Building A SWAT Load Out In the T.REX Armory

[@TuBui2]

For a hot second, I thought Gordon Ramsay was reviewing guns.

[@vash_the_stampede6570]

It's American Ramsay

[@BiggestArmInWestLinnOregon]

S&W m&p15 Ghaaastlyyy

[@davidsirmons]

"THIS SLING IS SO RAW IT ATE MY SALAD." "THIS MOLLE IS SO CHEWY ITS BEST FRIEND IS HAN SOLO." "THIS OIL IS DRY."

[@shaynewalker1205]

I wasn't the only one! Great! Lol😂

[@djdrack4681]

But then he wasn't like "Get your head out of your a$$, what are you DOING!?" man those anger management classes sure do change a guy. Less Soup, more SOP.

[@Tellyfive]

The honesty and humility here is so refreshing. Much respect for this officer.

[@JP300blkout]

20rd mag makes perfect sense when you got 8 more guys backing you up. Love the load out videos from guys in the game.

[@purgatoryexotics]

or for ease of putting into a bag, or other container too. Similar profile of the rest of the gun, snags on less things

[@Drew-v2f]

Also read my entire comment before you do anything and think about the what, why, where, and who. Get out and find do your own homework on what you desire, want to learn about besides going online all day. What is stopping you from going and doing that very thing? It ain't me is it you, do you make time, do you make the time or let it fly? A simple question is if you can have a 1 Billion dollars or the opportunity for you to have and grow on it and make money slowly which one would you go for? The money or The person with that opportunity that he/she gave you?

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@Drew-v2f I struggled reading that whole comment because it is a grammatical nightmare haha.

[@Salos1]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. If you expel 10 rounds, your number 2 and 3 guy is going to move up while you move do a reload and by the time they are ready to push forward to the next room or whatever it is, you’ll be reloaded and ready

[@breadm8101]

The "shoot better" is such a hilarious statement

[@CivilianTactical]

My favorite part about this video is how easy it was for you to make/film (at least I hope.) keep it up and love the new wave of content.

[@jasperthomas9892]

love your stuff bro

[@nonyabusinessinc]

My favorite part is the motivation to hit the gym.

[@Wind_slash0]

My favorite part was when Lucas said it's Lucas time and lucased all over the place

[@Nach0s187]

Your content is filled with misinformation and brainrot

[@danielprice777]

Even with no rifle or pistol, this guy always carries a couple sidearms.

[@Алекс-к5ц5ъ]

which are absolutely useless

[@TheJohnBrowningGunClub]

department issue trt and hair plugs!!

[@ThanksHero]

@@Алекс-к5ц5ъcope

[@slappinbass405]

Such an underrated comment. Hahaha.

[@Dragon-yw4xw]

Arms?

[@prosoto]

I didn't realize James Reeves's dad was a west coast SWAT cop but glad to see him branching out to other youtube channels

[@TheJohnBrowningGunClub]

he should do a video on how to confiscate pistol braces from american citizens

[@James_Bee]

Maybe he will be one of the many that won't. They aren't all bad guys with badges.

[@TheJohnBrowningGunClub]

@@James_Bee ya right lmfaoooo

[@Pew7070]

More like his long lost brother. 😋😉

[@Token_Black_Guy]

​@donkideck7180 tbh if people are still cops after the jab mandates and the summer of love...

[@rollheavy619]

I use to work with that dude, crazy to see him on KZbin so many years later! Ryan, good to see you are still in the game and kicking ass! God Bless you and your team.

[@TWP13]

Also, these load out videos are 10/10, keep em coming.

[@briangrant2005]

Agreed! Good to hear the context, and gets me thinking on different build strategies!

[@Lightbrigade101]

My favorite part of this is watching Lucas process all the information. Specifically when Ryan was talking about chemlights, 8:10 , Lucas seemed to be intrigued to find out they dont have an SOP.

[@kaletheleaf3941]

that's what I loved about this video, you can clearly see Lucas really listening and trying to learn.

