Lynx Brutality Day 2: The Kettlebell is not Enough

[@petesheppard1709]

As great as the shooting was, I have to admit Ian's physicality and grace as he zipped around the courses was something to behold! ALSO, the whistle is a great idea! Besides saving the RO's voice, it's much easier to hear amid the range noise.

[@948320z]

Yep, Ian can always run (cameramen had trouble keeping up with him in a lot of his matches lol). And now he shoots like a beast too!

[@anon_y_mousse]

Can't forget how stylish he looked too.

[@AshleyPomeroy]

Imagine if the ancient Greeks had access to this channel. They would have gone on to dominate the Romans, not the other way around.

[@moonrazk]

Ian's physicality is always one of the high points of watching him do Brutality-style matches.

[@petesheppard1709]

@@moonrazk He trains HARD--he's posted videos on Instagram.

[@LGreymark]

Can we talk about the camera man's quick focus change when he eyeballed Ian reloading his pistol? Great work

[@tobiasactually]

I definitely felt "John Wick" vibes from Ian in this outfit. He should be granted the role of weapons expert in an upcoming sequel.

[@Anino_Makata]

Speaking of Ian in John Wick, has anything come of the petition that was set up for a potential cameo for Ian?

[@ForgottenWeapons]

Alas, no - nothing came of it. :(

[@Roger_Stenning]

@@ForgottenWeapons 😢

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@ForgottenWeapons that's entirely too bad... I had this entire scene in my head with you as the replacement sommellier. "Ian." "John! It's been a long time!" "It has. I need guns, lots of guns." "What ranges?" "Some long, most mid, and a few short." "Well, for long range, I have this wonderful FR-F1. 7.5 French, so it's not quite 7.62 NATO but flies well enough. Four power scope, excellent ergonomics." "Very nice." "For Mid and Close Range, how about the FAMAS G2? Uses STANAG magazines, fires SS109 5.56. Lever delayed blowback, reciprocating charging handle." "Oh, very nice!" "And for up close and personal, M1935 pistol. Chambered in 7.65 French Longue, so it's a little thinner than a single stack 9mm. This one has had tritium night sights added."

[@tobiasactually]

@@ForgottenWeapons At least you got over 100k petition signatures.

[@firefighterforlife6673]

I really like the idea of the whistle instead of blowing out of the ROs voice.

[@petesheppard1709]

Really!

[@By-s]

Yeah, gives WWI vibes.

[@sntslilhlpr6601]

Kinda annoyed me that he wasn't tonguing it, but I used to play a wind instrument so I'm probably a bit too particular about whistle technique than most. For those curious, blow through your lips, then use your tongue to hold that breath before you release it. That's the reason why this whistle sounds different than when a ref blows it on tv.

[@anon_y_mousse]

@@sntslilhlpr6601 I played a clarinet in the school band. Keep thinking I should pick it up again, maybe even make my own instrument since I no longer have the one I had back then.

[@AtlasJotun]

@@sntslilhlpr6601 Nah, By's is right about the WWI vibes... and those officers had appalling technique! #woodwindforthewin

[@TexasTeaHTX]

The fact that he’s using a FAMAS in a competition is both a dream come true for him and ME.

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

That was an amazing gun !

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

I was born and raised in France. I would like to have the Texas gun laws…

[@jg8263]

And this comment made me have Hall & Oates get stuck in my head. "you make my dreams come true..."

[@Anonymous8421]

Ian also owns a FAMAS and has used it in matches before

[@lairdcummings9092]

Using a FAMAS, in a three-piece, with his signature facial hair grooming... La Marseillaise intensifies.

[@blalolblalol]

Holy crap!! At 3:27 you almost got hit by the bag that you threw over the prop. That's some serious athleticism to throw a 15 kg bag overhead AND crawl through a hole before the bag hits the ground!

[@314299]

Clearly the three piece suit is the key to an excellent performance.

[@chriscw3487]

dress for success :)

[@lairdcummings9092]

Dress like you've already won.

[@kowell]

Channeling your inner John Wick

[@88porpoise]

Just imagine if he had brought the tuxedo

[@masterofdesaster8]

@@88porpoise Full white-tie frock for ultimate performance.

[@Case16710]

Man, you were crushing it with the pistol… nice shooting.

[@twostoryted]

3:27 Ian 3 milliseconds from knocking himself out of the competition D: Great job sir. You are something to behold in action!

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

The suit reminds me of this guy who was well known in paintball circles in the UK +20 years back. He was just called Bart and was known for playing competitions in a suit. There was a backstory explaining how the suit came to be. One time when he was packing his bag for a competition his camos was still wet after washing. Now he had been painting the house wearing an old worn out black suit so he packed that for the competition and everyone got a blast out of this team that turned up with one player walking on the field in a black suit. That there were paint stains on it didn't much matter after a match or two...

