Coast to Coast: Part - 1 An Update & A New Ride

This video focuses on the customization and preparation of a bus for the "Coast to Coast" tour in 2020. The description highlights the bus being transformed into a "hot rod" with custom paintwork, including flames, pin-striping, spiders, and rats. Several sponsors are mentioned, including SB Tactical, Q, Edgar Sherman Design, and Hi-Point. The video also showcases the "Kit Badger" branded "Black Rainbow T-Shirt" and the "Prometheus Design Werx Raider Field Shorts." While firearms are not the primary focus, the mention of Hi-Point and other sponsors suggests a connection to the firearms community.

This video, Part 16 of the "Coast to Coast" series by Kit Badger, focuses on the less glamorous but essential aspects of a long journey: covering distance and enduring the mundane. While not featuring typical range days or scenic park visits, it highlights the reality of "grinding out the miles" as a part of the overall adventure. The description also details the creator's loadout, featuring specific apparel from Prometheus Design Werx, and provides links to their website, merchandise, and Patreon support.

This video follows a journey from Rome, Georgia, to Arkansas and Missouri, highlighting a stop at Bain's BBQ in Memphis for brisket and banana pudding. The narrative includes driving through Arkansas backroads, arriving in Branson, Missouri, preparing for a Supervisor Summit speech, and a post-work meal prep using a camping stove in the van. The speaker, identified as Bob Snyder, shares insights on consumption influencing thought and the importance of execution.

This YouTube video appears to be a travel vlog documenting a drive from California to Minden, Nevada, primarily utilizing US Highway 50 East. The description includes various links for subscribing, supporting the channel through Patreon, a separate car channel, merchandise, and affiliate links for Amazon products, TUSC cryptocurrency, and an email list. While the title and description do not explicitly mention firearms, the presence of affiliate links to Amazon Tools & Outdoor Supply could potentially include firearm-related accessories or tools, though this is speculative.

This video, Part 11 of the 2021 Coast to Coast Tour by Kit Badger, focuses on the extensive travel involved in the road trip. The content details the journey across multiple states, including driving through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, passing cities like Denver and Colorado Springs, entering New Mexico, and finally reaching Amarillo and then Houston in Texas. The emphasis is on covering significant mileage and camping on the bus during the adventure.

This video, "2021 Coast to Coast Tour - Part 7," follows Kit Badger's journey from Nevada through Arizona and into Utah. The content highlights a visit to Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) for a tour and a meeting with a friend, Edwin. The journey also involves a stop to meet Matt from Sawtooth Rifles. The description emphasizes the desire to "park the bus and be off the road" for a short while, suggesting a travelogue format with potential for car/van life elements alongside firearms-related content.

Security contracting offers significant financial rewards, with daily rates potentially exceeding $1,000, and lifestyle perks like generous time off and high-quality amenities. However, it presents substantial cons, including the risk of 'lifestyle creep' due to high pay and the emotional toll of missing crucial family moments. The speaker, Ivan from Kit Badger, strongly advises having a clear exit strategy to avoid becoming a career contractor.

This project transforms a stock Ruger American .308 into a more capable precision tool. Key upgrades include a Magpul Hunter stock for improved ergonomics and a Bushnell Nitro scope for better long-range adjustments. Barrel modifications involved shortening it to 16.5 inches and threading for a Q Thunder Chicken suppressor, maintaining reasonable accuracy with match loads.

This video explains the realities of security contracting, differentiating it from mercenary work and detailing the stringent requirements for getting started. Key takeaways include the necessity of military or specialized law enforcement experience, the importance of a Statement of Work (SOW), and the often mundane nature of the job contrasted with its high risks. Networking and possessing a TS/SCI clearance are highlighted as crucial for high-paying contracts.

This video demonstrates how to paint a Glock 19 pistol for personalization and protection. Key steps include thorough masking of non-paintable areas like optics and lights, degreasing with Slip 2000 725 for adhesion, applying a sand base coat, and a matte clear coat for durability. Camouflage patterns are layered using stencils like camo netting, with a final 'dusting' to break up lines.