[@yoloactual6975]

Chemlights are such a situational niche thing. SWAT operators (or any high speed operators really) are moving fast to the threat. Speed, momentum, and violence of action. As he stated in that same thread, they generally have teams come through and mark doors or pathways with alternate means AFTER the initial mission or task has been complete. Because stopping in the middle of an op to mark stuff with glowing sticks is distracting and wastes time. It honestly makes a ton of sense.

[@Lightbrigade101]

@@yoloactual6975 thats what im saying 🤣🤣 Lucas strikes me as a thourough, think-everything-thru, methodical mind. Seeing him realize top guys just kinda wing it was funny to me. Like he seems to have this expectation that there is a reason behind everything but sometimes its literally just "fuck it, we ball"

[@troopr5]

Grease pens are really taking off because they are quick to use, effective, stupid cheap, and don’t really expire.

[@TWP13]

After 11 years and lots of deployments carrying 210 rounds of 5.56, it's still weird to me seeing guys rocking just 2-3 mags. I get it though.

[@FUDD_RSO_]

Just curious, how many times did you actually shoot all those 210 rounds?

[@TWP13]

@@FUDD_RSO_ Never in a single engagement. But that's not the point of a combat load. It's to be in an engagement and be able to continue mission without needing to refit. And that purpose has benefited me multiple times.

[@AJParsons2707]

@@FUDD_RSO_ Guys were repacking mags somewhat regularly in various operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Operations Phantom Fury and Rock Avalanche immediately come to mind.

[@TWP13]

@@AJParsons2707 I was Army, not a Marine, but Phantom Fury was nuts.

[@mountaineerdefense2507]

You also need to remember it’s mission dependent. Stateside I can’t imagine an unprepared engagement where you’d expend over 30 rounds in a law enforcement capacity. I feel a lot of people try to carry that austere environment mindset over to the states and you just look goofy and cumbersome. Busting a door in while Rocking a full combat load out with a team of 4-6 men in a single wide mobile home is disastrous.

[@chrisbaker978]

I like that you are modular and don’t carry excessive amounts. I believe that’s smart and it’s a good idea to adapt to specific jobs and needs accordingly as you demonstrated. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@Wayfinder_One]

I would love to see content on what a civilian *might* plan for I believe many of us struggle with having too much on us at any given point due to the "what if" factor

[@Jon-gx6de]

I agree! Brass Facts has some good videos. It has helped me prepare for the most likely scenarios first, then go dowm the line. I would love to see Lucas's take on that tho!

[@forkthepork]

Personally, I'm preparing for the guy on the right kicking in my door. Your mindset may vary.

[@Wayfinder_One]

@forkthepork4374 as far as that goes, it is a problem I believe to be best solved with 12 gauge and the many varieties it comes in

[@TWP13]

You should prep a kit like you’re going to war vs. the government. Because that’s what 2A is for.

[@forkthepork]

@@Wayfinder_One your 12 gauge won't defeat that plate carrier.

[@slato1]

Ryan's take had a lot of good insight. It would be cool to see him on the range demonstrating the drills he runs.

[@rickh9396]

Thanks Lucas & Ryan! It's refreshing to hear a SWAT guy say he doesn't use remote light switches to keep things simple and uncluttered. Similar with the 20-round mag, which I too keep in my home defense rifle for maneuverability. It should make all the basement warriors think twice before denigrating someone else's setup, but it probably won't.

[@ArmsnAcres]

I love 20 round mags. Makes a huge difference getting it out of the safe or a vehicle in a hurry. 30 rounders like to snag on slings and seatbelts. If I would ever have to fire more than 20 times, it’s about time to stick a 30 in anyways.

[@nerdypatty3309]

Ryan is a super cool dude been following him for a bit on IG. I love shooting videos but content like this talking equipment setups are some of my favorites lately, keep em coming!

[@dansmajd4105]

What’s his IG handle?

[@DIEGO-un1ed]

@@dansmajd4105 grimcmv

[@wonderlander1922]

would also like to know ;P

[@DIEGO-un1ed]

@@runningonlsd grimcmv

[@blakecurtis9773]

It’s nice to be able to hear form guys that have been in the profession that long and listen to what they have to say. Especially for someone who is just starting out.