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

That looked like a very well run and friendly competition.

[@Schrodingers_kid]

IAN BEAT ZIGA IN A SUIT? Ian truly is our Jesus that came down to deal with our ignorance

[@EAFSQ9]

Can I just say, the action shot at 8:26 is pretty damn slick overall, well done Ian!

[@markfergerson2145]

Props to the cameraman.

[@Rixoli]

kept waiting, wondering if I'd know it when I saw it, did immediately, that was exceptionally well caught view

[@laurisikio]

Yup, I even got a commercial brake right at the moment when the ammo boxes filled the whole screen. A very cinematic moment, bit of a cliffhanger too

[@tomasteply1956]

We need to see a video of the cameraman filming this

[@geoffreyrussell660]

Ian - you ROCKED the 3 piece. Forget Idris Elba - YOU are the next 007! And I too was well impressed by your agility through the various obstacles. It was a blast to watch a sharp dressed man clear the course. Thanks so much - these are some of my favorite videos you present.

[@26declanjones]

Your pistol skills are definitely getting quite good Ian, bravo!

[@DarkestVampire92]

I imagine he'll probably be looking into getting one of those guns for himself now after this result- And/or comparing it to the Alien to see where the 5 grand difference comes into play.

[@thelegendaryklobb2879]

All that recent training with the spinner is paying off. Luckily there was no spinner here XD

[@ebreshea1337]

@@thelegendaryklobb2879 I was gonna say we need to see him do a spinner, I know that was his arch nemesis before

[@leszekkadelski9569]

Seems it was just yesterday when Ian was saying he's just bad at shooting pistols.

[@kj3n569]

The FAMAS looks good with the suit. Almost like the combo was designed to go together. The ponytail really ties it all together too. GJ on the cover of GQ style.

[@frederikclaeyssens9201]

@the cameraman: The reload filmed at 2:42 is smooth AF. Excellent.

[@pugnate666]

Mad props for doing it in a suit, while everyone else is going tactical to the max! xD

[@948320z]

FAMAS with the 3-piece suit IS tactical! XD

[@JO19pLuMbUm94HN]

Also the John wick style of camera action (EG. reloading, bring intensely close) kinda Rocks naturally with ians formal look. It was very entertaining and pleasing to watch ❤❤

[@bl4cksp1d3r]

Definitely earned that best style prize

[@Getpojke]

Wow you were really cleaning the clock with the pistol, think its one of the fastest, best & most consistent set of runs I've seen you do. That Texas star especially was brilliant. Looked a great match, lot of fun with good people.

[@FrankLeeNacty]

Been watching this channel for the past 6-7years, when there was intro music. I’ve noticed how quick at maneuvering Ian has become, often out running the camera operator and frame.

[@captainscarlett1]

I rarely watch a brutality match through but seeing Ian in a 3-piece suit doing this is riveting. A long ponytail, a suit, a FAMAS...brilliant. The sunnies make it perfect.

[@capnstewy55]

Ian looks like an 80s movie bad guy, I love it.

[@mcallahan9060]

Nobody comments on how incredibly well Ian's 3-piece suit held up through the competition...

[@marvindebot3264]

We did yesterday.

[@mcallahan9060]

@@marvindebot3264 My apologies for missing it.

[@huntercurry8604]

4:00 "Camera brightness" yeah yeah dude alright- you are literally Jesus going supernova.

[@chikenCx]

Man the camera action is just as great as the shooting, all of this looks like a ton of fun awesome work

[@GLUSCKMC]

I really liked this format. Multiple stages with commentary. Great content as always

[@benjaminb505]

Really impressed with your pistol shooting here Ian. Looks like a fun & well-run competition. Really enjoying the Slovenian content!

[@shepshifter8742]

A genuinely enjoyable match to watch, great shooting Ian! Once again the camerawork was fantastic, those Polenar guys know what they're doing!

[@PolenarTactical]

Thanks! :)

[@Gus123]

The quality in your shooting Ian from just a few years ago is crazy improved. Nice guns without malfunctions helps also haha

[@benjaminb505]

I wonder if all of the ridiculous guns he's run matches with help, something like how a batter with put weighted donuts on his bat to condition his swing.

[@benwilliams909]

My favorite historian, his shooting has improved so much over the last 5 years. Genuinely impressed x

[@ilocosmetro]

The slow-mo around 8:37 before Ian shoots reminded me of that part in Heat before Deniro shoots inside the car after the bank heist went south

[@thebobbyllama6410]

"Thank you for coming, go away!" You've spent too much time with the Finns, Ian!

