Videos tagged with Bazooka

This video from Shooting Gear Reviews showcases an extreme test of 'Nutshellz' Level 2 Armor, designed for groin protection in high-risk professions and impact sports. The host demonstrates the armor's effectiveness by subjecting it to a direct hit from a rocket launcher. Despite the massive explosion and the target being knocked down, the individual appears unharmed, validating the product's robust protective capabilities in a sensationalized, high-energy demonstration.

This "Throwback Thursday" episode features Dolf Goldsmith, a veteran of the NFA shooting community since the 1950s, sharing his reminiscences and stories about destructive devices. The video highlights his extensive knowledge and passion for firearms, particularly those with historical significance. It references specific incidents and ordnance, including a Bazooka attack on the UN, a 20mm Lahti bank robbery, and Finnish 82mm mortars, providing links for further information and Dolf's published works.

The Panzerschreck, Germany's answer to the Bazooka, was developed after encountering the American weapon in Tunisia. It adapted the Bazooka's design to an 88mm caliber, utilizing existing warheads but with redesigned rocket motors. Early models lacked protective shields, necessitating gas masks for shooters due to the rocket motor's continued burn. Later versions incorporated an electromagnetic firing mechanism and improved sighting.

The M20 75mm Recoilless Rifle, developed post-WWII, offered a lighter anti-tank solution than traditional cannons. Its recoilless design, utilizing perforated cases and breech vents, neutralized recoil. It fired various rounds including HEAT capable of 4 inches of penetration and saw significant use in Korea before being replaced by missiles. While militarily obsolete, it finds modern use in avalanche control.

The M20A1B1 Super Bazooka was the standard US anti-tank weapon during the Korean War, offering significant improvements over its predecessor with its 3.5-inch shaped charge warhead capable of penetrating up to 11 inches of flat armor. Despite its power, it struggled against sloped armor and had a dangerous backblast. Key features include a take-down design for portability, a magneto trigger, and an improved loading mechanism in the A1 variant.

This Q&A session covers a wide array of firearms topics, including belt-fed ARs, historical military cartridges like the .276 and 7.62 NATO, and Finnish cartridge choices. The discussion delves into guns with built-in recoil absorption, a deep dive on Krnka pistols, and the practicality of night sights like the Vampir. It explores whether countries can arm armies with surplus firearms, examines French semi-auto prototypes from the 1920s-30s, and touches on CCW handguns with historical significance. Obsolete yet viable rounds, Pedersen Device reproductions, and the best military bolt-action rifle are also discussed, along with the Lewis gun's cooling mechanism and the Spencer versus Henry rifle. Other topics include belt types, military rifle sights, the shift from stamped metal to polymer, burst firing mechanisms, essential reference books, Bazookas versus rifle grenades, favorite WWII rifles, and the availability of surpus SMGs. The video also touches on Australian post-WWII military designs, stripper clips for the Bergmann 1910/21, hypothetical firearms collections in the UK, and personal firearms experiences.

This video explores the mechanics and history of the iconic Bazooka anti-tank weapon, focusing on the M1A1 variant. It details the weapon's electrical firing system, its combat effectiveness against German armor, and the rudimentary sighting system. The discussion also touches on model variations and the origin of its famous nickname.

This video features Dolf Goldsmith discussing "Destructive Devices" and their impact on public awareness. It highlights a specific incident where a Lahti was sought by the New York police, likely related to a bazooka firing at the UN, as reported in the New York Times. The description also connects a bank robbery, which apparently involved such devices, to the inspiration for the 1974 film "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot."