Videos tagged with OEWG

This video discusses a United Nations initiative, handled by an Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG), that aims to establish international laws regarding ammunition stockpiling. The speaker expresses concern that a proposed threshold of as few as 25 rounds could redefine common ammunition ownership as illegal under international law, potentially impacting US citizens if the US were deemed a conflict zone. The NRA and ammunition manufacturers are reportedly opposing these regulations, but their implementation is suggested to be inevitable.

This video provides a detailed historical and technical overview of the Mauser Model 1912, an export rifle primarily manufactured by OEWG (Steyr) for Chile. It delves into the geopolitical context of its development, the unique arms manufacturer cartel agreements, and specific technical features of the rifle, including its Mauser 98 action and 7x57mm chambering. The assessment highlights its place as a pinnacle Mauser design despite being a long rifle in an evolving era.

This video details a rare semiautomatic conversion of an Austrian Steyr M95 straight-pull rifle, housed in the Beretta reference collection. It highlights how the linear bolt action of straight-pull rifles makes them suitable for gas-operated conversions, unlike turn-bolt actions. The conversion involves a receiver extension for the bolt and recoil spring, a gas tap near the muzzle, and an operating rod linked to the original bolt handle.