Navy SEAL and Army Special Forces Operator discuss Fighting Rifle Setup

[@tlshortyshorty5810]

“I was in uniform before you were in liquid form.” Absolute gold.

[@dylconnaway9976]

More of an opaque / off white. Kinda golden after it dries though.

[@andrewmcmurray8081]

Liquid gold

[@supercarnitas]

Dyl Connaway oh god...😂

[@cuajocuajocuajo]

1000%

[@jamesbreeden3061]

Yes Ugh! I was in basic training in 1986.

[@benm5913]

"When I was between armies." Jesus what a phrase. Imagine going through basic with this guy.

[@LatestHour]

The best battle buddy ever.

[@robotafflicition]

Oh you should hear the fieldcraft podcast where he goes into his life story

[@abdullahshahbaz4745]

Like how do you switch to an army of an different country 🤔

[@cole1407]

@@abdullahshahbaz4745 My great uncle went and fought for Britian and flew a B-15 in ww2 because America wouldn't enlist him because he lost a hand in a crop duster accident. It can be done.

[@TheLoneWanderererr]

@@robotafflicition link?

[@USN1985dos]

Jeez, that Irishman sets the bar too damn high for achievements. Irish infantry, Irish Ranger Wing, US infantry, US Special Forces *and* contracted in Africa during the 80's. Now he's a trainer at a respected outfit. What a legend.

[@WTFisTingispingis]

_THAT_ is what I call a resume.

[@ericj6636]

Don't forget, Counter Terrorism Unit after the Irish Rangers and before he went PMC

[@USN1985dos]

@Joshua Bressel SAS? I doubt it. The Republic of Ireland is a completely independent nation with no affiliation with the United Kingdom. If he was to serve with the British SAS, he'd have to have joined their military, which he has never claimed to do. The Irish Defense Forces' counter-terrorism unit is the Army Ranger Wing, so that's most likely what he was referencing.

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

DaveLF He didn’t just participate in SF, he ran their marksman program for many years and co-developed many of the doctrines and protocols they currently use.

[@Dangling_Carrot]

Legend? whatever.

[@alexisdetocqueville9964]

Kevin: "Oy've killed a looooooot of people wit' a .556" Me: *nervous laughter*

[@tayler2396]

It's always better to be skeptical.

[@Mr196710]

Why would someone have nervous laughter?

[@KylerTony45]

He didn’t say innocent people so why be nervous?

[@PrussianPushma]

​@KylerTony45 they probably were innocent, Bush did 9/11

[@antitankautism8052]

31:24 "an MP5 is good in the house, but you have to get to the house first" Knowledge bomb.

[@jhalscott]

BuT mUh Mp5 iS hK mAsTeR rAcE...

[@genewellnapata445]

@@jhalscott but u still have to get to house first, unless u wanna try mp5 fight AK in long range.

[@MrDamning]

@@genewellnapata445 its a joke my friend

[@03brokenknees83]

Overkill perk, problem solved.... my thumbs can handle the extra weight.

[@jhalscott]

DJ Anchlusszeit at least someone got me.

[@AlfredFJones1776]

I want a video of the Irish guy talking about his times in service. Dude is a legit badass.

[@photon7526]

Check out the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast, his name is Kevin P. Owens.

[@UniquelyUsAdventures]

What that guy said!

[@pault.mccain6637]

When you have the chance to hear these guys unwind and tell their war stories...it is not to be missed.

[@Pro2ndAmnd]

Thanks for the heads up on the podcast.

[@S.C.-wo8hq]

He's super nonchalant.

[@alexc9434]

First navy seal I’ve ever watched a video of that didn’t constantly talk about how cool he is. I like these guys a lot. Thank you so much for all of your wisdom.

[@corail53]

Instead you have a career war junkie who laughs at having killed a lot of people.

[@johnlopez2028]

Being a navy seal is cool. He has tights to brag about it not like you useless

[@isaachousley325]

Thats because of the due hes standing next to and now works with. Kinda hard to brag when there's a guy next to you who can call all your achievements cute without talking crap

[@johnlopez2028]

@@isaachousley325 lol these idiots calling navy seal talkers when theyre not the ones talking but greedy producers that want to make money out of ther obvious accolades. but when a dud comes out of nowhere and cant even verify what he is talking about you haters believe it.. jsut like idiots believing SAS is the best even tho they have numerous failed mission attempts and no known achievements recently.. whereas seal team/ DEVGRU bringin home the bacon everytime they are called especially bringing down terrorist no.1.. Can there be any more idiots than you guys? lol

[@BostonsF1nest]

All the SEALs I’ve ever met or listened to are pretty humble guys. Can’t say there’s ever been one that stood out to me as self obsessed tho I’m sure they exist, it’s definitely not the norm

[@chimchu3232]

As a beginner to the AR platform, this is honestly gold. Really cool to listen to people with real experience

[@305dadecounty305]

I’m researching which AR to buy from (brand etc). Which ones are good?

[@randomlife718]

​@@305dadecounty305check out Palmetto State Armory. You can buy a complete upper and lower and ne about $330 in a solid rifle. Spend the rest of the money on ammo and training!

[@tucker__]

DAINEL DEFENCE DD4 R3 OR V7 starting out @@305dadecounty305

[@maneuverrz]

@@305dadecounty305same did u end up finding one?

[@brossools]

@@305dadecounty305 When you figure out, can you tell me too?

[@hanzcalino4958]

"I was in uniform when you were in liquid form" That was cool AHHAHAHA

[@MrBigJake75]

Can't wait for 20 years to pass so I can tell some dumb private that

[@tynado1173]

Amazing comment

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

Best short line of the whole video!

[@christianmatthieu6967]

Xu Ye Without even skipping a beat, legend!

[@longrangevoodoo4480]

Hahaha incredible

[@memeticist]

The Irish guy is my new favorite person. He is the most adorable killer ever. His Lucky Charms shall never be stolen.

