ModernTacticalShooting

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 visit Slate Black Industries: https://www.slateblackindustries.com/ That watch, A11 Tom Rice edition: https://praesidus.com/collections/a-11-service-watch

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 visit Slate Black Industries: https://www.slateblackindustries.com/ That watch, A11 Tom Rice edition: https://praesidus.com/collections/a-11-service-watch

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 https://www.slateblackindustries.com/ 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

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

#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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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

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/

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/

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/

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

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). Raid Skateboards: https://www.raidsb.com/ 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

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/

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/

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.

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/

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. Looking to save money on guns and gear? Check out Big Daddy Unlimited: https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=425 Looking for training? Train with me at Modern Tactical Shooting: https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/ 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/

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. Great deals on guns and gear, Big Daddy Unlimited: https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=425 Best AK Accessories Part I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-cK_ePD_DE&t=363s

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/ Looking for deals on guns and gear check out Big Daddy Unlimited: https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=425

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/ Looking to save money on guns and gear? Check out Big Daddy Unlimited: https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=425

#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. For courses with go to https://www.moderntacticalshooting.com/ Looking to save money on guns and gear? Check out Big Daddy Unlimited https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=425

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. ATS Tactical Gear https://atstacticalgear.com/ats-war-belt/?msclkid=755f7562ad4611ecb51e6fe6512e8fb7 Save on guns and other shooting gear with Big Daddy Unlimited https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=425 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

#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 https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=425

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. Supporter of my channel; Big Daddy Unlimited: https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=425 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/

#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: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1761586360695760&type=3