Brits Shoot Guns for the first time in TEXAS! 

There have been a lot of comments about where Archie was during this activity… no we didn’t leave him in the car 😂 he was with his grandmother, having a great time. 🤩

I became a US citizen 3 years ago, I’m originally from NZ. I can honestly say America is the greatest country in the world. Politics aside, in a country with over 300 million guns, you might wanna own one, and learn your use it safely and effectively. I’m glad you guys had fun at the range. Edit: thanks for the positive feedback friends, gave me the warm fuzzies

*As a Brit now living in the U.S for over 14 years now I remember the first time I took my wife to the range. She was very nervous but quickly came to love guns. She now has more guns than me and is a far better shooter than me. (Dont tell her I said that...:)*

My friend married a Polish woman. After a few years her extended family came to visit in Texas. They had never fired, nor held, a gun. I took them to the ranch and let them shoot a bunch of different things. They were so excited- like kids. They asked why I had all the guns. My first response: "because I can."

The fact you both was nervous means you respect the situation. That is a good thing.

Don't worry about the politics of it so much. Anyone who would get upset about you trying something new that is legal, in a controlled environment is a fool. People are more likely to get upset if you have poor trigger discipline or do something dangerous.

You've got good BBQ in your stomach and burnt gunpowder in your lungs. That's an American baptism 🇺🇸 Glad you had fun!

A firearm is just a machine. YOU are in control of it and you decide what you will use it to do. That's really it.

As an American, I commend you for stepping up and giving firearms a go. Firearms are near and dear to (most) Americans hearts and we proudly cherish that right to keep and bear. I hope you are enjoying your time in our Great Country!

Guns are like fast cars. Used responsibly, they are sooo much fun.

I used to be a range safety officer. One day, one of our club members brought some family member visiting from France. Some had never seen a firearm in person and all had never shot a firearm. After two hours of shooting every type of handgun and rifle the member had…they left with grins that would require surgery to remove! Great day!

That was quite a good example of discipline, awareness, and safety.

For a first timer, I was impressed. Dude’s stance was good, he kept his elbow down, muzzle awareness was perfect, finger stayed off the trigger till he was ready to fire, good job.

For 2 people who have never shot guns before, you exercised fantastic muzzle awareness.

I was in the United States Marine Corps in the infantry and I can tell you right now that is awesome for your first shooting a gun

I’m a 55 year old born and raised American, married to an experienced hunter and gun enthusiast - I’ve never shot a gun, but have a healthy respect for them and their use. You guys did GREAT, and really lessened MY hesitancy in going to the range with my husband. Well done.

I am a member of an outdoor range that will let members bring non-members. 2012, one of our members brought 4 Brits to our range. We were amazed at how much they were into shooting, having never held a gun in their life. 3 of the 4 were anti gun when they arrive and pro-gun when the left.

It doesn't matter if it's a shooting range, horseback riding, going to a baseball game, or whatever the experience might be, the point is you two were openminded and brave enough to try something new. It's an admirable characteristic, well done. 👍

In a country with more guns than people, I just want to explain to everyone in the rest of the world that, you rarely see a firearm in public unless it's on the hip of an officer of the law. Very few people carry openly...and those who carry concealed, like me, you would never know it.

I really appreciate how they started off with a 22 unlike so many other videos…so much better than jumping right to something larger when first learning. Mad respect

I'm so glad you got the opportunity to have this experience. I've taken friends and family members from Canada, Germany, the UK, and France to the range here in the USA, and almost every one of them had a wonderful time. Freedom is a universal language...

For beginners, you showed good presence of mind keeping the barrel pointed in a safe direction, many are rather careless about that.

I work at a gun range in Tennessee and we get a huge number of foreigners coming in to try out our rentals with the majority being from Canada, UK, Ireland, and Australia. The way their eyes light up when they first put their hands on a pistol is awesome.

Out of my 76 years on Earth, I have been shooting, hunting and camping for 68 of those years.

