Gundies 2022 kickoff, HK MP7, and Sherman tank Easy Eva
The video opens at Drive Tanks for the Gundies 2022, with Clint from Classic Firearms kicking things off by running a mag through a Stag M16 and welcoming viewers to what he describes as an awards-style event for the 2A community, celebrating people who promote the Second Amendment. Katie joins in, joking about all the machine guns and tanks on site and setting the tone for a fun, high-energy range day surrounded by armored vehicles and automatic weapons. They then head over to the HK area, where Clint talks with Tommy about the MP7. Tommy explains that the platform was developed around the 4.6x30mm cartridge in the late 1980s to meet a military requirement for a compact personal defense weapon that could defeat modern body armor out to roughly 150–200 meters. He notes that the small, fast round is highly effective at short to medium distances and that the compact gun is easy to conceal or carry on a drop-leg rig or shoulder rig, making it ideal for close-quarters roles. Clint repeatedly mentions how badly he wants one and jokes about holding his breath waiting for a civilian-legal variant, while Tommy hints that changes in how 4.6 is classified in Germany could someday open the door to new options, though nothing is promised. Clint finally gets to shoot the MP7, remarking on how controllable it is and how little recoil it has for such a compact automatic firearm, calling it a dream to shoot. The scene then transitions to Drive Tanks’ armor collection, where Clint stands underneath a World War II–era U.S. Sherman tank nicknamed “Easy Eva.” He points out that this was the main American battle tank of the war and highlights its multiple weapons, including the main gun and the mounted machine guns, while joking about the tank’s nickname and hinting at the possibility of doing belt-fed shooting and maybe even firing the main cannon during the event.
FX Impact M3 airguns and Midwest Gunworks self-sufficiency
Utah Air Guns showcases FX Impact M3 air rifles in .25 caliber, emphasizing how quiet they are despite impressive power and accuracy. The representative explains that the rifles push 25 caliber pellets at about 900 feet per second, which they consider the sweet spot for accuracy and terminal performance, contrasting this with brake-barrel airguns advertised at 1300 fps that tend to destabilize pellets and become impractical. With the large onboard air bottle, shooters can expect roughly 150 shots per fill, and the .25 caliber magazine holds 26 rounds, enabling extended shooting sessions. A friendly speed competition is set up between Katie and the presenter, each racing to hit four steel targets on their side, knocking over and repainting targets between runs. The scene then transitions to Midwest Gunworks, where Cameron explains that their core business is gun parts, supported by extensive online schematics and both OEM and aftermarket components. He stresses the importance of shooters learning to repair and modify their own firearms, from swapping Glock sights to building ARs, to become more self-sufficient and understand how their guns function internally.
Canik Rival and Century Arms AP5 and BFT47 AK
Continuing the theme of self-sufficiency, the hosts talk about the value of building and working on firearms like Glocks and ARs, installing aftermarket triggers, and learning basic gunsmithing tasks to deepen understanding and confidence. The focus then shifts to Canik, where the Canik Rival pistol is presented as the result of extensive customer feedback and engineering refinement. Features highlighted include a redesigned magwell for faster reloads, an ergonomic beavertail that improves grip comfort and control, and a crisp 90-degree trigger break intended to enhance speed and accuracy in competition-style shooting. Next, Century Arms showcases its lineup, starting with the AP5 series of roller-delayed blowback firearms, evoking classic MP5-style operation. They then detail the BFT47, an American-made AK platform built around a bulged forged trunnion and a 1.5 mm stamped receiver for durability. Additional features include a bayonet lug, cleaning rod, enhanced safety selector, rear bolt hold-open, optics mounting provisions, and a lifetime warranty, positioning it as a robust, modernized AK option.
Classic-exclusive AR platforms, AK mag lower, and dual-mag 9mm
Classic Firearms and a partnering manufacturer discuss an upcoming Classic-exclusive 12.5-inch firearm designed with modularity and affordability in mind. Instead of shipping with a specific folding adapter and stock, the gun will include a rear Picatinny rail adapter so users can choose their own folding stock, brace, or adapter, helping keep the base price around the $700 mark. They tease an AK magazine–compatible lower and a 13.9-inch pin-and-weld 5.56 model engineered to be fired while folded, described as extremely flat shooting. Attention then turns to a new hybrid 9mm lower that uses Glock magazines and incorporates a dual-magazine concept, storing a spare magazine in the grip for quick access. The lower features an overmolded aluminum section for strength and comfort, along with fully ambidextrous AR-style controls, including an ambi bolt release. Offered as a complete lower at about $249, it targets shooters who want Glock mag compatibility, ambidextrous ergonomics, and integrated spare-mag storage in a compact PCC platform.
