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RTT LIVE - Friday Night Q&A

RTT : Guns & Gear
Published on April 25, 2020
Category: General
Duration: 164:48

This live Q&A session covers a range of firearms-related topics, including accessory recommendations like flash cans and pistol lights, discussions on gun control legislation in Canada and California, and opinions on the effectiveness of airsoft for training. The speaker, an experienced firearms enthusiast, shares insights on product reliability, legal perspectives, and practical advice for firearm owners.

Tags

Flash Can
45 ACP Carbine
SKS
Yugoslavian SKS
KCI AK Magazines
Red Flag Laws
Canadian Gun Control
California Ammo Restrictions
Duncan Lemp Case
Arizona Gun Laws
80% Builds
Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15
Streamlight TLR-1 HL
SureFire Stiletto
Mantis X Training System
Laser Sights
Night Sights
Airsoft Training
Room Clearing Footwork
Firearm Safety

Quick Summary

The speaker recommends flash cans for 45 ACP carbines for directing muzzle flash and sound forward, and stands by KCI AK magazines with a 98-99% success rate. Red flag laws are unlikely to be struck down due to lack of bipartisan opposition. Bear Creek Arsenal is a good budget AR-15 option, and airsoft can be useful for basic weapon manipulation practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Live Stream Start
  2. 00:29RTT Live Q&A Announcement
  3. 01:05Impact of Coronavirus on Weekend Plans
  4. 03:07Shotgun Shells and Gun Shop Experience
  5. 04:18Thoughts on Canadian Shooting Incident
  6. 05:02Flash Can vs. Muzzle Brake for 45 ACP Carbine
  7. 05:35SKS Model and Speaker's Opinion
  8. 06:23KCI AK Magazine Reliability
  9. 07:22Canadian Gun Control and California Restrictions
  10. 08:35Canadian Mass Shooter Body Count Discussion
  11. 08:549mm Ammunition Purchase and Price
  12. 10:41Chances of Red Flag Laws Being Struck Down
  13. 11:57Duncan Lemp Murder Case Discussion
  14. 13:11Firearms Training Classes in Arizona
  15. 14:06California Ammo Restrictions Update
  16. 14:31Reviewing Older YouTube Videos
  17. 15:53Duncan Lemp Case Details and Body Cam Footage
  18. 16:15Greetings from New York
  19. 17:57Sling Setups and Salute Report Video Idea
  20. 19:07Anti-Gun Ballot Initiatives
  21. 19:34Discussion on Disarming Tactics
  22. 20:28Line Gear Videos Appreciation
  23. 20:35Concerned Citizen Gear Setup - IFAK
  24. 21:12Eating Snake and Survival Class
  25. 22:15Recalling the 11-Hour Marathon Stream
  26. 23:00Silverback Nickname and Wife's Comments
  27. 23:18Forming Groups for Bad Actors
  28. 23:55Gun Control Initiatives in Arizona
  29. 24:44Forced Vaccinations and RFID Chips
  30. 25:11Snake Jerky and Taste Preferences
  31. 25:53Ohio Home of High Point Discussion
  32. 26:27Californians Moving to Arizona and Gun Control
  33. 27:5080% Builds and Correct Construction
  34. 29:19Disappointment with American People and Potential Move
  35. 30:35Jim Fuller and Arizona Gun Laws
  36. 30:4580% Build Problems and Hole Alignment
  37. 31:02Rick's Arrival and Driving Speed
  38. 31:33Appreciation for Live Chats and Studio Setup
  39. 32:32Sean Connery's Lab Talk Show
  40. 32:40ATF Stopping Guns Sold in Mexico
  41. 33:00Uruguay as an Armed Country
  42. 33:09Hypothetical Move if Arizona Goes Anti-Gun
  43. 34:56Sympathy for Those Unable to Move from Anti-Gun States
  44. 35:13Comparison to Lexington and Concord
  45. 36:34Government Lockdowns and Nazi Comparisons
  46. 37:169/11 and Loss of Rights Analogy
  47. 37:33Mandated Mask Wearing and Dystopian Future
  48. 38:35Mother Arrested at Park - Husband's Law Enforcement Role
  49. 39:15Frustration with Current Events and Shooting as Outlet
  50. 40:01Government Permit to Drive
  51. 40:37Nazi Gate Analogy
  52. 40:40Bald and Curious Channel Mention
  53. 41:06Mentally Locked Down Individuals
  54. 41:21Planned Range Day Vlog and Reviews
  55. 41:53Windy Conditions Affecting Video Shoots
  56. 42:08Anti-Gun Poo Question
  57. 42:26North Carolina's Second Amendment Stance
  58. 43:26Telling the Government to PACs
  59. 44:38Ingesting Lysol and Trump's Comments
  60. 46:18Owning Up to Stupid Statements
  61. 46:34Sarcasm and News Reporting
  62. 46:55New AR-14 Release Information
  63. 47:38How Maga Are You?
  64. 48:08Entertaining as an Entertainer
  65. 48:11Guns and Ink Outdoors - Front Sight Post Issue
