+Kirsten Joy Weiss thank you for being a responsible gun owner, I wish more people like you were referred to when passing legislation regarding gun rights.
Kristen thank you very much. I love shooting and I find your attitude, approach and communication style to be exactly what we need. You remind us what loving our hobby is suppose to look like without adding in the crap of what I'm suppose to think or telling me who is out to get me. I am a HUGE gun nut and I plan on sharing this video with the people in my life that mean the most to me.
Always be aware of the distance a bullet can travel. Having an appropriate backstop is crucial for safety of others and to prevent ricochet conditions. Water is also dangerous to shoot around.
3rd rule of safety could be always be aware of what lies beyond your target. Misses or even shots that pass through the target remain dangerous and the shooters responsibility.
These are the 4 Rules Of Firearm Safety that I teach my handgun self-defense students: 1. All guns are always loaded at all times. 2. Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. 4. Be sure of your target and what is behind it.
Sorry, I don't agree with #3.. If I'm clearing my house, or a room, my finger is already on that trigger, bullet in chamber and safety off..... You're teaching self-defense... I'm thinking your rules are good for the range only... Not trying to be an A-hole, but...
Range and hunting field are different to a "combat" situation where the principal criterion is survival. In the former two, rule three is good, but in a self defense situation there are exceptions, but even so you will see soldiers and police doing rule three while moving. If you stumble with your finger in the guard, there's likely to be an unintended loud noise... :-)
Great video. Would love to see a series with different types of firearms for beginners: pistols, single action revolvers, double action revolvers, semi auto rifles, etc.
Kirsten thanks for taking the time to make this video. The buddy system is a good one. It is always a good idea for the experienced one to manage the ammo. True communication takes place everyone is comfortable and at ease. One cartridge in the firearm pointed down range eliminates accidental discharge after the shot. May your aim be true, God bless you in all you do.
At 6'2", and over 250lbs. The 50 cal isn't so bad. What worries me is a 300 Win Mag with a scope that has close eye relief. That's a kiss I don't want!
Scott Everywhere Shot my dads 300 Weatherby Magnum with a 3" eye relief. I'm 15 and about 6' 0 and roughly 170. I was nervous and had a blonde moment. Forgot to hold snug and not lean in towards the scope. I got 4 stitches right above my eyebrow. It hurt like a bitch
You're a great Firearms Instructor, Kirsten. I'm sure you could teach anyone to shoot and make them feel confident in what they're learning. Shooting should be fun for everyone.
+1 about always learning. Been shooting for over 15 years now and I just learned last weekend that I was closing my eyes way too early in the trigger pull!
Doesn't it always seem like whenever your filming that little quirks creep in; in this case the ejector deciding to take a coffee break or somesuch. Or the mag drop in the Kriss Vector video. In both cases, like a true professional, you work around it and use it as a teachable moment.
Just started the process to get my Possession and Acquisition Licence in Canada for firearms. Many hoops to get through before buying my first rifle. Just found your channel too and subscribed, keep up the good stuff :)
Hey thanks for this video and thinking of the beginner who might be watching your video. My 15 yo daughter found your videos by chance at the same day as I did by chance! Thanks for helping her feel comfortable.
Hi Kirsten, compliments on this video; well made. On the contents: really informative and as always explained with a smile! ☺ and that is how I think should be. Enjoy and be safe. looking forward to your next video!
I appreciate the cuts to minimize the video length but I think you over did it just a little on this one. Don't take that the wrong way. I love the videos and look forward to your next.
+Kirsten Joy Weiss I agree. Cuts in the middle of sentences has a weird, unnatural feel to it. One or two seconds of total video time is worth not having too many edits in the middle of a thought.
Before ever going to a range with a new shooter, I like to give them a bit of 'classroom instruction' at home, in a relaxed atmosphere, without the distractions of noise, confusion, and adrenaline that you get on the range. First thing I cover with a new shooter is always the Four Rules. The Four Rules of Gun Safety 1) ALWAYS treat all guns as if they are loaded 2) ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have made the decision to shoot 3) NEVER point a gun at anything that you are not willing to destroy 4) ALWAYS be sure what your target is, and ALWAYS know what is behind it Then I show them whatever guns they'll be shooting, explain how to hold the guns, how to clear the guns (i.e. ensure they are not loaded and chambered when picked up), and how to load the guns. I let them hold the guns, cleared and pointed in a safe direction, to get an idea of the weight and feel. After that I go into a little detail on basic stance and grip, and explain how to establish a sight picture. Then I explain breath control and trigger squeeze. All of this can take up to an hour, but when it's hands-on it's usually not boring and the new shooters are eager to learn. On the range, I always shoot first to allow the new shooter a chance to see the flash, smell the smoke, and hear the report. It also gives them a little more idea of the recoil when they see it first-hand. Most importantly, though, when a new shooter watches you shoot, then shoots themselves immediately, they will unconsiously emulate your moves, your stance, your manerisms. If you do it right, they'll copy you without even realizing it, and they'll probably do it right, too. Then I slowly talk them through their first shot, one step at a time. Then I grab their hands and point the gun back downrange, since almost every new shooter will turn around, grinning, to say something pithy to me after they send their first round, sweeping the muzzle of the loaded gun in unsafe directions with their finger still on the trigger.
