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This video demonstrates the use of RAM cartridges for training new shotgun shooters, particularly those apprehensive about recoil. These cartridges simulate the operation of a 12-gauge shotgun but utilize a .22 caliber blank for significantly reduced recoil, making them ideal for familiarization and building confidence.

This video presents a practical home defense speed challenge comparing a 9mm handgun against a 12 Gauge shotgun. Expert instruction from Civilian Tactical demonstrates a drill using a PACT Club Timer III to measure the time required to achieve 12 hits on target. The results show the shotgun is significantly faster for delivering multiple hits due to buckshot spread, offering valuable insights for defensive firearm selection.

This experiment tests the ballistic resistance of a large, liquid nitrogen-frozen rubber band ball against a 12-gauge shotgun slug and buckshot. The frozen ball successfully contained both the slug and the pellets, demonstrating significant resistance to penetration. The experiment highlights an unconventional material's potential for projectile absorption under extreme conditions.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of shotgun effectiveness, particularly for home defense, by demonstrating the ballistic behavior of various ammunition types (birdshot, buckshot, slugs) at different distances (10 and 20 yards) using a cylinder bore shotgun. It highlights the significant impact of ammunition choice and distance on shot patterns and terminal ballistics, debunking the myth that shotguns require no aiming. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding shotgun limitations, such as recoil and ammunition capacity, and advocates for informed selection over common misconceptions.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of different 12 Gauge shotgun mini shell types (birdshot, buckshot, rifled slug) by a firearms instructor. It showcases their performance through live-fire testing on targets, highlighting distinct impact patterns. The instructor emphasizes safe firearm handling and proper use of protective gear, offering valuable insights into ballistic differences.

This video explores the limits of 12 gauge shotgun slug weight, testing slugs ranging from a standard 1 ounce to a massive 6100 grain (nearly 14 oz) projectile. The presenter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, demonstrates the significant increase in recoil and potential firearm stress with heavier slugs. The experiment involves testing slug penetration through various mediums like water, ballistic gel, and even body armor, while also assessing the durability of different shotguns under extreme pressure.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.