I've been around guns for 10 years now, carry one everyday. Trained and taken multiple classes on shooting. But for some reason I watched this whole video like an kid who watches Saturday morning cartoons. Awesome vid
Demonstrates your respect for gun safety. To maintain an interest and attention for any information that might possibly be new and useful. Also to see how it's designed for education by this particular content creator
Notice how all these rules are to *prevent* you from accidentally shooting the gun (unloaded, safety on, finger off trigger, gun-in-holster-for-carry,... etc) But there is only one rule that is designed *in case all else fails* - an that's to not point your gun at stuff you don't want to destroy. Good to remember...
Filip Skotnica one of my fav rules of gun safety is that the main safety mechanism for all firearms is in between your ears. Don’t rely on a guns safety mechanism. YOU are the the safety mechanism!
@@EulogizingSleep Absolutely, in fact a manual safety on carry pistols is a really bad idea (unless it's a really light trigger) as forgetting to un-safety the gun in defensive situation can get you killed !
Ive been a gun guy since I was 18, Im 30 now. Friday morning bright and early I had my first ND in my bedroom. Luckily since I always point the muzzle in the safest direction all I did was shoot my favorite tshirt on top of my dresser and then put a hole in the exterior wall. It was just a .22 Stoeger Luger but damn was that loud and scary as hell!
@@toki89666 Good on you for following that 1st safety rule, not so much for following the rest :) But we all learn from our mistakes, and thanks for doing the right thing and sharing this.
I'll give you the same advice a friend gave me .. If you ever have to shoot someone .. I.D. Officer.. I was afraid for my life.. and would like to speak to a lawyer immediately
Welcome! Remember, you are responsible for every bullet that leaves your barrel, until it comes to a complete stop. If it goes through a wall and hits an innocent person, that’s your fault. If it goes through an attacker and hits someone else...your fault. I’m not trying to scare you, but this is important for every responsible gun owner to remember.
I am combat veteran 2 tours in Afghanistan infantry man and a law enforcement officer but I still watch this video because I love your channel and support you 100 percent.
A friend of mine wants to get into gun ownership, and shooting, to protect his family. I told him that before I took him shooting he was REQUIRED to watch this video. Hell, I even learned how to load my revolvers better via this video. A must watch!
James Current also make sure your friend understands the sobering legal ramifications of any SD event. You may survive only to be likely sent to prison, even when justified. Read any material by MASSAD AYOOB to get educated - its as important as the firearm 👍
I was in sportsman’s grabbing some 410 & 308 yesterday and there were two young ladies at the gun counter wanting to buy a gun. They asked for a shotgun and were shocked when the salesman handed them a shotgun. They said “ we meant a little one”. The guy looked puzzled. Then they pointed at a hand gun to which he replied “you mean a handgun?” They both said in unison “yaaaaaa”. They definitely bought a hand gun that day. Even though i love young folk like myself buying guns and spreading the 2nd amendment gospel, people really need to make sure they learn gun safety and how to shoot before buying. Like actually learn to shoot and handle firearms. I used to sell guns for a retailer and management would always say “ you make the final call”. If the person was unlearned then id sit there for hours showing them how to safely handle it(my retailer didn’t offer safety classes so it was up to me). There were folks that I couldn’t in good faith sell to and i would seldom say no, but rather deter them and have them come back when they felt ready(99% came back, and almost all of them were well prepared!) Please if you don’t know how to handle a firearm , learn! They’re fun and you’ll be so much less anxious around them and impress others and most importantly help others with you knowledge! Happy shootin!
This is excellent. We need to welcome new gun owners and share our experience and hospitality. Show them the gun world is respectful and intelligent because it is
This is awesome. I've owned guns for decades and teach all of these things to my kids. I'm glad you made this for folks new to guns. I will share this video in hopes it gets out to as many people as possible. This video is truly a public service.
I had my first negligent discharge on friday morning in my bedroom, and Ive been a gun guy for 12 years now and always been the safety nazi of my friend group. It can happen to even the experienced among us, never get too "comfortable".
The day before I was having stovepipe malfunctions with my .22 Stoeger Luger. So the next morning I was checking it out. I put a mag in it and was cycling rounds to try and see what was wrong, I figured out the extractor was slipping off of the rim early sometimes. I decided I was going to clean it again to see if it would help, I dropped the mag and pulled on the toggle (Luger style don't have a slide) I saw the round pull fully out of the chamber, out of habit of taking down Glocks I pointed it at the wall and pulled the trigger... BAANG!. ..SPROOOONG (weird indoor echo affect) First of all, I shouldve made sure the round came out, it just shoved it right back in the chamber. 🤦 Secondly Its not a Glock, why the hell did I pull the trigger. I'm gonna blame it on messing with guns before coffee. I learned my lesson.
