CAFFEINE AND QUESTIONS 11

[@chaoticcaninejb]

Epitome of what a Green Beret should be right here!

[@fredred5037]

You mean not a roided guy bragging about his PT habits?

[@ncartmel7948]

Excellent podcast Kevin Keep them coming. Always a great listen.

[@andrewp9648]

I’m rereading “With the Old Breed”. An excellent account of Marines in WWII and one of my favorite books. Highly recommend it.

[@edwardbranch3520]

Kevin the only problem I have with your podcasts… you don’t do them frequently enough. I have not listened or watched any of them that were not fascinating. Thank you for all the time you put in. Vinny is a rockstar!

[@eliasbonilla8087]

Thank you, appreciate your perspective. . & yes if you can take Kevin’s class it’s worth the investment

[@stevewilcox5619]

Thank you so much for your time and insight as always. Keep rocking it!!!

[@kevclaremcd]

Great stuff as always Kev, you're so right, unfortunately about the Irish DF, I (we) gave a lot to that organisation and I for one cannot recommend it as a career choice to my two kids, I'm working in Africa to ensure their future,. This is terrible for me, that I could not recommend the DF as a career choice for my two kids. I'm a retired senior officer , currently running around Africa with a Glock 19 and 45 rds of ammunition at the age of 63 going on 64. Now I knew, I was never going to take up golf when I retirered....... but in fairness.......

[@nickjohnson710]

Storm of steel by Ernst junger one of my favourites

[@academicmailbox7798]

Kevin, coming from the borderland counties, you've grown up and witnessed I'm certain of how hard-working and committed many in that part of the island were to producing materials and items consuming by the construction industry. In towns such as Dublin. It's not a direct comparison to what you spoke about, over half ways through. But a comparison nonetheless, where a larger construction based operation does two or three things. It sets up planning and development strategies in advance (to build out certain projects), and it resources the same with plant, equipment, materials and labour resources. In other words, these are folks likewise who are familiar with their own operations, requirements, things they need to purchase and the standards that those things need to meet, which they intend to purchase. And on occasion, one or two of the supplier companies gave the sales pitch to a group of veteran construction managers I was hired into. And the suppliers proceeded to instruct the veteran guys, what their needs were. I still remember the reaction, and the push-back that the CM's gave to the suppliers. Granted that supplier at that time was riding very high up in the competition, between all of the suppliers around (and they still do a decent trade in Ireland and UK). It's a similar thing though, of where folks who 'use' components and put them to use in the real world, aren't clowns when it comes to knowing what to choose or select. And furthermore, didn't appreciate the way they were being depicted in that way, by the supplier.

[@Joe-bc2jk]

Great Q&A, Kevin! The Caffeine and Questions are my favorite. Thanks for sharing your insight and perspective!

[@Frank-uw5xq]

My Dad is former SF,& Kevin reminds me of his attitude, more than just about anybody else,they would click, very similar.

[@kevclaremcd]

Two great points Kevin about when you get out, Keep the momentum going, and Talk to your wife/partner. I think that sometimes we don't do that often enough hence the high rates of separation and worse.

[@petegrant4111]

Kevin, thank you ! Excellent and very informative- keep it coming, as you have the time5. You mentioned hiking to decompress and rid yourself of the BS- you might try hunting- your outdoors and you can shoot a critter that you can eat ! Win, win, win👍😎

[@tylermims]

Best podcast to date, and the only podcast I look forward to watching! Thank you for taking the time to put these out and share your knowledge!

[@DerekWoods-ct3tu]

Greetings and salutations. Love your podcasts. Incredible information for us nonmilitary listeners. Could you do a segment on gear? Proper boots, backpack, how to pack a backpack properly. Thanks again 🇨🇦

[@jacktraven9930]

Great Q&A Kevin! Thank you

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Thanks a ton for the book recommendations and insights. Your middle east remarks were enlightening. My one quibble is the SCAR has to get respect for looking cool, well, that and being piston driven.

[@jamesgunnyreed]

Great insight on the NGSW and the 6.8x51 cartridge. I think it is a cool rifle and the round is very interesting and exciting. But it ended up being the size and weight of an M14 with the same recoil. I personally think something like the M27 based on the HK416 is the future. Hopefully with a little shorter barrel than the M27, so that its not longer than an M16A2 with the suppressor on. Changing chambering from the standard 5.56 and 7.62 for the standard issue rifles and machine guns seems like a monumental task and logistics nightmare. Never mind the NATO issues it will cause.

[@ranierrentas4818]

Its always great to hear from you! Request, when you have the time, can you test/review the new Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph?

[@Frank-uw5xq]

A good book is (MacArthur's Undercover War:Spies, Saboteurs, Guerillas, Secret Missions) it's about Pacific theater in WW2, the AIB, Allied Intelligence Bureau, the Australians,Ops in Philippines, Commandos lock outa subs,exc.

[@atlantaswelder]

Hey Mr. Kevin, Love it as always. Perhaps in the future you can discuss an alternative to a Stronghold defense/offense. Pardon my interpretation of Hamas and how they're launching their attacks but it seems like a lot of folks think about doing a similar Stronghold strategy should chaos erupt. I suppose the question I have is "Can one implement gorilla tactics and not look like a terrorist and put the civilian non-combatants at risk?"

