Just wanted to say before this video goes live, Pairs is one of the most wholesome and supportive dudes I’ve met in my life. It was humbling to get the opportunity to hang out with him, and awesome to get to do this with the whole group.
This is the way on how to introduce people to 2A. Training on not just the guns, but also gear. And most of all, having fun. People pay hundreds of dollars for that type of training or experience.
Tip for your safety brief, when you have your peeps calling 911 to get a ambo dispatched make sure they call it in as a "training accident" and not a "shooting" or someone is "shot", will save you time so LE doesn't have to clear the scene first.
Depends on the cop, but always good to have information. I worked in a rural area all by myself. With backup an hour away I truly was on my own. I treated everything like a potential ambush. I had many conversations talking to people about my actions and behaviors. Really opened up opportunities to share with the public the stresses and dangers in law enforcement. Lots of encounters turned positive while doing my best to maintain personal security.
Good safety brief indeed, only thing I would add is know where your nearest trauma hospital is. Especially if youre in a rural setting or in the forest, i wouldnt count on an ambulance making it to you faster than you can drive.
I sold firearms for 6 years and did damn near everything from sales, gunsmithing, shipping receiving, purchasing, RSO and instructing. I received amazing discounts, shot a ton of unique and fun firearms, ran free mags through full autos but, this video specifically 11:30 to 11:39 reminds me of what I miss the most from that job. That huge ass grin of taking some who has little to no experience, taking them out on the range teaching them safety and fundamentals, getting them comfortable, watching them overcome their nerves and seeing a big ass smile at the end. Being able to educate and guide someone into your passion and seeing the results was an amazing feeling. Props to you Controlled Pairs you can tell when a teacher has passion and you got it.
Man this comment made my day. Thank you so much. I'm super fortunate to have the right people and resources around me to make this stuff happen. Big love, man.
5:53 - Pairs, you had me rolling. I feel like we don't get to see your comedic side come out too often because of the nature of your content focus but it was good to see.
I’ve been playing destiny on Xbox for years with some buddies from a few states over that I had never met in person. We became so close that I invited them out for a tactical shotgun course last summer. Now we are making a tactical course meet-up an annual thing. They will be here next week for the second time.
I recently just met 2 of my friends I’ve been playing games with for years, one of them I have played games with since I was in 7th grade (I’m 20 now). They both live in Arkansas and drove down to my state and one thing we did was go shooting! Shooting is always good fun with some buddies
Any one can be taught to shoot if they're ready and willing to learn. The important part is that as a community we instill good values and safety into the new comers so that they can be safe and responsible. From there they can decide their own fire arms journey. Not every one likes to tactically larp, some of us do. Its good to see more people doing stuff like this though.
Gotta say just how put-together this video is is absolutely superb. The interviews combined with the b-roll and just the overall narrative was fantastic. Awesome to see some positive outreach and a dude like yourself bringing others into what may very well be one of the most important communities in America; the gun community. Excited to see where this goes. Keep it up man!
okay. Neomag for a product like this is a great name Neodymium magnet + Mag(azine), I'm not usually too happy with word play name but this is a good one.
This is such a blast to watch,I wish I could join too but this is really nice and the video would probably get picked up by the algorithm so hold on tight.
i think you should be really proud of what you've accomplished here, man. think i posted something similar on instagram, but it really is crazy to think that only a year ago, Karma was teaching you to play Tarkov for the first time. we as viewers are blessed to have you share your knowledge with us, but the friends you've made here are even more fortunate. so fucking cool, man.
Thank you for sharing this, Pairs. This was great to see and great watch. Looks like it was an amazing and great time. We need more of these as a community, and well done.
Just found out about this channel and this is wonderful, a bunch of video game gun nerds getting together and trying the real thing. Must've been great for you guys!!
@@controlled-pairs The gear and guns were insane, I could never imagine affording that stuff. I've always wanted to meet up with some of my internet friends but have never really had the chance to, obviously it's very sketchy of you've never seen them in real life before. So this kind of positive experience just blows my mind and brings a massive smile to my face, like I was grinning the whole way through. They all looked like they learned a lot and were shooting pretty well! Thanks for the content and good editing, I like thr style.
The Brownells BRN 180 rifle is their adaptation of the AR-180 rifle, the more conventional sister of the AR15. Main difference is they use a machine upper versus a stamped upper, and adapted it to use an AR15 lower receiver. If you look at a traditional AR-180B, it looks like an AR and an AK had a child
Glad this was recommended to me. And like most comments its awesome to get more shooters into the community. 2nd A is one of the great things about America. Everyone of all ages should participate and enjoy the American gun culture
I'm currently recovering from hip surgery and miss getting out to the range. Hope to get back to it soon, won't be running around anytime soon but will bring the timer and run some drills.
Such an excellent video and content. It looks like everything went really well and that you all had a lot of fun. The event looked very professional and a safe environment for everyone to get better. Well done!
Always good to see new people (especially gamers and softers) get behind real recoil and noise. A good drill we use to get the blood pumping: Loaded with x6 5.56 in two mags (however you wish to load them) 30 secs on the clock, and from 50m x1 standing unsupported x1 kneeling unsupported x2 prone x1 kneeling unsupported x1 standing unsupported There is going to be a reload in there (tac or run-dry)
Thanks man! I'm sort of cheating as I'm able to share this stuff on my main channel, but IRL content is a whole different animal to edit. Appreciate your support!
