Great video guys. I always preach choosing gear and weapons based on it's given mission and scenario. I currently train 4 different scenarios and purchase gear for them respectfully. Each scenario increasing in threat level and less-likelihood level. 1. EDC 2. Civil Unrest 3. Temporary WRL (Without Rule of Law) 4. Apocalypse. My EDC is standard stuff, Glock 43x, extra mag, tourniquet, knife and flashlight, bags in the truck bed for medical, survival and repair needs. For civil unrest, I think of it as EDC +. I think for this scenario there is still rule of law and authorities active, just a temporary crime spike. For this reason I don't believe any strong military gear or rifle is necessary here, or else you might attract more attention from police or mobs and get in more of a risky scenario (Kyle Rittenhouse comes to mind). But if I really have to venture out for something, I would supplement the EDC with a small non-tactical but capable backpack like a Northface Recon with a full IFAK, a few mags and perhaps add a gas mask in the bag if I have to go on foot, or in the car in case of a accidental tier gas/riot entanglement, and possibly wear thin concealable level IIIA soft armor like the Crye LVS for gray man protection under a hoodie. Key to this category is to stay gray man but supplement the EDC with valuables in a crime spike or riot. For Temporary WRL scenarios, this is where the plate carrier, helmet, battle belt and CQB rifle will come out. To defend property, neighborhood streets, guarding posts/patrol, or missions for supplies or to maybe rescue friends and families from more hostile locations. What's key in this scenario more than the gear is having much needed supplies to survive in the house for at least 3 months to avoid danger on the streets, as well as having a community of friends who can join you in a team to run missions and defend the community better if need be. Infantry gear isn't too important here as it's more of an urban guarding scenario and small unit direct mission scenario. NODs might be applicable here however to own the night. Number 4, apocalypse, is exactly that. The US gov is collapsed, civil war, foreign invasion, WW3 all of the above. Why we have the Second Amendment, to secure our free state baby, This is where militias will be forming and Ukraine style fighting in the streets. This is where the infantry gear comes out. Chest rigs, plates, NODs, thermals, ruck sacks, GPR rifle, tactics. War essentially. Life as we knew it will never be the same, a truly horrifying time. So based on these 4 categories and their order, I would prioritize what I purchase and train for first. I recommend following the order as the apocalypse is least likely compared to EDC and Civil Unrest scenarios. Priorities are truly necessary, I see more people buying NODs before they have a basic repair bag in their truck, or rifle plates before they have a medical bag in their vehicle or person along with med training. Prep and train for the most likely scenarios first then proceed. So square away the low vis gear before the infantry gear. Get excellent handgun training before training CQB with rifles. Buy a low vis thin IIIA soft armor vest before Level IV rifle plates, etc. Take all with a grain of salt just my philosophy on order of gear purchase and priorities of prepping/training. Hope this helps anyone who is overwhelmed with the vast amount of gear one is able to purchase. TLDR; - Step 1: square away your EDC. Handgun training, a capable weapon, medical gear, medical training, learn to repair your vehicle, prep those supplies in the truck along with survival equipment and additional medical as well. Trust me that's way more important than something like night vision, but work your way up accordingly.
@@monk729 I mentioned that in regards to "supplies" in the section detailing the Temporary WRL scenario. "...What's key in this scenario more than the gear is having much needed supplies to survive in the house for at least 3 months to avoid danger on the streets, as well as...". It goes without saying that supplies in that context include food, water, fuel, and other survival supplies.
@@guitarthrasher81 I would put in shelter needs like sand bags. If WORL happens, it is of 4 situations. 1. Invasion of an adversary. 2. Nuclear/emp attack. 3. Domestic threats. 4. Severe natural disaster. All of the above would require some sort of expiedant hardened shelter. If one is not already built.
This is a good mindset. I started training in 2020, and now I teach a bit here and there. While I would never purposefully make a gear hound feel bad for Training in their gear, for a lot of people it is an experience and not an education. So many civilians end up looking like MIL or LEO while they neglect entirely the EDC level of preparation and training. People leap-frog likely scenarios into an immediate worst-case imaginary scenario. They forget that the ability to walk in public armed to the teeth is both rare and dangerous. I haven't worn my battle belt for almost 4 years now. EDC pistol and edc support gear is always worn, and picking up a long gun usually gets some minimum support gear on chest rigs or something similar. It's not hard to up-gun on top of the EDC kit, and honestly, it covers 99% of scenarios.
Ok, so first off I wish I was 30 something again. But I am not. I am now north of 66 and my door kicking days are over. Just FYI, I am retired LEO, and firearms instructor at the local, state and federal level. I still teach some CCW classes, but in my day our "Battle Belt" was are "Duty Belt", and we always trained using that. We may not have been in uniform, but I insisted on Duty Belt and vest. It was 1983 and we did not have much in the way of training aids back in that day. So, I created our first "realistic" firearms course. I modified an old DTS electronic cash register and using parts I scavaged from Copiers I built a reactive targeting system. So it was "Wired" not blue tooth or wireless like we have today. So, we would setup call scenarios (Armed Robbery in progress), at night, lights and siren going, driving into the range and engage the suspects "Fleeing" the bank. The pop up targets (which no one knew about) was great because It caught everyone off balance. Frankly, it was an eye opener for the Chief and Sheriff at the time. Well, enough of that. I just purchased a "KORE" Battle belt to assist me with traning those that want to be prepared as our nation takes a dump. Good stuff guys, and your never too old, just a little slower. Be safe and train hard.
Best thing of trying gear or starting with budget gear is you have a second or third kit setup. It’s nice to have a second kit packed out to leave in a secondary place or in the event you need to kit up a buddy.
Fully agree that the belt should be step one. You can do most classes with nothing more than a belt, so long as you have magazines on you. Also having medical on your belt basically keeps it attached to you at all times. That being said, I’ve taught on the road for a few years now and find that I’m spoiled with Floridian laws. A lot of other states are pushing body armor bans, which frankly is more nefarious to me than gun bans. With that in mind, consider investing in plates or inserts for a carrier sooner rather than later even if you intend to work towards training in a carrier.
The type and variety of gear available now is so incredibly overwhelming with all the Gucci choices. Back in my day, the mid eighties and early nineties, it was very simple; mostly Vietnam era GI issue gear, a “flak” or “f*cked” jacked, ALICE pack, para-cord, electrical tape, lots of duct tape, and cut up bicycle inner tube was as tacti-cool as it got. You had a set of gear for formations and inspections and another tricked out set for deployment. It wasn’t pretty, but it worked.
