Your skill in 2 point slings has increased! (12) Your skill in 2 point slings has increased! (13)

The sling-toss thing is great, but be aware of your charging handle if you are using an AK. The pain of a charging handle making love to your spine is like nothing else.

It took me forever to find a video discussing a sling with tension for accuracy. I run mine through my hand and it works. I'm far more stable and my arm doesn't get tired. Why is this no longer discussed? My whole KZfaq feed is nothing but gun channels.. I've never seen this and its extremely beneficial.

I've made this style sling nearly 15 years ago. You attach an ALICE pack tension strap to a standard G.I. M16/M4 sling. Still have it, still works great.

I love the fact that the backdrop looks like a greenscreen of the most stereotypical arizona landscape, but its somehow real.

I believe I have found a true, value added use for a three-point sling. Compelled by a range master to use one, I promptly accepted the offered three point sling and whipped said range master with it until we all agreed that a two point sling would be OK. Seriously, great video on use of 2 point quick adjust slings. Nice to see an accurate and clear review on the fundamentals of a subject we all tend to overthink.

Now this is what I backed you for. Great stuff.

20 Minute discussion and showcase of a certain type of rifle sling, this is exactly the content I'm looking for! Keep being awesome. When not wearing a ballistic west I also prefer a 2 point sling. Else a 1 pointer.

It is nice to see that they have made the Blue Force Gear Vickers 2-Point Padded Combat Sling much easier to adjust, and with no "tail".

But do these slings take glock mags?

I always chuckle when I see Ian standing to the right of a right handed person. My brother is left handed, and growing up, we always made sure he'd sit to the left at the dinner table, because when you have a lefty sitting to the right of a righty, the elbow wars begin, lol! With hand gestures while talking, I keep expecting these two to smack each other. I guess they're standing far enough apart. :)

Thanks guys, great tutorial. All of my experience has been with GI web slings - I picked up a Viking Tactical 2-point to participate in a 5k next weekend and I needed a crash course!

I truly appreciate that you do objective tests, warts and all, on camera for our education. After all... "The dumb person makes mistakes. The smart person learns from them."

mud test the sling totally serious test to see if it is possible for the mechanism to jam if used dynamically as demonstrationed here

Watching Karl in this video reminded me to get some good knee and elbow pads. I e had knee surgery in the past and never thought that I would need them after getting into shooting. Thanks for the unspoken reminder.

I never get tired of all the forward assist trolling.

"Bangety Bangety Bangety" -Karl

"What are you going to do if it jams?" "It doesn't jam" Made me laugh.

I just received the BlueForce 2 point adjustable sling that I ordered a week ago for my first rifle and this video popped up in my KZfaq feed. It's like Divine Intervention. Thank you so much for the video guys. It's 3am and you guys have me wearing a t-shirt, boxers and an AR15. Liked and subbed.

And now for "Ian's Guide to the 2 Point Plain Jane Surplus Sling"

Great video guys, best how-to I've ever seen for a 2-point. After years of trying everything under the sun I found the 2-point works best for me as well. I use the Magpul MS series as I like having the option for single-point but honestly rarely use it.

This is why you are the best and became one of two channels I give to. You taught me I have been wearing my sling wrong my entire life.

I keep watching this video, and sharing it with others. I can't say enough about how great it is. Thank you Ian and Karl!

I lost it at the part when Karl made fun of forward assists :D. Great information guys, thank you.

I have to say this was the best sling video I have seen. I'm going with an adjustable 2 point.

Nice video. Perfect demonstration of how easy the quick adjust sling is to pick up and use efficiently. I have an old first gen. Viking tactical sling and I do like the design. It's easier and quicker to adjust than the sider style on the magpul slings. However the magpul slings have really nice high quality webbing material that I perfer over the thin nylon the first gen Viking sling had.

i dont have any guns, but i tried this sling out in an airsoft game and its now my favorite sling, i reccomend it to everyone.

Instructions unclear. Got myself autoerotique asphyxiated.

Karl's workout regimen is definitely paying off.

As a lefty (by eye dominance/vision requirement) Im glad you show it from both hands. Very useful!

Thanks guys. That was the easiest to understand demo. video of sling use I've ever seen. I got a lot of practicing ahead of me.

Can I just say that I really appreciate the material you guys both put out. I've had a Magpul MS4 for a full year now but never thought to employ it in any of the manners you guys demonstrated.

Wow I really learned something from this video. I had never heard of a sling as a stabilization aid.

