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I’m from New England trust me your right Hypothermia is no joke I’m assuming you live in Arizona Kirsten, anyhow maricopa county ain’t bad in the winter but Flagstaff is a different animal and hope your not there lol
Kirsten Joy Weiss wear layers! Good quality winter clothes too, the better the quality the less layers. Buy stuff over rated for your temp zone. Been to the range at -40c and was toasty and not to bulky to move around in only 3 layers. Yay Canada! Your cold days is TShirt weather for me XD
One thing to definitely remember, if you have any equipment that requires batteries, be sure to take plenty of spares along. The cold absolutely kills battery life and nothing kills the experience like a vital piece of gear martyring itself just when you need it.
Wool in layers, don't let yourself get wet. Down is good till it's wet then it's a killer so is cotton. Seasonal favorite . Look up walking in my winter underwear 😁 . And Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Stephen Arling I second the motion! LOL 😆 Yup. You guys are right though. Kirsten sure is the best of all the top qualities that a decent, responsible guy finds are so irresistable about her. Beauty, of course. But, smart, successtul, independent, loves guns👍🏼, funny, not too serious when appropriate, trusty, great sense of humor, lots of good, healthy energy. I could no doubt go on, but I’m outta time.
There are 2 things that you over looked Kirsten Joy Weiss, 1: Pretty Minor but you can get cold weather "Trigger Mitts" And the most important... 2: You need to use the proper Gun Oil. In extreme cold weather (I'm talking -40 C which = -40 F) You Must use the correct gun oil or your firearm will either not work properly or it will just out right fail I am a retired Canadian Military Veteran and training in those temps for us is the norm. Keep up the FANTASTIC job as you and your channel are Excellent
@@jenniferdruidhill7157 I was just wondering because I recently acquired a box of Druid Hill armory 243 rounds, it’s is a veteran owned and operated company, i’ve never seen them before and I noticed your last name, so I figured I would ask, have a great day…🇺🇸💪🏻
Having lived and gone on military exercises in Canada most of my life, and the arctic for three years you can shoot and live if you dress properly and wear the kit. You yanks have thin blood though. Don't use grease or oil in your gun, wipe it off or it will freeze. Use a dry lube if you expect to be firing lots.
Well, you can get used to cold temperatures. I was on an exercise 20 years ago where i wore 7 layers of clothing on my upper body and still felt cold for most of the week, (especially sitting on the frozen wooden bench on the back of an open truck at 60 kph in -15°C) but after getting home the "just around freezing" temperatures suddenly weren't cold enough for me to need the winter jacket. (Didn't last that long though...)
You could probably talk about paint drying and make it entertaining. That said, this is very useful information that I haven't seen other people cover.
A couple cordless tool companies make lines of heated work jackets and vests that operate off their batteries. The vest I have operates off 12 volt Milwaukee batteries and has 2 zones with three settings. The main zone heats the front and back of the upper thoracic and the second is a hand warmer in the pockets. I can’t even describe how much of a game changer this is for outdoor winter work. Another tip is if you are working out in the cold and have to take your gloves off for dexterity purposes unzip your coat a couple inches and stick your gloves inside your jacket to retain their heat. I hate putting cold fingers into cold gloves. 🥶
I was at a cowboy shoot last year on a cold, miserable day. We started off in the mid to upper 30's outside. The temperature kept dropping. I was the final shooter on the final stage of the day. I took my coat off just before stepping up to start the stage. Rifle and shotgun went fine. I was finishing up with pistols. As I drew the first pistol, the freezing rain started. My hands went numb instantly, and didn't want to work. That rain just drew all the heat out of my hands. Firing five rounds from my second revolver took an eternity. My thumb almost couldn't pull the hammer back. But I managed... and din't miss anything.
freezing rain is a worst case scenario! 1 thing i can recommend is Niacin. it open up the capillaries in our extremities. Go ez..try it out to get the right mg your system needs..too much causes a blotchy skin & maybe feels like an allergic reaction..it isnt & is harmless.
Thank you so much!!!! My wife is not an outdoor shooter but she does spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold. Our 41st Anniversary is coming up and we have this agreement that we will only buy each other gifts if it is something useful. The boot warmer was an awesome suggestion. I ordered a set and the extra batteries. We rarely give gifts but I think I have a winner this time. Hopefully I can provide good input after they show up on 2/12.
I know a perfect way to warm people up at the range. You can just give everybody hugs and we will all feel warm and fuzzy inside. Then we can proceed to shooting.😁 happy New Year kristen!
Being from Arizona I dont have too much experience with cold weather shooting, so i loved these tips. One of my favorite tricks to keep my mind off of crummy conditions is jolly ranchers. Super simple but it works. Just pop one in before your string of fire and it eases your mind a little bit
I'm from Canada. Don't do much range shooting in winter. Most of the hunting I do is -0 c. And colder. Great videos. Love your smile, and lots of great information. Keep up the good work.
Not just hot, because she is, however she is without attitude. Down to earth. A joy of shooting and a desire to share that desire and help others improve their shooting through sharing her learned experience. Nice, amazing woman.
Agreeable 100% with the usage of sunglasses, I hate the snow glares, it burns my eyes out. It's a huge help with shooting for sure, as that's essentially when you don't want to be blinded.
Requals in the Korean DMZ, minus 63 degrees. I remember wearing 2 sets of long johns, 2 t-shirts, 1 pair of socks, Mickey-Mouse boots, BDU's, Field Jacket, Parka, Artic Mittens, Extreme Cold Weather Cap, and some guys had ear muffs; but, not me. Other than my ears burning or my toes being numb, I remember feeling quite toasty as long as I kept moving.
