Ep 6. All for One!

In Hollywood Weapons season 4 episode 6, titled "All for One!", gun expert Terry Schappert and weapons physicist Dr. Adam Savage are back to take on some of the most iconic Hollywood action scenes. As usual, the show focuses on whether or not these scenes are realistic and if the weapons used would actually work in the ways depicted on the big screen.

The episode starts with a bang, as the hosts delve into a scene from the 2017 film "Atomic Blonde". In the scene, Charlize Theron's character takes on several armed assailants in an apartment building stairwell. Schappert and Savage examine the guns used in the scene and discuss the feasibility of fighting off multiple attackers with a handgun. They also break down the mechanics of gun jams and discuss how to quickly and safely clear a jammed gun in a high-intensity situation.

Next up, the hosts take on a scene from the 2015 film "Kingsman: The Secret Service". In this scene, Colin Firth's character takes on an entire church full of armed worshippers using only a handgun and some martial arts skills. Schappert and Savage analyze the practicality of using martial arts in a real-life gunfight, and also discuss the mechanics of reloading a handgun under pressure.

Moving on from handguns, the hosts switch their focus to machine guns. They examine a scene from the 1986 film "Aliens", where the character of Vasquez wields a pulse rifle while fighting off the alien horde. Schappert and Savage discuss the advantages and drawbacks of using a rifle with a high magazine capacity, and also analyze the use of incendiary rounds in the scene.

The final scene examined in the episode is taken from the classic 1985 film "Rambo: First Blood Part II". In the scene, Sylvester Stallone's character wields a bow and arrow while taking on enemy soldiers in the jungle. Schappert and Savage delve deeply into the mechanics of archery and the feasibility of using a bow and arrow in combat situations. They also discuss the use of explosive arrowheads in the scene and whether or not they would actually work as depicted on screen.

Throughout the episode, Schappert and Savage provide fascinating insights and analysis into the weapons and techniques used in Hollywood action scenes. They also provide tips for viewers on how to stay safe when handling firearms, including always treating every gun as if it is loaded and keeping fingers away from the trigger until ready to fire.

Overall, "All for One!" is an exciting and informative episode of Hollywood Weapons, offering a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic action scenes in film history.