@@nuckels188 through my favorite t-shirt that was sitting on top of my dresser and then into the exterior wall of my bedroom. Outside of the wall is brick and beyond that is miles of farm land. Obviously being .22 LR it did not penetrate the brick wall.
Tip 1. Don’t do a melt down video! Awesome video to invite in the new gun owner. The more folks that own guns the stronger we are as long as they are responsible gun owners.
No matter how much you know you can always learn something new, Ive been around guns for years now and know a lot about them BUT recently like literally 3 days ago I was showing my mother how my fathers guns work in case she needs to use them and she had a hard time racking the slide on a pistol, I will be giving her the advice I just saw about pushing the frame as apposed to pulling the slide which will help, so thank you :) Something I didnt think about...
I'm loving the response to the known fact that masses of first time gun buyers have flooded the market. Very responsible, welcoming approach and I'm glad to be a part of the responsible gun owner collective. I'm even, dare I say, optimistic about the impact this crisis will have on the perception of gun ownership and 2a
It's great to see you guys (saw Mr Gunsngear, Hickock, and a few others) making these vids, man. I hope that folks get a good understanding about gun safety and the good people that exercise their rights, and that most of us (99.9%) are not a danger to others, but rather sheepdogs
Right now .. gun owners can be the better.. we can step up and help our friends who until now have been on the fence, or even a little anti.. We can show them.. we really aren't monsters.. and we are not going to be judgemental .. I have a few friends that I'm pretty sure picked up a gun.. and have pretty much every day posted about reaching out to your local gun nut..
Hey Eric, I've been a gun owner for many years now but after watching this video I'm definitely going to recommend it to some of my family members who have just recently got some new firearms so they can see how to probably do the basics of their new weapons. Very good video brother! Keep up the great work and stay safe during these crazy times.
Brilliant safety video. My dad taught me all this when I was a little kid. Stuck with me ever since. New owners and old alike will benefit greatly from this. Safety is always number 1. Stay safe everyone. All the best from the UK.
This is so important, TY! I've been putting the 4 rules in videos I've seen that are covering the new gun sells just in case one of the new gun owners might see it.
I remember when I was 6 yrs old and was handed my first 12 gauge my a-hole stepdad at the time was tired of hearing me say I wanted to shoot it so unknown to me he had loaded a 3.5in 00 Buckshot magnum and was laughing before I ever pulled the trigger needless to say I ended up on behind about 2 to 3 ft from where I started lol but I was so absolutely thrilled that it started a life long passion for me and it just made him so mad... he was expecting me to cry or whine but not me it was the best moment ever
It may be a good idea to re-upload this video once a year, just so that no matter what theres always a semi recent video for new gun owners to reference for safety rules and tips.
Good video!! Just sent this to my older kid, 15 year old, he told me yesterday he wants to follow a military career...but since we live in an European country where it is virtualy impossible to buy a gun and get a permit, he never even saw one in person....
I am very pleased to see you covering the issue of choosing the right ammo for an indoor self-defense situation. However I think one thing that a lot of people fail to mention is just how incredibly loud a firearm is indoors without hearing protection. if you detonate a 12 gauge shotgun in the hallway without protection on your ears you will be permanently deaf for the rest of your life. I think it's a topic that deserves a great deal more discussion than it ever gets.
Eric said he doesnt do videos like this but honestly all the videos he's done are related to safety. Teaching people about the different actions is in itself a safety lesson.
This is a very good tutorial! I’ve been shooting and handling firearms for about 40 years! I’ve been professionally trained by the Philadelphia police department! You handled a revolver exactly like the way i was trained many years ago! Your pretty good!
We've been running into the same thing, though I've been raised hunting & shooting guns. Folks are buying it for their defense type shotguns. You can ask at a sporting goods store when they restock, if able, you can be there as soon as they open to beat the masses. Though normally folks use them for deer hunting, hence the name buckshot (if I am lacking in the reason for the name, please someone correct me).
Hey, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of shotgun did you buy & what company made it? I've got a mossberg 500 20 gauge 3inch and a mossberg 853 ultramag 12 gauge 3½inch (both pump action, you know, shuck-shuck).