[@AllAboutSurvival]

Nice, day 2 is great! You really looking competitive there Ian!

[@austinhughes1924]

Ian looks like a French long haired John Wick.

[@sebafox7518]

Bro, you and your camera person were SOLID

[@laniemon]

I swear some French producer somewhere is planning a spy thriller flick based on Ian's run.

[@DANO-4899]

Oui 🗼

[@jg8263]

Jéan Wíck

[@Schrodingers_kid]

With Ian playing main character,himself

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

Au service de la France.

[@chetozahammr2417]

Spy jesus

[@martinpollak7039]

Watching Ian having fun ist just great.

[@eamonia]

WOW... Holy cow, man. That was seriously bruschalic. (Brutal, crucial and epic.)

[@brendonhearn8778]

guess you're in the market for that model of pistol now. Thanks for the entertaining round up of the event. Awesome to see how much fun it obviously was. Smiles for the win!

[@MrChronicpayne]

really like the action shots but would be nice to get a second cam (or just some more included angles) of the targets too! overall this was a great series, loved it. the FAMAS was a fantastic choice.

[@biggusoofusboyus]

The suit. The FAMAS. The athleticism. How can he NOT be featured in a John Wick movie?

[@SpaetzleOperator]

It is filmed amazing. I´m a little jealous. It´s fitting you impressive shooting.

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

The cameraman ate many empty cases…

[@SpaetzleOperator]

@@methodeetrigueur1164 totally worth it!

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

@@SpaetzleOperator I agree.

[@SpaetzleOperator]

@@methodeetrigueur1164 so i guess it's you, Jan? I mean you can see if a cameraman is going the extra mile. I'm very happy and totally grateful that i always finde someone who films me. But this here is another level

[@alimanski7941]

All those years running 100 year old handicaps in 2GMs is apparently a really good way to train, for when you use an actual modern set up

[@ScottKenny1978]

Of course, that FAMAS is still 50 years old or so.

[@alimanski7941]

@@ScottKenny1978 sure, but it's modern in the same way an m16, which is of roughly the same vintage, is modern: it's not obsolete

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@alimanski7941 fair point. After using a bolt action or even a single shot sometimes and still shooting well enough to beat some dudes with ARs, give Ian a modern enough gun and he'll place in the top 10 unless all of the Miculek family shows up.

[@jeanberthus7162]

And with a suit on... he is a beast !

[@mustafaabdelwahab1478]

Ian out here ballin in both dress and skill

[@issintf925]

The suit just further proves how much we need Ian as the weapon expert in an action movie

[@StrangerOman]

Outstanding performance, very well deserved trophy. :) Stages although looking simple in the target presentation, definitely make it up with a fun and enjoyability factor.

[@vespid1709]

Ian really looks like he’s French Secret service with the suit

Cant say how much I enjoyed.... good style , humbleness and shooting skills, Ian!

[@Locutus494]

3:28 Damn, you almost threw that bag over the wall... onto your head!

[@spondulixtanstaafl7887]

Nicely done Ian, I just started shooting IDPA, it really makes me respect great pistol shooters like yourself.

[@keithlevanway6871]

On Wall Weights it looks like Ian is going to take himself out with a bag.

[@ForgottenWeapons]

I did have to be a bit careful with that... ;)

[@Grimsace]

Damn Ian had some really nice shooting, but the camera man's was even better!

[@guytech7310]

Ian Reminds me of Val Kilmer's character in the 1995 movie Heat.

[@spacehead74]

I didn't realize what great shape you've got to be in for these matches. I'm used to seeing old guys with big guts.

[@MesaOracle]

The RO using the whistle is a smart idea. That is probably something that should be adopted universally.

[@Troppa17]

Hats off to that Polenar Tactical camera guy. He ate a lot of brass that two days of Lynx Brutality.

[@matthewkriebel7342]

Just send these videos in to the producers for the next John Wick. They'd be nuts not get you in somehow. I know it's an old meme, but your performance here was just amazing.

[@Anino_Makata]

Show them to Keanu, he'd vouch for a cameo for Ian.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Crud, I was seeing Ian as a Sommellier.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Ian .

[@nikoszaxarias5200]

Hehehe, Ian's suit was something of the VIP safety squad! Well done, friend, for the competition.

[@zoltanmisley666]

Expected Ian to run with a Lynx Disappointed

[@Schrodingers_kid]

Race against lynx and if you win you get 1:30 off xD

[@zoltanmisley666]

@@Schrodingers_kid oh I meant a 50bmg lynx Tho a motivational lynx could shave off a couple of seconds of your time too

[@wilomica]

I really liked that. You having fun on a range is as good as you teaching me something I didn't know about firearms!

