CARRIKER FAMILY HERITAGE 

Great video, Dr Lee… and I appreciate you’re sharing some family stories with us. My dad was a Sheriff’s Deputy in Pulaski County (Little Rock), Arkansas. One day he told me he got assigned to transport a prisoner on what Dad called a “sight seeing trip” over the course of three days. It turned out that the prisoner was none other than Henry Lee Lucas. Dad was the leader of a four man ‘team’ guarding Lucas, as he led detectives all over creation, pointing out where several of his victims were buried. I don’t think anything ever came of it in terms of finding any victims however, as Dad described it as Lucas wanting a field trip & using his dozens of claimed murder victims as his ticket for such a trip. If I remember correctly Lucas took several of these field trips in just about any jurisdiction where he had either killed someone, or there were missing individuals that he somehow knew about. I remember asking Dad if Lucas was as weird as he seemed on TV. He said “TV doesn’t even come close to portraying this guy.” He said Lucas was the only man he had ever encountered that didn’t seem to have a soul at all. Prolific killer and perhaps an even more prolific liar. Dad was supremely good at sizing people up… so that’s stuck with me over the years. Just thought I’d share that. As always… we really enjoy seeing you in videos, Dr Lee. All the best to you & the family. 👍🏼

Wow three generations of great Carricker men. Reminds me of my own family in Iowa. RIP Mark, you will not be forgotten.

Sorry, the comments wouldn't work initially! Fixed now.... Please keep POLITICS out of the comment section! Thanks, Dr. Lee

Doc, I’ve not commented before but I’m your neighbor. I live on the north end of Main off Fabra right here in Boerne. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I’m an avid shooter, history buff, gun collector, car guy, and Texan. I absolutely love your content. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and stories with us. I found you through Demo Ranch videos and now I think I watch more of your stuff than Matt’s. lol. Thank you.

im from australia ...im droollingggg over everyone of those guns... dont give up your guns america, you have an amazing constitution

Hey Doc Lee, Former Navy SEAL here. Not one who normally comments, but this video touched me. I have kept up with your family via your videos over many years. I can say that I've watched You, Mark and Matt from some pretty unusual places. The family atmosphere you all project has been quite calming under some trying circumstances, a great diversion. I too have a collection of firearms that bring back many memories as they are held. Thanks for everything that you and the family have unknowingly done for me.

The Carricker's are a national treasure. God Bless you all!

Dr. Lee, I could not hold my tears back when you were showing us Marks 1911 and the story behind it, we miss him !

Fathers and sons……all my stories are Daddy’s and Daughters. My Daddy and I hunted for almost 50 years until he passed. I have everyone of his guns next to mine. I don’t think people realize the stories that go with guns. I can close my eyes and pick up any of his guns and feel like I am shaking his hand. I miss him. Heritage is not about DNA but about how you were raised with Love of God, Country, Family, and Service of others. Thank you for your fantastic video. Stay Blessed⚓️

Matt's a lucky guy to have such a neat dad. Bless you, Dr. Lee.

besides all the beautiful fire arms , the beautiful family pictures behind you are the real treasure.

It's so cool that your family has a bond through firearms, and shooting together. I wish mine did. I, seriously, think that if more families could share that love of firearms, there would be significantly fewer crimes committed with firearms. The number one thing that would almost end gun crimes, and accidents, is the one thing no politician ever suggests, Dem or Rep. EDUCATION! If more families had range days together, it would be the best gun safety education.

Matt, I really loved listening to your dad’s stories. I was a police officer for 26 years and a U.S. Marine for ten years. I love the 1911 and I carry my Springfield Armory 1911 TRP with me everyday every time I leave the house. I couldn’t agree more with the need for good men to be armed and prepared all the time. Dr. Carriker thank you so much for sharing your stories with me, I hope we get the opportunity to meet one day. I wouldn’t mind sharing a cup of coffee with you and hearing some more great stories.

