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Dragonman's Military Museum is reopening with guided tours starting April 26th. The museum boasts an extensive collection of historical firearms, including Revolutionary War flintlocks and Civil War muskets, alongside a vast array of military vehicles from WWII through the Vietnam era and beyond. Visitors can expect to see authentic weaponry, operational vehicles, and detailed dioramas, offering a comprehensive look at military history.

This video from Forgotten Weapons details the complex journey of Lithuanian rifles following WWII. Due to successive Soviet and German occupations, these arms were scattered, ending up in various national arsenals, with partisans, and eventually dispersed globally to regions like China, Vietnam, and Africa as part of post-war arms caches. The expert analysis highlights the geopolitical impact on small arms distribution.

This video explores the surprising origins of the tank, revealing it was an invention of the Royal Navy, not the British Army, who initially dismissed the need for such a vehicle. Winston Churchill championed the 'land ship' concept, which became integral to modern warfare.

This video offers an expert-led tour of Dragonman's Military Museum, focusing on WWII explosives and ordnance. Mel Bernstein (Dragonman), a recognized authority on military collections, demonstrates deactivated explosives, including dynamite, landmines (M7, M7A1, M10), and their activation mechanisms. The tour also features .50 caliber armor-piercing rounds, machine guns, and mortars, highlighting historical military hardware with detailed explanations of their function and safety.

This video provides an in-depth tour of Dragonman's Military Museum, showcasing a vast collection of firearms, uniforms, and military artifacts spanning multiple eras. The museum owner, Dragonman, highlights key exhibits including WWII machine gun bunkers, D-Day displays, modern conflict artifacts from Iraq and Afghanistan, and rare military vehicles. The tour emphasizes historical context and the sheer scale of the collection, featuring over 1,500 uniforms and numerous iconic weapons.

This content highlights a historical observation regarding World War II Marines utilizing World War I-era Browning Automatic Rifles (BARs). The discussion points out that the original wing sights on the WWI BAR were often preferred over those found on the A2 variant, which was also in service during WWII. This indicates a practical reason for the continued use of older, but in some aspects superior, equipment.

This video demonstrates the process of loading machine gun ammunition belts using a vintage WWII .50 caliber linking machine. Dragonman showcases the mechanical operation of the device, emphasizing the manual steps involved in aligning cartridges and links. The content highlights the scale of ammunition preparation for large shooting events and the historical significance of the equipment used.

Dragonman's showcases a massive new firearm and ammunition delivery, highlighting a wide range of calibers and popular handgun models like the Canik, Ruger 57, FN 509, Glock 19X, and S&W M&P Shield EZ. The store also features AR-style rifles, including Ruger AR-556 and S&W M&P 15, alongside a bullpup shotgun. Legal switchblades are presented as an alternative for those unable to pass background checks. New optics like Sig Sauer Romeo 3 and EOTech sights are also in stock.

Dragonman provides an in-depth tour of his unique home, showcasing an extensive collection of firearms, memorabilia, and vintage vehicles. He emphasizes his home defense strategy, featuring readily accessible firearms like M16s and shotguns, and argues against gun safes for immediate access. The video also highlights his massive collection of over 10,000 rounds of ammunition and promotes an upcoming machine gun shoot event.

Dragonman demonstrates the process of building and legally registering machine guns, emphasizing compliance with ATF regulations. The video showcases live-fire testing of various full-auto conversions, including M16 and AK-47 variants, and culminates in a .50 caliber M2 Browning test. Restrictions on sales to out-of-state residents are also clarified.