The CIA's New Liberator: the 9mm Deer Gun

The CIA's Deer Gun, a successor to the WWII Liberator, was designed as a single-shot, low-cost 9mm pistol for covert operations. Intended for airdrops to resistance groups, its strategy was for an operative to eliminate an enemy soldier and take their primary weapon. Despite a contract for 1,000 units, significant deployment never occurred.

This video details the suppressed Carl Gustav M/45, a Vietnam-era submachine gun with CIA connections. Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries highlights its unique features, including a single-diameter suppressor and sanitized markings for covert use. The M/45B variant's reinforced end cap and the standard model's 600 rpm rate of fire are discussed, alongside a comparison of suppressor designs and barrel porting.

Mark Geist, a Benghazi survivor, details his extensive military and contracting career, including training Iraqi SWAT teams and serving with the CIA. The discussion highlights his combat experience during the 13-hour Benghazi attack, where he sustained severe injuries but is credited with saving numerous lives. Visuals showcase Geist with various firearms, including AR-15 and AK-47 variants, and tactical gear from brands like 5.11 Tactical.

This video features Palmetto State Armory Founder and CEO Jamin McCallum providing an overview of the .45 ACP Liberator pistol. The Liberator, manufactured by General Motors, was famously air-dropped into occupied territories during World War II to equip resistance fighters against the Nazis. This installment marks the beginning of the "Historic Weapons" series, focusing on significant firearms from the past.

This content critically examines the leadership of 'Bob,' a CIA Chief of Base in Benghazi, labeling him the worst in U.S. history. It details specific incidents, including an attack on the British Ambassador and a checkpoint standoff, where Bob's alleged orders to stand down or refuse intervention potentially endangered lives. The speaker, with high authority, uses visual evidence and a first-hand account style to convey these serious accusations.

This video details the CIA's covert Project Azorian, a mission to recover a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine. The operation used deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules as a cover to justify the presence of specialized recovery vessels. The CIA's involvement began in 1968, aiming to retrieve nuclear warheads and intelligence from the wreckage without triggering an international incident.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.