WW1 Armistice Centennial Match - Stage 1 - Surprise Attack!

November 11th, 2018 was the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 and so we have launched a series of 2g-ACM match videos and content to commemorate that event.
Lest We Forget.
Stage 1, Surprise Attack:
While resting in a fortified area you are surprise attacked by the enemy with no warning.
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[@CountArtha]

The fact that nineteen people agreed to compete in the "WWI Division" for a whole Sunday instead of using ARs, makes me happy.

[@InrangeTv]

Me too. ~Karl

[@Yutter89]

Ugh I want to next time so bad lol. I just realized I could with a m1917 and a 1911. (Grandpa cut the stock on the M1917 though)

[@1337penguinman]

Makes me want to pick up a cheap Mosin and Nagant revolver for next year.

[@Sheridan2LT]

lol k freak

[@tylerryancoleman]

@@Yutter89 I sympathize, my grandpa sporterized the Springfield 03 his father brought back and used during his 105 days of front line duty. Now it's mine and I dream of restoring it to it's original glory.

[@Getpojke]

There is a tale of British "Tommy" humour relating to Karl's belt buckle. A group of Germans had a sign above their trench bearing the legend "Gott Mit Uns". Not to be outdone a group of wags in the British trench erected a sign saying "Got Mittens Too" with a pair of thick woolly mittens dangling from it.

[@Hankeshon]

bruh we know you got that from They Shall Not Grow Old

[@majorcamo4645]

I honestly don't know why I still pay for satellite TV when inrange and forgotten weapons exists.

[@InrangeTv]

Http://www.patreon.com/inrangetv :)

[@ianfurqueron5850]

I put money not spent on cable/satellite into patreon support of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@kenibnanak5554]

Not to mention services like swatchseries, etc.

[@benboldt5886]

Period correct sunglasses deigned for the 1919 Spring offensive.

[@Strawberry92fs]

Now I want someone to use a Pedersen device.

[@Niklas.K95]

@@Strawberry92fs that may even be practical...

[@artfact2]

* 1991

[@Zajuts149]

Ian is always such gentle and soft-spoken guy, and the only times he speaks with such fire in is belly is when he's in a US WWI uniform:)

[@Zbyhonj]

"Aren't you the bastards who came up with the idea of flamethrowers?! Didn't you fuckers invent poison gas and start using that, too?" WW1 Ian is a legend :D

[@JackLambert180]

Kryštof Pazdera wait did Ian say that did I miss it.

[@Zbyhonj]

@@JackLambert180 In a short trench shotgun video, a year or two back.

[@Batmack]

Yep, that trench gun vid was like Sherman's Blitzkrieg on Georgia

[@markmurphy1285]

I love karls "oh no" when Ian said he had a damaged magazine.

[@Marc83Aus]

Its terrible though, those things are rare enough, but getting one that runs well in a specific gun is worth its weight in gold.

[@mountainhobo]

This looked a lot more fun than the Red October.

[@DocOmaley98]

You guys truly are the gold standard for gun content on KZbin at the moment. That match looks amazing and cool to see people participating in the period correct stuff. Awesome video👍🏻

[@InrangeTv]

Thank you!

[@exquisitecorpse4917]

Absolutely! Most gun channels are sponsored to the hilt, blowing up household objects, and telling you to buy 15 accessories in order to face THE BOOGEYMAN who will be attacking you at any moment (and is probably black) It's nice to watch something that's about mechanics, history, and practical shooting....rather than all of this: "Beware the Jabberwok my son, and buy my sponsor's fking gun"

[@DocOmaley98]

Exquisite Corpse or not preaching to you every 5 seconds about 2nd amendment rights or joining the NRA. InRangeTV and Forgotten Weapons are the ones that will turn peoples’ opinions on gun culture, not some fear mongering NRA shill.

[@con6lex]

Great to see other shooters in their period gear also.

[@exquisitecorpse4917]

@@DocOmaley98 there are probably a lot of people who consider themselves gun control advocates that would be OK with Ian owning a Chauchat; he may be having a lot of fun with it, but his collection will become a museum some day. He's preserving a piece of human history for the sake of history....not plotting a hypothetical war with the US government.

[@mortisCZ]

To be honest I expected Ian to have better chance than Karl even though the Chauchat is moody beast but let me tell You that I was surprised how well have Karl cleared that pistol part with broomhandle of all things.

[@Psiberzerker]

Ian obviously didn't have one of those magic wand 1911s that neutralize all targets as soon as it clears the holster.

[@jangounbrained]

Videos like this are the Reason I support you on Patreon! Keep up the exceptional work!

