The Guns Of James Bond Are Way Deeper Than The Movies

About this video

Colion interviews author Caleb about his comprehensive coffee table book documenting the firearms featured across the James Bond franchise, from Ian Fleming’s novels to the films. Caleb describes his research process, his access to rare Bond firearms including screen-used props, and his collaboration with Walther’s owner in Germany. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about how certain guns became iconic in Bond films and discusses what firearms he believes would suit a modern interpretation of the character.

Key takeaways

• Caleb spent years researching and photographing Bond firearms from novels and films, gaining access to private collections, Walther’s archives in Germany, and Rock Island Auction Company’s holdings
• According to Caleb, Walther’s PPK became iconic because it was featured early in Dr. No (the first Bond film made, though sixth novel), and the owner personally delivered the P99 prototype to Pierce Brosnan on set
• Caleb argues that Bond’s carry gun should always be slightly outdated but functional—reflecting Fleming’s characterization—and suggests the ASP 9mm (a heavily modified Smith & Wesson Model 39) would suit a modern Bond better than contemporary production pistols

Episode details: published September 25, 2026 · 40:49 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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