Rifle Taping Tutorial

[@amandawhite8280]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I just bought my daughter a rifle for her senior year since her school uses nothing but flags, I thought that I should get her on to practice with seeing how she is going to college guard and most of them use all different props. She is the only one in her guard that has used other props. In her last school she used a saber so I figured learn rifle. So now she can be the most well versed on her squad. I didn't know how hard it was to tape a rifle until I had to do it my self. Thanks again for the post huge help.

[@matt-chugreene3311]

i know this proly comes normal to u but wow, i never realized how much goes into ur rifle for color guard. Thatz awesome, much luvz Paul.

[@chrisfocer6579]

He said sabers are less prone to breaking since they’re made of metal, but I suggest taping your saber if you’re spinning indoors. Dropping on hard surfaces shocks the metal and greatly weakens it, but tape helps absorb the shock of the impact so that it lasts longer.

[@rachelfitzyritzy]

it also hurts 😭

[@niogonzalez4471]

Thank you! My color guard directors assistant wanted me to tape her rifle and I didn't know how to say no😅 I think mine turned out pretty good for it being my first time

[@Illyzmakeup]

I have my own practice rifle and i use it alot. Can i use colored tape instead of just plain white tape? I just want a rainbow rifle 😂

[@PaulScript]

yeah, taping is just important for extending the lifespan of a rifle

[@feyoi]

ME !

[@saravictoria5248]

we love a phandom member

[@elitetterton9203]

Just make sure it is tape made for your rifle :)

[@amarejones487]

I watched this to tape the bolt because my bolt is silver not black

[@tyreseanderson5265]

Paul I was wondering if you could do a rifle work video for any of the shows you've preformed in. Like Relentless.

[@PaulScript]

It's been on my list for a while, I'm just so busy with school right now. I'll definitely make a tutorial for Relentless when I have time!

[@mason1239113]

If only there was a way to keep your strap from stretching 😩

[@shaynemedina187]

Seth DeLamour just adjust the straps by tightening it. Unbolt the strap and match the hole to the next one to keep a tighter fit, like you would in a belt. Put the bolt back and tape it over and you should be good.

[@huelz6024]

My strap just broke lmao

[@jamieisnotokay3298]

I just keep mine loose anyway lol I don't like my strap really tight.

[@JackHawkins-rz3nu]

i think if you tape your black strap with black electrical tape just one strip all the way up can help, but i've found that web straps stretch WAY too easy and i always prefer leather

[@topi9306]

I taped my rifle without strapping tape because I didn't know I needed it and my rifle split at the blot and I'm never making the mistake again.

[@aaaa-kb4mm]

What's the difference between electrical tape and strapping tape?

[@ellierequenez9090]

I've always called the "clip" a swivel. and and the screw on the stap a jesus bolt. Am I the only one? Haha

[@PaulScript]

I've heard of swivel before but not Jesus Bolt, That's interesting!

[@kodysmith7763]

My strap is like really tight but i was told not to move my screws to another hole to loosen it. I was told to stretch it instead. But ive been like trying to stretch it but its nit stretchinggg. How do i stretch my rifle strap. I know im a bit late. A fyew years to late but pleaseeee i need help. 😂😂

[@PaulScript]

Yeah, if you move the screw to another hole, it'll probably end up being TOO loose. To deal with it, you kinda just have to do a lot of strap twirls. That's what I usually do. Over time, the strap will slacken and eventually be normal again.

[@kodysmith7763]

@@PaulScript thx

[@timeka1williams536]

@@kodysmith7763 im in colorguard and I sometimes do drop spins or back hands

[@slimyknees]

is there a substitute for strapping tape?

[@gloop7458]

okaiizawa I used medical tape (like the type you use for sprained ankles and stuff) this is really late but I hope it helps

[@rifleboypa]

I can't stand when the strap is taped over 😡 just a personal preference

[@nereahmarshall7705]

My bolt won’t come off after I unscrewed it! Can someone help idk what I’m doing wrong!

[@jordanlawrence3486]

So which do you think is better to tape a rifle electrical tape or duct tape and why ?

[@PaulScript]

electrical tape...the problem with duct tape is the residue left behind can turn out to be a lot more problematic when trying to retape. Duct tape is strong for sure, but is never meant to be taken off, its very strong with its fibers and whatnot, but I think its too heavy in comparison to electrical tape. Electrical tape is lightweight and easy to use when taping

[@scoobydaniel692]

Do you know how to tape it the paramount way because I want my practice one taped like that

[@PaulScript]

SO, my friend finally responded to me from Paramount, basically he tapes it the same way I do, using white tape to cover the ends, the clips and the middle. Then he tapes around the edges using black tape, keeping the two faces of the rifle white.

