How to tell if someone is squared away or not: Stump talk

[@northwoodsdad7506]

"Squared Away" is synonymous with "Well Regulated".

[@banannadb2213]

I was so "squared away" in my last group they thought I was a fed and kicked me out :(

[@Ovokor]

I am willing to bet it was not just gear but behavior that made people think you where a fed. Learn from it, you got this, find another support group.

[@jonathan-6958]

Say "bruh" more often. U will fight right in.

[@banannadb2213]

@@Ovokor Nah they were irrational. And it was after I taught them mobile surveillance, hyperspectral radiometry, protocol analysis, and other things I learned at the CIA

[@mikebrines5708]

@@banannadb2213 So you actually WERE a Fed!

[@chupacabra304]

@@banannadb2213lmao

[@BN-pd9tf]

Yep. Absolutely. Stay up on your proficiencies and strive for improvement in all that you do. Get the best you can afford, cuz your life depends on it, and hopefully can afford a redundancy. Master the basics, and stay fresh on how you apply your knowledge and tactics. Refresh often, so you're not trying to figure it out last minute. Proper planning, realistic visualization before a situation occurs, and be in harmony with your tools. Keep up the good work.

[@HViitanen]

Stumbled upon your channel through the algorithm recently and I've went through a lot of your content by now. Due to the war in Ukraine and the following reactions in my country to that conflict I've recently felt the urge to just be a little bit better prepared as a civilian and I'm looking to start learning some new skills. I really enjoy your way of talking about topics and your videos have given me a lot of interesting things to think about.

[@PNWMinuteMan2000]

I'll admit none of my rifles are zeroed, I will go fix this now! Edit: I switched all the optics, my main gun got a new mount with a piggyback red dot. Will zero that one first.

[@milesrost6674]

Cheers!

[@michaellowery928]

I’m I. The same boat. I have work to do…😊

[@erichneumann3856]

Pnw? You close to cda id? I wanna have someone to train / do basic fun shit with

[@erichneumann3856]

Not a fed lol

[@PNWMinuteMan2000]

@erichneumann3856 do you have fb?

[@brianhartford2859]

Have this friend, former Ranger, Sniper. New scope. 3 rounds, sighted. 3 rounds proof. Proceeded to hit targets at 1000, lol. Was cool to watch first hand such a level of efficiency.

[@Covert_Arrangements]

Man I couldn’t agree more. I keep a basic AR with a carry handle and iron sights that stay sighted in. I can say that it’s happened to me.. We all go meet to shoot, and a couple of guys are fiddling with their electric parts 😂. Great video

[@montanatacticalhomesteader6623]

Yup, theres times i'll have 5 rifles laid out & none are zeroed. I change optics more than i change underwear.

[@nurse-dude]

Skill speaks for itself.

[@michaellowery928]

Good talk. Keep ’em coming.

[@victoryoveroppression2088]

Any dude who's truly confident isn't coming off as cocky, or arrogant. That shit ain't confidence and really holds a man back from improvement. Gotta stay humble, introspective, and have self accountability so you're not a liability to those around you. Best thing to do, is admit your lack of preparedness, and take that moment as an opportunity to receive assistance from those around you who are, so you can grow and become an asset. Great video!

[@joshcarter-com]

Great stump talk! I have guns I trust and guns I fiddle with. The ones I trust are mostly factory, mostly old, and I while I run them on occasion to verify everything and maybe adjust zero a little, I’m not making functional modifications. At my age, unfortunately, my eyes are becoming my greatest liability so my gear updates are around sights/optics. My most-trusted carry handgun is approaching 30 years old and it’s getting time to mill its slide for a red dot.

[@nateh2652]

Bros spitting some truth here. A huge segment of the gun community can talk a lot of talk, but not perform when put to the test. I am a training nerd and take half a dozen classes a year. I always invite my friends, and they would always deny. Then the greenwood mall shooting happened and I asked if they think they could pull it off. Both said absolutely, so I put a full man size target out at distance, and let them use their full size pistols. They hit 1 or 2 shots in 3 full size magazines. I cleaned the drill flawless, and told them thats what training gets you. One agreed and has been my most reliable training buddy since, and he can clear the dickens drill on demand now. The other still refuses, still cant shoot the drill, but swears to your face he can ace it any time he wants. Same guy couldnt hit a man size target in a full 20rd mag with a sandbagged 308 ar10 at 300 yards. He doesnt learn, and is a solid example of your average gun owner.

