IKR?! I’m so tired of seeing fat assed couch potatoes talking tactical shit. They can hit a target, but what do they do when the ammo is depleted? Can’t run. Can’t assist me or you.
Great advice. I appreciate how with all your advice you recognize that its a “generally speaking” rule. Teaching “a way” not “the way”. That being said great advice, thanks for your video!
99% isn't the problem. It's the 1% you gotta worry about, them being professional predators and their weapon will be concealed. As for open carry, the one's I've seen walk around with crap retention holsters equally oblivious to their surroundings head down on a phone when their situational awareness should be dialed up to cop. One guy I saw at a Cabelas wore his pistol hanging off a pocket like a clipped iPhone.
Where your mag facing is depending on how you train. Don’t think there’s a right or wrong way, as long as it fits you. However more people have a face forward. Great video.
@@braaten007 I've found that if you eliminate the unnecessaries from your budget (e.g., vegetables, retirement savings, a spouse) then you have plenty of money for gear and it's not a problem.
@@Jarrodjohn2007 I think you're right. Especially with the cost of also needing bullets and a gun to match the cost. Getting rid of the spouse was the best part of it all...
Different body types will also influence positioning of your gear. I am 6'2" with a 36 1/2 sleeve and my setup would be totally wrong for a shorter, non ape length arm human.
Can agree with all but number 5. A lot of time in Iraq going door to door, there was no way to reload expect if someone in the fire team was able to give you some ammo. Humvees weren't always near with spare ammo. I have also been in Humvees that ran dry during fire fights 50 and mark. Giving most will never be in fire fights for hours at a time but 7 mags 2 grenades is normal load for a riflemen without a specialty. Always carry water and NVGs since you don't know how long you will be out for. This video is more of a opinion from SF dudes.
Yes there is “direct action” the. There is a long range patrol. I go to the range for qualling or for other shooting sure slick is cool but between the “mission essential gear” and small extras like food water and an extra layer you quickly can’t be very “slick”
Big fan of dry fire practice after getting dressed but before going out because a lightweight summer t-shirt is definitely different than a thicker winter shirt and jacket or sweatshirt. Great tips!
As a trainer I always try to show people that less is more. That gear placement and ease of access is essential. Especially on a deployment in a gunfight.
the price of Freedom is constant alertness and willingness to fight back. many people joining territorial defense forces of Ukraine without any basic protective gear and body armor and as a patriots they're fighting for freedom even being shot is anyone here willing to help with SAPI plates level 4 to protect Ukrainian people's lives?
I have always carry my mags with the bullets face backwards.Its a smoother transition just to pull it out and up vertically directly into magwell.I dont want to have to pull out the mag and twist my wrist completely to insert it.Not very practical maybe its because I'm a lefty.I also see you index the mag with you pointer finger.I index with my thumb.Im a firm believer though train like you fight and fight like you train.
I can't tell you how many people I've had to help reorganize their magazines and explain to them how they need to relearn their faulty muscle memory for reloads.
@@popsk4145 In order to index the mag, you need to rotate your wrist more, assuming you're not doing anything funky other than the standard sequence of "shoot, shoot, shoot>Drop mag>Load new mag". You want to index the mag to reduce the chance of fucking up and missing the magwell, it's safer and quicker as you lead with the finger.
The biggest mistake is people buying gear and not putting on a full kit and larping around their house enough to become acclimated or find out what works or not. Edit: totally nailed it with the "people carrying too much stuff" Great vid as usual Hyveguys
Good point. In some ways though it seems that people carry too little stuff when they train. All the videos and pics people post has a plate carrier, 3 mags, a pistol/holster and maybe a flashlight tucked somewhere. Depending on the situation, or if away from the house a little bit, I usually carry a load bearing vest for hiking that also has some pouches for food, water, toilet paper, water filter, etc. It's something that you can live with for a day or so, not just a couple hours at the range. It can be thrown on over a plate carrier on a bad day.
Personally for me, I have bigger arms and its more difficult to rotate my grip around to have bullets forward. I prefer bullets back. just easier to grab and makes sense in my brain.
