How to Evade A Professional Military (Tracking, Countertracking)

This video features a former SERE Instructor and retired Army Ranger discussing the fundamental principles of tracking individuals in wilderness environments. While the primary focus is tracking, the description explicitly mentions the importance of legal protection for gun carriers, promoting CCW Safe. The content also touches upon the use of firearms in survival or tactical scenarios, though no specific firearms or calibers are mentioned in the provided text. The video aims to provide basic wilderness survival skills relevant to those who carry firearms.

This video features a former CIA officer, Jason Hanson, explaining how criminals and stalkers can hack, track, and locate individuals. He details the methods used to invade privacy and offers solutions to prevent such attacks. The video is sponsored by DeleteMe, a privacy service, and promotes other related content and products from the creator, including tactical gear and books.

This video demonstrates the proper technique for loading the M1 Garand to prevent 'Garand Thumb'. It emphasizes maintaining downward pressure on the top round to control the bolt's cycling. The content debunks the idea that 'Garand Thumb' is inevitable, attributing it to inexperience and improper handling.

The Altyn helmet, a Russian titanium model, is tested for its ballistic capabilities. While effective against 9mm NATO and 00 buckshot, it fails to stop rifle rounds like 5.56x45mm and .308 Winchester. The visor cracks under birdshot impact. Despite its historical reputation, its extreme weight and lack of rifle protection make it outdated compared to modern composite helmets.

This ballistic test by Garand Thumb reveals that NIJ Level 3A rated ballistic masks, while stopping some projectiles, fail to adequately protect the wearer due to extreme backface deformation. Hits from a .44 Magnum caused fatal deformation, and rifle rounds completely penetrated. The conclusion is that these masks are largely ineffective and potentially dangerous, recommending helmets and proper training instead.

This video delves into the notorious 'Garand Thumb' phenomenon, explaining its mechanics and pain level through direct testing. It covers the M1 Garand's history, technical specifications, and proper loading techniques to avoid injury, including the 'bladed hand' method. The content also features novice testing and concludes with advice on training and firearm ownership.