I really love being in SDI, if you guys want to get serious about a career in firearms, it's a really great and informative place to be. I just started and I've already learned so much. I highly recommend it. It took me 16 years to get back into school and I wish I would have done this sooner.
What a great video. I could watch Kip talk about firearms history for hours. I just discovered SDI while searching for my second career. Firearms technology seems like a perfect match for my next 30 or so years.
Great video. But as a visual learner I would love to see more picture or videos instead of having the camera on him most of the time. I would recommend the audio recording and then post more pictures and videos:)
I can't wait to develop guns that couldn't be conceived into thought now. One day, I hope to make you and the world know my name by seeing my firearms. Research and development here I come
This video did teach me a few things that I didn't know, however, Kip jumped around multiple times and paused and studdered a lot making it very difficult to actually keep up with and retain the information he was giving out.
I have enjoyed all my classes since starting SDI. And yes, I grew up with guns and knowledge of them. But since I joined SDI I have learned so much more, and I never thought that there was so much to learn to be a gunsmith. I also agree with Sam_the_Sham I wish I would have started sooner.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, and I very much could be, but at 5:28 to 5:38 you said Mauser created the first bolt-action rifle. But what about the Lebel 1886 or the Gewehr 1888, or if you want to get technical, the Berdan series of rifles, which were the predecessor to the famous Mosin series. I don't know if you mean it was the first rifle to use mechanisms we use today, or if the 1898 series was the first "true" series of bolt-actions by definition. I don't entirely understand that. Other than that, I enjoyed the different aspects of the modern day firearms. We really did come a long way, its crazy to think that from the Chinese Fire Lance, to the Czech Houfnice, or howitzer.
great overview of history, my only question is von dreyse designed the needle gun before paul mauser so wouldn't that be the first bolt action or since it was using paper cartridges breach loaded it wasn't a true bolt action?
Whoops! At 3:15 this guy says that Colts pistols allowed for "reloading quicker" . Not really. Having more shots before you have to reload yes. Slow reloading process for cap and ball for sure.
Ive never actually handled a flintlock. Its simple but im curious does the flint strike steel or does it directly strike the powder and then the steel with the steel causing the spark obviously? I guess my question is can the flint smack some powder?
"The flint is attached to the hammer, as it comes down it hits the prism and continues down making sparks, as the prism moves back it exposes the powder in the flash pan and the sparks comedown ignite the powder which goes through the flash hole ignites the powder charge in the barrel and the gun fires... It is pretty simple hammer only falls so far and stops, spillage of the powder could and might come out but is not usually a problem." - Kip
This video is difficult to follow he jumps back and forth quite a bit. Also it does not match the required reading in other courses that the school offers. Ohh and it seems as if he references John Browning assisting the the development of the M60 (minute 11:05 in the video). Which he did not. He died in 1926 and the M60 was not invented until circa 1952.
I just spent 30-40 minutes looking at the M60 and JMB designed firearms online in an attempt to draw a link between the M60 and JMB. I couldn't find one. I'm in my 2nd week with SDI, and this doesn't give me much confidence with the course. My instructor recommended we view this video. I'm not sure why. Aside from the pictures I could've just Googled myself, I got nothing from this video but confusion.
The M-60 could be fired from the shoulder, which was a hold-over requirement from the BAR. When he talks about "Browning's designs" I guess he could be talking about that aspect of it.
I hate listening to any video with Kip Carpenter. His heavy breathing, an cadence are distracting. He bounces around topics too much and the videos generally have an unprofessional feel. As a current SDI student, these videos definitely do not have an academic feel to them. After 4 years it is time to update the content. It will help to legitimize the curriculum and the SDI name within the firearm community.
Not to mention that last weeks assignment required you to use 250 words to restate these synopses regarding weapon safety rules. The instructor lambasts me for being brief, and not using proper academic format. Nothing about this program has an academic feel to it. I have multiple degrees, but I should get to halfass my assignments in the same way they are halfassing their curriculum.
Probably not the place you would post something like this, as the rest of us don't really care, and this information doesn't help anyone watching the video. (As is the purpose of these comment sections) Reap what you sow
This was a very poor attempt of Firearms fundamentals. It does not seem like it was very well thought out. The thought that JMB designed the M60 is way out there. No part of the M60 was a Browning design. This is not a good way to instill confidence. They maybe need to think about redoing this one.
@Knight-Sgt. Reyes then you should keep progressing. Who the fuck would watch any of this garbage content if they weren’t a student? I learned more in the military than most of this shit has taught me, if you didn’t you either weren’t listening or you’re a fucking POG, SGT Reyes. This was forever ago, what was this FTT 100?!
Kip that was well done it was a great informational tool for educations bravo.
I really love being in SDI, if you guys want to get serious about a career in firearms, it's a really great and informative place to be. I just started and I've already learned so much. I highly recommend it. It took me 16 years to get back into school and I wish I would have done this sooner.
I find it quite funny that in the picture of Mr. Browning posing with the rifle, he has his finger on the trigger.
Great video!! It's so crazy to see how important gunsmiths have been to the USA becoming the greatest country in the world! God Bless America!
What a great video. I could watch Kip talk about firearms history for hours. I just discovered SDI while searching for my second career. Firearms technology seems like a perfect match for my next 30 or so years.
Excellent information, thank you sir!
Thank you kip I'm an sdi student this is my week 2 of firearms basics and I know that Gaston glock was really good at making glocks
Great video. But as a visual learner I would love to see more picture or videos instead of having the camera on him most of the time. I would recommend the audio recording and then post more pictures and videos:)
I can't wait to develop guns that couldn't be conceived into thought now. One day, I hope to make you and the world know my name by seeing my firearms. Research and development here I come
Just starting week two! This was a great video!
