CLAREMORE —
As curator for the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, Jason Schubert is no stranger to things that shoot.
But last month, Schubert was on the receiving end of a different kind of shooting — the kind done by a television camera.
Camera crews were in Claremore recently to shoot footage at the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, and interview curator Jason Schubert for segments on the cable series “MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories.”
Hosted by actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna, “MidwayUSA’s Gun Stories” takes viewers through a firearm’s history, from the heart of the design through its use on the range.
“Each episode features a different firearm and explores its origins, with personal interest comments and insight from a variety of speakers and experts,” Schubert said. “They shot all of my segments in one day, just asking me different questions about kinds of guns and weapons, which will in turn be used throughout the season as the show focuses on different firearms.”
Using state-of-the-art, high-speed photography, “Gun Stories” looks at the operation and performance of each weapon, from classics like the Mauser bolt-action, to cutting-edge firearms like the Adaptive Combat Rifle.
Throughout the series, historians, shooters, trainers and industry experts place these weapons in their historical and social context, making “Gun Stories” a unique and definitive look at the history of firearms.
Although the “Gun Stories” crew was only in Claremore for three days, segments shot here will be used throughout the season, Schubert said.
“The camera crew also spent two days setting up and taking still shots of the different weapons throughout the museum, which will be used intermittently during the series’ 13 episodes this season,” he said.
So, does Schubert expect his appearance on “Gun Stories” to make him into a star?
“Oh, not really, no,” he laughed. “I was flattered to be asked to participate, and the experience itself was very enjoyable. I’m looking forward to watching the series — it will be interesting, informative, and even I will probably learn a lot from it.” “MidwayUSA Gun Stories” is broadcast on the Outdoor Channel.
Check local listings for channels and showtimes.
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