The riot gun with the most 80s promo video ever? With firearms & weaponry expert Jonathan Ferguson

This video explores five less-lethal weapons available for purchase, highlighting their capabilities and features. The presenter, identified as experienced, details products like the Umarex T4E TR50 Carbine Conversion Kit, Grimberg Gavle, Bintac AEA Harpoon, FN 303 Tactical, Hatsan Velox, OSA PB-4SP, Umarex T4E TC68 Carbine, Umarex T4E HDX, and Sabre .68 Launcher. The focus is on their effectiveness for self-defense and training, often comparing them favorably to traditional firearms in terms of stopping power and legal implications.

This video analyzes a critical incident involving LAPD officers and a suspect armed with what was perceived as a firearm. Hosts John Correia and Mike Willever, recognized experts, break down the pursuit, the shooting engagement, and critically assess the performance of both a rookie and a training officer. Key takeaways include the importance of accurate perception of threats, the challenges of marksmanship at extended distances under stress, and the absolute necessity of maintaining strict trigger discipline to prevent accidental discharges.

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.