Newbie's Gear Review: Tackling the Tactical Games | Matt's First Competition Experience

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Join Matt as he shares his comprehensive review of all the gear he used during his first-ever Tactical Games competition in April 2024! From firearms and battle belts to vests, clothing, and shoes, Matt covers it all. As a newcomer to shooting competitions, Matt found the gear overwhelming at first, but his experience and insights are here to help anyone feeling the same way. Whether you're just curious about the Tactical Games or looking for advice on how to get started, this video is for you.
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Shooting equipment:
Smith & Wesson M&P2.0 Competitor
Holosun 509t Enclosed Emitter Red Dot
Smith & Wesson 16” rifle w/ Gemtech Upper
NightForce NX-8 1-8x24 first focal plane reticle Red Dot
45° Aimpoint Red Dot Enclosed Emitter
Ambidextrous Charging Handle w/ oversized handle
Magpul ESK Selector AR
Magpul BAD Lever
Magpul AR Enhanced Mag Release
Magpul MOE+® Grip - AR15/M4
Magpul DT Carbine Stock - Mil-Spec
Magpul M-LOK® QD Sling Mount
Magpul MS1® QDM Sling
Magpul DAKA® Hard Case, R44
Belt:
Kore Essentials B1 Complete Kit 1.75”
Kore Essentials Holster Mount
Kore Essentials Pistol Mag Pouches x3
Kore Essentials AR mag Pouches x3
Tier1 Level 2 Holster
Vest/Plate Carrier:
5.11 Training Vest Slick
Jacked Rabbit Soft Plates 15lbs, pair
Clothing:
GORUCK MAC-V2 Boots
Altra Lone Peak 7
Sitka Gear Apex Pant w/ Knee Inserts
Magpul Shooting Glasses
GORUCK Indestructible Short 7.5”
Sitka Gear Hi-Pro Trucker
Things I would do differently:
No extra gear on my belt. Remove trauma kit.
Got caught sliding under obstacles.
Elastic leg loop
Flexibility would be nice if caught on anything.
Large capacity magazines
Last event mag change
Gloves for cold mornings
It was cold!
Food reserves w/ cooler
EZ up
Camp chairs
In-ear hearing protection
Over-ear got caught often.
Garmin Chronographer for DOPE
For at elevation zero-ing.
Sitka Gear Mid-weight half-zip
breathable layering system for cold events.
Sitka Gear Dew Point Jacket
Lightweight rain protection.
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