10 YouTube Firearms Channels You’re NOT Watching (But Should Be)

John Lovell advocates for becoming a 'Renaissance Man of Lethality,' emphasizing a balanced skillset across physical, tactical, medical, and firearms disciplines. He uses a video game analogy to illustrate the need for well-rounded capabilities rather than hyper-specialization. The video highlights key areas like fitness, martial arts, emergency medical skills, tactics, and proficiency with various firearms, alongside soft skills like de-escalation.

This video introduces the Civilian Baseline Trauma Medicine Course offered by Achilles Heel Tactical. The course focuses on essential pre-hospital care skills for everyday citizens, emphasizing the 'why' behind life-saving trauma interventions. Taught by medical professionals, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge to assess and act in crisis situations, whether caring for loved ones or assisting others. Training aids are provided, and potential students can find course schedules and locations on the Achilles Heel Tactical website.

This video offers five crucial concealed carry tips, emphasizing that shootability and positive grip often outweigh extreme comfort for better performance. It advises investing in a sturdy gun belt and appropriate clothing to manage printing, and warns against relying on aftermarket upgrades instead of fundamental training. Proper ammo rotation to prevent setback and understanding the legal/ethical responsibilities of carrying are also highlighted as essential.

This video provides a practical guide to stockpiling ammunition for SHTF or civil unrest scenarios. It recommends a minimum of filling all available magazines and a goal of 1,000 rounds per caliber. The content emphasizes maintaining a separate training stockpile and offers budgeting tips for common calibers like 9mm and 5.56 NATO, stressing the importance of starting now, even with small purchases.

This video details a practical civilian chest rig loadout focused on self-sufficiency and preparedness for civil unrest or natural disasters. It highlights the T.Rex Arms Quad Flap rig for its modularity and capacity, discussing its advantages over plate carriers for mobility. Key components include a Baofeng UV-5R radio for communication, a Vortex rangefinder for navigation, and essential medical supplies, emphasizing a balanced approach to survival gear.

This video demonstrates a DIY method for painting an AR-15 rifle using spray paint and natural stencils. It covers essential preparation steps like masking, applying base coats in lighter colors, and layering darker shades for a camouflage effect. The tutorial highlights using found materials like dead grass to create organic patterns, offering a cost-effective alternative to professional coatings.