Tacticool Q&A 2.0

[@alasdairgoudie9459]

1:11: Are there any drills you're currently working towards? 1:56: Is there any training or classes you want to take? 2:53: Do you have any plans to become more active in the competitive shooting scene? 3:49: Which drills are most important in your opinion for competitive shooting, of handgun, rifle, and possibly shotgun matches? 5:08: What are your go-to drills for someone starting out with pistol training? 6:11: What's your favourite style of ramen? 6:39: If you could have a nearly endless supply of one make of magazine, which and why? 7:44: Have you always been vegetarian/vegan? 9:19: Should a weapon only be drawn if you know you're going to shoot? 13:02: What can I do to help others get into the firearms training community/what are some budget-conscious firearms choices? 18:24: Outside of firearms, do you train in any other martial arts? 19:13: Is there a baseline to master before signing up to a competition? 20:41: Who do you recommend learning from for those looking to get into night vision devices and lazers? 21:31: Any tips for dealing with astigmatism and using a red-dot? 23:44: How do I keep my private information safe when interacting online (in relation to gun serial numbers)? 25:10: Over the past few years, the tone of the gun community seems to have grown increasingly toxic. Do you think this is because of a trend among right-wing politicians, a reaction to non-traditional gun owners, or both, and do you think this reflects the community overall or just the loudest voices attracting attention? 28:49: How do you help motivate people to take training more seriously, especially people in the LGBTQ+ community and people of color? 31:40: What are your thoughts on training when it benefits less desirable people? 32:48: Should I be helping people train even if I'm not a registered instructor? 34:10: Do you actively avoid any firearms/accessory companies as a result of your political convictions? 37:01: Your in-the-field videography is really great! What are you shooting with (camera-wise)? 37:38: Favourite video games? 38:00: What have you done to improve accuracy with your Glock? 39:43: What gun/calibre have you always wanted to shoot but haven't had the chance yet? 40:20: What's the top 5 on your firearms bucket list? 42:30: Do you have a favourite bag gun/short-barrelled PCC? 44:06: If you couldn't run a standard fighting rifle, what would you fill the 0-150yd bubble and why? 45:15: Any thoughts or suggestions you might have on possible events/preparedness measures in relation to the 2024 election?

[@sneedmando186]

Thank you 🙏 🍪

[@behnamsaeedi]

This was incredibly informative and helpful! There are 2 things that I appreciate about some of the members of 2A community: Having Intuition, and Professionalism. You have both.

[@introgrunt4046]

Been vegan 10 years too! And 100% agree with your explanation of why. I feel the same way.

[@duncanidaho2130]

You are such a interesting and well-spoken young woman. I enjoy your videos.

[@Rangetime210]

Are you sure about that

[@duncanidaho2130]

@@Rangetime210 I know what you mean... but... ya... I'm sure about that. She is truly a lovely and intelligent person.

[@northernforestguy703]

Great Q&A! I kinda mentally gave up on red dots when I read that they’re not great with astigmatism but you’re right and my experience is that despite the blurry smear it’s still a super effective aiming device especially on a pistol. Hope to see more PRS content!

[@Ryan-dp4rs]

Insurgency: Sandstorm mentioned ✨️❤️

[@pizza9469]

One of the best pew-pew games out there.

[@callusklaus2413]

*GREEN TO GREEN DUDE, LET'S GO*

[@SepSyn]

Aye a Newroz shout out. Don't see those often and I learned something new about Iranian culture as well! Thanks! I'm still salty that bullpups "suck"(or so I always hear) because I've always found them aesthetically awesome. Thanks for the info and the constant reminder that self defense with firearms is something that requires constant upkeep!

[@charles_wipman]

Has been interesting and fun, without pontification or BS; straight honest opinions, i like that.

[@maker_greg]

I just started doing prs competition. It's a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.

[@ianbynum1534]

I got excited when you mentioned doing a PRS competition , I would really like to see that video.

