Yup. Watched Active Self Protection's series as well just yesterday. I think he has 3 or 4 vids, each is about 8-10 mins. Good stuff. Been a gun owner for about 9 years.... still watched and still enjoyed.
If you’re new to guns, know that the “gun community” are actually good guys willing to help, give advice and even look out for each other. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice.
@@ryanhamstra49 Don't I know it! For example, just a while ago I saw a "gun porn" picture on MeWe which showed a topless woman covering up her nipples with a pair of pistols, and I freaked out, not because she was half-naked but because she was pointing the pistols at herself in clear violation of THE first rule of gun safety -- but it gets worse, when I posted what I thought about it, I got a whole bunch of replies (from gun owners, no less) who DEFENDED her unsafe and downright reckless gun handling "because freedom"! THOSE are the kind of gun owners who should be SPECIFICALLY TARGETED for FORCIBLE GUN CONFISCATION -- and yes, I say this as a (responsible) gun owner!
I really love your teaching style. I almost lost my life due to someone improperly handling a gun. Since then I have become a gun owner myself but I suffer from PTSD due to the incident. Instead of having fun at the range my anxiety level is on 100 and I can't shoot without flinching. Your videos give me the information I need without the intimidation that I feel from most training videos. Your approach is far more calming and less like a drill sargent.
.22 revolver as a kid made me flinch for the longest time. The blowback would hit my face. I dont shoot revolvers due to that. Then at 20 something uncle almost shot me being a cowboy and spinning a revolver. Was lucky I decided to switch sides I was standing on for better view. He shot the house where I was standing.
@@callmejackson4018 Maybe now with better made guns and lower tolerances. And blowback meaning powder discharge burning face. Not chomping on my hand from recoil.
I’ve had guns for a while but still watched this video. Just because you’ve owned a gun for a long time does not mean these rules don’t apply to you. Worst thing is gun arrogance with long term gun ownership.
Complacency is a big issue too. Stay focused and never get completely comfortable when handling a gun. Of course, be confident. It’s not the same as being comfortable
Dmitriy Bondar super dangerous to get complacent as a gun owner absolutely. I too am not new to firearms but still all great things to be reminded of no matter how long you’ve had firearms.
Its not arrogance, it's because of Habituation having them arround, and cause off repetition in same handeling over and over again..It's human, nothing you can do about it ! There will be times when your tired, or less focused, no matter what..so accidents will keep on happening, and guess what...the more they are spread among the people, the more they will happen..The law of the large numbers...logic data..
I remember seeing someone sharing his own version of "5 steps for new gun owners". Step 1, get a 2nd gun Step 2, get a 3rd gun Step 3, get a 4th gun Step 4, get a 5th gun Step 5, last but not least, get yet another gun. You should warn newcomers that gun ownership is highly addictive.
@@habanerat I just got a S&W AR, a S&W EZ Shield 9mm and now I am thinking I need a pocket gun for summer when I wear shorts and a t-shirt. Maybe like a Ruger LCR I think it is. Now if I could just find ammo, let alone cheap ammo for my new purchases.
Never really was big on guns until I got jumped and ended up in the ER. I wasn’t opposed to them but didn’t understand the value of the security they provide until it was too late. That was three days ago. First thing I did today after getting off the plane was head to the local gun store. I know I made the right decision but holy shit can it be intimidating owning one with next to 0 experience. Glad I stumbled across your vid, told myself I would binge watch safety videos all night before I take it out of the box.
John is a great resource. Also go to USCCA to see what training classes are going on near you that fit your current need. Classroom or one-on-one are essential to moving on up the ladder of confidence.
When I bought my first gun a few years back, and started going to the range, I realized that a good way to gain confidence was to slow down all of my physical movement. Reaching for my range bag, putting on eyewear and ear protection, even just walking, ...just slow everything waaay down. Made me more calm, and gave me an added sense of safety.
kendo4242 : this is exactly what I had to do. On my first time I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect. I was worried who was watching me and mind went blank. All the tools needed to make a deadly mistake. Had to relax myself and remember the steps needed to be safe. I didn’t care where my rounds hit on the paper, that will come later as a shooter progresses. Another thing is don’t get frustrated with your clusters, over time you’ll learn how to get them closer together. This was good advice kendo!
