World’s toughest practical shooting competition, Finnish Brutality, attracts shooters from around the world

The Finnish army specialist retailer Varusteleka organizes the internationally acclaimed Finnish Brutality taking pictures competitors for the eighth time on February 15-16. That is the coldest match up to now, and along with taking pictures and different army expertise, the rivals have to know the way to survive and thrive in winter situations. Due to the difficult situations, the variety of rivals was restricted to 160 as an alternative of final yr’s 200. 

Varusteleka is without doubt one of the largest army and out of doors specialist shops in Europe. Their merchandise are utilized by skilled troopers and legislation enforcement officers together with lively army reservists, aggressive shooters, and avid outdoorspeople.

Finnish Brutality is a global 2-gun motion match that exams the contestants’ bodily health and marksmanship. In contrast to sensible taking pictures on the whole, the phases are longer and include much more powerful bodily challenges, comparable to sandbag carrying, crawling in tough terrain, wrestling, dragging heavy objects, and kettlebell throwing. You may additionally should dip in water and have the ability to shoot near explosions and flames. The competitors takes place at Lopen Ampumaurheilukeskus, which is an outside taking pictures vary in Southern Finland.

This yr, the Finnish winter climate brings further challenges because the individuals have to have the ability to operate in chilly and moist situations. You will discover additional info and guidelines on the Varusteleka web site.

Finland has a really lively army reservist and sensible taking pictures scene, which ensures the recognition of those competitions. Nevertheless, Finnish Brutality additionally attracts shooters from many different nations. Along with aggressive shooters, the match brings large-caliber YouTube influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers to Finland, this time e.g. Forgotten Weapons, James Reeves (TFB TV), and PSR from the USA, and Polenar Tactical from Slovenia. All these Brutality matches additionally happen within the USA and Slovenia.  

On account of its action-packed nature, the competitors can also be thrilling for spectators. Media representatives are additionally warmly welcome! We are able to additionally organize a tour of our headquarters in Helsinki. Please inform us of your attendance by February 13 on the newest (jari.ikaheimonen@varusteleka.fi). Carry your individual eye and ear safety if in case you have them. Please tell us in case you want loaner gear, and we are going to present them for you.  If you wish to write in regards to the occasion however can’t come to Finland, we’re glad to offer you photographs and any further info you want.