All of them are essential, actually! However, I would say: 1. AR15 in 5.56 2. Glock pistol in 9mm 3. Shotgun or PCC. 4. 10/22 or a .22LR caliber rifle.
I would have to agree with you the most common rounds are by far .223/5.56 9mm 12ga and everyone needs a .22lr in both a rifle and handgun for training purposes and in a bad situation to gather food cheaply and with reduced sound report.
@@skunkycatog it also would depend on what caliber of round to be a $1 a round. Some would be way more. I think a $1 a round would be just the start and it should be a good trade instead of cash get Storable foods or precious metals. Just my opinion of course.
@@Extra_Ordinary_Gary The problem is, the more successful a gun channel becomes, the greater their financial means and sponsorships become and it gets to the point they can afford to buy or are given very expensive firearms most people won't be able to get. So you get less and less coverage of low budget and middle budget items on more established channels over time. In 2012 most of the channels were much smaller and of more modest means.
Or for places that are more limited in options, Example in Canada i would go for Mossberg 590A1 Henry 30-30 side gate 10/22 Ruger The recent AR15 Ban and Hand guns Being more difficult to have access to and we cant really carry them as easily here, Rounds limitation like Comifornia, That dont really make them good options here in Canada.
I have tons and tons of training when I was in the marines with my rifle, BUT for some reason I gravitate towards my 12 gauge for my main gun. I just love the versatility of it. At the same time I just love all guns.
@little drane With my experience in Afghanistan blowing through ammo was a pretty normal thing to do because of having to give covering fire while shooting and moving to a better position. Its just as easy to shoot out your ammo no matter what firearm you use. I personally fire and train with shotguns more and in a given SHTF situation I will not be in a militia or trying to be an army of one my goal is to evade and become a ghost as best as possible. I live in the least populated state in america so the chances of someone hearing my shots are really slim out here.
@little drane IF this ever where to happen all we know is speculative. No body knows exactly how it will go down and there's thousands of different ways. I'm not saying that I will live forever through out a crisis as the one you might be thinking but it's worth a shot but just like doing anything risky in life ie combat deployments or trying to live in chaos here you have to realize that you might not make it through but you might as well try. Its not going to go as planned and never will everyone should know that.
Paul Harrel recently covered 12ga wax slugging with bird loads , and their effectiveness. So those cheap bird loads are not completely useless for home defense in a pinch. And never forget the cut shells 😉😉 We still miss you Barry. Cheers boys, stay safe.
I bought a svarog slug mold for lyman slugs. You can take and empty the bird shot out, melt it down, repour it as slugs and put em back in the shells for about 20 cents a rd. Im acurate to about 60 yds with em before they start to drop.
@@dudebroski9460 You know, you just reminded me of a video of a young guy casting slugs in a 2x4 and making usable lead slugs. So yeah yours is probably the more practical way to go. Yet as always, where there is a will, there is a way.
@@mot0rhe4d40 dude!!!! I totally saw that video too! I was impressed with his will but disappointed by his result lol. I watch alot of toafleaduremouse and the lyman slug seems to be the winner for accuracy overall so i went with it. Poured 200 rds and came out with a little extra lead from 1 1/8 oz heavy load winchester wesern 12 guage rds. Its super economical
@@mot0rhe4d40 in all honesty, it is the only way i can afford to mag dump 15 rds of slugs from my saiga. Like you said, where there is a will there is a way.
I'm sittin' on more 12ga than I can use, lol! All of it 7 1/2 birdshot. Might convert some to wax slugs. I wonder if hot glue would work as a wax substitute, 'cause I have a giant pack of about 100 gluegun sticks I bought one time for some reason.
Between working and gunsmithing on the side, I have had so many new people hit me up for training classes or just to help them shop for firearms. Every gun owner should help out as many new owners as we can. The civil unrest and panic gun buying can really change the political landscape if we do our part correctly.
Yes, and no.... As stated in a separate comment: Respectfully disagree on sling for home defense... if strictly for indoor use, it may not be needed or actually be a hindrance. A bedside AR in an apartment, for example, a sling could possibly get in the way more than anything else. However, for a potential indoor/outdoor long gun where you live on a couple acres, a sling is almost certainly a good idea. All depends on specifics! Generalizations are lazy thinking. One size never fits all.
I got out the Army and I have tried some slings in civilian use and I have 1 only, on a Hunting bolt action rifle cause I have walk to and from the stand.. but I dont sling it all the time I Dont like slings for most long guns.
