Plate Carrier & Body Armor Basics (Part 4) - Shooting Positions with body armor

Shooting Positions while wearing body armor with Independence Training​! Glen and Matt run through drills you can practice to make sure your body armor fits properly and doesn't interfere while using your rifle in different shooting positions.
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[@cyotedude]

I really miss AZ with all the wide open access to uninhabited ranges everywhere, not so much available in TX, too many people here, farms everywhere, and it is harder to find open public lands. I shoot at the "shooting range" in Waco most often. Great practice drills, guys.

[@godSPARDA1995]

Good video! Very clear, straight forward and helpful

[@WendzDarKnight08]

Good ol Arizona where you can take fire from cacti. 🌵

[@hvyduty1220]

Glad I found you guys very good videos, keep them coming.....

[@smartacus88]

Does that damn flash hider ring loud enough for y'all?

[@GuardDog-ls1fv]

Thanks guys great videos!!

[@matthaynes2484]

Love the 2stroke motorcycle sounds in background

[@brianpaine2990]

when you shoot from the standing make sure you are square to the bad guys, better to get shot in the plate then shot in the side.

[@bluecollargunsandgear2361]

Definitely.

[@rumdog117]

Thanks for the video

[@CorkKNIFE]

Solid, basic Carbine 1 stuff that we should all keep practicing. Good video.

[@AR500Armor]

Indeed, thank you!

[@TylerKicksBass]

look at that beautiful cacti 4:10

[@republicanrunner6577]

Square up your body. Blading your body you open that side up for enemy fire. If your going to do that put side plates in. Just my opinion. Great video though.

[@nono559]

Is it still ok for your strong side shoulder to be more behind your support side shoulder even when squared?

[@doms.6701]

@@nono559 yes. It's kinda impossible to have both shoulders equal.

[@chriskylo323]

Good vid

[@TheWoundChannel]

Great info! You can really hear that brake ring lol

[@floridahuntsman7915]

Dry fire , practice, bang, bang ,bang . Solid logic ! SEMPER VERITAS

[@sanction7627]

Those big 'ceps won't keep your elbows from being ground into hamburger in the prone.....And kneepads protect your knees BEFORE they are permanently screwed up.....Just like hearing.....once you lose it, it's gone. Truss me. My 2 cents worth......

[@Ron_Zone]

Currently wearing a carrier. I feel so good. Oh baby. 😎

[@godSPARDA1995]

Ronald Johnson sweet. What kinda carrier do you wear?:)

[@Ron_Zone]

Emre Özyurt it's a basic Condor plate carrier. It has been elaborately evolved. It has many pouches for all my needs. O.D. Green is its original color, but looks nothing like that due to its selective camouflage ability.

[@jackbaur18]

Matt, what flash hider is that on your gun?

[@racecitymoto1851]

The sound of that 2 stroke bike distracted me at 0:30. I had to rewind to pay attention lol

[@WillysOverland]

And I thought I was the only one who still used GI mags! Great videos guys. I am still waiting for my ar500 kit but I have learned a lot. Hillary for Prison 2016!!

[@thisguy6525]

Sirt makes a drop in trigger resetting bore laser.

[@YenzHouse]

Great Videos guys.....quick question (my apologies if already asked). Are side plates recommended, or impractical for civilian use?

[@RonBudLlamaDrama]

+YenzHouse Not practical. If you drive convoy work for contracting or security details then yes, because door panels provide shitty cover and your side are at stake a lot. But in general, no. The average person will have is front towards the opponent.

[@factsoverfeelings5833]

Hey Glen, what is your height and weight? Just want to know if that Banshee will fit me well before I spend $250+... thanks in advance.

[@joeysullivan316]

What carriers are you guys wearing?

[@PrettyboyPrepper]

What kind of rail does MATT have on his Weapon?

[@gravewarden9691]

Anyone else notice the NCR ranger helmet on his right arm NICE INK BRO!

[@AR500Armor]

Thanks! 🙌

[@ViralDoDoBird]

question for you guys, when I wear a plate in the rear, the plate carrier kinda sticks out from behind from my lower back. Is that normal? Notice it doesnt do that to you guys but you guys have no armor in the rear tho.

[@samwagner31]

Mine does that too, take and hold a deep breath and cinch down the sides, it should flatten out and you should have enough room to breathe

[@AsianConfection]

I want to see more of how that rifle stock connects with the shoulder especially with a plate carrier. All the camera angles are from the opposite side...

[@AR500Armor]

We might put out another video soon!

[@mperez27]

Glen is trying to teach us some basic fundamentals on different shooting positions with armor yet he can't even wear his earing protection correctly...its on backwards glen!!! Just messing around, still great tips...Thanks!!

[@79dogface]

Hey I’m a EMT at a hospital just tryin to cover my bases. Hospital is cutting hours to make up for money lost during covid. I bought a carrier and front plate but could not afford a back plate. How important is a back plate ?

[@texashunter940]

You can protect your front, you can’t protect your back. If budget is an issue, order a plate from Tactical Scorpion Gear. Amazing armor products for the price they’re supposed to be at. NIJ certified as well

[@TheMetalMachinist]

Where do you guys get all your gear?

