Thunder Ranch: 3-Day Pistol & Carbine Course

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.

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.

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.

This video details the author's experience at the Urban Precision Rifle Course held at Thunder Ranch. The course, an extension of Clint Smith's renowned Urban Rifle Classes, emphasizes higher accuracy standards and covers concepts relevant to modern carbine use in urban environments. The training included range exercises, shooting through loopholes, high-angle shooting, and familiarization with ranges like Brown Range and the Punisher. The author also shares their gear loadout for the course.

This video showcases a "Punisher Run" training exercise at Thunder Ranch, led by Sentinel Concepts. The content features the presenter running through a course with their Griffin Armament Mk2 rifle. The description provides links to Kit Badger's website for more videos, products, t-shirts, and Patreon support, as well as a link to Ballistic Ink T-Shirts and a detailed gear loadout for the course.

This video provides an overview of the Urban Precision Rifle course at Thunder Ranch, as presented by Kit Badger. The 3-day course focuses on shooting carbines in an urban environment, covering various scenarios like low-probability shots, different shooting positions, and utilizing barricades and loopholes. The description also includes links to Kit Badger's website for more videos, products, merchandise, and support through Patreon. A specific course loadout is also linked.

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.