Competitive Shooting InRangeTV’s Handgun Brutality: Match Preview David Lane January 25, 2023 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More DIAL IT UP TO 11InRangeTV is a long running YouTube channel with loads of great content, I’m a fan. They’re the madmen behind the What Would Stoner Do project and the Brutality matches such as Desert Brutality, Finnish Brutality, and the upcoming Midnight Brutality. One new event they’re adding this year is the Handgun Brutality match, April 7-9th in St. George, UT. 10 stages will be shot in 1 day. The match design will reflect the Brutality mindset with a mix of physical challenges, brutal shooting, and unforgiving scoring. Scoring is simple, raw time plus penalties. Lowest time wins. Minimum round count is 40 rounds per stage, so 400 per match run. Bring more if you think you might miss.What sets these matches apart from normal handgun matches is the fact that everything is more challenging. You won’t be spraying down paper targets with a simple plan of attack. Instead, you’ll be hitting steel targets from a range of strange positions after doing a little Crossfit between targets.From the Brutality website:Stage design philosophy emphasizes shooting under physical duress in field conditions from often awkward positions. Unlike other action shooting sports, there is little to no memorization of stages/targets required. What is required is the ability to perform marksmanship tasks while completing physical challenges and being varying degrees of fatigued/uncomfortable. The best way to get a feel for the match design would be to take a look at some of InRangeTV’s YouTube content on past matches. Match fee is $225, and at the time of writing, there are 120 spots available. Participants are able to shoot multiple runs but require a separate match entry per run.Class divisions are diverse and built to include everyone, from cowboy action guns to modern race pistols. Take a look at the full rules for more info.Having personally only shot the Remote Brutality stage during the pandemic, I’m excited to see what a full InRangeTV Brutality event has in store. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