Good history over view. Lots to learn within the history of firearms.
great video! glad i am in the class
Awesome video seriously thank you!
This video did teach me a few things that I didn't know, however, Kip jumped around multiple times and paused and studdered a lot making it very difficult to actually keep up with and retain the information he was giving out.
This whole education program is teaching me that SDI isn't actually an academic institute...
I have enjoyed all my classes since starting SDI. And yes, I grew up with guns and knowledge of them. But since I joined SDI I have learned so much more, and I never thought that there was so much to learn to be a gunsmith. I also agree with Sam_the_Sham I wish I would have started sooner.
We love to hear it!
Forgive me if I'm wrong, and I very much could be, but at 5:28 to 5:38 you said Mauser created the first bolt-action rifle. But what about the Lebel 1886 or the Gewehr 1888, or if you want to get technical, the Berdan series of rifles, which were the predecessor to the famous Mosin series. I don't know if you mean it was the first rifle to use mechanisms we use today, or if the 1898 series was the first "true" series of bolt-actions by definition. I don't entirely understand that.
Other than that, I enjoyed the different aspects of the modern day firearms. We really did come a long way, its crazy to think that from the Chinese Fire Lance, to the Czech Houfnice, or howitzer.
great overview of history, my only question is von dreyse designed the needle gun before paul mauser so wouldn't that be the first bolt action or since it was using paper cartridges breach loaded it wasn't a true bolt action?
Thanks.
Whoops! At 3:15 this guy says that Colts pistols allowed for "reloading quicker" . Not really. Having more shots before you have to reload yes. Slow reloading process for cap and ball for sure.
Even more interesting, is a look at firearms designs that failed. Why try what someone else already proved doesn't work, or is just impractical.
Like how we abandoned the gatling gun after the 1890s?
Ive never actually handled a flintlock. Its simple but im curious does the flint strike steel or does it directly strike the powder and then the steel with the steel causing the spark obviously? I guess my question is can the flint smack some powder?
And throw some out in the split second before the powder ignites from the spark.
I seriously enjoyed this video.
"The flint is attached to the hammer, as it comes down it hits the prism and continues down making sparks, as the prism moves back it exposes the powder in the flash pan and the sparks comedown ignite the powder which goes through the flash hole ignites the powder charge in the barrel and the gun fires... It is pretty simple hammer only falls so far and stops, spillage of the powder could and might come out but is not usually a problem." - Kip
This video is difficult to follow he jumps back and forth quite a bit. Also it does not match the required reading in other courses that the school offers. Ohh and it seems as if he references John Browning assisting the the development of the M60 (minute 11:05 in the video). Which he did not. He died in 1926 and the M60 was not invented until circa 1952.
I just spent 30-40 minutes looking at the M60 and JMB designed firearms online in an attempt to draw a link between the M60 and JMB. I couldn't find one. I'm in my 2nd week with SDI, and this doesn't give me much confidence with the course. My instructor recommended we view this video. I'm not sure why. Aside from the pictures I could've just Googled myself, I got nothing from this video but confusion.
The M-60 could be fired from the shoulder, which was a hold-over requirement from the BAR. When he talks about "Browning's designs" I guess he could be talking about that aspect of it.
@@JasonMediumO Nice try but.....no.
@@bradhays256 you literally don't know what he was referring to so you can probably stop gatekeeping
@@JasonMediumO spoken from a clown? grow up dude. It is apparent that you don't know either. Thanks for you comments, Bozo.
Ahem Melvin Johnson ???? No nobody ??
I hate listening to any video with Kip Carpenter. His heavy breathing, an cadence are distracting. He bounces around topics too much and the videos generally have an unprofessional feel. As a current SDI student, these videos definitely do not have an academic feel to them. After 4 years it is time to update the content. It will help to legitimize the curriculum and the SDI name within the firearm community.
Not to mention that last weeks assignment required you to use 250 words to restate these synopses regarding weapon safety rules. The instructor lambasts me for being brief, and not using proper academic format. Nothing about this program has an academic feel to it. I have multiple degrees, but I should get to halfass my assignments in the same way they are halfassing their curriculum.
This really needs better organization. I feel like there's a lack of an actual script here. This feels more like off the cuff driven by short notes.
This video is a mess and I agree with most that this needs to be updated into an organized and professional format.
the video seems interesting and I really tried but I just couldn't do the lisp. Maybe try having someone else talk in the videos.
Probably not the place you would post something like this, as the rest of us don't really care, and this information doesn't help anyone watching the video. (As is the purpose of these comment sections) Reap what you sow
Why don't you post a vid of yourself doing it and we can just use your perfect version?
This was a very poor attempt of Firearms fundamentals. It does not seem like it was very well thought out. The thought that JMB designed the M60 is way out there. No part of the M60 was a Browning design. This is not a good way to instill confidence. They maybe need to think about redoing this one.
Browning, the company, designed it. I'm pretty sure the company is just called John Browning.
This guy is god awful to listen to between his slurring and just the way he talks. I have a hard time following. You guys should update this
Is this guy drunk?
@Knight-Sgt. Reyes probably been a student longer than you bud.
@Knight-Sgt. Reyes then you should keep progressing. Who the fuck would watch any of this garbage content if they weren’t a student? I learned more in the military than most of this shit has taught me, if you didn’t you either weren’t listening or you’re a fucking POG, SGT Reyes. This was forever ago, what was this FTT 100?!