Are Gun Ranges Giving You Brain Damage? | Tactical Rifleman

This YouTube video, titled "In Waves And War - Now on Netflix," promotes a documentary available on Netflix. The film follows soldiers seeking relief from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD. After exhausting conventional treatments in the US, they explore experimental psychedelic therapies and aim to make these treatments accessible to other veterans. The documentary is directed by Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen and highlights the personal journeys and advocacy of these soldiers.

This video details the founding story of Palmetto State Armory, emphasizing a mission to maximize freedom and provide affordable, quality firearms. The founders, driven by a desire to protect Second Amendment rights and inspired by military service experiences, established the company with a focus on in-house manufacturing to control costs and offer competitive pricing. They highlight their commitment to an unlimited lifetime warranty and reinvestment in product development.

This video, "Forward March: Two Brothers' Journey of Hope and Restoration," presented by NRA Life of Duty and sponsored by Brownells and Smith & Wesson, features the inspiring story of brothers Tom and Scot Spooner. Both served in Army Special Forces and Special Operations, achieving significant success. However, their journey is also marked by personal challenges, including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The narrative highlights their resilience and triumph over adversity both within and outside their military careers.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.