Should Britain have adopted an AR-15 LMG? With firearms and weaponry expert Jonathan Ferguson

This guide, presented by Ted from Line45, details how to navigate selling firearms in the 2025 market. It emphasizes understanding the shift from a seller's to a buyer's market, the critical importance of firearm condition and original packaging, and strategic selling approaches. The expert advice covers model-specific value retention and timing the market for optimal returns.

This video traces the evolution of US military rifles from bolt-actions to semi-automatics, highlighting key models like the Crag, 1903 Springfield, and M1 Garand. Expert insights from NRA Publications editors and historians detail design advancements, cartridge developments (.30-40 Crag, .30-06, .276 Pedersen), and battlefield impact, particularly the M1 Garand's advantage in WWII. The content emphasizes the technological leaps and design considerations that shaped American infantry arms.

This video delves into the British adoption and use of the AR-15 platform, tracing its history from early interest in the 1960s through its deployment in conflicts like Borneo and the Falklands. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details specific British procurements, model variants like the Colt Model O2 and 604, and unique field modifications, highlighting the AR-15's evolution and enduring legacy in British service.

This episode of Gun Talk Radio features discussions on machine gun ownership regulations, highlighting that civilians can own pre-1986 machine guns with proper NFA paperwork and tax stamps. The hosts and guests debate underrated cartridges, with suggestions ranging from classic hunting rounds like the .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield to more niche options like the 7mm-08 Remington and .256 Winchester. The conversation also touches on discontinued firearms, with the Calico 9mm and Thompson Center Icon being mentioned as desirable models. The historical Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot is recalled as a significant event for experiencing a wide variety of automatic firearms.

This video debunks a YouTube commenter's inaccuracies regarding firearm features, specifically an AR-15's stock and a Glock 26's accessories. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, corrects misinformation about firearm configurations and addresses irrelevant racial generalizations. The content also includes a promotional segment for Kore Essentials belts and a strong closing message advocating for consistent firearm carry for self-defense.

This episode discusses iconic firearms that remain relevant and in production today, exploring the reasons behind their enduring appeal. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington delve into the design philosophies, historical significance, and practical applications of firearms like the 1911, Glock 17, AR-15, and various revolvers and shotguns, highlighting their continued utility and cultural impact.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.