There have been a lot of comments about where Archie was during this activity… no we didn’t leave him in the car 😂 he was with his grandmother, having a great time. 🤩
My gosh, the Beesleys are model parents. They’d never leave Archie alone anywhere for a second. Archie probably has a fantastic grandmother too. Glad they had a nice trip.
It's kind of sad that you even have to explain that. It's like people think parents aren't allowed to do any fun activities without their children present. Glad you enjoyed your time here in the US
I became a US citizen 3 years ago, I’m originally from NZ. I can honestly say America is the greatest country in the world. Politics aside, in a country with over 300 million guns, you might wanna own one, and learn your use it safely and effectively. I’m glad you guys had fun at the range. Edit: thanks for the positive feedback friends, gave me the warm fuzzies
Or at the very least, learn how they operate and how to make one safe if you come across one in an uncontrolled situation. Some very basic knowledge can save your life in a surprising event - the example we used in class was a police chase goes past you, and a pistol flies out of the car being chased and lands in front of you on the sidewalk. Incredibly unlikely, yes... but what if it does? Will you know what to do? A little knowledge can go a long way.
@@MrJest2 I've suggested this as a reason why the US should have mandatory gun safety education in public high schools. Whether you like them or not there are over 450 million firearms in the US, and they aren't going anywhere. I've gotten backlash almost every time though.
Don't worry about the politics of it so much. Anyone who would get upset about you trying something new that is legal, in a controlled environment is a fool. People are more likely to get upset if you have poor trigger discipline or do something dangerous.
Hell, I am in favor of gun control laws but stuff like this is completely fine to me. I don't understand why even someone who wants severe gun control laws would have a problem with stuff like this. Like you said, this is legal, in a controlled environment, with care and instruction. Guns are scary, at least in part, because they are almost mythical to a lot of people. This thing that only appears on TV and movies and news reports. Stuff like this is useful, especially for people who dislike or are unfamiliar with guns, because even if they still want all kinds of restrictions on guns, they will at least be voting based on some knowledge of what makes sense, instead of what sounds good.
@jordanledoux197 I agree.... But I definitely don't. Come to Philadelphia and use your eyes.... Definitely not mythological. At all. Agreed in a controlled environment, as sport is awesome!.... But also in protecting your own life is even More Awesome. Hate me if you want..... But reality is reality..... Just because you don't experience it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist..... On a normal basis. That being said.... I appreciate your comment. I really do. I just know that's it's deeper than what you claim. Appreciate ya. Forreal.
*As a Brit now living in the U.S for over 14 years now I remember the first time I took my wife to the range. She was very nervous but quickly came to love guns. She now has more guns than me and is a far better shooter than me. (Dont tell her I said that...:)*
you got a good wife.....Man your story just made my day I love firearms not just for the protection/go boom aspect but learning the mechanics and different types of actions gas systems and then there's ballistic's love it all
They appear to be doing very well to me as non gun expert foreigners. Ive seen our own citizens doing worse for their first time by a lot. A lot of americans are born into families that teach them gun saftey growing up. Some youth seeking education have damaged families or no family, or they come from a country where they have no such rights, so people always argue for having things like gun saftey being optionable in late high school electives or college classes etc gun ranges do saftey courses. Its very important to know how to zero sights or clean a firearm etc. Its important to be able to use them profficiently as likely for many people every year their lives literally depend on it even if they wish their lives werent on the line no one gets that choice when evil comes persuing you. One thing they might be able to do better is when they shot all their bullets or the gun wont fire another, check the chamber to make sure its empty and not like a missfire or failed to eject etc. Teach them not to try to shoot again after a squib load. When youre holding a rifle you want the scooped part of the stock to fit perfectly in your shoulder where its comfortable
Nervous isn't great. Careful and informed is optimum. The principle applies the same way to driving a car. Ever been a passenger with a nervous driver?
My friend married a Polish woman. After a few years her extended family came to visit in Texas. They had never fired, nor held, a gun. I took them to the ranch and let them shoot a bunch of different things. They were so excited- like kids. They asked why I had all the guns. My first response: "because I can."
well after 50+ years of communism it was hard to change people's attitude. But now more and more polish people have guns and shoot - better and better. IPSC, long range, name what you want. I started buying guns two years ago. Now I have 11 different - from rimfire to SVD. And poor brits need a permit for a pocketknife and hairspray ;)
To be fair as Europeans they're probably more cautious compared to us Americans. We're around and hear about guns a lot so it probably is something subconscious going on making some people less careful.
Not trying to be "that guy" just want to share info. I wondered about this so I looked it up one day. Most guns are actually considered tools, not machines. Unless it's a "machine gun" (an actual one)
@colowyowatchman4420 he's effectively referring to "simple machines" from physics class. In that sense, all tools are machines because they're all made of levers and inclines.
@@colowyowatchman4420 technically, it is both. It has moving parts and is operated by a user. It wouldn't be incorrect to call them a machine. They are also a tool because they are good for certain jobs.
@@colowyowatchman4420absolutely they're tools. Like any tool, they deserve a healthy respect and reverence. Treat them properly, and they'll only end up benefitting you for both food and protection. Of course, the smiles at the range are priceless as well!
I work at a gun range in Tennessee and we get a huge number of foreigners coming in to try out our rentals with the majority being from Canada, UK, Ireland, and Australia. The way their eyes light up when they first put their hands on a pistol is awesome.
I'm an Aussie and shoot pistols here at home. I was shooting a Beretta 87 Target last week. There is a fairly large competition community here though it is a process to get licensed.
Yeah it's wild, I don't doubt it seems marvelous to them. It's got to be like firing a missile. I grew up in TN and shot a firearm at least as young as 10 (hunter's ed) and perhaps younger, don't recall. So, firearms were mundane to me even by my teens. (In the sense of having and firing one they were mundane. I 100% respect and am careful with them.)
I used to be a range safety officer. One day, one of our club members brought some family member visiting from France. Some had never seen a firearm in person and all had never shot a firearm. After two hours of shooting every type of handgun and rifle the member had…they left with grins that would require surgery to remove! Great day!
Moat RSO's we've had at multiple ranges we were members of were THEEEEEEE biggest bunch of Karen's. If their were women shooting they would constantly hawk around us and over critique the women shooters. I'm talking 5 ranges in 3 different states, ALLLLL RSO's acted the same way.
RSOs are there for everyone's safety. If all the RSOs you encountered acted in the same exact way, it was probably because someone in the group was doing an unsafe act , repeatedly. Lucky they weren't asked to leave the range.
My son started dating a young woman who was anti guns , that was until he took her to a gun range , taught the proper use and wearing the protective gear , she fell in love with target shooting , her two sisters and mother came along one day , the mother never handled an AR . She shot in a prone position and you could see the smile forming after every hit . She loved it , especially when the target was shown to her . She looked natural at it , The sisters and mother ended up purchasing a 9mm each ,. I just found out the mother purchased an AR .
Every American should own and be proficient with at least one firearm. And the easiest way to turn an "Anti-2A" into a "Pro-2A" person, is to bring them to the range, especially an indoor range with an extended assortment of firearms that they can see and interact with....then they'll soon realize, all of their apprehensions were unfounded and those "scary" ones, aren't.... especially when you hand them a simple AR-15 and then immediately follow it up with an "old" , approachable, wood stocked, Henry brass, side gated 45-70 Government with some +P.... they'll quickly say the AR platform is safer 😅
@@RonBarracuda this is just a matter of personal preference but for me there has to be something really novel about a new gun to entice me to make the purchase. for example you won't see me owning 100 different varieties of 9mm. unless i'm getting a competition handgun, one 9mm is more or less as good as another. However if I don't own a .44, for instance, then I'm going to buy one, a nice one.
@@marksmith4892 I’m into AKs. I have 13 different variants, all from the former Warsaw Pact countries. Why? I can’t give a reasonable answer. Maybe because I was in the AF for 20 years and they were the enemy. They’ve only been used to shoot at paper targets. And are safely secured when not in use. I actually enjoyed doing research on each of them and gathering up original bayonets, slings, optics, magazines, etc. so each weapon is represented as it would have been been some 60-70 years ago. I like the history and evolution of the firearms. Lots of books and YT research.
It doesn't matter if it's a shooting range, horseback riding, going to a baseball game, or whatever the experience might be, the point is you two were openminded and brave enough to try something new. It's an admirable characteristic, well done. 👍
11:08 what a complete idiot. Zero training. Scared and no clue about proper Firearms protocol. People like this get other people hurt. Good luck europe, if you have people like this defending you, you will be conquered.
As a “gun guy” I want to say I’m very proud of you both for giving it a try. You both did very well!! It takes a lot of guts to try something new, and you’re to be commended!!
I agree with you. We have a few for diffent purpose. They reached out of their comfort and tried something new. They found out they like it. Kudos to them
For a first timer, I was impressed. Dude’s stance was good, he kept his elbow down, muzzle awareness was perfect, finger stayed off the trigger till he was ready to fire, good job.
I am Retired Navy. I'm 60, I have been handling weapons since I was young. I agree with you. For their first time, they did better than a lot of new boot recruits do. His groupings on the AR was actually very good, especially for a first timer.
I’m also glad it was an AR-15-which actually has relatively low recoil compared so almost any other “long gun”-and not something like a bolt-action .30-06 caliber rifle or (especially) a pump action 12-gauge shotgun, as the latter might have knocked her (and many other new shooters) on her rear! 😂
Yeah. She did a good job. That said, the AR-15 effectively has no recoil. She was probably more taken aback by how loud it is. Rifles are very loud, especially if you shoot them indoors.
@@michaelhill6451there's a certain "impulse" movement with an AR-15. Not so much recoil as a big twitch. That big recoil spring and buffer take the kick out but the movement of them still has some effect on the shooter. Although, the recoil is part of the fun when you get into shooting sports. Touching off a 10 ga is the most grin inducing activity I've ever experienced.
In a country with more guns than people, I just want to explain to everyone in the rest of the world that, you rarely see a firearm in public unless it's on the hip of an officer of the law. Very few people carry openly...and those who carry concealed, like me, you would never know it.
Also, when people cite the number of guns owned in America, people's imaginations fly away and think we walk around with 8 AR 15s strapped to our bodies. Many, MANY of these guns are locked in a storage unit and only come out during deer season. For instance, some people might own a couple hunting rifles, a shotgun,, a pistol in each nightstand, and one in another room. Each one secured and accessible only to the owner.
@@OJA1965Also, considering only about 30-40% of American adults say they own guns, most people who own a gun, have more than a few. Even then, maybe only 1 in 20 of those gun owners actually carry a pistol on them. And even most of them don’t carry all the time. (Like they should!) I’d estimate something like less than 1 in 100 adults are carrying a pistol concealed in a gun-friendly place like Texas at a given time. Still a considerable number of armed persons, but not like the wild Wild West.
Absolutely. The overwhelming press given to the ridiculous number of shootings in this country can give an erroneous impression. The overwhelming majority of deaths via firearm are concentrated in drug-related gangland shootings in our inner cities, and suicides. Then there is the odd mass murder, which now seems to happen all over the world, with or without firearms. The truth is very few Americans will ever hear a firearm discharged, unless they are on a gun range or in the deep woods.
