SWAT Heavy Rig Body Armor Setup

SWAT LEO and USPSA Grand Master A. talks us through his Heavy Rig used on some SWAT operations as well as some of his breaching kit.
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[@craignash3836]

As soon as I saw that plate carrier I said and I quote “I already love this guy couse Texas!”

[@ExcitedSolarSystem-jr2rn]

Seems like the type of guy to prey of the civilian public tbh

[@RioVR545]

😊

[@wesleysnipessss]

This is me in Tarkov right before I get one tapped by a Mosin

[@huxythe3630]

Underrated comment

[@17_jager37]

10/10 Why did you guys watch the video btw are you into real steel n stuff or are you just curious If you are into realsteel I have some questions if you would like to help me

[@artemisabbott9006]

@@huxythe3630 or the shotgun slugs in tarkov

[@nickc4076]

@@17_jager37 I watch weird shit to fall asleep

[@17_jager37]

@@nickc4076 understandable

[@demolishermusic]

1:55 slap tha hell out of that magazine

[@demolishermusic]

@Mexico City lol xD

[@iplayzgames8241]

This bad boy holds standard capacity

[@CT-Woods]

“This guy can fit so many rounds in it”

[@MM-sx7zs]

What'd that p-mag ever do to him except jam and lose next to every round except those last two For some reason, all the time.

[@CT-Woods]

M M you might be overloading a bit. Takes awhile from the spring to break in. Try underloading by two

[@PeakCasual]

"So what did you pack in your lunch bag?" "Maybe a yogurt. But usually there are a couple 40 mike-mikes in there."

[@theraginggam3r679]

I honestly think “You learn a lot about shooting.... In Iraq.” Is one of the best quotes I’ve heard in a very long time 😂

[@theraginggam3r679]

Cody Bowman your nuts bruh 😂

[@Mark-zw6xx]

@Cody Bowman Wow cowboy slow down or you're going to bite your own tongue nice guy

[@superxgaming3983]

this man here has a nice taste in watches, a good ole Omega Seamaster. i wear a seamaster and speedmaster, one of my favorite watches

[@aome1111]

High five for great taste!

[@TomJason74]

One in a hundred uses his watch for what it was built for. "OMG a micro scratch!"... ;)

[@superxgaming3983]

Lucas when i get a scratch where my neibour is a watch smith he buffs it out lol but he probably has the money to replace the crystal easy. But with the seamaster its sapphire glass so super hard to scratch

[@aome1111]

It has plenty of love marks, it's my every day wear off duty for ten years now. Sapphire is still pristine

[@TomJason74]

@@aome1111 You get what you pay for. Quality product...

[@bigfella2111]

This is one of the only videos that I've seen body armor with more than just the plate carrier

[@supremestleader]

Nice set up man, I’m firm believer that there is no right or wrong set up as long as it works for you. Our job varies wildly and there is no one set up which fits all situations. For me , I carry my mags on my belt for instance, just how I’m used to it.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Well said! #StayFrosty

[@wcsdiaries]

@@QorePerformanceUSA Is that plate carrier available for civilians? also what about that neck and bicep armor at 0:35?

[@wcsdiaries]

@@BababooeyYcho66T do you have a link bro?

[@grenmoyo3968]

As SWAT your goal is still hoping for arrest with much higher chances of it not going well but still with the hope of arrest. "90 rounds is plenty, if you want to look like a soldier in Iraq, learn to shoot better." Totally agree. If you have to use all 90 something seriously seriously went wrong.

[@rayconifer3151]

Casually pulls out high explosives

[@xusmico187]

illegal storage per ATF

[@davidbanik3488]

I wouldn't call det cord high explosives. And that's mainly all breaching charges are.

[@rayconifer3151]

@@davidbanik3488 I said high explosisives for comedic effect.

[@Callsign_Prophet]

@@xusmico187 Storage laws are relaxed when its guaranteed in the hands of responsible personnel. Plus the load is low value amd used for breaching no demolitions.

[@mr.b3132]

New sub...great video to give us a look at what different missions take as far as your rig goes...loved the snack pouch!

[@wolfenstien13]

I really respect the reasoning behind your decision to carry a few magazines.

[@upgrade1015]

Dope set up and solid blade wrap !!

[@gazerzgarage9487]

Wrapped my own favorite knife too. Looks good, nice and sleek

[@anraegodley-cooper6321]

Thanks for the great video my Brother in Arms and Blessings to you all and your families.

[@voiceofreason4399]

Slick set up. Great use of space. Stay frosty

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

That's the plan!

[@lanejones9142]

Wrap job on the knife looks good

[@denialater7775]

That surefire flashlight is excellent!

