Videos tagged with Explosives Handling

This video offers an expert-led tour of Dragonman's Military Museum, focusing on WWII explosives and ordnance. Mel Bernstein (Dragonman), a recognized authority on military collections, demonstrates deactivated explosives, including dynamite, landmines (M7, M7A1, M10), and their activation mechanisms. The tour also features .50 caliber armor-piercing rounds, machine guns, and mortars, highlighting historical military hardware with detailed explanations of their function and safety.

This video advertises an 'Open-to-the-Public High Explosive Class' offered by WCMG LLC. The training covers the safe handling and use of various high explosives including C-4, Semtex, RDX, HMX, Dynamite, ANFO, and more. Two classes are detailed: an 8-hour 'Introduction to High Explosives' with hands-on detonation, and an 8-hour 'Advanced Usage of High Explosives' focusing on real-world applications like breaching and directional charges. The company holds multiple ATF licenses, and the lead instructor is a PA Certified Blaster.

This video provides a detailed disassembly of U.S. Army 60mm illumination mortar rounds, specifically the M83A3 and M83A3E1 variants. It visually demonstrates the removal of components like the nose fuse, time fuse assembly, ignition cartridge, and propellant increments. The breakdown highlights the internal structure of this inert ordnance, emphasizing safe handling and identification of key parts compatible with M2, M19, and M224 mortars.

This video showcases a "High Explosive Class" hosted by Washington County Machine Guns in September 2022. The organization holds licenses from the ATF for manufacturing high explosives and destructive devices, and they open their LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) training to the public three times a year. Prerequisites for attending include being 18+, a US Citizen, and passing a federal background check. No prior experience is necessary for this event, which is documented through pictures and videos.