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Electromagnetic Weapons

The Reality of Gauss Rifles and Coil Guns w/ David Wirth of Arcflash Labs

February 9, 2022 Ian McCollum 32

https://youtu.be/NIl1XmEDdVY David Wirth is one of the founders of Arcflash Labs, a small company developing “ultra-high energy pulsed power supplies”, which have applications in a variety of fields – but today we are talking about […]

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Christian Prouteau on the FR-F1 Rifle

January 5, 2022 Ian McCollum 20

My interview with Christian Prouteau focused on the MR-73 revolver and how his men in GIGN trained with it. However, I did also ask him about the FR-F1 rifles, and figured I would separate that […]

Interview

Rigor, Discipline, and Excellence: Christian Prouteau on GIGN Training and the MR-73

December 16, 2021 Ian McCollum 25

https://youtu.be/klK_tHy_PdA I am honored today to be able to bring you an interview with Christian Prouteau, the founder and original leader of GIGN. This is France’s premier elite counter-terrorism force, who have been at the […]

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“Presentism”, Whiskey, Clips, & Museums: A Chat With Ashley Hlebinsky

December 9, 2021 Ian McCollum 22

I recently met up with Ashley Hlebinsky, former curator of the Cody Firearms Museum, and we sat down for a rambling discussion about the intersection of firearms and museums, mostly. Among other things, we will […]

Interview

Q&A 55: Surplus Gear and Finnish Culture w/ Jari Laine of Varusteleka

November 25, 2021 Ian McCollum 12

Today we have a Q&A guest: Jari Laine, CEO of Varusteleka. Jari is active in the Finnish reserves in addition to his role as CEO, and exemplifies the company’s practical expertise in designing and producing […]

Bolt Action Rifles

A Tour of PGM Precision: Home of the Ultima Ratio and Hecate II

October 12, 2021 Ian McCollum 3

Today, I have the opportunity to take a look inside PGM Precision, in Annecy France. Ever been curious about where the Ultima Ratio and Hecate II come from? Let’s have a look! Note: PGM’s US […]

Commentary

Throwback Thursday: 70 Years’ Perspective on Gun Collecting (Dolf Goldsmith)

September 2, 2021 Ian McCollum 2

Today I am reposting an interview I filmed with Dolf Goldsmith back in December 2011. We talk about the state of gun collecting at that time, and how things have changed since Dolf first took […]

Interview

Restoring the T-62: Interview w/ Steve from Battlefield Vegas

August 7, 2021 Ian McCollum 13

My opportunity to drive and shoot a T62 tank yesterday was a ton of fun – but there is so much more to that vehicle – and everything Battlefield Vegas is doing with their motor […]

Interview

Throwback Thursday: Dolf Goldsmith Reminisces About Destructive Devices

August 5, 2021 Ian McCollum 10

Dolf Goldsmith is a legend; a truly passionate machine gunner who has been a pillar of the NFA shooting community since the 1950s. He has some great stories to tell, and today we are going […]

Ammunition

Max Popenker on Russian Pistols and Ammunition: 7N21, 9x21mm, 9x18mm, and more

February 16, 2021 Ian McCollum 32

Today I am again joined by Max Popenker, Russian small arms historian and researcher. Max is explaining the basic history of Russian handguns and ammunition, starting with the adoption of the 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge to […]

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