I am a member of an outdoor range that will let members bring non-members. 2012, one of our members brought 4 Brits to our range. We were amazed at how much they were into shooting, having never held a gun in their life. 3 of the 4 were anti gun when they arrive and pro-gun when the left.
I moved from the North East of England to the Midwest in 2016.. Been here like 8 years and owning guns is one of the greatest freedoms you can have in the US. I always liked firearms growing up but living here as given me chance to collect and shoot lots of historical guns. It really is a great privilege to be accepted over here. Best country in the world.
Very glad you enjoy being able to legally enjoy firearms. Even those of us who have lived here for our entire lives (or even for generations) do not take it for granted. We know how different that liberty is from many other parts of the world. Every liberty comes with the obligation to use it responsibly.
Welcome to the US boss! Everyone around the world thinks we are crazy because we love guns but they hate us cause they don't get to have the same great experience. Nothing beats a range day with friends and family and having a BBQ and beers after. Welcome to the US bro!
Everyone deserves this freedom. Not only to defend yourself, but to just have fun. It’s a beautifully entertaining hobby as much as it is an important right.
Nicely stated. I'll add that everyone *HAS* this natural right, but only one country in the world made a promise to not infringe upon its people's right.
Farm raised woman here. Guns were just a natural part of our lives since we were young. We were just taught gun safety as any other lessons...like don't get to close to the bull...don't mess around the tractors when they are running ...common sense learning. I still live on a farm as a 62 year old widow and still shoot. Sometimes for practice sometimes for enjoyment and other times out of need. The need to keep racoons out of the feed or to keep groundhogs from digging in the shed under the equipment. They do have their purpose. Glad you enjoyed your intoduction to guns
My main problem I have with guns here in the U.S. is the fetishization of them by many people here. However, for those that understand and respect that it is a deadly weapon, are properly trained, and take all the proper safety precautions, I don't have any problems with that.
@@flybriur the only people I see with a fetish are those that want gun control always talking about genitals. If someone collects gun it's no more a fetish than someone who collects tea pots, sneakers, or high heels.
The important one you forgot to mention, and someone forgot to mention to me, and I had to find out the hard way at 4 years old: don't pee on the electric fence.
As an American, I commend you for stepping up and giving firearms a go. Firearms are near and dear to (most) Americans hearts and we proudly cherish that right to keep and bear. I hope you are enjoying your time in our Great Country!
11:08 what a complete idiot. Zero training. Scared and no clue about proper Firearms protocol. People like this get other people hurt. Good luck europe, if you have people like this defending you, you will be conquered.
Wife and I are so very IMPRESSED that you both visited the Indoor Gun Range. You BOTH did VERY Good. And after a bit of nervousness you seemed to enjoy it. Thank you for sharing this Video.
I was impressed too, especially with how they remembered to always keep the gun pointed away from themselves even when not firing. My dad is a firearms instructor and lives by the motto “never point a firearm at something you aren’t willing to destroy”. I’ve seen so many newbies make that mistake and it’s always really scary!
It's good they kept it pointed down range, but I wish there was more handholding when it came to instruction with a more controlled (e.g. dry firing, firing with 1 round in the magazine) and graduating levels with an instructor or range safety officer present. I noticed they both had their fingers inside the trigger guard, possibly on the trigger, while laying the guns on the table. I see this frequently at gun ranges with new shooters, which can create a really negative experience that lasts a very long time. We didn't see anything majorly negative come out it, but you can kind of noticed her experience with the rifle wasn't the best and vocalized it. I wish gun range employees, range safety officers and instructors would do more to help with that. I use to be a firearms instructor. I still instruct people, but nothing that involves a formal certificate.
Yes Sir I seen that as well. To be more safely remember to take your trigger finger off the trigger before you are ready to lay it down on a table or bench to avoid the firearm to go off on an accident. Other than that you both did great grouping on paper ❤❤❤@Sam11747
As former military and law enforcement I am happy to see first time shooters stay focused and use sufficient stafety procedures. We Americans do love our firearms. Glad you enjoyed the experience.
They are following the 4 golden rules, eye and ear pro, taking things slowly starting small and helping each other be safe. A perfect range day. As a Texan who grew up with guns this is the exact way i was taught.
@@Sudas80 Ear and Eye Protection may not be an absolute requirement but if you decide not to use them just because you think it makes you more of a MAN, then you deserve anything that could or may happen to your ears or eyes while firing down range or in the wilderness. Accidently becoming deaf or blind because I didn't want to take all proper precautions while using a firearm, sounds more childish than manly to me.
@@jccurtis9431 Thumbs up to this even though I honestly don't WANT to, I was a nine year old little girl when I fired my first pistol and I can't remember if that was the only bullet in the thing (it was a revolver) but I panicked SO BAD because that was the loudest thing I'd ever heard and I stupidly THREW the damn gun. I genuinely shrieked and threw the thing, and I thought I knew what guns were (apparently there's a difference between 38 and 22, algebra teacher be damned) And that flucker was a revolver, made for folk who don't need no damn safety, and hearing protection apparently. "Double action means we know what safety WAS....... twice." In short, wear aids, don't get it, and shoot guns.
@@danielstevens3869 over the last 40 years I have seen many shoot for the first time, some were much better and some far from as accurate, it was the comment about the group I was making reference to.
You sure you are an instructor. Someone should have at least showed her how to hold it and operate it before she handled a loaded firearm. I had to stop watching it little after four minutes, 100% unacceptable way to handle a firearm for the first time!
@@lipantaza9758 Agreed. I usually go through a "dry fire" session when showing inexperienced folks how to employ a firearm. But the video may have been made more boring/lengthy/less appealing by showing all that.
@@lipantaza9758 I was cringing every time she looked away with her finger on the trigger and safety off... the whole time wondering "where is the instructor at!?" Sorry Beasleys, but you guys REALLY should have had an instructor dry fire run with BOTH of you with that rifle... super careless on everyones behalf.. 🙄
I have a brit friend who became a naturalized citizen a few years ago after living here 22 years. I met him just before the naturalization ceremony. All his friends shoot and hunt, and he has always wanted to try shooting. No one took him, so l grabbed my WIFES AR-15 and took him to the range. He was looking at buying a new one before we left. I am glad you enjoyed the experience, you demonstrated better muzzle awareness and gun safety than l have seen some experienced shooters display.
Couple of things: 1) It’s really cool that so many of the comments on this video have been positive, complimentary, and respectful of you both for having that experience. 2) Thank you both for sharing your experience. ***And as an ‘older’ Marine I appreciate the respect you both showed in your body language. You were both ‘present,’ and knew what you had in your hands. Good job.
First of all, nice hat. 😊 Secondly, and this comes from a twenty year US Army Infantry veteran, I'm extremely proud of you for trying this and going into it with an open mind. You just learned first-hand what separates a citizen from a subject.
I’m a 55 year old born and raised American, married to an experienced hunter and gun enthusiast - I’ve never shot a gun, but have a healthy respect for them and their use. You guys did GREAT, and really lessened MY hesitancy in going to the range with my husband. Well done.
You should definitely go with your husband, tell him you only want to try smaller guns and make it clear how nervous you are but go. Your husband will be so happy to share his passion with you and it will most likely mean a lot to him that you want to try it at least once.
If you want to go to the range sometime, I suggest having your husband teach you how to handle the gun first, at home. Buy some so-called 'snap caps', so you can practice 'dry firing', at home. And learn all the functions needed, such as how to load/insert a magazine, how the safety operates, proper grip, how to operate the slide (if necessary), how to remove the magazine and lock the slide back (this is how you 'clear' a gun and make sure it's actually unloaded). All those things are learned much easier, at home... instead of learning for the first time while wearing hearing protection and dozens of gunshots going off around you. And the more you learn at home, the more smoothly your range time will go, and the more fun you will have.
Milie, I am so proud of you overcoming your hesitance and giving the AR a try! That was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am so happy you decided to give it a go after all!! There really is something exhilarating about being able to handle and control such power in your hands. My hubby used to take me and the kids out to shoot our 22 rifle way back in the day and we had such a blast! Happy you guys had the chance to live a part of the American dream.
@@SubieNinja I agree, for people in Europe it is basically a once in a lifetime as their laws and access to ranges is so much more limited, if available at all! They will probably never try it again.
I am a firearms instructor with the USCCA here in Atlanta, Georgia and also a licensed firearms dealer. This was great to see. So glad some Brits got to experience such a fun thing in a safe and controlled environment. Aside from a couple technical fundamentals (which any person who's shooting for the first time and just trying to have some safe fun isn't going to be great at), I am very impressed with how quickly you two picked up the overall basics of how to hold and shoot. The rifle is always going to be harder to learn starting out with no experience. America hopes you return for some more!
as someone who's grown up in America surrounded by guns its always a strange feeling seeing people uncomfortable around them. That being said, I have to give you both mad props for trying it out for the first time! RESPECT
Same, it is so hard for me to relate to, all the nerves and everything. It's just what I've always known. No shade is meant by that at all. I actually teach some beginner firearms courses in addition to some more advanced ones, and I always am understanding and patient with people who are very nervous, but it's still a very unrelatable feeling for me.
I was shooting when I was too small to pick up the rifle, Marlin. 22. That rifle is in my safe. I was shocked to learn people grew up without shooting. I thought I was weird when we didn't go shooting at Camp every time we went up
Yup but the more people spread the message of the fun and safe use of firearms the better. I hope this inspired others to join our community and exercise their rights in a safe controlled environment.
My first firearm was a Marlin Glenfield 22 bolt action rifle and then a Sears single barrel 20 gauge. I grew up in the Birmingham, AL area so it was no big deal for a 12 year old to get something like that for a gift at that age. I forget how foreign and strange that sounds to some people from other places. My uncle had a farm south of town and I loved going down there often and taking my rifle and shotgun. Great memories and still have those firearms. My son engaged in archery and shooting bb guns in Cub Scouts and then later got rifle and shotgun merit badges in Boy Scouts.
Me and my brother took a British foreign exchange student to a local outdoor range. We brought many types of firearms for him to shoot. He loved our large hunting rifles the most. We told him when you get back home with your buddies, let them know, firearms arent evil, they are a tool. He had a permanent smile on his face on his way back home. His plane left for britain the next day. We never seen him again. We hope he passed on what he has learned.
Yes, there is no downside to knowing how to safely handle a firearm. At the very least, everybody should know how to 'clear' a weapon, and safely make sure that it's unloaded.
As a person who grew up with firearms, you forget how it felt to shoot a gun for the first time. The nervousness and what not. But after awhile It just becomes second nature. But you guys did great! Glad you got to experience one of the fundamentals of being American.
I find myself thinking the same thing. I got my first bb gun at 7 but I can't remember the first time I shot a real gun. The whole process of shooting is so much a part of me now I can't even imagine what it would be like to be unfamiliar with it.
Im a firearms instructor you guys did great. You started out with the correct firearms. A 22lr pistol is what everyone should shoot the first time they shoot a pistol. Mrs. Beesly if you place the stock lower into your shoulder on the Ar and pulled it tighter to your shoulder you would have had more control over the rifle. Over all for a first time shooting you both did great.
