New Zealand Family shoot American Cowboy Guns for the first time! (YOU DO THIS FOR FUN?!)

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2024

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  • @acitizen9337
    @acitizen9337 Месяц назад +1712

    I shed a freedom tear while watching this

    • @Arcturus-One
      @Arcturus-One Месяц назад +31

      I did too, until RUclips censored me for speaking in context of the video 😏

    • @albertollorca5249
      @albertollorca5249 Месяц назад +6

      🤣😂

    • @TheosLogos
      @TheosLogos Месяц назад +5

      Watch europa the last battle

    • @wednesdaay_
      @wednesdaay_ Месяц назад +13

      a freedom tear 😂

    • @ketolife4775
      @ketolife4775 Месяц назад +11

      Ok, I was an expert on the range in the Army with the M16 and 45 caliber. At the end of my time with the Army, I was missing targets. On the range, one lays in a prone position and shoots at targets that pop up at various distances. When hit they are hit they fall down and that is how the score is counted. Well, I found out a couple of years later, I needed glasses. I wasn't seeing the targets like I did when I was 20, and at 24 my eyes had changed. I am 59 now and have owned a few guns. I am glad you got to shoot some weapons, it is a right we cherish.

  • @theprofessional155
    @theprofessional155 Месяц назад +715

    Thank you for not being judgmental about gun culture in our country . It is the foundation of our nation and many Americans believe we are not a nation without the 2nd amendment .

    • @bebo4807
      @bebo4807 Месяц назад

      I’m an American. The 2nd amendment is not the foundation of our country unless you mean the ruthless genocide of the native Americans by gun. The second amendment has morphed from providing muskets for state militias to daily murder and routine mass shootings by gun. Thanks Founding Idiots.

    • @macksmith6694
      @macksmith6694 Месяц назад

      That’s true we ain’t. But it ain’t just that it’s the principle. If we stomp on any of the foundation of what this country was laid on, we ruined it all. All it takes is one amendment to be broken and this Country is TOAST lmao

    • @cjesbensen997
      @cjesbensen997 Месяц назад +49

      Exactly. So many foreigners come here and are immediately judgmental of the culture before experiencing it

    • @Lit_Frosty_RL
      @Lit_Frosty_RL Месяц назад +60

      As a Canadian in Texas, MURICA! FJB FJT

    • @Dansplaining2U
      @Dansplaining2U Месяц назад

      @@Lit_Frosty_RLI had to think long and hard about “FJT” to figure out what you meant. The bastard Castro boy Justin Trudeau!

  • @WayneSchweizer-di4hz
    @WayneSchweizer-di4hz Месяц назад +518

    As a Texan and gun owner, it’s nice to see people from other countries come and experience our gun culture and have fun doing something that they would never get to do back home. Creating lifelong memories for your children.
    Well done NZ Family! Well done!

    • @michaelacooper
      @michaelacooper Месяц назад +6

      All firearms shown in this video can be owned in NZ. I think there is a bit of creative license in the video title.

    • @johnl.sillasen1780
      @johnl.sillasen1780 Месяц назад +8

      Yep. Decades ago I was working in Wash DC for a couple years, having grown up with guns in ... hold your breath ... Calif. One roomie had just immigrated from Poland, 3 years before the wall came down. He had been involved with the Solidarity operation and had to flee the commies ... long harrowing escape ... I had not thought about it then, to my regret, but I could have found a gun range over in Virginia or Maryland and introduced him to guns.

    • @Lit_Frosty_RL
      @Lit_Frosty_RL Месяц назад +1

      @@johnl.sillasen1780Poland didn’t have as many guns back then as they do now I’m presuming?
      Edit: Or the freedom to purchase and own them like they do now I should say

    • @Skolproductionss
      @Skolproductionss Месяц назад

      There not in Texas dude

    • @WayneSchweizer-di4hz
      @WayneSchweizer-di4hz Месяц назад

      ⁠Im talking about America. Duh!

  • @PsychoSamaritan
    @PsychoSamaritan Месяц назад +189

    I've taught several people how to shoot, and one constant I've noticed is that women tend to be excellent shots. They tend to be more focused and patient with their shots. Keep at it ladies!

    • @ast5482
      @ast5482 Месяц назад +37

      The Army did a study; women average 56% shot accuracy while men average 44%. On the flip side, men performed better when in high stress situations.

    • @randytrashcan
      @randytrashcan Месяц назад +10

      I cleaned up an old Sears Roebuck .22 LR for a coworker a few months back. It's his grandpa's rifle that hadn't been shot in decades at best. Got all the rust off of it, smoothed out the action and trigger, and gave it back to him. Him, his wife, his dad, and his grandpa all went out to shoot it the other day, and wouldn't you know it, his wife (who'd never touched a gun in her 40-something years) shot better than all of 'em. He was surprised. I wasn't!
      Now they're all excited to take it back out shooting again, and I couldn't be happier about it. I'm especially thrilled to see his grandpa so excited about that old rifle and to spend a little more time enjoying it again with his family.

    • @timblack6422
      @timblack6422 Месяц назад +1

      Truth.. yes indeed

    • @VoiceOfReasonXXX
      @VoiceOfReasonXXX Месяц назад +1

      True. My sister graduated at the top of her class in shooting at the FBI Academy in Quantico. Never picked up a gun in her life before attending.

    • @Daredevil311-g9l
      @Daredevil311-g9l Месяц назад +3

      I've trained a fair few people myself n I found the reason to be that women tend to listen to instructions better and follow them. Men kinda want to find their own way of doing things at first then fall into line.

  • @jesibennett1536
    @jesibennett1536 Месяц назад +113

    I had so much fun hanging out with you all that weekend! Thanks for letting us host you for a few days. I am looking forward to more Cody/Yellowstone videos.

