Holding A Rifle While Wearing Body Armor!

Published on December 26, 2023
Duration: 0:24

This guide details how to properly shoulder an AR-15 rifle while wearing body armor, a technique demonstrated by Johnny Q. It emphasizes finding the optimal mounting point in the 'crevice' between the shoulder and plate carrier for a stable shooting platform. This method ensures proper cheek weld and optic alignment, crucial for accurate shooting under tactical conditions.

Quick Summary

Learn the proper technique for shouldering an AR-15 rifle while wearing body armor. Johnny Q demonstrates how to utilize the 'crevice' between your shoulder and plate carrier for a stable shooting platform, ensuring a solid cheek weld and consistent optic alignment for accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Question Addressed
  2. 00:04Identifying the Mounting Pocket
  3. 00:12Demonstrating the Shouldering Technique

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you shoulder a rifle correctly when wearing body armor?

To shoulder a rifle with body armor, find the 'crevice' between your shoulder and the top edge of your plate carrier. Drive the buttstock firmly into this space, bring your cheek to the stock for a solid cheek weld, and align with your optic for a stable shooting platform.

What is the ideal mounting point for a rifle buttstock with body armor?

The ideal mounting point is the space or 'crevice' created between your shoulder and the upper edge of your plate carrier. This allows for a secure and stable connection, preventing the rifle from shifting and ensuring consistent sight alignment.

Why is proper shouldering technique important with body armor?

Proper shouldering technique with body armor is crucial for maintaining a stable shooting platform. It ensures a consistent cheek weld and proper alignment with your optic, which are vital for accuracy, especially when engaging targets under dynamic conditions.

What gear is shown in the video about shouldering a rifle with body armor?

The video features an AR-15 style rifle equipped with an LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) and an adjustable carbine stock. The shooter is wearing a Kore Essentials plate carrier with tactical patches.

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