Stage - 9 Finnish Brutality 2024

This video documents a competitor's experience at the 'Escape from Alcatraz' major match held at the Richmond Rod and Gun Club. The competitor, Reno May, shares his performance across multiple stages, detailing his struggles with mental errors, equipment malfunctions, and missed shots, alongside moments of successful execution. He highlights the unique stage designs, including a boat in the water and moving targets, and expresses gratitude to sponsors like Hunter Constantine, Zano Munitions, Atlas Gunworks, and Gorilla Fantastic Supplements. The narrative focuses on the learning process, the importance of mental fortitude in competition, and the drive to improve for future events.

This video documents a USPSA match day, highlighting the shooter's progression towards B class and their goal of achieving A class within 12 months. Key takeaways include focusing on consistency, speed, and accuracy, refining appendix carry techniques with a CZ Shadow 2 Limited Optics pistol, and learning crucial match procedures like 'calibration' for equipment malfunctions. The shooter emphasizes the importance of continuous practice, dry firing, and learning from each competition to improve overall skill level.

This video covers Day 2 of Lynx Brutality 2026, showcasing various stages of a dynamic shooting competition. The presenter, using a borrowed Kar-15 and a Lago Remus pistol, navigates challenging scenarios including a forest stage with a grenade launcher and tunnel engagement, a quad-mounted shooting course, a pistol-only stage, a physically strenuous target engagement stage, and a blind shoot house scenario. The content highlights practical application of firearms and gear under stress, with insights into stage design and personal performance.

This video details Stage 1 of the Lynx Brutality 2026 match, a challenging rifle stage involving climbing a scaffolding tower and engaging steel targets from multiple levels. The stage emphasizes physical exertion, positional shooting, and target acquisition under dynamic conditions, with a focus on safety through unloading at each level. The presenter, Ian McCollum, highlights the importance of adapting to changing target views due to environmental factors like branches.

The Comrade Cup was an eight-stage AK-centric competition held at Bone Valley Range. The event featured diverse stages, including long-range engagements, barricade shooting, and unique props like jet skis and pontoon boats. The competition emphasized fun and themed elements, encouraging costumes and a relaxed atmosphere alongside challenging shooting scenarios. The prize table included a random draw, adding an element of excitement for all participants.

This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to find local shooting matches using the Practiscore website. It emphasizes the importance of practical skill development over gear acquisition and explains how competition shooting fosters accountability and exposes weaknesses. The guide details navigating Practiscore, searching for matches by location or type, and understanding the registration process for various shooting disciplines.

This entry synthesizes expert insights from Ivan of Kit Badger, a contractor with six years of experience. It details the financial incentives, lifestyle benefits, and mental health support available in security contracting, while also cautioning against common pitfalls like lifestyle creep and the impact on family life. A strong emphasis is placed on having a clear exit strategy from the outset.

This guide details the customization of a Ruger American .308 rifle, transforming it into a more capable precision tool. The process involves upgrading the stock to a Magpul Hunter, installing a higher-magnification Bushnell optic, and professionally shortening and threading the barrel for suppressor use. Expert insights from the video highlight that even with a 16.5-inch barrel, the rifle can maintain 1-1.5 MOA accuracy with quality match ammunition, making it a versatile option for hunting or utility.

This guide outlines how to get started in security contracting, drawing insights from former Marine Corps infantry and security contractor Ivan of Kit Badger. It emphasizes the importance of understanding contract types, the necessity of military or specialized law enforcement experience, and the rigorous vetting processes involved. Networking is highlighted as the most effective way to secure employment in this field, with a strong recommendation to obtain a TS/SCI clearance for high-paying opportunities.

This guide details a professional pistol painting technique demonstrated by Ivan from Kit Badger. It covers essential preparation, including thorough masking and degreasing, followed by a multi-layer application process using spray paints and stencils for a durable camouflage finish. The technique aims to enhance personalization and provide scratch and corrosion resistance.