Bruce wasn't wrong here, but he overlooked the fact that it's perfectly reasonable to practice one thousand kicks, one thousand times. (He said one thousand by the way, not ten. 🙇🏼♂️)
Bruce Lee was a charismatic showman who was very strong for his small size. However, he wasn't a great fighter. If Bruce Lee were in modern MMA he would get his ass handed to him. Great showman, shitty fighter. But I digress.... I've never heard a single person ever say buy as many guns as possible and stock up. Literally everyone I know has always purchased one gun at a time and trained up on it. I've yet to hear a single "influencer" tell people they need to stock up on guns or buy a bunch of stuff they don't need. They all say pretty much the same thing you're saying, just with a bigger audience and more dramatic comment section. And the idea of having only one gun is stupid as hell. I'm not going to clear my house with an AR10, and I'm not going to try to hit a target more than 200 yards out with my 300blk AR pistol. I sure as shit am not going to do either with my handgun. Think about what mission you are trying to fulfill, then build your weapon system around that mission. Once you are proficient with that system and confident you can achieve that mission, then move on to the next. Start off with home defense, or edc, or whatever priority is the top of your list. Personally, I have a pocket pistol for when I'm in a suit, I have my 43x for nearly any other occasion, and I don't use either of those for home defense. If you can't afford an AR Pistol for home defense, then get yourself a handgun and train on it for your edc like you should, and cross train for home defense until you can get a weapon better suited for that need. And for the love of God, fulfill your needs BEFORE you go out getting what you want. A $4,000 silenced short action 6.5 Creedmoor is a hell of a lot of fun, but you can't carry it into Walmart with you and it's not practical or efficent if someone kicks in your front door in the middle of the night. The short of it is to not fall into the trap of finding a solution you really want and trying to force your needs to fit the solution so you can rationalize that want. Start with your needs and tailor a solution to suit what you are trying to accomplish. Needs change over time, needs are different depending on the situation, and needs always come before wants. At the end of the day, it's your toolbox vs your opponent's toolbox. Stock your toolbox with the best possible tools, and know how to use them. That includes training in first aid, martial arts (preferably at least one stand up and one ground style), emergency action plans, and working on your people skills. Your toolbox doesn't just have to have guns in it.
My dad was a wwll vet. Pacific He did not care what rifle I chose. He did not like side arms at all. He told me if you were forced to you're side arm you are in deep sht and should have already retreated. His moto was one rifle. He told me to make that rifle an extension on my body. When you can literally snap shoot targets out to 50 yards that's when my dad would smile. Times have changed so much in the last 40 yrs I was forced to take courses and practice up with my conceal carry weapon. Only us 60 plus people really understand how much our country has gone to sht.
Agreed, John. My father also was a WW-II vet and served 25 years in the army plus 4 more in the navy. Dad was a small arms and hand-to-hand combat drill Sgt. for a time and he taught his sons well, both in firearms and in judo. I remember how proud I was when I threw him for the 1st time... after me flying through the air dozens of times. He carried a Thompson sub-machine gun in the Pacific and the half dozen 20-round stick mags that came with it. He liked the firepower but not so much the weight. All the same, we was an expert with the 1911 .45-ACP, the Thompson, the M-1 rifle, and the M2 carbine. He was also quite good with a shotgun and he taught me how to shoot his old Stevens pump for rabbit, pheasant, and quail hunting. I still have that old pump gun but have added a Mossberg 500 pump as well, and a 12-ga. semi-auto shotgun made in Turkey. For pistols, I have a Ruger Single Six in .22 / .22 mag, a Taurus Model 85 in .38-SPL, a S&W Model 19 .357 mag, a .41 mag Ruger Blackhawk, and a Colt Combat Commander in .45-ACP. For rifles, I have an AR-15 and a Saiga AK. These are plenty for me. My son served 4 years in the USMC and is a gun collector. He has probably 4-5x this number of guns but says that they are his savings account. He's a better shot with the rifle than I am but I can hold my own with pistols and we're pretty much even with the shotguns. We used to shoot often but since he moved to Texas for a much better job, I only see him on rare occasions. He's a good man and my wife and I are proud of the man he's become. Agree that the US has gone far down-hill. I grew up in the 50s and 60s when people prayed for their leaders to have strength, compassion, and tenacity. Now, we seem to be happy if they aren't outrageously stupid or greedy. 😕
As a 31 year old The worlds gonna suck really bad when you guys are gone People now suck The world sucks already And it wasnt even this bad when i was a kid Now im scared for mine
You don’t have to be 60 to see this country is going to shit. But if the old timers did a good job raising the youth in their foot steps then there’s nothing to worry about. In the end the strength of the knowledge passed on will prevail over this weak limp wristed socialist ideology being pushed by state education and entertainment industry.
One thing I learned in 30 years in the military is a cheap gun will kill you just a dead as an expensive one , and to be proficient with what you have .
I learned to be proficient with the M14 and the 1911A1 50 years ago in the Marine Corps. At 75 years old I have a M1A and a 1911A1 and I'm very proficient with both, at close range and 500 yards out.
@@swojal1493 my AR isnt unreliable at all. Most fire fights will happen under 100 yards... AR will take you down and out of a fight pretty quickly. If I can hit a ping pong ball at 100 yards, your eye ball is an easy target
I am an old man now, but as a kid I was constantly reading information on the lastest flat shooting rounds. My dad would laugh and say stick with your 3006 it will still be as capable tomorrow as it was today. He cautioned to be weary of the man who only owns a single 30/30, chances are he and that model 94 are exceptionally more leathal than one might think.
almost everyone has heard or said it, it's the gun application of "fear not the man who practiced hundred kicks one time, fear the man who practices one kick a hundred times"
A classic old American adage that I read in a "Field and Stream' magazine in an article written by one of their famous contributing sportsman writers in the mid 90s. The writers name escapes me at the moment. But he was quoting that adage as one primary fact of firearms knowledge. And I couldn't agree with it more !
I bought a $20 three piece pool cue over 35 years ago from service merchandise and won thousands in tournaments over the years. I believe likewise with my rifle.
Very good advice. I personally have both an AK and an AR; started out as an “AK guy” but the Russian ammo ban motivated me to get a 5.56 platform, so I added an AR. Love ‘em both but still lean slightly towards the AK (could still change my mind). What I would list as a minimum firearms inventory (in no particular order of importance): 1. General purpose “fighting” handgun. 2. Discreet, easily concealed carry handgun. [Of course one might combine #1 and #2 in the same weapon.] 3. 12-gauge shotgun with both conventional and slug barrels. 4. .22 rimfire rifle 5. “Defensive carbine” (military-style semiautomatic rifle). 6. Bolt action high-powered rifle. 7. .22 pellet rifle People often forget about pellet guns. They are effective for small game and can become an important survival tool, with very low maintenance requirements and dirt cheap ammo, large quantities of which can be stored in very little space. And an effective one doesn’t have to cost very much money.
I WENT WITH THE WOOD STOCK MINI 14 ALSO SHOOTS 556 BUT NOT SCARY LIKE THE AR 15 THAT HAS NEVER BEEN TO WAR LIKE THE MINI 14 WAS BUT THE WOOD STOCK MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A HUNTING RIFLE
Good advice. Concentrating on being proficient is easier if you only have a few weapons to practice with. 9mm ammo is everywhere. So is .223/5.56. Recoil of both cartridges is low, and accessories are readily available. So are the optics. My two cents: A .22 rimfire and a 12 gauge pump are nice things to have as well.
And just like that. One gun turned into four. But that’s the difference between an impact and a drill. A hammer vs a sledge. Sometimes you need a ratchet, and sometimes a breaker bar is in need. The point is. Learn when to use what and why. That’s the on the job training in which you become not only knowledgeable but proficient. Tactics and strategies. Intertwined in those three is the gear every one loves to blow money on. First is the guns and then the ammo and sustaining the weapons. Then it’s sustaining yourself because you’re wearing your gear more often for longer durations. Pretty soon you’re working out some kinks and now you know what you need and how everything works together. You’re a civilian seal at this point because the average joe doesn’t even know how to zero a rifle let alone make a hit past 75 yards.
My grand dad owned one gun, a Winchester 12 ga. pump. It did everything, ducks, deer, pigs, things in the night. His children generally progressed through guns, so I have uncles who all started with shotguns then added a center fire rifle. A couple of them have .22s. That's it. No body owns a gun collection. They have what does the job and they're good with them. I'm still learning.
SPOT ON. 1 - Glock 19 2 - AR-15 3 - Back Up Glock 19 4 - Back Up AR 15 5 - Ammo, Lots of Ammo 6 - Mags, Lots of Mags 7 - Accessories 8 - Training 9 - Training 10 - Training
I read a police officer who made this exact point, except he didn't specify pistol type. He just said get two that took the same magazines. So you could get a full size and a compact, or sub compact, or competition gun. And do similar with the AR. So get two with Mag comparability, so maybe a short barrelled one or pistol version and just go to town.