[@RobZtaco]

This made me laugh out loud!

[@memeticist]

@@RobZtaco Pink hearts, yellow moons, green clovers and death!

[@jamariobrown-tolliver8163]

The real life soap 😆😆😆

[@memeticist]

@@jamariobrown-tolliver8163 Indeed

[@memeticist]

@Chris Wood I'm not sure "unassuming" is the right word to describe a cat who has joined the special forces of two nations. Regardless, I just wish I could afford to take some of his training courses.

[@JGstunts22]

You can tell the Irish guy just had an unlimited depth of information to share .. all those years in combat life .. I could listen to that dude talk about his service for hours

[@rawazbahadin.3216]

Bro can you tell me what kind of gun does the guy in the middle have?

[@williamp.4617]

@@rawazbahadin.3216 It's just a 13.9 URGI with a Vortex RZR HD Gen 2 1-8 and an offset t2 with a badger ordanance mount, if you want more info on the build check out his other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3OnqnRsfpeCrM0

[@adamhassan6301]

Exactly. Does he have a podcast or been on any podcast?

[@andrewloeschner731]

@@adamhassan6301 He did a nearly 3 hour podcast with Mike Ritland on the Mike Drop Podcast

[@valerioamato3761]

What an animal!! lol

[@509drone2]

Kevin is a legit OG. Love just listening to him talking.

[@GMANINFANTRY]

Just sat down on the throne. Great timing.

[@airsoftsupersnake]

beast

[@josephcrook9921]

Same.

[@EssenceRare]

Turtling...... huuuuung

[@haileymaya2030]

LMFAO

[@haileymaya2030]

Good one guys

[@oldcorpsl440]

"Keep shooting until target is no longer a threat". We were taught this in USMC boot camp '87. Found this to be true in '91.

[@bludmakesgrassgrow]

Cops find it to be true every day.

[@bludmakesgrassgrow]

@Englewood Frank21 lmao...they do tho. Whether right or wrong.

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

@@bludmakesgrassgrow lmao they shoot like a thousand people a year out of...350 million! Whoa sounds like we got a problem here, boys! Cops be shooting like .000001 of the population everybody, they outta control!

[@willl7780]

@@bludmakesgrassgrow There ROE is less then our soldiers over seas...

[@kingkong893]

Love how Irish blokes accent is still apparent mixed with a bit of an American one!

[@ronnieholloway5057]

I spent years 5-8 in England when my Dad was military. I couldn’t impersonate Michael Caine sober today, but after a few pints I could pass for any UK dialect on command. Maybe the phrase “whiskey helps” does have a useful meaning

[@Sol_Invictus510]

My best friends dad is British, but has lived in the US for most of his life and thus has a very funny accent. Still has the classic British mumble and sometimes ill just nod my head and pretend that I understand what he said.

[@Sol_Invictus510]

Ronnie Holloway 2 weeks in the UK with a Scottish roommate gave me a quirky accent on a some words and slang. When I got back stateside my friends all made fun of me for it.

[@classicgator2434]

I mean he has been a US citizen for decades. So it makes sense

[@moeynola6747]

He sounds like someone from Louisiana..the Cajun parts of Louisiana

[@avr01]

I can’t believe we can get this kind knowledge, a treasure trove of experience, for free. What a privilege to hear from these patriots, having first hand experience spreading freedom around the world. Can’t thank enough.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Drool

[@mrcruz1107]

I want to like the comment but it’s at 556 likes 😞

[@Fastwinstondoom]

I want to hear african mercenary stories from the mid 90's dammit!

[@heirvulf7900]

This

[@Ideo7Z]

70s and 80s would've been my choice as the golden age of that.

[@ravenks1sr15]

I BLESS THE RAINZZZZZ DOWN N AFRIKAAAAAAAAAAA

[@kimjongun2536]

He was contracting in Somalia 3 months after black hawk down happened for 9 monthsif memory serves me right

[@bbarnhartpd]

Agreed

[@johnsonjohnson8133]

Well if my foreman wonders why I haven’t came out of the shitter for the next 35 minutes this is why

[@2wheeleddemon999]

If he doesn't understand or isn't in the stall next you you then you might have to find employment elsewhere. JS

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

He can wait, this video is important.

[@tylergarrett4498]

Get fired?

[@Clockwork0nions]

Gotta watch in Double Speed bro!

[@purrmitivo288]

@@Clockwork0nions lmao literally did that while shitting

[@sberry30sb]

Ranger: rifle SEAL: rifle Flannel Chad: flexing the water bottle Stay hydrated lads

[@BurnedSpace]

he was a green beret

[@sberry30sb]

@@league5009 need "top tactical water bottle review" now

[@DavidDoingLife]

Dehydration is the biggest killer😂

[@Amazonuser1717]

Star Trek Theory your not wrong

[@cllintt]

1000%

[@Om3nofD3ath]

The amount of respect the two youngsters have for the wisdom is not only great form but also shows they are all professionals and passionate about what they do. Combat must be a sharp skill.

[@the_Wolf_directly]

4:34 Irishman talks weapon systems and calibers 5:15 Irishman talks about killing a lot of people with .556 5:31 Irishman talks running and gunning and barrel length (this guy wild) 6:54 Optics discussion 10:34 the need for a suppressor and learning from mistakes 11:47 suppressor talk 12:30 Ducks 13:12 good suppressor brands 15:17 Night vision setup 17:53 weapon light 18:47 Rails, 19:36 LPVOs 19:49 Zeroing LPVO 21:19 rails (m lok vs pic), setup for sling carry & grip, 22:19 red dot sights + magnifier 24:13 the future of optics is here 24:38 buttstock + LAW folder 24:56 micro t2 red dot 25:28 charging handles 25:54 buttstocks part 2 26:36 slings 28:33 overall recommendations for rifle setup for GI Joe 31:51 Get training 32:30 Dad advice 33:05 plugs

[@codfishsd6155]

gods work

[@Neubtoob]

12:30 Ducks

[@Ryanp1267]

@@Neubtoob legend. Thanks.