    • @pagejames8754
      @pagejames8754 Месяц назад +3

      As a fellow Wyomingite, can't wait to visit your range some day! 🤠🤎💛

  • @SVanTha
    @SVanTha Месяц назад +636

    Nadine unlocked a new skill: sharpshooter

    • @atothetapi77
      @atothetapi77 Месяц назад

      Women pick shooting up quicker than men, they are naturals for some reason…y’all cut the cord and move to the US. We have room in north alabama.

  • @jimreeves9510
    @jimreeves9510 Месяц назад +1232

    Your instructor was an absolute legend.

    • @wonderweasle2212
      @wonderweasle2212 Месяц назад +17

      Except he didn't show them how to stand properly lol

    • @c1ph3rpunk
      @c1ph3rpunk Месяц назад +67

      @@wonderweasle2212stance is generally not something addressed in the first few lessons. You start with hammering home safety and the manual of arms in general.

    • @thumper7047
      @thumper7047 Месяц назад +4

      He was? Why? He left Atlanta in an awkward position while, she was shooting the rifle. If Atlanta then went to a farm and shot a 12ga that way, she could her herself. Not much of an instructor in my opinion. Seemed he glanced over the very basics and then just moved on.

    • @wonderweasle2212
      @wonderweasle2212 Месяц назад +2

      @@thumper7047 exactly

    • @rkw436
      @rkw436 Месяц назад +2

      He was a total fail.Absolutey should have addressed stance.

  • @benicetome5341
    @benicetome5341 Месяц назад +1382

    Those girls are such a good shot! Sam is in disbelief 😂😂😂. I also have to give credit to the gun range instructor for his absolute professionalism, what an outstanding job he did, not once did his eyes veer off the gun when they were shooting, just complete and utter focus 👏 👍

    • @SheldonRobert-x8o
      @SheldonRobert-x8o Месяц назад +44

      Girls Got Guns Too!
      I love my rifle.
      🇺🇲🕊️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲🎼❤️

    • @robertc49
      @robertc49 Месяц назад +54

      I noticed that also. He kept his eyes on the shooter. Very good range instructor.

    • @benicetome5341
      @benicetome5341 Месяц назад +12

      @robertc49 very good indeed 👍

    • @divab63
      @divab63 Месяц назад +20

      Absolutely great instructor! And don’t mess with us girls 😂.

    • @Boodieman72
      @Boodieman72 Месяц назад +40

      Lets thanks them for letting them film as well.

  • @williamhamilton6643
    @williamhamilton6643 Месяц назад +95

    I live in California so there's no shortage of people that think they are "anti-gun." But a strange thing happens every time I take one of them to the range and they actually shoot a firearm for the first time. They get a big smile on their face and are excited to have tried something new, and especially to see their improvement as they shoot. The media perpetuates the anti-gun agenda and they push it hard. But the reality is quite different and responsible gun ownership and training can result in a very enjoyable and rewarding activity. I'm glad your family got to experience some of our historical firearms, but I'm jealous because I've always wanted to fire a Gatling gun!

    • @russlange6047
      @russlange6047 Месяц назад +1

      L

    • @Handsy_McGee
      @Handsy_McGee 26 дней назад +2

      Heck yes, most important parts being "responsible ownership and training". A proper introduction can give someone an experience they'll remember for the rest of their life! An improper introduction can do the same, but for a lot shorter period of time.

    • @MrEd8846
      @MrEd8846 15 дней назад

      the thing i like most about people who are.... idk i havent really met an "anti-gun" person just a "pro-guncontrol" person. is when you do take them shooting and they ask questions like "why cant you have something like ______ on this?" and you have to explain you cant because its illegal and they realize how dumb some of the laws around guns can be. and sure maybe it wont change their opinion much over certain types of semi-automatic rifles but atleast they'll walk away knowing a bit more.

    • @wiseguy9202
      @wiseguy9202 4 дня назад

      That's because 99% of owners are like this family, they go out for the fun of it. It's that 1% the media loves playing on repeat.

  • @NathanLundholm
    @NathanLundholm Месяц назад +51

    It gives me tears of joy and beauty every time I see people from an antigun country coming here and learning the sheer joy of holding a controlled explosion in their hand, launching a projectile at supersonic speeds. I am glad you enjoy one of my favorite pastimes so much. I wish I could have been there with you.
    I actually have a concealed carry permit in my state, meaning I am licensed to carry one concealed on my person for self defense purposes.
    Never had to use it, and hope I never do in the future.
    Anyway I digress. Your family is pretty good for first timers. Wish I could have been there with you.

    • @judithbrown8049
      @judithbrown8049 Месяц назад

      Got heaps of friends in NZ they all own guns so wtf are you talking about, dumb arse?

    • @AirSofter131995
      @AirSofter131995 29 дней назад

      Fwiw New Zealand is not an anti-gun country....

    • @NathanLundholm
      @NathanLundholm 28 дней назад +1

      @AirSofter131995 Why was I thinking they banned guns there?

    • @MrAnon73
      @MrAnon73 7 дней назад

      @@NathanLundholm We had AR15's etc until that Ozzie guy did the Mosque thing, then Jacinta Arden did the grab. She was our Trudeau/Obama.
      You guys are lucky with your A1.

    • @Kickaha83
      @Kickaha83 5 дней назад

      @@NathanLundholm Certain types are banned, you can still own guns, even pistols and there is a very active competiton shooting and hunting community

  • @TheTennesseeTornado
    @TheTennesseeTornado Месяц назад +706

    Most fear comes from the unknown. Sam said it best: "You control the gun. The gun doesn't control you." As long as you have a respect for the power in your hands, you'll do just fine.
    Almost every person I've taken to the range who has never held a firearm has ended up with the same reaction Nadine had throughout this video.

