Ambi controls: What to get, and why they should be mandatory.

This short guide demonstrates the fundamental operation of the Staccato P, a 9mm 2011 platform pistol. It covers essential steps like magazine insertion and release, chambering a round by racking the slide, and understanding the ambidextrous thumb safety and grip safety. The video also shows how to perform a slide lock reload.

This video features Ryan Cleckner, a former Army Ranger sniper and author of the "Long Range Shooting Handbook," demonstrating the benefits of an ambidextrous safety selector for AR-10 modern sporting rifles in long-range precision shooting. He highlights practical tips and applications for utilizing this feature effectively. The video also promotes NSSF initiatives like "Let's Go Shooting" and "Gun Owners Care," and is filmed at Texas Triggers.

This video showcases advanced rapid fire and reload techniques on an M4 Carbine. The shooter demonstrates exceptional recoil management and weapon manipulation skills, performing a tactical reload under pressure. The focus is on efficient execution in a high-stress scenario, highlighting the importance of practice for self-defense.

This review of the Springfield M1A Scout Squad after 7,000 rounds highlights its reliability, particularly with Wolf steel-cased ammo. Key insights include the effectiveness of its iron sights, potential glove interference malfunctions with the operating rod, and cosmetic wear being a sign of heavy use. The speaker, with extensive practical experience, advises using grease for lubrication on this gas-operated rifle.

This video challenges the necessity of specialized gun lubes, arguing that readily available automotive lubricants like 10W-30/40 motor oil and high-temp lithium grease offer superior value and performance. The speaker, drawing on practical experience, suggests these alternatives are more robust for demanding conditions and cost-effective for high-volume shooters. Specific recommendations are made for different firearm platforms, particularly noting grease's potential issues in extreme cold for AR-15s.

This guide details the construction of a custom AR pistol focused on serious use and reliability, as explained by an experienced firearms instructor. Key components include a 12.5-inch BCM barrel with a carbine-length gas system, Daniel Defense upper and BCG, and a DPMS lower. The build emphasizes proven parts over novel gadgets, achieving impressive accuracy and demonstrating high reliability over thousands of rounds.