It was incredible to meet you at SHOT Show! Looking forward to talking again soon!
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Hey Folks!!! Look who dropped into the chat!!!! Folks here are VERY familiar with Paradigm!! I cant wait to get a launcher on the channel! Folks are already frothing for it ;)
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
You will have the interview by itself tomorrow night! @@paradigmtacticalsystems2105
@paradigmtacticalsystems210511 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSDWoohoo!! Can't wait! On behalf of ALL the vendors you're highlighting, thanks for all your hard work!
@icecubes21411 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD you are the man
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother!@@icecubes214
@kurt999411 ай бұрын
Jon, thank you very much for the excellent coverage.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
My pleasure Brother! Wait till you see what I have coming ;)
@scottyb15911 ай бұрын
Just got my Gavel and while the lack of a magazine and the twist to pierce aren’t ideal, the power out of the box makes every other launcher I own feel like toys. The Gavel shots went thru the target I use for all of the other launchers and put big holes in my wall. No comparison on the power and damage it causes especially with their juls.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I REALLY need to get one for the show. BAD.
@stephens304511 ай бұрын
The FCS is a wayyy better platform. Trust me or trust the videos on the performance. Besides 30-40 joules ain't gonna do nothing to someone who is well built wearing heavy gear. ... unless u get a eye or throat shot.. u want a Bryna LE with chemicals..
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
@@stephens3045 I harken back to one of my favorite movies “fast times at ridgemont high” where the said “That’s what the pictures are for”… In this case, That’s what the pepperballs are for :)
@kennymaggic600411 ай бұрын
nice visit. wish Byrna had an updated LE.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Yeah, not a lot of big new things this year from Byrna. I was looking for a rumored launcher but....... nope ;)
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
They did mention in another channels interview with Byrna that they're working on a Compact Edition, but it won't be out until late 2025 at best but probably not until 2026 as they are still working on the internal components.
@runerebel844111 ай бұрын
Great video as always Jon. Lots of cool markers and stuff. Cheers brother 😃
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother! You would have loved ShotShow!
@travperk11 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT VIDEO !!
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother!
@protocolsev11 ай бұрын
Fantastic and comprehensive video Jon. Thank you for your great coverage of this event for those of us who could not/did not attend
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother! Im already planning next year!
@bretthighbee11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the front-row tour of the shot show. There were a lot of interesting gadgets at the show. Thanks for making the video so that people who could not make it can see the fun new stuff out there.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
My pleasure Brother! This should be a great year!
@tomheisler927311 ай бұрын
Great coverage! I enjoyed this video immensely.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom!
@alanmoberly6411 ай бұрын
Thank you for this.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
My pleasure Brother!
@scottbeard964011 ай бұрын
Wow man, there are so many experts developing these launchers from so many different angles. Great show as always
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Better and better every year!
11 ай бұрын
Jon, I ordered the new Salt Supply S2 after seeing your great video.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother! You wont regret it!
@protocolsev11 ай бұрын
I can't decide if I want to bite the bullet on one of these already or wait for the Pepperball TRP... they both look interesting
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Hehe Dont you love choices :) Im just glad we have so many now!@@protocolsev
@protocolsev11 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD 100%, great problem to have. Lots of great innovations already and 2024 is only getting started... might be better to just wait lol
@loganwhite390411 ай бұрын
Whenever Paradigm's products for home defense hits the Canadian market, you bet your behind I'm buying it
@jmmx6911 ай бұрын
Will your fearless leader allow it such a thing?
@loganwhite390411 ай бұрын
@@jmmx69 not our current one likely
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
I am REALLY pushing to get one on the show! Those things are AWESOME!
@loganwhite390411 ай бұрын
I have NEVER seen a less lethal bullpup rifle yet here comes Paradigm Tactical Systems@@AlternateArmsSD
@jmmx6911 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD they look great...good for car/truck possibly
@icecubes21411 ай бұрын
Thanks for the full walk through of the show. Great interviews. Great new products, but disappointed that guard dog didn't even give a solution to defective fireballs and discontinued not even 1 to 2 months. Collectors Item lmao
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Hehe They will go down as the Edsel of launchers :)
@tuckerdelay965611 ай бұрын
Great video man I'm excited
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother! Yeah, we are going to have a busy year!
