Videos tagged with US SOCOM

This expert guide details the FN Ballista, a rare US military sniper rifle that competed for the PSR contract. It covers its history, technical specifications including its quick barrel change system, and market rarity. The guide emphasizes the rifle's unique features and its status as a highly sought-after collector's item, highlighting its FDE finish, fluted barrel, and advanced optics.

This video from Shot Show 2025 introduces the Aether Optics Specter PNVG, a new commercial panoramic night vision goggle assembled by TNVC. It highlights the goggle's hybrid construction, use of standard PVS-14 optics, and external power requirement via a BNVD connector. The discussion also covers the Swift Universal Optical Systems' innovative low-profile NVG mount designed to reduce neck torque and improve comfort, featuring tilt-agnostic stowage. Finally, TNVC announces retro reissues of iconic gear, starting with the Wilcox CompM2 mount, to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

This video delves into the untold story of the Heckler & Koch MK23 SOCOM pistol, exploring its ambitious development for Special Operations Command. Featuring insights from retired SEAL Dave Hall, it covers the Offensive Handgun Program's requirements, prototype testing phases, and the pistol's real-world use, debunking myths about its adoption and effectiveness. The content highlights unique features like the O-ring barrel system and the silent first shot capability of early prototypes.

This guide details the deployment and firing sequence for the Barrett MK22 sniper rifle, as demonstrated by Jaeger Z999. It covers setting up the rifle with its bipod and optic, loading ammunition, and engaging targets. The instruction emphasizes proper technique and the use of high-end gear.

This Master Class episode with Ken Hackathorn, a highly respected firearms instructor, emphasizes that mindset is the most critical aspect of self-defense, superseding technical shooting skills. Hackathorn breaks down mindset into three pillars: situational awareness, decision-making under stress, and combat marksmanship, offering practical advice for each.

This video provides an in-depth review of the HK MK23, a pistol developed for US SOCOM. The hosts discuss its history, unique design features like its oversized dimensions, cold hammer-forged barrel, tilt-lock barrel system with an O-ring for accuracy, and silent decocker. They highlight its exceptional accuracy, durability, and suppressed performance, noting its iconic status in popular culture.

This master class episode, led by expert instructor Ken Hackathorn, details the critical retention shooting technique. It emphasizes practicing at close distances ('bad breath distance') where real-world attacks often occur. The drill focuses on a three-step sequence: Lock, Look, and Press, with a strong emphasis on proper indexing against the torso for consistency and aligning the head and gun. Hackathorn, with extensive experience instructing elite units, provides a professional and serious approach to mastering this vital defensive skill.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Elcan SpecterDR combat optic, drawing from expert insights provided by sootch00. It covers mounting, battery installation, magnification switching, illumination settings, zeroing procedures, and the use of backup sights. The Elcan SpecterDR is presented as a rugged, versatile, and premium military-grade optic suitable for various tactical applications.

The Surefire M720V Raid weapon light offers both white and IR illumination with multiple output levels. It features a unique selector ring for switching between modes without a filter, a disabled setting to prevent accidental discharge, and a tactical strobe. The light is constructed from milspec hard-anodized aluminum, designed for durability and recoil resistance, and attaches securely to Picatinny rails via a self-adjusting swing lever mount. It was selected for the US SOCOM Visible Bright Light 3 program.