Mauri Felix : welcome, read the owners manual for maintenance as well. Lately I seen a lot of weapons that haven’t been lubricated which can cause to damage and malfunction. Not something you want on a protection situation.
Remember as a gun owner you’re now an ambassador for all other gun owners. Don’t be off putting or condescending, admit you don’t know things and ask questions. Welcome!!
I've been a gun owner in The Netherlands for 5 years now which is quiet a thing since guns are illegal here unless you have a special permit. Never, but i mean really never, think you are done learning gunhandling skills. After 5 years I know my safety rules and handling but everytime a professional like WPS or any army ranger or seal brings out a youtube clip, play it and learn from it. It will add to your subconsious mind everytime you watch it. It will make you a better shooter AND a 2A advocate!
@@davekelders283 Dat is meteen ook de reden waar ze zo weinig mogelijk in de handen van burgers thuis horen...Jij zal als geen ander weten dat de kleinste onoplettendheid, levensgevaarlijk kan zijn. En we zijn maar mensen : die onoplettendheid KOMT er na verloop van tijd, omdat er "gewenning" optreed, en dan gebeuren ongelukken..In USA, gemiddeld iedere jaar 900-1000 kinderen onder de 12 jaar dood door wapen ongelukken...900-1000 !!!! Btw: ccp holders die in openbaar wapen dragen mogen dit zelfs zonder een holster te gebruiken, gewoon in jeans, met de veiligheid OFF, en zelfs een kogel in de kamer.!! Daar is geen enkele wet die je dat verbied.!!! Sta daar maar eens achter in de supermarkt, leuk he? Maar wel mensen 15 jaar opsluiten als ze dronken rijden met de auto, omdat ze anderen dan in gevaar brengen...Hypocriet landje
As a total novice, I appreciate the "low and slow" mentality that John has when explaining basic gun fundamentals. Looking forward to being more proficient with gun handling control and general knowledge of firearms. Keep up the great work!
Absolutely. Embrace their curiosity. Demand adherence to the rules. But kids are naturally drawn to what they cant have. Keep the taboo off the subject and teach them the immense responsibility involved from day one. I started showing my kids gun safety at 2 and 3 years old with their toy guns. It is paying off. I have kids that want to shoot but respect how powerful they are. God Bless!
Andy Reid this can’t be stressed enough. I was a super curious child. Disassembled the VCR and put it back together in working order levels curious. Instead of depriving me of knowledge my parents satisfied my curiosity for many things in a safe and controlled way so like you said it removed the taboo of it.
My kids are 7 and 5. At the moment they aren’t allowed to touch them. Bc I don’t want them to feel like it’s ok when I’m not around if they see one. But I let them sit in with me when I’m cleaning them and let them help.
Totally agree I was raised in a house with enough firearms and reloading equipment to supply a small military. I have been shooting since I was 5 my first gun was a 410 double barrel. But I was not allowed to shoot any of my dads guns until I could clear them break them down clean and reassemble. Under my dads supervision ofcourse. In my house you had to know your weapon inside and out before you ever even thought about putting a round through it. And I am the same way with my children.
I would also add ammo choice; a lot of new shooters might buy range ammo and load it into their home defense or carry pistol. It’s important to know the differences between FMJ and HP for example. All in all, this is a great resource for new shooters!
Amaan Arain Many new shooters WILL load range Ammo into their carry pistol and carry like that. I’ve “gifted” many boxes of of HST to local teachers carrying the cheapest Ammo they could find.
And practice with all of it, because gun fights are no time to find out that the +P ammo the water cooler cowboy recommended doesn't work in your pistol!
