The AR-15: Americans' Best Defense Against Terror and Crime
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2024
- After the attack at Pulse night club in Orlando, Hillary Clinton looked past the obvious enemy - radical Islamic terror - and instead said "weapons of war have no place on our streets" and that we need to ban AR-15s immediately. AR-15s are fine for Hillary and her family. They've been protected by armed guards who use them for three decades. But average Americans who watch the news and feel genuine fear for their safety, and their families’ safety-Hillary wants to deny them the level of protection she insists upon herself.
You can't
judge all muslims by the actions of a few...... But Obama sure can judge
all gun owners for the action of a few............
except he never did. That's just an instagram talking point.
And Liberal judge all Christians in the same manner.
Tripp393
really?...............
+asdfxcxv you pathetic turds keep flooding the country with them.
+asdfxcxv
it's already illegal to commit murder, what makes you think more gun laws are gonna make bad guys, of any color think twice..the only people that will be effected, will be the good guys who follow the law, the criminals will do what ever they need to commit these crimes. you see how it worked in "gun free" San Bernardino and France...oh wait, litterally every "mass shooting" you can think of was done in gun free zones, because Good people follow the law, and criminals a.k.a. bad people don't.
In 1775 a single-shot musket was considered a "weapon of war."
Still is.
The Brown Bess was a monster gun that fired a 69 caliber lead ball.
That's over three times as large as an AR-15 bullet.
The lead ball it fired weighed 545 grains compared to the AR's 55 grains, ten times the weight of an AR-15 bullet.
British soldiers were expected to be able to fire it three times to four times a minute in massed volleys of over thirty men in a line or about 90 to 120 rounds per minute at Continental soldiers.
To beat the Brown Bess, Continental soldiers used rifled weapons that were more accurate from further away, since the Brown Bess was a smooth bore Musket and not a rifle. They could engage British forces from beyond (150 yards) the effective range of the Brown Bess(50 yards)
I have actually fired a Brown Bess and used to build black powder rifles and pistols as a hobby.
They can be every bit as dangerous as an AR-15 and even more so if double loaded with twice as much powder, they would blow up in your face.
Honestly I thought that you would be interested since you brought up muskets.
Sorry the facts ruined your post.
who u talkin to the seal? or someone else
They also had higher capacity weapons like the Belton flintlock and the Puckle gun. They also had cannons ranging from 4.4 inches to 13 inches in caliber. A 0.223 inch caliber doesn't sound so big compared to 13 inch caliber cannon ball. If they successfully ban ownership of the rifles that kill significantly less people than handguns, what's to stop them from banning handgun ownership?
+DronesGoodMeBad nothing will stop them don't you get it? it's a slippery slope and they have to start somewhere
No politician should have the right to tell me what kind of firearm I use to protect my family!
Yep, we hire them and put them there... why do they get to tell us what to do? Isn't that kind of, BACKWARDS!
Well they already said you can't have full autos. So now they're gonna take your semis.
Joe Vazquez we should hire people to tell them what they can and can't tell us what to do. :P
Just so I can purchase the correct firearms, have you had an opportunity to use your firearms to repel a band of intruders? What weapons works best when there are half a dozen or so attackers? Have you been able to see how the AR - 15 works more than once? Were the attackers muslim extremists or just ordinary criminals? Do they use different types of weapons and tactics? Thanks for the help.
Indeed
as a police officer with 20+ years on the force, i defend my family with kindness and good wishes and unicorn tears, no i use an ar-15 rifle. get a rifle, train to use it and exercise your rights!
Unicorn tears does make good lubricant for your guns
Well yeah you are a police officer, you have years of training and know the risks of the weapon you yield. Now imagine a 13 year old purchasing a gun because of loose gun laws.
+tvkid9879 13 year olds can't buy guns.
+Mercy Severity www.personaldefenseworld.com/2015/07/video-milwaukee-store-owner-uses-ar-15-to-shoot-armed-robber/
Ar15 was the best weapon for this situation. If you'd take the time to look it up you'd realize more people are killed each year by blunt objects than are killed by every type of rifle combined. Why don't you try to ban blunt objects?
+tvkid9879 You're an excellent example of how the vast majority of anti gunners don't know a damn thing about guns.
Greetings from Lithuania. A law just passed here that allows for easier firearm acquisition for members of all military and paramilitary organisations. So I am looking forward in buying AR-15 after I finish my service after shitstorm that started in whole Europe. God bless America. Long live the Republic!