@@barrelandhatchetMy good sir pls explain that mira gas blower setup very interesting. I have one but don't know how to exactly setup a chem-setup can u make a dedicated video on this.
belt, chest rig, plate carrier, helmet, nods...welcome to spending money for years and years to come. pro tip, buy once cry once is kind of true in this. I spent a shit ton of money building out carriers and rigs just to buy something better months later. you will SAVE money if you spend money wisely in this hobby
That’s why you shop around at surplus stores, to find out what works. It helps to get to know the owners, sometimes they’ll give you some great deals, and even hold onto items for you if you’re a little short on cash. Plus they’ll even keep their eyes open for anything you’re looking for in particular.
I actually made my own chest kit with a similar harness to the YMI tactical x harness, below that I carry a medium dangler that I also made. This upgrades to small kit/med & a couple magazines with small mods. Belt kit is in the works & on my back I took a hellcat modded Alice frame & affixed a kifaru cargo panel to hold a 50L dry bag, sleep system dry bag & etc. This is a bushcrafting/minuteman set up in my eyes.
Good discussion. I can see this topic go forever. I know from experience that I need to run my belt and sidearm with a slight drop in order to get into my vehicle. It's always interesting to try your kit in realistic situations as much as you can to test.
Blackgear is a good example of not having your gear belt attached to your pants belt for this reason. You can move around your waist to get in a vehicle. Also, you want you to run your belt higher on your waist.
Drop leg: shorter torso creates issue drawing from the holster in kit for some. Also, shooting around vehicles from the ground (Under front bumper) is easier for done with drop leg. Train in your gear and learn.
Running around kit: LBT minimalist chest rig configured for LBE. AWS SMU belt w/ IFAK, Safariland holster, 2 pistol mags, 1 rifle mag, Benchmade punch dagger, BFG dump. Love the SMU. My old 6094 if I have to put on armor. IIIA ST plates. Team Wendy Exfil w/ comms and RPNVGs. Old MC Tropic boonie for regular hat day. 😂
I can fully appreciate the “O-Course” background video. A lot of times we FOCUS on the gear and pistol/rifle fundamentals- but neglect the physicality of a tactical engagement . So while it matters somewhat, the type of gear you have (so long as it’s durable), as long as you TRAIN with and maximize its utility, you’re gtg! BUT…even with the top of the line gear- if you’re out of shape…you’ll be in a world of hurt if you have to do movement to and close with drills (or actual threat neutralization). Great talk and advice all the same, team. Keep it up!
Experience has shown that it takes a lot of time and material to find the best personal equipment. In the same way, you will initially have no choice but to reposition pouches on the plate carrier several times to find a personal optimum.
Good points in your video. A tip, get a backpack that is comfortable to wear while you have a gun belt and carrier/chest rig on. I am lucky that my ruck has a wider shoulder strap setup so it is very comfortable to wear with the rest of my kit. Also, make sure you can bend down, sit in a vehicle, etc while wearing your kit (minus backpack of course). I thought I had my stuff setup the way I wanted it until I couldn't bend down fully or sit down. I ended up having to reposition a few of my pouches and now I got it to wear I can sit in a vehicle, bend down, etc.
1st line gear- Everything on my belt and in my pockets that I’d want if I had to bail out of a truck and screw off in the woods for a few hours. 2nd line gear- My rifle and everything I wear on my chest that I’d want with me in a fight. 3rd line gear- Everything that I’d dump off in a hide before getting into a fight but that keeps me sustained away from my vehicle/outpost/home.
Great content and information. I love the general style of the info that educates rather than pushing a specific brand, while still having an opinion. I want to know what your opinion is, but as important, if not more is the 'why' you think what you do. Knowing you are using or have used the gear is important to me. Semper Fi !!!!
Rifle with high-quality dot or lpvo, light sling suppressor with spare parts. Pistol dot and light with belt set up and holster. Kestrel and range finder with RRS Tripod. Chest rig | plate carrier with ceramic plates. Helmet with PVS 31A. If I had to do it all over again, this is how I would do it.
When I started, all I had was a good hand me down battle belt set up with help from experienced guys at the gun shop I worked at. I already had a great rifle setup from being able to buy everything at cost. Got the pleasure/pain of taking a 5 day Pat Rogers course with just my belt. Many drills required more rifle mags than belong on a belt but I made it work and came in 2nd all because I had my rifle go dry as I was moving up closer and got the tunnel vision and went to feed the rifle instead of transitioning to pistol so I missed the time by a couple seconds. That first real week of training was a huge eye opener. So much work but so worth it. It's an eye opener for what works and what doesn't. There is no other way to find out.
Thanks for bringing up gear shaming. You guys aren't only prepared citizens. You're polite and kind citizens. I say train the way you want to train and wear whatever level of gear you desire as long as you are safe and considerate.
-Exo Mountain Gear’s new K4 bag sounds like it’s just as good or preferred over Stone Glacier and Kifaru. -Also, Full Tang Tactical has their new modular chest rig that can fit not only tactical roles, but hunting, camping and concealing a firearm. Looks pretty cool.
I dont care what joe blow says about my gear. If its putting me down or degrading my stuff..i tell them, till your paying the bill, or showing me something knowledgeable lets change the subject and enjoy this. I'll gladly listen to any advice possible...look at new possibilities but keep it funny but clean. Non of us are the same and not all of us are gonna have the (opinion) top of the top.👍
Old (62) infantryman here who used to the old web belt w/ LBE for going "to the field", could use a recommendation for a modern, good quality battle belt and chest rig w/ removable (if possible) front & rear plate carriers. My EDC is a Ruger SR40c (40 S&W) in a Falco OWB holster + 17R spare mag that I carry on a regular leather belt for trousers.
I am a prepaired citizen , no military back ground. I run all old school gear, with a drop leg 😅 but it seems to work well for me.I do no balistic gear. My plan is simply defensive, patrol and LP. This might not be the best plan but it is what I have. Thanks for the content guys. Very informative.
Current training equipment: Wilson Combat Ranger AR 15, holosun 512C optic on a monstrum, unity style EOTech riser, streamlight light (cannot remember which model), B5 stock and forgrip, Magpul sling, SIG P320 XVTAC 9mm with steiner MPS, and surfire x300uA Aliengear Rapid force level3 holster RTS Level 3A+ plates and their carrier, with One Tigris QD, essetac triple AR mag pouch, and tripple pistol mag pouch. 5.11 belt, essetac double pistol single ar mag, dump pouch, Bearfak 3.0 MED kit. Not on belt and chest rig always: fighting knifes, and zip on/off back pack for additional med/admin items. Looking into a velcro admin pouch for front of carrier. Have a chest rig but have committed to training in only plate carrier setup. I run steel because I have shot the RTS 3A+, and yes, anything can fail, the thing is with ceramic, its fragile, and once shot, its done. Yes it can take multiple rounds, but so can steel. If it couldnt we wouldnt be shooting it at the range. If it comes down to a SHTF situation, the ability to replace that ceramic quickly might not exist. Just my $.02
@@llnaanll Agreed. Here's the thing, getting shot is still going to suck. The plates cover your vitals for the most part, but it doesn't cover everything and if you're leaking fluids your gonna need to know how to plug them.
