State of the Channel 2020

Published on January 1, 2020
Duration: 8:13

Forgotten Weapons outlines its 2020 content strategy, increasing to six videos weekly, including individual firearm features, shooting segments, and commentary. The channel emphasizes sourcing rare firearms from collectors and museums, highlighting the importance of live-fire demonstrations. Updates on Headstamp Publishing's new books and the 'Archive Project' for digitizing historical documents are also discussed, with a focus on open-access content supported by Patreon and merchandise.

Quick Summary

Forgotten Weapons is increasing its video output to six per week in 2020, featuring individual firearms, shooting, and commentary. Content is sourced from collectors and museums, with an 'Archive Project' digitizing historical documents. The channel prioritizes open-access, supported by Patreon and merchandise.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Channel Mission and Introduction
  2. 01:282020 Content Schedule Update
  3. 02:43Sourcing Firearms and Documentation
  4. 04:13Headstamp Publishing & New Books
  5. 06:29Archive Project and Support Model

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new content schedule for Forgotten Weapons in 2020?

Forgotten Weapons is moving to a six-video-per-week schedule in 2020. This includes three videos focusing on individual firearms, one shooting video, and two videos dedicated to commentary, Q&A sessions, book reviews, or technical explanations of mechanical systems.

How does Forgotten Weapons source the firearms featured in its videos?

Most firearms featured are not owned by the channel. They are sourced from a variety of places including private collectors, museums, auctions, and law enforcement agencies, ensuring a diverse range of historical pieces are presented.

What is the 'Archive Project' mentioned by Forgotten Weapons?

The 'Archive Project' is an initiative by Forgotten Weapons to digitize and index historical firearms documents. This project aims to make historical information more accessible to the public.

How is Forgotten Weapons funded and content made accessible?

The channel prioritizes open-access content, supported primarily through Patreon and merchandise sales. This model allows viewers to access a wealth of firearms history without paywalls.

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