Videos tagged with Practical Firearm Use

This video provides an expert overview of 10 new handguns and firearms released for SHOT Show 2026, focusing on practical applications for carry, training, and home defense. Key innovations highlighted include integrated compensators, improved loading mechanisms, modern magazine ecosystems, and advanced optic mounting systems. The review emphasizes firearms offering enhanced performance and value for everyday users and enthusiasts alike.

This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast, titled "I Hate Carrying A Gun! (Reboot)", features Brent and Roy discussing the frustrations and realities of everyday concealed carry. Despite the inherent inconveniences, they explore why carrying a firearm remains a daily practice for many. The episode encourages viewer engagement for future topic ideas and provides subscription options for the podcast. It falls under the broad topic of the practical aspects of firearm ownership.

Drum magazines, while offering high capacity (e.g., 60 rounds for a 5.56x45mm NATO AR-15), introduce significant weight and ergonomic challenges to a firearm loadout. This video humorously illustrates the physical strain and potential inconvenience of using drum mags, especially during rapid reloads or extended use, contrasting their capacity with practical usability.