Vietnam tactics

This guide details the installation of WOOX Forty Seven furniture on an AK-pattern rifle, along with the mounting of a Midwest Industries M-Lok rail and STARSTRIKE optic. It covers loading KAISER 7.62x39mm ammunition, magazine insertion, and fundamental shooting techniques including cycling the action, firing, and performing quick magazine changes. The demonstration emphasizes competent firearm handling and proficient reloads from an experienced shooter.

This video demonstrates a practical experiment to test if an AK-47 chambered in 7.62x39mm can generate enough recoil to push a shooter backward on an icy surface. The presenter, exhibiting experienced firearm handling, conducts the test with a Century Arms AK-47, concluding that the recoil is insufficient for significant displacement. The video also touches on basic firearm safety principles.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic resistance of a real bank door against various calibers, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. The test, conducted by an experienced individual demonstrating safe firearm handling, shows the door's effectiveness against most handgun rounds and even some rifle calibers, though it is ultimately penetrated by a .50 BMG round. The experiment uses a mannequin named Fred as a target to visualize the effects of penetration.

This entry details the historical development and adoption of the 30-round rifle magazine, driven by combat experiences in Vietnam. It highlights how the perceived tactical advantage of enemy forces using 30-round magazines on weapons like the RPD and AK-47 spurred US soldiers to seek similar upgrades for their CAR-15s and M16s, leading to a critical shift in infantry firepower.

Instruction from Ted of Line 45 provides expert insights into building an ammunition stockpile before potential shortages. The guide details which calibers are most vulnerable, like .22 LR and 9mm, and explains the impact of supply chains and import restrictions. It emphasizes strategic stockpiling for different uses, from training to self-defense, to ensure preparedness.

This video demonstrates a concrete penetration test comparing the AK-47 (7.62x39mm) and the M16A1 (5.56x45mm NATO). An experienced shooter highlights the differences in projectile impact and concrete fragmentation, with the AK-47 showing more explosive results due to its larger caliber's momentum. The demonstration emphasizes safe firearm handling and proper range setup.

This guide details how to properly zero a red dot sight on a 9mm handgun, based on expert instruction. It emphasizes understanding mechanical offset and ballistic trajectory. The video advises against zeroing at very close distances like 5 yards, recommending a 15-yard zero for 9mm handguns as it provides a more predictable point of impact at common engagement distances, typically around 50 yards.

This guide details the unique top-loading process for the Kel-Tec P50 pistol using stripper clips, as demonstrated by Shortshot Tony. It covers loading 20 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition and highlights the firearm's exceptionally lightweight design and minimal recoil during firing, offering a practical overview for potential users.

This video from SHORTSHOT TONY provides practical advice on defensive target selection, emphasizing aiming for the pelvic girdle rather than the head or center mass when facing threats potentially wearing body armor. The instructor, identified as a firearms enthusiast with practical shooting experience, humorously but directly explains the tactical advantage of targeting the pelvis to immobilize an opponent. The demonstration utilizes a 2011-style pistol equipped with a red dot optic.

SHORTSHOT TONY, an experienced tactical content creator, explains the proper use of red dot sights and iron sights. He emphasizes that co-witnessing is for backup purposes, not simultaneous aiming, and that red dots are parallax-free. Tony advises against aligning the red dot with irons for every shot, suggesting it's a misuse of the optic's capabilities and potentially a waste of money if not utilized correctly.