"Marine Sniper Legend Carlos Hathcock: His Own Words” (1993)

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“One shot, one kill,” that’s the sniper’s creed -- U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock became a military legend with 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam. His amazing feats have been written about by many others in the past. The Hathcock biography “Marine Sniper” sold over half a million copies since it was first printed in 1986.
In the first on camera interview he has ever granted, this American hero recounts the exploits that made him famous - in his own words. This 1993 video is introduced by “The Ultimate Sniper” author John Plaster, who guides us through a fascinating hour-long interview with Gy/Sgt Hathcock. This film lets you see and hear firsthand the most famous sniper of this era.
Including: A 5 day sniper engagement that wiped out an entire company of Viet Cong guerrillas... Hathcock’s 2500 yard confirmed kill with a .50 caliber browning rifle - longest ever documented... Insights and tips from two of America’s foremost authorities on modern sniper tactics... The legendary exploits of ‘white feather”
There have been many Marines, and there have been many snipers. However, with 93 confirmed kills, over 300 probable kills, and many more enemy, WIA’s, there will never be another Sergeant Carlos Hathcock.
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@edgardaniels1402 6 месяцев назад

I read Gunny Hathcock’s book in the early 90’s and I spoke to him on the phone. Amazing man and very humble to a kid that he didn’t have to speak to!! I asked him how to address him and he said, “Call me Gunny like anybody else”. As a civilian that never served, I felt privileged. He talked to me for about 20 minutes. As a 50 year old now, I’ll always remember this memory as one of honor.

@scottwheeler6931 3 месяца назад

Amazing 👍

@DuhYaThink 3 месяца назад

Great book. Read it as a young teen. Definitely inspirational. 🇺🇸

@GenXMafia 3 месяца назад

WOW! That is so awesome! You are one fortunate sob!

@edgardaniels1402 3 месяца назад

@@GenXMafia 100% one the coolest memories of my life. How I got his number was a pretty special one too. I want to say I was 17, in high school working at the craft store “Michael’s” in the picture framing department. An older man came in and was looking at all of the off the shelf frames and he must have looked for 45 minutes when he finally took a $20 plastic poster frame down and brought it to the custom frame counter and asked if I could do him a favor. He then proceeded to pull a signed and numbered copy of “Reflections” out of its protective tube. He rolled it out and as he did I got chills as it was the first time I had ever seen it. He asked me if I could trim it to fit the poster frame and I about hit the floor. I politely told him I’d just as soon trim my pinky finger off of my hand. It would totally devalue the print. He said the poster frame was the closest thing he could find to size but it wouldn’t fold and he wanted to present it to his VFW hall at a ceremony in 2 weeks. I asked him if he trusted me enough to leave it with me? He said he didn’t have any money and I told him don’t worry about it. I paid out of pocket for the best frame I could afford and custom cut the marble mat myself. He came and got the picture in about a week and a half. We were both pretty proud of it and he thanked me profusely. About a month and a half went by and one day he walked in the store. He asked if I remembered him and I said of course. He said the ceremony went great and he presented the picture. He said he was very proud that someone my age had been taught as I had. He then reached in his jacket and came out with Gunny’s book. He said I want you to have this, Gunny Hathcock was the guest speaker at our dedication ceremony, he’s the most decorated sniper in the war. I read the book all the way through in record time, I literally couldn’t put it down. When I got to the end, right on the back cover, there was an ink stamp of his logo. White feather, one shot, one kill. Next to it was a note that read, “If you ever want to talk about it, just give me a call, Gunny Hathcock.” Next to that was his number. I had to!! Although mine is just an inexpensive copy, “Reflections” hangs on my wall to this day.

@MikeNel33and49 3 месяца назад

Privilege to meet at Perry in 90's friendly just said "Hi Marine" you never forget that!!!

@ek2156 10 месяцев назад

RIP Mr. Hathcock. You are a legend and deserve every American's respect for your service to our country.

@perryhuddleston4813 8 месяцев назад

RIP MR. HATHCOCK

@str8cndian 8 месяцев назад

ya, that was amazing how you bought all that democracy to them savage Vietnamese sinners. They were really threatening America with their rice paddies i think. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

@lucyloose6727 4 месяца назад

Yes..

@joelbrock6830 Месяц назад

Gunny Hathcock was a shell of himself when I met him at Calvin A Lloyd Range, Marine Corps Education Center Quantico, VA. He had retired and was there to speak at our Scout Sniper Instructor Course. He was an absolute legend. he spoke to us individually and as a group. He was very charismatic, great sense of humor, with a confidence building calming effect that you can feel in this interview. Oh yeah you knew in an instance, he was deadly as hell , even in his present state. If they don’t already. The USMC needs to errct a statue of Gunny Hathcock at Calvin A Lloyd Range. Great interview Sir!