    • @rg20322
      @rg20322 Месяц назад +26

      Such a great line and true with many things.

    • @magnashield8604
      @magnashield8604 Месяц назад +23

      Like my dad always said, "Treat every gun as if it was loaded."

    • @beesnort3163
      @beesnort3163 Месяц назад +3

      Absolutely! Well said!🥰

    • @tim196868
      @tim196868 Месяц назад +4

      This was awesome to watch you and your family. Enjoy something in my country that I grew up doing all the time lol. In fact, this Saturday on the 16th is her opening day for deer hunting. Me and my daughter are going for the next two weeks. We have been out for the last 2 days shooting our rifles and siting them in.

    • @nicholasholloway8743
      @nicholasholloway8743 Месяц назад +1

      @@tim196868 Right on!

  • @bleachedbrother
    @bleachedbrother Месяц назад +559

    As a US Navy veteran, I've been following your channel for a long time. This is the one I enjoyed the most. Firearms can be fun and enjoyable if you give them the respect they deserve. I'm jealous that you got to go to such a special place and experience the firearms of our forefathers who shaped our country. ❤

    • @oldfogey4679
      @oldfogey4679 Месяц назад

      Bleach disgusting this country is known for its gun nuts! Repeal the 2nd now it's unnecessary! Oh well trump will take the guns!

    • @matthewbrooks254
      @matthewbrooks254 Месяц назад +25

      Salute good brother, I'm a Navy veteran too

    • @hippielady123
      @hippielady123 Месяц назад +15

      Thank you for your service

    • @hippielady123
      @hippielady123 Месяц назад +13

      ​@@matthewbrooks254thank you for your service

    • @matthewbrooks254
      @matthewbrooks254 Месяц назад +9

      @@hippielady123 thank you that means a lot

  • @Deniedum
    @Deniedum Месяц назад +403

    the respect and excitement y’all have for america is so refreshing

    • @c1ph3rpunk
      @c1ph3rpunk Месяц назад +14

      Man, it really is.

    • @sammygouge1325
      @sammygouge1325 29 дней назад +2

      You just need to move here you'd fit right in

  • @kilroy127
    @kilroy127 13 дней назад +7

    It's a pleasure to see your family enjoying firearms. I've never seen anyone go into it with an open mind who didn't enjoy their first experience. Thanks for the video.

  • @Dieselbuilder
    @Dieselbuilder Месяц назад +27

    U.S. Army veteran and Cowboy Action shooter here. You guys did awesome. I also shoot a flintlock rifle and take it from me, that musket had a lot more lag time than it should've had. My flintlock has hardly any lag at all.

    • @drewschumann1
      @drewschumann1 Месяц назад +1

      Came here to post that.

    • @hazardousfury
      @hazardousfury Месяц назад +3

      Range guy packed a bit too much powder in the pan as the flash was a bit brighter than it should have been, probably had too much near the touch hole which slowed down the flame getting to the charge.
      That or the really need to clean the touch hole of fouling.

  • @mikeywestside8509
    @mikeywestside8509 Месяц назад +480

    The rangemaster definitely exhibited patience and professionalism beyond compare. ✨👌🏼✨

    • @tsufordman
      @tsufordman Месяц назад +8

      These are the kind of people range masters love. People that listen, follow instructions, and don't get in a hurry.
      Too many show up to the range already "knowing" everything.

    • @whyjnot420
      @whyjnot420 Месяц назад +3

      @@tsufordman And a lot of those people who think they know what they are doing are also far too prideful to admit it, compounding the problem tenfold.

  • @sparc77
    @sparc77 Месяц назад +309

    After his shot, when Denz turned around and grinned at the camera, I was thinking "he's hooked". We're really enjoying watching you guys enjoying your trip.

    • @shmodzilla
      @shmodzilla Месяц назад +14

      Thats the face , seen it many times.

    • @shimmyshimmyshake
      @shimmyshimmyshake Месяц назад +14

      I used to be incredibly anti-gun. One day my father made me go to the range with him, just to try it, and it was an awesome experience. I was hooked from then on out. (Miss you Dad!)

    • @saucejohnson9862
      @saucejohnson9862 Месяц назад +2

      Now I know how my dad felt when I did the same to him when I was a young kid. I was grinning like a dad this entire video.

  • @JJActual-
    @JJActual- Месяц назад +171

    Nadine's grouping was on point! Very impressive! She's a natural!

  • @Town101
    @Town101 Месяц назад +16

    I appreciate the RO for being supportive and NOT being a typical RO towards new shooters.

  • @CainChaosis
    @CainChaosis Месяц назад +13

    It brings me a great feelin when I get to watch someone from other places around the world getting to come to the US and enjoy our gun culture. Going someplace historical made it even better because you get the connection the culture has with our founding history that is the most important in connecting with the starting spirit of the culture.
    Thank you for coming to visit us over here and take valuable memories and experiences home with you to share with others who may be interested in it.

  • @imwayward5415
    @imwayward5415 Месяц назад +563

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Teaching them how to properly use and not be afraid of guns at an early age is amazing. You're such good parents! They will NEVER forget these experiences.

    • @sirrex9982
      @sirrex9982 Месяц назад +27

      my dad taught me to shoot when i was 7 leearned young how to properly handle and use a gun

    • @beesnort3163
      @beesnort3163 Месяц назад +16

      My dad (RIP) was a sniper for the US army and he taught me to shoot when I was about 10. I wasn’t nearly as good as you guys! Especially Denzel! He did so so great! For his age he did better than many Americans!

    • @avantegarde7797
      @avantegarde7797 Месяц назад +3

      Just thinking the same thing.....what a great childhood, these kids are receiving ! ! !