Great video as always!! It would be pretty cool to also have videos considering the context of states which have more restrictions related to guns, for example tips and tricks related to pump action AR... I think many people can relate to that Thanks as always
IMO PHYSICAL FITNESS is as important if not more than most pieces of gear. Why? Im a broadly built, 39 yr old, 6ft tall former fatass who blew up to 300lbs from 170lbs between 2005 - 2011. Was all my own fault. No excuses. However, I’m currently down to 200 aiming for 180 (not sure I could get 170 again at 39). I can’t overstate how important natural physical strength and cardio is to increasing your chances of survival in any type of real world situation. For example, I’d argue that being in great physical shape increases the Civilian Minuteman’s chances of survival far more than running body armor. How/why? Because the most tricked out Crye chest rig on a fat dude (like I was at 300lbs) who’s already wide, slow, can’t run or sprint, go prone, pop up, etc is spending $1500 to add even more weight to an already heavy, out of shape, slow moving target. Fast moving targets are hard to hit. Slow, fat dudes carrying 40 extra pounds of gear are not. YMMV. But you don’t know how important overall physical fitness/strength is until you don’t have it when you need it. Love the content as always, fellas 👊🏼😎🗽
I thought this video was satire at first... Magazines bullet back, gun canted forwards, the best way I've ever carried my gear. Not sure if there's any merit to the reasoning or if it's just what you've seen "most" people doing? The best setup is the one the works for you, so I guess mine doesn't work for you! haha
02:06 A little advice I've learned from my shooting instructor: stop doing that (squeeze the trigger after cycling the slide) . Your trigger finger has to be conditioned to always do the "dangerous" job. By squeezing the trigger after cycling the slide several times you don't add any security to your gun, you only "confuse" your trigger finger. Your trigger finger has to always be the part that makes the gun go "boom". That's meant in a respectful way, I've learned a lot of your Videos and really appreciate your channel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@averageasian292 Most modern pistols (like his Glock) don't have a hammer, they have a striker. There is no need for decocking. And even if you want to do it, just make a "dryfire shot". Or let the Hammer go down slowly with your thumb. But squeezing the trigger has to be "programmed" in your brain and trigger finger to be equal to "boom" or "hole in something" (paper, bad guy, your neighbours dog, your own foot etc). It has always to be the dangerous part. Sorry for my bad english
@@sebbean881 I agree with you 100%. In a panic or confusing situation your brain defaults to highest training. Pointy finger is death finger, no retakes. Right Hollywood? Bullet is doing his job, Monkey best do his first.
I do use a thigh holster but I have some orangutan arms. My hand natural falls to a nice position where my elbow isn’t at such an acute angle while drawing.
Bullets forward for pistol mags is well-established as the gold standard in high-performance shooting. Before you disagree, look up the set up of any reputable competitive shooter or spec ops direct action servicemember.
You’re running almost exactly the same war belt setup as I am running a GBRS belt and I run Esstac mag holsters. I’ve been trying to get my hands on that Blue Force Gear medkit for like a year now. Ditched my JPC for an Agilite K19 plate carrier too.
When you have big balls you don’t use the thigh strap, plus can’t run as fast with it. Gun fight? You means firefight? Don’t follow those who couldn’t make it.
1. Having a strap around your leg doesn't necessarily slow one down. If someone wears a drop-leg holster incorrectly, then it will get in the way. 2. Gunfight, firefight, and shootout are all used interchangeably.
Printing is not illegal under state of Michigan law, although I'm some states printing is form of a brandishing in conceal carry, but in Michigan brandishing a firearm is pointing, and waiving it around like an idiot in public.
As a uspsa a shooter, a canted front front mag holder is for me. Especially now that they can be in front of the hip bone. On the carry aspect, your dead on about how to carry the concealed gun. Thank you!
