Videos tagged with Breaching Rounds

This video discusses the US Army's $11.6 million contract for Mossberg shotguns, primarily the 590 A1 variant. The speaker, a former senior non-commissioned officer and master marksmanship trainer, highlights the reliability, simplicity, and effectiveness of Mossberg pump-action shotguns in military applications like breaching and gate guard duties. He contrasts them with semi-automatic options, emphasizing their durability in austere environments.

This video demonstrates tactical door breaching techniques using a Mossberg 590 mag-fed shotgun equipped with a standoff device. It covers breaching lock mechanisms with dedicated rounds and attacking door hinges, emphasizing proper angles and ammunition selection. The instructor highlights the effectiveness of compressed zinc breaching rounds and discusses the limitations of birdshot for such applications.

This video explores a wide variety of shotgun ammunition, from standard bird and buckshot to specialized breaching rounds, novelty designs, and less-lethal options. The presenter emphasizes that 'non-lethal' rounds are often 'less lethal' and can still be dangerous at close range. The video demonstrates the effects of different rounds on targets, highlighting their intended uses and limitations, and advises caution with experimental or novelty ammunition.

This comprehensive overview, presented by a Navy SEAL, details various 12-gauge shotgun ammunition types relevant to home defense. It covers buckshot, birdshot, slugs, breaching rounds, less-lethal options, and blanks, emphasizing their tactical applications, effectiveness, and potential risks like over-penetration. The guide stresses the importance of understanding ammunition characteristics and maintaining proficiency through practice for effective self-defense scenarios.