From Call of Duty to Battlefield, the M16 is one of the most recognizable weapons in video games. This iconic firearm was troubled at the beginning of its history, but has since cemented its place as an integral part of video game weaponry, and has been dubbed the “good gun” in Western pop culture. With the help of firearms and artillery keeper Jonathan Ferguson, we came to England’s Royal Armories Museum to explore the history and pop culture legacy of one of the most famous figures in the world. I learned a little more about
In this episode of Loadout, Dave Jewitt visits Royal Armories to talk with firearms and artillery keeper Jonathan Ferguson about the iconic M16 rifle, and how it’s defined as the “good” gun within pop culture. talk about how they built their reputation for
You can watch more episodes of Loadout here. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzSrmGkpWKk&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMzIemU1gyyLmg5VlKI2UvC
You can view the Firearms Expert Reacts series here. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FVzcoRjoN4&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMgYb13XjPgOKbm5O-CDq7R
If you want to see more of Jonathan’s work, you can check out more from the Royal Armory here. – https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalArmouries
If you would like to support Royal Armories, you can make a charitable donation to the museum here. – https://royalarmouries.org/support-us/donations/
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Dave Jewitt takes a closer look at the iconic weapons and tools that have been featured in some of our favorite games and movies.