[@destroyerofgear]

Here's the thing about LE experience dictating gear selection, Matt Pranka (paraphrasing) said it best: "The average law enforcement engagement is relatively unopposed, against an adversary who is uncommitted and unwilling to fight". It's very easy to get into the mindset of "this is what has worked 99.9% of the time so it's good enough" and end up being absolutely unprepared for changing trends or outliers. Just because criminals now are not competent or truly willing adversaries does not mean you won't run into a dude who is actually tactically minded and competent with a firearm. Take the cartel guys for instance, plenty of them have legitimately high level training and gear. They've also been spreading all along the west coast as of the past few years. For the most part they do not interact with local law enforcement because for the most part local law enforcement is relatively easy for a technologically and organizationally sophisticated adversary to detect, track, and avoid. But relying on evil men to choose not to engage you is probably not a prudent choice. Would you want to be in a shootout with a cartel security team or a similarly competent and committed adversary with 21 rounds in your gun and a single spare mag? I know I wouldn't.

[@James_Bee]

8-12 guys x 40rds He also mentioned that if Intel dictates that more is needed he takes more. You cannot be prepared for every single situation. It is literally impossible. You train with what you have, add or take away as needed through training to be as effective and efficient as possible.

[@obviousgreyman]

He literally explained that he also has different kit for different situations. He’s rolling up to a scene in an armored vehicle that is most likely full of ammunition and 99% of the time there’s not even a weapon fired at all. If he’s just out on patrol and gets ambushed by a cartel he’s in trouble anyway considering cops are only carrying a pistol most of the time and a rifle as backup in their patrol car. Again this is his swat load out so if he’s being called to the scene he’s already informed of what the basic threat is.

[@vladtong]

​@@James_BeeThe North Hollywood Shootout is a great example. "Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it"

[@Danny-G]

@@vladtong that's why I always carry pocket sand, and why you should too.

[@mountaineerdefense2507]

That’s why I always have a Minimum of 2 extra 30 rounders on my carrier and if I have time a spare on my belt.

[@chrislandrum62]

Ryan seems like a good one. The fact he's willing to come on your channel to pass knowledge directly to prepared citizens speaks wonders.

[@FDCNC]

Harris County Swat,Tx. Those guys run Ops Core SF for Helmets, Amps and Comtacs or earpro and GPNVG 18s/PVS 31As. Crye Shirt and Pants. Almost certain they also run crye plate carriers. LWRC or Triarc rifles with surefire suppressors. Eotechs or aimpoints with peq 15s.

[@Token_Black_Guy]

That's a nice loot drop

[@MichaelGilligan-m3o]

always good to see another perspective on loadouts, thanks for the insight and transparency

[@rumblemoto7564]

There's just so much substance of information you'll get from people who actually do the work.. specially if it's explained like this, you'll pick up a ton of knowledge and ideas.. hope you do more stuff like this with different operators in the field, may it be LEO and soecial operators in the military.. their experience in their words flows very good.

[@Brazildjiandrums]

Dug Ryan’s info, perspective and expertise. Would enjoy his take in more vids. Very humble straightforward and just seems like a cool respectable dude. I’m for supporting that kind of vibe.

[@Cabbagepatch66]

I would find comparisons between more "budget" optics and their expensive counterparts very intriguing and beneficial. While some people have the $2k to spend on an optic and mount, lots of people don't. I feel that comparisons showing where the price difference gets reflected would help more people make a more informed decision regarding their budget allocations. Maybe that cheaper Vortex or PA LPVO will meet your needs, and you can save some money there to allocate more towards ammo and training? Maybe the opposite, where the places corners were cut will result in you having to allocate more budget towards replacing the optic down the line?

[@RATactics]

Check us out. We got some videos on optics 👍

[@dakotaself-reliant7653]

Remeber guys, this is his SWAT loadout. Not his WOLVERINES loadout.