My big regret was buying a shitload of gear all to realize it wasn't quite what I needed. I've got @ or over $1,000 in kit I'll never use because I wanted it but didnt need it. I cant sell any of it because nobody wants to buy it. Now that I know what I need I've been methodically building my permanent kit. Its much more expensive but now I have the experience and training to know what I personally want outta my kit and have an endgoal in mind.
I ran a drop holster during sim- round training at an ALERRT course in 2013… my weapon FELL out while I was squatting to secure a downed op-for (snap didn’t secure all the way). I haven’t used them since. Low-mid ride all the way.
As far ad belts go, I have two belts set the same way up, one black and one multicam. The black one, I used when I did security. It's by safelife and was very comfortable getting in out out of the patrol car. Held everything in place whenever I had to run with it. Reson I got a second was because I wanted something other than black so I got an AWS SMU. So far it seems to be a could belt but since I no longer do security, I don't wear it as much as I did the safelife. On the belts, set up is 2 pistol mags, 1 rifle, IFAK, dump pouch, knife, and holster.
Great Video ! A Helmet and a Plate Carrier is great for the Fourth of July and New Years Eve and maybe Cinco de Mayo ! One young mother i talked to said she would hide on the floor in the corner of the kitchen with her kids wearing kitchen pots ! A Battle Belt is great for the Escape and Evade Rig and to carry the Gas Mask and Canteen for water ! New Mexico has very little surface water ! Also great to carry is a Seat Belt Cutter to rescue the Pilot and Crew of an Alien Spacecraft that crash into Southern New Mexico ! Also visit the FREE city museum that is a few blocks North of the fee based UFO museum (USD/U$D) in Roswell, New Mexico ! My Maxpedition computer bag carries Level 3A Armor and includes a shoulder harness ! Also your day pack water bladder pocket is great to carry your Level 3A Body Armor ! Thank you for your great channel and your support for weapon SAFETY that UA-cam is afraid to support ! Also remember the POLICE used to be your friend before MADD and they then became political to get promoted ! ! ! Drive safely and drive between the white lines... drive on a line or to fast or slow then you may be a DUI... or impaired driving ! tjl
It took me years to finally have all my gear that I wanted and I’m happy to say I’m sorta comfortable with my closet. But yes get the guns first train with them then get the rest after. All the gear first isn’t going to do anything with out the right tools
I started with a belt but now I have pretty much ditched the belt and I run a chest rig and if I need a plate carrier I can use my slick carrier with my chest rig over it. Most of my training and if I were to need the gear for real I’d be in the mountains and a pistol doesn’t have much of a place there. I have 7 mags on my chest rig right now and I’m going to change it up for more. I have land nav and medical in my chest rig also. If I need a pistol I can ditch the mag and insert in one of my jsta pouches and Velcro a holster in there. Belts get in the way of the hip belt on a ruck and I want to be comfortable carrying lots of weight so I’m effective when I need to be
Mission is supposed to drive gear. But "budget" is also a driver. Surplus gear is cheap enough that the extra money can be spent on ammo and training. For citizens, I feel a shoulder bag and rifle is the place to start. And most don't need more than that. But a chicom chest rig is also fantastic. For pistol people: I am a CCW but not a pistol guy. I believe most work needs to be done with a rifle. Or bigger.
I have bought into the message of "it's better to do a few things well than a lot of things poorly." And I have bought into the message that we want to be super flexible for "general issues" rather than super specialised.
I have had to think about this kind of thing for awhile. And the best solutions i have found is a slick carrier, with some sort of load bearing set up. I run alice gear, and am looking at getting an H harness setup. My goal is that whatever gear you are running, you will need to stash it certain cases. Whenever this stuff will be used, you will be viewed as a combatant, and hostile by any surviving government entity. It is clear by current federal memo's that this is the case. Remember, even the colonial army were viewed as bad guys by certain people. The same will be said with this.
"I had more gear than I knew what to do with". I know what you mean. I've accumulated a simple plate carrier (with steel plates, unfortunately), a chest rig, no real belt-yet, ALICE gear (the full duece gear set up) a molle II 3-day assault pack, a rush 12 day pack and level 3a ACH helmet. Also have an old ALICE pack. WHAT-SHALL-I-DO??? I'm 63 years old, too.
For the average person out there not wanting to spend ton of money on gear, but just want to be prepared(usually chances are very very slim of something happening), I would recommend a good pair of shoes, a chest rig, pistol with at least 4 or 5 mags, a pistol cartridge carbine compatible with your pistol’s caliber and mags, then add a another 4 to 5 mags. Add a decent multi tool or a fixed blade knife if your so prefer. Water bottles are a mandatory requirement. Remember that your environment dictate what items you need to remain alive.
Need your sharpie in combat too. Marking TQ application and if your clearing buildings you can mark the door as to not waste effort (situational based)
Focus on your budget and what’s comfortable. Look at what military surplus stores have to offer. Try stuff on to see how it fits, how it moves. Can’t find a size that fits, ask. Can’t find something in particular, ask, they’ll keep their eyes open for it. Their inventories change almost weekly. If you know someone who’s been outside the wire and down range, ask them to tag along and help you piece your gear together. A veteran is your best resource for finding your gear and helping you put everything together.
I'm biased, but as a former infantryman my focus is on my rifle, not my pistol. So my personal suggestion would be to purchase a chest rig first. I'm not saying not to buy a belt, but i believe you should focus on carrying more ammo for your rifle snd not a secondary weapon and minimal ammo for said weapon.
I spent way too much money starting with a carrier, belt, and chest rig all at the same time. I should have started with a belt and chest rig. I love my plate carrier, but I could have used that money to buy ammo and finish decking out my guns the way I want to. But I do love my plate carrier lol
@PonyBoy3000 I wouldn't say a waste. Because I do get a lot of enjoyment from the stuff I own. Range days are more enjoyable with a battle belt and chest rig! Necessary? Nah. Still worth owning? Absolutely! Plus, this is America. I don't need a reason to own that shit. Will I ever use it for its intended purpose? God, I hope not. But it's still fun to have.
