What We Actually Run – Full Gun & Gear Breakdown 2025

This video demonstrates the practical application of Goon Tape flip magazines for an AK platform, specifically the Rifle Dynamics Quick Hatch AK in 7.62x39. The instructor highlights how this configuration allows for a 60-round capacity on the rifle, significantly reducing reload time by eliminating the need to retrieve magazines from a belt. The technique involves ejecting the old magazine, flipping the coupled fresh magazine into position, inserting it, and charging the weapon to return to the fight.

Amber and Frank from Exile Armory in Weaver, AL, showcase a diverse inventory of firearms for St. Patrick's Day. The video features a wide range of handguns, rifles, and shotguns from various manufacturers, including suppressors, tactical pistols, and hunting rifles. They also provide pricing and some technical details for many of the showcased items, highlighting new arrivals and popular models.

This compilation showcases a wide array of Soviet-era and related firearms, demonstrating their loading mechanisms and firing actions. The video features expert handling of iconic weapons like the SKS, AK-47 variants, Mosin-Nagant, and various submachine guns and pistols. It highlights different ammunition types and magazine systems, from stripper clips and drum magazines to standard box and pan magazines, offering a comprehensive visual overview of Soviet small arms.

This video highlights the importance of range etiquette and responsible firearm handling, contrasting it with 'larping' behavior. The speaker, who appears knowledgeable about firearms, uses the example of an individual in full tactical gear posing with a rifle to illustrate a point. The core message is to avoid being the 'guy' who prioritizes appearance over practical application at the shooting range, emphasizing that responsible gun owners focus on safe and purposeful engagement with their firearms.

This video explores the resurgence of the shotgun as a viable defensive firearm, directly comparing its modern capabilities to the AR-15. It highlights how advancements in shotgun technology, including bullpup designs, improved gas systems, and modular accessories, have closed the performance gap. The discussion emphasizes that while the AR-15 dominated for years due to its modularity and ease of use, contemporary shotguns now offer comparable handling, capacity, and tactical advantages, making them a strong contender for home defense and tactical applications.

This video showcases advanced firearms training conducted by GBRS Group, featuring operators in full tactical gear. It highlights dynamic entry drills, close-quarters battle, pistol marksmanship, and carbine shooting techniques. The training emphasizes proficiency in various environments, including low-light conditions with night vision, and covers tactical movement, room clearing, and pre-operational briefings. The content demonstrates a high level of expertise and professionalism in tactical firearms instruction.

This video details a competitive AR-15 challenge where three shooters purchase rifles within strict budget limits ($1000, $750, $500) from a pawn shop. The competition includes speed drills like the Bill Drill, a barricade/mobility course, and accuracy tests at various ranges. The results highlight that while budget is a factor, shooter proficiency and appropriate optic selection significantly impact performance, with even a budget rifle proving capable.

This video challenges a former Scout Sniper, Matt 'Gibbs' Gibson, against the Dirty Kid crew in a long-range shooting competition. Gibbs, relying on experience and 'long-range autism,' consistently outperforms the crew who use advanced tech like Kestrels and rangefinders. The competition highlights the sniper's superior wind reading and holdover estimation skills across various courses of fire.

This video details a long-range shooting challenge where two teams, SupDef and Dirty Kid, had to purchase rifles and optics from a pawn shop within a $700 budget. The competition, played like the basketball game 'HORSE', tested accuracy at increasing distances. Dirty Kid ultimately won the challenge 6-0, highlighting the significant impact of equipment quality on long-range performance.

Three teams competed in a $500 pawn shop pistol challenge, purchasing handguns and gear within budget. The competition involved dynamic shooting drills to test firearm reliability and shooter skill. Team 1, consisting of Dustin and Jackson, won the $5,000 prize with their Springfield XDM Elite.