[@squatch2461]

darn, i was really looking forward to your "how to paint your gun" video. Still loving your no b.s. content.

[@Jam-vj8ig]

Always great listening to you Kevin ! Yes Yes Yes on Integrity 🎉

[@blkcyborg92]

Hello Kevin, what would be your SHTF AR barrel length?

[@fredred5037]

Kevin’s the true Quiet Professional in the sea of former SF/SO KZbinrs.

[@ericbuckley6636]

Little rock of fun place

[@urbanandruralsurvival]

Always good shit

[@mikemccarthy6719]

Hey Kevin, you mentioned that the 1-6x came about because guys like you didn't want to have to carry 2 guns once you've cleared a building a got to the roof. You may have mentioned it elsewhere but what barrel length do you recommend to do that combo CQB and long work? Thank you for the great info you put out.

[@ltljohn1725]

What are your thoughts on the 6.5 grendle? As for books a good read is called "The Village" and the book called "The Advisor" You have probably already read SAS Secret War aka Operatoon Oman by Tony Jeaps. Required reading at the British War College at one time.

[@chaoticcaninejb]

The true "Quiet Professional"

[@shamroxkid7]

Every thought about running classes at the Sig Sauer Academy in New Hampshire?

[@williamrunner6718]

I listen to Audible also Kevin. I just got done with The Demon-Haunted World by the late great Carl Sagan. I recommend that one!

[@whiterabit09]

Fantastic books!

[@kuttermcneil1520]

Im suprised by your comments around 21:00 concerning hamas, Israel, hamburg, japan. My understanding was that our tactics had changed. That after WW1 we saw shell shocked soldiers and thought that if we could do that to civilians, we could end the war. That through total war and by bombing civilian infrastructure we could more quickly end the war through a lack of supplies and that even if they could have factories, the civilians would be too shell shocked to actually work/function. Would you say then that any attack against any democracy can not be a terrorist attack because people voted for those in power making these decisions? That only the killing of civilians in a non democratic govt should be avoided because they have no choice? Maybe I'm misunderstanding but this is a legitimate question.

[@eddiepeel]

I'd really like to see the precision rifle shopping video if you can do it

[@petegrant4111]

You’re😁 I guess I missed that grammar class 🇺🇸🦅

[@ArimaKihe1]

Hey Kevin. What books on wind effects and reading do you suggest?

[@kevinowens9636]

I’ve never read one, there is a chapter in Bryan Litz’s book about wind

[@loyal2no146]

Hey cheers, uso! Please stop by New Zealand one day. @@kevinowens9636

[@BruceMusto]

I've read Code Over Country, I kind of felt the same way about it. Kevin you should read a book by David Talbot called "The Devil's Chessboard; Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government". Trust me.

[@kevinowens9636]

Thank you

[@Frank-uw5xq]

I've heard that's a great book, also I've heard,I believe the author speak on "Code" subject on Team House

[@seanwhite304]

What is considered acceptable accuracy when shooting at distance ( my standard is 10" plate 3 for 3 at 600M and in ) . Also what do you consider Long Range 400M - 1000M or fo you consider Long Range 600M and in . I only have access to 600M range that's why I went with Gas Gun chambered in 6ARC.. If all you had access too was 600M would you go with Gas Gun or Bolt

[@whiterabit09]

I only have access to a 1000 yrd range a few times a year.... 100 yrd most of the time for practice. So I bought a rifle and scope to fit that restriction, think you made the right choice until you have the opportunity to shoot further.

[@paulbates839]

Hi Ownsey. Did you get the chest rig in Ireland from Protac in the curragh?

[@kevinowens9636]

I think so, long time ago

[@jim99west46]

If youre Irish and wan to see a movie about lgenerations of a Irish family in the US Army before WW1 watch the Long Grey Line.

[@robertpao2931]

Special Forces Berlin Clandestine Cold War operations of US Army Elite 1956-1990 ( James Stejskal ) Great book on very little known unit. My Ex biz partner was in the unit. Bad Ass.

[@Frank-uw5xq]

He was just interviewed on Reconnaissance Cast with Bud Gibson,if you didn't know,go watch

[@revans4774]

👍

[@inf_dmr]

Have you listened to "Undercover War" by Harry McCallion? It's about the operations of the MRF, 14th Int Co., and SAS during "the Troubles". I think it's a great book.

[@silvermint2080]

Ya need to get back home to Ireland lad. I heard the “when we got attacked at pearl harbour” 😂

[@kevinowens9636]

I had to go back and rewatch it, but I didn’t say that When you speak for an hour + you sometimes make mistakes, but these are unrehearsed, unedited, and real, the alternative is all the highly polished, professionally edited fake stuff out there

[@jacktraven9930]

21:17 He said "When we got attacked at Pearl Harbor". not "When we attacked pearl harbour"

[@silvermint2080]

Wrote it arse ways! Meant WE as in you are American now haha you certainly didn’t attack Pearl harbour my bad. Love the content

[@kieranwhoriskey7270]

In response to your comment on Israel striking back hard, do you think the British were trying this tactic when they shoot up Croke park? Thanks

[@mileswri]

Did he leave fieldcraft??

[@williamrunner6718]

Long time ago.

[@jasonrad9332]

👍🏻