Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highly recommends Diamondback Shooting Sports in Tucson for gunsmithing services, emphasizing their capability with custom and unusual projects. He highlights examples like trigger repair on a Laser Aim pistol, a custom red dot adapter for a Calico 'cheek pistol', and a fake selector switch on an M14 clone. Diamondback is currently undertaking a titanium FAL modification for McCollum, reinforcing their expertise.
This video analyzes a Pima County deputy-involved shooting where an officer was injured but remained engaged. It highlights the importance of immediate tactical response and self-aid, specifically tourniquet application, even after sustaining a gunshot wound. The analysis emphasizes effective communication and maintaining situational awareness under duress.
This video analyzes a critical incident where an off-duty officer faced a suspect armed with dual bayonets. The analysis highlights the importance of immediate action, center mass hits under extreme stress, and proper tactical positioning. It stresses that even at very close ranges, adrenaline can cause misses, underscoring the need for advanced force-on-force training.
This Active Self Protection video analyzes a successful self-defense incident in Tucson, Arizona, where an armed customer intervened during a robbery at a Metro PCS. The analysis highlights the importance of situational awareness, identifying behavioral cues, and tactical positioning. While the defender successfully neutralized the threat, the hosts emphasize the critical need for advanced training to ensure quick and accurate threat resolution.
This video documents the "Average Joes Across America" initiative, with the first stop being Zona 21 in Tucson, Arizona. It highlights a range day event, with mentions of several Instagram personalities and sponsors involved in the firearms and outdoor lifestyle industries. The description also includes a link for individuals interested in hosting future range days and encourages following various individuals and companies.
This YouTube video documents a #SaveOurChildren rally held in Tucson, Arizona on August 29, 2020, in Marana. While the primary focus of the event appears to be activism related to child safety, the description also includes significant promotional content for a firearms and gear-focused YouTube channel (RTT Guns & Gear). The channel promotes its Instagram, YouTube, and Rumble accounts, as well as specific affiliate links for Werkz Holsters and Gatorz Glasses, offering a discount code. Business inquiries are directed to an email address. A disclaimer clarifies that the video is for educational purposes, that views are personal, and that no firearms are advertised for sale. Live firing is stated to occur in controlled, safe environments by trained professionals. Given the emphasis on a firearms and gear channel and the inclusion of tactical gear sponsorships, the content leans towards a firearms enthusiast audience despite the rally's stated purpose.
Ian McCollum addresses a viral rumor about him becoming 'chief of security' for a Seattle collective. He debunks this by showing visual evidence of his current location in Arizona, including a barrel cactus and his dog. The video serves to clarify his whereabouts and distance himself from the fabricated story.
This video analyzes a restaurant self-defense incident where employees and customers fought back against an armed robber. Key takeaways include the importance of a counter-ambush mindset, effective teamwork, and the necessity of empty-handed defensive skills. The analysis also covers tactical use of improvised weapons like chairs for distance and control, emphasizing the need to dominate the attacker's weapon arm.
This video showcases a 2-Gun Action Challenge Match featuring the Madsen LMG, highlighting its use in a demanding competition environment. The shooter navigates challenging stages involving precision shooting, barricade engagement, and rapid target transitions under extreme heat, demonstrating the LMG's capabilities and the shooter's skill in a heavy rifle scenario.
This NRA News segment from January 19, 2011, features an interview with Jim Shepherd, editor and publisher of The Shooting, Outdoor, and Tactical Wires. They discuss the latest developments from the 2011 SHOT Show and also touch upon media coverage related to Tucson.
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