I sold my moms Remington that she got from her dad around 39 after he had it awhile. I sold it to a family friend so I can still go shoot and hold it and get that feeling your talking about. My mom did a lot of hunting on horseback and I've got pic's too. Thanks for your family stories. I'm at home in Michigan.

I think this is my favorite video of yours. I'm our family historian, an Army wife (ret), & have a son with a Criminology/CRJ degree. Yesterday was my 53rd birthday and my husband and son gave me two guns. Both were designed for my arthritic hands and we are going to the range this weekend to try them out! Birthdays have turned into gun giving days in our home. My son has my husband's .22 he carried in the Army for his 30years. Passed it down on our son's 18th birthday and gave him his rifle when he graduated from college. My husband has incredible stories of his days in the infantry and in military intelligence, so naturally he and our son bonded over guns and war stories. I'm still learning about guns, but I have two great teachers in my men. We are at the beginning of our gun heritage, but hope there will be generations to follow that can add to our stories. By the way, Matt's arsenal room is goals! Lol. Thanks for sharing your guns and family history with us. You're a grand story teller like your Uncle Floyd. 🥰

I love family traditions...especially weapons! God bless the Carriker Family!

my granddad always had a Japanese rifle, samurai sword and the actual flag flying on his ship the day the Japanese surrendered on the wall in his basement while I was a kid. funny thing on the flag was his captain asked him to take it down after news of the surrender and give it him. my grandfather took it down,of course, but swapped it on the sneak and gave the captain some other flag….and kept the actual one for himself.🤣🇺🇸 (and great story telling,once again 👍)

Its been a great honor to watch the family grow and prosper thanks 🙏

I'm watching from Ireland, I've never so much as held a gun in my life, absolutely everything I know about Guns I've learnt from RU-vid channels like Matts, because I've spent a few decades studying history, I absolutely love the idea of a society where absolutely everyone is Armed against government tyranny

What great memories and definitely hoping for more stories, these were some really great stories that you don’t hear about anymore. Mark was such a pleasure to watch with his humor and just pure comedy most of the time 😅 on his channel 😢 The world needed him but can only imagine how God and All of heaven laughs at the things he’s doing ☺️ I have a young cousin who is up there and let’s just say 16yr old Jack 🥹 and Mark is keeping Jesus and all In stitches with their shenanigans. Thank you Dr.Lee it’s so nice to see a real Man with integrity and Loves Our Country and upholds what We Stand for 🙏❤️🇺🇸

I grew up around firearms, (Dad was a LEO) & I married a police officer, whom I met on the job as a civilian employee in a police department. I spent 21 years in it & dealt with many 911 calls & emergencies, tragedies, etc. About 5 years prior, I'd survived an intense random hostage ordeal. It changed me in that I realized that being safe was not just about avoiding walking down a darkened alley at night or all the other things we were taught at home & in school. You have to practice situational awareness. You have to be mindful of what is happening around you. Most people don't practice this, I discovered. What happened to me had happened in a crowd & all except for one guy, (my rescuer) - were oblivious to what was going on & their surroundings. I'm a firm believer that if you take the firearms from the law-abiding citizens, you guarantee that only the police & the criminals will have access to them. And that is not a safe place for anybody. I want those criminals to keep guessing.

"Very good." is the most dad phrase ever and means everything to a son.

Thank you so much for sharing these amazing stories. I miss Mark and Uncle Floyd.

Family heritage is a beautiful thing. Thank you Dr. Lee.

Great stories with great history. All my firearms were left to me by my oldest brother in 2008 when he passed from cancer. He left me the house I live in as well. Last year I finally managed to harvest my first deer. It was a small doe, but I shot her with my brother's shotgun, out of his tree stand, on the property he left me.

I still think about Mark and miss him. I’m so happy to hear you talking about him and they’re so very special memories! God Bless You and Your Family and I hope your family is doing well! I have a special fondness for guns too. I have some of my own and a family!

