Self-defence: Police Firearms

This video from the Royal Armouries showcases their new "Objects in Focus" display, featuring World War 2 weapons to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE/VJ Day. Presented by Jonathan, the video offers a close-up look at historical arms and armor. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection, invites viewers to visit their museum in Leeds and explore their collection further through their website, blog, and social media channels. They also encourage support through donations and membership.

This video offers a glimpse into a live medieval jousting event at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. It highlights the theatrical proclamation by a knight, the immersive atmosphere created by period-accurate attire, and the impressive display of horsemanship and armor during the jousting parade. The event showcases authentic historical reproduction armor and professional horsemanship, curated by a museum.

This video explores firearms used by law enforcement across Europe, contrasting with typical US police armaments. It highlights specific models like the LMT Defender AR-15 and Glock 17 Gen 3 in England, Heckler & Koch USP and HK416 in Germany, and Beretta 92 pistols in Italy. The content emphasizes the diversity of police equipment based on country and specific unit roles.

This video features a firearms expert from the Royal Armouries discussing the firearms used in the classic werewolf film, 'An American Werewolf in London'. The expert, Jonathan, shares his opinions with cameraman Josh on the weaponry depicted in the movie, which is noted as one of the better werewolf films. The description encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor, and provides links to support the Royal Armouries museum and its membership scheme. It highlights the museum's role as the UK's national collection and invites questions from the audience.

This demonstration showcases the AN-94's unique firing modes, including single shot, a signature two-round burst with an extremely high cyclic rate, and full auto. The video highlights the rifle's complex reciprocating barrel system and its rare production status. Expert insights emphasize safe handling and the technical intricacies of this advanced firearm.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing the Smith & Wesson Model 10-11 revolver, highlighting its historical significance as one of the last revolvers used by UK Police. The discussion touches upon its police use, its connection to the Lockerbie Trial, and its service history, contrasting it with its predecessors and mentioning its ammunition. The video is presented by the Royal Armouries and aims to educate viewers about arms and armour.

This video features Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson in a 60-second challenge at the Royal Armouries to find three unique firearms: a Charlton Automatic Rifle, a Schwarzlose Model 1898 pistol, and an early SA80 prototype. They discuss unusual mechanical operations and limited historical impact, highlighting experimental designs like the Sterling 7.62mm prototype and the Mars .45 Automatic Pistol.

The Knight's Armament KS-1, designated L403A1 by the British Army, is a new AR-15 platform rifle adopted for specialized units like the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marines. It features a 13.7-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and is equipped with a Vortex 1-10x LPVO and an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 for versatile engagement ranges. The rifle utilizes a KAC QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor and is part of 'Project Hunter' to enhance interoperability with allied forces.

This video details the armor and weaponry of an 11th-century Norman knight, emphasizing the evolution of protective gear. It covers the padded undergarments, the mail hauberk constructed from thousands of iron rings, and the nasal helmet for head protection. The kite shield offered significant defense, while primary weapons included the lance and a one-handed sword.

This video explores a unique modernization attempt of the Martini-Henry rifle using Captain Harston's Patent Magazine. Jonathan Ferguson details the Mark IV rifle's features and the external magazine's mechanism, designed to convert the single-shot rifle into a five-round repeater. Despite its ingenuity, the system faced issues with reliability, high conversion costs, and was ultimately overshadowed by superior bolt-action designs like the Lee-Metford.