I am an old man (69) and an old soldier. I have two different kit setups. The single biggest deficiency I have is a holster platform with a leg strap. I have two belts. One is setup for pistol with six mag pouches. The other is setup for carbine and pistol. Both belts have IFAK and Tourniquet, dump pouch and a multi-tool. For me personally, I don't have a chest rig. I have two different plate carrier setups. One is 10"x12" and the other is 11"x14". The 11"x14" has AR500 level IIIA soft plates and the 10"x12" has Guard Dog level IIIA ceramic plates. Both plate carriers are setup with IFAK, tourniquet and three mag pouches. The big differences between the two, other than coverage, is the size of the pack attached to the back of the carrier. I know that level IIIA armor is only good for handgun ammo, but I am old with a bad back. Everything is a compromise. My kits allow for some protection without much weight. They have an integrated backpack. The integrated backpack eliminates the need for a separate backpack. Plus, packs add very little bulk when empty, but can hold all the load I can carry when needed. I don't own a helmet or night vision. To take a line from an old Dirty Harry movie, "A man has got to know his limitations." As an [old] Prepared Citizen my role in an SHTF scenario is support. I am not going to be a door kicker, but I may be the one that comes in and drags someone out. At my age it is hard to embarrass me, so training with my kit is easy. Over the years I have had a lot of handgun training and some carbine training. What I need now is some really good tactical medical training. I know how to use my guns. Now I need to learn how to properly use my IFAKs and tourniquets.
Good luck doing a patrol with a plate carrier every one want to be Delta but with out the little bird insertion! Shit goes down unless you are in a fixed position you will not be using a plate carrier. Plus in a shtf scenario you will not be doing CQB unless you absolutely have to!
I went to that at tactical, holy shit it's like almost $1500 for one 10x12 plate... holy cow it was crazy cause the carriers were OK price but darn the plates
To me it's important to look at reality. If been to classes where people are talking about "what radio system should I buy" but they don't have an Ifak and if they have a tourniquet it's an amazon knock of. Get a good pistol, holster and light. A good rifle, sling and light. A solid method to transport a few extra mags for each. Then invest in individual first aid supplies, then buddy aid supplies. THEN the fun stuff like plate carriers, plates, comms, etc. You a WAY more likely to be in a so where you need a good first aid bag and training than your are to need a full assaulters loadout and training.
13:00 I think it is very viable to train using 4 mags and medical in your pockets and GO! Faster than dawning all your fancy gear and shit if your edc belt is decent
Unless you’re independently wealthy, try to train with your gear for a year BEFORE you decide to “upgrade”. That way you can afford to buy ammo and classes. I’ve seen guys upgrade whenever the next UA-cam drops and they end up with a pile of nylon…
Currently have a crye jpc 2.0 with a haley micro rig up front. Lbx belt with minimal build on it. Ive got to build out the belt and need to step into the helmet world then continue the pc
We have seasons here it was 113 with high dew point a couple of days ago and might be 150 degrees cooler in a couple months that changes gear and needs allot but there’s not much movement when it’s that cold or hot i was hotter in Minnesota a couple days ago leaving Phoenix today it’s like 115 but it’s a dry heat right looking forward to fall it’s allot of adjusting and adapting with the season’s i loosen straps after training so I can don equipment quickly if I’m wearing more layers next time
I'm very interested in the helmet topic. Guard Dog Body Armor seems to be the best buy for what you get. Prove that wrong in a comparison / what you get for your money if you spend more elsewhere. Or do a shopping comparison with images from the respective websites. Keeping in mind I never plan to be an operator and the only reason I see the need is because I'm a free American and in case a Ukraine type conflict occurred locally. Fingers crossed for an alien invasion. (humor)
having tried about everything, I settled on the DM MEPC and (modified) TAPS. The MEPC with a four mag placard and zippered pouch on the front but I can easily remove the placard (g hooks and velcro) and throw the TAPS on with or without the armor. Super versatile and honestly very affordable.
@@CPLBSS88 I have a quad mag panel by shaw on my IOTV with a TT triple mag pannel thing to my weak side. I like chest rigs just because I can take them off and on. Armor can be put on under if there is a threat and if not then go slick.
I'll never forget the first time a student showed up to a integrated rifle course we taught, wearing steel. About an hour into the course, we are at the target line and I was giving a block on instruction. About three sentences in I hear "CLANG" and as I turn around I hear a second "CLANG" A young Marine had pulled the bail tabs on his carrier and dropped his armor out of the bottom, on to the ground. He then let out an audible sigh of relief. We talk about it during almost every class now. Sometimes, teachable moments, present themselves.
Agreed. Train with the gear you would use if a SHTF scenario were to occur. If you train without that gear why bother training? Because if a real SHTF event were to occur, and you neglected to train with the your gear, your ability to perform will likely suffer greatly. Sitting at a gun range bench is not training. The bench should only be used to zero you rifle.
Really enjoy your vids you are putting out some great info. One question what is the mask thing with what looks like fans on the back. Gulf war one here so didn’t have some of that cool stuff.
Doesn’t matter how much gear I buy someone is going to make fun of the gear I got then I have to buy something else
If someone makes fun of you for being prepared, fuck em.
Don’t listen to the haters babe
Never buy gear
I carry a revolver in a sock....
I have what I can afford. Train with what I have. Best that I can do....
Great video guys. I always preach choosing gear and weapons based on it's given mission and scenario. I currently train 4 different scenarios and purchase gear for them respectfully. Each scenario increasing in threat level and less-likelihood level.
1. EDC
2. Civil Unrest
3. Temporary WRL (Without Rule of Law)
4. Apocalypse.
My EDC is standard stuff, Glock 43x, extra mag, tourniquet, knife and flashlight, bags in the truck bed for medical, survival and repair needs.
For civil unrest, I think of it as EDC +. I think for this scenario there is still rule of law and authorities active, just a temporary crime spike. For this reason I don't believe any strong military gear or rifle is necessary here, or else you might attract more attention from police or mobs and get in more of a risky scenario (Kyle Rittenhouse comes to mind). But if I really have to venture out for something, I would supplement the EDC with a small non-tactical but capable backpack like a Northface Recon with a full IFAK, a few mags and perhaps add a gas mask in the bag if I have to go on foot, or in the car in case of a accidental tier gas/riot entanglement, and possibly wear thin concealable level IIIA soft armor like the Crye LVS for gray man protection under a hoodie. Key to this category is to stay gray man but supplement the EDC with valuables in a crime spike or riot.
For Temporary WRL scenarios, this is where the plate carrier, helmet, battle belt and CQB rifle will come out. To defend property, neighborhood streets, guarding posts/patrol, or missions for supplies or to maybe rescue friends and families from more hostile locations. What's key in this scenario more than the gear is having much needed supplies to survive in the house for at least 3 months to avoid danger on the streets, as well as having a community of friends who can join you in a team to run missions and defend the community better if need be. Infantry gear isn't too important here as it's more of an urban guarding scenario and small unit direct mission scenario. NODs might be applicable here however to own the night.
Number 4, apocalypse, is exactly that. The US gov is collapsed, civil war, foreign invasion, WW3 all of the above. Why we have the Second Amendment, to secure our free state baby, This is where militias will be forming and Ukraine style fighting in the streets. This is where the infantry gear comes out. Chest rigs, plates, NODs, thermals, ruck sacks, GPR rifle, tactics. War essentially. Life as we knew it will never be the same, a truly horrifying time.
