RTT Range Day - 5/9/20 pt:1

Published on May 17, 2020
Duration: 51:31

This video details a range day focused on testing various gear, including holsters, belts, and magazine pouches, while also documenting the process of setting up trail cameras in a desert environment to monitor potential illegal activity. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using and trusting gear based on consistent personal experience, contrasting this with products solely for review. The content also touches upon the challenges of navigating remote areas and the realities of border surveillance.

Quick Summary

The instructor uses and trusts gear they consistently employ, including Bravo Concealment OWB holsters, Blade-Tech belts, and Code 4 Defense mag pouches. Trail cameras are set up in remote desert areas to monitor for potential illegal activity and trafficking routes, despite challenges like vast terrain and potential camera loss.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Video Setup Challenges
  2. 01:00Mister Rogers Intro & Gathering Gear
  3. 01:36Setting Trail Cameras & Testing Gear
  4. 02:03Uncle Mike's Duty Belt Review
  5. 03:22Gear Showcase: Holsters & Belts
  6. 04:40Core Essentials vs. Blade-Tech Belt Discussion
  7. 05:47Bravo Concealment Holster & Code 4 Defense Mag Pouch
  8. 07:19Optic Review Preparation
  9. 08:06The Reality of YouTube Production
  10. 08:40Heading to the Desert: Gear & Mission
  11. 09:37On the Road: Gas & Breakfast Stop
  12. 10:26Addressing Concerns About Safety in Remote Areas
  13. 11:38Arrival at Location & Vehicle Activity
  14. 12:15Examining Tire Tracks & Evidence
  15. 14:46Analyzing Vehicle Entry and Parking
  16. 15:52Signs of Passage and Potential Activity
  17. 16:33Discussion on Citizen's Arrest & Border Patrol
  18. 17:43GoPro vs. Current Camera Setup
  19. 18:15Selecting a Trail Camera Placement
  20. 19:30Optimal Camera Orientation & Missing Cameras
  21. 20:37Camera Placement Strategy
  22. 21:36Recap: Why Two Videos in a Row
  23. 23:01Trail Camera Model: Ape Man H45
  24. 24:33SOG/Cold Steel Shovel Utility
  25. 25:03Reason for Casual Attire
  26. 25:38Trail Camera Settings: Picture vs. Video
  27. 26:28Selecting a Specific Camera Spot
  28. 27:27Sensor Range Considerations
  29. 27:52Finalizing Camera Placement
  30. 29:27Camera Test: Detection Range
  31. 30:52The Challenge of Detecting Movement in the Desert
  32. 32:08Next Location: Hole in the Ground
  33. 32:53Insects & Animal Tracks
  34. 33:39Monitoring a Known Area for Years
  35. 35:03Signage: Target Shooting Prohibition
  36. 35:46Exploring a New Path
  37. 36:27Arizona Pinstriping & Difficult Terrain
  38. 37:03Searching for an Access Road
  39. 37:37Navigating a Steep Drop-off
  40. 37:54Exiting Difficult Terrain
  41. 38:19Returning to Double-Up Camera Spot
  42. 38:34Reflections on Outing Results
  43. 39:44Dealing with Bees
  44. 40:35Discovering Trash & Potential Activity
  45. 41:16Fear of Bees & Wasps
  46. 42:45Identifying a Bee Box
  47. 42:59Extensive Trash in the Area
  48. 43:17Decision to Investigate Further
  49. 44:17Extreme Desert Temperatures
  50. 44:53Almost Forgetting Trail Camera Task
  51. 45:01Discovery of Animal Bones
  52. 45:43Warning About Graphic Content (Decomposed Cow)
  53. 46:02Examining Decomposed Cow Remains
  54. 46:45More Animal Skeletons
  55. 47:12Finding a Clean Skull
  56. 47:48Potential Life in Remains
  57. 48:08Question: Finding Dead People?
  58. 49:45Previous Discoveries: Blankets
  59. 50:02Hoping for a Trafficking Wash
  60. 50:33Truck Overheating & Departure
  61. 50:46Following a Game Trail
  62. 51:17Hope for Future Camera Sightings

Frequently Asked Questions

What gear does the instructor use and trust for range days?

The instructor relies on gear they consistently use and trust, including Bravo Concealment OWB holsters (used for seven years), Blade-Tech belts, and Code 4 Defense double mag pouches. They also mention testing Uncle Mike's duty belts and Core Essentials belts.

What is the purpose of setting up trail cameras in the desert?

Trail cameras are set up in remote desert areas to monitor for potential illegal activity, such as trafficking routes. The goal is to document any signs of passage or activity that might occur in these vast, often unpatrolled areas.

What challenges are involved in monitoring remote areas with trail cameras?

Challenges include the vastness of the terrain, making complete coverage difficult even with a team. Individuals can easily hide behind bushes, and cameras can sometimes go missing, either due to theft or vandalism, necessitating the use of less expensive equipment.

What are some of the discoveries made during the desert outing?

During the outing, the instructor found evidence of vehicle tracks, discarded trash like old backpacks and bottles, animal remains (decomposed cows), and signs of passage. They also encountered a significant number of bees and identified a bee box.

How does the instructor approach gear reviews and recommendations?

The instructor emphasizes using gear consistently in their videos and daily use to demonstrate genuine trust and reliance. This approach contrasts with gear that is only reviewed once and then never seen again, aiming to provide authentic recommendations based on long-term experience.

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