This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the history and characteristics of the Afghan Jezail, a distinctive long rifle from the Middle East. It highlights the jezail's unique design features, including its extraordinarily long barrel and curved buttstock, often attributed to stylistic rather than functional reasons. The video discusses the prevalent use of flintlock mechanisms, which remained common in tribal areas due to the limited availability of percussion caps well into the 20th century. It also touches upon the jezail's construction, often utilizing components from British Brown Bess muskets, and its surprising accuracy and effectiveness, even in historical conflicts like the First Afghan War. The segment also warns about the prevalence of fakes in the antique firearms market, emphasizing the need for discernment when acquiring these historical arms.
This video explores the legal firearms market in Jordan, focusing on gun shops in Amman. The host interviews a store owner to understand local laws, trends, and interests. The content highlights that handguns and shotguns are legally available with a permit, though the handgun market is declining due to legislative changes. Despite this, many Jordanians are proud gun owners who enjoy target shooting and hunting. The video also includes information about TFBTV's giveaways and social media channels.
This video features an interview with Miles Vining, co-creator of Silah Report, an organization dedicated to researching firearms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Vining highlights Silah Report's expertise in regional languages, customs, and technical firearm knowledge. The description also mentions Vining's published works in prominent firearms publications and directs viewers to Silah Report's website and social media, as well as collaborations with Khyber Armoury and Forgotten Weapons.
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