@Boney1963 7 месяцев назад

“I shot him straight through his scope, it didn’t even touch the sides” Wow what a legend!!

@Buce-ku9vx Месяц назад

Total BS. Zero confirmation.

@stevecaranci2463 6 месяцев назад

Carlos was asked once " What do you feel when you kill a person with your rifle?" he replied " All I feel is recoil"

@Allyourbase1990 3 месяца назад

That’s such a badass reply 😂😂😂

@tylerbrown8386 2 месяца назад

The reply of a true badass!!!

@louiscolborn6715 2 месяца назад

It's all kinda funny though if you kill for Washington it's bad ass if Ted Bundy said that it's psychotic. Just a matter of perspective.

@WishInvrborn Месяц назад

@@tylerbrown8386 i wish i knew him personally... One of a kind person for sure !!!

@billy7280 Месяц назад

Maybe he is Psychopath

@brick7719 10 месяцев назад

Like him or not, this man was an absolute master of marksmanship, stalking, and observation. He spent his life completely devoted to his craft. His craft just happened to be one of the most physically, mentally, and psychologically challenging skills on the planet.... ending life at distances, beyond the wire, and getting out alive. Takes a different kind of human to hunt men at that level and not fold under the pressure. He has my sincerest admiration and appreciation for his devoted service.

@SaundersE5 10 месяцев назад

Why wouldn’t you like this man ? He save a ton of Marine lives

@brick7719 10 месяцев назад

@nmog Many people who knew him considered him not very likable. It's easy for many to think of a person who is straightforward and no-nonsense, as arrogant or rude.

@susanarsoniadou 9 месяцев назад

Many do you down out of envy.

@brick7719 9 месяцев назад

@susanarsoniadou Respect and admiration is much different than envy. I don't envy any person who is charged with the task of ending human life.

@susanarsoniadou 9 месяцев назад

That is key: from a distance and getting out alive.

@VNExperience Год назад

John Plaster, MACV-SOG legend himself. The only man Hathcock agreed to do an interview with.

@jimpalmer4916 11 месяцев назад

It was very in depth interview and Carlos told it like it was.

@airbats801 11 месяцев назад

I've been listening to sogcast, and I had to double take on johns name on the interview. This is a interview between 2 legends!

@theaccount628 3 месяца назад

An officer? Nah. I’ll pass.

@rickcarmack5850 9 месяцев назад

"i stopped her" and the grin..❤

@asgbdhj Месяц назад

A fucking menace

@Vinobear05 8 месяцев назад

Let's not forget about our Marine brother Carlos Hatchcock. Carlos had a bounty on his head by the the Vietnamese. The White Feather don't lie! Semper fi baby

@melvinmunson8331 11 месяцев назад

He was a Marine Corp Legend.Him and Chuck Mawhinney both are.Its hard to say how many lives those 2 saved in Vietnam.

@busterbiloxi3833 3 месяца назад

It’s pretty odd to talk about how many lives snipers “save”. Isn’t it their job to take lives? Just sayin’.

@Allyourbase1990 3 месяца назад

Don’t forget Chesty !

@Allyourbase1990 3 месяца назад

@@busterbiloxi3833every life they take , saves lives .

@michaelroberts3898 Месяц назад

@@busterbiloxi3833 a sniper is a force multiplier. There’s a reason why when negotiations start, the first request of the enemy is Pull back your snipers. Whether stalking a target or conducting overwatch for an element on the move, one well trained sniper can end an engagement. Through one shot at one target or multiple shots at multiple targets, a sniper can take out a leader causing a cancellation of a maneuver or a retreat and the loss of many of their comrades from an unseen enemy can cause a frantic retreat too. He can put a .50 cal sniper’s round through an engine block stopping a vehicle being used as a bomb, or a vehicle in pursuit of his friends. In this way, the sniper can recognize that what he does, however objectionable to some, brings more of his buddies back home. Alvin York used sharpshooting skill when he earned his Medal of Honor, stating that even though he was a Christian man he realized that many more men would have died if he hadn’t taken action and also command of his unit.

@Allyourbase1990 3 месяца назад

This man was the reason I joined the Marines ! My father was also a Marine and always talked about Carlos Hathcock

@agonzalez8924 7 месяцев назад

If anyone deserved a movie, it was carlos hathcock... there was a 90s movie starring tom berenger and billy zane titled Sniper, which was inspired by carlos hathcock.