I’ve had an accident that I have nerve damage in my neck that caused me to lose the fillings in my hands this is now but not back then !! I will just add myself when I go to the range I can still shoot 4 magazines from a Glock 26 at 7 yards at a 3 inch shoot and see and still keep them in there !!
This video was fun and a breath of fresh air after watching too many scam impeachment videos. Thank you Kirsten for mentioning Hot Chocolate; I'm going to make some right now. If you don't post another video before Christmas, I want to wish You and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!
Very good advice. As a shotgunner it is important for us to stay loose & fluid. We wear bibs (to keep core warm), battery operated jackets (thin & warm) and hand muff (fuzzy pocket) strapped around your belly area.
You are a goof! I LOVE it! I've been hoping you would make more videos like this. I imagine they have to be easier on you too. Thanks for the tips. Another great video Kirsten. 👍
Ever compare the room in Glock trigger guard and space between trigger to almost any other gun? Do, it's much larger than most including P365XL. Designed for all weather durability can be a lifesaver. Sadly we've already had two LEO accidental shoots blamed on gloves this year.
@@JohnDoe-mh8tm no doubt in the sense they hadn't trained w/heavy gloves on. But equipment choice of both gun and gloves are factors. Measure Glock 19 or 17 trigger to back of guard space, it's much greater compared to most EDCs than most people think. Being in WI I wear thin and efficient gloves, but even while snowblowing I wear a glove I can "shake-off" with a single motion. Odds are slim I'd need to access gun where I live but I'll never say never.
@@JohnDoe-mh8tm Ultimately all relative to size of hands, gloves, trigger/finger discipline. Most never train with gloves, most have never been shot at and have no idea what that duress does to senses, reactions and strength. Adrenaline at that level is "a trip" that you can't really simulate in training. Train, practice, train more, stay armed & stay safe!
The wind. That's my biggest gripe in the winter. I live in central Wyoming and its horrendous. Pretty much the only thing that stops me from going out in the winter time. Luckily there's an indoor range here. Haha. Great vid. Just lets your sense of humor shine.
Don't know where exactly your from in America but you have the nicest ( neutral) accent, I can see why you are a natural shooter you think so logically, great to watch.
@@KirstenJoyWeiss not a shooter any more myself but I do enjoy your videos maybe the lack of testosterone not diluting the quality of the noticeable intellectual quality
Sounds like you covered it all. There are heated gloves, jackets and vests we use riding motorcycles in cold weather that would work well too.! All you need is a 12v power station or portable battery starter.
Thumbs up for the hot cocoa! As for beeing cold: one of our NCO's long ago used to say "every soldier has his own heating". And when he asked you if you were cold, you would sure as hell say "No!" no matter how much you were shivering. Because if you said yes, you would do pushups until you were sweating. Cold/numb fingers yes that's a problem. Had that several times as a conscript. Sitting in the rain and trying to disassemble a MG at almost freezing tempertures with numb fingers was quite a challenge. Also for my time on a glacier i bought a pocket oven. There are coal like sticks you ignite that glow that are in the little container which is made out of metal and has a fabric outer covering. Stays warm for a while. But i had it in my pocket when i had to kneel and shovel with my hands to dig a snow hole to sleep in. The pockets got frozen shut (the whole lower part of my jacket was stiffly frozen) so bad that i couldn't open the pocket and get the oven out to use it. On the other hand, my lighter didn't work because of the cold temperatures anyway... And a TopTip i learned years after i had to use my skisticks to make a hole in the frozen water of my canteen to drink: store water bottles upside down because water starts freezing from the top. This way you can still drink out of the bottle even if it starts to freeze up! And the sun glasses you mentioned are important as you can get "snow blind" basically you can hurt your eyes almost like if you look into a welding arc.
Here in Canada I'll sometimes have the pleasure of shooting in -30° Celcius. Which is about -22° Fahrenheit. Feels great when you have a fully metal rifle.
The first thing you need to know when shooting when it's cold is bring a large cup of hot cocoa, and a flask of some strong whiskey like Knob Creek and if you're blessed enough to have a heater like Kristen Joy Weiss stay inside and just watch her videos from the summertime. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year Kirsten you always warm my heart!
I’m always warm. I have an internal heater. On a side note... there’s a bunch of creepers on here. Also, just picked up a Simplisafe and used your “kjw” and also added your name in the referral. Thanks!
Just now recalled, my daughter was a varsity-level biathlete at McGill U in Montreal. So not only skied and shot in cold weather, but hit precise targets. The amusing part of that is, she said it was team tradition to NEVER SHOWER at events. Bus rides to wherever on Friday night, ski furiously hard and shoot precisely all Saturday and Sunday, then bus home Sunday. With all those biathletes on the bus, it must have gotten pretty ripe!
Thank you. Seven layer thermal system, US Army issued to me in Afghanistan. Awesome stuff - key point layers. Adapted and trained to for your precision shooting, sounds like you've got it locked.
I have poor circulation in my right hand due to a hand injury and when it's cold keeping it warm is a must. The disposable heat packs is a must for me when out hunting. I keep one in each pocket and put one in each chest pocket in my shirt to keep warm blood pumping through my body if I'm still hunting. Just remember to pull the packs out of your shirt pockets before walking to keep from getting excessively hot.
