Course Loadout: AMTAC Shooting Night Vision Course

Published on December 1, 2020
Duration: 14:18

This video details the loadout used by Ivan at the AMTAC Shooting Night Vision Course in Northern Idaho. The course structure involves day and night shooting sessions, requiring adaptable gear for varying temperatures and weather conditions. The presenter emphasizes the importance of skills over equipment, using a High Point Carbine chambered in 9mm as an example of making less conventional gear work effectively.

Quick Summary

Ivan from Kit Badger shares his gear loadout for the AMTAC Shooting Night Vision Course, highlighting the importance of adaptable clothing like Wild Things jackets and pants for varying temperatures. He discusses using a High Point Carbine with a Q Silencer and Primary Arms Red Dot, emphasizing that shooting skills are paramount over equipment.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to AMTAC Shooting Night Vision Course Loadout
  2. 00:20Layering for Cold and Wet Conditions
  3. 01:00Wild Things Active Flex Jacket Review
  4. 01:21Beyond Ventum Ultralite Hoodie for Rain
  5. 01:52Wild Things High Loft Pants and Jacket for Warmth
  6. 02:36Web Gear: Whiskey 2-4 Turnkey Chest Rig
  7. 03:47Holster Setup: Fireland Holster with QLS
  8. 04:07Pistol: Glock 17 with RMR and Surefire X300
  9. 05:04RMR Limitations in Wet and Dark Conditions
  10. 06:31Ammunition: 9mm Training Rounds by G9 Bullets
  11. 07:28Weapon of Choice: High Point Carbine
  12. 07:35High Point Carbine Accessories: Sling and Grip Stop
  13. 08:13Illuminator/Laser: Streamlight Unit
  14. 08:22Silencer: Q Erector 9 Prototype
  15. 09:01Optic Mount: Scalarworks LEAP with Primary Arms Red Dot
  16. 09:23Red Dot Limitations in Extreme Darkness
  17. 10:01High Point Carbine Performance and Malfunctions
  18. 11:10Skills vs. Equipment: The Arrow and the Indian
  19. 12:20Night Vision Setup: Green PVS-14
  20. 13:10PVS-14 Limitations: Depth Perception and Comfort
  21. 13:37Conclusion: Loadout Recap and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What gear did Ivan use for the AMTAC Shooting Night Vision Course?

Ivan utilized a Wild Things Active Flex Jacket and Beyond Ventum Ultralite hoodie for layering. For warmth, he used Wild Things High Loft Pants and Jacket. His web gear included a Whiskey 2-4 Turnkey Chest Rig and a Fireland holster for his Glock 17. The primary carbine was a High Point Carbine with a Q Silencer and Primary Arms Red Dot.

What were the challenges of using an RMR optic during the night vision course?

The RMR Type 2 on the Glock 17 faced challenges in wet conditions, where water could collect and cause blooming. In extremely dark environments, even the lowest setting could wash out the target, requiring the shooter to 'float' the dot onto the target for accurate shots.

How did the High Point Carbine perform during the course?

Initially, the High Point Carbine experienced malfunctions with very underpowered subsonic 9mm ammunition. However, after transitioning to 124-grain ammunition, it ran flawlessly for the remainder of the course, demonstrating its capability when paired with appropriate ammo.

What is the main takeaway regarding gear versus skills from this course?

The presenter strongly emphasizes that shooting skills ('software') are more crucial than the equipment ('hardware') used. He advocates for making do with available gear, like the High Point Carbine, to gain experience and reinforce that proficiency comes from the individual's ability, not just their tools.

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