Goldrush Era CCW

This guide details the operation and inspection of the Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver, a significant WWII sidearm. It covers safe live-fire demonstration at an outdoor range, including proper ejection of spent casings and close-up inspection of military proof marks like 'U.S. PROPERTY G.H.D.' The demonstration highlights the revolver's double-action/single-action capability and manageable recoil, as presented by a firearms enthusiast and collector.

This guide details the operation of the S&W Chemical Company 37mm Gas Gun, a specialized launcher with a history in law enforcement. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, covers its design, variants, and projectile types. The guide emphasizes safe operation, including loading, aiming with its specific sights, firing, and unloading via the top-break action and extractor. It also touches upon the legal nuances surrounding 37mm smoothbore launchers.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, breaks down a critical defensive incident involving a Brazilian casino guard. It highlights key lessons in situational awareness, draw speed, firearm retention, the effectiveness of handguns against threats, and the significant challenges posed by multiple attackers and the limitations of revolver capacity and reloading under duress. The expert commentary emphasizes practical application and potential pitfalls in real-world self-defense scenarios.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Mark 1 and Mark 2 British Cabin Pressure Flare Pistols, designed for use in WWII aircraft. It covers the unique mounting system, the pressure-sealing mechanism during loading, and the double-action firing sequence. The pistols are essential for communication when radios are unavailable or restricted, signaling various conditions like wounded crew or emergency landings.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.