Videos tagged with Tactical Gear Maintenance

This product spotlight from Brownells introduces SureFire's rechargeable 123A batteries. The presenter highlights the cost savings and convenience of rechargeable batteries over disposable ones, especially for users who frequently go through them for weapon lights. The kit includes a USB charger, cord, and two batteries, offering a sustainable solution for powering tactical accessories.

This video, titled 'Maintaining Your Equipment,' focuses on the essential practices of upkeep and care for firearms and related gear. While the specific items demonstrated are not detailed in the description, the title implies a focus on cleaning, lubrication, and general preservation techniques crucial for ensuring the reliability and longevity of shooting equipment. The content likely covers best practices for maintaining firearms, potentially including pistols, rifles, and shotguns, as well as accessories.

This video tutorial demonstrates how to effectively remove carbon buildup from weapon-mounted flashlights using the Paragon WLC cleaner. It provides practical guidance for maintaining tactical lights, ensuring their optimal performance. The content covers cleaning specific to pistol and rifle lights, addressing common issues faced by firearm owners.

This guide details a basic cleaning process for an AR-15 bolt carrier group (BCG) using Red Wolf Defense products. It emphasizes the importance of using a dedicated gun cleaner to break down stubborn carbon fouling, especially after shooting suppressed. The process involves applying cleaner, wiping, and scrubbing with brushes for heavily soiled areas, followed by reassembly and lubrication.

This guide details an expedient technique for patching holes in tactical gear using readily available materials. It emphasizes using 100 mph tape for both internal and external patches, secured with waxed dental floss and needles. The method is demonstrated on a general purpose pouch with MOLLE webbing, highlighting the importance of reinforcing corners and the optional use of Shoo Goo for enhanced durability. The instructor, drawing from Ranger School experience, advocates for multi-purpose tools and materials for field repairs.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of spare batteries for weapon-mounted lights and red dot sights, equating their necessity to ammunition for a firearm. The presenter highlights that in prolonged situations, these accessories also require 'food' to remain functional. A proactive approach to inventorying and stocking batteries for all devices is recommended.

This YouTube video, titled "🛠 Top Tips Magazine Maintenance 🛠", focuses on providing essential tips for maintaining firearm magazines. The description highlights AT3 Tactical's presence on Amazon and offers links to their website for giveaways and other AT3 Tactical videos, specifically mentioning an "Ultimate AR-15 Beginner's Guide" and a "Complete AR-10 Builder's Guide". The video's core content revolves around best practices for magazine care and upkeep, which is crucial for reliable firearm function.

This guide from Spiritus Systems focuses on preserving magnified optics in cold and wet environments. Key strategies include keeping optic caps closed, utilizing backup red dot sights for close engagements, and managing temperature variations by storing firearms in ambient conditions. The video also recommends specific tools like portable microfiber cloths, anti-fog compounds, and dedicated lens wipes for effective field maintenance.

This video provides two effective methods for cleaning carbon fouling off weapon light lenses, specifically mentioning SureFire TLR, X300, and Streamlight APL models. The instructor demonstrates using a standard #2 pencil eraser for light cleaning and Simple Green cleaner for more stubborn carbon deposits, emphasizing that both methods are non-abrasive and safe for the lens finish. Simple Green is noted as being recommended by SureFire.