Build it instead, it's easy and you'lll learn alot about how it all goes together. Cheaper too :) I'm building my second this coming week.
John Ski its not really an option here... laws do not allow that
The average response time to a 911 call is 9.3 minutes. Do you have any idea how much damage a criminal or terrorist can do in 9 minutes? San Bernadino took less than that, including the time it took to get away. Ft Hood took less than 8 minutes. If one or more citizens in those attacks had been armed it's possible they could have stopped the killing with far fewer casualties.
The average response time of my AR is 3050 ft per second. Guess which one I'm calling first! It's Sunday School 101. "The Lord helps those who help themselves. Or if you prefer, The Law of the Jungle, which gives only two reasons to kill. 1), To eat, as in hunting. and 2) To keep from being eaten. (killed). We all have the right of self preservation!
The only thing wrong with that was the line, "...whatever guns the bad guys have."
Should have said, "...whatever guns the government and police have." In a truly free society, the government and police recognize that law abiding citizens with weapons are not a problem. They are an asset.
The two aren't mutually exclusive depending on many variable
I don't have the money to buy an AR-15 but I turned 21 on the 12th and bought myself an M & P 9c. Any firearm is better then no firearm. But if I had my choice this is what I'd choose.
It's now or never. Do what you can, sacrifice some things. Because I have a sad feeling it won't be available much longer until Trump is elected.
I know a lot of people will disagree with me on this :P but I think it's more important to get something you'll USE that's decent, than something you WON'T USE .... because if you have to GTFO and you leave without it... or you don't take care of it, or don't train or whatever... then it's useless. But if you love it, carry it, train with it, whatever. You'll be 10 steps ahead of most people bumbling around like idiots.
+Chance Paladin I enjoy shooting all guns no matter what they are. Now that being said I would be much more comfortable with a handgun then a rifle. I am gonna buy a AR lower today though. Gonna be at cabelas when they open.
Victor Smith If you're more comfortable with a handgun maybe you just want some kind of carbine then? AR lowers are always going to be worth their weight in gold. :) er, so to speak. Gold, well, ya know. Figure of speech.
+Victor Smith good man
I really wish this gun debate would end.
I do not think you "need" a black rifle to defend yourself in the everyday world.
But I do not condone, in any way, ANY means of restrictions on firearms. I only wish everyone would see what a shotgun, black rifle, or ANY projectile-firing weapon as what it is: An inanimate object, that should never be restricted, or outlawed in any fashion. People can make their own decisions on "what they need". Not big brother.
Well said Eric, but think about this: Do you call the way this country is going "the everyday world?" It is going so crazy so fast who knows where we'll be in 5 years or even less!
What the hell is a black rifle? Is it just cause it looks scarryyy? You know an AK47 is just as lethal if not moreso then the average American rifle right
An AK is just as lethal as an AR until it gets a speck of mud on it and stops working ;)
+Ulysses oops I dropped my ar in the mud now it won't fire ;(
Ulysses dude dont say dumber things than democrats
I thought the Pulse nightclub shooter used a Sig MCX, not an AR-15.
those government idiots don't know crap so they say ar15
You are correct sir!!! But you know how shit gets twisted!
The MCX is not an AR-15, but it is very similar, definitely equivalent. It's a pointless rabbit hole argument. We all know that by "AR-15", anti gunners mean all centerfire, semi automatic rifles that look scary.
He could've used bombs and they'd still find a reason to target the AR-15. AR-15 is the symbol of freedom right now, which is why they're after it.
The Sig MCX, or Modular Carbine Platform, is a proprietary Sig design and does not have an interchangeable gas system with the AR-15. There is also a proprietary recoil spring system. It may use the AR as inspiration but that does not make them "practically the same".
"We need to ban Assault rifles!" Assault rifles are already banned "Well we need to ban AR-15 rifles like the Orlando shooter used!" the shooter didn't use a AR-15, he used a SIG Saucer MCX Carbine "We need to do more background checks!" He actually worked for the Government and was contracted under Homeland security.
Not to mention, every time I buy a firearm from a dealer they call the FBI and are in the phone for at least 10 minutes. How much more extensive does a background check get? They gonna give me a proctology exam with a microscope?