Great work! I'm taking multiple people to the range for the first time this saturday and this video showed details I've never thought before, for example the emergency protocol and the eventuality of a casevac. Those are extreme circumstances but I'm going to work on it. Thank you!
Not sure if this is the first time you’ve shown your face, not that it’s important just seemed like it was the only question left to ask by people, but what made you change your mind about blurring your face? P.S I love how you actually answer comments, your the only UA-camr I’ve ever seen to do that.
i've been busy doing freelance work but that vid was super cool, 10/10. inspiring me to try to recommit to working out at at least getting to a flat range and doing more tactical gaming with the server
Dude, I've been watching your content regularly since a couple of years. It is awesome to see the turn of content you push out. You've grown a lot on the videogames side of things, and I think you switching to a 2nd real life content is a good idea, specially since it brings people like me, who have 0 experience with anything military/guns outside of videogames. I"ve seen Post Scriptum videos of you, years old, where you'd just freak out because Karmakut, who you were "a huge fan of", was present on the server, and learning from his videos and his milsim group etc. Now you're the one teaching these dudes about firearms proper handling and procedures and stuff. It's awesome to see them look up to you as their trainer/mentor, as you once maybe did with them online. This is legit wholesome, and I'm so glad that you can experience this, because you look like a straight up nice guy. Keep being awesome, cheers
Surprised to finally see your face brother but none the less love this project you’ve worked on. I’ve been following you for a long time and all I have to say is keep it up!
I think this an awesome video. It shows that friendships come through all forms. It shows that there are still good people out there. It showed people sharing skill sets. I hope yall continue with your friendship and your journey training with firearms.
This video is really amazing to highlight how accessible these experiences are and how much interest is out there. We need more people showing safe and responsible firearms usage to the wider audience so we can retain the right to use these firearms
Awesome, awesome, awesome work bro. There are so many other gamers out there who have an untapped passion for this kind of stuff and just don't have the means to explore it, whether it's because of not having the funds or living in a state where the Second Amendment is not supported. I think it's safe to say you've changed these people's lives for the better. Keep up the good work and keep pumping out amazing content man. "It's no longer our job to wake the sheep. It's time to wake the other lions."
Thank you for making this content! You are the bridge for the gap between real life shooting and tactical gaming. This is the type of stuff we need. It also shows civilians using modern gear and weapons effectively!!! A+
I have a Tavor and absolutely love it! I have put about 2000 rounds through mine. One of the best purchases I have ever made. I am glad to hear that you like it as well!
This was a great video really hope we see more of this channel in the future along with the gaming both channels have so much potential and are so underrated keep it up 💯
Badassery right there!!!! 😍🤘 I loved this video! Thanks Chris for sharing this with me!! Love watching you guys! Kinda wish that doing fed up was playing in the background lol next video shoot the PW9 Gen 2 🤘😆🔥🔥🔥
Bringing people in to have a wonderful experience is what it's all about. As someone who's avid about being pro-2A whenever possible it's wonderful to see new people being introduced and welcomed into our community. While our politics may differ in the minutia, what binds us Americans together is our Constitution and Bill of Rights. Our forefathers fought and died for it, exercise your right to use it. Get out there, get trained, and exercise your rights, friends.
Bro is out here doing gods work this is what its about. Subbed within the first 10 seconds. Been trying to get 2 of my bros from NZ i game with daily to america for awhile now to do exactly this.
As an Aussie, our govt has heavily restricted firearms and even now are still pushing to disarm all of us. All I can say is hold your 2nd Amendment close and protect it. God speed.
@@nathanmitchell7961 No, it's not. There's a multitude of restrictions of what you can or can't have and then you have to have a "valid" reason to own firearms which is then subject to approvoval by your state's comissioner of police which is absolutely stupid.
@@Fight4MyCountry Youre making it out to be way worse than it actual is in reality. Restrictions like mag limits sure..but its not like they are stopping you from obtaining a fire arm i can own ANY 9mm pistol and lower i want. Giving a reason is a simple as saying for a hobby or competion and they tick you off instantly.
Love to see you branching out on your channel and in your life my man. First of all it's great watching you bring in some more inexperienced shooters and share your wealth of knowledge in a fun, safe, and relaxed environment. Secondly, the video was extremely well done! Love the format you created with the podcast audio, vlog sections, B-roll, bts, and range footage. Really enjoyed watching and look forward to more content like this in the future! Cheers! 🍻
Looks like y’all had an awesome experience! Keep up the good work man! You’ve definitely become one of my favorite gaming channels and this is also great to see. 🤘🏻
Absolutely love ur videos, man! This new format is amazing and really interesting. Big luv from Mother Russia! Hope there is no war, and we can just enjoy gaming and range days. Peace
Love that you included the medical briefing. The amount of times I've had dudes brush off a medical briefing plan when we've shot together is astounding, and it always disappoints me.
“Story of gamer turned shooter” should be the title of this video. We got one back story and perspective but the group wasn’t just 1 person. What did everyone new to shooting think of it, footage of the first shot especially of the full auto, what they think about firearm in general before and after. First thing you start off with is emergency reload (everybody know how to operate the firearm already). After that is all running and gunning. Production quality is damn near A+ though. I love when people get new people into shooting, but I wouldn’t know that watching the video.
Also no one would click it. And to create the piece of content you're describing would have completely changed the nature of our event, what we captured on film, how I story boarded it in post, and the scope of the undertaking. It would be less wholesome and emotive and more utilitarian, not necessarily bad, but less engaging, and certainly not worth 50k+ views on a brand new channel. We sought out to do something, create something, and achieve something, and did exactly as we intended.