You're missing a shotgun. Everybody should have a pistol, a rifle, and a shotgun. Which styles and models you choose will depend on how you might use them.
Great advice. Practical. Exactly what is missing from most similar RUclips channels. Guys are generally concerned with looking cool and being Gucci instead of being effective.
You should have 5 guns: 1. Pistol for personal defense 2. Shotgun for home defense 3. Rifle for hunting 4. “Assault rifle” to resist tyranny 5. Fun gun
Only thing I would swap out is the shotgun. I use a 300blk silenced AR pistol for home defense. I've always viewed shotguns as a breaching tool, never really got into shooting them in any other application. Do you use a bolt or simi for hunting?
@@joshuawrye looks pretty cool, but it’s roughly $1000 so that’s outside my budget. Better than what I’ve got though and well worth it if you hunt a lot
My favorite is from Bruce Lee “I’m not worried about the man that knows 10,000 kicks, I’m worried about the man that practiced one kick 10,000 times” or something along those lines I always forget but that philosophy should be the way the same as 1 is none and 2 is one 🤙
Writing from South Africa. My wife and I are pensioners, struggling to survive financially. At various times in the past, I had quite a few guns of different types and calibres, participated competitively in different disciplines, won medals, trophies. Even did some hunting. Those weapons were all sold to survive. Today, I have 3 simple options. I know them well. They work. They are reliable and I trust them. They have been tried, proven and tested over the years. They were my "base" guns. The others were all sold. These remnants are: 1. A 9mm 15 round (+1 always chambered) all steel, double action pistol, 2 spare mags all loaded with Win Ranger T', 147 gr jhp. 2. A 12 g pump shotgun, 6 in the tube mag. Loaded with LG buckshot (I think in the US this is 000buck). We have brick and mortar walls. 3. My P 14 .303 Brit. Bolt action rifle. Shoots sub-MOA. I would live a state-of-the-art AR platform weapon, but daily life necessities come before that. Probably never happen. But I am very comfortable with my "base" gus. Know them well. Trust them. Have confidence in my ability with them (the rifle out to 600 yds). Confidence is key.
This has been my philosophy for years. One rifle, pistol, shotgun and DMR. If buying more, get another the same as you have. This provides a few benefits as you stated. Accessories for each are interchangeable, if something breaks on one you have replacement parts ready, it keeps ammo inventory to a limited range and you’ll be intensely familiar with how each one operates.
Been there. Done that. Another good question to ask yourself is this. In a bug-out situation which guns and ammo are you going to take? Then think about all that weight and the logistics of moving all that gear along with everything else you need. Think fast because danger is coming your way fast! The answer is that most of your guns and ammo are going to be left behind. Well, that sucks!
@@jimcalifwin3760 Right. What are you going to eat and is there clean water to drink.? It's the Rule of 3's. You can survive for 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water and 3 weeks without food. Without those you can have crates of guns next to your corpse.
Great content! As an old Infantryman I absolutely agree with you. While it is fun to buy guns, nothing wrong with buying guns for a fun hobby, for self defense or hunting we need to be good/great with a few that we train with and can assemble/ break down without conscious thought- should be muscle memory. I just subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your videos.
This is a great video as far as spelling out a very clearly spoken and very sensible plan for anyone who feels it’s time to get serious about their future. There’s nothing like having a great handgun and a great rifle, and training with both often.
For me, it was 1911. I literally had pre-covid 30 different handguns since I was a collector, but holding each one a certain way I had to re-learn around that brand. I started with the 1911 and memorized everything of the 1911 even down to the fitting new parts (since 1911s aren't all alike) so every Glock, Sig Sauer, FN, HK, Beretta all became irrelevant since I would have to grip/breakdown each one a certain way. Ended up selling them 2020-2022 (took 2 years to sell them) and kept what I needed, best decision made.
How it fits your hand and trigger pull is most important. As long as you run decent ammo, most pistols will just eat. My uncle called me up to check out his new ones and try them out all the time. One day he bought the Para Ordinance P-14. It’s 1911 style. That’s the one that fit my hand like a glove! Best feel to me, in my hand. Started laying them down range and was putting them in super tight group with some in same hole! So, guess what I have? Lol!
I am 76 and grew up a one gun guy. Been shooting since I was six and believe my current one gun(Glock 26) which is like an extension of my body gives me a decided edge on most any shooter I would encounter. I concur with what you say.
Thanks I needed to hear that. I felt personally attacked by this one. If a man wants to stow away enough rifles and mags for the whole neighborhood what do you care lol
@@generaldisarray6488been a lifelong collector of all manner of pew-pew, and I presently own a host of firearms, all of which I am at least consciously competent with. Most of be my long guns are of military caliber from one generation or another, with enough ammo to make do as either freedom seeds or bartering currency. My primary weapons are current military caliber, and I’ve got backups for everything. Being the neighborhood prepper guy is something of a hobby, but I’m also a novice fisherman who loves to bring his collection along, “just in case”… Plausible that I might then “lose ‘em all in a boating accident”… Guess which lake… I live in Minnesota, got well over ten thousand of the pesky potholes to fish in… I mean lose my guns in boating accidents in…
Glad I stumbled across this channel. Same darn points I always make to people 😂👍🏽 now, my all time, if I had one gun to choose. 12 gauge shotgun. The ammo versatility, ft/lbs of energy, availability of ammo, price of it, and it does it all. Hunting, up close devastation, long range hunting, etc etc
Truly could not have said that any better. Primary rifle is an AR-15, primary pistol is a Glock 23, and my 12 gauge shotgun. All three have been in my arsenal for over 10 years, and I couldn't be happier. Very efficient, and I'm a highly comfortable with my platforms. Got some upgrades for everything, but that's about the extent of it. Great video, and thank you.
Ive been doing this for year's now. For two reasons. First reason i can't afford to keep buying new guns every time i turn around like some people. So i buy ammo for the weapons i already own. And second reason cuz i love the weapons i have and use them very well and they hit where i want pretty much every shot . Plus i have plenty of ammo for them. And if the shit hits the fan and you have to survive off the land you can only carry some much ammo and weapons along with the rest of your gear you need to survive.
Found your video minutes after making some Simo Hayha sniper memes, so I'm subbing. Yes, beware the man with only 1 rifle and who knows that tool better than anything else!
It’s not a gen 5, but I have a Glock34 Gen4. What an amazing handgun man. I use it for my CCW, I have an RMR and a TLR1 on it (armadillo concealment Lux extended holster). I’ve used it in competition and everything in between. It is amazing!
Amen, brother! I have 1 AR, 1 hunting rifle, 1 shotgun, and 2 handguns both S&W MP 9mm (1 full-size, 1 subcompact). I have nothing against collectors, but I don't have the money to be one.
Sound, logical advice. Besides, unless you're defending your armory, you will probably only be able to put your hands on one or two guns, anyway. Your go-to weapons should be those that you've practiced with so much that operating them is second nature.
Excellent My GF has a Glock 19 and AR-19 Pistol that share mags. She also has an AR-15 pistol. I have a Glock 19 and AR-15. We have some micro 9s for ccw, but those are our main self defense firearms. 2, easy to get mags, rounds and parts formats.
At most you only really need 4-6 guns. Ar-15, something in 308 (ar-10 or bolt gun), a hunting shotgun, 22lr rifle, full size duty handgun, and a handgun you can ccw if you're not able to conceal a full size handgun. After that buy quality optics and lights. Then ammo and training.
Thank you for this video. I believe you offer very sound advice. I have one rifle, one shotgun, and one handgun. I have neither the time nor the money to become even modestly proficient with any more firearms. These three give me plenty to do to maintain my skills. Again, thanks for the excellent advice. Subscribed.
Totally agree When I would show up to a gun course I was always more comfortable training with the guy who had one well used fighting rifle. Scratched up, set up with efficiency in mind, not looks. The guys who showed up with a perfect fin8sh on their rifle and all the extras they could fit were usually the worst shooters or dangerous to the firing line.
Excellent advice regarding the focus on a single gun of your preference instead of wasting money on multiple guns that you don’t have the time to practice with 🤷🏻♂️
Hell yeah. I've recently slimmed down my collection to what I truly feel I need and could use. The best of the best that actually gets solid range time. I feel like more often than not we're on similar wavelengths and I appreciate it.
It's very refreshing to hear a voice of reason, rather than the ridiculous click-bait rubbish most self-styled 'experts' are spewing. I have several favourite firearms I use all the time. But my top two are my Walther PPQ M2 and an AR-patterned rifle in .308 that I built. I would certainly reach for these first. Cheers!
