Cuban Reacts to Bass Pro Shop | SEEING GUNS for First Time (Cabela) 

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As Americans, we should take careful, introspective analysis of Yoel’s reactions. Americans take for granted the opportunities and freedoms that others only dream of.

You should take Yoel to a gun range and have them give him some instruction and fire a gun for the first time. There is nothing to fear from them if you handle them properly and the range rents guns and will help you.

I am crying watching this. He is a blessing to have in this country! Need more people like him in America! Hope he gets citizenship!

Not gonna lie, that's still the reaction I get when going into BPS for the millionth time lol. But in all seriousness, I'll never forget when a member of my family (in his late 60's) was able to visit from Cuba. As I was showing him around my house, his entire demeanor changed when I showed him my gun collection. I cleared my AR-15 and put it in his hands. He spoke slower, in a more serious tone, like he was reliving the horrors of his past on the island. Then he uttered a simple but powerful line: "Lo que nosotros hicieramos en Cuba con esto"/"The things we'd do with this in Cuba." He need not say more, I knew exactly what he was talking about. Thank you Yoel and Mari for sharing your story, the Cuban-American story, and for helping Americans realize that many of the things that get taken for granted in this, the greatest country on Earth, are not even possible in other parts of the world. God Bless the USA. God Bless Cuba. Patria y Vida.

Actually brings tears to my eyes. So many people, Americans, with real freedom and it takes someone who had none to actually appreciate America.

The fact that yoel already has the mentality to respect firearms and that he knows he needs training makes him a perfect candidate for being a first time gun owner. Training is everything, the rest will come naturally. Remember, guns are tools first and foremost. Cheers guys.

Reminds me of my friends Mother from Russia. All they had was what they carried in a pillow case when they got here. You had to be 'Sponsored' by an American to start your Citizenship. When her Mother entered a Grocery store and saw the all the Different Fresh foods and the incredible Meat Selection; Her Mother broke down and cried.

It was really touching for him to see that bass boat as a “Mercedes on the water”. Boats in his country were for escaping tyranny, not for going to the lake on a weekend with your kids to fish.

I have been hunting for 30 years in Virginia. We have seen a HUGE influx of Latinos into the hunting and fishing space here. I am glad to see new Americans getting into hunting and fishing. The tradition continues...

We Americans take to many things for granted here. His reaction is priceless bring a tear to my eye

The part where he talks about not being allowed to fish without the government's permission while living in an island nation really got to me. I'm glad my family immigrated here and gave me the chance to live in a country where my freedoms supersede the government.

Watching this as American is a great feeling. Too many people in this country take for granted all the freedoms we have and the magnitude of what we have is lost on them.

As a fellow Cuban I can fully understand the sensory overload Yoel is experiencing seeing stuff that all of us here in the USA take for granted. From imagining what guns look like or what fishing poles feel like, to actually being able to see them first hand and touching them, that was a surreal experience for Yoel. That said, the most real part for him was sitting on the boat and thinking of all the fellow Cubans who have made it to the US and the ones who fell along the way. That is a perfect storm of mixed emotions. Im glad Yoel was able to enjoy such an awesome store. Felicidades Yoel.

His reverence for American culture and freedom was hugely moving. The part where he said “such sadness” in the fishing section when he was telling us about not being able to fish in the ocean was terrifying. I’m happy to see that he enjoyed the trip.

Seeing his reaction to a store like bass pro is incredible. Hearing his stories about Cuba makes me thankful to have the freedom that America provides. I wish you much happiness here and enjoy the freedom.

I remember my first time into a Bass Pro Shop in Denver, Col. My jaw dropped at avery single step, everybody looked at me like if I was crazy. It was a magical and amazing moment. It made me cry thinking in my family left behind, they will probably never have the chance to enjoy the marvels of the free world.

As a shooting instructor in the Midwest, I would be so happy and honored to have you both come here for a wonderful outdoors experience! I truly hope you two get a chance to come up here sometime!! Thank you for these beautiful videos, and for letting us see the United States through your eyes!

What always strikes in these "first time" videos is Joel's transition from awe, to happiness... and ultimately sadness, because he's thinking of his family, friends and countrymen back home. Just the idea of not being able to purchase a fishing rod of all things is an alien concept to me. Just think how one simple tool can help to feed a family. I'm sure that's exactly what Joel is thinking... instead of waiting in a government line for food, you can catch food yourself.

Man, I really take all this stuff for granted until I see someone reacting to how wonderful it is. Thank you so much for sharing this.