@@controlled-pairs I’m not knocking your success. I clicked the video cause of the title and read the pinned comment. After that I thought I was in for a more wholesome video of strangers coming together and bonding over new experiences. With the editing skills I see so far, there should be no issues keeping it entertaining. You didn’t disappoint on the content, I just wasn’t expecting what I seen. Just my opinion though.
It’s super cool to see people unite and train together. It’s so sad reason had to be so horrible. Love from (I don’t know, russian I guess) me. And clear sky to all. #stopwar
yo man your content improves by the day. Your the GOAT and all the other people in this video. On my school we located two classes for ukrainian people who fled, and we have a few teachers who can speak ukrainian. we learn them dutch and stuff. keep doing what your doing and you will see 1 million subs real fast
Really awesome to see little glimpses of some of the drills you ran for this day. I've only practiced dry when doing movement exercises, but I can def tell that putting time pressure on and having to run even 10m to a firing position both have a huge impact on my stability and target acquisition compared to focusing only on those latter points at a shooting range with unrestricted time and relaxation. It's really similar to what happens to my accuracy and precision when I do sharp target cutting practices versus blunt steel partner skill drills, sparring, and open bouts (German longsword, not katana b/c I may be an anime weeb but I'm no sword weeb :D ), which I have a lot more experience with than firearms. I've trained and competed in HEMA longsword for a while, and regularly do stress drills to complement fitness, precision, skill drills. I perceive that the same problems definitely apply to firearms handling or any other combat sport or, I would assume, actual combat. Your initial point about the relevancy of firearms ownership in light of Ukraine and Russia is an interesting (and loaded) one. How do we manage and balance the everyday realities of widespread gun ownership against the seemingly inconceivable but not impossible extreme scenario of having to become a rifle behind every blade of grass (Admiral Yamamoto, when discussing an invasion of the US)? Obviously, I like firearms but it's not my primary enthusiast focus. I perceive that a LOT of the firearms videos I watch or seminars I've been to have instructors/content creators who present themselves and their communities as hyper responsible citizens who are 24/7 360-degree vigilant about firearms safety and self control/awareness. But then I contrast this with stuff that appears to be beyond such an individual's control, such as the 500-ish unintentional gun deaths a year, or separately and specifically a recent incident 2-3 months ago in my metro area where a concealed carry handgun owner shot at someone who tried to mug him at an ATM, and b/c he didn't have omniscience or the time/presence of mind to check his backstop (or whatever it's called for what is behind your intended target), in this case accidentally hit and killed a 9-12 year old girl in that neighborhood area. I get that the experience in the moment is hugely constrained by incomplete situational awareness, fear, uncertainty, time pressure, stress, from my own combat sport experiences. So rather than blaming the shooter for not getting it right, I'm curious to see what training or pointers can mitigate the risk of this -- for myself as a potential armed citizen responding to such an incident, or to avoid becoming the next accidental backstop. The latter example I gave is certainly a dramatic outlier, but for years I've thought about this issue vis a vis the typical shooter's mindset under high stress -- especially when that shooter is not me. When the response to one of the school shootings was "arm the teachers", and in Texas where open carry is now a public statement people make (I saw an older guy with slight belly, on his cell phone, wearing flip flops, walking his little house dog with a handgun holstered -- in an otherwise slightly above-middle class neighborhood. Not much situational awareness that I could see, and I profiled him as not being physically ready to quickly move or respond to any hypothetical incident that he seemed to think he was prepared for. Of course, I could be dead wrong and he could be super sharp.)... My first two thoughts have long been "one of these idiots is going to make me or someone their accidental backstop", and "how is law enforcement going to be able to discern between armed citizens and active shooters?" So far, actual events have borne out my initial fears. For now, my own personal choice made before such an experience is that I want to avoid the being "that idiot", potential personal mental trauma, legal liability, physical danger, and possibly unnecessary complication of such a situation for any LEOs responding to the scene -- even if I was hypothetically armed, my first response should be to get the eff out of the way and ensure my own safety and the safety of anyone I'm with, then in rapidly descending order of priority any other bystanders. So in most civilian scenarios I can envision, gun ownership should be the opposite of "a solution looking for a problem to fix" -- I can train as much as I like to understand the tools and skills, but I should seek to actually use my firearm tools as infrequently as possible in real life. I should strive to avoid letting my familiarity biases adversely color my judgment about my abilities in extreme real situations. To be clear, I am NOT criticizing responsible gun owners or advocating for gun control. Rather, what can we individually and collectively do to address such situations? I feel like vocal gun enthusiasts and advocates who bill themselves as ultra-responsible may be suffering from some tunnel vision or Dunning Kruger effect in how they overestimate their own heroic capabilities if they were to hypothetically come under fire, and simultaneously underestimate the irresponsibility and lack of training in far more typical and average gun owners. Not everyone is an enthusiast who actively seeks out training time to practice with artificially induced stress, in order to build a robust skill set. We don't have the time/ability to reach out to 100% of these people, though any effort such as yours is very valuable. One of the outcomes of recreational training should be to help us understand our own limitations better, not feed some kind of hero complex. Even among law enforcement, I have read about how many of them lack the training time to effectively deal with the adrenaline dump and sensory cutouts that come with unfamiliar high stress, extremely high heart rate, panic, incomplete information in chaotic situations, etc. Apologies if you feel a YT comment section isn't the best venue for springing this wall of text on you! You can also feel free to point out my blind spots or cognitive biases, b/c I know I've presented a hot mess that's partly an emotional response to what I perceive as "other idiots" when I probably have my own idiot assumptions.