Thanks for the cool tips. My level of cold tolerance is well known among people that know me, but even it has limits. My biggest wake up to that was last year. I spent about 3 hours prone in 30 degree weather with a 20+ mph wind blowing over me. Once we got in, I wrapped myself in a blanket and stayed that way for a few hours. That's one of only a handful of times I'm gotten truly chilled to the bone. Your video is well timed, I'll probably get a chance to put them to use on the range in the next few months.
@Disney Princess of Mars No arguments here. It doesn't take much of a wind to cut through you like a blade. I'll take a calm day in the teens over a day in the 30s with a strong wind any time.
Old cold weather fishing/ice fishing trick. Rub vaseline into you hands. Just a little bit. You want them lightly coated but not slippery. Then put on a pair nitrile gloves. In between activities you can slip on a pair of mittens or loose gloves or put your hands in your pockets to warm them up a bit more. The snug fitting nitrile gloves still allow dexterity and feel for shooting, operating the reel on your rod, to feel a peck on your line, etc..
Been hypothermic, HATED it! The way I keep warm while shooting in cold weather is to use my laser dry fire device in the house, at HOME. Cocoa works everywhere though, with a little peppermint schnapps (when the guns get put away!).
Bonus Tip for propane heater was the best (for me). I was thinking about picking up a propane or kerosene heater for my outdoor range last week when temps were 20's F and snow was high.
Grew up in northern Canada. Live in Alberta now. I have a harder time shooting in hot weather. Especially shooting glasses fogging up from sweat and humidity
Oh goodness! That's the one of the tips I had written down and didn't mention. YES! When it's cold your breath can fog the glass (and shooting glasses) and then freeze. I just experienced this recently, especially when wearing a scarf. It redirects your breath if you're up close and personal with your optics. Welp. Thanks for mentioning this!
I remember going through basic training at Fort Dix in the winter of 1989. During rifle qualifying we were not allowed to wear gloves. My fingers would go numb and I would place my trigger finger through the front sight aperture of my AR. I would have given $100 dollars for a heat pouch.
Hi,i`m from Canada,Deer season is always too cold, like this year it was -16 degree C, so image staying out all day without moving on my treestand is terrible ,as for my protections ,i wear2thermal layers,hunting cloths are double layers as well, as for feets ,i use batteries ensoles with remote control and i use heat padsfor hands.and i drink hot tea .Thanks for your videos, i enjoy them !
Heat packs in your gloves but on the back of your hands. Especially if you have shooter mittens. Pop showed me that and he was hunting in the 1930's before tech had advanced that far lol
From warm to cold is not too bad for equipement (exemple camera) but the inverse, from cold to warm is very bad. A good trick: put your equipment in a bag: your transportation bag or a garbage bag. Make sure to fill the bag with cold air first, from outside. Put your gear inside the bag and close the bag. Now you can enter a warm place and leave the equipment into the bag for at lest 15 minutes before getting it out of the bag. More is better. No more unwanted condensation!
that barracks description reminds me of the barracks in Minot, North Dakota we stayed in for cold weather survival training ......... only it was late January early February and the high for the 3 weeks we were there was -20f .
If you have a padded firearm case, leave the weapon in the case for as long as practical. This will slow the transition from worm to cold and back. Look into foam cold weather clothes. There are some very small manufacturers of this kind of clothing but it's probably best to make your own. Unusual clothes but really does work. Used some up in Alaska and they kept me almost too warm.
Well me personally being retired law-enforcement. At the time for qualifying it always fell in the winter. Yes I would layer my clothing I would have three cut off sweatshirts right to the elbow I layered those and kept my arms open and free that was pretty much it belt holster gun and ammo !!
I have found that you need to practice with the gloves you will wear on the job. With a double-action revolver, you might get off one shot only to have your gloves get pinched behind the trigger and preventing a second shot.
John D It was just me I rather have my free hands like she was saying in between I will put my hands in my pockets but I never wore gloves a never even wore gloves when I worked with the department when I was searching someone I would search someone down I would have my gloves on other than that I never wear my gloves for 22 years
We always layer up and use hand warmers and we bring hot coffee or cider and always build a fire. I shoot more from November to January than during any other time of year due to the Holiday shooting tradition in my family. I have members that only shoot during holidays and save up ammo all year to shoot for Thanksgiving,Christmas Eve and Day and New Year's Eve and Day. One one really cold January my Uncle brought propane heater and another we just jumped into the SUV and warmed up in-between strings as we loaded up magazines. Great video as always. Oh and after the shooting is done and guns are away the Fine Bourbons and Cigars come out, LoL.
I'm going back through this with my notebook handy. I had a rather chilling experience not too long ago. It was a decent morning weather wise. Then, as we were going along in the Gator (with no windscreen mind you) the wind picked up and it started to sleet. That sapped the heat from me like crazy. Needless to say I think I need to revisit some things and try to do better the next time.
I bought a 44 magnum 6 1/2 inch Hunter Edition Smith and Wesson two months ago; a thing of beauty I tell you!!, but I have not shot it yet, due to the cold weather. I am going to try some of your ideas Kirsten to stay warm, possibly this weekend.
Bruce mentioned to thank you and the Peeps now know you practically cook yourself taping in the winter. All they have to do is wait. Great tips, I am glad most of us can shoot inside in cold weather. I never wear a coat in the winter. At about 0 degrees F, I can get a bit chilly.
There was one winter I never bothered to wear one at least going into work. Thankfully that winter was nowhere nearly as bad as I'm used to and I didn't have too far to go. I wouldn't want to spend too long out like it, but for less than a minute it was nothing.
