Videos tagged with Firearms Industry History

This video memorializes Lt Gen William M. Keys, former CEO of Colt Defense and Colt's Manufacturing. It details his distinguished military career, his pivotal role in saving Colt from bankruptcy through strategic contracts like the M4 Carbine, and his leadership style. The content also touches on his personal preferences, such as his strong affinity for the .45 ACP 1911 platform and his controversial stance against 9mm pistols.

This video highlights the long-standing relationship between Brownells and Volquartsen, emphasizing shared values of customer service and innovation. Scott Volquartsen discusses the company's origins, its evolution from manual machining to advanced CNC and EDM processes, and its specialization in rimfire precision firearms. The conversation also touches on the legacy of Frank Brownell and his personal approach to business, underscoring the importance of relationships in the firearms industry.

This episode of The Proof House features an in-depth interview with Mike Loder, detailing his extensive career in the firearms industry. Loder shares his journey from a childhood fascination with guns to becoming a gun buyer, gunsmith apprentice, and eventually a key figure at Wilson Combat. The discussion covers his experiences with gun collecting, estate sales, the evolution of the firearms market, and the importance of innovation within companies like Wilson Combat. Loder also recounts personal hunting stories and his ideal firearm for modern use.

This episode of Gun Talk Nation features a deep dive into the career of Tom Gresham, tracing his journey from growing up in a firearms-focused family to becoming a prominent media personality. The discussion covers the evolution of firearms media, the challenges of creating content, and the importance of realistic self-defense training, particularly force-on-force scenarios. Gresham emphasizes the need for mental preparation and practical application over purely range-based shooting.

This video provides an in-depth, critical analysis of Colt's decline from an industry leader to its current struggles, drawing on the speaker's experience as a historian, author, and former employee. It details a history of strategic missteps, including a focus on government contracts over commercial markets, a lack of R&D investment, poor management decisions, and a failure to adapt to evolving industry trends. The speaker argues that Colt's reliance on past successes and an inability to innovate have led to its current precarious position.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the American firearms industry, tracing its historical significance from colonial times to modern manufacturing. It highlights the industry's role in American expansion, defense, and conservation, while also detailing the extensive regulatory framework, including background checks and the function of the ATF and NICS system. The NSSF's 'Don't Lie for the Other Guy' program is presented as an initiative to combat straw purchases.