Friday's Tour - 5-20-22

This video tours a collection of historical military hardware, focusing on artillery pieces and vehicles. The presenter details the function and history of 106mm and 75mm recoilless rifles, explaining the 'destructive device' classification for larger caliber weapons. He also showcases a 1943 dog tag machine and discusses its use, along with rare military vehicles like the Tuxedo Crane and an early Scout Car that evolved into the Half-Track.

Dragonman provides an overview of his World War II half-tracks housed at the Colorado Springs Military Museum. He details their operational status, historical significance, and specific features, including armament like the 75mm recoilless rifle and Browning machine guns. The museum itself boasts a vast collection of military vehicles and artifacts.

This video provides a detailed look at a World War II era M3 Halftrack within the Colorado Springs Military Museum. The presenter, Dragonman, explains the vehicle's origins with the White Motor Company, its mechanical specifications including a 147 horsepower six-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive, and its armament, featuring a 75mm recoilless rifle and provisions for .30-06 ammunition. The vehicle's historical significance is highlighted, noting its appearance as it would have been upon landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Omaha and Utah Beaches.

This video showcases Dragonman's extensive military vehicle collection, featuring a wide array of historical and operational vehicles from WWII through modern conflicts. Dragonman highlights specific models like M37s, Humvees, Gamma Goats, M16 halftracks, and a Russian tank, detailing their origins, uses, and some technical specifications. The content serves as a virtual tour of a private military museum, offering insights into military hardware.

This video provides a comprehensive tour of the Colorado Springs Military Museum, showcasing a vast collection of historical firearms, military vehicles, and artifacts. Dragonman highlights improvements for the 2021 season, including new acquisitions like black powder rifles, original canteens from the Confederate and Union armies, and flintlock handguns. The museum covers conflicts from the American Revolutionary War through Afghanistan, with significant displays on World War I and World War II, featuring operational firearms like M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, Thompson submachine guns, and M1919 machine guns. The collection also includes various military vehicles, uniforms, and personal equipment, emphasizing the museum's commitment to preserving military history.

This video showcases a D-Day display, highlighting various WWII firearms and equipment. It details the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Thompson submachine gun, and different types of 30-06 ammunition, including armor-piercing, ball, and tracer rounds. The display also features gas masks, communication devices, grenades, mortars, and personal items used by soldiers.

This guide details the process of loading belt-fed machine gun ammunition using a vintage WWII .50 caliber linking machine, as demonstrated by Dragonman at the Dragon Arms Museum. It covers the manual steps of aligning links and cartridges and securing them with the machine's lever. The video highlights Dragonman's expertise with historical military equipment and large-scale ammo preparation.

Dragonman's Gun Store received a massive delivery of firearms and ammunition. The video highlights various handguns like the Ruger 57, FN 509, Glock 19X, and M&P Shield EZ, alongside AR-15 style rifles including the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 and Ruger AR-556. A 12-gauge bullpup shotgun and optics like the Sig Sauer Romeo 3 are also featured. The store emphasizes its wide ammunition inventory and compliance with Colorado's magazine capacity laws.

This guide outlines a home defense strategy emphasizing immediate firearm accessibility, as demonstrated by Dragonman, a Class III Dealer with high expertise in NFA firearms. It covers the strategic placement of various firearms, including handguns, shotguns, and heavy machine guns, within the home for rapid deployment. The content also includes a strong recommendation against using traditional gun safes for home defense due to access time concerns, highlighting the importance of readiness in critical situations.

This entry details the process of manufacturing and testing machine guns, as demonstrated by Dragonman. It covers essential steps from using specific receivers and complying with ATF regulations, including licensing and registration, to live fire testing of various full-auto firearms like the M16, AK-47, and M2 Browning. The guide emphasizes the importance of proper marking and adherence to legal requirements for firearm production.