Sir, I come here to say that is an honor to listen to the stories of your family and you're an amazing storyteller. I'm in my 20s, so it's like listening to a nice grandpa. The thing you said about feeling the hands of youf dad and Mark when you hold their guns, brought some tears to my eyes. I really like guns, so for me this video is a complete treasure, but I know that even those who don't like or don't care about guns will be touched. Thank you for sharing these stories with us. God bless you and your family. Sorry if my English isn't sharp, I am not a native speaker.

I, too, had an Uncle Floyd. He was my Great Uncle; my grandmother's older brother. He built houses before the war, and then housing subdivisions after it, as a contractor in Visalia, Ca. He told stories of being a young laborer on the jobsites. The contractor he worked for either didn't have any money, or didn't want to pay young Floyd for cleaning up and being a "gopher" around the jobsites, so Floyd was paid "in guns". The contractor had a ranch outside of town at that time. And every Friday afternoon, Floyd would go to the ranch (on horseback) to pick out his payment. The contractor had what Floyd described as "whiskey barrels full of guns". Floyd was allowed to pick out any gun of his choosing, once per week, for two summers. Many of those guns are still in the family today. Guns are a part of American history; and often times, family history too. Thank you for sharing your stories Dr. Lee.

I happen to think you're a fine storyteller, Lee. To me, that's equal parts the ability to tell the tale + selecting the ones to tell to begin with. You've got both covered pretty well, sir. Always a pleasure when you "drop" a new episode! - Ed on the Ridge

Just wanted to say to you how much entertainment, relief from boredom I have received from your son, and you. Having said that... I have had the pleasure of being beguiled with stories over the decades... I am 56 now. Stories from Texas, and Oklahoma about a great many topics. And.... Your mannerisms, expressions remind me of those stories told. I do think we have a distant familial connection, as most would if their family were from that part of the world. Matt resembles me at 30 . I did not have the benefit of being raised in Texas, nor Oklahoma. But. My mother's side of the family did. We have our own newspaper, there is so many of them. Pugilist, contractors, singing sister's, Mason's, inventor's, ranchers, and I can't tell you how many times I've heard (10) Ten in Texas ( reference to the measurements/Land) And so little about the journeys from Scotland. Thanks for doing this! There's not one thing wrong with remembering. By for now!

Great video doc. My family business for over 60 years. Dad started it and I have continued it. I do restorations, and it is the families and the stories that provide me the energies to continue. Without the stories...they are just another firearm. Thanks for doing this one!

You're a legend Dr. Carriker. Thank you for being such a great father, and grandfather not only to you family, but to those of us online. You are a great example of what a father should be.

There’s nothing worse than losing a child. I thank God every day for keeping my children safe and healthy and can’t even imagine what you and your wife and family have been through with losing Mark. I know I’ve said many prayers for Mark during his illness and since for you all. Again, God’s blessings to you all.

Im so sorry that I am now just seeing your lovely, late son's youtube page, and now yours. As a liberal Jewish woman, with Israeli family being affected by this current war over there, your page, Mark's old one, and your son Matt's page, has been bringing me more happiness, calmness and joy than I have felt in months, and I am not the biggest "gun, outdoorsy, tx girl," at all. Thank you truly and may g-d always bless you and your beautiful family. Thank you for exuding love and light even through the computer screen.

My grandma’s brother became an alcoholic after WWII. All he told the family was that he did kill many of the enemy and refused to say anything else. The alcohol did and didn’t kill him. His body was found in the local river. His fishing boat was found first and his beer was there in the boat. Despite the efforts of his family to restrict his alcohol intake, he always managed to get it. He never dated and never married.

I could listen to you talk about 1911’s and family firearms history for hours. Thank you.