The one BIG recommendation you missed, and you would have seen it by looking into a mirror, is keep your head covered. Your body tries to insure its survival by prioritizing your body's systems to keep the brain safe. To do so, it pumps much more blood into your head when it gets cold. When the weather is warm, you lose 20% of your heat through your head, but when it is warm, who cares. When the temperature drops to freezing ( 0 degrees centigrade is the figure you were trying to recall ), heat loss through the head may be greater than 35%. So, when the temperature drops, reach for a hat. The warm blood that doesn't have to go to your head to protect your brain can be routed to other cold extremities.
Now this is a really interesting video with common sense things that will really help you out in Cold conditions. I to know exactly what happens in the cold on a gun range when you are not properly prepared. Thanks Kirsten for the sound advice.
Awesome video! I live in Florida but I travel for work and usually bring some of my guns when going up north. Although these tips sound like common sense they are so very often overlooked, even by me. By the time you realize it it's already too late or you don't have the time to go get the stuff you need. Always be prepared when you know what kind of situations/conditions you are going into. Thank you and keep on shooting(guns and videos)
I remember one year out hunting and it was cold. It was like five below, I saw a deer. So i raised my rifle, i pulled my trigger finger out of my finger mittens and the deer walked in the thick brush and I kept my finger resting on the outside of the metal trigger guard. He finally stepped out of the thick brush to where I could get a shot and finger was stuck to the trigger guard. In prying my frozen diget off he saw my arm move and took off running and I never got a shot . Now I have these finger mittens that have little thin gloves over your fingers so i havent frozen to my gun in years.
Those heat packs (like HotHands) rock and many of them should always be a component of personal cold weather supplies. If you're traveling long distances in the middle of nowhere deployed or not in the winter and there is a vehicular accident... carrying a mess of them could save not only your life but also the lives of those in your company who disregarded them as a survival gear.
Great tips, keep them coming. Also, are you planning for any future competition super secret tips on a DVD? Also a complete gun safety video would be great for those City slickers or those who live in other countries where they have to learn on their own. And I am ordering the yoga pants calender and a mug for sure. :)
Tip from experience: Wear a lightweight 2mm full body wetsuit against your skin. You will need basically a shirt and microfleece jacket with maybe a wet weather coat. Was toasty warm sitting in a hole at Waiouru Military Training Area, -18C with -50C windchill. Also wool socks with Goretex wet weather socks over them. Goretex gear is the greatest thing ever for regulating body temperature.
I'm 13 year old boy from finland and you are my inspiration I love shooting as well and hunting
Not only is she inspirational, she the voice of the next generation! Bless you KJW! Merry Christmas and all the best in 2020!
Samuel, you picked an excellent person to aspire to.
Best wishes & Merry CHRISTmas from North Idaho, USA
@@cw2gtc thanks and wish the best for you
Hey Samuel, that is awesome! Thank you! Someday I want to go to Finland. Maybe I'll see you! Until then - Keep warm and keep shooting!
@@KirstenJoyWeiss i will
Hypothermia is no joke. Neither is Hot Cocoa. ☕️❄️
What do YOU do when it's cold on the range? Let me know here 😊
→Check out simplisafe: amzn.to/32EpVnU
→ Gear recommendations are listed in the description. Stay Toasty!
I’m from New England trust me your right Hypothermia is no joke
I’m assuming you live in Arizona Kirsten, anyhow maricopa county ain’t bad in the winter but Flagstaff is a different animal and hope your not there lol
Kirsten Joy Weiss wear layers! Good quality winter clothes too, the better the quality the less layers. Buy stuff over rated for your temp zone. Been to the range at -40c and was toasty and not to bulky to move around in only 3 layers. Yay Canada! Your cold days is TShirt weather for me XD
One thing to definitely remember, if you have any equipment that requires batteries, be sure to take plenty of spares along. The cold absolutely kills battery life and nothing kills the experience like a vital piece of gear martyring itself just when you need it.
christianoutlaw so very true, I did the electric thing, but truly true cold weather gear beats the electric gimmicks. Simply simpler.
Wool in layers, don't let yourself get wet. Down is good till it's wet then it's a killer so is cotton. Seasonal favorite . Look up walking in my winter underwear 😁 . And Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Kirsten: "I'm so hot"
The rest of us: yeah we know...
Maybe we start a kickstarter to clone?
Well, she is. No denying it.
Stephen Arling
I second the motion! LOL 😆
Yup. You guys are right though. Kirsten sure is the
best of all the top qualities
that a decent, responsible guy
finds are so irresistable about her. Beauty, of course. But, smart, successtul, independent, loves guns👍🏼,
funny, not too serious when
appropriate, trusty, great sense of humor, lots of good, healthy energy. I could no doubt go on, but I’m outta time.
Was basically planning to say the same thing
We don’t need heat packs, Kristen, when all we need to do is watch your videos.
There are 2 things that you over looked Kirsten Joy Weiss,
1: Pretty Minor but you can get cold weather "Trigger Mitts"
And the most important...
2: You need to use the proper Gun Oil. In extreme cold weather (I'm talking -40 C which = -40 F)
You Must use the correct gun oil or your firearm will either not work properly or it will just out right fail
I am a retired Canadian Military Veteran and training in those temps for us is the norm.
Keep up the FANTASTIC job as you and your channel are Excellent
Pro tip: if at all possible have Kirsten give you a hug. You'll still be cold but you won't care.
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But to shoot is so delightful
And since your warm and ready to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Do you happen to be part of Druid Hill Armory?
