Videos tagged with Larry Potterfield

This interview features Larry and Brenda Potterfield, founders of the MidwayUSA Foundation, discussing their organization's mission. They explain how the foundation supports youth shooting sports across the United States by establishing endowments. The description also provides links to various National Rifle Association (NRA) publications and resources, highlighting their connection to the shooting sports community.

This video highlights the significant impact of Midway USA's 'Roundup' program, which has donated over $22 million to the NRA-ILA since 1992. The program allows customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the change directly funding efforts to protect Second Amendment rights in state capitals and courts. The initiative, founded by Larry and Brenda Potterfield, also indirectly led to the creation of the 'Friends of the NRA' program.

This video features Frank Miniter, Editor-in-Chief of NRA America's 1st Freedom, in conversation with Larry and Brenda Potterfield, co-founders of MidwayUSA. The discussion centers on their significant contributions to preserving and restoring fundamental rights, positioning them as leading examples of citizen engagement in a civil-rights movement. The video highlights their role in supporting and advocating for these rights, with a call to action to join the NRA and explore NRA publications.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates how to achieve a professional finish on a recoil pad. The process involves removing sanding marks and flat spots using a recoil pad fixture and progressively finer grits of abrasive cloth, followed by a final polish with paste wax. This technique ensures a clean, aesthetically pleasing result for firearm stocks.

This guide details the critical process of applying proper torque to rifle scope mounting screws, emphasizing accuracy and reliability. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates using the Wheeler Engineering FAT Wrench to achieve precise torque settings, ensuring components remain secure and maintain consistent shot placement. Adhering to factory specifications is crucial for optimal rifle performance.

This video features Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA at the 2019 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana. He, along with his wife Brenda, presented a ceremonial check for over $16 million to the NRA-ILA. This significant donation represents the cumulative contributions of MidwayUSA customers to the NRA-ILA over the years, highlighting a strong commitment to supporting Second Amendment advocacy.

This guide details the process of installing AR-15 handguards, presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It emphasizes the use of a specialized tool, the Schuster handguard tool, to simplify compressing the delta ring. The steps cover seating both halves of the handguard and securing them by releasing the tool's tension. This is presented as the final step in AR-15 assembly.

This guide details the installation of an AR-15's hammer and trigger assembly, presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers component identification, sub-assembly, installation using specialized tools like slave pins and hammer blocks, and concludes with a function test and trigger pull measurement using a Lyman gauge, which registered approximately 8.5 lbs. The instruction emphasizes precision and safety throughout the process.

This guide details the process of installing an AR-15 pivot pin, presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers essential lubrication steps, the use of specialized tools like the Model 1 Sales pivot pin installation tool, and the precise manipulation required to seat the detent and secure the pin. The instruction emphasizes a methodical approach for a successful installation.

This guide details the professional installation of an AR-15 magazine release assembly, presented by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers essential preparation, the use of specialized tools like an action block for secure workholding, proper lubrication, and a clever technique using a wooden dowel for easier assembly. The process concludes with a crucial function test to ensure reliable operation.

This guide details the installation of an AR-15 compensator, specifically the A2 model, presented by expert Larry Potterfield. It covers the necessary tools, components like the crush washer, and the critical step of timing the muzzle device correctly. The process emphasizes secure barrel mounting and proper torque for optimal function.

This guide details the process of installing an AR-15 front sight, presented by firearms expert Larry Potterfield. It covers lubricating critical components, seating the sight, and using a specialized tool for height adjustment. Proper technique ensures a secure and functional front sight installation.