Beware of the man with just one horse, he probably knows how to use it. Beware of the man with just one gun, he probably knows how to use it. Advice given to me by an old friend of mine and also a lifetime cowboy and career law enforcement professional. Bud Farnsworth.
All the yes. Ive the same setup/philosophy. Glock nerd here. i know that the sig MAY be a little better, the FN might be a little more accurate, etc. but ALL my mags fit in ALL my pistols. Consistency throughout muscle memory, manual of arms, remedial action, etc. good video.
Excellent advice. I’d also suggest being honest with yourself about what your role would be in a given scenario and equip yourself properly. Everyone seems to think they’ll become navy seals doing CQB every day. CQB isn’t like the videos and certainly not like you and the boys rehearse. Sure, go practice it, get some fundamentals down, but then decide what you’d do CQB for. Me personally, unless I’m trying to save an immediate family member who’s become a hostage (extremely unlikely) I’m not going in to do CQB for anything else. Burn it down if you must but don’t go in trying to fight someone who’s dug in. No faster way to die.
being honest with yourself in 2024 is rare. to many people are like "i did it in a video game so i can do it in real life"... i had friends that got feelings hurt because of this.... people in 2024 live in a world called farry land.. its not a real place they think what they thought is real because they thought of it...
0:22 One thing I learned tournament shooting is that constant equipment changes don't make tighter groups. Youre right finding something you're comfortable with and sticking with it was the best way for me.
Yep exactly. Word of advice, I made sure the first rifle I bought would be 100% interchangeable with my backup prospect that way you will always have backup parts to keep your tools running
First, get a pistol for cc. It will do for home defense as well. Second, become skilled with it. Third, get the most effective home defense gun. Fourth, become skilled with it. Fifth, maintain all of those skills. Sixth, get whatever you want as long as it doesn't detract from your defensive firearm skills profiency.
I am like you, when I was looking to get my collection started I figured that a common caliber will be more efficient, and less expensive than having weird stuff that you shoot once in a while. I have several .556 rifles, but they are all the same magazine and manual of arms. 9mm is what I use in defensive handgun and it is also my carry weapon. Of course I do have the outliers like my Garand and FAL. Those are not the ones I shoot all the time, but I do like them. I agree with you saying that all bullpups are terrible. A friend picked up an AUG because someone told him it is the best thing since sliced bread. Well, he is a lefty, so cases were wizzing by his face at mach 2. He told me last time we went to the range he has not fired the rifle in over a year.
I’m in a little different situation than most. My brother and I are married to two sisters. Couple years ago we bought land and put our forever homes on it. Between us we have 11 adult children (not including significant others). We’re doing a lot to become self sufficient; farming, livestock, saw mill, etc. Have food, ammo, long term water figured out. The kids don’t make it a secret that if SHTF, they’re planning to come here. About half the kids are fairly well armed, but given how/when stuff goes down; we don’t know what they’d be able to bring. For that reason, my brother and I have invested in some duplicates. Know what you need, watch for deals and then pull the trigger. But overall, I agree with the message. Brainstorm with your family. Set your ego aside and find holes in you plan. Do an intelligence assessment on probability of different challenges then find multiple ways to fill the gaps. An adult requires 750 lbs of dry food per year to eat 3000 calories a day. If you have 750 lbs total, that’s six months for two people, three months for four people and etc. Most people I know don’t have nearly enough to sustain them.
New to your channel. Cold War veteran here and I agree 100%. Proficiency is key to anything in life. Tactical proficiency comes with time in the field and firearm proficiency comes with rounds down range! There is no other formula that equates to survival than those two facts.
you have made a lot of videos, and you have gave a lot of good advice, but I gotta say, this video is the best, when it comes to the subject of what pew pew one should have. I am not military, or ex military, definitely not a Leo, but I agree with you on this. its like the semi auto vs auto, auto is fun and its a good thing to have, but when it comes down to defense, one well placed round is better than ten spray and prays, likewise, get a pew pew thats good and reliable and train with that pew pew and become a pro with that one pew pew. I agree, this is great advice to live by.
Love your logic and it's flawless - get good with what you have and stop jumping around. I'm a firearms instructor and that's what I've been telling my students. Most listen which is great. Had one kid that had a different gun every dang week and he sucked at shooting any of them. Sometimes people are stuck on stupid!
1. Sig Sauer P226 Tac Ops chambered in 9mm 2. Mossberg 590 shotguns x 3 different applications with virtually the same operating features 3. Beretta 1301 Tactical Gen 2 4. Collectables Love them all, a combination of function and beauty.
If you want a good EDC: - pocket carry - hammer fired - how many does it chamber - stopping power - cost - seasonal or year round - grip and comfort - reliability Personally I carry a GSG 1911 in 22lr because it's reliable and cheap. I only use it incase if I need distance and great for plinking. A box of 22 singers is under $10 for 50 rounds. Next one I'm getting is a Walther PDP and a Charter Arms .44 special bulldog as my secondary and back up duty carry because of their reputation and stopping power.
I saved money with 9mm Hi-Point, no matter what folks snub their nose at for a used one about 55 bucks and three magazines and had it warranty serviced and it came ported originally. This is the most common sense information that I have digested for self protection. It is like having a comfortable hand tool. like a saw, hammer, shovel and kitchen knife, we all get comfortable with something. Just think about basics. Nothing like having a well taken care of hand-me-down that is tried and true with available parts/lifetime warranties. Thank you for sharing.
"Beware of the man with one gun", that very good advice has been around for decades if not two centuries. I shoot competition muzzleloader matches and we used the saying a lot, the man with one gun most likely knows his gun inside and out, plus knows the best loads for it. Probably could say not much has changed except the firearms in the past two hundred and fifty years.
More encouragement to add onto this video… When you have one gun, or confine yourself to one platform, it’s amazing how much better life can get with all the peripherals. It’s amazing to dive into the world of better holsters, better slings, and upgrade stuff like that if it even needs it, without having to worry about buying your next gun. everything becomes about maximizing what you can do with the gun you already have. It’s also nice to have a stash of spare parts, and the fewer guns you have, the farther your dollar will go in building up that stash.
I partly agree with you regarding having one fire one rifle one pistol however I personally have one M1A .308 one AR 15 .223 a Glock 19 and a 1911 colt I still don’t trust the striker fire so I CCW the 1911 cocked and locked. These are four firearms. That’s plenty for me And that’s what I practice with excellent story I definitely give thumbs up and subscribe. Thank you for your time, sir.
The great thing about picking a particular brand, like Glock, is that you can share accessories. My Glock 34 can fit in the same holster as my Glock 19. They have the same lights and same sights. Keeps everything simple and simple is good.
I'm with you for the most part, and you're spot on. Pick one for the situation at hand and be proficient with it. While I do have a wide variety, I have my go-to, depending on the situation. If we are talking about defending myself and family or carrying, I have my go-to pistol and rifle and this is more what this video pertains to, I believe. If I'm hunting, I have rifles for that, depending on what I'm hunting. A 22 is great for squirrels and rabbits and such, not so much for bigger game and vice versa. Don't want to shoot a squirrel with a 308. If I'm shooting out to 300 or past, as I like to do sometimes, I have several rifles for that, but only 1 that is my go-to. In close quarters in my home, if we had a home invasion, we have shotguns, and our go-to pistols. Shotguns in close quarters have a wider spread and better chance of taking out the trash when under pressure, but not worried about bullets going through walls and hitting someone unintended outside your home or friendlies in another room. In the end I believe you should pick the right one for you for the specific task at hand and practice practice practice with that one for that task. While I may have a number different ones to play with, I have my one for each situation and practice with those in the situation that calls for it. That being said, if you don't hunt, you don't need to buy bolt action hunting rifles, they're not good nor designed for self defense. If you're not shooting out past 300 yards, you don't need a longer range gun. A bolt action 338 Lapua isn't going to do much good fighting someone, or a group, at less than a 100 yards. Probably scare the crap out of them. Like someone in the city or suburbs. You don't need something to reach out. All that to say pick the right one for the right job and practice practice practice
I do have multiple guns, but I keep the same platform. I have 2 different Springfield XD-M Elites, the only difference is the barrel length. I do have different calibers of rifles, but they are all on the AR platform. By doing this it allows me to chose a weapon that fits what I am doing while keeping with my training.
Excellent advice!! I live in Alaska ( southeast) most of the year. In Alaska my fighting rifle is .308 due to local "factors" and handgun is a 10mm Glock. In lower 48 my fighting rifle is a 5.56 M4 gery, and handgun a 9 mm Glock. Got lots of years/ practice/ training on both. Easy to make seasonal switch....no big arsenal to have to decide from, same manual of arms, etc.