So based on these 4 categories and their order, I would prioritize what I purchase and train for first. I recommend following the order as the apocalypse is least likely compared to EDC and Civil Unrest scenarios. Priorities are truly necessary, I see more people buying NODs before they have a basic repair bag in their truck, or rifle plates before they have a medical bag in their vehicle or person along with med training. Prep and train for the most likely scenarios first then proceed. So square away the low vis gear before the infantry gear. Get excellent handgun training before training CQB with rifles. Buy a low vis thin IIIA soft armor vest before Level IV rifle plates, etc. Take all with a grain of salt just my philosophy on order of gear purchase and priorities of prepping/training. Hope this helps anyone who is overwhelmed with the vast amount of gear one is able to purchase.
TLDR; - Step 1: square away your EDC. Handgun training, a capable weapon, medical gear, medical training, learn to repair your vehicle, prep those supplies in the truck along with survival equipment and additional medical as well. Trust me that's way more important than something like night vision, but work your way up accordingly.
PFFFFFFT doesn’t even have a tactical nuke 😏
Food?
@@monk729 I mentioned that in regards to "supplies" in the section detailing the Temporary WRL scenario. "...What's key in this scenario more than the gear is having much needed supplies to survive in the house for at least 3 months to avoid danger on the streets, as well as...". It goes without saying that supplies in that context include food, water, fuel, and other survival supplies.
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I would put in shelter needs like sand bags. If WORL happens, it is of 4 situations.
1. Invasion of an adversary.
2. Nuclear/emp attack.
3. Domestic threats.
4. Severe natural disaster.
All of the above would require some sort of expiedant hardened shelter. If one is not already built.
This is a good mindset. I started training in 2020, and now I teach a bit here and there. While I would never purposefully make a gear hound feel bad for Training in their gear, for a lot of people it is an experience and not an education. So many civilians end up looking like MIL or LEO while they neglect entirely the EDC level of preparation and training. People leap-frog likely scenarios into an immediate worst-case imaginary scenario. They forget that the ability to walk in public armed to the teeth is both rare and dangerous.
I haven't worn my battle belt for almost 4 years now. EDC pistol and edc support gear is always worn, and picking up a long gun usually gets some minimum support gear on chest rigs or something similar. It's not hard to up-gun on top of the EDC kit, and honestly, it covers 99% of scenarios.
Ok, so first off I wish I was 30 something again. But I am not. I am now north of 66 and my door kicking days are over. Just FYI, I am retired LEO, and firearms instructor at the local, state and federal level. I still teach some CCW classes, but in my day our "Battle Belt" was are "Duty Belt", and we always trained using that. We may not have been in uniform, but I insisted on Duty Belt and vest. It was 1983 and we did not have much in the way of training aids back in that day. So, I created our first "realistic" firearms course. I modified an old DTS electronic cash register and using parts I scavaged from Copiers I built a reactive targeting system. So it was "Wired" not blue tooth or wireless like we have today. So, we would setup call scenarios (Armed Robbery in progress), at night, lights and siren going, driving into the range and engage the suspects "Fleeing" the bank. The pop up targets (which no one knew about) was great because It caught everyone off balance. Frankly, it was an eye opener for the Chief and Sheriff at the time. Well, enough of that. I just purchased a "KORE" Battle belt to assist me with traning those that want to be prepared as our nation takes a dump. Good stuff guys, and your never too old, just a little slower. Be safe and train hard.
Best thing of trying gear or starting with budget gear is you have a second or third kit setup. It’s nice to have a second kit packed out to leave in a secondary place or in the event you need to kit up a buddy.
Fully agree that the belt should be step one. You can do most classes with nothing more than a belt, so long as you have magazines on you. Also having medical on your belt basically keeps it attached to you at all times.
That being said, I’ve taught on the road for a few years now and find that I’m spoiled with Floridian laws. A lot of other states are pushing body armor bans, which frankly is more nefarious to me than gun bans. With that in mind, consider investing in plates or inserts for a carrier sooner rather than later even if you intend to work towards training in a carrier.
Are you leading classes currently? I am grateful for additional info
The type and variety of gear available now is so incredibly overwhelming with all the Gucci choices. Back in my day, the mid eighties and early nineties, it was very simple; mostly Vietnam era GI issue gear, a “flak” or “f*cked” jacked, ALICE pack, para-cord, electrical tape, lots of duct tape, and cut up bicycle inner tube was as tacti-cool as it got. You had a set of gear for formations and inspections and another tricked out set for deployment. It wasn’t pretty, but it worked.
Top comment.
Your channel is evolving in a good way. Keep it going.
Thanks fellow Floridian
@@barrelandhatchetMy good sir pls explain that mira gas blower setup very interesting. I have one but don't know how to exactly setup a chem-setup can u make a dedicated video on this.
Gotta come down from GA and train with you guys! Love the content, keep up the great work fellas! Stay safe in this storm
belt, chest rig, plate carrier, helmet, nods...welcome to spending money for years and years to come. pro tip, buy once cry once is kind of true in this. I spent a shit ton of money building out carriers and rigs just to buy something better months later. you will SAVE money if you spend money wisely in this hobby
That’s why you shop around at surplus stores, to find out what works. It helps to get to know the owners, sometimes they’ll give you some great deals, and even hold onto items for you if you’re a little short on cash. Plus they’ll even keep their eyes open for anything you’re looking for in particular.
I actually made my own chest kit with a similar harness to the YMI tactical x harness, below that I carry a medium dangler that I also made. This upgrades to small kit/med & a couple magazines with small mods. Belt kit is in the works & on my back I took a hellcat modded Alice frame & affixed a kifaru cargo panel to hold a 50L dry bag, sleep system dry bag & etc. This is a bushcrafting/minuteman set up in my eyes.
Very solid info Gentlemen. Thanks for the insight.
Great video.. love the idea for people who only have guns to get the road map to start.
Good discussion. I can see this topic go forever. I know from experience that I need to run my belt and sidearm with a slight drop in order to get into my vehicle. It's always interesting to try your kit in realistic situations as much as you can to test.
Blackgear is a good example of not having your gear belt attached to your pants belt for this reason. You can move around your waist to get in a vehicle. Also, you want you to run your belt higher on your waist.
Drop leg: shorter torso creates issue drawing from the holster in kit for some. Also, shooting around vehicles from the ground (Under front bumper) is easier for done with drop leg. Train in your gear and learn.
Running around kit: LBT minimalist chest rig configured for LBE. AWS SMU belt w/ IFAK, Safariland holster, 2 pistol mags, 1 rifle mag, Benchmade punch dagger, BFG dump. Love the SMU.
My old 6094 if I have to put on armor. IIIA ST plates.
