CANCON East 2026 - Day One Recap

This video highlights six super-quiet firearms ideal for SHTF scenarios, emphasizing the tactical advantage of reduced noise. It covers bolt-action rifles like the B&T SPR 300 Pro and CVA Scout, a suppressed lever-action rifle (Henry X-Model in .38 Special), integrally suppressed pistols (Maxim Defense Ruger Mark IV SD, SilencerCo Maxim 9), and a compact, foldable carbine (Kel-Tec Sub 2000). The focus is on minimizing attention drawn during use, especially in low-rule-of-law environments.

This video compares the suppressed sound levels of a .22LR firearm against a .38 Special. The presenter, demonstrating expertise with suppressed firearms, finds both calibers surprisingly quiet when suppressed, making a definitive judgment difficult without direct side-by-side audio comparison. Viewers are encouraged to share their opinions.

This recap of CANCON Carolinas 2025, the world's largest fully suppressed range day, highlights key firearm and accessory manufacturers. Expert insights are provided on the Dead Air Lazarus 6 suppressor's performance and the Barrett MRAD ELR rifle. The event featured various shooting challenges and product demonstrations, showcasing the latest in suppressed firearm technology and optics.

This video from Garand Thumb provides an expert-level analysis of the sound signatures produced by subsonic ammunition fired from various suppressed firearms. Mike Jones, a recognized subject matter expert, details the tactical advantages of using subsonic rounds for stealth operations, demonstrating how their reduced sound profile can mask a shooter's position until impact. The content is highly technical, focusing on the practical application of ballistics and acoustics in real-world scenarios.

This guide details firearm selection for urban clandestine warfare, emphasizing suppressed weapons. It covers various platforms from .22 LR pistols to rifles like the Q Fix in 8.6 Blackout, discussing their suitability based on sound signature, ammunition compatibility, and tactical application. Instruction is provided by Mike Jones, a former Air Force Special Warfare SERE instructor, offering a pragmatic, expert perspective on low-signature operations.

This video showcases an advanced aerial gunnery session featuring expert instruction on techniques like 'reverse lead' for engaging targets from a moving helicopter. The participants, including Donut Operator and Leon Lush, utilize high-end gear like Triarc Systems AR-15s and Vortex optics, demonstrating safe firearm handling and advanced shooting skills in a dynamic environment. The content also includes a 'Game of P.I.G.' competition with handguns.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This entry details the extensive career of Billy Waugh, a legendary figure in US special operations and intelligence. It covers his early life, military service in Korea and Vietnam with Special Forces and SOG, pioneering HALO jump techniques, and advanced intelligence gathering operations in Africa. Waugh's expertise in clandestine surveillance, tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden, and utilizing night operations in challenging environments is highlighted.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.