Midnight Brutality 2023

This video provides a detailed explanation of the "Midnight Brutality" competition, a unique shooting event organized by InRangeTV, One Shepherd, and Forgotten Weapons. The match is designed for low-light conditions, accommodating night vision (NVGs), thermal optics, and white light setups. It's a rifle and PCC-only competition with six stages, held at Echo Valley Training Center in West Virginia on March 10/11 and 11/12, 2023. Participants can compete in divisions for white light, active IR, passive IR, and thermal optics. The description includes links for registration, match rules, and information about the organizing entities and venue.

This video announces Midnight Brutality 2023, a unique night-time rifle/PCC-only competition held at Echo Valley Training Center. Organized by InRangeTV and One Shepherd, in collaboration with Forgotten Weapons, the event is designed for night vision (NVGs) and thermal optics, but also welcomes white-light setups. Early registration is available for Forgotten Weapons supporters with a discount. The match features six stages and offers divisions for white light, active IR, passive IR, and thermal. Registration details and match rules are provided.

This video details a challenging 40-yard headshot scenario using a North American Arms .22 Mini-Revolver, inspired by a real-world incident. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the drill, highlighting the difficulty of achieving accuracy at distance with such a compact firearm. The segment provides insights into the practical application of backup guns in extreme circumstances and the scoring methodology for such challenges.

This video features a discussion between the host of Forgotten Weapons and Dr. Jackson Crawford about Crawford's experience as a first-time participant in Finnish Brutality 2022. The conversation delves into his impressions of the competition from a fresh perspective, contrasting with the host's long-standing involvement. The description also highlights Dr. Crawford's academic work on Norse language and mythology, drawing a parallel to the host's approach to firearms history.

This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons delves into various aspects of competition shooting. Topics covered include desirable firearms for BUG matches, historical loadouts, surprising competition performers, handling match gear failures, beginner advice for entering matches, practice regimens, and thoughts on biathlon and pentathlon. The discussion also touches on combination guns, USPSA planning, the impact of BUG matches on carry pistol thoughts, the future growth of action shooting, selection of competition firearms, the possibility of water-cooled belt-fed MGs in competition, and the easiest historic left-handed firearm.

This video showcases Ian McCollum's unique firearm setup for the 'Moons Out' night vision competition. The build features a MAC-11 lower with a Lage Defense 5.56 upper, enabling the use of AR-15 magazines and full-auto fire. It's further enhanced with a BLK LBL handguard, integrated bipod, and a PTR 3D-printed titanium suppressor, demonstrating a highly specialized and reliable competition platform.

This video demonstrates the critical failure of a Bulgarian Arsenal SLR104 AK-74 variant when subjected to a mud test. Despite its platform's reputation, the rifle experienced immediate failures to go into battery, eject, and feed due to mud ingress. Repeated attempts to clear the weapon revealed significant friction and a complete mechanical stoppage, highlighting potential reliability issues under extreme conditions.

This video details the anatomy and historical use of 1700s grenades, focusing on their components like the external fuse and internal charge. It demonstrates the ignition process using a slow match and highlights the safety precautions necessary when handling replicas. The content also briefly showcases the hand mortar as an alternative deployment method for these early explosive devices.

This video provides a detailed instructional guide on applying a Gaza-style tourniquet, emphasizing proper technique for effective hemorrhage control. It highlights the importance of initial strap tightening before using the windlass for occlusion and securing it properly. The content also touches upon patient comfort and potential challenges during application.

This video details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It covers the unique disassembly required, including removing the barrel wedge and the barrel itself. The process involves setting the cylinder to half-cock, charging each chamber with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and using a specialized arbor tool to seat the projectile before capping and reassembly.