You see, I'm only 17 & can go on about the history & facts of the AR-15 platform. It's a great tool. You can chamber it in multiple different calibers, change barrel lengths, & mount any sight you want on it. Who wouldn't want or need that versatility? I want it, my parents want it. It's one of the most versatile tools in existence. Furthermore, only humans & animals are capable of harm, but humans know when they cause harm. No inanimate objects are capable of harm or knowing it, only humans. Also, Dom, you killed this video.
thank god Trump won
Whenever someone says "you don't need an AR-15 to hunt deer", as well as reminding them that the 2nd Amendment is not about hunting, I also ask them why they think that in most of the country, it is against the law to hunt deer with an AR-15. Invariably, their answer is that it is "overkill" and "way too powerful" for deer hunting. Then I explain the *real* reason why -- that it is grossly UNDERpowered for hunting deer, and that a hunter's deer rifle is *significantly* more powerful than a .223 AR-15.
Can confirm.
Source: Have a Mosin Nagant, chambered in 7.62x54R (Slightly more powerful than 7.62x51 NATO)
+Whatever! Leave
+Whatever! Leave
+Whatever! I am part of the lgbta community and just so everyone knows we're not all loony liberals
+Whatever! I dont like what you stand for but I did like that pun
Well said!! I'm a Security Police vet from the Air Force 88-91. My duty weapon was an M-16 when I was in. That's the only weapon system that I was really familiar and knew inside and out. When It came time for home defense weapon, there was only choice hands down. The AR-15... I hope I never have to use it in a Home Defense situation. When I pick up my rifle, it's like an extension of my arm. It feels right. Isn't better to know that you have it, than have something happen and not have it.
Hilary and these other hacks should practice what they should preach.
Yep actors should walk the walk. No more guns in their movies, stick to calling 911 like they want everyone else to do, so no more body guards.
they can take their money and shove it up our asses. I can be a fan of someone, but I don't have to agree politically with them.
STEVE P except they don't take their money and shove it up our asses, they take their idiotic liberal agenda and shove it up your ass... you're supporting the foundation that's disarming you smarty.
I want to be able to arm myself as well as Hitlery's bodyguards
Dom Raso, Thank you for your thoughtful and informative video on AR-15. Also, thank you for your military service. It is because of people like you that the rest of us can continue to enjoy our freedoms.
As donut says in most of his Leo recaps “if someone is unarmed you use a taser if they have a knife you draw your gun, always be a level above.
Dom Raso = Tier 1 badass.
Well said. Best AR support video I've seen so far. This is exactly the kind of message that needs to be spread across America, heavily. You can tell who knows what they're talking about, and who is completely ignorant on the subject of firearms. Having former and current military personnel speaking out in support of public right to own and use the AR-15 (as well as the AR-10) rifle, and support of the Second Amendment, is the best way to counter the anti-gun messages.
Maybe if we squeeze our eyes shut and pray hard enough, all the nuclear weapons will disappear. #DrumCircleJerks
Best comment ever
Great comment, I shall expand! Maybe if we just wish really hard all of the chemical weapons will go away... That worked great for the Kurds no wait... that worked great for the Syrians... no wait ... that worked great for the... no... Hmmm. Oh yeah there were no WMD's there though, that's right. *rolls eyes*
Well said Dom. Thank you for serving this great nation and thank you for standing up for liberty.
he's one of the NRA's highest paid people the NRA is funded by dummies and gun manufacturing companies they negotiate gun control measures God gives me my rights not man the Bible says let god be true and every man a liar
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@@mynameismynameis666 ummm as a ww2 historian I believe you have that backwards there bud were not trying take things from civilians 🤔.
really? come, tell me, what is the purpose of the NRA but to keep black people unarmed and to keep white racist KKK COINTELPRO KILLER COPS KILLING BLACK TEENS @@james-im1sj
No one could have sad this better
You sir are amazing
thank you for serving our country
GET RID OF GUN FREE ZONES
Im still 15 hope i can still buy an Ar-10 and an Ed Brown in 6 years
Its looking dark...
Don't buy an Ed Brown...
+bigB6flyer i got money
hunterdka ed brown is a capitol douchbag , guy is full of himself
I wasn't looking for a one but Ill take note
God bless this man....so true!
Thank you for your strong and correct stance, as well as your service to our country, sir!
Amen! The AR15 closes the gap!
I want more from Dom, more more more! More more! That was great, you nailed it man. Very very good.
Well said sir!!!!
