Videos tagged with Nick Irving

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features special operators recounting their first combat engagements. Stories range from night raids and vehicle interdictions to sniper kills and close air support. The operators share intense moments involving weapons like the PKM, AK-47, M4, and SR-25, highlighting the realities of high-stakes missions.

Nick Irving, 'The Reaper,' a legendary Army sniper with 33 confirmed kills, discusses his six years in US Army Special Operations with the 75th Ranger Regiment. He highlights his pioneering role as the first African American sniper deployed in the Global War on Terrorism and his post-military career as owner of Hard Shoot, training personnel in long-range shooting. Irving is also a New York Times bestselling author.

Nick Irving recounts a humorous and chaotic first military exercise involving a nighttime airfield seizure and a parachute malfunction. He details losing his Mk 48 machine gun during a rough descent and his subsequent embarrassment at the rally point. The story highlights the unpredictable nature of military operations and the importance of gear security, even amidst emergency situations.

This entry details a home defense incident recounted by former Army Special Operations sniper Nick Irving. It highlights the importance of situational awareness, the mental shift to military training during a high-stress event, and the effective use of a defensive firearm. The discussion also touches upon everyday carry (EDC) gear, including the Sig Sauer P365 Macro Legion, and concerns about digital privacy.

Matt Carriker repurchases a Bushmaster ACR, detailing its features and comparing its 5.56 performance against a .300 Blackout Sig Rattler and a .50 BMG Barrett M82A1 when shooting a massive caramel block. The video also highlights a tactical gear giveaway from Premier Body Armor.

This video provides information on where to find gun and ammo deals in 2021. It also highlights four "Black Gun Grammers" to follow on social media: Black Gun Owners Magazine, Cute and Cocky Concealed Carry, Juan Wick Pew, and Nick Irving. The description promotes signing up for Patreon for exclusive deals, and mentions services like classes and consultations offered by LocsNLoad Firearms Instruction and LocsNLoad Firearms. Links to their website and Cash App for support are also provided.

This video showcases the custom Bul Armory SAS 2 'DemoRacer' race gun, featuring a massive compensator and custom Demolition Ranch engravings. It's compared against other high-end competition pistols like the Zev OZ9, STI DVC Tactical, and Taran Tactical Glock 17L. The SAS 2's performance is highlighted, emphasizing its low recoil due to weight and compensator efficiency, though the concussion is noted as significant. The video also briefly touches on the game Warface and tests a bulletproof hat.

This video showcases the enhanced AirForce Texan LSS air rifle, featuring a longer barrel and .45 caliber capability. Expert insights from Matt Carriker and Nick Irving detail its preparation, ballistic performance against targets like watermelons and soda bottles, and its effectiveness in long-range shooting competitions. The discussion highlights the rifle's significant kinetic energy and potential for future magazine-fed versions.

This video demonstrates how to achieve accurate rifle shots at 1,000 yards, emphasizing natural point of aim and proper body positioning. Expert instructors, including former military snipers, cover essential techniques like breathing control, trigger squeeze, and reading environmental factors like mirage for wind calls. The session utilizes a Spike's Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor rifle and a MagnetoSpeed chronograph for ballistic data.

This video tests the bullet resistance of Embraer 145 airplane windows against various calibers. Smaller rounds like .22 LR and 9mm penetrated fewer layers, while larger calibers like .50 AE and .500 S&W Magnum penetrated significantly more. The .50 BMG round completely destroyed all 12 tested window panels.