Barnes Bullets TAC-XPD Ammunition: Guns & Gear|S5

This segment of Guns & Gear TV Season 6 introduces the Barnes Bullets TAC-XPD handgun ammunition, highlighting its all-copper bullet design. Host Tom interviews Jessica Brooks-Stevens from Barnes Bullets to discuss this personal defense round, now available in .357 Magnum. The show aims to provide viewers with a virtual gun shop experience, featuring interviews, demonstrations, and shooting tips. Guns & Gear TV airs on the Pursuit Channel and Sportsman Channel.

This episode of Guns & Gear Season 8 features Jessica Brooks-Stevens and Gregg Sloan from Barnes Bullets showcasing their latest offerings. The spotlight is on a 300 Blackout 120 grain TAC-TX bullet, with a demonstration and discussion about its performance at 300 yards. The show aims to provide viewers with an in-studio gun shop experience, including interviews, field demonstrations, and shooting tips, airing year-round on The Sportsman Channel.

This video segment from Guns & Gear Season 7 features Jessica Brooks-Stevens from Barnes Bullets showcasing their new zinc core Range AR ammunition. The segment highlights the product and provides information on where viewers can learn more, directing them to Barnes Bullets' website. The description also elaborates on the Guns & Gear show's format, which includes in-studio interviews, field and range demonstrations, and shooting tips, and mentions its broadcast schedule on Pursuit Channel and Sportsman Channel.

This YouTube video features a ballistic gel test and review of Barnes TAC-XPD .380 caliber ammunition. The creator demonstrates the bullet's performance through ballistic gelatin and also provides affiliate links to various gear and equipment used in their videos, including steel targets, cameras, audio equipment, reloading tools, and shooting accessories. The review focuses on the terminal ballistics of the .380 ACP round for self-defense applications.

This video tests the effectiveness of 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot against a Volvo car. Firing five rounds at the front door showed penetration of the outer and inner panels, but no exit due to the angle. Four rounds fired at the back door from a parallel angle achieved full penetration and exit, demonstrating the devastating power of 00 buckshot against vehicle structures for tactical or self-defense scenarios.

This review tests Black Hills 300 Blackout 110gr TTSX ammunition, noting its compatibility with STANAG magazines due to its ogive design. Testing across a 9-inch Sig Virtus and a 5.5-inch Sig Rattler showed impressive terminal ballistics, with velocities of 2209 FPS and 1933 FPS respectively. The round demonstrated significant expansion and penetration in gel, water, and through cinder blocks, proving effective at defensive ranges.

This episode of First Person Defender simulates a home invasion scenario to test defensive tactics. Chris Cerino, an experienced shooter, demonstrates how to engage threats while protecting his family and infant daughter. Key takeaways include the importance of cover, effective corner clearing techniques like the 'shoulder bump', and the utility of laser sights in low-light conditions.

This episode of First Person Defender simulates a real-life gun shop attack, testing participant Luke's response under pressure. Key takeaways include the critical importance of proactive awareness and avoidance, utilizing cover effectively (even if imperfect), and the necessity of consistent firearms training. The scenario highlights tactical movement, shooting from behind cover, and engaging multiple threats, emphasizing that preparedness is as vital as the right to carry.

This episode of 'First Person Defender' simulates a gun store robbery, highlighting critical self-defense mistakes made by participant Jeremy, a concealed carry holder. Key takeaways include the importance of using cover, verbal commands, and maintaining situational awareness, especially when facing multiple threats. The debrief and subsequent training emphasize practical application of these principles in high-stress scenarios.

The North American Arms (NAA) Ranger II is a new break-top mini revolver that revives a classic design. Its break-top mechanism, featuring built-in extractors, simplifies loading and unloading compared to other mini revolvers. While capable of a two-handed grip, its compact size makes one-handed shooting effective for close-range defense. The Ranger II offers a blend of historical appeal and modern practicality for concealed carry or range use.