I think the biggest issue with the stock being too high is using the vertical foregrip. Seems to be too far down the handguard for her size, so if she had just grabbed the handguard closer to the magwell, her right arm would have naturally lowered and the stock position would have been perfect. Definitely not her fault: you see grip, you grab grip but would have been nice if someone could have pointed that out there.
The position of the stock on her shoulder made mine tense up just thinking about the kick back she was going to feel. My first thought was "Oh nooo! James just told her it doesn't hurt. Lower that stock, girl!!" I was glad to hear her report that it didn't hurt - the first time I shot and didn't have it in the correct position, I came away with a nice bruise. 😅 Glad they were able to enjoy it and it was a pretty impressive grouping for their first time!
I personally grab the mag, and use that like a grip but that’s because I used A.R chambered in .223, and .22 I’m not a grip kind of guy. I assume they were using .223 as well in this for their A.R
Yeah, I wish the range officer would've given a few tips, at least she gave it a few shots, while it may not seem like a lot of recoil to those with experience, but it can be intimidating to somebody shooting a rifle for the first time. AR's have quite the bark for shooting a .22cal as well.
@@texasrangers4many people have guns in cities in probably every state. Here in Minnesota there definitely is a lot of people that carry and we are mostly a blue state.
Living in a city doesn't mean you can't have a gun...unless your excuse is Bidinflation. I would also argue that due to higher crime rates in the city, you should own at least one. Keep it in a small safe, its better to have one and not need it than need one and not have it.
Yup - being absolutely safe, being properly trained, and respecting that it is a deadly weapon whose purpose for existing is to maim and kill, is crucial.
I'm so glad you got the opportunity to have this experience. I've taken friends and family members from Canada, Germany, the UK, and France to the range here in the USA, and almost every one of them had a wonderful time. Freedom is a universal language...
You actually did something most people shy away from, you went out of your comfort zone and formed your own opinion. Thats whats it's all about. Great video.
I'm an American who doesn't have a gun, but I still decided to take a gun safety class to familiarize myself. As part of the three day class, we fired .22LR in both revolver and semi-auto, .38 revolver, 9mm semi-auto, .40 semi-auto, .45 semi-auto, and we each fired a single shot of .50 from a semi-auto. I then paid for 1 hour of 1-on-1 instruction to try a shotgun. Now I can handle a gun safely if someone is showing me one, and I can understand the basics of the different parts, etc. I feel comfortable if I want to rent a gun to shoot at the range on my own, etc. Also importantly, I didn't want to participate in any gun discussions without having at least this level of knowledge. I see too many people who have no understanding of guns wading into gun legislation discussions, and approaching it from a sense of fear and intimidation. IMO that's not a fair way to approach any discussion (or decision) that affects other people. So, I didn't want to be one of those people.
We need more people like you that do some research, learn and make an informed decision. And unfortunately that applies not only apply to firearms. Thank you for your efforts to understand the subject, it doesn’t matter your position on them it matters that people can actually have an intelligent conversation on the subject!!👍🏽🍻
I was so young when I first shot my first gun I can't remember hardly even ever shooting my first one I'm trying to remember I think it was a 22 rifle not counting the pellet gun of course maybe a 20 gauge
Most revolvers are semi-auto, unless they’re single action - where you physically have to pull the hammer back between each shot. I just mention this because a lot of people who aren’t familiar with firearms think semi-auto means more than it does. It just means that every time you pull the trigger you get 1 shot, you don’t have to pull back a hammer or work a bolt action between shots. It does not in any capacity mean you can just hold down the trigger and the gun will keep firing. That would be fully automatic, and that’s been cucked by the government. Just a friendly PSA! Also to original comment- great idea seeking training and knowledge like you did. Good on you. If you get the chance I’d recommend shooting an ar15 as they are actually great guns for new shooters. Very small bullet, soft recoiling, and easy to control, you just need someone who truly knows what they’re doing to show you around the gun. Another PSA- ar15’s are only semi-auto like most other guns on the market, and the bullet they shoot is considered a varmint round. Much smaller than your average deer hunting round.
As an American, I really appreciate that you both got to experience this. Might not be everyone’s “cup of tea” but having an open mind and trying something different that is generally portrayed as “evil”. Life is about the experiences and the journey. 👍👍
@@curtrobinson6883yep. I will ALWAYS train 1000 newcomers to the sport before I train an individual who has grown up around irresponsible and/or poor firearms practices. The newbies like to learn, and I like to teach *REAL* safety and effective handling.
It's hard for me grasp as I'm 65, lived in Wyoming my entire life. I grew up hunting, fishing, camping. To see people your age that have never used a firearm. Us as foreign to me as shooting is to you. I'm proud of Millie especially. Atta girl ❤
3:44 For someone who "Doesn't know anything about guns" good job with the finger off the trigger discipline. Proud of you both. Shooting can be pretty scary your 1st time but i'm glad you had fun.
Congrats to you both, for being open minded and trying something outside your normal comfort zone. I sometimes take this for granted here in the US and very much enjoy shooting, training & practicing.
Yeah. But don't be fooled by the common idea that there are no guns in Europe. UK is different but in Europe, contrary to popular belief, there are a lot of hunters, sport shooters and gun owners/collectors.
@@earthwormandruw UK was part of the European Union (EU) up until 2020. They got out (most people now severely regret it) in 2020. UK has stricter rules than most European countries concerning guns but even in UK, it's not impossible to own guns.
I live in the Southern USA. I have several Canadian & Mexican friends who have visited us and shot a firearm for the first time. Its priceless watching someone shoot a firearm for the first time. More often than not after that first trigger pull, they look back at you with a BIG grin on their face. Good video!
Every Canadian I have ever met has been familiar with guns and completely comfortable shooting them. There's not a lot of cultural difference between Americans and Canadians except that our northern neighbors are much more polite and reserved and don't get offended by hearing the French language.
As an american who was literally raised hunting from the age of 5, you showed fantastic presence of mind and respect for the seriousness that using a firearms requires. If you're not scared, your out of your mind and a danger. Nobody should be fearless when first using a deadly weapon.
This was the best part of this video, IMO. I, honestly, have never seen these folks before, but they showed up in my feed. The respect for the danger of the items being handled, the trigger discipline, the handling, all of that is better than I've seen with some that I have shot with. (There were a few things that get sorted out with practice) Good F'n job on their part. Props
Liked and subscribed! As a native Floridian this makes me so happy the two of you got to experience this but also reminds me just how sacred our 1st and 2nd are. The two of you are such a lovely couple and God bless you both. Y'all did great!
As an American who inherited this as a birthright, it is great to see you having this experience. I have a collection of about two dozen guns. My favorites are my 22s because of affordability.
More important than what gun or how you shot, you experienced something new. Respect for doing something out of your comfort zone. And it seems like, even though not comfortable the whole time, you enjoyed the experience.
I really appreciate how they started off with a 22 unlike so many other videos…so much better than jumping right to something larger when first learning. Mad respect
A fun fact that will blow your mind: the diameter of the bullet you were shooting from the pistol is the same diameter as the bullet you were shooting from the rifle. They are both .22 caliber.
You guys did GREAT! And you incorporated every safety feature! Always point the gun away from people, finger OFF the trigger, and safety on. Excellent!
Shooting at an indoor gun range as a first experience is a bit nerve racking. It's much louder and concussive. Having land to shoot on at your own pace is the most relaxing. Not that it's really relaxing, but you get what I mean. I think you guys did GREAT for first timers! I was nervous the first time, more than y'all were, from the looks of it. The thing with the AR15, or any rifle really, is to have it solidly in your shoulder and lean forward a little. This really helps with recoil (which there isn't much of) and it helps your head fall in a more natural position for shouldering the rifle.
When training is the Texas State Guard they instructed us to hold it firmly against our shoulders. I still had a massively sore shoulder after the first day. But I did learn to combat load a pump action shot gun.
@@paigeharrison3909 Texas Stare Guard? Based. Shooting enough rounds will always make for a sore shoulder, even if it's just from pulling the gun into your shoulder. I collect guns but rarely shoot, sadly. I have yet to shoot a shotgun, even though I own like seven of them. lol
Last time I was at an indoor range there was a guy next to me shooting. He had a Taurus snub nose revolver not sure which model or caliber assuming it was a .38 but I know it was a Taurus and he was holding the damn thing sideways. He hit my target, the wall whatever. Not sure he hit his own. I couldn't wait to get the hell out of there. I have my own land I shoot on haven't been to an indoor range in quite a while now. Actually that same range just a couple years before that I was in there and I got a call from my ex wanting to know what was going on she saw cops all over there. I had just left so I had no idea. Some guy came in right as I was leaving and rented a gun and shot himself with it in front of his wife and kids. This was like a week before Christmas too. That range has been gone for quite a while now they shut down at least 5 years ago probably closer to 10. There is still at least a couple others here I know of one is a Palmetto State Armory store.
Just posted this same thing. Indoor ranges are much more intense. All the guns sound so much louder and you feel them through your bones way more. I've always shot outdoors since being in the Army and just can't do indoor ranges now.
I can just tell that's a great range because they taught you how to be safe with the gun. In fact they taught you so well you were able to show another person what to do. I love to see that!
So proud of y'all. The gun range that y'all went to seemed like a well organized and professional group. I could tell that y'all pay attention to details that were given to you and y'all did so well. Hey James, the British Paras are going to blow up your phone after after they see you putting holes in the center of that target and how well you instructed Millie on what to do, when you yourself never shot a firearm before. Well done y'all and great video, because this is the perfect example of a day at the shooting range.
Kudos to you two for giving it a try! The first time is an adrenaline pump, but after a while you get to focus on the finer points. You guys did well!!!
Retired Police Officer, Gun Dealer and State Military Veteran here. You two did very well your first time firing firearms. I am so proud of you both for stepping outside your comfort zone to experience something that few civilians from your home country ever get to do. If you can find a range that rents them, I would recommend you try shooting a machine gun and a suppressed weapon, as fewer American's are able to experience them due to prohibitive costs to own and more stringent regulations on them, which would make your firearms experience here even more unique for someone from the UK. I think you have probably already discovered that aside from their use for defensive or offensive purposes, firearms have a great recreational and sporting purpose in their use. While they are a great responsibility, they are also quite fun to shoot.
I thought that they did very well, maybe they could teach the Texans how to drive better, as a former OTR trucker you Texans Absolutely SUCK behind the wheel!!!!!!!!!!!
I worked for an international company and our foreign colleagues always wanted to do things truly American. The gun range was always a thrill for them. Glad that the range personnel were supportive and you got to experience shooting.
I'm glad you guys had fun, but even if you hadn't enjoyed it I'd still be glad you did it. I've talked to a lot of people over the years who've visited the US and one common factor is that none of them have regretted going to a range even if they didn't like it, but everyone who didn't go says it's their biggest regret, not taking that opportunity while they were here. It looked like they taught you well too. Your stances looked good and those were some solid groupings, bravo.
I want to commend you on your safety. I am actually from Texas and am a firearms instructor. You both did well. So, in Texas, the AR15 is a very common rifle owned for self defense. Most of us carry semi automatic pistols in 9mm, 40SW or .38 spl (revolver). Older men like me, usually carry .45 ACP pistols because that was commonly used back when we were your age (and closer to WW2). Thank you for a fair and accurate representation of American shooting culture. Your experience was how it usually goes. Whoever was your range officer did a good job in selecting the firearms and giving you safe instruction.