I have a brit friend who became a naturalized citizen a few years ago after living here 22 years. I met him just before the naturalization ceremony. All his friends shoot and hunt, and he has always wanted to try shooting. No one took him, so l grabbed my WIFES AR-15 and took him to the range. He was looking at buying a new one before we left. I am glad you enjoyed the experience, you demonstrated better muzzle awareness and gun safety than l have seen some experienced shooters display.

I moved from the North East of England to the Midwest in 2016.. Been here like 8 years and owning guns is one of the greatest freedoms you can have in the US. I always liked firearms growing up but living here as given me chance to collect and shoot lots of historical guns. It really is a great privilege to be accepted over here. Best country in the world.

As a “gun guy” I want to say I’m very proud of you both for giving it a try. You both did very well!! It takes a lot of guts to try something new, and you’re to be commended!!

Yall did a good job experiencing freedom 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

Me and my brother took a British foreign exchange student to a local outdoor range. We brought many types of firearms for him to shoot. He loved our large hunting rifles the most. We told him when you get back home with your buddies, let them know, firearms arent evil, they are a tool. He had a permanent smile on his face on his way back home. His plane left for britain the next day. We never seen him again. We hope he passed on what he has learned.

Shooting firearms is an Olympic sport where several different nations compete.

The fact that even when shocked by the recoil of the rifle, she still took the time to put the weapon on safe really impressed me! Well done!

as someone who's grown up in America surrounded by guns its always a strange feeling seeing people uncomfortable around them. That being said, I have to give you both mad props for trying it out for the first time! RESPECT

Us Americans love our guns. Stems from how our country was formed. Glad y’all had fun!

Everyone deserves this freedom. Not only to defend yourself, but to just have fun. It’s a beautifully entertaining hobby as much as it is an important right.

Wife and I are so very IMPRESSED that you both visited the Indoor Gun Range. You BOTH did VERY Good. And after a bit of nervousness you seemed to enjoy it. Thank you for sharing this Video.

Liked and subscribed! As a native Floridian this makes me so happy the two of you got to experience this but also reminds me just how sacred our 1st and 2nd are. The two of you are such a lovely couple and God bless you both. Y'all did great!

For a rifle that is not zero to you and it being your first time shooting. That was extremely impressive accuracy you had. I was really shocked when I saw the target come back and your grouping was as tight as it was. Good job!

They are following the 4 golden rules, eye and ear pro, taking things slowly starting small and helping each other be safe. A perfect range day. As a Texan who grew up with guns this is the exact way i was taught.

Farm raised woman here. Guns were just a natural part of our lives since we were young. We were just taught gun safety as any other lessons...like don't get to close to the bull...don't mess around the tractors when they are running ...common sense learning. I still live on a farm as a 62 year old widow and still shoot. Sometimes for practice sometimes for enjoyment and other times out of need. The need to keep racoons out of the feed or to keep groundhogs from digging in the shed under the equipment. They do have their purpose. Glad you enjoyed your intoduction to guns

A fun fact that will blow your mind: the diameter of the bullet you were shooting from the pistol is the same diameter as the bullet you were shooting from the rifle. They are both .22 caliber.

As a 2A loving American, I do hearby certify you as "Gun Nuts". Welcome to the club. Cheers!

Practicing marksmanship, weather firearms of archery, is always a fun experience.

I can see the excitement in James’ eyes after shooting that AR. He discovered his inner American lol. Congrats guys.

Navy vet here. I can sadly say the only gun I fired during my 4 year enlistment was a rechamberd 1911 .45 into .22 ..in boot camp. In civilization life, I've shot many calabors of weapons. Personally, I think Americans' access to firearms is important.

You both did very well haldling firearms for the first time. I wish everyone was this calm and respectful while learning how to shoot. I can't tell you how many times I've been around new shooters who were nervous, loud, erratic, and stupid.