Dr. Lee, thank you for sharing, I am definitely a Gun Guy, I was raised with them and have enjoyed them my entire life. My Dad was a hunter, so his association with them was geared toward hunting and little else. My Older Brother was equally afflicted with the gun bug, a hunter also but more a recreational shooter, he had an appreciation for rifles and handguns, but did not share any affection for shotguns. They are both gone, I have a gun from each of them, but I also have that appreciation for blued steel and walnut that spans a diverse spectrum. I am probably the last cowboy in the rodeo as far as my family goes, my son isn't too interested and I ended up buying back the ones I had given him. He also has three sons but my daughter in law isn't too red hot on the boys inheriting anything of that nature. My daughter had a rough go of things and her sons also, they all share a legal disposition that disallows them from possessing a firearm. My nephew and great nephew, will receive a couple, but I am going to end up being that old guy at a gun show with a table selling his life's work gathering, tinkering and collecting. I made the serious error of gathering the skill sets to be able to put the darn things together, so I exponentially expanded in number by that methodology. I developed the bird hunter's cravings and had an equal attraction toward shotguns and such, I prefer double barrels in 16 gauge, but I own the full range from 410 to 12 gauge. In addition, I am a reloader also and have all the trappings needed to construct everything from precision ammunition to plinking. Thank You Brother for sharing some insight into the Carriker History, I always enjoy the journey.

Hay, I was made in Canada too L.O.L. my Dad was a Paratrooper in WW11 in Germany. 17 year's old. His Dad was in WW1 Germany. I ALWAYS Love your amazing VLOGS. I'm GREATFUL THANKFUL FOR this gentleman returned Mark's gun to you. Mark, an amazing BLESSING son, father, husband friend. I hope his family is growing WELL and strong in JESUS'S CHRIST AMEN HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH. I loved watching the VLOG of YOU ALL being Baptized. I watched every one of Mark's VLOGS. Thank you thank you JESUS. You are VERY BLESSED with each of your son's and daughter....and Uncle Floyd. LOVE FROM SE MICHIGAN 🛐

Great video once again Dr. Lee! I could listen to you talk for hours. Have a great day Dr. Lee and everyone.

Great video. I have several of my grandfathers shotguns and rifles. I saw my grandpa shoot squirrels out of his pecan trees in Geneva, Ga. where he was the mayor for ten years, with the .22 single shot and the .410 single shot. I shot my first quail with the 12 gauge single shot. Dear ole Dad inherited them from him and bless his heart, he thought he was doing the right thing, and got them all reblued. I inherited them from him and not that they were that special, but I would have preferred to have them in their original condition. All a part of thier storey now. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

Dr. Lee, I just love you. I have always Loved to watch all of your videos. You are one of the finest men I have ever known. Your family are so blessed to have you. Your wife and children are so lucky. What I would have given to have a father, friend and mentor like you. I loved this video it is so interesting. You never disappoint that is for sure. Please keep making your great content. God bless you Dr. Lee and know I love you too. By by now. ❤

My Daddy grew up on a farm outside of Big Spring, Tx, when he was 9, in 1951he harvested watermelons for a lady who gave him a .22 single shot rifle for his work. I finally got to shoot it when I got as tall as the gun when I was about 5 years old. When I turned 9, it became my first gun, my son's first when he turned 9 and now my grandson's. Four generations have learned to shoot with Dad's reliable little .22and I can't wait to see the next little one who gets as tall as the rifle have their turn with it. Dad left us an enviable collection of firearms and stories of how they came to be too, great video Dr. Lee!

This is the most American thing and it couldn’t make me happier.

It is always a pleasure to get a new video notification from our favorite veterinarian. Hope you and Ms. Pat are doing well. We're continuing to pray for y'all.

