Just added this to my stash, I love going to the range so it only makes sense that if I’m going to be making holes then I should be prepared to patch a hole if need be lol
Good to consider the different between materials and training levels needed between a first aid kit and a trauma kit too. It's good to have a tourniquet, gauze, bandages, chest seal, and trauma shears which will certainly not be included in an off the shelf first aid kit. Learn how to properly use each and frequently train with each item in the kit!
So true, I went there to ask how people got comfortable carrying one in the chamber personally for them to see if it would help me become comfortable doing it bc when I started I just simply wasn’t, and a lot of people were super mean and just telling me if I don’t trust myself or my gun I just shouldn’t carry at all and that I’m idiot basically for asking even tho I was very clear that I was aware carrying one in the chamber was superior and that I was just simply looking for advice as a newbie from some experienced guys. I did get a lot of great tips and nice comments from people actually giving good advice to help me get there, like keeping snap caps in the chamber and a loaded mag (since I’d have to rack the slide anyways without one in the chamber) to train myself into trusting myself carrying and my holster since everyday I come home and see that the trigger hasn’t depressed. And encouraging me to do research on how guns trigger system operated to give me a better piece of mind and understanding of it so I would feel safer. And letting me know that no matter how I carry, anyway is better than not carrying at all. I wish everyone in the community was more like that
@@IchigoTheQuincy Carrying with a round in the chamber violates one of the cardinal rules of firearm safety, never point the muzzle at anything you aren't willing to destroy. I am not willing to destroy my testicles, or my femoral artery by my gun going off down my leg. It is NATURAL to feel wary about carrying with a round in the chamber with striker fired guns like Glock. If there is no manual safety and no heavier trigger pull from a Double-Action/Single-Action half-cocked hammer, it's natural to be wary. I hate the guys saying if you are carrying without a round in the chamber you are forfeiting your life. I can draw from concealment, chamber a round, and get a round on target within 1.5 seconds and this was after only training for 10 minutes. My draw from concealment while chambering a round is faster than a majority of people carrying with a round in the chamber simply because I have practiced.
@@IchigoTheQuincy I might’ve seen your post lol. Been doing a lot of research before getting my cpl and I found a post almost identical to what your explaining and i instantly went to comments and was reading like “why is everyone saying he shouldn’t have a gun just because he asked for advice from people with experience”. If you don’t mind me asking how has the progress been on carrying with a loaded chamber?
Honestly bro you have one of the cleanest, informative, and original channels I’ve seen not to say other channel aren’t Great but the content and information that you push out is great for gun enthusiasts
I'm only 15 seconds into the video but reading this comment at the bottom of my screen made me decide to subscribe without even thinking. I trust this man's judgment for some reason blindly. Though I also feel confident I just stumbled across an amazing RUclips channel
See this is the kind of gun tuber this website needs. Not a dude bro who waxes lyrical about why you need to buy a $5,000 Daniel defense AR. Just concise information that doesn't overly glorify buying a bunch of guns. It's just nice common Sense. Simple information that anyone can follow
You are 100% correct. I have so many friends who have 3 ARs and they don’t have optic, sling, light or even ammo to shoot. There is such a thing as to many guns if you can’t afford to set up the gun properly.
Yes. I've seen the same. I tell people to get a quality firearm, whatever that may be, and get a lot of ammo and magazines. I'm not real big on optics as being necessary if they have irons. Slings are a must and a light is optional if they have a good handheld.
gunsmith here, use grease if you do regular maintenance on your gun, and use oil if you're lazy. Grease is higher performing, but will get dirty and attach to carbon buildup easier. oil is not as high performing, but won't gunk up your gun as much.
Good advice all around, especially on the ear pro. I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force and always doubled up on ear pro (plugs and headsets) any time I was around a running fighter. I've still got tinnitus and upper range loss. Protect your hearing, folks!
Wow you doubled up the whole time? Im gonna ask for a custom molded ear plugs referal when i go to the doc because that no joke I want the best single layer protection possible and then Have the option to put on ear pro and crank the audio amplification up to hear people through the ear canal plugs minus the shockwave I know shock still travels through the bones but it would have to be a howitzer to do anything eventually
@@TheTAEclub we didn't have custom fit or electronic ear pro back when I was in. Doubling up was the best we could do, short of not going on the line. High freq was the worst - it was bad enough that it would affect your nervous system. Come off the line shaking from the stuff, no matter what you wore.
I used to be a crew man on the 155mm & 105mm Howitzer, and one time I forgot to put in my ear pro before a fire mission. On the very first round, I lost all hearing in the first 1/8 of the blast. It was exactly like the deafness and high pitch ringing in Call of Duty. I couldn't hear anything for a good few minutes.
I'd add puppy pads for when you're cleaning your gun. It absorbs everything and when you're done, just pitch it. The gun cleaning mats also absorb everything, but now you have something soaked in solvent and oils sitting on your bench being a fire hazard.
First timer viewer and new to the gun community, but I wanted to thank you for making a video covering this. Most video focus on guns, optics and accessories, but this is a great topic covering the less obvious/focused areas of gun ownership. Down to earth takes and video felt like I was listening to advice from one of my bros. Easy sub.
shitty thing is I would like to join a club with skeet, pistol and ar style rifles but most skeet just have the first two. They also typically require a bunch of service you have to do to maintain the range, fine but wish I could just pay more. All of the more down to earth ranges are indoor in my area and skew younger. Also, the outdoor ranges with skeet are mad expensive and even after joining they restrict you. For instance, you could join, not pass a test and barely be able to use the range until you retest and pass next month.
@@DG-kr8pt yeah you just have to find a run n gun range for routine use. Go shoot sporting clays with the boys when you have time. There are many more skeet/trap ranges
Even 35 years after getting into my own guns I find it is useful to level set with the basics such as you itemize here. What 2-4 guns do I regularly depend on? Are they set up properly right now? Do any of them need preventive maintenance? Do I have holsters and slings for them that I like? Do I have enough defense and range ammo for them on hand? Over time it is easy to loose track of details. At least yearly do an assessment as described here for your go to guns. Great video for beginners and experienced. Really good 2A message too.