For a rifle that is not zero to you and it being your first time shooting. That was extremely impressive accuracy you had. I was really shocked when I saw the target come back and your grouping was as tight as it was. Good job!
The smile @7:42 is the smile i remember the first time i shot a rifle. Im an immigrant, now a US citizen, a friend of mine took me to a gun show, it was outside and there was a lot of shooting booths. My first gun I ever shot was a full auto AK-47, i still have that smile on my face just thining about it. Been a gun inthusiast ever since. this is like 20 years ago. God Bless America
It's very loud, so that's why it's scary to new shooters with no experience. Plus, as dumb as it might sound, the looks of it. Looks like the scary "assault weapon" the media are always talking about. But the recoil is very light.
Yeah I laughed when he said that and muttered about trying firing a 30-06, which is still only a 'standard' rifle round Though to be fair a .223 is a huge jump up from a .22lr
@@AxLWake From my experience, it seems that revolvers like .357 Mag, or .44 Mag are far louder than an AR15. It all depends on context, though... shooting a .22LR without hearing protection, will instantly make your ears ring, if you are inside a range building. If you're out in the forest, shooting that same .22LR will not make your ears ring, even after 100 rounds.
My friend's wife was afraid to shoot anything larger than a .22 caliber. I gave her my 1911 (.45 caliber) and did not tell her the caliber. She had a huge smile on her face and said, "I like this pistol". It weighs about 38 ounces fully loaded, which gives you less "muzzle flip" and the recoil tends to be straight back through your arm into your shoulder. Very easy to stay on target.
Your gamble paid off but generally speaking it's not a good practice to trick people into firing a larger caliber - I don't recommend anybody else try this with anyone
@@TheIronDuke9 I would question if you have ever fired a 1911. I would not have done this with, for example, a .357 snub nose or any other .45 ACP pistol. It was reasoned assertion for someone who is afraid of "kick" and/or muzzle flip. Neither are an issue with a 1911.
I’m in the U.K , it might surprise those across the pond that the first time I shot a gun was in the indoor school range - think it was the Martin .22. We also had a load of Lee Enfield 303’s and a Bren although not allowed to shoot them in the school range - didn’t stop one pupil bringing a couple of rounds to school and firing them. Rounds went straight through the back stop and then through the caretaker’s kitchen as his house adjoined the range.
The exchange students that visit us get really excited when they shoot targets at our backyard range. It makes me happy to see the joy they have. Some of them have had their parents get in on the fun while they are visiting the States.
As a lifelong gun enthusiast and current firearms instructor, I can say you both did well for your first time. I've seen more experienced who weren't as consistent. Aside from a few lapses by Ms. Beesley when she was figuring out where to hold the AR-15 on her shoulder, you both showed great trigger discipline (keeping your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot) with both guns. As another commenter mentioned earlier, you both also showed good attention to detail and awareness of staying safe at all times. Well done and thanks for sharing your experience. 👍🏼
Thank you VERY much for your clear concise preface...NO politics. I was given my first .22 Cal at 10 years old from my Father. He'd retired from 25 years in the USAF (E-9) He taught me ALL about safety, handling, positions, respect for others(including animals). A priceless education. I believe I have a healthy view of ALL of these tools; including my rifles/guns. Once again, good job! Chris from California 😊
@earthwormandruw a bit.... Like an off color joke. He was just testing my mettle, as it were. I stood up to it, but it hurt. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, and I learned a lesson about guns and how dangerous to the user they can be and to be careful at all times. I will never be upset at my dad for the trick, but I didn't do that for my kids old enuf and won't for the rest either. I always tell them what to expect.
For anyone on the fence about guns, I'd highly recommend going to a range and giving it a shot. Explain to the instructors that you have never fired a firearm and would like to. Most ranges and instructors would be happy to teach you. Almost if not all the people I know said it wasn't that bad and are highly excited to purchase their first firearm after visiting the range and shooting for their first time.
I have massive respect for your muzzle and trigger discipline. I'm a small town southern guy and was raised on guns and half of the people I see at ranges aren't half as cautious as you. I've shot everything from .22lr to 10ga shotguns to a .50 BMG and you guys crushed it with your accuracy and safety
Bravo! Good idea to start with a .22 pistol. Most people in the US start with a .22 pistol or rifle to learn the basics of firearms. The shots from the rifle will hit a few inches low at the distance you were shooting because the rifle is likely zeroed to be on target at a much longer distance. Good job.
My first firearm was a Marlin Glenfield 22 bolt action rifle and then a Sears single barrel 20 gauge. I grew up in the Birmingham, AL area so it was no big deal for a 12 year old to get something like that for a gift at that age. I forget how foreign and strange that sounds to some people from other places. My uncle had a farm south of town and I loved going down there often and taking my rifle and shotgun. Great memories and still have those firearms.
I thought your shooting was excellent for your first time, especially shooting freehand. I've seen many people with more "experience" shoot terribly. In my opinion, the second shot is the most difficult because of the anticipation of the boom & recoil. You both did it! Many people might only shoot one or two rounds and then be afraid. You both continued to shoot, which hopefully built more confidence, respect for firearms, and fun.
I'm so glad you tried this! You learned the gun safety that we all need to learn, overcame your fears that are exaggerated by the big booms, and learned a new thing! YEAH! You seem to be good shots to boot!
There have been a lot of comments about where Archie was during this activity… no we didn’t leave him in the car 😂 he was with his grandmother, having a great time. 🤩
Girrrrrl.. what nail polish is that?? I love the color!!
Glad your Mum got to make the trip as well!!!
@@jazc2022 James' mom came on this trip I believe, not Millie's (who has been in a lot of videos).
My gosh, the Beesleys are model parents. They’d never leave Archie alone anywhere for a second. Archie probably has a fantastic grandmother too. Glad they had a nice trip.
It's kind of sad that you even have to explain that. It's like people think parents aren't allowed to do any fun activities without their children present. Glad you enjoyed your time here in the US
I became a US citizen 3 years ago, I’m originally from NZ. I can honestly say America is the greatest country in the world. Politics aside, in a country with over 300 million guns, you might wanna own one, and learn your use it safely and effectively. I’m glad you guys had fun at the range.
Edit: thanks for the positive feedback friends, gave me the warm fuzzies
Congrats. Welcome, patriot. Exercise that 2A proudly!
Welcome new American . Always remember how important the Second Amendment is. Once it's gone, it's gone forever
Or at the very least, learn how they operate and how to make one safe if you come across one in an uncontrolled situation. Some very basic knowledge can save your life in a surprising event - the example we used in class was a police chase goes past you, and a pistol flies out of the car being chased and lands in front of you on the sidewalk. Incredibly unlikely, yes... but what if it does? Will you know what to do? A little knowledge can go a long way.
@@MrJest2 I've suggested this as a reason why the US should have mandatory gun safety education in public high schools. Whether you like them or not there are over 450 million firearms in the US, and they aren't going anywhere. I've gotten backlash almost every time though.
Welcome, fellow American.
Don't worry about the politics of it so much. Anyone who would get upset about you trying something new that is legal, in a controlled environment is a fool. People are more likely to get upset if you have poor trigger discipline or do something dangerous.
..... Or get their pronouns wrong 😂😂
Yeah, one of the many reasons I love this channel is that it is not political in any way, it is just light, easygoing and good-hearted.
@@BekaB85 Agreed lets keep it that way in the comments.
Hell, I am in favor of gun control laws but stuff like this is completely fine to me. I don't understand why even someone who wants severe gun control laws would have a problem with stuff like this. Like you said, this is legal, in a controlled environment, with care and instruction.
Guns are scary, at least in part, because they are almost mythical to a lot of people. This thing that only appears on TV and movies and news reports. Stuff like this is useful, especially for people who dislike or are unfamiliar with guns, because even if they still want all kinds of restrictions on guns, they will at least be voting based on some knowledge of what makes sense, instead of what sounds good.
@jordanledoux197 I agree.... But I definitely don't. Come to Philadelphia and use your eyes.... Definitely not mythological. At all.
Agreed in a controlled environment, as sport is awesome!.... But also in protecting your own life is even More Awesome.
Hate me if you want..... But reality is reality..... Just because you don't experience it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist..... On a normal basis.
That being said.... I appreciate your comment. I really do. I just know that's it's deeper than what you claim.
Appreciate ya. Forreal.
*As a Brit now living in the U.S for over 14 years now I remember the first time I took my wife to the range. She was very nervous but quickly came to love guns. She now has more guns than me and is a far better shooter than me. (Dont tell her I said that...:)*
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I love stories like this. I goes to show that it's not the tool, it's the fool with the tool. I'm glad you two enjoyed it.
you got a good wife.....Man your story just made my day I love firearms not just for the protection/go boom aspect but learning the mechanics and different types of actions gas systems and then there's ballistic's love it all
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😆😆😆😆 Welcome to the 2A club!
The fact you both was nervous means you respect the situation. That is a good thing.
Definitely. Being nervous is a good thing, it’s a serious thing. Live and death to be exact
They appear to be doing very well to me as non gun expert foreigners. Ive seen our own citizens doing worse for their first time by a lot. A lot of americans are born into families that teach them gun saftey growing up. Some youth seeking education have damaged families or no family, or they come from a country where they have no such rights, so people always argue for having things like gun saftey being optionable in late high school electives or college classes etc gun ranges do saftey courses. Its very important to know how to zero sights or clean a firearm etc. Its important to be able to use them profficiently as likely for many people every year their lives literally depend on it even if they wish their lives werent on the line no one gets that choice when evil comes persuing you. One thing they might be able to do better is when they shot all their bullets or the gun wont fire another, check the chamber to make sure its empty and not like a missfire or failed to eject etc. Teach them not to try to shoot again after a squib load. When youre holding a rifle you want the scooped part of the stock to fit perfectly in your shoulder where its comfortable
Nervous is way better then arrogant
Nervous isn't great. Careful and informed is optimum. The principle applies the same way to driving a car. Ever been a passenger with a nervous driver?
@@asdfqwerty212 You can be careful and informed as well as be nervous because your first time doing something.
You've got good BBQ in your stomach and burnt gunpowder in your lungs. That's an American baptism 🇺🇸 Glad you had fun!
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As a country girl, I have to agree 100% :)
Love the way you put it! Perfect analogy!
My friend married a Polish woman. After a few years her extended family came to visit in Texas. They had never fired, nor held, a gun. I took them to the ranch and let them shoot a bunch of different things. They were so excited- like kids. They asked why I had all the guns. My first response: "because I can."
Anyone who wants to take them away is exactly the reason why the second is so important. No one wanting to disarm us doesn’t intend to hurt us.
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Because I ran out of money
well after 50+ years of communism it was hard to change people's attitude. But now more and more polish people have guns and shoot - better and better. IPSC, long range, name what you want. I started buying guns two years ago. Now I have 11 different - from rimfire to SVD. And poor brits need a permit for a pocketknife and hairspray ;)
For beginners, you showed good presence of mind keeping the barrel pointed in a safe direction, many are rather careless about that.