[@charliemccutcheon6030]

Look at Ian glow as he's given the best style award, we love it

[@fredetricko5555]

The esthetic appeal of Ian in a suit running shooting and reloading and such is enormous!! The camera man did an amazing job I'm no expert but he seems like a good shot

[@lisocampos8080]

Ian deserved that glove slap. He shook his pistol case in Zigas face.

[@agustinperretta1043]

These 2 were so fun to watch, pretty well done courses from them and excellent performance from you

[@Shimazusama]

Polenar seems like such a great group. Way to spread the friendship across the US to Europe.

[@frofrozzty]

Both of these videos were really good, would love to see more competition videos like these. Great work as always Ian, really impressive!

[@ForgottenWeapons]

Stay tuned for Finnish Brutality 2022 in a couple months!

[@TheRogueWolf]

Drinking game: Take a drink every time brass hits the camera/cameraman. (Don't do that. You'll die. Possibly twice.)

[@Allen338LM]

Good run in style looks like a great event awesome hope it grows into something huge or them

[@eamonia]

"... was my least successful part of the pistol match..." Damn, dude. That was no joke. You nailed it.

[@ILikeToLaughAtYou]

Someone needs to give the cameraman a job in a feature film.

[@okami36]

Looks like a lot of fun and a great bunch of folks. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@HKProfection]

That looked so fun! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@LadaD02]

Its nice to see ian getting more and more famous with Varusteleka and other way around.

[@PHIllip324]

Looks like I'm saving up for a trip to Slovenia next year...

[@TheTuttle99]

1:02 casing hits the camera lens!

[@michaelford4732]

we leave the bottom button of the waistcoat undone because in the early days of button fronted garments they would fit low and we had to make allowance for our weapons and codpiece. Loose points for not being propperly turned out!

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

How does Ian always overdress and manage to look so cool on all his videos? He IS gun Jesus.

[@pappajudas9267]

I think two of those bags. He almost dropped on his head while he was crawling through the wall. It looked pretty close on his first trip through the wall and his last trip through the wall.

[@ckosacranoid]

That suit really was the best part of the video. The reaction to the other guy in his track suit and our hero showing up in a black suit and sunglasses no less.

[@MrRobertX70]

Physical exercise releases lots of adrenaline and adrenaline is not your friend when precise aiming is concerned. Nice work!

[@rbhoward9123]

CONGRATS !!! You looked very poised and GQ- Men in Black.. Way to go Ian !!

[@VashGames]

Cruising through the competition in style. John Wick, James Bond or britishmuzzleloaders would have to show up for him to lose best dressed.

[@jonathandalton2921]

this looked like sooo much funm the course , the people , the environment, the attitude.

[@donoakes3928]

Congratulations for your accomplishment, and kudos to the tailor.

[@donoakes3928]

The Taylor could definitely use this as an advertisement of the durability of the product! LOL

[@peterisaacs1344]

Well done Ian . You did that in great style

[@peterresetz1960]

I wish there was a club here in Michigan (Lower Peninsula) that hosted something like this. I shot IHMSA back in the 1990’s, but even with that, the nearest club is 300 miles from me. Man I love ringing steel targets.

[@tokirak]

You make shooting on the clock under duress look so easy. Great job!

[@56Seeker]

The guns, the travels, the lifestyle.... all just standard influencer stuff. The fact that he can keep his suit clean amongst all this is indeed proof of gun jesusality.

[@mortisCZ]

This was a very nice match and Ian made it even better

[@amgoober93]

Can we talk about the camera man doing cool dramatic stuff on accident. Good job dude

[@johnberger55]

a god amongst mere men hair that would make Zeus jealous, a fighting prowess that many would call unnatural and style that would have 007 gushing

[@chuckhoyle1211]

Ian needs to run a course with a Thompson sporting the 50 round drum mag, a suit, and a fedora to complete the prohibition gangster look. His gun case would, of course, be a guitar case.

[@c.g.262]

Ian, just watching this set of videos makes me exhausted.

[@randallraszick6001]

Lynx and Polenar, and the sponsors, set up a fantastic match! And Ian writes another chapter in the Bible of Gun Jesus.

[@baomao7243]

I woke up, saw this, and hit play. Seeing you walk on in that suit just makes my day…

[@breezii2z795]

These range competition videos are some of my favorite videos that Ian makes.

[@GenerationX-GenX]

Impressive run... even more impressive that you did it loafers!