[@Zavvvvvvvvv]

what a legend you are

[@coolbreezetg6]

Legend for doing this, but also clearly a very bored guy

[@phoenixsavage6885]

I love how the Irish dude just nonchalantly says "I've killed alot of people with the 5.56". (Thank you for all of the likes)

[@Watch4Me]

I know right. When he was talking reticle sighting and said "drop him"; Garand's smile was like "I dont think you can say that on KZbin". We are shooting at targets guys, paper. Remember...targets.

[@SuperHornedtoad]

@@Watch4Me Paper Marios

[@Watch4Me]

@@kudumsuz5075 Define civilian. Carrying weapon or no?

[@0toeknee0]

He’s the real deal.

[@TheSexybitch0619]

That shit was scary because you knew it wasn’t a joke lol.

[@Shrdzz]

“KEEP SHOOTING UNTIL THE TARGET IS NO LONGER A THREAT” I LOVE THIS GUY!!!!

[@maxmelber5878]

1000%

[@alohabeaches7466]

Haha yea he’s a badass. Too many people get caught up in only doing hammer pairs. I forget who said it (Maybe TRex Arms), but training to do the 5-6 shots at a time is a good idea to break that habit.

[@ronjaime3493]

Totally agree but could you imagine what would be on the news. "Home Invasion attempt " intruder shot 5 times in the chest and 3 times in the head.

[@Shrdzz]

Ron Jaime that would actually be quite fucked up...

[@PrimericanIdol]

And if you never want to get shot, don't be a threat. 🤣

[@sabryngibson2944]

Can we just appreciate how great of a job mike does interviewing every guest he has on he always asks amazing questions to get the best information from his guests. Thank you and great job

[@treycantrell6857]

When the guy next to you just whispers, “I’m just a navy seal”.... you might have some notches on your belt

[@Ch1ch4rito14]

@Burger Kang I mean... technically yes but in reality no. The majority come from the 75th and the VAST majority come from USASOC. Then there are a few from sister service SOF and conventional us army infantry (ive only ever met like two conventional guys that went to delta selection and both were mountains RI’s and best ranger competitors prior to, and non selects to give you an idea of the level of excellence)

[@robbabcock_]

@@thatoldyankeesguy Or as Flannel Daddy would say, tip to butt.😂

[@bookerwtight3457]

PJs Navy Seals and Green Berets to me is all great...l just think the Seal Team 6 and Delta Force is the most Elite Forces l think we have...One guy sit it straight about 5.56 when he said l kill alot people with 5.56 and it was funny when the other guy quietly said im just a Navy Seal you know the other guy was a beast 😆

[@Archangel0804]

@@bookerwtight3457 Don't forget about Marine Corp Raiders.

[@GarrettDavisHustle]

@Burger Kang not all branches

[@scoe5908]

Ladies, Gentelemen, and my often forgotten, but not by me, Rhodesian short shorts, welcome to the channel

[@pieterandjuanchronicles9849]

@Stripey Arse it’s boytjie not boykie

[@oscarstenderup]

Scoe88 it's a long way to mukumbura

[@je2848]

Rhodesians never die.

[@UnfortunateSon_]

We’ll keep our.. land a free land from the enemy coming in

[@nickmcfarland6822]

Ooooooo needs to happen

[@callsignstag]

You should get these guys back to talk about chest rigs and carriers

[@parker8691]

No you should

[@amirabboud6910]

What do you need a rig for. You going out somewhere to look at the enemy for a couple days?

[@elitesoundentertainment4950]

@@amirabboud6910 American civilians with kit is the only way to be on par against tyrannical government.

[@broughttoideas]

@@amirabboud6910 it would be nice to have the upper hand or atleast be a level playing field if things went south

[@mrminiguns]

@@elitesoundentertainment4950 The pen, email, and ballot box is how we make a government just. The training and equipment is how we keep it that way, just like you said

[@jonwatson8334]

This segment was incredibly helpful to me, a civilian, novice shooter. The guys were awesome to learn from. It definitely gave me a solid , beginning platform of what I will look for in a combat , fighting , effective weapon.

[@jonwatson8334]

Thanks so much.

[@Konvinced89]

If you've ever listened to a Garand Thumb video in your car on the way home, and the rotors in the background sounded so real you thought your engine had started to missfire, go ahead and hit that subscribe button.

[@rlquint4423]

I keep pulling my headphones out thinking something is flying over my house....

[@ryanlangley7762]

Haha I paused the video sitting on my porch because I wasn’t sure!

[@jmmartin7766]

As a former helicopter guy, I was trying to guess whether it was a Chinook, or a CH-53e... lol!

[@mccoybyz1099]

@@jmmartin7766I'm going with Chinook , I was thinking the exact same thing

[@christopherlynch3314]

@@mccoybyz1099 Ding ding ding, I'm pretty sure.

[@GatCat]

Notice how low key these guys present themselves. These are some dangerous REAL DEAL actual tactical fighters. Very impressive.

[@Fredfredbug4]

I wouldn't call "I killed a lot of people with 5.56 har har har" low key. No doubt these are dangerous dudes who probably aren't even allowed to talk about everything they've done.

[@GatCat]

Fredfredbug4 Good point, I just meant their demeanor. I’ve seen a lot of youtube militia, it gets old.

[@teagarden5533]

You've bought into a story and seen too many movies. They're not dangerous people. They're healthy, normal people who have been in combat and have full control of their judgement because of uninterrupted training. A dangerous person is a person who is powerless to their actions and lacks intentional choice; the exact opposite of these people. Dangerous people are impulsive not methodical. Dangerous people cannot reconcile the world. These people know what lines not to cross.

