Museum Opening April 25 and 26 Grand Opening at 10:00am

This video explores the peculiar history and lore surrounding Charms candies, particularly their supposed 'cursed' status within the US Military. The speaker, identified as 'Deuce' and demonstrating an experienced authority, delves into the superstitions associated with specific candy flavors and their historical presence in military rations. The content also touches upon other 'cursed' military foods like dried apricots and the acquisition of the Charms Candy Company by Tootsie Pop.

This video provides a virtual tour of the Colorado Springs Military Museum, showcasing a vast collection of military vehicles, uniforms, and artifacts spanning various conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to modern engagements. The museum houses approximately 92 military vehicles, 5,000 helmets, and 2,000 flags, with notable exhibits including American halftracks (M2, M3, M16), Jeeps, World War II landmines, a 500lb bomb, and a T-54 Russian tank. The tour highlights the historical progression of military equipment and the museum's extensive collection of real firearms and ammunition, emphasizing its unique offering compared to government institutions.

This video explores the life and legacy of Colonel David Hackworth, a highly decorated U.S. Army soldier and a significant figure in military history. It highlights his experiences in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, his controversial public criticism of U.S. strategy in Vietnam, and his post-military career as a journalist where he investigated military honor controversies. The narrative emphasizes his role as a mentor and hero, particularly to figures like Jocko Willink.

This video provides a biography of Lauri Torni, a highly decorated soldier who served in the Finnish, German, and US armies. It highlights his unique military career and introduces a personal artifact: his Swedish K submachine gun recovered from a helicopter crash site. The content emphasizes Torni's significant impact and the historical context of his service.

This lecture explores the complex challenges and evolving strategies of exhibiting arms, weapons, and technologies from World War I and II in contemporary museums. Dr. Stefan Jagger discusses how museums balance technical details, historical context, and visitor experience, examining various approaches from purely technical displays to narrative-driven exhibitions. Key themes include the 'aura' of objects, the concept of 'experientiality,' and the difficulties in representing weapons of mass destruction and their dual legacies.

This video features Shawn Ryan sharing a humorous and surprising anecdote from his service in the Korean DMZ. He recounts an incident involving a reported submarine sighting that was initially dismissed but later confirmed by a discovered North Korean mini-sub. The story highlights the unpredictable nature of military service and the importance of observation, even in seemingly mundane environments.

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.