I can add 3 things. - A hard case for your eye protection. Otherwise they get scratched up from bumping around your bag. Hard, not soft case. Another thing...I would highly recommend the Tipton brand snap caps. The one where you can see the little spring inside the snap caps. Those cheap red aluminum snap caps start shedding small pieces of aluminum inside of your gun. The 3rd and final but extremely important one....When buying a holster, do not buy a generic holster, for example "medium sized guns". Buy a holster for your exact make and model of gun, including or not, a light or laser attatched. The holster should fit perfectly. I prefer leather holsters myself. I find them more comfortable and more concealable. Also the Kydex plastic ones wear the finish on your gun faster than leather does. You're going to have it probably for the rest of your life. I know spending $125-$160 sounds like a lot for a holster. Take your favorite gun that you carry the most and buy a custom leather one. I think you'll be glad you did. TT Gunleather is a quality brand, but there are many other good leathiers out there.
Holy crap this is so helpful! Thanks Man, I sent this to the kids for Fathers’ Day ideas. Trying not to fall into that trap of purchasing gun after gun.
Amazing content. Subbed. I'm 2-3 months into my firearms journey and I've been doing nonstop research and absorbing content and I have arrived at every single one of your points....Separately, because I haven't seen anyone else compile it all together. You also delivered it very well. Wish I had seen this prior, tbh. I definitely paid a LGS to mount a scope and bore sight it because I didn't have a torque wrench or the sight...turns out I could have bought them for the same price as the service.
I never leave comments but I really like and appreciate your content. Well spoken, thoughtful and quality info. Firearm selection is fire too. Keep going.
Great info! It took years for me to realize the things you have summed up in 30 minutes. The crazy thing is, people that are new to the gun world might see this and take it with a grain of salt. If you are new to guns and watching this, follow this advice!
I like this benchtop, informative type of video way more than the "tacticool" cinematic crap with dudes in full kit sending hundreds of rounds down range in slow motion
Just came across this video as recommended. I'm glad I did, too! I'm a new gun owner, and like you mentioned, I bought a Glock 43x and within a week I bought my second and am wanting a third. The addiction is real, but this video is very informational, and you seem like a chill guy to hang with. Watching the video was like talking to an experienced friend. I'm going to check out some of your other videos.
This video is exactly what people new to the lifestyle need, like me, so I appreciate you sharing knowledge and your approach to EDC with those of us still finding our way. I look forward to watching more of your content. Any videos on how you train upcoming? Or a video on your fall/winter setup (sounds like snow may not be a concern for you!)?
been shooting since 1978...good solid list....id ad a large small driver kit with different screw heads, stars, allens etc and a trauma kit which is more than bobo kit you showed
As a new gun owner, I want to thank you for sharing. I do have some of the other items on your list, but plan to research and plan my future purchases accordingly.
Went to the tactical games recently and all the top guys were wearing Kore Essential belts so I bought one the next week and damn, best gun gear purchase I made in a long time. Total recommend from me.
Great list and anyone that doesn't have these things should take your advice. Especially about trying different types of ammo to see what works best for you and your gun. I try to make sure to put a full box of at least 6-8 different types of ammo downrange before deciding which works best. I also try to make sure I have put at least that much range time into a new gun before I buy my next one. Two things I would add to your list. The first would be a good soft case for when you are going to the range, especially if your first gun is a rifle/shotgun. Many ranges don't like you walking in with your gun in the open since it is hard for them to tell at a distance whether the gun is loaded or if you are a threat. The second thing I would add is a good first aid kit just incase something unfortunate happens. I keep a kit in each vehicle, one in my range bag and a compact one that I keep in my pocket. Make sure the kit has a tourniquet and preferably add some QuickClot gauze. Don't just have the kit, just like you need to train with your new gun you should take some first aid training so you are prepared if needed.
i really appreciate this vid. The gatekeeping at the range is definitely an issue. Interestingly enough i have a similar history to those at the range but they chose to keep going down the firearm rabbit hole after leaving the service while i didn't get back into it until years later. I'm the same dude that stood beside you back then so what makes you "above" me now. They've accrued more information than me in this area as i've accrued information in other areas that they haven't. Sharing information is a joy to me, as i see it is to you also because you wouldn't be doing this channel otherwise. Now, out to buy some different defense rounds to see what i, and my pistols like. Maybe even shoot the stuff i've got that i keep taking out and replacing with the regular rounds when i go to the range, lol. BTW I see you've got those harbor freight rubber gloves. I'm a contractor and have found those to be the best value going for gloves, not to mention they offer 9mil. also. Not often you find not only the best value but when it's also some of the best made, they are a must.
New subscriber here. Just got into guns. After watching your video, I bought a gun cleaning kit, cleaning oil, binoculars, belt, and a gun holder for sighting. Thank you.
I would add an optic or flashlight before a punch kit honestly, and I only say that bc if ur doing somthing to ur gun that requires a punch kit then that means ur modding ur firearm in a more advanced way usually like trigger swapping or something. Red dot and flash light are usually a step below swapping a trigger or something else internal in the firearm. I would also add a first add kit as well. Great video!
I have just learned the ammo over guns moto. In light of all the chaos that's going on in the word, I was about to buy a honey badge Q SBR for a shtf loadout. After some critical thinking, I realized I didn't have nearly enough ammo and magazines I should have stocked up. Decided to use that money to beef up my EDC, Rifle, ammo, mags and battle belt. Was way worth spending it on what I already had and needed than trying to build something new. Appreciate this list!