[@spencerdisney]

I would love a video of a "heavy" plate carrier setup, something meant for longer engagments (1-2 days) and gear for sustainment for those longer engagments

[@shramj]

There are tons of good videos on those already.

[@spencerdisney]

@@shramj So let's get another one out there

[@christiansteers5586]

Always great content, would like to see one of your inexperienced employees being shown how to run and gun with you walking them through the range and see their progression over time, appreciate all the time and effort that yourself and t-rex puts into the content.

[@joelerk6298]

The TRT is strong in this one. Great video

[@RoninWarrior1776]

Amen brother

[@joelerk6298]

@@RoninWarrior1776 we all age don't we

[@RoninWarrior1776]

We do but TRT is a wonderful vitamin 😊

[@joelerk6298]

@@RoninWarrior1776 after a blood test my doctor also found I had a chronic anavar defiency 🤣

[@RoninWarrior1776]

@@joelerk6298 😂

[@Nate_the_Nobody]

6:26 & 10:44 just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it will NEVER happen Sgt. Timothy Gramins traffic stop shootout was a fantastic example, he barely had ANY ammo left after shooting a guy 14 times with .45ACP, the suspect got hit in both lungs, the heart, and three places on the head/face, again, he was shot in the HEART and both lungs but was still moving and trying to shoot at officer Gramins, the only thing that put the suspect down were three shots to his face when he looked under officer Gramins patrol car, he was STILL alive when they got to the ER He now carries 145 rounds of ammo While things might seem like they would be too unlikely to ever happen will set you up for failure, I'm not saying carry 25 magazines, but bring at least 2 in the vest 1 in the gun That little extra weight shouldn't be noticeable but could save your life if you run into a person wacked out of their mind on something basically making them invincible unless you brain pan them Expect the best, prepare for the worst

[@Osprey1994]

You know what we really need? His fitness routine.

[@TREXARMS]

Agreed

[@James_Bee]

Amen.*rubs my dad bod tummy*

[@Nick-hm9rh]

TREN hard, Eat CLEN and ANVAR quit

[@mandaloin]

TRT, a clean diet, and an hour of lifting 5-6 days a week. You will not look like him in any reasonable amount of time without performance enhancing drugs.

[@coopandcarter]

Plus a razor for shaving your arms.

[@Subdado]

Love this dude. Humble, keeping it simple, big biceps.

[@techti8792]

The amount of bootlicking here creating black tongue speak. Lmfao

[@MrJamesIkanov]

Second mag on the belt. It's a little faster than reloading from the PC, and 2+1 gives you a lot more breathing room if stuff gets protracted or extra spicy. The comment about shooting one guy twenty times makes sense, especially if you're in a group. But I'm a regular guy who's thinking about that protracted rifle on rifle engagement or the ole 2v1. Maybe I shoot #1 5 times, shoot #2's cover 5-10 times, reload.... now I'm out of mags. Hope I dont have a magazine related malfunction and now my rifle is unfixably toast or something. None of that shit is super likely, but it ain't impossible, and if it isn't impossible, it could happen to you, and that could be a really bad day.

[@oskar6661]

While I agree with everything you said - it applies less to a "team" like this guy is on. Also, don't forget these guys are all carrying at least 3x magazines for their handguns. It's less likely if one guy on the team runs dry that all the other guys are incapaciated/empty as well. Like he said - if it gets to that point...something went really wrong, lol.

[@Mounty621]

Retired after 30 years in two separate Los Angeles County agencies, 25 of those on SWAT. The location escapes me, however, back in the 90's, I read a debrief in the NTOA magazine of a team doing a hit that got pinned down on an elevated wrap around porch of the house after a hot breach that went bad. Those guys were begging for ammo. Because of that one incident, I always carried six rifle mags (2 on my armor, 2 on my thigh, 1 horizontal on my hip to signify it's time to extract), and 5 pistol magazines (2 on my thigh, 2 on my armor, and 1 in the pistol). At one point when our team was transitioning from MP5's to rifles and the team was mixed with weapons, I was also carrying 2 MP5 mags just in case I needed a partners platform. I'm 6'3"/295, weight isn't my worry because I'm not sprinting for blocks in full kit as a breacher.

