500,000 Subscribers Thank You!! | New Logo Reveal & Origin Story | Tactical Rifleman

Published on April 28, 2020
Duration: 16:51

This video details the origin story of the Tactical Rifleman YouTube channel and its logo, coinciding with their 500,000 subscriber milestone. Host Carl Eriksson, a former Special Forces Green Beret, explains how the channel began as a collaboration with a film crew dissatisfied with unsafe social media content. The video delves into the history of the channel's logo, tracing its roots from Special Forces units like Blue Light and SIF companies, and its evolution to represent a broader range of expertise. It also highlights key subject matter experts contributing to the channel, including Randy 'Rawhide' Wors, Zee, and Jason Phelan, emphasizing their diverse backgrounds and contributions to tactical knowledge.

Quick Summary

The Tactical Rifleman channel's logo evolved from Carl Eriksson's LLC, Ex Ambrose International, drawing inspiration from historical Special Forces units like Blue Light and SIF companies. The design features a skull, crossbow bolts, and the G42 Special Forces dagger, with a tomahawk added later to represent survival expertise.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction by Carl Eriksson
  2. 00:26Celebrating 500,000 Subscribers
  3. 00:38The Birth of Tactical Rifleman
  4. 00:44Carl Eriksson's Military Retirement & Maximum Warrior
  5. 01:53Becoming Host of Maximum Warrior
  6. 02:11Film Crew's Idea for Tactical Rifleman
  7. 02:39Promoting Training Classes
  8. 03:16Carl's LLC: Ex Ambrose International
  9. 03:32Designing the LLC Logo
  10. 03:45History of the SIF/CRF Logo
  11. 04:04Delta Force & Hostage Rescue History
  12. 04:41The Blue Light Unit
  13. 05:01Evolution to SIF Companies
  14. 05:30Retiree Logo Usage
  15. 05:48Logo for Ex Ambrose International
  16. 06:15Conveying Higher Standards in Logo
  17. 06:29Logo Design Elements: Skull & Crossbow Bolts
  18. 06:50Replacing Sword with G42 Dagger
  19. 07:22Adopting LLC Logo for YouTube Channel
  20. 07:45Diversification of Tactical Rifleman
  21. 08:07Logo Redesign Process
  22. 08:56New Logo Elements: Facing Skull & Tomahawk
  23. 09:15Tomahawk for Randy 'Rawhide' Wors
  24. 09:50Thank You to Subject Matter Experts
  25. 10:01Expert Spotlight: Zee
  26. 10:43Expert Spotlight: Randy 'Rawhide' Wors
  27. 11:10Tactical Rifleman History: Randy Wors' Photo
  28. 11:55Expert Spotlight: Jason Phelan (SEAL)
  29. 12:09Expert Spotlight: Emory (Israeli Ops)
  30. 12:43Other Contributors: Pete Jones, Keith Gippal, Donnie Bones
  31. 13:00Tier One Group & Chad
  32. 13:22The Film Crew: Lowell & Jessie
  33. 14:04The Film Crew: Heather (R2D2)
  34. 14:24Future of Tactical Rifleman
  35. 15:22The Mystery of the Radio Chatter
  36. 16:27Next Goal: 1 Million Subscribers
  37. 16:39Final Thanks and Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the Tactical Rifleman YouTube channel's logo?

The Tactical Rifleman logo originated from Carl Eriksson's LLC, Ex Ambrose International. It was inspired by historical Special Forces unit insignias like Blue Light and SIF companies, featuring a skull, crossbow bolts, and the G42 Special Forces dagger, later evolving to include a tomahawk.

Who is Carl Eriksson and what is his background?

Carl Eriksson is the founder of Tactical Rifleman and a former Special Forces Green Beret with 25 years of experience. He served as Company Sergeant Major for the SIF/CRF company in 5th Special Forces Group.

What does the 'radio chatter' at the beginning of Tactical Rifleman videos mean?

The 'radio chatter' is a sound effect from 'Pushkin Sounds' titled 'Radio Chatter 01'. It was intentionally created to sound like military radio chatter without using any specific language, ensuring it wouldn't offend any group.

Who are some of the key subject matter experts featured on Tactical Rifleman?

Key experts include Randy 'Rawhide' Wors (survival), Zee (combatives, self-defense), Jason Phelan (SEAL), and Emory (Israeli special ops). The channel also features contributors like Pete Jones, Keith Gippal, and Donnie Bones.

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