I HIGHLY suggest any new gun owners, CCW users use, carry factory made 🚔 ammunition. Speer Gold Dot, Hornady Critical Duty, Federal HST, Liberty Civil Defense, Corbon, Invictor ARX. Do not use hand loaded, reloaded rounds for personal defense.
There is no ammo anymore so that eliminates that issue. Any ammo right now is better than none. When the stock is replenished defense ammo will show up again.
As a first time gun buyer, I appreciate the message first and foremost and the messenger. You were thorough even offering your own way of doing things, lastly you didn't talk down to us new gun owners and I mostly appreciate that. Will be tuning into future videos. Thank you
Agreed. I too am a new gun owner. My brother highly recommended I watch & subscribe to WPS. Another aspect I enjoy in these videos is not only how to be a responsible gun owner, but to not be afraid of your gun. How John demonstrates how to learn to be comfortable with everything from proper handling, carrying, & firing your gun. And he makes it fun, too.
But the gun safety steps dont include dual wield finger in the trigger guard pistol-spinning like in the movies!!! We all know the most important thing about firearms is how cool you look.
I've been around and using firearms for longer than 50 years watched this all the way to the end. Very good start for beginners, and a great reminder for everyone around firearms. I have reservations about bringing this up, but you did ask: I did not hear anything about the importance of hearing and eye protection. It is likely that I would not be saying "what?" or "Huh?" as often as I do if back in the 50's people understood hearing loss like they do today. Guns are way louder than they are on TV and the blast is one of the big hurdles for new shooters to get over. Still gave this a thumbs up; after all, you said it was a 30,000 foot view and not many people can see a set of ears from that high up :-)
@Thystaff Thywill in many states (even in communist Illinois) gun ranges and stores are considered essential services and remain open. Yes, they are still open in Illinois, of all places. It's just your location they may not be.
The only indoor range I know of in my area has closed recreational shooting, but does still allow for training shooting if you've signed up for a class. They did also say that they sell eye & hearing protection, won't be doing "loaners" for the duration of the health crisis. Probably wasn't mentioned in this video because if you hear your door being kicked in at 0300, you're not going to be grabbing for those.
I remember my dad teaching me how to shoot with just a .22 and it hurt my ears. Over the years I continued to shoot and used proper PPE. Helped out a lot, but there were some times when I just wanted to go shooting and didn't care... I regret it now. I remember unloading about 50 rounds of .45 and could not hear a damn thing. Couldn't even drive home I was basically deaf. I'm not trying to sound like a pussy, but you have to be careful and worry about yourself sometimes. Shit will catch up to you, and I'm there... from experience.
@@ecksit7637 Sir, this applies in other ways as well. Lifting heavy weights in my youth, this same wisdom does apply. "I'm not trying to sound like a pussy, but you have to be careful and worry about yourself sometimes. Shit will catch up to you, and I'm there... from experience.". I can't even do a pushup anymore.
Thanks John for being a responsible gun guru . More people who promote guns should follow behind you and cater to all the new gun owners during this time we find ourselves in this country. Thanks and God Bless you and yours.
This case is rock solid (like other Pelican cases). ru-vid.comUgkx3jMFPw9QX_Iu4DNcjW-t9AZ4_iNhJzhE I paired it with the Master Lock 140T set of padlocks. The US Airways ticket agent that checked the case was impressed by how completely the latches were secured. The case has layers of removable foam cubes that can be easily adapted to the contents of the case and keep everything secure. After declaring its contents to the ticket agent, I was allowed to put this case in other checked luggage. Due to its size and black color, this helped insure that it wasn't misplaced by a baggage handler. TSA was (apparently) happy with the packaging as well. If you plan on flying with more than one of the main items, I would recommend buying a larger Pelican case and just transport the case as another piece of checked luggage.
14:12 "the sights must be off! I got a bad gun!" "No! No you didn't! The sights are fine, the gun is fine, you are just a terrible shooter." Thanks for the friendly reminder, John. XD
@@ecksit7637 I don't know, my buddy has a Taurus 357 wheel and that thing is a nail driver. It was the first pistol I ever fired and it put shots about where I expected they'd go.
