How Rooftop Koreans Setup their Gun 

I really, for the love of God, can't fathom somebody can put a hateful comment against Mike. This is high quality information. Mike, thank you and your awesome team for all you do to EDUCATE the people. God bless you.

He's a natural teacher...no wasted words & he explains everything so that everyone can understand.

This dude is clear and consistent in the way he presents info. Like, he could be talking about anything, and I’d listen just because of the quality of instruction. Then you factor in the depth, vast knowledge, and relatable persona he brings, and you gotta appreciate what he’s doing for FREE. I always learn something.

Came to learn about ARs, walked away with inspiration to improve my life. Thanks, Mike.

LMAO @ anyone calling Glover out for Stolen Valor. What a laugh! Wow! His DD-214 is so long, they have to change print cartridges to get it all printed out.

I love all the military guys sharing wisdom, but Mike is on another level. He is a wizard at sharing complex information in a simple, logical progression that brings us all along. That's the hallmark of a fantastic teacher, and one who understands his craft completely. In addition, what a fantastic human being. I can't salute Mike enough. Thank you, brother!

Mike, I did not realize the depth of your service until watching your interview with Vigilance Elite. You have operated at the highest level by anyone's standards, and still remain humble, meaning I've never heard you brag about it. How anyone could accuse you of stolen valor is beyond me. But there will always plenty of stupid MF's out there. Just Drive on.

That was the most professionally delivered “that’s what she said” I’ve ever heard

"Stay alert, stay alive." Love that saying when I first heard it in basic.

Mike. I'm an instructor and I come here to learn and every time I come here I learn something new or a new way, dude I'm pushing 50 and I hope when I become a grown up instructor I can teach the craft half as good as you do,thank you for your videos sir

Damn I just got out of the Marine Corps Yesterday and what he just said about transitioning seems helpful didn’t expect to hear that here Thanks Mike

Just got my first AR today so this should help a lot!

Perhaps the most content-rich carbine video on RU-vid. There's a lesson about every 15 seconds. Subscribed.

You are one of the most easy to listen to teachers I've ever listened to. You explain things very well, and are concise and efficient with what you are saying. Keep up the great work!

Mike, as a veteran of 5 deployments myself most notably "Operation Phantom Fury" to training Iraqi forces in urban warfare and Batlle TOC C2. I love your videos and you're message brother. Keep up the great work!

By far my favorite instructor on youtube and podcast platform. He gives all of himself in wanting to teach people and it shows. He doesnt try to hold secret ingredients to being an "operator." Isnt a pretentious self important douche. Provides all his knowledge at no cost unless you are smart and choose to pay to go get some hands on training. Humble guy and straight shooter in my opinion. Keep it up Mike, you know this already but your supporters far out weigh the dipshits

I served six years in the marines got out in 1997 but didn’t touch another weapon until 5 years ago. Since then I have bought and built AR 15s and have learned much by doing that. As I listen to your suggestions I agree with them all. It’s funny now that I am picking up the love for weapons considering I’m an RN with ICU and ER experience and I find shooting a soothing past time. I enjoy your content and keep them going.

Former Army Psy Ops here, been a shooter for over 16 years. And I find SO much value in your presentation of information. Just want to say thanks for the breakdowns, and practical framing.

Came across your stuff recently. Your outlook on life has helped me a lot. I got out of the Army in 2020 and the transition hasn't always been easy. Making myself maintain some level of fitness has been the hardest part and reminding myself that my family might have to rely on me being fit definitely helps.

Thanks Mike, I was medically retired disable 2003 after 12 years. Thank you for reminding me that my injuries my slow me down I am still in the fight and I can still open up a can of whoop ass. Thank you brother!

People can be such a hateful lot...they can't beat the message so they attack the sender. I can say that based on 32 years of military, law enforcement, and competition shooting, Mike hits the nail on its head with this video. So well in fact when someone has questions about setting up an AR I sent them a link to this video to start their education.