    • @dbagga
      @dbagga Месяц назад +6

      I've always said firearm education should be at least an option in high school for P.E. credit. Because in America when our second amendment is what protects the rest of our rights and when everything is politicized and one side is against firearms and spouts off incorrect information about them because they have no idea what they're talking about, it would be a change to give highschoolers a chance to learn about it and try it out.

    • @imwayward5415
      @imwayward5415 Месяц назад +7

      @dbagga it used to be. They even had shooting ranges

  • @kathycox6752
    @kathycox6752 Месяц назад +338

    Sam and Nadine,you have given your children such wonderful experiences,what great parents you are.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jaredmclain7988
    @jaredmclain7988 Месяц назад +152

    As a army combat vet. I'll take Nadine on my squad anyday. Welcome to America. I've never laughed so hard at a video. New Zealand ready to invade US had me in tears. The whole family loves you guys. God bless. Looking forward to more travel videos in the future hpefully. By the way Dez and Atlanta. Awesome job beating dad.

  • @roymeyer6837
    @roymeyer6837 Месяц назад +4

    As a Texan, I'm impressed at the willingness to try something new. I've had visiting colleagues from California with far more fear and even judgment, so it's great to see open-mindedness instead. Glad you all had such a great time. And BTW you all did well for your first time, not just the ladies...although their shooting was indeed exceptional!

  • @ThunderPants13
    @ThunderPants13 Месяц назад +14

    I've been to Cody lots of times and even to the Firearms Museum, but I never knew there was a place you could actually fire those old guns. Gonna have to try this the next time I'm there. My dad was a Marine Corps Sharpshooter, so maybe some of that ability was passed down to me.

  • @rjroberts8625
    @rjroberts8625 Месяц назад +187

    Nadine is the Kiwi Annie Oakley! I'm glad you all had fun.

  • @williamscoggin1509
    @williamscoggin1509 Месяц назад +275

    WOW! The girls were literally killing it!! East Texan here and very IMPRESSED!
    👍🏻🤠👍🏻

    • @JJ--CAR
      @JJ--CAR Месяц назад +14

      Fellow East Texan here also and I loved it!!!

    • @deniselove1585
      @deniselove1585 Месяц назад +11

      And Abilene, Tx. Great family, great time with them!

    • @texashookem22
      @texashookem22 Месяц назад +8

      Another ETX here, and I agree!

    • @albertollorca5249
      @albertollorca5249 Месяц назад +4

      South Texan here, Nadine saying "I'm kind of addicted" says it all, I had great fun watching this video.

    • @1BobsYourUncle
      @1BobsYourUncle Месяц назад +1

      North Texas here, I agree! 🫡

  • @IceCavalier
    @IceCavalier Месяц назад +139

    Everyone always assumes that pistols are easier to shoot, but a rifle gives you more control and you have more points of contact with it so the recoil is felt a little less in fact. Great job by the RSO/Instructor, he is top notch!

    • @jeffreydavidconner
      @jeffreydavidconner Месяц назад

      With the exception of that flintlock. It was a good second before the primary charge ignited.

    • @michaelmutphy9077
      @michaelmutphy9077 Месяц назад +2

      I have heard it said that the only reason for a pistol is to fight your way to your rifle.

    • @Razor-gx2dq
      @Razor-gx2dq 18 дней назад

      ​@@michaelmutphy9077well I don't carry my rifle everywhere I go, so I think that only applies to military settings

  • @stevenboyce4136
    @stevenboyce4136 Месяц назад +3

    I like the way the internet helps people to go places where they would never travel to, I am happy to see Non-Americans come to the USA and have a great time and to show America is truly the land of the FREE

  • @atoriusv5070
    @atoriusv5070 10 дней назад +2

    Glad you all had so much fun! We enjoy our right to own and use firearms for things like this; Target shooting. It's a ton of fun and exciting. I used to shoot clay targets with my shotgun until prices went up, but if I had the opportunity to shoot at the range again I'd absolutely do so consistently with my friends. Firearms aren't just killing machines - they're very amusing tools that can be used for many purposes, much like bows or crossbows. Thank you for coming to the country and participating in an American pass time, having some fun at a firearm range. 😁Your instructor was amazing by the way! An absolute professional by every metric. Your son did an amazing job with the targets too. I was very impressed how well everyone in your family handled each of the weapons. Even I've never gotten to use a gatling gun, so I'm jealous! lol

  • @marksmith4892
    @marksmith4892 Месяц назад +257

    That's an experience that even most of us Americans have not had! Some of us have shot mini-guns and machine guns but a gatling gun from the past like that?? So cool

    • @rodneygriffin7666
      @rodneygriffin7666 Месяц назад +5

      Never shot a gun in my life.
      Still not interested.
      I hope you had fun!

    • @jimmyhorton8297
      @jimmyhorton8297 Месяц назад

      @@rodneygriffin7666should try it once, it’s fun

    • @enameless4003
      @enameless4003 Месяц назад

      ​@rodneygriffin7666 Give it a shot (pun unintentional). I took my anti-gun buddy to the range once. He's still anti-gun, but now he understands why people enjoy it.

    • @hippielady123
      @hippielady123 Месяц назад

      ​@@rodneygriffin7666well you might wanna learn if we ever get attacked.

    • @FukTheATF
      @FukTheATF Месяц назад

      @@rodneygriffin7666He said Americans, and you ain’t one.

  • @Sondan1988
    @Sondan1988 Месяц назад +94

    OK I didn't expect that Mama would be the most excited one of the family. Good job Nadine !! You are definitely an honorary American now. (And I am a U.S. Veteran.)

  • @janesmith146
    @janesmith146 Месяц назад +86

    It's nice to see a man celebrating the successes of his wife and kids! Kudos, Sam! 🥰👍✌

  • @johnwood551
    @johnwood551 Месяц назад +3

    The smiles on the kids faces are the reason I’ve loved teaching firearms to kids and adults that have never used guns before. I love watching your videos of your trip around the U.S , and I’m glad you made it to Wyoming and this gun shop.