Yeah these days I work so much I mostly spend my free time shooting real steel instead of video games. Good stuff. Looked like ya'll had a blast. What it's about!
Honestly firmly beleive any avid tarkov styled-game player/gun enthusiast - even people who just watch gun jesus and alike - would be lightyears ahead if asked to manipulate a firearm in pinch when compared to someone without that interest. Just my own simple experience between games and shooting 556 at British cadets exhibits transferable skills. Airsoft too, the the comfort and confidence that comes with having a similar object in your hands for extended periods of time - also consider expecially GBB's, there is negligble difference in operation, all buttons, actions are the same from airsoft to realsteel. The only thing i'd like to see be made more availble for the public as sport, or at least maybe see some private entities capitalise upon: Blank firing electronic laser system games. I've seen plenty of footage of it being used as training, i feel like if properly managed, could be quite the expereince of the civi.
Id say you are right, a few days ago i was at an event where i was able to use a scar, it was a real scar, though it couldnt shoot, ive never touched a Scar or any similar rifles, the nearest thing is a single shot shotgun i used with my family over 10 years ago, and i was instantly able to identify the fire selector, mag release and bolt release, adn the only reason i knew where they were and how to use them was Tarkov
Just got back from a giant Airsoft event. My first! It absolutely felt like training. Super valuable. MILES sucks but whatever the next gen is could change the game. More.footage from my MILSIM event is on the main channel. Will put some here soon.
Daaaamn didn’t know you guys rolled like this haha. Totally forgot i was in ya’lls discord a while back. Forgot what game brought me in there, maybe WW3? but keep on trucking! Hopefully see ya’ll on the battlefield!
as a gamer myself i can confirm yes they can if the gamer has taken the time to learn about gun safety laws and know the ins and outs of real firearms by using airsoft hate to compare it but its my case before getting hands on a real firearm its a beautiful experience if u are prepared before hand
I recently got into airsoft since I'm not old enough for real guns yet. I'm also the only FPS gamer in my immediate family and I'm the best out of us with target shooting. I think it's pretty cool that gaming experience seems to somewhat translate to real life abilities with some training.
Just wanted to say before this video goes live, Pairs is one of the most wholesome and supportive dudes I’ve met in my life. It was humbling to get the opportunity to hang out with him, and awesome to get to do this with the whole group.
Really appreciate you saying that, man. Was awesome having you with us! Can't wait for the next one!
💜💜💜 Bluedrake42 is one of the most wholesome in his own right 🥰
@@hypoxia4296 that’s a fkn lie lmao
@@Bluedrake42 oh we're not supposed to say it publicly, got it. Uh big stimk jerk geesh
love you nerds!!! time for round 2
This is the way on how to introduce people to 2A. Training on not just the guns, but also gear. And most of all, having fun. People pay hundreds of dollars for that type of training or experience.
100% It was an honor to spend the time with these guys. We're lucky to have a solid group of 2A Nerds with the gear to bring the Gaming Nerds along
Often times it's not hundreds of dollars it's thousands, and tens of thousands, if you are an avid collector
Tip for your safety brief, when you have your peeps calling 911 to get a ambo dispatched make sure they call it in as a "training accident" and not a "shooting" or someone is "shot", will save you time so LE doesn't have to clear the scene first.
Aye that's an awesome point!
@@controlled-pairs little tip i picked up from Craig Douglas at a shivworks class
Depends on the cop, but always good to have information.
I worked in a rural area all by myself. With backup an hour away I truly was on my own. I treated everything like a potential ambush.
I had many conversations talking to people about my actions and behaviors. Really opened up opportunities to share with the public the stresses and dangers in law enforcement. Lots of encounters turned positive while doing my best to maintain personal security.
Good safety brief indeed, only thing I would add is know where your nearest trauma hospital is. Especially if youre in a rural setting or in the forest, i wouldnt count on an ambulance making it to you faster than you can drive.
I sold firearms for 6 years and did damn near everything from sales, gunsmithing, shipping receiving, purchasing, RSO and instructing. I received amazing discounts, shot a ton of unique and fun firearms, ran free mags through full autos but, this video specifically 11:30 to 11:39 reminds me of what I miss the most from that job. That huge ass grin of taking some who has little to no experience, taking them out on the range teaching them safety and fundamentals, getting them comfortable, watching them overcome their nerves and seeing a big ass smile at the end. Being able to educate and guide someone into your passion and seeing the results was an amazing feeling. Props to you Controlled Pairs you can tell when a teacher has passion and you got it.
Man this comment made my day. Thank you so much. I'm super fortunate to have the right people and resources around me to make this stuff happen. Big love, man.
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I really enjoyed this video. The format was really well done! Awesome work organizing this man!
Appreciate you saying so, man. It was a heavy lift but I'm really happy to have it out there.
@@controlled-pairs wolfpack needs to be there next time, he's the most underrated UA-camr out there
5:53 - Pairs, you had me rolling. I feel like we don't get to see your comedic side come out too often because of the nature of your content focus but it was good to see.
Haha thanks dude. I promise I'm a total shit show off camera.
I’ve been playing destiny on Xbox for years with some buddies from a few states over that I had never met in person. We became so close that I invited them out for a tactical shotgun course last summer. Now we are making a tactical course meet-up an annual thing. They will be here next week for the second time.
good stuff; looked like a lot of fun, and I dig the format
Means a ton! Thanks for saying so.