@@leadhead7338 is my surname, my father said it was a Scottish
@@jenniferdruidhill7157 I was just wondering because I recently acquired a box of Druid Hill armory 243 rounds, it’s is a veteran owned and operated company, i’ve never seen them before and I noticed your last name, so I figured I would ask, have a great day…🇺🇸💪🏻
Having lived and gone on military exercises in Canada most of my life, and the arctic for three years you can shoot and live if you dress properly and wear the kit. You yanks have thin blood though.
Don't use grease or oil in your gun, wipe it off or it will freeze. Use a dry lube if you expect to be firing lots.
I read "wear the kilt" at first. I thought WHOA. This guy is hardcore
@@KirstenJoyWeiss that would be rough. Lol
Well, you can get used to cold temperatures. I was on an exercise 20 years ago where i wore 7 layers of clothing on my upper body and still felt cold for most of the week, (especially sitting on the frozen wooden bench on the back of an open truck at 60 kph in -15°C) but after getting home the "just around freezing" temperatures suddenly weren't cold enough for me to need the winter jacket. (Didn't last that long though...)
@@KirstenJoyWeiss I have also worn the kilt at -20. My knees were cold and red.
@@KirstenJoyWeiss True men let the winter breeze in.
Kirsten hit the fashion target with her blue scarf. It made her beautiful blue eyes brilliant.
I love how wholesome these videos are
Kirsten, you probably hear this ALL the time but you are the epitome of beauty. Honestly you're just a gorgeous human being. Inside and out.
You could probably talk about paint drying and make it entertaining. That said, this is very useful information that I haven't seen other people cover.
A couple cordless tool companies make lines of heated work jackets and vests that operate off their batteries. The vest I have operates off 12 volt Milwaukee batteries and has 2 zones with three settings. The main zone heats the front and back of the upper thoracic and the second is a hand warmer in the pockets.
I can’t even describe how much of a game changer this is for outdoor winter work.
Another tip is if you are working out in the cold and have to take your gloves off for dexterity purposes unzip your coat a couple inches and stick your gloves inside your jacket to retain their heat. I hate putting cold fingers into cold gloves. 🥶
Have you used the old Zippo hand heaters? That's how generations of hunters have done it.
Rick Bourne
Those still around?!?!?!
In their little flannel pouches?
@@cw2gtc I bought one two years ago. They are not the same. The performance in the new ones is pitiful.
@@RBGlider1970 Thanks, you saved me the trouble of being sorely disappointed.
They are great! But for the maintenance and smell, I prefer the electric ones for hunting. Thermacell makes my hand warmers and warming insoles.
They smell funny but they sure do work.
I was at a cowboy shoot last year on a cold, miserable day. We started off in the mid to upper 30's outside. The temperature kept dropping. I was the final shooter on the final stage of the day. I took my coat off just before stepping up to start the stage. Rifle and shotgun went fine. I was finishing up with pistols. As I drew the first pistol, the freezing rain started. My hands went numb instantly, and didn't want to work. That rain just drew all the heat out of my hands. Firing five rounds from my second revolver took an eternity. My thumb almost couldn't pull the hammer back. But I managed... and din't miss anything.
freezing rain is a worst case scenario! 1 thing i can recommend is Niacin. it open up the capillaries in our extremities. Go ez..try it out to get the right mg your system needs..too much causes a blotchy skin & maybe feels like an allergic reaction..it isnt & is harmless.
What a perfect woman. Living here in Canada, with 6+ months of winter, I know what you are talking about. But we will survive.
I love watching this lady. She has so much fun it’s contagious .
You are such a positive person and so fun to listen to. Your vids are my 15' breaks at work to reboot.
Thank you so much!!!! My wife is not an outdoor shooter but she does spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold. Our 41st Anniversary is coming up and we have this agreement that we will only buy each other gifts if it is something useful. The boot warmer was an awesome suggestion. I ordered a set and the extra batteries. We rarely give gifts but I think I have a winner this time. Hopefully I can provide good input after they show up on 2/12.
I know a perfect way to warm people up at the range. You can just give everybody hugs and we will all feel warm and fuzzy inside. Then we can proceed to shooting.😁 happy New Year kristen!
Being from Arizona I dont have too much experience with cold weather shooting, so i loved these tips. One of my favorite tricks to keep my mind off of crummy conditions is jolly ranchers. Super simple but it works. Just pop one in before your string of fire and it eases your mind a little bit
First thing to do when having to shoot in extremely arctic icy cold weather........wait until summer. LOL
I've been shooting for more than 40 years.. thank you for showing that I can still learn a thing or two.
That first segment could definitely be used in the argument for the most expressive eyes award going to you Kirsten.
Wow! Your enthusiasm is so contagious Kirsten! Great video, lots of good ideas and it was lots of fun!
I'm from Canada. Don't do much range shooting in winter. Most of the hunting I do is -0 c. And colder.
Great videos. Love your smile, and lots of great information. Keep up the good work.
Not just hot, because she is, however she is without attitude. Down to earth. A joy of shooting and a desire to share that desire and help others improve their shooting through sharing her learned experience. Nice, amazing woman.
I love this video. It reminds me of the cold weather training in 47 degrees below zero when I was a young soldier.
The first of your videos that I watched were 6 years ago. You were teaching the basics of rifle shooting -- in the cold!
Agreeable 100% with the usage of sunglasses, I hate the snow glares, it burns my eyes out. It's a huge help with shooting for sure, as that's essentially when you don't want to be blinded.
Requals in the Korean DMZ, minus 63 degrees. I remember wearing 2 sets of long johns, 2 t-shirts, 1 pair of socks, Mickey-Mouse boots, BDU's, Field Jacket, Parka, Artic Mittens, Extreme Cold Weather Cap, and some guys had ear muffs; but, not me. Other than my ears burning or my toes being numb, I remember feeling quite toasty as long as I kept moving.
