Say Hello to the GBRS Group Second Best Sling.

When your gear comes from decades of experience in the elite of special forces — including the Navy SEAL program — you understand one thing: simplicity in design is strength. At GBRS Group, a veteran-owned company specializing in gear born from that experience and built in the USA, simplicity means fewer failure points, less weight, and more mission-readiness. The Second Best Sling (SBS) is a prime example.

Watch DJ Shipley give a rundown on how you can setup the Second Best Sling to your preference:

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Built by operators, for operators.

GBRS isn't just another gear manufacturer. This is a veteran-owned outfit that develops optic mounts, rifle slings, chest rigs, and more — from experience forged in special operations and the elite of special forces. Their offering also includes knowledge-transfer training (open to civilians and some that are exclusive to law-enforcement/military) and soft-goods like t-shirts, hoodies, hats that tell a cohesive brand story of who they are and the values forged in battle missions. All their hard goods—optic mounts, magazine pouches, their revolutionary Assaulter Belt—are made in the USA. With that ethos, the SBS is not a marketing gimmick: it’s a purpose-driven tool.

Here’s an in-depth look at why this rifle sling deserves a spot in your kit.

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What the Second Best Sling offers:

Lightweight, minimalist, and mission-tuned.

• The SBS weighs in at just about 2.7 oz. That’s roughly half the weight of many standard rifle slings.

• To cut bulk and metal hardware, GBRS removed the heavy metal components commonly found on other slings — reducing noise, weight, and snag risks.

Customizable length and attachment.

• A forward lead section offers ~40 inches of adjustable travel, and the tail section ~20 inches — allowing you to fine-tune fitment around your plate carrier, soft armor or slick-kit.

• The design supports both 2-to-1 point connection and single-point attachment (with optional hardware) — giving you flexibility depending on your mission or tactics.

Comfort meets function.

• A 16-inch minimalist neck pad uses closed-cell crosslink foam for support, covered in 4-way-stretch Tweave fabric to allow smooth, friction-free movement across your body or shoulder.

• Both ends of the pad taper to eliminate snag points when the rifle is transitioned to your back or you’re crawling or climbing. The attention to those “little details” shows up in the field.

Simple deployment, intuitive controls.

• The pull tab on the front lead section is a 4-inch double fold-over tab with two center bar-tacks — if you want to convert it into a thumb loop instead of a tab, you can. 

• No bulky metal buckles banging against your weapon or gear, no webbing flopping or rolling and digging into your neck during a long haul.

Why this sling matters — and what it gives you.

In a world where gear is often over-complicated, over-designed, and loaded with gimmicks, the SBS gives you just what works — nothing more, nothing less. You get:

• Weight savings that make a difference during long patrols, training days, or load-bearing transitions

• Less snag risk when moving through tight spaces, entering/exiting vehicles, or toggling between shoulders

• Fit-tailoring so your rifle is exactly where you want it — neither bouncing around nor locked rigid

• Attachment flexibility so you can move between two-point and single-point configurations depending on your mission or personal preference

• Comfort, so your gear works with you not against you — whether you’re moving fast or slow, running kit or light-load

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Ideal users & scenarios.

The Second Best Sling is well suited for:

• Operators and law-enforcement/military personnel who demand high performance with minimal footprint

• Serious civilian practitioners (competition, tactical training, prepared-carry) who demand gear rated for real-world use

• Anyone running a slick or plate-carrier setup where they want top-tier performance without the bulk of heavy hardware

• Folks who transition between single-point and two-point slings and want a system adaptable for both

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Final thoughts.

At GBRS, we believe gear should enhance your performance, not hinder it. The Second Best Sling is built with that belief in mind. It’s direct, functional, elite — but still humble. Simple but refined and made in the USA. Check out our SBS Bundle for everything you need and some savings along the way.

If you’re looking for a rifle sling that handles real-world demands, keeps weight and snag risks down, and gives you adjustable, mission-ready versatility — this is the one.