Shawn Ryan is joined by MACV-SOG legends Dale Hanson and John Stryker Meyer for a unique shooting session featuring historical and modern firearms, including the Russian SKS rifle. The video explores which weapon these experienced individuals would trust for survival, offering a cross-generational perspective on firearms and their potential applications in critical situations. The discussion touches upon the enduring relevance of different firearm platforms and their reliability under duress.
MACV-SOG legend Dale Hanson shares his personal loadout and survival strategies from three tours in Vietnam. He details the firearms he carried, including the Swedish K subgun and CAR-15, along with essential gear like grenades, Claymores, and an extensive magazine count. Hanson discusses the challenges posed by early firearm limitations, such as 20-round magazines, and how they influenced the adoption of 30-round magazines. The video covers his methods for packing web gear, rigging extraction ropes, managing survival equipment, and sustaining week-long deep-enemy-territory missions.
This YouTube video features Dale Hanson, a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran and Green Beret, discussing his experiences with MACV-SOG, an elite special operations unit. He details the extreme dangers of their reconnaissance missions deep behind enemy lines, highlighting the unit's very high casualty rate. Hanson shares personal anecdotes from his memoir, "Born Twice," touching on combat, survival, and the lack of recognition for SOG soldiers. The conversation also delves into his diverse post-military career as a sculptor, MENSA member, martial artist, author, and pilot, emphasizing his advocacy for honoring veterans' sacrifices and preserving military history.
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