Fighting with White Light Part I
The advantages of using strobing white lights in CQB, and one method of hiding in the shadows (Riding the Beam) one can use, or it can be used against you in room clearing.
Direct Action Resource Center (DARC): https://www.darc-usa.com/
AT Armor: https://store.atarmor.com/?Click=25445
Discount on AR grip panels and foregrips use code: ModTac
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That watch, A11 Tom Rice edition:
https://praesidus.com/collections/a-11-service-watch
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History of the MK18 (Mod 0 / Mod 1 CQBR Upper), used by U.S. Special Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Historical overview based off my 1st hand experience of the MK18 (Mod 0 and Mod 1 CQBR), with Special Forces. As used in Afghanistan and Iraq, to include performance and favorite set ups.
AT Armor: https://store.atarmor.com/?Click=25445
Discount on AR grip panels and foregrips use code: ModTac
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That watch, A11 Tom Rice edition:
https://praesidus.com/collections/a-11-service-watch
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A Critical Analysis: The Sig XM5 in 6.8, the Army got it Wrong.
The Sig XM5, points of concern with the rifle, and why I think it will not work as a general issue fighting rifle. My predictions with regards to its roll out being affected by the war in Ukraine.
Discount Code 10% off for Slate Black Industries: ModTac
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Garand Thumb Killing it with the Vortex XM157:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5YWXrZdNpA&t=1119s
Practical Accuracy Critique of XM5:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYrH2Ei7uzk&t=98s
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Fully Rigged Plate Carrier vs Slick Carrier and Chest Harness, Which is best?
Plate carriers and Chest Harnesses, both have advantages and disadvantages. Here I cover what I like about both, plus some tips I follow when rigging up a plate carrier for optimum combat efficiency.
Setting up Carrier for combat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FypXa-Nq_ro&t=7s
ATS Tactical Gear Low Vis Harness: https://atstacticalgear.com/ats-low-vis-chest-harness/
Use code: Stuka10 at check out for 10% off with ATS
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Full Kit Reload 7 Years Apart
#shorts
Me in 2015 Camp Dahlke Afghanistan, performing a bolt lock reload vs. Same kit now performing a reload in 2022!
Plate Carrier: ATS Tactical Gear "Aegis", with Horizontal Fast Mag (first prototype).
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Winner of the Raid Skateboards MK18 Contest
Check out Raid Skateboards: https://www.raidsb.com/
The winning reason: "When I was young all I ever wanted was a skateboard, it's all I talked about. Well one Christmas morning I woke up and there it was, $35.95 from dollar general, cheap. However, I loved it and used it every day. Until one day I got the worst tampon this side the Mississippi. Turned my Crack into a canyon, my craps are more like crepes these days. Now here I sit, prolapsed asshole just trying to overcome my fears and get back on the board. Please Mr. Gurwitch make my dream come true, end my hemroid filled nightmares."
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Overview of Body Armor used by U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan
Body Armor worn by Special Forces during my time in Afghanistan, from Eagle MBAV to Crye AVS. The popularity of Crye JPC and my ATS Aegis plate carrier. Plus, side plates and why we wore woodland BDUs. Contest to win a Raid Skateboard deck...Post comments 100 words or less: Why you need a deck. I will select the best, funniest, most creative reason. Contest ends 6pm ET 22 OCT 22. Winner to be announced 8pm ET. 22 OCT 22.
Raid Skateboards
https://www.raidsb.com/
History of SF Body Armor part I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-NsAnt2FtI&t=1122s
ATS Plate Carrier in Combat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FypXa-Nq_ro
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Going Red Dot on a Pistol, Trijicon SRO and Holosun 507C X2 w/ ACSS Vulcan reticle.
Why I chose the Holosun 507C over Trijicon SRO, tips and considerations for selecting an optic for the pistol, and my experience running a red dot equipped G19X in matches. As well as my thoughts on the tactical worthiness of optic equipped pistols. I say Holosun 507C "XS" in video I mean to say X2.
Optic Footprint options:
https://optics-info.com/footprints-on-red-dot-sights/
My favorite Glock Mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue0MIGMQy68
Train with me at:
https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
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History of U.S. Special Forces Body Armor and Gear Part I, 2003 Invasion of Iraq and early 2000's.
A look back at the body armor and tactical gear used by members of 5th Special Forces Group during the first few years in Iraq during OIF. Including the SPEAR Vest, Eagle CIRAS body armor, and the most popular vests and chest harnesses worn by SF Operators. Also, why baseball caps were worn and a brief history of Humvee (HMMWV) armor as the war progressed.