Not sure why people always use the phrase "willing to destroy" when talking about gun safety. We were always taught in NRA classes, that you should never point a gun at anything you're not prepared to shoot....this could mean anything from a paper target, to an animal, etc. In this crazy world of anti-gun mentality, the use of the word "destroy" is unnecessarily provocative.
Beautiful rifle, reminds me of the rifles my maternal grandfather used have. He had quite the collection, and most of his guns were 22lr, and 20 gauge ...👍🏻
Thank you so much for this video. Thank you for going through the very, very basics as I have been wanting to get into hunting and other such things, but I know nothing about guns and have never shot one so this was perfect. This was very simple to understand and informative.
Kirsten, I hope you see this so you don't pay the price (unnecessarily) when you get older. After years of being around loud noises myself and using the orange and other color ear buds, I can tell you that they are not nearly as good as real over the ear protection. They are better than nothing, though. You'll understand more when you are double your age and friends and family start to get hearing loss from not being more careful over the years. Test it for yourself. Use those ear buds around a power lawn mower and than use real hearing protection. You will immediately know what I am talking about. Granted, the people who use nothing are being reckless and will find out too late, they screwed up even though they don't feel it when they are young. You aren't like that but I suggest you use the very best protection you can to limit the noise to your ears. It adds up over the years. Hopefully you will learn about hearing loss through friends and not personally 20 or 30 or even 40 years from now. Test hearing protection for yourself. A nice loud lawnmower or engine is a good source to test with. If you find ear buds work as well as over the ear protection, well, be grateful. It is so much more convenient. Usually convenient is not best though. Usually. Just returning all the tips you have given me. Now I'll have to shoot eggs at 300 yards. That is a cool idea. If you go to a loud music concert, having ear buds in your pocket to wear is a LOT better than nothing though. Like I said, it all adds up but you don't find out until your body gets much older that the things you did when young mattered more than you thought.
Several years ago, I was at the local outdoor range, and the rangemaster asked me to keep an eye on a group of 18 year olds who showed up and weren't really sure what they were doing. One had just bought a .223 Remington bolt action rifle and was trying to sight it in. I made sure they had all the rules down and would follow them, explained how their scope worked and was adjusted, and got them all sighted in with minimal ammo used. They all had a good time shooting for the next couple hours. Good group of kids. And yeah, there always does seem to be somebody willing to help out new shooters when they show up. Gun ranges are very friendly places.
Great Intro and great Info👍. A very beautiful 06, it reminded me of the late 50's and early 60's when my dad and uncles made stocks by hand. Adding a Check Rest, interchanging Mauser parts..etc. (much simpler then vs today) Ahhh..."Memory Lane 😃". Ditto on The Safety, gun control...especially the control of "barrel direction" or "what's beyond the target on bullet direction?" (when not at the range). You make it simple but still keep it serious and a need to know...good info👌
thank you so much! you at very helpful and I love the way you explain things. You were precise, to the point, warm and kind. today will be my first time. And you made me less nervous!
2010 when I took my WW2 German Mauser K98k 8mm to the indoor range for my first time shooting it, the first shot was incredible. I think it was louder than the .357s, .44s, and 12 guage shotgun that were being fired in the stalls either side of me. I think I went through a few dozen rounds that day. The next day I had a sore shoulder. Good times.
Great informative video. Next time I take a rookie to the range I'm going to have them watch this so they know. My big thing now is trying to get my daughter comfortable to shoot, she's 6 so I figure a few more years but I want to start her out with a 22 and see how it goes from there.
Even tho I have only fired a gun a few times in my life, I"m here because I have always been fascinated with guns ever since I was a kid and played army and cowboys and indians, you always teach me something and show me wepaons I have not seen before and you are beautiful. The only reason I have not done anything about my love of guns is finances. I have some replica pistols that I got for some films I was making with some freinds but I have never thought to purchase an actual gun when I have had the money to do so.
Hi Kirsten,As an old (56), new shooter, I love your videos. I recently took both gun safety and concealed handgun courses and they mentioned four essential safety rules including the two you mentioned and two you didn't. Always assume a weapon is loaded and always know your target and what is behind it. While you know these, some of your newbie shooters might not. (I didn't until I took the course.) Keep up the good work!