I’ve had an accident that I have nerve damage in my neck that caused me to lose the fillings in my hands this is now but not back then !!
I will just add myself when I go to the range I can still shoot 4 magazines from a Glock 26 at 7 yards at a 3 inch shoot and see and still keep them in there !!
Lord you sure know how to make em'. What a gem.
This video was fun and a breath of fresh air after watching too many scam impeachment videos. Thank you Kirsten for mentioning Hot Chocolate; I'm going to make some right now. If you don't post another video before Christmas, I want to wish You and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!
Very good advice. As a shotgunner it is important for us to stay loose & fluid. We wear bibs (to keep core warm), battery operated jackets (thin & warm) and hand muff (fuzzy pocket) strapped around your belly area.
Always liked her videos. Seams like a natural woman. Thank you. God bless
Natural women are the most beautiful women.. Somebody who's comfortable in their own skin.. She wears it well. Gotta respect it
You are a goof! I LOVE it!
I've been hoping you would make more videos like this. I imagine they have to be easier on you too. Thanks for the tips. Another great video Kirsten. 👍
Love the picture on the intro. The use of the homely Glock as contrast to your eyes was a stroke of genius. Awesome puffy jacket too!
Ever compare the room in Glock trigger guard and space between trigger to almost any other gun? Do, it's much larger than most including P365XL. Designed for all weather durability can be a lifesaver. Sadly we've already had two LEO accidental shoots blamed on gloves this year.
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@@JohnDoe-mh8tm no doubt in the sense they hadn't trained w/heavy gloves on. But equipment choice of both gun and gloves are factors. Measure Glock 19 or 17 trigger to back of guard space, it's much greater compared to most EDCs than most people think. Being in WI I wear thin and efficient gloves, but even while snowblowing I wear a glove I can "shake-off" with a single motion. Odds are slim I'd need to access gun where I live but I'll never say never.
@@TomRolfson True. Funny thing is some people think Glocks need bigger trigger guards for gloved hands.
@@JohnDoe-mh8tm Ultimately all relative to size of hands, gloves, trigger/finger discipline. Most never train with gloves, most have never been shot at and have no idea what that duress does to senses, reactions and strength. Adrenaline at that level is "a trip" that you can't really simulate in training. Train, practice, train more, stay armed & stay safe!
I love to watch your videos. You're a fun person to listen to. I enjoyed these tips. Thank you for making me smile after a hard day at work.
The wind. That's my biggest gripe in the winter. I live in central Wyoming and its horrendous. Pretty much the only thing that stops me from going out in the winter time. Luckily there's an indoor range here. Haha. Great vid. Just lets your sense of humor shine.
For someone who's not a professional shooter, these tips I think are great to know!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Kirsten your awesome personally is the bonus in your videos. thanks for the video.
Don't know where exactly your from in America but you have the nicest ( neutral) accent, I can see why you are a natural shooter you think so logically, great to watch.
heh, thank you!
@@KirstenJoyWeiss not a shooter any more myself but I do enjoy your videos maybe the lack of testosterone not diluting the quality of the noticeable intellectual quality
Sounds like you covered it all. There are heated gloves, jackets and vests we use riding motorcycles in cold weather that would work well too.! All you need is a 12v power station or portable battery starter.
Good tips! To combine a couple, get the flip mits and put the heat pack in the fingertip part...voila!
So happy I found your channel :) Such a charismatic positive radiance on the screen :D Could watch your videos all day!
Thumbs up for the hot cocoa! As for beeing cold: one of our NCO's long ago used to say "every soldier has his own heating". And when he asked you if you were cold, you would sure as hell say "No!" no matter how much you were shivering. Because if you said yes, you would do pushups until you were sweating. Cold/numb fingers yes that's a problem. Had that several times as a conscript. Sitting in the rain and trying to disassemble a MG at almost freezing tempertures with numb fingers was quite a challenge. Also for my time on a glacier i bought a pocket oven. There are coal like sticks you ignite that glow that are in the little container which is made out of metal and has a fabric outer covering. Stays warm for a while. But i had it in my pocket when i had to kneel and shovel with my hands to dig a snow hole to sleep in. The pockets got frozen shut (the whole lower part of my jacket was stiffly frozen) so bad that i couldn't open the pocket and get the oven out to use it. On the other hand, my lighter didn't work because of the cold temperatures anyway... And a TopTip i learned years after i had to use my skisticks to make a hole in the frozen water of my canteen to drink: store water bottles upside down because water starts freezing from the top. This way you can still drink out of the bottle even if it starts to freeze up! And the sun glasses you mentioned are important as you can get "snow blind" basically you can hurt your eyes almost like if you look into a welding arc.
Here in Canada I'll sometimes have the pleasure of shooting in -30° Celcius. Which is about -22° Fahrenheit. Feels great when you have a fully metal rifle.
@Disney Princess of Mars Just gotta shoot the rifle a bunch and then hold the exposed barrel to warm up the fingers.
The first thing you need to know when shooting when it's cold is bring a large cup of hot cocoa, and a flask of some strong whiskey like Knob Creek and if you're blessed enough to have a heater like Kristen Joy Weiss stay inside and just watch her videos from the summertime. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year Kirsten you always warm my heart!
When it's chilly I remember what winter in North Chicago felt like, '78-79 edition, and walking those midnight Shore Patrol watches in December. 🥶
Mr Heater are amazing. I have the 4000-9000 BTU unit and it keeps my 3 person ground shelter very cozy when it's around 28F.
