WAR Stories with Billy Waugh | CIA & Special Forces Operator

This entry details the career path of a legendary Delta Force operator nicknamed 'Ninja,' from Special Forces and CIA service to his current role in tactical training, including an affiliation with Glock. It highlights the firearms and operational contexts associated with elite special operations units.

This video demonstrates a tactical room clearing technique, emphasizing the importance of balance and economy of motion. Expert instruction from Tactical Rifleman highlights how to enter a room, clear sectors efficiently, and maintain a stable shooting platform during engagement. The demonstration covers active clearing steps, avoiding common mistakes like short-stepping, and finishing the sector effectively.

This video features a former CIA Contractor and Navy SEAL discussing advanced tactical concepts, including high-speed rifle manipulation, urban warfare training by terrorist cells, and border security concerns related to potential terrorist entries. The discussion touches on geopolitical implications and alleged intelligence failures.

This entry details the Daniel Defense DD4 X1 rifle, introduced at Shot Show 2026. Key features include an M-LOK handguard with carbon fiber inserts for heat and IR signature reduction, and a DLC-coated Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) for enhanced durability and ease of maintenance. The rifle is developed for special forces contracts and will be available in multiple barrel lengths.

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.

This guide, presented by an expert from Tactical Rifleman, details the tactical advantage of using a knife as a secondary weapon in close-quarters engagements. It explains how a knife is harder to disarm than a pistol and can be used to create space for disengagement. The instruction emphasizes drawing a knife when a pistol is compromised, targeting vital areas for effect, and the ultimate goal of creating an opportunity to re-deploy a firearm.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.

This guide details the process of converting a Ruger 10/22 into a select-fire, open-bolt firearm. It covers the critical internal modifications, including altering the bolt and extractor, and highlights the use of aftermarket parts like the Archangel stock. The guide also touches upon ammunition selection (CCI Mini-Mags) and the importance of understanding NFA regulations surrounding such conversions. Instruction is provided by firearms experts from RECOILtv and The Bullet Ranch.