[@ergofoxxxy]

The shield 9mm is the best entry carry gun used imo. I've seen them recently going for 300. Mine has been extremely reliable unless I'm shooting it offhand without enough grip on it, but otherwise it's nearly as reliable as any glock i've ever owned. A shield and a 9mm carbine like a pc carbine and reloading equipment could build a lot of practice reps for pistol and rifle and competition

[@Vegalyp]

To add to de-escalation/other methods of avoiding self defense scenarios: Was out running errands and some guy at the store I was at kept bothering me and trying to pick a fight and in the probably 10 seconds as it was happening it escalated fast enough to the point I thought I may have to defend myself if it kept up at that rate. But I had the opportunity at that place to just walk out since I hadn't picked up anything to purchase yet and I just immediately turned a corner and then walked through to the door, past a few people and to my car. Didn't need to sprint or anything, just put some distance between myself and some stupid asshole. I think people hear the phrase 'running away' when it comes to a self-defense scenario and think it means after active threats to your safety have been deployed. But most of the time, in my opinion, it just means recognizing the signs of what's happening, excusing yourself, and walking away. It's worked at rowdy bars, walking on the street, and in very public places where I can get myself lost in a crowd and make it a hassle for people to follow me. 'Running away' is often just walking away,

[@TheOnlyRatDragon]

Highly underrated comment!

[@callusklaus2413]

People underestimate how much benefit there is in just walking off. No pigs or arrests (even if you're completely in the right) which protects your equipment from being taken, lawyer expenses and the disruption of an arrest. Minimized personal risk. You won't have a human life on your conscious. Even if other human lives aren't factored, an orderly retreat is almost always a superior option to fighting of some kind.

[@serversurfer6169]

> since I hadn’t picked up anything to purchase yet < Even if you had, you could always set it down and leave. Great advice though! ✊

[@Tactikool_Stuff]

Glad to see your channel still doing good 👍🏾

[@Evopandawithalumpia]

There is a lot of ways to find cheap glocks that don't involve the blue label like police trade-ins, used guns at gun stores and internet forums. Some people take trades and sometimes you can trade items that you no longer use but have value like a bike or gun parts. As for the astigmatism topic I recommend people see an eye doctor on how to correct their astigmatism. My astigmatism is bad but when I have corrective glasses on it is minimized a bunch. Making sure your eye glass prescription is up to date will make sure you have the best vision possible.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

This made me think: prescription objective lenses for eotech and red dots

[@superduckybro]

@@lindboknifeandtoolunfortunately prescription glass has to do with out far it is from your eyes so that wouldn’t work due to guns being at different distances in different shooting positions. It’s why prescription windows are not a thing that exists.

[@Pyreleaf]

I have kind of the same take on PCCs as you. I mean, they seem fun, but I just don't see any practical value in having a pistol caliber carbine when I already have a pistol and a carbine. Plus, if I was going to get one, I'd want to get a sub-16" barrel, and then I'd probably have to deal with the ATF, and it just seems like a massive pain in the ass for very little return on investment.

[@thebeardprevails5246]

Piggybacking on you: A fullsize PCC probably doesn't make sense, but if you can get into something more PDW, I think there is a use case. Pistols are really only suitable for very close range for most people, and even small carbines are quite large. I recently was able to shoot a surplus browning hi-power with the wooden stock/holster attached and adjustable sights. I was able to consistently make hits on steel just because of that shoulder stock. To be able to stretch out to 100 and beyond with something that compact is pretty cool if your use case involves keeping weight and bulk at a minimum while maintaining as much functionality as possible.

[@borkwoof696]

Good luck getting a .300 BLK down to the size of an APC9k or TP9

[@Pyreleaf]

@@borkwoof696 there's ways.

[@borkwoof696]

@@Pyreleaf show me

[@Pyreleaf]

@@borkwoof696 off the top of my head, the Honey Badger comes to mind. The Sig MCX should be even shorter since it has an internal buffer.

[@alexfogg381]

I have learned quite a lot from your videos. Also on an unrelated note where did you buy the top you are wearing.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Thanks! That's just a dress that I thrifted.

[@alexfogg381]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend , cool, thank you for answering my question.

[@dannybeeson5084]

​@@TacticoolGirlfriendit's 🔥

[@ergofoxxxy]

Other gun youtubers definitely have leaned into dogwhistling killing political enemies. It's pretty disturbing

[@Studio23Media]

Navigating the politics in the firearms community is so exhausting. The only gun store in my town is owned by hardcore right wingers that make me uncomfortable. Watching training and tactics videos that are entertaining and make sense, only to find out the person I'm watching doesn't think I should be alive is also pretty disappointing.

