Videos tagged with The AK Guy

This video announces Brandon Herrera, widely known as "The AK Guy," is running for the Texas 23rd Congressional District. The announcement was made at GOA's GOALS event, and Herrera is challenging the incumbent Tony Gonzales. This political endeavor highlights Herrera's public persona and his connection to the firearms community and Second Amendment advocacy.

This video features Brandon Herrera, founder of The AK Guy Inc. and creator of the AK-50, discussing various topics at SHOT Show 2025. He sits down with Devin Perkins to talk about politics, firearms, the ATF, and the event itself. The discussion hints at potential efforts to dismantle the ATF, making it a relevant watch for those interested in firearms culture and Second Amendment advocacy.

This video discusses the possibility of Brandon Herrera, known as "The AK Guy," being appointed as the Director of the ATF. The description also includes promotional links for various merchandise such as t-shirts, hats, a Killdozer repair manual, woobies, and Blackout Coffee, using a discount code. Additionally, it links to a podcast episode and the creator's Patreon page, along with a mailing address and sizing information.

This video focuses on Brandon Herrera's congressional campaign in Texas District 23, positioning him as a candidate who will oppose gun control measures and challenge incumbent "RINOs." The description highlights his desire to represent constituents and end the career of "RINO Gonzalez." It also mentions "The Ak Guy" going to Congress, referencing Herrera's well-known persona. The video promotes joining an email list and affiliate discounts, linking to the VSO Gun Channel's Linktree and podcast. The VSO Gun Channel emphasizes its role as an educational resource for responsible gun ownership and safety, clarifying its independence from promoting firearm sales and its objective testing practices.

The PPS-43, successor to the PPSh-41, was designed for simpler, cheaper mass production during WWII using stamped metal. It features a direct blowback, open-bolt action firing 7.62x25mm Tokarev rounds from 35-round stick magazines, with a reduced cyclic rate of 600-700 RPM for better control. Its design emphasizes ease of manufacture and operation, including a unique safety lever and a folding stock.

This video analyzes the firearms featured in 'The Matrix' franchise, contrasting movie depictions with real-world capabilities. Brandon Herrera details iconic weapons like Agent Smith's Desert Eagle and the lobby shootout's MP5K, while also critiquing the unrealistic cyclic rate of the M134 Minigun. The discussion highlights the use of blanks for cinematic effect and identifies various firearms from the 'Digital Armory' scene.

This video showcases a custom AK-47 underfolder built by Brandon Herrera of The AK Guy for Demolition Ranch. The video includes a humorous ballistic test of fruit cake against various calibers (.22 LR, 9mm, .50 AE, .50 BMG) and features range time with the new AK-47. A giveaway for shirts and body armor is also announced.

This review showcases a custom Saiga-12 shotgun build inspired by Escape From Tarkov, featuring a 20-round MaxRounds drum magazine and a JMac Customs muzzle brake. The video demonstrates its impressive firepower on an outdoor range, comparing real-world handling to the game's mechanics. It highlights specific components like the Kobra red dot and Zenitco foregrip, offering insights into their performance and availability.

This video announces the positive news that David Chipman is no longer the nominee for director of the AFT. The creator, Brandon Herrera of The AK Guy Inc., also uses this as an opportunity to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and promote his merchandise and other channels. The video title implies a political or news commentary related to firearm regulations.

This video compares the 7.62x39mm and 5.45x39mm calibers, primarily in AK platforms. While 7.62 offers more close-range energy and affordability, 5.45 provides superior long-range ballistics, lower recoil, and faster follow-up shots due to its higher velocity and lighter projectile. Gel testing reveals distinct wound channel characteristics for each caliber, with 5.45's tumbling effect proving particularly devastating.

Brandon Herrera critiques the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, highlighting the irony of the Taliban acquiring vast amounts of US military hardware while US citizens face firearm restrictions. He discusses the practical implications of captured weapons and the ongoing debate between AK and AR platforms, ultimately offering a message of support to veterans.

This video details the complex process of building a custom AK rifle chambered in the 9x39mm subsonic cartridge. Brandon Herrera highlights the unique challenges of adapting the AK platform for this low-pressure round, requiring a custom short-stroke piston system and barrel. The build, based on a Century Arms Micro Draco, features components from JMac Customs and Dead Air, resulting in a remarkably quiet suppressed rifle.