Dr. Lee that is a great video I started watching when it came out and got sidetracked until tonight. The Japanese battle rifle almost made me gasp because as the family historian I have a cousin (my grandfather's favorite) who died on Iwo Jima Pvt Wilfred G. Ouellette, Jr, 5th Marine Division. He died in the mop up on D+18 and I have always thought about the 18 days he spent on the island and the things he saw from the combat to the raising of the US Flag and that rifle is an amazing artifact and reminder of the struggle for the island. Last year I had the honor of talking to a work friend's father who had been with the 4th Marines of Iwo Jima and we spent 25 minutes talking to him at 92 and is was like he was there and amazing to hear his story. It was so emotional for him and all of us that he has to stop but the experience I will treasure forever. Thank you for sharing your Heritage and for the family tradition. I have tried to live my life by Matt's rule of "Doing one thing today to make your life better tomorrow." and I am sure you had a part in teaching him his great values. I also loved feeling your love for Mark through the screen and pray for your peace as I have watched my in-laws dealing with the lose of their son for the last three years.

Miss gun talk in the Vet clinic Lee! Great video, love seeing what Matt has done with the firearms community!

Thank you for the stories. Having lost my Dad, and both grandfathers I sure miss hearing these stories... So I will just make new stories with my 2 boys...

Loved this video Dr. Lee! I completely understand the heritage with the collection. There is something about being able to touch these things that lets you feel the memories and remember the impact those people had on your life. I am glad to hear that your family is on track to pass those memories down to the next generation. I am lucky to have a few things like that in my life too.

Thank you so much for this video. I enjoyed hearing the stories on your collection. As a child in the 50's my Dad started me shooting at a very young age. My brothers and sister weren't as keen as I was on shooting. I have many good memories of shooting targets, and later small game hunting with my dad. As an adult when he could no longer go to the hunting camp, we would deer hunt together on what was part of our farm. Since I grew up on a revolver, I never got use to a semi-automatic. I finally got a S&W M&P 9mm, it didn't have a safety. The salesman said "the gun was safe, you could drop it and it wouldn't go off". I took it to the range a few times didn't feel comfortable, so I gave it to my son-in-law. He carried it for a while. He dropped it coming in through the garage, and the gun went off when it hit the floor. Luckily the shot did not go through the house. Needless to say, I got the gun back, and it sits in the safe never to be discharged again. The first handgun I bought was a S&W model 60 J Frame stainless. I loved that gun. I carried it every day until it got stolen. I replaced it with a S&W 357 magnum model 640 stainless. It's hammerless, a little heavy, but I carry that gun every day. 17 years after my model 60 was stolen I got it back. I figured it was the neighbor kid that stole it and when he saw the police at my house, he likely traded it to his drug dealer for drugs. A few years after that the drug dealers barber business was busted, and my gun was in the safe. I didn't have stock grips and for whatever reason the police didn't know where the serial number was on the gun, go figure. It sat in the safe at the police station for many years. One day a young officer went in and removed the grips found the serial number and back to me it came, after 17 years. Apparently, the drug dealer also didn't know where the serial number was as all the other guns confiscated from him the serial numbers were removed. When my dad passed away, I got quite a few of his guns. shotguns, rifles, and revolvers. One was his 12 gauge Remington semi. I shoot left-handed and it ejects across my face. When my brother's son started to go small game hunting, I gave him that shotgun. My hammerless saved me from an intruder in the middle of the night. He had two guns, but I removed him from them, and waited for the police to get here. It took the police 45 minutes to get here, it could have ended so much worse. My gun is just another tool I carry, the same as my pocket knife. It's there if I need it, and if I don't no one knows I have them. Wishing your family a Very Merry Christmas.

Never knew the name Henry Lee Lucas, but wow... the fact that your dad/Matt's grandfather held that very pistol to keep a watch over him is an incredible story. God Bless your entire family! Edit: from hard tears to straight laughter when you talked about Mark's Kimber #2: That Iwo Jima rifle is absolutely something I would want to hear about and regret I hear it later, I did a report on The Battle of Iwo Jima in 8th grade during our WWII unit. I literally sunk back in my seat when you said what that rifle was.