Nothing wrong with being nervous. Humility will save you from pain, embarrassment fades faster than scars. 👍

As former military and law enforcement I am happy to see first time shooters stay focused and use sufficient stafety procedures. We Americans do love our firearms. Glad you enjoyed the experience.

Educating yourselves is always a good thing. Thanks for sharing.

god bless the brits!! my wife dutch cousins were over to visit us a few years ago. they asked why do I have so many pistols/rifles ( total of 6) I said ...."it's because I can"!!

As someone who literally grew up shooting guns it’s always interesting for me to watch people who’ve never done it before.

As a firearms instructor and someone who's enjoyed your channel for some time I'm Soo happy for you guys ❤️🙏

I’m in the U.K , it might surprise those across the pond that the first time I shot a gun was in the indoor school range - think it was the Martin .22. We also had a load of Lee Enfield 303’s and a Bren although not allowed to shoot them in the school range - didn’t stop one pupil bringing a couple of rounds to school and firing them. Rounds went straight through the back stop and then through the caretaker’s kitchen as his house adjoined the range.

I grew up in a rural family that always had guns, but they never interested me. I was the black sheep of the family. I graduated high school and went straight to basic training at Ft. Knox. One of the only times the Drill Sergeants ever spoke to me like a human was during the "zero" day of rifle training. The very, very first day we sent live rounds down range, I put all five of my zero rounds into a spot the size of a quarter on a 200m target. My Drill Sergeant turned and asked how long I had been shooting guns. I responded with "About fifteen minutes today, Drill Sergeant." He said,"Jesus. Christ. That is good shooting." The only compliment I ever got during boot camp. I was high on that compliment for 72 hours 😂

Couple of things: 1) It’s really cool that so many of the comments on this video have been positive, complimentary, and respectful of you both for having that experience. 2) Thank you both for sharing your experience. ***And as an ‘older’ Marine I appreciate the respect you both showed in your body language. You were both ‘present,’ and knew what you had in your hands. Good job.

When that trigger is pulled, all I hear is the sound of freedom. Glad y'all had a good time. Nice job, guys.

The first time is always fun. With guns, it only gets better. Glad y'all enjoyed it!

Funny I took a Brit friend out into the woods in Oregon once upon a time- she figured out how to drain an AR mag pretty quick. Her favorite, though, were the 56 grain pre-frag 9mm on pumpkins, "That'll explode yer head".

As an American, I really appreciate that you both got to experience this. Might not be everyone’s “cup of tea” but having an open mind and trying something different that is generally portrayed as “evil”. Life is about the experiences and the journey. 👍👍

For someone who has never shot a gun before, you had really solid groups. I think you’re a natural.

I have a friend that is a US citizen now but originally from Ireland. He asked me to bring some guns to the range for family and friends of his visiting. One from Ireland, 2 from France and one from the Philippines. None had fired or held a gun. They had a blast. Firing everything from a 9mm, .45ACP, DD M4A1 and a real kicker, a KelTec KSG. The smiles thru dinner afterward and the talk was all about how their country should allow citizens to have guns like these.

You both did extremely well. Very good grouping on your shots. For a beginner that is exceptional.

I'm an US Army Vet, for your first time shooting a .223, nice job! Your grouping was good. Fun, isn't it????

Milie, I am so proud of you overcoming your hesitance and giving the AR a try! That was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am so happy you decided to give it a go after all!! There really is something exhilarating about being able to handle and control such power in your hands. My hubby used to take me and the kids out to shoot our 22 rifle way back in the day and we had such a blast! Happy you guys had the chance to live a part of the American dream.

You both did great. I love how quickly the guy was able to instruct. Thank you both for being open to the experience.

When I moved to the US in the 90s, from Canada some coworkers took me to the gun range. My idiot friend said "Here, start with this one", it was a snub nosed .357 with full .357 magnum cartridges in it. It created a massive fireball and it made me flinch every time I went shooting with them, even if I never fired that gun again. That is NOT a good way to introduce people to shooting! The Ruger 22/45 that they are using in this video to start is close to the perfect starter gun. Well, OK, a .22 revolver might be one step more perfect. But kudos to whoever recommended the .22!