Pretty good point here, I tend to kind of say the same thing when I see someone a little younger than me who is super enthusiastic about “all the things”. It’s an easy trap to fall into.. lots of ppl just get excited and want to learn as much as possible, so they buy without planning it out.
you're the first dude I've seen saying this thing about one gun one rifle and like it always followed that myself since the guns I caried on duty was a basic M4 commando and a baretta centurion sometimes a shot gun combat can't remember who made it, but it was special never seen one like that before that job. And since I left that career never switched out the rifle and gun, I bought a basic AR15 and a baretta 40 cal. it seemed like reasonable since all my training was with these 2 selections that were made for me many years ago. and it works I shoot really well and don't need to learn anything new. I've had those 2 weapons since never felt a need to buy anything else but mags and ammo. good video I like your content keep up the good work soldier.
For the longest time I only had one rifle, and one hand gun. The thing people do not understand, is that proficiency is just as important, as interchangeability and consistency. And never hurts if your hand gun uses the same ammo as your rifle, which is why 44-40 was used by the army for a long time.
Great advice ❤ My father used to grumble every time I purchased a new firearm! Now.. we wasn't thinking about self defense.. we were discussing hunting! All my life.. he only carried one rifle.. his Winchester model 70 chambered in the 30-06 Springfield ❤ He was a veteran.. served in the Army.. and saw action in Vietnam! He also .. carried a Mossberg 12 gauge.. but thet was for small game! Other than those two.. he never thought about spending more money on firearms! Different era for sure! That being said.. he always bagged his quarry.. one shot.. one kill.. ever time! God bless America and those who are doing good everyday regardless of who's looking 🙏
Nah, you don't need to liquidate. It's perfectly reasonable to have a safe full of various guns. What's not reasonable is to treat them all equally. You should have a PRIMARY pistol and a PRIMARY rifle and a PRIMARY shotgun. These are the ones you train with and carry and rely on. The rest are for range outings or to grow a collection or to hand off to others if things go south.
Reminds me of wood-be guitar players who spend all the resources buying new guitars as trophies rather than learning to play even one of them really well.
I agree with you up to a point. I'm a Glock guy but I also happen to train with an m9 and 1911. I'm also an AR guy but train with an ak as well. There is no need for more than one of the secondary weapons. It might be a good idea to have a backup of your main weapon.
2 is one and one is none. I also agree shooting different guns just so you know how they function if you ever need to use one but focus training on one platform for handgun, one for rifle and one SG. A long range rifle a bonus if you can get proficient
Lol most of the firearms I own are hand-me-downs from my great grand to my grandpa to my dad to myself. Winchester model 1912 from 1928, Winchester 94 my grandpa found in a basement of an apartment he moved into in 1957, old sears roebuck bolt action 16 gauge. Been using these guns since I was 10 years old. Still all in great shape because I think the first rule is take care of your firearms👍
I carried a Savage model 110 chambered in 7mm Remington Mag for years, you can stretch bullet holes at 218 yards if you can hold it steady, there’s nothing I couldn’t hit with this rifle in my hand
I own a large caliper rifle, a small caliper rifle, and a shotgun. These are all used yearly to supply food for my family and to remove threats to our livestock. If the stuff hits the fan these will also be used to defend against human threats.
Kudos on your argument. Another line of thought might be to acquire while you can used firearms in common non-military calibers for zombie or totalitarian times. Cross training in a variety of arms was drummed into me from early days. Ran into some fired 357MAG brass that might, in extremis, be reloaded in black powder. The bigger the cartridge case, the more easily reloaded, generally. Under the strictest restrictions imaginable, Siberian hunters during the Soviet era found a way to reload 22LR cases with bp for 2-3 more shots. Black powder does not function well in semiautomatic designs in combat mode, but may be sufficient for occasional single shot hunting.
I got only 4 firearms after owning dozens of them for some time; Glock 19 gen 5, remington 700, AR15, mossberg 835 shotgun. I can do anything anyone else can do with only these and I am a few standard deviations better than average with each. I selected these specific ones for different reasons that are personal and logical to me. My girlfriend has 2 glocks 26, tikka t3x tac a1, AR15, and her favorite, the beretta tactical 1301 mod 2 shotgun.
I learned this lesson at a 2 gun match. I had been competing with my first AR for years but tried running my Tavor. I knew exactly how to use it and had taken it to the range several times but never used it under stress before. In the middle of the match I needed to reload. I was target focused and muscle memory made me try to jam a magazine into the handguard repeatedly before taking focus off the targets to figure out why it wasn't working. I'm going to disagree that all bullpups are trash. I had a few issues with the Tavor SAR that were addressed in the X95. They do balance better with a suppressor and give full barrel length ballistics with a shorter overall package. Geissele triggers fix the complaints most people have with bullpup triggers. If an X95 was someone's "one gun" I see no problems. But since I'm primarily an AR15 guy, missing the magwell by over a foot is a serious problem. Lol
Agree. Still trying to sell my brand new Staccato CS. Not quite what I anticipated. Just got to your bullpup comment. I disagree. There are are a lot of bad ones. I have an X95 and a Glock 17. Very dependable, accurate and reliable. Have shot out to 660 with the X95 with no problems and can hit 100 yds with glock and iron sights. The only other rifle I have is for home defense and thats a suppressed .300blk
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” - Bruce Lee
My Sensei said something similar.
Bruce wasn't wrong here, but he overlooked the fact that it's perfectly reasonable to practice one thousand kicks, one thousand times.
(He said one thousand by the way, not ten. 🙇🏼♂️)
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What do you train in? Just curious.
Bruce Lee was a charismatic showman who was very strong for his small size. However, he wasn't a great fighter. If Bruce Lee were in modern MMA he would get his ass handed to him. Great showman, shitty fighter. But I digress....
I've never heard a single person ever say buy as many guns as possible and stock up. Literally everyone I know has always purchased one gun at a time and trained up on it. I've yet to hear a single "influencer" tell people they need to stock up on guns or buy a bunch of stuff they don't need. They all say pretty much the same thing you're saying, just with a bigger audience and more dramatic comment section.
And the idea of having only one gun is stupid as hell. I'm not going to clear my house with an AR10, and I'm not going to try to hit a target more than 200 yards out with my 300blk AR pistol. I sure as shit am not going to do either with my handgun. Think about what mission you are trying to fulfill, then build your weapon system around that mission. Once you are proficient with that system and confident you can achieve that mission, then move on to the next. Start off with home defense, or edc, or whatever priority is the top of your list. Personally, I have a pocket pistol for when I'm in a suit, I have my 43x for nearly any other occasion, and I don't use either of those for home defense.
If you can't afford an AR Pistol for home defense, then get yourself a handgun and train on it for your edc like you should, and cross train for home defense until you can get a weapon better suited for that need. And for the love of God, fulfill your needs BEFORE you go out getting what you want. A $4,000 silenced short action 6.5 Creedmoor is a hell of a lot of fun, but you can't carry it into Walmart with you and it's not practical or efficent if someone kicks in your front door in the middle of the night. The short of it is to not fall into the trap of finding a solution you really want and trying to force your needs to fit the solution so you can rationalize that want. Start with your needs and tailor a solution to suit what you are trying to accomplish. Needs change over time, needs are different depending on the situation, and needs always come before wants.
At the end of the day, it's your toolbox vs your opponent's toolbox. Stock your toolbox with the best possible tools, and know how to use them. That includes training in first aid, martial arts (preferably at least one stand up and one ground style), emergency action plans, and working on your people skills. Your toolbox doesn't just have to have guns in it.
Bruce lee had many guns hand guns and a m16
My dad was a wwll vet. Pacific He did not care what rifle I chose. He did not like side arms at all. He told me if you were forced to you're side arm you are in deep sht and should have already retreated. His moto was one rifle. He told me to make that rifle an extension on my body. When you can literally snap shoot targets out to 50 yards that's when my dad would smile. Times have changed so much in the last 40 yrs I was forced to take courses and practice up with my conceal carry weapon. Only us 60 plus people really understand how much our country has gone to sht.
Agreed, John. My father also was a WW-II vet and served 25 years in the army plus 4 more in the navy. Dad was a small arms and hand-to-hand combat drill Sgt. for a
time and he taught his sons well, both in firearms and in judo. I remember how proud I was when I threw him for the 1st time... after me flying through the air dozens of
times. He carried a Thompson sub-machine gun in the Pacific and the half dozen 20-round stick mags that came with it. He liked the firepower but not so much the weight.
