Pistol & Blades with AMTAC Shooting and Tom Kier

This video showcases the AMTAC Shooting 3-Day Night Vision Course from 2021. It highlights practical training for both pistol and rifle fundamentals under night vision conditions (NODs). The course emphasizes gear setup, safe weapon employment, and culminates in challenging run-and-gun scenarios. The description also promotes Kit Badger's website for more videos, products, and merchandise, as well as Ballistic Ink T-shirts and Patreon support. It specifically mentions Bill Rapier of AMTAC Shooting as the instructor and features a Wild Things Active Flex Jacket in the loadout.

This course review details a comprehensive force-on-force training experience with Bill Rapier of AMTAC Shooting. The curriculum progresses from fundamental pistol skills and diagnostics to advanced techniques like one-handed draws, reloads, retention shooting, and simulated combat scenarios using airsoft. The training emphasizes practical application in realistic, high-stress situations, including blade work and mindset development, preparing individuals for potential self-defense encounters.

This two-day course with AMTAC Shooting, taught by Bill Rapier, covered a broad spectrum of tactical skills. It included pistol and carbine fundamentals, night vision operations with various devices, and concluded with integrative combatives. The combatives portion focused on close-quarters engagements, integrating pistol and blade deployment, and partner drills simulating real-world scenarios.

This two-day AMTAC Shooting Vehicle Carbine Course focuses on practical application of carbine skills in vehicle-centric scenarios. Day one involved live fire, covering functional zero, compressed fundamentals, and vehicle egress/cover fire drills. Day two utilized force-on-force with airsoft to simulate small unit tactics, flanking, and responses to ambushes and illegal checkpoints.

This video showcases the AMTAC Shooting Modern Minuteman Course: Winter Edition. The two-day course combines firearms training with land navigation, incorporating map and compass, GPS, and practical exercises. Day two features a competition with shooting, skill-based, and physical challenges, following a mindset talk. The winter edition includes additional elements like snow. The description also links to Kit Badger's website for products, merchandise, and support.

This video covers the AMTAC Shooting Jiu Jitsu and Pistol Course, a comprehensive two-day training event. The course blends fundamental pistol skills, including crucial retention shooting techniques, with practical Jiu Jitsu applicable to real-world violence. The presenter highlights the effectiveness of the curated curriculum for both beginners and experienced practitioners, emphasizing the value of combining striking and grappling with firearms proficiency. The event took place at the AMTAC Training Center, featuring a run-and-gun course and mat room sessions.

This entry synthesizes expert insights from Ivan of Kit Badger, a contractor with six years of experience. It details the financial incentives, lifestyle benefits, and mental health support available in security contracting, while also cautioning against common pitfalls like lifestyle creep and the impact on family life. A strong emphasis is placed on having a clear exit strategy from the outset.

This guide details the customization of a Ruger American .308 rifle, transforming it into a more capable precision tool. The process involves upgrading the stock to a Magpul Hunter, installing a higher-magnification Bushnell optic, and professionally shortening and threading the barrel for suppressor use. Expert insights from the video highlight that even with a 16.5-inch barrel, the rifle can maintain 1-1.5 MOA accuracy with quality match ammunition, making it a versatile option for hunting or utility.

This guide outlines how to get started in security contracting, drawing insights from former Marine Corps infantry and security contractor Ivan of Kit Badger. It emphasizes the importance of understanding contract types, the necessity of military or specialized law enforcement experience, and the rigorous vetting processes involved. Networking is highlighted as the most effective way to secure employment in this field, with a strong recommendation to obtain a TS/SCI clearance for high-paying opportunities.

This guide details a professional pistol painting technique demonstrated by Ivan from Kit Badger. It covers essential preparation, including thorough masking and degreasing, followed by a multi-layer application process using spray paints and stencils for a durable camouflage finish. The technique aims to enhance personalization and provide scratch and corrosion resistance.