The "canted pistol" i can give some insight to why some prefer it. They are Vehicle oriented and may need to draw their pistol while inside a vehicle. Beyond this? i can not picture where it is beneficial. Any one who has had a leg-strapped holster(single-strap-high or double-strap-thigh) will tell you... moving fast makes this form of holster... annoying to say the least... but it is beneficial for those who does not walk/run a lot due to the "ease of reach" from a "resting hand position" ... but depending on the vehicle? its height may be changing due to other stuff in annoying positions. Personally i prefer the pistol on a chest rig, preferably close to where i hold my hand while operating a rifle. Rule zero how ever, 1... PRATICE with your full equipment... 2. make 100% sure that there is no risk of "snag"... 3... KISS... /PS... 4... most people who focus to much on their pistol... fail to realize that it is "a tool to acquire a real weapon"... Yes it is useful but it is there in case you failed to maintain your primary... (Civilian situations not taken in to account) If you are forced to draw your pistol... a lot has gone wrong.... hopefully you have trained for it and know what to do... in which case... i have no idea why you are still reading... It always amazes me to see how people set up their kits... IMHO... Backpack... all the things you can survive without. 2. Vest/carrier/what-ever = Makes live easier.... 3. Belt... the things you "need" to get out of a dangerous area. 4. Pockets.... what you NEED to get out of a dangerous situation. 5. Hands.... what you need at this very situation for your survival. 6. "taped" to your body... to convince others that you are "allowed" to leave...
Great tips. I carry my firearm OWB at my 3 O’Clock and I do print a little. I live in Miami and we only have one season, HOT ! And I don’t like to wear my clothing too baggy. I rather print then carry a loaded firearm pointed at my junk. I carry a gun because I don’t want anyone to shoot me, I don’t need to be worried about shooting myself. Only one time did I notice someone that noticed that I had a firearm and that was inside a mayors jewelry store and the guy was a trained security guard. Funny we are talking about appendix carry. Several months ago we had a miami Dade fireman carrying a firearm appendix and when he sat down in a restaurant, the gun went off, he’s alive but not dating anymore.
@@TacticalHyve I also have a genetic problem, I’m Cuban, eat too much rich and beans therefore I carry a couple of days worth of survival food around my waist. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@concernedpatriot.2221 most underrated comments regarding CC on here. No way I can appendix carry even if I really wanted to. My German heritage means I carry my 2 week supply of survival sausage and beer around my waist too. Lol.
Do the work lift heavy things and put them down lose the gut If youre watching this video and you look like meal team six with your kit on, you are doing a diservice to yourself and you will be ineffective over a long duration event. I am trying to help you
Minimalist doesn’t work in situations where QRF isn’t a thing and month long sustained combat is a thing. The future of warfare will be that of the past, bring everything you can, and train the same way! No help is coming, no medevacs, nothing. The last 20 years in unconventional warfare has been great for technological advancement in warfare, but has given a false sense of reality on peer vs peer warfare. My opinion doesn’t matter though 🤷♂️😆
Very detailed, excellent job… EXCEPT!! Fat boy concealed options. Weight fluctuates, we try but aways will have the handles. 6’2” 300 lbs. even at 250 had handles in the way.
Cant forward or back is for crossdraw or behind 3-o-clock carry. Or when you're in a vehicle a lot. But yeah, if you're wearing it on your hip or thigh like that, no Cant-do.
God I hate drop leg holsters. Spent to many long days out sweating my ass off and all that gear loosing up. Once things popped off and I started running around, it was guaranteed to smack me in the balls...
I would like that exact belt and holster set up for my Glock 19x , what exactly is it? I run kore essentials for edc just now looking into outside waist
I do the “forward cant” at the 9oclock position because 1) I’m left handed 2) I’m slim and this helps conceal the entire pistol within my silhouette, without the butt sticking out
index-ing ins't proper. it's shooter's preference, what is comfortable for them. I "beer can" much more fluid for me. it takes more time to rotate my forearm than coming straight forward
One thing about plate carrier's I've noticed people get wrong is ride height. The plates are either riding to low or to high. Offset with the back plate higher up is the most comfortable in my experience.
Drop leg holster are for aerial operations (rappelling/climbing or skydiving) where the harness/parachute rig is exponentially more critical than a smooth draw. If you're not doing things like that, bring your damn holster rig closer to your belt (but well below body armor).
For magazine and holster placement when carrying, it's how you trained...but also what works for you. K.I.S.S. Keep it simple stupid. I train forward on the hip, to your right off the chest. I am a right handed shooter and that's how I wear my magazines. Now typically I wear my pistol holster with a slightly larger forward cant than most people...but I don't typically wear mine in the 3 o'clock position owb (conceal or not). It's usually at more of a 4 o'clock position.