Love the stories with these guns. Makes them way more interesting that a gun you just bought off the shelf at gun store.

Great video, Dr. Lee. My dad had only one firearm (1940 9mm Luger he took from a surrendering German officer). All matching serial numbers and mint condition (mine now). I’ll be passing to my first born son. In contrast, I do have a two gun safe collection and avidly shoot on a regular basis.

Awesome heritage Dr. Lee. Thank you for sharing and thanks to Matt for sharing those pistols too. 👍😊

Thank you Dr. Lee for sharing your journey with us. Looking at what Matt, Mark, Drew and Ali accomplished speaks volumes. Im a better person because of listening to you. Thank you.

I'm probably commenting under my husband's channel, but I used to work for you Dr lee. Way back in 91 and I was 18 years old and just had a baby. Best experience of my life working for you and your family. I recognize the name Matt carriker because of unfortunate news that's out right now. A certain somebody was wearing a t-shirt from your RU-vid channel and I recognize the name immediately. So excited to have found this channel ❤️

I love your stories and delivery. I miss my Dad every day so thank you for filling in.

Thanks for sharing Dr Lee. My dad was in Germany after WWII. A Sargent Major in the Army Corps of Engineers. A machinist and welder. My grandpa was big into waterfowl hunting and my dad bought and shipped home 2 Belgian made Browning Auto 5s. One for him and one for grandpa.

That was a very nice,heartfelt stroll down memory lane. Thank you for bringing us along. God Bless you and your LOVED ONES

Dr. Lee, thank you so much for sharing your stories and history and traditions.

Another great video! I have a bunch of 1911’s as well. Just bought my first Colt SAA. Very touching talking about how handing guns down can be a very intense experience (especially when loved ones are no longer with us). I always get sentimental when I shoot my dad’s guns. He’s been gone for 50 years.

I am happy to see that someone else loves the ole 1911 as much as I do! I once owned a Singer 1911 that I got as gov't surplus (long story ) in Hawaii. Sold it shortly after my daughter was born and all my other guns as well....did not get "back into" firearms until after I retired from the Postal Service! My father in law was a "mud Marine" who did the march across the Pacific during WWII and he never shared about that time. I enjoyed this video a TON! I currently only have one 1911, a Dan Wesson custom one. When I was in the Navy the 1911 was the sidearm for every armed watch stander so I handled hundreds of them over my navy time....and loved every dang one of them! Uncle Floyd's Single Action Army .45 long cold is sweet! I sure hope you never put modern smokeless powder ammo through it!!! and the WWII luger is a piece of art! Sadly after my small stroke in Sept. I still have double vision so I do NOT feel safe enough to carry currently but I am hoping the vision clears up and I can get back to shooting for enjoyment and carrying for protection. Great storis you shared my friend I may watch this one several times just for the enjoyment!!

Fabulous vlog!!! So interesting. Love your stories. Love listening to a real man. I have five brothers and grew up with guns. Never learned to shoot as I always felt safe with family who were always "packing". Love you Dr Lee, and your family. Hugs from Indiana, Rossi J

You are the richest guy I know. And the wealth I’m referring to is your character. I believe it’s the best wealth you can have. I love listening to your wisdom and stories. Thanks for making these videos Dr. C.

I enjoyed the video immensely about your family history and the right to bear arms. Thank you for sharing!

Dr. Lee, Thank you for sharing. I watched this with my 13 year old son in a room where his deceased grandfather's Belgium Browning Light Twelve shotgun and my grandfather's Remington .22 rifle hang on the wall. We also have my grandfather's Jones County MS sheriffs deputy badge and S&W .32 revolver. Again, thank you for sharing. We always enjoy your videos.

