Tiger Valley 2017 - Stage 5: Hogan's Alley

This video showcases Stage 4, 'The Obstacle Course,' from the Tiger Valley 2017 competition. Shooters navigate fences, walls, and windows while engaging steel targets at 100 yards and finishing with shots from a 'wobbly copter.' The event aims to combine practical/tactical training with competition, drawing inspiration from SWAT team-style challenges. Tiger Valley's unique approach to combining physical, mental, and shooting skills is highlighted, with the event being revived in 2017 by InRangeTV after a hiatus. The description emphasizes the challenging nature and unique scoring of the match, promising a return in 2018.

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.