Russian AN-94

This video provides an expert-level overview of various AK rifle variants, including the AK-74, AN-94, AK-9, AK-12, Dragunov MA, AK-400 Series, Vityaz-SN, and AK-107. Hosted by Chris Vickers, the content features detailed slow-motion footage of internal mechanisms, firing demonstrations, and comparisons of recoil control and unique features like the AN-94's burst fire. The instruction highlights the operational dynamics and distinct characteristics of each platform, offering valuable insights for firearms enthusiasts and tactical operators.

Larry Vickers provides an expert demonstration of various Russian firearms in full-auto, detailing their cyclic rates. The video showcases the AK-12, AN-94, AK-74M, Vityaz SMG, AK-400 prototype, AK-9, and AK-107, highlighting their performance characteristics in a controlled environment. Vickers' high authority and access to specialized hardware offer a unique look at these select-fire weapons.

This entry provides an expert overview of the Dragunov SVD, detailing its design origins in the 1960s as a Soviet DMR. It covers its semi-automatic, gas-operated mechanism, 7.62x54R caliber, and standard PSO-1 optic with an 800-yard effective range. The information highlights the rifle's enduring legacy and its various international variants.

This video demonstrates the basic manipulation of an AK-47 style rifle, focusing on racking the charging handle to chamber a round. It highlights the use of a 30-round Bakelite magazine and wood furniture, common in Russian variants. The demonstration emphasizes safe firearm handling with proper muzzle direction and charging handle operation, suitable for intermediate users familiar with firearm basics.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Russian PPS-43 submachine gun, presented by firearms expert Eric. It covers the weapon's historical context as a mass-produced WWII firearm, its design emphasizing stamped steel construction and open-bolt operation, and its intended use for suppressive fire with the 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge. The discussion includes its simple engineering, under-folding stock, and legal classification as a post-sample machine gun.

This video showcases advanced counter-terrorism training drills observed by Larry Vickers at the Dynamo Gun Range in Mytishchi, Russia. The drills, performed by an FSB Alpha Team member, focus on building operator confidence under fire and enhancing concentration amidst extreme stress, including simulated body armor impacts and physical harassment. Vickers highlights the high-risk nature and specialized application of these "Russia only" training methods.

This video features Larry Vickers and experts from Ohio Ordnance Works demonstrating the Browning M2 .50 Cal heavy machine gun, focusing on OOW's Quick Change Barrel (QCB) system. The demonstration includes live-fire tests against steel targets and a vehicle, highlighting the M2's anti-materiel capabilities and the practical advantages of the QCB system for ease of use and safety. The segment also contrasts the .50 BMG's power with that of a 5.56mm M249 SAW.

This video details a rigorous stress test designed for sniper proficiency, led by Navy SEAL Sniper Monty LeClair and Larry Vickers. The drill simulates high-stress, real-world scenarios, requiring participants to maintain accuracy after significant physical exertion and engage targets from unconventional positions. It highlights the importance of marksmanship fundamentals under duress, showcasing the capabilities of rifles like the BCM Mk 12 Mod 0 and SAM-R.

Larry Vickers, a former Delta Force operator, details the construction of an 'Alpha AK' clone. This build focuses on replicating the customized AK rifles used by Russian FSB Alpha operators, incorporating a blend of Russian and Western accessories. The guide highlights the importance of specific, often hard-to-find components like the Zenit rail and SRVV stock, offering insights into achieving a unique tactical aesthetic.