Announcing Headstamp Publishing!

This video announces the release of the book 'Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond' by Caleb Daniels, published by Headstamp Publishing. It highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of firearms used by James Bond in both literary and cinematic forms, including detailed analysis of iconic weapons like the Walther PPK and Colt .45, as well as the historical context and real-world espionage ties. The book features photography by James Rupley and a contribution from Jack Carr.

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Stamm Saurer 1916 OOB Safety. The description highlights valuable firearms reference books available from Headstamp Publishing and provides links for supporting the creator on Patreon and Floatplane. It also directs viewers to purchase Forgotten Weapons merchandise. The content appears to focus on a specific historical firearm and its features.

This entry details the announcement of the book 'Small Arms of WW2: Soviet Union' by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The book, published by Headstamp Publishing, aims to fill a gap in English-language resources on Soviet WWII firearms, featuring extensive photography by James Rupley, historical development, combat usage, and technical overviews of numerous iconic and rare Soviet small arms. It covers a wide range of firearms from handguns to machine guns, including prototypes and specialized sniper rifles.

This video announces the conclusion of the "Forged in Snow" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting that viewers still have time to secure a Kickstarter-exclusive copy. The description directly links to the Kickstarter project page, indicating a focus on a specific product launch and community engagement related to that project.

This video announces the book 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025' by Ian McCollum of Headstamp Publishing. The book is a comprehensive collector's reference covering Finnish-manufactured or modified firearms, including detailed histories, variants, and markings. Various editions and pledge levels are available through a Kickstarter campaign, with stretch goals for additional content and physical items.

Forgotten Weapons announces the upcoming release of 'Battle Rifles of NATO,' a new book focusing on Cold War small arms. Shipping is slated for early December, with US orders expected first. The book features detailed photography and technical information on iconic rifles like the FN FAL, M14, and AR-10.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.