Channel: @tacticalrifleman
This guide details the proper etiquette for displaying the American flag, covering horizontal, vertical, and multi-pole arrangements. It also explains the correct placement of flag patches on uniforms and gear, emphasizing that the stars should always face forward, simulating movement. The instructor, with apparent military background, clarifies common misconceptions regarding 'backwards' flag patches and their appropriate use.
This video discusses the US Army's introduction of the XM8 carbine for close combat operations, a variant of the 6.8mm M7 rifle developed under the Next Generation Squad Weapon program. It delves into the rationale behind the 6.8mm SIG Fury cartridge, its development to defeat advanced body armor, and the competition that led to SIG Sauer's selection. The discussion contrasts the M7 battle rifle with the new XM8 carbine, highlighting the XM8's shorter barrel and lighter weight, designed to improve mobility and controllability while maintaining lethality. The speaker, with a background in Special Forces, expresses concerns about the M7's weight, heat, and accuracy, while acknowledging the need for a battle rifle concept. The video also touches upon the M250 SAW and the ongoing need for assault rifles like the M4.
This ballistic test compares .45 ACP Corbon Powerball and 9mm Barnes XPD ammunition fired at 10 meters into ballistic gelatin. The .45 ACP demonstrated significant wound cavitation, with material exiting the front, while the 9mm showed less cavitation but penetrated slightly further. The test highlights the trade-offs between expansion and penetration, and the .45 ACP's polymer ball is noted as a potential solution for firearms with feeding issues with traditional hollow points.
This combat shooting drill, 'Standing Kneeling Prone,' requires 10 rounds to complete. It emphasizes rapid transitions between shooting positions (standing, kneeling, prone) while maintaining situational awareness. The drill involves engaging a target at 50 meters, with specific round counts for each position, and crucially includes checks for threats behind the shooter before resuming engagement. The goal is to improve speed, accuracy in the high A-zone, and mental readiness for dynamic combat environments.
This video demonstrates how to assemble and bury a survival cache, focusing on what essential items to include. The presenter, Randy, showcases a Dirty Man Safe and its contents, which range from firearms and ammunition to survival tools, food, and personal hygiene items. The goal is to create a hidden resource for emergencies, emphasizing practicality and accessibility.
This video compares the ballistic performance of .45 ACP and 9mm ammunition through ballistic gelatin. The .45 ACP Corbon Powerball demonstrated significant cavitation and stopped within 12-13 inches, while the 9mm Barnes PD penetrated slightly further. The instructor highlights the importance of controlled penetration to avoid hitting non-combatants and notes the polymer ball in the Corbon Powerball can aid feeding in firearms prone to hollow point issues.
This guide details how to ensure reliable operation of Rare Breed FRT (Force Reset Trigger) units, particularly when used with full-auto capable uppers like belt-fed or piston systems. Key steps include using blue Loctite on the selector lever and, crucially, replacing the standard buffer with an H3 buffer. The instructor emphasizes that the H3 buffer is the primary solution for common reliability issues encountered with FRTs.
This drill, 'Rifles Switching Shoulders El Prez,' is an evaluation of a shooter's ability to transition their rifle between shoulders under time and accuracy constraints. It emphasizes developing muscle memory for smooth, effective transitions, crucial for navigating corners and engaging threats from different positions, especially when shooting from the support side.
This video details the 'Check Drill,' an advanced firearms training exercise that builds upon the transition drill. It focuses on the critical combat skill of transitioning from a rifle to a pistol when the rifle is compromised, performing necessary actions with the pistol, and then efficiently re-engaging with the rifle. The drill emphasizes speed, accuracy, and safe weapon handling throughout the complex sequence, including safe pistol re-holstering and rifle reloads under time pressure.
This drill focuses on the critical skill of transitioning from a rifle to a pistol under pressure. The key is to smoothly and efficiently separate your hands, with the support hand stowing the rifle while the firing hand acquires the pistol. The emphasis is on smoothness and positive control, not just speed, to ensure effective weapon manipulation.
This guide details the high ready rifle technique, emphasizing its differences from low ready. It highlights the importance of stock tuck, muzzle indexing for accuracy, and a specific presentation method involving driving the rifle forward and pulling it back into the shoulder. The technique is presented as a faster method for target engagement in certain scenarios, particularly when compared to low ready.
This video details a pistol combat reload drill designed to test firearm manipulation skills under pressure. The drill emphasizes the importance of proper technique for the first shot after a reload, as breaking position and rushing can lead to inaccuracy. It simulates a slide-lock scenario, requiring a full combat reload and re-engagement of the target within a strict time limit.