61 y/o new gun owner. Learning a lot from John...and my owners manual 😊 I do have a .22 rifle but barely used it. Had possums killing my ducks and a rabid skunk in my barn. That was a lovely smell 😑
Important stuff! When I first bought my handgun, I didn’t even put a round in it until I could schedule a class. That said, not a lot of classes are being offered during the zombie apocalypse, so videos like these are essential resources for new gun owners.
That’s a good idea but the best way is to go to a range, rent a gun and tell them u are new to shooting and need a quick tutorial. They will be happy to help u out.
I'm ready to take my Basic Pistol Core Concepts Class today at the gun range and am really nervous. Your video helped to allay some of my concerns! Thanks. BTW, I'm a 69 year old female senior citizen who aims to eventually become very proficient with my handgun. When I get back home from the range, I intend on watching the rest of your videos. Again, Thanks!
@@Marty_Mouse Thank you for checking Marty! Your experience about the people at the range is spot on! My training and the instructors I have had have all been outstanding! All the "young guys" at the indoor range I frequent are so polite and helpful. They just wave me in now. Thank you SO much for posting your videos. It really did give me confidence for that first day!
Congratulations! I have my first pistol too. I'm about fifteen years younger. I have found everyone at the range we frequent, to be very nice. It's 12am, and watching videos, talking about it, I'm ready to go! I love going to the range. But I pray that I never have to protect myself, and I know with the odds, I may have to. I'm waiting on my permit. I keep watching safety videos, and videos by teachers. I wish you all the best, and I pray that you never have to protect yourself.
I keep my piece in a case, full mag, chamber empty, and slide/trigger lock engaged. And the first time I went to range (I live in the great state of Florida) no formal training and it was the first time shooting a real gun. I asked some basic questions about the specific range and their protocols. After they gave the clear to fire call I took some shots, near the end of my trip one of the guys there came up to me and asked where I shot before. One of the best moments of my life so far.
No they are not. There is a store owner video. In it he talks about how people are not scared anymore and are already trying to return the guns they just bought.
I had my boy out at the range for his 1st time, he is 8 years old. He could load his magazine and rack rounds with his A-Bolt 22LR because we practiced at home. I punched his tag because he not good enough to do it himself.
Today I completed a CCW and basic introduction to handguns class. My target looked like spongebob. Boy I’ve got a lot of practice to do before I get my firearm.
I remember growing up and my dad teaching me to treat all weapons as if they are loaded, he was very strict on that rule, just hearing him mention that was a blast from the past with all the memories
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Go to a good gun range. Will be taught eye and ear protection, dry fire and then you go on from there. Owning and having a gun is a constant learning experience. But the very first lesson before owning a gun is to have a license to carry that gun. During your 4 hour class you will be taught some very basic lessons that you should never forget, self control, mindset and determination to survive.
Military background and experienced gun owner...came across this video and watched out of curiosity as to what content was being published out there. This was a well done and very informative video and I’ll recommend to anyone who asks about new gun ownership.
As a Veteran who was once more familiar than I am now (10 years has passed since I had and used a Firearm in the military), having a video like this that explains, and refreshes me the basic gun rules, and application is great. Makes me somewhat more at ease when I go to the range in handling my firearm in a competent manner, with the emphasis on "gun safety" Thanks
Every gun owner has had the experience of being surprised a gun is loaded when they thought it was unloaded at least once. Whenever I retrieve a gun, whether from a safe or elsewhere, I always imagine that some other person (or garden nome) snuck in and loaded it without me knowing. When I look at the gun I’m grabbing I always think, “someone probably loaded this...” and who knows, maybe that “someone” was me on accident.
I have yet to be surprised as you say everyone has. But I was taught (by youtubers coincidentally) to treat firearms as you just described. Like a gnome chambered a round when I wasn't looking. My point is that I think this mentality and videos like these are probably why I have yet to even come close to having an ND.