[@Warrior-14]

I would absolutly love to see a Video about a Heavy Duty Assaulter Set-up. Minimalist and Medium Set Ups were discussed enough, its time for Heavy Stuff.

[@edburdo]

One of my favorite vids. Do more of these style please! The interviews with folks who are doing this for work. :)

[@colossalss1322]

I love the more frequent uploads

[@CertifiedSunset]

To me as a civ I think if you wanted to carry more ammo buttake up less pouch space, you could substitute 2x 40rd mags in place of 3x 30rd mags. Because chances are, you if burn through your initial 20rd mag in your rifle, you could utilize the higher capacity mags but leave a pouch for multitools etc.

[@AdministrativeResults]

Ryan's swat loadout is out of Policy. He's not allowed to bring those sexy guns on a raid.

[@techti8792]

Yes he is. He's one of the kings enforcers. They say it's policy not to, but the crown will cover for for his enforcers. Weren't you one of the crowns enforcers too enforcer ing policy that violate inalienable rights? Lmao. Cognitive dissonance.

[@AdministrativeResults]

@@techti8792 lmao it cracks me up how much fear you give them. Trust me you'll be okay bud.

[@techti8792]

@@AdministrativeResults if this video was made back in 1775 it would say..... "building one of the kings enforcer loadouts". Lmao. Ceasar ordered his enforcers to hang the je sus. King George had his office red coats, Stalin had his enforcers, lol. History sure does ryme. Bu bu but... "I'm just doing muh job".

[@Ambusher1st]

@@AdministrativeResultsLmao it cracks me up how you minimize what’s going on in this country and attempt to accuse people of being “afraid” when they’re just sick of weasels like you and this guy who likely enforced a host of bullshit.

[@kcv5716]

Good video. It's great to hear different points of view on different missions. He had some good tips and tricks. Tape, tourniquet, flex cuffs.

[@spinny2593]

Just a civy. Never leo or military, but I've always carried zip ties on me. Not flex cuffs... but their small. weigh nothing. can be used as cuffs if needed be or for any other weird crud you could come across. The one's that are the same width as flex cuffs. 4 in your pocket is nothing.

[@BasementOps]

Thank you for the tips. Will definitely implement this in my next Ops...BasementOPS during an pizza roll exfill. I will back brief my mom.

[@hackdaplanethobbes]

Mmmmmm pizza rolls 🤤

[@freedomfalcon]

My one incident where stuff almost went down involved a grocery run for....pizza rolls.

[@charles17508]

Cool what a great cop sharing info to citizens that's the cop I want to serve and protect he deserves a raise .

[@omihurst]

T-Rex leading from the front, thank you Lucas.

[@Netheyh]

I think it's refreshing to hear you guys talk about, and Im paraphrasing here, "I don't need X magazines, because I don't have an enemy".

[@FATMAN_tactical]

What about the big pocket or dump pouch for snacks

[@amendez457]

Awesome video. Would have liked to see his belt too.

[@2001yz250rider1]

Ryan seems like a really cool guy. Would definitely like to see more of him.

[@TheWhiteCometOfZion]

We want to see more of Ryan.

[@mistaajones]

nice to see a detailed look at the kit of the guy who kills my dog

[@James_Bee]

Isn't that ATFs job?

[@JMane3000]

For real 😂😂😂😂

[@mistaajones]

​@@James_Bee they only perform raids in conjunction with local cops. atf just always take the credit.

[@jackhenry290]

Great video. I love seeing what the real guys carry

[@MUCKLEECH]

MOAR Ryan content. Perfect addition to the channel

[@trippy-t2444]

I had no idea Pedro Pascal started shaving, let alone be on a SWAT Team

[@mikeoldskool]

As a left handed, I've learned a lot from Ryan in the last years. I've noticed though that he gets some muscles over the last months lol Great content as always!

[@carbonking53]

TRT

[@tj130196]

Mission dictates gear and this guy applied his experiences and self awareness of the missions he goes on to his gear and load out good video

[@REDACTED1-1]

Can't wait to LARP this in Ready Or Not.