Hey Karl, I noticed you were sporting a Bianchi um84 type holster...that's my favorite holster! I'm glad I'm not the only one haha

Awesome content as always. The only sling training I've ever gotten was those silly marksmanship slings in j.R.O.T.C. air rifle team. Thank you guys, awesome as always on both channels.

Excellent! Thank you Karl. I learned a fair chunk of stuff, something I am happy to say often when I watch your videos!

honestly loved this video! youve really opened my eyes to 2 point slings. my biggest gripe with them was their lack of offhand shooting capability, but now that i know this technique ill be sure to pick one up! this is what i signed up to patreon for!

*grabs sling and rifle to paint along with Bob Ross*

The backpack carry is perfect for climbing up a tree stand. Thus even my bolt gun has an adjustable 2 point sling on it

I recently grabbed a T.A.B. GEAR 2-point with HK hooks on discount. NO idea how to use it over all the regular 2-point and 3-point tac slings I've used before. I was running a Mk12 with Ironman mentality (no sling), but this video made it worth attempting again. Actually very useful. Thanks, third page of search results!

Excellent video!!! I have been hoping you two would revisit slings, fantastic stuff!!

Great video guys, well done! I learned a lot from this coming from surplus slings to a Vickers. Just used the muzzle down on a hike today in fact

Luv the "Operator's Guide" videos!! More please :) Thanks guys!!

This video is explained well, very helpful, and informative. Also, you guys work great together. Please keep the rifle tips comin'!! Thank you both! Subbed!!

Excellent content. Has to be one of the best that I have seen on this topic. Thanks for sharing.

You're a good teacher. Nice explanations.

I've been wanting a way to sling my rifle while stalk hunting, but be ready to fire, if need be. These methods are GREAT. Appreciate it, guys. I don't have a quick adjustable sling yet. Mine is adjustable, but kinda slow. Time to go shopping on Amazon. I also have mine fixed too close to my muzzle. It's time to change that!

Great video. Love these detailed segments focused on practical skills and essential equipment. I send thee one million virtual doll hairs to support the project.

Nice! Old video but I had missed it somehow. Late father (expert pistol and rifle) taught me 3 position sling use with my .22 40 years ago. I still use those methods. This looks much more fast and handy. Will hit up the boys at Brownell's and get me a modern, fast 2 point. Strapped to my .22 rimfire AR! 🤣🤣🤣

Best 2 point sling video on you tube. Keep up the good work

Watching the sling vids back to back, it really seems like a two-point quick adjust sling gives you most of the benefits of a three-point sling with far less of a chance for something to get tangled.

Great video. I recently got a BFG Vickers sling and I love it. I'm getting an adjustable 2-point for each long-gun now. I'll probably get another Vickers for my other favorite rifle and cheaper Magpuls for my lower mileage rifles and shotguns.

I use a 7 point sling. It's next level brah

I find that keeping my quick adjust 2 point all the way right for walking around and doing non gun work, (admin stuff). And strong side hasty sling. I run it as loose as it will go for situations requiring more dynamic movement, shoulder bump (Transfer stock from strong to weak keeping hands in place, "push forward, bump to the left") instead of the weaving and waving my arms through my sling to switch shoulders. I like 3 point. It makes a lot of sense for guys who spend all day geared up engaged in a wide variety of tasks. For me, a One Tigris quick adjust 2 point, has been working nicely.

As someone who owns the VTACS sling and loves it, I'd highly recommend Gear Dynamics slings. Great, durable, low-profile slings that dont have the long hanging piece that the VTACS has. It comes in any colour or camo pattern you could want. I use it on my service rifle and it has never let me down

I've been watching all the sling vids, and this one excellent!

Great Tutorial. I will apply this to my training. Great Job👍

Excellent! Can't wait to try these techniques!

Watched and followed along at home. Very helpful.

That last technique works particularly well with a PPS-43

Great content! As always. Thanks guys!

Awesome sling use tutorial! I'd love to see more content like this, particularly some stuff geared for those of us in the audience that aren't already experienced shooters. Maybe something on proper use of iron sights, or general marksmanship fundamentals?

Well now I’m convinced. Stuck with fixed two points for the longest time. Now i need an adjustable.

Excellent video guyz!!! Keep up the good work!