[@ShawarmaFarmer]

This 1st stage was better then the whole Red Oktober match. Apart from the Chauchat, I think this kind of match scenario would work here in Australia. Mmm

[@Strawberry92fs]

Only one problem. Everyone knows Australians can't have guns. /joke/

[@eddyguizonde401]

you mean "unlike the chauchat" /cheap shot /punslinger

[@Marc83Aus]

@@gabemando7823 Hide from the targets, dig a trench to hide better from the targets, then spend 6 months digging a tunnel under the targets to plant mines in? Not sure how large the penalty would be for taking that long on the pistol poppers.

[@jayzenitram9621]

Props to Ian for his gun discipline.

[@blackbird_actual]

The starting whistle to this stage caused my cat to look around the room with a look of sheer terror on its face, so I'd say it was authentic enough.

[@edwardaguilar2836]

Your cat had a flashback to the trenches of the Western Front

[@andrewwaterman9240]

Considering the small sights on the 1911 and general awkwardness of the C96, I thought you both shot very well, indeed. Fun match to watch and a nice video.

[@artfact2]

Wow, the production quality and absolute awesome theme and delivery of this is through the roof, well done!:) Especially in contrast with RO's somewhat disappointment this will be lovely to follow.

[@petrsidlo7614]

RO? what does it mean?

[@artfact2]

@@petrsidlo7614 Red Oktober, the annual Soviet themed match they attend.:)

[@zmanjace1364]

I was going to ask if anyone else participated in the WWI fun. Cool to see other people being on theme.

[@jackvernian7779]

nice avatar

[@zmanjace1364]

@@jackvernian7779 thanks

[@theshinken]

I was practically constantly reloading the KZbin page since the announcement video in anticipation for this!

[@theshinken]

BTW are those videos already up on the patreon? Might be a good excuse to subscribe again.

[@jayzenitram9621]

You can always click on the little bell for the channel and be notified of new content.

[@spldrong]

I liked that you showed some clips of the other shooters.

[@kenibnanak5554]

I am amazed at how slickly the C96 reloaded. I have tried speed reloads on my own C96 and encountered problems occasionally. Also for authenticity in a WWI environment, shouldn't both be wearing their helmets? :)

[@welshy4638]

Was it Karl who put Metallia's One as the suggested video. Nice touch whoever did.

[@InrangeTv]

Yes, it was. Watch for an interesting music video paired with each of these videos about World War I.

[@wierdalien1]

@@InrangeTv One is great. that song was written as fanfiction in a way of that film then they bought film's rights.

[@Scootman]

As a music lover, I'm all for this idea.

[@moelll]

Iron Maiden's "paeschendale" would be a good choice too

[@forestcampbell8962]

Thank you karl,from one metalhead to another. Great content as always.

[@ericmckinley5777]

Sarah earned her bread with her camera work here for sure

[@4991Ares]

What would happen if you showed up at a two gun match with a crew served machine gun, and the crew to operate it? Would you be allowed to use it as a crew?

[@privetkillzs]

depends on the match runners, maybe as the last team to run the match but i would bet with setup time even with a 1919 you would par out, maybe a 34 could do it

[@Baker_7498]

it would be cool to see standing fire with the assistant supporting the gun on their shoulder

[@glueguzzler9548]

This is why I love you guys and you are the best.

[@petesheppard1709]

This stage illustrated the frustrations and desperation (in a match, frustration) of what WWI combat must have been like

[@Khalrua]

Im loving the extra camera angles guys. it makes a HUGE difference

[@liamwebb8247]

Lest we forget.

[@bulletsalad3927]

Awesome video you both did really good

[@KeepItBrick]

No way! I came early! I’ve just recently found this Chanel and, can someone verify that thats Ian from forgotten weapons? Also, keep up the great work!

[@InrangeTv]

Yes, it is. ~Ian

[@msngrpat]

Welcome! You’ve got a LOT to catch up on.

[@jerrylong381]

Prepare to lose some sleep binge watching. Oh, and you will learn that the proper manual of arms is: Hit like, watch video. But your most likely familiar with that from Forgotten Weapons.

[@KeepItBrick]

Wow, thanks to everyone who is being so kind, also, I’ve already lost a couple hours of sleep. Uh, oh!

[@cherokeecook1260]

Most InRange videos are notably metal, but this one is exceptionally metal!

[@PARAN0IDxGERBIL]

The Lusitania was carrying a whole bunch of ammunition as well as passengers. The passengers were literally meant to be human shields. Doesn’t really justify sinking it IMO, but it’s not like that was a risk the US and UK weren’t willing to take.

[@ALegitimateYoutuber]

I love the guy who at the end of ian's match said "well they are heavily suppressed"

[@CannaCJ]

This particular sunglasses/uniform pairing gives Ian an anachronistic look à la Char Aznable's Red Comet uniform.

[@todroach3738]

The Yugo heavy ball 7.92 was designed primarily for machine guns, hence the thicker primers, from what I have read. Using it with K98/G98 etc..a slightly longer firing pin is recommended.