This is content I have been looking forward to. I hope to see more training and shooting vids on the channel!
Yesir!
I recently just met 2 of my friends I’ve been playing games with for years, one of them I have played games with since I was in 7th grade (I’m 20 now). They both live in Arkansas and drove down to my state and one thing we did was go shooting! Shooting is always good fun with some buddies
Love it!
Any one can be taught to shoot if they're ready and willing to learn. The important part is that as a community we instill good values and safety into the new comers so that they can be safe and responsible. From there they can decide their own fire arms journey. Not every one likes to tactically larp, some of us do. Its good to see more people doing stuff like this though.
Gotta say just how put-together this video is is absolutely superb. The interviews combined with the b-roll and just the overall narrative was fantastic. Awesome to see some positive outreach and a dude like yourself bringing others into what may very well be one of the most important communities in America; the gun community. Excited to see where this goes. Keep it up man!
Thank you 1000 times over. The feedback has been extremely positive and has really made me feel that the effort that went in to this one was worth it!
excellent video as expected, not even done watching and it’s been a pleasure to indulge in.
Appreciate you saying so! I'm glad to have it out there after working on it for so long.
okay. Neomag for a product like this is a great name
Neodymium magnet + Mag(azine), I'm not usually too happy with word play name but this is a good one.
Great Work ! Its always good to welcome people positively into firearms and expand the 2A community.
This is such a blast to watch,I wish I could join too but this is really nice and the video would probably get picked up by the algorithm so hold on tight.
Here we goooooooo
This is huge to see content like this becoming more mainstream.
16:00 heck yeah!
Hope my description did it justice! Had a blast shooting that gun.
been waiting for this one! so keen!
Excited to have you here for it, Noss!
i think you should be really proud of what you've accomplished here, man. think i posted something similar on instagram, but it really is crazy to think that only a year ago, Karma was teaching you to play Tarkov for the first time. we as viewers are blessed to have you share your knowledge with us, but the friends you've made here are even more fortunate. so fucking cool, man.
You're the best, dude. You've been a huge supporter for a long time. Thanks for being a part of it!
@@controlled-pairs huge amount of love
Definitely tuning in!!
Leaving a comment for the algorithm. Great vid!
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Thank you for sharing this, Pairs. This was great to see and great watch. Looks like it was an amazing and great time. We need more of these as a community, and well done.
Thanks man. I'm really happy with how it went and proud of the video we were able to make.
This was legit, man. Looking forward to more from this 2nd channel.
Thanks bro
Just found out about this channel and this is wonderful, a bunch of video game gun nerds getting together and trying the real thing. Must've been great for you guys!!
Was definitely a good time
@@controlled-pairs The gear and guns were insane, I could never imagine affording that stuff. I've always wanted to meet up with some of my internet friends but have never really had the chance to, obviously it's very sketchy of you've never seen them in real life before. So this kind of positive experience just blows my mind and brings a massive smile to my face, like I was grinning the whole way through. They all looked like they learned a lot and were shooting pretty well! Thanks for the content and good editing, I like thr style.
The Brownells BRN 180 rifle is their adaptation of the AR-180 rifle, the more conventional sister of the AR15. Main difference is they use a machine upper versus a stamped upper, and adapted it to use an AR15 lower receiver. If you look at a traditional AR-180B, it looks like an AR and an AK had a child
Damn, this man’s really only got 3k subs? Someone give this man some love! Great quality videos and editing!
Love this! NeoMag everyday. Enjoyed the hell out of the video, keep em coming
NeoMag has been awesome to me. Great products. Great dudes.
Love you dudes. Looking forward to the next one.
See you tomorrow man!
Back ya brother
Glad this was recommended to me. And like most comments its awesome to get more shooters into the community. 2nd A is one of the great things about America. Everyone of all ages should participate and enjoy the American gun culture
I'm currently recovering from hip surgery and miss getting out to the range. Hope to get back to it soon, won't be running around anytime soon but will bring the timer and run some drills.
My man with the Forward Observations hat 🤙🏼💪🏼🏴
Wild dudes doing good stuff.
Such an excellent video and content. It looks like everything went really well and that you all had a lot of fun. The event looked very professional and a safe environment for everyone to get better. Well done!
That was the goal! Thanks for taking the time to check it out.
Always good to see new people (especially gamers and softers) get behind real recoil and noise. A good drill we use to get the blood pumping:
Loaded with x6 5.56 in two mags (however you wish to load them)
30 secs on the clock, and from 50m
x1 standing unsupported
x1 kneeling unsupported
x2 prone
x1 kneeling unsupported
x1 standing unsupported
There is going to be a reload in there (tac or run-dry)
Wow! Fourth video on the channel and it's at this level? Insane! As a gun guy and a photographer/videographer I really appreciated it.
Thanks man! I'm sort of cheating as I'm able to share this stuff on my main channel, but IRL content is a whole different animal to edit. Appreciate your support!
Absolutely loved this content. Seemed like you guys had an awesome time and it was refreshing to see a different type of video.
Thanks man! It was one hell of a trip. Everyone had a blast!
Great work! I'm taking multiple people to the range for the first time this saturday and this video showed details I've never thought before, for example the emergency protocol and the eventuality of a casevac. Those are extreme circumstances but I'm going to work on it. Thank you!
Appreciate the kind words. And good luck!
Not sure if this is the first time you’ve shown your face, not that it’s important just seemed like it was the only question left to ask by people, but what made you change your mind about blurring your face? P.S I love how you actually answer comments, your the only UA-camr I’ve ever seen to do that.