We Americans are used to it. Having been to Europe several times is one of the top question I get asked "Have you ever shot a gun"?

Im a firearms instructor you guys did great. You started out with the correct firearms. A 22lr pistol is what everyone should shoot the first time they shoot a pistol. Mrs. Beesly if you place the stock lower into your shoulder on the Ar and pulled it tighter to your shoulder you would have had more control over the rifle. Over all for a first time shooting you both did great.

To our cousins from across the Pond: Glad you had the experience. Now come visit the Ozark Mountains!

Good job guys. 32 years in law enforcement here, recently retired, and own a lot of guns. People lose appreciation for how stressful this can be for people who have had no exposure to firearms before. You guys did great. The most important thing is that you were safe and you seemed to be very safe. Hope people were kind to you in all 5,500 comments below!

As a person who grew up with firearms, you forget how it felt to shoot a gun for the first time. The nervousness and what not. But after awhile It just becomes second nature. But you guys did great! Glad you got to experience one of the fundamentals of being American.

I'm an American who doesn't have a gun, but I still decided to take a gun safety class to familiarize myself. As part of the three day class, we fired .22LR in both revolver and semi-auto, .38 revolver, 9mm semi-auto, .40 semi-auto, .45 semi-auto, and we each fired a single shot of .50 from a semi-auto. I then paid for 1 hour of 1-on-1 instruction to try a shotgun. Now I can handle a gun safely if someone is showing me one, and I can understand the basics of the different parts, etc. I feel comfortable if I want to rent a gun to shoot at the range on my own, etc. Also importantly, I didn't want to participate in any gun discussions without having at least this level of knowledge. I see too many people who have no understanding of guns wading into gun legislation discussions, and approaching it from a sense of fear and intimidation. IMO that's not a fair way to approach any discussion (or decision) that affects other people. So, I didn't want to be one of those people.

I have many British friends here in the U.S. and they all own ,shoot, and collect guns they absolutely cherish there right to do so.

I'm British, but I've lived in America for the past 40+ years. I literally cannot imagine being "amazed" by the presence of guns? I own several, and they are just a normal part of life, for me.

Welcome to Texas and bravo for trying the range! Regardless of anyone's politics, learning to safely handle a firearm is a skill worth knowing.

I’m a city guy who doesn’t own guns but man is it fun to shoot them at a range. Safety safety safety and respect for the tool is so important.

I'm happy that y'all did this. Glad to see that you had fun!

I am first generation American. My mum is Irish and Father is British. My father said one of the reasons he moved to the States was because of the freedom to own a firearm. Both of my parents loved it here in the states and both became American citizens. Enjoy your stay here!

Congrats to you both, for being open minded and trying something outside your normal comfort zone. I sometimes take this for granted here in the US and very much enjoy shooting, training & practicing.

Ok. We won't get political......but we will need to discuss the Cowboys hat 😂

I had to giggle when he told her to take a wide stance for the .22 pistol, lol. This was great. It's nice to see travelers appreciating American culture. Glad you had a good time.

We used to take our Japanese exchange students out to a gun range. They freaked out just holding a big bore rifle. They would shoot a few clips and call each other 'Rambo.'

I am a firearms instructor with the USCCA here in Atlanta, Georgia and also a licensed firearms dealer. This was great to see. So glad some Brits got to experience such a fun thing in a safe and controlled environment. Aside from a couple technical fundamentals (which any person who's shooting for the first time and just trying to have some safe fun isn't going to be great at), I am very impressed with how quickly you two picked up the overall basics of how to hold and shoot. The rifle is always going to be harder to learn starting out with no experience. America hopes you return for some more!

