Range Setup, Weapon Light Basics, and Initial Drills
The event opens at Royal Range, a former movie theater converted into a shooting facility with a 50-yard indoor range. Kyle Lamb from Viking Tactics runs a SureFire-focused class using a Mark 18 upper on a Mark 18 pistol lower with a high-candela SureFire Turbo weapon light. Lamb contrasts pressure pads with tailcap activation, explaining his preference for the rear switch because it is more durable, ambidextrous, and allows the light to stay on during strong- or support-hand-only shooting. He warns against bottom-mounted lights, which create height-over-bore issues around vehicles and a V-shaped suppressor shadow that can hide a suspect’s hands or demeanor. Instead, he recommends mounting the light high right or high left, favoring high right for tighter work around vehicles. Students run live-fire drills—three head shots, then three to the chest and one to the head, later adding pelvis shots—while being required to activate the light on every presentation. Lamb stresses driving the gun faster between targets while keeping deliberate, controlled trigger presses within each shooter’s comfort zone of sight confirmation.
Target Transitions, Turbo Beams, and Barricade Fundamentals
Instruction shifts to carbine target transitions, where Lamb emphasizes crisp, aggressive movement between targets. Shooters are told not to “paint” across targets but to snap the gun, let it fully stop, and break a single accurate shot before moving on. A chaos drill with a non-linear target order forces students to process information quickly instead of shooting in predictable sequences. The SureFire Turbo light’s focused beam is discussed, including how a bright hotspot can wash out the reticle if optic brightness is set for no-light conditions, prompting students to balance illumination and dot intensity. Lamb uses smaller scoring zones at closer distances to force faster transitions without sacrificing accuracy, then has shooters slow their trigger speed as distance increases. The segment closes with barricade fundamentals: careful muzzle placement to avoid excessive blast, awareness of hands and gear around cover, and moving the gun quickly and efficiently between ports and positions rather than dragging it slowly along the barricade.
Brokeback Mountain Prone, Vertical Grips, and Occluded Optics
Lamb focuses on efficient movement between barricade positions, teaching students to pull the rifle back, move, and then quickly re-establish a solid position instead of backing up while shooting. He demonstrates the so-called “Brokeback Mountain prone” position, using a vertical grip hooked against the forearm to stabilize the rifle and manage recoil while still being able to activate the weapon light. For one-handed or compromised situations, he shows how the vertical grip can be braced against the ankle, and notes that shooters without a vertical grip can press the magazine against the arm as an improvised support. The Viking Tactics VTAC G10 vertical grip is highlighted, with storage for two CR123 batteries and compatibility with M-LOK or Picatinny rails. Lamb stresses investing in a quality light switch to ensure reliable activation under stress. He also demonstrates that an optic remains usable even when less than a third of the objective lens is exposed, encouraging shooters not to obsess over a full field of view when shooting from awkward or constrained positions.
Awkward Barricade Positions and Realistic Carbine Configurations
Behind a Viking Tactics barricade, students work awkward shooting positions through narrow rectangular slats. Lamb reiterates that as long as the barrel is clear and a usable portion of the crosshair is visible, the shot is viable, even with higher-powered optics that are partially blocked. One shooter notes difficulty getting enough light through the tight openings, sometimes exposing only a sliver of the SureFire weapon light, which highlights the limitations of a momentary-only setup. This leads to discussion of upgrading to a SureFire switch that offers both a pressure pad and constant-on capability for more flexibility. The class then transitions to vehicle-based carbine work at closer distances. Lamb stresses training with the same gear used in real life, including magnifiers that may feel cumbersome inside a car but reflect realistic setups. The shooter details his configuration: a SureFire SOCOM 556 RC2 silencer, a Turbo M640 light, a pressure pad for a Dbal, and a pistol lower instead of an SBR lower to avoid interstate legal issues. He also mentions running an AWS belt, a Trauma Pack, an Alpha Omega Kydex holster on a Safariland leg shroud, and High Speed Gear Industries magazine pouches.