@jameshernando2122 3 месяца назад

Navy Seal sniper, Kris Kyle ( American Sniper) said publicly he was not the greatest American sniper, but Carlos Hathcock. “I just had more confirmed kills than he did.”

@agonzalez8924 3 месяца назад

@@jameshernando2122 it makes sense that he would say that. within the military community, everyone knows who is who, and hathcock is widely regarded as the greatest american sniper ever. but in pop culture, hardly anyone knows his name.

@shawnb9589 9 месяцев назад

It saddens me that he died when he was only 58 years old in 1999, he was only 10 years away from the birth of social media and RU-vid and podcasting... could you imagine a podcast with Shaun Ryan, Jokko Willink, John Stryker Meyer, and Carlos Hathcock.

@Dylan-zn2vy 8 месяцев назад

Those other guys aren’t even in the same atmosphere as Carlos Hathcock

@2410jrod 7 месяцев назад

No I am kinda glad, it would break their hearts seeing how our country and world is.

@jasoninthehood9726 6 месяцев назад

@@2410jrodLike it or leave it, bucko. Run for office or enact change by voting. You should thank your lucky stars you live in a country where you have a voice. Otherwise you can go kiss Putin’s ass or play in the sand with one of the Saudi Royals. A lot of you are so lazy you’d rather complain on social media than put in work.

@jasoninthehood9726 6 месяцев назад

@@Dylan-zn2vyYou should wear your glasses while you’re typing your little pissy comments on RU-vid. I don’t know where in his comment you were under the assumption that it was a contest of them vs Carlos. The comment meant he wanted Carlos to go on their podcasts and share his stories. All you weirdos who never served in the military think there is some unspoken competition and don’t understand that there is a camaraderie between soldiers.

@mikemcdonald5147 3 месяца назад

you're right there is no unspoken competition. It was spoken OUTLOUD lol. Everyone in my unit competed against the other and we ribbed each other when we messed up or when one of us bested the other. Yes there is camaraderie between brothers but there's also good hearty competition and it made us all better because of it. @@jasoninthehood9726

@ericaddis7414 2 месяца назад

I last talked to Mr Hathcock in King of Prussia PA back around the time of this interview. He was suffering from MS and in a wheelchair. Col. Norm Chandler introduced me to Carlos at a gun show.

@thebigeasy8609 Год назад

Frickin' Legend!!! If you've never heard of this hero that's a shame. Thanks

@sever427 Год назад

Amen Brother

@flybynytt Год назад

The OG Sniper.....

@bprathe3205 11 месяцев назад

This generation don’t know wtf Vietnam war was

@ramonazteca252 11 месяцев назад

we lived in the same town, served in the usmc at the same time, and i never heard of him until an army friend chastised me for not knowing who he was. you're right. legendary.

@maherprobasket5864 11 месяцев назад

@@flybynytt ❤

@charlestisron8391 10 месяцев назад

Carlos mounted his scope on a 50 cal. Machine gun, and killed a VC just over a mile away, with one round, actually two rounds. The first round blew the front wheel off the enemies bicycle. The second round killed the VC. I read his book about 40 years ago

@sheldonhoyt6624 2 месяца назад

I trained under his son "Sonny" Gunny Hathcock Jr with rifle and pistol. Sonny was a absolute knowledge basket. Still have my pics with him on the range. Was truly an honor, and I cant count the lessons he taught me. Never met Sr, but I was crystal clear his dad passed down a ton of knowledge to him. Semper Fi Gunny!

@peggybrown9694 Год назад

The difference between Kyle and Hathcock was that Hathcock was a hunter while Kyle was static in a very target rich environment.

@WhatnotChaser Год назад

@@AB-yx4trlol yeah you were there right?

@grahamcox8385 Год назад

Were you there in Iraq with Kyle, no so you have no right to judge him as you didn't see combat yourself keyboard troll, he's regarded as a American hero just like Carlos is, your just a arrogant keyboard troll with no integrity or honour who is trying to take cheap shots at a honourable soldier

@AB-yx4tr Год назад

@@WhatnotChaser me and Clint 😉

@robertcoffee9512 Год назад

@@AB-yx4tr

@AB-yx4tr Год назад

@@robertcoffee9512 😄 No thank's. But i just learn something about you.

@rogerclyde2720 9 месяцев назад

Met him once in California, he was there for a shooting competition and let me look at the M14 he had with him after I told him I trained with them one. When he seen how I handled it he opened up and we had a nice conversation about the M14. At that time I didn’t know who he was but found common ground both being Vietnam Vets.

@dwightchaos9449 2 месяца назад

There’s just something always about that rifle I loved. The EBR I hope to have one day.

