Tactical Tips: Vertx - EDC Bags

This guide details how to integrate body armor into everyday carry bags, focusing on brands like Vertex for bags and Premier Body Armor for ballistic inserts. The presenter emphasizes choosing bags with dedicated compartments for armor, allowing for a discreet yet effective layer of protection. Various bag models are showcased, from smaller sling bags to larger tactical backpacks, all designed to accommodate armor alongside other essential gear.

This video details the setup of a new Vertex Urban Ghost 20L EDC bag, transitioning from an older model. The presenter demonstrates how to organize various items, including electronics, tools, personal effects, and a Level 3A ballistic panel. Key features of the bag, such as its durable construction, multiple compartments, and discreet design, are highlighted throughout the setup process.

This video demonstrates the proper use of a quick access pull tab on a tactical fanny pack by 945 Industries. The instructor emphasizes that keeping a hand on the pull tab is a non-threatening posture that enhances readiness. He details a technique for drawing a firearm quickly and efficiently from the bag in a self-defense scenario, stressing the importance of practice and situational awareness.

This episode of TGC News covers new firearms and accessories, including Shaw Barrels' titanium-sleeved 10/22 barrels, B&T USA's 3D-printed Rotex suppressors, and Dead Air's Nomad-33 big bore suppressor. New firearms discussed include the Wilson Combat Model 20S bolt-action rifle, a compensated Springfield Prodigy handgun, Vulcan Machine Works' 2011-style pistol, CMMG's Descent Mark II rifle, and BCA's budget-friendly BC10 in .300 Blackout. The segment also highlights new Multicam Black bags from Vertex.

This video showcases QVO Tactical's new All-In-One (AIO) Mag Carrier, highlighting its versatility and modularity. The AIO carrier features a Magazine Retention Device (MRD) adjustable with a 1/8 Allen key, allowing for customization of retention. It's designed to fit most double-stack 9mm and .40 caliber magazines. The video also touches on night vision (NVG) shooting and long-exposure photography techniques.

This video from SHOT Show 2020 covers several new firearm and tactical gear releases. Key highlights include the Palmetto State Armory PSA 5, a roller-delayed blowback firearm compatible with MP5 magazines, featuring updated sights and a Picatinny rail. Vertex introduces new colorways for their bags, including MultiCam Tropic and Alpine, catering to both tactical and outdoor markets. Zev Technologies showcases their OZ9 Duty Slide, conversion slides for Glock platforms, and the OZ9 Hyper Comp. AGM Global Vision presents the PVS14 Omega night vision device with improved ergonomics and wider field of view, emphasizing white phosphor technology. Modlight introduces the Mod Button, an integrated momentary switch and scout mount, and discusses their modular handheld lights.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This entry details the extensive career of Billy Waugh, a legendary figure in US special operations and intelligence. It covers his early life, military service in Korea and Vietnam with Special Forces and SOG, pioneering HALO jump techniques, and advanced intelligence gathering operations in Africa. Waugh's expertise in clandestine surveillance, tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden, and utilizing night operations in challenging environments is highlighted.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.