Triggers – Weapons That Changed The World

Triggers – Weapons That Changed The World
Wil Willis Gives Viewers Military History And High-Speed Action In Military Channel’S Explosive New Series.

— Six-Part Series Premieres Wednesday, November 30 from 10-11 PM (e/p) –

Wil Willis
Triggers - Weapons That Changed The World
Military Channel
Military Channel

Silver Spring, MD –-(Ammoland.com)- Former Army Ranger and Air Force Pararescueman Wil Willis hosts Military Channel’s newest look inside the history of modern warfare in TRIGGERS: WEAPONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD.

Combining history, science, technology and revealing demonstrations, this cutting-edge series examines the evolution of firearms and how the development of each one changed the face of combat forever. With access to the top firearms collections in the world, Willis takes viewers on an all-inclusive look into each weapon as he thoroughly examines, tests, critiques and fires each one.

From the early days of gun duals to the high-tech weapons on the modern battlefield, this six-part series leaves no man-made trigger unfired. TRIGGERS: WEAPONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD premieres Wednesday, November 30 from 10-11 PM (e/p) on Military Channel.

“As an expert on weaponry, coupled with his inside knowledge of the military, Wil Willis brings unique insight into how the development of each of these weapons has changed history forever,” said Ed Hersh, SVP of content strategy for Military Channel.

“TRIGGERS allows our viewers to get up close and personal with powerful and historical weapons they might not have the opportunity to otherwise explore.”

In each episode of TRIGGERS, Willis is joined by historical and technical experts to test a series of iconic firearms and examine what made each one unique from competitors in its class. Gun-mounted cameras and high-speed photography capture every moment of the bullet’s trajectory, featuring its explosive escape from the barrel to the powerful force the impact makes on its target. Each weapon has an antecedent that sparked its development, as well as a successor that improved upon its technology—or was developed in response to its supremacy. Each was developed for one reason: to gain a competitive edge over the enemy, and the winner was the biggest, best or fastest weapon.

In the premiere episode, Willis examines handguns and focuses on the most influential gun of the 20th Century: the COLT M1911 – the .45 caliber semi-automatic sidearm that was the standard issue for the military for nearly 75 years. In a series of revealing demonstrations, Willis examines why this weapon has gained a worldwide reputation as the ultimate stopper. Subsequent episodes of TRIGGERS explore battle rifles from the musket to the modern day sniper rifle, submachine guns, artillery, and even the AK-47, a Cold War creation also known as the single most deadly firearm in history. The series also looks at the Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), known as the AK-47 of rockets.

This episode traces hand-fired rockets from their origin centuries ago as ancient Chinese projectiles to the new kid on the block, the Swedish-made AT-4.

WIL WILLIS BIO
Previously host of Military Channel’s hit series SPECIAL OPS MISSION, Wil Willis is a man whose vast array of military training and knowledge has earned him unparalleled tactical skill sets. Willis joined the Army 1993, and after completing basic training AIT and Basic Airborne School, he completed the Ranger Indoctrination Program (R.I.P.) and was assigned to a Co. 3d Battalion 75th Ranger Regt. Willis carried that post until June, 1998 when he cross-trained to the Air Force. After completing the Air Force Pararescue Pipeline, he was stationed at the 56th Rescue Squadron in Keflavik, Iceland as part of a ten-man Pararescue Team. In 2001, Willis received the Sirkorsky Rescue Award for actions leading to the squadrons 299th Rescue. In 2002, Willis was stationed at Kirtland, NM as an Instructor of Weapons, Tactics, and Air Operations. In August, 2007, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves and was a Pararescueman with the 308th Rescue Squadron until August, 2008. Willis currently resides in California and teaches Tactical Combat Casualty Care to deploying military units.

TRIGGERS: WEAPONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD is produced by MorningStar Entertainment for Military Channel. For MorningStar, Gary Tarpinian and Paninee Theeranuntawat are executive producers, and Gary Benthin is series producer. For Military Channel, Ron Simon is executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president production, Ed Hersh is senior vice president content strategy and Henry Schleiff is president and general manager.

About Military Channel:
The Military Channel brings viewers compelling, real-world stories of heroism, military strategy, and significant turning points in history. The network takes viewers “behind the lines” to hear the personal stories of servicemen and women and offers in-depth explorations of military training, aviation technology and cutting-edge weaponry. As the only cable network devoted to military subjects, it also provides unique access to this world, allowing viewers to experience and understand the full spectrum of human drama, courage, and patriotism intrinsic to the armed forces, as well as, the long-held traditions of the military. For more information, please visit military.discovery.com

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john

Got to love an MP5. As a lefty, I never had to worry about a hot cartridge finding its way down my blouse. Unlike the 16. I think the scars all healed … LOL. Not to mention the uni – safety and Mag release.

Andrew dennison

you should make another episode on anti-tank guns(mounted on wheels) and field guns.

David Pucci

Wil, Washington or anyone during the Revolutionary war never used the Kentucky Long Rifle. They did however use the Pennsylvania Long Rifle that was made by German craftsmen in Pennsylvania circa 1725. It became known as the Kentucky Long Rifle after the French and Indian War, and only became popularized as such after 1812. Now the misconception comes from the victory of the that war and the opening up of new trades, and land, notably in what we know as Kentucky. So please make the correction. A Kentucky Long Rifle is in fact origanlly the Pennsylvania Long Rife. FYI… Just… Read more »

john Elden

Did the Kentucky Long have more or less .45 Cal? My reading seems to indicate that the Longhunter chose this round because they could get more bullets per lead. Weight and size. This one factor helped denote Kentucky from the PA long. But yes it still was a PA Long Rifle. Kind of like Marconie being accredited with the radio instead of Tesla ( patents)