When someone does not understand the true light-ing conditions around themselves. You have to surround yourself with people whos goals are aligned and are either struggling with the same stuff or have been before. FOR SALE! Respectful of the old ways and focused on breaking problems down into their parts to comprehensively solve them, their approach to training isnt as simple as a mere maxim. Unless you have the time down to make this mission enhancing, save your time and money. The world has watched how the United States has done business for the last 20 years, and we dont want to fall into complacency. Following the Jedi Approach, if youre not willing to sacrifice everything to be as good as you can be, stay home. We train both. A basic Special Operations veteran knows so much more than what was common a few years ago. What are some commonly held myths about Night Vision? Single tube night vision isnt part of the conversation because of the total lack of situational awareness. Above: Entering a doorway can be practiced in the same way one learns to draw a pistol. That means less tunnel vision. Thank you! When my wife first put on night vision and looked up at the stars, she cried. I got a honu (sea turtle) on my lower calf when I was 16. What it doesnt offer is details, which are much more important when up close and attempting PID. If I throw my weapon system out and that laser does not turn on, then I can shoot through my optic, but I am never banking on it. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Where were you before starting GBRS Group? Theyll think that they are in the dark, but they are not. That means less tunnel vision. Chesapeake, Virginia. Principles remain the same, tactics evolve. They thought they made it, and got lazy, then 9/11 happened and we saw the military tighten up again. You good dawg. Really interested! Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might overwise be infringing. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. GBRS Group: Pretty much every environment: diving underwater with the tubes on, navigating, to jumping from a plane, to beaches, to desert. I stand in Slade's corner as well. GBRS Group: The value of practicing solo CQB is that it shows the importance of doing it as a group. Where did you learn to skate? What are the differences between using night vision solo versus in a group? Laird HamiltonChoice of night vision? If those were actual 5.56 rounds hitting the wall, would they be dead? I thought I was going to be a Navy SEAL forever, but I had to leave eventually. You can teach anybody to go through a door, but theyre not going to understand fully why theyre going through that door and what it took to get them to go through that door the way theyre doing it. Favorite skate shop: Tribe Sk8z We like to show what we believe to be the most efficient and best practices. That goes for SWAT Teams. Respectful of the old ways and focused on breaking problems down into their parts to comprehensively solve them, their approach to training isnt as simple as a mere maxim. What I see from that shot on the inside of your thigh is nine months of physical therapy if you ever make it back. PLEASE go Subscribe to there content at@GBRS Group & @Slade P.S even tho SLADE isn't apart of GBRS he's still in the video & has helped make GBRS so he deser. Everything we trained was a progression to doing it at night, so everything we practice is exactly the same, day or night. On the law enforcement side, unless your ROEs will let you do CQB under Night Vision, its better to spend the money other places. Who is Slade? Even after the sun goes down you can still go out and enjoy the outdoors. We can consult on procurement. You saw it with Crye, you saw it with London Bridge Trading Company. We dont try to fight against Human Nature, but work with it. You can teach anybody to go through a door, but theyre not going to understand fully why theyre going through that door and what it took to get them to go through that door the way theyre doing it. The mastery level is not just teaching tactics or techniques, but truly understanding why we teach that technique. The world has watched how the United States has done business for the last 20 years, and we dont want to fall into complacency. Without understanding this, you can have the best training in the world, and it all be for nothing. Other things you can run into when training is the limitation of the range. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. We believe stress inoculation is one of the best ways to prepare for a stressful situation. We do stuff that people dont normally do with night vision. If those were actual 5.56 rounds hitting the wall, would they be dead? If you live like that, chances all of your friends are going to live like that. We can take digestible knowledge and transfer that in a shortened time period to show true progression. When youre with other people, your head has to be able to spin and see where theyre at. Jumping from 25k feet, to landing, that condensation build-up is ter- rible. DJ: Lets be honest, Night Vision feels like a superpower. On top of that, night vision technology is getting cheaper and easier to acquire. The temperature shifts are a nightmare. Theres no down side to being able to make a well-placed shot at night, on NODs effectively and quickly without putting out a light signature, even an IR laser. Understanding why youre doing what youre doing. We provide insight and development assistance to companies who serve end-user equipment needs, in addition to marketing strategy, entertainment consulting, and content production. Instead, it fits into exploring new features of night vision by taking them into the world of extreme sports and practicing a skill until it becomes performance on demand. The mastery level is not just teaching tactics or techniques, but truly understanding why we teach that technique. Then they get to feel and see something theyve never experienced before. When have you seen Night Vision become a Hindrance? GBRS Group: Years of selection courses and putting up with bullshit to get to do the rad stuff. Everything you practice during the daylight should be able to translate directly to shooting at night. Youre supposed to be confused right now. One new winner* is announced every week! Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist. Pablo Picasso. In cold weather conditions, when you enter a building, the condensation is going to build instantaneously and fog up the tubes. The guys who wanted nothing but to be a Green Beret, Ranger, SEAL, name it, and had it taken from them in an injury or they got to an organization who let them down. How have you seen Night Vision gear change over the years? The world has watched how the United States has done business for the last 20 years, and we dont want to fall into complacency. Take a Civilian who has proficiency through Pistol and Carbine, and who wants to get into Night Vision, what would you recommend for training and personal practice? Age: 35 The team at GBRS Group isnt just a group of medically retired SEALS who provide top-tier training for end-users. You would do daytime iterations to prepare for that evenings nighttime iterations. At the same time, you can defeat Night Vision with a $2 flashlight. Take a Civilian who has proficiency through Pistol and Carbine, and who wants to get into Night Vision, what would you recommend for training and personal practice? Theyll think that they are in the dark, but they are not. In regard to survival, when not under the stress of an immediate threat, this has led to the development of tools, gear, and skills not considered before. When youre with other people, your head has to be able to spin and see where theyre at. Single tube night vision isn't part of the conversation because of the total lack of situational awareness. That beret, pin, or hat doesnt make you anything. Theres someone out there whos going to be better, so you cant slip, you have to care more. GBRS Group: When someone does not understand the true light-ing conditions around themselves. Thats a stance that we believe in: heads up shooting. GBRS Group: Both. It gets really dangerous when do- ing things like breaching or skydiving, or riding a dirt bike under night vision. What it looks like from a day-to-day training perspective is this: X weeks per year of a mix of range work, live-fire CQB and. The days of the 90s and their concept stuff was over. Train to be like Bruce Lee, and become a badass in multiple things, instead of only a black belt in one discipline. . We like to show what we believe to be the most efficient and best practices. GBRS Group: Find a coach who has the experience base you wish you had, and then validate him by asking other people who know him personally. We dont try to fight against Human Nature, but work with it. GBRS Group: For Veterans, I have to say thank you. GBRS is a private group made up of former Devgru dudes. Where were you before starting GBRS Group? Theres no other formula for learning how to train under NODs except time under NODs. Under, officers and army dudes wear them on their helmets. We believe stress inoculation is one of the best ways to prepare for a stressful situation. Theres only so many things people can do in a CQB situation, and the enemy always gets a vote. From the outside, GBRS Group appears to be combining two things that dont obviously fit together: skateboards and night vision. GBRS GROUP. Why are we playing paintball? We flew to a target, or drove there, or walked in, and did CQB once we got there. My father used to talk about when they came back from Vietnam. Most operators carry a specific rag just for cleaning and wiping their tubes. In the SEAL teams, the guys that wanted to be there were the ones giving it their all. If those were actual 5.56 rounds hitting the wall, would they be dead? We can consult on procurement. I think back on all the time I wasted while in training because I didnt know the connection between what I was practicing and reality. Why wouldnt you want to own it. Why are we playing paintball? An archive of photos for all Special Operations Forces units internationally and throughout history. GBRS Group: Understanding why youre doing what youre doing. We can have them show us their way, we can record it, and show them where we need to make corrections. GBRS Group: For Veterans, I have to say thank you. WP 4 tubes (GPNVG-18)Ear pro mounted to helmet or under? Whats the difference between single tube, dual tube, and 4 tube Night Vision? Another great upgrade was to lasers. It takes years to become excellent with a handgun and a long time to not fall down your stairs wearing night vision. Often we get a request for training, and when they show us the equipment they just bought, we have to tell them that they are not going to be able to do what theyre asking for with what they have. Principles remain the same, tactics evolve. We provide insight and development assistance to companies who serve end-user equipment needs, in addition to marketing strategy, entertainment consulting, and content production. Shooting doesnt matter if you cant move predictably and efficiently on target with your weapon system. Weve done pretty much everything on NODS. For many students, the first time they fired a gun in a house was in a real-life situation. DJ: Lets be honest, Night Vision feels like a superpower. At 8:46 a.m., Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center between the 93rd and 99th floors. On top of that, night vision technology. Slade: Soldiers have been recovering night vision equipment for years overseas, and its no secret that there are forces pursuing a similar night vision capability to the United States. My father used to talk about when they came back from Vietnam. Even if you have the right gear it doesnt matter if command will not let you do it anyway. I see 20 minutes of emergency medical treatment that could have been avoided if you had not exposed that thigh. We can consult on procurement. Posted: 9/12/2021 8:22:29 AM EST. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Luckily for me, all the shit that I went through, all of my friends have been through it too. You would be correct. Above: Lightweight and Low-Vis are terms that can be applied to both guns and footwear. The Assaulters, the guys that were doing the training. Although Im prone to hearing the full story before I decide on where to place guilt as Im sure Slade isnt entirely innocent either but that GBRS drama hasnt lessened a single ounce of respect I have for both dudes. What I see from that shot on the inside of your thigh is nine months of physical therapy if you ever make it back. You have to surround yourself with better people. Another great upgrade was to lasers. They dont have that expertise. Youve been laser-focused on accomplishing two goals: actions on target, and getting there. They put out videos that go them a fair amount of attention. IG: @slayderaider The repetitions matter. The temperature shifts are a nightmare. IG: @therealphatty DJ: The baseline for information on Night Vision is so much better than it was 20 years ago. GBRS Group: We are a Tier 1 tactical training and brand consulting company focused on providing training and equipment to end-users in military, federal, state, and local special operations units. Often we get a request for training, and when they show us the equipment they just bought, we have to tell them that they are not going to be able to do what theyre asking for with what they have. GBRS Group: The only additional thing you should be dealing with is the night vision itself. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. The last thing the teams need is another 89% all-in-dude. At any moment we could have been called upon to pull off a difficult mission, and if asked, should be able to respond with a yes. Childhood idol/hero? Weve seen it time and time again. If theres condensation on Night Vision, and you walk into a dust cloud, it can quickly turn into mud. Theres only a couple of units in the military that actually put in the work to be able to say that this is what they do for a living. Prepper - SHTF Preparedness - Survival Blog - SHTF Blog - Off Grid Prepper Forums - Survival Forum. DJ: Stop playing paintball. First Tattoo? Ear pro mounted to helmet or under? Slade: Soldiers have been recovering night vision equipment for years overseas, and its no secret that there are forces pursuing a similar night vision capability to the United States. Theres no down side to being able to make a well-placed shot at night, on NODs effectively and quickly without putting out a light signature, even an IR laser. Constantly shooting stationary targets can produce a false sense of security which can be countered by smart role players being directed by competent cadre that can control the situation and give an honest debrief. GBRS Group: When we would set up training, who was in charge of it? I'm vaguely familiar with GBRS and I don't follow drama so if you could explain to us the main parties involved that would help. The team at GBRS Group isnt just a group of medically retired SEALS who provide top-tier training for end-users. What are some reasons why civilians would want to own Night Vision, and what would you recommend? You can teach anybody to go through a door, but theyre not going to understand fully why theyre going through that door and what it took to get them to go through that door the way theyre doing it. We can consult on procurement. I didnt get it. You have to surround yourself with better people. They thought they made it, and got lazy, then 9/11 happened and we saw the military tighten up again. Its up to the professionals to provide context. What it looks like from a day-to-day training perspective is this: X weeks per year of a mix of range work, live-fire CQB and explosive breaching, MFF iterations, Maritime insertions, on/off-road driving, Dirt bikes and UTVs, combatives, etc There was no down time, if you werent overseas working, this is what you were doing stateside. They thought they made it, and got lazy, then 9/11 happened and we saw the military tighten up again. This means understanding what its actually capable of: employing for the purposes it is actually intended. GBRS Group: When we would set up training, who was in charge of it? Even after the sun goes down you can still go out and enjoy the outdoors. You see this often in junior levels of special operations who are going through some of the best training in the world, but theyre not there mentally. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Theyre the ones who could say what would be really cool with night vision is you could stop with the green stuff and make it white because it doesnt give me eye strain and shows better contrast.. In other words, GBRS teaches everything but open water scuba. When teaching urban room clearing, what are rookie mistakes? This means understanding what its actually capable of: employing for the purposes it is actually intended. If the ambient light is just a few degrees brighter than inside a building, someone standing outside is going to be backlit. We had to strip away everything else that didnt matter and do things that make you good at CQB and one of those skillsets is shooting. Under. When we would set up training, who was in charge of it? We started GBRS Group because the vast majority of experience got washed away too early when too many guys got killed or got hurt and had to step down. Do you only train using Night Vision to military and LEO? 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