Team Wendy Exfil w/ comms and RPNVGs. Old MC Tropic boonie for regular hat day. 😂
IIIA? but, like, rifles and shit
I can fully appreciate the “O-Course” background video. A lot of times we FOCUS on the gear and pistol/rifle fundamentals- but neglect the physicality of a tactical engagement . So while it matters somewhat, the type of gear you have (so long as it’s durable), as long as you TRAIN with and maximize its utility, you’re gtg! BUT…even with the top of the line gear- if you’re out of shape…you’ll be in a world of hurt if you have to do movement to and close with drills (or actual threat neutralization). Great talk and advice all the same, team. Keep it up!
Experience has shown that it takes a lot of time and material to find the best personal equipment. In the same way, you will initially have no choice but to reposition pouches on the plate carrier several times to find a personal optimum.
Good points in your video. A tip, get a backpack that is comfortable to wear while you have a gun belt and carrier/chest rig on. I am lucky that my ruck has a wider shoulder strap setup so it is very comfortable to wear with the rest of my kit. Also, make sure you can bend down, sit in a vehicle, etc while wearing your kit (minus backpack of course). I thought I had my stuff setup the way I wanted it until I couldn't bend down fully or sit down. I ended up having to reposition a few of my pouches and now I got it to wear I can sit in a vehicle, bend down, etc.
1st line gear- Everything on my belt and in my pockets that I’d want if I had to bail out of a truck and screw off in the woods for a few hours.
2nd line gear- My rifle and everything I wear on my chest that I’d want with me in a fight.
3rd line gear- Everything that I’d dump off in a hide before getting into a fight but that keeps me sustained away from my vehicle/outpost/home.
Great content and information. I love the general style of the info that educates rather than pushing a specific brand, while still having an opinion. I want to know what your opinion is, but as important, if not more is the 'why' you think what you do. Knowing you are using or have used the gear is important to me. Semper Fi !!!!
Rifle with high-quality dot or lpvo, light sling suppressor with spare parts.
Pistol dot and light with belt set up and holster.
Kestrel and range finder with RRS Tripod.
Chest rig | plate carrier with ceramic plates.
Helmet with PVS 31A.
If I had to do it all over again, this is how I would do it.
When I started, all I had was a good hand me down battle belt set up with help from experienced guys at the gun shop I worked at. I already had a great rifle setup from being able to buy everything at cost.
Got the pleasure/pain of taking a 5 day Pat Rogers course with just my belt. Many drills required more rifle mags than belong on a belt but I made it work and came in 2nd all because I had my rifle go dry as I was moving up closer and got the tunnel vision and went to feed the rifle instead of transitioning to pistol so I missed the time by a couple seconds.
That first real week of training was a huge eye opener. So much work but so worth it. It's an eye opener for what works and what doesn't. There is no other way to find out.
Thanks for bringing up gear shaming. You guys aren't only prepared citizens. You're polite and kind citizens. I say train the way you want to train and wear whatever level of gear you desire as long as you are safe and considerate.
-Exo Mountain Gear’s new K4 bag sounds like it’s just as good or preferred over Stone Glacier and Kifaru.
-Also, Full Tang Tactical has their new modular chest rig that can fit not only tactical roles, but hunting, camping and concealing a firearm. Looks pretty cool.
Nothing on full tang website has anything about Bino harness.
I dont care what joe blow says about my gear. If its putting me down or degrading my stuff..i tell them, till your paying the bill, or showing me something knowledgeable lets change the subject and enjoy this. I'll gladly listen to any advice possible...look at new possibilities but keep it funny but clean. Non of us are the same and not all of us are gonna have the (opinion) top of the top.👍
Old (62) infantryman here who used to the old web belt w/ LBE for going "to the field", could use a recommendation for a modern, good quality battle belt and chest rig w/ removable (if possible) front & rear plate carriers. My EDC is a Ruger SR40c (40 S&W) in a Falco OWB holster + 17R spare mag that I carry on a regular leather belt for trousers.
I am a prepaired citizen , no military back ground. I run all old school gear, with a drop leg 😅 but it seems to work well for me.I do no balistic gear. My plan is simply defensive, patrol and LP. This might not be the best plan but it is what I have. Thanks for the content guys. Very informative.
Esstac enhanced range belt = rock solid
Awesome video as usual guys! I love how much the channel has grown! Much love and be safe guys, hopefully the hurricane will steer clear of you guys
It’s hitting north of us, and thank you for being apart of the BHTG community
Current training equipment:
Wilson Combat Ranger AR 15, holosun 512C optic on a monstrum, unity style EOTech riser, streamlight light (cannot remember which model), B5 stock and forgrip, Magpul sling,
SIG P320 XVTAC 9mm with steiner MPS, and surfire x300uA
Aliengear Rapid force level3 holster
RTS Level 3A+ plates and their carrier, with One Tigris QD, essetac triple AR mag pouch, and tripple pistol mag pouch.
5.11 belt, essetac double pistol single ar mag, dump pouch, Bearfak 3.0 MED kit.
Not on belt and chest rig always: fighting knifes, and zip on/off back pack for additional med/admin items.
Looking into a velcro admin pouch for front of carrier.
Have a chest rig but have committed to training in only plate carrier setup.
I run steel because I have shot the RTS 3A+, and yes, anything can fail, the thing is with ceramic, its fragile, and once shot, its done.
Yes it can take multiple rounds, but so can steel.
If it couldnt we wouldnt be shooting it at the range.
If it comes down to a SHTF situation, the ability to replace that ceramic quickly might not exist.
Just my $.02
have been debating which plates to buy for my first go around and kind of my logic as well. plus you can add sleeves over the steel plates
@@llnaanll Agreed. Here's the thing, getting shot is still going to suck. The plates cover your vitals for the most part, but it doesn't cover everything and if you're leaking fluids your gonna need to know how to plug them.
@@jw5297 Oh absolutely 100%
Just a quick additional to what the guys are talking about
Ounces = Pounds = Pain = Restricted movement
My big regret was buying a shitload of gear all to realize it wasn't quite what I needed. I've got @ or over $1,000 in kit I'll never use because I wanted it but didnt need it. I cant sell any of it because nobody wants to buy it. Now that I know what I need I've been methodically building my permanent kit. Its much more expensive but now I have the experience and training to know what I personally want outta my kit and have an endgoal in mind.
Wow I loved my drop leg in my kit. Thats what i was issued and rocked.
Been using a subsecond belt for about 6 months now. Used to have a wilder tactical belt, but personally i enjoy the subsecond more
I ran a drop holster during sim- round training at an ALERRT course in 2013… my weapon FELL out while I was squatting to secure a downed op-for (snap didn’t secure all the way). I haven’t used them since. Low-mid ride all the way.
I like low mid as well.
As far ad belts go, I have two belts set the same way up, one black and one multicam. The black one, I used when I did security. It's by safelife and was very comfortable getting in out out of the patrol car. Held everything in place whenever I had to run with it. Reson I got a second was because I wanted something other than black so I got an AWS SMU. So far it seems to be a could belt but since I no longer do security, I don't wear it as much as I did the safelife. On the belts, set up is 2 pistol mags, 1 rifle, IFAK, dump pouch, knife, and holster.