@joncavallo4391 7 месяцев назад

There's only one and only a man called White Feather, who will go down in history as the best at his job with total dedication! A true hunter and epitome of a Marine Corp sniper! Carlos Hathcock!💯💥👍

@michaelhammond7115 Год назад

Dude was behind a glass so much he cricked his neck into a permanent observation position. Watch how much he dials into position and exhales slowly.....during another random interview. The epitome of focus

@erichuff392 11 месяцев назад

This man's story would make an amazing movie.

@pinkyellowblue007 10 месяцев назад

Him, Richard Marcinko, Robin Olds, SOG in general, you couldn't come up with better stories for a movie.

@gregmccarter2176 8 месяцев назад

Iv always wished that Sam Elliot would have been in a movie...same voice

@danpats1 Месяц назад

The movie Sniper with Tom Berenger definitely borrowed some scenarios from Hathcock.

@beachrat4873 29 дней назад

@@gregmccarter2176 he would be perfect still I think

@ek2156 10 месяцев назад

You can really tell in this interview that Mr. Hathcock is a man of few words, very humble, and uncomfortable talking about his exploits. I am not saying he did not have an ego, you can tell he was very confident in his abilities, but not to a fault. He is the kind of leader that I would imagine that soldiers would want to be lead by in combat... Great interview!

@ericaddis7414 2 месяца назад

Hard to tell he was suffering from multiple sclerosis at the time of the interview.

@justintyme4690 9 месяцев назад

Back when men had grit.

@douglastong3208 11 месяцев назад

I've read his book. I've seen some shorter clips of him talking, but I really appreciate that I got to see this video. Thanks to those who had the foresight to get his thoughts for future generations. His selflessness and dedication were truly inspirational. We lost him too soon.

@Someonesaidthis 10 месяцев назад

I see pain and trama in his eyes. I thank him for his service for our country. ❤

@avelinaosborne32 6 месяцев назад

Block out everything except his eyes and tell me what you see.

@EddyNelson-we1sp 5 месяцев назад

You are not one of us, Its call Humble. and Respect for the NVA and never paint everybody with the same brush,

@loafoffloof3420 3 месяца назад

@@avelinaosborne32 a legend

@petereichenhorn4199 Месяц назад

I see pride for America

@grahamcox8385 Год назад

He doesn't hold any contempt for anyone else but the apache, as he said she was a bad woman to torture that soldier, but white feather took her out and made sure of the kill by putting 2 rounds into her for good measure,simply the ultimate hunter

@jimpalmer4916 11 месяцев назад

She was Dade after the first bullet. Captain Land told Carlos to put another round in that bitch, and he did, specifically a 9 degree boat tailed Sierra Match king from his 06. This is what Captain Land admitted to on my favorite video of Carlos.

@STEVE_C_1369 10 месяцев назад

@@jimpalmer4916Retired Marine here. Carlos' rifle was a Remington 700 accurized with a Unertil scope.

@jimpalmer4916 10 месяцев назад

@thefrog1percenter Carlos Hathcock Hathcock shot many rifles in and out of the marine corps. He killed the Apache with his model 70 in 30/06 after he saw her take a piss and arty made her run smack dab into her death. She was Dade but captain land told Carlos to put another one in that bitch. You really didn't know that Carlos carried that there model 70 ? I've heard some whoppers in my time, but this one takes the cake 🎂

@erickolb8581 9 месяцев назад

@@STEVE_C_1369 what sort of work goes into accurizing rifles? Thank you for keeping America safe.

@STEVE_C_1369 9 месяцев назад

@@erickolb8581 The receiver is bedded to the stock.Than is...in the old days,epoxy mixed to fibergless.It was set to the stock,and wax paper laid on that.Then,the receiver was set in and tightened down,minus a couple twists,which would be compensated when the fiberglass and epoxy cured.A bull barrel was affixed to the receiver. Hathcock also used a Winchester model 70,with an 8x Unertal scope.The Remington had a Redfield scope,but he favored his Unertal and would swap it out.He even had a scope mount made for a 50BMG to mount his Unertal. The accurizing methods varied per the sniper in a lot of the cases.

@hughhayden6865 2 месяца назад

You know..... He is absolutely Sam Elliott without the moustache. It's uncanny

@arthurshingler2025 3 месяца назад

Met him a few times. My club pulled together money to buy him a wheel chair, before he passed on. Seemed like a good guy. This interview is how I remember my first impression of him. Jim Land spun some good stories about him when he worked in Nam for Jim.