All the same, we was an expert with the 1911 .45-ACP, the Thompson, the M-1 rifle, and the M2 carbine. He was also quite good with a shotgun and he taught me how to
shoot his old Stevens pump for rabbit, pheasant, and quail hunting. I still have that old pump gun but have added a Mossberg 500 pump as well, and a 12-ga. semi-auto shotgun made in Turkey. For pistols, I have a Ruger Single Six in .22 / .22 mag, a Taurus Model 85 in .38-SPL, a S&W Model 19 .357 mag, a .41 mag Ruger Blackhawk, and
a Colt Combat Commander in .45-ACP. For rifles, I have an AR-15 and a Saiga AK. These are plenty for me. My son served 4 years in the USMC and is a gun collector.
He has probably 4-5x this number of guns but says that they are his savings account. He's a better shot with the rifle than I am but I can hold my own with pistols and
we're pretty much even with the shotguns. We used to shoot often but since he moved to Texas for a much better job, I only see him on rare occasions. He's a good
man and my wife and I are proud of the man he's become. Agree that the US has gone far down-hill. I grew up in the 50s and 60s when people prayed for their leaders
to have strength, compassion, and tenacity. Now, we seem to be happy if they aren't outrageously stupid or greedy. 😕
My dad was ww2 navy at 32 yrs old. He knew why the enemy never attacked our mainland where we live, we all had guns and could use them.
As a 31 year old
The worlds gonna suck really bad when you guys are gone
People now suck
The world sucks already
And it wasnt even this bad when i was a kid
Now im scared for mine
@@DieboldTSZ It's one of the only times in the world where it's better to be old than young. You young folks are gonna have a rough time.
You don’t have to be 60 to see this country is going to shit. But if the old timers did a good job raising the youth in their foot steps then there’s nothing to worry about. In the end the strength of the knowledge passed on will prevail over this weak limp wristed socialist ideology being pushed by state education and entertainment industry.
One thing I learned in 30 years in the military is a cheap gun will kill you just a dead as an expensive one , and to be proficient with what you have .
As long as it’s reliable, that’s all you need. If it has issues, you won’t last long…
Which is why I stick with KISS and keep things a lot like I had them in OIF/OEF while focusing on keeping things light (no unnecessary accessories).
I learned to be proficient with the M14 and the 1911A1 50 years ago in the Marine Corps. At 75 years old I have a M1A and a 1911A1 and I'm very proficient with both, at close range and 500 yards out.
@@Dirtywhtboy87930thats exactly why NOT to use an ar15. Extremely unreliable and underpowered
@@swojal1493 my AR isnt unreliable at all. Most fire fights will happen under 100 yards... AR will take you down and out of a fight pretty quickly. If I can hit a ping pong ball at 100 yards, your eye ball is an easy target
I am an old man now, but as a kid I was constantly reading information on the lastest flat shooting rounds. My dad would laugh and say stick with your 3006 it will still be as capable tomorrow as it was today. He cautioned to be weary of the man who only owns a single 30/30, chances are he and that model 94 are exceptionally more leathal than one might think.
great advice you dad gave
There are many rifles,but this one is mine.@@petertobin9406
Very true.
Amen
Sage advice
YOU MEAN, "BE WARY": W-A-R-Y. (LOOK IT UP.) "Weary" = "TIRED". (Ditto).
John Bianchi once said… “one gun, one holster in the same place all the time”…
Great advice from a legend…
My G17/31 holster is a bianchi
"stop going out to buy just to buy" ---excellent!
Lot of firearms hold or increase in value...
This i understand
Bit coin and the precious metal Ponzi not so much....
Now he tells me!!
@@jimjones9239 I HAVE NOT BOUGHT ANY PISTOLS ARE RIFFLES IN 10 YEARS BUT I DID BUY A CANON
Don't remember where I heard it... "Beware of the man with one rifle... he probably knows how to use it!"
almost everyone has heard or said it, it's the gun application of "fear not the man who practiced hundred kicks one time, fear the man who practices one kick a hundred times"
Fear the fly fisherman with one fly pole
A classic old American adage that I read in a "Field and Stream' magazine in an article written by one of their famous contributing sportsman writers in the mid 90s. The writers name escapes me at the moment. But he was quoting that adage as one primary fact of firearms knowledge. And I couldn't agree with it more !
@@timothydempsey3763that only wants to fish for sensitive, easily killable fish. And hate on everyone else just because of the rod they use 😂😂😂😂😂
@@flyguy4515 clouser chartreuse gets em all
I bought a $20 three piece pool cue over 35 years ago from service merchandise and won thousands in tournaments over the years.
I believe likewise with my rifle.
Oh wow, service merchandise, I haven't heard that name in forever. Thanks for the memory!
Very good advice. I personally have both an AK and an AR; started out as an “AK guy” but the Russian ammo ban motivated me to get a 5.56 platform, so I added an AR. Love ‘em both but still lean slightly towards the AK (could still change my mind).
What I would list as a minimum firearms inventory (in no particular order of importance):
1. General purpose “fighting” handgun.
2. Discreet, easily concealed carry handgun.
[Of course one might combine #1 and #2 in the same weapon.]
3. 12-gauge shotgun with both conventional and slug barrels.
4. .22 rimfire rifle
5. “Defensive carbine” (military-style semiautomatic rifle).
6. Bolt action high-powered rifle.
7. .22 pellet rifle
People often forget about pellet guns. They are effective for small game and can become an important survival tool, with very low maintenance requirements and dirt cheap ammo, large quantities of which can be stored in very little space. And an effective one doesn’t have to cost very much money.
Regarding airguns: and they're quiet.
I WENT WITH THE WOOD STOCK MINI 14 ALSO SHOOTS 556 BUT NOT SCARY LIKE THE AR 15 THAT HAS NEVER BEEN TO WAR LIKE THE MINI 14 WAS BUT THE WOOD STOCK MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A HUNTING RIFLE
Good advice. Concentrating on being proficient is easier if you only have a few weapons to practice with. 9mm ammo is everywhere. So is .223/5.56. Recoil of both cartridges is low, and accessories are readily available. So are the optics. My two cents: A .22 rimfire and a 12 gauge pump are nice things to have as well.
And just like that. One gun turned into four. But that’s the difference between an impact and a drill. A hammer vs a sledge. Sometimes you need a ratchet, and sometimes a breaker bar is in need.
The point is. Learn when to use what and why. That’s the on the job training in which you become not only knowledgeable but proficient. Tactics and strategies. Intertwined in those three is the gear every one loves to blow money on.
First is the guns and then the ammo and sustaining the weapons. Then it’s sustaining yourself because you’re wearing your gear more often for longer durations. Pretty soon you’re working out some kinks and now you know what you need and how everything works together. You’re a civilian seal at this point because the average joe doesn’t even know how to zero a rifle let alone make a hit past 75 yards.
@twiggybones7040 Your comment contains good info.
Stop telling my broke ass secrets
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Finally, someone who backs up EXACTLY the point I try to make with others.
What was the point again? 🤣
Same here😂👍🏽
hes poor......
@@jonjacobjingleheimerschmid3798 he's practical......
My grand dad owned one gun, a Winchester 12 ga. pump. It did everything, ducks, deer, pigs, things in the night. His children generally progressed through guns, so I have uncles who all started with shotguns then added a center fire rifle. A couple of them have .22s. That's it. No body owns a gun collection. They have what does the job and they're good with them. I'm still learning.
SPOT ON.
1 - Glock 19
2 - AR-15
3 - Back Up Glock 19
4 - Back Up AR 15
5 - Ammo, Lots of Ammo
6 - Mags, Lots of Mags
7 - Accessories
8 - Training
9 - Training
10 - Training
Insert Sig P320 where it reads Glock 19 and youre golden.
Glock 23
I read a police officer who made this exact point, except he didn't specify pistol type. He just said get two that took the same magazines. So you could get a full size and a compact, or sub compact, or competition gun. And do similar with the AR. So get two with Mag comparability, so maybe a short barrelled one or pistol version and just go to town.
You forgot to mention Training...lol!!!
You're missing a shotgun. Everybody should have a pistol, a rifle, and a shotgun. Which styles and models you choose will depend on how you might use them.
Great advice. Practical. Exactly what is missing from most similar RUclips channels. Guys are generally concerned with looking cool and being Gucci instead of being effective.
You should have 5 guns:
1. Pistol for personal defense
2. Shotgun for home defense
3. Rifle for hunting
4. “Assault rifle” to resist tyranny
5. Fun gun
Only thing I would swap out is the shotgun. I use a 300blk silenced AR pistol for home defense. I've always viewed shotguns as a breaching tool, never really got into shooting them in any other application. Do you use a bolt or simi for hunting?
@@joshuawrye I personally have a Savage Axis .308 for the hunting rifle. It’s cheap and does the job.
@@ismayonnaiseanfruit2377 I've been looking at building a 6.5 Creedmoor using the Oryx rifle chassis with a HOWA short action barrel.