Interesting fact: PG&E Is the largest utility provider in North America. A 5-year survey reported that they had the most incidence of accidents involving high voltage with workers who had between 5 and 15 years experience. This occluded both ineptitude or lack of awareness on the low side, and lack of mental or physical ability on the high end. It was because they had become acclimated and comfortable to the hazards they were working around, *and lost respect for them.*
Na, I've never been surprised by my weapons being unknowingly loaded, but the military weapons training also beat it into my brain on weapons safety. In the back of my mind I always know my guns in storage are clear and clean and my duty weapon is hot. I have a routine with my weapons that makes it easy to know what is what.
It's an unironically big deal. In some countries it's illegal to have a gun pointed towards the camera. That's like the only useful thing I can recall from my film class.
Might be helpful to do a similar for the entry level AR15: seems also to have been a popular recent buy. Or add a link to a video in the description. Stay safe everyone x
The rules are largely the same though racking the slide of a will vary, of course. But another rule I add, or at least state differently that applies even more to rifles is "You're responsible for any actions caused by a bullet you fire until it stops moving" typically followed by a safe demonstration of a ricochet and bullet spalling/splatter. I cringe every time I see someone shooting across a flat expanse with little or no backstop. Even if I know intellectually that there are no buildings and roads that direction for several miles, it still gives me the heebie jeebies (and I find somewhere else to shoot).
Check your local gun laws and speak with a lawyer who has lots of experience defending citizen involved shootings. You may be surprised what the outcomes of different cases will be and it varies around the country. If you are going to carry, consider getting USCCA insurance and having a lawyer recommended by them on retainer. make sure to drop a few hundred or thousand dollars so if you ever have a situation where you need them you can give them a quick call and they can get started right away. If you are in a shooting, take some time to let the adrenaline wear off and talk to your lawyer. Point out any credible witnesses to the cops but wait to talk until you are of clear mind and have talked with your lawyer. Talk to your significant other about what might happen if you are in a shooting ( you may go to jail and the last thing you want is for the cops to knock on the house door only to have your wife break down in tears fearing the worst or saying " oh man, what stupid dumbass thing did my husband do." If your gun doesn't fit you, go to a reputable range and try a bunch with an instructor. Many good ranges offer "sampler" packages where you can shoot 5-10 guns for the cost of ammo and range time. The best gun for me may not be the best gun for you. Watch videos from Paul Harrell and others on effects of different bullets in regards to over penetration, stopping power, how walls aren't bullet proof, etc If you have a gun already, you may be better off with the gun you have and know that getting the latest and greatest. If you are going to take the time to learn then find the best match for you and train like crazy. This would be some additional advice I would give to new or soon to be gun owners.
My favorite detail is will ferrel’s character has pretty decent gun safety skills throughout the film, and Michael Keaton has abysmal trigger safety as a police chief
This video was the best yet! I recently lost my husband to cancer and live in the country. So I have been watching videos to see what kind of gun I do want and of course safety. So you were the most helpful with the actual handling. Thank you!!!
@Kathy Mason First, I'm sorry for your loss. Lots of helpful videos out there for home safety and guns that might be good for women. I am a woman, so no disrespect there, but I had a difficult time picking out my first gun. Larger guns hurt my hands, and I couldn't operate them safely (the slides and reach for the safety were very difficult) Maybe have a respectful friend that is knowledgeable go to a gun shop with you. Or a gunshop employee that you feel comfortable to give you, good honest advice. If the gun is not comfortable, & easy to operate, you won't be able to be proficient & safe with it. Same goes for a rifle or shotgun. Hold it, operate it, don't settle. No one laugh, I ended up with a RUGER SR22. & I Love it!! 👅 I'm currently looking into a Ruger 380 or Walther PK380 now.
I’m glad to see someone making more of a safety/introductory video for all these new gun owners. So much more helpful than all the top 5 pandemic gun videos out there
Something missed for newbies: Get the RIGHT ammo. There are so many options available, learn what all of the terms mean. Learn which caliber your gun is. If you don't know something for sure, ASK. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask and you assume (wrongly).