[@brlbrlbrlbrl]

9:00 Oh, cool. It's the "impact" RO again.

[@Strawberry92fs]

Oh boy, he's everyone's favourite guy! /s/

[@InrangeTv]

Why does this cause so much consternation?

[@brlbrlbrlbrl]

@@InrangeTv Heh, I don't really care about him, it just seems a bit silly to use a longer word that doesn't convey more information instead of the standard "hit". It also has a slight whiff of faux-operator speak.

[@mkultraification]

InRangeTV I guess it technically takes more time to say, and could, therefore, affect your score, but I don't see it being that much of a problem. After all, everyone gets the same R.O. I'm guessing.

[@mollymcallister1671]

Heh... One by Metallica, ace.

[@moelll]

Epic song

[@OsomoMojoFreak]

\m/

[@caprise-music6722]

yeah, about that.. why? because WW1?

[@RockIslandAuctionCompany]

Loved the Great War troops trashing talking each other in the beginning. The perfect conversation that never happened.

[@nindger4270]

Very unfortunate that the first stage went so poorly for Ian. The pistol part aside, I was immediately dubious when I saw that tunnel crawling. It looked like you were slightly kicking the magazine bag while crawling, and of course it was bumped against the ground here and there. My very first thought was "Oh crap, and that's where those notoriously sensitive Chauchat mags are at".

[@konnigkratz]

That buckle also says "Hilfe, Brasso!"

[@soonersmith4179]

Love the themed match, also like the short clips of other participants. That was some slick bolt action work

[@Nobody___]

Inrange is my second favorite channel on youtube, second to forgotten weapons haha

[@vaultdweller3371]

It is such a treat as I had been thinking about the practicallity of the Chauchat in a similar situation! Thank you so much gun messiah!

[@ironmaidenforever665]

Nice ottoman kit!

[@Bou_Diran]

ah, the chau in action~ neat to see ian trying to shoulder fire it, especially him being a lefty. these match video's are always great

[@LeFeuauxpoudres]

Ah good old versus ww1 2gun match! Awesome guys! Nice shots with that C96!

[@newdeathscope]

I love all the camera angles!

[@herman7661]

Wonderful video! To do this with a broom handle Mauser and the much maligned Chauchat! I love the slow r.o.f. of the "shosho".

[@samfulwider3882]

I love these videos. I wish there was more competitions like this

[@ryanashby3640]

I love the history based matches you guys do.

[@PunchCatcher]

That looked fantastic. Well done with the theme and a nice mix of challenging targets and movement.

[@bas6601]

Excellent camera work on this one. Production quality was great!

[@cruzerlououtdoors1940]

Wow, amazing, that Chauchat shoots like it is brand new !!! Hard to belive its over 100 years old.

[@markbryant1781]

Love your all’s content. However, the second thought that comes to mind while watching these matches is the amount of dings the stocks must get! All in the name of research I suppose haha. Keep up the awesome work gents.

[@icterio1]

5:30 That throw Ian...

[@rageagainstthehygiene2357]

He gets his man points elsewhere.

[@doogledog1740]

Thanks, guys, very enjoyable and I look forward to the rest of the match. I'd be interested to know (at least roughly) what percentage of competitors managed to get the grenade into the pipe target? That looks to be a deceptively difficult task.

[@InrangeTv]

Very few.

[@doogledog1740]

@@InrangeTv Thanks. Yes, when you're under a bit of pressure and have only one throw - not as easy as it might seem. A good range prop as it's really only YOU that can fail :-)

[@Woistdeingott]

Thank God it wasn't drizzling when you guys went to film this, would have made it impossible to mark the 100th anniversary of one of the most destructive wars in history!

[@mccoyisthebest]

I wish i lived in america sometimes. These competition shooting matches look like a lot of fun and the community seems awesome as well

[@otisnelson3860]

man that machine gun has got some kick!

[@SgtKOnyx]

Open bolt doesn't really help

[@00jeepxj61]

@@SgtKOnyx nor does the long recoil system. Either way he handles it well. It obviously shows his familiarity with that firearm

[@niksarass]

10 kilograms and still kicking! First portable MG in history for you

[@Erikreaver]

Man, this looks like loads of fun! I'm also loving the more "active" camera, for lack of a better word. Looking forward to the rest of the match! It would be curious to see someone run through this with a trench gun.

[@mkfreel]

Guyssss, I'm liking the multiple camera angles! Thanks Sarah Noir (I assume).

[@tgirl5013]

I'll start donating to ur patreon asap, I learn some by watching what u guys do during matches. Keep up the great work!

[@arisukak]

@9:09 That hangfire. He must be using original Turkish ammo too!

[@harperdr1]

Awesome match guys! love the classic military gear.

[@scruggs6633]

I'm enjoying the more recent showings of banter in these matches lol

[@Sedan57Chevy]

This is some great stage design, Karl! Glad to see your handiwork again.