Why does it seem like terrorism is the MOST dangerous thing, to this guy? Between 2001 and 2013, there were many more deaths from firearms on US soil (406,496) than deaths from terrorism (3,380). Or are these statistics wrong? Help me understand, here. Doesn't it make sense to pay more attention to the thing that causes more deaths? Or does it not? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that "You are 35,079 times more likely to die from heart disease than from a terrorist attack...You are 33,842 times more likely to die from cancer than from a terrorist attack." Are these statistics, or their methodology, wrong? Is the logic I am using flawed? If so, how? I am genuinely trying to understand.
I watched and listened very carefully. At 0:45, he says that liberal politicians have an "utter contempt for ordinary americans trying to survive in an age of terror you still won't fully recognize." He then goes on to promote the AR 15 as the best weapon to defend against "realistic threats" of terrorism. Thus, we can infer that, for him, terrorism is, or should be, at the top of the list of ordinary American's priorities. So far, so good? If this is, indeed, what he thinks, do the facts support this? Should we care more about terrorism than fire-arm deaths when it is non-terror-related firearm deaths that account for more than terrorism-related deaths by 120%?
Terrorism and fear of terrorism is real. Yet, because of messages like this, the perception of terrorist threats may be disproportionately increased in relation to other real threats that, in reality, far outnumber terrorist threats. To me, he is an excellent salesman for his job of training people to use this gun. That is what salesmen do: generate a demand for a particular product by invoking a perception of disproportionate fear towards one issue over others that would increase sales of the particular product.
You've completely missed the point of what he's really saying, and it doesn't sound like you are even capable of understanding it anyway..The FOUNDING FATHERS of the country knew that in Order for people to STAY FREE in the nation that they were building, The Public had to have uninfringed access to the same kind of weaponry that the "Bad Guys" would/will have...By Bad guys you are assuming (to fit your moronic narative) that he's talking about "terrorists"...The real people who the founding fathers had in mind were TYRANTS, and they knew that at some point, these kinds of Tyrants they feared could possibly infiltrate this government, and people would need to be able to fight back...And them BEING ARMED and able to fight and defend themselves against TYRANNY, was the best thing possible to stay free...Not only does the fact that we armed give Tyrants pause before they try to take over, but it is a tremendous problem for them in dozens of other ways...This is a concept that I dont think you're capable of grasping..In regards your "statistics", A) I believe they are completely false...And B) When you take your number and subtract out all of the deaths related to HANDGUNS, and that have been directly attributed to the AR-15 or other kind of Assault rifle, that number goes down to practically nill...Not even to mention, if you want to start talking about addressing things that kill people? There were over 500k Automobile related deaths in the same time frame you are quoting...Should we ban cars? Smoking kills 400,000 per year; why arent we banning that? You don't care about the real numbers or facts, or about anything that's 10 times more dangerous than an AR-15 in our society...All you care about is "banning" guns you're scared of...Thats because your a gun grabbing little media brainwashed "parrot",,And your a disgrace to this country, and honestly people like you ultimately if you get your little cry baby ways, will be the assholes who lead directly to the demise of any freedom we have left in this nation one day...I for one am not OK with that, if you hate the constitution and dont understand it's purpose and the necessity for people to have these kinds of firearms, then that's all and well...But YOU and assholes like you are not going to tell me and 80 million other Americans that we need to lose our rights, and the capability of defending ourselves if the need arises...You can go fuck yourself, and take your little opinion and stick it up your ass..
+no one May God help us.
We NEED to help the NRA by sharing their videos through all of our social media personal accounts. The disadvantage about these videos being uploaded to RUclips only is that only the already NRA supporters watch them. NRA desperately needs our help. Also, although money may be more of an issue to some than others, WE ALL need to become members of the NRA, bigger numbers speak bigger words. Blessings to all that are for freedom, personal security, and happiness. Blessings to all that stand for and defend our priceless 2nd Amendment Right.
EXACTLY. Just shared it myself. I'm not a social media person, but I shared it to the one I have a profile with. Thanks for speaking on this guys. Oh also, thanks for the Kick ass rifle you made and I now have! True Americans.
Josh A
Rock on my fellow patriot.
Does anyone know of an example of when an AR-15 has been used to stop a terror attack?
You Sir are bad ass! Bravo!!
- PS Thanks for your service to this country.
Why would you want to ban the gun that you PRAY police show up with?" Indeed.
Where do the bad guys buy “their" guns (weapons) in the first place?
Joseph Stalin they do a full NICS check at walmart
The black market
I don't get this. What does this guy want? Everyone to have an AR-15 at the gay bar?
God Bless the 2nd, hopefully Canada smarten up and let's us protect ourselves cuz were sitting ducks up here.
