Ed Eaton: Choosing Honor

This video is a Patriot Profile sponsored by Smith & Wesson, featuring Norm St. Germain. It recounts his harrowing experience as one of 400 seamen aboard the USS Gambier Bay during intense enemy fire on October 25, 1944. The narrative highlights the courage and defense of the crew in the face of overwhelming odds, emphasizing their fight for survival.

This episode of Patriot Profiles, sponsored by Smith & Wesson, features Sergeant Ed Eaton recounting the tragic attack on the USS Westchester during the Vietnam War. The incident resulted in the U.S. Navy's largest single loss of life during the conflict, with 25 men perishing. The video offers a sneak peek into this historical event and the personal story behind "Choosing Honor."

This episode of Patriot Profiles features Sergeant Ed Eaton, recounting his heroic actions during the Vietnam War where he fought off two Viet Cong groups at the age of nineteen, saving himself and a fellow comrade. The episode, titled "Choosing Honor," is sponsored by Smith & Wesson and is available to watch in full on NRA News.

This video, presented by NRA Life of Duty and sponsored by Brownells and Smith & Wesson, is a "Patriot Profile" focusing on Adam Brown, a Navy SEAL honored for his sacrifice. The episode specifically pays tribute to the "Warrior Wives" and the women who support elite military personnel, highlighting their resilience, courage, and sacrifice. It aims to recognize and remember the contributions of these women to those who serve the country.

This video features S.E.R.E Program Manager Rick Arnold Sr. sharing his harrowing experiences from the September 11th attacks at the Pentagon. Despite orders to evacuate, Arnold and his team chose to stay and assist victims. He recounts the critical moment of reaching a jammed corridor that separated them from those trapped on the other side, describing the victims as "unreachable."

This video is a tribute to Adam Brown, highlighting his life as an American hero, husband, father, and a man of courage and faith. Presented by NRA Life of Duty and sponsored by Brownells and Smith & Wesson, the video focuses on his unyielding spirit and ability to achieve anything, embodying the American ideal.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.