Phat Jack Fudd here! Pick a self defense pistol. Ya don't need a koolkid racegun! Put night sights on it & a trigger job. Get your rig, belt, holster, mag holder, OC gel, & hand flashlight. Get ammo & training. Get a second pistol, a duplicat of your first, which will fit in the same holster & use the same mags. Get a range bag eves & ears. Then pick a long gun! I have 11 pistols thay were good ideas when I bought them only 3, I want to keep. The rest need to be sold. I could never follow my goal. 3 pistols I want to keep gen 3 Glocks, 2-19s & 26. The others didn't beat the Glock 19. The G26 with Pearce +0 XL grip extention, beat the G19. So pistols are for sale & I'm buying an Extar EP 9. So I'll be well armed with 3 pistols & a Glock AR9 style pistol. I won't of exactly reached my goal, but I came close Oh the holster is sized for a G19 will accept the G26! So I carry the G26 with G26 mag. G 19 mag as back up. G33 rd mags for the EP9. The G19 & G 33 rd mags work in the G26, G19, & the EP9! The G26 mag only works in the G 26. I could dump 1 of the 19s & be well armed with 3 firearms!
This is the first video I have seen of yours. These are some good ideas! Especially appreciate the part about being nice and welcoming to new people. I have been shooting for over a decade. I would add a few things. Good training especially if you plan to carry to protect yourself and loved ones. This training needs to be based on fighting with your gun. Extra mags. And have mags dedicated to for carry and mags dedicated for training. Finally a blue-gun so you dry practice without the worry of having to unload your gun all the time. Once again great video. Love the ideas and hour you kept it short. Will be subscribing if this is the stuff you post about.
You do a great job of articulating what new gun owners need to hear. Everything was 100% facts. I double down on the gun cleaning kit and different ammo types. Know your pistol irons before investing in a RDS
The hunter constantine belt is amazing for shorts or pants that only have a draw string, runs on the inside of your waistband and it’s really secure , makes carrying in sweatpants or gym shorts so nice because there’s literally no weight on your actual pants/shorts
Growing up around guns I already had most of these things readily available but this is awesome especially for people who haven’t yet run into some of these issues and just generally don’t know what all goes into gun ownership other than just purchasing a gun. I think of some of the friends I’ve made who I’ve got into guns and had to explain cleaning kits and PPE and would definitely recommend this video in the future and more generally just this concept of getting the support items before thinking about adding more guns to the collection. Very well done
Love this kind of content. Owning and using a firearm is a lot more than just buying a gun. There is a support system that must exist along with that gun to make you effective.
Great video, very smart information. My hearing is awful. I bought hearing protection, ear phone type that also amplifies sound so I can hear better. Turn them on and I can hear sound from far away.
Well done, good Sir!! I will share this video with the newer shooters I know. Also, I totally agree about holsters as well as good slings for long guns.
Ok this video is fantastic. Thank you for sharing this wisdom with us. I seriously feel like you saved me a looooooot of time figuring this out on my own!
This is gonna sound crazy. But I’m here cause we share the same nice, mannerisms and outlooks. I review action figures and my friends sent me this cause they thought you were my alt channel. I’m here to support and show love. I have subbed! Thanks for your outlook and what you do sharing!
Also, I do recommend people purchasing proper targets and different types of targets. It’s easy to shoot at the same thing over & over. Your skill and technique will definitely increase with variation.
Thank you from a newbie here, subscribed. I appreciate you getting straight to the facts, proper maintenance, and protection. Totally agree that I want my own stuff that is familiar to me and the proper tools to keep hardware up to snuff. There are so many great guns out there but as with always, have to start with the fundamentals
Really great video. Very informative and you hit on things that may be overlooked like binoculars, range memberships and doubling up on ear pro, especially at an indoor range. I also like your positive message at the end.
Great advice. I once built a lower receiver with an alen wrench, screw driver, hammer (roofing hammer), and a guitar pick. To my amazement, it still runs like a scolded dog. Lol.
Good video. I enjoyed your content and agree with you, that we should be getting things to support our gun ownership rather than just buying more guns.
Another thing would be a bore sighter set, extra magazines and the appropriate optics systems that YOU find practical. You can also install sights with punches if you're determined enough to do it cheaply. A small brass/plastic tap hammer is nice so you don't mark your guns up too. Small screwdrivers work great as "picks" and theyre 5 bucks at lowes. Upgrades matter also. If you don't like a gun, work on it. Fix the issues until you do. Why sell it? Harbor freight has many of these tools for dirt cheap also. Including safes. Picks. punches. And nice hard cases.
Hey great video! Torque wrench is a rare thing in gun community but EXTREMELY important tool for me as a maker and I am glad to see it here. It is essentially the only way to make sure things are seated and aligned. On ammo I would say get range ammo (FMJ) instead of defensive ammo as you can get double the rounds for the same price. I am not experienced to speak on difference between different brands of defensive rounds but I would definitely recommend training more! Also gun safe is a myth IMO. If you have kids under 16 absolutely otherwise these safe are just not enough to keep people out. Sight tool is another thing I won't get as red dots are always better and stock irons are good enough for self defense. For any other women shooters out there I strongly recommend the enigma hoster as we don't wear belts all the time. It is the only one I know of but it have served me well. Also I would recommend people start with 9mm. It is cheap (not as cheap as 22 but 22 recoil gives you no training), common, and realiable. Getting your handgun skill in before getting a rifle would save you a lot of ammo money! If you are interested in long-range shooting like me I would also recommend an airgun. It is pretty much unregulated in US and the ammo basically cost nothing (good air rifle can go up to 2k but that is still just 3-4k rounds of 556 and a good ar is going to cost 1k anyway). It also force you to learn ballistics in a short range which is a bonus for me living in city.
Subbed. I appreciate no BS content. I recently bought a gun I didn’t need and now have an awful case of buyer’s remorse. Should have bought ammo or optics. Live and learn I guess.
1 thing I would add, before you buy your 1st gun go to a range where you can rent and shoot all the guns your interested in back to back. 2. If your looking to buy a gun at a store and they have a range see if you can shoot it before you purchase it. Those 2 might seem like the same advice, it isnt personally if i would have heard the 2 pieces of advice I would have saved so much money and frustration.
