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SHOP NOWClassic Firearms teams up with Red Arrow Weapons for vehicle-based shooting drills and a dramatic explosives test. A Prius, multiple AR platforms, and 330 pounds of Tannerite take center stage.
The crew unloads two Toyota Prius cars, joking about using them as symbols of the Green New Deal and debating whether one is too nice to destroy. They discuss dragging one off the trailer and positioning it safely on a slope, checking the brakes and angle so it will sit correctly for filming and shooting. While exploring the interior, they find extra parts like a jack and even a pair of sunglasses. The group has fun denting the body panels with a tool, carefully avoiding the windows to preserve the glass for later shooting. One Prius will be kept running for driving drills, while the other is reserved to be blown up on camera.
Clint introduces a ballistic test using a box target placed behind the Prius windshield. First, he shoots the box unobstructed, then repeats the shot through the windshield to compare impact and fragmentation. He notes how the glass deflects rounds and creates additional fragmentation, forcing him to aim slightly higher. A 9mm hollow point, specifically a 124-grain load, is fired through the windshield at a center target to see how it behaves after passing through auto glass. The segment focuses on how the windshield alters bullet path and performance rather than on any specific handgun model.
Clint and Katie run drills that simulate fighting from inside and around the Prius. One drill involves drawing a handgun, pushing the door open, propping it, and then firing three rounds while exiting the vehicle. They emphasize working through discomfort, managing the door, and maintaining control of the pistol under stress. Dust and debris from the car interior obscure vision after the first few shots, making accurate hits more difficult. Afterward, they walk downrange to check targets, counting hits and joking about leaving a tourniquet in the car while referencing a mock casualty scenario. The focus stays on practical movement and shot placement around the vehicle.
Between drills, the group talks about Red Arrow Weapons rifles and a .22 LR conversion kit. They mention a rifle set up with a .22 kit, likely a CMMG-style conversion, that has become a favorite at deer camp because everyone wants to shoot it. The lightweight .22 configuration is described as especially fun and easy to run, even when other centerfire rifles are available. While specific models like the RAW10MB .308 AR-10 and RAW15-series 5.56 and .300 BLK AR-15 style rifles are part of the broader Red Arrow lineup, this segment centers on the appeal of a dedicated .22 trainer built on an AR platform for inexpensive practice and casual shooting.
To add humor, one of the Red Arrow crew arrives in another Prius, posing as an Uber driver for Clint and Katie. They climb in with rifles, joking about ride policies and how often they end up in Priuses. After the skit, they compare scores from a slow, deliberate shooting round, where Clint records five hits and Katie three. They then prepare for a faster run, noting that shooting accurately from or around a moving vehicle is much harder than engaging hogs from a truck in a field. The segment blends lighthearted banter with a focus on timed performance and the difficulty of maintaining accuracy under speed and movement.
Attention shifts fully to the Prius designated for destruction. The team confirms they have roughly 330 pounds of Tannerite packed around and inside the car. They frame the explosion as part of celebrating the third anniversary of Red Arrow Weapons, timed with the Fourth of July. The plan is to detonate the Tannerite with a .308 round from a made-in-America AR-10 style rifle, aligning with the Red Arrow RAW10MB platform concept. Safety is discussed in terms of distance and setup, with the crew acknowledging the significant explosive force and the need to keep everyone well back before the shot is taken.
With everyone moved to a safe distance, a shooter engages the Tannerite-packed Prius using a .308 AR-10 style rifle. After a couple of attempts, a well-placed shot ignites the 330 pounds of Tannerite, producing a massive blast and a towering mushroom cloud. The crew reacts to the shockwave and debris, checking that nearby buildings are still intact and remarking on how completely the Prius has been destroyed. They point out blown airbags and scattered car parts, joking that the vehicle definitely is not holding air anymore. The consensus is that, in a contest of 330 pounds of Tannerite versus a Prius, the Tannerite wins decisively.
In the aftermath, the team learns that the explosion triggered numerous calls across multiple counties. Fire departments and sheriff’s offices dispatched several trucks, believing there might have been an emergency. A local official arrives and explains that three fire departments and multiple units were on the road trying to locate the source. The crew clarifies that they had permission to shoot and set off Tannerite but forgot to notify dispatch ahead of time. They confirm there are no fires or injuries and that everyone is safe. Before wrapping up, they thank the responders, acknowledge the stir they caused, and begin packing up the range.
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