I’m always warm. I have an internal heater.
On a side note... there’s a bunch of creepers on here.
Also, just picked up a Simplisafe and used your “kjw” and also added your name in the referral. Thanks!
Perhaps one of your funniest videos...tips & tricks are helpful of course but I also enjoy your candid comical edge.
I appreciate that!
Just now recalled, my daughter was a varsity-level biathlete at McGill U in Montreal. So not only skied and shot in cold weather, but hit precise targets. The amusing part of that is, she said it was team tradition to NEVER SHOWER at events. Bus rides to wherever on Friday night, ski furiously hard and shoot precisely all Saturday and Sunday, then bus home Sunday. With all those biathletes on the bus, it must have gotten pretty ripe!
Thank you. Seven layer thermal system, US Army issued to me in Afghanistan. Awesome stuff - key point layers. Adapted and trained to for your precision shooting, sounds like you've got it locked.
I have poor circulation in my right hand due to a hand injury and when it's cold keeping it warm is a must. The disposable heat packs is a must for me when out hunting. I keep one in each pocket and put one in each chest pocket in my shirt to keep warm blood pumping through my body if I'm still hunting. Just remember to pull the packs out of your shirt pockets before walking to keep from getting excessively hot.
Thanks for the cool tips. My level of cold tolerance is well known among people that know me, but even it has limits. My biggest wake up to that was last year. I spent about 3 hours prone in 30 degree weather with a 20+ mph wind blowing over me. Once we got in, I wrapped myself in a blanket and stayed that way for a few hours. That's one of only a handful of times I'm gotten truly chilled to the bone. Your video is well timed, I'll probably get a chance to put them to use on the range in the next few months.
@Disney Princess of Mars No arguments here. It doesn't take much of a wind to cut through you like a blade. I'll take a calm day in the teens over a day in the 30s with a strong wind any time.
This translates to hunting so well. Thanks Kirsten!
Old cold weather fishing/ice fishing trick. Rub vaseline into you hands. Just a little bit. You want them lightly coated but not slippery. Then put on a pair nitrile gloves. In between activities you can slip on a pair of mittens or loose gloves or put your hands in your pockets to warm them up a bit more. The snug fitting nitrile gloves still allow dexterity and feel for shooting, operating the reel on your rod, to feel a peck on your line, etc..
Been hypothermic, HATED it! The way I keep warm while shooting in cold weather is to use my laser dry fire device in the house, at HOME. Cocoa works everywhere though, with a little peppermint schnapps (when the guns get put away!).
I get great winter gear from surplus stores. Cheap quality stuff. Get stuck in the snow alot in my old job for long stretches
Great tips 👍
Love your Joy and energy!! Happy holidays to you!👍👍💘💋💕😉
Bonus Tip for propane heater was the best (for me). I was thinking about picking up a propane or kerosene heater for my outdoor range last week when temps were 20's F and snow was high.
Why dont u post any more?
I take my pop up blind to the range and a little heater set up. Pretty cozy and simple...
@Disney Princess of Mars Right, lol, all fun and games until one drops the bolt in your direction...
Good idea!
Great tips for deer hunting in the northern states
Grew up in northern Canada. Live in Alberta now. I have a harder time shooting in hot weather. Especially shooting glasses fogging up from sweat and humidity
Oh goodness! That's the one of the tips I had written down and didn't mention. YES! When it's cold your breath can fog the glass (and shooting glasses) and then freeze. I just experienced this recently, especially when wearing a scarf. It redirects your breath if you're up close and personal with your optics. Welp. Thanks for mentioning this!
I remember going through basic training at Fort Dix in the winter of 1989. During rifle qualifying we were not allowed to wear gloves. My fingers would go numb and I would place my trigger finger through the front sight aperture of my AR. I would have given $100 dollars for a heat pouch.
Hi,i`m from Canada,Deer season is always too cold, like this year it was -16 degree C, so image staying out all day without moving on my treestand is terrible ,as for my protections ,i wear2thermal layers,hunting cloths are double layers as well, as for feets ,i use batteries ensoles with remote control and i use heat padsfor hands.and i drink hot tea .Thanks for your videos, i enjoy them !
I never grow tired of seeing this gorgeous woman!
yep ive missed deer because my gun was frozen..i know the feeling..good advice thanks.
Heat packs in your gloves but on the back of your hands. Especially if you have shooter mittens. Pop showed me that and he was hunting in the 1930's before tech had advanced that far lol
Condemned Army barracks in the winter... sounds like my predeploment training in Ft McCoy WI. Only I lived in those for 3 months, ah good times.
Once done with the shooting, hot cocoa with peppermint schnapps brings back the warmth quick
From warm to cold is not too bad for equipement (exemple camera) but the inverse, from cold to warm is very bad. A good trick: put your equipment in a bag: your transportation bag or a garbage bag. Make sure to fill the bag with cold air first, from outside. Put your gear inside the bag and close the bag. Now you can enter a warm place and leave the equipment into the bag for at lest 15 minutes before getting it out of the bag. More is better. No more unwanted condensation!
Im gonna try this! Thanks for the tip
that barracks description reminds me of the barracks in Minot, North Dakota we stayed in for cold weather survival training ......... only it was late January early February and the high for the 3 weeks we were there was -20f .
Heat pack pasties work really well.
If you have a padded firearm case, leave the weapon in the case for as long as practical. This will slow the transition from worm to cold and back. Look into foam cold weather clothes. There are some very small manufacturers of this kind of clothing but it's probably best to make your own. Unusual clothes but really does work. Used some up in Alaska and they kept me almost too warm.
