Why would you ever need a ballistic helmet as a civilian?
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2022
- Today I'm reviewing ballistic helmets and the progression of helmet technologies - even the accessories surrounding it. It's an essential form of equipment that the military uses. Does it translate over to the civilian population?
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My Background: I am a former Special Forces SGM that started my career as an 11B or basic infantryman, and became a Special Forces 18B weapons specialist and served 9 combat rotations overseas. I served as a Sniper, Assaulter, JTAC, TSE expert, Free Fall jumpmaster and more.
I served in 3rd SFG, 10th SFG, USASOC, 19th SFG, and the CIA as a GRS officer protecting Case Officers overseas. I have a Bachelors degree in Homeland Security/Crisis Management and I appreciate you all tuning in!
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"I'm not a fan of people." I'm with Mike on this one.
If I could I'd live in the mountains away from everyone, wife said no but yes to tactical gear haha
I'm with Mike and Matt on this one.
I've never been a people person, so ever since childhood I assume everyone is a cunt till proved otherwise and it seldom is.
"The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog" - Mark Twain
There are persons that I love and care about, but I hate people.
"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals, and you know it." Agent K
Bill Burr approves of this statement. 👌👌👌
If you served in an Army Infantry platoon you will know the PT belt and eye pro is the best line of defense.
One PT belt for everyone in the family and you're pretty much in the clear. Thank you for mentioning this. Cost effective too.
Hey there soldier, you forgot the gloves and ach, hooah?
@@tarantulathree-one8013 and don’t forget to hydrate
Water canteen
Facts
I cut my noggin on my chicken coop about 20 minutes ago. If I’d been wearing a helmet I wouldn’t be commenting now.
That’s hilarious, thanks for the laugh Bro 🤣😂
You too..... I think they're trying to kill us all. I'll have to borrow my dogs helmet and sidearm next time I go out there. 😄 nice one
JT R
@@ogk9com Better to deploy one of those bomb robots.
@@hughmac13 I only use those for cleaning out my dog kennels
If you have the money, then it’s an automatic Yes.
💯% homie
The helmets the easy part, Nods....I'm gonna haf to ask my wife's boyfriend for that.
@@l3joint 🤣😂🤣
@@KR-1zero 😉
@grayman1 No dude lol its a running joke in the gun/tactical community cuz shits so expensive lol
Should have called this video the history of the tactical helmet…from a guy who lived through the evolution.
I am a huge fan. Great stuff and am really enjoying the series.
I've always heard that a ballistic helmet is more important than body armor because your head is the one thing that needs to be protected even if if you're behind cover. At some point you'll have to stick your head up in order to shoot back and it won't be behind cover anymore.
Big no
Bro what
For those wondering
Ops Core Helmet - $2K+
PVS 31 Nods - $11-13K
Plates & Vest - $2-3k (varies on what you’re looking for could be more could be less)
Battle Belt - $500-$1K (varies on what you attach and quality you’re looking for)
All worth the buy if you have the money to afford. It’s not about if it’s all about when you’ll need it you’ll have it and have the advantage over the average person. As day to day people we often buy material things all the time that usually do nothing to enhance our security or protect our lives or the lives of people we love. Best to be prepared and not have to use any of these things than to be in need of these things and have none of them at all. Godspeed to all my 2A free range Americans.
Any civy who goes to this length for a ‘what if’ scenario, has some screws loose.
You can also go the "budget" route for 1/2 the price and 80% of the capability. Training and having a preparedness oriented community is 100 times more important than having fancy gear. I just think this kind of stuff is neat and agree it's better to have it and not need it. Having a self reliant mindset will get you through almost anything.
Great info. Thank u
Solid, practical advice with a clear purpose. Stepping up the game. This series is great, thanks for putting content out there that doesn’t make the lay-person feel like a dummy for not knowing all the facts already. Keep it up
What was the purpose since it was so clear?
O I’m sorry professor, would you like an essay?
@@nitrocell9287 there isnt, its just amercans that are trying to make up a reason to have military gear
Mike, truly so grateful you make these videos with an all encompassing perspective. You have a proper understanding of the history and meaning of the 2A and ability to defend yourself. This fear is not just for that Marine grunt or SF guy. It’s for the “civilian” as well.
Keep up the awesome work, you're helping this community so much
The background and context from this video of where the advantages and disadvantages come from are amazing. Thank you for sharing. Very much appreciated!
I'm not usually into helmets and stuff and not sure why I started watching this bit just the whole story of how that helmet came to be or the evolution of that helmet you could say sucked me in. Awesome video dude.
