First I want to state I've been shooting rifles and shotguns since I was 5 so I'm not new to firearms. I'm very safe and strict about safety and won't go shooting without anyone a second time if they continue to muzzle me, finger on the trigger, ect. more than once.
That being said, there seems to be a split across the internet about "appearances." What I am referring to is the trend of newer and/or experienced shooters buying chest rigs or padded molle belts to carry rifle/pistol mags, lights, knife, multitool, ect.
When I see this kind of gear I think "That is an efficient way to carry the above mentioned for the way I like to shoot i.e. on the move." However, what I usually see is bashing of people/members who use these systems and are not in (or have been affiliated) with the military or law enforcement.
I am not in the military. I'm an engineer. As an engineer I think systematically and to me these load bearing options seem like a good way to carry the above mentioned. I practice shooting on move, from cover, ect. because I want to further my skills as a shooter. I do not wear (or own yet for that matter) this gear to pretend I'm an "operator" or because I saw it on call of duty (which I don't...I sold my xbox because I spent more time playing video games than going out and shooting).
I train to become a MARKSMAN.
I'm not ranting or trolling I just want to get some thoughts and opinions from those of you who are more experienced than myself about the subject. Maybe you have some thoughts on better ways to carry the items mentioned without looking so "tactical."
I do not believe that everyone who wears this type of gear is a tool trying to pretend he is an operator. I may not have served in the military but I grew up in a town surrounded by a Naval ship yard and and Airforce base so 90% of my friends and their parents are military or LE. I have HUGE respect for those who serve and some days regret not joined myself (I personally think we should have mandatory service for XXXX years like Israel).
Maybe that got a little winded so let's recap:
1) Everyone doesn't have to be a tool though I admit that the majority says otherwise.
2) Everyone doesn't pretend/believe that he/she is or has what it takes to be an operator (again the above applies to the majority says otherwise).
3) Using web gear could be/is a viable option for carrying ammo, light, multitool, knife, ect when one practices shooting on the move and from varying positions other than offhand/bench at a range.
4) Is there a word that is used in the gun community to describe people who DO take it too seriously and pretend? In the bike world we call them "squids" and with cars we call them "rice burners." Maybe "mall ninja?"
That being said, there seems to be a split across the internet about "appearances." What I am referring to is the trend of newer and/or experienced shooters buying chest rigs or padded molle belts to carry rifle/pistol mags, lights, knife, multitool, ect.
When I see this kind of gear I think "That is an efficient way to carry the above mentioned for the way I like to shoot i.e. on the move." However, what I usually see is bashing of people/members who use these systems and are not in (or have been affiliated) with the military or law enforcement.
I am not in the military. I'm an engineer. As an engineer I think systematically and to me these load bearing options seem like a good way to carry the above mentioned. I practice shooting on move, from cover, ect. because I want to further my skills as a shooter. I do not wear (or own yet for that matter) this gear to pretend I'm an "operator" or because I saw it on call of duty (which I don't...I sold my xbox because I spent more time playing video games than going out and shooting).
I train to become a MARKSMAN.
I'm not ranting or trolling I just want to get some thoughts and opinions from those of you who are more experienced than myself about the subject. Maybe you have some thoughts on better ways to carry the items mentioned without looking so "tactical."
I do not believe that everyone who wears this type of gear is a tool trying to pretend he is an operator. I may not have served in the military but I grew up in a town surrounded by a Naval ship yard and and Airforce base so 90% of my friends and their parents are military or LE. I have HUGE respect for those who serve and some days regret not joined myself (I personally think we should have mandatory service for XXXX years like Israel).
Maybe that got a little winded so let's recap:
1) Everyone doesn't have to be a tool though I admit that the majority says otherwise.
2) Everyone doesn't pretend/believe that he/she is or has what it takes to be an operator (again the above applies to the majority says otherwise).
3) Using web gear could be/is a viable option for carrying ammo, light, multitool, knife, ect when one practices shooting on the move and from varying positions other than offhand/bench at a range.
4) Is there a word that is used in the gun community to describe people who DO take it too seriously and pretend? In the bike world we call them "squids" and with cars we call them "rice burners." Maybe "mall ninja?"
