Videos tagged with Historical Gear

This guide details a historical MACV-SOG loadout, featuring a CAR-15 carbine with multiple 30-round 5.56mm magazines and various grenades. The information is presented with an authoritative tone, drawing from first-hand combat experience and detailed knowledge of historical loadouts, as assessed by Shawn Ryan. This setup was utilized during an intense training mission, highlighting significant ammunition expenditure.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a World War I British Brodie helmet. Various calibers, including 9mm, .223 Remington, 7.62x39mm, and .308 Winchester, were fired at the helmet. While some rounds did not penetrate, higher-powered rounds like the .308 significantly damaged the helmet and a simulated skull.

This entry details the OSS Lockpick Pocketknife, a specialized tool developed by the Office of Strategic Services during World War II for intelligence operatives. It highlights the compact design integrating multiple lockpicking tools and a pen knife blade, emphasizing its historical significance in espionage. The guide outlines the deployment of these tools and mentions original accessories like a leather pouch and torsion wrench.

This video features a humorous reenactment by 'Administrative Results' showcasing authentic WWII USMC gear, including an M1 Garand rifle and M1 helmet with Frogskin camouflage. The content highlights historical accuracy in military apparel and accessories, with a nod to popular music of the era. The speaker demonstrates high authority through detailed historical presentation.

This video features an informal ballistic test comparing a .45 ACP 1911 pistol against a WWII Japanese military helmet. The test, conducted by a firearms enthusiast from Yee Yee Life, demonstrates the helmet's ability to withstand a direct impact, though the resulting deformation caused significant damage to the mannequin head beneath. The visual evidence highlights the energy transfer and penetration capabilities of the 1911 pistol against historical military equipment.

This video features a content creator testing the protective capabilities of three World War II helmets (American M1, German Stahlhelm, Japanese Type 92) against a 70-pound compound bow. The American helmet was penetrated, the German helmet deflected arrows, and the Japanese helmet showed partial penetration. The experiment highlights differences in historical helmet design and material resistance to modern archery equipment.

This video simulates the physical challenge of carrying a heavy load, represented by $4 million in cash, while engaging targets with a CAR-15 style rifle, inspired by the movie 'Heat'. The host demonstrates high-level firearm manipulation while under duress, highlighting the difficulty of rapid movement with significant weight. Expert insights are provided on the impracticality of certain gear choices in high-stress, mobile scenarios.

This video features an expert-level ballistic test of a World War I British Brodie helmet, also known as a Doughboy helmet. The host, demonstrating high authority and specialized knowledge, tests the helmet's resistance against a range of modern calibers from 12 gauge birdshot up to .308 Winchester. The results are surprising, showing the helmet offers minimal protection against most contemporary rounds, with only the lowest power calibers failing to penetrate.

This YouTube video from InRange discusses the historical and fascinating story of the Mickey Mouse gas mask. While the primary focus is on this unique piece of historical protective gear, the context of gas masks often relates to preparedness and survival, which can have tangential links to firearms ownership and self-defense scenarios. The video's support model via Patreon is also noted.

This video title proposes a ballistic test, questioning whether a Vietnam War era helmet can stop an arrow. The video leverages hashtags related to archery, bowhunting, and the outdoors, but its inclusion of the hashtag '#gun' suggests a potential comparison or commentary relevant to firearms enthusiasts, even if no specific firearms are mentioned or demonstrated. The core of the video appears to be a protective gear test under projectile impact.

This video details the specific gear used by Rangers during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, as explained by CSM Rick Lamb. Key equipment discussed includes the Load Carrying Equipment (LCE), Ranger Body Armor (RBA) with modifications, and the PASGT helmet that saved Lamb's life. The discussion highlights the practical challenges and adaptations made by soldiers in the field.

This guide details the draw technique for the Audley Safety Holster, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It emphasizes the unique internal spring-loaded latch that requires depressing the mechanism with a finger inside the trigger guard. The video highlights this as a secure method favored by historical law enforcement and intelligence agencies, while also noting modern safety considerations regarding trigger finger placement. Expert instruction covers the historical context and mechanical operation of this specialized holster.