H.I.T. (High Intensity Tactics) at Thunder Ranch

This video provides an overview of High Intensity Tactics (H.I.T.) training at Thunder Ranch, featuring three days of intensive shooting and learning opportunities. The content highlights the training experience and offers viewers a look at the course loadout. The video also promotes the creator's website for more content, merchandise, and support.

The HART (High Angle Rifle Training) class at Thunder Ranch, as presented by Kit Badger, is an advanced, four-day precision rifle course. It progresses from foundational zeroing and DOPE gathering to complex positional shooting, range estimation via milling, and culminates in extreme long-range engagements from high-angle positions. Instruction emphasizes adaptability to weather and student-driven objectives, delivered by experienced instructors like Jack.

Ivan from Kit Badger details the '1 MOA All Day Long' challenge for 2026, emphasizing the importance of proving a rifle's true accuracy with 10-shot groups. He shares his experience using an Accuracy International 6 Creedmoor rifle and Hornady CX ammunition, achieving 0.997 MOA. The challenge, originated by 'Bloke on the Range' and now partnered with Pew Pew Tactical, encourages shooters to objectively demonstrate their rifle's capabilities beyond cherry-picked groups, with prizes available for successful participants.

This comprehensive 3-day Pistol & Carbine course at Thunder Ranch, led by Clint Smith, focuses on practical gunfighting skills. The curriculum progresses from foundational lectures and range work to advanced drills including partner shooting, CQB in a shoot house, and long-range engagements up to 700 yards. The course emphasizes adaptability, communication, and applying skills in dynamic scenarios, distinguishing itself from competition-focused training.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Comrade Cup, an AK-centric shooting match. Instructor Ivan showcases his custom 'Quick Hatch' AK build from Rifle Dynamics, detailing its unique features like a Q stock and Q suppressor. He emphasizes the importance of practicing AK-specific mechanics and reloads, highlighting that these skills differ from AR platforms. The event promotes a fun, community-focused atmosphere with a unique prize structure.

This video showcases a carbine course hosted by Thunder Ranch and taught by Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts. The content covers refining zeros, precise holds, long-range shooting, close-quarters engagement, and various shooting positions. The instructor, Kit Badger, provides links to the gear used and promotes his merchandise and Patreon. The review highlights the course as 'rad' and a hybrid of Thunder Ranch staff and Steve Fisher's instruction.

Security contracting offers significant financial rewards, with daily rates potentially exceeding $1,000, and lifestyle perks like generous time off and high-quality amenities. However, it presents substantial cons, including the risk of 'lifestyle creep' due to high pay and the emotional toll of missing crucial family moments. The speaker, Ivan from Kit Badger, strongly advises having a clear exit strategy to avoid becoming a career contractor.

This project transforms a stock Ruger American .308 into a more capable precision tool. Key upgrades include a Magpul Hunter stock for improved ergonomics and a Bushnell Nitro scope for better long-range adjustments. Barrel modifications involved shortening it to 16.5 inches and threading for a Q Thunder Chicken suppressor, maintaining reasonable accuracy with match loads.

This video explains the realities of security contracting, differentiating it from mercenary work and detailing the stringent requirements for getting started. Key takeaways include the necessity of military or specialized law enforcement experience, the importance of a Statement of Work (SOW), and the often mundane nature of the job contrasted with its high risks. Networking and possessing a TS/SCI clearance are highlighted as crucial for high-paying contracts.

This video demonstrates how to paint a Glock 19 pistol for personalization and protection. Key steps include thorough masking of non-paintable areas like optics and lights, degreasing with Slip 2000 725 for adhesion, applying a sand base coat, and a matte clear coat for durability. Camouflage patterns are layered using stencils like camo netting, with a final 'dusting' to break up lines.