[@mirlindthedon]

Very relatabel i know exactly what you mean

[@sneedmando186]

My favorite govt honeypot 🤩 Thanks for the video ❤

[@rwicerino]

8:46 "there is no conscious consumption under capitalism" UMMM, HELLO, IS THIS THE BASED DEPARTMENT??

[@fan9775]

Forget the "face reveal" I want the Bookshelf Reveal

[@ino592002]

Surprised you did not recommend the CZP10C. They are very affordable now. Instead of purchasing a aftermarket optic cut slide I found a great deal on a optic cut version for under 4bills.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

I love my P10C, but the aftermarket, especially magazines, makes it hard to recommend for those on a budget and those who want better options for accessories.

[@ino592002]

@TacticoolGirlfriend Here is a good question but a tough question that cannot be definitively answered: How much ammo is enough ammo? Basic load for a Soldier is 6 mags +1 since I'm a creature of habit that is what I roll with. Not looking for an answer, but something to think about.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

@@ino592002 Enough ammo for what? What is your use case?

[@ino592002]

@TacticoolGirlfriend For training I came up with a 50rd metric mostly because at one time ammo got really scarce and if I can't get some good training in with 50rds I might need to re-evaluate my training plan. I guess there really isn't a good answer just have enough for a defined purpose because when it's gone it's gone.

[@Cyberpilot]

@@ino592002 Worried about those 30-50 feral hogs?

[@brian954]

I didn't know you were vegan. My 17 year veganniversary is in about a week!

[@Casserole_Girl]

PSA Dagger are good to go. Run Glock mags and you'll be fine. I have (4) Daggers. Dagger is easier to shoot for beginners than a Gen 5 G19. The reset is much more forgiving.

[@JEKIDD]

Don't have a friend buy a blue label Glock for you until you read up on the Bruce Abramski case.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Agreed, this is a good case to note, thank you. Be sure that you're actually buying a used gun if you have a friend that wants to sell you it and that it's not definitively a straw purchase.

[@kaiserruhsam]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend idk how serious they are about straw purchases, considering the guy who bought rittenhouse's rifle for him didn't get in any trouble

[@trioptimum9027]

@@kaiserruhsam Though you might also want to ask "do the cops seem to love me as much as they love that little asswipe, or do I maybe have some risks to consider that don't apply to him?"

[@handfetisch]

Wow I didn't realize my favorite gun channel is also vegan. I think it's a good sign that someone's serious about doing everything they can to avoid having to use their gun that they don't even want to kill non-human animals.

[@jPup_]

Makeup is slaying here 🔫💁🏻‍♀️✨

[@gavinhammond1778]

Something just occurred to me watching this, how do you keep your voice so clear whilst wearing a mask? Thanks for the content, pleasure as always.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Good question, it's not easy! I have to boost the high end in the narration channel in post.

[@justaghostinthesea]

I love the background. Can I ask what it's made of?

[@Juneipurr]

Its Camo netting , we have some on our range

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

@@JuneipurrYep, that's it!

[@TheOnlyRatDragon]

The boop count did not increase. And the boop counting guy maaaayyy have forgotten about this video until just now

[@tinfoiltruckerscap9613]

S&W SD9 for a good budget medium sized pistol. M&P Shield is also affordable.

[@pigpaul]

Welcome back!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ May I please ask for a thicker all kydex belt clip IWB holster for a GLOCK40 Gen4 MOS??? Thanks.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Sorry, I really don't have any meaningful experience in this other than my own Gen 5 Glock and holsters I've got for it! You may want to check out Guerrilla Tactical though, they make great kydex.

[@eepuchan]

the fit 😈🖤💅

[@codebebop]

Waiting on the big face reveal like Administrative Results.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

This will never happen, but have fun waiting!

[@timkinney8719]

​@TacticoolGirlfriend Your *voice* is what's really important! You're invaluable to this community and I'm super happy you make these videos for us! Keep up the awesome work.

[@-alley]

Buddy once over for everyone she’s already posted pictures of herself online if you’re that concerned about what she looks like you should probably go look for yourself or just draw a picture and make yourself believe that’s what she looks like

[@pyeitme508]

WOW!

[@jonyoon]

Ok, did you have the ramen already by the computer or did you get it from your cupboard specifically for that ramen question? 😂

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

I'm always ready (to cook ramen). Okay, yes, I did have that staged and ready for this video.

[@jonyoon]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend Aww, I was hoping for the 3rd surprise option of sponsorship with future episodes saying "Indomie Ramen Presents: Tacticool Girlfriend" in the title card. 😂

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Goals, honestly.