[@jackmendez8579]

A lot of people I shoot with can shoot decent enough with their red dot pistol but hand them a Glock with normal sights and they can’t even hit the paper

[@nateh2652]

@jackmendez8579 ive seen it go both ways. Some folks struggle super hard with dot sights

[@bradhowlett1]

​@jackmendez8579 who cares? You train with your system first and get proficient with other people's systems later (or not at all). Do you really want to bet your life on someone when they show up and need you to lend them a weapon?

[@nateh2652]

@bradhowlett1 you should train on others weapons. Well, long guns anyway. One of the guys I take classes from always does a round robbin drill in his shotgun and rifle classes. Everyone loads their gun and lays it on a table. Step one gun to the right and do a few drills, rinse and repeat. By the time youre done, youll have tried a dozen different guns. Its pretty fun! The idea is having a passing familiarity with a plethora of long guns, but being really proficient in yours. So if caught in a terror attack like the Russian mall/theater one that just happened, you can possibly get a long gun with your handgun and have a chance of knowing how to use it.

[@bradhowlett1]

@nateh2652 yeah, I get it. Judging others who don't have that opportunity is some ego BS though. I'm not one of those people, but I'd happily train/work with someone who is only proficient with their own.

[@vegasprepping1022]

Good stuff. I have found the number of excuses and cliches people say are in direct inverse proportion of the confidence and ability of people saying them, whereas the amount of humility is in absolute direct indicator.

[@armorers_wrench]

I got a few friends who vastly overstate their capabilities. "Oh yeah I can shoot quarter inch groups with my 11.5 at 200" type shit. But then I bring them to the range and one of them in particular doesn't even shoot. He just talks the whole time and maybe shoots ~10 rounds. He maybe goes to the range once or twice a year but then claims to be excellent at every facet of shooting whether it be uspsa or prs. Edit: One thing you can do to increase your capabilities as a shooter would be get one of those new garmin chronos. I got a chance to try one of those when I was doing my RSO duty at my gun club. We have a 500m range and the club always needs guys to do RSO duty. So I did mine recently and of course there was a dentist who came out to shoot and he had all the nice stuff and man lemme tell ya, that dentist could really shoot. He had one of those garmin's though and I tried it and combined the data with a ballistic calculator and it worked so insanely well that I definitely plan on getting a Garmin now.

[@waylonk2453]

Happy to hear the dentist could shoot! Talk is cheap and equipment is expensive, but skills speak for themselves.

[@KidCorporate]

Yeah the term “game changer” gets thrown around a lot but the Cero C1 is the real deal, gonna pick one up over Black Friday for sure.

[@cameronforeman1043]

This is the first time I’ve seen any of your videos. I’m definitely subscribing. Your content is exactly what I like. Keep up the great work.

[@PreparedAirman]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing you in the comments!

[@EuropaChronicles]

Dang, PA develops scoliosis when he starts shooting! I like the stump talks and agree that not enough people are "Minuteman" ready to grab their kit at a moment's notice and set up security for their neighborhood or property.

[@ErikOlaf-g9y]

Judgement is a more valuable skill-set than reflexes.

[@-Arrowhead-]

I have a mental list for this “Professional” that goes in no particular order. 1. Shooter 2. Kit 3. Time Management 4. Fitness 5. Reliability Fitness is such a beaten dead horse but it is the foundation in which a squared away individual can be gauged imo. Not only physically but mentally. Kit and having it or not has nothing todo with what I’m looking for. It’s more a tidiness and familiarity of what is where and why. Shooting is the same as mentioned in the video, are you actually familiar with your particular system. Time Management/Reliability could be one thing, but are absolutely tied in with being a professional. IMO This is what I look for when working with others to decide whether I would call on them if it was warranted. BUT as stated if you’re just a hobbyist that’s cool to, I just prefer to work with people who are professionals in their hard/soft skills.

[@Gilbertmk2]

One of things I look at is safety. A professional doesn't just blow off firearms safety. Gotta agree with your story too. Guys running their mouth a lot typically aren't squared away either.

[@jmmartin7766]

💯

[@richardpowers7231]

I love your videos. You and EOD Fish have become my two most watched channels and my go to for information.

[@Camorockers.]

Ever since nutn did his tactically squared away video like 10 years ago I've made sure I've been squared away,, , my gear is a mix of old school and new school bolt action 308 and the Glock

[@PreparedAirman]

I remember that video. Nice recollection!

[@Killer_Space_2726-GCP]

I finally got some of my firearms zeroed, and it was nice. My confidence in my systems skyrocketed after that, though it's still got a ways to go.

