SHOT Show 2014: Winchester "W" Train & Defend Brand

This video argues for the pump shotgun as the optimal home defense firearm, highlighting two key advantages. It features demonstrations of the iconic pump shotgun sound, discusses ammunition choices, and visually presents shot patterns at various indoor distances. The specific shotgun used is a Mossberg 500A (model #50579), and the ammunition is Winchester Military Grade MG 12 GA 9 pellet 00 Buckshot. The video encourages viewers to connect on Facebook for updates.

This video episode focuses on expanding defensive capabilities by incorporating an AR-15 rifle into a daily defense plan. It highlights the AR-15 as the modern equivalent of the Winchester lever action rifle, emphasizing its advantages over handguns such as greater lethality, accuracy, range, and magazine capacity. The description also touches on the AR-15's ease of shooting, stability, and the vast availability of accessories, advising viewers to select only necessary additions to maintain maneuverability. The content aims to educate viewers on defining the rifle's purpose (competition, hunting, self-defense, plinking) and its practical benefits.

This guide, informed by Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo, details the critical differences between shotgun slugs and buckshot for home defense. It emphasizes that while slugs offer superior range and barrier penetration, their high penetration poses a significant over-penetration risk in civilian environments. Specialized buckshot loads are often a safer and more effective choice for typical home defense distances due to controlled pellet spread.

This video conducts a practical test to determine if wet ammunition affects firearm performance. Using a Taurus Ultralite revolver chambered in .38 Special, the creator tests their standard self-defense ammunition, Winchester +P Personal Protection, after exposing it to moisture. The aim is to see if the wet ammo fires differently compared to dry ammunition, providing insights for self-defense scenarios. The channel, BC’s Deuce and Guns, promises weekly content.

TheFirearmGuy demonstrates that a 20 gauge shotgun is highly effective for home defense, provided the correct ammunition is used. Through practical testing with various loads including target, pheasant, turkey, and slugs at realistic home defense distances (8 yards), he shows that all tested loads deliver devastating energy. The video highlights that 20 gauge offers a manageable recoil option for those sensitive to 12 gauge, making it a viable choice for personal protection.

This video provides a comprehensive ballistic gel test of various .22LR pistol self-defense ammunition. The instructor, with apparent expertise in firearms and ballistics, tests numerous loads for expansion and penetration through four layers of denim, simulating clothing. The tests highlight the challenges of achieving reliable expansion with .22LR from pistol-length barrels and emphasize the importance of velocity. Several ammunition types showed inconsistent performance, with some expanding and others failing to do so even within the same product line. The instructor concludes that while some .22LR rounds can be effective for self-defense, their performance is often inconsistent, and higher velocity rounds generally offer better potential for expansion and penetration.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.