[@fatttelmundo]

Great camera work on this video

[@michaelpee9471]

I love the multi camera angles. keep it up.

[@bck1337]

Nice shooting Barl!

[@con6lex]

Yes enjoying very much. Camera is very good.

[@StrangerOman]

Wow! This is an amazing stage!!! Good stuff, boys, can't wait for next part of the match.

[@RudeFoxALTON]

Ian's gotta got to do the frontsight training course with a 1911. I spent like a week in the Nevada dessert with just a 1911 and by the end it was actually not hard at all.

[@DarkSteel361]

Gotta say, Karl has some cool ass haircuts. The dude with the Turkish kit at the end though!

[@dustynevada7769]

Nice filming an editing.

[@GreenDayFanMT]

Really nice stage design. The granate is a good touch

[@PokemonHaloFan]

Never realized how accurate the C96 was until now. Or just how long it takes to reload it with stripper clips.

[@jarnorantanen8737]

Would like know what are the guns used in WW1 category, meaning show some more stuff with Ross and Turkish Mauser guy etc. What are the category winners choises for victory?

[@nirfz]

I think that wasn't a Ross, but a Steyr M95.

[@Spitsz01]

Love this old ww1 stuff! Hope Ian gets to do a magdump!

[@AbcdEfgh-so5dy]

Wow that was awesome well done that chauchat is an incredible piece of steampunk bizarreness

[@chexquest87]

Karl do you think the pistol shooting is easier with the C96? Since it has Mauser-like rifle sights? Great video btw!

[@Wickedywack]

This is neat! It's interesting to see a competition like this, something different from other kinds.

[@red-pyramid]

It makes me so proud knowing Karl is a fellow metalhead.

[@danberry396]

My favorite part is when you guys had to run between the pistol and rifle parts and you get to see all the gear everyone else is wearing

[@yop_cholo]

So the shades are period correct after all. ;) Seriously though, that was awesome, thanks !

[@GerackSerack]

Before watching, let's bet on the amount of malfunctions that Chauchat is going to have. I say 5. EDIT: Actual score below It was 2 plus a magazine randomly dropping out of the gun.

[@moonasha]

I laughed my ass off at the mag randomly plopping into the dirt.

[@Rebellion1776]

Karl, will you be making this WWI theme match a yearly thing, or was this just for the 100th Anniversary of the end WWI?

[@brendanalan9878]

Great video guys.

[@gruoperative8916]

, " you are on the wrong side, FRITS " It never fucking ends. His rants are great.

[@taylorkessen8772]

This is awesome. So excited to watch the next stages.

[@445cat]

I would give anything to participate in this next year. Great stage.

[@MaverickCulp]

So hyped for the rest of this match!

[@Hostilenemy]

I was getting Saving Private Ryan vibes when Karl was operating that gewehr 98.

[@prkr3944]

nice shooting barl!

[@Marc83Aus]

That was a great match, but to nitpick a little bit, I was hoping you would do a shootout between the Chauchat and the Madsden, which is simarly capable to the chauchat and used to great effect by the stormtroops.

[@maskedhobo]

Great videos as always guys. Keep up the great work.

[@MisdirectedSasha]

This is why I'm subscribed to this channel. Regarding Ian's assistant gunner deficiency... do you think it would be possible to design a match for crew-served weapons? Like a match for a gunner and loader together, where the loader carries all the ammo and reloads (and I guess you could even do this with regular rifles to some extent). Maybe the loader could also do the pistol shooting and would have to solve some kind of puzzle to expose some targets for the gunner? I do imagine having two people on the field together would probably raise some extra safety issues.

[@InrangeTv]

We have talked about this sort of thing, and concluded that while it might be possible with a lot of planning and coordination to do an exhibition-type gun crew match (with 3 teams), it would not be possible to do as a regular public match. ~Ian

[@shavedsheep9596]

SCHNELL SCHNELL! awesome video guys thank you very much, very interesting and informativ

[@PvtHammy]

Pretty cool much. Cant wait fer the rest of the matches

[@jukkatalari3896]

What was the temperature during the match? Looks quite warm, at least by Finnish standards - quess I would have had heat stroke in those wool uniforms :D (I take the thinner wool clothing out of the closet only after temperature drops to "low plusses", id est +3°C or so. Heavy wool, those made of "sarkakangas", only after it is so cold that the snow is no longer wet, id est below -5°C)

[@churchillmk7]

I plan on doing nothing but cheering on Ian through this whole match just because he needs to show people the Chauchat isn't as terrible as everyone believes it to be.

[@Chasmodius]

Refreshing change from the Red Oktober short stages. I liked the design, though the grenade toss seemed a little short. Maybe if it had been a lot further down range, and it was one popper for tossing it past and two for getting it in?