I was thinking the same thing. I lost count of the number of times I've had to stop a beginner from spinning around after their first shot.
Agree. For someone who has never held a gun they did very well.
Exactly what I was thinking
To be fair as Europeans they're probably more cautious compared to us Americans. We're around and hear about guns a lot so it probably is something subconscious going on making some people less careful.
I was watching for that, they did do well.
A firearm is just a machine. YOU are in control of it and you decide what you will use it to do. That's really it.
Not trying to be "that guy" just want to share info. I wondered about this so I looked it up one day. Most guns are actually considered tools, not machines. Unless it's a "machine gun" (an actual one)
@colowyowatchman4420 he's effectively referring to "simple machines" from physics class. In that sense, all tools are machines because they're all made of levers and inclines.
@@colowyowatchman4420 technically, it is both. It has moving parts and is operated by a user. It wouldn't be incorrect to call them a machine. They are also a tool because they are good for certain jobs.
@@colowyowatchman4420absolutely they're tools. Like any tool, they deserve a healthy respect and reverence. Treat them properly, and they'll only end up benefitting you for both food and protection. Of course, the smiles at the range are priceless as well!
@@midnightrider1100those certain jobs are hunting and making bad guys take dirt naps
I work at a gun range in Tennessee and we get a huge number of foreigners coming in to try out our rentals with the majority being from Canada, UK, Ireland, and Australia. The way their eyes light up when they first put their hands on a pistol is awesome.
I'm an Aussie and shoot pistols here at home. I was shooting a Beretta 87 Target last week. There is a fairly large competition community here though it is a process to get licensed.
Yeah it's wild, I don't doubt it seems marvelous to them. It's got to be like firing a missile.
I grew up in TN and shot a firearm at least as young as 10 (hunter's ed) and perhaps younger, don't recall.
So, firearms were mundane to me even by my teens. (In the sense of having and firing one they were mundane. I 100% respect and am careful with them.)
@@chrisbrent7487very common misconception about Us aussies is we don’t have any fun guns haha
@silikon2 you are conditioned to hate protecting yourself? You know why? Because the Royal would be scared shirtless because they would fear you!
@silikon2 oh yeah another thing, you would kill them if you knew all the stuff they did to your country
For 2 people who have never shot guns before, you exercised fantastic muzzle awareness.
Poor trigger safety tho. Keep those fingers off the triggers until you’re going to fire.
Yeah, we can edit all that out. Cut, that's a wrap! 😂
I couldn't agree more
She didn’t!! How many times did a first timer look behind hind her with her finger in the trigger well?!?!?!?
I was tripping a bit about the gun safety, but for two people who never shot before.... well done!
I used to be a range safety officer. One day, one of our club members brought some family member visiting from France. Some had never seen a firearm in person and all had never shot a firearm. After two hours of shooting every type of handgun and rifle the member had…they left with grins that would require surgery to remove! Great day!
Thanks for sharing
Moat RSO's we've had at multiple ranges we were members of were THEEEEEEE biggest bunch of Karen's. If their were women shooting they would constantly hawk around us and over critique the women shooters. I'm talking 5 ranges in 3 different states, ALLLLL RSO's acted the same way.
RSOs are there for everyone's safety. If all the RSOs you encountered acted in the same exact way, it was probably because someone in the group was doing an unsafe act , repeatedly. Lucky they weren't asked to leave the range.
@@charlespartak2435 Or they were just narcissistic @$$hole$ and our group had the only females at the range.....
Well, they could have done it in France as well...
My son started dating a young woman who was anti guns , that was until he took her to a gun range , taught the proper use and wearing the protective gear , she fell in love with target shooting , her two sisters and mother came along one day , the mother never handled an AR . She shot in a prone position and you could see the smile forming after every hit . She loved it , especially when the target was shown to her . She looked natural at it , The sisters and mother ended up purchasing a 9mm each ,. I just found out the mother purchased an AR .
Every American should own and be proficient with at least one firearm.
And the easiest way to turn an "Anti-2A" into a "Pro-2A" person, is to bring them to the range, especially an indoor range with an extended assortment of firearms that they can see and interact with....then they'll soon realize, all of their apprehensions were unfounded and those "scary" ones, aren't.... especially when you hand them a simple AR-15 and then immediately follow it up with an "old" , approachable, wood stocked, Henry brass, side gated 45-70 Government with some +P.... they'll quickly say the AR platform is safer 😅
Guns are like fast cars. Used responsibly, they are sooo much fun.
I think they’re like potato chips; can’t stop collecting them at just one. Yes, I’m from Texas and Oklahoma.
Perfect analogy.
100%.
@@RonBarracuda this is just a matter of personal preference but for me there has to be something really novel about a new gun to entice me to make the purchase. for example you won't see me owning 100 different varieties of 9mm. unless i'm getting a competition handgun, one 9mm is more or less as good as another. However if I don't own a .44, for instance, then I'm going to buy one, a nice one.
@@marksmith4892 I’m into AKs. I have 13 different variants, all from the former Warsaw Pact countries.
Why? I can’t give a reasonable answer. Maybe because I was in the AF for 20 years and they were the enemy.
They’ve only been used to shoot at paper targets. And are safely secured when not in use.
I actually enjoyed doing research on each of them and gathering up original bayonets, slings, optics, magazines, etc. so each weapon is represented as it would have been been some 60-70 years ago.
I like the history and evolution of the firearms. Lots of books and YT research.
It doesn't matter if it's a shooting range, horseback riding, going to a baseball game, or whatever the experience might be, the point is you two were openminded and brave enough to try something new. It's an admirable characteristic, well done. 👍
And that also means, it's something most Americans haven't tried 😆
Especially for something so demonized like shooting guns.
11:08 what a complete idiot. Zero training. Scared and no clue about proper Firearms protocol. People like this get other people hurt. Good luck europe, if you have people like this defending you, you will be conquered.
As a “gun guy” I want to say I’m very proud of you both for giving it a try. You both did very well!! It takes a lot of guts to try something new, and you’re to be commended!!
And they recorded themselves and put it on TH-cam. That's very commendable.
I agree with you. We have a few for diffent purpose. They reached out of their comfort and tried something new. They found out they like it. Kudos to them
Absolutely ❤ your comment!!
Yeah, I proud they stuck to it. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, especially at a indoor range.
For a first timer, I was impressed. Dude’s stance was good, he kept his elbow down, muzzle awareness was perfect, finger stayed off the trigger till he was ready to fire, good job.
But those shorts, lol!
I was in the United States Marine Corps in the infantry and I can tell you right now that is awesome for your first shooting a gun
Totally agree and impressed with the attention to safety and detail.
I am Retired Navy. I'm 60, I have been handling weapons since I was young. I agree with you. For their first time, they did better than a lot of new boot recruits do. His groupings on the AR was actually very good, especially for a first timer.
agreed, James’ muzzle and trigger discipline was really good
Semper Fi. Brother.
Thank you for your service! My daddy was a MARINE 😎💖🌹
The fact that even when shocked by the recoil of the rifle, she still took the time to put the weapon on safe really impressed me! Well done!
I've seen people that grew up around weapons didn't have that discipline. lol
I’m also glad it was an AR-15-which actually has relatively low recoil compared so almost any other “long gun”-and not something like a bolt-action .30-06 caliber rifle or (especially) a pump action 12-gauge shotgun, as the latter might have knocked her (and many other new shooters) on her rear! 😂
Very impressive discipline for a first-timer.
Yeah. She did a good job. That said, the AR-15 effectively has no recoil. She was probably more taken aback by how loud it is. Rifles are very loud, especially if you shoot them indoors.
@@michaelhill6451there's a certain "impulse" movement with an AR-15. Not so much recoil as a big twitch. That big recoil spring and buffer take the kick out but the movement of them still has some effect on the shooter. Although, the recoil is part of the fun when you get into shooting sports. Touching off a 10 ga is the most grin inducing activity I've ever experienced.
In a country with more guns than people, I just want to explain to everyone in the rest of the world that, you rarely see a firearm in public unless it's on the hip of an officer of the law. Very few people carry openly...and those who carry concealed, like me, you would never know it.
Also, when people cite the number of guns owned in America, people's imaginations fly away and think we walk around with 8 AR 15s strapped to our bodies. Many, MANY of these guns are locked in a storage unit and only come out during deer season. For instance, some people might own a couple hunting rifles, a shotgun,, a pistol in each nightstand, and one in another room. Each one secured and accessible only to the owner.
@@OJA1965Also, considering only about 30-40% of American adults say they own guns, most people who own a gun, have more than a few.
Even then, maybe only 1 in 20 of those gun owners actually carry a pistol on them. And even most of them don’t carry all the time. (Like they should!)
I’d estimate something like less than 1 in 100 adults are carrying a pistol concealed in a gun-friendly place like Texas at a given time.
Still a considerable number of armed persons, but not like the wild Wild West.
@@byronhenry6518 The anti gun crowd have been saying we will be like the wild west for the past 30 years. It still hasn't happened.
Absolutely. The overwhelming press given to the ridiculous number of shootings in this country can give an erroneous impression. The overwhelming majority of deaths via firearm are concentrated in drug-related gangland shootings in our inner cities, and suicides. Then there is the odd mass murder, which now seems to happen all over the world, with or without firearms. The truth is very few Americans will ever hear a firearm discharged, unless they are on a gun range or in the deep woods.
@@byronhenry6518 Guns are like Lays Potato Chips, you cannot just have one!
I am a member of an outdoor range that will let members bring non-members. 2012, one of our members brought 4 Brits to our range. We were amazed at how much they were into shooting, having never held a gun in their life. 3 of the 4 were anti gun when they arrive and pro-gun when the left.
I moved from the North East of England to the Midwest in 2016.. Been here like 8 years and owning guns is one of the greatest freedoms you can have in the US. I always liked firearms growing up but living here as given me chance to collect and shoot lots of historical guns. It really is a great privilege to be accepted over here. Best country in the world.
Love you too
Very glad you enjoy being able to legally enjoy firearms. Even those of us who have lived here for our entire lives (or even for generations) do not take it for granted. We know how different that liberty is from many other parts of the world. Every liberty comes with the obligation to use it responsibly.
Welcome to the US boss! Everyone around the world thinks we are crazy because we love guns but they hate us cause they don't get to have the same great experience. Nothing beats a range day with friends and family and having a BBQ and beers after. Welcome to the US bro!
We’re happy to have you!
@@byronhenry6518 Thank you brother
Everyone deserves this freedom. Not only to defend yourself, but to just have fun. It’s a beautifully entertaining hobby as much as it is an important right.
Nicely stated. I'll add that everyone *HAS* this natural right, but only one country in the world made a promise to not infringe upon its people's right.
@@numbr17 Yes, Except For The DEMS
@@barneyrice8502 Stop drinking ivermectin
Farm raised woman here. Guns were just a natural part of our lives since we were young. We were just taught gun safety as any other lessons...like don't get to close to the bull...don't mess around the tractors when they are running ...common sense learning.
I still live on a farm as a 62 year old widow and still shoot. Sometimes for practice sometimes for enjoyment and other times out of need. The need to keep racoons out of the feed or to keep groundhogs from digging in the shed under the equipment.
