The Golden Kalashnikov out of Saddam Hussein's Iraq, with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This entry details the intelligence gathering and tactical execution of Operation Red Dawn, which led to the capture of Saddam Hussein. It highlights the critical role of identifying key individuals, like Hussein's personal chef, and leveraging detailed intelligence to pinpoint his location. The operation involved a multi-pronged approach with specialized units and equipment, culminating in the discovery of Hussein in a concealed underground hideout.

This video features a SWAT kinetic breacher kit shakedown, offering expert insights from a law enforcement professional with combat experience. The speaker emphasizes a minimalist gear loadout philosophy, advocating against carrying unnecessary weight, particularly excessive rifle magazines for domestic operations. The content highlights practical considerations for operational gear based on real-world experience.

This entry synthesizes insights from MARSOC Raider Nick Kefalides on advanced combat techniques. It covers the effective use of carbines like the M4/MK18 with specialized optics and lasers, the operation of heavy machine guns such as the M240, and the application of night vision for low-light engagements. The information is presented with an expert perspective, drawing from extensive combat experience.

This entry details a former Delta Force operator's account of acquiring personal items from Saddam Hussein, including a Mauser rifle. The narrative highlights intelligence operations in Iraq and the acquisition of war trophies, emphasizing the mission-focused mindset of Tier 1 operators. The speaker, a former Delta Force operator, shares insights from direct involvement in high-value target acquisition.

This entry details insights from a former Delta Force operator's experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. It covers high-stakes missions like the hunt for Usama bin Laden in Tora Bora and the intelligence leading to Saddam Hussein's capture. The operator, John McPhee, shares insights on singleton operations, infiltration tactics, and the strategic use of air assets.

This entry details the tactical insights and selfless actions of Green Beret Matt Pucino, as discussed by former Special Forces Company Commander Shawn Ryan. It covers enemy adaptation to electronic jammers, the use of tripwire IEDs in Afghanistan, and Pucino's high-risk scouting missions on ATVs to protect his unit.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.