Hard as Hell 2 Gun - Stage 3 - Battle of Klendathu

This video details Stage 8 of the Hard as Hell Two Gun competition, featuring a challenging course of fire that combines rifle and pistol shooting with physical obstacles. The stage includes engaging paper and hanging targets from various positions, navigating a 'Wall of Doom' obstacle, and a shoot house sequence involving a flashbang. The participants discuss their performance, penalties, and lessons learned regarding gear and shooting techniques at intermediate distances.

This stage from the WW1 Armistice Centennial Match simulates a close-quarters combat scenario during the Spanish Flu pandemic. Competitors start prone, retrieve a handgun to engage paper targets, then transition to a rifle or light machine gun to engage further paper and steel targets. The stage emphasizes rapid target acquisition and transitions between different firearm platforms under simulated duress.

This stage simulates John Basilone's one-handed combat by requiring shooters to manipulate and fire both a rifle and a machine gun with a disabled support hand. It emphasizes gross motor skills, one-handed reloads, and target acquisition under simulated duress. The pistol portion further tests one-handed reloading and charging techniques, highlighting the utility of red dot optics for manipulation.

This stage from the Hard as Hell 2 Gun 2018 competition involves a dynamic sequence of rifle and pistol engagements, including a mandatory rope swing across a pit. Competitors must navigate multiple target arrays, a crawl-through obstacle, and specific engagement rules for different target types. The stage emphasizes shooting proficiency under physical and time constraints, with procedural penalties for failing to meet certain stage requirements.

This video details Stage 3 of the 2018 Hard as Hell 2 Gun competition, focusing on a pistol-only stage with a unique 'Death Star' moving target. The stage emphasizes strategic ammunition management due to an 8-round limit and no reloads. Expert commentary highlights the challenge of engaging the spinning Death Star, recommending a shotgun-like swing-and-track technique, and stresses the importance of prioritizing the activator target to avoid significant penalties.

This stage from the Hard as Hell 2 Gun competition emphasizes long-range rifle accuracy with intermediate pistol work. Competitors engage paper targets, pistol plates, and then transition to a rifle to engage flash spinners at distances up to 300 yards from V-TAC barricades. The stage requires proficiency with both pistol and rifle, with a focus on accurate shot placement under time pressure.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.