@@thefightingfedora2976 Ok, I don't know much about them. I heard they used to make single-barrel rifles and shotguns. I think they are owned by Remington now. Now that I think about it, if you could get some Turkey loads for the 20 gauge in 4 or 5 shot (size of pellet, smaller the number, bigger the size of the ball). Make sure you check the barrel to see what the chamber is for example 2½, 2¾, or 3 in (it will be stamped on the barrel) , if you can find them in 3 inch (considering your shotgun is chambered in 3 inch) they will have more knockdown power than birdshot (6,7,8,or 9 shot). It's going to kick a little harder than a game, target, or field load will bc it has more powder (gunpowder) hence the taller metal part of the shell. If you know anyone who shoots or can take a shooting class to help you learn to shoot, it would be helpful. Once you know how, they're a pretty fun little gun to shoot.
Great choice of content being that some of the newbies don't know the "abrasive holder part" from the "boom boom tube". We need to embrace them ALL being that it's a right, not a privilege.
Thanks for all the great content thank you for keeping the 2a alive and giving us all a voice in the 2a community you and chad are doing us all a great favor
Just bought my first gun today. I've never held one before and now it's in my purse. I'm doing everything I can to be safe and learn everything about it now. Thanks for the video! Super helpful!
I joined the army as an 11C in the 70s, I retired in the 90s. I want to say thank you for taking the time to make this video. You gave a lot of good information. Thank you and please keep up the good work. Many people know what to do. But not all people can teach.
For all you knew gun owners out there I can't stress the importance of taking " hunter safety ". Hunter Safety is a fantastic safety course and has nothing to do with hunting! The beauty of it is that it's $10.00. Don't be afraid there are people there that know less than you do about firearms in general. Even if you don't like guns I commend you for taking the hunter safety course. It gives you firsthand knowledge and not some regurgitated horseshit misinformation or unintentional misinformation. I have taken hunter safety twice over the past several years. No I did not fail the first time. I think it's impossible to fail but if you do don't be discouraged. I took it again to be up-to-date on the latest information. As always be safe out there and know that knowledge is power.
I'm really happy you advised our new gun owner friends to refer to the manual. And - ask an experienced person for help when needed. If you are a new owner of an older firearm, many of the manuals are available on line. BE SAFE. FOLLOW THE 4 BASIC RULES.
Sir, it doesn’t cease to amaze me the lack of awareness of the reach you have with your channel. I know that your main public is new American gun owners but dude, you are teaching law abiding gun owning citizens around the entire world. Our thanx and appreciation for getting this info out for a better firearms awareness!
Most shotguns are not drop safe don't keep a hot round in the chamber of a shotgun when you put it away. It's fine to keep some in the tube just never chamber one and lean it up against a wall if it falls It could go off even on safe. safe stops trigger getting pulled!!
There's a great video online of a kid flexing with a shotgun that falls and blows a hole in his wall. Also many older guns were not drop safe, make sure you understand your firearm if you want to leave a round in the chamber
@@jaybosher6144 I saw that... Guns are not toys they are tools. Blowing a hole in his house was the best case scenario. Worst case scenario would be if he accidentally shot himself or his family member.
@@TheSilvertrigger it always seems like negligent discharges follow people trying to act tough or impress someone with their gun. Almost like they are reminding the person who has the power in the situation.
jay bosher one friend I knew I highschool was showing off a pistol he bought illegally when he was 16 to a bunch of his friends in a car in a parking garage, didn't realize it had one in the chamber amid the excitement of having a new gun bought from a drug dealer who didn't mention anything about gun safety and blew his head apart and all over the other kids in the car because he fumbled it while pointing it at himself and pulled the trigger accidentally. It was a damn tragedy no doubt, but he learned that lesson in gun safety the hard way (as did the others in the car) and payed the ultimate price unfortunately. That event made me even more adamant about proper gun safety, and I hate to use him as an example but it's definitely a reality that can happen to anyone who even slightly neglects firearm safety. I only mention it now because it relates to what was said about showing off being a large cause of NDs.
Been a gun guy most my life owned multiple guns (alot) and this video you did eric/chad is perfect. Thank you for looking out for our newest members to the family and trying to give them proper information about basics they need to know.
Man it’s already been a year since this video came out! I remember being in online school right after COVID hit a watching this when I was supposed to be on class.
Man he is great and when he was explaining DO NOT SPIN THE CYLINDER AND SLAM IT SHUT !!! made me think about a guy that did that and the CYLINDER broken! And rolled out in the street and MAN WHEN HE SHOWED THIS I almost wet my pants laughing thinking about my friend
17:18 I'm not the best shot with a long trigger pull; but, I was able to use a double action revolver to defend myself after being shot. Unlike the target demographic of this video, I have literally decades of familiarity/experience with guns.
So glad a reliable channel with a large viewer base put one of these out. Smaller guys putting them out just don't get found & are more likely to get taken down immediately.