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

It's uncommon to find someone who's ready to go out of the truck. It's rare to find someone who's _able_ to make hits at 300+ Most firearms owners struggle to simply maintain muzzle awareness. Ain't got to get ready, if you stay ready.

[@JannyBesmircher]

As a Canadian im limited to the kind of stuff I can get. But I can damn sure shoot an SKS like a wizard lol. I do have some AR 180s but they really aren't that great. Hopefully out next conservative PM will follow through on his promise of reversing the AR bans so I can buy a Daniel defense or something.

[@scherry9198]

Are the 180s really that bad? I'm sure you could hit out to 300m consistently.

[@RodneyR1986]

CZ Bren 2's are still legal if you're just lookin for a reliable semi-auto 5.56 and not worried about it being the AR platform. So are B&T APC223's if you wanna dish out a bit more cash. I'm not sure if they can just repeal that law overnight when they get in, as much as I'd like them to.

[@JannyBesmircher]

@@RodneyR1986 The problem with the Bren is parts. And the APC is nice but I just cant afford a rifle that costs that much right now.

[@JannyBesmircher]

@@scherry9198 The Canadian made ones are just known for being kinda crappy. Its hit and miss some people love theirs while others cant stand them aha.

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

You can tell when someone needs more practice and when it's legitimately an equipment issue. On a side note; a lot of my coworkers think I'm some crack shot because I was in the military,I started reloading, and I've shot out to 600yd on occasion. Granted, I probably shot more than all of them put together but I've had to correct them often enough. I've invited all of them to go shooting but so far only one has taken me up on it- that was this past Independence Day

[@husker2479]

Love the content! Appreciate and trust your input and opinions.

[@Dumbderel1893]

This is a great video. I will be sharing this with my friends.

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Thanks for the talk

[@Ovokor]

Man, I am weak in several areas like fitness, bounding, rapid fire (I have the revolver mentality). Use two questions to quickly measure people's knowledge, Do they know what a MOA actually is? Do they take their gear into the woods and use it?

[@marcmmclellan]

You can also tell if they know how to quickly and efficiently get on target!

[@mdog1615]

when they show up with an old iron sight bolt action milsurp and smack everything on the range 😂

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

I have a friend who truly refuses to go out and sight his rifle in. He went shooting with us about a year ago and he’s sights on a shorty AR were so off, that he was shooting about 6 inches left at about 20 yards, no exaggeration. To this date, I don’t think he has sighted that rifle in.

[@knicksfan46]

great stuff!

[@Dominic_Amoe]

Nice trigger discipline 1:28

[@CR-wy5oi]

I have seen multiple people need to zero their CARRY GUNS, which is nuts. Seen people with their “ready to go rifle” with an unleveled, canted LPVO. Seen people’s “I compete with this belt” so woefully improperly sized that it hangs off their waist like a stereotypical Wild West gunslinger’s belt. Seen peoples $300 Crye JPCs sized to where their plates are just above their nipples. Seen a guy who’s CCW gun had a mounted red dot that was literally jiggling around because it was so close to falling off. Scopes/Optics mounted to the handguard and not upper receiver. Unsure of what their optic adjustments are because the rifle they’ve owned for a year or more wasn’t ever actually zeroed ever. These are just things I’ve personally seen. There are many more indicators that somebody isn’t squared away because they never actually bothered to use what they bought, let alone learned the gear.

[@philliplopez1501]

...when he shows up with own personal gear that he used in GWOT...and proceeds to hit what he aims at

[@theflyingtigers100]

I feel like that is a no brainer? For zeroing, like if you don’t zero yours gun, no matter what it is, like….. do you want to die?

[@wesleywilliams2958]

Aim High!

[@GrayMindset]

Well articulated 👍

[@williammccaslin8527]

Bro your gtg in my book. You bring new tech to your channel, that I don't know, cause I'm old school. Agree with your assessments, seen way to many tactical Timmy's with the latest gucci gear show up at our local range, an start to talk down to others cause their hung up on a name brand. I still shoot old school irons, like M-16A1, an plug in 3" in groups at 100 yds, they can't even use their pop up high dollars. Try an school them that proficiency with irons may save their life if their optics fail, an we both know they can. Thx for the vid PA

[@HobbiesWithMike]

The bar is low when the “squared away” criteria is a zeroed rifle and an understanding of the limits of your own capabilities.

[@PreparedAirman]

These two things open the door for further building of trust. It's extremely hard to find just a zeroed rifle and then know how to use it these days.