  • @ahill209
    @ahill209 Месяц назад +5

    Nadine, the American Ninja Assassin! Congrats to all. For the first time shooting these weapons, that's some mighty fine marksmanship.

  • @greywuuf
    @greywuuf Месяц назад +122

    I want to thank you and your family for coming over and giving it all a try in such a great spirit of adventure and not being judgmental.

  • @mikeh8416
    @mikeh8416 Месяц назад +131

    Denzie's like "I'm MOVING HERE!!"

  • @GladwinBock
    @GladwinBock Месяц назад +104

    Americans have a great respect for our firearms and encourage everyone to follow firearms safety. Shooting at a range encourages, trains novice shooters, and assures gun safety at all times. Well done Cody, WY! This experience for you and your family is both positive and sobering at the same time.

    • @dabreal82
      @dabreal82 Месяц назад +2

      So much respect that 10s of thousands of people get offed from gun violence every year...

    • @Jaybee8876
      @Jaybee8876 Месяц назад +12

      @@dabreal82 There's no such thing as gun violence, it's just violence. If a person kills someone with a gun, that's a heart issue. In a country of 360 million, yes, 95% of people have and show respect for firearms. It's the idiots on the fringe that do not.

    • @MarcAlan-r7s
      @MarcAlan-r7s Месяц назад +8

      And that’s why we should outlaw cars, 100 of thousands killed. Outlaw cigarettes that kill, or. Outlaw dump, irresponsible people.

    • @debk5427
      @debk5427 Месяц назад +1

      I wish everyone did have respect for arms. They don't.

    • @siorusbzns654
      @siorusbzns654 Месяц назад +7

      ​@@dabreal82 This is categorically untrue. The FBI tracks this stuff, t's listed on their website under "Expanded (offed) Data Table 8." The most recent data is from 2019. The ~30-40k/yr figure cited by anti-gun people is inclusive of people who self-delete, which are an entirely separate issue. There are about 14k people offed per year by firearm in the US. If you dig into that further, using other data sources, you will find that roughly half of those are criminal-on-criminal violence, mostly related to gang activity.
      That leaves roughly 7k innocent people per year. As tragic as that is, in a country of 330m people, it's a statistical non-event. From the perspective of public policy and impact on society as a whole, it effectively doesn't happen at all.

  • @Far2hip
    @Far2hip Месяц назад +4

    Oh my GOD!! 😵 That grouping mom had for the first time firing a pistol is INSANE!!! Nice work!!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻

  • @kidzgehlhoff3965
    @kidzgehlhoff3965 Месяц назад +3

    LOL! Love you mom. "I'm completely addicted"! Welcome to America. Where freedom to choose is paramount. I see an intelligent responsible family who would be just fine owning firearms and having fun in Kiwi land. Sadly your GOV said your not. I loved the captions for each shooting session. Mom would slay 10 baddies in a Mad Max scenario! So much fun to watch.

  • @j433
    @j433 Месяц назад +54

    It is the best respite from all the griping in this country to see you delighting in all things American. From corn dogs to sea lions to good old cowboy shootin'. So fun to watch you!

  • @paulfeist
    @paulfeist Месяц назад +44

    As an American "gun nut", welcome to the addiction! The closer to the center of the target you get the more you practice... once you get there, you put the target further away... You see a rifle/pistol you haven't shot before and you have to have it. You go through places like the Cody Firearms Museum (I really hope you had the time for that! One of the finest collections in the world!) and you go "I've shot one of those, one of those, one of those, and I own one of those, and one of those...".
    Now you know there's more to us gun owners than what you see on the news 🙂
    Well done ALL OF YOUR for your targets! And Nadine - once you're back home, look into a local air rifle club.... you're GOOD!

  • @Boodieman72
    @Boodieman72 Месяц назад +62

    This is the right way to learn, with professionals teaching you. Now you are all Americans.

  • @kevinhurley6919
    @kevinhurley6919 19 дней назад +1

    The way mom holds the guns tight and steady is a masterclass on how to shoot for beginners!! You can see the difference between the jumping recoil of most and the controlled recoil mom shows.

  • @kls2020
    @kls2020 Месяц назад +4

    Great video the joy on your family's faces was priceless .

  • @CelticSpiritsCoven
    @CelticSpiritsCoven Месяц назад +120

    Of course we have fun on the range!

  • @unclebee5674
    @unclebee5674 Месяц назад +77

    "Is that real?"
    "It was."
    🤣🤣🤣

  • @BowlingGreenTampaMan
    @BowlingGreenTampaMan Месяц назад +52

    The Proud Papa Bear watching Mama and the Cubs "Dead Eye" them Shots , brought a tear to my eye.

  • @jaytm6719
    @jaytm6719 Месяц назад +4

    I loved this. And the fact that safety was priority and you guys got to experience firearm safety at its finest. Perfect. Love you guys! Much love from my five year old daughter who likes watching you guys and I in Ohio.

  • @cpl_0503
    @cpl_0503 Месяц назад +2

    And now you know why we American's LOVE our guns! It isn't about the violence or being bullies. Firearms are used FAR MORE in this country for Sports, Competition, and Recreational shooting. THANK YOU all for coming to be with us! It's always great to show our guests a good time and the better parts of our culture. Love having you get to know us!

  • @UnluckyCucumber
    @UnluckyCucumber Месяц назад +40

    Excellent firearms safety y’all! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen Europeans/Americans visit the gun range and disregard the instructors directions and, quite frankly, put others at risk. I’m glad that was not the case and y’all were able to enjoy the moment. Hello from San Marcos, Texas!