Ask your friends about holsters, I've loaned out my favorites plenty of times. It saves money in the long run. But you are correct, I have several hundreds of dollars on holsters that I never use.
Super informative video, thanks for putting that all together. I totally related to a lot of your points about having and being comfortable with your own equipment and taking care of stuff. I've actually started picking up a number of these things already, so it was nice to see a little secondary confirmation of being on the "correct" path. I also appreciated your acknowledgment of the culture being toxic. I think less of that toxicity would help when engaging with people that have never shot a gun and aren't comfortable around them. I don't often hit the subscribe button, but you won me over on the first video.
Just bought my very first handgun a CZ-75 B, gonna follow your advice and get all the equipment you mention here before i get another firearm, already started looking at other guns and have not even picked up my pistol yet 😂 still gotta wait the 10 day cool down period here in california. Thanks for the information!
While I don’t disagree with your list, I personally feel it could be drilled down to 5 things… 1. Ammo 2. Ear/eye pro 3. Quality holster 4. Quality belt 5. TRAINING Each one of those are their own investment into yourself. You then learn more proficiency by researching each one of those 5 points.
Great idea for a video. If you are a new shooter and go with other people, especially to open/outdoor ranges, pay attention to the little stuff that people bring. Staple gun, 1x2’s, folding table. You might not think about it, but all of that stuff costs money, logistics to get it around, and if you forget it, it can ruin a trip. Everyone should have that stuff ready to go
Bought my first gun in 2019. Now on number8 😂. You’ve basically summed up everything I learned & bought in one video over the last 4 years. i definitely stopped buying guns so often when i realized i lacked on everything else (most of my guns were bought in 2020) & started investing in everything else. Like tools it took me like 4-5 hours to do a simple roll pin & aluminum magwell for my czp07, the punch I needed & had to use the wrong tools instead smh And for holsters I used a Texas 1886leather universal holster until i could afford custom kydex holsters I wanted still have that holster it’s useful backup
We’re on the same path just different journeys! 😂 I’m just trying to save some folks some money and maybe a shortcut here and there from what we learned the hard way lol
Solid set of recommendations. I'll point out for those who don't like to carry appendix, the Hunter Constantine belt is *only* for appendix carry, so if you're going to carry on your hip it's not the belt for you.
Thank you! And yea forgot to mention that lol I’ve seen some people say you could maybe make it work in other carrying styles but ehh I don’t think it’s ideal
This is a great video. Very nice and helpful. I agree with a lot of your information. I hope that a lot of people who are interested in firearms see this video cause everything you talked about is great advice.
Great Info! I didn't do enough research on my pew purchase. Now have buyers remorse (bought a poor brand) and was planning on buying another instead of upgrading parts I am unhappy with and joining a club-which is a way better. Thanks!
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I would also throw a first aid kit on the list.
Yup! Couldn’t agree more!
A stop the bleed kit at the least, and training in how to use it. Our local fire department offers training on stop the bleed for free!
Just added this to my stash, I love going to the range so it only makes sense that if I’m going to be making holes then I should be prepared to patch a hole if need be lol
My wife is a nurse and I second that. If I have to go to the range more than I do I would buy something for accidents or whatever.
Good to consider the different between materials and training levels needed between a first aid kit and a trauma kit too. It's good to have a tourniquet, gauze, bandages, chest seal, and trauma shears which will certainly not be included in an off the shelf first aid kit. Learn how to properly use each and frequently train with each item in the kit!
"The gun community can be a little toxic"
I'm on firearm subreddits every day. You ain't lyin'.
So true, I went there to ask how people got comfortable carrying one in the chamber personally for them to see if it would help me become comfortable doing it bc when I started I just simply wasn’t, and a lot of people were super mean and just telling me if I don’t trust myself or my gun I just shouldn’t carry at all and that I’m idiot basically for asking even tho I was very clear that I was aware carrying one in the chamber was superior and that I was just simply looking for advice as a newbie from some experienced guys. I did get a lot of great tips and nice comments from people actually giving good advice to help me get there, like keeping snap caps in the chamber and a loaded mag (since I’d have to rack the slide anyways without one in the chamber) to train myself into trusting myself carrying and my holster since everyday I come home and see that the trigger hasn’t depressed. And encouraging me to do research on how guns trigger system operated to give me a better piece of mind and understanding of it so I would feel safer. And letting me know that no matter how I carry, anyway is better than not carrying at all. I wish everyone in the community was more like that
@@IchigoTheQuincy Carrying with a round in the chamber violates one of the cardinal rules of firearm safety, never point the muzzle at anything you aren't willing to destroy.
I am not willing to destroy my testicles, or my femoral artery by my gun going off down my leg.
It is NATURAL to feel wary about carrying with a round in the chamber with striker fired guns like Glock.
If there is no manual safety and no heavier trigger pull from a Double-Action/Single-Action half-cocked hammer, it's natural to be wary.
I hate the guys saying if you are carrying without a round in the chamber you are forfeiting your life.
I can draw from concealment, chamber a round, and get a round on target within 1.5 seconds and this was after only training for 10 minutes.
My draw from concealment while chambering a round is faster than a majority of people carrying with a round in the chamber simply because I have practiced.
@@IchigoTheQuincy I might’ve seen your post lol. Been doing a lot of research before getting my cpl and I found a post almost identical to what your explaining and i instantly went to comments and was reading like “why is everyone saying he shouldn’t have a gun just because he asked for advice from people with experience”. If you don’t mind me asking how has the progress been on carrying with a loaded chamber?
