This YouTube video is a re-upload focusing on the uniforms and equipment used by MACV SOG during the Vietnam conflict. It features insights from CSM (ret) Rick Lamb and John Stryker Meyers, offering hard-earned knowledge about the gear. The video aims to be enjoyable for both existing and newer audiences of Tactical Rifleman. It also includes links to support the channel via Patreon, and for recommended night vision, thermal imaging, riflescopes, lasers, and other gear through Amazon.
This episode of 'Gun Gripes' discusses the online controversy surrounding the first Sikh Marine graduating while keeping his religious articles of faith, which deviate from traditional US Marine uniform requirements. The video highlights the divided public opinion on this issue, a common theme in discussions about military regulations and religious freedom.
This video is a job posting for museum tour guides specializing in military history. The ideal candidate would have extensive knowledge of wars, weapons, ammunition, military uniforms, vehicles, bombs, and explosives. The museum will provide a notebook with information and training for unfamiliar topics. The role involves giving guided tours on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Interested individuals are encouraged to call for an interview.
This video, part 2, features CSM(Ret) Rick Lamb discussing the evolution of military kit, weapons, and uniforms from 1952 to 1993. Lamb, a historian and collector, highlights patterns of innovation driven by necessity, particularly after initial conflicts. He contrasts periods of combat focus with peacetime emphasis on parade readiness. The video delves into the reasoning behind specific changes in gear and weapons, emphasizing that combat demands often spur significant advancements. The presenter also expresses excitement for future videos showcasing older WWII firearms with live ammunition.
This video, the first part of a series, features CSM(Ret) Rick Lamb discussing the historical evolution of military kit, weapons, and uniforms from 1916 to 1951. Lamb, a lifelong collector and historian, emphasizes patterns of innovation driven by conflict and the recurring issue of militaries being under-equipped for new wars due to peacetime focus on parades. He explains the 'why' behind changes, highlighting necessity as the mother of invention, citing the rapid advancement from bi-planes to jet planes in WWII as a prime example. The description also teases future videos involving live ammunition and specific firearms.
This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide array of firearm-related topics. Topics range from favorite military uniforms and ammo stockpiles to discussions on bolt action mechanisms, museum filming, gas-operated revolvers, and early infrared optics. Specific firearms like the FR-F1 and FAMAS G2 are mentioned, alongside a debate on the viability of the OICW concept. The video also touches on Ethiopian guns, historical small arms design, and hypothetical filming projects. Further discussions include the utility of shotguns in military contexts, beginner cannons, historical rifle accuracy standards, and strategies for promoting firearms content. The host also addresses his most perplexing popular firearm, the disposition of military surplus, personal anecdotes about hair getting caught in guns, Russian silenced handguns, books on firearms, and a comparison between the Breda Modelo 30 and Chauchat Mle 1915. Finally, the video explores what makes a good competition pistol and the logistics of receiving items 'by mail'.
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