VIDEO! Dos and Don't For Your First Training Class/Event.

[OnSight Firearms Training]

Informative and entertaining video to keep us busy during the pandemic!


Ben and Rachel discuss basic information for those of you attending your first training class or training event, to help make your first time experience the best it can be. This video also features a lot of great information for those that already come into classes on a regular basis.

 

[speedkills27]

Now i wanna buy all new gear. Why? because Im a gear whore thats why

 

[OnSight Firearms Training]

Now i wanna buy all new gear. Why? because Im a gear whore thats why

SAME!!!

 

[Edwardteach72]

Now i wanna buy all new gear. Why? because Im a gear whore thats why

I'm glad I'm not the only one hahaa

 

[Podmonkey]

What amazes me is that guys will bring several thousand dollar guns, suppersors etc, but not bring any cleaner or lube.

I will also say one could do a lot worse than looking to Ben for gear suggestions. Those knee and elbow pads he referenced are cheap, comfortable and despite every indication to the contrary when you try them on before hand, manage to stay in place. Ben recommend the Blackpoint Tactical IWB holster and those are the only IWBs I'll bother with now.
That upsided down mini bandoleer thing he runs is also really good, I keep it ready to go bedside.

 

[Fightingfish]

This was really helpful, thanks for taking the time to put this together.

As someone who would like to start taking some carbine classes, I’d be curious to see what kinds of different things you‘d recommend on that end.

 

[OnSight Firearms Training]

This was really helpful, thanks for taking the time to put this together.

As someone who would like to start taking some carbine classes, I’d be curious to see what kinds of different things you‘d recommend on that end.

You can either INBOX me here. of email ben@otllc.us

 

[Glock40]

A good video whether you are about to participate in your first exercise or your tenth. There is an added benefit to repetitive training. I've attended many of their classes and although many of the exercises and basic requirements were the same, I always left feeling I learned something.

 

[Glock40]

An award winning video! Ben and Rachel give excellent advice on what to expect. And be prepared to train in all weather. I've trained with them in snow, rain, hot, and cold. And it has all been well worth it.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Well I'm looking forward to my first class with Onsite so I'll probably be giving the video a second viewing to see where I'm at and what I could add to my bag

I know I will need more cr123 batteries for their lowlight workshop I'll be going to on July 14th

 

[OnSight Firearms Training]

Well I'm looking forward to my first class with Onsite so I'll probably be giving the video a second viewing to see where I'm at and what I could add to my bag

I know I will need more cr123 batteries for their lowlight workshop I'll be going to on July 14th

Onsite? Damn dude I thought you signed up for one of our classes???

 

[Edwardteach72]

Onsite? Damn dude I thought you signed up for one of our classes???

My phone hates me. I dont know why it auto corrects it to site vs sight everytime

 

[Edwardteach72]

Onsite? Damn dude I thought you signed up for one of our classes???

To make it up to you, I have convinced atleast one of my boys to come with (already signed up) and trying to get my other 2 to stop being tards (granted one thinks WML are stooopid)

 

[OnSight Firearms Training]

My phone hates me. I dont know why it auto corrects it to site vs sight everytime

hahhahaha!!!!

 

[OnSight Firearms Training]

To make it up to you, I have convinced atleast one of my boys to come with (already signed up) and trying to get my other 2 to stop being tards (granted one thinks WML are stooopid)

Seriously though, when would they ever need to learn how to shoot in the dark, or low light? like when are they ever out after dark or would the power go out?
Why would you ever need to learn how to change a flat tire if you have roadside assistance?
L-O-L.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Seriously though, when would they ever need to learn how to shoot in the dark, or low light? like when are they ever out after dark or would the power go out?
Why would you ever need to learn how to change a flat tire if you have roadside assistance?
L-O-L.

Trust me I know and I try every day..

Atleast the guy I convinced to come with I also go to ditch his Inforce APLc for a Surefire x300u

Either way I'm pumped could care less if they dont want to self improve

 

[Podmonkey]

@OnSight Firearms Training, why aren't there many, if any, people running AKs in your classes do you think? Or has that just been the case in the few classes I have been to? When I ran the Beast Galil I was so impressed with its handling, particularly in comparison to all the other supposedly superior ARs, that I am curious about this. I have a hankering for a traditional style AK and I'd certainly bring it to class too.

 

[TopShot]

why aren't there many, if any, people running AKs in your classes do you think?

I'll take a shot at this.
AK's are the Bad Guys guns.
AR's are the Good Guys guns.
We are the Good Guys.
C.B.

 

[Podmonkey]

I'll take a shot at this.
AK's are the Bad Guys guns.
AR's are the Good Guys guns.
We are the Good Guys.
C.B.

I grew up in the Red Dawn 80s and even I think that is incredibly outmoded thinking. Firearms are not endowed a morality, they are tools. Whether they are used for good or ill is dependent on the user.

 

[Will556]

To make it up to you, I have convinced atleast one of my boys to come with (already signed up) and trying to get my other 2 to stop being tards (granted one thinks WML are stooopid)

Oh man, this infamous weapon light hating friend again. Lmao

 

[Will556]

@OnSight Firearms Training, why aren't there many, if any, people running AKs in your classes do you think? Or has that just been the case in the few classes I have been to? When I ran the Beast Galil I was so impressed with its handling, particularly in comparison to all the other supposedly superior ARs, that I am curious about this. I have a hankering for a traditional style AK and I'd certainly bring it to class too.