Gear Overview and Shooting Around Vehicles
The segment opens with a more detailed rundown of the instructor’s belt and support gear: an AWS belt, a compact Trauma Pack, an Alpha Omega Kydex holster mounted to a Safariland leg shroud, and High Speed Gear Industries magazine pouches. Lamb highlights the Viking Tactics VTAC sling, designed for rapid adjustment and control. Attention then turns to running carbine drills around a vehicle. Safety is paramount: shooters are reminded to avoid hitting the car body, concrete, or tires while still using the vehicle as effective cover. Lamb demonstrates shooting left-handed from inside the vehicle and then moving to the front or rear for better protection and angles. When engaging over the hood, he advises matching or exceeding the hood’s angle to prevent rounds from skipping, using the optic as a reference point. Alternative grips include reaching under to the vertical grip or bracing the sling and support hand against the vehicle for stability. He also shows efficient weapon handling by grabbing the center or front of the rifle to pass it between shoulders and explains how to manage the gun when opening the vehicle door so it does not fall out while transitioning into a shooting position.
In-Vehicle Weapon Handling, Egress, and Sling Transitions
Lamb demonstrates how to safely bring a carbine up inside a vehicle by grabbing the front of the magwell, pushing the weapon toward the intended direction of fire, and then moving the body behind it. He cautions against covering the ejection port or the shooter’s own legs with the muzzle. Students practice dealing with seat belts, learning to exit from either side of the vehicle while keeping the muzzle in a safe direction. Lamb emphasizes closing the door when possible to avoid unnecessary damage and to maintain control of the environment. Once outside, shooters use the vehicle as cover, engaging multiple targets from different angles around the car. Sling management is addressed in detail: Lamb shows a preferred method for transitioning from strong to support side by dropping the strong arm out of the sling and handing the rifle to the support hand at the front of the magwell, contrasting this with unsafe hand-to-hand transfers across the body. The segment concludes with coaching on kneeling positions for better support and accuracy at varying distances, followed by a brief live run where a student encounters a locked door under simulated contact, reinforcing problem-solving under stress.
Kneeling Adjustments and One-Man CQB Fundamentals
Instruction continues with refining kneeling positions. Lamb shows how raising a knee can create a more stable support platform for precise shots at different distances, improving balance and sight alignment. The class then moves into a one-man CQB scenario inside an old movie theater shoot house, using MilSim guns to simulate real threats and non-threats. The scenario is framed as clearing a newly purchased home with possible intruders. Lamb discusses managing pace and aggression, encouraging students to train fast but deliberately slow down when the situation demands more careful processing. Safety rules are strict: safeties remain on unless actively engaging a threat. Shoulder switching is encouraged but not mandatory, depending on shooter skill and comfort. Lamb covers door and movement techniques, advising against unnecessary crossing of doorways and discouraging straight-line charges at threats. Instead, he promotes lateral movement, efficient corner clearing, and quick, decisive pieing rather than slow, tentative exposure. He critiques students who get stuck in doorways, while acknowledging their attempts to maintain control of those critical choke points.
Room-Clearing Critiques, Light Use, and Safety Manipulation
Lamb critiques students’ room-clearing runs, stressing the danger of lingering in doorways and being too tight to dead space where someone could grab the muzzle. Maintaining distance from corners preserves reaction time and reduces the risk of weapon grabs. He emphasizes proper identification of people in rooms, focusing on visible hands and distinguishing good guys from bad guys instead of fixating on a single individual while ignoring others. Weapon lights are used to probe cracks, angles, and hidden spaces without overcommitting the body, allowing information gathering from relative safety. Lamb discusses the brief mental pause at a doorway to get focused before entering, noting that the multi-target, cluttered scenarios are intentionally unrealistic but valuable for building decision-making skills. Addressing concerns about being flashed by a bad guy’s light, he explains that a weapon-mounted light quickly cancels the visual disadvantage because eyes adapt almost instantly when the shooter controls the brighter source. He urges practice of left-handed manipulations and keeping the thumb on the safety so switching it on and off becomes automatic, regardless of ambidextrous controls.
