PRO TIP: Quickly Oil an AR-15

This video showcases the benefits of filming shooting drills in slow motion to better understand firearm dynamics. Instructor John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society demonstrates pistol and rifle engagements, highlighting recoil, brass ejection, and muzzle blast. The content encourages viewers to get out and practice, emphasizing the enjoyment and learning potential of shooting, especially when analyzed through slow-motion footage.

John Lovell, founder of Warrior Poet Society and former Special Operations, outlines 'The Stronger Boy Way,' a program designed to train boys into men. The program utilizes a framework of skills and rites of passage, where sons earn achievement patches for mastering areas like camping, solo survival, and critical medical training. The initiative aims to foster strong father-son bonds through practical life skills.

This guide details a tactical rifle grip technique for sustained operations, as explained by John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society. It covers the benefits of an extended grip for muzzle control and speed, but crucially highlights the issue of muscle fatigue during prolonged engagements. The expert instruction emphasizes transitioning to a magazine well grip to mitigate fatigue and maintain aiming stability for tactical longevity.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a boulder, culminating with the .50 BMG. While smaller calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP caused minimal damage, larger rounds like 5.56mm and 12 gauge slugs began to chip the rock. The .308 and initial .50 BMG shots caused significant fragmentation but did not penetrate. A second .50 BMG shot successfully penetrated the boulder.

This guide details the essential steps for lubricating a new AR-style rifle before its initial firing, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers proper disassembly, specific lubrication points on the bolt carrier group and trigger mechanism, and reassembly. The video emphasizes the importance of lubrication for new firearms, drawing a parallel to car maintenance, and highlights the performance of the We The Pieu MX1 lubricant in hot conditions like those found in Utah.

This guide explains the function of the buffer tube in an AR-15 or AR-pattern rifle, as demonstrated by Jared from GUNBROS. The buffer tube is a critical component of the operating system, housing a buffer and spring. Upon firing, the bolt carrier group compresses this spring and buffer assembly as it moves rearward, and the subsequent expansion of the spring drives the BCG forward to chamber the next round. This process is essential for the semi-automatic function of AR-pattern firearms.

This video from Warrior Poet Society, featuring John Lovell, humorously debunks the myth of Glocks being made of porcelain and undetectable by metal detectors. It references the fictional Glock 7 from Die Hard 2, clarifying that real Glocks are not made of ceramic and are standard firearms. Lovell's high authority as a professional firearms instructor is evident in his clear explanation and proper handling.

This guide outlines a method for introducing new, potentially apprehensive individuals to firearms, as demonstrated by John Lovell. It emphasizes a controlled, safe, and positive first experience, starting with small calibers and instructor-led handling, before progressing to larger platforms. The approach prioritizes building confidence and dispelling fear through expert guidance and adherence to strict safety protocols.

This video from Warrior Poet Society, featuring John Lovell, humorously illustrates that while a shooter might achieve accuracy from an unstable stance, true shooting proficiency requires a stable base for balance and recoil management. Lovell, a former Army Ranger, emphasizes that a proper stance is fundamental, not just for accuracy but for overall control and readiness. The demonstration shows how instability leads to a loss of balance after firing, highlighting the practical importance of a solid stance.

John Lovell, a professional tactical instructor, demonstrates the correct way to utilize a vertical foregrip on an AR-15. He advises against a 'gangster' grip, instead promoting a technique where the foregrip is used as a hand stop to pull the rifle into the shoulder for better recoil control. The guide also covers using the foregrip to brace against obstacles for increased shooting platform stability.