SHOT Show 2020: Magpul AR Pistol Braces

This video offers a practical perspective on AR-15 builds, critiquing stockless configurations and showcasing functional, budget-friendly options. The speaker, demonstrating significant firearm knowledge, emphasizes the importance of proper firearm setup for usability and safety, contrasting them with impractical or purely aesthetic builds. The content highlights accessible components and personal build experiences.

This video clarifies the legal restrictions on adding vertical grips to AR pistols, explaining why a hand stop is often used instead. It demonstrates how a hand stop functions as a rigid reference point for improved grip control and shooting technique, emphasizing compliance with firearm laws. The content highlights the practical application of accessories on AR-15 platforms.

This product spotlight from Brownells features Caleb from Die Free Company showcasing their "Dos Boot" magazine base plate. Designed for Gen 3 PMAGs, this accessory offers a +2 capacity increase and is engineered to enhance stability when shooting from prone or barricade positions. The video covers the product's name origin, its features, available color options (black and flat dark earth), and installation on both 20-round and 30-round PMAGs. Practical demonstrations of prone shooting are included, along with insights into magazine function, reliability, and the product's branding and packaging. It's presented as a simple yet clever upgrade for PMAG users.

The Magpul PMAG Gen M3 Translucent magazine is a reliable and affordable option for AR-15 platforms, costing around $30. Its translucent design allows for easy round count verification. A live-fire test demonstrated flawless feeding performance with a suppressed 5.56 NATO rifle, confirming its functionality under rapid fire.

This video showcases participants in a tactical biathlon event in New Mexico, demonstrating advanced techniques for running and gunning over challenging terrain. It highlights the importance of dynamic rifle handling, efficient movement, and accurate target engagement under physical duress. The gear featured includes AR-style rifles with various optics and tactical load-bearing equipment.

This video reviews Magpul PMAG accessories, specifically Ranger Plates and MagPods, highlighting their benefits for improved magazine extraction from plate carriers and enhanced shooting stability. John Lovell demonstrates how the loop on Ranger Plates aids in faster reloads and how the flat bases of both accessories create a stable monopod for resting the rifle, unlike standard PMAGs. The discussion also touches on the material differences between hard MagPods and softer Ranger Plates and their performance on various surfaces.

This video details the meticulous process of ammunition manufacturing at Hornady's facility in Grand Island, Nebraska. It covers the creation of bullets, starting with copper cups and lead cores, and the production of brass cartridge cases through annealing and hammering. The content also highlights Hornady's rigorous quality control testing on a 100-yard range and the final packaging stages, emphasizing their commitment to American-made quality.

The L1A1 SLR, a British variant of the FN FAL, was adopted by the UK military for its semi-automatic-only operation and inch-pattern components. It served through major conflicts like the Falklands War and was eventually replaced by the L85 bullpup. The rifle is known for its robust design and reliability, though original British-made examples are now rare.

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.

Vista Outdoor has acquired the iconic Remington Ammunition brand, aiming to revive its manufacturing operations in Lonoke, Arkansas. The acquisition follows Remington's 2020 bankruptcy, with Vista Outdoor integrating the brand alongside Federal, CCI, and Speer. The focus is on restoring quality, securing raw materials, and re-employing skilled workers to meet high market demand for popular lines like Core-Lokt and UMC.