Ranking the Guns I Used in Czech Combat 2024

The Czech Combat 2024 competition tested participants across 12 challenging stages, simulating real-world tactical scenarios. Stages included landmine carries, fast roping with LMG engagement, medical emergencies, precision marksmanship, vehicle-based shooting, and CQB clearing. The event highlighted the importance of accuracy, speed, tactical thinking under stress, and weapon handling proficiency, even with malfunctions.

The Czech Combat 2025 is a demanding two-gun tactical shooting competition integrating realistic infantry and medical scenarios. Competitors navigate physically challenging stages, including blind darkness clearing, dynamic accuracy tests, ATV obstacle courses, and TCCC medical simulations. The event highlights the reliability of firearms like the CZ Bren 2 under adverse conditions and emphasizes the importance of proper zeroing and gear management.

This video features Kentucky Ballistics testing the durability of a 55-gallon drum filled with water by shooting it with an H&K MP5SD machine gun in full-auto. The firearm is legally owned and registered. The video highlights the use of Winchester 9mm 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket ammunition. It also promotes Kentucky Ballistics merchandise and social media channels, emphasizing that the content is for entertainment on private property under professional supervision, with a strong warning against attempting to replicate the actions shown.

This video showcases the visual impact of Ammo Inc.'s 147-grain 9mm red tracer rounds fired from a full-auto MP5. The demonstration highlights the tracer effect at dusk, with the ammunition performing cleanly. The video also features a brief mention of a TacPack sponsorship and a SOG Karambit knife.

This "Full Auto Friday" video from Kentucky Ballistics features a H&K MP5SD machine gun chambered in 9mm. The demonstration involves shooting a frozen turkey with both Underwood Ammo 9mm 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point and Blazer Brass 9mm 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket ammunition. The creator emphasizes that the machine gun is legally owned and registered. The video promotes Kentucky Ballistics merchandise and social media presence, along with a strong disclaimer about safety and not attempting to replicate the content.

This video features a "Full Auto Friday" segment showcasing a Heckler & Koch MP5SD firearm in 9mm, engaging with a steel target from Ready-Ship-Target (now Defense Targets). The video highlights the use of Winchester 9mm 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket ammunition. The creator, Kentucky Ballistics, promotes their merchandise, Patreon, and social media presence.

This TFBTV episode identifies the top 5 most reliable firearms across different categories: Glock (handgun), Uzi (SMG), Mauser 98 (bolt-action), Remington 870 (shotgun), and Galil (self-loading rifle). The selections prioritize mechanical simplicity, proven track records, and resilience in harsh conditions, often outperforming more complex designs. The video highlights specific features contributing to their reliability, such as the Uzi's single moving part and the Galil's robust construction.

This review highlights five hilariously impractical firearms for concealed carry. It details the slow, complex loading of black powder firearms, the impractical size of the Mauser C96 and full-size .22 pistols for concealment, and the dangerous accidental discharge flaw in the Type 94 Nambu. The video emphasizes that while historically significant, these guns are unsuitable for modern self-defense.

The Ruger Mini-14 offers distinct advantages over the AR-15, including a lower profile, better stock trigger on modern variants, superior maneuverability with folding stocks, a longer sight radius, and a cleaner piston operating system. Modern Mini-14s also boast improved accuracy (around 2 MOA), cold hammer-forged barrels for durability, and optional all-stainless construction for corrosion resistance. While the AR-15 remains more modular and generally cheaper, the Mini-14 excels in specific areas.

This TFBTV episode reviews five excellent surplus rifles available for under $500, focusing on historical significance and affordability. Featured firearms include the Lee Enfield, Yugoslavian Mauser 98, Swiss K31, MAS 49/56, and a debate between the SKS and Mosin Nagant for the final spot. The discussion highlights unique actions, historical context, and the availability of surplus ammunition.