Videos tagged with Ammunition Types

This video addresses lead exposure concerns for high-volume shooters, emphasizing indoor range risks and mitigation strategies. It also details proper thumb placement on handguns, particularly concerning safeties on 1911/2011 platforms, and discusses handloading practices.

This video from Civilian Tactical demonstrates how to differentiate between a real Girsan Regard MC pistol and a Dart Armory toy clone. Key indicators include the appearance of ammunition, barrel threading, manufacturer markings, and the functional differences in slide lockback and shell ejection. The instructor emphasizes safety when handling any firearm, real or replica.

This guide details the inspection of demilitarized ordnance, focusing on the 152mm M81 Gun Launcher and associated ammunition. It covers identifying markings, understanding demilitarization, and recognizing different projectile types, drawing on expert knowledge of historical military systems.

This video explores the impact of modern ammunition on older firearms, specifically a Mosin Nagant. It debunks the myth that all modern ammo is detrimental to vintage guns, highlighting that non-corrosive primers in modern 7.62x54R ammunition can actually reduce maintenance needs compared to older corrosive variants. The presenter demonstrates that using this modern ammo can prevent barrel damage from residue, saving cleaning time.

This video compares three common ammunition casing materials: aluminum, brass, and steel. It highlights the significant drawbacks of aluminum casings, noting they can break and cause chamber obstructions requiring difficult removal. Brass is presented as the ideal, though more expensive, option due to its balance of malleability and strength. Steel casings are discussed as a durable but potentially wear-inducing alternative, particularly on firearm extractors.

A 2025 small caliber ammunition market report projects trends from 2025-2035 based on the last five years. The report identifies key calibers like 223/5.56, 308/7.62 NATO, 22 LR, 9mm, and 12 gauge as the dominant market segments. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) is the most consumed ammunition type, followed by tracer rounds, incendiary, armor-piercing, and lastly, hollowpoint. The primary consumers of small arms ammunition are militaries worldwide, followed by homeland security, law enforcement, government agencies, hunting and sports enthusiasts, and finally, commercial and self-defense users.

This guide provides fundamental instructions for operating a pump-action shotgun, covering essential actions like unloading, chambering rounds, loading the magazine tube, aiming, and firing. It emphasizes basic cycling of the action and proper sight alignment for beginners. The video also briefly touches on different types of shotgun ammunition.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of firearm calibers and bullet dimensions, explaining how they are measured and named. It details the differences between rimfire and centerfire ammunition, and explores common handgun, rifle, and shotgun calibers, including their typical uses and ballistic properties. The expert guide emphasizes the critical importance of matching ammunition to the firearm's chambering for safety and performance.

A 2025-2035 small caliber ammunition market report indicates military forces are the largest consumers globally, followed by law enforcement and government agencies. Key calibers driving consumption include 223/5.56, 308/7.62 NATO, 22 LR, 9mm, and 12 gauge. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) is the most produced and consumed type, with tracer rounds surprisingly ranking second.

This video recounts Colion Noir's experience attempting to teach Kanye West how to shoot. The narrative highlights the importance of a thorough safety brief, even for individuals with no prior firearm knowledge. It details Kanye's initial disinterest, his eventual engagement when discussing ammunition types, and his abrupt departure from the range, leaving the instructor to continue with the remaining attendees. The story also touches on the challenges of celebrity interactions and the potential reasons behind Kanye's behavior.

This video provides a comprehensive overview and demonstration of four distinct firearms: the Shadow Systems XR920, Arisaka Type 99, Diamondback Sidekick, and Glock 47. Expert handling is showcased, including suppressor attachment, optic mounting, and various ammunition types. The presentation is methodical, highlighting the technical aspects of each firearm.

This video provides specific shooting distance recommendations for TA Targets' AR550 steel targets, differentiating between 3/8" and 1/2" plate thicknesses. It details safe distances for various pistol and rifle calibers, including magnum rounds, and outlines approved and prohibited ammunition types. The instructor emphasizes the unique design features and steel quality that allow for closer shooting distances compared to standard AR500 targets.