Shotguns A Way of Life: Side-Saddle Loading Single Pull

This video provides beginner training on defensive shotgun techniques, covering proper loading procedures for the magazine tube and chamber, recoil management methods (pull-pull and push-pull), and transitioning between low and high ready positions. It emphasizes deliberate action, safety checks like the press check, and addresses common mistakes such as 'stabbing' shells into the loading port or short-stroking the action. The instruction is delivered by experienced firearms instructors Kevin Estella and Eric Gellhouse.

This video demonstrates the 'ghost loading' technique for several popular pump-action shotguns. It confirms that the Benelli M4 and Remington 870 can be ghost loaded, increasing capacity by one round. However, the Mossberg 500/590 series, Ithaca Model 37, and Winchester 1200/1300 series are shown to be incompatible with this loading method due to design limitations.

This guide demonstrates the basic technique for loading and firing a double barrel shotgun. It covers inserting two 12 Gauge shells into the chambers and the subsequent firing process. Proper safety checks are emphasized throughout the procedure.

World Champion Lena Miculek showcases an advanced technique for carrying and rapidly deploying 100 shotgun shells, demonstrating an improvised gear system using a dog collar and zip ties to secure multiple shell caddies. This method is designed for speed and continuous fire in competition scenarios, highlighting her expertise in shotgun handling and gear modification. The challenge emphasizes efficient reloading and rapid engagement of targets.

This guide demonstrates the proper technique for operating the pump-action mechanism of a Remington 870 Wingmaster. It covers safe handling, loading shells into the magazine, and cycling the action to chamber a round. The demonstration highlights the smooth operation characteristic of this model, as showcased by a firearms enthusiast.

This expert guide details the strong hand quad loading technique for shotguns, as demonstrated by Dianna Muller, an expert shooter. It covers optimal firearm positioning, shell manipulation, and visual focus required for efficient and fast reloads during competition. The instruction emphasizes positive control and specific techniques like the 'trap and schloop' for consistent performance under pressure.

This guide details the installation and deployment of the Freedom Ordnance FG-15 trigger crank grip for the AR-15 platform. It covers the mechanical operation, emphasizing the piston-driven trigger activation via a retractable crank. The video features a high-authority speaker, providing technical insights into the internal workings and live-fire performance.

This guide details the technique for firing the PKM 7.62x54R machine gun in full-auto. It emphasizes proper mounting, loading, and stable firing positions. The VSO Gun Channel Host, with high authority, demonstrates sustained fire, highlighting the weapon's cyclic rate and the importance of recoil management.

This expert analysis from The VSO Gun Channel delves into the nuances of firearm suppressors, clarifying terminology and regulatory hurdles. It highlights the historical context of the term 'silencer,' the practical sound reduction achieved (approx. 130 dB), and the significant NFA process in the US, including the $200 tax stamp and lengthy wait times. The content also advocates for legislative changes like the Hearing Protection Act, emphasizing suppressors as hearing protection tools.

The VSO Gun Channel host provides a cautionary guide on suppressor use in home defense. Firing an unsuppressed firearm indoors, especially a 10.5-inch SBR, can cause temporary deafness. This hearing impairment poses a significant risk, potentially leading to fatal miscommunication where a homeowner mistakes a family member for an intruder. The speaker emphasizes that suppressor use is only acceptable in a home defense context if the resident lives alone.