Vara Safety Reach 2S and Wet Hands

This video tests the performance of the Vara Safety Reach 2S biometric fingerprint sensor, specifically evaluating its functionality with damp hands. The description also directs viewers to a 'First Look' video for further details on this fingerprint handgun safe.

This video reviews the Vara Safety Reach 2S biometric handgun safe, highlighting its rapid access capabilities and reliability under various conditions. The reviewer, Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical, demonstrates the safe's ability to recognize fingerprints even when contaminated with flour or oil, and tests its structural integrity under load. The review emphasizes the safe's suitability for quick firearm access in a home environment, particularly for individuals without children.

This video features Ashley McGee from FMG Publications' First Look series, demonstrating the installation of the Vara Safety Reach 2S handgun safe. The content will cover the safe's specifications and features, providing a comprehensive overview for viewers interested in firearm security solutions. Links for more information and subscriptions to FMG Publications are included.

Jason Hanson demonstrates his home defense firearm storage strategy, emphasizing rapid access over electronic or biometric locks. He advocates for mechanical locks like spin dials or Simplex systems for both handguns and long guns, citing reliability and speed. Hanson highlights the importance of keeping firearms and loaded magazines readily accessible for home defense scenarios.

The Yankee Marshal expresses significant excitement for the upcoming Biofire Smart Gun, highlighting its biometric security features like facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. He emphasizes its potential for enhanced safety, particularly in preventing unauthorized use by children or during altercations. The review notes the Biofire's use of a practical 9mm caliber and its advanced technology compared to previous smart gun iterations.

The BioFire Smart Gun is a 9mm striker-fired handgun designed for home defense, featuring biometric security to prevent unauthorized use. It utilizes both fingerprint and facial recognition, with anti-spoofing technology. The gun locks instantaneously if taken from the authorized user and unlocks only when held by them. It aims to provide a secure yet readily accessible firearm for home defense scenarios, especially in households with children.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.