Mike - great info. I'm a combat vet and I didn't know half of this stuff. I pulled the specs on my Ruger556 and now I understand the platform to a much higher degree including what grain to use when I buy my ammo. I have a 1/8" twist and a roughly 16" barrel which now I know I will get two full rotations before it leaves the barrel. I know also that I need a 50-200 zero based on my AO. Keep the content coming sir. Thanks

Mike, as a former US Army paratrooper, I salute your dedication to our country. You're doing good work in your videos, I promise you. This 82D ABN vet is proud to call you brother.

Mike, you're extremely good at conveying accurate information as well as helpful anecdotes in a concise, but thorough manner with absolute minimal editing. You're clearly an intuitive thinker and you always offer personal experience, knowledge, and analogies, which all help tremendously. I'm a gun newbie and completely new to rifles/ARs. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos, man.

25/300 yard zero tip is golden. I'm so glad I watched!

Mike...after watching you with Shawn Ryan, I've subscribed and follow your channel also. Hopefully the new peeps out there will start to understand the value you have to helping any community that is interested in being a responsible gun owner. Lot's of ego's out their, but you SF guys seem to have that "IT" factor. Thanks man, I really appreciate the info.

The title caught my eye as I was in southern California in 1992. I was working on the southern edge of the riot area, immediately south of the CA 91 Fwy. We could see the plumes of smoke from the fires due north of us on the other side of the freeway. Looked like 1991 downtown Baghdad. We were sent home early in the morning on Day #2 and told not to come back until called. I know some of what the Koreans used on their rooftops as several of us helped supply them with some additional arms and ammunition by slipping them in to the edge of the riot zone with Koreans picking them up. None of it was mine, but AFAIK (according to the ringleader of the effort), all the arms were returned afterward. It was basically whatever they could muster in semi-auto rifles plus some shotguns, but the latter weren't of much use. In the best defended portions of Koreatown, they used interlocking fields of fire from opposing rooftops and communicated across the street with each other in addition to communicating laterally with those on buildings next to them. Sometimes it was simple hand and arm signals. Many of the Korean men were immigrants and had served in the ROK Army. They knew how to fight using small unit tactics, and how to do so in an urban setting. It is why much of Koreatown wasn't looted and burned. The official claim is no rioters were killed by them (they do acknowledge some wounded), but I personally know that's not entirely true. A number of the looting rioter "homicides" were never solved. There was never a big push to solve them either. Bottom line is they used iron sights almost exclusively and engagement range was generally 100 meters or less. The rifles I know of that were used included the Colt AR-15 of that era, the rifle version with 20" barrel and fixed stock, the Ruger Mini-14 plus a few of its sister Mini-30, and some Chinese AK-47s. The rest were an assortment of many different semi-auto and bolt action (e.g. M1 Carbine). The Rodney King Riots were assuredly a SHTF couple of weeks WORL in south central LA, even after the 7th U.S. Infantry from Fort Ord and 3rd Marines from Camp Pendleton showed up (the CA Nat'l Guard was a useless, disorganized FUBAR Cluster Fuck). There is much to be learned for a SHTF TEOTWAWKI event from 1992 Koreatown. It's a "Come as You Are" affair. Don't need Gucci Guns laden down with Tacticool gadgetry. If the event continues for any length of time, anything battery powered is history, and don't think about plugging into a wall outlet anywhere -- or getting fuel from a gas station (they rely on the power grid). It's going to be down to fundamental basics. My thoughts on it having lived through what occurred in 1992 and watching it from a ringside seat. I liked your thoughts on the 25/300 zero, which is what we used on the M16A1 as it didn't have adjustable elevation. If you go by the formal "Point Blank" definition, it gives you a 0 - 300 Point Blank range in which you're going to hit within a few inches of your aim point. Aim about 5-6 inches high for 350 meters. Should be good enough for nearly all except precision long-range snipers. 20 years of Uncle Sam proved that out for me, some of it just before the 1992 Rodney King Riots, all with iron sights.

Best RU-vid channel I've discovered in long time. Mike is an ocean of information and he promotes much more than just shooting advice. Thanks Mike, please keep em coming

Yep Mike i'm listening also. Keep the info coming

You have a great way of communicating Mike. I love the way you talk.. some will never get it...