Tell your government that. As soon as they forget to restrict guns to only law abiding citizens and a mass shooting happens, we're back at the drawing board.
As a 10 year Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor and Law Enforcement Deadly use of Force Instructor, I can endorse this video without giving it a second thought. However, remember one thing. If you are going to use an AR-15 for your primary self defense weapon at home, get two of them. One that you use "only" at the range (your more expensive one), and a used one. The reason for this is no matter if you have probable cause to use your AR-15 for self defense, Law Enforcement will have to take that firearm from you as evidence, and it is hard to say when you will get it back, even if you are in the right and you are exonerated of all charges. It would be a real drag to have your price possession taken from you.
I came, I saw, I smashed the like button
Put all these damn Democrats in prison today!!!!
TRUMP 2016
This is what I have been wanting to hear from the NRA for some time! Excellent!!! I am CSI-Tech and I am the NRA. Great work!
It's the platform I'm most familiar with and the military had no problem with letting me employ it, and other combat weapons, for twelve years, but I guess now I'm not to be trusted with one? Our system has become just another banana republic, and banana republics do not like people being able to resist their superior "wisdoms". Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Pol Pot....they loved gun control!
Wow, man that's one of the best comments yet!
Thanks man, that means a lot coming from you.
source on Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Pol Pot loving gun control?
I'm English and Glad I got to experience shooting the AR15 While in the United States, amongst a few other firearms, I believe firearms have their place, The USA is a Free country, which is why you guys have them, their great for home defence, and going to a gun range is surprisingly fun, Its not just good to go to a range to prepare to be able to save your own life if you have to, but also just to see how good of a shot you are, its a great activity to take part in, I encourage all those living in America to try it out and support the NRA, I wish it was legal here in the UK, You guys live in a free country so take advantage of that and defend the freedoms you are able to hold as a birth right in your country, unfortunately for me I'm 3600 miles away, If I lived closer, Its a regular thing I would try and take part in every so often.
Give me one example of when a civilian armed with an AR-15 has prevented a terrorist attack. There you go
We'll have to wait till they get rid of gun free victim zones because that's where these attacks occur.
that's because gun free zones tend to be schools and public areas where there are the most victims in one place. having a random civilian with no training firing a high caliber rapid firing weapon in public can only end in tears, in the hands of a trained police officer the AR-15 could save lives, but leave it to the police, you're not batman
1) most civilian gun owners have more training than your average police officer who qualifies once or twice a year. Civilian shooters do this because they love guns usually practice 4+ times a month.
2) The civilian version, the AR15 is not a rapid fire weapon.
3) Personally I would protect myself and let any liberals around me get what they deserve for not investing in the protection of their own life and thinking others will do it for them. Which is the liberal mantra: no responsibility and make others do for you and blame everyone but yourselves. Sad really.
John Ski nah, most gun owners think they're rambo or john mcclane or something when really they just carry a big weopon of war around to compensate for having a tiny penis. the bigger the gun the smaller the penis of the carrier. i didn't say i was a liberal so if i was killed in a mass shooting like you want me to be (lol) then i would know it's down to people like omar mateen being able to legally purchase weopons of war
I heard of someone that used to smoke and he stopped cause he wanted to save up for an ar-15.When the video was put up he was smoke free for 2 and a half years.The rifle already saved his life without shooting a bullet.
This whole 5 minute video the man did not give you 1 circumstance where a gun of any kind has stopped a mass shooting, "think smart ban assult rifles". The U.K. Has done it and had under three gun related crimes in 2015, and no deaths. It's just commen sense.
Let's not ban them but expand background checks and require registration of sales and transfers then. So there aren't sleazy straw purchases and dim wits giving it to unstable relatives or friends.
That's way too much sense, the NRA can't be having that! Their corporate sponsors might not make as much money!
We already have enough goddamn background checks and registration is a shitty idea.
MasterVideoStudios you don't need ANY background check for private sales in most states. That's just stupid.
No its not.
MasterVideoStudios it's just one of the reasons you have nearly quintuple the homicide rate of the UK or Australia.
People,
If you don't own an AR-15 or AK-47 right now, go buy one before it's too late
NRA shall not be infringed that includes full auto!
Americans' Best Defense Against Terror and Crime
Agree. Hey, kids! I'm selling this gun at my store.