@gerardomagallanes278911 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I have the shorter versions starting tonight!
@gerardomagallanes278911 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD I enjoyed the long video it was really informative and cool to see the other options and the people talking about there product
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
THanks man! I agree! They do a much better job describing them than I could. I was just in awe of that paradigm launcher!@@gerardomagallanes2789
@gerardomagallanes278911 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD The paradigm launcher was really cool looking, what caliber is it? You do a really good job explaining and interacting with the people promoting the product, and on your channel you make it very interesting and informative and entertaining, I appreciate your work
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I LOVE doing this and this community is AWESOME!@@gerardomagallanes2789
@tardisgarden11 ай бұрын
Wow Jon just WOW! You are my trusted go-to guru on less lethal! I want to see more of that @paradigmtacticalsystems2105 shizz! And what happened to Mercury Rise? I bought a MUB50 and love it. Did they show? Thank-you for all that you do, especially documenting the shows because I can't go.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Hey Brother! Thanks man! No, they weren't there (Or they were so buried I never saw them) .. It surprised me too. I'm going to reach out to them next week though and find out what's up.
@tardisgarden11 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD Please let us know what you find out!
@Macmike51011 ай бұрын
Looking forward to this
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Enjoy Brother!
@charlespat13611 ай бұрын
Gonna come to you for Saber looking forward to that one
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
We are emailing everyone this week to get launchers on the show! Everyone was so nice this year!
@scottyb15911 ай бұрын
Jon, great Video. Which Sticky Holster would work with the HDP compact? I just -ordered the one for the Byrna.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
YES, IT WOULD! :) That was a HUGE concern for me too ;)
@scottyb15911 ай бұрын
Which one?
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
@@scottyb159 The same one that fits the Byrna. (And a couple others) They are very flexible!
@alanmoberly6411 ай бұрын
Just as you were panning the Mace product table something caught my eye. Pocket Personal Pepper Spray very close to what I have been wanting in a pepper spray. The shape of it almost guarantees the spray is pointed in the right direction. Finally someone gets the right idea.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Agreed!! Did you see that mace 444? That thing is crazy!
@alanmoberly6411 ай бұрын
I did and am looking forward to seeing how you feel it functions.@@AlternateArmsSD
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Me too. If that thing works, I could see that technology used in a TON of launchers.@@alanmoberly64
@joshuadennis874411 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥Hey John, hopefully these guys at the event 2024 shot show start sending you the stuff to review because in the last month I’ve spent $5000 on launchers ……an all because of your reviews !!!🔥🔥🔥 10 different launchers in total com on!!!
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
Sounds like you're developing an addiction to the LTL launchers 😋 Jon might have a 12 Step Program to help you with that LoL.
@dougtodd918411 ай бұрын
Jon I like that new Sabre .68 at $150. I'm looking forward to you reviewing it. Thanks for the great informative video of Shot Show.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother!
@dougtodd918411 ай бұрын
@AlternateArmsSD Jon, I tried to pre-order the new Sabre .68, that low price is hard to ignore. They won't ship to NY. I loose out again.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
@@dougtodd9184 I’m working on it brother. Give me a little time.
@dustinparks867910 ай бұрын
where is your shop for less Lethals??
@AlternateArmsSD10 ай бұрын
Hey Brother! The studio and store are located in Fort Worth. I have a website I've been working on (www.alternatearmsselfdefense.com), and you can always shoot me an email at jonreynoldscts@gmail.com
@TheFatBaldGuy11 ай бұрын
Jon , Great Video , Thanks For ALL Your Great Information . Looking To Buy My FIRST Launcher , Praying The New 68 Cal. Sabre Won't Disappoint , Being Plastic , Quality Last ? Hope It Can Be Modded ! lol Take Care Buddy !
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother! Yeah I need to put that sabre through some tests. If it holds up....... they are going to be a huge contender!
@Macmike51011 ай бұрын
What was the caliber on the paradigm and what was the rough estimate on Joules based on the numbers he gave you. That thing looks awesome
@paradigmtacticalsystems210511 ай бұрын
@Macmike510, it shoots any .68 caliber. The Joules differ based on whether you're shooting with the LEO or the Home Defense weapon, as they have different regulations. Both shoot an 8"-10" grouping at 100 yards. Check out the videos on our channel, as they're able to provide a lot of info!