[@dantheman9565]

@@teagarden5533 Yeah they're dangerous.

[@Redaerd]

@Star Trek Theory get off your high horse. its pretty cool

[@Jre-rb2ru]

Beware of the man who says “I’ve killed a lot of people” with a nonchalant chuckle.

[@blkstang4830]

Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young. Old warriors did not get old by accident; they got old by being wise, having the right knowledge, and being tough. Never underestimate an old man who has grown up in a rough profession or a rough environment.

[@tdnavy1066]

❤

[@stealthybanana8751]

@@blkstang4830 thanks plato

[@Diceman12100]

FEAR THE OLD IN A PROFESSION MEN DIE YOUNG...

[@brassvulcher8207]

Yeah I call BS on that shit..

[@johnsomebody972]

As a retired vet I would like to thank both for their military service. For the SEAL I’m sure glad you on our side and s patriot. Grand Thumb thank you for posting this video I have learned much for these two.

[@hooligan1017]

Lol I don’t think there are many people in this world that can say they have served with 2 separate Special Forces groups from 2 separate nations

[@chrishooge3442]

Which is why if he recommends an offset reddot...I'm gonna...at least, give it a try.

[@SailingSabaiSabai]

@@chrishooge3442 You won't regret it, pure gold.

[@DreamZ9750]

1000%

[@2000rayc]

LARRY THROE

[@2000rayc]

@@chrishooge3442 ammo cost to much for me to really try lo

[@RicardoFinnigan]

Prolly the only time in history a Private E-1 intimidated his drill sergeants

[@troyweatherford2428]

In MC bootcamp we had a guy who got in on an age waver and was 29, he was a paramedic when he was a teenager, then a cop, then SWAT, then a private contractor and actually fought ISIS in Syria, he also went to south America and Africa several times. Dude entered as an E-1 on a Marine recon contract.

[@chrishooge3442]

I kinda doubt he had to go back thru boot. Could be wrong.

[@thelifeofriley1450]

@@chrishooge3442 you have to go thru boot camp and AIT if you were in a different military. (I did in 84 with the Brit’s and the US in ‘93)

[@chrishooge3442]

@@thelifeofriley1450 That makes sense now that I think about it. Much of boot camp is teaching the Army standards. I'm curious which AIT he chose. I would think the shortest he could find and get him into an SF selection.

[@thelifeofriley1450]

@@chrishooge3442 probably 11b.

[@lunarcat1612]

"What works for socom and the seal teams might not work for you!" Are you telling me I don't need night ocular devices and an IR laser to walk my dog through my condo association? How presumptuous. Now you sound like my wife. I hope you're happy.

[@SadShane]

I don't know you, but I can tell we could be best friends.

[@justinbloom1561]

👍

[@davidp4270]

No bro don't ever let anyone keep you down you definitely need that

[@bluemerc12]

You also need a radio to communicate with the dog

[@OEFarredondo]

If you want to walk your dog with a disco ball on your head just do it bruh. It’s America.

[@kevin-haggerty]

Basically three dudes you wouldn’t want to be on the opposite end of. Love the channel GT

[@anthonyharris6685]

💯

[@ianw.9185]

I'm glad they're on my side lol

[@vinnyambrose7514]

"Keep shooting until target is no longer a threat" reminds me of a couple instructors telling us "Keep firing until target changes shape or catches fire". Gotta love these guys!

[@Chezeehat]

The version I heard was "Keep firing until target changes shape and/or colour"

[@johnstevens1575]

Texas concealed carry classes stress that you shoot to stop the threat (sotto voce: the assailant is a threat until he stops moving [breathing]) or did about 24 years ago when I took my first one.

[@OzarkW1]

The old Irish guy started in the mid 80s and still made special forces in the US military after 911, much props.

[@sean-yb5hc]

Yeah no kidding...dudes like him are rare among the rare. God bless though, we got him fightin with us!

[@roadfert]

Be wary of an older man in a young man’s game.

[@gabrieljordan8106]

Ranger: I've killed a lot of people with 556 SEAL: LOL Flannel Chad: LOL

[@stephencao2903]

Gabriel Jordan time stamp?

[@gabrieljordan8106]

@@stephencao2903 5:19

Even though I respect these guys, it just seems a little weird joking about it, lol. Like, "I killed many men, hahahaha"

[@SG_88]

@ Humor is a way to cope with tragedy. Usually when someone is almost killed they laugh it off as a mechanism.

[@gabrieljordan8106]

@@SG_88 My little brother is a fireman/EMT he told me that his colleagues do the same. It's their coping mechanism. You see horrible things and the only thing you can do is laugh it off or it starts getting to you which leads many to suicide.

[@HaskellMoore]

This is the best, most comprehensive, and well done presentation of its type I've seen. Great tips from guys who are "the real deal"!

[@KirShizzle]

You know a guy is old school when he says he started with a FAL

[@martinofleeds]

The Irish Fella is pure Badass. People like him Win Wars.

[@drossano9794]

Check out the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast they interview him and his life story is beyond amazing, his name is Kevin P. Owens.

[@sakihealthbars1341]

Too bad the selection pool for special forces shrunk 10 fold since the early 2000s

[@martinofleeds]

saki healthbars that is very true.

[@angelchavez972]

I would want him on my side in a fight

[@donovanchilton5817]

@Reinhard Heydrich there are a thousand reasons why

[@JS-ob4oh]

A leprechaun, a SEAL, and a thumb walked into a room... Leprechaun says, "I killed a lot of people with 556." SEAL and thumb nods in total 1000% agreement.

[@zayl777]

Absolutely.

[@jessabell7364]

Last line of his introduction on the first day of training "Mr Owens has been killing bad guys for longer than most of you people have been alive. So I suggest that you forget all of the leprechaun jokes you were about to tell."

