This guide, presented by GUNS Magazine Editor Brent Wheat, details common firearm inaccuracies and prop usage in classic Christmas movies. It highlights how Hollywood often uses modified real firearms, replicas, or entirely fictional devices for entertainment, cautioning viewers against treating on-screen actions as training. Key examples include the MP5s in 'Die Hard' being HK94 conversions, MGC M16 replicas with distinct markings, and custom Daisy Red Ryder props.
This video reviews a custom Glock 44 chambered in .22 Long Rifle, designed to resemble a 'Red Rider' BB gun from 'A Christmas Story.' The presenter highlights its toy-like appearance, lightweight feel, and the surprising functionality of the .22 LR caliber in a platform that mimics a BB gun. It serves as a tribute to the presenter's history with BB guns and their role in his firearms journey.
This "American Rifleman Television" segment explores the history and features of the Daisy Buck Jones BB gun, an air carbine that predates the more famous Red Ryder model. The video highlights that the Buck Jones, not the Red Ryder, was the model depicted in the film "A Christmas Story," featuring a sundial and compass on its stock. The origin of the Daisy Air Rifle Company is also detailed, stemming from windmill sales by the Plymouth Ironworks. The Buck Jones, named after the popular movie star, was produced from 1934 to 1942 and was discontinued following Jones's death, leading to the introduction of the Red Ryder.
This Christmas special episode of Gun Talk LIVE covers various firearm-related deals, new product releases, and a humorous analysis of self-defense scenarios from popular Christmas movies like Die Hard, A Christmas Story, and Home Alone. The hosts discuss the justifications for defensive actions in fictional contexts, offering insights into real-world self-defense principles. They also highlight new products from brands like Springfield Armory, Sig Sauer, and Smith & Wesson, alongside deals on tactical gear and firearm components.
This video from Ant's Rants discusses the legal classification of a Red Ryder BB Gun in New Jersey, stating it's considered a 'real gun' according to state law. The content draws a parallel to the iconic movie 'A Christmas Story.' The description also includes various links to Gun For Hire's website, academy, radio, social media, and resources for obtaining firearm permits in New Jersey and New York, as well as a mention of the 'Crime Proof Book.'
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