@ronniereal20496 ай бұрын
I love the T4e line up
@AlternateArmsSD6 ай бұрын
Oh, I do too!
@TheFatBaldGuy11 ай бұрын
Sorry Another Question : Which Is Smaller In The Hand , The New Pepperball TRP , Or The New 68 Cal. Sabre ? Thanks For Your Answer ! Again , Take Care Buddy !
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
The grip is VERY close to the same. The new sabre seems to be a bit longer. (I REALLY need to head to head those!)
@checkitout474011 ай бұрын
Looks like You and your Girl had a Blast at Shot Show. Lotta New Stuff...but, I wonder why Umarex Didn't put out anything Really New for the T4E Line....maybe they are just Focused on Production. Great Video...can't wait for the next one.
@loganwhite390411 ай бұрын
I was disappointed in Umarex, I too was hoping for more NEW stuff
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
They did introduce their 35 Joule Shottie finally. Guess they got tired of other companies making all the money off modding and selling the 35-40 Joule Shotties.
@checkitout474011 ай бұрын
@@Joreel If you are referring to their HDX68,.... it's been Out for 2 years now. This is the First year with No New T4E , which is Definitely Disappointing as I have Waited All Year for Nothing.
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
@@checkitout4740 it's been out, but not available as they've been pushing back the release date on it repeatedly.
@dameronsaunders907811 ай бұрын
The pava stick is very nice . I only wish they would have integrated a flash like a flash bang
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Yeah, dont quote me on this, but I think theres a version coming with a light.
@donworthington715610 ай бұрын
I really like your reviews and think I have watched every one. Have you done any on air pistol with 400 -500 fps and if so your thoughts
@AlternateArmsSD10 ай бұрын
Hey brother, actually, I don’t typically look at the FPS ratings as they can be heavily manipulated by the weight of the ammunition. Believe it or not, that is why “Skully” first came into creation. It’s a visual representation of what the actual damage looks like when it hits its target. More important than speed is Joules. That’s the actual amount of kinetic force being transferred to the target. When it comes to self-defense, it really just depends on your day-to-day usage. Is it going to be an EDC, something you carry in your car or glove compartment, or something you use at your house. There are so many different solutions for every different scenario that you never really run out of options to create the perfect solution for you. However, keep in mind, no matter how great the launcher is practice is everything. :) Thanks for watching Brother!
@donworthington715610 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD so what have you reviewed with the highest Joules?
@AlternateArmsSD10 ай бұрын
@@donworthington7156 Generally speaking, the Byrna LE, fully modified TR50/HDP50, the modified HDR68, and the HDB. The Grimburg looks good too BUT I haven't got one to test yet on the channel so I cant give you a yes or no.
@Possum88011 ай бұрын
Quite interested in that Sabre launcher given its features and price. If you were to start carrying them, would you do similar dye jobs like you do for the T4E line of products? If so I’d wait to purchase from you down the road
@HIPHOPMENTOR11 ай бұрын
👍
@ModernHippieAirgunner11 ай бұрын
What did everyone think of the Hatsan Velox pcp pistol???
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
You know, I met with Hatsan while I was there. I am thinking about a whole new PCP series (You think it would go over well?)
@ModernHippieAirgunner11 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD for sure. Pcp is another great alternative for home defense 👍👍
@tuckerdelay965611 ай бұрын
That byrna flag behind the grimburg interview was funny lol
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Hehe They intentionally set up there ;) It was very tactical :)
@RexHuffman-wh5hg11 ай бұрын
Good morning, Jon. Outstanding tour and review of the main less than lethal offerings from Shotshow 2024. Was Hero2020 not present? Again, thank you for a great video.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
I did NOT see them and I did look! It caught me a little by surprise as well. Then again, pavashot wasn't there either.
@RexHuffman-wh5hg11 ай бұрын
Surprising
@RexHuffman-wh5hg11 ай бұрын
Surprising
@RexHuffman-wh5hg11 ай бұрын
Hero2020 now offers a kinetic round. Hits pretty hard.
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
You're right, I didn't even notice that Pavashot wasn't there in Jon's video. I wonder why they were a no-show.