Great Video ! A Helmet and a Plate Carrier is great for the Fourth of July and New Years Eve and maybe Cinco de Mayo ! One young mother i talked to said she would hide on the floor in the corner of the kitchen with her kids wearing kitchen pots ! A Battle Belt is great for the Escape and Evade Rig and to carry the Gas Mask and Canteen for water ! New Mexico has very little surface water ! Also great to carry is a Seat Belt Cutter to rescue the Pilot and Crew of an Alien Spacecraft that crash into Southern New Mexico ! Also visit the FREE city museum that is a few blocks North of the fee based UFO museum (USD/U$D) in Roswell, New Mexico ! My Maxpedition computer bag carries Level 3A Armor and includes a shoulder harness ! Also your day pack water bladder pocket is great to carry your Level 3A Body Armor ! Thank you for your great channel and your support for weapon SAFETY that UA-cam is afraid to support ! Also remember the POLICE used to be your friend before MADD and they then became political to get promoted ! ! ! Drive safely and drive between the white lines... drive on a line or to fast or slow then you may be a DUI... or impaired driving ! tjl
It took me years to finally have all my gear that I wanted and I’m happy to say I’m sorta comfortable with my closet. But yes get the guns first train with them then get the rest after. All the gear first isn’t going to do anything with out the right tools
I started with a belt but now I have pretty much ditched the belt and I run a chest rig and if I need a plate carrier I can use my slick carrier with my chest rig over it. Most of my training and if I were to need the gear for real I’d be in the mountains and a pistol doesn’t have much of a place there. I have 7 mags on my chest rig right now and I’m going to change it up for more. I have land nav and medical in my chest rig also. If I need a pistol I can ditch the mag and insert in one of my jsta pouches and Velcro a holster in there. Belts get in the way of the hip belt on a ruck and I want to be comfortable carrying lots of weight so I’m effective when I need to be
When doing High Threat Protection we ran slick plates and when crap hit we slaped on our chest rigs ......I been doing for the last 10 + years.
Alway buy heavy plates (AR500 or even Crossfit) and train with that extra weight. You will get stronger and increase your stamina.
Closing statement should be "Make sure you an asset not an asshat."
Lol we will probably make that a shirt someday
@@barrelandhatchet I'll take one for the contribution. 😂
Direct action has a great assault pack that I use as well as gloves and pouches
I'm a fan of it mech holsters. Have a couple, both iwb and awb. Good quality, good retention and compatible wth the most popular mounting systems.
Truthfully, regarding rucksacks, I ended up buying a USGI molle II ruck.
Great video keep em coming Guys!
Mission is supposed to drive gear. But "budget" is also a driver.
Surplus gear is cheap enough that the extra money can be spent on ammo and training.
For citizens, I feel a shoulder bag and rifle is the place to start. And most don't need more than that. But a chicom chest rig is also fantastic.
For pistol people: I am a CCW but not a pistol guy. I believe most work needs to be done with a rifle. Or bigger.
I have bought into the message of "it's better to do a few things well than a lot of things poorly."
And I have bought into the message that we want to be super flexible for "general issues" rather than super specialised.
Stumbled upon your channel based on information I've been absorbing. Great video. Would love to go out to FL to train with you guys one day.🤙🏽
Great vid. Personally this is the progression I'd recommend.
Chest Rig
Belt
Helmet
Plate carrier
I have had to think about this kind of thing for awhile. And the best solutions i have found is a slick carrier, with some sort of load bearing set up. I run alice gear, and am looking at getting an H harness setup.
My goal is that whatever gear you are running, you will need to stash it certain cases. Whenever this stuff will be used, you will be viewed as a combatant, and hostile by any surviving government entity. It is clear by current federal memo's that this is the case.
Remember, even the colonial army were viewed as bad guys by certain people. The same will be said with this.
"I had more gear than I knew what to do with". I know what you mean. I've accumulated a simple plate carrier (with steel plates, unfortunately), a chest rig, no real belt-yet, ALICE gear (the full duece gear set up) a molle II 3-day assault pack, a rush 12 day pack and level 3a ACH helmet. Also have an old ALICE pack. WHAT-SHALL-I-DO???
I'm 63 years old, too.
I'm running spartan armor, bump helmet, baofeng radio.
The Sharpie holster is a legit piece of kit in combat. Used a simple version I made from duct tape doing 9 lines in Afghanistan as PEDRO.
ok well that is friggin cool, "That others May Live"
For the average person out there not wanting to spend ton of money on gear, but just want to be prepared(usually chances are very very slim of something happening), I would recommend a good pair of shoes, a chest rig, pistol with at least 4 or 5 mags, a pistol cartridge carbine compatible with your pistol’s caliber and mags, then add a another 4 to 5 mags. Add a decent multi tool or a fixed blade knife if your so prefer. Water bottles are a mandatory requirement. Remember that your environment dictate what items you need to remain alive.
Need your sharpie in combat too. Marking TQ application and if your clearing buildings you can mark the door as to not waste effort (situational based)
Focus on your budget and what’s comfortable. Look at what military surplus stores have to offer. Try stuff on to see how it fits, how it moves. Can’t find a size that fits, ask. Can’t find something in particular, ask, they’ll keep their eyes open for it. Their inventories change almost weekly. If you know someone who’s been outside the wire and down range, ask them to tag along and help you piece your gear together. A veteran is your best resource for finding your gear and helping you put everything together.
When you look as I do, you quit worrying about the shame
Keep your head up brother huck those faters. You are cool just the way you are!
My roadmap was an Alice LBE -> Ruck -> Chicom Chest rig-> ACH.
I'm biased, but as a former infantryman my focus is on my rifle, not my pistol. So my personal suggestion would be to purchase a chest rig first. I'm not saying not to buy a belt, but i believe you should focus on carrying more ammo for your rifle snd not a secondary weapon and minimal ammo for said weapon.
I spent way too much money starting with a carrier, belt, and chest rig all at the same time. I should have started with a belt and chest rig. I love my plate carrier, but I could have used that money to buy ammo and finish decking out my guns the way I want to. But I do love my plate carrier lol
And you will never need it. Just a waste of money.
@PonyBoy3000 I wouldn't say a waste. Because I do get a lot of enjoyment from the stuff I own. Range days are more enjoyable with a battle belt and chest rig! Necessary? Nah. Still worth owning? Absolutely! Plus, this is America. I don't need a reason to own that shit. Will I ever use it for its intended purpose? God, I hope not. But it's still fun to have.
Javlin AJAC PC, Lead Devil belt, custom holster for G40.
i run the USMC filbe assault pack
That’s a really good pack!!