@@IchigoTheQuincy Do you not use a holster??? there is no reason why your trigger would be depressed
Litteraly can’t ask question’s without getting tore a new one
Honestly bro you have one of the cleanest, informative, and original channels I’ve seen not to say other channel aren’t Great but the content and information that you push out is great for gun enthusiasts
Means a lot man thank you! 🙏🏽
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@@connorevans5632 😂😂😂what bro
I'm only 15 seconds into the video but reading this comment at the bottom of my screen made me decide to subscribe without even thinking. I trust this man's judgment for some reason blindly. Though I also feel confident I just stumbled across an amazing RUclips channel
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See this is the kind of gun tuber this website needs. Not a dude bro who waxes lyrical about why you need to buy a $5,000 Daniel defense AR. Just concise information that doesn't overly glorify buying a bunch of guns. It's just nice common Sense. Simple information that anyone can follow
Appreciate the kind words brother! 🙏🏽
You are 100% correct. I have so many friends who have 3 ARs and they don’t have optic, sling, light or even ammo to shoot. There is such a thing as to many guns if you can’t afford to set up the gun properly.
As time goes on I've realized I'd rather have 2-5 really well set up guns over having 10+ guns.
Yes. I've seen the same. I tell people to get a quality firearm, whatever that may be, and get a lot of ammo and magazines. I'm not real big on optics as being necessary if they have irons. Slings are a must and a light is optional if they have a good handheld.
gunsmith here, use grease if you do regular maintenance on your gun, and use oil if you're lazy. Grease is higher performing, but will get dirty and attach to carbon buildup easier. oil is not as high performing, but won't gunk up your gun as much.
Nice tip thank you! 🙏🏽
I've heard the opposite more. Grease lasts longer. I don't think it matters, if you wanted to be anal you'd do both
Good advice all around, especially on the ear pro. I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force and always doubled up on ear pro (plugs and headsets) any time I was around a running fighter. I've still got tinnitus and upper range loss. Protect your hearing, folks!
Appreciate it! People underestimate how important their hearing is until it’s not as good
Wow you doubled up the whole time? Im gonna ask for a custom molded ear plugs referal when i go to the doc because that no joke
I want the best single layer protection possible and then Have the option to put on ear pro and crank the audio amplification up to hear people through the ear canal plugs minus the shockwave
I know shock still travels through the bones but it would have to be a howitzer to do anything eventually
@@TheTAEclub we didn't have custom fit or electronic ear pro back when I was in. Doubling up was the best we could do, short of not going on the line. High freq was the worst - it was bad enough that it would affect your nervous system. Come off the line shaking from the stuff, no matter what you wore.
Thanks for this information 👍 👌
I used to be a crew man on the 155mm & 105mm Howitzer, and one time I forgot to put in my ear pro before a fire mission. On the very first round, I lost all hearing in the first 1/8 of the blast. It was exactly like the deafness and high pitch ringing in Call of Duty.
I couldn't hear anything for a good few minutes.
The best advice on here is having a dedicated area for your cleaning supplies, and a bench. Completely agree
I'd add puppy pads for when you're cleaning your gun. It absorbs everything and when you're done, just pitch it. The gun cleaning mats also absorb everything, but now you have something soaked in solvent and oils sitting on your bench being a fire hazard.
This is a great idea. Those pads are great for a lot of different stuff
First timer viewer and new to the gun community, but I wanted to thank you for making a video covering this. Most video focus on guns, optics and accessories, but this is a great topic covering the less obvious/focused areas of gun ownership.
Down to earth takes and video felt like I was listening to advice from one of my bros. Easy sub.
Thanks for watching!
Wish there was a video like this when I started down the rabbit hole of guns, great video
You and me both! lol thanks tho bro! 🙏🏽
Yeah if I had only heard this 40 years and three safes full ago.😁
You had me at “less fudd shit going on”
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shitty thing is I would like to join a club with skeet, pistol and ar style rifles but most skeet just have the first two. They also typically require a bunch of service you have to do to maintain the range, fine but wish I could just pay more. All of the more down to earth ranges are indoor in my area and skew younger. Also, the outdoor ranges with skeet are mad expensive and even after joining they restrict you. For instance, you could join, not pass a test and barely be able to use the range until you retest and pass next month.
@@DG-kr8pt yeah you just have to find a run n gun range for routine use. Go shoot sporting clays with the boys when you have time. There are many more skeet/trap ranges
Yo the “working on your skateboard” reference was sick. I felt that. Same with learning how to set up your own guitars! Love the channel man.
Even 35 years after getting into my own guns I find it is useful to level set with the basics such as you itemize here. What 2-4 guns do I regularly depend on? Are they set up properly right now? Do any of them need preventive maintenance? Do I have holsters and slings for them that I like? Do I have enough defense and range ammo for them on hand? Over time it is easy to loose track of details. At least yearly do an assessment as described here for your go to guns.
Great video for beginners and experienced. Really good 2A message too.
I can add 3 things. - A hard case for your eye protection. Otherwise they get scratched up from bumping around your bag. Hard, not soft case. Another thing...I would highly recommend the Tipton brand snap caps. The one where you can see the little spring inside the snap caps. Those cheap red aluminum snap caps start shedding small pieces of aluminum inside of your gun. The 3rd and final but extremely important one....When buying a holster, do not buy a generic holster, for example "medium sized guns". Buy a holster for your exact make and model of gun, including or not, a light or laser attatched. The holster should fit perfectly. I prefer leather holsters myself. I find them more comfortable and more concealable. Also the Kydex plastic ones wear the finish on your gun faster than leather does. You're going to have it probably for the rest of your life. I know spending $125-$160 sounds like a lot for a holster. Take your favorite gun that you carry the most and buy a custom leather one. I think you'll be glad you did. TT Gunleather is a quality brand, but there are many other good leathiers out there.
Holy crap this is so helpful! Thanks Man, I sent this to the kids for Fathers’ Day ideas. Trying not to fall into that trap of purchasing gun after gun.
Amazing content. Subbed.
I'm 2-3 months into my firearms journey and I've been doing nonstop research and absorbing content and I have arrived at every single one of your points....Separately, because I haven't seen anyone else compile it all together. You also delivered it very well.