Great video! I became first time gun owner March of this year when all the crazes started. Since then I have been mastering my skills and shot my first local 3guns comp in August. I went from someone who was unsure of the guns to one who can take apart an entire AR-15, pistol, & shotgun and extremely comfortable operating all my firearms.
@Right Round Thank you for the advise. Yes, I am very caution with my guns. However, I am no longer "unsure" like I was when I first shot a gun two years ago. I understand more manual of arms. I know how they operates and learning more and more as time goes on. Dry fire when I have the chance with all the safety steps. I go to different floor with just empty guns and mags, and dummy rounds. I will never be careless, because I understand what they can do. I understand where you are coming from and you hope the best for me and all the gun owners, and I thank you for that.
Perfect. The more you work in your guns, the safer you are. The more familiar you are with how they work, taking them apart and reassembling them, applying the four rules of safety everytime you touch a gun, the safer you will be.
" Pistols put holes in people. Rifles put holes through people. Shotguns, at the right range with the right load, will physically remove a chunk of sh*t off of your opponent and throw that sh*t on the floor. "- Clint Smith @thunderranchinc
This wasnt even true in 1776, most pistols have always been able to put holes through people, long rifles are for doing that farther away, shotguns are for being able to avoid missing.
@@m1951-j2u you are leaving out so many variables, 5.56 doesn't fragment reliably in barrels shorter than 20", only fudds are using 30-06 for home/personal defense, and that all doesn't make "a hole through" incorrect.
@@miamislice3280 please never try to teach anyone about guns, you are completely discounting that some handguns in some calibers with some ammunition won't pass through, which is actually a liability to innocents, also, shotguns don't come with aim assist in real life, so just hip firing down the hall is how a stray pellet kills an innocent.
Owned a bolt action T/C compass 5.56 and a Mossburg 500 12gauge pump at the start of this year. So far we have added 2 pistols (G43 and M&P shield.45) a CZ Bren 2 in 7.62, and just added a Ruger 10/22.
The shot gun should have a extra shell holder on the gun or the sling... so it can have a spare reload or two... this is a great video tho love these kind
The three most important for rural america (about 50% of the population): .22lr rifle to protect the garden and house from squirrels, woodchucks etc., hunting rifle to feed the family, and a shotgun for hunting and home protection. That's the three most basic.
I just got in to guns a few months ago and your channel is a really educational . Awesome channel guys , my favorite gun channel Soo far . Thanks for the great content .
My go to is the shotgun but I grew up hunting in the Midwest and have the discipline in using it . Many of my old school police friends pounded it into me that the sound of that 870 getting racked and that big black hole pointed at the problem settled down just about everyone with a clue. I totally agree #4 buckshot is a great reduced and magnum load for pest control and self protection.
Promag makes hi capacity Sig p365 magazines. I ordered a couple of their 20 rd mags, so we'll see if they're reliable. There's also a 32 rd mag, depending on whether or not the ones I ordered are reliable enough will determine me scooping up a 32 rd mag.
Living in an apartment, I've completely switched to 1oz # 7 1/2 lead birdshot 12ga 2 3/4" hand loads, loaded a bit on the spicy side. The longest distance in my apartment that I'd have to shoot someone isn't even 5 yards, and under 5 yards, that shot is gonna hit focused like it were a slug, but dump its energy real quick. If any pellets have over penetration, they ain't even going through the first wall they hit. In the highly unlikely event I miss, again, energy gets dumped real fast in the first wall, and would likely be non-lethal coming out. Birdshot's a great home defense load, and anyone who says it isn't devastating at close range needs to get them a rack of pork ribs and shoot it at about 10 feet away. It'll change your mind.
My auto-loader of choice is either a V.E.P.R. 12 or another shotgun that is fed with an interchangeable external magazine. Drop one of the mags out and pop another one in. There are also frangible slugs as well. As for my preferred AR pattern rifle caliber that would be 6.5 Creedmore or .308.
Eric I can respect your idea of using an auto loader but from my experience and others I have talked to go with a pump for reliability. My first shotgun was an 870. My buddy who duck hunted had a semi auto, a Remington 1100 I believe. Every time we went to the range he had an issue with his shotgun. Some people say working the pump can be tricky, I am 6’4” and 290 so working the pump with authority isn’t an issue I guess.