They do have their purpose.
Glad you enjoyed your intoduction to guns
@coollady2179
"Don't pull the mask off the ol' Lone Ranger and don't mess around with Jim/Slim."
I agree 100%. 44 yr old farm raised woman here. It was just part of life for us.
My main problem I have with guns here in the U.S. is the fetishization of them by many people here. However, for those that understand and respect that it is a deadly weapon, are properly trained, and take all the proper safety precautions, I don't have any problems with that.
@@flybriur the only people I see with a fetish are those that want gun control always talking about genitals. If someone collects gun it's no more a fetish than someone who collects tea pots, sneakers, or high heels.
The important one you forgot to mention, and someone forgot to mention to me, and I had to find out the hard way at 4 years old: don't pee on the electric fence.
As an American, I commend you for stepping up and giving firearms a go. Firearms are near and dear to (most) Americans hearts and we proudly cherish that right to keep and bear. I hope you are enjoying your time in our Great Country!
11:08 what a complete idiot. Zero training. Scared and no clue about proper Firearms protocol. People like this get other people hurt. Good luck europe, if you have people like this defending you, you will be conquered.
Wife and I are so very IMPRESSED that you both visited the Indoor Gun Range. You BOTH did VERY Good. And after a bit of nervousness you seemed to enjoy it. Thank you for sharing this Video.
I was impressed too, especially with how they remembered to always keep the gun pointed away from themselves even when not firing. My dad is a firearms instructor and lives by the motto “never point a firearm at something you aren’t willing to destroy”. I’ve seen so many newbies make that mistake and it’s always really scary!
It's good they kept it pointed down range, but I wish there was more handholding when it came to instruction with a more controlled (e.g. dry firing, firing with 1 round in the magazine) and graduating levels with an instructor or range safety officer present. I noticed they both had their fingers inside the trigger guard, possibly on the trigger, while laying the guns on the table. I see this frequently at gun ranges with new shooters, which can create a really negative experience that lasts a very long time. We didn't see anything majorly negative come out it, but you can kind of noticed her experience with the rifle wasn't the best and vocalized it. I wish gun range employees, range safety officers and instructors would do more to help with that. I use to be a firearms instructor. I still instruct people, but nothing that involves a formal certificate.
Yes Sir I seen that as well. To be more safely remember to take your trigger finger off the trigger before you are ready to lay it down on a table or bench to avoid the firearm to go off on an accident. Other than that you both did great grouping on paper ❤❤❤@Sam11747
As former military and law enforcement I am happy to see first time shooters stay focused and use sufficient stafety procedures. We Americans do love our firearms. Glad you enjoyed the experience.
I would give you a thumbs up, but I respectfully need to keep your like count at 69. Nice.
I can see the excitement in James’ eyes after shooting that AR. He discovered his inner American lol. Congrats guys.
Saw that too. He's definitely a rifle guy
YES , Very excitment being in control and a round going where you want..
Armalite rifle, you mean? Cus assault rifles have been illegal for many decades.
You misspelled Texan.
@@Mando_Leotato be fair, if we're comparing .22 LR to .223, you're going to get more smiles per mile with the .223
That was quite a good example of discipline, awareness, and safety.
They are following the 4 golden rules, eye and ear pro, taking things slowly starting small and helping each other be safe. A perfect range day. As a Texan who grew up with guns this is the exact way i was taught.
Trigger finger dicipline was 9/10 good as well.
@@Sudas80Do not listen to this man. You will go deaf.
@@Sudas80 Ear and Eye Protection may not be an absolute requirement but if you decide not to use them just because you think it makes you more of a MAN, then you deserve anything that could or may happen to your ears or eyes while firing down range or in the wilderness. Accidently becoming deaf or blind because I didn't want to take all proper precautions while using a firearm, sounds more childish than manly to me.
@@jccurtis9431 Thumbs up to this even though I honestly don't WANT to, I was a nine year old little girl when I fired my first pistol and I can't remember if that was the only bullet in the thing (it was a revolver) but I panicked SO BAD because that was the loudest thing I'd ever heard and I stupidly THREW the damn gun. I genuinely shrieked and threw the thing, and I thought I knew what guns were (apparently there's a difference between 38 and 22, algebra teacher be damned)
And that flucker was a revolver, made for folk who don't need no damn safety, and hearing protection apparently. "Double action means we know what safety WAS....... twice."
In short, wear aids, don't get it, and shoot guns.
I'm an US Army Vet, for your first time shooting a .223, nice job! Your grouping was good. Fun, isn't it????
Thank You for Your Service & Sacrifice!!! My Dad was Army as well!!!
I was Army Infantry. My first time shooting any firearm was in Basic Training, with an M16A4. Been hooked ever since
Group was good? really at that distance 😂
@theacoustician6741 for a first time shooter it's pretty good
@@danielstevens3869 over the last 40 years I have seen many shoot for the first time, some were much better and some far from as accurate, it was the comment about the group I was making reference to.
As a firearms instructor and someone who's enjoyed your channel for some time I'm Soo happy for you guys ❤️🙏
I agree. They chose a very nice range. I love seeing newbies have a good experience.
You sure you are an instructor. Someone should have at least showed her how to hold it and operate it before she handled a loaded firearm. I had to stop watching it little after four minutes, 100% unacceptable way to handle a firearm for the first time!
@@lipantaza9758 You must not go to many ranges. I do wish they had a session with an instructor, but I have seen far worse.
@@lipantaza9758 Agreed. I usually go through a "dry fire" session when showing inexperienced folks how to employ a firearm. But the video may have been made more boring/lengthy/less appealing by showing all that.
@@lipantaza9758 I was cringing every time she looked away with her finger on the trigger and safety off... the whole time wondering "where is the instructor at!?" Sorry Beasleys, but you guys REALLY should have had an instructor dry fire run with BOTH of you with that rifle... super careless on everyones behalf.. 🙄
I have a brit friend who became a naturalized citizen a few years ago after living here 22 years. I met him just before the naturalization ceremony. All his friends shoot and hunt, and he has always wanted to try shooting. No one took him, so l grabbed my WIFES AR-15 and took him to the range. He was looking at buying a new one before we left. I am glad you enjoyed the experience, you demonstrated better muzzle awareness and gun safety than l have seen some experienced shooters display.
Nothing wrong with being nervous. Humility will save you from pain, embarrassment fades faster than scars. 👍
Couple of things: 1) It’s really cool that so many of the comments on this video have been positive, complimentary, and respectful of you both for having that experience. 2) Thank you both for sharing your experience.
***And as an ‘older’ Marine I appreciate the respect you both showed in your body language. You were both ‘present,’ and knew what you had in your hands. Good job.
Sempre fi
semper
There ain't no such thing as an older Marine (68 to 72 for me),I'm just a well aged smoother Marine.
SEMPER FI
Brother!
First of all, nice hat. 😊
Secondly, and this comes from a twenty year US Army Infantry veteran, I'm extremely proud of you for trying this and going into it with an open mind. You just learned first-hand what separates a citizen from a subject.
I’m a 55 year old born and raised American, married to an experienced hunter and gun enthusiast - I’ve never shot a gun, but have a healthy respect for them and their use. You guys did GREAT, and really lessened MY hesitancy in going to the range with my husband. Well done.
You should definitely go with your husband, tell him you only want to try smaller guns and make it clear how nervous you are but go. Your husband will be so happy to share his passion with you and it will most likely mean a lot to him that you want to try it at least once.
If you want to go to the range sometime, I suggest having your husband teach you how to handle the gun first, at home.
Buy some so-called 'snap caps', so you can practice 'dry firing', at home. And learn all the functions needed, such as how to load/insert a magazine, how the safety operates, proper grip, how to operate the slide (if necessary), how to remove the magazine and lock the slide back (this is how you 'clear' a gun and make sure it's actually unloaded).
All those things are learned much easier, at home... instead of learning for the first time while wearing hearing protection and dozens of gunshots going off around you. And the more you learn at home, the more smoothly your range time will go, and the more fun you will have.
Milie, I am so proud of you overcoming your hesitance and giving the AR a try! That was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am so happy you decided to give it a go after all!! There really is something exhilarating about being able to handle and control such power in your hands. My hubby used to take me and the kids out to shoot our 22 rifle way back in the day and we had such a blast! Happy you guys had the chance to live a part of the American dream.
well once in a lifetime for folks from their side of the pond... once in a whenever i feel like it(and can afford ammo) for me
@@SubieNinja I agree, for people in Europe it is basically a once in a lifetime as their laws and access to ranges is so much more limited, if available at all! They will probably never try it again.
When that trigger is pulled, all I hear is the sound of freedom. Glad y'all had a good time. Nice job, guys.
Amen!
lol yet look what happened to our country
I am a firearms instructor with the USCCA here in Atlanta, Georgia and also a licensed firearms dealer. This was great to see. So glad some Brits got to experience such a fun thing in a safe and controlled environment. Aside from a couple technical fundamentals (which any person who's shooting for the first time and just trying to have some safe fun isn't going to be great at), I am very impressed with how quickly you two picked up the overall basics of how to hold and shoot. The rifle is always going to be harder to learn starting out with no experience. America hopes you return for some more!
as someone who's grown up in America surrounded by guns its always a strange feeling seeing people uncomfortable around them. That being said, I have to give you both mad props for trying it out for the first time! RESPECT
Ok. We won't get political......but we will need to discuss the Cowboys hat 😂
😅
Can they now be England's team. We are done with them
Well, they are Cowboys...so we can send the Cowboys off as Lone Rangers.
If you wear that hat when you come to Philadelphia you might want to carry a gun for your own protection😅
Think I'll send them both Raiders hats! 💯🏴☠️🎯
As someone who literally grew up shooting guns it’s always interesting for me to watch people who’ve never done it before.
Same, it is so hard for me to relate to, all the nerves and everything. It's just what I've always known. No shade is meant by that at all. I actually teach some beginner firearms courses in addition to some more advanced ones, and I always am understanding and patient with people who are very nervous, but it's still a very unrelatable feeling for me.
I was shooting when I was too small to pick up the rifle, Marlin. 22. That rifle is in my safe. I was shocked to learn people grew up without shooting. I thought I was weird when we didn't go shooting at Camp every time we went up
Same
Same here
Yup but the more people spread the message of the fun and safe use of firearms the better. I hope this inspired others to join our community and exercise their rights in a safe controlled environment.
We Americans are used to it. Having been to Europe several times is one of the top question I get asked "Have you ever shot a gun"?
yes yes i have 😂
Id be like yeah I have one on me now.. JK lol
In Sweden competitive shooting is very very popular. Something like 20% of Swedes own guns.
My first firearm was a Marlin Glenfield 22 bolt action rifle and then a Sears single barrel 20 gauge. I grew up in the Birmingham, AL area so it was no big deal for a 12 year old to get something like that for a gift at that age. I forget how foreign and strange that sounds to some people from other places. My uncle had a farm south of town and I loved going down there often and taking my rifle and shotgun. Great memories and still have those firearms. My son engaged in archery and shooting bb guns in Cub Scouts and then later got rifle and shotgun merit badges in Boy Scouts.
I have been to Europe many times and no one has ever asked me that.