[@frostbitepokin9520]

The seal writes a book about it

[@kevinb314]

Guys like me -"I like this ammo you should see what it does to a watermelon!" Him- "You should see what it does to a body after going through a car door"

[@Zangan]

1000%

[@1234USMC]

Coming back years later to this video. It just has so much experience and information it’s saved as one of my reference video’s. Thanks again guys for doing all you do 🤙

[@robgoose8126]

Get you somebody who smiles like Daddy when he hears "I've killed a lot of people with 5.56", when you tell them you love them.

[@andrews2990]

Captain Tupolev: “Go to 105% on the reactor.” Garand Daddy: “Go to 1000% on the reactor.”

[@wcw2793]

Andrew S “Captain! What is it?! Where are we going?!”

[@wcw2793]

*Cues epic Basil Poledorous music*

[@nathankillpack785]

These orders are five bloody hours old

[@joshmarenco4968]

wcw2793 We’re going to kill a friend

[@rioplast]

Tobias Rieper correct

[@johnmclellan2257]

Always fear an old man in a young man's profession.

[@flamethrowerx1923]

I just stared at this comment for at least 15 seconds and my mind was just like “they’re right”

[@thewen]

always fear an old man in a profession where men die young

[@grnsouth1204]

@@bulabroha Yes, be very, very afraid...

[@Wolfwood428]

@@bulabroha He's probably killed....

[@NYSVO]

why

[@liberty4all885]

This is my favorite GT video. I have been watching for a long time and these fieldcraft guys are awesome. Early days of Kevin and Mike Glover. It taught me a lot about cqb and shooting in general. Watching vids of Mike and Shawn Ryan showing 2, 3 , and 4 man doorway entry. I love these old videos bro

[@lukefarrell2624]

this seal was more nervous going on cam than storming rooms of terrorists, respect to him for settling into it. cool fkn dudes

[@s0nnyburnett]

Fear of death vs embarrassing yourself in front of your peers

[@tylerbryanhead]

Jesus christ, that guy went through basic with more experience than his drill sergeants. They should have been standing at parade rest for him

[@wigon]

I went to Basic Training at Ft. Leanordwood in the early 90's with a guy in my platoon who was a 30 something yr old former NCO in the Russian Army and an Afghan War veteran. Our Drill Sergeants treated him with the utmost respect except when they caught him during every inspection with vodka or beer in his locker. He didn't even bother hiding it. They just smoked him a bit, confiscated his booze, and left him alone though instead of giving him an article-15 like they normally would do. He was one of our squad leaders in the platoon and was quiet, but overall was a great leader, never complained, and was very competent. We called him "The Bear".

[@charlessullivan6099]

I had a guy in my OSUT class who was a French Foreign Legion veteran. Suffice it to say he had seen more combat than all of our Drill Sergeants in the Company combined.

[@impatman1523]

"I've killed A LOT of people with 556" *everyone laughs in high body count

[@lyndonjohnson2373]

Look at the SEAL's initial reaction when he says that lol. He gives the head nod like "yeah, me too!"

[@MinecraftGuy237]

@308 Junkie Lmao I know right. If the 5.56 can't kill then that would make the 9mm and 45 ACP the equivalent of a bb pellet.

[@DJHeroMasta]

I pulled up my phone just to read this in the comments LMAO!

[@teacopem]

"I've murdered a lot of people with this" everyone proceeds to laugh in pyscho

[@MasterVideoStudios]

lmao, he didn't murder anyone

[@kentuckyearl8202]

These are men who if it really hit the fan, I'd want to follow. I will not be proud and say something stupid like "at my side." They are the real deal. Humble but dangerous. I would want nothing less or to be nothing less when protecting the people I love. Thank you for your service and sharing your knowledge with regular civilians like me.

[@mhomo1000]

Honestly, this video makes you realize that some people are born warriors.

[@AlphariusandOmegon]

True certain personality traits help but with discipline and dedication you can train yourself to be a warrior.

[@waltertodd4281]

Absolutely!

[@petermartin7371]

No mames waye!!😆

[@tonyb2271]

The most consistent attribute of the serious warriors I've met is their low profile. I was very happy to change the batteries on their radios.

[@bff6434]

True that

[@RogiTbf]

"The argument that, 5.56 Doesn't kill people.. I Beg to differ." "I Killed a lot of people with 5.56" What a Lad! edit. holy shit didnt expect this many of you to see this

[@fubar1217]

No dancing around that topic!!!

[@agorillajanaeronm.4941]

that really got me funny as hell🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewsavino]

@Nathan H The host knows what he's talking about, check out the rest of this channel

[@dillonfan5635]

@Joshua Bressel and daddy. Don't forget daddy

[@bebop_557]

One of my favorite Thunder Ranch Clint-isms: "I hear shit like .223 is a dismal cartridge and that you need to carry a 300-what-the-shit. Let me tell you something: I been running this for 50 years and I have never seen anyone shot by that gun where I'd want to take their place."

[@martinblanchard4262]

This is the best weapons and training advice vid i've ever seen. Honest and open. No BS. Intel from real, experienced operators. We need more of this.

[@rawazbahadin.3216]

Bro can you tell me what kind of gun does the guy in the middle have?

[@dangerousfreedom5340]

@@rawazbahadin.3216 looks like an SR15

[@mikewallace119]

These guys are awesome... My dad was in Vietnam and is disabled from it. I've never been in the military and this information is the shit. I want to be able to protect my family when shtf. Thank you guys for your service... I'm glad I bought the Sig LPVO.. 🇺🇸

[@Yeoman7]

You know you a badass when: You speak and the Navy Seal closes his mouth and opens his ears.

[@GatCat]

Yeoman it’s an age thing.

[@sarahkirk22]

It’s 4 years of experience vs like 30 years lol

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

An Irishman talking about smoking people? I’ll STFU and listen all day long. Just hand me a beer. 🍺 I knew a couple of Irishman in my time in the service. Usually great, loyal people and tough as nails.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Christian V Not everyone. Respect is a skill that is quickly being lost in this day.