Wish I had seen this prior, tbh. I definitely paid a LGS to mount a scope and bore sight it because I didn't have a torque wrench or the sight...turns out I could have bought them for the same price as the service.
Dope video. Glad there's some normal folk giving solid advice. Easy to listen to as well. Keep it up!
I like this guy A LOT! Best, most informative, honest, helpful video I’ve seen so far. This man is the real deal.
I never leave comments but I really like and appreciate your content. Well spoken, thoughtful and quality info. Firearm selection is fire too. Keep going.
Man I appreciate the kind words! Thank you 🙏🏽
Great info! It took years for me to realize the things you have summed up in 30 minutes. The crazy thing is, people that are new to the gun world might see this and take it with a grain of salt. If you are new to guns and watching this, follow this advice!
Appreciate it! I think Sometimes when something sounds too easy or too simple we tend to over-complicate things lol I know I did
Bro......! This is by far the most comprehensive video on "what and when to buy" videos that rubies and upcoming Pro's can benefit from.
Appreciate it bro! I’m sure I forgot something but it’s a good start! Lol
@@dariuskincaid If you did I couldn't tell! Super thorough
I like this benchtop, informative type of video way more than the "tacticool" cinematic crap with dudes in full kit sending hundreds of rounds down range in slow motion
Thanks for watching bro 🙏🏽
Just came across this video as recommended. I'm glad I did, too! I'm a new gun owner, and like you mentioned, I bought a Glock 43x and within a week I bought my second and am wanting a third. The addiction is real, but this video is very informational, and you seem like a chill guy to hang with. Watching the video was like talking to an experienced friend. I'm going to check out some of your other videos.
Thanks for watching brother!
perfect video to show a friend getting into the life style.
This video is exactly what people new to the lifestyle need, like me, so I appreciate you sharing knowledge and your approach to EDC with those of us still finding our way. I look forward to watching more of your content. Any videos on how you train upcoming? Or a video on your fall/winter setup (sounds like snow may not be a concern for you!)?
been shooting since 1978...good solid list....id ad a large small driver kit with different screw heads, stars, allens etc and a trauma kit which is more than bobo kit you showed
As a new gun owner, I want to thank you for sharing. I do have some of the other items on your list, but plan to research and plan my future purchases accordingly.
15:37 you didn’t even have to finish what you were saying for me to know what you meant lol. It’s such a familiarity and pleasure to work on your gun.
Went to the tactical games recently and all the top guys were wearing Kore Essential belts so I bought one the next week and damn, best gun gear purchase I made in a long time. Total recommend from me.
A belt you like is totally worth it!! It’s a game changer once you find the one that works for you 🙏🏽
Great list and anyone that doesn't have these things should take your advice. Especially about trying different types of ammo to see what works best for you and your gun. I try to make sure to put a full box of at least 6-8 different types of ammo downrange before deciding which works best. I also try to make sure I have put at least that much range time into a new gun before I buy my next one.
Two things I would add to your list.
The first would be a good soft case for when you are going to the range, especially if your first gun is a rifle/shotgun. Many ranges don't like you walking in with your gun in the open since it is hard for them to tell at a distance whether the gun is loaded or if you are a threat.
The second thing I would add is a good first aid kit just incase something unfortunate happens. I keep a kit in each vehicle, one in my range bag and a compact one that I keep in my pocket. Make sure the kit has a tourniquet and preferably add some QuickClot gauze. Don't just have the kit, just like you need to train with your new gun you should take some first aid training so you are prepared if needed.
i really appreciate this vid. The gatekeeping at the range is definitely an issue. Interestingly enough i have a similar history to those at the range but they chose to keep going down the firearm rabbit hole after leaving the service while i didn't get back into it until years later. I'm the same dude that stood beside you back then so what makes you "above" me now.
They've accrued more information than me in this area as i've accrued information in other areas that they haven't.
Sharing information is a joy to me, as i see it is to you also because you wouldn't be doing this channel otherwise. Now, out to buy some different defense rounds to see what i, and my pistols like. Maybe even shoot the stuff i've got that i keep taking out and replacing with the regular rounds when i go to the range, lol.
BTW I see you've got those harbor freight rubber gloves. I'm a contractor and have found those to be the best value going for gloves, not to mention they offer 9mil. also. Not often you find not only the best value but when it's also some of the best made, they are a must.
New subscriber here. Just got into guns. After watching your video, I bought a gun cleaning kit, cleaning oil, binoculars, belt, and a gun holder for sighting. Thank you.
I would add an optic or flashlight before a punch kit honestly, and I only say that bc if ur doing somthing to ur gun that requires a punch kit then that means ur modding ur firearm in a more advanced way usually like trigger swapping or something. Red dot and flash light are usually a step below swapping a trigger or something else internal in the firearm. I would also add a first add kit as well. Great video!
Love the video. This is what I try and bring to my little corner of RUclips. Very sober and informative perspective.
Appreciate it! 🙏🏽
You are in the next tier of youtubers to make it, keep crushin it! 🤘😎🍻
Great video. I would definitely add a first aid kit and tourniquet.
Love the "Cheers" reference.
NORM!
New to 2A and looking into getting my first firearm. Thank you for the video.
Update?
Did you end up buying one
What did you get bro? 👀
I have just learned the ammo over guns moto. In light of all the chaos that's going on in the word, I was about to buy a honey badge Q SBR for a shtf loadout. After some critical thinking, I realized I didn't have nearly enough ammo and magazines I should have stocked up. Decided to use that money to beef up my EDC, Rifle, ammo, mags and battle belt. Was way worth spending it on what I already had and needed than trying to build something new.
Appreciate this list!
Solid advice. You have inspired me to get the tools so i can do my own work.