  66. 49:01Press vs. Hammer and Punch for Pins
  67. 49:32Corrosion on Pins and Heat Application
  68. 49:47Company Specific M&P Issues
  69. 50:02Roll Pin vs. Round Pin
  70. 50:09Guns and Ink Outdoors Internet Issues
  71. 50:21Smith & Wesson M&P Upper Receiver Advice
  72. 51:25Semi-Auto Rifle Ban Push
  73. 51:42Jason Fisher's Location and Canadian Gun Stuff
  74. 52:02International Viewers
  75. 52:20AR Upper Without Dust Cover or Forward Assist
  76. 53:01Washington State as 'Basically Canada'
  77. 53:24Pushing Canadian Gun Laws to the US
  78. 53:34Second Amendment as a Defense Against Canadian-Style Laws
  79. 54:00ATI Omni with Cali Key for Deer Rifle
  80. 54:06ATI Omni Polymer Lower Discussion
  81. 54:45Broken Polymer Lower Experience
  82. 55:04Recommendation Against Polymer Lowers
  83. 56:0180% Lowers in California History
  84. 57:05Cheapest AR-15 Options
  85. 57:40Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 Reliability
  86. 58:10Bear Creek Arsenal Barrels
  87. 58:16Bear Creek Arsenal Undocumented Workers Incident
  88. 59:12Palmetto State Armory Quality Concerns
  89. 59:59Yankee Marshal Channel Discussion
  90. 60:06Critique of Gun Channels Not Showing Shooting
  91. 61:36Weeding Out Salesmen and Hypocrites on YouTube
  92. 62:23Reporting Olight Videos as Spam
  93. 63:41Olight Substandard Product Concerns
  94. 64:33Olight Substitute Recommendations
  95. 65:01Mantis X Training System Discussion
  96. 65:18Mantis X Original Product Review
  97. 66:13Mantis X Videos This Week
  98. 66:26SureFire Stiletto Flashlight Review
  99. 67:00EDC Flashlight Considerations
  100. 67:06SureFire Stiletto Features and Charging
  101. 68:02Streamlight MicroStream Recommendation
  102. 68:52Streamlight MicroStream Button Activation
  103. 70:05Quick Attach/Detach Light for Rail
  104. 70:34Streamlight TLR-2 HL Pistol Light
  105. 71:20SureFire vs. Streamlight for Pistol Lights
  106. 73:00Streamlight Pressure Pad Flickering Issue
  107. 73:36Streamlight Pressure Pad Wire Connection
  108. 73:52Streamlight Customer Service Experience
  109. 74:41YouTube's Influence on Company Service
  110. 75:25Entertaining the Audience
  111. 75:39Lights for EDC and Building Emergencies
  112. 76:37Streamlight TLR-1 as a Cheap, Old Light
  113. 76:44Phoenix Thousand Lumen Light
  114. 76:48What is Too Bright for a Flashlight?
  115. 77:07Concealed Carry Pistol Light Preferences
  116. 78:09Carrying a Light on a Pistol
  117. 78:20Laser and Green Light Options on Pistols
  118. 79:17Lasers for Home Defense and New Shooters
  119. 80:50Laser as a Deterrent
  120. 81:41Laser for Dry Fire Practice
  121. 83:28Night Sights on Pistols and Light Requirement
  122. 84:31Glock Factory Sights Discussion
  123. 85:54Focusing on Front Sight Blade
  124. 86:45Airsoft for Training - Pros and Cons
  125. 87:46Airsoft vs. Real Tactical Training
  126. 88:55Using Airsoft for House Clearing Practice
  127. 90:01Footwork Importance in Room Clearing
  128. 91:13Police Door-to-Door Gun Confiscation Myth
  129. 91:50Airsoft for Mount Drills

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the speaker's thoughts on flash cans for carbines?

The speaker recommends flash cans for 45 ACP carbines, citing their effectiveness in directing muzzle flash and sound forward. They have personally installed flash cans on two of their firearms and find them enjoyable to use.

Are KCI AK magazines reliable?

The speaker has had a high success rate (98-99%) with KCI AK magazines. However, they haven't purchased them in a couple of years, so they cannot guarantee the quality of current production.

What is the speaker's opinion on red flag laws?

The speaker believes red flag laws are unlikely to be overturned by the Supreme Court due to a lack of significant bipartisan opposition. They view this as a negative, as they perceive the court as often voting along party lines.

What are the best budget AR-15 options?

Bear Creek Arsenal is recommended as a good budget AR-15 option. The speaker has found their uppers to be more reliable and better fitting than those from Palmetto State Armory.

Is airsoft useful for firearms training?

Airsoft can be beneficial for practicing fundamental skills like weapon manipulation and footwork. However, the speaker strongly criticizes individuals who claim airsoft training equates to real-world tactical proficiency.

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