I can only imagine how incredible it must have felt to go through the development of this stuff and see the difference of each iteration on the ground. The only thing I can compare it with for myself is with motorcycle helmets. I went from one of the big, heavy full face helmets on most rides to one of the super lightweight carbon/kevlar types with built in active ear pro and Bluetooth. When you have to wear the damned thing for an hour or two per day, everyday for a couple of years, it's a world of difference and definitely worth every cent. Good stuff man.
so you don't wear full-face and have glasses on instead?
What model motorcycle helmet are you currently rocking?
I collect military surplus and seeing the difference in helmets over the years is really interesting I used to wear a pasgt helmet on cellphone sites when working with my dad in case of falling tools or limbs from birds nests in the tower
A ballistic helmet would actually not help you very much with blunt force trauma like that
@@gunjeebus3453 depends on the padding but it can def take a hit.
Marines need to wear helmets all the time even after we are out
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You were always my favorite channel, and the more content is badass
I'm an airsofter, and I absolutely love these videos. Puts reason and meaning behind the "why" or "why not" for kit. Keep it up, can't wait to see what's next
These are so good. So glad this series got started
Thank you for the constant stream of nuanced, valuable insights on a variety of gear and operating/behavioral tactics in general. You’re professionally experienced, knowledgeable, humble, and passionate about helping your fellow Americans help themselves; you’re a good man. Thank you for these contributions to our community, Mike!
Always interesting hearing about the history and evolution of modern gear!
I am loving this new gear content so much. Keep it coming mike
Awesome information Mike, especially for us Retired Coastie's love this and thank you for your service.
Loved hearing the progression. Keep up the great content!
Excellent knowledge is gained from everyone of your videos. Definitely one of my favorites on the Tube. Always look forward to your video releases.
Love these videos so cut and dry no fluff why should we use it and what we should use ! Love it keep it coming
Awsome video Mike.
Thx for sharing
A brilliant historical explanation of how many infantry assault groups in other armies preferred to wear skateboard helmets or bush hats rather than kevlar, particularly when a rabid quartermaster would probably have you charged for modifying your kit.
Excellent, brief & informative information. It was be great to see more vids like this!
absolutely love this stuff!!! Thanks so much man! Can’t wait to learn about chest rigs!!
Tremendous amount of information and history! I always remember back then when I saw the ops core helmets wondering "woa someone is really advancing the rigs/gear" without knowing exactly where it came from. Excellent Logic and detailed video. thanks for sharing all this knowledge.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mike, it is appreciated!
"Why would you need this...why would you not?!" Damnit man, stop being such an effective enabler!!
Very informative and quality video. I always wondered about the reasoning of the fast cut and was confused why a profile with less coverage would be preferred over some of the more traditional helmet profiles. This video explains it perfectly.
I'm really enjoying this series Mike!
Thank you for the info and the context. I'm adding the discussed items to my wish list and will budget accordingly.
Hey Mike... thank you for this... great info! I was hoping you were going to do a ballistic helmet vid!! What I think what would be great for future videos... would be like a "Good / Better / Best" type. Quality and what type/brand/model type etc.. is probably (in my opinion) one of the toughest things to research when I'm investing in the various pieces of kit for myself/family.
Would be great to get your feedback on what kind/brand to buy based on your experience. So many people out there do gear reviews and they're great... but I'd think most people enjoy your content because its no BS ... and we don't have to worry about you schlepping for some company to earn a couple bucks. You're going to give us honest to goodness feed back and its so needed in this space. A ballistic helmet is def on my kit list to purchase, but I just cant seem to find enough reviews on enough models/manufacturers to feel comfortable dropping $500 for something good.. or $1500 for something great and is it worth spending that extra money etc.. Loved the Sig video for example... good breakdown on it for someone like myself to justify spending an extra 1k for the comp. Thanks again for all youre doing for everyone... your content is great.
Thats Was An excellent Lecture really love the Story Time And Educational Factor on the Kit And on the Ballistics Helmet Setup… Well Done Mr Mike. have an excellent day
I love your videos. Very straight forward no nonsense. Good stuff.
Hi Mike. Great video and history on tactical helmets and how they have evolved for the better. Look forward as always to the next video. Again, thank you for your insight and service to our nation.
Great content, high quality video. Thanks guys!
Thank you so much for your expertise! I enjoyed this video as well as others!
For the next episode please talk about LBE/ non body armor set ups. Thanks for the videos Mike!
This will be very interesting to see and more from all the experience he has when he used to run that type of kit.
Great wealth of knowledge! Thank you Mike!!!
Love this video. Still not sure I need a ballistic helmet in my AO as a civillian, but you have armed me with knowledge should the need arise. Thanks for this video!
Awesome content as always. And what a coincidence that I'm about to buy my first ballistic helmet :) I really like videos like these, especially tying the military world to the civilian world. I think we are seeing more and more of that. I also really enjoy your series where you review combat footage as well as home invasion/defensive shooting scenarios. Those are great and are super informative, I hope you do more.
Great stuff thanks jb.