+Grant Richards People seem to be missing the written rules on the screen :) Maybe I made them too light. I wrote the 4 rules on screen, but emphasized the ones that are the most simple and the other rules fall into. Thanks for writing these though. Good to have them here for emphasis
A very important consideration for first time shooters is the "1 round at a time" rule especially with semiautomatic handguns but it's the best way to fire the first few times in a semiautomatic rifle as well.
+Kirsten Joy Weiss I noticed Ruger now makes a 1 round magazine for the 10/22 to help facilitate this concept. Sadly a lot of kids and bystanders have been hurt, or worse, when a first timer swings the gun around after shooting that first shot and out of inexperience let the weight of the gun set off another round.
+Kirsten Joy Weiss My niece did great and she loved it! She made sure we were bringing a bolt action .22 to start her out with because of your video. ;) thanks again for inspiring new shooters!
Also it is important to make sure the stock is sized appropriately to the shooter. An adult sized stock on even a light recoiling 243 is problematic for the average 8 or 10 year old. One great advantage rarely talked about with adjustable stocked AR15 is you can quickly configure the stock for different people. I put an adjustable stock on my Mossberg 500 when I introduced my sons to shotgunning and it worked out very well.
Yes, Kirsten! When are we going to see the .50 Cal video? I'm a big 30-06 fan and have also done a Mauser conversion for long range shooting. That is a nice rifle you have there. Does need some ejector work, though, eh?
Good video Kristen; another safe and must- always practice, is to never point the gun at a person (other than in self defense or combat) even if it is on safety or unloaded.
This was great Kirsten. You made it simple to understand without all the gun jargon that a lot of people use. Question: which .22 bolt action would you recommend I start with? A Marlin? A Ruger? Thanks.
One thing that we used to train our soldiers with when I was in the Army Reserves was dry fire to develop proper trigger squeeze. We would have the soldier assume a proper prone or standing firing position. We would then place a penny or dime on the top of the barrel just to the rear of the front sight. We would then have the soldier dry fire the weapon. If breathing and trigger were proper, the coin would stay in place. If they breathed to rapidly or jerked the trigger, the coin would fall off.
Hi Kristin, your videos are awesome. I show them to my daughters to prove that girls can shoot and do it awesomely! I recommend you encourage all shooters to feed from the magazine to properly seat the bullet in the ejector. It protects your bolt face and ejector. It will also stop the failed ejection of the brass.
+Jacdoc2002 I know what you're saying. For accuracy, manually feeding is much better. But this is noted for sure, and I'll have to look further into this. This is actually the first time it didn't eject! Of course it would be on camera... haha!
Unless I missed it, I kept waiting for this but never heard it: Always treat every gun as if it were loaded. When I trained others on gun operation and safety, I always stressed that because even when you KNOW the gun is unloaded, it continues to develop habits for when the gun is loaded. It's easy to keep the gun pointed down range when you know the gun is loaded. People are normally good at that even after a little bit of training. However, when they know the gun is unloaded, many people will get complacent and not pay as much attention where the gun is pointed. That is how accidents happen because one day that gun may actually be loaded. If you ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded, it becomes a trained, instinctive and subconscious act that keeps you pointing that gun in a safe direction without even thinking about it regardless of whether it's loaded or unloaded. Anyway, Kirsten, that's my two cents. Love your videos. Keep 'em coming.
Really good to see you with a family gun. So many people sell their older relatives' guns after they've passed and this is really sad. These things are part of a family's history and should stay within the family short of a financial disaster that requires raising funds. My dad's Browning Hi-Power and .22 rifle are two of my most prized possessions. Those of you who have guns that have been in the family for awhile really should think about where they are going when you are gone. Make arrangements now so they end up where you want them to go.
I just took my wife and son for the first time a couple weeks ago. I know how to shoot and the basics, however, I took one the range guides to take them and teach them everything as well that way they heard it from someone they would listen too ;-) Now they always want to go!!
There is only one reason I can surmise as to why someone would watch these videos about shooting but to have never shot a pistol / rifle. They are interested in yoga.
Hello! Great video, I have a question, could you explain how to shoot a rifle from standing position using only the iron sight. I mean how to stand, how to hold the rifle, and how to practice on the range. Thank you!
Kirsten if you look at that gorgeous 30-06 you'll notice it's a control feed meaning you should load from the magazine and not load to chamber. Look it up. You could damage the solid extractor shown on the side of the bolt. Try it and watch what happens when you cycle the cartridge from the magazine. Just an observation. You're great at this.
