EPISODE · Mar 3, 2022 · 49 MIN
Setting up a carbine for defense with Matt McGuire
from Green Ops Podcast · host Green Ops
Send a textIf you own a AR style rifle for defense you need to set it up correctly. On this episode of The Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with AR expert Matt McGuire on what gear should be put on your rifle as well as what gear you should leave off, what to upgrade and what to look for in a fighting rifle. Matt is a United States Marine Corps veteran. Prior to the Marine Corps Matt worked for 2 years as a Martial Arts instructor for a school aged martial arts program and as a student, training in Muay Thai, Boxing, Kali Escrima and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Matt started shooting competitively in 2011 and through 2013 competed in USPSA, IDPA and 3 Gun. He has over 125 hours of professional training from some of the most highly regarded instructors in the industry including Mike Pannone, Aaron Cowan, Scott Jedlinski (as a student, RSO and Assistant Instructor), Bill Blowers, Jared Reston, Kerry Davis, Steve Fischer as well as Green Ops. Matt is also a Modern Samurai Project endorsed Red Dot Pistol InstructorFrom 2018 to 2020 Matt worked as the customer service representative, Quality Control and Law Enforcement sales representative for Sons of Liberty Gun Works. Matt's focus is on the performance use of firearms for civilians in defensive roles helping new shooters develop strong mindsets, efficient technique, enhanced self-awareness and confidence. He is also an NRA certified pistol instructor and a Certified AR-15 Armorer. Matt has been a concealed carry license holder in Florida (2007-2008) North Carolina (2009-2011), Oklahoma (2011-2013) and Texas (2016-present).Check out our sponsors;F3 tacticalhttps://f3tactical.com Sons of Liberty Gun Workshttps://sonsoflibertygw.comSpotter Uphttps://spotterup.comBlue Force Gearhttps://blueforcegear.comCome train with us at Green Ops. https://www.green-ops.com Follow us on Instagram:Green Ops - greenopsincLuke - Wreck_it_LukeDex - redleg_dexBrian - Shooter_Mcchristian_75Matt - mcguire_thewayforwardintro/outro music:Utopia by ASHUTOSH https://soundcloud.com/grandaktCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: Sons Of Liberty Gun WorksA superior manufacture of high quality, hard-use, direct impingement freedom tools.Blue Force GearBlue Force Gear, manufactures (MOLLE) gear, firearm slings, and other tactical equipment.Green OpsCome train with us. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please like, subscribe and share to help us grow the podcast.Check out our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/GreenOpsInc Follow us on Instagram:Green Ops Podcast - Green_ops_podcastGreen Ops - greenopsincLuke - Green_Ops_LukeDex - Green_Ops_DexLove you Mom!
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Send a text If you own a AR style rifle for defense you need to set it up correctly. On this episode of The Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with AR expert Matt McGuire on what gear should be put on your rifle as well as what gear you should leave off, what to upgrade and what to look for in a fighting rifle. Matt is a United States Marine Corps veteran. Prior to the Marine Corps Matt worked for 2 years as a Martial Arts instructor for a school aged martial arts program and as a stu...
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