Don’t get much more polar opposite to “stolen valor” . This man earned every drop of it and deserves more

First off Mike I must thank you for your motivating intro. Precisely what I needed to hear today. I’ve been out of the Army for a while now (1987-1995). I was lost for a while afterwards but was able to eventually move forward and created quite the healthcare career & family. Appreciate the lessons. Now I’ll kick back and finish the carbine vid.

The completely straight faced "that's what she said" was fantastic

Hang in there, you’re doing a good job helping us regular guys do a better job being self reliant so we can keep our families safe. Keep it up 👍

Mike and his buddy Shawn Ryan are my favorite RU-vid channels. I also follow Honest Outlaw. All three have helped me educate myself on owning and using a firearm safety. I, like many of you, am new to guns. Just purchased my first AR-15, haven’t shot it yet. I have a friend that owns 11 acres with an outdoor range. He has been shooting guns for 30 years and has helped me learn how to shoot. I use my guns almost every weekend weather permitting, and I really enjoy my new hobby. Thanks Mike for the awesome videos, and thank you for your service!

I enjoy listening and watching Mike talk, he actually is thinking about the words coming out of his mouth

We all know you’re googlie-eyed, Mike. Seriously, though, what you are doing (educating U.S. civilians) is beyond important. It is a continuation of your service. Every veteran who has separated & is doing what you’re doing, are goddamn American Heroes. o7

Spent an hour last night taking off and re-situating the things I need on my AR pistol. This is my home defense gun, has a 7½" barrel (I don't have more than an 8-10 yard shot in my house, so my 7½ works fine. Got a trijicon 42mm reflex amber dot on top, re-mounted the sling quick dis on top right in front of the reflex site (had it on the 9 o'clock side before). Adjusted the Surefire flashlight mount a little (at 9 o'clock) so I could use my support hand to operate the light, and that's it. All I need on my gun to make it work for me. It feels much better now that everything I don't need is off, and the things that I do need, are in the right place so that I can snap the rifle into my site line instantly. Thanks Mike.

I really enjoy your content Mike and appreciate your work. Someone accusing you of stolen valor is laughable at best. It’s a shame and embarrassing how people can act online

Study internal and external ballistics guys. Mike is one heck of a guy he knows his stuff! Know your weapon system. I am a former sniper the more you learn the longer you survive. Great job SGM. Glover

I just want to thank you for opening my eyes to the world of preparedness. It’s been a couple of years and My family is definitely on a much better footing. Thank you Mike Glover for the content you produce and the mindset lessons you provide

Thanks for all your help. I do appreciate it all. You are a light in the dark.

Mike is a great teacher...who cares what losers say...Im with you all the way man

One Vet to another, your service speaks for itself, and more than enough. Haters gonna hate. Thanks for your service, Sar'nt Major!

This video is not just for the novice...everybody should watch this.

Eye opening for me on several things I didn't know,thanks for sharing your experience.I'm honored.

More of this mike, finally someone gives the info without the attitude!

Just want to thank you for your time that you spend to help others.

One of my new favorites. The man is a bad-ass with an awesome story. I respect what these guys have accomplished.

Your football analogy was probably the best dumbed downed version I’ve heard to explain round rotation. You clearly know your shit!

I appriciate your intellect and teaching ability...this is the difference in the various service branches top line folks. Your depth is obvious. Great job.

What a great analogy, the barrel being the arm, and the bullet being the ball. Thank you for helping me understand that. It makes total sense. Thanks for the great content.

Wow opening statement was outstanding!!

Not a newbie but made my wife watch this you did a lot better at explaining this stuff than I do. Thanks for this video she learned a lot.

12:45 You killed me with the "That's what she said." I was so into the conversation and boom you got me dying.

Thanks! Just built my first AR, really appreciate the tips!

Whatever you did with a Ruger Mk series in war must've been some really badass shit

Dude what a great wealth of knowledge and you’re a natural instructing. Thank you sir

I really appreciate the information you GIVE away! You and John Lovell are my favorite to listen to. Just remember people will always be negative to the ones who are out there working their butt off to accomplish their goals. Your true fans appreciate all you do. Great video you rock!

Im so glad i ran across one of your vids. We need more selfless people in our country right now. Im on board for the long haul. Thank you for your service.....and thank you for continuing to serve our country brother🇺🇸🙏🤘

I love your content as a brand new gun owner and someone who wants to learn to defend himself and his family. Thanks man, I appreciate the videos.