Phat Jack Fudd here! Pick a self defense pistol. Ya don't need a koolkid racegun! Put night sights on it & a trigger job. Get your rig, belt, holster, mag holder, OC gel, & hand flashlight. Get ammo & training. Get a second pistol, a duplicat of your first, which will fit in the same holster & use the same mags. Get a range bag eves & ears. Then pick a long gun! I have 11 pistols thay were good ideas when I bought them only 3, I want to keep. The rest need to be sold. I could never follow my goal. 3 pistols I want to keep gen 3 Glocks, 2-19s & 26. The others didn't beat the Glock 19. The G26 with Pearce +0 XL grip extention, beat the G19. So pistols are for sale & I'm buying an Extar EP 9. So I'll be well armed with 3 pistols & a Glock AR9 style pistol. I won't of exactly reached my goal, but I came close Oh the holster is sized for a G19 will accept the G26! So I carry the G26 with G26 mag. G 19 mag as back up. G33 rd mags for the EP9. The G19 & G 33 rd mags work in the G26, G19, & the EP9! The G26 mag only works in the G 26. I could dump 1 of the 19s & be well armed with 3 firearms!
This is the first video I have seen of yours. These are some good ideas! Especially appreciate the part about being nice and welcoming to new people. I have been shooting for over a decade. I would add a few things. Good training especially if you plan to carry to protect yourself and loved ones. This training needs to be based on fighting with your gun. Extra mags. And have mags dedicated to for carry and mags dedicated for training. Finally a blue-gun so you dry practice without the worry of having to unload your gun all the time. Once again great video. Love the ideas and hour you kept it short. Will be subscribing if this is the stuff you post about.
Appreciate it! Great points too 👍🏽
As someone who is getting ready to purchase my first gun and researching as much as I can this video was excellent. Thanks for all of the info.
You do a great job of articulating what new gun owners need to hear. Everything was 100% facts. I double down on the gun cleaning kit and different ammo types. Know your pistol irons before investing in a RDS
Thank you for watching!
The hunter constantine belt is amazing for shorts or pants that only have a draw string, runs on the inside of your waistband and it’s really secure , makes carrying in sweatpants or gym shorts so nice because there’s literally no weight on your actual pants/shorts
Growing up around guns I already had most of these things readily available but this is awesome especially for people who haven’t yet run into some of these issues and just generally don’t know what all goes into gun ownership other than just purchasing a gun. I think of some of the friends I’ve made who I’ve got into guns and had to explain cleaning kits and PPE and would definitely recommend this video in the future and more generally just this concept of getting the support items before thinking about adding more guns to the collection. Very well done
Love this kind of content. Owning and using a firearm is a lot more than just buying a gun. There is a support system that must exist along with that gun to make you effective.
Great advice. The only thing I would add are extra magazines.
Mags for sure! If you can find them of course 😂
100%!!! Im glad I found your site. You have a new Subscriber! Keep the good info coming.
Great video, very smart information.
My hearing is awful.
I bought hearing protection, ear phone type that also amplifies sound so I can hear better.
Turn them on and I can hear sound from far away.
First time coming across the channel and I already love the vibes.
Waiting for the day you flip that camera around brother 🤙
Well done, good Sir!! I will share this video with the newer shooters I know. Also, I totally agree about holsters as well as good slings for long guns.
Good slings is a good one!
as a beginner, thank you for this and your other videos. really helpful!
Ok this video is fantastic. Thank you for sharing this wisdom with us. I seriously feel like you saved me a looooooot of time figuring this out on my own!
This is gonna sound crazy. But I’m here cause we share the same nice, mannerisms and outlooks. I review action figures and my friends sent me this cause they thought you were my alt channel. I’m here to support and show love. I have subbed! Thanks for your outlook and what you do sharing!
Woah! Watched a bunch of your videos and this is crazy! 😅 love what you’re doing I subbed as well! 🙌🏾
@@dariuskincaid love to hear it man! Thank you for enjoying
And now you have to teach me!
Also, I do recommend people purchasing proper targets and different types of targets. It’s easy to shoot at the same thing over & over. Your skill and technique will definitely increase with variation.
Agreed! Especially at outdoor ranges most don’t have any of that stuff and if they do it’s trash lol
Thank you from a newbie here, subscribed. I appreciate you getting straight to the facts, proper maintenance, and protection. Totally agree that I want my own stuff that is familiar to me and the proper tools to keep hardware up to snuff. There are so many great guns out there but as with always, have to start with the fundamentals
Really great video. Very informative and you hit on things that may be overlooked like binoculars, range memberships and doubling up on ear pro, especially at an indoor range. I also like your positive message at the end.
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate it! 🙏🏽
Great advice. I once built a lower receiver with an alen wrench, screw driver, hammer (roofing hammer), and a guitar pick. To my amazement, it still runs like a scolded dog. Lol.
Thank you for keeping it real! Subscribed
Kore gun belt is a must as far as I am concerned. Before I got it never knew how much more comfortable carry could be. Made all the diff.
This video is fantastic. Haven’t really gone down the rabbit hole completely so its nice to know what the essentials/quality of life things are
Good video. I enjoyed your content and agree with you, that we should be getting things to support our gun ownership rather than just buying more guns.
Another thing would be a bore sighter set, extra magazines and the appropriate optics systems that YOU find practical. You can also install sights with punches if you're determined enough to do it cheaply. A small brass/plastic tap hammer is nice so you don't mark your guns up too. Small screwdrivers work great as "picks" and theyre 5 bucks at lowes. Upgrades matter also. If you don't like a gun, work on it. Fix the issues until you do. Why sell it? Harbor freight has many of these tools for dirt cheap also. Including safes. Picks. punches. And nice hard cases.
Hey great video! Torque wrench is a rare thing in gun community but EXTREMELY important tool for me as a maker and I am glad to see it here. It is essentially the only way to make sure things are seated and aligned. On ammo I would say get range ammo (FMJ) instead of defensive ammo as you can get double the rounds for the same price. I am not experienced to speak on difference between different brands of defensive rounds but I would definitely recommend training more! Also gun safe is a myth IMO. If you have kids under 16 absolutely otherwise these safe are just not enough to keep people out. Sight tool is another thing I won't get as red dots are always better and stock irons are good enough for self defense.
