HOW MANY MAGAZINES SHOULD I HAVE LOADED!!!????

Published on February 8, 2017
Duration: 5:32

This video discusses the optimal number of loaded magazines for an AR-15, focusing on home defense and personal preparedness. The speaker advises carrying as many loaded magazines as you have pouches for on your personal carrier, emphasizing readiness. They also suggest not loading magazines to full capacity (e.g., 27 rounds instead of 30) to preserve spring tension over time.

Quick Summary

For home defense and personal preparedness, carry as many loaded magazines as you have pouches on your tactical carrier. To preserve spring tension, avoid loading magazines to full capacity (e.g., 27-28 rounds instead of 30) if they will be stored loaded long-term.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction: Gun Rant Topic
  2. 00:24AR-15 Magazine Discussion
  3. 00:43Home Defense Magazine Loadout
  4. 01:02Personal Carrier Magazine Count
  5. 01:20Magazine Loading Capacity & Spring Tension
  6. 01:43Prepper vs. Personal Carrier Loadout
  7. 02:07Bugout Kit Magazine Readiness
  8. 02:25Matching Pouches to Loaded Mags
  9. 03:00How Many Magazines Do You Need?
  10. 03:15Off-the-Cuff Gun Rant
  11. 03:30Viewer Opinions & Call to Action
  12. 04:04Thank You to Subscribers

Frequently Asked Questions

How many loaded magazines should I carry for home defense?

For home defense, you should carry as many loaded magazines as you have pouches on your personal carrier. The goal is to have all your available magazine capacity ready for immediate use, ensuring you are prepared for any situation.

Should I load my AR-15 magazines to full capacity?

It's generally recommended not to load AR-15 magazines to their absolute full capacity (e.g., 30 rounds) if they will be stored loaded for extended periods. Loading 27 or 28 rounds helps preserve the magazine spring's tension over time, preventing it from weakening.

What is the purpose of having loaded magazines ready?

Having loaded magazines ready ensures you are prepared for immediate action, whether for home defense or if you need to quickly bug out. It means you won't be caught with empty magazines and ammunition still stored elsewhere when seconds count.

How many magazines are too many for a personal carrier?

The speaker suggests that having 30-40 loaded magazines might be excessive unless you are a dedicated prepper planning to defend your home long-term. For a personal carrier or bugout kit, the focus should be on having enough loaded magazines to fill your available pouches.

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