Dirty Civilian posted at end of March 2026 "The Volunteers," a cinematic short film follows a group of volunteers operating in a near-future urban landscape where the legal system has essentially clocked out for a permanent coffee break. The team tracks a suspicious character named Jonah, a content creator whose grocery list for children's items doesn't quite match his lack of actual children.
Dirty Civilian compares the replicas of some of the real world optics makers, using on them to shoot with real steel in this episode... "We tested Airsoft knockoff optics on real firearms and compared them to real optics from Trijicon, Aimpoint, EOTech, and SIG Sauer. The goal was simple: can clone red dots and holographic sights be zeroed and used reliably on rifles and pistols? The results surprised us in both good and bad ways. Disclaimer: Educational testing only.
Dirty Civilian gives a lesson about military terms for those who want to be prepared to know when the shit hits the fan... "The Military uses acronyms and terms to make communication efficient and succinct. We go over the acronyms and lingo we find most relevant to groups of civilians who train and prepare together."
In this Civilian Autorifleman Basics series by Dirty Civilian, they discuss about suppressing an enemy force... "Civilian Autoriflemen are a more viable role than ever before. We use the basics of USMC MG doctrine to get you started on your journey into this specialty and the use of IARs."
Dirty Civilian talks about a short film called "Into The Abyss" which features the use of thermal, night vision, and white light... "How do you balance the use of white light, night vision, and thermal to exact your will on an opposing force? We break down a cinematic recreation of a maneuver we executed years ago in a force-on-force environment to show you how to play to the strengths and tech of each guy on your team. Huge thanks to American Milsim for making this possible."
Dirty Civilian talks about everything you need to know about putting together tactical helmets... "We walk through the differences between all the major brands and models of helmets, how to attach different kinds of ear protection to each, and dozens of variations of lights, strobes, and other attachments."
This video by The Dirty Civilian demonstrates the correct and safe way to handle firearms, covering topics such as zero distance, ammunition, hold data, suppressors, MPBR, moving targets, and testing your data. Watch and listen so you can practice during your free time.
Are knockoff combat uniforms just as good as the originals? The Dirty Civilian tries them as he looks into night vision clothing... "Are Chinese-made fake combat uniforms just as good as the real thing? Will they make you glow if your enemy has night vision? Will washing them with optical brightener detergent ruin them? Which patterns and fabrics are easy to see at night?
Learn from the Dirty Civilian how to select observation posts and setting hasty hide sites... "Throughout history, civilians and soldiers have established OPs (Observation Posts) to detect threats early and collect information that saves lives and wins battles. We go through the basics of creating a woodland/rural OP and why this is one concept prepared Americans should be familiar with."
A discussion by Dirty Civilian on training and gear for societal upheavals in the West... "Is training and purchasing war fighting equipment a colossal waste of time and money when we live in a time of peace? We analyze historical cycles of revolution, where we fall in it, and walk through Josh's "war box" that stores all the equipment he needs for scaling to any modern conflict."
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