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

They make great stuff!

[@NakanoHitori]

I would love more information about that knife. Looks pretty decent for an EDC or to slap on my bugout bag

[@nathanm4601]

I would recommend tourniquet(s) and a medkit of some sort

[@aome1111]

CAT TQ hangs below the admin pouch. You can see it at kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5eln5eMap2Gfrc . There's another one on a leg rig in a blowout kit.

[@MiladJPanah]

The Med Kit is on the Leg Rig and unlike the deployment scenario you are always in a team with a dedicated medic who keeps enough equipment to take care of an army.

[@austinkelly3408]

Nathan Millard yuh

[@miniglock2620]

8:58

[@davidbanik3488]

@@MiladJPanah I was just gonna say, even though I carry a blowout kit, there's usually a teamguy who is a medic. My last team we had a flight medic from the 160th.

[@eduardonavarro5910]

*That patch though*

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Amen.

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

Sweet Omega Seamaster. Coolest gear he had.

[@jacobseigel9223]

awesome!

[@TheChrush3r]

Had a good look at the prominent tool when you showed the older bag of the kit, being an electrician i was actually quite surprised that it looks quite similar to a commonly used tool of mine. On another note, very interesting video, enjoyed it.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davekamalas2537]

Very nice setup there's a fine line between Mobility and too much weight move as one unit.

[@THE_LAST_WORD]

hmmm as long as you have the strength the only difference between 180lbs and 250lbs is at 180 you grab someone and pull yourself to them and hit them , at 250 you grab them and pull them to you and hit them. with the weight he carrying he can just fall on them. he need the armor cause he not dodging any bullets in that. if he is shot in the knee what then he wont even be able to stand . nice try though.

[@joeyacosta1871]

It's a great base plan you look great .nice base bag .I was taught . When and after my shauger.

[@RealDogeOperator]

What plate carrier is that? And where to get all the neck, nape and bicep attachments?

[@sp3v0nhotrocks93]

Can I get a link to that full plate carrier with the groin pad and shoulder pads

[@searchBLOC941]

What handgun did you have on your belt in this video?

[@1337fraggzb00N]

Every house should have some of those. For reasons.

[@alextaylor29]

Very informative thank you.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeff0710]

S.siting W.waitin A.and T.talkin lol good stuff

[@user-qd1yc5lo9g]

0:50

[@Punx63]

NAD PAD a must have for the ol jewels.

[@Rumeel12708]

What do you think about the Active Response Karambit(ARK)?

[@boxerboy602]

What kind of holster setup do you have in ur hip sir?

[@yoinky]

What vest/plate carrier is that?

[@adorules1]

those explosives in the front pack..is that standard or is it a specialism ?

[@pink-um7vq]

Anyone got a link to the plate carrier?

[@jonnyfuente9049]

Is that a universal neck protector? Or plate carrier specific ?Anyone got any experience using them.

[@KANGGOOEv94]

This is a real set up

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

It is indeed...

[@williamdabill]

So how heavy is that vest with all the bells and whistles?

[@alfe1402]

Does the neck protection overheat you???

[@xusmico187]

so where is your ATF required explosive locker i that is really det cord and C4

[@idkwhattoputhere.9891]

At first i tought it was a polish patch at the plate carrier, but it's a polish patch but with some blue and a star

[@davidmacon1138]

Can you please show us a video of how to effectively train with/for a turtle suit? Like full SWAT rig with soft leg armor and full loadout and all that?

[@aome1111]

Go to the gym... lift heavy ... do workouts with weighted vests. Lots of core work. And then train in your gear.

[@count2g220]

Nice

[@StarLight-yk6es]

That's cool , you get to drive around with explosives in your rig , legally :) I've never seen someone carrying explosives with fuses in place ready to go ! Great Job ! :)

[@chevyvet69]

That is a pretty cool rig I almost have the same one I opted for the heavier plates that Went in mine

[@alexpirvuloiu742]

What is the name of his plate carrier ?

[@chevyvet69]

Blackhawk

[@alexpirvuloiu742]

@@chevyvet69 And model ?

[@chevyvet69]

You would have to look on their website it might be an older one

[@nopemeisterhent1342]

Don’t most m50 Avon have the small filter?

[@Block_ChaiN007]

Is He wearing all day? Props to u

[@vincentrivera6325]

Where can I find the knife looking to buy !!

[@warlord8954]

What brand is that kit?

[@austinknight173]

I usually keep snaks in here I died it was hella funny

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Snacks were a way of life for me on duty. I was a particularly big fan of the Peanut Butter squeeze packets we'd pickup from the roach coach that would deploy to support us on large scale callouts. They would leave a bowl of them out for us and I would load up. High caloric density in a package you can eat on the move with one hand.