A cool thing is that with practice, it will become second nature. Even when picking up gas station nozzles or spray bottles, I have my trigger finger extended without even realizing it! LOL
Thanks I been meaning to buy my first gun for years now... prob will this year if the world doesn't ends hahaha Thanks again! I found this video very VERY informative and well explained.
Very informative I as well taught my family members proper use handling disassembling reassembling Of semi automatics proper use of shotguns as well as rifles taught my granddaughters proper use and handling of pellet rifles to start off with their aware of their use and safe handling of these starter weapons thanks again for going over the proper use for the brand new firearm owners thanks again!
Terrific explanations, thanks. I have asked lots of people questions and the "gurus" always have an answer. Sometimes the answers are BS. Great to have simple, step by step instructions. Again, thank you sir.
@@TRIIGGAVELLI this is true yet I spend alot of time in alabama with my sis grew up shooting hunting and trapping in the mountains over here. I hunt with my bow my dogs and a big ass knife lol
@White Working Class Pride That's not what I said dummy. I'm aware other countries can own double barrel shotguns and pinned 3 round magazine hunting rifles. With extensive licensing of course lol. Can you walk into a store and buy an AR with a 100 drum mag where you live?
I was fairly familiar and non professional trained in firearms. But sold all 25 plus years ago. So new again and appreciate all the education and info all you utubes share . Thanks
Hey brother thanks for making these videos. I've been shooting guns all my life and currently own a gun store, but I am grateful that there is a comprehensive video I can reference new owners to, that I know is a reliable and accurate source. I also just enjoy listening to your take on different types of guns.
I'm not new to guns, and would say I'm pretty adequate around firearms, but I always love watching someone else's take on safety, especially in a time where people need to know how to be safe. Great video!
Caleb Dehart don’t get me wrong. Eric is a legit bro, and he’s been here since day one. But sometimes I wanna hear what chads gonna rant about. I guess I’m saying if he started making his own videos I’d be checking those out too. He’s definitely got some shit to say
1. Always keep your blaster loaded. 2. Never point your gat at anything you don't want to blast. 3. Keep your booger picker off the bang switch till your ready to blast. 4. Know who your victims are and who is behind them.
I also recorded a video for the new gun owners, with a wide variety of firearms, and safe handling of each. I applaud you, and the other content creators who are committed to insuring the new owners are less at risk of having a tragedy occur because they weren't aware of the safe methods for handling. Hopefully my newest video will be finished editing tonight. Thanks, Eric.
Bro I absolutely love this video and it's everything I was looking for, a good video that explains many of the modern types of guns and their actions etc. Perfect! We are teaching our family about firearms and getting ready to buy some of our first and while I have a good grasp on a lot of these concepts I just love that with your video we have the main types out there all coverered in one consolidated video.. I'm watching this at work and I'll be watching these days off with my son and hopefully my girl! Thanks again and I'll be sure to watch and support much more of your channel and content.
Wise words man. Not just for new gun owners. We ALL need to be reminded of basic gun safety. I've seen experienced folks who should know better forget the basics.
Thanks for the video today. I have been around guns for many years. It always suprises me to see how many people that buy guns and don't know anything about them. You made great points for safety gun handling.
I am a new gun owner, but I have been watching channels like IV8888 and MAC for quite some time to gain information when I did finally purchase a gun. This video and MAC’s are wonderful. I am tremendously grateful to these gentlemen for enduring, seemingly, constant attacks from anti gunners and continuing to create content for people like me who are looking for even basic info like this. Keep the faith and keep on keepin on.
I saw how long this video was, and I knew it would be quality content. It's not aimed at somebody like me, but I'm gonna watch it anyway. I know a lot of people are getting into guns now because of coronavirus fears, and some people I know have been asking for my advice. I plan to share this with them, so I'm watching it myself first just so I can better talk to them about it afterwards. Edit, after watching: Great video! I will definitely be sharing this with the new gun owners and prospective new gun owners in my life.
Been shooting for close to 17 years. Used so many different firearms and rounds. Have shot thousands upon thousands of rounds. But the basic 4 keep it safe. Thank you for putting this out there for all the new firearms owners.
THANK YOU! We moved to a city home last year. I've wanted to purchase a firearm for home protection, but my husband wasn't ready for it. About 4 months ago he witnessed 4 people rob a convenience store a block from our house with 2 ak47s at 4am while he was waiting for the bus for work. Last week he brought up getting a firearm. We are 100% new to all of this. I've never even held a firearm. Naturally, we wanted to find good instruction, tips, and all around info on everything we may need to know. Your video is FANTASTIC! Thank you so much!