[@mrsethatwood]

the name of the holiday you said in the intro? Persian?

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Yes, that's nowruz, or new year.

[@NithinJune]

found you from twitter!! love your channel. Fuck garand thumb

[@serversurfer6169]

Hi! I’m new here. What’s wrong with TRex and whoever the other one was? 🤔

[@Chudchanning]

Dude is an uptight judgemental Jesus freak. Nothing wrong with religion in itself obviously, but he's the fire and brimstone "gay bad, fun bad" kind mixed with COD videogame larper and an all around dork.

[@regalesq.3687]

My Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 has been really reliable

[@kaiserruhsam]

on the no ethical consumption, the time where not buying something from somebody actually matters is when their workers are on strike or the boycott is connected to some other organized action against the wrongdoer. when it actually helps puts pressure on them. everything else is just your own conscience but if you give jk rowling or chick fil a your money i'm not gonna trust you around my queer friends.

[@GiselleGauthier]

Girl same

[@matthiashavrez]

6:38 hey @DeviantOllam \o/

[@n0tthemessiah]

I have a 3" Chiappa Rhino and like carrying it more than anything else I own. The 3'' model seems like the best compromise for .357 barrel length and concealability.

[@dillonbuford]

Live flowers would be nice, cute top.

[@lemonomelet]

I’m very disappointed in you, I can’t believe any Fallout game isn’t in your favorites

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Okay, I do really like New Vegas (I think I covered this in my last Q&A).

[@lemonomelet]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend oops, I may have the memory of a cantaloupe

[@Phykos]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend I was only disappointed you didn't say Disco Elysium.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

@@Phykos God, y'all keep reminding me of other goodies. Yes, I've actually been playing Disco Elysium semi-recently, just not as much or often as I have the other games I mentioned. Still, an absolute work of art that game is.

[@MiguelWario05]

Vegetarian for 19 years and vegan for 10 years, 19 + 10 = 29 and for sure there where some years before the vegetarian decision, maybe like 10-13, so... that means TGF is in her upper 30s lower 40s? Hmm noiz *respectfully*

[@frankiem749]

Seems you and I have a similar taste in stupid guns. Your top 5 are not exactly my choice for top 5 but I would still like to own them especially the M134 burrr burrrr burrr 😂. Also the rhino isnt that impractical (shooting not carrying). Its actually more functional than the desert eagle.

[@bestnoodles]

what da cover!? I am the only one who throw's the pmag cover in the garbage?

[@JohnW-yv6yp]

Chiappa rhino impractical The Yankee Marshall REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeee

[@ezridiol]

I bet shooting my suppressed 10.5" 5.7 PCC would change your mind on PCCs. Thing is flat out to over 100 yds, and 500 rounds takes up no space or weight when compared with 9mm. It's a monster for Brutality PCC/Trooper division...now what else is it good for, you may ask? Not a goddamn thing in the world, I only built it to do that one specific thing! Ok so maybe it wouldn't change your mind.

[@KevinWood44]

I'm sure you have answered this question a million times but frankly you deserve it to be asked again....what is with the mask? The rest of your "style" is bizarre but hey if spiked dog collars are your thing, you do you...but anyone wearing a mask (even in 2020) especially in 2024 deserves ridicule.

[@trioptimum9027]

I wear a mask every day, because I work with the public and y'all don't cover your coughs. It's always funny when someone has a problem with it, because every single time it's a thin-skinned, cheeto-stained, middle-aged man in cargo shorts, EXACTLY the guy you picture when you imagine "KevinWood44," and every time he tries to explain that "it's about freedom" and of course that "freedom means other people need to do what I want."

[@KevinWood44]

@@trioptimum9027Wow....you are full of sh-t. You "work" w the public? So you make YT videos while wearing it too?? Yea that makes sense 🙄🙄 By that logic if a nurse had a YT channel she would wear a mask while filming her video.....just bc she wears one at work? Have u been telling that BS story for so long u actually think it sounds reasonable? It doesnt!! LOL There are 1 reason to wear a mask....you are hiding your face!! Oh and Id never wear cargo shorts lol....and Im good looking....I dont need to cover my face. Anyway you are embarrassing yourself. Its crazy that your spike dog collar and goofy make uo arent the weirdest thing about u....the mask is.