Agreed 100%. I have had zero luck with semi auto shotguns while shooting skeet. Maybe they cycle more reliably with defense loads but I’m jaded at this point. I can put 5 accurately placed shots through my 870 in well under 5 seconds, and it simply doesn’t jam. Did I mention it’s likely half the cost of any reputable auto loader? I’m sure some guys do great with their autos, but I’m sold on pump guns for the foreseeable future.
@@natedog1619 Gas operated shotguns need cleaning and "inertia guns" are actually spring delayed, recoil operated guns so no wimpy loads, if either of these types of shotguns need to be expensive for them to work; you are buying the wrong shotguns, a $200 autoloader will do the job, a $1,000 autoloader will usually make the job feel better or come with extra features, thats all.
Tell new gun owners to reach out and talk to gun owners...they know them, they used to question the need, now they should learn from experienced and get to hands on several types, styles and manufacturers.... were glad you’ve joined us,!
It has been taking me forever to watch all the content you have provided in the last 6 years. Love the gun gripes. Your knowledge on firearms is well above the set standards. Great work. This is coming from a person who knows just a little bit about firearms. I thought I was in heaven when I went from an A1 to a A2 . The AR platforms today make what I used in the past very obsolete.
For shotgun loads in apartments and mobile homes I found #4 bird shot a great round in both 12 and 20 Guage guns. When you factor the short ranges in from those two types of homes it's deadly with minimal over penetration. Fired from a full choke makes it even better and safer. In my mobile home 15 yards is the longest shot possible and that's well within the lethal range of the larger bird shot such as #4. And if you can get it in your area, look for Rio shotgun ammo, loaded hotter than Remington or Winchester. Made in Texas so for me it's sold everywhere except big box stores which is fine with me.
Paul Harrell did some pretty good videos regarding this, worth watching. You'll always have the option to escalate your ammo load out as well. I'll also note, as an apartment dweller my considerations are the same. It's not valid, speaking for myself, to take a potential shooting situation outside of my known tactical environment. Plan what works, ignore what doesn't.
@@lefmk7085 I do have buckshot sitting in a ammo stock sling so can load stronger ammo, I also have more than just shotguns, I'm covered for just about anything.
@@JamesSmullins I agree with what you said across the board - to clarify, my load out comment was directed at literally the order of your loads in a shotgun if you need something that escalated. Birdshot to Buckshot to Slug, or whatever order of shells fit for you. I totally get the notion that my surrounding apartment dwellers have to be considered if a home defense encounter happens. It's pretty sobering when thinking about over penetration.
@@lefmk7085 I figured that's what you meant which is why I added buckshot is on the stock. I more than likely would just grab the AR if I needed more power, I use speer soft points and they expand the second they make contact and stays in one piece. Not worried about neighbors as they are far away but family behind thin mobile home walls is a concern so it's not my first choice unless I am certain of exactly where they are.
My personal list would be to pick at least three of the following: -9 mm pistol -.357 revolver -.22LR rifle or pistol -12 guage pump-action or semi-auto shotgun -5.56 mm semi-auto rifle -Any reliable rifle in the .30-caliber range or so, semi-auto or bolt-action doesn’t matter
100% agree with this one. I would go one step further and suggest a shotgun for a first time buyer. 12 gauge ammo is still readily available right now, compared to 9mm or 556, or pretty much anything else for that matter. Except for 7.62x39 of course.
"The best gun in the world is the one you have with you." "If you know your going to be in a gunfight; bring a rifle and some friend's with rifles." "A handgun is what you you use to fight your way to a long gun." My Army Lieutenant kid's reply to the question of using his Beretta M9 over in Iraq was "If I'm fighting with my handgun, the plan has gotten seriously unglued."
Can you guys do a longer video on the 5.56/.223 conversion options? I've been looking at AR-10s because I'm more interested in hunting with the AR, but a good one is fairly expensive. It sounds like you can get similar results when converting the AR-15. My state is one of those where you need a higher caliber to hunt deer, so I would definitely need the conversion kit on the AR-15 to make that work. That said, I would really appreciate a video on how to properly cycle uppers for the AR-15 to go back and forth for hunting purposes and home defense.
The only two guns I carry is either my Glock 26 or my Ruger LCP. Yes they’re both .380’s but I’m also looking at getting the Ruger EC9s. Just recently bought an ice Browning 20 Gauge pump shotgun from a private seller at a gun show. Now I’m looking at getting a Kel Tec Sub 2000 just for something to play around with at the gun range.
