Let’s Load This Rifle 3 Ways!

This video demonstrates how to achieve significantly reduced noise levels from a firearm, specifically a .357 Magnum/.38 Special capable platform, by utilizing standard 38 Special ammunition and a 9mm suppressor. The presenter highlights that 38 Special is naturally subsonic, negating the need for specialized subsonic rounds for this application. The effectiveness is underscored by comparing the suppressed shot to the sound of the projectile impacting dirt.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to training with a lever-action rifle, specifically the Henry Model X chambered in .357/.38 Special. Instructor Jade Struck demonstrates a series of drills, starting with basic warm-ups like 'up-down drills' and progressing to more dynamic exercises including target transitions, movement drills with reloads, and level changes. The emphasis is on consistent practice, mastering fundamentals, and increasing reps to improve proficiency with lever-action firearms.

This video provides a detailed breakdown of how a lever action rifle functions, using a 3D rendering for clarity. It explains the mechanics of the lever, bolt, hammer, and firing pin during the firing cycle, from chambering a round to extraction and ejection. The explanation covers the process of cocking the hammer and igniting the primer, offering a clear understanding of the internal workings of this classic firearm type.

This guide details a technique for distinguishing between .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition when fired from a tactical lever-action rifle. It involves loading a mixed magazine and observing differences in recoil and muzzle report during live fire. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, challenges viewers to identify the calibers based on shooting performance, emphasizing the importance of range safety and understanding ammunition characteristics.

This guide details how to use SnapPoint dummy rounds for safe dry fire training, emphasizing their role in protecting firearm components like firing pins. The video highlights the durability and realistic feel of SnapPoint rounds, recommending them for practicing loading, unloading, and trigger control without the risks associated with live ammunition. It's presented by an experienced instructor who advocates for dry fire practice as essential for all firearm owners.

This podcast episode features Lou Gosnell, a veteran instructor at Gunsite Academy, discussing cowboy action shooting and church security. Gosnell shares his extensive experience, including winning the first Single Action Shooting Society End of Trail competition and his role in developing Gunsite's church defense course. The discussion highlights the effectiveness and historical significance of lever-action rifles and single-action revolvers, while also delving into the critical aspects of proactive security measures for places of worship, emphasizing prevention, intervention, and the importance of trained volunteers.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.