[@scoobydaniel692]

@@PaulScript okay thanks tell him I said thanks too

[@paige1281]

if the rifle has already been taped eitrh strapping tape do i have to use it again?

[@abbyshepardson9865]

If my rifle is already taped is it cool to put more tape over it? Both for design and weight?

[@PaulScript]

I personally have only done double layers of tape on my sabre for weight, and because the cross design pattern I do requires two layers as well. On rifles, you could put more tape to increase the weight, you could also extend where the tape is (rather than sections, tape to cover more of the rifle). You definitely could do two layers, do what feels right for you because there is no exact method to taping :)

[@emmasimmons5294]

Do you know Joey Montez?

[@asmeekj70]

Where did you buy the rifle ?

[@PaulScript]

ASMEE SUDJARITTUM it’s a King Rifle that I bought off their website DesignsByKing.com

[@asmeekj70]

Thank you so much 😻

[@alvertoreyes7689]

Hay I am in color guard and my Teacher's are from paramount winterguard

[@PaulScript]

OMG COOL! I know a few people marching there but I love that winterguard so much

[@silverdarling2]

How much was your rifle?

[@trevorlovgren1994]

Are these the rifles Crown use?

[@PaulScript]

Trevor Lovgren they switched over to DSI rifles but I prefer King Rifles

[@jordanlawrence3486]

Hey so which is better to re tape a rifle duct tape or electrical tape and why?

[@painandmisery4915]

How much is thst cost?

[@pikaashannon3548]

I'm having trouble putting the bolt back on with the screws, it just won't screw in. Can someone help me?

[@PaulScript]

What I like to do is put the screws in the bolt all the way in(so the bottom of the screw is sticking out) then I line the bottom of the screws with the holes on the rifle without the bolt in my way, then once theyre lined up and in, I screw them a little bit, then push the bolt down onto the rifle before screwing them in all the way

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

@@PaulScript I'm not in color guard but can I sand it down and wood stain it and use it for reenacting for drills and displays

[@PaulScript]

@@thIDthIRreenactor Yes, that works! If you are using a colorguard rifle, and ROTC rifle, the weight might be a little different.

[@allenahmcclendon2974]

..wait so you’re telling me you don’t have to spiral around the whole riffle? cause my school does that and i thought it was the only way 🤡

[@JackHawkins-rz3nu]

Lol it really just depends on the school everyone does it different

[@Snowbear1234videos]

Thank you💕💕

[@ellymccabe4957]

whats the best stapping tape that you have come across?

[@PaulScript]

When I was at Crown, they had this thin version of the tape, it was easier to use, it wasn't the wide version I would have to cut. I do not remember the exact brand, but using a more narrow strapping tape is more ideal for me.

[@monzplumsss8450]

@@PaulScript Is the strapping tape different from the Electrical tape? Will the Electrical tape function the same as strapping tape?

[@PaulScript]

@@monzplumsss8450 They are different! Strapping tape is sturdy, by use of the strings embedded in the tape. It is used as the base layer for taping your rifle to prevent it from cracking and splitting. Electrical tape is flexible, and provides grip as the outer layer of tape. Because its flexible, it will not hold the rifle together if cracks become to big.

[@jahniahonfroy8234]

Do u have to use strapping tape?

[@ethanconnolly5833]

Jahniah Onfroy yes

[@ouuthale4423]

Well Frig, we were taught Sabre first, our rifles weren't the right size.

[@kaitlynsullivan1269]

How do you put your strap on your rifle

[@moecozeytapes]

What size is ur rifle?

[@elitetterton9203]

MailysGallery it’s a 39”

[@nathanielcruz7053]

What type of rifle is that?

[@JackHawkins-rz3nu]

King 39 inch

[@brooklynray2004]

What type of tape should I get?

[@PaulScript]

I usually get the Scotch #35 Vinyl Electrical Tape. That type also comes in multiple colors. Unless you’re taping a whole flagpole black, any type of black electrical tape usually works. White tape is more important since it’s used mostly on rifle

[@nopunsintended5161]

how does one know what size rifle to get

[@JackHawkins-rz3nu]

usually if ur under 5'6" spin 36" if ur 5'6"-5'11" usually use 37.5 and anything over 6ft spin 39, but a lot of teams use all 37.5 because it all matches and is a decent middle ground

[@jordanlawrence3486]

what website is this rifle off of ?

[@JackHawkins-rz3nu]

designs by king

[@karlag8219]

I got a Colorguard app add right before this💀Coincidence much

[@politepancake365]

I like to doodle on the white part of my rifle LOL. 😂😂😂

[@peytongaida7107]

Oh my god