[@-LeClown]

merci

[@firstimeshooter6590]

Yeah the little things gives it away. Just something as simple as how they clear a firearm. How they prep and stand before doing a drill. They don’t look stiff. All movement looks natural.

[@Anon83462]

My rifle is squared away and ready to go. My kit on the other hand.....

[@TC-lb4gl]

I like to set expectations really low and tell everyone when I get to the range that I am awful and be prepared for me to Never hit the target today.

[@Gmny1MOA]

I have a programmed inferior complex..been thru alot and its crazy considering what i used to do for work..if I'm around other ppl i get anxious and nervous and feel like everyone is better than me...I literally can not stand for any of my optics to not be zero'd...and even w some eye probs it has caused me to ramp up my trigger time to be even sharper bc idk if my vision will get worse...the mental block holds me back socially and idk how to deal w it but I'm always 100% unless i show up to the range to zero

[@khyronthethunderhawg6577]

I'm that guy! I have one AR with a cheap red dot. I have fun and can hold my own but I'm nowhere near what you have. I did qual expert on the M4....in the Air Force! lol

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

Basic equpiment can make hits reliably to 300 and beyond with practice and DOPE. It's not the arrow...

[@Aceman597]

If someome doesnt . Assist them so they can be squared away.

[@PureKNFDrake]

Seems more like log talk?

[@SpecOpsGear]

Holy smokes... so many dudes don't have their rifles sighted in

[@CreepinCactus]

If anyone here is in Alaska, Closer to the Anchorage area. Hit me up. Would love some camping/range time.

[@martinausterfield8597]

Get a collimator. Be able to re-zero a rifle without firing a round.

[@kylehiatt3004]

Does anyone know what this chest rig is?

[@PreparedAirman]

The one I'm wearing in the video is the Spiritus 34 split rig. But I typically use the FullTang Tactical kit bag.

[@davidroberts9099]

If someone isn’t squared away but owns it then take them anyways. Someone like that is with it enough not to be a risk. They could be a good add to your group. Everyone starts out as a beginner at some point. Be tolerant and help people learn and grow the sport. If someone’s a blow hard that doesn’t know jack and a risk to those around them, then let them go their own way.

[@mikehoncho4637]

Whats the build on that scoped rifle in the thumbnail? Video incoming?

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes, it will be in future videos! It's actually a cheaper palmetto build. Testing to see how expensive rifles actually need to be for certain activities.

[@mikehoncho4637]

@PreparedAirman awesome. Appreciate you bro. Stay safe out there

[@jamescummings5222]

Prepare airman, my unit is currently deployed HOA would you like to sponsor a Christmas gift to a random guy in my platoon? Trying to get one sponsor per guy and then do the white elephant exchange.

[@jlew6890]

Easiest way to filter out is to check if they’ve made a video or see if they live on social media. Another, confirm if they have an over abundance of gear and/or weapon systems. In most cases their hard skills are severely lacking, or nonexistent. Their fantastic larpers and liars but sh*T the bed when the McD’s worker undercooked their fries.

[@scherry9198]

Rant on dude! JK, these talks are pretty awesome, keep it up!

[@martialbushcraft]

electrical tape

[@mvangils410]

🤙🪖👮🙏🇺🇸

[@montanatacticalhomesteader6623]

I use my terets as an excuse

[@GhostofTerra]

Anyone in North-East Texas trying to form a warband? I'm close to Terrell

[@scherry9198]

Good on you for reaching out!

[@twboegel2918]

The piano, is it really necessary? Drums, bagpipes ... hell, wind chimes even, c'mon get rid of the piano eh.

[@xabbit0508]

Im a descent shot but with bidenomics still in effect i dont gobout and practice nearly as much these days. Ft work, side hussle, School and home economics more like it

[@thePreparedFather]

1:36, your finger is in the trigger guard, youre shooting at steel super close, youre super hunched over indicating that youre not familiar or use to training with best practices. Now I am by far the best marksman in the world, and I am DEFINITELY a fan of the channel, but I would suggest expanding upon your knowledge and training to 1. Incorporate the 4 Universal Rules of Firearm safety and 2. Highlight the best form, grip, and SoP's available to us. ESPECIALLY when talking about who to trust when looking for advice. You are still a patriot, a good marksman, and definitely someone to listen to, I am just sharing what my thoughts were during the video, if I come across like an asshole it is NOT an attempt at "hating" or degrading your service by any means.

[@PreparedAirman]

The video your referenceing was taken in 2015 to 2016 time frame. There have only been improvements since then.

[@thePreparedFather]

@ ahhh okay my apologies