Navy seals snipers

[GOPHER SLAYER]

Could someone tell what this flap over snipers in the Navy Seals is all about?

[M-Tecs]

Didn't know there was a flap. Do you have a link?

[GOPHER SLAYER]

No link but it was mentioned several times on the news yesterday and today. I thought they were saying that the Seals were short of snipers but my wife said they are short of rifles. I just don't know. I tried a GOOGLE with no results.

[rockrat]

I think the story was about being short of certain rifles

[spfd1903]

Their complaint is that when a particular tour is over in a combat zone, the rifles they used (personally zeroed, personally customized, and knew all the characteristics) were taken and sent back to the US command area. Saw this on Fox news yesterday.

[Smoke4320]

seen news articles relating to this as well .. even stated the border patrol were sharing rifles shift to shift.. NOT good

[kiwi]

http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/03/07/rep-duncan-hunter-navy-seals-face-shortage-of-combat-rifles/

[Smoke4320]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/02/03/border-patrol-agents-say-gun-sharing-puts-lives-at-risk.html

O mamma and his gun control, free border manure

[Finster101]

Okay, I'm not a Marine but in the old days did they not get issued a rifle and it followed them from duty station to duty station? It would seem that once you achieve such elite status as a Seal some of your tools of the trade should stay with you throughout your career. I'm not near as good as them and I know I have my "old reliables ".

[MtGun44]

SEAL ought to keep his rifle until he needs a different one, or leaves the job.

Bill

[bullet maker 57]

A seal should keep his rifle forever.

[Sghinds]

SEAL ought to keep his rifle until he needs a different one, or leaves the job.

Bill

I agree 100%.

[aephilli822]

a seal should keep his rifle forever.


this!!!!!!!!!

[Plate plinker]

Something funny must be going on. I have read that SOCOM has their own budget and it is rather large and that they procure their own stuff separate of BIG ARMY/NAVY. Guess some jerk on the Hill or in the White House are squeezing the purse strings.

[Petrol & Powder]

There can't be that many SEAL's and in the context of our military spending, a rifle couldn't possibly be a big ticket item. I agree that they should keep their rifle until they need a new one or retire.

[Rockydog]

A navy man in my family shoots left handed. He carried a 9mm for a short stint on an off base security detail right after 9/11 but there were no left handed holsters available for issue. Obviously this slows down his reaction time. I personally bought a left handed Blackhawk holster for him and shipped it to Naples Italy during his tour of duty there. Really disappointing that someone who has volunteered his service cannot be equipped in a manner that provides efficiency and increases his margin of safety.

[Artful]

A navy man in my family shoots left handed. He carried a 9mm for a short stint on an off base security detail right after 9/11 but there were no left handed holsters available for issue. Obviously this slows down his reaction time. I personally bought a left handed Blackhawk holster for him and shipped it to Naples Italy during his tour of duty there. Really disappointing that someone who has volunteered his service cannot be equipped in a manner that provides efficiency and increases his margin of safety.

Issue Holster is Universal - RH, LH, drop leg etc.
https://www.safariland.com/belt-slide/model-m12-universal-military-holster-10879.html


MODEL: M12

The M12 is the standard issue holster for the U.S. Armed Forces for the Beretta M9 sidearm. Ambidextrous, this holster was designed to fit the 5 in. Beretta 92 pistol. The flap is quiet and is removable for an optional thumb snap attachment. The Quick-Lock belt fastener secures the holster to the 2.5 in. mil-spec belt. When combined with various modular accessories, the M12 can be worn in several different ways. Includes an integral mil-spec cleaning rod.

Developed by Bianchi in the 1980's, the M12 is the standard issue holster for the U.S. Armed Forces for the Beretta M9 sidearm. Ambidextrous, this holster was specifically designed to fit the 5 in. Beretta 92 semiauto pistol, and it has been battle proven from Bosnia to Panama and Iraq. The flap is designed to be quiet, and is removable for an optional thumb snap device to be deployed. The unique Quick-Lock™ belt fastener allows secure attachment to the mil spec 2.5 in. military belt and can also be worn on narrower belts. When combined with various modular accessories, the M12 can be worn in several carry positions including shoulder carry. Includes an integral mil-spec cleaning rod. Water-resistant and hand washable. Patented




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDksK5G8eFc

[nicholst55]

Issue Holster is Universal - RH, LH, drop leg etc.
https://www.safariland.com/belt-slide/model-m12-universal-military-holster-10879.html



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDksK5G8eFc

Hardly anyone actually uses the UM84 holster these days.