I often take for granted what I've known my whole life. It's nice to see someone like Yoel to show me how good I've had things. We need more people like him in this country. It's what makes it great.

I remember this feeling 40yrs ago when I first stepped in a US soil in Hawaii and I'm still in awe to this day. So grateful to be an American, to live as a citizen of this great country. I know where I came from and I've been to many countries but there's nothing like the US of A. God bless America and its people.

As a fellow cuban that left in 2012 I can relate to his amazement to the rights that we have here in the US that some people have taken for granted

His reaction is just incredibly powerful. It really makes you sit back and start to put into perspective just how lucky we are to live in this country. And as someone who frequents that particular Bass Pro Shops, I really appreciate his reaction to walking in for the first time.

This literally brought tears to my eyes, seeing his wonder at something we take for granted.

I had a friend bring his two sons, 18 and 20, from Holland. They came and spent ten days with us in rural Virginia on our small 15 acre farm, surrounded by state forrest and mountains. I have taught firearms for four decades and had a fifty yard range on the farm. He and the boys fired a .38, .40, .45, 12 gauge, and AR15 .223. We went to the Smithsonian in DC, the Marine Museum outside Quantico, Virginia Beach, Bass Pro Shops, and Fly Fishing from Kayaks. That was twelve years ago, the boys still talk about the trip. We moved to Oklahoma to a new farm last year. The Dad will come visit Oklahoma in the summer of 2022.

The smile on his face makes me smile! America needs more Cubans! They truly appreciate the freedoms we have here!

the most interesting part to me was how vastly different his perspective of the boat was. To him it was something completely different. wow. I enjoyed this video, thank you for posting

he seems like a great human being...it makes me sad that even his happiness is filled with sadness for his people

Thank you for sharing this. I'm a vet and I'm ashamed how many people in our great country take their freedom for granted. This was refreshing.

This needs to be shown in classrooms to the students who are being told they are oppressed. We have the best of everything and take it for granted sometimes. This gives so much perspective. Keep it up!

I never realized how important fishing was until you see someone that wants to but can’t. Thanks for the reminder of what we have.

My mother still has similar reactions to things even after living in the US for over 55 years. She loves the freedoms and comfort this amazing country offers.

Everyone born and raised in the US that has never left this country has no way to appreciate the freedoms we truly have. I appreciate you and Yoel for sharing this experience with us as so many people don't even realize how good they have it.

I’m definitely choked up watching this. I go into my basspro almost every weekend and never give it a second thought. Thank you for appreciating all of this so that I may too appreciate it.

Cuba is so very near but so terribly far away. Thank you for allowing us to go along on your adventures to remind us how truly blessed we are in this country. Praying for Cuban people.

It's eye opening to see his reactions and what he has missed out on. Should make us all appreciate what we have a little more.

I wish more people looked at our country like he does. It's an amazing place.

I really loved the fact that even when he was feeling amazed by the abundance of merchandise, he was thinking of the people he left behind in Cuba. He is a beautiful soul. Yoel, never forget this feeling!

THANK YOU for having the translations in the captions. there are so many vids that don't do that and people like me always wonder what's being said. I only know a little bit of Spanish, so I can't usually keep up. so thank you...

I love Cubans, they make truly great Americans! One of my best friends came here and built his own business. He is the hardest worker and a huge benefit to our small town!

Never set foot in Bass Pro Shop until about 2 years ago just to check it out. Now I go just because of how beautiful their stores are inside.

I love seeing Yoel reactions. Broke my heart to hear how he wasn't able to just go fishing in Cuba. Something so simple here in America that we take for granted. I am a teacher and always tell my students, "Yes we have problems here in America but I promise you we are so much better off than a lot of other countries. If you don't believe me, then go try to live in places like Iran, Afghanistan or even Cuba". I wish both of you health, happiness and hopefully one day his family can come here also.

I’ve never met a Cuban I didn’t get along with immediately. Y’all are so friendly.