Thank you for posting this video. I was very much an anti-gunner and the crazy things going on lead me to do a swan dive into my 2nd amendment rights. I of course signed up for a safety class as soon as I bought my gun, but they were back logged for three months. I went on RU-vid and found this video. AMAZINGLY helpful. I am happy I did watch this video first as my safety class teacher was more like Bodi as he was pointing the fake gun at everyone and was full of himself. Also, you took the time to mention that having a gun is a false sense of security and you must continue to train. I have continued to watch all the videos you have out there and have signed up for more in person tactical training and have found these to be super amazing. I really appreciate you taking the time to create all of these videos it is extremely helpful to the new gun owners out there. My only regret is that I waited so long and was so fearful of guns for so long.
Of all those guys explaining same stuff like yours in youtube, yours is the most informative. Your voice is clear. Keep it up sir. I'm a newbie in gun. Thanks
I think you could have added that every “bullet” that comes out of that firearm they are responsible for. Just a thought, because I don’t think that a new gun owner really ever thinks of that. Love the intro’s as well. Awesome channel, keep up the good work.
This right here. Definitely. When it comes to your firearm, any malfunction or mistake is ALWAYS your responsibility. Keep it clean, keep it dry, keep it safe and be careful. Each bullet can be a literal death sentence for whoever or whatever may get hit by it. It is that serious. Just to put some perspective out there.
Yeah....... -_- ..... a friend was at a local out door range in SoCal... and server lanes down from him saw a father and son... father was teaching his son how to shoot... and from them server lanes down some beginners was there shooting... I don't know what was going through his head... but he broke the 180 and muzzle sweep left to right.... father saw freak out and took the son and ran...
I really enjoyed this because I'm actually thinking of getting a gun for my piece of mind and because I can under our constitution. These are crazy times we are in and I want to be protected and I need to do it correctly.. Thanks….
I bought my first gun today. I'm excited to be able to protect myself. I've always had a fascination with guns but also know it's not a toy. My brother was in Iraq and is no longer here, but he always wanted me to have one and I hope he would be proud. Great video!!
One of the things I've noticed especially as a new gun owner. Is most of the gun channels don't show how to take care of Ur gear : cleaning, oiling( how often & when to clean your gun. How to store it so it doesn't attract dirt , rust ) for both handguns/ rifles. To keep clean/ rust free etc. If the gun is dirty or rusty....how to clean/ removal of rust etc ). What would be the best products for cleaning/ oiling tools for your guns. What are the best options 4 personalizing ur gun to ur needs. Would be nice if U could do a video or two: one for handguns & one for your rifles. Sir
Greg Shanor certainly people do certain guns. Not everyone does cleaning but I can find any weapon system on RU-vid. But yess some channels could get more veiwers
For most standards semi auto handguns, you just need 4 things. 1)Old soft t-shirt to clean every surface with 2) nylon brush or toothbrush to get any build up or hard to reach corners followed by the t- shirt again 3) barrel cleaning rod that comes with most hand guns for their specific caliber 4) hoppes #9 gun oil. These are basic products that can allow you to keep your semi auto handgun clean and maintained. But please check out youtube for cleaning and maintenance for your specific firearm as there is a wealth of knowledge here.
Cleaning can be one of those complex subjects due to the number of different guns out there. Channels usually have videos dedicated to cleaning a particular kind of gun so you may need to get specific in your search. I know IV8888 has several dedicated to cleaning. For rust removal, search for gunsmithing videos. If I may offer some simple help: clean from the breech end of the barrel, don't get cleaner or lubricant in the trigger or firing pin groups, and keep the gun wiped down and oiled to prevent rust.