For any other women shooters out there I strongly recommend the enigma hoster as we don't wear belts all the time. It is the only one I know of but it have served me well.
Also I would recommend people start with 9mm. It is cheap (not as cheap as 22 but 22 recoil gives you no training), common, and realiable. Getting your handgun skill in before getting a rifle would save you a lot of ammo money! If you are interested in long-range shooting like me I would also recommend an airgun. It is pretty much unregulated in US and the ammo basically cost nothing (good air rifle can go up to 2k but that is still just 3-4k rounds of 556 and a good ar is going to cost 1k anyway). It also force you to learn ballistics in a short range which is a bonus for me living in city.
Hey what a great video, that orange and black axis elite looks awesome! I really enjoyed you sharing your experience with all these things!
Appreciate it!
Good job, well spoken, I can't add much to other comments already here. Welcome to the community.
Great video & advice. Thanks for linking the products you bought in the description!
I am looking at getting my first gun and I’m so glad I found this video. Definitely going to use this info and links. Appreciate it a lot!
I LOVE knowledge... Recently purchased my first ...and second... pistols. And I want to know everything. Thanks!
Subbed. I appreciate no BS content. I recently bought a gun I didn’t need and now have an awful case of buyer’s remorse. Should have bought ammo or optics. Live and learn I guess.
Thanks for watching!
My guy filming/editing/publishing in HDR. Good shit. Odd not everyone does this.
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1 thing I would add, before you buy your 1st gun go to a range where you can rent and shoot all the guns your interested in back to back. 2. If your looking to buy a gun at a store and they have a range see if you can shoot it before you purchase it. Those 2 might seem like the same advice, it isnt personally if i would have heard the 2 pieces of advice I would have saved so much money and frustration.
Great advice!
problem is if you are new many feel the same.
I 100% understand and agree with your sentiments about working on your own gun. I am the same way.
Ask your friends about holsters, I've loaned out my favorites plenty of times. It saves money in the long run. But you are correct, I have several hundreds of dollars on holsters that I never use.
Just found your channel this morning. Great vids man. I look forward to binging your channel and seeing new content.
Thanks for watching!
Super informative video, thanks for putting that all together. I totally related to a lot of your points about having and being comfortable with your own equipment and taking care of stuff. I've actually started picking up a number of these things already, so it was nice to see a little secondary confirmation of being on the "correct" path. I also appreciated your acknowledgment of the culture being toxic. I think less of that toxicity would help when engaging with people that have never shot a gun and aren't comfortable around them. I don't often hit the subscribe button, but you won me over on the first video.
Thanks for the video and the info in it! Very helpful
This is a super clean and good video. Subscribed
Just bought my very first handgun a CZ-75 B, gonna follow your advice and get all the equipment you mention here before i get another firearm, already started looking at other guns and have not even picked up my pistol yet 😂 still gotta wait the 10 day cool down period here in california. Thanks for the information!
Those Harbor Freight organizers are great. I have one for my drone parts
Good video brother. These are things no one really thinks about.
Awesome video. Spot on with all of the content.
range binos was a huge shout
As a new gun owner myself, already thinking about buying a second one, this is sound advice, thank you!
While I don’t disagree with your list, I personally feel it could be drilled down to 5 things…
1. Ammo
2. Ear/eye pro
3. Quality holster
4. Quality belt
5. TRAINING
Each one of those are their own investment into yourself. You then learn more proficiency by researching each one of those 5 points.
Informative video brotha. Keep going and training and putting out good content.
Appreciate it! 🙏🏽
@@dariuskincaid RUclips algorithm brought me here. I’m tuned in. 🙏
Great advice I have friends with lots of guns and they don't even know what the bullet gr means, let alone anything about ballistics.
I love your channel man, super informative🙏🏼
I think mags are very important as well I see allot of people with only 1-2 mags spend most of the time loading up rather than training
Facts! That was me in the beginning 😂 mags ain’t cheap tho so I usually keep my eye for deals and grab em when I see a good promo
Great idea for a video. If you are a new shooter and go with other people, especially to open/outdoor ranges, pay attention to the little stuff that people bring. Staple gun, 1x2’s, folding table. You might not think about it, but all of that stuff costs money, logistics to get it around, and if you forget it, it can ruin a trip. Everyone should have that stuff ready to go
Bought my first gun in 2019. Now on number8 😂. You’ve basically summed up everything I learned & bought in one video over the last 4 years. i definitely stopped buying guns so often when i realized i lacked on everything else (most of my guns were bought in 2020) & started investing in everything else. Like tools it took me like 4-5 hours to do a simple roll pin & aluminum magwell for my czp07, the punch I needed & had to use the wrong tools instead smh And for holsters I used a Texas 1886leather universal holster until i could afford custom kydex holsters I wanted still have that holster it’s useful backup
We’re on the same path just different journeys! 😂 I’m just trying to save some folks some money and maybe a shortcut here and there from what we learned the hard way lol
Hey thank you so much. Just purchased my 1st handgun this is a huge help.
Solid set of recommendations. I'll point out for those who don't like to carry appendix, the Hunter Constantine belt is *only* for appendix carry, so if you're going to carry on your hip it's not the belt for you.
Thank you! And yea forgot to mention that lol I’ve seen some people say you could maybe make it work in other carrying styles but ehh I don’t think it’s ideal
Fire video bro, crisp and simple
U over night became my favorite gun RUclipsr after watching a few videos
hey thank you brother this was very informative new to the gun world but excited
Thanks for watching!
Smooth video. Great content, great message.
Appreciate it!
This is a great video. Very nice and helpful. I agree with a lot of your information. I hope that a lot of people who are interested in firearms see this video cause everything you talked about is great advice.
Great Info! I didn't do enough research on my pew purchase. Now have buyers remorse (bought a poor brand) and was planning on buying another instead of upgrading parts I am unhappy with and joining a club-which is a way better. Thanks!