  • @keithsharp7849
    @keithsharp7849 Месяц назад +40

    You guys keep reminding how fortunate I am. I literally live in the country and am able to go and shoot anytime I want but don’t take advantage of it as much as I should. Glad you enjoyed the experience

  • @SaidiLouise
    @SaidiLouise Месяц назад +75

    "I'm kind of addicted. ".....welcome, Nadine....welcome!

    • @gjhoward
      @gjhoward Месяц назад +4

      "It has begun..." 😂

    • @dingus6317
      @dingus6317 Месяц назад +1

      unlimited powah

  • @Tigerheart01
    @Tigerheart01 Месяц назад +2

    As an American veteran and a firearms owner, I caught myself grinning for nearly the whole video. I'm so glad your family got to experience this!

  • @winnskeen6303
    @winnskeen6303 21 день назад +1

    Aww your sweet daughter! I remember I was only a little younger than she is when I shot a gun for the first time and it’s something I’ll never forget. What a memorable experience you are giving to your kids! They will never forget it I promise you!

  • @kashmirr25
    @kashmirr25 Месяц назад +41

    Cody Wy. is one of Americas hidden gems. im so happy you took time out to try this.

    • @mycroft16
      @mycroft16 Месяц назад

      Hiding on the backside of Yellowstone keeps it kinda secret

    • @Moonbot943
      @Moonbot943 Месяц назад +2

      For those prices you could just buy your own gun.

  • @colleenmonfross4283
    @colleenmonfross4283 Месяц назад +39

    Wow, Nadine! A new talent discovered. All of you did so well, especially for never handling guns before. So much fun to watch you enjoy the experience.

  • @xeverogaming
    @xeverogaming Месяц назад +76

    This was my favorite video you guys have ever done. I grew up just east of Cody hunting and fishing. Been shooting since I was 3 years old. Love that you got a chance to do this.

    • @432htz3
      @432htz3 Месяц назад +3

      Totally agree. but to be fair , there is some very impressive hunting in the region where they come from with big red stags and sika deer. There is a very largeh unting community in NZ where there are plenty of rifle ranges.

  • @wareagle9655
    @wareagle9655 Месяц назад +2

    Love watching people from countries who can’t have guns come and shoot here. Mom is a Marksman, everyone did really good for never shooting before- well done!

  • @toorop1982
    @toorop1982 Месяц назад +4

    I've been to that exact same gunstore/range and shot that exact same Gatling gun. Cody Wyoming is a wonderful place and the gateway to Yellowstone.

  • @rods1379
    @rods1379 Месяц назад +26

    This is one of, if not the best, gun videos I've seen for foreigners learning to shoot in the U.S.A. This family is great! I will definitely have to stop at this range when in Cody!

  • @bebopjones7985
    @bebopjones7985 Месяц назад +41

    As a multiple gun owner/shootist, this vid was full of win!
    Made me very happy.
    Everything else I'd say has been said better before me.

  • @dannileemeow
    @dannileemeow Месяц назад +37

    I am not a gun shooter personally but I loved watching everyone have fun! The instructor was fantastic! I do target archery and it is very rewarding to practice something and watch your grouping get tighter and tighter. Glad you got to have this experience.

  • @coopj307
    @coopj307 Месяц назад +2

    It’s beautiful to see people enjoy the freedom of Wyoming. I hope you had a great time in the Wild West. Thank you for not judging our culture. Our history is so different to almost every European based country.

  • @scottsuem3384
    @scottsuem3384 Месяц назад +2

    The main thing is a family from New Zealand had fun in the States. That's all it's about is a family from a country to where they can't do the little things as a family like this. Smiles is all i needed to see. and I'm happy they had fun with our Second Amendment. I/we can go out all the time and do it. If they decided not to do it, no big deal! JUST HAVE FUN IN YOUR NEW 2ND COUNTY😁.. Glad they treated them good. Have fun, stay safe. ❤ from AZ

  • @RobertReed-xg9pv
    @RobertReed-xg9pv Месяц назад +367

    NOW do you see why we LOVE our firearms in America?? It’s something the whole family can enjoy together. Good times… glad you had a blast!

    • @ChrisRoxDuhh
      @ChrisRoxDuhh Месяц назад +28

      America also the only developed nation with a school shooting problem. It's unique to the U.S.

    • @broken4096
      @broken4096 Месяц назад +1

      My feelings exactly.

    • @Some_who_call_me_Tiim
      @Some_who_call_me_Tiim Месяц назад +46

      ​@@ChrisRoxDuhhhow they do stats is also problematic. (Someone offs themselves at 3am in school parking lot is also "school shooting")

    • @kenkarish826
      @kenkarish826 Месяц назад +49

      ​@@ChrisRoxDuhh We only have that issue because Democrat leaders refuse to place arm guards in public schools, this gives them a platform to try and take that right away from us. P.S. also if you look at statistics read the fine print because school shooting will include shooting not on school grounds but within a half mile of a school which is nearly anywhere especially in cities. Also since Stockton school shooting in 1989 there has been less than 10 that are not gang related.
      But one thing we don't have that other developed countries have is a violent crime problem, in England for example they have 450 per 100,000 violent crimes to America's 40 per 100,00.
      How is it possible in a country where guns are extremely rare in the hands of citizens that there is a violent crime issue yet in a country that has 450 million guns in the hands of private citizens violent crime is nearly 10x lower?

    • @ChuckHuffmaster
      @ChuckHuffmaster Месяц назад

      ​@@ChrisRoxDuhhyeah that started when they started drugging kids to make them easier to control in the classroom who would have thought giving mood altering drugs to kids before some reach puberty would be a problem, almost every school shooter was on prescribed drugs

  • @johnchitwood8799
    @johnchitwood8799 Месяц назад +31

    I am VERY impressed with Nadine and the revolver!! She is deadly. Having a firearm can mean the difference in who goes out in a bodybag in a home invasion

  • @TrulyUnfortunate
    @TrulyUnfortunate Месяц назад +26

    It's cool to see y'all enjoying shooting firearms.
    As a Texan I've had my own firearms since I was 9 years old.
    I wasnt allowed to shoot by myself until I could prove to my Father that I could do so safely.
    By 10 me and my Buddies were going out Dove hunting in the feilds around our house.
    We cleaned the birds and my mother cooked them for us!!