Personally when I got my gun the first thing I did (when I got it home) was to clear it and field strip it learning how to care and clean as well as knowing the basic workings of my pistol.
love it when someone that know whats going on speak about gun safety, I`m a sport shooter and long range champ sharp shooter and started at the age of 10 and for the past 28 years i seen a lot of ppl that don`t follow gun rules. I still go for a lot of training, with all my experience and i will convince every gun owner to do the same you can never be fully trained or over qualified when it comes to gun handling and self defense use of fire arms. Love your videos and all the respect for you all the way from South Africa. I always wanted to be part of the military but never had the opportunity. Stay save and keep on loving one another.
first time I took my sisters out shooting they were terrified. After I showed them how to operate it properly and be safe with it they were having a blast. Now they both own their own handguns
I've been shooting since I was 12 (I'm now 17) I was lucky enough to be trained by an ex Marine/cop who happened to be my grandpa and also by my Uncle who was a former Marine. I've never shot an AR-15, however I've shot an M1 Garand, 1911, Glock, 12 gauge, etc. Once I'm done doing school in Germany I plan on getting my Concealed Carry License.
Incredible John! I grew up shooting and spent many years away, now taking shooting, CCW & Home Defense all new. I believe that my arrogance can kill me and my loved ones faster than the bad guys if I don’t train and learn properly. I’ll take all of the training material you can give me! Thank you, God bless you, and God Bless the USA 🇺🇸!
When looking for a gunsafe, look up if Lockpicking lawer have done a video about the safe you are considering or already have. Some of them are so bad that you can open it faster with a fork than you can with the combination.
I’ve watched everyone’s “new gun owners” video, yours is the only one that I’ve watched all the way through. Keep up the good work and stay classy San Diego👌🏾
Maybe something about a maintenance routine for your firearms. Like how often you should clean them and where you can look to learn how to break them down if you don’t know already.
The owners manual is a good start to learning how to take apart your weapon. Each one is different. As far as cleaning goes its really personal preference and what you are comfortable with. You should definitely clean and oil it right after you buy it because most companies will coat their guns in oils and grease that are more about rust prevention than lubrication. But as far as routine cleaning goes, some people will clean after every time they shoot it, some people never clean their guns. Personally the gun I carry everyday gets taken apart, wiped down and re oiled every other week. Sometimes I forget and this becomes a monthly thing. I also dont clean it after every range trip, but usually about every 2,000-3,000 rounds unless there will be a big gap in my shooting/range trips then I will clean sooner.
If you need a visual breakdown of your gun, search RU-vid using the make of your gun, and you should be able to find it. But it's important to follow your manual, or the instructions on the website of the manufacturer.
watch as soon as this Corona panic goes away all those former anti gun individuals will be back to their old ways. making a big show of contributing to a gun buy back or some other nonsense.
This bit of info helped me calm down a lot - everyone has the feeling of “I have a huge pimple on my face that everyone can see!!!” The first time they carry. Don’t feel bad if it’s awkward. :) also, my mother gave me this - if someone catches you printing, just be cool and brush over it and go on and they likely won’t make a big deal. And she told me, no one will notice anyway, which was so true! Third, the first time I carried, I thought the gun was empty and that helped me get used to the bulk without worrying about being ready to shoot, too.
No one starts off shooting like a pro. Only those willing to admit the truth and practice will get better. Same with a rifle/bow/slingshot/thrown rocks, ad nauseam. This can become as much muscle memory as walking if you put in the effort and time. This video is a great start!
That was actually exactly like classes I've taken, so Props guys that was proper, now it's years later and I'm in actual combat classes with Rangers, and I highly recommend you all join me if you love our country
Great basic beginner training John. I just recently discovered your channel and even though I have been a gun owner for well over 30 years, I have learned new things from you and I enjoy watching. My wife us a new firearm owner and I am utilizing your videos to slowly start her on her pathway to firearm security and success. Thank you for what you do for everyone.
For me when i first started shooting (still by no means an expert or master) I focused first and foremost on practicing safe handling, then the process of loading, and clearing, and i did that with an empty mag, treating it as if it was loaded, I then practiced shooting, and lord and behold practicing proper loading, clearing and safety first allowed me to feel MUCH more comfortable with it in my hand, my posture was terrible, my grip was awkward, but i felt a sense of assured safety that i would not mishandle the firearm, It allowed me to stay calm and squeeze off the first round of my life, and some miracle, i hit the target, dead center, and then proceeded to hit down and left consistently after that for the next three magazines before the nice chap in the next booth come over after i had cleared my weapon and proceeded to give me advice. All in all i felt this was a wonderful way to learn a new practical skill.
