Major Pandemic's Bunker Bar Podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Why the Firearms Industry Is Struggling: The Post-2020 Gun Sales Hangover No One Wants to Talk About SEO Title: Why the Firearms Industry Is Struggling in 2026: Gun Sales, NICS Checks, Inventory Glut & the Post-2020 Hangover Meta Description: The firearms industry is facing one of its toughest downturns in decades...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com EOTECH Vudu 1-10 Review: Major Pandemic Takes Premium LPVO Glass Into the Bunker Bar Welcome back to Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar , the deep-underground dream bar where the wine list is serious, the liquor shelf is loaded, and the gear talk never stays surface-level. This time around, Major Pandemic is talking about...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Apex Handguard Review: Why This Unique Free-Float Handguard Earned a Permanent Spot at Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar Welcome back to Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar , the underground refuge where exceptional gear, outstanding whiskey, and unconventional firearm builds come together. Hidden beneath the surface and stocked...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar: The Rise of the K-Can Revolution Why Short Suppressors Like the Otter Creek Polonium K, LPM Duty 5.56 and YHM Fat Cat Are Taking Over Welcome to Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar — the underground refuge where cold drinks, hard-use rifles and modern suppressor technology collide. In the lates...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar: The Ultimate Guide to Modern EDC, Tactical, and Technical Carry Bags Welcome to Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar — the underground hideaway where tactical gear, exceptional whiskey, and brutally honest equipment reviews collide. As described in the podcast, the concept behind the Bunker Bar...

A Time Capsule Finally Living Its Story The DPMS RFA216 is a gun that belongs to a very specific chapter of American rifle history — the last years when fixed carry handles and A2 stocks felt current, when military nostalgia from Vietnam and the Gulf War still drove civilian purchasing decisions, and when the AR platform was still in the middle of its metamorphosis into the modular, flat-top, free...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar Podcast: Scout Rifle Concept, Practical Shooting, and Real-World Performance Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar opens with a unique concept—an underground, fully stocked bar that represents calm, control, and preparedness. From there, the episode transitions into a deep dive on the scout rifle...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com In this episode of Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar , the host walks through a practical, ammo-saving method for zeroing a new AR-15 or similar rifle without wasting time, money, and patience. Instead of making the common mistake of starting at 100 yards or even farther, he recommends using a laser bore sighter when pos...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com The Sleeper “Military-Grade” AR That’s Made In-House In this episode of Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar on MajorPandemic.com , Major Pandemic breaks down why the IWI Zion 15 has quietly become one of the best values in the AR-15 world—especially for buyers who want real build quality, tight tolerances, and proven assem...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar: IDF Menusar History, Field Mods, and Why Short AR Carbines Never Went Away In this Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar episode, Major Pandemic dives deep into the gritty, real-world evolution of the IDF Menusar (often discussed alongside “Kutsar” style short carbines) and explains why Israel ma...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Pretty impressive when you see a 1903 stacked on a FN Reflex XL and realize they were essentially the same size. Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar Podcast Summary (MajorPandemic.com): Micro-Compact Pistols Aren’t New — The Colt 1903 Started It All In this episode of Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar on MajorPandemic.com , Majo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar Podcast Summary (MajorPandemic.com): Worst Pandemics in History and the Hygiene Lessons We Still Ignore On MajorPandemic.com , Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar takes a hard-left turn into real-world history with a fast, blunt, and practical breakdown of the worst pandemics in human history —a...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Canik METE MC9 Prime with M04: A Do-It-All Micro-Compact That Bridges Concealed Carry, Competition, and Duty In this Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar episode, the host breaks down the Canik METE MC9 Prime —specifically the “full package” that includes the M04 Mechanik red dot —and makes a simple argument: this pistol is...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Ruger GP100 2.5-Inch 7-Shot Snubnose: Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar Podcast Summary (Trail Revolver Breakdown) In this episode of Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar , the host goes full “wheel gun nerd” on one of the most unusual—and surprisingly practical—revolvers in the Ruger lineup: the Ruger GP100 2.5-inch 7-shot .357...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Firearms Lubrication Reality Check (Hydrodynamic vs Boundary vs Dry-Film, Plus Heat + Water Behavior) FireClean had its backside handed to them from a public relations perspective after the wake of what I now refer to as LubeGate 2015 . For many gun owners this was shocking news when Vuurwapenblog.com provided data...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Stop Stressing About Barrel Wear — You’ll Spend More on Ammo Than the Barrel Will Ever Cost In this episode of Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar , the host tackles one of the most over-discussed topics on gun forums: AR-15 barrel life —and whether you should be worried about “shooting out” your barrel. The short answer,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com EOTECH Introduces the EFLX-CE Closed Emitter Mini Reflex Sight Plymouth, MI (January 2026) – EOTECH is committed to delivering high- performing, dependable pistol optics that shooters can trust with their life. This commitment continues with the introduction of the EFLX Closed Emitter (EFLX-CE). Dedicated to meet t...

Major Pandemic - MajorPandemic.com is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading Major Pandemic - MajorPandemic.com! This post is public so feel free to share it. Springfield Kuna Scorpion-Mag Lower Upgrade: Nexus Firearms Fixes the Biggest Problem Welcome back to Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar , the cold-w...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com AR-15 Short Barrel “War” Is Mostly Noise: How to Make a 10.5 Shoot Like a 16 (With a Smarter Zero) Meta title: 10.5 vs 11.5 vs 12.5 AR-15 Barrels: The Truth + Best Zero Meta description: Major Pandemic argues the 10.5 vs 11.5 vs 12.5 debate is overblown—and explains how a 200-yard zero can “true” a short barrel to...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com MagPump CZ Scorpion Magazine Loader (Target Release Late Q1 - Early Q2 2026) Name of Product: MagPump CZ Scorpion Magazine Loader * Price: (TBD) * Key Features: * Hopper-fed, loose-ammo loader with 50-round capacity * Machined aluminum and steel internal components for high efficiency and durability * Pump-action l...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com 🎙️ DIY Gun Coating Guide with the BRN-180: Alumahyde vs. Cerakote – Reliability, Technique & Results In this episode, the host dives deep into his DIY rebuild of the BRN-180 rifle, a short-stroke piston AR-180 variant by Brownells and Primary Weapons Systems. With over 7,000 rounds and remarkable reliability, the B...

Becky Bunker receives her new Christmas upgrade. Enjoy the remixed holiday tunes metal heads. Free to everyone - share if you care. Rock On! Major Pandemic - MajorPandemic.com is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading Major Pandemic - MajorPandemic.com! This post is public so feel free to share it. T...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Major Pandemic - MajorPandemic.com is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading Major Pandemic - MajorPandemic.com! This post is public so feel free to share it. BRN-180 Long-Term Review: The “Poor Man’s MCX” Gets a Fres...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Ohhh ahhh, Gen 6. The Glock Gen 6 is here, and Major Pandemic’s first impression is blunt: it feels like Glock finally “caught up” rather than led. In a market packed with striker-fired pistols that ship with better ergonomics, cleaner triggers, and optics-ready systems that don’t require a pile of aftermarket part...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com Caracal CMP9: The Rugged MP5-Magazine PCC Built for Hard Use The Caracal CMP9 is a modern 9mm pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) that’s drawing attention for a simple reason: it aims to deliver duty-grade durability while keeping logistics familiar for agencies (and shooters) already invested in MP5-pattern gear. In a ma...