Me and my brother took a British foreign exchange student to a local outdoor range. We brought many types of firearms for him to shoot.
He loved our large hunting rifles the most. We told him when you get back home with your buddies, let them know, firearms arent evil, they are a tool. He had a permanent smile on his face on his way back home.
His plane left for britain the next day.
We never seen him again.
We hope he passed on what he has learned.
Shooting firearms is an Olympic sport where several different nations compete.
Yes, after all the Americans didn’t invent guns we just pretty much perfected them
@@Cheesesteak70-d1v God bless John Moses Browning
@@gregoryruslavage8656 the patron saint of shooting shit
@@gregoryruslavage8656agreed, Sir.
ISSF is not a popular type of competitive shooting outside Olympic so it makes sense that u don't get a lot of chance to shoot ISSF matches
Welcome to Texas and bravo for trying the range! Regardless of anyone's politics, learning to safely handle a firearm is a skill worth knowing.
Yes, there is no downside to knowing how to safely handle a firearm. At the very least, everybody should know how to 'clear' a weapon, and safely make sure that it's unloaded.
As a person who grew up with firearms, you forget how it felt to shoot a gun for the first time. The nervousness and what not. But after awhile It just becomes second nature. But you guys did great! Glad you got to experience one of the fundamentals of being American.
I find myself thinking the same thing. I got my first bb gun at 7 but I can't remember the first time I shot a real gun. The whole process of shooting is so much a part of me now I can't even imagine what it would be like to be unfamiliar with it.
Us Americans love our guns. Stems from how our country was formed. Glad y’all had fun!
Im a firearms instructor you guys did great. You started out with the correct firearms. A 22lr pistol is what everyone should shoot the first time they shoot a pistol. Mrs. Beesly if you place the stock lower into your shoulder on the Ar and pulled it tighter to your shoulder you would have had more control over the rifle. Over all for a first time shooting you both did great.
I think the biggest issue with the stock being too high is using the vertical foregrip. Seems to be too far down the handguard for her size, so if she had just grabbed the handguard closer to the magwell, her right arm would have naturally lowered and the stock position would have been perfect. Definitely not her fault: you see grip, you grab grip but would have been nice if someone could have pointed that out there.
The position of the stock on her shoulder made mine tense up just thinking about the kick back she was going to feel. My first thought was "Oh nooo! James just told her it doesn't hurt. Lower that stock, girl!!" I was glad to hear her report that it didn't hurt - the first time I shot and didn't have it in the correct position, I came away with a nice bruise. 😅
Glad they were able to enjoy it and it was a pretty impressive grouping for their first time!
I personally grab the mag, and use that like a grip but that’s because I used A.R chambered in .223, and .22 I’m not a grip kind of guy. I assume they were using .223 as well in this for their A.R
the first pistol i shot was a 357
Yeah, I wish the range officer would've given a few tips, at least she gave it a few shots, while it may not seem like a lot of recoil to those with experience, but it can be intimidating to somebody shooting a rifle for the first time. AR's have quite the bark for shooting a .22cal as well.
I’m a city guy who doesn’t own guns but man is it fun to shoot them at a range. Safety safety safety and respect for the tool is so important.
Many people have guns in Texas legally in cities. We have large cities
@@texasrangers4many people have guns in cities in probably every state. Here in Minnesota there definitely is a lot of people that carry and we are mostly a blue state.
City slickers who need to quit voting for Democrats.
Living in a city doesn't mean you can't have a gun...unless your excuse is Bidinflation. I would also argue that due to higher crime rates in the city, you should own at least one. Keep it in a small safe, its better to have one and not need it than need one and not have it.
Yup - being absolutely safe, being properly trained, and respecting that it is a deadly weapon whose purpose for existing is to maim and kill, is crucial.
Awesome! You started in the right place and learned the safety procedures to shoot responsibly! Glad you got to try it out and had fun doing it!
I'm so glad you got the opportunity to have this experience. I've taken friends and family members from Canada, Germany, the UK, and France to the range here in the USA, and almost every one of them had a wonderful time.
Freedom is a universal language...
Practicing marksmanship, weather firearms of archery, is always a fun experience.
they need to take a day course saw a few mistakes, overall not bad but yeahhh
I loved archery when we had it during PE in high school FUN 😊 🎯
@@BackWordsJane scout camp for me, love archery.
"Everything that guy just said is bullsh*t. Uh... thank you." - William Tell's kid
Whether
You actually did something most people shy away from, you went out of your comfort zone and formed your own opinion. Thats whats it's all about. Great video.
I'm an American who doesn't have a gun, but I still decided to take a gun safety class to familiarize myself. As part of the three day class, we fired .22LR in both revolver and semi-auto, .38 revolver, 9mm semi-auto, .40 semi-auto, .45 semi-auto, and we each fired a single shot of .50 from a semi-auto. I then paid for 1 hour of 1-on-1 instruction to try a shotgun. Now I can handle a gun safely if someone is showing me one, and I can understand the basics of the different parts, etc. I feel comfortable if I want to rent a gun to shoot at the range on my own, etc. Also importantly, I didn't want to participate in any gun discussions without having at least this level of knowledge. I see too many people who have no understanding of guns wading into gun legislation discussions, and approaching it from a sense of fear and intimidation. IMO that's not a fair way to approach any discussion (or decision) that affects other people. So, I didn't want to be one of those people.
This is a very good approach
@@firehat87 ty
We need more people like you that do some research, learn and make an informed decision. And unfortunately that applies not only apply to firearms.
Thank you for your efforts to understand the subject, it doesn’t matter your position on them it matters that people can actually have an intelligent conversation on the subject!!👍🏽🍻
I was so young when I first shot my first gun I can't remember hardly even ever shooting my first one I'm trying to remember I think it was a 22 rifle not counting the pellet gun of course maybe a 20 gauge
Most revolvers are semi-auto, unless they’re single action - where you physically have to pull the hammer back between each shot.
I just mention this because a lot of people who aren’t familiar with firearms think semi-auto means more than it does. It just means that every time you pull the trigger you get 1 shot, you don’t have to pull back a hammer or work a bolt action between shots.
It does not in any capacity mean you can just hold down the trigger and the gun will keep firing. That would be fully automatic, and that’s been cucked by the government.
Just a friendly PSA!
Also to original comment- great idea seeking training and knowledge like you did. Good on you. If you get the chance I’d recommend shooting an ar15 as they are actually great guns for new shooters. Very small bullet, soft recoiling, and easy to control, you just need someone who truly knows what they’re doing to show you around the gun.
Another PSA- ar15’s are only semi-auto like most other guns on the market, and the bullet they shoot is considered a varmint round. Much smaller than your average deer hunting round.
Out of my 76 years on Earth, I have been shooting, hunting and camping for 68 of those years.
As an American, I really appreciate that you both got to experience this. Might not be everyone’s “cup of tea” but having an open mind and trying something different that is generally portrayed as “evil”. Life is about the experiences and the journey. 👍👍
Agreed
Amen brother!
Couldn’t have said it better
Yes, I expect they figured out the guns they were using are merely inanimate hunks of metal -- the same as a hammer, or a wrench.
For someone who has never shot a gun before, you had really solid groups. I think you’re a natural.
great muzzle awareness for first-timers, and pretty good trigger discipline too.
He has not acquired bad habits.
There is still some genetic memory left over in them Brits from WWII.
Also, Philip Lutey was a patriot 😉
@@curtrobinson6883yep. I will ALWAYS train 1000 newcomers to the sport before I train an individual who has grown up around irresponsible and/or poor firearms practices. The newbies like to learn, and I like to teach *REAL* safety and effective handling.
It's hard for me grasp as I'm 65, lived in Wyoming my entire life. I grew up hunting, fishing, camping.
To see people your age that have never used a firearm. Us as foreign to me as shooting is to you. I'm proud of Millie especially. Atta girl ❤
Hard for me as well, I'm in the UK, 56, been shooting since I was 8.
3:44 For someone who "Doesn't know anything about guns" good job with the finger off the trigger discipline. Proud of you both. Shooting can be pretty scary your 1st time but i'm glad you had fun.
Congrats to you both, for being open minded and trying something outside your normal comfort zone. I sometimes take this for granted here in the US and very much enjoy shooting, training & practicing.
Hey Barry, how's it going?
Hello Barry, how are ya?
Yeah. But don't be fooled by the common idea that there are no guns in Europe.
UK is different but in Europe, contrary to popular belief, there are a lot of hunters, sport shooters and gun owners/collectors.
@@AxLWake I don't know what the technical definitions are but I never really thought of UK as being Europe.
@@earthwormandruw UK was part of the European Union (EU) up until 2020. They got out (most people now severely regret it) in 2020.
UK has stricter rules than most European countries concerning guns but even in UK, it's not impossible to own guns.
I live in the Southern USA. I have several Canadian & Mexican friends who have visited us and shot a firearm for the first time. Its priceless watching someone shoot a firearm for the first time. More often than not after that first trigger pull, they look back at you with a BIG grin on their face. Good video!
Every Canadian I have ever met has been familiar with guns and completely comfortable shooting them. There's not a lot of cultural difference between Americans and Canadians except that our northern neighbors are much more polite and reserved and don't get offended by hearing the French language.
@@TestUser-cf4wj They're also being extremely oppressed by Castro's son.
As an american who was literally raised hunting from the age of 5, you showed fantastic presence of mind and respect for the seriousness that using a firearms requires. If you're not scared, your out of your mind and a danger. Nobody should be fearless when first using a deadly weapon.
This was the best part of this video, IMO. I, honestly, have never seen these folks before, but they showed up in my feed. The respect for the danger of the items being handled, the trigger discipline, the handling, all of that is better than I've seen with some that I have shot with. (There were a few things that get sorted out with practice)
Good F'n job on their part. Props
@@number6mbw Agreed! And a great grouping too!
Liked and subscribed! As a native Floridian this makes me so happy the two of you got to experience this but also reminds me just how sacred our 1st and 2nd are. The two of you are such a lovely couple and God bless you both. Y'all did great!
You guys did better than you think. Impressive attention to safety. James, you're a natural. That's what it is supposed to be, a fun experience.
This made me so happy to watch. James is a pro after a few minutes! Great job also Millie! Y'all are now qualified for Texas citizenship. Lol
Awww, that would be great (Texas citizenship)!!! LOL
##Texit
Glad you got to experience it. Everyone should try it in a control environment and with a good teacher. The more knowledge anyone can get the better.
As an American who inherited this as a birthright, it is great to see you having this experience. I have a collection of about two dozen guns. My favorites are my 22s because of affordability.
More important than what gun or how you shot, you experienced something new. Respect for doing something out of your comfort zone. And it seems like, even though not comfortable the whole time, you enjoyed the experience.
You went full on "murica!! Great job!! I'm glad you guys had fun.
I really appreciate how they started off with a 22 unlike so many other videos…so much better than jumping right to something larger when first learning. Mad respect
A fun fact that will blow your mind: the diameter of the bullet you were shooting from the pistol is the same diameter as the bullet you were shooting from the rifle. They are both .22 caliber.
You guys did GREAT! And you incorporated every safety feature!
Always point the gun away from people, finger OFF the trigger, and safety on.
Excellent!