[@theseukonnen1200]

She's already had people try to figure out who she is offline and harass her in real life; using the mask to hide her face is a personal privacy thing.

[@KevinWood44]

@@theseukonnen1200 Oh YAAWNNN!!!! Do u believe actually that?? First off if that was the case she would've said so. but no she admitted she is a leftist masker afraid of germs Nobody tries to find and harm YTers. Especially ones that make gun videos. She is full of it. Period. She is a hardcore leftist larping as 2A conservative so she can make money from it.

[@KevinWood44]

​@@theseukonnen1200 1. OK except she already told me it was bc she "works with the public." OK and so does 95% of the population but people stopped wearing masks like 3 YEARS ago!! Right wingers are not germaphobes, they just aren't, she is a leftist. 2. There is not ONE ACTUAL 2A advocate that wears a mask!! (That would be like someone working at Planned Parenthood wearing a MAGA hat) She is a leftist larping as right winger so she can make money from these videos.

[@AkiSan0]

Holy cow was the political take bs. esp. from the question, but also a bit from the answer. - not everything trying to protect is "right" or "alt" - the overtone window is shifted ESPECIALLY by the left - by far ! (esp. considering most "mainstream" media outlets are more left leaning) - the gun community is not as split as the political community, since the "middle" is far less political than the extremes. - the left extreme is FAR worse than the right extreme in respect to false information - as in the harm the false information can do. (not the amount of false information though) TLDR: both sides are bad. but phrasing the question to "blame" one side is already the political activism that is splitting the world and the communities. why cant people attack the argument any more? just say "oh, there is a split in the gun community, what is your view on that"

[@AkiSan0]

thank you for saying to keep politics out of your hobby!

[@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb]

Dog whistles hahaha

[@penelope9744]

The split in the community is being caused by a growing portion of guys who are genuinely awful and encourage others to be awful, people like Brandon Herrera, Garand Thumb recently doing a Q&A with those racist IDF guys to give a few quick examples. I'm glad we can agree that the far right extremists are spreading a lot of false information that seems to be their running strategy since 2020. To act like the issues arising in this community are not arising from dipshit dog whistling product shilling tactical yuppies and the awful online communities that accompany them is to be willingly blind in the face of insurmountable evidence. Maybe go take a black rifle coffee enema and think abt this a bit more a lotta half baked vague ideas here babe.

[@borkwoof696]

Cringe

[@danieldykstra3079]

The overtone window...

[@mahteef]

Oh so PCC's are useless but you love lever action rifles ? Eww 🤮

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Dang, people are really taking my personal preferences personally. There's a reason I own neither - I don't think either are practical for me. They're both fun though, and it's why I had both a P90 and a lever action on my bucket list.

[@dannybeeson5084]

The case for PCCs has always been limited. For people who are limited in the amount of training time available a PCC CAN make sense. A long gun is easier to learn to point accurately and using a frangible pistol round limits overpenetration. It's a compromise option though. A PCC isn't concealable like a pistol and doesn't have the firepower of a rifle. Leverguns are and always will be cool. Hard to beat a lever in 44-40.

[@frankiem749]

Level action rifles are the original PCCs. Lighter, more compact, easy to handle versions of heavy calibers. A 45-70 gov kicks likes a wild mule however a 45 colt feels like being hit with a pillow. The only downside is that they're not any modern caliber lever guns. If a 9mm, 10mm, 40 cal, 380 etc. were available then I feel more people would have lever guns. They're just fun to work like a pump shotgun or a manual transmission.

[@bhtooefr]

@@frankiem749There is the POF Tombstone in 9mm. (However, part of the appeal of the lever gun is the tubular magazine, and AFAIK that works better with rimmed ammo. So, the Tombstone uses a box magazine.) Also, there are plenty of rifle-caliber lever guns - in addition to the traditional round nose rimmed cartridges like .30-30 and .45-70, there's a few designs like the Browning BLR, the Henry Long Ranger, and the Bond Arms LVRB that use box magazines in modern rifle calibers. (The LVRB uses an AR-15-compatible lower, so if an AR-15 upper exists for a caliber, it uses a bolt that fits in a standard AR-15 bolt carrier, and it uses a magazine that fits in a STANAG magwell, it can chamber it.) And, if you want to count .30-06 as modern (I mean, it's rimless and has Spitzer bullets...), the Winchester 1895 counts as well.