You can look very cool if you bring it to school. ;)
I whole heartily agree with you Sir. I live in California where most-law enforcement officers and criminals carry firearms concealed. For law abiding citizens such as myself a former Marine is it merely impossible to get a CCW permit to carry concealed.
Thank God I bought my AR 15 in 1980 after I got out of the service. Now here in this state of California the mag capacity is reduced to 10 rounds and a new AR 15 must have a bullet button to release the mag.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Last time I saw weapons of war was when the National Guard was deployed to New Orleans in 2005 over 12 years ago. I see sport rifles and other semi-autos on-line and in Sports & Gun shops almost every week.
Best defense against, Tyranny.
Imagine how happy ammo companies would be if full autos were as plentiful and available as semis.
basically the options are a terrorist gets a gun, tries to kill someone, kills a few and then gets shot himself by someone carrying an AR-15 (avg. casualties 5+) OR the terrorist won't be able to get a gun and no shooting will ever take place unless the gun is acquired illegally (avg. casualties 0). And this comes from the perspective a an Australian where we have high gun control and about 20x less shootings. Also, as a Seal you should know that shooting at a target and shooting a terrorist are two different things and someone fighting back is likely to get themselves killed or kill some one in the cross fire. And that your average citizen will likely only carry a handgun if anything and the only person wondering the streets with an AR-15 are terrorists and policemen. You should also know that most Americans can't afford a gun like this and if they can then they will most likely not be able to afford proper education and therefor will not have the knowledge on how to use it so will use it irresponsibly.
Absolutely perfect. And spoken by an experienced hero. Thank you!
Well said- stated and True!
As a 32 year Lawenforcement Officer having served in both the U.S.,and Republic of Estonia's Military and Civil Lawenforcement Forces as such having been exposed to different small arms including the AK platform series of firearms.
I have to say that the AR15 platform is over all the Best self loading; Rifle,Carbine and Pistol platform in the world in average common use.
The AR15 platform design firearms is a highly dependable and accurate closed system design that protects itself able to overcome outside eliments such as; "Sand,Mud" etc. The AR15 platform usually keeps functioning when the AK platform usually does not.
The AR 15 platform is highly " Well Regulated"; Mil Spec, well made functioning with uniformly interchangeable parts and adaptable for more add on features like "Flash Lights" etc.
The AR 15 platform is a wise and effective choice for home and Personal Self Defence.
Studying the History of the Second Amendment, one quickly comes to discover the truth, that the AR15 platform and accessories are very clearly fully protected under the codification of the Second Amendment as the AR15 firearm platform is a widely circulated popular commonly owned type of firearm.
As a veteran I defend my Family and community with a AR-15 peace love and flower power won't get it done
Those wanting to ban guns obviously don't know the history of how this country came to be.
Thanks for your service and thanks for this video brother.
Thank you.
"Why would you want to ban the gun that you pray for police to show up with"
An AR didn't start this mess but sure can finish it! 🤔
There is a video on RUclips that reports data, about gun shot results, compiled from actual firearms use around the world. Two shocking points for me was that, 380 to .45 caliber were within 3 percentage points, in stopping power, (9 mm beating .45) when averaged. The AR-15 surpassed 12 gauge 00 buck by twice the stopping capability. I am a retired Law Enforcement Detective and currently a firearms instructor.
He actually went 5 minutes without saying the word "crush"
Thank God we have guys like Dom who are brave enough to stand on that wall....
I could not agree with you more if I tried. As a retired Recon Marine I made it my duty to purchase, and train my handicapped wife with an AR. I am in the process of building her a new light weight AR so she can use it more efficiently. It is the DUTY of every retired, inactive, Reserve and Active military member to ensure that his or her family is capable of defending themselves. Rock on and Semper Fi!!
AR-15 for home defense? Over penetration would be a huge problem. Nevertheless, I'm happy that there are still people in America that know what an AR-15 really is.
Thank you for finally calling out the media and politicians on their ignorance.
Guys like Dom Raso should be in Politics, we need more people like him who have sensible and Logical sense.
My mother in law complained "why does anyone need a rifle that will hold so many bullets"? "All anyone needs is a single shot for hunting." She lives alone in a bad part of town. Ferguson riots were going on at the time and was on the news. I asked her what if those riots on television was going on in the street in front of your house? A blank stare... Oh, I see, was all she had to say. She got it. A weapon levels the playing field. Period.
🇺🇸 I would love to study under this guy. Most clearly stated explanation I have heard.
So, I can carry a 9mm with a 10 round magazine legally, but bad guys can carry rifles and hand guns with tons of ammo?