Excellent information. Thank you guys

Ian, I can't tell you how ecstatic I was a few years ago when I discovered all your FORGOTTEN WEAPONS vids, with you handling, shooting, and disassembling guns that I had previously seen only in tiny black and white photos, with just a paragraph or two of text.... I absolutely love your content, and learn from you even when I rewatch the vids! That being said, I must respectfully disagree with your statement at 2:26, that the US GI sling was used for National Match shooting and not for actual combat. It may not have been COMMONLY used for that purpose, but I have read firsthand accounts of experienced competition riflemen that "slung up" to engage Japanese troops in the distance. Two of them were written by Marines who witnessed such a thing, and one was from a soldier who wrote of doing it himself (I don't recall the titles off the top of my head, but might be able to figure out at least one of them without too much difficulty, if you want). I found it interesting that all three instances I have found were in the Pacific islands, where you might expect that the jungle environment would preclude the use of such long range shooting skills, and I have not read of such a thing in the European or African fighting...... I love, love, LOVE your WWSD series, but in the interest of fairness I think you two need to get to work on some WWKD vids now!

Man, this is such a great video. Thank you for sharing - subscribed!

The Swedish Military has an interestingly simple system for their slings with their standard issue weapon (Ak 5C) where you can decide yourself if you want 1-point or 2-point style of sling and switch between them quick and easy. Usually from what I have seen is that soldiers on guard duty use a 1-point configuration where as soldiers in a, let's say, "combat" environment tend to use it in a 2-point configuration.

Definitely interested in seeing a forward assist vid! Lots of different opinions on whether or not they're even necessary.

Great video guys!

Nice work! Thanks and be safe!

Is that the same shooting mat that Ian bleed on?

You gave me the necessary info without bullshit. Thank you.

Great content, I love it. I prefer the Vickers sling from Blue Force Gear, but the usage is essentially the same.

Great. I learned new things today. Thanks!

I prefer the adjustment release on the front point, where I can access it, at any length. Personal preference, this is not writ, nor the best way to do it. Just where I like that control to be located. (Also a slider on the loose tongue.) I actually made mine from a 3 point system, and added a friction lock to the front sling swivel to make it usable. I agree with you on 3 point slings, and add one more complaint: One too many potential points of failure. However, there's usually enough strap there to make something useful out of it, in a pinch. In Ian's (FAMAS) video, he presented the scenario where you Had to use a 3 point? Yeah, use it as a 2 point system.

Outstanding! Currently have a MagPul sling, so am going to try these manipulations with it first before considering the Vikings Tactical and others you mention Karl.

Great content guys.

great video guys, i will definatly be adding this to my training rutene

I've been using the VTAC sling for the past 10 years on multiple deployments and it is my favorite. Easy to adjust whether you are using no kit, armor, other stuff you are wearing. You do have to replace them every year or two of daily use and adjustment because the nylon expands (?) as it wears and won't feed smoothly. I'll have to try the adjustment for prone and off hand though.

good video , informative , thanks guys!

Great Content Sirs! Thanks so much!

There is a lot of good information here. Thank you

I set mine up to where i can sinch the gun to my body. When I unlock the tensioner all the way it is perfect lenght to get more support with a tight triangle. Love this sling.

Nice demonstration!

I can definitely see the advantages to this type of sling thanks to this video, but what happened at 12:25 is why I'm still hesitant to give up my very simple 2 point strap sling, in favor of a quick adjust sling. Nobody can afford that type of snag in a gunfight.

This video was cool and I learned a few things thank you inrange

Great video. I have one of these slings and they are handy.

Excellent video.

Another thing about the "muzzle down" sling position: You could have the length of the sling to where the stock hangs right below the armpit. When you need your rifle, all you need is to bring it up much like drawing a handgun.

I love this video. I've learned alot. I'm going to save on my watch later for reference if I need it again thank you for sharing this with us. By the way I'm a new subscriber since today 12/16/18

I had no idea, that explains a lot thank you

Well that absolutely earned a sub.... Great video guys!

Love Love Love this video.

I would definitely practice these methods with an "empty" 30rd mag (ar15 platform) inserted into your rifle. I'd want to simulate with full dimensions of the rifle especially with the added length of a 30rd magazine. Great tutorial👌

Looking good in that brush hat Ian. You should wear them pinned up more often, not only does it present a sharper appeal, the reason it became popular is to allow you to throw things over your shoulder and/or handle firearms more practically.

Those are M-Lok right?

Fantastic, You shold be a personal trainer/instructer for security personal and everybody that need Weapons training. Great show/ karl

4:58 How many of you were expecting Ian to choke himself out? How many of you were disappointed when he tapped first? ... and then again at 12:43 ... and again at 17:15 I peed myself laughing!

Great video. thank you.