Videos tagged with Self Defense Gear

This video provides an expert comparison between lightweight and heavy plate carrier setups, focusing on the HRT XBC as a minimalist, scalable option. The instructor emphasizes that gear choice should be intentional and complement training, highlighting the trade-offs between capability, weight, mobility, and user fatigue. The HRT XBC is presented as a platform that prioritizes efficiency and can be scaled up as needed.

This review of the Eberlestock Force chest pack highlights its utility for rucking and outdoor activities. The instructor emphasizes quick access to essential items like a fixed-blade knife for self-defense, a Nitecore mosquito repellent device, and a Princeton Tec headlamp. The pack's design, including MOLLE webbing and moisture-wicking back panel, is detailed, along with its capacity for carrying items like pepper gel and business cards. The video also briefly compares it to the smaller Eberlestock Chest Pack Fury.

This video reviews the Cakes Concealed Carry Chiffon XL sling bag, designed for discreet firearm carry. It demonstrates how to wear the bag, access the concealed compartment, and perform a quick draw. The bag features a leather construction, gold hardware, and a magnetic closure, with an option to use a Kydex holster with its removable Velcro system. The reviewer highlights the ease of use and comfort for everyday carry.

This video evaluates the viability of off-body concealed carry using bags, challenging the notion that it's inherently slower than appendix carry. The instructor emphasizes that bag quality and the deployment system are crucial for achieving acceptable draw times. Through live-fire testing with a shot timer, the video demonstrates that with the right bag and sufficient practice, proficiency comparable to appendix carry is achievable, negating the perceived disadvantages.

This video demonstrates a straightforward 'Keep It Simple Stupid' approach to assembling an Everyday Carry (EDC) kit. The process involves systematically gathering essential items like a watch, smartphone, knife, wallet, lighter, and a Glock pistol with a spare magazine, culminating in final preparations like putting on a cap. The routine emphasizes efficiency and readiness for daily activities.

This guide details how to integrate body armor into everyday carry bags, focusing on brands like Vertex for bags and Premier Body Armor for ballistic inserts. The presenter emphasizes choosing bags with dedicated compartments for armor, allowing for a discreet yet effective layer of protection. Various bag models are showcased, from smaller sling bags to larger tactical backpacks, all designed to accommodate armor alongside other essential gear.

This guide, drawing on expert instruction from Colion Noir, outlines considerations for selecting a concealed carry handgun in response to heightened geopolitical tensions and domestic safety concerns. It covers five recommended models, emphasizing the balance between concealability, capacity, and shootability, and stresses the critical importance of regular practice for effective self-defense.

This video provides an expert breakdown of the costs associated with building a comprehensive concealed carry setup, led by Firearms Instructor Will Workman. It details essential components from firearms and holsters to medical kits and training, emphasizing that quality gear and preparation are crucial investments for self-defense. The guide highlights specific products and their price points, totaling over $1400 for a complete, reliable everyday carry system.

This video demonstrates a simulated self-defense scenario within a vehicle, focusing on the practicalities of drawing and firing a handgun from the back seat of an Uber. The instructor, exhibiting experienced authority, highlights the challenges of firearm presentation due to window interference and the physical effects of firing through glass, such as air displacement and fragmentation. The session emphasizes the importance of PPE and offers insights into effective techniques for vehicle-based self-defense.

Former CIA officer Jason Hanson evaluates the tactical spork as an improvised self-defense tool. While acknowledging its limitations, he demonstrates its potential for penetration and suggests targeting vital areas like the neck, face, and eyes against a larger attacker. He emphasizes that it's a last resort but better than having no defensive option. The video also touches on EDC firearms like the Sig Sauer P365 and Springfield 1911, and the importance of preparedness with items like mess kits in bug-out bags.

This guide provides a framework for evaluating subscription box contents, drawing on the speaker's cynical yet practical assessment of the January 2026 TacPack. It emphasizes scrutinizing business models and prioritizing genuine utility over novelty, advising viewers to avoid being sold unnecessary gear by 'GunTubers'. The speaker's extensive experience with subscription boxes lends authority to this practical approach.

This video emphasizes the critical need for personal preparedness in a post-trust society, advocating for responsible, legal acquisition of reliable firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear. The speaker, with apparent expertise in preparedness, details essential equipment including robust rifle systems, quality handguns, level four ballistic protection, and comprehensive bug-out bags. The core message is to proactively prepare before scarcity or chaos ensues, focusing on dependable equipment and sufficient ammunition for training and potential emergencies.