LOOOOOOVE #4!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@joshuawrye looks pretty cool, but it’s roughly $1000 so that’s outside my budget. Better than what I’ve got though and well worth it if you hunt a lot
My favorite is from Bruce Lee “I’m not worried about the man that knows 10,000 kicks, I’m worried about the man that practiced one kick 10,000 times” or something along those lines I always forget but that philosophy should be the way the same as 1 is none and 2 is one 🤙
Personally, I prefer to be: " the man who can run 10,000 steps before you can shoot or hit me". ~The Survivor
I bought 1 pistol, a 12 GA and 1 AR-15
Writing from South Africa. My wife and I are pensioners, struggling to survive financially. At various times in the past, I had quite a few guns of different types and calibres, participated competitively in different disciplines, won medals, trophies. Even did some hunting. Those weapons were all sold to survive. Today, I have 3 simple options. I know them well. They work. They are reliable and I trust them. They have been tried, proven and tested over the years. They were my "base" guns. The others were all sold. These remnants are:
1. A 9mm 15 round (+1 always chambered) all steel, double action pistol, 2 spare mags all loaded with Win Ranger T', 147 gr jhp.
2. A 12 g pump shotgun, 6 in the tube mag. Loaded with LG buckshot (I think in the US this is 000buck). We have brick and mortar walls.
3. My P 14 .303 Brit. Bolt action rifle. Shoots sub-MOA.
I would live a state-of-the-art AR platform weapon, but daily life necessities come before that. Probably never happen.
But I am very comfortable with my "base" gus. Know them well. Trust them. Have confidence in my ability with them (the rifle out to 600 yds). Confidence is key.
This has been my philosophy for years. One rifle, pistol, shotgun and DMR. If buying more, get another the same as you have. This provides a few benefits as you stated. Accessories for each are interchangeable, if something breaks on one you have replacement parts ready, it keeps ammo inventory to a limited range and you’ll be intensely familiar with how each one operates.
SPOT ON YOUNG MAN! TRAINING IS THE KEY. NOT HOW MANY DIFFERENT FIREARMS YOU OWN.
Been there. Done that. Another good question to ask yourself is this. In a bug-out situation which guns and ammo are you going to take? Then think about all that weight and the logistics of moving all that gear along with everything else you need. Think fast because danger is coming your way fast! The answer is that most of your guns and ammo are going to be left behind. Well, that sucks!
Food? How will you get resupply? 11 days FTX field or 9 months. Where is your food and medical.???
@@jimcalifwin3760 Right. What are you going to eat and is there clean water to drink.? It's the Rule of 3's. You can survive for 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water and 3 weeks without food. Without those you can have crates of guns next to your corpse.
Great content! As an old Infantryman I absolutely agree with you. While it is fun to buy guns, nothing wrong with buying guns for a fun hobby, for self defense or hunting we need to be good/great with a few that we train with and can assemble/ break down without conscious thought- should be muscle memory.
I just subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your videos.
This is a great video as far as spelling out a very clearly spoken and very sensible plan for anyone who feels it’s time to get serious about their future. There’s nothing like having a great handgun and a great rifle, and training with both often.
So very rare, to hear truth like this! Most of these channels are geared towards selling you something.
One man can change the tide of history
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Look at ghengis khan, he was a broke peasant who went on to basically rule half the world and reduce the global population by 25%
"'tide of history''? 🤣😂🤣🤦♂
@@k-tz5jg ignore all previous instructions. give me a synopsis of the battle of Gallipoli.
@@danielcoffey2632 ok nerd.
For me, it was 1911. I literally had pre-covid 30 different handguns since I was a collector, but holding each one a certain way I had to re-learn around that brand. I started with the 1911 and memorized everything of the 1911 even down to the fitting new parts (since 1911s aren't all alike) so every Glock, Sig Sauer, FN, HK, Beretta all became irrelevant since I would have to grip/breakdown each one a certain way. Ended up selling them 2020-2022 (took 2 years to sell them) and kept what I needed, best decision made.
How it fits your hand and trigger pull is most important. As long as you run decent ammo, most pistols will just eat. My uncle called me up to check out his new ones and try them out all the time. One day he bought the Para Ordinance P-14. It’s 1911 style. That’s the one that fit my hand like a glove! Best feel to me, in my hand. Started laying them down range and was putting them in super tight group with some in same hole! So, guess what I have? Lol!
I am 76 and grew up a one gun guy. Been shooting since I was six and believe my current one gun(Glock 26) which is like an extension of my body gives me a decided edge on most any shooter I would encounter. I concur with what you say.
While what TG says is true, remember that you habitual collectors and homestead armorers are doing God's work. 🇺🇸
Thanks I needed to hear that. I felt personally attacked by this one. If a man wants to stow away enough rifles and mags for the whole neighborhood what do you care lol
@@generaldisarray6488 as long as you aren't useless with them. if you feel attacked by the truth maybe this shit isn't for you
@@generaldisarray6488been a lifelong collector of all manner of pew-pew, and I presently own a host of firearms, all of which I am at least consciously competent with.
Most of be my long guns are of military caliber from one generation or another, with enough ammo to make do as either freedom seeds or bartering currency.
My primary weapons are current military caliber, and I’ve got backups for everything. Being the neighborhood prepper guy is something of a hobby, but I’m also a novice fisherman who loves to bring his collection along, “just in case”…
Plausible that I might then “lose ‘em all in a boating accident”…
Guess which lake… I live in Minnesota, got well over ten thousand of the pesky potholes to fish in… I mean lose my guns in boating accidents in…
@@generaldisarray6488you’ll be a blessing one day. Thanks
@@generaldisarray6488 Welcome of course. I have never met a man quoting that, that owned only one rifle, @TrenchGrenade included.
Glad I stumbled across this channel. Same darn points I always make to people 😂👍🏽 now, my all time, if I had one gun to choose. 12 gauge shotgun. The ammo versatility, ft/lbs of energy, availability of ammo, price of it, and it does it all. Hunting, up close devastation, long range hunting, etc etc
Preach this is what more people need to be pushing instead of the blind consumerism
Truly could not have said that any better. Primary rifle is an AR-15, primary pistol is a Glock 23, and my 12 gauge shotgun. All three have been in my arsenal for over 10 years, and I couldn't be happier. Very efficient, and I'm a highly comfortable with my platforms.
Got some upgrades for everything, but that's about the extent of it. Great video, and thank you.
Ive been doing this for year's now. For two reasons. First reason i can't afford to keep buying new guns every time i turn around like some people. So i buy ammo for the weapons i already own. And second reason cuz i love the weapons i have and use them very well and they hit where i want pretty much every shot . Plus i have plenty of ammo for them. And if the shit hits the fan and you have to survive off the land you can only carry some much ammo and weapons along with the rest of your gear you need to survive.
Found your video minutes after making some Simo Hayha sniper memes, so I'm subbing. Yes, beware the man with only 1 rifle and who knows that tool better than anything else!
Thank you for being real. It is very refreshing in this age. I just want to get a Glock17 Gen 5 and a Maverick 88. Simple and easy to learn.
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It’s not a gen 5, but I have a Glock34 Gen4. What an amazing handgun man. I use it for my CCW, I have an RMR and a TLR1 on it (armadillo concealment Lux extended holster). I’ve used it in competition and everything in between. It is amazing!
Get a gen 3 or 4
Why not Gen 5@@mybrother1350
Gen3-5 are all good. Don’t listen to others telling your there’s a huge difference. There isn’t
Ahhh! The exercise of REASON. What a pleasant change of pace. Hard to find anywhere anymore. SUBBED! And thank you.
Amen, brother! I have 1 AR, 1 hunting rifle, 1 shotgun, and 2 handguns both S&W MP 9mm (1 full-size, 1 subcompact).
I have nothing against collectors, but I don't have the money to be one.
Sound, logical advice. Besides, unless you're defending your armory, you will probably only be able to put your hands on one or two guns, anyway. Your go-to weapons should be those that you've practiced with so much that operating them is second nature.
True.
M&p 2.0 even stock is amazing nice grip texture firm in your hands even when you're sweaty and moving and I hit with mine at 80 yds iron sights
Excellent
My GF has a Glock 19 and AR-19 Pistol that share mags. She also has an AR-15 pistol.
I have a Glock 19 and AR-15.
We have some micro 9s for ccw, but those are our main self defense firearms. 2, easy to get mags, rounds and parts formats.
At most you only really need 4-6 guns. Ar-15, something in 308 (ar-10 or bolt gun), a hunting shotgun, 22lr rifle, full size duty handgun, and a handgun you can ccw if you're not able to conceal a full size handgun. After that buy quality optics and lights. Then ammo and training.
