This video is a "State of the Channel" update for Forgotten Weapons, likely discussing the channel's direction, plans, and ongoing projects for 2024. While no specific firearms are demonstrated or discussed in detail within the provided text, the description heavily promotes supporting the channel through various platforms like weaponsandwar.tv, Utreon, Patreon, and Floatplane. It also directs viewers to purchase the creator's books from Headstamp Publishing and browse merchandise. The content's primary focus is on channel management and audience engagement rather than specific firearm analysis.
This video delves into the mechanics of the Madsen Light Machine Gun (LMG), often perceived as a complex firearm. The host aims to demystify the system by disassembling it and explaining its operation. The video suggests that despite its unusual design, the Madsen LMG's self-loading action is not significantly more complicated than other common mechanisms. The description also promotes the 'Forgotten Weapons' channel and associated merchandise and support platforms.
This video, "South African SS77 at the Range... But not on YouTube," highlights a firearm that is being withheld from YouTube due to policy restrictions. The content is accessible on alternative platforms like History of Weapons and War, Patreon, Floatplane, and Utreon. It's part of a collaboration with other historical and educational firearms channels, offering an ad-free viewing experience on independent hosting.
This video announcement from Forgotten Weapons outlines upcoming changes to the channel in 2023. It details various support tiers for viewers, offering benefits such as ad-free viewing, behind-the-scenes updates, monthly Q&A livestreams, and early access to new videos. The description also provides links to subscribe on Utreon, Patreon, and Floatplane, as well as a link to the channel's merchandise store, which includes items from Varusteleka.
This video announces the availability of an ad-free viewing experience for Forgotten Weapons content on Patreon, Utreon, and Floatplane. It encourages viewers to sign up for these platforms to support the channel and enjoy videos without advertisements. This is a meta-announcement about the channel's operational model and viewer support, rather than a review or demonstration of any specific firearm.
This video explores Iron Horse's "TOR" (Thumb Operated Receiver), a novel semiautomatic firearm concept featuring a thumb-actuated trigger located high on the back of the grip. The video discusses the historical precedents of thumb triggers, such as the Pieri carbines and Winchester Thumb Trigger .22. It then focuses on the potential advantages of the TOR, including improved precision shooting, better performance in cold weather, and suitability for individuals with physical limitations affecting index finger use. The reviewer plans to test the precision shooting aspect of the TOR against traditional triggers, keeping other factors constant.
This video discusses the appeal of Patreon for content creators, specifically highlighting its ability to provide predictable income independent of YouTube's policy fluctuations. The presenter, from Forgotten Weapons, explains how this platform enables their work. They also introduce Floatplane as an alternative for viewers who prefer not to use YouTube, offering independent video hosting behind a paywall. The core message revolves around viewer support mechanisms and the benefits they offer to creators.
This video, titled 'State of the Channel: 2021,' is a behind-the-scenes look at the Forgotten Weapons YouTube channel. While not featuring a specific firearm demonstration, the description highlights the channel's focus on firearms through its various support platforms and merchandise. It directs viewers to Patreon, Floatplane, a merchandise shop, and Headstamp Publishing, indicating a deep engagement with firearms content creation and community.
This video announces The Gun Collective's (TGC) move to the Floatplane platform, explaining their decision to isolate from perceived Big Tech censorship. Jon Patton guides viewers through the reasoning behind this platform shift. The description also includes various links for supporting TGC directly through Floatplane and SubscribeStar, as well as links to other TGC channels, affiliate lists, Amazon purchases, gear recommendations, and sponsor information. It emphasizes the importance of direct viewer support for the content creators.
This video documents the creator's four-day 'Field to Table' hunting and butchering class with Outdoor Solutions. Lacking traditional hunting family mentorship, the creator sought to acquire the skills necessary for ethical wild game harvesting, including gutting, skinning, and butchering. The experience proved highly educational, providing the confidence to process game independently. The video also serves as a promotion for Outdoor Solutions' classes and highlights a Patreon perk for extended content.
This is a comprehensive Q&A session covering a wide range of firearm-related topics. The discussion delves into the future of balanced recoil systems, the relevance of 8mm Kurz, and the possibility of an M1 Carbine in .223 caliber. It also touches on the gunsmithing profession, the M14's potential against body armor, and the intricacies of specific firearms like the Carcano TS and the 1919 Browning. The video explores lightweight AR-10s as scout rifles, elephant guns in WWI, and tactical considerations for armoring in film. Additionally, it covers personal fitness routines, firearm design peculiarities like the .22LR's rebated bullet, factory tours, the trend of bullpup firearms, and transparent handgun grips. Questions about ammo for German MG squads in WWII, disposing of firearm collections, and the CMMG radial delay system are also addressed. The host also mentions specific local Southwestern culture related to Agua Chiltepin and promotes their merchandise and Patreon/Floatplane channels.
This video from Forgotten Weapons, titled 'Apocrypha - Not Seattle,' offers a look at a firearm. The description directs viewers to the creator's Patreon and Floatplane channels for more content, and also promotes merchandise. The contact information provided suggests the creator is based in Tucson, Arizona. While specific firearm details are not in the title or description, the channel's focus strongly suggests a firearm-related topic.
