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- SureFire Field Notes is a multi-segment informational video series with tips and techniques from subject matter experts of all backgrounds. In this episode, Bill Blowers of Tap-Rack Tactical discusses his setup for running a ballistic shield.
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Bill Blowers has been a police officer for over 20 years, prior to that he was in the US Army for six years. Bill is currently a Sergeant for a Municipal Agency in Washington State. He is assigned to his agencies training unit and is also a team leader on a large and active regional SWAT team. He has been assigned to SWAT since 1995 and has held positions such as Sniper, Ballistic Shield Carrier, Entry Team Member, and Assistant Team Leader. He has planned, or participated in, over 1000 missions and has in excess of 5000 documented training hours. Bill holds instructor certifications in a variety of topics and is the primary instructor in ALL Tap-Rack courses.
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This is actually really informative because the way I was taught to use a shield was very different. Although it was one of the compact sized "bomb suppression blanket" shields so that might be the reason.
I always been a sucker for shields. This man is my new idol. The way he reloads is unreal. I love the mind game that comes with shield use. I also love the symbol of the shield, the ultimate protection tool.
Now I have an excuse to run a laser on my pistol! Very informative! 👏
Glad I found this video. I'm writing a Sci fi novel that I corporates ballistic shield tactics. So this video helped me out a lot (:
A novel?? Are you making a captain America rip off?? Will you publish it in the internet?? Can you share with me?? Its interesting
Tell us more about!
Good luck on your book! What's the title? So we remember what to look for
Great video guys I hope to keep seeing this content from you guys
Great stuff. This is a hard job.
Damn, as a civilian I never even thought about the complications of running a shield. Bill has some excellent knowledge
Thanks Ian.
Just the tip of complications
There aren't many people with as much experience in this as him. Don't forget those shields are rather heavy at 15lbs for pistol and 25+ for rifle. Many of the suspension systems out there end up being hazardous to yourself
Did you just dremel a channel into the back of the holster to get the X400 to fit? Great video we are introducing more shields into our team tactics.
Not a fan of the shields with the rifle rests?
Any thoughts on rifle rated shields? They're about twice the weight and price but I'm concerned about the possibility of encountering a rifle.
Thought this was about running a M&P Shield. XD ..Good video thou.
Do you wear a plate carrier when you use a shield? Also what happens or what is the back up plan for a failure with a shield? Do you just switch to your pistol and hang back? Do you have a back up rifle set up for that?
Anthony Ventura I would not be using a shield as a single dude. In conjunction with other swat dudes with rifles. So if we are engaged everyone that can will be returning fire.
Would it be a bad idea to have your second handgun at the 12 o’clock position like you are concealed carrying? That way you can shoot dominant hand on both guns. Or even just add it. Cops will go through mags like crazy in gunfights, unlike most civilian self defense incidents. I’m sure it might be a bit heavy, but u can replace a mag slot or 2 and it’s easier to switch weapons one handed than it is to reload.
Very good is the best Gun
Blitz?
I need this for home defense, against robbers, alien abductions, or just anything. I may be a bit paranoid, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
What Light and Laser is he using?In my knowledge there is no light/laser combination that fits in a safariland ALS holster
I believe Bill modified the Safariland 6354DO with a slot to accommodate the X400U. You can see the slot at 1:56 in to the video.
SureFire
THAT is interesting.
Thanks for your reply. Mr. Blowers videos are always worth watching
SureFire is right, recently turned on to their Masterfire holster and this may be a great rig for a shield dude in combination with X400U for shield dudes. Gotta put some licks on it first but it seems promising.
What's your opinion of the FN 5.7 pistol for shield guys? Good mag capacity as standard and good penetration is why I ask
Agreed, but even though its 5.7 would the barrel have the same length?? And both of the 9mm and 5.7 round have the same blackpowder weight?? So it wouldnt be very effective as a regular rifle round??
One problem is that they can get a little wide for 1 handed use.
Anyone know what kind of extended baseplates he's using??
Those would be Falkor Defense
I hold the shield and shoot with my feet I’m that good.
Murica!
I do know spetsnaz guys run shields like this
Operator af
should have just named the video how to run a shield like a boss
Playing at 0.25 playback speed at 1:55.
Noice...
Not a fan of shields. I understand the purpose but instead of hip firing a handgun, I’d rather put accurate fire down range with a rifle. Just my preference.
That's the Assualters role the shield has a specific purpose (armed barricaded suspect breach for example) and takes a certain skillset an mentality to run well. If your on team just don't volunteer to be the shield guy LOL.
Unfortunately you don't get a preference as to where your bad guys gonna be. You prefer he be downrange at rifle distance, but guess what he's hiding around the next door. Now what are you gonna do with your rifle and no shield?
Then you're not supposed to be the shield guy. They do play an important role. Unfortunately, they're the guys that'll probably have bullets put on them first.