WW1 Armistice Centennial Match - Introduction & Gear

This video commemorates the 100th anniversary of the WW1 Armistice with a series of 2g-ACM match videos. This specific stage, titled 'Influenza!', focuses on a scenario of fighting off a repelling force attacking a medical aid station during the late stages of the war. The description highlights the historical impact of the Spanish Flu in 1918. The video is viewer-supported through Patreon.

This video features the shooting of a historical German Gewehr 98 rifle, manufactured by the Danzig arsenal in 1917. The content focuses on experiencing and showcasing this World War I era firearm in action.

This educational range event showcases the Maxim MG08, a World War I machine gun, specifically a Russian conversion chambered in 7.62x54R. The video details the process of getting the historic firearm operational, overcoming feeding issues to achieve over 600 rounds fired by cadets. It highlights the weapon's notorious nickname, "The Devil's Paintbrush," reflecting its destructive power in WWI, and includes a warning against attempting such operations without proper expertise. Support for the channel is also solicited.

This video showcases a historical Colt M1911, likely from WWI, fired at a range. It highlights the firearm's vintage condition, uses period-correct ammunition alongside modern loads, and demonstrates its operation. The video pays tribute to J. Thomason, who carried this specific pistol in France during WWI.

This video details a challenging two-gun match featuring reproduction WWI French gear, including an M2 gas mask and Adrian helmet, alongside a Lebel rifle and Mle 1892 revolver. The experiment highlights significant practical difficulties, such as severe lens fogging from the gas mask hindering visibility and helmet straps interfering with proper rifle sight acquisition. These issues severely impacted shooter performance, demonstrating the limitations of historical gear in a modern competitive context.

This video commemorates the 100th anniversary of the WWI Armistice with a themed shooting match. Stage 2, titled 'No Man's Land,' simulates counter-attacking through WWI trench ruins and shell craters, emphasizing historical context and tactical movement. The content is viewer-supported via Patreon.

This video demonstrates the critical failure of a Bulgarian Arsenal SLR104 AK-74 variant when subjected to a mud test. Despite its platform's reputation, the rifle experienced immediate failures to go into battery, eject, and feed due to mud ingress. Repeated attempts to clear the weapon revealed significant friction and a complete mechanical stoppage, highlighting potential reliability issues under extreme conditions.

This video details the anatomy and historical use of 1700s grenades, focusing on their components like the external fuse and internal charge. It demonstrates the ignition process using a slow match and highlights the safety precautions necessary when handling replicas. The content also briefly showcases the hand mortar as an alternative deployment method for these early explosive devices.

This video provides a detailed instructional guide on applying a Gaza-style tourniquet, emphasizing proper technique for effective hemorrhage control. It highlights the importance of initial strap tightening before using the windlass for occlusion and securing it properly. The content also touches upon patient comfort and potential challenges during application.

This video details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It covers the unique disassembly required, including removing the barrel wedge and the barrel itself. The process involves setting the cylinder to half-cock, charging each chamber with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and using a specialized arbor tool to seat the projectile before capping and reassembly.