@shanecollins3943 10 месяцев назад

I was blessed enough to meet him in 1988 with a buddies father who served with Carlos in Vietnam. He had quite a presence on a young man! Political correct wasn't really a thing back then. I'll never forget the way he could create a image of the situation with the way he told us stories. Meeting him had a lot of influence on my life over the years. Courage and grit mixed with his other super powers left a lot windows in Vietnam.

@stopmotionman6756 9 месяцев назад

I notice how he says everything twice in a row for good measure. At times he shot people twice for good measure as well. Very maticulous with his whole life. I admire how patient he was.

@festeradams3972 6 месяцев назад

Patient, yes, You had to be. Hathcock would have been a good friend to have. You absolutely would not want to be his Enemy. As for "two shots for good measure"...thinking that a guy (or yes a girl) was "dead" could be the last mistake you make.

@mynamedoesntmatter8652 6 месяцев назад

His repeating himself is called palilalia.

@alexericw 11 месяцев назад

Why WHY WHY ….isn’t there a movie on this guy?!! It would be very very cool

@jasonmarquez5776 8 месяцев назад

Sam Elliott would be perfect for that role. His voice almost perfectly matches!

@AG-ok7no 2 месяца назад

@@jasonmarquez5776 I was thinking Billy Bob Thornton

@ericaddis7414 2 месяца назад

Contact Col. Norman Chandler if you want to make a movie about White Feather. He knows more about Carlos than anyone.

@staciepaul 2 месяца назад

Every sniper in every move is based on Carlos. I just watched Saving private Ryan. They did the counter sniper shot through the scope. Bob "the nailer" Swagger is based on Carlos. Etc etc etc.

@terrycavaness8259 2 месяца назад

@@AG-ok7no Most Definitely! Sam Elliott can play his spotter! Be An Epic Flick!!!

@th.burggraf7814 8 месяцев назад

To regard the work of a sniper as unethical is a luxury that only those who don't have to serve on the front lines can afford.

@averagelibertyenjoyer3217 9 месяцев назад

Gotta love this guy. An absolute natural plus ultimate dedication to improving the craft, you cannot beat that. Throw in true grit and some mild gallows humor and you have this beautiful creature. Imagine how many lads like him are lurking throughout the citizenry of this great nation? The thought of a few hundred thousand pros even half as good as him existing just gives me that good ol warm fuzzy feeling.

@daviddigital6887 3 месяца назад

A3eee

@stevenlynnmcelwrath5818 3 месяца назад

Advisories of our constitution from any land should be aware of these legends like Hathcock !!! Thank you sir for your service!!!

@WishInvrborn Месяц назад

No one like Carlos... There never be anyone even close to Carlos !!! Legend among legends !!!!

@timungrysr3326 2 месяца назад

I'm a Navy Vet and I agree Sgt. Hathcock was the best! He didn't have all the fancy gadgets that the Snipers have today.

@pickititllneverheal9016 Год назад

I live close to where he passed and is laid to rest. Gonna have to go pay my respects one of these days.

@jasondesselles9168 11 месяцев назад

Townes Van Zandt.

@mtmadigan82 3 месяца назад

Dude was one of the reasons I joined the Marines. Best decision I ever made, and worth the pain and difficulty. The benefits of that will help you the rest of your life.

@jacobhendrickson8935 Месяц назад

I wish I would have joined, it was never presented to me, never a thought, I just wish I had thought about it. I had a super deep love for motorcycles and as a kid all I was able to do is watch the other kids ride theirs. So at 13 years old I was in the yellow pages trying to find a job to save for a motorcycle. And that motorcycle was a dream come true, so I rode it every minute of the day I was able and would think god for it Everytime I was on it. It completely distracted me to ever consider joining.

@mibutler 10 месяцев назад

What a hero. His eyes still have the look of a killing machine.

@willbrink 4 месяца назад

If it was not real, you'd think it was a bad Rambo movie or something. White Feather was of a very rare breed. The Apache story haunts me to this day after reading about it in Marine Sniper. She made it personal, he removed her from the this world as needed...

@brianpeck4035 3 месяца назад

I don't know about judging her. Don't know what she had been through. One thing though, it was her country not his. She was a defender in that relationship. Psychology can be a powerful weapon. Her techniques though extreme must have been effective.

@Halcyon1861 Год назад

The best shots throughout time have been good ole boys.

@Rudeboui1620 Месяц назад

And Brothers ,Semper Fi 0317

@morgott13 Месяц назад

Hes from philly

@Shadolife 10 месяцев назад

Listen to what this man says, and pay closer attention to what he doesn't say. Thank you Gunny Hathcock. Semper Fi

@jimtruscott5670 6 месяцев назад

@ Shadolife. How do you pay attention to what is not said ? Mental telepathy?