[@HonorableHarbinger]

That's just who he is as a person, its not because any specific individual is more 'badass' and should be heard, Smith just isn't a douchebag that talks over people

[@ValhallaAMV]

"I was in unifor when you were in liquid form. " never heard that one before, love it.

[@timtebow155]

first time in history anyone has talked more than a navy SEAL

[@DjGhost718]

I was thinking the same thing

[@keithreinert5835]

That’s because the seal probably just published his first book, and busy thinking about what he’s going to put into his next book 😂

[@vampov]

Special operators are supposed to be the silent professionals and that's how I remember them my whole life until the killing of osama and so ended their secrecy.

[@frooskys22]

@@vampov they ended their secrecy? You just know that they killed Bin Laden and you know it after they killed him. Every spec ops do that, they want to be recognized for their merits. You don't have any idea of the operations that are doing or are going to do, also the soldier who killed Osama exposed himself.

[@RemingtonSteel]

@bennyhondo What? Then who or what did?

[@johnb.stewart652]

Thank you guys for your service and your help with all of this training.

[@ckoritko]

As a civilian with no military or law enforcement experience, thank you for clarifying the utility of a suppressor!

[@LIONTAMER3D]

hiding flash AND distance: even people who hear the suppressed shots think the shooter is much farther away than they are

[@DarkSiiix]

Kevin really out here looking like Cypher from Matrix...

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

I didnt trust him at first. We all remember how that went :)

[@blarghinatelazer9394]

@Jesse Robinson So is Cypher!

[@vendomnu]

He just wanted steak...

[@govtbill7343]

Now I can't unsee it

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

@@vendomnu and be someone famous

[@AZTigerMMA]

You know your a bad ass when a navy seal is like “ how do I follow that?” Awesome team !

[@robertcenname1771]

I’ve watched this video 5 times. It is hands down one of the best informational videos for a rifle setup. Glad to see these 2 guys with Fieldcraft. FYI I’m a civilian, a patriot and defender of freedom.

[@MrRickonia]

I watched it 3 times...I'm new to optics, but I was trying to find a "Vortex 1-10 LPVO" that the Irish guy mentioned to be his favorite rig "all day long". When I search for that name, I cannot seem to find a specific model. I found one that was called a "Razor" in the > $3k range, and I found some that were somewhere below $500, but do you know which specific model he was using?

[@tyronejackson6593]

@@MrRickonia Razor

[@matthewfonseca8466]

Ok Trumpie

[@malinoisnation9392]

What’s the big scope on the Irish guys gun?

[@satanicmicrochipv5656]

Derp. Is that what you tell yourself when you're low crawling through the petunias in your backyard dressed like a ghost recon delta force commando? Ya know... You can't be a patriot and a magacult traitor at the same time. Pick one or the other, swayzee.

[@6string42]

THEY'RE ALWAYS AFTER ME LUCKY 556!! -Leprechaun Operator

[@showtimespeedshop]

6string42 ded

[@msatrio2626]

😂😂 i’m weak 💀

[@govtbill7343]

They're magically lethal!

[@Hawkeye_SAR]

Hahhahaha

[@Robertlynschultz]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tacracc_photography]

*smiles in Ruger 10/22 with hammered on muzzle break, cheap red dot, and shotgun butt pad*

[@HaloDude557]

> muzzle break *angry California noise*

[@blarghinatelazer9394]

Bubba nooooooo

[@tacracc_photography]

blarghinatelazer I’m only 18, got the thing used when I was 8 as my first gun 😂, bubba for life I guess

[@blarghinatelazer9394]

@@tacracc_photography Try to Bubba less in the future lmao

[@scoobk3]

Liam Is my name don’t forget the BFS-III binary trigger

[@USN1985dos]

"If you've ever set up your rifle like someone else's, not because it worked for you, but because it worked for them..." Me: *Looks up from setting up one of my AR's like the GRS guys in 13 Hours*. "What?"

[@believethehype8936]

Bro I run chem lights on my rig because of SOCOM US Navy SEALs II, I dont even know how to turn em on.

[@istillhavetenfingers8150]

@@believethehype8936 This guy! Hahaha

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

BelieveTheHype Lmao

[@BurnedSpace]

or like the lone survivor guys

[@IrishPennant0311]

BelieveTheHype There’s a button on the bottom. Can’t miss it.

[@chriskautz6357]

thanks to all 3 of you for taking the time to share this real world info with us.

[@ZSC001]

The Irish accent brings me back to calling in a helicopter as a Swedish Mercenary in war-torn Venezuela

[@MrNpc81]

I understood that reference!

[@GoofysBandit]

Oh no you didn't! Did you oh nooo!

[@bugenarpatrol1216]

Mattias...

[@ThomasHendrickson]

I’m very interested in this reference, what is it from?

[@Deathead47x]

@@ThomasHendrickson Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

[@Ebola419]

My biggest take away from this is, “1,000%”

[@rosshixon6796]

Ebola 1,000%

[@jzo08]

Now I cant help but notice it every time. Damn you.

[@Echo_Charlie]

I was thinking the exact same thing lol.

[@yootoober49]

Substandard. 2000 is more.

[@eylonemuskson4177]

haha yeah man, 1000%...

[@contentofcharacter]

I’ve had a tiny bit of training from Kevin. He, & all the instructors at Fieldcraft Survival are awesome, very generous teachers.

[@racetech911]

Just subscribed! I stumbled upon this video after ordering the same setup Kevin has as far as accessories go. I normally do a practice scenario of clearing my house sometimes and noticed the 45 degree red dot is a necessity for my application and my preference for inside and have a 3-9x52 scope for my 3 acre land for outside clearance. This video is absolutely amazing. Advice from 2 guys who actually walk the walk and are articulate on zero’ing out the optics and different between SBR and standard 14 inch barrel is phenomenal information, even down to the strap setups they run. They nailed it on the head with practice with your firearm! Always keep it clean and ready to go that way when shit hits the fans you are ready to go to work. Stay safe people!

