Urban Precision Rifle at Thunder Ranch - 2025

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 AK-47 training video from Thunder Ranch with Clint Smith emphasizes fundamental shooting techniques for the platform. Key takeaways include proper safety manipulation, sight alignment through dry fire, effective recoil management via body positioning, and tactical movement drills. The course also covers barricade and prone shooting, stressing physical fitness and communication.

This video from Kit Badger reviews the "Urban Rifle" course at Thunder Ranch, a well-regarded firearms training facility. The description highlights the focus on carbine training and provides links to the instructor's website for more videos, products, and support. It also mentions a link to the specific course loadout used, indicating a focus on gear and practical application during the training. The video aims to provide a comprehensive review of the experience and curriculum.

This video from Kit Badger showcases the AMTAC Shooting Everything Course, a comprehensive training program covering pistol and carbine fundamentals, night vision setup and operation with firearms, and integrated combatives. The description also mentions positional shooting and provides links to the instructor's website for course loadout, products, and support. The content is geared towards individuals interested in advanced firearms training and tactical applications.

This YouTube video features Kit Badger participating in the "Punisher Run" at Thunder Ranch during a Sentinel Concepts Course. The video showcases the creator's personal run with a modified SCAR 20s rifle, acquired from Shooting Surplus. Links to supporting content, merchandise, and the specific gear used in the course are provided in the description.

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.