+Paul Perotti You are awesome. No matter how much we learn, there's always more to learn :) Researched, and now understand the unique benefits of control feed bolts. Thanks to you! Minus this gun, I've always shot push feed, which allows the shooter to manually load the round into the chamber for increased accuracy *in general*. But other factors weigh in when applications change, in order to find the right gun for different scenarios. So this certainly helps me help others even more. So thank you again!
I know this is off topic but for pistol shooting. I have a girl friend of mine thinks a 9mm kicks to much and a .380 is border line. I have tried to explain to her technique and what to expect but I can’t get her to get to the range. I have offered several of my 22 pistols but she is reluctant even though she shows and talks about the desire. I am not recoil sensitive and she says she want to shoot a .50 but does not want to buy a 9mm. I don’t know what to tell her. As a woman, any advice? I would prefer her not carry a .380 but my 70 year old mother carries a 9mm S&W MP and loves it and she is tiny.
Personal preference plays a large factor in picking out a gun. (Logical recoil difference vs. how a gun reacts and feels to each person) That said... most .380s kick/jump like little grass hoppers and I'm not a huge fan of them compared to 9mm, etc. I say she should try it. But def work with a .22. If she's reluctant about a .22... respectfully she has a long way to go before graduating to a .50 cal. Handle the latter wrong and it's not forgiving. If she will only carry a .380 -- and actually knows how to use it, then I personally don't see a huge problem. Maybe it's just a matter of time and comfort level before she tries another kind.
Thank you, I will share with her and I totally agree with your opinion. I trust your judgement as well as my own but perhaps a different perspective can help her get over some previous fears I was not a part of.
You should spend time to explain how to properly cheek a rifle. New shooters often do not know how to do this and without proper instruction they try to haphazardly place their face where it doesnt belog. I see the common "Trying to hold a phone between by ear and shoulder" technique. I see people lean their head back as far as possible from the sights. Then there is that hilarious video where a guy is shooting a rifle off his face. Also you might want to bring up eye dominance.
I absolutely LOVE how you include the bloopers and how you handle them! "It's supposed to go like this" absolutely cracked me up!
I wish we had more gun spokespeople like Kirsten, our cause would be miles ahead. thanks for all you do Kirsten!
That's for sure
I appreciate someone advocating gun safety rather than saying "shooting shit is cool dude watch me do it and try"
+Eric Weiss +1 for last name :D
+Kirsten Joy Weiss thank you for being a responsible gun owner, I wish more people like you were referred to when passing legislation regarding gun rights.
+Eric Weiss Let's all be that :)
Kristen thank you very much. I love shooting and I find your attitude, approach and communication style to be exactly what we need. You remind us what loving our hobby is suppose to look like without adding in the crap of what I'm suppose to think or telling me who is out to get me. I am a HUGE gun nut and I plan on sharing this video with the people in my life that mean the most to me.
All beginners should watch this video. You did an excellent job once again n
Always be aware of the distance a bullet can travel. Having an appropriate backstop is crucial for safety of others and to prevent ricochet conditions. Water is also dangerous to shoot around.
3rd rule of safety could be always be aware of what lies beyond your target. Misses or even shots that pass through the target remain dangerous and the shooters responsibility.
These are the 4 Rules Of Firearm Safety that I teach my handgun self-defense students:
1. All guns are always loaded at all times.
2. Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
4. Be sure of your target and what is behind it.
Sorry, I don't agree with #3.. If I'm clearing my house, or a room, my finger is already on that trigger, bullet in chamber and safety off..... You're teaching self-defense... I'm thinking your rules are good for the range only... Not trying to be an A-hole, but...
Range and hunting field are different to a "combat" situation where the principal criterion is survival.
In the former two, rule three is good, but in a self defense situation there are exceptions, but even so you will see soldiers and police doing rule three while moving. If you stumble with your finger in the guard, there's likely to be an unintended loud noise... :-)
Great video. Would love to see a series with different types of firearms for beginners: pistols, single action revolvers, double action revolvers, semi auto rifles, etc.
Kirsten thanks for taking the time to make this video. The buddy system is a good one. It is always a good idea for the experienced one to manage the ammo. True communication takes place everyone is comfortable and at ease. One cartridge in the firearm pointed down range eliminates accidental discharge after the shot. May your aim be true, God bless you in all you do.
At 6'2", and over 250lbs. The 50 cal isn't so bad. What worries me is a 300 Win Mag with a scope that has close eye relief.
That's a kiss I don't want!
Scott Everywhere Shot my dads 300 Weatherby Magnum with a 3" eye relief. I'm 15 and about 6' 0 and roughly 170. I was nervous and had a blonde moment. Forgot to hold snug and not lean in towards the scope. I got 4 stitches right above my eyebrow. It hurt like a bitch
Just found your channel today, and your videos are so much fun to watch.
