Fighting with Sword & Pistol: Really Just Fantasy?

Play Dungeon Fighter Online for free through my link: Wielding a weapon in each hand is quite a common trope in movies, video games, and other fictional scenarios. Sometimes it’s done in amusingly unrealistic ways, like dual crossbows (good luck with the reloading!). Occasionally you’ll see the combination of melee plus ranged weapon. Not merely swashbuckling shenanigans for fantasy pirates, this was done in history and is perfectly reasonable. Let’s take a closer look at the practical implications! More about historical firearms and dueling: Getting to know a Brown Bess (how a flintlock musket works) Showing and Firing an Antique Percussion Pistol (Aston 1842) Yes, Gunblades Are Real, BUT... Defending yourself with an empty pistol against a sword? A Brief Introduction to the Rules of Historical Pistol Duels Dueling = Less Offended People? - Let’s Look at History! *** Sources / Picture Credits *** Wheel lock-muzzleloader animation The Caracole - The Weirdest Military Tactic Pirate fencing - sword and pistol - Historically (in)Accurate Instructions for Training a Ship’s Crew to the use of Arms in Attack and Defence : *** Music credits *** Outro: “Highland Storm“ by The Slanted Room Records Used with artist’s permission *** Merch *** If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server: Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: Want to treat your face fluff? I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend: US - Canada - *** Social media *** #skallagrim #sword #pistol