Top 10 Items for Gun Owners from Harbor Freight!! 

Yesterday I bought the Harbor Freight Pistol Safe. $16.99 minus 30% with my Inside Track Membership = $11.99. 15 Gauge Steel. Love Harbor Freight!

Retired/disabled LEO and are people aware that Harbor Freight has a policy to not allow ANY persons with firearms in their store to shop? Today I went to pick up some things that I called a head for and were waiting for me at the register (thanks Dana) and I usually get a shopping cart and then place my bag which has a firearm and identification and glasses and things in it in the cart. I go in the store and shop, pay and leave. The store had all the shopping carts outside locked up so I went in and asked if i can take a shopping cart from the store to put my bag in it? A women came over and asked what I wanted to do and why etc? I told her and that I am a regular customer. She said hold on then went away coming back shortly saying "no, the manager Dennis said no you can not use a shopping cart and can not bring your bag in the store". I asked for Dennis to come speak with me. He said he was a "US Marine" and has guns also. I said okay what is the problem here? He said he did not know what the store policy is (btw there are no signs indicating the policy, I took photos) but that because "he knows that I have a firearm in my bag that I can not use a cart or bring my bag in. I said that I also have a side arm currently while talking with him and then he looks at me and said "well I can't tell so you could come in but no bag or cart".! I pointed out that there are no signs with such a policy on the door and many people are just walking into the store with bags and even a guy walks his scooter in the door. Dennis said let me go make a call and I will come back and see you. I said okay and in the meantime I will call the Police because I would like to file a complaint and have a record. The police never came after 2 hours and Dennis never came back to talk with me. I think I understand why Harbor Freight does not reveal their policy. Mostly men shop there and the men are usually just regular guys who like tools, cars, guns and such. Posting an anti 2A policy on the door is not going to help them with their sales. It seems like their policy is if they don't know about it and don't tell customers that is good enough. I would bet though if anything ever happened in the store they would be doing quite a dance claiming they have a policy of no firearms. As for Dennis the "US Marine". Sad sell out and no honor claiming he would return to talk. In summary I am not saying people should not shop at Harbor Freight but when I can avoid it I will. China has enough of my money anyway

I love HF, but I don’t buy anything with a motor from there.

Great video Travis!! Fortunately, they built a Harbor Freight two towns over from the village where I live a few years ago in an abandoned storefront, it is much closer than the Walmarts that are four towns over or require a trip on the interstate. We had a mini-Wal-Mart one town over which forced all the village stores, including the village IGA market to close, then they closed because our northern county area couldn't support even a mini-Wal-Mart. That left just one grocery to serve our village and four surrounding towns which also lost all their stores so we are forced to drive over to the next county...

On a personal note. I don't buy plastic ammo cans for ammo storage. I buy them for other things. Plastic ammo cans leak more easily than steel cans. There are RU-vid videos showing this. Different depths of water caused plastic cans to leak from the water pressure. A full plastic ammo can will bow at the top just from the weight of the ammo when lifting it by the handle. In an emergency, you can toss a steel can without much damage, a plastic can won't take it. Be safe, everyone! Have a great day.

As a Vietnam combat vet, I was in quite a few fire fights and never once did I have time to put on hearing protection, even if we carried it.

You missed a lot of things. The harbor freight tool boxes are great for guns. Their expensive tax lights are a great alternative to gun tax lights that cost a million. Apache boxes are as good as pelican. There’s a lot more I could name. The Apache boxes should have definitely been in the video.

I found that the 7mil gloves are overkill for most tasks and expensive enough to hesitate using them on a frequent basis. Once I wore them to collect wet leaves and they held up great. Having said that I buy the 5mil gloves now, twice as many and I think they cost less too.

Interesting idea for a vid, Travis. I've used a heat gun that I got there to tweak quite a few kydex holsters. I also have one of the 12" tool totes for storage of my gun cleaning supplies. You can sometimes find their electronic ear muffs on sale for $15. They aren't as nice as the Howard Leights, Peltors, etc., but they are good for lending to other people who need ear pro at the range.

Nice list of stuff...Good stuff...

4:03 I used this punch set to build my stag lower receiver and palmetto state lower parts/trigger set. Zero complaints. Next build I’m getting actual roll pin punches, but these work as well as more expensive regular punch sets.

Hi Travis! Oh yes, HF is a neat store. They have all sorts of goodies for not only guns, but just everyday things too. When one needs a cheap little wrench or something and you know you don't need a Craftsman or Snap On better quality and more expensive one...HF is a great place to go. I've bought channel locks and other wrenches and never have had no problems. Thanks for the reminder my friend! 😀 Still appreciating and thanking you for your prayers...you're a good man Travis. 😉 👍 Take care and God bless! The Rev

Eye pro bro lol. Awesome video man. Didn’t know they had the ammo cans! I’ll be picking up a few

I paid $9.25 each for three steel military ammo cans in Oct 2018, I just had to sign up for the card(?) with my email address. A dental pick is useful for changing a Glock mag release catch.

