From a reader -
What kind of load out do you recommend for the average citizen?
Excellent question!
The three things a person needs to be doing in combat are shooting, moving, and communicating. In the last 20 or so years, our military has sacrificed mobility in exchange for the individual troop carrying more gear and more ammunition. Most combat veterans I've spoken with advocate the carrying of less gear specifically so that the individual is more mobile.
I am of the less-is-more mentality.
AR-15 rifle or pistol.
3 to 5 loaded rifle magazines.
A compact or full size semi automatic pistol, preferably chambered in 9mm.
Two or three loaded pistol magazines.
A fixed blade knife, the blade of which is at least 4 inches in length.
An IFAK (individual first aid kit), containing at a minimum a tourniquet, a roll of gauze, and a chest seal.
A rucksack, with at least the 10 C's, 2L of water, a poncho, a woobie, extra socks, and mission-specific gear.
A flashlight.
A multi-tool.
A chest rig or a battle belt.
These things at a minimum. However, try to stay under 25 lbs on the pack. A good IFAK will also have a few more things. And never underestimate training on all of it.
What kind of load out do you recommend for the average citizen?
Excellent question!
The three things a person needs to be doing in combat are shooting, moving, and communicating. In the last 20 or so years, our military has sacrificed mobility in exchange for the individual troop carrying more gear and more ammunition. Most combat veterans I've spoken with advocate the carrying of less gear specifically so that the individual is more mobile.
I am of the less-is-more mentality.
AR-15 rifle or pistol.
3 to 5 loaded rifle magazines.
A compact or full size semi automatic pistol, preferably chambered in 9mm.
Two or three loaded pistol magazines.
A fixed blade knife, the blade of which is at least 4 inches in length.
An IFAK (individual first aid kit), containing at a minimum a tourniquet, a roll of gauze, and a chest seal.
A rucksack, with at least the 10 C's, 2L of water, a poncho, a woobie, extra socks, and mission-specific gear.
A flashlight.
A multi-tool.
A chest rig or a battle belt.
These things at a minimum. However, try to stay under 25 lbs on the pack. A good IFAK will also have a few more things. And never underestimate training on all of it.
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