Elgin Cutlass Pistol

This video provides an inside look at the move-in day for SHOT Show 2026, highlighting the extensive planning, logistics, and labor involved in setting up one of the largest trade shows in the firearms industry. It features insights from NSSF representatives and major exhibitors detailing the transformation of the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum into a premier showcase for brands like Smith & Wesson, Mossberg, and Aimpoint.

This video features Lee Betty and Erick Navarro from the Allen Company discussing Breakthrough Clean Technologies, a new line of gun maintenance products, at the SHOT TV Studio. The content focuses on the brand and its offerings for firearm upkeep. Viewers can find more information on their website.

This video is a product spotlight from SHOT Show 2023, featuring Amy Sweezey visiting the Allen Company booth (13244). The focus is on Breakthrough Clean Technologies, which were identified as a top scanned item in the New Product Center. The video encourages viewers to visit the Breakthrough Clean Technologies website and subscribe to NSSFshotshow for more SHOT Show content.

This video provides a review of the Ruger 50-inch rifle bag by Allen Co., which also functions as a 37x70 inch tactical shooting mat. The review highlights the bag's ability to securely hold rifles with padded walls that double as a shooting platform. Notable features include removable bags and a shell holder, adding to its practical utility for firearm owners. The video emphasizes safe practices, noting it was recorded on a private range under professional supervision.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.