[@scottpomygalski6078]

Dude, you are probably the only guy with actual Chinook flyby background, beyond Cool!! Being at the end year of my service (32yrs), I was and so am proud to be able to serve and support guys like this. It is simply a pleasure serving with military members that are steps above, know allot more, and want to put in better every day.

[@danutinske6134]

The first aircraft in the background was a Blackhawk, then later the Chinook.. need a Huey for us "old guys"! :)

[@prestonweatherby314]

Bro good seeing Aaron on this he needs more exposure he’s badass dude

[@herpmcderpingstoniiiesq.2288]

Flannel Daddy: Thats all I got. One more thing. be the best person you can be. Kevin: One more thing. Pour lead in em like a foundry worker.

[@9301robodoc]

Love, love, love this video. Totally subscribed. I am an Army veteran but its been some years past. Nice to hear from some professional shooters being perfectly candid about situational use for firearms and the best case Sanrio setup. Great stuff! You have a new loyal fan.

[@kevo278]

When you realize Daddy Garand can’t be your father because you are older than him...

[@Lowtan]

Damn right in the feels

[@stxrod23]

He's a time traveler so it's possible

[@mrdrprof99]

Impossible Father Thumb transcends time.

[@Salman-qz5jk]

I am 15

[@Supremebean303]

How old is el padre flanEl

[@alvarocardinale8910]

"I beg to differ... I killed alot of people with 556" best phrase ever😂😂😂

[@wendel5868]

Our bodies are really that soft. A slingshot can do the same

[@tyclark8162]

POS aren't people imho. I've earned a few hits myself. For my brothers n my country. Rock the LWRC SPR M6.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Danger Ace - not at 3200 fps

[@davidhutchinson6108]

"Preparing [good] citizens for a worst-case scenario." Now that was informative. You need to get these guys back on the show. Thank you so much for the info.

[@TrolloTV]

They talked about their setups in a military context though, not really oriented towards civilians. I feel like there could be a whole another video talking about similar stuff for that different context. For home defense stuff, you don’t need fancy lasers, slings, or two scopes

[@kn6dxv36]

One of my favorite videos GT Thanks for amazing content. God Bless anyone who believes that citizens need to train up as much as they can and no be shamed for it. Mad Respect, we support you and you support us. The true American way.

[@christosmavrommatis912]

I like these type of videos: Thirty four minutes packed with zillions of data on equipment, usage, personal preferences explained, anecdotes of experience gained.... I mean....they covered almost everything .. what else can any gun enthusiast and "professional" can ask? Well done guys, well done!!!

[@bash6519]

Scorsese made “the Irishman” about the wrong guy. This guys life story must be wild AF

[@KarinBretz-lx6yv]

😂😀😃😄😅🤣😁 🇺🇸👍

[@abc4781]

@193001 kiplssd lol I liked it but I have no fucking clue how they thought that De Nero could accurately portray a 28 year old when hes in his late 70's.

[@theyearoftherat]

100%

[@larkmars8182]

All the subs should start a go fund me and spread it around to get a movie made. He should right a book then pitch it to studios

[@deanfirnatine7814]

@@larkmars8182 This guy probably has a half dozen solid books and movies in him, Irish Rangers are used as "peace enforcers" in Africa etc. they enforce it lethally

[@KretinD]

That 14.5 is perfect 👌My “poors Geissele urgi” clone is gonna be sick.

[@Howdy762]

but do you run a suppressor on it...?

[@KretinD]

Howdy hmm, I got a 9mm can rated for a 16” 5.56 barrel. Shall I risk it? Indeed I shall.

[@USMC-1911]

Just put together a 11.5 geissele super duty which I love but they are putting more money in accessories than I have in my rifle, just slap a $600 aimpoint on the side I'm sure it's nice but damn it's hard to put Aimpoints as your only optic . Maby I need to stick to just one AR instead of 8 kind of finished .

[@tomyousch7070]

All these guys are a wealth of knowledge. 😊thank you all for your service. Seimpher fi

[@MrBullet888]

It's Semper Fi.

[@squirreltakular9049]

@@MrBullet888 Sampler Pie

[@pimpovic2]

@@squirreltakular9049 Sumyung guy

[@sendit220swift3]

“I’ve killed a lot of people with 5.56” HA HA Love how all three of them are Laughing!

[@christopherandrew6545]

That Irish fella is a scary man

[@rhinovirus2225]

@Jones very well put. It seems like alot of folks didnt get where the laughter was coming from but your explanation was basically perfect.

[@archer721]

@@robertalexander1160 - some people have to be killed so you can live your happy little life. They can't be reasoned with and have no good intentions in any fiber of their body. They exist only to feed off of the pain they inflict on others. Killing is the only thing that can fix them and I have no regrets whatsoever for those that I have fixed. Sleep well my little friend, in your happy little place that's kept safe by the good me that refused to kneel for oppression.

[@DublinDan]

@Legba daniels over a thousand British crown forces were killed by the IRA during the troubles stop taking nonsense!. The British army were always met with resistance in Ireland

[@jmmartin7766]

A liberal jackass' nightmare... lmao! Btw, he's not bragging, he's just stating FACT. And, if you can't handle fact, then you're probably watching the wrong video...

[@TheLordNugget]

"If you've ever set up your gear because a know it all pog told you everyone has to have the same setup, go ahead and hit that subscribe button." Yeah, I never got to choose how I set up my gear until I was out. Damn higher ups had to butt their noses into everything. No leg rigs, must use the chest rig, this is how I have it you will too. Only thing dumber than military bs is political bs and unfortunately there's crossover. I hated that chest rig with all my being. Basically punched myself in the jaw every time I wanted to reload my rifle. Not to mention that it made it nearly impossible to get down into the prone properly.

