Videos tagged with Operation Acid Gambit

This entry details the expertise of Larry Vickers, a legendary Delta Force operator with 15 years in the unit. It highlights his pivotal role in the development of the HK416 and his combat experience, including Operation Acid Gambit. The content emphasizes his significant influence on modern tactical firearms and accessories.

Larry Vickers, a retired US Army SFOD Delta operator, details his extensive career, from childhood influences and joining the Army to his experiences in Special Forces and Delta Force. He discusses the evolution of tactical firearms, including his involvement with the HK416, and reflects on the demanding selection processes and operational realities he faced. The interview highlights his journey through various elite units and his perspective on military service and firearms development.

This entry details Operation Acid Gambit, a critical mission to rescue CIA asset Kurt Muse from Panama's Modelo Prison in 1989. It highlights the political climate, the intense nature of the night operation, and the personal reflections of former Delta Force operator Larry Vickers on his career, passion for firearms, and subsequent legal troubles. The content emphasizes the high stakes involved in such operations and the importance of navigating legal frameworks surrounding firearms.

This guide details the process of cloning the Larry Vickers Delta CAR-15, focusing on historical accuracy for late 1980s Delta Force configurations. It emphasizes sourcing correct components like the Colt 723, Aimpoint 2000, and retrofitted dive lights, using the 'Vickers Guide: AR-15 Volume 1' as a primary reference. The build requires advanced gunsmithing skills and meticulous attention to historical detail.

This episode of The Larry Vickers Podcast, presented by the Firearms Trainers Association and sponsored by CCW Safe, features Larry Vickers discussing his experiences in Delta Force. He breaks down one of Delta's significant missions: the rescue of Kurt Muse from Panama's Modelo Prison during the final days of Noriega's regime, also known as Operation Acid Gambit. The podcast highlights the historical context of the mission and Vickers' expertise.