Byrna Technologies Non-Lethal Self Defense Un-Gun!

This video explores the use of a Ramshell projectile, designed for shotguns, in a 12-gauge flare gun for self-defense. It demonstrates how a .22 blank cartridge fits into a 12-gauge shell, which then launches a projectile at high velocity. While tested on a simulated skull, the projectile caused significant damage, leading the presenter to question its suitability for less-lethal self-defense.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a confrontation where law enforcement officers attempted to subdue a knife-wielding suspect. The instructors, John Korea and Stephanie Widner, critique the officers' use of batons, highlighting the inherent risks of closing distance with an armed assailant. They advocate for distance-creating tools like OC spray and discuss the effectiveness of different formulations, emphasizing the importance of high major capsaicinoid content for reliable performance. The analysis also touches on the limitations of OC spray and the need for supplementary skills.

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of a Hicory Flat Boris brand cayenne pepper round fired from a 12 gauge shotgun. The demonstration shows the cartridge releasing a dense cloud of pepper spray, confirming its functionality as a less-lethal option. The presenter notes the effect is immediate and unpleasant, though it dissipates faster than traditional tear gas.

This guide details the operation of the Genesis Gen 12 Less Lethal Shotgun, as demonstrated by Tactical Advisor. It emphasizes the importance of using only designated less lethal ammunition, identified by orange Cerakote and specific markings. The video showcases the shotgun's rapid-fire capability and reliability with bean bag rounds, highlighting its design for law enforcement applications.

This video reviews several powerful less-lethal firearms suitable for home defense, focusing on CO2-powered airguns. It details the capabilities of models like the Mission 4, Grimberg FSC, UMX T4E HDX, Burner TCR, Saber Pepper Launcher, and Burner LE, highlighting projectile types, velocities, effective ranges, and power sources.

This video explores an improvised self-defense projectile system using a 12-gauge flare gun. It demonstrates how a 'Ram Shell,' consisting of a 22 blank and a projectile, can be fired from a 12-gauge flare gun, creating a potentially impactful projectile. The demonstration shows the projectile striking a simulated target head with significant force.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.