Very refreshing to have this relevant and realistic video instead of another gear list. And for illustrating the principles behind a sound kit setup. I have to ask - what plate carrier is that Ranger Green one? Looks like Warrior Assault Systems but wasn't sure.
Thanks for your feedback my friend - I believe it's the Aegis II from ATS Gear, but I added my own custom cumberbund that can put pouches on the inside, like those two mag pouches which are blue force gear something or other. Basically two stretchy sleeves.
Thoughts on "Defensive" plate carriers. Generally, you can afford more weight and bulk if you are on defence as your position is more static. Community defence, however changes things drastically. We should assume that these are not Law Enforcement or Soldiers. As such weight becomes a primary concern. Most people have not trained and simply will not be mobile with any significant amount of weight. Set the carriers up with plates, medical, water, and a means to call for help/report information up to the group so that QRF can respond. Notice we haven't actually mentioned firearms yet. Here I will differ with Future Concepts on the "Gear Gut". A slick carrier sometimes means no cumberbund. This saves weight, simplifies things significantly, runs cooler, etc. It does however, place a premium on real estate. While this may mean some degree of "Gear Gut" the clean sides are a huge asset in weapons manipulation, movement, balance, hand to hand, and even fiting into tight spaces. As to going prone. It is a tradeoff. I find that i can get lower with a single stack of magazines. However, it puts much more strain on my neck when sighting down the rifle. This is less of a concern if you use shorter 20 round magazines. On the other hand, double stack mag pouches push me up a bit further, but allow me to use 30 round magazines with less neck strain. I do agree with FC on the last part. You need to be able to actually train with what you have chosen. The plate carrier does you no good if it turns you into a turtle. Good luck learning the rest, Phil
Something I have little experience with is community defense radio setups. A video of a simple PC radio setup based on what you see works in your classes would be greately appreciated.
I'm partnering with a commo company called atropos concepts www.atropos-concepts.com/?fbclid=PAAaZFlw7kzLid8v0VZvgMjEKWYeC_QOHWq2dEN9Uqp99Wy9CD8FbZACnEsXc# and we'll have great content coming out soon for you guys
Am i the only one to hear for the first time "IFAk is on the left and always has been"? Ive been told my whole career to have it on the back of your side, or on the back of your belt.
I can only speak for Army Infantry, but thats a rule that everyone in that community should know and follow. You don't want to have your buddy play 20 questions when it counts trying to figure out which multicam pouch is the ifak. As a cop I carried one on my kit same position, and one on the small of my back as a throw away to a victim/patient
I wish there was a place I could go to and handle/try on this shit so I can be assured of proper fitment. I hate knowing I have to order something I’ve never tried on. Im 5’10, 170. What size should I go with?
I just had the same conversation yesterday with a friend. I've recently lost a significant amount of weight and my plate carrier no longer fits correctly
I wish I had a better answer for you, but for reference I'm 5'11" and 200lbs. I wear medium SAPI plates - really should be wearing large but I prefer medium to get a more athletic fit, so I buy plate carriers that say they fit the medium plates. That said, cummerbunds have a lot of play to them so they are very adjustable and forgivable. If you ever want any custom work done to your kit, I highly recommend you hit up Austin at www.aandatactical.com/?fbclid=PAAabv0wmdoU52dq3521SZBOmEEfUtWzrpziUUON3QpuY8Rn6jL7z8Z6wTGfU. Tell him Dan from FC sent you and he'll tailor your kit to whatever you want. He actually put the First Spear style tubes on my cumberbund so I can put it on more quietly
Solid knowledge transfer brother got my subscription...🇺🇸🇺🇸
Very refreshing to have this relevant and realistic video instead of another gear list. And for illustrating the principles behind a sound kit setup.
I have to ask - what plate carrier is that Ranger Green one? Looks like Warrior Assault Systems but wasn't sure.
Thanks for your feedback my friend - I believe it's the Aegis II from ATS Gear, but I added my own custom cumberbund that can put pouches on the inside, like those two mag pouches which are blue force gear something or other. Basically two stretchy sleeves.
Thoughts on "Defensive" plate carriers.
Generally, you can afford more weight and bulk if you are on defence as your position is more static.
Community defence, however changes things drastically. We should assume that these are not Law Enforcement or Soldiers. As such weight becomes a primary concern. Most people have not trained and simply will not be mobile with any significant amount of weight.
Set the carriers up with plates, medical, water, and a means to call for help/report information up to the group so that QRF can respond. Notice we haven't actually mentioned firearms yet.
Here I will differ with Future Concepts on the "Gear Gut". A slick carrier sometimes means no cumberbund. This saves weight, simplifies things significantly, runs cooler, etc. It does however, place a premium on real estate.
While this may mean some degree of "Gear Gut" the clean sides are a huge asset in weapons manipulation, movement, balance, hand to hand, and even fiting into tight spaces.
As to going prone. It is a tradeoff. I find that i can get lower with a single stack of magazines. However, it puts much more strain on my neck when sighting down the rifle. This is less of a concern if you use shorter 20 round magazines. On the other hand, double stack mag pouches push me up a bit further, but allow me to use 30 round magazines with less neck strain.
I do agree with FC on the last part. You need to be able to actually train with what you have chosen. The plate carrier does you no good if it turns you into a turtle.
Good luck learning the rest,
Phil
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Something I have little experience with is community defense radio setups. A video of a simple PC radio setup based on what you see works in your classes would be greately appreciated.
I'm partnering with a commo company called atropos concepts www.atropos-concepts.com/?fbclid=PAAaZFlw7kzLid8v0VZvgMjEKWYeC_QOHWq2dEN9Uqp99Wy9CD8FbZACnEsXc# and we'll have great content coming out soon for you guys
Agreed
Am i the only one to hear for the first time "IFAk is on the left and always has been"? Ive been told my whole career to have it on the back of your side, or on the back of your belt.
I can only speak for Army Infantry, but thats a rule that everyone in that community should know and follow. You don't want to have your buddy play 20 questions when it counts trying to figure out which multicam pouch is the ifak. As a cop I carried one on my kit same position, and one on the small of my back as a throw away to a victim/patient
@@futureconflictsyea in the marines they have it always on your weakside
I wish there was a place I could go to and handle/try on this shit so I can be assured of proper fitment. I hate knowing I have to order something I’ve never tried on. Im 5’10, 170. What size should I go with?
Also kore battle belt is awesome. I would advise spending good money on holsters. I got a safariland for mine.
We’re the same size. 5’10” 170lbs. 10x12 fits just fine. Watch videos on how to adjust it and where your plates should sit
I just had the same conversation yesterday with a friend. I've recently lost a significant amount of weight and my plate carrier no longer fits correctly
@@kickinwingtv4875 A lot of carriers have a significant amount of adjustment.
I wish I had a better answer for you, but for reference I'm 5'11" and 200lbs. I wear medium SAPI plates - really should be wearing large but I prefer medium to get a more athletic fit, so I buy plate carriers that say they fit the medium plates. That said, cummerbunds have a lot of play to them so they are very adjustable and forgivable. If you ever want any custom work done to your kit, I highly recommend you hit up Austin at www.aandatactical.com/?fbclid=PAAabv0wmdoU52dq3521SZBOmEEfUtWzrpziUUON3QpuY8Rn6jL7z8Z6wTGfU. Tell him Dan from FC sent you and he'll tailor your kit to whatever you want. He actually put the First Spear style tubes on my cumberbund so I can put it on more quietly