I spent 20 years in the Air Force. I now avoid office chairs, nice hotels, decent food, and overall good quality of life situations. For example, sometimes I see a nice coffee shop and I almost go in. But then remember I used to drink good coffee in the Air Force in a nice office chair. So instead I go to 7-11 and buy the coffee that has been in there for 3 days and I sit on a bench outside and have a little me time and think about good coffee and swivels chairs.
@jamesray1439
3 жыл бұрын
I can understand you not wanting to diminish your experiences in combat. You probably have a dozens of really good reasons. But I think you’re making a mountain out of a mole hill. The Tactical Games is CrossFit meets the flat range. Nobody is showing up in full uniform, with NODS and a PEQ, Etc. The belt and the chest Rigs are literally to carry the prescribed ammo requirements. I was a just a regular ole Army Infantry guy, so my experiences during GWOT were very different than yours. Besides shooting guns TG doesn’t remind me of anything I did in the Army.
@The10thManRules
3 жыл бұрын
Whatever! I was a competitive shooter before I got into NSW. I tried to get other guys into the sport. Some did, most didn't. Those who did unfortunately didn't do as well as they would have hoped/presumed. Bottom line, "pros" don't like competing and not doing well (read: destroying the competition) against fuds and non professional tacticool range ninjas that practice all the time for gun games. There's a lot of tihs talking on competition ranges and targets don't lie. There are also a lot of cameras. Pride and egos are delicate things. Operators have a huge and varying skillset that transcends the "1/2/3 trick pony" skillset of IPSC/USPSA/IDPA/2G/TTG/3G/PRS. But where the bullet meets the paper or steel plate, the distinction between an operator vs a civilian competitor on the score sheet can be gross and undeniable. The excuse/reason (depending on ones perspective) I had for not skydiving for sport is not wanting to get hurt/killed off duty. Not because I didn't want to be embarrassed.
@doinjusfine1
2 жыл бұрын
Wasted 5 mins..
@ajustice007
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Dave! Much respect for your choices.
@ezra8435
2 жыл бұрын
I don't understand your logic. I have served in the US Army for 7 years, the Air Force for 6, law enforcement for 6 and Armed Nuclear Security close to 1 year. I don't see your point in reference to the Tactical Games. Thats like saying that I wouldn't wear tactical pants and hats because I did in the military or law enforcement. It is not a form of disrespect, especially if the people are really about the "tactical lifestyle". I have never been to the Tactical Games, but I think that it would be cool. The only thing that I don't like about it, is that it "seemingly" has too much "Cross fit type things" and not enough obstacles and more shooting with moving targets (but maybe it does and I don't see it). You sound like the old school martial arts guys that say they don't fight in competitions, because they train to kill people with a death touch. Think about the old ancient warriors. I can imagine that they experience combat as a way of life and they still developed games that were close to the mind set and movements of the combative arts. I think that maybe, you are hiding behind your Navy Seal combat experience thing but I could be wrong. Anyway, thanks for your service, but I don't think your answer is saying how you really feel. Please understand, that just because a civilian scored higher and or outperformed you in a Tactical type game, it doesn't mean they are better than Seals, Rangers Marine Recon, Delta etc... because I don't even need to go into it. I don't have a KZitem channel, so I don't feel the need to claim that combat is my reason for not competing. I have always wanted to see many of these KZitem channel shooting, room clearing, tactical this and that... Operators against others. But guess what? They will not, because they are too worried about losing viewers if people see that they are not as highspeed as they say they are. Skills do go away if they are not worked on, and it is hard to lose to an office warrior with an expensive hobby, but at the end of the day, having too much pride is like having too much anger. It doesn't give you an edge, it blunts it.
@cubamerica21
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo well said!
@millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767
3 жыл бұрын
I totally respect your opinions on this topic. My opinion, as a civilian with ZERO MIL/LE background or training is: Training with Kit is pretty dang important if you want to know what issues could arise or things that could be worked on or modified. And if your kit changes in any way, you should be practicing with the new setup to make sure things are still proficient, safe, and efficient. Its our God given right to protect ourselves and our family/friends/community so if we want to be as efficient as possible in that task should anything ever require us to fill that position practice and reps are necessary.
@JetPilot1956
2 жыл бұрын
Well said. I spent 27 years in the military. 7 in the Marine reserves, 6 active Army and 13 in the Coast Guard. I never tried, but, I wish I had the mind to try for special forces. I spent all my time as an aviator. I’m 65 and I have participated in three Tactical Games events. I. No champ, but, I’m holding my own at my age. Makes me think I may have had a shot at SF when I was a young man. I try to be and dress as tactical as I can when i compete in tribute to all those who were actual operators. I have the utmost respect and admiration for special forces and I can only wish I had been. I’m proud of my military career but, whenever I compete I always have the EGR on my sleeve. I’m a Parris Island Marine and have never been prouder for anything else I’ve done in my life. I respect this mans opinion and would defend his right to voice it. Thanks for your service sir.
@HartHealthFitness
2 жыл бұрын
I know some veterans that have a very similar opinion. It kind of seems to me that some ex military frown upon the TG but others embrace it. That's very interesting. But people should note that not everyone runs mag puches on their plate carrier. So what's the difference from any other shooting competition and the Tactical Games, other than the name of the organizations name being The Tactical Games. You'll see dudes running these events in workout shorts, sleevless shirts and all their mag pouches around their waist. I did it in jeans, and an all black slick plate carrier. I guess that's what make America great right? We can do whatever the F we have interest in and everyone can have their own opinions.
@NYRM1974
2 жыл бұрын
I respect your view point but the reason I am currently training for the Masters level for Tactical Games, is to see how good I am nothing more........, and where I need to improve on. I never considered Tactical Games an event for fun. But an event to assess your skill-set.
@sabrinabranch1072
3 жыл бұрын
Good for you Dave!!! You Do You!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@khubble8265
3 жыл бұрын
Well said and articulated. I agree with your point of view. Thank you for your service.
@VictorDCruzSr
3 жыл бұрын
Respect Dave 🙏 ..
@MaseratiChris556
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine being so closed off 😂
@morganml3983
2 жыл бұрын
Respect!!!
@shannons1886
3 жыл бұрын
Very insightful and provides a good perspective.
@mthalmann2
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, better not anybody mess with Dave's dog because he sounds like John Wick! All joking aside, thank you for you service. That was a harrowing share.
@RobPoppy
3 жыл бұрын
No Dave. You are 100% right. I can understand your feelings.
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