The thing that required privacy changed. Better connection with my audience. Thanks!
i've been busy doing freelance work but that vid was super cool, 10/10. inspiring me to try to recommit to working out at at least getting to a flat range and doing more tactical gaming with the server
Do ittttt!
Absolutely a fantastic video I can't wait to see more of this kind of stuff in the future!
Need a heads up for the next one
Yesir! Looking forward to this weekend!
Dude, I've been watching your content regularly since a couple of years. It is awesome to see the turn of content you push out.
You've grown a lot on the videogames side of things, and I think you switching to a 2nd real life content is a good idea, specially since it brings people like me, who have 0 experience with anything military/guns outside of videogames.
I"ve seen Post Scriptum videos of you, years old, where you'd just freak out because Karmakut, who you were "a huge fan of", was present on the server, and learning from his videos and his milsim group etc.
Now you're the one teaching these dudes about firearms proper handling and procedures and stuff. It's awesome to see them look up to you as their trainer/mentor, as you once maybe did with them online.
This is legit wholesome, and I'm so glad that you can experience this, because you look like a straight up nice guy.
Keep being awesome, cheers
So dope, beautiful video
Thanks man
Surprised to finally see your face brother but none the less love this project you’ve worked on. I’ve been following you for a long time and all I have to say is keep it up!
Thanks for the support!
I think this an awesome video. It shows that friendships come through all forms. It shows that there are still good people out there. It showed people sharing skill sets. I hope yall continue with your friendship and your journey training with firearms.
Me too. Thank you!
This video is really amazing to highlight how accessible these experiences are and how much interest is out there. We need more people showing safe and responsible firearms usage to the wider audience so we can retain the right to use these firearms
Absolutely. Thanks for checking it out.
Awesome, awesome, awesome work bro. There are so many other gamers out there who have an untapped passion for this kind of stuff and just don't have the means to explore it, whether it's because of not having the funds or living in a state where the Second Amendment is not supported. I think it's safe to say you've changed these people's lives for the better. Keep up the good work and keep pumping out amazing content man.
"It's no longer our job to wake the sheep. It's time to wake the other lions."
This is gonna be the next big gun Chanel
Not sure there are enough hours in a day!
Thank you for making this content! You are the bridge for the gap between real life shooting and tactical gaming. This is the type of stuff we need. It also shows civilians using modern gear and weapons effectively!!! A+
I have a Tavor and absolutely love it! I have put about 2000 rounds through mine. One of the best purchases I have ever made. I am glad to hear that you like it as well!
This video right here is so powerful! some great guys and gals getting some quality time together on range safely and having a blast! Love to see it!
Thanks!
This was a great video really hope we see more of this channel in the future along with the gaming both channels have so much potential and are so underrated keep it up 💯
Thanks man. More to come!
Very nice to see you all gathering together and making events!
Hope to see more of this contact!
Stay safe!
YZ.
as a fan of everyone in this video, is so cool to see all of you together, amazing content
It was amazing to see everyone and such a cool thing to do together.
Badassery right there!!!!
😍🤘 I loved this video! Thanks Chris for sharing this with me!! Love watching you guys! Kinda wish that doing fed up was playing in the background lol next video shoot the PW9 Gen 2 🤘😆🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for watching. And thanks to Chris for hooking us up!
Great video, hope to be there next time!
Would love to have you out!
Bringing people in to have a wonderful experience is what it's all about. As someone who's avid about being pro-2A whenever possible it's wonderful to see new people being introduced and welcomed into our community. While our politics may differ in the minutia, what binds us Americans together is our Constitution and Bill of Rights. Our forefathers fought and died for it, exercise your right to use it. Get out there, get trained, and exercise your rights, friends.
I’ve got to see this one
💯 hope you enjoy it!
After seeing all of this on Instagram, a full video is finally here. Nice.
Bro is out here doing gods work this is what its about. Subbed within the first 10 seconds. Been trying to get 2 of my bros from NZ i game with daily to america for awhile now to do exactly this.
As an Aussie, our govt has heavily restricted firearms and even now are still pushing to disarm all of us. All I can say is hold your 2nd Amendment close and protect it. God speed.
Thanks man! Good luck down there.
I'm a australian firearm owner, the process is easier than some people make it out but quite expensive.
@@nathanmitchell7961 No, it's not. There's a multitude of restrictions of what you can or can't have and then you have to have a "valid" reason to own firearms which is then subject to approvoval by your state's comissioner of police which is absolutely stupid.
@@Fight4MyCountry Youre making it out to be way worse than it actual is in reality. Restrictions like mag limits sure..but its not like they are stopping you from obtaining a fire arm i can own ANY 9mm pistol and lower i want. Giving a reason is a simple as saying for a hobby or competion and they tick you off instantly.
@@Fight4MyCountry Like it sounds like you will end up just spending your time complaining rather than shooting.
very sick vid glad all yall had a banger time glhf
What a wholesome engaging experience with others. Love the approach, love the mindset.
Thanks much!
I hope you do more of these videos because I’m already hooked
Squad goals for real
For real man
Love to see you branching out on your channel and in your life my man. First of all it's great watching you bring in some more inexperienced shooters and share your wealth of knowledge in a fun, safe, and relaxed environment. Secondly, the video was extremely well done! Love the format you created with the podcast audio, vlog sections, B-roll, bts, and range footage. Really enjoyed watching and look forward to more content like this in the future! Cheers! 🍻
12:45 He says "cold" when his gun is empty like he does when he is playing games lol *Insert just like the simulations meme*
Missed opportunity to drop in a VR clip 🤣
Looks like y’all had an awesome experience! Keep up the good work man! You’ve definitely become one of my favorite gaming channels and this is also great to see. 🤘🏻
Thanks boss!