[@dominickh3367]

@ 2:40 Where they sell that knife?

[@morokolli6813]

In most scenarios shoulder pads are useless. Although very understandable that swat guys need them

[@reonthornton685]

Yeah but in many scenario's armour is useless, you just don't know which scenario you're going to face exactly until you're already far beyond picking up anything new.

[@blackred1032]

Idc I'm gonna use shoulder pads, forearm pads, and thigh pads

[@loydbriski8313]

Why is armor useless? Is it cause of mobility and speed?

[@reonthornton685]

It is never guaranteed to be useless when heading into a hostile environment, small or large scale, but you might not ever be attacked so your armour was useless, but at the same time, you cannot KNOW you won't be attacked. Same is true with individual pieces, you don't know where you'll be hit but you know damn well you want armour where you think you might be hit if you are attacked. As long as you don't kill your mobility, or make it awkward to reach your gear, no armour is too much armour.

[@loydbriski8313]

@@reonthornton685 ahh I see what you are saying now. Thanks for clarification 👍

[@stephenballard2560]

That pouch would be perfect for your gass mask.

[@tardwrangler]

Does anyone know what vest that is?

[@ph11p3540]

How much does this armor weigh? 60 lbs without accessory gear? My other question is how do you remove any traces of explosive residue from yourself against airport chemical sniffers. Do you have to wait 2 weeks after several bath cycles before you decide to travel by air?

[@aome1111]

I need to put it on a scale, but I'd guess around 40 pounds as pictured. Not sure on the XB, I've never popped hot at the airport.

[@Two2onefive]

This dude has more armor/protection then what I had in Afghanistan with 3rd batt. Nice.

[@eaglet6703]

I believe There were initially full coverage vest components sent to troops in Afghanistan, but it was to hot for middle east, too restricting,so only certain unit got issue those.Most soldiers got issued with regular iba or iotv set depending on when they got their stuff at rfi. But for police officers,it's not all that hot in the states, and they can always go home after the work when is done so it's not that bad lol

[@Glanthor88]

1:55 if you musician need a kick sample

[@ZeShirky]

Read this comment and then bam. Lost my shit lmao

[@ddvss]

Can't find the knife. Any help

[@themedic1548]

What vest is that?

[@M1Ascoutsquad45]

What is his side arm?

[@waldemargodlewski936]

Good video. Thumb up and Sub.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Thank you very much!

[@andrewgarner6577]

I want something like this but lv 3 to stop rifle rounds

[@security29]

That is so cool how much is the vest weight ?

[@popinmo]

I have one similar design you need multiple coat hangers without plates

[@aome1111]

About 40 pounds

[@rileyphelpsgaming656]

So you have to buy some stuff as well?

[@eaglet6703]

Sir,is there a way to get this vest online? It looks super cool.what's the name of it if you could tell me thanks!

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Unfortunately, no. Armor Express doesn’t sell to regular citizens like us. They insist on selling only to governments, but here is a comprehensive review of the best plate carriers/vests on the market today that are available to everyone: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/plate-carrier-reviews?_pos=5&_sid=0f1960864&_ss=r

[@eaglet6703]

@@QorePerformanceUSA appreciate the answering! That's unfortunate that they don't sell these to civilians.i will go look at that article tho, thanks for recommending!

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Absolutely our pleasure! The article link we sent you also has a dedicated video included as well as data tables and supplemental detail videos for you. Hope it helps! #StayFrosty

[@sycoriusoncrack4557]

there is litelary a hole on the plate carrier at 7:54 bottom left

[@necromanteerrante8095]

How many weeks is the training for SWAT???

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Varies by dept/agency

[@jedermachtigallmighty7345]

And where do You put the cooling plate?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

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[@bluntsmoke1872]

Oldskool SOE... NICE

[@rodiculous9464]

Did he ever even mention the name of the pc? Damn was looking for that the whole video

[@lyndajenkins4389]

comments saying it's a Blackhawk plate carrier, went to their website...they all look like shit lol. Would just go with a Defense Mechanisms, Velocity Systems, LBT, Firstspear...or Ferro or Spiritus if you want a more covert pc.

[@barracudaxhelenga]

00:50 made me giggle

[@killerr721]

I know it depends on department but for the most part does swat let you carry your personal firearms or let you customize the ones you're issued?

[@aome1111]

It definitely depends on department. Ours allows personally owned firearms

[@markdulay3777]

Answer is NO

[@krispychickun8591]

Mark Dulay you don’t know shit dude

[@bigsnugga]

aome1111 Thats awesome. Did you even consider bringing along a .50 BMG?

