Videos tagged with Semi-Automatic Handguns

This video discusses a shift in handgun caliber popularity, moving away from the dominant 9mm Luger towards more powerful options like 10mm Auto and higher-velocity rounds like 5.7x28mm. The trend is driven by increased firearm availability in these calibers and a consumer desire for greater power in carry guns.

This video features content creator Nikko Ortiz in a studio setting with a prominent firearm display. The content touches on edgy humor related to neck injuries and firearm-related dialogue, but does not provide instructional content.

This video from Nikko Ortiz highlights a critical lapse in situational awareness at a gas station, where a vehicle is stolen while the owner is present. Ortiz, a high-profile tactical lifestyle influencer, uses this incident to emphasize the importance of vigilance in everyday scenarios. The visual evidence includes a tactical display in his studio, showcasing AR-15 style rifles and handguns, reinforcing his expertise in tactical preparedness.

This video discusses the advantages of carrying revolvers during the fall and winter months, contrasting them with semi-automatic handguns. The presenter highlights nostalgia, reliability, and unique tactical benefits like pocket carry and pressing against a target without going out of battery. Specific models like the Smith & Wesson 432 UC and Taurus 856 UL are showcased, along with various calibers.

The video discusses how new state laws, particularly in Colorado and California, are making certain semi-automatic handguns with detachable magazines increasingly difficult to purchase. Manufacturers are discontinuing compliance models, leading to scarcity in affected states. The speaker emphasizes that these laws are enacted at the state and local levels, even when federal sentiment might seem more favorable to Second Amendment rights.

This guide, presented with high authority by a firearms industry professional, advocates for the 'Keep It Simple Stupid' (KISS) approach to firearm accessories, particularly red dot optics. It emphasizes choosing manual operation, a 3 MOA reticle, and single reticle systems to enhance reliability and minimize failure points, while cautioning against overly complex features that can detract from a firearm's core function.

This video discusses an ATF report on stolen firearms, highlighting that semi-automatic handguns are the most frequently stolen type, accounting for 65% of all stolen guns. The speaker emphasizes that car break-ins are a primary source of firearm theft, often facilitated by visible gun-related stickers or hunting gear. The content advises viewers to secure firearms properly, recommending mobile safes or locked glove compartments to prevent theft and potential legal repercussions in states with new laws.

This video argues that current gun control proposals, particularly those advocating for bans on semi-automatic firearms and weapons designed for battlefield use, represent a move towards confiscation. The speaker criticizes the logic that stricter laws are needed because existing ones fail, suggesting this leads to a de facto nationwide ban. The commentary highlights concerns that the definition of 'weapons of mass destruction' is being misapplied to common firearms.

California's SB452, enacted in 2023, is set to effectively ban the sale of new semi-automatic handguns in the state starting January 1, 2028. This is due to new microstamping requirements, which the California Department of Justice has deemed technologically viable. The law mandates that all semi-automatic handguns sold by licensed dealers must be "Micro Stamp enabled," a technology not currently widespread or available in the industry, thus impacting the existing firearm roster.

The Yankee Marshal discusses his preferred handgun and rifle calibers, favoring .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt for revolvers, and 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG for semi-automatics. He expresses skepticism towards the 2011 platform in 9mm, preferring it in .40 S&W or 10mm. The discussion also touches on the prevalence of 9mm due to cost and ease of production, contrasting it with more powerful options.

This video discusses the impact of state-level anti-Second Amendment legislation, particularly in Colorado and California, on the availability of semi-automatic handguns with detachable magazines. Manufacturers are discontinuing certain models in response to these laws, leading to scarcity in affected states. The speaker emphasizes that despite a pro-Second Amendment president, state and local efforts are increasing restrictions.

This video discusses the impact of new state-level anti-Second Amendment legislation, particularly in Colorado and California, on the availability of semi-automatic handguns with detachable magazines. Manufacturers are ceasing production for compliance, leading to scarcity in affected states. The speaker emphasizes the importance of local and midterm elections for preserving Second Amendment rights.