Thanks for bringing in a very different point of view.
Thanks Mike great Knowledge brother👊🏼❤️😎
Edits are looking good keep up the good work and spreading knowledge appreciate you Mike!
Learning the history of how gear evolved is a lot of fun, more stuff like that would be great! I could see why body armor would be more of a hindrance than helpful, at times getting shot at either way is a bad spot to be in whether you have armor or not.
Thanks for the knowledge
Love and appreciate the insight. I wasn't sure whether or not to get this kind of equipment. I'm a civilian and didn't want to feel like I was larping. Hearing the logic from someone as respected as you makes me feel more comfortable with this kind of a decision.
Awesome stuff Mike! Would definitely like to see how you might set up your home security. I will be looking for that one!
awesome vid mike. i love when you do gear vids like this
God Bless Mike, thanks for the great info.
Mike, retired LEO here in So. Cal. Enjoy your content and value your experience and knowledge. Much respect and appreciate everything you share.
Great stuff man. Always. Subscribed
fantastic video, exactly what I needed to know. Both helmet and battle belt.
This explains alot thank you very much
Awesome info!!!
Appreciate the info and walk thru
Excellent. Thank you Brother. Look forward to more information
Keep up the awesome work! Great info.
Thank you for another great video. I learn a lot from you. As money affords it I'm upgrading my kit.
Thank you for your service. Your content is great!!!!!
Mike, great content. Looking forward to seeing what your company is all about.
Mike, great video. Thank You for taking the time. Peace
Very interesting and great advice. I am retired as B-52 Crew Chief from the 70's. I have always pondered the use of a helmet. I would use it for home defense. It's happening so often now and it would make since to grab this with night vision and my 940. Thanks for your professional take. You did a great job!!
Great explanations
LOVED your stories of the evolution of gear ... we forget ... and assume what we have has no history ... the shoe glue was great!!!! THANK YOU ...
Great video.
You mentioned jumping in this. I would love to see a longer format video on jumps and what time takes to gain the qualifications
Awesome job Mike!
Lots of intel thanks man 🤙🇺🇸
Love your channel, great information very well and simply explained, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, God Bless You Brother
Great pointers and content, especially now that things here in this country are getting weird. Please keep them coming and thank you very much.
Thank you sir. Great intel.
Love the garage, and man this is insightful
Banging outro too
This review series is absolutely top notch.
Thanks Mike, good stuff as always...
Thank you, Sir! Shared.
Solid advice. I’d add that if something goes bump in the night (or in the world) think about what gets exposed first. The head pops up over car hoods or around corners. A plate carrier won’t help when the head is typically the first body part exposed to the threat
I know it's not the same, but, I played paintball at a fairly competitive level and I can count on one hand how many times I was hit in the chest area. almost always in the head or extremities(hands/arms).
I love the legit straightforward content.
thanks for sharing the content
Always informative.
Thank you for the information SGM.
Great info on the tech evolution mike.
Thank you for the barrage of valuable info. Pleasure as always
Only came across your channel a few days ago and i am very impressed with the good content! Keep it up 👍
Hell yea great knowledge thanks glover
Dude so much good info on this channel
Great video. I think urban scenarios are where one needs armor the most. Out in the woods or mountains yeah not so useful. I do love the improvements that have been made, especially on the newer, very expensive stuff. My current full size helmet weighs half of what my prior high cut helmet did, and it has a higher protection rating. It is incredibly light, and even with nods and battery pack it weighs what my high cut helmet did with nothing on it.
Anything above "military-grade" is an improvement lol
To be fairly honest, the most successful assailants are the ones with speed and violence of action and usually what type of gear is irrelevant e.g. Cartel hit squads, Mujahadeen, etc, they generally run lightweight, barebones setups BUT THEY ARE PROFICIENT WITH THEM...
How you gana get more proficient at wearing armor, Does the logic make sense? Its not just the armor, its the hydration, Ifak, blahblahblah and then you lose the speed advantage in a situation... BARE BONES EDC W/1000% PROFICIENCY IS THE GOAL.
Very nicely put.
So I caught a couple of his videos early on and it was not bad but would bypass a few. HOLY S**T his production and content has improved!!!! I'm in.
"Why not" is one of the greatest answers I've ever heard of.
great vids!!!
Great video thanks for the info👍
Really good insight about the amplified hearing pro. I have some directional walkers, going to make them a part of my home defense gear.
Thanks Mike. Touching on budget is very important. I managed to upgrade my K-Pot to make it suitable.
Great content. I’m a vet who wasn’t in combat but retained the discipline and attention to detail to pick out what would work for me.
Why didn’t you deploy ?
Great video. Have the same setup but different nvg and the high cut instead of super high. Takes a while to get used to the weight for sure. Build that neck up over time it does get easier and more comfortable.