@mynamedoesntmatter8652 6 месяцев назад

@@jimtruscott5670 Subtleties must sail over your head so high that you never know they’re coming.

@jimtruscott5670 6 месяцев назад

@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 Coming from someone who can’t grasp the meaning of “ what he doesn’t say” this is just hilarious 😁😁😁

@richardmyers3773 11 месяцев назад

I met this class act marine back in the 70's after ITS complete. A Class Act human. RIP white feather

@arthurmorgan7086 Год назад

The real legend.God bless

@JR9979 Год назад

21:15 She didn't stop....But i stopped her......That smile holy fuck.

@punishersoriano2895 Год назад

I've had the honor of becoming friends with a couple snipers. When they tell stories about killing the enemy,they always have a smile and a slight chuckle. The twinkle in his eye says it all...

@BoomerElite4u 11 месяцев назад

That's not accurate in my experience. My shooter (I was a spotter) was so traumatized that they literally chaptered him out early for PTSD, which I had never seen happen during that time period, and the guy who replaced him committed suicide last year. I didn't even have to ask how he died when a mutual friend told me, but I went and looked at his wife's facebook and saw where she had posted a ton of things about veteran suicide awareness etc.

@VileCAESARB 8 месяцев назад

@@BoomerElite4u People act all gung ho but that kinda work takes it out of you physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Is a reason the Germans stopped shooting people en masse, at scale.

@ICYPROFITS 8 месяцев назад

It's a coping mechanism any first responders do it as well. You have to smile and laugh or it will get to you bad

@ifv2089 7 месяцев назад

@recondohoe what you said

@lestercoons3962 Месяц назад

...if you don't smile, laugh and joke around alot you'll break down and cry...those memories aren't good ones.

@johnclark1612 Год назад

This is something that came natural to alot of southern men. You can tell he's not a educated disciplined person and a hunter doesn't have to be when you've mastered the art of Kentucky windage.

@susanarsoniadou 9 месяцев назад

What he did not have in education he made up for in brains.

@johnqpublic2718 Год назад

I had seen this before, but at the time, I didnt know who John Plaster was. What a cool interview!

@brandonsexton9017 7 месяцев назад

I could listen to him speak all day. I'm glad the Marines gave him some recognition. It wasn't enough (imo) but some is better than none I guess.

@russellportier1238 Месяц назад

He said “ every time they’d pop their heads up they’d lose their haircut” this dude is the baddest man on record lol

@christopherharrell32 11 месяцев назад

This marine was a true American Hero and should be an inspiration for us all. Thanks for your Service and sacrifice. From one Marine to another. 1969 to 1971 Fox company 2nd battalion 4th Marines 3rd Marine Division

@hazardousroo 2 месяца назад

Wow. When he talked about shooting the Cobra right through his own scope, I got so many chills.

@shannonmcelyea4631 Год назад

Love listening to him talk..Sounds like one of my uncles with the accent & nonchalant attitude

@jff757 3 месяца назад

You can see in his eyes that he was part soldier, but all serial killer (more accurately, hunter). Sniping was his craft, and he was a grandmaster. Death from afar.

@stevesteve1198 Месяц назад

I wish they would make a movie about him. And his lifestory, that would be awesome.

@jjjimenez7107 11 месяцев назад

I was training to do my job. That's all he was doing. Says it all. But at the end.... He saved lives......and served his country. U.S.A

@BULL.173 Год назад

I was an Army medic in the 173rd from 2006-2010. Gunny Hathcock, God rest him, almost gets a man to wishing he was a Marine too. Almost haha. Although by MRF standards I qualified with a limp wristed - 28/40. That's about as south of average as you can get.

@user-dx7ur9ry3h 2 месяца назад

This guy needs a movie deal

@gnawbabygnaw 11 месяцев назад

He said snipers aren’t elite they just have a job to do. I beg to differ. Takes a certain kinda person. Skilled. Precise.

@raymondbohn2852 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the interview. An amazing career.

@Hemidakota 8 месяцев назад

I met quite a few Marine legends during the 70s. Semper Fi, brother.

@bemseller5515 2 месяца назад

In 95-96 I served in the military in the assault rifle and tank driver unit. I saw people go crazy and I almost went crazy too, even though I wasn't at war, I felt so bad. I don't understand how this man can be so calm. Great Carlos.

@savage22bolt32 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music. I don't know why some people are compelled to add annoying background music throughout their videos.

@erickolb8581 9 месяцев назад

Too many people want to get as many likes as possible and all of them forget none of it is real. I would like to see a resurgence of old world America. Dumberica has got to go, just my 2 cents.

