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Every long episode from Forgotten Weapons, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. At Forgotten Weapons I think the most interesting guns out there are the most obscure ones. I try to search out experimental and prototype weapons and show you how they work, in addition to more conventional guns that you may not have heard of before. You're much more likely to f…
America's Do-It-All Naval Gun: The 5 Inch Mk12 on the USS New Jersey
Forgotten Weapons explores the Mk12 5" 38-caliber naval guns on the USS New Jersey, detailing their operation, ammunition handling, fire control, and the ship's overall design philosophy.
1789 Girardoni Air Rifle: A Generation Ahead of Its Time
The Girandoni Air Rifle was a revolutionary piece of military technology in the 1780s, adopted and used by the Austrian Army. This video explores its design, history, and why it ultimately failed to have a lasting impact.
MAS SE 1935 SMG: Emblematic of French Interwar Gun Development
Forgotten Weapons visits the French National Forensics Police Department to examine an early MAS Model 1935 submachine gun, a prototype that led to the MAS-38.
FN's New ARKA: Revamping the SCAR for Military Tenders
In this video, Forgotten Weapons explores FN's new Arca rifle, a modernized version of the SCAR designed to meet military tender requirements by incorporating AR-15-style controls while maintaining the SCAR's internal reliability features. Ian McCullum highlights the rifle's modularity, user-friendly design, and adaptability for various military needs.
Explaining the Yugoslav / Zastava M70 Series of Rifles
The Yugoslav M70 AK series evolved from Soviet designs with distinct features like rifle grenade capability and unique furniture, leading to milled and stamped receiver variants with specific nomenclature.
NFA Taxes, More M7 Ranting, and Rimless 12ga: Q&A May 2026
In this Q&A video, Forgotten Weapons' Ian McCollum discusses various firearm topics, including the potential of rimless 12-gauge shotgun shells and the evolution of military cartridges, while addressing historical firearm innovations hindered by metallurgy limitations.
Q&A April 2026: The Good, the Bad, and the Really Dumb
In this Q&A video, Forgotten Weapons' Ian McCullum discusses various firearms topics, including the controversial experimental Thompson SMG chambered in .3006, which he deems a "complete dumpster fire," and explores the complexities of self-loading magazine designs in rifles versus handguns.
Battle Rifles in the Jungle: Guatemalan AR-10
The Guatemalan AR-10 showcases innovative design and a unique market entry, highlighting the challenges of early adoption and the legacy of Eugene Stoner's rifle.
TRW Low Maintenance Rifle: America's Roller Locked Flechette Rifle
The TRW Low Maintenance Rifle was an ARPA project exploring roller-locked, flechette-firing designs for extreme reliability and durability, though it was ultimately canceled.
Moons Out 2026 Night Rifle Match by Nocturne Industries Night 1
A night vision rifle match showcasing challenging stages that test shooter skill and equipment limitations in low-light conditions.
"Picric Acid Leaking Everywhere" - Clearing Bannerman's Castle
Clearing Bannerman's Island of hazardous ordnance funded the start of Navy Arms, showcasing a unique entrepreneurial origin story.
Adventures in Surplus! Type 38 Arisaka Carbine in World War One
Discover the incredible journey of a Type 38 Arisaka carbine through four militaries: Japanese, British, Russian, and Finnish, highlighting its wartime surplus and repurposing.
Q&A February 2026: Drones, AI, 6.5mm Cartridges, and More
This Q&A covers firearm history, design choices, and modern applications, including discussions on SKS dating, bullpup challenges, and 6.5mm cartridges.