I Bought a Gun Company (2 Year Update)

This episode details the fascinating journey of Thompson Center Arms, from its founding by Ken Thompson and Warren Center to its acquisition by Smith & Wesson and subsequent revival under Greg Ritz. The discussion highlights the brand's heritage, the importance of its original manufacturing processes, and the vision for its future, emphasizing a return to its core values and product lines. Greg Ritz, a former executive and now owner, shares his personal commitment to restoring the brand's legacy and connecting with its passionate customer base.

This video encourages firearm enthusiasts to expand their collections beyond modern polymer pistols and AR-15/AK platforms to include historical firearms. The speaker, with extensive experience, highlights the enjoyment and historical significance of firearms like the 1911 and single-action revolvers. He emphasizes that these historical designs, even in modern reproductions, offer a unique shooting experience, often with larger calibers like .45 Colt and .45 ACP, which are surprisingly manageable and fun to shoot, even for those accustomed to smaller 9mm firearms.

This video from AT3 Tactical explores a reproduction Blunderbuss, a muzzleloading firearm popular in the 1700s and 1800s. The host, demonstrating high expertise, explains the practical design features of the flared muzzle, which aided in reloading, especially for horseback riders and sailors. The video also corrects common misconceptions about the firearm's historical use, noting that earlier models had straight barrels.

This video demonstrates an extreme test of a punt gun, firing a 1lb lead ball through a 5,000-gallon pool. Scott from Kentucky Ballistics showcases safe handling of this large-bore firearm using a remote lanyard. The experiment highlights the immense power and water displacement capabilities of such a weapon, resulting in the complete destruction of the pool.

This YouTube video showcases a flintlock firearm in captivating slow motion. While the description is minimal, the title itself highlights the visual appeal of a historical firearm's operation at an accelerated frame rate, likely focusing on the mechanics of firing and the ignition sequence.

This podcast episode features a discussion on various firearms, including 1911s in .45 ACP, Marlin lever-action rifles, Ruger firearms, Argentinian Mausers, muzzleloaders, Benelli M4 and trench shotguns, Sig Sauer P229, Dan Wesson revolvers, Ruger Mini-14s and Mini-30s, Boberg pistols, and Turkish firearms like Canik. The host also touches on firearm maintenance, moon clips for revolvers, and the importance of proper firearm selection for different purposes. The conversation highlights personal preferences and experiences with different firearm models and calibers.

This video demonstrates the severe dangers of using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder, resulting in a catastrophic barrel explosion. The speaker, identified as a manufacturer representative, uses a remote firing rig to safely showcase the consequences of this common but deadly mistake. The footage highlights the importance of understanding powder types and pressure differences to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

This video presents an accuracy comparison between a traditional flintlock rifle and a modern sporting rifle at 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise and safe firearm handling, loads and fires both rifles, utilizing Hornady Match .308 ammunition and Goex Black Powder. The comparison highlights the practical differences in loading times and aims to determine which platform achieves superior accuracy under these conditions.

This expert guide details the catastrophic failure modes of muzzleloaders, as demonstrated by Thompson/Center Arms' engineering team. It covers the dangers of double loading, double powder charges, and critically, the use of smokeless powder, which led to a barrel explosion. The video emphasizes safety and understanding pressure limits in muzzleloading firearms.

This guide, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, focuses on three critical shooting mistakes and their solutions. It covers achieving a Natural Point of Aim (NPOA) for stability, mastering trigger control to overcome target panic, and the benefits of shooting with both eyes open for improved awareness. The instruction emphasizes fundamental techniques for becoming a better marksman.