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Larry Vickers - Delta Force: Operation Acid Gambit | SRS #204

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Larry Vickers is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, with extensive service in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). After retiring, he became a leading firearms instructor, CEO of Vickers Tactical, and a key consultant for firearms manufacturers like Heckler & Koch and Wilson Combat. Vickers is also known for his YouTube channel, Vickers Tactical, where he reviews firearms and shares expertise with millions. As a historian and collector, he brings a wealth of knowledge on military tactics, gear, and the evolution of firearms.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
04:00 Childhood Memories and Family Background
11:07 Early Influences and Military Aspirations
14:09 Joining the Army and Special Forces
30:54 Special Forces Training and Challenges
46:00 Joining the SF Team at 19
51:30 Disappointment and Leaving SF
01:09:04 Delta Selection Process
01:13:49 Stress Phase and 40-Miler
01:31:00 Passing Selection and Starting OTC
01:49:48 Delta Force Culture
02:07:37 Panama Operation Preparation
02:35:05 Navigating the Prison in Darkness
02:41:20 Unexpected Crash and Aftermath
03:00:04 Training and Operations in Iraq
03:07:54 Somalia: The Aftermath of October 3rd
03:16:02 Loss and Coping Mechanisms
03:31:04 Injuries and the End of a Career
03:34:53 Frustration with Mainstream Media
03:52:19 Building Vickers Tactical
04:02:35 Legal Troubles and Personal Reflections
04:12:06 Health Struggles and Family Reflections
04:20:03 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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@Icarus477 1 year ago

4+ hours of Larry Vickers. We are so fucking back

@Mrgunsngear 1 year ago

Larry is good people. He helped me out when I was starting my business and never asked for anything in return 🇺🇸

@justme-j2x1r 1 year ago

Hands down, the most articulate explanation of the Delta Force, from selection to becoming an elite operator. Finally got a clearer grasp of what makes it the highest and most elite military unit. Hats off to all the defo operators, past and present.

@willbrink 10 minutes ago

If anyone should get a pardon from the powers that be due to his service to his nation and the nature of the "crimes" committed, LAV is the guy.

@AMO1921 1 year ago (edited)

I’m a combat veteran Iraq war 03-04 and these sit- downs and stories with other veterans helps me push through a lot of crap

@Slickwilly55 1 year ago

These are the interviews that we want. This feels like old school srs

@ding174 1 year ago

Get Larry, McPhee, and any other Delta Operator together and have a fireside chat/ interview and just let them talk about their experiences and memories. I bet that would bring a lot of awe, laughter and maybe some tears along the way. Now that would warrant a five part mini series that I would binge watch.

@philliesfan3414 1 year ago (edited)

For people who don’t know when they call him the mastermind behind the HK416 Larry actually collaborated with Heckler and Koch to give them input about the M4 carbine which during his early years that’s all there was. And HK took his input then made the newly modified hk416 to his liking and special forces everywhere. This man is a legend

@shootingsupplies3961 1 year ago

Larry, I was a few blocks from you on Dec 20 downtown Panama City. I was a medic in the 1/508 ABN stationed at Ft Kobbe, had already been in Panama for 2 yrs when it kicked off. That night we boarded Blackhawks in the field behind our barracks, as soon as we lifted off above the treeline, could see the impacts from the Spectre C130 on the Commandancia. We knew it was the real deal then. We had also sort of rehearsed the mission several times. Initially we landed on the golf course on Ft Amador next to the canal. We secured that, then in a day or two moved downtown to the Commandancia and occupied that for a while. I have photos of me with my feet propped up on Noriega's desk, and some other interesting things. I might have a few of his personal items and photos somewhere too. I also have a photo I took of the wreckage of a helicopter. IIRC it was in the courtyard of the Commandancia. It's just a pile of molten metal, the only parts recognizable are the tail rotor section, and a minigun. I have always assumed that it was ya'll "little bird", I don't know if any other choppers went down in that area that night. I am glad to see you are doing well with your health and hope you get the pardon. I am an FFL/SOT and was following your situation very closely a few years ago as you might imagine.

@GunsGearandGames 1 year ago

Been tracking Larry's cancer journey since the news broke. Beyond happy to hear he is doing better.

@ChrisJones-ik8np 1 year ago

Back to the roots, these interviews are what we want to see👊🏻

@PeteKane1130 1 year ago

Proud to be one of the approx. 5,000 students that have trained with Larry. Thanks for everything!

@thepaulhenderson 1 year ago

Unlike nowadays, when Larry started his show he didn't talk about his military experience. He just had the best military gun show on the internet. One of the GREAT owns in internet history is when Larry finally came "out of the closet" about being a former Delta Operator! He was being fucked with by nickeldick trolls about being "fat" and "talking like he thought he was some sort of tough guy" but the funny part I don't think he ever said he was he was former Special Forces let alone Delta, not to mention he fucked up his back in a helicopter crash and put on weight as a result, so he finally had enough of their bullshit and had a special show where he told his military story and destroyed the haters once and for all. I'm only a third of the way through this so if he comments on it forgive me. But as a admirer of his before, and the son of a Project Delta SF trooper who served with Charlie Beckwith , I experienced a special kind of pride for him, and loved that he had kept that private for so long. Unlike others today who lead with it.

@mikecharlielima 1 year ago

Tom, john mcphee, spooner, chris vansant and this man.. legendary D-boys!!

@PHDTS 1 year ago

I "grew up" watching Larry Vickers training videos and getting his Glock Tango Down parts back in the mid-2000's, so watching this interview felt like a more significant one and thank you for that.

@janetdurkee8527 1 year ago

Larry is such a hero and a humble man. God bless him!!

@docb1844 1 year ago

I’ll never forget the rifle course I took w Larry where I did an emergency reload while running between obstacles and he yelled “RELOAD BEHIND COVER DAMMIT ONLY FA**OTS RELOAD IN THE OPEN!!!” 🤬🤬🤬
I’ve never reloaded in the open since ...