It's perspective. One can think that a 'bad guy' will go for an easier target. But one can also think differently. If a 'bad guy' is about to commit a crime, it makes sense for them to focus on those who are armed first. One can say that doesn't happen. Then one can rebut by asking did we ever think the world would be affected by a 'pandemic' or that the country would experience the riots it has in the past 12 months? Things can and do happen. It all depends on what one wants to be ready for, i.e, perspective. If one is going to carry concealed and print, then why not carry overtly?
When not carrying a rifle and wearing body armour my pistol mags are facing downwards and to the rear. If I have emptied my mag the pistol still stays up facing forward, right thumb releases the magazine and left hand collects new mag, and straight in to the pistol.
At 5:46 it looks like his trigger finger is on or near the trigger. Maybe it’s not and maybe thats something you guys teach but everywhere I’ve been if your hand is on the gun your finger is straight and on an index point, or on the trigger shooting. I honestly think this was just complacency. That’s an ironic mistake for this video. I hope the presenter sees this and is more deliberate when handling weapons. This is meant as constructive criticism and not an insult. Great points otherwise. Complacency kills
I'm new to Safariland but that UBL leg strap, Hows it mounted and comfortable while doing running drills?. I was going to purchase the drop flex shroud but if I can save more money for ammo all the better
Biggest thing l noticed is the one l got is too small. Now lm pretty thin so make sure you look out for that and also kinda pull your boxers up if you wear them
That angle thing is for when you're sitting down for like a truck driver or detective for your hip holster the fact that it can angle up that way is so that you can access it while you're setting
Guess you dont drive a car----as that rig you have ----you cant sit right-----now if you want to carry like that----get yourself a drop down and carry it on your forward thigh--allows you to draw while seated in vehicle---course a pistol is a secondary----looks like you like it as a primary ---which dont make sense.......In General----You must be talking to police officers or specific types of military---no civvies carry like that----and really---if you need more than 16---then you need a rifle in real scenarios----no civvie is going to not carry a long gun if they have on armor.
I was hoping he would touch on the rifle mag orientation…rifle mags pointed forwards has many positive attributes many overlook when they trash talk the orientation. Only a few instructors recognise the advantages of this orientation… Advantages… 1) Keeps uniformity - Only one motion to train into memory, same technique for rifles as in pistols from belt or chest, under stress this helps tremendously. 2) Indexing - Naturally is more intuitive by pointing to a hole, as we point at things from the age of 1, this helps when fitting a rectangle inside a slightly larger rectangle, under stress. 3) Wet or greasy hands from camo-paint, sweat or coming off the beach soaked in seawater don’t slip while indexing due to having the palm heel over the top of butt of the mag while inserting under a bolt forward situation, a positive heel press will always get the mag to seat. 4) Biomechanics - dropping straight down on the top of a rifle mag situated on the belt is the same reason using a holster in a vertical orientation as he stated is more efficient for wrist mechanics while drawing the pistol. This applies to our other arm too kids… 5) “Beer canning” can potentially grip too high on the mag neck (seen it done numerous times in wet/greasy situations) preventing proper insertion, especially if the magwell rim contacts the mag lip and causes slippage. Most people don’t do this because they have no desire to relearn a new technique, which is a valid reason of you have thousands of reloads a certain way under their belt. But if the shooter is new to training, I’d hope they consider both options and make an informed decision on which technique they’d prefer…But the area which is frustrating is that the dogma I see when people do things a certain way without any understanding of “why”, yet they will trash a different technique which they clearly don’t understand.
As an armed cop who carried a pistol in a drop leg holster with Body armour worn we were taught to wear the holster lower than waist, in line with your resting hand on your thigh. That's about two inches lower than the guy here shows. The theory being you are able to grab the pistol from a natural stance in relation to your proportions.
I was seeing a lot of "printing" earlier with that thigh holster you had 😄 I was like aw man this dude tryn show off 🤭 im just playn lol. Good video solid info!
I couldn't pay attention as soon as the bullets forward advice. I recently retired from the FBI. Consistency of how one loads their mag pouch and training are paramount.
On the drop leg portion I also notice guys who have it too low can't consistently count on where their gun is. So they fumble more with drawing or re-holstering.
