The rise and fall of the Osprey armour with Assistant Curator, Scot Hurst

This video details the Tier Tactical EPIC female plate carrier, highlighting its design for female soldiers. Assistant Curator Scot Hurst explains the evolution of body armor, the three core functions of a plate carrier (stopping, plugging, and making holes), and the modularity of modern tactical gear. The carrier's specific adaptations for female anatomy, addressing issues like chest compression, are emphasized, marking a significant advancement in equipping women for frontline roles.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Knight's Armament KS-1 and KS-3 rifles, recently adopted by the British Ministry of Defence. Instructor Garand Thumb, with extensive special operations experience, details the rifles' technical specifications, performance on the range, and innovative design features. The review highlights the rifles' superior gas management, barrel longevity, and the advanced E3.2 bolt system, offering insights into why these high-tier American platforms were chosen over competitors in the UK's 'Project Hunter' trials.

The L85A3 represents a significant modernization of the British Army's SA80 rifle, focusing on improved ergonomics and accessory integration. Key upgrades include the H&K slimline M-LOK handguard, an Elcan Specter OS4 optic with a Shield CQB red dot, and enhanced receiver rigidity via electron beam welding. These changes enhance the weapon's adaptability and structural longevity.

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 entry synthesizes the experiences of a 23-year British Army veteran and SAS operator, detailing intense combat scenarios including a near-fatal sniper encounter and a close-quarters mortar attack. The insights highlight the extreme dangers faced on the front lines and the critical importance of situational awareness and resilience in high-threat environments.

This episode of American Rifleman Television explores historical firearms and modern tactical gear. It covers the Gatling gun's role in early high-volume fire, the British Bren light machine gun's service through WWII and beyond, and the historical significance of the British Baker rifle. Additionally, it reviews the CrossBreed chest rig holster, highlighting its utility for carrying larger firearms during outdoor activities.

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.