@suzanh7777 10 месяцев назад

2,500 yards, that’s almost 1 1/2 miles!!! WOW. And he enlisted when he was 17 years old! Not a cowardly draft dodger. This country could use a few million men like him.

@jbookbass Год назад

The legend, the myth

@L_Train Год назад

John Plaster is quite the legend himself. Look him up.

@gregmccarter2176 8 месяцев назад

I bought a stock of his design..nice stock

@nathanadams78 11 месяцев назад

Is it just me or does billy bob Thorton need to play this man in a movie about his career

@DavidPigbody 8 месяцев назад

That's a great idea

@SatanSquad 2 месяца назад

Both are from Arkansas. Not a bad idea at all

@travishendrix7026 2 месяца назад

They are from the same county in Arkansas. Hot Spring. My home county also.

@Patriotic327 2 месяца назад

Just read the book “Marine Sniper”.

@KevinJohnson-ym9fi Месяц назад

Bro if I was a millionaire I absolutely would contact him and try to actually make that idea of yours a REALITY 😮

@canadians2214 Год назад

Very good video, the best I have seen, and I watch a lot of videos. Thank you very much for sharing this video with me. A Vietnam Veteran.

@nonodaclown9033 4 месяца назад

This interview should definitely be shown more

@TechnoPunk64 3 месяца назад

“They just had the misfortune of coming up against us.” Classic line. Supreme confidence and skill in one potent brew.

@kurthouse744 9 месяцев назад

What a great American hero, we thank you for your dedicated service.

@ek2156 10 месяцев назад

Can you imagine being a new Vietnamese soldier, just having watched your commanders get dropped, and then just have to continue to watch your comrades being killed one shot at a time!?!? What as horrible place to be.... being the sights of Carlos Hathcock! I think I would have been trying my best to play dead as soon as possible!

@FERNANDOAMENDIVIL 19 дней назад

IF his bullet hit, you are dead. IF you play dead, after hearing the shot and seeing the person next to you fall, you CAN’T play dead. HE will only wait for you to breathe. One breath elevates and INvites … round #2.

@floydrussell9548 8 месяцев назад

AMERICAN BADASS!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@jimpalmer4916 Год назад

Carlos didn't haul tripods for the stabilization of his winchester. He traveled light and was a crack shot.

@bradrook3919 4 месяца назад

It's very difficult and really quite rare for a veteran that's been under fire to speak of it. Gunny Hathcock, left the Corp. as I entered. His chuckle and demeanor in this interview is a defense mechanism and was not easy for him. Feelings are a waste of time and can get you killed in combat. Once in combat your awareness is always there to it...Being a civilian again is next to impossible.

@AJ___USA Год назад

The Best and most advanced Range in the Marines is the Hathcock Range in San Diego

@The762nato Месяц назад

When I won the US nationals someone checked with the NRA on how many matches I had shot in the year , as it turned out 52 matches . While Carlos talks about dry firing at home that might beneficial in the beginning. The most important thing you can teach yourself is training the subconscious mind to fire the gun not the shooter . Develop a Polaroid snapshot picture of when the gun goes off , learn to call the shot . This can be practiced all day long , anywhere . While I finished with 52 Regional match wins , 5 US National Championships , 3 US international teams and several NZ teams . I hold Carlos as the apex of shooters not just because he got to use his skills , but by what I see he has a SIGMA personality , something we both share .

@danielcurtis1434 3 месяца назад

I’ve only ever seen clips on the history channel. Props to the channel for posting it!!

@wayupnorth9420 11 месяцев назад

Legend! Never met him, but he was in Quantico when I was there. Wish I could have met him.

@DesignatedMarksman-sb1ef Год назад

Rip carlos hathcock god bless you both legends and Inspirations

@randyfirst5747 8 месяцев назад

Mr.American Hero! Red, White, and Blue true Patriot! Mr.American Hero needs to show young boys HOW TO BE MEN! Thank you for your service, salute 🇺🇸

@charlesmullins3238 Год назад

As an ol country boy in eastern Ky I can relate to everything the man said…headed outside now to shoot 5rd group@100 with .308 in a contest for best group….f damn ticks don’t eat me alive…

@keithfinnell7505 8 месяцев назад

This Man was/is a Hero to those of us that served!!!

@charlesdalzell4061 Год назад

That dudes eyes when he focused on something is amazing, swear I can read a person with there eyes and this guy is incredible, absolutely no fear!! Very good video

@melissacurtis7216 2 месяца назад

Stone cold killer, and the best at his craft.

@N0B0DY_SP3C14L 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing both Major Plaster's and Gunnery Sergeant Hathcock's wisdom and insight.