You keep foam ear plugs around your house in case you get into an altercation with a firearm?! You must be way better at getting those damn things in than I am. Lol

Very well presented and articulated!!!

Just discovered one a few avenues away. Pocked up $8 file set to assist in the fitting of my Lakeline Taurus G2C sights. One needs to learn. Thanks.

I buy a lot of misc tools there, (no issues) and I bought a Cement Mixer there for $169, and it's been flawless.

They also sell hard cases there. Never bought one but I am considering it for my next hard shell case.

Nice presentation for guys and gals entering the gunsmith profession. Semper Fi

The nitrile gloves are great because they are textured and thick so they grip well and don''t tear easily.

Travis, do you have a source for foam inserts for the ammo can's various sizes? As you might suspect there isn't much shopping here, I'd rather see stuff before I buy but I understand it would probably be mail order, neither our local gunsmith nor the big-box gun store in the next county has anything like it which surprises me because I would think they'd sell... Thank you so very much...

When it's hard to get out, there's always ordering it online. Same great deals if you don't mind waiting on the delivery...

To add a few things to your list. They have ultra sonic cleaners, walnut media, calipers, and tumblers. To anyone watching If you don’t understand how this applies to gun people then you need to check out reloading ammo. Other good tools to have are the Allen wrench sets. They have many different styles. Good video!

I Work at a HFTs. 1.) The safes are super shitty. They are more of a over priced security locker. Waste on money. 2.) The $8.99 American flag listed in this video is made in China. And fades really bad. Currently there are American flags made in the USA sold at HFTs. However they are listed at $18.99 3.) HFTs is going away from Chicago electric brand items. 4.) If you buy anything that requires power or just expensive Get the damn warranty. If it breaks. & It most likely will. You'll thank yourself later. 5.) The metal ammo boxes are great. The plastic one although stack better, are much more prone to cracking or even breaking.

The HFT .50 Cal ammo cans are of course Made In China BUT.... they're MIL-SPEC! I bought one of these cans and swapped the lids with my 45 year old US made Army surplus can and they are an exact match. The USA lid fits the China and the China lid fits the USA. Also, there are no markings on the can indicating the country of origin except on the peel off label. For the money, these brand new cans are as good as the USA versions. After getting kicked around a few times, no one will notice the difference. Sometimes there's a coupon for these at $12.99 in the monthly catalogs. Even at full price, these are a good deal! The plastic cans.... Not as good as the Plano Molding version but now that they're showing up at $4.99 w/coupon, they're worth looking at.

I have one MUCH closer. SO I can hit it more often. Wish you did too. This store is awesome!

Can I say if you are worried about your hearing when someone is breaking in I don’t know. Why don’t you keep a couple sets of earmuffs you can just slide on. They aren’t much more expensive than a box of earplugs.

Man you didn’t mention their Apache protective cases or rifle case. If you haven’t you should check them out...great cases and the priced right.

I actually have the vice and it works extremely well. Another benefit of it is Dan from inline fabrication makes a quick change plate for the Harbor Freight vise so to me that was an added bonus.

What I would really like to purchase if I had the Room and the Money is a Sand Blast Cabinet and Air Tank so I could refinish Stainless Steel Guns. I refinished a S&W Model 645 Handgun at work one time about 20 years ago using crushed Walnut Shells and it turned out Great.

They just opened a new store 2 miles from my home. It sure beats a 50 mile round trip I used too make. I love their tools and they just last and don't break.

Just bought Harbor Freight "Apache 9800 long chase )for my AR , also a ammo can ! Both quality products.

I bought 2 rotary tools aka Dremels from them . The first one was a corded the first week the clutch button that you push to to change bits broke . I took it back and exchanged it . The replacement lasted about 3 months until it's button failed . . I than about a year later seen a newer cordless model for $24 . I thought it looks like they may have re engineered them and this being the cordless I took a shot . No dice the same thing clutch button broke . I wanted to scream "If you guys would just fix this cheap button the tool would work . I have had good experience with a plethora of there other tools . I had one of the $18 dollar cordless drills years ago that lasted me 5 years . And the cheapest angle grinder they make lasted around 3 years and only died when I started using it every day on a job till it burned out .

Midway USA has occasional sales on Grade 2 ammo cans for $9.95. (as of 2020). I have dozens, and they were all excellent, surplus GI cans. The worst one I ever had, was dirty, and some may have a funky smell that disipates. The seals were great, no rust, no dents.

Great tips!

I use those earplugs too but earplugs in a surprise altercation is not going to happen. Also, why would you want to diminish your most important sense in a darkened environment? The punches are soft and bend too easily. Their sockets, wrenches, ratchets, pliers, clamps, plastic organizers and toolboxes and air fittings are all useful.

Love HF, check out the detail brushes and bore brushes for gun cleaning also ultrasonic cleaner

That vise looks pretty cool. I probably could use one of those.

I have that same dremel in my basement melted lol. The motor overheated so bad that it melted the plastic gears inside. Also the button that holds the shaft in place stripped out. I use harbor freight for tools i only need once in a while. Anything you plan to use alot would be worth spending a little more on.

the American flag was a nice touch! keep up the great work.

bought an ammo can the other day and they're only 14.99 now.