[@Danger_Noodle]

Just spitballing here, but im pretty sure from AR500

[@ernstrossouw5786]

What sould i do if the plate carrier pinches me wile im kneeling

[@AR500Armor]

Excellent Question Ernst, where is it pinching you?

[@MrSottobanco]

What does the average Banshee with armor weigh?

[@hunterkiller232134]

Totally depends on your armor. The Banshee itself is very light weight, maybe a few ounces.

[@skybax235574405]

What optic is Matt using on his rifle?

[@kinggeno32]

Looks like it is a AimPoint ACO.

[@skybax235574405]

Thanks :)

[@jleber1718]

No multicam?! Not enough kit. Needs more dynamics and c clamp. Wtf. Good video.

[@evangraham]

Lol

[@Spade182]

+James Leber forgot PT belts

[@michaelrhodes6730]

These look like usmc positions

[@dragomxsoldier]

I have trex arms so basically every position with a plate carrier sucks

[@AviatorGM]

What's that high pitch ringing noise after he takes a shot?

[@bradengingerich6107]

AviatorGM it is the aac muzzle device used for their suppressor. nice break but the ring sucks with out a can on it.

[@AviatorGM]

No shit... thanks. Ill avoid that break.

[@prandomable]

is Level IV plate heavier than Level III?

[@IndependenceTraining]

Level IV is ceramic, and is typically lighter than Level III, which in this video is made of steel.

[@prandomable]

IndependenceTraining how much lighter? I know those AR500 ballistic grade armor plates weighs around 9 lb each.

[@IndependenceTraining]

***** According to the AR500 Armor website (www,ar500armor.com), their Level III+ AR500 steel plate is 8lbs per plate, and their Level IV ceramic plate is 7.5lbs per plate, when both are in size 10x12". So with a set of front and back plates, you're looking at a 1lb difference, with ceramics being lighter.

[@prandomable]

IndependenceTraining not much difference so it doesn't really matter... Doubt the people who wear it would even notice it.

[@IndependenceTraining]

***** Ounces = pounds and pounds = pain. You do notice it over time, but it all depends on the types of threats you are looking to stop and the types of environments you anticipate having to work in. Price is also a factor, as always.

[@arteompisarchuk8236]

Just a thought. But why do guys spend hundred of dollars on a plate carrier with plates when their head is totally exposed and not protected? Seems like common sense that your head is more vital than your chest.

[@jg5941]

Mostly, in a combat situation you and your threat are going to be on the move. So, "center of mass" will be point of aim because of the lesser degree of difficulty of that shot.

[@arteompisarchuk8236]

+Jay G It doesn't change the fact that shrapnel and debris is flying everywhere. And if a chunk of shrapnel or debris hits you in the head pretty hard, it could be deadlier than getting shot in the chest. That's why I'm getting a Kevlar helmet first.

[@jg5941]

Yes, in a war zone. The majority of citizens who wear armor are planning for some sort of civil unrest, disaster scenario where that type of protection is an unnecessary bonus. Shrapnel or the high degree of skill need to make a 200y head shot isn't going to be very common.

[@cloud819]

You need to protect your head. But normally the first step is body plate, then head. People shooting at you from 300 yards or while you are moving are not going to be aiming for your head. Of course that doesn't mean they are going to hit you there. But yeah you should do both body and head protection. It is always a trade off. In the end don't get shot. But if it is going to happen you have to attempt to increase your luck. That is what plate does. Center mass is your largest threat zone and most targeted. But even with full plate and a helmet you are a squishy mass that can be easily killed. Strangely body shots with a high caliber rifle is more effective than a head shot as well. Snipers shot peoples heads because people use their eyes to peak over obstacles and that is sometimes all they can shoot at. But head shots are romanticized. A sniper will hit whatever you want to show them. Many times wounding an enemy is more effective than killing them outright; So feet, shoulders or whatever is just as much of a target. well the same is true though for anyone wanting to kill you, but your ability to fight back would be hindered with ever part armored. It is all a balance. Body shots tend to be the most deadly if you can get into the inner cavity. Shot for shot that is where people die. Bullets have been know the ricochet off of heads; they are hard. Rarely doe a body shot ricochet. But yeah buy both. Those are your 2 most vital areas.

[@m103904]

most helmets are only good for up to 9mm.

[@leerx7015]

I came here to hear the 51t ping, ping, ping...

[@homerepairlife5.098]

I wonder why they’re not wearing their own products in these videos? Just seems like if you were selling body armor you should be wearing your own equipment! No disrespect

[@hoodiefoodie9393]

0:25 someone get shot?

[@crazyfvck]

+HoodieFoodie Are you talking about the sound of someone riding a dirtbike?

[@WTF-vv8ic]

I’m surprise the BLM hasn’t close off that area yet

[@swanpoll]

No C-Clamp, no multicam, no airsoft gun? Not tacticool enough dislike.

[@Xinthose]

a plate carrier should weigh at least 30 lbs