The Almost Grenade Launcher Civilians Can Own!! (37mm)

This video from SHOT Show 2026 features Randy Luth of Luth-AR discussing the company's latest innovations. Key products include the modular MBA series buttstocks, the ergonomic Globe Charging Handle, and the stable Palm Guard handguards. Luth-AR is also expanding into barrel manufacturing with fluted Ruger 10/22 barrels and plans for .300 Blackout and .338 ARC. Randy Luth also shares his candidacy for the NRA Board of Directors.

This review tests the civilian-legal Tac-79 37mm launcher with four distinct payloads: smoke, flashbang, detonator, and starburst. The host clarifies the legal basis for 37mm launchers being smoothbore and intended for signaling. Testing demonstrates effective range, payload effects, and a kinetic energy assessment, concluding the detonator round is painful but likely non-lethal.

This video showcases the IWA 37mm Grenade Launcher, emphasizing its direct-to-consumer shipping without background checks. The presenter demonstrates various ammunition types, including smoke rounds, signal flares, and concussion rounds, while testing accuracy on targets like watermelons. The video highlights IWA's role in revolutionizing the civilian 37mm market by offering a range of non-anti-personnel rounds. It also touches on the chaotic and humorous aspects of testing the launcher in unconventional locations, stressing the importance of safety and ear protection.

This video focuses on the Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) M203 37mm Launcher, highlighting its civilian legality and operational similarity to the military's 40mm M203. The description details its ability to launch 37mm flare, smoke, and rubber ball rounds, emphasizing that its smaller caliber prevents the use of military 40mm ordnance. The video aims to educate viewers on this legal civilian option for grenade launcher functionality, demonstrating its ease of use for various applications like illumination or smoke screening.

This video features Scott from Just Right Carbine demonstrating their 9mm carbine equipped with a Bates & Dittus 37mm flare/smoke launcher. The focus is on showcasing this specific firearm and its unique accessory, likely at a range setting. Potential viewers interested in compact firearms, less-common accessories, or carbine platforms would find this content relevant.

This video rigorously tests the self-defense capabilities of various airguns against a realistic human head ballistic target. The expert instructor demonstrates that low-power BB guns like the Daisy Red Rider offer minimal threat, while even full-auto CO2 BB guns fail to penetrate the skull. However, a high-velocity Gamo pellet rifle proves capable of causing significant damage, cracking the skull. The instructor concludes that BB guns are unsuitable for self-defense, and while pellet rifles are dangerous, they lack the immediate stopping power of conventional firearms.

This video tests the BulletSafe VP3 Level IIIA vest against various calibers up to .44 Magnum using a realistic human torso dummy. While the vest stopped all tested rounds, including a .44 Magnum and 12-gauge buckshot, significant backface deformation and blunt force trauma were evident, especially with higher-energy rounds. The dummy's shoulder blade was broken by buckshot, and severe bruising was indicated by the .44 Magnum impact.

This review of the Crosman DPMS SBR full-auto BB gun highlights its realistic AR-15 SBR aesthetics and select-fire capability. The host demonstrates its operation, including loading with a speedloader and the dual CO2 power system. Performance metrics like 1400 RPM and 430 FPS are discussed, along with its accuracy and destructive potential on targets like watermelons. The device is recommended for realistic training or plinking where live firearms are impractical.

This video tests the effectiveness and dangers of using a flare gun for self-defense. While a flare gun can ignite materials and cause internal damage to a ballistic torso, its single-shot capacity, slow reload, and high risk of starting fires make it an irresponsible and dangerous choice for defense. The test highlights the unpredictable nature and significant fire hazard associated with using flare guns in a defensive scenario.