[@lumapro]

Great one! Would love to see Ryan again!

[@techti8792]

If this video was made back in the 1700s it would be called...."building one of the kings enforcer loadouts". Lol. History does sure ryme.

[@TREXARMS]

And yet, after we got our Independence, we stood up a standing army, courts, and law enforcement.

[@Ambusher1st]

@@TREXARMSOh, so you support such things, now, simply because the United States government has gotten out of control and instituted such things? You brought on a member of West Coast SWAT team that acted as the armed enforcer of some of the most corrupt and tyrannical scum in this country. Holy shit.

[@robertlarkin8709]

My only comment (and I am sure Ryan has) always make sure your team, and your partners know where your tourniquet is. Alot of departments in my area have an actual SOP on where exactly the tourniquet needs to be on your kit. I truly agree with Ryan having it dead center upfront and visible. If your buddy needs to slap it on for you he shouldn't have to look for it. Ideally if treating your buddy, you use his tourniquet so that you still have yours.

[@TheDankCat127]

The KISS principle in action (keep it simple, stupid). Everything you need, nothing you don’t need.

[@idontwannabehereprobably]

Do more kit breakdowns with people! Love this

[@gansior4744]

Ryan is a real deal. Guy is massive

[@interstellarsurfer]

Short guys and their chemical supplements. 😂

[@arbyssauce]

Doing EOD vehicle ops in Afghanistan, I also ran a 20 round PMAG for my first mag. Made a big difference getting in and out of the truck and moving around much easier.

[@blkstang4830]

Definitely agree ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain. Start off with what you think you need and reevaluate. I started off with lots of gear on my carrier for work. After hours of wearing it, I realized I didn’t need half the gear I carried. Also definitely agree that a 20 round mag in the gun is a game changer. I have 2 30 rounders for reloads, but could get away with only 1.

[@trentmckenzie343]

So I’m starting to delve into the concealed carry world, and the “kit” world as well. One thing I’ve been wondering forever. IF you were ever in an “active shooter” scenario where you needed to retrieve your kit from your vehicle, as a civilian, how do you keep potential responding LEOs or other civilians from thinking you are the bad guy? Is there a specific patch or piece of equipment you would put on your kit to indicate you are not the bad guy?

[@connorbaz5980]

Been thinking of this myself. I've come up with a couple acronyms that would make sense as a civilian. My simple thought process is that if an LEO shows up and sees a big ol patch with 3 letters, he's more likely to stop and take stock of the situation. For that scenario, I'm thinking of patches for a backpack and hat together. There's a great backpack that splits into 2 sections with front and back plates. You reach back and pull tabs up and over your head, which deploys a front chest plate from the main compartment of the backpack. Armor options are stab protection, and ballistic protection from 3A to level 4. It seems like quite a useful backpack, that #1 could show that you mean business and sets you apart from a potential mass shooter, (more professional vs haphazard/casual) and #2 it has Velcro on the front and rear that you could attach patches to for identification purposes.

[@mabs9503]

20 round mags are cool. I have a bunch for the same reason. Nice to have the gun a little lighter and handier and you can always carry 30s or bigger for reloads.

[@christopherdolan7330]

I would imagine that one major difference between a combat loadout and a SWAT loadout is that SWAT doesn't have to worry as much about infill and exfill. Jeff Gurwich talks about how you should NOT let your mission dictate your combat loadout, largely because you cannot control the variables associated with infill and exfill in a combat environment. I would also imagine that's why 60rds (edit: 50rds) is sufficient for a SWAT loadout, because a SWAT team should never have to fight their way out of a mission like a soldier might have to do in a warzone. But this is definitely a great video, and it's interesting to hear the specific requirements of a SWAT loadout.

[@jdmznet]

Entertaining and informative. Thank you and Ryan for explaining the practical application of these items and rationale behind them. I do appreciate it.