I’m having an AK pistol being built for me right now. I can’t wait to get my hands on it!

 

[Edwardteach72]

Oh man, this infamous weapon light hating friend again. Lmao

One of them... best part is in the group of us (3 of them and me) the one on and off carries with a x300u and is buying a tlr7.

The one coming to the class with me has been carrying with a Inforce APLc but just scored himself a x300u

And lastly the most anti wml on handgun buddy just got himself a tlr7 but the old switch even through we told him to get the new style. Which I think he just ordered and sold first guy thr tlr7 he just got.

None of them carry a handheld

And I carry a Streamlight Protac 2L-X along with the x300u

 

[Will556]

One of them... best part is in the group of us (3 of them and me) the one on and off carries with a x300u and is buying a tlr7.

The one coming to the class with me has been carrying with a Inforce APLc but just scored himself a x300u

And lastly the most anti wml on handgun buddy just got himself a tlr7 but the old switch even through we told him to get the new style. Which I think he just ordered and sold first guy thr tlr7 he just got.

None of them carry a handheld

And I carry a Streamlight Protac 2L-X along with the x300u

Getting your friends to progress into realizing they need lights is a step in the right direction. You have nice edc lights, we pretty much have the same taste in equipment all around and usually agree on the same mindset. If it’s possible for you to pull off the Streamlight HL-X for an edc light, I’d say go for it. The length of the HL-X is barely longer than the 2L-X. The HL-X does have a wider head, but definitely outperforms the 2L-X in every way. For optimum performance right now, either the Modlite PLHv2 or OKW handhelds would be great, they’re just pricey.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Getting your friends to progress into realizing they need lights is a step in the right direction. You have nice edc lights, we pretty much have the same taste in equipment all around and usually agree on the same mindset. If it’s possible for you to pull off the Streamlight HL-X for an edc light, I’d say go for it. The length of the HL-X is barely longer than the 2L-X. The HL-X does have a wider head, but definitely outperforms the 2L-X in every way. For optimum performance right now, either the Modlite PLHv2 or OKW handhelds would be great, they’re just pricey.

Yea I eventually want to upgrade the protac to the surefire edcl2-t since I want the ability to use the switchback. And Modlite really is just out of my price range

 

[Will556]

Yea I eventually want to upgrade the protac to the surefire edcl2-t since I want the ability to use the switchback. And Modlite really is just out of my price range

I feel ya. For a relatively cheap good quality light I usually will say the Streamlight HL-X. The HL-X will take CR123’s or a rechargeable 18650, where the the EDCL2-T will not (some people like the ability to have rechargeable option). The HL-X might have 200 less lumens but blows the EDC2L-T out of the water when comparing candela. The EDC2L-T’s 11,300 to HL-X’s 27,100. We know “Lumens” aren’t the end all be all since the Modlite OKW is only running 680 lumens but pushes out an incredible 69,000 candela. The HL-X also has a longer run time of 1.5hrs on high where the EDC2L-T is only 1hr (then you gotta buy some more CR123’s since you are unable to change its output besides running on high). The HL-X is also programmable and you can choose to run it in one of the three settings High/Strobe/Low (factory default), High only, and Low/High. I think the HL-X is a pretty good option for the price.

 

[Will556]

I feel ya. For a relatively cheap good quality light I usually will say the Streamlight HL-X. The HL-X will take CR123’s or a rechargeable 18650, where the the EDCL2-T will not (some people like the ability to have rechargeable option). The HL-X might have 200 less lumens but blows the EDC2L-T out of the water when comparing candela. The EDC2L-T’s 11,300 to HL-X’s 27,100. We know “Lumens” aren’t the end all be all since the Modlite OKW is only running 680 lumens but pushes out an incredible 69,000 candela. The HL-X also has a longer run time of 1.5hrs on high where the EDC2L-T is only 1hr (then you gotta buy some more CR123’s since you are unable to change its output besides running on high). The HL-X is also programmable and you can choose to run it in one of the three settings High/Strobe/Low (factory default), High only, and Low/High. I think the HL-X is a pretty good option for the price.

Yea I eventually want to upgrade the protac to the surefire edcl2-t since I want the ability to use the switchback. And Modlite really is just out of my price range

Also forgot to mention that the Thrym Switchback 2.0 Large fits the HL-X.

 

[Podmonkey]

I’m having an AK pistol being built for me right now. I can’t wait to get my hands on it!

Nice, pics and details when you get it please.

Also, FWIW, I had an HL-X on the Galil. 308 blast from the muzzle brake killed it, not on par with Surefire.

 

[Will556]

Nice, pics and details when you get it please.

Also, FWIW, I had an HL-X on the Galil. 308 blast from the muzzle brake killed it, not on par with Surefire.

I absolutely agree that SureFire makes more robust products, but an EDC light isn’t going to take the same amount of constant concussive abuse as a light next to a muzzle brake on a .308 Galil. I am always for getting the best and nicest gear someone can afford. @Edwardteach72 is already running a Streamlight for his handheld light for EDC and trusts it’s enough to carry it. It’s held up without an issue so far. The HL-X is just as if not more durable than the 2L-X he has now. Just pro’s and cons to both. As far as light output performance and features, the HL-X wins hands down. The SureFire’s will win the more durable light category.

 

[togmaster]

I bought the HL-X a few days ago. Should arrive this week.

 

[Will556]

I bought the HL-X a few days ago. Should arrive this week.

It’s one of my lights I carry on duty, it works well.