@lizkatari11 ай бұрын
Are pepper gel projectiles a viable option? I would think it would be a good option for CQC/CQB for in home protection. You hit/tag the perp with it. Gel is on them and you and your family aren’t breathing it in. Update-OK just saw the Para Ops interview.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Greetings, brother, well for marking, they would be fantastic. The problem is dispersal. If the gel is not fired out at a velocity that is high enough to disperse it into tiny droplets, you’re not gonna get good hits in the softer areas. (The eyes or the mouth). The pepperballs are a very fine powder. Now, I did put a video up on the JPX fire storm that you might get a kick out of. :)
@JackofNothingess11 ай бұрын
Sabre looked very interesting! 350FPS with a 68 cal kinetic ball would HURT! Right now they're available on Amazon. I might have to get one to test out. It even has a rifled barrel inside. Would that actually be amy more accurate than the others we've seen, which are all smooth bore? Hmm.. 🤔
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Woohoo!!
@edmaslana418411 ай бұрын
Did you get a opportunity to talk to mercury ?? I know that they have some new things coming ............68
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
They were not there this year! It REALLY Caught me off guard!
@redfox_outdoors11 ай бұрын
I got to say I am intrigued I want to get my hands on these and fire all of them, man what a great self defense weapon non lethal open carry or even conceal carry well some of them. I am not all about the hand cannons, I like the small pistols myself. can't wait to see what comes next. some of those interviews were great just wonder how some of those will work under duress like that flashlight one at the end of the video. I really like the rifling in that cartrige especially when it comes to accuracy.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Yeah with a bit of luck we will get one of those on the show. ParaOps is a tough company to nail down.
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
Their stuff looked amazing, but I do wish they'd had the Shottie there so we could see it and you could hold it and give us your initial thoughts on it. Hopefully they'll tell you more about it in your talks with them as it could be a great addition to our home defense launchers.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
@@Joreel They did :) Watch the video drop tonight. :)
@ModernHippieAirgunner11 ай бұрын
Also the new peppergun is sick
@donald06196611 ай бұрын
Where is the Paradigm link?
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
ITs coming on the individual videos.. Starting this evening!
@donald06196611 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD thanks. YOU DA MAN!!
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
I really love that Grimberg is doing, but I still just can't get past the twist CO2 to activate the launcher. It just seems like a bad idea when seconds count to have to be twisting the CO2 to charge it while an aggressor is coming at you. If they could just design a trigger piercing system or even the slap piercing, both just seems faster than twisting the CO2 I'd be ordering one in a heartbeat. One other thing that concerns me with their new magnetic system is that it sounds like you might not be able to to use regular rounds if the detent is designed to attract and hold iron infused rounds which would also make Grimberg your proprietary supplier of ammo because no one else makes iron infused rounds so Grimberg could charge whatever they like for your ammo. Just a devil's advocate thought. One thing that confused me is on the Umarex 40 Joule Shottie, did he say you can remove the 88 gram CO2 cartridge and you won't lose the air when switching to the 2x12 adapter? Did I understand that correctly? You didn't perhaps get some pricing on the ParaOps Pro 5... The Pro 1 is $245 and the cartridges are $5 a shot for the Kinetic rounds. The Pepperball TRP (along with all their other products) don't list prices on their website from what I could see whenI looked, so it doesnt say what the TRP will cost. Than you for going and interviewing all these companies so we can learn what new things are coming to the LTL market. Forgot to tell you I saw on another channel where they asked the Byrna rep about the Byrna Compact Edition... They were told by the rep that its still being worked on, but they are thinking 2026 release, maybe late 2025 if things go well.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Keep in mind that they are a very young company and that model will continue to evolve (Thats the feeling I get from Kurt)
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD Their a great company to be sure. I've seen them posting videos of new billboards advertising their company in at least a half dozen major cities last year. They're making a powerful launcher, and I wish them all the success in the world. If they can get the magnetic detent system to work flawlessly, they'll become the must have launcher for years to come.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
The magnetic detent REALLY caught my eye. That will also birth a whole new range of ammo! We just need to get one ON THE SHOW :) @@Joreel
@solreavir11 ай бұрын
I see Valken Have the F7 68cal Pistol on their stand now
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Oh yes!
