First Weapons: Episode 2 (ABC TV Friday 14 July 2023)

First Weapons: Episode 2 airs Friday 14 July 2023 on ABC TV.

What can we expect from this episode

Host Phil Breslin takes us to Alyawarr country in the Northern Territory to explore the Amerr, a weapon that was once renowned as one of the fastest on the planet. Joining weapon makers Donald Thompson, John Duggie, Casey Holmes, and Frank Holmes, Phil delves into the process of sourcing, crafting, and learning to throw the Amerr.

The team then heads to Brisbane, where they delve into the scientific principles behind the Amerr’s exceptional performance. Unpacking the ingenious design, they unveil how this weapon optimizes distance, speed, and accuracy. Through expert insights and a hands-on experience with the Amerr, Phil gains a deeper understanding of its capabilities.

Dr. Adam Griffin showcases the lethal potential of the spear combined with the Amerr, leaving no doubt about its devastating effectiveness. The challenge at hand aims to verify historian Eric Wilmott’s statement that prior to the invention of the self-loading rifle, the woomera and spear held the title as the fastest weapons in the world.

When can we see the episode

First Weapons: Episode 2 airs Friday 14 July 2023 at 7.30pm on ABC TV

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