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Prototype 7.7mm Arisaka Type 99 Carbine (ad-free)

The Japanese military made the decision to move form a 6.5mm infantry rifle to a more powerful 7.7mm cartridge in the 1930s, with specifications for the new rifle proposed in 1938. In response, the...

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Dr. Jackson Crawford's Thoughts on Finnish Brutality 2022 (Audio Only)

I am very happy to have had the chance to introduce my friend Dr. Jackson Crawford to Brutality matches this year, at Finnish Brutality 2022. I thought we should take a few minutes to sit down and ...

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Dr. Jackson Crawford's Thoughts on Finnish Brutality 2022 (Ad-free)

I am very happy to have had the chance to introduce my friend Dr. Jackson Crawford to Brutality matches this year, at Finnish Brutality 2022. I thought we should take a few minutes to sit down and ...

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CZ's Embarrassing Volkspistoles: The CZ100 and CZ101 (ad-free)

Developed in the 1990s and entering production in 1996, the CZ100 and CZ101 were CZ's first polymer-framed pistols. They were offered in both 9mm and .40S&W, with the CZ100 being a double stack...

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KE Arms vs GWACS: Update (and How You Can Help!)

For a full deep dive into the suit, I suggest checking out the video posted by Runkle of the Bailey just recently, with Uncivil Law and Bloke on the Range as legal guest experts:  

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First Shots: FN's New High Power (Ad-free)

Today I'm taking FN's new High Power out to the range for some first shots. I'm curious to see if it really is more comfortable to shoot than the original High Power, and if it can digest a wide va...

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What Would Browning Do: FN's New High Power (Ad-free)

It seems like everyone is making a copy of the Browning High Power these days, and FN themselves have jumped into the arena as well. What FN is making isn't just a clone of the original pistol, tho...

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Ask Ian: Liberators or Cobray Terminators for the Elbonian Resistance? (ad-free)

From Jon on Patreon:

"Elbonia has been occupied by an enemy force. Do you sabotage their resistance by airdropping them Liberator pistols or Cobray Terminators?"

To my mind, the Liberat...

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Ask Ian: Liberators or Cobray Terminators for the Elbonian Resistance? (Audio Only)

From Jon on Patreon:

"Elbonia has been occupied by an enemy force. Do you sabotage their resistance by airdropping them Liberator pistols or Cobray Terminators?"

To my mind, the Liberat...

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VHS-1: Croatia Copies the FAMAS (But Not Really) (ad-free)

The VHS-1 was heavily influenced by the French FAMAS, albeit with a short stroke gas piston operating system. Early development began in the late 1990s with the prototype designs we looked in over ...

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Ask Ian: What Rifles Were the M2-M13? (Audio Only)

From Dennis on Patreon:

"What rifles were between the M1 Garand and the M14? I went through Basic with an M14 and I know the M15 was supposed to be a BAR replacement. Google doesn't really fi...

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Ask Ian: What Rifles Were the M2-M13? (ad-free)

From Dennis on Patreon:

"What rifles were between the M1 Garand and the M14? I went through Basic with an M14 and I know the M15 was supposed to be a BAR replacement. Google doesn't really fi...

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Q&A Questions for October/November?

I've been on the road a lot recently, so I pre-filmed the Q&A questions for September. But now I'm getting ready to start filming for for the next two months, so what would you like to ask? Pri...

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Yugoslav M70A: The AK With a Real Magazine Holdopen (ad-free)

Yugoslavia began development of a Kalashnikov pattern rifle in 1959. The Yugoslav rifle would be distinct from the standard Soviet model, as evidenced by features like the gas cutoff for grenade la...

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Desert Brutality 2022: Registration Is Open!

Sign up for the original Brutality match here:

https://practiscore.com/inrangetv-s-deser...

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Armatix iP1 Smart Gun at the BackUp Gun Match (ad-free)

Yesterday we looked at the history and the functioning of the Armatix iP1 "smart gun", and today I'm taking it out to a BackUp Gun Match. How will it perform? Will it cycle reliably? Will I time ou...

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Armatix iP1: The Infamous German "Smart Gun" (ad-free)

The Armatix iP1 is a pistol created by former H&K designer Ernst Mauch that was released - or almost released - in the US in late 2013 and early 2014. It is a .22LR caliber semiauto pistol that...

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Ask Ian: Why Does the AR15 Have a Buffer Thingie? (ad-free)

From Arvid on Utreon:

"Why does an AR-15 need a buffer thingy? Why can't it just have a spring like every other normal gun?"

The Ar-15 really doesn't need the buffer and tube, but it is...

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A Path Less Traveled: IM Metal's Tavor-Based Prototype for the VHS-1

Today we are continuing to trace the development of the IM Metal / HS Produkt VHS rifles. During this period, Croatia briefly considered adopting the Israeli Tavor rifle. Part of the adoption would...

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Ask Ian: Why No German WW2 50-Cal Machine Guns? (feat. Nick Moran) (ad-free)

From Nathaniel on Patreon:

"Why didn't Germany or Axis powers have a machine gun similar to the American M2?"

Basically, because everyone faced the choice of a .50 caliber machine gun o...

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Ask Ian: Why No German WW2 50-Cal Machine Guns? (feat. Nick Moran) (Audio Only)

From Nathaniel on Patreon:

"Why didn't Germany or Axis powers have a machine gun similar to the American M2?"

Basically, because everyone faced the choice of a .50 caliber machine gun o...

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Star Megastar: Spain's Massive 10mm Autopistol (ad-free)

In the late 1980s, the Spanish gunmaker Star decided to join the new hot trend of 10mm semiauto pistols. The cartridge was getting a lot of press, and Star saw this as an opportunity too ride the w...

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BMPs, Hurdles, and Kettlebells: Finnish Brutality 2022 Day 2! (ad-free)

Thanks to Varusteleka for putting on an absolutely magnificent match! I'm also very happy to have a line of merchandise now available with them: 

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Sauna, Sisu, and Sprinting: Finnish Brutality 2022 Day 1 (ad-free)

Thanks to Varusteleka for putting on an absolutely magnificent match! I'm also very happy to have a line of merchandise now available with them: 

2022-09-17 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Great New FW Merch from Varusteleka (ad-free)

I'm really excited to have this merchandise available from my friends at Varusteleka! Check it out here:  

2022-09-16 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Ask Ian: Good Bullpup Conversions (ad-free)

From John on Patreon: 

"You've covered your fair share of strange conversion of firearms. Have you ever come across a bullpup conversion that was actually useful, and not a kludge?" &nbs...

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Ask Ian: Good Bullpup Conversions? (Audio Only)

From John on Patreon:

"You've covered your fair share of strange conversion of firearms. Have you ever come across a bullpup conversion that was actually useful, and not a kludge?"

Nope...

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Genesis of the VHS: IM Metal Gets a FAMAS (ad-free)

After their abortive effort at designing a bullpup AK conversion, IM Metal (later to become HS Produkt) decided to make another try at developing a rifle for the Croatian Army. This time, they deci...

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CETME-L Handguards: The Poor Early Model and the Later Better One (ad-free)

The early production CETME-L (and CETME-LC) rifles used a thin, fragile, full-length handguard. It was redesigned fairly early in production with a much more durable version that provided better ha...

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German Copies the Soviets: L23 & L27 Silencers (ad-free)

The German L23 silencer was essentially a copy of captured Soviet Bramit silencers, complete with the attachment system locking around a rifle front sight. Two hundred of these made for the K98k ri...

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