Winchester 1873 & 1911 - DB2020 - Day 1 - Classic Manual

This video highlights the growing opportunities for shooting historical firearms in dynamic competitions, specifically focusing on Wild Bunch and Historic Three Gun. It explains the rules and firearm requirements for each, emphasizing the fun and skill development gained from using period-correct firearms under pressure. The speaker encourages viewers to explore these competitive venues to enhance their shooting abilities.

This guide details the execution of a Cowboy Action Shooting stage, as demonstrated by the 'Lever Action Kid'. It covers the rapid engagement of steel targets using a lever-action rifle, two single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. The technique emphasizes speed, accuracy, and fluid transitions between firearm platforms, showcasing the expertise of a highly competitive shooter.

This video debunks common myths surrounding Olympic and Bullseye pistol shooting, emphasizing that these disciplines utilize real firearms, including those considered 'assault weapons' by some US states. It highlights the accessibility of the sport from a cost and equipment perspective, particularly for pistol disciplines. The core message is that Olympic and Bullseye shooting teach fundamental marksmanship skills like sight alignment, trigger control, and grip, which are universally applicable to all forms of shooting, including defensive and offensive applications.

This episode features a detailed review and range test of various Tanfoglio pistol models, focusing on their suitability for competitive shooting disciplines like IDPA and IPSC. The discussion highlights the durability, performance, and specific features of models such as the Stock II, Stock III, and Dominator Xtreme, with insights from experienced competitive shooters P'Oil and P'Aof.

This video from InRangeTV covers the Desert Brutality 2020 match, focusing on the Classic and Retro divisions. Experts Ian McCollum, Karl Kasarda, and Mike showcase their historically themed kits, featuring firearms like the FG42 reproduction, SACM 1935A, Winchester 1873, Colt SP1, and Browning Hi-Power. They discuss the challenges of adapting historical gear for modern competition and the specific firearms and ammunition used.

This guide details Stage 1 of a Vietnam-era themed 2-Gun Action Challenge Match, focusing on a long-range engagement scenario. Participants will practice prone shooting at steel targets from multiple positions, emphasizing safe firearm handling, controlled movement, and tactical reloading. The drill simulates historical combat engagements, requiring precision and adherence to specific stage rules.

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.