What are we supposed to defend ourselves with, harsh language?
If you need an AR-15 to defend your home, you should probably move to a new neighborhood.
Well said sir! Thank you for your service in the military, and now for training regular folks to defend themselves. Rock on.
This guy and this message is awesome...This is the only kind of person people should be listening to...Bravo Sir...I hope a lot more people see this and heed this message and warning, before it's too late.
Relevant 2018 because this concept is timeless.
great video
Amen to that brother.
I have noticed that I rarely notice anyone stating that the BATFE literature states that an assault rifle is a "select fire" weapon. This means that it has a selector position for full auto fire. Thus, an AR 15 is not an assault weapon such as the M16/ M4. Just my two cents.
I'd like to debate this guy, with all due respect for his service.
Totally, this guy hits the nail on the head and really does understand the political and social factors of modern public health issues.
I completely agree. For home defense, I prefer to use a semi automatic rifle. I will be correct in my terminology here and say that I own a Sig M400, not an Armalite Rifle. Those who say "You don't need that for home defense" have absolutely zero clue what they're talking about. Some are comfortable relying on a pistol for home defense, some are comfortable relying on a shotgun, and some are comfortable relying on a rifle. It's whatever YOU are comfortable with. The first time I got my rifle and took it to the range, I shot tight groupings, and that in itself shows why many prefer the rifle. In a controlled environment, I shoot OK with a pistol -- in a CONTROLLED, CALM environment. If I were forced to use a pistol for home defense, I don't know how effective I would be with it. A rifle, on the other hand, you can have improper form and you can still be accurate with it. It is simple to use and it is reliable, especially for someone like me who isn't able to go to the range a lot.
And for those anti-gunners posting, you can kill anyone with anything. In 2016, a terrorist killed over 80 people with a vehicle. Get rid of all guns, and you will still have the people who have the desire to harm others, and who will just go down the list on whatever tool they can use. Their methodology will change, but the outcome will be the same. Anti-gunners often accuse gun owners and supporters of 2A of caring more about guns than the lives of children. That is not true. In fact, I have 2 little boys who I care about very much. Taking my gun away does not increase their safety -- on the other hand, it takes away a reliable way for me and/or my wife to protect them should someone or "someones" attempt to do so; and yes, believe it or not, despite our successes, being able to afford a nice home in a nice neighborhood actually makes us a nice target, contrary to the odd popular believe that criminals will only go after poor homes that offer nothing of value.
Also, I would make the argument that anti-gunners and anti-2A are the ones who either do NOT care about lives of children, or are so ignorant to think that the gun is what drives people to kill. If you really cared about the lives of children, wouldn't you want the most effective way to prevent the murdering of our children? Because shooting is only ONE way to kill. Don't you think the most effective way would be to actually focus not on the gun, but on the actual shooters, why they did what they did, and how we can prevent further tragedies? Right now, you're all so focused on HOW he did what he did, and you are so convinced that taking away guns will somehow prevent it, but the "How" will just change. Think of it like this: Why+How+Lack of intervention=Tragedy. In that case, How is NEVER a zero because there will always be a How.
I actually want my kids to be safe once they start going to school. Sorry, but removing guns isn't going to cut it. Identify at-risk children, and do something. That is the ONLY way we're going to prevent tragedies. If "one is one too many," let me tell you that there is nothing stopping a kid from pulling the fire alarm and hacking people as they leave the classrooms, or running over the MASSIVE bunched group of kids once they are all huddled outside. Actually show that you want to protect our children, because right now it just seems like you're out to remove all guns.
My AR rests comfortably in my warm hands as I watched this video. Kudos to you sir for tell what needs to be told..........
Wish this would go viral
America needs more guns in responsible hands.. not less.
Apparently 227 people who watched this video don't want to defend their families!
In the case that the video producers review their comments section, I want to leave the following critique: The message is very important, the person delivering it is one of the best possible people to deliver it. The format with tense guitar music and self-serious graphics detract from this important message by this important person. This is not an instructional video for children - its gravity can be conveyed by content and tone - music is not necessary, nor the graphics. Also, I wish there could be more time spent on an explanation of why the AR is the best weapon for current contingencies.
I was not aware that the AR-15 was considered a perfect fit for the situation of today. That's probably the most important thing I got out of this video. Why a SEAL would choose it, a semi-auto tactical rifle, over a full-auto assault rifle is not immediately apparent. I just wish the case would be made more analytically.
