Thunder Ranch: Urban Rifle Clint Smith Dvd Review

[wizardofgore]

Clint Smith's Thunder Ranch Urban Rifle DVD Review

Overall I think all the DVDS in the series are worth watching but there is a fair amount of overlap between the different discs. I will be posting a break down of each disc and some thoughts.

Ratings:

Production Value: 4/5
The content is solid and visuals are good but it is filled with the cheesy 80's style effects and music.

vs the rest of the series 5/5
If you are looking to pickup just a few in the series this is a great selection.

Techniques/Skills shown 5/5 Shows many different skills and walk though the how and why Clint thinks they work.

Skill Drills 3/5 If you are looking for non firing drills, ex reloads, transitions, this is a great option. If you are looking for demonstrations of firing skills this dvd is lacking 1/5

Level of Skill: 3/5 This is geared for a beginner to moderate audience. But can also be a nice refresher or different point of view for the more advanced shooter.

Price Per Value 5/5. With a steep MSRP around $50 it is a nice chunk of change but with both discs run time right under 2 hours it is worth the price.

Overall vs Other Firearm videos 4/5 Verses other videos I think this is a solid dvd. Covers a lot of info and is worth a watch for all skill levels.





Thunder ranch Urban Rifle Disc 1 Run Time
Main Movie 51:39:00
Chapter 6 Intro 1:00
Chapter 7 Purpose of the Course 3:11
Chapter 8 Two Questions We Don't Know the Answer to 4:34
Chapter 9 After action Actions 8:17
Chapter 10 Problems You're likely to encounter 10:17
Chapter 11 Problems You're likely to encounter: Time Frame 12:09
Chapter 12 Problems You're likely to encounter: Number of Rounds Fired 13:06
Chapter 13 Problems You're likely to encounter: Target 14:33
Chapter 14 Problems You're likely to encounter: After Action Response 15:47
Chapter 15 Problems You're likely to encounter: Target Condition 17:51
Chapter 16 Deciding Factors in a Fight 19:19
Chapter 17 Deciding Factors in a Fight: Mental Preparation 19:38
Chapter 18 Deciding Factors in a Fight: Color Coding 21:30
Chapter 19 Deciding Factors in a Fight: Tactics 24:56:00
Chapter 20 Deciding Factors in a Fight: Skills 25:21:00
Chapter 21 Deciding Factors in a Fight: Equipment 25:55:00
Chapter 22 Deciding Factors in a Fight: Opponents 26:51:00
Chapter 23 Deciding Factors in a Fight: Luck 27:11:00
Chapter 24 Pros & Cons of Rifle Use 27:36:00
Chapter 25 Training Emphasis 31:29:00
Chapter 26 Principles of Rifle 34:57:00
Chapter 27 General GuideLines for Rifle Use 38:54:00
Chapter 28 Rifle Action Types 39:26:00
Chapter 29 Elements of Rifle Skill 40:46:00
Chapter 30 Equipment 41:49:00
Chapter 31 Cover and Concealment 43:20:00
Chapter 32 Target indicators 44:47:00
Chapter 33 Camouflage Learn to Blend In 47:02:00
Chapter 34 Maxamize and Minimize 48:08:00
Chapter 35 Closing Thoughts 49:27:00
Bonus
Trailers
Defensive Handgun
Defensive Tactics
Defensive Firearms
Defensive Revolver
Defensive Shotgun


Thunder ranch Urban Rifle Disc 2
Main Movie
Chapter 5 Intro/Rules 1:06
Chapter 6 Administrative Loading and Unloading 2:18
Chapter 7 Aperture and Zero 5:00
Chapter 8 Rifle Carry 6:29
Chapter 9 Elements of Rifle Skill 8:47
Chapter 10 Seven Elements of Effiecent Rifle Fire 11:22
Chapter 11 Seven Elements of Effiecent Rifle Fire: Opposite Hand Support 11:49
Chapter 12 Seven Elements of Effiecent Rifle Fire: Strong Hand Placement 12:53
Chapter 13 Seven Elements of Effiecent Rifle Fire: Strong Hand Elbow Up 13:36
Chapter 14 Seven Elements of Effiecent Rifle Fire: Rifle Butt to Shoulder 14:28
Chapter 15 Seven Elements of Effiecent Rifle Fire: Stock Weld (Face to Rifle) 15:30
Chapter 16 Seven Elements of Effiecent Rifle Fire: Breathing 16:41
Chapter 17 Seven Elements of Effiecent Rifle Fire: Relaxed body 18:06
Chapter 18 Natural Point of Aim 18:55
Chapter 19 Empty Load 20:38
Chapter 20 Tactical Load 21:54
Chapter 21 Three Primary Shooting Positions 23:47
Chapter 22 Three Primary Shooting Positions: Offhand Standing 24:06:00
Chapter 23 Three Primary Shooting Positions: Prone (Laying Down) 25:02:00
Chapter 24 Three Primary Shooting Positions: Kneeling 27:03:00
Chapter 25 Shooting Position Variations 29:03:00
Chapter 26 Olympic Offhand 29:36:00
Chapter 27 Squat Position 31:28:00
Chapter 28 Sitting Position 32:09:00
Chapter 29 Rifle Offset 34:07:00
Chapter 30 Lateral Movement 36:44:00
Chapter 31 Withdraw and Fire 38:05:00
Chapter 32 Ground Firing 39:16:00
Chapter 33 Cover and Concealment 41:07:00
Chapter 34 Malfunction Clearance: Unseated Magazine 45:22:00
Chapter 35 Secondary Weapon Transition 47:04:00
Chapter 36 Closing Thoughts 48:15:00

Bonus
Trailers
Defensive Handgun
Defensive Tactics
Defensive Firearms
Defensive Revolver
Defensive Shotgun

[Shawn.L]

thanks for the review.

[Matthew Temkin]

Sounds good.
May I assume this is a two disc set?

[wizardofgore]

Yes all the Thunder Ranch Dvds are 2 disc sets. Is there anything you would like added for future disc reviews? I hope to view and review the whole series. So far I gave them a single watching each and am going back to review each set.