Shooting the wildest gun in America

This guide details the process of loading and shooting the Smith & Wesson 986 2.5" 9mm revolver, emphasizing efficient moon clip reloading. The demonstration showcases proficient firearm handling and safe operation by an experienced individual on an outdoor range. It highlights the speed achievable with moon clips for revolvers.

TheYankeeMarshal, an experienced firearms instructor, strongly advises against 'fast draw' or 'bang-bang' training methods. He explains that attempting to make drawing and firing simultaneous is unnatural, dangerous, and can lead to accidental self-inflicted wounds due to premature trigger pulls. Furthermore, such aggressive techniques are not realistic for self-defense and carry significant legal risks, potentially resulting in jail time. The instructor emphasizes that this type of training was not common prior to 20 years ago and is fundamentally flawed.

This guide, presented by an experienced instructor, details the critical importance of using the correct ammunition caliber for firearms, specifically highlighting issues with .22LR in a .22 Magnum chambered revolver. It demonstrates how incorrect ammunition can lead to case expansion, debris buildup, and significant accuracy deviations, emphasizing safety and proper firearm function. The video also points to Ammo Squared as a resource for ensuring correct ammunition delivery.

This video, presented by firearms instructor Ted from Line45, delves into the often-overlooked performance capabilities of the .38 Special cartridge. It challenges the perception of the .38 Special as a low-power round by exploring its historical development, its evolution with smokeless powder and +P loads, and its continued relevance in modern self-defense and law enforcement applications. The expert instruction highlights practical aspects like concealability, reliability, and the benefits of reloading, offering a comprehensive look at why this classic cartridge endures.

This video, featuring an experienced instructor, compares the speed of engaging a target from a draw with a non-chambered semi-auto, a chambered semi-auto (specifically mentioning the Sig P320), and a revolver. The drill demonstrates that revolvers are fastest, followed by chambered semi-autos, and then non-chambered semi-autos. The instructor highlights the tactical disadvantage of carrying a semi-auto without a round in the chamber due to the added time to rack the slide, which can be critical in self-defense scenarios. For those uncomfortable carrying a chambered semi-auto, revolvers are presented as a viable alternative.

This expert-level guide, drawing on extensive historical and practical knowledge, demystifies the .38 Special cartridge. It highlights the caliber's combat origins, its evolution to include potent +P loads, and the enduring practicality of snub-nose revolvers for self-defense. The instruction emphasizes shootability, shot placement, and the benefits of handloading, making the .38 Special a continuously relevant choice.

This video provides a visual demonstration of terminal ballistics using a clay block as a medium. It showcases the differing effects of .22 LR, 9mm Luger, and 5.56mm NATO rounds fired from distinct firearms, including a Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a Canik pistol, and an AR-15 equipped with a Primary Arms optic. The expert instruction highlights the comparative damage and expansion characteristics of each caliber.

This guide details the operation of the Altor Single Shot Pistol, a budget-friendly firearm chambered in 9mm Luger. It covers the unique loading, firing, and unloading procedures, emphasizing the manual nature of its operation. The demonstration highlights safe handling practices on an outdoor range, suitable for beginners familiarizing themselves with basic firearm manipulation.

This video demonstrates the basic operation of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a unique .22LR pistol designed to fold into a credit card-sized form factor. The demonstration covers unfolding the firearm, loading a single round, firing, and then folding it for storage. It highlights the LifeCard's extreme portability and simple single-shot functionality, suitable for discreet carry or as a backup firearm.

This video demonstrates fundamental firearm reloading and operation techniques for several handguns. It showcases the unique folding mechanism of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, the magazine insertion and slide release on a Bersa Thunder 380, and similar operations on a CZ P-07. The instruction comes from a practitioner with smooth weapon manipulation skills.