How a Navy SEAL sets up his War Belt | Duty Belt | Tactical Rifleman

The Alien Gear Rapid Force Level 3 Duty Holster, reviewed on a Sig P320, features an integrated tourniquet on its drop leg platform. While functional, the holster received a 6/10 rating, potentially due to compatibility issues with heavily modified slides like the NRC aftermarket one used. The review highlights the importance of holster-firearm compatibility, especially with custom builds.

A Navy SEAL details his EDC, emphasizing practical tools for various scenarios. Key items include a Half Face Blade, a discreet Amend2 tool for metal detector environments, and a Phokus med kit. He stresses the importance of cash as an EDC item for its utility in situations where cards fail, drawing from combat experience. The primary firearm is a Glock 19 with a weapon-mounted light for target identification.

This YouTube video provides a comparison between battle belts and competition belts, helping viewers determine which setup is best suited for their needs. It highlights Fieldcraft Survival's mission to expand capabilities in survival scenarios through education, training, and equipping individuals with essential gear. The description also directs viewers to their website and other social media channels for further engagement and resources.

This video showcases a Navy SEAL's practical everyday carry (EDC) loadout, emphasizing function over excessive tactical gear. Key items include an Eberlestock backpack, Garmin InReach for communication, a Spyderco knife, essential medical supplies, and a Springfield Hellcat Pro pistol for personal defense. The focus is on carrying useful items for various situations, rather than just aesthetics.

Navy SEAL Dorr details various tactical belt setups for different operational needs, from minimalist maritime loadouts to heavy-duty range belts. He emphasizes mission-specific gear placement, the importance of modularity with systems like Safariland's QLS, and considerations for knife placement and helo lanyard anchor points. The discussion also covers low-visibility EDC setups using brands like Vetter and NeoMag.

This video by a former Navy SEAL for USCCA advises against unnecessary modifications to carry guns, emphasizing reliability over aesthetics or marginal performance gains. Key takeaways include prioritizing stock triggers and grips, the essential nature of night sights for low-light defense, and using red dot optics with backup iron sights. While Cerakote offers rust protection, cosmetic slide cuts and oversized magwells are generally discouraged for defensive use.

In close-quarters combat, drawing a pistol can be dangerous as an opponent can easily grab the firearm. A tactical knife offers a safer alternative, allowing the user to create space by targeting vital areas like the carotid artery or kidneys. This space allows for a safe transition back to a firearm. The video demonstrates this strategy using a Glock pistol and a fixed-blade knife.

This video details crucial footwork techniques for Navy SEALs during Close Quarters Combat (CQC). It emphasizes 'economy of motion' and the 'long step' technique for balanced entry into corner-fed rooms, ensuring immediate engagement capability. Proper footwork prevents exposing vulnerable side plates and maintains a stable shooting platform.

This video demonstrates a clever modification of standard military cloth bandoliers to increase their magazine capacity. By releasing a hidden white string, the pockets expand, allowing them to hold one or even two 5.56mm magazines each. Special Forces operators pack these expanded bandoliers with other essentials for rapid emergency resupply in the field.

This ballistic gel test compares 9mm Barnes TAC-XPD and .45 ACP Cor-Bon Pow'RBall. The 9mm achieved deeper penetration (13-14 inches) with consistent expansion, while the .45 ACP created a larger wound cavity and significant energy transfer but slightly less penetration. The Cor-Bon Pow'RBall's design enhances feeding reliability in 1911 platforms.