[@nbookie]

Does anyone run a hand or weapon mounted ptt (wired or wireless) so you dont have take your hand off the weapon or task? I ran bluetooth to my m4 in Iraq for the Motorola and now wired & bt with my contract work.

[@aome1111]

Never have been issued anything like that. Wouldn't be a bad idea if it was rugged and reliable.

[@ineedtostartstudying]

Give me a link to that knife tho

[@ineedtostartstudying]

@@aome1111 is it really 185 dollars for the knife?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

I believe so...it is pure #Silk. Designed by our friend @Shinobi275.

[@andresmdc78]

I was expecting the whole 7 mag deal. But I forgot them fed bois all get pistols to.

[@ryusekai]

You can load up a couple carabiners on your belt and put 2 key rings on that gas mask bang and use it as a drop leg.

[@ryanwolfe8578]

What happened to your eyebrows?

[@aome1111]

I prefer to keep it in a pouch so it doesn't get knocked around or beat up. Quieter that way too.

[@shotgun0812]

where can i buy that knife? or something similar

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

@VariantOne - tell them we sent you!

[@amendez457]

Is that the combat belt you wear on operations or is that more of a “patrol” belt?

[@aome1111]

The black one I'm wearing I wear as part of my "light" kit I use when we do fugitive work. If I put on my heavy gear I have a green rig that has more options. Qore has another video on that belt.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3u1g5Rjf9CNetE

[@JBLaOHeI]

So all this equipment, do you gotta buy and pay for them yourself or department does

[@aome1111]

The armor and carrier are provided to team members and what you put on it is up to you

[@wabajack8250]

How much was that knife

[@dovahbear0]

Do you guys not use leg carriers for the gas mask?

[@aome1111]

I don't like that much bulk on my legs for something I don't need fast access to. Personal preference, some guys do put it there.

[@adrenalinerush365]

Idk about you but one of our cbrn recert we have to go in with no canister and then take a deep breath

[@votemikejones86]

No IFAK?

[@cyber_war_intel8399]

Can someone tell me where I can get that knife

[@unearthededucation]

Fr I need

[@sailorbuckaroo]

I would recommend putting the gas mask somewhere on your left or right leg, probably opposite side of holster

[@sunnyli2017]

Valid point sir

[@wyattCrane487]

What plate carrier is that

[@aome1111]

The vest is made by GH Armor

[@jerrymandarren]

Smart move with the dangler sacky boi, also det cord is a fun thing. After watching the whole vid, i'm pretty sure you sent skittles my way at DARC.

[@aome1111]

Taste the rainbow!

[@Holysnowboard]

My big question is if Civilians are allowed to purchase those extra guards(neck, arms, groin, etc.)

[@ihatecandy02]

Of course , this is America lol we can purchase the same level or protection and even make our own etc

[@fthegreat3242]

Flashlight brand/model?

[@aome1111]

Surefire

[@makelife4thebetter]

Hi I just randomly found this channel. Was probably reccomend bc I watch alot of survival vids. Who is this equipment made for?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

The vest is primarily built for Law Enforcement SWAT users.

[@benwatkinson8168]

I'm guessing he already has kids based on where he likes to put his explosives sweet setup

[@MccullochSuperPro]

I was under the impression that the BATFE requires det cord and C4 to be stored in an explosives magazine when not in use, and when in a Police vehicle, it still has to be in a vented box?

[@usarmyfl1]

They do what they want.

[@peterv1318]

Matt Jones - exactly one of the perks of being a SWAT member.

[@usarmyfl1]

@@peterv1318 Breaking laws and then going after other people who do the same? Some perk! Try getting pulled over with your firearm not "stored properly" and see what happens.

[@peterv1318]

Matt Jones - I agree with you. I don’t feel they should be able to brake laws. He is carrying C4 around like it’s kids play doe. I don’t really like cops they are the government’s tool to control the people.

[@usarmyfl1]

@@peterv1318 Yea this is true. I wish they would wake up to the reality of what they really are, and what they are used for.

[@jefffriedberg]

Important to always slap, hit, throw, and kick the equipment. I once asked why and was told the equipment likes ROUGH.

[@johanhelberglongbowsknifes1185]

How you going to fight corona with all your Yankee tactical stuff

[@MrKylemu1000]

Better to be prepared and not need it. I don’t mind the heavy armor because it’s not like you need to travel 3 miles in it.

[@keltecdan]

That looks kinda like my rig.

[@thomasthomas1359]

How often are total protection headgear used in swat operations? I see in old Russian police and special forces videos, the use of heavy metal helmets with face shields when facing armed criminals. Why don't we see more police in America using such equipment?