Well me personally being retired law-enforcement. At the time for qualifying it always fell in the winter.
Yes I would layer my clothing I would have three cut off sweatshirts right to the elbow I layered those and kept my arms open and free that was pretty much it belt holster gun and ammo !!
I have found that you need to practice with the gloves you will wear on the job. With a double-action revolver, you might get off one shot only to have your gloves get pinched behind the trigger and preventing a second shot.
John D It was just me I rather have my free hands like she was saying in between I will put my hands in my pockets but I never wore gloves a never even wore gloves when I worked with the department when I was searching someone I would search someone down I would have my gloves on other than that I never wear my gloves for 22 years
We always layer up and use hand warmers and we bring hot coffee or cider and always build a fire. I shoot more from November to January than during any other time of year due to the Holiday shooting tradition in my family. I have members that only shoot during holidays and save up ammo all year to shoot for Thanksgiving,Christmas Eve and Day and New Year's Eve and Day. One one really cold January my Uncle brought propane heater and another we just jumped into the SUV and warmed up in-between strings as we loaded up magazines. Great video as always. Oh and after the shooting is done and guns are away the Fine Bourbons and Cigars come out, LoL.
I'm going back through this with my notebook handy. I had a rather chilling experience not too long ago. It was a decent morning weather wise. Then, as we were going along in the Gator (with no windscreen mind you) the wind picked up and it started to sleet. That sapped the heat from me like crazy. Needless to say I think I need to revisit some things and try to do better the next time.
I bought a 44 magnum 6 1/2 inch Hunter Edition Smith and Wesson two months ago; a thing of beauty I tell you!!, but I have not shot it yet, due to the cold weather. I am going to try some of your ideas Kirsten to stay warm, possibly this weekend.
Good advice it was cold today and the wind had a bite so this is good advice!
I was a 3rd shift linesman in New England. A good pair of medium weight Merino wool thermal underwear, like Smartwool, will save your life.
Bruce mentioned to thank you and the Peeps now know you practically cook yourself taping in the winter. All they have to do is wait. Great tips, I am glad most of us can shoot inside in cold weather. I never wear a coat in the winter. At about 0 degrees F, I can get a bit chilly.
There was one winter I never bothered to wear one at least going into work. Thankfully that winter was nowhere nearly as bad as I'm used to and I didn't have too far to go. I wouldn't want to spend too long out like it, but for less than a minute it was nothing.
The one BIG recommendation you missed, and you would have seen it by looking into a mirror, is keep your head covered. Your body tries to insure its survival by prioritizing your body's systems to keep the brain safe. To do so, it pumps much more blood into your head when it gets cold. When the weather is warm, you lose 20% of your heat through your head, but when it is warm, who cares. When the temperature drops to freezing ( 0 degrees centigrade is the figure you were trying to recall ), heat loss through the head may be greater than 35%. So, when the temperature drops, reach for a hat.
The warm blood that doesn't have to go to your head to protect your brain can be routed to other cold extremities.
Your story made me shiver. Too bad a St Bernard with a cask of brandy didn't come to your rescue!
Now this is a really interesting video with common sense things that will really help you out in Cold conditions. I to know exactly what happens in the cold on a gun range when you are not properly prepared. Thanks Kirsten for the sound advice.
Awesome video! I live in Florida but I travel for work and usually bring some of my guns when going up north. Although these tips sound like common sense they are so very often overlooked, even by me. By the time you realize it it's already too late or you don't have the time to go get the stuff you need. Always be prepared when you know what kind of situations/conditions you are going into. Thank you and keep on shooting(guns and videos)
Shooting with a propane heater is one of the things I do up here in Alaska in the winter 🥶🥶🥶 Thanks for another awesome video!!
Shooting mitts, like the military use. Hand inside mitten most times, then there’s a slit to allow the trigger finger free. Then back in the mitten!
Girl your something else. keep up the good work.
Nice.. I hope you are staying warm. Happy Holidays.
I remember one year out hunting and it was cold. It was like five below, I saw a deer. So i raised my rifle, i pulled my trigger finger out of my finger mittens and the deer walked in the thick brush and I kept my finger resting on the outside of the metal trigger guard. He finally stepped out of the thick brush to where I could get a shot and finger was stuck to the trigger guard. In prying my frozen diget off he saw my arm move and took off running and I never got a shot . Now I have these finger mittens that have little thin gloves over your fingers so i havent frozen to my gun in years.
Just stand next to Kirsten...shes hot enough you'll be warm
Those heat packs (like HotHands) rock and many of them should always be a component of personal cold weather supplies. If you're traveling long distances in the middle of nowhere deployed or not in the winter and there is a vehicular accident... carrying a mess of them could save not only your life but also the lives of those in your company who disregarded them as a survival gear.
We live in Alaska dear, we got the handle on cold weather shooting get er done Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. All day long
All I could see were your eyes and I got lost! 😉
Great tips, keep them coming. Also, are you planning for any future competition super secret tips on a DVD?
Also a complete gun safety video would be great for those City slickers or those who live in other countries where they have to learn on their own.
And I am ordering the yoga pants calender and a mug for sure. :)
Tip from experience: Wear a lightweight 2mm full body wetsuit against your skin. You will need basically a shirt and microfleece jacket with maybe a wet weather coat. Was toasty warm sitting in a hole at Waiouru Military Training Area, -18C with -50C windchill.
Also wool socks with Goretex wet weather socks over them. Goretex gear is the greatest thing ever for regulating body temperature.