This is really well done. Friendly and informative.
Beautiful hair! ♡
It is great getting back to the basics. New people come to the channel all the time. Thanks KJW.
love your work, we need more like you. thank you very much for what you do.
You're a great Firearms Instructor, Kirsten. I'm sure you could teach anyone to shoot and make them feel confident in what they're learning. Shooting should be fun for everyone.
+1 about always learning. Been shooting for over 15 years now and I just learned last weekend that I was closing my eyes way too early in the trigger pull!
Doesn't it always seem like whenever your filming that little quirks creep in; in this case the ejector deciding to take a coffee break or somesuch. Or the mag drop in the Kriss Vector video. In both cases, like a true professional, you work around it and use it as a teachable moment.
Just started the process to get my Possession and Acquisition Licence in Canada for firearms. Many hoops to get through before buying my first rifle. Just found your channel too and subscribed, keep up the good stuff :)
Cool! Good luck and glad you're here!
Canada? Ouch..as far as private firearms go. It's worse now there than 6 yrs ago when you wrote this.
I hope you can at least own a long gun there.
Hey thanks for this video and thinking of the beginner who might be watching your video. My 15 yo daughter found your videos by chance at the same day as I did by chance! Thanks for helping her feel comfortable.
That means a lot to hear that. She should feel comfortable, and I'm glad to be a part of that.
The wood grain and finish on that gun's furniture is just beautiful.
VERY NICE introduction to bolt rifles for new shooters! Beautiful stock on that rifle. Grandpa done good all around!
Hi Kirsten, compliments on this video; well made. On the contents: really informative and as always explained with a smile! ☺ and that is how I think should be. Enjoy and be safe. looking forward to your next video!
Wow! Every new shooter should watch this video. You explain it so well. It would take the apprehension of shooting out for new shooters. Great video.
+44sharpshooter That's my hope :) Thank you!
I appreciate the cuts to minimize the video length but I think you over did it just a little on this one. Don't take that the wrong way. I love the videos and look forward to your next.
+2020tesla I like to respect the viewers time, but definitely noted. Thanks
Same
+Kirsten Joy Weiss I agree. Cuts in the middle of sentences has a weird, unnatural feel to it. One or two seconds of total video time is worth not having too many edits in the middle of a thought.
You the greatest shooting instructor and a great shot!
Crucial information for a new shooter and great refresher to those who have not been in a while. Thanks KJW!
As someone whos getting back into shooting after learning while young I really appreciate the section on shouldering.
Thank you for an exceptional video.
30-06 bolt action rifles without muzzle brake have pretty good amount of felt recoil, she make it seem so easy, love it.
Shared this with my daughter. Great intro!
Before ever going to a range with a new shooter, I like to give them a bit of 'classroom instruction' at home, in a relaxed atmosphere, without the distractions of noise, confusion, and adrenaline that you get on the range.
First thing I cover with a new shooter is always the Four Rules.
The Four Rules of Gun Safety
1) ALWAYS treat all guns as if they are loaded
2) ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have made the decision to shoot
3) NEVER point a gun at anything that you are not willing to destroy
4) ALWAYS be sure what your target is, and ALWAYS know what is behind it
Then I show them whatever guns they'll be shooting, explain how to hold the guns, how to clear the guns (i.e. ensure they are not loaded and chambered when picked up), and how to load the guns. I let them hold the guns, cleared and pointed in a safe direction, to get an idea of the weight and feel.
After that I go into a little detail on basic stance and grip, and explain how to establish a sight picture. Then I explain breath control and trigger squeeze.
All of this can take up to an hour, but when it's hands-on it's usually not boring and the new shooters are eager to learn.
On the range, I always shoot first to allow the new shooter a chance to see the flash, smell the smoke, and hear the report. It also gives them a little more idea of the recoil when they see it first-hand.
Most importantly, though, when a new shooter watches you shoot, then shoots themselves immediately, they will unconsiously emulate your moves, your stance, your manerisms. If you do it right, they'll copy you without even realizing it, and they'll probably do it right, too.
Then I slowly talk them through their first shot, one step at a time.
Then I grab their hands and point the gun back downrange, since almost every new shooter will turn around, grinning, to say something pithy to me after they send their first round, sweeping the muzzle of the loaded gun in unsafe directions with their finger still on the trigger.
Thank you for writing this here, it can help a lot of people
Not sure why people always use the phrase "willing to destroy" when talking about gun safety. We were always taught in NRA classes, that you should never point a gun at anything you're not prepared to shoot....this could mean anything from a paper target, to an animal, etc. In this crazy world of anti-gun mentality, the use of the word "destroy" is unnecessarily provocative.