Forward-charging DI rifle, Nemo Italian shotguns, and Firebird fun
The video highlights a $900 direct-impingement rifle developed in collaboration with Taran Tactical, featuring an integrated recoil system housed in the upper receiver and a non-reciprocating, four-position ambidextrous forward charging handle that can be reconfigured around optics. The charging handle can be flipped to either side, and shooters praise the rifle’s folding stock, light overall weight, and very flat-shooting behavior after live-fire testing. A competition-focused version was sent in pre-production form to training outfits like Tactical Response and James Yeager, where high round counts were put through the guns when students’ personal rifles went down, providing real-world durability feedback before full production. The scene then moves to Nemo Arms, where the CEO’s decision to source a proprietary shotgun design from an Italian manufacturer is explained. Every component is made in Italy and imported, with price points ranging from roughly $2,800 up to about $4,200–$4,800. The host shoots these shotguns at Firebird targets that explode on impact, then briefly plugs X Products flamethrowers and can cannons and mentions preparing to launch a golf ball a long distance before heading toward the Silven Arms booth.
Silven Arms full-auto SBR, CMMG Banshee revamp, and Mad Minute
Silven Arms presents a compact short-barreled rifle set up for full-auto, equipped with a blast diverter to direct concussion forward, a folding stock for compact storage and transport, and a flared magwell to speed reloads. The hosts emphasize how loud, controllable, and entertaining it is to shoot. At the CMMG booth, they discuss the 2022 facelift of the Banshee line, which includes sleeker handguards with relief cuts, redesigned uppers, and the integration of CMMG’s Zeroed furniture and controls. These Zeroed components include the charging handle, pistol grip, 60°/90° convertible safety selector, dust cover, bolt catch, and updated muzzle devices. CMMG highlights its unique radial delayed blowback operating system used in their pistol caliber carbines, which softens recoil and improves reliability, as well as the 7.62x39 ARK hybrid platform known for combining AR ergonomics with the punch of 7.62x39. The action then shifts to a “Mad Minute” mass mag dump sponsored by Dillon Precision, featuring a barrage of firearms and even a tank firing, before returning to Firebird Targets to introduce their detonating targets used in previous shotgun skeet and competition segments.
Firebird detonating targets, Orthus knife, and Incendis thermal intro
Firebird representatives explain their detonating targets, focusing on the 50 and 65 series. The 65 series is described as roughly three times louder than the 50, offering a more dramatic report. Each target has an adhesive backing, allowing shooters to stick them to steel plates, clay pigeons, or other surfaces. They can be detonated by impacts from archery equipment, rimfire, handguns, and rifles up to .50 caliber, making them versatile for fun plinking, long-range precision feedback, and training. The targets are self-contained, require no mixing, are biodegradable, and have a recommended minimum safe distance of 50 feet. The spotlight then moves to the Orthus knife, a double-edged fixed blade that can be used in a straight grip or manipulated like a corambit. Unlike most single-edged corambits that primarily hook or cut, every motion with the Orthus is intended to cut or stab. It uses Nitro V steel with a G10 handle and is priced around $155 to remain accessible for law enforcement and blue-collar users. The segment closes with an introduction to Acu Fire’s Incendis thermal optic, a 384-core thermal unit that can function as either a standalone sight or a clip-on device.