Do not buy the anvil , will not lock down, spins around in a 360.

Good stuff

The blue tool bags are great for carrying stuff to the ranger.

Great content. Keep it up!

I've been shopping there for 22 years. I sadly realized back then that 20 years down the road that would be the place that took over for the Sears tool department I used to love to shop at.

The ammo cans are probably the chinese version. They have a seam down the middle, unlike american surplus. For heavy loads, i’d stick with uncle sam’s.

good tips

Harbor freights nice when ya have to buy somthing and prob never gonna use it again. Lol. I bought a pair of slip ring pliers to put a sight hood on my 8mm for $4. My uncle offered to loan me one but the drive woulda been double that cost. Lol.

The internal shaft is gonna wear out where the lock button is on that dremel. That is if you change attachments as much as I did in the past three years but it gets to where you can’t really change em out anymore still a great tool tho

There are many other tools and stuff you can use on your firearms from Harbor Freight. Just look around. It saved me a few bucks.

Great idea for a video

Travisp11 is a boss

1:00 or you can get the tools to build a rack for the safe...

Nice plug.

You forgot the tumblers. The 2 they sell look almost identical to Franklin Armory's.

160 miles! Dang, I've got one 3 minutes from my house.

sweet

DO NOT GET THE VISE!! I was using mine to simply push a rubber bushing into part and it broke (it appears to be powdered sintered metal- NOT forged. ) taking my finger off. A properly made vice does not break right where the movable jaw meets the shaft, sending the shaft flying out the other end by the anvil with that much speed from a simply rubber bushing.

dude PSA has ammo cans are 90 shipped for 12 which works out for $7.50

Lol "I believe nitrile gloves are latex free"

I have not had a chance to check out there metal cans but the bunker hill .30 cal plastic cans are crap. They do not seal like even a Plano can will.

Tractor supply has much better safes. Harbor freight has their own brand Union, where Tractor Supply has American Security, Canon, Liberty and MESA. What Harbor Freight does right are the Apache hard cases!!!

Good job

the metal 50cal. ammo cans at walmart are 12.00 each

I buy a lot of stuff from there you just have to use head , I don't buy make a living power tools . I have bought measuring tools there and they work as good as anyone's . They do have a lot of cool tools , but some are junk just use your head . Pretty much their top of the line , is great hobby grade home grade .

Harbor freight is.a hardware store what aisle are the ar15 and glocks

I actually got 5 50 cal ammo cans at Rural King for $11.99 each

The 50 cal ammo cans are the best deal. Well made and water tight.

The rifle cases are good too.

They now carry gun cases that are comparable to pelican

**Intruder breaks in. “Time to put these ear plugs in just in case I need to pull the trigger.”

6 years ago !

those nitrile gloves skyrocketed to a whopping $20 per box!

Their 50 Cal. ammo can is actually a 30 Cal. can with a 50 Cal. label.

HORRIBLE FREIGHT , it's always a crap shoot but I got to admit I've had pretty good luck with most things I bought there probably 75% good to the other 25% a waste of money. I just really do the reviews and examine real carefully now everything I buy there.

Spotters Scope

Those Chicago Electric tools are the shit. I have a saw that has lasts longer than long dick johnson

dont get the HF ammo can, the sticker leaves residue all over the goddamn thing - $11-12 when on sale the sticker comes off nice and clean on the ones from Wally World - $13 every day pay the dollar, no mess, get on with life

I like their hard cases & ammo cans. Pretty awesome deal. I’m definitely getting those center punch pin set. Nice video.

j-b-weld and a dremel.

NEVER....EVER...pay full price for anything at HF!! Over the course of two months or so, almost every item in the store will be on sale for 40%-60% off reg price

It's pronounced "hazard freight"

I bought a vibrating cleaner for $30.

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Those bunker hill $5 ammo cans are useless. Water does find a way inside and ruin your ammo. Get .50 cal cans instead.

I think china is a lot responsible for the situation the world is in. Most of the products sold by HF and for that matter Home Depot and Lowe's are made in China. i am trying if possible to boycott China made products. I hope others do the same.

All that stuff is Chinese made including the metal ammo cans.

A chinese made American flag is an insult

Harbor Freight = Chinese made, no go on the Flag

Some stuff is ok, lots is throw away after use stuff. Everything is from China a godless communist country. But lots of the more expensive brand name american owned brands are made in China too. Often it is hard to find some things you may want that are not made in China. Usually you get what you pay for.

Those .50cal cans are only $12.74 at Walmart..15.99 is on the higher end honestly for those, they're also available at military surplus stores for $10-$12 bucks normally.

THE CLUTCH BUTTON ON TWO OF THE HF DREMEL TOOL . THE USUALLY YELLOW BUTTON IS THE WEAK LINK IN THEIR DREMEL OR AT LEAST USED TO BE.i HAVE HAD TWO IN A ROW FAIL IN THE SAME POINT THE BUTTON ONE PUSHES TO CHANGE BITS

The American flag is made in CHINA

Good stuff