@solreavir11 ай бұрын
@@AlternateArmsSD I think they are gonna be really popular they are preety much a .68cal version of the MUB.50 with a 5 round magazine but no velocity adjustment Maybe the Valken version will change that.
@alanmoberly6411 ай бұрын
On the last launcher didn't he have to admit the classification not because of the round but because of the launcher is a firearm.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Thats the THIN line they are walking...... The primer makes a difference..Byrna has that issue too.
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
It's still classified as LTL by the ATF, but yeah it's skating that line.
@alanmoberly6411 ай бұрын
Just be aware that I think because of the Fed Gov have gone to laminated glass on side windows. I don't know how far back that goes but the new windows do not shatter like that. Totally ridiculous in my opinion as the shattering was a safety feature. Now if you end up in water all bets are off. Unless someone has come up with a solution already.
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Yeah, Ive been thinking about some glass break tests for different self defense items.
@alanmoberly6411 ай бұрын
I will have to look at what their logic or lack of logic is. Probably trying save an idiot not wearing a seat belt. I can imagine the people drowning and burning because no one can break the glass. I can't imagine belting yourself and doing it right only for it not to matter in the end.Yep trying to save unbelted people. "Some of these vehicles date back to the 1970s, although the majority were built within the past five to 10 years. One in three 2018 models have such glass, AAA claims, which means that if you are trapped in a vehicle and the glass is your only escape route, surviving may depend on knowing exactly which windows are most easily broken."@@AlternateArmsSD
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Hehe I just had a visual of a "re enforced" unbreakable glass and a person going though (Or trying to go through) it after not wearing a seat belt. All I can see is a looney toons *squish* sound on the dash. :)@@alanmoberly64
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
Your best bet will be the back window as it's the most likely to just be normal glass. The front window has to be safety glass as well as the front side windows. The back sides are 50/50 depending on the type of car. For example our Kia and Hyundai have normal back side(I had to replace one because someone hit it with a hammer in the middle of the night when we lived in California. The dealership told us that the back side and back windows are regular glass because most major accidents involve the front of the car and it's cheaper to use regular glass on the back half.
@airgunsanonymouslesslethal190411 ай бұрын
_Thank you very much for this John!!_ I pre-ordered that hdx almost 2 yrs ago and now i know why it's been delayed (not what i was told) and it's going to be orange? I'm in Ca. They made it a crime to dye it black. So now i know to cancel my order. Thanks again! Looking forward to the Sabre! ;-]
@Macmike51011 ай бұрын
Good luck I just checked and it won't ship to California.
@airgunsanonymouslesslethal190411 ай бұрын
@@Macmike510 Whaaa ? 😂They are such Germans! i swear! i just sent an email to mcs requesting a cancel. They don't refund but give a credit. - [ i think a lot of ppl ordered from mcs and they're in Ca.😂]
@Macmike51011 ай бұрын
@@airgunsanonymouslesslethal1904 I was talking about Sabre it states on that new model "State and local laws prohibit the shipment of this model to: AK CA CT DC. DE HI MA MI MN NY NC TX" Kinda shocking all these states are listed I wonder what the rational to this.
@airgunsanonymouslesslethal190411 ай бұрын
@@Macmike510 oh. that sucks too.
@Joreel11 ай бұрын
This is why I'm glad I left California. Byrna also got screwed by California too when they rewrote the laws concerning Pepperballs. The Chemical Certification Exam Byrna offered and a lot of Californians paid to take became worthless because Newson changed the laws to make it so that only Law Enforcement can carry Pepperball rounds. The BSIS exam we took is no longer valid so if you have Pepperball rounds, you can get arrested and charged with Possession of a Chemical weapon which depending on the DA and if you used it in a public place could be either a misdemeanor or a felony charge.
@chriswedgworth11 ай бұрын
👀
@AlternateArmsSD11 ай бұрын
Sorry its up so late ;)
@chriswedgworth11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for all your hard work Great job 👏
@MrJr2987 ай бұрын
Are you a computer channel or a air gun channel?I ask because of all the computers components behind you.But nice content anyway.
@AlternateArmsSD7 ай бұрын
Yes and yes :) actually have a second channel that focuses specifically on the computers and gaming systems these days. It’s complete_technology_solutions