The Worst Internet Gun Fails #12 - The Darwin Awards

This guide demonstrates how to safely showcase a potential uncommanded discharge on a Colt Gold Cup 1911, emphasizing critical safety protocols. The video highlights a dangerous mechanical failure where the firearm discharges without trigger manipulation. Instruction from an experienced shooter underscores the importance of maintaining safe muzzle discipline and clear finger-off-trigger awareness during such demonstrations.

This guide synthesizes critical firearm safety protocols demonstrated and emphasized by Brandon Herrera. It covers the fundamental rules of firearm safety, including treating every weapon as loaded, maintaining muzzle discipline, proper trigger finger placement, and target awareness. The guide also highlights common safety violations seen in viral incidents, such as negligent reholstering, improper handling of high-recoil weapons, and the critical importance of range safety officers. It serves as a comprehensive overview for safe firearm handling and awareness.

This video from JaredAF investigates an uncommanded discharge of a modified Glock 19. The incident highlights a critical mechanical safety failure, as the firearm discharged without the trigger being pulled, while the shooter maintained proper trigger discipline. The expert assessment emphasizes the importance of recognizing such malfunctions and the shooter's adherence to safety protocols despite the alarming event.

This guide details the 'slam fire' technique demonstrated on an Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight shotgun. By holding the trigger down while cycling the pump action, the firearm fires each round as it is chambered, allowing for extremely rapid firing. The demonstration showcases firing seven rounds of 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot in quick succession on an outdoor range. This technique requires specific firearm design and advanced shooter proficiency.

This guide details the 'slam fire' technique for the Ithaca Model 37, as demonstrated by the Collapse N Protect host. It covers lubrication, the mechanics of holding the trigger down while cycling the pump for automatic firing, and a speed comparison against a Remington 870. The host, exhibiting high authority and expertise, emphasizes the historical significance and unique operational capability of this feature.

This video from GUNBROS, featuring an expert speaker, explains the common observation of primer indentations on unfired AR-15 cartridges. It clarifies that these marks are a normal result of the free-floating firing pin's inertia during chambering and are generally not a safety concern. The expert also touches on the rare risk of slam fires if the firing pin becomes stuck.

Brandon Herrera, leveraging his expertise in firearms and historical testing, conducts a 'backyard science' experiment to test the JFK 'magic bullet' theory using a 6.5 Carcano. The video details the process of firing the rifle into ballistic dummies and water jugs to compare bullet deformation, offering insights into terminal ballistics and the complexities of the assassination's ballistics. Herrera's high authority in the firearms community is evident through his technical approach and knowledge of historical firearms and forensic evidence.

This video provides an expert-level look at the Pedersoli Baby Philadelphia Derringer, the type of firearm used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Brandon Herrera, demonstrating high authority and technical expertise, details the loading process for this black powder pistol and conducts ballistic tests using a beverage can and a ballistic dummy. The analysis includes high-speed footage of the projectile impact and examination of the recovered projectile, offering unique insights into historical ballistics.

This entry analyzes firearm mishaps presented in a 'Darwin Awards' style, emphasizing critical safety lessons. Instructor Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearm manufacturer and commentator, uses real-world examples to illustrate the severe consequences of ignoring basic gun safety rules. The content serves as a cautionary guide, highlighting common errors in handling, trigger control, and the dangers of seeking online notoriety through unsafe practices.

Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearms expert and manufacturer, uses high-speed footage and ballistic testing to analyze the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The video aims to debunk conspiracy theories by demonstrating the ballistics of a 5.56mm round grazing an ear and the effectiveness of counter-sniper fire from a .300 Win Mag rifle. Herrera emphasizes the difficulty of precise shots at range and condemns political violence.