@@jeffburnham6611 it helps to understand that you ARE holding a tool capable of dispensing death or Injury if you're not dang careful with it.
I love the flamed stock on that 30-06. Thanks for sharing
Great advice Kirsten. A safe shooter is a happy shooter.
As always, well done... and packed with fun information.
I have shot a gun before but we dont have much opportunitet to do it in Denmark but i still remember how good it felt. Can't wait to do it again
She's A good Explainer and all the Viedo she's Does Thank You Kirsten
Beautiful rifle, reminds me of the rifles my maternal grandfather used have. He had quite the collection, and most of his guns were 22lr, and 20 gauge ...👍🏻
Great video. You make it sound so simple, great job!
Thank you so much for this video. Thank you for going through the very, very basics as I have been wanting to get into hunting and other such things, but I know nothing about guns and have never shot one so this was perfect. This was very simple to understand and informative.
Great! I'm glad to hear that, as that's what I was hoping to give you
Kirsten, I hope you see this so you don't pay the price (unnecessarily) when you get older. After years of being around loud noises myself and using the orange and other color ear buds, I can tell you that they are not nearly as good as real over the ear protection. They are better than nothing, though. You'll understand more when you are double your age and friends and family start to get hearing loss from not being more careful over the years. Test it for yourself. Use those ear buds around a power lawn mower and than use real hearing protection. You will immediately know what I am talking about. Granted, the people who use nothing are being reckless and will find out too late, they screwed up even though they don't feel it when they are young. You aren't like that but I suggest you use the very best protection you can to limit the noise to your ears. It adds up over the years. Hopefully you will learn about hearing loss through friends and not personally 20 or 30 or even 40 years from now. Test hearing protection for yourself. A nice loud lawnmower or engine is a good source to test with. If you find ear buds work as well as over the ear protection, well, be grateful. It is so much more convenient. Usually convenient is not best though. Usually. Just returning all the tips you have given me. Now I'll have to shoot eggs at 300 yards. That is a cool idea. If you go to a loud music concert, having ear buds in your pocket to wear is a LOT better than nothing though. Like I said, it all adds up but you don't find out until your body gets much older that the things you did when young mattered more than you thought.
Too long, didn't read
What a truly genuine person. Would love to meet her, even if by chance. I would also love to look over some of her art work.
Several years ago, I was at the local outdoor range, and the rangemaster asked me to keep an eye on a group of 18 year olds who showed up and weren't really sure what they were doing. One had just bought a .223 Remington bolt action rifle and was trying to sight it in. I made sure they had all the rules down and would follow them, explained how their scope worked and was adjusted, and got them all sighted in with minimal ammo used. They all had a good time shooting for the next couple hours. Good group of kids. And yeah, there always does seem to be somebody willing to help out new shooters when they show up. Gun ranges are very friendly places.
Great Intro and great Info👍. A very beautiful 06, it reminded me of the late 50's and early 60's when my dad and uncles made stocks by hand. Adding a Check Rest, interchanging Mauser parts..etc. (much simpler then vs today) Ahhh..."Memory Lane 😃". Ditto on The Safety, gun control...especially the control of "barrel direction" or "what's beyond the target on bullet direction?" (when not at the range). You make it simple but still keep it serious and a need to know...good info👌
thank you so much! you at very helpful and I love the way you explain things. You were precise, to the point, warm and kind. today will be my first time. And you made me less nervous!
That's wonderful to hear, thank you! And good luck :)
2010 when I took my WW2 German Mauser K98k 8mm to the indoor range for my first time shooting it, the first shot was incredible. I think it was louder than the
.357s, .44s, and 12 guage shotgun that were being fired in the stalls either side of me.
I think I went through a few dozen rounds that day. The next day I had a sore shoulder.
Good times.
Cool teach. Thanks for teaching and sharing.
Great informative video. Next time I take a rookie to the range I'm going to have them watch this so they know. My big thing now is trying to get my daughter comfortable to shoot, she's 6 so I figure a few more years but I want to start her out with a 22 and see how it goes from there.
TY for another important lesson for all of us to employ. Well done Kirsten
You are very right about tilt. It would be a great addition in a scope if one could be someway incorporated in the sight picture.
well done vid! thanks for keeping it classy.
That was terrific. Thank you.
Great tips! Thanks for posting
Even tho I have only fired a gun a few times in my life, I"m here because I have always been fascinated with guns ever since I was a kid and played army and cowboys and indians, you always teach me something and show me wepaons I have not seen before and you are beautiful.
The only reason I have not done anything about my love of guns is finances. I have some replica pistols that I got for some films I was making with some freinds but I have never thought to purchase an actual gun when I have had the money to do so.
