Stopper 37mm: A Simple South African Riot Control Gun

This guide details the operation of the South African Stopper 37mm riot control gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers loading, firing, and assessing the recoil of various 37mm rounds, including crowd control bird bombs and baton rounds. The demonstration highlights the firearm's simple break-action mechanism and folding stock, emphasizing its role in less-lethal crowd dispersal.

This guide details the operation of the Tac-79 37mm launcher, emphasizing its legal distinction from 40mm grenade launchers. It covers safe loading, cocking, engaging the safety, and firing procedures, highlighting its intended use for wildlife control. The instruction comes from an experienced individual knowledgeable in NFA/ATF classifications.

This video showcases advanced tactical gear from MIRA Safety at SHOT Show 2024, featuring an armored vehicle and a detailed look at the CM-6M gas mask. Roman from MIRA Safety highlights the mask's $199 sale price, panoramic field of view, speech diaphragm, drinking system, and impact-resistant visor with a tear-off feature for riot control.

This video provides an expert review of the B&T GL-06, a 40mm less-lethal launcher designed for law enforcement. It details the launcher's development, technical specifications, and performance, including its accuracy and low recoil. The review also touches upon the controversial use of its ammunition during civil unrest.

This review of the B&T GL-06 40mm launcher, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, details its design for less-lethal police applications. Key features include a single-shot, rifled barrel, a unique forward-opening breech for reloading, and a heavy double-action trigger. The video highlights two distinct cartridge types, standard yellow and higher-pressure black (SIR X), differentiated by their blank charge levels.

This video from Civilian Tactical compares the effectiveness of a Tac-79 37mm launcher and an Orion 12-gauge flare gun for hypothetical self-defense scenarios. The host, demonstrating expertise in tactical gear, highlights the intimidation factor of the 37mm launcher but notes its lack of stopping power. The flare gun is presented with a strong caution against misuse. Ultimately, both are deemed suboptimal defensive tools.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.