As an american who was literally raised hunting from the age of 5, you showed fantastic presence of mind and respect for the seriousness that using a firearms requires. If you're not scared, your out of your mind and a danger. Nobody should be fearless when first using a deadly weapon.

Welcome to Texas! MERICA!! Native Texan here, enjoy your stay and be sure to visit a Buc-ee's

Im glad you two came here to the state and gave it a try with an open mind ! Thanks👍

I live in the Southern USA. I have several Canadian & Mexican friends who have visited us and shot a firearm for the first time. Its priceless watching someone shoot a firearm for the first time. More often than not after that first trigger pull, they look back at you with a BIG grin on their face. Good video!

It's hard for me grasp as I'm 65, lived in Wyoming my entire life. I grew up hunting, fishing, camping. To see people your age that have never used a firearm. Us as foreign to me as shooting is to you. I'm proud of Millie especially. Atta girl ❤

As a lifetime gun owner, I would have to say you did very well for your first time shooting! It just takes time to practice to be more comfortable with it all. Welcome to Texas!

I applaud y’all for having an open mind and doing this in a safe manner. Happy y’all had fun and welcome to Texas 😊.

His smile when turns around after firing the rifle 😊 He gets it haha

First of all, nice hat. 😊 Secondly, and this comes from a twenty year US Army Infantry veteran, I'm extremely proud of you for trying this and going into it with an open mind. You just learned first-hand what separates a citizen from a subject.

I can’t express this enough, thanks for having the courage to try shooting guns. Long time conceal carrier & gun owner & RO (range officer) here & you did pretty well for being beginners. Some pro tips: I don’t advise turning around when having a gun in your hands as it’s dangerous because you don’t know where the gun is aimed. Put the gun down if you plan to turn your head to see fellow shooters. Big ups for Mrs. Beesley for at least trying the AR-15. The proper placement of the stock is in your shoulder pocket (where the shoulder joint ends & your chest begins & above the armpit). The AR-15 is on the low end of power for rifles, meaning it has little recoil from shooting. Many states don’t allow the use of the .223/5.56 round AR-15s are chambered in for hunting deer because it’s so weak. Mainstream media & politicians have vilified the AR-15 because they don’t know anything about guns in general & are fear mongers. There are many bigger & more powerful rifles that people use all the time for hunting & in wars. About 350 people die in America from all rifles combined per year. That’s laughable considering the size of the US population & the thousands of other things that kill way more people, but just don’t get the same media coverage. Guns are tools & there are way more good people with guns than bad by an exponential factor & are necessary to stop bad people. The media rarely covers these stories because it hurts the narratives they push. It’s a big responsibility owning & using guns, but so is driving a car, having a child, owning a home, etc. Governments arguing disarming citizens are literally tyrants who want you to be more easily controlled. No government who disarms citizens ever ends well in history.

Sir you are a natural, you handled the firearm safely and shot well. Good judgement choosing the smaller pistol for the first time shooting and young lady you should be very proud of yourself for stepping up and giving the AR a go.

You actually did something most people shy away from, you went out of your comfort zone and formed your own opinion. Thats whats it's all about. Great video.

Just to clarify guys a ar-15 is not "super powerful" . It is in fact one of the least powerful centerfire rifles one the planet.

Good on y'all for going to the range and finding out for yourself about guns! It comes down to just educating yourself about them, so I applaud y'all, especially as non-Americans in doing so.

Dad started us on gun safety, proper usage and hunting from the time we could walk. I am super happy to see you taking your safety serious. It is extremely easy to hurt yourself or someone else with guns.

This made me so happy to watch. James is a pro after a few minutes! Great job also Millie! Y'all are now qualified for Texas citizenship. Lol

I can just tell that's a great range because they taught you how to be safe with the gun. In fact they taught you so well you were able to show another person what to do. I love to see that!

Great to try new things and experience it. I’m glad to see people come here and get to try things they can’t do at home! Have to mention that her keeping her finger on the trigger when getting situated with the rifle can end badly. Never neglect safety with firearms.