[@bend6470]

You talking about that TAPS garbage?

[@TheLordNugget]

@@bend6470 no. Political bs in the military is the bs that centers around picking up and re-upping. At least that was most of what I dealt with. TAPS act isn't military.

[@demoguy84]

@@TheLordNugget he meant the "Tactical Assault Panel" the Army issues.

[@TheLordNugget]

@@demoguy84 my bad. Never heard of it. I was in the Marines.

[@Tully-Henderson]

The taps chest rig is a shitty chest rig with integrated mag pouches with button tops on the open top mag pouches. Really not great.

[@nolanohana]

Hat’s off to the Irishman, dedicated American, beloved countryman.

[@ge-8135]

Me last name is irish. Never been ta da place. Oye always feel a kinship with de irish any ways. 😂

[@nolanohana]

ge - de fuk I haven’t ya bollocks 🤣

[@chrishooge3442]

Can we ask Ireland if they'd like to be the 51st state?

[@seanoneill991]

@@chrishooge3442 no.....don't even ask. most irish would rather their country unified as the british have prevented this for centuries. as an irish man, who immigrated to the US at 16 with friends, making the road to perm residency/citizenship would be nice though. do that, you'd be unlocking countless possible troops & i say that as a ranger vet of 14 years / 17 years total as i was with the 173rd before the 3/75 as i lacked the citizenship.

[@stn7172]

@@chrishooge3442 no thanks they don't support the 2A

[@codexapprovedpaints]

this is the stuff enlisted wish we could get from our seniors, thank you garand thumb and co.

[@turfking1jacome646]

“Ive killed a lot of people with 5.56” all 3 chuckle 😂

[@Chiboza]

@101327 would love to do it for a job, but I am pacifist.

[@iHasCaek]

@101327 "Pacifism is a doctrine that requires the exertions of better men to do the heavy lifting" havent heard a version of this since bootcamp :)

[@thundera9834]

The Seal guy probably agrees 😂

[@madcorean]

I've taken 3 FCS courses and met Kevin in person. Him and Mike have a wealth of knowledge and they're much cooler in person.

[@olivialambert4124]

I love these guys. I could hang out with them all day long, they seem amazing fun. I wish I could by them a beer. Thanks for the chat guys, even as a disarmed Brit I found this great.

[@NDEEZMiata]

Cross the pond and help us Muricans preserve what freedom we have left. World is getting skeeeeeetch

[@bravo6959]

Is it scary being a girl in the Garand Thumb comment section?

[@rhythmsaint73]

Simply incredible . quality people with stellar of course im Irish and proud of what Kevin has accomplished well done everyone you all rock

[@mrfilamfishing]

Irish Guy: "I've killed a lot of people with the 5.56..." The other two: Awkward chuckle

[@achilliez5565]

Garand Thumb= 0 Aaron= couple dozen Daddy needs some bodies

[@surfingtothestars]

I'm sure the Navy Seal guy has several too

[@mrfilamfishing]

@@achilliez5565 Daddy can't confirm nor deny anything at the moment being that his current job in the USAF is part of AFSOC... At this stage in his career, if he goes to war, he can stack body counts in as simple as making a "phone call"... Death On Call...

[@RohannvanRensburg]

I think it was mostly as a shot at the armchair warriors who talk about 5.56 being ineffective.

[@mrfilamfishing]

@@RohannvanRensburg Exactly...

[@killervic7379]

Garand “1,000%” Thumb

[@yootoober49]

100% is max. 1000 is dumb

[@yewtewb3628]

Can't unhear

[@surfingtothestars]

100% is just not good enough

[@MikeJones-ti1cb]

" Keep shooting until the target is no longer a threat". Great advice. Very informative episode, Keep up your good work brother.

[@fog8969]

This is possibly the very best single gun community video of all time on KZbin. Kevin Owens has to be just about the most knowledgeable and experienced authority anywhere today on weapon systems and gun fighting, and this video is packed with useful info.

[@drive-byguitarlessons1858]

Love these dudes. Take a class - I'm former Infantry (ALWAYS INFANTRY) and learned more in their basic pistol and basic carbine gunfighter classes than I learned in all my line days. It's affordable as well.

[@DutchK75]

Yes indeed. Been to Gunsite 3X and a few other courses. And that's my experience as well.

[@elcid4593]

Can I bring my AK

[@Jamoni1]

My boy is getting ready to go Marines, and I'm sending him through as much training as I can afford. When I was in the Army it was pretty much "The shiny things go in the grey thing, and that goes in the black thing. Don't look down the hole."

[@elcid4593]

Jamoni1 lmao

[@ghostofbungie9780]

“I beg to differ, I’ve killed a lot of people with 5.56” *savage*

[@CannibalWarthog]

No kidding lol Looks like he is handling the PTSD pretty well haha

[@jdh8727]

Maryland_Patriot410 this has been my experience as well

[@_Cato_]

J D Your experience doesn’t cover the full breadth of human experience. Everyone treats such subjects differently. If anything, the modern mentality of not talking about war experiences is the anomaly. Throughout human history warriors spoke openly about their exploits, even boasted and built monuments to them.

[@u2fanforever1]

@J D Correct.

[@achilliez5565]

@J D dude he is Irish and was born bred and alchohol fed. He dont gaf.

[@pisacenere]

12:31 Duck1"is that GarandThumb?" Duck2"OMG he is" Duck1"let's get closer"

[@dylconnaway9976]

pisacenere nice attention to detail. Totally missed the quackery

[@davidhochstetler4068]

Entire video Heli 1 hey is that GarandThumb? Heli 2 OMG he is Heli 1 Lets get closer

[@keithnewcomer2504]

Props to you Kevin. Thank you for your service, you sound like quite the rock star.