I am an old man (69) and an old soldier. I have two different kit setups. The single biggest deficiency I have is a holster platform with a leg strap. I have two belts. One is setup for pistol with six mag pouches. The other is setup for carbine and pistol. Both belts have IFAK and Tourniquet, dump pouch and a multi-tool. For me personally, I don't have a chest rig. I have two different plate carrier setups. One is 10"x12" and the other is 11"x14". The 11"x14" has AR500 level IIIA soft plates and the 10"x12" has Guard Dog level IIIA ceramic plates. Both plate carriers are setup with IFAK, tourniquet and three mag pouches. The big differences between the two, other than coverage, is the size of the pack attached to the back of the carrier. I know that level IIIA armor is only good for handgun ammo, but I am old with a bad back. Everything is a compromise. My kits allow for some protection without much weight. They have an integrated backpack. The integrated backpack eliminates the need for a separate backpack. Plus, packs add very little bulk when empty, but can hold all the load I can carry when needed. I don't own a helmet or night vision. To take a line from an old Dirty Harry movie, "A man has got to know his limitations." As an [old] Prepared Citizen my role in an SHTF scenario is support. I am not going to be a door kicker, but I may be the one that comes in and drags someone out. At my age it is hard to embarrass me, so training with my kit is easy. Over the years I have had a lot of handgun training and some carbine training. What I need now is some really good tactical medical training. I know how to use my guns. Now I need to learn how to properly use my IFAKs and tourniquets.
Good luck doing a patrol with a plate carrier every one want to be Delta but with out the little bird insertion! Shit goes down unless you are in a fixed position you will not be using a plate carrier. Plus in a shtf scenario you will not be doing CQB unless you absolutely have to!
Love the intro
I think everyone should experience an Amazon Belt for starters.
Most overlooked piece of equipment is a pair of scissors, trauma or multi-Tool variety, IMHO.
Solid video guys! I like it!
Glad you mentioned to sub. I think the overlords unsubbed me.
That field hat looks cool
Only have a gun belt as of now other than a Tier1 IWB for CC. Working on saving for a MEPC carrier.
I went to that at tactical, holy shit it's like almost $1500 for one 10x12 plate... holy cow it was crazy cause the carriers were OK price but darn the plates
Love this! 🤙🏼🎥
To me it's important to look at reality. If been to classes where people are talking about "what radio system should I buy" but they don't have an Ifak and if they have a tourniquet it's an amazon knock of.
Get a good pistol, holster and light. A good rifle, sling and light. A solid method to transport a few extra mags for each.
Then invest in individual first aid supplies, then buddy aid supplies.
THEN the fun stuff like plate carriers, plates, comms, etc.
You a WAY more likely to be in a so where you need a good first aid bag and training than your are to need a full assaulters loadout and training.
13:00 I think it is very viable to train using 4 mags and medical in your pockets and GO! Faster than dawning all your fancy gear and shit if your edc belt is decent
Hope DM Mech and MEPC are in it
Unless you’re independently wealthy, try to train with your gear for a year BEFORE you decide to “upgrade”. That way you can afford to buy ammo and classes. I’ve seen guys upgrade whenever the next UA-cam drops and they end up with a pile of nylon…
@@knewsome69 bro what I love my MEPC I’ve had it for like a year and a half
Unfortunately I don’t live in America, I live in New York State.
Currently have a crye jpc 2.0 with a haley micro rig up front. Lbx belt with minimal build on it. Ive got to build out the belt and need to step into the helmet world then continue the pc
I dont remember high school photos having such badass back drops.😅😅😅
We have seasons here it was 113 with high dew point a couple of days ago and might be 150 degrees cooler in a couple months that changes gear and needs allot but there’s not much movement when it’s that cold or hot i was hotter in Minnesota a couple days ago leaving Phoenix today it’s like 115 but it’s a dry heat right looking forward to fall it’s allot of adjusting and adapting with the season’s i loosen straps after training so I can don equipment quickly if I’m wearing more layers next time
13:40 you just earned my subscription … ‘merica!!!
Chicom and backpack. Belt. (3 mags on belt) doing 10miles in the hills of Virginia. Idea of francis marion
Start with a quality holster and a belt.
Fantastic helpful info, thanks
Old school ALICE gear. LBE Deuce Gear, ALICE Pack. Use it.
Dakota said I was a poser when I’m training in all my gear.
Who is she?
I'm very interested in the helmet topic. Guard Dog Body Armor seems to be the best buy for what you get. Prove that wrong in a comparison / what you get for your money if you spend more elsewhere. Or do a shopping comparison with images from the respective websites. Keeping in mind I never plan to be an operator and the only reason I see the need is because I'm a free American and in case a Ukraine type conflict occurred locally. Fingers crossed for an alien invasion. (humor)
Check out the OXIDE channel on UA-cam and tell him BHTG sent ya, he may have already tested it.
Hoplite
At 9:20 - Full Auto Battle Sharpie.
Get suspenders for Your belt. I work My butt off, so there's nothing to hold a belt up.
Appreciate you guys!
Awesome video guy's!
I think it's awesome how you both are wrong handed 😂
There was that one time when Roy took his pants off after class… lol
Aw… I really thought you said you had goats for sale… 1:30 mark
Velocity systems, ferro concepts
Chest rig over a slick plate carrier is 100% what I would buy if I wasn’t stuck with an IOTV…
having tried about everything, I settled on the DM MEPC and (modified) TAPS. The MEPC with a four mag placard and zippered pouch on the front but I can easily remove the placard (g hooks and velcro) and throw the TAPS on with or without the armor. Super versatile and honestly very affordable.
@@CPLBSS88 I have a quad mag panel by shaw on my IOTV with a TT triple mag pannel thing to my weak side. I like chest rigs just because I can take them off and on. Armor can be put on under if there is a threat and if not then go slick.
I'll never forget the first time a student showed up to a integrated rifle course we taught, wearing steel. About an hour into the course, we are at the target line and I was giving a block on instruction. About three sentences in I hear "CLANG" and as I turn around I hear a second "CLANG" A young Marine had pulled the bail tabs on his carrier and dropped his armor out of the bottom, on to the ground. He then let out an audible sigh of relief.
We talk about it during almost every class now. Sometimes, teachable moments, present themselves.
I'm a Nixieworks LFR belt kit guy
Agreed. Train with the gear you would use if a SHTF scenario were to occur. If you train without that gear why bother training? Because if a real SHTF event were to occur, and you neglected to train with the your gear, your ability to perform will likely suffer greatly. Sitting at a gun range bench is not training. The bench should only be used to zero you rifle.
Really enjoy your vids you are putting out some great info. One question what is the mask thing with what looks like fans on the back. Gulf war one here so didn’t have some of that cool stuff.
That’s what I wanna know..🤔 someone’s always got something different that everyone will want!!
great channel! good info! new subscriber