, highlighting the differences from other shooting sports and the supportive environment with on-site Glock armor and instructors.

This video documents participants' experiences at the Tactical Games, highlighting challenges like gear failures, physical fatigue, and mental breakdowns. It provides insights into specific shooting stages, malfunction clearing techniques for pistols, and the physical demands of the competition. The participants share lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of preparation and adapting to unexpected issues.

This video showcases participation in the Kashbash annual shooting competition, focusing on the experience of shooting an RPK74 light machine gun in challenging, rainy conditions. The content highlights the fun and camaraderie of the AK community event, emphasizing that enjoyment is prioritized over strict competition. It also touches on the difficulties of shooting a heavier, longer firearm like the RPK74 in a timed stage, especially when dealing with adverse weather and terrain.

This recap of Kalash Bash 2026, dubbed 'Water World', details the challenges and triumphs of the event, primarily focusing on the significant rainfall and its impact on competitors, organizers, and the venue. Key discussions include the resilience of attendees, the innovative stage designs by Match Director Devin Axton, and the overall positive spirit despite adverse weather. The event celebrated various shooting disciplines, including PCC, rifle, and sub-gun matches, with notable performances and awards.

This video documents the 2026 Arkansas State IDPA Championship, highlighting the shooter's experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned throughout the match. The shooter, using a MAC 9 DS, discusses challenges with grip, safety engagement, round count, and the impact of weather conditions like rain. Key takeaways include the importance of pre-stage planning, consistent grip, proper safety management, and adapting to environmental factors in competitive shooting.

This video details the post-event inspection and cleaning of a Zastava M90 after 3,000 rounds and exposure to heavy rain at Kalash Bash. The presenter, Mark, discusses the feeding issues encountered, attributing them primarily to environmental factors and improper gas system settings rather than magazine or internal component failures. He provides a detailed look at the internal wear patterns, noting minimal abnormal wear despite significant exposure to the elements, and offers insights into potential issues with aftermarket triggers and their interaction with the carrier tail.

This guide details the one-handed shooting technique for a .50 Cal Desert Eagle, as demonstrated by expert Anthony Colandro. It covers preparation, execution, and target analysis, emphasizing advanced recoil control for high-caliber handguns. Colandro, the owner of Gun For Hire, showcases proficient handling and accurate shooting with this powerful firearm.

This video demonstrates the experience of shooting a .50 BMG rifle at the Gun For Hire Range. An experienced instructor explains the firearm's recoil mitigation system, featuring an aggressive muzzle brake and barrel reciprocation with springs. The demonstration includes loading, aiming, firing, and post-shot analysis, highlighting that the felt recoil is manageable due to the rifle's design.

Professor Shane, a subject matter expert at Gun For Hire Range, discusses the U.S. military's transition from the M4 to the SIG XM7 (M7) rifle. He expresses skepticism regarding the platform change, highlighting concerns about increased recoil, reduced ammo capacity due to heavier 6.8x51mm rounds, and significantly decreased barrel longevity compared to 5.56x45mm NATO platforms. While acknowledging the 6.8mm cartridge's effectiveness in the M250 machine gun, he questions its suitability for the M7 rifle, suggesting that higher hit probability is achieved through greater ammunition availability rather than a higher-pressure round with a shorter barrel life.

This guide details a one-handed shooting technique for the powerful Smith & Wesson Model 500, as demonstrated by Anthony Colandro from Gun For Hire Range. It emphasizes advanced recoil management through stance, body lean, and controlled follow-through, crucial for handling the extreme forces generated by the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge. The instruction highlights the importance of mastering such techniques for large-caliber handguns.