It's a Trap! 006: Victor Hand Trap

This video provides a detailed review and comparison of Western Olin hand traps, focusing on two main versions. The presenters discuss manufacturing differences, handle variations, and the performance of each model when throwing clay targets. They highlight the affordability and availability of these traps, making them an accessible option for shooters looking to practice clay sports.

This video reviews the Alford Hand Trap, a unique, handmade clay target thrower patented for its design by Fred F. Alford Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas. While visually distinctive with its deer hide leather and bolo-tie-like buckles, the trap's functionality is debated. The presenters explore its operation, noting that proper tension, likely achieved with a zip tie due to the aged leather, is critical for performance. Despite its aesthetic appeal and historical interest, its practical effectiveness is deemed mixed, making it more of a conversation piece than a high-performance trap.

This video announces the 2025 Guns & Ammo of the Year Awards, highlighting innovative firearms, optics, and accessories. Key winners include the Springfield Armory Echelon as Handgun of the Year, the Henry Lever Action Supreme as Rifle of the Year, and the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60 as Technology of the Year. The awards process emphasizes extensive testing, reliability, and consumer input, recognizing products that push industry boundaries.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio covers new products from Smith & Wesson and Caldwell, showcased at SHOT Show. Key introductions include the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle in .44 Magnum, praised for its smooth operation and suitability for hunting. Caldwell unveils the Velociraptor Radar Chronograph, a significant advancement over Doppler radar for accurate ballistic calculations, and new clay target throwers like the Claymore Solo and the handheld Pull Pup. The discussion also highlights Caldwell's LED hit indicators for steel targets, enhancing visibility for long-range shooting.

This video demonstrates the loading technique for a Howell Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the SMLE. The process involves using four 5-round stripper clips to load a 20-round detachable box magazine. The demonstration highlights efficient use of stripper clips and proper manual action cycling.

This video demonstrates the specialized loading procedure for the Springfield 1903 Air Service Rifle, highlighting the use of stripper clips to fill its unique 25-round extended magazine. Mae, exhibiting high authority and expertise, showcases proper technique for engaging targets at 70 yards, emphasizing disciplined trigger control, efficient bolt manipulation, and consistent cheek weld during live fire. The demonstration covers the bolt-action operation, recoil impulse management, and analysis of shot placement.

This guide details the firing procedure for the Lancaster 4-barrel pistol, as demonstrated in an ASMR-style video. It covers loading, action closure, and firing, emphasizing mechanical operation and recoil. The video highlights proper muzzle discipline and the historical expertise of the presenter.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the iconic Lewis Gun, as demonstrated by firearms experts Mae and Othais. It covers the unique method of loading the pan magazine and the techniques for engaging targets in both short bursts and sustained fire. The demonstration emphasizes proper handling and the effectiveness of the light machine gun at various ranges.