@ottoso7044 Год назад

Glad this is back on RU-vid! I had tk watch last week on a random website that had it uploaded years ago.. I’ll give it another listen tho why not 🇺🇸

@gnawbabygnaw 11 месяцев назад

Amazing. Outstanding. Semper Fi brother. I was stationed at Cherry Point. Straight through the scope is a pretty good indicator they were honed in on ya. BadassS

@tntkop 11 месяцев назад

As a young EOD Tech back in the ‘90’s, I was conducting booby trap training with an old Army EOD Tech who had served in Vietnam. We were in some heavy woods with lots of undergrowth, setting up some pretty nasty devices, when the old vet stood up and walked to a bush to take a piss. Afterwards, he came over to me, laughing, and told me, “Ya know, somewhere over in Vietnam, there is some son of a bitch who is lucky to be alive. I was hidden in some bushes one night on a trail, and he walked over to the bush I was in and took a piss. He was so close to me that he pissed all over my head. I coulda slit his throat and he’d never known what happened. But I let him go.” So I asked him, “Did you ever take a piss in a bush at nighttime when you were over there?” He said, “Sure, all the time!” I think he must have thought I was so naive that I didn’t know they of course had to piss in the field. So I asked him another question, “Do you ever think there’s some guy over in Vietnam saying, ‘Ya know, somewhere over in America, there is a son of a bitch who is lucky to be alive. I was hidden in some bushes one night and he walked over to the bush I was in and took a piss. He was so close to me that he pissed all over my head. I coulda slit his throat and he’d never known what happened. But I let him go’”. The old vet suddenly got real quiet. He sat there for a moment, then said, “Well Goddammit! Not until now!” Then he said, “Goddamn you! I’m gonna be thinking about that the rest of my days!” Then he burst out laughing. I little while later, during our lunch break, I noticed he had gone off to away from the rest of us and was sitting on a fallen tree trunk, just sitting there smoking a cigarette and drinking a Coke. I kinda moseyed over there and offered him another smoke (hell, we all smoked back in those days). I said, “You okay?” He said, “Yeah, I was just thinking about what you said.” I felt like a complete asshole. I said, “Hey man, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to....” He interrupted me and said, “No no no. I’m fine. I just never thought of it that way before.” Then he told me, “That’s why you’re a damn good Tech, because you think about the other side of the issue. Don’t ever lose that. It may just keep you alive someday.” One of the best compliments I ever got.

@pitchforkpeasant6219 4 месяца назад

These days no one seems to think about any other side. Just what’s given to them

@charles7368 10 месяцев назад

There are no men like this left. Carlos was all guts. Thnk you for your service.

@MrSpudz2 10 месяцев назад

No, there are still men like this in our world…. Just fewer and fewer everyday

@ConnerReed-dz8hl 7 месяцев назад

Beg to differ. I did my time now I'm doing time in coal mine. Plenty of hard men left we just aren't talking

@jasoninthehood9726 6 месяцев назад

You’re probably one of those guys who served in Panama and thinks he’s Rambo now. You can say there is no men like this left but I’ve seen engagement transform “soft men” into guys like this. You’re a desk jockey if you think otherwise.

@marisanavarro7223 9 месяцев назад

Hero 👏👏👍🙏❤ RIP hathcock

@ericaddis7414 2 месяца назад

I have a White Feather hat like the one Carlos is wearing during the interview that was signed by Carlos and Norm Chandler. He was a frail old man with multiple sclerosis then.

@MrPh30 Год назад

A good humble man that did his job good and with respect .

@stephenmcgraw8871 Год назад

You`re a hero`s hero,Mr. Hathcock..I salute you...GOD Bless and rest easy.............

@Joellikestobox 10 месяцев назад

First off thank you for your service Carlos Second your a legend for reuploadong this

@russellforsyth8416 7 месяцев назад

Mr.Hathcock knew how to make the grass grow! Some will get this others will not.

@derekrupert2013 7 месяцев назад

His book one shot one kill was great

@grimreaper6557 Год назад

Absolutely awesome video well done He is a man of Honor and Dedication to his Craft he is the best

@fredrickmillstead2804 11 месяцев назад

Surprised to hear him admit to misses. Semper Fi guns, you excelled.

@michaelcosby4870 10 месяцев назад

What a LEGEND FUCKING STUNNA why ahead of his time. R.I.P. Carlos Hathcock 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤🔥❤️

@jonh284 7 месяцев назад

This man is a legend and a personal hero of mine. To me, he’s among few that truly exemplify a true/ideal Marine. He just there to do his job, do it best, no matter what.