Hello Dr. Lee I live in Springtown tx. I just wanted to show my appreciation to you sir. I wish all fathers could take after you. I am a father of some young ones myself and I strive to be the god fearing, loving, strong father that you have been for your kids. I appreciate you and there are not enough good men like you in this world. I myself have a bolt action long barrel 12ga from the early 1900s I got from my step father that I have only shot a handful of times only because it is fragile. I treat that gun with the utmost respect even though it may be worthless to others. Heritage is so valuable and dollars cannot give it worth. God bless you and your family sir.

I am so glad you didn't apologize to your viewers who don't like guns. We should never have to apologize for our American Heritage and the Constitution of the greatest nation in the world! It's out God given right from our creator and our heritage to pass down through the ages. What amazing history, stories, and family heritage. God Bless

You are an awesome dad with an awesome family. I would love to meet you in person sometime. Love from NC.

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, Dr. Lee. As a southerner, I understand and can relate to the love of guns. I enjoyed the great stories of your dad, Mark, Uncles Floyd and Carl. What fond memories and those weapons are priceless.

I loved this video. My daddy raised me around guns, taught me to respect them also. I just adore your family & family values. I’m a Texan too so the firearms are just part of our culture. I binged watch Mark last weekend, I miss him. I wish all the Carriker family a wonderful Christmas & God bless y’all. I love ya

Thank you Dr. Lee for sharing your family heritage story with us.

Always nice to sit down and hear some stories. I lost all but one of my grandparents in the last decade and these stories remind me of them. As a younger person I love to sit down for a while and hear this. Love you and your family, thank you.

I have a little 32ACP pistol from my Grandfather. He was with a medical company in Europe during WWII. The story he told about it was that his commander ordered him to stand guard one night, and he didn't want to because, as a medic, he wasn't armed. His commander pointed to a pile of German weapons that had been taken off of injured soldiers, and told him to take his pick. I never understood why he chose such a small little pistol, but then I don't know what his other options were. Thank you for sharing your stories. I love hearing the history behind the special firearms in your collection.

Great video ! The history is so interesting, I can’t even imagine the history of some of them that we don’t know. God Bless you and your family !

I love your Carricker family generations of history of the guns. Mark will always been in your videos and will never be forgotten. This video really touched my heart. It brings back so many memories in my family generational history. Thank you for being such a memorable generation history. ❤❤❤❤

Always a pleasure to watch your videos sir! I didn’t get a close relationship with my dad until 21 years old. We are as close as if there was no time lost. Still wonder what if. I hope and know it would have been the same as the bond with you and your boys. Also your dad. God bless! 🙏🏽🫡🔥💪🏽

Guns are probably the most sentimental items you can have, they all have a story behind them, some are good stories and some so bad you don't really want to know. Thank you for sharing your family heritage and telling us about these amazing weapons. God Bless 🙏 ❤

Mr. Carriker Sir, What a pleasure learning about the heritage of the guns in your family. It makes me excited to have something my kids can too pass on when I'm gone. We are canadian and just moved to Texas after getting our e2 business visa only a couple weeks ago. I want is to be able to raise my children to show respect to others and ensure they know the importance of the right to bear arms. Great video!

As someone not living in America you have sure helped me understand your relationships with guns and the importance they are to you all and how that should be respected.

Thank you so much for sharing these stories. As a native Texan as you are, it means even more. Fantastic Sir.

No matter what the subject, I really enjoy listening to you Dr. Lee! Those pistols are family heirlooms! Love hearing your history!

What a great video Dr. Lee! I have all my grandpas guns from wwII I have his side arm, his rifle and a double barrel shotgun he borrowed from a German soldier! I also have all my dad’s guns! I can only imagine all the stories these guns could tell! Thanks for sharing!

The Sig P238 is an awesome little .380 pistol!! I bought my wife one to carry on Mother’s Day many years ago. That is her primary carry pistol. It fits great in small hands and is very accurate. Amazing pistols they are! Thank you for sharing the history behind the firearms that you have. A majority of gun owners are the same in that each firearm has a story. Some are good, some are bad, but it is those stories that link us together God bless you Dr. Lee!