Force-on-Force Lessons and Weapon Light Tactics
The focus shifts to making safety manipulation second nature. Lamb has students practice left-handed carbine control, keeping the thumb or even the index finger knuckle in constant contact with the safety lever so it is instinctively engaged or disengaged as needed. A force-on-force style room-clearing drill follows, using mixed threat and non-threat targets and painful training rounds that quickly punish poor exposure and sloppy movement. After the drill, Lamb critiques standing in doorways with the light on and relying on threshold clearing. He explains that construction around doors is often easily penetrated and that any visible slice of a shooter’s body allows a switched-on adversary to engage through drywall. Lamb reinforces that rooms should only be entered for critical reasons, such as hostage rescue or imminent threats, and that surprise, noise discipline, and light discipline are crucial. Weapon lights are framed as a double-edged sword: they offer a powerful advantage in identifying and disorienting threats but can also reveal the shooter’s position if used carelessly. The segment closes with Lamb thanking SureFire and the support staff who made the training event possible.
Event Wrap-Up, Force-on-Force Debrief, and Mindset
The hosts thank the support staff who handled logistics like loading magazines and managing the range, noting that SureFire and Dr. Matthews emphasize not just owning tools such as weapon lights but also getting proper training to use them effectively. They begin wrapping up the event at Royal Range, again highlighting its unique history as a former movie theater turned shooting complex. A detailed debrief of a force-on-force scenario follows: one participant is hit in the pelvis with MilSim rounds, illustrating how painful but safe impacts reinforce tactical lessons. They describe how furniture placement and a curtain affected angles, cover, and movement options, and how a shooter tried to avoid breaking range rules while still seeking tactical advantage. Discussion turns to adrenaline and mindset, with participants explaining how adopting the belief that they could “die” in the scenario dramatically changed their tactics compared to casually clearing a house or shooting paper targets. They encourage viewers to seek out similar realistic training events to test their skills, gear, and decision-making under stress.
Two-Day Training Intensity and Vehicle Deployment Insights
The conversation shifts to how force-on-force training is intentionally stacked against participants, yet still builds confidence by exposing them to realistic, stressful scenarios where thought processes can break down after taking hits. The speakers describe the compressed, intensive nature of the two-day course, running from early morning until around 6:30 p.m., and note that this volume of material is normally spread over months for professional users. They recount working carbines in and around vehicles, including running 10.5-inch SPRs with suppressors that effectively bring overall length to about 16 inches. This experience gives them a new appreciation for the Viking Tactics Sling once it is properly adjusted and cinched, allowing better control during vehicle egress and movement. They emphasize the value of practicing deployment from a car, contrasting it with their usual setup using a shorter Rattler. Considerations change significantly when a friend or significant other is in the vehicle, prompting discussion of seat positioning, how to maneuver around another person, and how to access and present a carbine without endangering passengers.
Vehicle Seating, Light Controls, and Second Amendment Advocacy
The final segment examines how vehicle seating positions and modern power-adjustable seats can complicate drawing and manipulating a carbine inside a car. The speakers point out that simple manual seat levers can be faster for quickly creating space to work the gun. They stress that real-world training reveals gear shortcomings, such as relying solely on pressure pads for weapon lights. A constant-on setting is deemed crucial for tasks requiring one-handed operation, like climbing over couches or managing doors while still needing illumination. The discussion then shifts to Colion Noir’s broad media presence across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and his appearance on HBO’s Bill Maher show, where he presented pro–Second Amendment arguments to a largely unsympathetic audience. His work in 2A advocacy is praised, and viewers are encouraged to support organizations such as Firearms Policy Coalition, Gun Owners of America, and the NRA to defend Second Amendment rights. The video closes with thanks to viewers for their business, a brief blessing, and a lighthearted remark about on-camera appearance.
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