Hi Kirsten,As an old (56), new shooter, I love your videos. I recently took both gun safety and concealed handgun courses and they mentioned four essential safety rules including the two you mentioned and two you didn't. Always assume a weapon is loaded and always know your target and what is behind it. While you know these, some of your newbie shooters might not. (I didn't until I took the course.) Keep up the good work!
+Grant Richards People seem to be missing the written rules on the screen :) Maybe I made them too light. I wrote the 4 rules on screen, but emphasized the ones that are the most simple and the other rules fall into. Thanks for writing these though. Good to have them here for emphasis
@KirstenJoyWeiss well may I know the name of the rifle,?
Great video Kirsten!
A very important consideration for first time shooters is the "1 round at a time" rule especially with semiautomatic handguns but it's the best way to fire the first few times in a semiautomatic rifle as well.
+Butch Crawford Good advice
+Kirsten Joy Weiss I noticed Ruger now makes a 1 round magazine for the 10/22 to help facilitate this concept. Sadly a lot of kids and bystanders have been hurt, or worse, when a first timer swings the gun around after shooting that first shot and out of inexperience let the weight of the gun set off another round.
talk about timing! my 10y/o niece will be going on her first range trip this weekend and she loves your videos! thank you :)
+wyprman SWEET!!! I can't tell you how excited this just made me. If nothing else, it was worth created for her :D tell me how it goes!
+Kirsten Joy Weiss... Creating* ...I told you I was excited, lol
+Kirsten Joy Weiss lol I'll let you know how it goes. She's been looking forward to it for awhile. :)
+Kirsten Joy Weiss
I would like to know what make model and year of the 30-06 of your grandfathers.It's a beautiful rifle.
+Kirsten Joy Weiss My niece did great and she loved it! She made sure we were bringing a bolt action .22 to start her out with because of your video. ;) thanks again for inspiring new shooters!
Also it is important to make sure the stock is sized appropriately to the shooter. An adult sized stock on even a light recoiling 243 is problematic for the average 8 or 10 year old. One great advantage rarely talked about with adjustable stocked AR15 is you can quickly configure the stock for different people. I put an adjustable stock on my Mossberg 500 when I introduced my sons to shotgunning and it worked out very well.
+William Prince Great advice!
Thank you for your videos!!!
Yes, Kirsten! When are we going to see the .50 Cal video? I'm a big 30-06 fan and have also done a Mauser conversion for long range shooting. That is a nice rifle you have there. Does need some ejector work, though, eh?
Good advice and instructions. I'm impressed that your first shot was a .30-06. I started with a BB gun, then a 22 bolt action rifle.
This is a very important video for people who have probably never held a rifle. Thanks, Kirsten.
Thanks for the tips.
Nice Video! Greetings from good old Germany!
hey kirsten i love your channel keep up the good work plus it was my friend just shot his first gun ever a couple of weeks ago
nice job
you make it fun for everyone
experienced and not
She's so gorgeous lol can't focus on the shooting 👸🏼
Informative thanks
Good video Kristen; another safe and must- always practice, is to never point the gun at a person (other than in self defense or combat) even if it is on safety or unloaded.
Good point and totally agree: Always handle your gun(s) as if they are loaded, always.
+Craig Blackmer So in other words the exact same thing she said. Always point the gun in a safe direction.
Thank you. Very informative.
This was great Kirsten. You made it simple to understand without all the gun jargon that a lot of people use. Question: which .22 bolt action would you recommend I start with? A Marlin? A Ruger? Thanks.
Can't go wrong with those choices. There's also Remington & Mossberg to add more possibilities for you to consider.
One thing that we used to train our soldiers with when I was in the Army Reserves was dry fire to develop proper trigger squeeze. We would have the soldier assume a proper prone or standing firing position. We would then place a penny or dime on the top of the barrel just to the rear of the front sight. We would then have the soldier dry fire the weapon. If breathing and trigger were proper, the coin would stay in place. If they breathed to rapidly or jerked the trigger, the coin would fall off.
Thank you , just , thanks . You help-me alot . you're amazing.
Nice Rifle, the woods beautiful
Thank you! I love what you do.
Hot gun model! Thanks this was very informative.
Hi Kristin, your videos are awesome. I show them to my daughters to prove that girls can shoot and do it awesomely! I recommend you encourage all shooters to feed from the magazine to properly seat the bullet in the ejector. It protects your bolt face and ejector. It will also stop the failed ejection of the brass.
+Jacdoc2002 I know what you're saying. For accuracy, manually feeding is much better. But this is noted for sure, and I'll have to look further into this. This is actually the first time it didn't eject! Of course it would be on camera... haha!
Good stuff!
Timely post as I'm taking my friend and his daughter to the range for the first time tomorrow.
+Ken McD awesome!!!
