Gun Wisdom: I Ask Clint Smith Your Questions

Clint Smith, a highly experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes the critical need for mental preparedness and 'hardening up' for real-world confrontations. He highlights the AK platform's exceptional reliability, citing a 4,000-round test with zero stoppages, and contrasts its combat utility with the AR platform's ergonomics. Smith also stresses the importance of fundamental skills, situational awareness, and the legal accountability for every shot fired.

Clint Smith shares practical firearms advice, emphasizing competence over complexity. He critiques modern trends like Pistol Caliber Carbines and excessive AR-15 muzzle brake use for home defense. Smith also debunks the M1 Garand 'ping' myth and highlights the enduring effectiveness of older designs like revolvers and the M1 Carbine when mastered.

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 provides a detailed breakdown of a 3-day Shotgun Course at Thunder Ranch, hosted by Kit Badger. The course covered essential shotgun fundamentals, including loading techniques, terminal ballistics, and an exploration of shotgun capabilities with different ammunition loads. The description also highlights the availability of course loadout information and links to Kit Badger's merchandise and support channels.

This video documents the author's experience at the 3-Day Urban Rifle Course at Thunder Ranch, founded by Clint Smith. The course focuses on using rifles at close, "pistol distances," a concept pioneered by Smith in 1983 and now widely applicable for carbine use. The training progresses from basic zeroing to movement, shooting moving targets, and teamwork. The description also links to the author's (Kit Badger) website for more videos, products, and T-shirts, as well as a specific link to the gear loadout from the course.

This video documents Day 1 of the Thunder Ranch Night Vision Course. It covers the "crawl, walk, run" methodology, starting with lectures on proper gear setup and zeroing visible and IR lasers. The training progresses to shooting exercises focusing on understanding offset. As darkness falls, participants engage in mobility drills under night vision devices (NODs) and further carbine and laser work, including passive shooting through optics. The description also includes links to support the creator's channel and purchase related merchandise, as well as information on Thunder Ranch classes and the creator's loadout.

This TFBTV episode identifies the top 5 most reliable firearms across different categories: Glock (handgun), Uzi (SMG), Mauser 98 (bolt-action), Remington 870 (shotgun), and Galil (self-loading rifle). The selections prioritize mechanical simplicity, proven track records, and resilience in harsh conditions, often outperforming more complex designs. The video highlights specific features contributing to their reliability, such as the Uzi's single moving part and the Galil's robust construction.

This review highlights five hilariously impractical firearms for concealed carry. It details the slow, complex loading of black powder firearms, the impractical size of the Mauser C96 and full-size .22 pistols for concealment, and the dangerous accidental discharge flaw in the Type 94 Nambu. The video emphasizes that while historically significant, these guns are unsuitable for modern self-defense.

The Ruger Mini-14 offers distinct advantages over the AR-15, including a lower profile, better stock trigger on modern variants, superior maneuverability with folding stocks, a longer sight radius, and a cleaner piston operating system. Modern Mini-14s also boast improved accuracy (around 2 MOA), cold hammer-forged barrels for durability, and optional all-stainless construction for corrosion resistance. While the AR-15 remains more modular and generally cheaper, the Mini-14 excels in specific areas.

This TFBTV episode reviews five excellent surplus rifles available for under $500, focusing on historical significance and affordability. Featured firearms include the Lee Enfield, Yugoslavian Mauser 98, Swiss K31, MAS 49/56, and a debate between the SKS and Mosin Nagant for the final spot. The discussion highlights unique actions, historical context, and the availability of surplus ammunition.