Incendis thermal details, LPVO lineup, and Savior Fiddle Master case
The Incendis thermal optic is described in more detail as a 384-core thermal unit that can be run as a standalone sight with an on/off reticle and digital magnification at 1x, 2x, and 4x, plus four selectable color palettes to suit different environments and preferences. It can also be used as a clip-on in front of almost any hunting scope or LPVO, preserving the shooter’s existing zero and glass. The representative outlines their broader optic lineup, including 1-8x, 1-6x, 3-12x, and 2-12x to 20x models, noting that the 1-6x is second focal plane while the others are first focal plane, and personally favoring the 1-6x for versatility. The video then moves to Savior Equipment, where the company explains its push toward less tactical, more concealable gun cases based on customer feedback, disguising firearms as musical or sports gear. They highlight the Fiddle Master 32-inch violin-style case, which is TSA-approved with TSA latches and side latches, and in this demo holds an HK rifle instead of an instrument. Inside, polyurethane foam with a grid structure and adjustable hook-and-loop straps allows users to secure firearms, magazines, and accessories in customizable positions.
Adjustable Fiddle Master latches and Pro Touring hybrid range case
Savior Equipment demonstrates the adjustable latch system on the Fiddle Master violin-style gun case, showing how the latches can be repositioned to accommodate different firearm lengths, optics, and accessory layouts while maintaining secure closure. The focus then shifts to the Pro Touring case, a hybrid soft/hard two-compartment design that resembles a tennis racket bag for discreet carry. It features a drag handle and backpack straps for multiple carry options. Inside, the main compartment offers a 32-inch interior suitable for 10.5-inch and 11.5-inch AR-style setups, with configurable internal dividers and a full MOLLE grid that is also hook-and-loop compatible. The depth allows storage of a full-size firearm with a folding stock. The opposite compartment includes a range of included attachments and pouches tailored for UMP45 and P90 magazines, standard pistol and AK/AR mags, plus a pistol holster, enabling the case to function as a single all-in-one range bag. Savior encourages users to beat on the gear and provide feedback to refine durability and design in future iterations.
User feedback, pricing, and Axil company background
Discussion continues around gathering user feedback on Savior Equipment products from law enforcement, military personnel, professional shooters, and casual shooters to guide improvements in durability, layout, and features. New color options such as red and blue are mentioned, with an MSRP target around $189–$199 to keep the cases accessible while maintaining quality. The video then transitions to Axil, a company with more than 60 years of history that began in the hearing aid industry. Over time, Axil shifted to a direct-to-consumer model by building its own hearing aids and selling them without middlemen. Their hearing protection line originally launched under the Sport Ear brand in 2000 and was consolidated under the Axil name in 2017, bringing everything from basic foam earplugs to advanced hearing aids under one brand. Colin introduces the GS Extreme 2.0 as their bestselling product, explaining that it improves on the original with longer battery life, enhanced audio quality, better sound suppression, and refined handling of impulse noises so the system does not fully shut off between shots.
GS Extreme 2.0 in-ear protection and over-ear Tracker muffs
Axil’s in-ear electronic hearing protection is explained as using sound suppression rather than simply cutting audio, blocking sounds above about 85 dB while allowing lower-level ambient noise so users can still converse and hear range commands, even around full-auto fire. The GS Extreme 2.0 is Bluetooth rechargeable and supports music streaming, call control, and hearing enhancement modes. It ships with white silicone tips intended for gym or recreational use that provide roughly 19 NRR, and multiple sizes of foam tips that can increase protection up to about 29 NRR for louder environments. The conversation then moves to Axil’s over-the-ear options: a standard passive muff, the Tracker electronic model, and the Tracker Blue, which adds Bluetooth capability for music and phone calls. The low-profile Tracker Blue is rated at 27 NRR and is noted as a bestseller thanks to its blend of protection, comfort, and connectivity. The segment underscores how these products let shooters protect their hearing while staying situationally aware during training or events like the Gundies.
Event wrap-up and shooting the H&K MP7
The video closes with reflections on the overall Gundies 2022 experience at Drive Tanks, emphasizing the unique opportunity to shoot a wide variety of firearms, from airguns and custom ARs to tanks and full-auto platforms. The hosts specifically mention getting behind the H&K MP7, a rare experience for most shooters given its restricted status and limited civilian access. They acknowledge that many viewers will only be able to experience such firearms vicariously through content like this, reinforcing the appeal of events that bring together manufacturers, influencers, and enthusiasts. The wrap-up conveys the excitement of combining live-fire demonstrations, new product showcases, and hands-on testing of gear such as silencers, explosive targets, discreet cases, thermal optics, and advanced hearing protection. It serves as a capstone to a day packed with shooting, product education, and interaction with brands across the firearms and accessories industry.
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