A must have self defense weapon for cyclists? With firearms and weapons expert, Jonathan Ferguson

This video explores seven ultra-compact revolvers that push the limits of size reduction while maintaining functionality. It highlights historical breakthroughs like the Smith & Wesson Model 1 and Colt New Line, alongside modern examples such as the North American Arms Mini Revolver in .22 Magnum, emphasizing their roles as reliable backup or last-ditch defensive tools.

This expert guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Japanese Miroku Liberty Chief revolver, drawing on historical context and detailed firearm knowledge. The video, presented by an experienced instructor, highlights the revolver's design similarities to Colt and Smith & Wesson models, its .38 Special caliber, and its 6-round capacity. It delves into Miroku's manufacturing history, the potential reasons for the Liberty Chief's development, and its eventual export to the American market in the 1960s.

This video examines a unique pocket revolver with a folding trigger mechanism integrated into brass knuckles. The presenter highlights the surprising effectiveness of the grip and compares it favorably to other pocket pistols of its era. The revolver is a double-action-only, 5mm pinfire model, though 7mm variants also exist. A notable issue is a broken cylinder hand, preventing proper rotation.

This video reviews the Taurus 942, an 8-shot .22 Magnum pocket revolver. The reviewer highlights its exceptional capacity for its size, its manageable recoil comparable to .22 LR, and its suitability for concealed carry. The firearm is noted for its affordability and quality, with a trigger described as similar to Smith & Wesson but heavier.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the "pocket model" Webley Mark IV, a compact revolver designed for concealment and personal defense. The discussion highlights its historical context and its relevance in the modern era, with the Webley brand experiencing a resurgence. The video also includes promotional links for the expert's book, museum events, and support for the Royal Armouries.

This video provides an unboxing and initial overview of the Pietta reproduction of the Remington 1863 Pocket Model revolver. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, highlights its small size, brass frame, and .31 caliber. He discusses his reasoning for choosing a brass frame for this particular model and compares its dimensions to a Pietta reproduction of the Remington New Model Army.

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.