Q&A - December 2016

This video details a competitive shooter's experience with a Kimber 2011 Pro during a USPSA match, focusing on troubleshooting a recurring 'not going into battery' malfunction. The shooter explores potential causes including magazines and hand placement, seeking to diagnose and resolve the issue for improved competition performance. The content offers practical insights into competitive shooting challenges and firearm reliability.

This guide details the execution of a USPSA stage, emphasizing proper starting procedures, target engagement, movement, reloading, and post-stage safety protocols. It highlights the importance of following range officer commands and maintaining weapon safety throughout the competition. The video showcases a shooter completing a stage in 17.98 seconds, demonstrating efficient technique.

This video provides a glimpse into a stage at the Marines 3-Gun competition in Thailand, highlighting typical commands and procedures. It covers the "Load and Make Ready" sequence, stage-specific instructions including movement and target engagement, and concludes with the crucial "Show Clear and Unload" safety protocol. The event appears to be the 10th Anniversary of Marines 3-Gun.

This video showcases a dynamic training drill focusing on rapid engagement of multiple targets with a pump-action shotgun. An experienced shooter demonstrates effective movement and reloading techniques, highlighting the use of competition-style gear. The presence of a safety officer underscores the importance of organized and safe training environments.

This video showcases Chris from Honest Outlaw's three favorite firearms for shooting: the Taran Tactical Innovations Sand Viper, JP Enterprises JP5, and Atlas Gunworks Artemis. He provides insights into their performance, reliability, and specific features relevant to competitive shooting, particularly within USPSA divisions. The content highlights the importance of trigger quality, optic integration, and platform design in achieving high-speed accuracy.

Reno May, an M-class USPSA shooter, emphasizes that you don't need fancy gear to start competing. He advocates using your everyday concealed carry setup, highlighting that competitions offer invaluable practical training and a 'gear shakeout' opportunity. This approach lowers the barrier to entry and helps refine carry systems under stress.

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.