Step 5: Treat every chid as if they can get in to anything. Children are smarter and more capable and inventive when curious and determined than many people realize. When I was four, I was climbing everything. No tree was safe. Now that I have four-year-old and seven-year-old grandchildren, I would not expect putting something supposedly out of reach to be safe from their discovery. At their size, they can climb many feet in to the air on a stack of couch cushions and pillows, and have done so. The four-year-old has been climbing and jumping off of everything he could since before he turned three. If he had been left unsupervised, I would not have been surprised to find him getting in to a top shelf of a closet. Now the seven-year-old is practically an engineer and an architect. I would expect him to be able figure out any simple mechanism, like a rifle or pistol safety, quickly, especially if he'd ever seen anyone operate it before. He builds more complex systems in Minecraft. Yes, you are ultimately responsible for judging the abilities and safety of children in your environment, but I would advise anyone with children around them who are mobile to assume they can get in to anything, and to rely on more than just hiding firearms to keep them safe.
I can vouch for that. When I was a teen, my girlfriend's dad (a cop at the time) kept a handgun in his bedroom - her SUPER HYPER little brother got his hands on it and was waving it around when we followed him into the room to see what he was doing. I never told my parents about it though. Teach your kids to always tell you and that no one will get in trouble if they tell an adult about a 'gun exposure' - they just need to be safe!
As a child, I climbed up my dad's dresser and it fell on me. I was lucky that I wasn't injured (It was a very cheap dresser.) After confirming that I was okay and everything settled down, he was talking me my mother about it and he even said that he wasn't aware I was capable of climbing that dresser.
If you have kids, get a good gun safe. A GOOD one. Kids can pick locks, and most trigger and chamber locks are absolute rubbish. Kids can go on RU-vid and learn from the Lockpicking Lawyer how to open poorly designed gun locks/safes with a Q-tip and a Lego mini figure. And don't write down the combination to that safe, don't hide the key but keep it on your person, because your kids WILL find it. My dad, as a naval officer, was allowed to keep a sidearm at home, but he choose not to. Because he knew it was only a matter of time before we got our clever little hands on it. If you intend to get a gun for home defense, get a good safe with an electronic combination lock. These will keep your kids out, and when the time comes you'll be able to open it in seconds. Expect to pay a couple 100 €/$ though, the cheap ones from the DIY store aren't secure.
Thank you for these videos. I have never really fired many guns my whole life, but recently my father was diagnosed with stage 2 Alzheimer's and he can no longer possess his firearms and so he gave them to me. I have been able to learn a lot thanks to you.
This is a very well done video . I am a new gun owner just got my first Glock 19 . Even though I’ve fired multiple guns plenty of times I never owned my own , such an amazing informative video on everything especially safety .
Thank you, Mr. Lovell!!! I was hoping more of the established RU-vid Gun Community would step-up and address the need to educate NEW firearms owners, considering our growth in numbers of late.
As somebody who plans on being a first time gun owner, I found this video super informative. And it reassured me of the safety and care it takes when handling a firearm.
Thank you for the light but still informative tone of this video, instead of being on a high horse like some other dudes just bashing on these new gun owners. (I'm army infantry so don't come at me keyboard warriors 😂)
This is getting crazy, the up side for me when this has settled down cheap guns for me when people start selling them that don't need or want them anymore. Gun owner for 50yrs.
Eyes and ears (ears especially!!!) when shooting is an extremely important thing that many people gloss over or skip. Always wear ear peotection!! You will go deaf!! Great video🤙
Forgot one thing John. Everyone do all that he says, but do it while looking cool....to do that you have to go to his store and purchase some cool Warrior Poet shirts and gear.