[@adventureoutline]

It’s always great to see real world applications. Thanks for this. It really helps to think a little bit more about what kind of kit to build out weather small or big. 👍👍

[@frank.preacher]

great seeing more content featuring SME's from different professional backgrounds! people could learn alot from Ryan's mentality shown here

[@flyoverkid55]

As the late Pat Rogers has said on numerous occasions, the mission drives the gear train. And it's always nice to have a government agency dropping huge coin on the best stuff available. I don't have an agency budget, and won't have a truck full of teammates rolling with me, so my set up is significantly different.

[@bigschank]

As someone who is new to plate carriers and body armor, I don't know enough to know what makes a Crye that much better than a $50 amazon airsoft special. Maybe a video showing the differences and doing some testing to show where they will break if they quality isn't there. Also, maybe a good, better, best options too. Maybe do something like that with other gear too, like battle belts, helmets, clothing, and/or shoes. Thanks for the great content.

[@RATactics]

Hey, check is out. We will be dropping some of those videos soon. 👍

[@shockashoota]

I’d skip the 20$ one , but there’s A TON of stuff out there that is equal quality and half the price as crye.

[@bigschank]

@@shockashoota 100% agree. I guess the main question is when do you get to the point when you start talking about diminishing returns.

[@Jay_Spesh_Stay_Fresh]

Stitching and material quality is the main two, other than you’re paying someone to hand make your shit. I promise you, I worked with tards in the national guard that have your mindset (not calling you one, but they definitely are). I messed with their shit for like 5 seconds and saw wear and tear in places where there shouldn’t be, and these are fucking cooks and shit that don’t go out of the wire.

[@jakedewees588]

Durability is definitely a main concern, but IR signature is also a consideration. I went to a night match with a buddy who was wearing a black airsoft carrier and he was glowing under nods

[@josephholder5472]

Thanks for the insight, very cool video that helps me think better about what I may or may not need in a situation. Keep Ryan coming back he's badass!

[@dansmajd4105]

Would love more stuff with Ryan!

[@HamuraiC-137]

The answer is always mission specific. If you are doing a long range patrol the setup is going to be different then a HVT hit that’s a few hours in between infil and exfil. For civilians maintaining mobility and flexibility are probably the most important things.

[@bluebayou7472]

This is really cool vid. Definitely would like to see more loadout vids from different dudes in the industry. Refreshing to also see the comment section not turning this into a debate on law enforcement.

[@The458fan]

Very cool. As a bit of a gear nerd I love watching the videos with the "why" behind all the equipment. Now, a Matt Pranka gear rundown. If you could convince Matt to do a video with you, that would be something.

[@TREXARMS]

I’m trying to convince him to do a very specific video with us.

[@The458fan]

@@TREXARMS Whatever it is, I'm gonna watch it and I so will plenty of other people. I noticed he doesn't like to focus on gear too much, but it would be awesome to see a gear video featuring him. All of that can/will push more people to find/consume information he likes to share, i.e. getting better in shooting.

[@tariboclaxton2123]

Gordan Ramsay cheffin it up

[@SirTheoTheWhite]

I found this video very informative. Both of you gentlemen have a lot of good advice and knowledge for others like myself to learn from. I appreciate your content.

[@samuelroses2121]

Definitely, DEFINITELY, more SWAT related content. Loadouts, training, CQB and even raid stories.

[@rjfolks]

When he slammed that counter weight battery pack on the table I seen Lucas's face change🤣🤣

[@Shackleford_Rusty]

Good to see some one on here that actually uses the gear for a living

[@TREXARMS]

So you're against citizen preparedness since they don't do it for a living?

[@AllAboutSurvival]

T.REX Armory seems to have nailed this balance of staying lightweight while ensuring all essential gear perfectly.

[@jeironamobey8136]

I like the term diminishing. I bled out in a car accident and was rumning down the street and it felt like my life force was diminishing till i was un conscious

[@PREPPINGBADTIMES]

Just wait. The days are coming where Swat, Police, and Citizens will be running as many mags as possible!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@James_Bee]

And then he will have more.

[@interstellarsurfer]

@@James_Bee He'll run out of supplements and go on the rag.