Finally, this term, coined by Hillary Clinton "everyday Americans" is ridiculous. Everybody is everyday. That even sounds ridiculous, but holds more water than "everyday Americans." "Americans" or "American citizens" work perfectly fine. This idea that there is some politico-economic class of people we ought to call "everyday Americans", and the name itself are reflective of a wrong way of thinking.
An AR-15 is not a weapon you use for defensive purposes.
and why would you want to ban the gun that terrorist would show up at your door with. I want one too.
god bless you brother for telling it straight!!!
this dude is definitely the type of person you'd see in the movie the Purge.
Everyone knows this it is like common sense; but a man of this caliber that commands respect, with his voice it puts the point home- great video, thank you for a clear concise message of honesty Dom Raso, Thank You for Your Service. Thank you for Speaking up
Right on!!
Now I'm getting a AR-15.....looks like the dog house for me for awhile.
I still haven't heard a call for a ban on pressure cookers. I feel unsafe knowing that any terrorist can just roll up to Target and buy one.
uum, hm, well if you bought it with like a debit or credit card with certain other things, you'd still get nailed on the back end. But yea nothing STOPS you, agreed.
Dom Raso - big thumbs up to you. This is perhaps the most coherent and powerful message on any topic I've heard in a really long time. I smart enough to listen to somebody like Dom who has been there and done that in a really big way. Thank you Dom for your past service and your present leadership.
Earth to NRA, every day life isn't a combat zone. I have nothing but the highest respect for our warriors and have no doubt that the seal they undoubtedly paid to endorse their message of reckless indifference towards our country's gun violence problems is nothing but a badass, but you don't need navy seal skills in your day to day life. Not to mention that anyone special forces operator knows their weapon like the back of their hand unlike the average gun owner. See, this is the problem. I feel like the average person thinks they are a Navy SEAL and this what these idiots at the NRA really would have us believe. Do you think the average gun owner has even been in a firefight? Just because you put in a gun in someone's hands doesn't mean that they are prepared to exchange fire with the bad guy. There is a huge difference between being part of one of the word's most elite fighting forces and going to the range with your buddies every other weekend.
What the fuck would an AR 15 have done in Orlando? There is chaos everywhere and it's completely dark. Unless it was in the hands of a member of seal team 6, it wouldn't have done a damn thing. Also, it's not like people expect to caught up in a terrorist attack. What, do you think people are like "hey, it's Friday night. I'm going to to go out but I can't forget my AR15." What the NRA fails to realize is that the line between a "good guy with a gun" and a "bad guy with a gun" isn't as black and white as night and day. If the public sees someone walking around with a gun, the first thing that goes through their mind isn't "oh look there goes a potential super hero."
"Choosing to defend your home with an AR15 is common sense." Yeah if you believe you have to defend your home from a hit squad or think the bogey man is coming to get you. What happens when your kid pics it up thinking its a toy, huh?
NEWSFLASH. THE SAN BERNADINO SHOOTING WAS CARRIED OUT WITH TWO AR15s. The very weapons that these gun violence cheerleaders champion as the solution to having low blood sugar or bad weather. Maybe if we just focused on making sure that people with suspected terrorist ties don't get their hands on these things we wouldn't be trying to pitch fighting fire with fire as the gold standard here. Is the NRA really that dumb that it doesn't realize that if you make AR15s easy to get, they also FALL INTO THE BAD GUYS HANDS. Do you seriously fucking think that if we hand out AR15s like they are candy, they are just going to magically fall into the hands of the good guys? Do you seriously think pitting good guys agains the bad guys with a gun and a firefight makes anyone safer? Unless the good guys are Navy SEALS, it probably doesn't. There is this thing called crossfire.
The shooter in Orlando was taken off a terrorist watch list recently and yet was legally allowed to purchase weapons. Do you think there is anything wrong with that Wayne? Hm?
An AR15 wouldn't have done shit in the Boston bombing either. I know the NRA doesn't have a particularly good relationship with facts and loves to pedel to the simpler minded but there was no active shooter in Boston. The only thing that would have helped is better surveillance so the terrorist couldn't have planted the bomb. Putting a gun in someones' hands doesn't turn them into a detective either. The only thing that helped find the suspects was the FBI exhaustive investigation.
If you dont want a gun dont get one. Go call the police when things go wrong. Dont try telling the rest of us what were capable of doing in a firefight .
You have no clue whst you're saying and you sound like an ignorant wisp .