What a respectful man! We are glad to have you in our country! Good luck with everything you do

I love how in every video Yoel talks about what freedom is. Back in the day when I was 19 I almost married a Cuban woman and so I got to know her family very well, unfortunately her father passed before she and I met. I know her mother wasn't thrilled we were dating and her two HUGE older brothers probably weren't too excited about it either I'm a blue eyed blonde haired gringo and I cant speak or understand a word of Spanish (well, maybe a couple of words). I'm sure they envisioned her with a Cuban man and they probably only tolerated me because we made each-other so happy. But even still, they were always very friendly and welcoming to me. Her family had a good sized ranch and they were always throwing parties. When we began dating she invited me to come and she introduced me to her extended family and friends. It was amazing and I'm not a real party/social kind of guy but those people know how to have fun and, it was so interesting to see such a different culture and try the different foods etc. During the party I noticed her older brother arguing with some of the family members about something. Later when we were kind of off to the side, I asked my girlfriend what he was so upset about and she said he was angry that the other family members were not speaking English while I was there. Apparently before I arrived he requested everyone speak English so I wouldn't feel uncomfortable not being able to understand anyone. I spoke with him later and told him how much I appreciated the gesture but I really liked hearing their language and having my girlfriend translate. Now remember, I'm in their home, at their family event and honestly they probably didn't even like me but their little sister did and that was good enough for them. I just tell this story because when I watch these videos and I hear his Spanish accent it reminds me of her, and her family and how amazingly genuine and conscientious these people are.

This video has me literally in tears. I wish everyone from the states had this appreciation for the insane blessings this country has provided us❤️

I sit here wishing more people would watch you and Yoel and his reaction to those things which most Americans take for granted. At times you almost bring me to tears seeing his reaction. He has all of the wonder of a child on Christmas morning. I wish you both great happiness in your life in America!

This was a great video to watch. So heartwarming and I feel so blessed to know how well we have it in our country, as opposed to what others go through in some other countries. It brought tears to my eyes. To see the amazement and admiration and appreciation this man has for our country and our rights is awesome. He seems like a very genuine and good man. I would be honored to take this man hunting and fishing for the first time. I am a Navy Veteran and firearms instructor & 2A Activist in Montana.

I am of Cuban decent and I absolutely love these ‘first time’ videos, but I can’t help but get choked up and teary eyed when he thinks about the things that the Cuban people (on the island) can’t do, can’t have or can’t experience. Things we take for granted here and that others (ignorantly) are trying to change. God bless you both. ❤️

This channel is a wonderful idea! Beautiful to see your genuine joy experiencing what you never could dream of before.

Hi y’all! I’m so glad y’all are going to see some of our Freedoms! I’m 62. I had 5 kids.. 2 stepsons and 3 kids of my own. All my kids have been raised with guns, as was I. I was a decent hunter., fisher, and went trapping with my husband and kids. We even did some fur trading for awhile. Now, all my kids are smart and safe with firearms. My oldest son has been teaching my beautiful granddaughters about gun safety.. and they’re pretty darn good shooting their targets. Both girls love it! Oh! 3 and 5. My son was taught young and he’s passed his tradition to his babies! The younger they are, the better they learn! There’s no such thing as a play gun in our lives. It’s a responsibility that is strictly enforced. Have fun learning! Always be safe!! Also if you’re in Nebraska. We have lots of gun-shops. and 1 Cabelas where I’m at and one in Sidney.. they’re awesome too. I think bass pro shops bought Cabelas out..

Having lived in three separate countries, traveled to four continents, and served in the United States military, I *felt* his sadness. America is not perfect and there are legitimate injustices that need correcting, but in the purest sense, we want for nothing in this country.

Literally brought me to tears, seeing Yoel experiencing freedom and liberty. So happy for him, and happy he is here in America. Many people here take this for granted. God bless

I just found your channel and I've been watching a lot of your new videos and when I look back at these old videos it's crazy how good your boy got good at that English. He's damn near fluent. I could tell he's one smart guy and I really like your guys's content. It makes me feel grateful to have what I have and be an American

Amazing! Happy to see smiles from what our country has to offer. I know we are truly blessed. Have fun!

Yoel is taking to America like a fish to water! I love how you can see his eyes light up everytime he sees or experiences new things in America. It makes my heart smile especially since we’ve seen the bleak sadness of where he came from in Cuba. Americans don’t take freedom or experiences for granted, but we certainly don’t acknowledge them in the same way Yoel does, and it’s a nice reminder to be thankful of. Wishing you two the best, Yoel and mari!! From Louisiana

Him getting emotional at the kid’s fishing rods made me tear up. We don’t realize how good we have it.

His reactions make me very grateful to be born and raised here. Thank you for helping me to put my life into perspective. Appreciate everything yall do and stay blessed! Much love from Texas, Im glad yall enjoyed Buc-ee's in New Braunfels, thats my hometown. :) Yoel "Those that succeed really know how great capitalism is"

Loved your video! Love seeing his happy face! I love happy faces that are truly a HAPPY that only a child would have.