  • @cynthiacalvert9700
    @cynthiacalvert9700 Месяц назад +1

    This is the most focused I think I’ve seen Denz! He was so mature & careful, especially considering his age. And his attention paid off. Great job!
    Also want to shoutout Atlanta because her body language read super uncomfortable, yet she still faced a daunting experience with grace (and ALSO did a great job!)

  • @gilbertcuellar3494
    @gilbertcuellar3494 Месяц назад +3

    Girls are naturally really good shots

  • @dasecretformula6179
    @dasecretformula6179 Месяц назад +55

    Nadine is no joke...like a true American who's been hunting her whole life.

  • @TedC5203
    @TedC5203 Месяц назад +47

    Don't feel bad Sam. Women are generally good shooters. A lot of our wives and girlfriends are pretty good shots. Glad you guys had fun. You all did really good. Great attitudes.

    • @5-7Farms
      @5-7Farms Месяц назад +1

      I can atest to that.

    • @agates9383
      @agates9383 Месяц назад +1

      Having trained many new shooters women tend to LISTEN to the instructions better than men do - it happens almost every time - men have ego's when it comes to shooting and most women tend not to.

    • @The_Ballo
      @The_Ballo 10 дней назад +1

      ​@@agates9383Rifleman training in the military bears this out. For example when the British army trains Gurkhas they want recruits who are fit and humble

  • @bigjohn6458
    @bigjohn6458 Месяц назад +27

    lol Uh oh someone's turning American 25:03 . please do more of these, I love watching people experiencing firearms for the first time.

  • @huckjam2394
    @huckjam2394 Месяц назад +2

    Shes a natural! Some people just get it right away and she is one of them.

  • @kirkmashino4106
    @kirkmashino4106 Месяц назад +1

    props for taking the kids this is how safety and respect for the weapon is taught. i've been shooting since age 6 and wouldn't trade that experience for anything. greetings from colorado!

  • @paullauer1363
    @paullauer1363 Месяц назад +26

    As a Cody kid now in his 40's, it's fun seeing people enjoy my hometown. I grew up on a guest ranch between Cody and Yellowstone. Thanks for visiting.

  • @carolynbrubaker1619
    @carolynbrubaker1619 Месяц назад +21

    See nothing to be afraid of. WHen you are raised in a gun culture as many in Wyoming are (but by no means all), you learn to respect them and how to handle them safely so they aren't scary at all. In fact shooting tends to be addictive (as you saw). 99.99% of the time we use our guns for hunting and target practice. I hope you went to the Cody museum while you were there. THey have the biggest collection of firearms in the world. So excited to see you in COdy. I grew up 60 miles east of there and currently live 120 miles south.

  • @Whiteruffels
    @Whiteruffels Месяц назад +28

    It is great your doing this as a family. Great experience and memories. I didn’t shoot my first gun until my 62nd B-Day with my son.I had just beat cancer the year before,took me again for my next B-Day.9mm ?Troy A 4.I felt comfortable because he’s a marine,my boyfriend is retired state trooper.

  • @MrLgmurphysr
    @MrLgmurphysr Месяц назад +1

    This is one of the most enjoyable videos I have seen is a long time. I hope that your entire visit to America was just as enjoyable.

  • @bbs5400
    @bbs5400 Месяц назад +2

    Single action revolvers is the absolute best choice for first time shooters, those guys really know what they're doing there. If you were to shoot a semi automatic for the first time, I'd only load a single round in at a time, shoot, load one, shoot, load one, etc. The double trigger pull accidentally can happen to newbies who aren't holding onto the pistol properly. I'm so glad you guys went to people who really knew what they were doing, they were professionals.

    • @JohnMcClain-s5w
      @JohnMcClain-s5w 15 дней назад

      That's a really good instructor/firearms safety officer, makes all the difference.

  • @manjisaipoe517
    @manjisaipoe517 Месяц назад +17

    As a life long Nebraskan (58 years), and hunter since age 12, I love this video! Seeing the whole family enjoy themselves this way, and learning that they are able to do something so many are afraid of must really make you all proud.

  • @guyrobillard1498
    @guyrobillard1498 Месяц назад +50

    I swear, yall becoming more American by the day. Welcome aboard !@

  • @MAGGOT_VOMIT
    @MAGGOT_VOMIT Месяц назад +23

    "Ooh she's a dead-eye ain't she!!" - A Christmas Story 😉
    Way to go NZ Fam!! 😎👍

  • @billcoupe4468
    @billcoupe4468 Месяц назад +1

    What an amazing experience!! Thanks for sharing it. I believe I can see a road trip to Cody in my future!!
    Such a well-done and professional experience!!

  • @donttuga9310
    @donttuga9310 Месяц назад

    For someone who's never shot these weapons before you did good. Always happy to see someone who doesn't just go "guns bad" and actually uses one and learns that they're just tools and that they deserve respect. They are powerful, and with great power must come great respect.
    Edit: And two shots through the same hole, AMAZING! Good marksmanship!

  • @Footlngchilidog
    @Footlngchilidog Месяц назад +37

    Got my first gun when I was 8, a 410. My mom was the best shot in our family (dad, mom and 3 boys). I’ve always heard that women are generally better shots, was certainly true in my family ❤❤

    • @skygazer858
      @skygazer858 Месяц назад +5

      It's certainly true that my grand daughter was a much better natural shot with a rifle at 10 than I was and I'm not a slouch when it comes to it. Not sure quite how that makes me feel.