[@shrubjr893]

I'm super onboard with the 20's, the "sleekness" is totally worth it!

[@theblindsniper9130]

Can't wait to grow big enough to have the resources for non poverty builds haha almost to 30k subs and still climbing

[@1968CudaGuy]

Nice to see what we'll be picking up during battlefield cleanups.

[@derrickvandevelde2066]

Has this man ever raided a home for a plant? You know, we all love the 2nd Amendment because we get to play with firearms while study and respect of the others get neglected. Has this man violated the 4th Amendment? I can’t help but wonder…

[@JMane3000]

Of course he has guys like this aren't your friends. These "nice" guys blend right in with our tyrannical government

[@paulbrower1812]

Nice to see someone with more than an ounce of muscle mass on the channel

[@sethdbrown30]

Ryan has been hitting the "weights", by weights I mean "TRT", by TRT I mean low-dose steroid cycle.

[@James_Bee]

If he does, so what?

[@corybombori]

Just because you're fat doesn't mean everyone with muscle is on gear lol.

[@sethdbrown30]

I am anything but fat, I am pretty jacked myself. But, I am natural and know when someone is on gear.

[@daniellittlejohn2172]

definitely fat... with all due respect @@sethdbrown30

[@MrKakemann1]

Seems reasonable and as mentioned adaptable for missions specific scenarios. All though out, with good solide arguments to "why" and "where". 👍 thumbs up from someone that has runned as "light" infantry and outer fun not-so-light roles.

[@natx4207]

Helping the guys out that will confiscate your guns in the future. Just following orders and what not

[@JMane3000]

Exactly! They are the enforcers for our tyrannical government

[@TREXARMS]

You forgot about all the cops who quit in 2020. 🤔

[@JMane3000]

@@TREXARMS Much respect to those cops who did quit. Unfortunately they have been replaced

[@Ambusher1st]

@@TREXARMSlol, this guy didn’t quit.

[@heathsexton1987]

Yes wanting to see more of Ryan but also wanting to see his medic on the team their setup and the theory behind it, as I’m a medic for my team and like to hear thought process that is behind the positioning and placement of equipment, again thank you for the content and keep it up

[@JamesMelton]

Man, I've gone back and forth on this. I'm prior Army, so a full 7 stack was the minimum default in my mind. But then all the stateside conflict data suggests you need less than 30 rounds, and the only reason to carry a spare mag is for malfunction. So, I've danced. What I'm landing on now is to train with a full load, and often I'll plus up for certain training scenarios. Then, I keep it down to 3 mags in the placard. My gun may not have a mag in already, so that's 3 flat. Feels like a fine compromise to me. I've started just stuffing a bandolier of 6 mags that I keep sorta handy.

[@Warrior-X]

Only We The People should be armed, not the govt.

[@JMane3000]

Love this comment! Agreed100 percent!

[@tarajohnson8968]

He’s not part of we the people?

[@Warrior-X]

@@tarajohnson8968 - No, He signed up to be the enemy.

[@interstellarsurfer]

Now we know what our guests are bringing to the party. 😉👍

[@f308gtb1977]

Yep. Though I have heard that 1% of the time, SWAT does something not egregiously unnecessary and immoral.

[@mascasa7502]

This was informative, especially Ryan's perspective and context.

[@trashpandalife]

SWAT 🏳‍🌈

[@BerserkeR_031]

I'm sure they don't wave that flag.

[@trashpandalife]

@@BerserkeR_031 It's right there on his left arm.

[@JMane3000]

Haha true

[@EVIL-t4o]

It's very cool to see how cops and other guys run their kits. In the military I always have a million pouches and hundreds of rounds on me and his insights on what he does is very helpful.

[@ugwb3087]

REPEAL THE 19TH AMENDMENT

[@possumpatrol45]

And the 16th. And the 17th.

[@benj6820]

Great stuff mates, loved it ! This SWAT guy was really cool. Was surprised he still prefers the T2 over the Eotech.

[@KryoTronic]

Yet another great video with loads of things for us to think about!