The melancholy and sadness in his demeanor when he realizes what his people have been deprived of for so long by the insanity of communism is heartbreaking and joyful at the same time....he sees such beauty in what the rest of us take for granted in a children's fishing rod...something we might buy, use once or twice to teach our kids to fish and then landfill...to him it is a marvel .... even the hooks....something as basic as bags of hooks hits him like a ton of bricks....heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time

It's said in the comments, but have to say it again. This man had a respect for the firearms, and that specifically makes him qualified to own one which is something people fail to understand. A firearm requires respect, you have to understand what it is, what it can do. Have been loving your adventures, keep it up!

I absolutely love your content. Seeing Yoel's reactions to things that we take for granted every day is pretty eye opening. That said, a trip to Atlanta, GA to see the Georgia Aquarium and the Coke Museum would be pretty neat for both of you.

I needed a video like this. It really puts things into perspective. Thank you.

Mari, I am so taken by your Channel. Seeing My Country through Yoel’s eye every time is a Joy to watch. He makes me appreciate this Beautiful Nation of ours. I am Native American, Chiricahua Apache, my people have been on this land for 10,000 years. We love this land, but it take this Cubano to remind me. Dios los Cuide y Bendiga!…. SanJoséBob

Y'all are so fun to watch. Like children in a toy store for the first time!!

“Esto no es bote, es un Mercedes en el agua…”😂 perfect explanation of our luxuries we have. ❤So glad for him, that he now gets to work towards his goals & have them come true.

My husband says come to Alabama! We’ll take you both hunting and fishing!! Really love Yoel’s appreciation for everything!! Wish many Americans were half as grateful! Y’all stay safe!💕

Now that you've seen America's rights to own and possess firearms and the vast variety of both pistols and rifles... You should DEFINITELY go to a shooting range and see how practical AND fun firing these weapons can be. Go to a range, whether indoor or outdoor, and as we say, throw some lead downrange. God bless and welcome to America 🇺🇸.

It must be a constant amazement for him to see all that he and his home country are living without.

I am a year late but recently found your channel, I love these culture shock type videos/accounts and just getting to see the perspectives and thoughts from others around the world. There are so many of them out there now and I just wanted to say your channel really stood out to me! Yoel seems so genuine and his reactions are extremely heartfelt and its so kind of Mari to be seeking these new experiences to share together. I wish y'all the best of luck and look forward to watching more!(The CU hat might of sealed the deal, Sko Buffs.)

I love this couple. I'm so happy to have them in American. Yoel should be a spokesman for the blessings we all have and hope we don't lose to people wanting change America to Cuba

There are permits required for fishing in most of the USA, they exist to protect the numbers of fish available in the wild so they don't go extinct. They're pretty easy to get, just obey the catch and release laws and the catch limits for the fish you can eat.

My Dad and My daughter go fishing at the Bass Pro Shop by us. They have a pond outside for it. It is catch and release, but it makes for good Grandpa Granddaughter time.

Such a sweet moment! Beforehand if I had heard someone say “we went on a date to X store“ I would think that’s crazy as hell, but I can see him shaking his head just thinking what it would have been like to have one of these what we think of a simple fishing rods in his childhood. We take a lot for granted here I need to remember that every day that not everyone has access to the same things that we do all the time. Nothing but love and gratitude! Thanks for the videos, cheers!

In reading the comments, it is so heart warming to see how many people have the same reaction as I did watching this video: seeing a man who has lacked freedom and prosperity come in to a store in the USA and be so amazed. We cry for those less fortunate and we are thankful for the bounty we are blessed with. We wish everyone across the world to have such freedom and opportunities. One of my professors in college recounted the reactions of several people from poverty stricken countries upon entering one of our grocery stores when they first arrived in America: they thought that much of the produce must surely be wax just for display. A friend from China told me how she made herself sick on cake, fruits, etc when she first came here. She was from a poor area and such things were expensive there. Even in this covid pandemic, we still have plentiful amounts of food in all our stores. There are more empty spaces than we are used to seeing, but there's still enormous amounts of food. Friends, we are blessed. Let's pray for those less fortunate. ❤️

Amazing smiles.. Watching Yoel be sooo excited about something most of take for granted reminds me of why this is such a great country and makes me proud to an American.. Bless you both..