+Kirsten Joy Weiss Today was my first day shooting, i watched this when i got home
Good advice
Hi there, Calamity Jane. Once again great entertaining video... Greetings from Bonnie Scotland... 👍🏼
Unless I missed it, I kept waiting for this but never heard it: Always treat every gun as if it were loaded. When I trained others on gun operation and safety, I always stressed that because even when you KNOW the gun is unloaded, it continues to develop habits for when the gun is loaded. It's easy to keep the gun pointed down range when you know the gun is loaded. People are normally good at that even after a little bit of training. However, when they know the gun is unloaded, many people will get complacent and not pay as much attention where the gun is pointed. That is how accidents happen because one day that gun may actually be loaded.
If you ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded, it becomes a trained, instinctive and subconscious act that keeps you pointing that gun in a safe direction without even thinking about it regardless of whether it's loaded or unloaded.
Anyway, Kirsten, that's my two cents. Love your videos. Keep 'em coming.
great shooting
Please post more videos!
Thank You :)
Really good to see you with a family gun. So many people sell their older relatives' guns after they've passed and this is really sad. These things are part of a family's history and should stay within the family short of a financial disaster that requires raising funds. My dad's Browning Hi-Power and .22 rifle are two of my most prized possessions. Those of you who have guns that have been in the family for awhile really should think about where they are going when you are gone. Make arrangements now so they end up where you want them to go.
Thanks for a great guns 101
I just took my wife and son for the first time a couple weeks ago. I know how to shoot and the basics, however, I took one the range guides to take them and teach them everything as well that way they heard it from someone they would listen too ;-) Now they always want to go!!
Thanks, I'm going to share this with a lady friend who is new to shooting. .. and that is a beautiful rifle.
There is only one reason I can surmise as to why someone would watch these videos about shooting but to have never shot a pistol / rifle.
They are interested in yoga.
hahahaha
I started shooting with 22LR but the first centerfire round I ever touched off was my dad's friend's bolt-action .30-06. I still have the case too!
+Kyle M Green NICE
Thank for the tips maam.god bless.
Thanks for this video ! 😄
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Hello! Great video, I have a question, could you explain how to shoot a rifle from standing position using only the iron sight.
I mean how to stand, how to hold the rifle, and how to practice on the range. Thank you!
I'm thinking about buying my first gun. I've shot about 12 bullets in my life. I enjoyed it even though it was brief
Kirsten if you look at that gorgeous 30-06 you'll notice it's a control feed meaning you should load from the magazine and not load to chamber. Look it up. You could damage the solid extractor shown on the side of the bolt. Try it and watch what happens when you cycle the cartridge from the magazine. Just an observation. You're great at this.
+Paul Perotti You are awesome. No matter how much we learn, there's always more to learn :) Researched, and now understand the unique benefits of control feed bolts. Thanks to you! Minus this gun, I've always shot push feed, which allows the shooter to manually load the round into the chamber for increased accuracy *in general*. But other factors weigh in when applications change, in order to find the right gun for different scenarios. So this certainly helps me help others even more. So thank you again!
as usual great video. looks like Grand dads gun might need some TLC ( ejection issues )
I know this is off topic but for pistol shooting. I have a girl friend of mine thinks a 9mm kicks to much and a .380 is border line. I have tried to explain to her technique and what to expect but I can’t get her to get to the range. I have offered several of my 22 pistols but she is reluctant even though she shows and talks about the desire. I am not recoil sensitive and she says she want to shoot a .50 but does not want to buy a 9mm. I don’t know what to tell her. As a woman, any advice? I would prefer her not carry a .380 but my 70 year old mother carries a 9mm S&W MP and loves it and she is tiny.
Personal preference plays a large factor in picking out a gun. (Logical recoil difference vs. how a gun reacts and feels to each person) That said... most .380s kick/jump like little grass hoppers and I'm not a huge fan of them compared to 9mm, etc. I say she should try it. But def work with a .22. If she's reluctant about a .22... respectfully she has a long way to go before graduating to a .50 cal. Handle the latter wrong and it's not forgiving. If she will only carry a .380 -- and actually knows how to use it, then I personally don't see a huge problem. Maybe it's just a matter of time and comfort level before she tries another kind.
Thank you, I will share with her and I totally agree with your opinion. I trust your judgement as well as my own but perhaps a different perspective can help her get over some previous fears I was not a part of.
You should spend time to explain how to properly cheek a rifle. New shooters often do not know how to do this and without proper instruction they try to haphazardly place their face where it doesnt belog. I see the common "Trying to hold a phone between by ear and shoulder" technique. I see people lean their head back as far as possible from the sights. Then there is that hilarious video where a guy is shooting a rifle off his face.
Also you might want to bring up eye dominance.