    • @albertollorca5249
      @albertollorca5249 Месяц назад

      There is truth to that, my daughter and wife are both better natural shots than I, and I'm pretty darn goo shot myself. I've taken many couples shooting before and almost always the wife turns out to be the better shot, specially with handguns. Women have a lower metabolism and lower heart rate than men and thus they can stay locked on target without "wondering" much better than men - which results in tighter groups and more shots on target.

  • @rallypig8942
    @rallypig8942 Месяц назад +49

    You said magazine! Amazingly perfect. Lot of people call it a clip. But you are correct and they are wrong! Nice!

    • @BigTroyT
      @BigTroyT Месяц назад +2

      Yep.
      A "clip" is a tool for loading a magazine. A magazine is a device that holds ammunition and feeds it into the gun for firing. Some guns, such as those lever-action rifles, have fixed, internal magazines, and some have detachable magazines, like the Gatling gun. The main confusion likely comes from the M1 Garand rifle - the primary battle rifle for the US in WWII - which has a fixed, internal 8-round magazine which is normally loaded with a clip holding a block of 8 rounds, and the Garand has a rare feature where the clip holding the ammo is inserted into the magazine as a unit and the clip remains there until the magazine is empty - most clips load a magazine and then are discarded before firing. Add that blurring of the line together with G.I. slang, and soon you had people regularly referring to magazines as "clips."

    • @georgelutchendorf9519
      @georgelutchendorf9519 Месяц назад

      Who cares. You know what they mean either way.

  • @SpeckszDaBoss
    @SpeckszDaBoss Месяц назад +13

    You guys are literally living everyone’s dreams right now. Nothing better on earth then spending quality time with your family and making memories no one will forget. Best part is us NewZealians(I just came up with that) can come along the ride with you guys!! Btw Sam is so happy he’s like a kid at Disney world!! Im smiling so big seeing how excited Sam is

  • @cococali6589
    @cococali6589 Месяц назад +2

    when a boy shoots his first gun shot....That smile! 🙌

  • @halecj1
    @halecj1 Месяц назад +26

    Such a cool experience! I'm super impressed with y'alls shooting for first timers!
    Shooting a flintlock is basically a small hand-held cannon. The delay from the flash and the firing is tough to hold steady.

    • @joeg5414
      @joeg5414 Месяц назад

      yeah that would be tough without a lot of practice.
      side note - quite sad that youtube doesn't allow me to use the S word for discharging a firearm. Deleted within seconds every time

  • @FirstSuiGeneris
    @FirstSuiGeneris Месяц назад +25

    Y’all put the biggest smile on my face! I am so glad y’all enjoy a taste of Americana and that over 290 million Americans enjoy our 2A rights!

  • @zo_leo8401
    @zo_leo8401 Месяц назад +13

    My sister and I joined the police department together. I have shot guns for years and it was her first time shooting. I scored a 92% on the firearms pistol test and she shot a 97. Some people are just naturally good. It also helps if they are shown the right way first and dont develop bad habits. Impressive shooting with the family. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun.

  • @breaux2806
    @breaux2806 Месяц назад

    Been around firearms my whole life and I've never seen such a good instructor, you guys really found a great guy to keep everything safe

  • @2averagenoobs108
    @2averagenoobs108 Месяц назад +1

    As an American, I'm so happy y'all got to experience this, were safe AND had fun :)

  • @benjaminelliott4112
    @benjaminelliott4112 Месяц назад +10

    I completely agree with the many commenters who praised the instructor. He did an outstanding job helping you all through these guns. You were very fortunate to have such a calm, professional instructor.
    And yes, your reactions are very typical of first-time shooters...they usually want to go back for more!! Lol

  • @CinematicRevamp
    @CinematicRevamp Месяц назад +26

    Amazing video guys, im a former firearms instructor and i can say for sure you are all naturals at this! I didnt see any of you flinch very much if at all when pulling the trigger and your aim is great at that distance. Great job and thank you for giving it a go! Mom should definitely be proud of herself, it's kind of funny, women tend to be more natural at shooting than men are in my experience

    • @richardpare3538
      @richardpare3538 Месяц назад

      The best Russian snipers in WW2 were women! For whatever reason, women have a way more natural ability.

  • @antarashnia84
    @antarashnia84 Месяц назад +20

    That feeling you have in your shoulder is called freedom!!!

    • @michaelacooper
      @michaelacooper Месяц назад

      I thought it was arthritis. Good to know.

  • @jimsoderbom5884
    @jimsoderbom5884 Месяц назад

    I am very glad to see that you have an understanding of the allure of firearm shooting and ownership. As a responsible gun owner, like so many US citizens are, it is great to share the sport and fun of collecting and firing guns.

  • @jeffkooienga3428
    @jeffkooienga3428 Месяц назад

    Very cool to see the family try something truly American and do a great job, the instructor is top notch and made them feel comfortable giving all the right info and assistance. The ladies did a really nice job.

  • @brianwalker5937
    @brianwalker5937 Месяц назад +16

    This was fun to watch. I've seen a few first time to the range videos and I liked them all. One thing I noticed that in all those videos the instructors were very professional and knew how to keep people at ease and focused. But this guy was 'S' tier of professionalism and customer relations. His focus on the gun was intense. Honestly, I think I speak for a lot of viewers, Nadine impressed me most. After the first couple shots, she calmed down a little. If you can get past that adrenaline rush, it is very cathartic. Some people cannot get past the adrenaline, and it causes a queasy feeling and keeps you on edge, maybe Atlanta had a bit of this. But if you get past it, it's "when can I go again." Been years since I have fired a weapon. My friend who owned the guns moved away. Since he moved, it just dropped off my radar. Great video as always. Oh, I liked Denzel's cap.