S&W 3566: An IPSC Game-Changer that Didn’t

This video details Administrative Results' first experience competing in a USPSA Area 2 championship, highlighting the intense skill level of world-class competitors like Christian Sailer. It explains USPSA's core principles of speed and accuracy, the importance of strategic stage planning, and the complex scoring system. The speaker, a former law enforcement officer, emphasizes the value of dry fire practice and a dedicated competitive mindset for improvement.

This video explains the philosophical and practical differences between Major and Minor power factor ammunition in competitive shooting. It highlights how Major power factor, with its increased powder and recoil, allows for a larger acceptable sight picture and greater tolerance for 'Charlie' hits, favoring speed. Minor power factor requires a more precise sight picture and penalizes missed A-zones more heavily, emphasizing accuracy.

This video appears to document a shooter's first experience with the USPSA Limited division, specifically a match on December 12-14, 2014, likely named 'Paul Bunyan USPSA'. The shooter acknowledges shooting major power factor but was classified as minor, indicating a potential scoring discrepancy. They express a need to improve stage programming and visualization, citing a forgotten mandatory reload on a specific spring. The shooter also mentions an intention to develop software for continued shot calling after mistakes. Despite the self-critique, the overall tone suggests enjoyment of the experience, with a minor caveat about the reloading process.

This video details the extensive modification process of a custom 2011 pistol built for USPSA competition by host Yoki Sturrup. Sturrup, an experienced shooter, shares his journey of misunderstanding competition rules and the subsequent $3,400+ build, highlighting key component upgrades from brands like Atlas Gunworks, Cheely Custom, and Dawson Precision. The guide focuses on transforming a base Rock Island Armory 2011 into a high-performance race gun suitable for Limited or Open divisions.

This video breaks down the equipment divisions for the NRA's American Rifle Challenge (ARC). Pro Shooter Ryan Muller explains the Stock, Limited, and Open divisions, detailing the optic and caliber rules for each. The NRA ARC is designed for accessibility, allowing common calibers like .223/5.56 and .308/7.62, with suppressors also being welcome.

This guide outlines the requirements for participating in the 1 MADL Challenge 2.0, as presented by Polenar Tactical and Bloke on the Range. It details the division rules, acceptable shooting positions and support gear, and video submission guidelines. The challenge emphasizes accuracy and adherence to specific equipment weight and configuration limits, with a submission deadline of June 30th, 2026.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.