Please keep the great information coming our way. Thank you for all you do.

Really like this videos. Very informative and probably the best out there. Finally someone that states the obvious correlation between competition shooting and defensive shooting tactics..

Mike for what its worth... as someone who is new to guns. I really appreciate your videos. keep on persevering...

Mike is a good dude

You always make me ask myself what have I done to help my community what have I done to make myself an asset and not a liability. You are so motivating and so full of wisdom man! Thank you for your service your sacrifices. Proud and grateful American.

Talk inches to me Mike! Always clear and concise explanations. 🤙🏼

So true! Many people don't think about how they can be of service to their community. A community can be small or large. We should all strive to be an asset and a leader.

Thank you for speaking to the common Joe. I've learned an incredible amount from you. Thank you for your service sir.

Really appreciate someone of your caliber helping regular guys like myself get good dependable knowledge, and the way you break it down . Thank you for your military service and the service to your country men.

Very thorough overview, Mike. Simple to me, a good review, and one I'll share in training family and friends. Attention to detail, without drowning newbies in the swamp. Thanks, brother! 🧑‍🎨

This is one of the most informative videos on the why behind various aspects of an AR. The video title does it absolutely no justice. Mike Glover is a one of the most informative and experienced teachers of all things preparedness around. Thank you!

I really wish guys like yourself, Shawn Ryan, Mike Ritland etc. lived here in Ohio. Great video man.

Super grateful for you making this video and BEYOND THANKFUL for your continuing service to the American people.

The football analogy was really helpful in explaining barrel twist.

Oh, that's why I saw you in Rokseal with Lieutenant Lee. Thank you for valuable tips.

Great information and very thought provoking. I’ve got the UH-1 on my 12.5” pistol and suppressor and went with the Sean Ryan 36yd zero. Cheers.

1/7 twist barrel with 77 grain Black Hills OTM ammo. a really good setup to reach out and touch something and get good tight groups

Dont worry about us your a genius and a great human being dont let trolls like us throw you off and your a great human being.

Mike Keep doing what you do best brother. We appreciate your experience and the fact that you are willing to share it.

This is a phenomenal amount of information. 10/10

Honestly thanks mike for everything. Your info and your service.

I love going back to basics! I personally liked your reference to being value added to your team/ community! Some times it's hard to find self worth as a civilian after identifying as a member of a team being the best version of you. Great work battle

Okay.... I was captivated. It was longer or felt longer than your "How to hold a carbine" video, but you covered so much and not only covered some previous material, but added so much more. If I ever buy an AR-15 I'm going to "check" with you first.

Dude, thank you for putting this out, I can’t believe this is free

How can anyone leave negative comments. This guy is the real deal, you can tell from his content.respect.

Great info Mike, appreciate you caring for the new gun owners!

Man, what you said at the beginning is exactly what I needed to hear.

You don’t have to be an active duty Navy Seal to teach me. You just need to know more than I do. That’s not a high bar😊

You can’t build a house without a solid foundation, you can’t understand the complex without the fundamentals ! Basic knowledge is golden ! Thanks Mike for the knowledge!

it's like going to church listing to him

the calmest "thats what she said" ever lol

The world needs more men like you!!!

Thank you very much for these AR wisdoms! I'm soon getting my first AR-15 and trying to get as much information as possible, so thank you Mike. Cheers from Finland 🇫🇮

I've been considering getting an AR and this is some pretty good info. Thanks for the video

Thank you! Please keep on for those of us who are watching and waiting for just the rite encouragement!

Thank you for another highly-informative and extremely professional video. As for the people trolling you, haters are gonna hate. You're obviously the better man and intimidate them, despite your humble and down to earth attitude. The fact that you've offended such petty individuals means that you're doing something RIGHT.

Thank you for all your videos. You seem like a truly good, intentional, wholesome human being. Thank you for all the things you show us, whether it comes to survival or protecting the ones we love. God Bless you brother

Mike, REALLY enjoy your vids. You rock. Keep them coming.

I'm a long time gun owner but brand new to the AR platform. I really appreciate the info.