SGT Keith Fiscus: https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-sgt-keith-e-fiscus/2412393
Mayflower/Velocity Systems
https://www.velsyst.com/
Training with me at: https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
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5.56 AK the best competition rifle for 2-Gun? Why yes.
1-year match compilation running and gunning with my 5.56 AK (Zastava M90) in 2-Gun competition. AK guys ignore 5.56 and AR guys don't care for AKs. Me? It's the ultimate competition rifle, no problem taking on tricked out ARs in 2-gun .....Enjoy!
Mods to M90 check out these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-cK_ePD_DE&t=37s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E372qaDaST0&t=490s
Pistol: G19X with Trijicon SRO
Belt: ATS Tactical Gear Skirmish belt: https://atstacticalgear.com/
Training with me:
https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
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M855A1 Performance Review. Did it live up to the Army's hype? Did going green really work?
Touted by the Army as a more accurate and lethal bullet than the older M855 "Green Tip". But is this really true? Did going green with a lead-free design really work? Does it damage M4 carbines? Here I take a deep dive into the performance of M855A1 ammo, based off my time using it in Special Forces and my own accuracy testing.
Defensereview.com articles:
https://defensereview.com/m855a1-penetrator-ammo-accuracy-how-good-is-it-really/
https://defensereview.com/m855a1-5-56mm-nato-penetrator-ammo-feed-ramp-issues-real-hype-or-just-overblown/
Anniston Army 5inch standards:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zx3pzlexjE&t=240s
M855A1 used at a match
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVZJ-DEKNR0&t=8s
Practical Accuracy Interview NGSW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urEKLym1LGw&t=615s
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History of SOPMOD BLK II with Special Forces and its use in Afghanistan.
History of SOPMOD Part II (Block II) and its use in Afghanistan with U.S Army Special Forces. I served in SF from 1998 to 2017 and was there for the roll out of SOPMOD Block II in 2007. In this video I discus when items hit the teams and how they performed in Afghanistan. Check out my channel for part I (SOPMOD Block I and its use in Iraq).
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Train with me: https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
2017 SWAT Magazine article I wrote on SOPMOD Block II:
https://www.swatmag.com/article/history-of-sopmod-part-ii/?fbclid=IwAR0PjjolCFAnMaxUKsq6a1kPEI45dyF8vrtjvKcUKetGnYMYloVwG3AdB3w
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History of SOPMOD BLK I, an in-depth, first-hand account of its use in combat with Special Forces.
This is part I of a detailed history of the SOPMOD Block I program by retired Green Beret Jeff Gurwitch. Covering from initial roll out through its use in the early days of Iraq, including timelines of when items made it to teams and the most used items by Special Forces members in combat. Part II will cover Block II as used in Afghanistan.
SWAT Magazine SOPMOD BLK I article:
https://www.swatmag.com/article/history-of-sopmod-part-i/?fbclid=IwAR1aQxuekiWC6B9CjKccx7J1iiesDYTe8SGXCOgyY878dJLCFyQ6z1Avhco
Training with Modern Tactical Shooting:
https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
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My top picks for belts and holsters for EDC (with a Glock 19), along with a spare ammo option.
Top picks for everyday carry (EDC), these include. Holsters: Bravo Concealment, BladeTech, and Raven Concealment. Belts: Wilderness and Kore belts, and for reloads, Tyrant Designs Extended Magazine Base Pads.
Defense Review Tyrant Designs review: https://defensereview.com/tyrant-designs-glock-19-23-magazine-extension-5-rounds-for-201-rounds-of-total-9mm-parabellum-firepower/
Training with me at: https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
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Performance Rifle Training with ARs and AKs
Highlights from a day at the range during Performance Rifle Course. Training with ARs and AKs, balancing speed and accuracy. Multiple targets, dynamic movement, weapon manipulation and target acquisition drills. Interested in training visit https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
All courses focus on individual shooting drills that build balancing speed and accuracy, no standing in long lines next to other shooters catching their brass in your face. Learn easy to setup drills you can do on your own to increase your shooting performance.
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CQB Room Entry: Why 1 and 2-man clearing corners first, does not work and will get you killed.
Former Special Forces guy covers the 4-man Close Quarters Battle (CQB) tactic of 1 and 2-man clearing corners first, during room entry. How it is flawed and based not on sound CQB principles but instead, based off Hostage Rescue. Why this is so, and go over some lessons learned, and how these lessons keep being forgotten with regards to CQB.
