Why Is This Gun So LOUD?

This video emphasizes the critical importance of hearing protection for firearm users, drawing from the speaker's personal experience with combat-related hearing loss and tinnitus. It recommends doubling up on ear protection (plugs and over-ear muffs) and highlights the effectiveness of electronic ear pro like the Howard Leight Impact Sports for both shooting and hunting. The video also touches on accessories like name tag wraps to prevent loss of ear pro.

This video highlights several often-overlooked dangers and limitations of indoor shooting ranges, contrasting them with the benefits of outdoor ranges. It discusses lead exposure from primers, the impact of noise levels on hearing, the mixed skill levels present, and the inability to practice essential skills like drawing from a holster. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, advises on mitigation strategies and advocates for more accessible outdoor shooting facilities.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for a Marlin 1895 rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, using Barnes VOR-TX ammunition. The video demonstrates safe handling, loading via the side gate, cycling the lever action, and firing on an outdoor range with proper safety gear. The ASMR-style presentation emphasizes the mechanical operation of the rifle.

This guide, informed by an expert instructor, details how individuals over 60 can enhance their shooting experience by leveraging specific range amenities and techniques. It covers utilizing red dot sights for aging eyes, managing recoil, selecting comfortable shooting positions, and optimizing hearing protection. The advice emphasizes precision and comfort over speed, aligning with the strengths of senior shooters and drawing on industry data from organizations like the NSSF.

This guide details the process of a live fire demonstration of a 1963 Makarov PM pistol. It covers loading the magazine, chambering a round, and firing the weapon safely at an outdoor range, emphasizing the use of hearing protection and proper firearm handling. The demonstration includes slow-motion footage for detailed observation.

This video from Precision Rifle Network provides expert guidance on hearing protection for shooters. The instructor, with high authority, details the dangers of overpressure and decibel levels, recommending specific products like Axil Foam Earplugs, Walker's Razor, Axil Trackers, and Sordin Supreme earmuffs. It emphasizes the technique of stacking protection (earplugs under earmuffs) and the use of suppressors for maximum safety and situational awareness.

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.