I'm glad you published this
Me too.
This events are great bro
Absolutely love ur videos, man! This new format is amazing and really interesting. Big luv from Mother Russia! Hope there is no war, and we can just enjoy gaming and range days. Peace
Love what you're doing man! Mad props
Honestly I'm surprised nobody's done this video before. That being said I don't think anyone could have done it better, it was fucking killer dude :D
Thanks, Danny. It was a big project but I'm happy with how it came out!
Love that you included the medical briefing. The amount of times I've had dudes brush off a medical briefing plan when we've shot together is astounding, and it always disappoints me.
Awesome video mate. I'm always jealous at the access to weapon systems and ranges you have over the pond.
f0ck yea, salute to the epic editing :)
Thanks much! It was a big project for me to take on.
“Story of gamer turned shooter” should be the title of this video. We got one back story and perspective but the group wasn’t just 1 person. What did everyone new to shooting think of it, footage of the first shot especially of the full auto, what they think about firearm in general before and after. First thing you start off with is emergency reload (everybody know how to operate the firearm already). After that is all running and gunning. Production quality is damn near A+ though. I love when people get new people into shooting, but I wouldn’t know that watching the video.
The only problem with that title is that it can also imply that a gamer decided to shoot up a school or something
@@tristanperciful6609 ok shooting enthusiast.
Also no one would click it. And to create the piece of content you're describing would have completely changed the nature of our event, what we captured on film, how I story boarded it in post, and the scope of the undertaking. It would be less wholesome and emotive and more utilitarian, not necessarily bad, but less engaging, and certainly not worth 50k+ views on a brand new channel.
We sought out to do something, create something, and achieve something, and did exactly as we intended.
@@controlled-pairs I’m not knocking your success. I clicked the video cause of the title and read the pinned comment. After that I thought I was in for a more wholesome video of strangers coming together and bonding over new experiences. With the editing skills I see so far, there should be no issues keeping it entertaining. You didn’t disappoint on the content, I just wasn’t expecting what I seen. Just my opinion though.
When he said "This is a story..." in the intro, my mind went immediately to the Fresh Prince of Bel Air intro
Different story 🤣
Super rad! I've shot guns my whole life, but games definitely made me interested in Ars, body armor, nods, etc.
It’s super cool to see people unite and train together. It’s so sad reason had to be so horrible.
Love from (I don’t know, russian I guess) me. And clear sky to all. #stopwar
yo man your content improves by the day. Your the GOAT and all the other people in this video.
On my school we located two classes for ukrainian people who fled, and we have a few teachers who can speak ukrainian.
we learn them dutch and stuff.
keep doing what your doing and you will see 1 million subs real fast
This is my favorite video to date
Big love
Great video! Looks like a lot of fun
Thanks much!
IF ONLY I LIVED IN THE US!! This looks like to much fun!! Great job Pairs and co.. top stuff!!
Thanks!
Really awesome to see little glimpses of some of the drills you ran for this day. I've only practiced dry when doing movement exercises, but I can def tell that putting time pressure on and having to run even 10m to a firing position both have a huge impact on my stability and target acquisition compared to focusing only on those latter points at a shooting range with unrestricted time and relaxation. It's really similar to what happens to my accuracy and precision when I do sharp target cutting practices versus blunt steel partner skill drills, sparring, and open bouts (German longsword, not katana b/c I may be an anime weeb but I'm no sword weeb :D ), which I have a lot more experience with than firearms. I've trained and competed in HEMA longsword for a while, and regularly do stress drills to complement fitness, precision, skill drills. I perceive that the same problems definitely apply to firearms handling or any other combat sport or, I would assume, actual combat.
Your initial point about the relevancy of firearms ownership in light of Ukraine and Russia is an interesting (and loaded) one. How do we manage and balance the everyday realities of widespread gun ownership against the seemingly inconceivable but not impossible extreme scenario of having to become a rifle behind every blade of grass (Admiral Yamamoto, when discussing an invasion of the US)? Obviously, I like firearms but it's not my primary enthusiast focus.
I perceive that a LOT of the firearms videos I watch or seminars I've been to have instructors/content creators who present themselves and their communities as hyper responsible citizens who are 24/7 360-degree vigilant about firearms safety and self control/awareness. But then I contrast this with stuff that appears to be beyond such an individual's control, such as the 500-ish unintentional gun deaths a year, or separately and specifically a recent incident 2-3 months ago in my metro area where a concealed carry handgun owner shot at someone who tried to mug him at an ATM, and b/c he didn't have omniscience or the time/presence of mind to check his backstop (or whatever it's called for what is behind your intended target), in this case accidentally hit and killed a 9-12 year old girl in that neighborhood area.
I get that the experience in the moment is hugely constrained by incomplete situational awareness, fear, uncertainty, time pressure, stress, from my own combat sport experiences. So rather than blaming the shooter for not getting it right, I'm curious to see what training or pointers can mitigate the risk of this -- for myself as a potential armed citizen responding to such an incident, or to avoid becoming the next accidental backstop. The latter example I gave is certainly a dramatic outlier, but for years I've thought about this issue vis a vis the typical shooter's mindset under high stress -- especially when that shooter is not me.