Shooting at an indoor gun range as a first experience is a bit nerve racking. It's much louder and concussive. Having land to shoot on at your own pace is the most relaxing. Not that it's really relaxing, but you get what I mean. I think you guys did GREAT for first timers! I was nervous the first time, more than y'all were, from the looks of it. The thing with the AR15, or any rifle really, is to have it solidly in your shoulder and lean forward a little. This really helps with recoil (which there isn't much of) and it helps your head fall in a more natural position for shouldering the rifle.
When training is the Texas State Guard they instructed us to hold it firmly against our shoulders. I still had a massively sore shoulder after the first day. But I did learn to combat load a pump action shot gun.
@@paigeharrison3909 Texas Stare Guard? Based. Shooting enough rounds will always make for a sore shoulder, even if it's just from pulling the gun into your shoulder. I collect guns but rarely shoot, sadly. I have yet to shoot a shotgun, even though I own like seven of them. lol
Last time I was at an indoor range there was a guy next to me shooting. He had a Taurus snub nose revolver not sure which model or caliber assuming it was a .38 but I know it was a Taurus and he was holding the damn thing sideways. He hit my target, the wall whatever. Not sure he hit his own. I couldn't wait to get the hell out of there. I have my own land I shoot on haven't been to an indoor range in quite a while now. Actually that same range just a couple years before that I was in there and I got a call from my ex wanting to know what was going on she saw cops all over there. I had just left so I had no idea. Some guy came in right as I was leaving and rented a gun and shot himself with it in front of his wife and kids. This was like a week before Christmas too. That range has been gone for quite a while now they shut down at least 5 years ago probably closer to 10. There is still at least a couple others here I know of one is a Palmetto State Armory store.
Just posted this same thing. Indoor ranges are much more intense. All the guns sound so much louder and you feel them through your bones way more.
I've always shot outdoors since being in the Army and just can't do indoor ranges now.
I can just tell that's a great range because they taught you how to be safe with the gun. In fact they taught you so well you were able to show another person what to do. I love to see that!
The holding the finger on the trigger was poor gun safety. Other than that not bad.
Yall did a good job experiencing freedom 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
So proud of y'all. The gun range that y'all went to seemed like a well organized and professional group. I could tell that y'all pay attention to details that were given to you and y'all did so well.
Hey James, the British Paras are going to blow up your phone after after they see you putting holes in the center of that target and how well you instructed Millie on what to do, when you yourself never shot a firearm before. Well done y'all and great video, because this is the perfect example of a day at the shooting range.
So happy you came to visit. I hope you can come back again.
His smile when turns around after firing the rifle 😊 He gets it haha
Educating yourselves is always a good thing. Thanks for sharing.
Kudos to you two for giving it a try! The first time is an adrenaline pump, but after a while you get to focus on the finer points. You guys did well!!!
Retired Police Officer, Gun Dealer and State Military Veteran here. You two did very well your first time firing firearms. I am so proud of you both for stepping outside your comfort zone to experience something that few civilians from your home country ever get to do. If you can find a range that rents them, I would recommend you try shooting a machine gun and a suppressed weapon, as fewer American's are able to experience them due to prohibitive costs to own and more stringent regulations on them, which would make your firearms experience here even more unique for someone from the UK. I think you have probably already discovered that aside from their use for defensive or offensive purposes, firearms have a great recreational and sporting purpose in their use. While they are a great responsibility, they are also quite fun to shoot.
I thought that they did very well, maybe they could teach the Texans how to drive better, as a former OTR trucker you Texans Absolutely SUCK behind the wheel!!!!!!!!!!!
I worked for an international company and our foreign colleagues always wanted to do things truly American. The gun range was always a thrill for them. Glad that the range personnel were supportive and you got to experience shooting.
I'm glad you guys had fun, but even if you hadn't enjoyed it I'd still be glad you did it. I've talked to a lot of people over the years who've visited the US and one common factor is that none of them have regretted going to a range even if they didn't like it, but everyone who didn't go says it's their biggest regret, not taking that opportunity while they were here.
It looked like they taught you well too. Your stances looked good and those were some solid groupings, bravo.
I forgot to add that your shooting was fantastic for someone who's never shot before. Very very cool you two!
I want to commend you on your safety.
I am actually from Texas and am a firearms instructor. You both did well. So, in Texas, the AR15 is a very common rifle owned for self defense. Most of us carry semi automatic pistols in 9mm, 40SW or .38 spl (revolver). Older men like me, usually carry .45 ACP pistols because that was commonly used back when we were your age (and closer to WW2).
Thank you for a fair and accurate representation of American shooting culture. Your experience was how it usually goes.
Whoever was your range officer did a good job in selecting the firearms and giving you safe instruction.
You guys were way more safe and responsible than the other Brit couple that came through a year or two ago. Good stuff, glad y’all enjoyed it.
For a rifle that is not zero to you and it being your first time shooting. That was extremely impressive accuracy you had. I was really shocked when I saw the target come back and your grouping was as tight as it was. Good job!
The smile @7:42 is the smile i remember the first time i shot a rifle. Im an immigrant, now a US citizen, a friend of mine took me to a gun show, it was outside and there was a lot of shooting booths. My first gun I ever shot was a full auto AK-47, i still have that smile on my face just thining about it. Been a gun inthusiast ever since. this is like 20 years ago. God Bless America
welcome to America!
That smile made you 100 percent American 😊😊😊 in my opinion nothings sweeter than freedom .
I've been going to gun shows for well over half a century. Not a single one ever had a "shooting booth". What are you talking about?!!
@@davidkachel haha. Try the ones outdoors outside city limits buddy
@@Demcka341 You have no idea what you are talking about.
Just to clarify guys a ar-15 is not "super powerful" . It is in fact one of the least powerful centerfire rifles one the planet.
It's very loud, so that's why it's scary to new shooters with no experience. Plus, as dumb as it might sound, the looks of it. Looks like the scary "assault weapon" the media are always talking about.
But the recoil is very light.
Yeah I laughed when he said that and muttered about trying firing a 30-06, which is still only a 'standard' rifle round
Though to be fair a .223 is a huge jump up from a .22lr
@@AxLWake From my experience, it seems that revolvers like .357 Mag, or .44 Mag are far louder than an AR15.
It all depends on context, though... shooting a .22LR without hearing protection, will instantly make your ears ring, if you are inside a range building. If you're out in the forest, shooting that same .22LR will not make your ears ring, even after 100 rounds.
And a super handy varmint rifle on the ranch! It is surprisingly accurate up to 800 yards.
And they aren't assault rifles damn it!
My friend's wife was afraid to shoot anything larger than a .22 caliber. I gave her my 1911 (.45 caliber) and did not tell her the caliber. She had a huge smile on her face and said, "I like this pistol". It weighs about 38 ounces fully loaded, which gives you less "muzzle flip" and the recoil tends to be straight back through your arm into your shoulder. Very easy to stay on target.
An old friend is a petite woman and she loves her 1911 (45 ACP).
Your friends wife now prefers your big gun and the way it feels in her hand.
I like how the single-stack magazine allows for a thinner grip. Maybe that helps with smaller hands.
Your gamble paid off but generally speaking it's not a good practice to trick people into firing a larger caliber - I don't recommend anybody else try this with anyone
@@TheIronDuke9 I would question if you have ever fired a 1911. I would not have done this with, for example, a .357 snub nose or any other .45 ACP pistol. It was reasoned assertion for someone who is afraid of "kick" and/or muzzle flip. Neither are an issue with a 1911.
I’m in the U.K , it might surprise those across the pond that the first time I shot a gun was in the indoor school range - think it was the Martin .22. We also had a load of Lee Enfield 303’s and a Bren although not allowed to shoot them in the school range - didn’t stop one pupil bringing a couple of rounds to school and firing them. Rounds went straight through the back stop and then through the caretaker’s kitchen as his house adjoined the range.
The exchange students that visit us get really excited when they shoot targets at our backyard range. It makes me happy to see the joy they have. Some of them have had their parents get in on the fun while they are visiting the States.
As a lifelong gun enthusiast and current firearms instructor, I can say you both did well for your first time. I've seen more experienced who weren't as consistent. Aside from a few lapses by Ms. Beesley when she was figuring out where to hold the AR-15 on her shoulder, you both showed great trigger discipline (keeping your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot) with both guns. As another commenter mentioned earlier, you both also showed good attention to detail and awareness of staying safe at all times. Well done and thanks for sharing your experience. 👍🏼
Thank you VERY much for your clear concise preface...NO politics.
I was given my first .22 Cal at 10 years old from my Father.
He'd retired from 25 years in the USAF (E-9)
He taught me ALL about safety, handling, positions, respect for others(including animals).
A priceless education.
I believe I have a healthy view of ALL of these tools; including my rifles/guns.
Once again, good job!
Chris from California 😊
My dad handed me a 12 gauge for my first experience when I was 8. He thought it was funny. Then he gave me the .22 and I was scared, lol.
@@dkajj Unfortunately those people exist. I'm sorry for that experience.
@@dkajjlooking back at it is it funny to you now?
Guns aren't a political issue in my opinion. It's a human rights issue. I mean it's in the Bill of rights in our constitution.
@earthwormandruw a bit.... Like an off color joke. He was just testing my mettle, as it were. I stood up to it, but it hurt. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, and I learned a lesson about guns and how dangerous to the user they can be and to be careful at all times. I will never be upset at my dad for the trick, but I didn't do that for my kids old enuf and won't for the rest either. I always tell them what to expect.
For anyone on the fence about guns, I'd highly recommend going to a range and giving it a shot. Explain to the instructors that you have never fired a firearm and would like to. Most ranges and instructors would be happy to teach you. Almost if not all the people I know said it wasn't that bad and are highly excited to purchase their first firearm after visiting the range and shooting for their first time.
I have massive respect for your muzzle and trigger discipline. I'm a small town southern guy and was raised on guns and half of the people I see at ranges aren't half as cautious as you. I've shot everything from .22lr to 10ga shotguns to a .50 BMG and you guys crushed it with your accuracy and safety
Bravo! Good idea to start with a .22 pistol. Most people in the US start with a .22 pistol or rifle to learn the basics of firearms.
The shots from the rifle will hit a few inches low at the distance you were shooting because the rifle is likely zeroed to be on target at a much longer distance. Good job.
My first firearm was a Marlin Glenfield 22 bolt action rifle and then a Sears single barrel 20 gauge. I grew up in the Birmingham, AL area so it was no big deal for a 12 year old to get something like that for a gift at that age. I forget how foreign and strange that sounds to some people from other places. My uncle had a farm south of town and I loved going down there often and taking my rifle and shotgun. Great memories and still have those firearms.
Or as kid BB gun
I thought your shooting was excellent for your first time, especially shooting freehand. I've seen many people with more "experience" shoot terribly. In my opinion, the second shot is the most difficult because of the anticipation of the boom & recoil. You both did it! Many people might only shoot one or two rounds and then be afraid. You both continued to shoot, which hopefully built more confidence, respect for firearms, and fun.
I'm so glad you tried this! You learned the gun safety that we all need to learn, overcame your fears that are exaggerated by the big booms, and learned a new thing! YEAH! You seem to be good shots to boot!