Advanced Handgun Defense Preview

This video provides an overview of High Intensity Tactics (H.I.T.) training at Thunder Ranch, featuring three days of intensive shooting and learning opportunities. The content highlights the training experience and offers viewers a look at the course loadout. The video also promotes the creator's website for more content, merchandise, and support.

This video contrasts Hop's personal firearms doctrine with Thunder Ranch's teachings, focusing on safety manipulation, the necessity of backup sights, and control ergonomics. Hop advocates for a 'on target, off safe' trigger discipline and questions the universal need for BUIS on modern optics, while acknowledging the potential for accidental magazine drops with ambidextrous releases.

This YouTube video is a preview of the Thunder Ranch Advanced Tactics DVD, featuring firearms training expert Clint Smith. While the specific firearms, calibers, or tactical scenarios are not detailed in the provided information, the title and description strongly indicate content focused on advanced defensive shooting techniques and tactical application of firearms. It aims to showcase the training provided in the full DVD.

This video by Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch provides essential pistol malfunction clearance techniques. It covers the 'Salt' drill (Tap-Rack-Fire) for failures to fire and stovepipes, and the 'Pepper' drill (remove mag, clear chamber, reload, fire) for double feeds. Smith emphasizes maintaining muzzle discipline and aggressive, decisive action over over-analysis of malfunction types.

This video details the author's experience at the Urban Precision Rifle Course held at Thunder Ranch. The course, an extension of Clint Smith's renowned Urban Rifle Classes, emphasizes higher accuracy standards and covers concepts relevant to modern carbine use in urban environments. The training included range exercises, shooting through loopholes, high-angle shooting, and familiarization with ranges like Brown Range and the Punisher. The author also shares their gear loadout for the course.

This video showcases the Mid Range Rifle Class at Thunder Ranch, featuring the Kit Badger team and a guest from Finland, Jenny. The description provides links to Kit Badger's website for products, more videos, and Patreon support, as well as a link to Jenny's Instagram. It also mentions a breakdown of the course and a link to the specific loadout used. The content appears to be a positive review and experience of a firearms training course.

This video compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense scenarios, highlighting their effectiveness and penetration characteristics. At close range, both are lethal, but birdshot offers a safer option due to reduced over-penetration risk through interior walls. The Remington 870 is featured as a suitable platform.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to field strip a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington of American Handgunner. It covers the essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly including bushing rotation and slide removal, and a reverse reassembly process. An alternative 'cheat' method is also demonstrated for quicker disassembly, along with tips on using bushing wrenches and a strong emphasis on firearm safety rules.

This video showcases a museum-quality, first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker revolver discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The firearm, manufactured in 1875, exhibits significant authentic patina and wear, including a thin muzzle from holster carry, indicating heavy historical use. Its discovery among homestead ruins highlights its deep burial and preservation.

This guide advocates for a '5-minute clean' approach to modern firearms, emphasizing that intensive cleaning is often unnecessary and can cause premature wear. It details a streamlined process focusing on essential areas like the barrel chamber and slide rails, using minimal solvent and oil. The video also warns against common mistakes like over-oiling magazines, promoting efficient maintenance for reliable function.