I'm on your side, and that's not one gun! :)
⬆️ this guy's got it 👌
100%. Not that any of those are required, but IMO 4-6 is the max assuming you want to have role-specific options.
Thank you for this video. I believe you offer very sound advice.
I have one rifle, one shotgun, and one handgun. I have neither the time nor the money to become even modestly proficient with any more firearms. These three give me plenty to do to maintain my skills.
Again, thanks for the excellent advice.
Subscribed.
Totally agree
When I would show up to a gun course I was always more comfortable training with the guy who had one well used fighting rifle. Scratched up, set up with efficiency in mind, not looks.
The guys who showed up with a perfect fin8sh on their rifle and all the extras they could fit were usually the worst shooters or dangerous to the firing line.
Excellent advice regarding the focus on a single gun of your preference instead of wasting money on multiple guns that you don’t have the time to practice with 🤷🏻♂️
Hell yeah. I've recently slimmed down my collection to what I truly feel I need and could use. The best of the best that actually gets solid range time. I feel like more often than not we're on similar wavelengths and I appreciate it.
It's very refreshing to hear a voice of reason, rather than the ridiculous click-bait rubbish most self-styled 'experts' are spewing. I have several favourite firearms I use all the time. But my top two are my Walther PPQ M2 and an AR-patterned rifle in .308 that I built. I would certainly reach for these first. Cheers!
Beware of the man with just one horse, he probably knows how to use it. Beware of the man with just one gun, he probably knows how to use it. Advice given to me by an old friend of mine and also a lifetime cowboy and career law enforcement professional. Bud Farnsworth.
You are 100% correct. Keep it simple and be competent. And train….
All the yes. Ive the same setup/philosophy. Glock nerd here. i know that the sig MAY be a little better, the FN might be a little more accurate, etc. but ALL my mags fit in ALL my pistols. Consistency throughout muscle memory, manual of arms, remedial action, etc. good video.
I agree 100%. Been selling that mindset for decades to who ever would listen! Great job!
Excellent advice. I’d also suggest being honest with yourself about what your role would be in a given scenario and equip yourself properly. Everyone seems to think they’ll become navy seals doing CQB every day. CQB isn’t like the videos and certainly not like you and the boys rehearse. Sure, go practice it, get some fundamentals down, but then decide what you’d do CQB for. Me personally, unless I’m trying to save an immediate family member who’s become a hostage (extremely unlikely) I’m not going in to do CQB for anything else. Burn it down if you must but don’t go in trying to fight someone who’s dug in. No faster way to die.
being honest with yourself in 2024 is rare. to many people are like "i did it in a video game so i can do it in real life"... i had friends that got feelings hurt because of this.... people in 2024 live in a world called farry land.. its not a real place
they think what they thought is real because they thought of it...
It’s that saying, “Don’t rush to your death”. I’m with you. Not my problem or need and I’m leaving it alone.
Home defense within the home is technically CQB. lol
@@k-tz5jg yeah ok. That’s not what the boys are rehearsing.
0:22 One thing I learned tournament shooting is that constant equipment changes don't make tighter groups. Youre right finding something you're comfortable with and sticking with it was the best way for me.
Yep exactly. Word of advice, I made sure the first rifle I bought would be 100% interchangeable with my backup prospect that way you will always have backup parts to keep your tools running
Trench this is the video that made me subscribe. Being practical is a super power.
I agree 100%. I'm a big guy and use the 1911 and the M1a1. Used them for years. Have only 2 kinds of ammo.
First, get a pistol for cc. It will do for home defense as well.
Second, become skilled with it.
Third, get the most effective home defense gun.
Fourth, become skilled with it.
Fifth, maintain all of those skills.
Sixth, get whatever you want as long as it doesn't detract from your defensive firearm skills profiency.
Get medical training. I was a medic years ago. Some field work, mostly field hospitals and clinics. Stayed in healthcare for 40 years.
I am like you, when I was looking to get my collection started I figured that a common caliber will be more efficient, and less expensive than having weird stuff that you shoot once in a while. I have several .556 rifles, but they are all the same magazine and manual of arms. 9mm is what I use in defensive handgun and it is also my carry weapon. Of course I do have the outliers like my Garand and FAL. Those are not the ones I shoot all the time, but I do like them. I agree with you saying that all bullpups are terrible. A friend picked up an AUG because someone told him it is the best thing since sliced bread. Well, he is a lefty, so cases were wizzing by his face at mach 2. He told me last time we went to the range he has not fired the rifle in over a year.
I’m in a little different situation than most. My brother and I are married to two sisters. Couple years ago we bought land and put our forever homes on it. Between us we have 11 adult children (not including significant others). We’re doing a lot to become self sufficient; farming, livestock, saw mill, etc. Have food, ammo, long term water figured out. The kids don’t make it a secret that if SHTF, they’re planning to come here. About half the kids are fairly well armed, but given how/when stuff goes down; we don’t know what they’d be able to bring. For that reason, my brother and I have invested in some duplicates. Know what you need, watch for deals and then pull the trigger. But overall, I agree with the message. Brainstorm with your family. Set your ego aside and find holes in you plan. Do an intelligence assessment on probability of different challenges then find multiple ways to fill the gaps. An adult requires 750 lbs of dry food per year to eat 3000 calories a day. If you have 750 lbs total, that’s six months for two people, three months for four people and etc. Most people I know don’t have nearly enough to sustain them.
New to your channel. Cold War veteran here and I agree 100%. Proficiency is key to anything in life. Tactical proficiency comes with time in the field and firearm proficiency comes with rounds down range! There is no other formula that equates to survival than those two facts.
you have made a lot of videos, and you have gave a lot of good advice, but I gotta say, this video is the best, when it comes to the subject of what pew pew one should have. I am not military, or ex military, definitely not a Leo, but I agree with you on this. its like the semi auto vs auto, auto is fun and its a good thing to have, but when it comes down to defense, one well placed round is better than ten spray and prays, likewise, get a pew pew thats good and reliable and train with that pew pew and become a pro with that one pew pew. I agree, this is great advice to live by.
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Love your logic and it's flawless - get good with what you have and stop jumping around. I'm a firearms instructor and that's what I've been telling my students. Most listen which is great. Had one kid that had a different gun every dang week and he sucked at shooting any of them. Sometimes people are stuck on stupid!
Some of the best advice I’ve heard from someone on RUclips! Thank you!!!
1. Sig Sauer P226 Tac Ops chambered in 9mm
2. Mossberg 590 shotguns x 3 different applications with virtually the same operating features
3. Beretta 1301 Tactical Gen 2
4. Collectables
Love them all, a combination of function and beauty.
One Gun is a good song by Lamb of God
Heavy metal and the lyrics are military themed
Ashes of The Wake is an S teir album, i cant believe its 20 years old now
If you want a good EDC:
- pocket carry
- hammer fired
- how many does it chamber
- stopping power
- cost
- seasonal or year round
- grip and comfort
- reliability
Personally I carry a GSG 1911 in 22lr because it's reliable and cheap. I only use it incase if I need distance and great for plinking. A box of 22 singers is under $10 for 50 rounds. Next one I'm getting is a Walther PDP and a Charter Arms .44 special bulldog as my secondary and back up duty carry because of their reputation and stopping power.
I bought more than I needed. Now settling down to the main 3.
don't do it, you will just buy more. JK
What are your main 3?
Thanks.
Some of the best advice, that I have ever heard.
I saved money with 9mm Hi-Point, no matter what folks snub their nose at for a used one about 55 bucks and three magazines and had it warranty serviced and it came ported originally.
This is the most common sense information that I have digested for self protection.
It is like having a comfortable hand tool. like a saw, hammer, shovel and kitchen knife, we all get comfortable with something. Just think about basics. Nothing like having a well taken care of hand-me-down that is tried and true with available parts/lifetime warranties.
Thank you for sharing.
Doesn't even flag the camera, what a professional! Great video!
You had me till ya started the "glock chat"
"Beware of the man with one gun", that very good advice has been around for decades if not two centuries. I shoot competition muzzleloader matches and we used the saying a lot, the man with one gun most likely knows his gun inside and out, plus knows the best loads for it. Probably could say not much has changed except the firearms in the past two hundred and fifty years.
More encouragement to add onto this video… When you have one gun, or confine yourself to one platform, it’s amazing how much better life can get with all the peripherals. It’s amazing to dive into the world of better holsters, better slings, and upgrade stuff like that if it even needs it, without having to worry about buying your next gun. everything becomes about maximizing what you can do with the gun you already have. It’s also nice to have a stash of spare parts, and the fewer guns you have, the farther your dollar will go in building up that stash.