When the response to one of the school shootings was "arm the teachers", and in Texas where open carry is now a public statement people make (I saw an older guy with slight belly, on his cell phone, wearing flip flops, walking his little house dog with a handgun holstered -- in an otherwise slightly above-middle class neighborhood. Not much situational awareness that I could see, and I profiled him as not being physically ready to quickly move or respond to any hypothetical incident that he seemed to think he was prepared for. Of course, I could be dead wrong and he could be super sharp.)... My first two thoughts have long been "one of these idiots is going to make me or someone their accidental backstop", and "how is law enforcement going to be able to discern between armed citizens and active shooters?" So far, actual events have borne out my initial fears. For now, my own personal choice made before such an experience is that I want to avoid the being "that idiot", potential personal mental trauma, legal liability, physical danger, and possibly unnecessary complication of such a situation for any LEOs responding to the scene -- even if I was hypothetically armed, my first response should be to get the eff out of the way and ensure my own safety and the safety of anyone I'm with, then in rapidly descending order of priority any other bystanders.
So in most civilian scenarios I can envision, gun ownership should be the opposite of "a solution looking for a problem to fix" -- I can train as much as I like to understand the tools and skills, but I should seek to actually use my firearm tools as infrequently as possible in real life. I should strive to avoid letting my familiarity biases adversely color my judgment about my abilities in extreme real situations.
To be clear, I am NOT criticizing responsible gun owners or advocating for gun control. Rather, what can we individually and collectively do to address such situations? I feel like vocal gun enthusiasts and advocates who bill themselves as ultra-responsible may be suffering from some tunnel vision or Dunning Kruger effect in how they overestimate their own heroic capabilities if they were to hypothetically come under fire, and simultaneously underestimate the irresponsibility and lack of training in far more typical and average gun owners. Not everyone is an enthusiast who actively seeks out training time to practice with artificially induced stress, in order to build a robust skill set. We don't have the time/ability to reach out to 100% of these people, though any effort such as yours is very valuable. One of the outcomes of recreational training should be to help us understand our own limitations better, not feed some kind of hero complex. Even among law enforcement, I have read about how many of them lack the training time to effectively deal with the adrenaline dump and sensory cutouts that come with unfamiliar high stress, extremely high heart rate, panic, incomplete information in chaotic situations, etc.
Apologies if you feel a YT comment section isn't the best venue for springing this wall of text on you! You can also feel free to point out my blind spots or cognitive biases, b/c I know I've presented a hot mess that's partly an emotional response to what I perceive as "other idiots" when I probably have my own idiot assumptions.
Yeah these days I work so much I mostly spend my free time shooting real steel instead of video games. Good stuff. Looked like ya'll had a blast. What it's about!
Always tough to achieve balance for me as well - work, family, UA-cam, shooting, games and all the rest. Life is crazy.
This channel is the definition of quality content. Made me wanna go to the range so much! Too bad I don't live in the states xD
Controlled Pairs has a face!?!?! Also this is sick you have yourself a little gamer militia now
Awsome! 😍 You guys accualy did really well, i am impressed!
Honestly firmly beleive any avid tarkov styled-game player/gun enthusiast - even people who just watch gun jesus and alike - would be lightyears ahead if asked to manipulate a firearm in pinch when compared to someone without that interest. Just my own simple experience between games and shooting 556 at British cadets exhibits transferable skills. Airsoft too, the the comfort and confidence that comes with having a similar object in your hands for extended periods of time - also consider expecially GBB's, there is negligble difference in operation, all buttons, actions are the same from airsoft to realsteel.
The only thing i'd like to see be made more availble for the public as sport, or at least maybe see some private entities capitalise upon: Blank firing electronic laser system games. I've seen plenty of footage of it being used as training, i feel like if properly managed, could be quite the expereince of the civi.
Id say you are right, a few days ago i was at an event where i was able to use a scar, it was a real scar, though it couldnt shoot, ive never touched a Scar or any similar rifles, the nearest thing is a single shot shotgun i used with my family over 10 years ago, and i was instantly able to identify the fire selector, mag release and bolt release, adn the only reason i knew where they were and how to use them was Tarkov
Just got back from a giant Airsoft event. My first! It absolutely felt like training. Super valuable. MILES sucks but whatever the next gen is could change the game. More.footage from my MILSIM event is on the main channel. Will put some here soon.
Daaaamn didn’t know you guys rolled like this haha. Totally forgot i was in ya’lls discord a while back. Forgot what game brought me in there, maybe WW3? but keep on trucking! Hopefully see ya’ll on the battlefield!
Nice, being open minded instead of gatekeeping is how gun culture and popularity will grow, I have always admired the states for that
yes sir, subbed!
as a gamer myself i can confirm yes they can if the gamer has taken the time to learn about gun safety laws and know the ins and outs of real firearms by using airsoft hate to compare it but its my case before getting hands on a real firearm its a beautiful experience if u are prepared before hand
I recently got into airsoft since I'm not old enough for real guns yet. I'm also the only FPS gamer in my immediate family and I'm the best out of us with target shooting. I think it's pretty cool that gaming experience seems to somewhat translate to real life abilities with some training.
Very cool! Amazing seeing the gun and gaming community come together!
100% thank you!
Pairs this was really cool seeing this, I think a podcast would be amazing with you in it as well. You have a unique perspective on the world.
Check the description 💪
And thank you!
Can't wait to do it again! Next time, less shaky footage 😁
Got that saving private ryan vibe.
Man! I love this content, definitely would love to get involved with this!
This is the way. Well done, sir.
Thanks man