When Yoel said he wants to touch a gun but doesn’t have the experience is amazing. He is the perfect type of first time gun owner that if 100% trust. He knows that you should have training. GO DO IT YOEL. GO GET THE TRAINING AND GET YOU A GUN!!!😂

Absolutely enjoy your videos so much. I have been to Bass Pro Shops three times and it is overwhelming. But I like watching it through your eyes even better. Keep the great content coming. Both my parents were immigrants, my Mom from Panama and Father from China.

I had a Cuban cellmate for 8 Years,you got you a city cubaana boi

You guys should find someone near you to take you shooting at a range. Super easy to do in Arizona. And gun owners love teaching new shooters. It'd be a very awesome American experience for you.

I grew up in the U.S. and I had almost the same expression first time I entered that kind of store. the guns weren't a surprise, but just the setting, how big it is and how beautiful. Fun place to just walk around and look at stuff. Never be able to afford most of the stuff in there, but still fun to look at.

I remember when I brought my female borzoi sight hound to the one in Council Bluffs, IA. It was pretty big and lotsa stuff moving for her to look at. Her great beauty wow'd the customers and staff. Very good experience for us. Thanks to them for allowing me to bring her into the store, my cover girl. :-)

I'm from alabama and the accent was hilarious when y'all tried on the camo! would love to take this guy fishing down here to give him a real southern experience! great video

Someone PLEASE... take these two to the range!!!

I would love to see Yoel's reaction to a zoo or aquarium. Has he ever seen an elephant? Or a meerkat? They are so fascinating to watch. Love your channel! I'm seeing my country through new eyes.

I had so much fun watching Yoel’s amazement! 👏 He was enthralled by the kiddy rod combos. 👍 The video of Cuba’s streets should be required to be watched by all Americans. Please take him to Yosemite so he can see a live bison. We’re looking forward to the video! Welcome to America, Yoel. 🙏 Long may She stand. 🇺🇸

Thank you both for letting us meet you. I wish you both all the best.

I work at a bass pro and this is the best thing I’ve ever seen I love you guys

Absolutely love this. His expression and his honesty and the fact that he shared stories in relation to what he's seen. He truly appreciates the new experience and it shows. I'm from the Midwest so I take these trips all the time, but seeing his expression really makes me feel like a take things like this for granted. Great video 👍

Yoel, el cazador de caza mayor. You bad man, you made me cry talking about the Cubans who lost their lives trying to cross from Cuba to Florida. I am a man and you made my eyes cry tears.

I'm Dutch. Former police officer, former army officer, former sport shooter and survival instructor since 1986. Sure we have outdoor shops here that are pretty big but nothing like Cabela's. The variation, the size, the decorations, etc. We don't have the gun section since that's illegal in my country but the staff was very nice and I did get to feel a lot of guns even though they knew I'm Dutch so I could not buy one. But could take pictures even with a Tommy gun. The staff is so nice there. Drop me off in the morning and pick me up in the evening and I'll have a wonderful day at Cabela's. Big shout out. I can only imagine coming from a country where there is none of this all how impressive this must be.

I am just sitting here crying. This man is experiencing freedom. And yes, the benefits of capitalism. Why am i crying? Because so many fools in our country want to throw it all away. For what? To be like Cuba? It's sickening. I bet this man will have no problem saying the pledge of allegiance, or singing the national anthem. Bass Pro Shop is just one store. But it isn't about corporate greed. It's about Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. That is America. Let's try to keep it, yes?

I'm from the Inland Empire here in Southern California. I grew up with Disneyland,and I was just as amazed at Bass Pro Shop the first time!🤣

my mom came over from cuba in the 60s.. love your content

I'm sooo very happy that you made this video. Too often we are spoiled and ungrateful for what we have. By bringing Yoel into these places for the first time and seeing his reaction is priceless!! The best part is in the boat when he talk about capitalism. Our young do not know the huge suffering and loss the people in socialist countries have to endure. Thank you both and God bless you!!!

You guys should come visit us in Wyoming to see Yellowstone in our summer home. Come see the very first National Park and see the wildlife that this country protects.

As someone that frequents these stores it was very insightful to see that other perspective of someone who really doesn't seem like he's seen a gun in real life outside of the military holding them. And the way he talks about fishing being illegal, I cannot imagine one of the things I enjoy to do most being illegal. I like the taking him to a gun range idea, but I think an even better video would be to take him fishing on the ocean. I know youre in AZ but the Gulf and TX isn't too far away.

Best parts: when he says "what the hell?:" and This isn't a boat it's a Mercedez on water. you guys crack me up!

The one in Springfield, MO has three restaurants and a shooting range.