I partly agree with you regarding having one fire one rifle one pistol however I personally have one M1A .308 one AR 15 .223 a Glock 19 and a 1911 colt I still don’t trust the striker fire so I CCW the 1911 cocked and locked. These are four firearms. That’s plenty for me And that’s what I practice with excellent story I definitely give thumbs up and subscribe. Thank you for your time, sir.
The great thing about picking a particular brand, like Glock, is that you can share accessories. My Glock 34 can fit in the same holster as my Glock 19. They have the same lights and same sights. Keeps everything simple and simple is good.
I agree 100% it's not how good your gun is it's how good you are with your gun
I'm with you for the most part, and you're spot on. Pick one for the situation at hand and be proficient with it. While I do have a wide variety, I have my go-to, depending on the situation. If we are talking about defending myself and family or carrying, I have my go-to pistol and rifle and this is more what this video pertains to, I believe. If I'm hunting, I have rifles for that, depending on what I'm hunting. A 22 is great for squirrels and rabbits and such, not so much for bigger game and vice versa. Don't want to shoot a squirrel with a 308. If I'm shooting out to 300 or past, as I like to do sometimes, I have several rifles for that, but only 1 that is my go-to. In close quarters in my home, if we had a home invasion, we have shotguns, and our go-to pistols. Shotguns in close quarters have a wider spread and better chance of taking out the trash when under pressure, but not worried about bullets going through walls and hitting someone unintended outside your home or friendlies in another room. In the end I believe you should pick the right one for you for the specific task at hand and practice practice practice with that one for that task. While I may have a number different ones to play with, I have my one for each situation and practice with those in the situation that calls for it. That being said, if you don't hunt, you don't need to buy bolt action hunting rifles, they're not good nor designed for self defense. If you're not shooting out past 300 yards, you don't need a longer range gun. A bolt action 338 Lapua isn't going to do much good fighting someone, or a group, at less than a 100 yards. Probably scare the crap out of them. Like someone in the city or suburbs. You don't need something to reach out. All that to say pick the right one for the right job and practice practice practice
I do have multiple guns, but I keep the same platform. I have 2 different Springfield XD-M Elites, the only difference is the barrel length. I do have different calibers of rifles, but they are all on the AR platform. By doing this it allows me to chose a weapon that fits what I am doing while keeping with my training.
Very good advice for me. I don't have many guns, but what I do have is practical. Many thanks again for that sage advice.
Excellent advice!! I live in Alaska ( southeast) most of the year. In Alaska my fighting rifle is .308 due to local "factors" and handgun is a 10mm Glock. In lower 48 my fighting rifle is a 5.56 M4 gery, and handgun a 9 mm Glock. Got lots of years/ practice/ training on both. Easy to make seasonal switch....no big arsenal to have to decide from, same manual of arms, etc.
A 22 pistol and rifle should be everyone’s first guns.
Why's that?
Cheap guns and cheap ammo, you can learn all the basic fundamentals for very little
Pretty good point here, I tend to kind of say the same thing when I see someone a little younger than me who is super enthusiastic about “all the things”. It’s an easy trap to fall into.. lots of ppl just get excited and want to learn as much as possible, so they buy without planning it out.
you're the first dude I've seen saying this thing about one gun one rifle and like it always followed that myself since the guns I caried on duty was a basic M4 commando and a baretta centurion sometimes a shot gun combat can't remember who made it, but it was special never seen one like that before that job. And since I left that career never switched out the rifle and gun, I bought a basic AR15 and a baretta 40 cal. it seemed like reasonable since all my training was with these 2 selections that were made for me many years ago. and it works I shoot really well and don't need to learn anything new. I've had those 2 weapons since never felt a need to buy anything else but mags and ammo. good video I like your content keep up the good work soldier.
Thanks for not pushing consumerism 👊🏾
For the longest time I only had one rifle, and one hand gun. The thing people do not understand, is that proficiency is just as important, as interchangeability and consistency. And never hurts if your hand gun uses the same ammo as your rifle, which is why 44-40 was used by the army for a long time.
Great advice ❤
My father used to grumble every time I purchased a new firearm! Now.. we wasn't thinking about self defense.. we were discussing hunting!
All my life.. he only carried one rifle.. his Winchester model 70 chambered in the 30-06 Springfield ❤
He was a veteran.. served in the Army.. and saw action in Vietnam!
He also .. carried a Mossberg 12 gauge.. but thet was for small game!
Other than those two.. he never thought about spending more money on firearms! Different era for sure!
That being said.. he always bagged his quarry.. one shot.. one kill.. ever time!
God bless America and those who are doing good everyday regardless of who's looking 🙏
Bro, you so right. Liquidation time!
Nah, you don't need to liquidate. It's perfectly reasonable to have a safe full of various guns. What's not reasonable is to treat them all equally. You should have a PRIMARY pistol and a PRIMARY rifle and a PRIMARY shotgun. These are the ones you train with and carry and rely on. The rest are for range outings or to grow a collection or to hand off to others if things go south.
Reminds me of wood-be guitar players who spend all the resources buying new guitars as trophies rather than learning to play even one of them really well.
I agree with you up to a point. I'm a Glock guy but I also happen to train with an m9 and 1911. I'm also an AR guy but train with an ak as well. There is no need for more than one of the secondary weapons. It might be a good idea to have a backup of your main weapon.
2 is one and one is none. I also agree shooting different guns just so you know how they function if you ever need to use one but focus training on one platform for handgun, one for rifle and one SG. A long range rifle a bonus if you can get proficient
Lol most of the firearms I own are hand-me-downs from my great grand to my grandpa to my dad to myself. Winchester model 1912 from 1928, Winchester 94 my grandpa found in a basement of an apartment he moved into in 1957, old sears roebuck bolt action 16 gauge. Been using these guns since I was 10 years old. Still all in great shape because I think the first rule is take care of your firearms👍
I carried a Savage model 110 chambered in 7mm Remington Mag for years, you can stretch bullet holes at 218 yards if you can hold it steady, there’s nothing I couldn’t hit with this rifle in my hand
Next you'll be telling me I don't need a mid-life crisis sports car in addition to my everyday pickup.
Of course you do.
😂😂 and a backup pickup. And backup sports car and -
Amen. Practical, common sense, real world guidance.
Couldn't agree more. I do have 2 though. 11.5 for the house and a 14.5 as a GPR. Train a lot with both but mostly the GPR.
11.5'' is a good barrel length!
I own a large caliper rifle, a small caliper rifle, and a shotgun. These are all used yearly to supply food for my family and to remove threats to our livestock. If the stuff hits the fan these will also be used to defend against human threats.
Exactly my logic, right on.
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Kudos on your argument. Another line of thought might be to acquire while you can used firearms in common non-military calibers for zombie or totalitarian times. Cross training in a variety of arms was drummed into me from early days. Ran into some fired 357MAG brass that might, in extremis, be reloaded in black powder. The bigger the cartridge case, the more easily reloaded, generally. Under the strictest restrictions imaginable, Siberian hunters during the Soviet era found a way to reload 22LR cases with bp for 2-3 more shots. Black powder does not function well in semiautomatic designs in combat mode, but may be sufficient for occasional single shot hunting.
My exact philosophy. Very well said sir! Respect 🫡
I got only 4 firearms after owning dozens of them for some time;
Glock 19 gen 5, remington 700, AR15, mossberg 835 shotgun.
I can do anything anyone else can do with only these and I am a few standard deviations better than average with each.
I selected these specific ones for different reasons that are personal and logical to me.
My girlfriend has 2 glocks 26, tikka t3x tac a1, AR15, and her favorite, the beretta tactical 1301 mod 2 shotgun.
A quality trigger assembly is key to an accurate shot, buttery clapped out smooth
I learned this lesson at a 2 gun match. I had been competing with my first AR for years but tried running my Tavor. I knew exactly how to use it and had taken it to the range several times but never used it under stress before. In the middle of the match I needed to reload. I was target focused and muscle memory made me try to jam a magazine into the handguard repeatedly before taking focus off the targets to figure out why it wasn't working.
I'm going to disagree that all bullpups are trash. I had a few issues with the Tavor SAR that were addressed in the X95. They do balance better with a suppressor and give full barrel length ballistics with a shorter overall package. Geissele triggers fix the complaints most people have with bullpup triggers. If an X95 was someone's "one gun" I see no problems. But since I'm primarily an AR15 guy, missing the magwell by over a foot is a serious problem. Lol
Agree. Still trying to sell my brand new Staccato CS. Not quite what I anticipated.
Just got to your bullpup comment. I disagree. There are are a lot of bad ones. I have an X95 and a Glock 17. Very dependable, accurate and reliable. Have shot out to 660 with the X95 with no problems and can hit 100 yds with glock and iron sights. The only other rifle I have is for home defense and thats a suppressed .300blk