Dr Lee. Loved the stories. I visited Iwo Jima while serving in the Marines back in 1992 after returning from Desert Shield/Storm. A group of 40 Marines went for a 4 day visit to tour the whole island. I’m sure I walked on the same ground as you Uncle but in a completely different atmosphere, it was such an honor!!

Love the video as always God bless you and your family

What a great video my friend, the family history behind those guns is awesome! I once had my grandfathers old bolt action 16 gauge, use to hunt with it when I was a kid, but I'm pretty sure one of my brothers needed some money and hocked it.

Thanks for sharing all of those stories, family stories and the items that help you remember them are always gold

Now we know where Matt got his love for guns. I was touched listening to the stories behind yours, especially the ones about Uncle Floyd and Mark. :-)

Love that RU-vid recommend this video. I’m a 34 year old man who lost all his grandparents before he was 13 years old. I love to hear the stories behind firearms from our nations history since I was never able to hear them from anyone in my family. I’m subscribing hoping that there is more in the future!

These are really awesome stories. I am glad they will be around forever now.

Absolutely loved this video. Watched documentaries on Henry Lucas, fascinating how small the world really is. Great story. Loved hearing all the history of each gun. I’m 63 and had my father’s 38 and passing down my .22 rifle to grandkids that dad gave me when I was 6. Many blessing for your family Dr. Lee…

Dr. Lee I love watching all of the Carriker videos beginning with “Vet Ranch”. I have enjoyed the Carriker family’s channels for years. I feel that I would be remiss not to point out that the “one side” who you remarked “wants to get rid of all the guns” is not correct. This could not be further from the truth. It has been repeated over and over until some folks BELIEVE it to be true. We, on the “other side” also hunt, collect guns-and have enthusiasts. Even if we didn’t the worries over gun violence would still remain. Many people under the false idea that all guns were to be confiscated began to stockpile all kinds of guns and ammunitions fearful that their freedom would be taken away. If I had one wish in the world it would be that we could trust one another enough to stop with the “untruths” We could use a little more trust in the world. Thank you for all the joy that” Dr Lee on the Ranch” has brought me and every one of your viewers.

These are great family stories Dr. Lee. Thank you for sharing them with your audience.

Thanks Dr. LEE I enjoyed the stories about your Heritage loved if may God bless you and yours and may we all have a great relationship with our Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus amen

Very fascinating, I really appreciate this one! Guns and family....a great tradition! Awesome guns Dr. Lee!

that Colt 1873 Revolver LOOKS like it belongs to an "Uncle Floyd" Uncle don't play no games! Great video Dr. Lee!! edit: I just got to the part of Uncle Floyds Iwo Jima rifle.... FLOYD WAS A BADA**!! Carrikers are officially U.S National Treasures.

Uncle Floyd history interested me most. The Iwojima rifle was beautiful. And no, I don't need the back story! Thank you for story time. Amazing Carriker family history lesson!

WOW Dr.Lee that story was soooo awesome! I Love old family stories!! Love You Brother !!God Bless you and yer Family!

Talk about a trip down memory lane you really traveled far and wide. My dad was a hunter so I was raised around guns. One year up in the Catskill mountains (I was about 12 years old), while on a hunting trip, dad decided to go looking for a Christmas tree to take back home. He handed me his rifle to hold and began cutting down the tree. Dad was careless and forgot to engage the safety, and the gun accidentally went off missing dad's leg by inches. All I knew was my ears were ringing and the rifle was on the ground behind me. My dad was looking at me with horror in his eyes. Thank God he was not hurt. Ever since then I have the deepest respect for gun safety rules.

My name's Matt too haha. I was like Matt with my dad too. Every time i found something special i would show him and bring him in. Lost my good dad in 2020. Then in 2021 i got cancer and today 2023. Im cancer free Thank God! Rough few years i tell ya.