Operation Blackout (2025) | Short Film

This guide details the 1R1 drill, a cost-effective method for gear familiarization and improving weapon manipulation skills, as demonstrated by Clint Morgan. It emphasizes drawing fresh magazines from a plate carrier placard, especially in cold weather, and incorporates movement to enhance situational awareness. The drill helps identify areas needing speed or control for accuracy.

This video demonstrates a series of practical tests comparing a lightweight Battle Arms Development OIP AR-15 against a standard Daniel Defense MK18. Instructor Matt Carriker, known for his extensive firearms testing, showcases how significant weight reduction impacts static endurance and dynamic shooting scenarios. The tests include holding the rifle at arm's length, sprinting to engage a target one-handed, and a long run followed by barricade shooting, highlighting the performance benefits of advanced materials like titanium and carbon fiber.

This video demonstrates the D.O.P.E. (Data, Observation, Planning, Execution) drill, focusing on a rapid rifle-to-pistol transition. Instructor Tanner Denton showcases the drill at distances from 5 to 25 yards, emphasizing objective measurement using a shot timer and hit factor calculation. The drill involves running a rifle dry and immediately drawing a pistol to complete a string of fire, highlighting advanced shooting proficiency and methodology.

This video demonstrates a high-speed string of semi-automatic fire with a CZ Bren 2 MS, showcasing advanced trigger control and recoil management. The shooter, identified as a high-profile firearms expert, immediately diagnoses a potential magazine issue after the drill, highlighting the importance of equipment feedback during performance.

This video details the D.O.P.E. Drill, a performance-based shooting exercise for raw ability against a static target, as demonstrated by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill involves engaging targets at multiple distances as quickly and accurately as possible, with performance measured by a 'Hit Factor' calculated from time and score. It emphasizes pushing speed while maintaining accuracy in vital zones, a technique often taught to specialized law enforcement units.

This advanced training drill, demonstrated by a professional firearms instructor from Ghost Firearms Training LLC, focuses on engaging a moving target from a low barricade position while proficiently clearing a double-feed malfunction. The drill emphasizes maintaining weapon readiness and tactical efficiency under pressure, utilizing an AR-15 equipped with an EOTech HWS and Magpul PMAG.

This guide details the advanced 'ghost loading' technique for the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun, as demonstrated by Clint Morgan. It allows for an extra round to be loaded into the chamber without occupying magazine tube capacity. This technique involves manually placing a round on the feed ramp and manipulating the bolt and action release.

This Henry 'New Original' rifle chambered in .45 Colt offers a surprisingly manageable recoil, defying common expectations for the caliber in a lever-action platform. While not traditionally a plinking round due to cost, the shooting experience is exceptionally fun and smooth, making it a noteworthy classic American firearm.

Clint Morgan, an authoritative voice in firearms, outlines the top 5 guns for an apocalypse scenario, prioritizing reliability, parts availability, and dual-use for defense and hunting. The list includes the Glock 19, Remington 700 Alpha 1 Hunter, Ruger 10/22, Remington 870, and the AR-15 platform, emphasizing practical considerations for survival.

This video, 'Operation Blackout,' showcases advanced tactical techniques for post-collapse scenarios, featuring expert use of night vision, suppressed AR-15s with EOTech sights and IR lasers, and coordinated team movements in a stack formation. The narrative highlights a fictionalized conflict involving splinter factions and political fragmentation within the United States. The high-authority presentation suggests practical application of these skills in challenging environments.