Holiday Gift Guide 2024 | Tactical Rifleman

This video reviews the Leatherman Talos, a new variation of the Arc multi-tool featuring a bronze Cerakote finish and black accents. It highlights the premium MagnaCut steel blade as a key feature, especially for those who don't carry a separate knife. The review compares it to previous Leatherman models like the Free P4 and discusses the benefits of MagnaCut steel and durable coatings.

This video compares the Leatherman Arc and Leatherman Surge multi-tools, highlighting their features, pros, and cons. The Arc is praised for its one-handed operation, MagnaCut blade, and included pocket clip, making it ideal for those who carry a multi-tool daily and value convenience. The Surge is presented as a more robust, trades-oriented tool with a T-shank exchanger for tool customization and larger, beefier scissors, making it a cost-effective and durable option for heavy use.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.