Slocum's Side Loading Revolver

Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examines the Le Protector palm pistol, a French self-defense design from the late 19th century. He details its unconventional 'squeeze-to-fire' mechanism, lateral cylinder rotation, and small-caliber options (6.35mm and 8mm rimfire). Ferguson also discusses its pocket-watch-like form factor, potential for use as a striking weapon, and the challenges of aiming and stopping power.

This video features Field Editor Jeremiah Knupp demonstrating the process of reloading .32 rimfire ammunition. The primary motivation for this task is to enable shooting a specific firearm, a "Nitro Hunter" single-shot rifle, which belonged to his grandfather. The content focuses on the practical aspects of ammunition reloading for vintage or specialized firearms.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.