My website
https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
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Practical Glock Upgrades
My Top picks for the best mods and upgrades for Glock pistols. These upgrades will enhance the Glock without sacrificing reliability. Trigger upgrade, sights, magazine release, magwells and more.
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Defense Review Articles On all the parts in this video:
https://defensereview.com/improving-your-glock-for-under-100-part-i-plunger-and-trigger-bar-mods/
Part II
https://defensereview.com/improving-your-glock-for-under-100-part-ii-connectors-sights-and-magpul-magwell/
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Best Accessories and Modifications for AKs II (Arsenal, M70s, M90s)
One year update to the best accessories for AK47s and 5.56 AKs (M90). How have the mods held up, what I have changed, and what has stayed the same in terms of rigging up AK pattern rifles for peak performance. Mods include: Attero Arms, TDI Arms, Krebs, VG6 Epsilon, Circle 10, Magpul, ALG, Primary Arms, RAM and Beryl.
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Best AK Accessories Part I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-cK_ePD_DE&t=363s
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Retired Green Beret's thoughts on building and maintaining a Combat Mindset.
Looking back on my 26yrs in the military and numerous combat tours, what it takes to have, build, and maintain a winning combat mindset allowing one to best any threat.
Rifle and pistol training with me at:
https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
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Elbit Falcon Optical Gunsights, the first military issued, combat proven red dot sight.
Adopted in the early 80's, the IDF were the first major military to adopt a red dot sight for combat use with the MK I Elbit Falcon. As an avid collector and user of Elbit Falcon red dot optics, I cover the history of the Falcon MK I with the IDF, the MK II commercial version (released in the early 90's) and share my experience using them as a "go to" optic on many of my rifles and carbines.
Link to DefenseReview.com article I wrote about the Elbit falcon MK II:
https://defensereview.com/elbit-falcon-mk-ii-optical-gun-sight-for-the-tactical-ar-15-carbine-sbr-combat-proven-and-bombproof-vintage-red-dot-sight-combat-optic/
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Double Taps and Controlled Pairs, finding your distance drill
#balncespeedaccuracy
Do you know what distance you can execute a double tap at before you need to slow down and shoot controlled pairs? Here I demonstrate a drill you can do to find out what distance you can maintain double taps out to, and then where you need to slow down, and shoot controlled pairs.
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War Belt set up for real combat
Retired Special Forces soldier Jeff Gurwitch covers his war belt setup for Afghanistan, plus Safariland holsters and the current tactical inner/out belt combos in use today.
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M1911 with SF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7jlH8V-vpU&t=1096s
Plate Carrier set up for combat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FypXa-Nq_ro&t=124s
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Race AK, M90 5.56 AK in competition against ARs.
#balancespeedaccuracy
How I modified my Zastava M90 in 5.56 to go against ARs in competition with videos of its performance during a 2-Gun match.
MTS website course registration:
https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/calendar
Channel sponsor: Big Daddy Unlimited
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Best AR15 Accessories (Stocks, Handguards, Grips, Triggers, and Flash Hiders).
Going over my best priced accessories for the AR15, whether its competition or combat, here are my best picks for rigging up your rifle or carbine.
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Links:
MidWest IND: https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/AR15-G4-Series-Handguard-s/586.htm
Samson MFG: https://www.samson-mfg.com/star-ex-series.html
Barnes Precision Machine: https://www.usamade-ar15parts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=156
Defensereview.com, Competition to Combat Articles:
Part I https://defensereview.com/tactical-ar-15m4m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-combat-applications-the-competition-to-combat-crossover/
Part II https://defensereview.com/tactical-ar-15m4m4a1-carbinesbr-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-combat-applications-the-competition-to-combat-crossover-part-ii/
Part III https://defensereview.com/tactical-ar-15m4m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-combat-applications-the-competition-to-combat-crossover-part-iii/
Part IV https://defensereview.com/tactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-cotactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-combat-applications-the-competition-to-combat-crossover-part/
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Near Far Drill. Forced rifle manipulation exercise.
#Balancespeedaccuracy
Quick and easy drill that focuses on target acquisition and manipulating the rifle around a piece of cover. Par 7 seconds or under
In this video my son and me have at it AR15 against M90 (AK in 5.56).
This drill will be added to all Performance Rifle courses
Course info can be found here
https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/
Print out copy of the drill here:
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