The rest are just details! I’m looking harder at an AR10 in .308 too because that’s the only ammunition I’ve seen on my local shelves. Bolt action calibers.
The reference to Clint Smith had me in stitches... American Icon with advice that all new gun owners should be required to watch! Clintisums are priceless American treasures! #1. Sling..... for when your hands are busy. #2 White light....it's hard to shoot what you can't see and WHAT you are shooting matters! Clintisum.....if you give a person a shotgun for home defense.... include a Stanley Steamer gift card! 😂 Great show guys...great show!
👍🏼I believe for most Americans the top 3 essential firearms that are owned or should be owned by every red-blooded American are the govt size 1911 pistol, 12ga shotgun and the AR15 rifle. Simply put no doubt about it with the AR15 being on the top of this list. I do have two modern equivalents for the handgun & shotgun in my arsenal (Glock 30SF & Rock Island Armory VR80) Two rock solid firearms. "Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birth-right of an American....the unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people" Tenche Coxe 1788. "Shall Not Be Infringed" 🇺🇲Stay well. Go in peace.
yeah just added a box fed shotgun last Jan. 💪🏽The Rock Island Armory VR80 semi, very affordable, very AR like so very easy to run ie (excellent muscle memory) having built several AR's over the years if you know what I mean. Very satisfied with the VR80, lots of fun but treat as a very serious self defense weapon. Complements my 7yr old Mossberg 590A1 well. Also complemented my dinosaur M1911-A1 with a modern Glock 30SF in 45ACP of course, having stockpiled thousands of rds yrs ago along with shit load of 12ga buckshot & slugs. You mentioned 308, I think my next build will probably be an AR10. Keep buildin' and buyin' while you can, good hunting. 🇺🇲Stay well. Go in peace.
My first gun was a .410 shotgun, but in my area we were more likely to shoot a pheasant than crackhead. For that reason, I would have to recommend a Taurus Judge. Self defense requires less than six rounds 99% of the time. It fires both .410 and .45 slugs. There is more reliability and safety in a revolver. Keep in mind though, my idea of a warning shot is the first one aimed at the navel.
3gun has definitely put that stress mindset on loading and clearing your tool under stress/time. one of the main reason why i wanted to get into it. next will be other types of training like tactical classes. 😎🙏🏽👊🏽👏🏽💪🏽🥃🇺🇸
For a shotgun that overcomes your concern about low round count and slow reloading, you should look at the IWI Tavor TS12 15+1 12 ga. bullpup (28.34" OAL, 18.5" barrel). And it has 2 loading ports that can be refilled without interfering with its firing (since there would be a STRAIGHT FED loading tube forward of and on both sides of the trigger). It's a little more costly than most shotguns, but its reliability is excellent, and there's no better CQB or home protection shotgun.
I have certain tools I carry in my truck. My truck is not a city truck. I have fence stretchers, a shovel, an axe, a bow saw. a 4 foot jack, fence pliers, fire, a blade and a rifle. There is generally a rolled up tarp in the toolbox, too. Everything I would need if I get stuck out in the pasture and have to spend the night. This isn't everything but these things are always in my truck.
I'm a peace loving man, so I took your advice, and purchased a Sig P365. I am using an Alabama front pocket holster for perfect concealment with my big pocket cargo pants. It's easy to forget you're carrying with the P365.
My home defense Kel Tec KSG is currently holding 20 rounds of Aguilla Buckshot mini shells. I’m not worried about having to reload 😁. Just want to thank you guys for the great content you put out. We are grateful for your hard work.
Good advice, maybe do a few practical, DIY how to for newbies, like polishing the feedramp for increased reliability. There are many tips like grips, sights and so on.
All I deer hunt with now and for the past 5 years is an ar15 started with a 16” 223/5.56 which worked just fine 62gn federal fusion or 62gn core lokt (and a bunch more load) work fine. Then I went to a 300 blackout but didn’t like the reduced range now I have a 12” 16” and 18” 6.5 Grendel and it absolutely will get the job done on white tail at pretty extended ranges for hunting. Also got the 16” ks47. Still keep the 223/5.56 around for bad times but I love my grendels and the new 6 arc would probably make a good hunting round too.
Thanks for the excellent video on the basic tips for new gun owners there is a ton of information out there but you did a good job of showing the forest view:) Thanks.
Most likely wouldn’t deafen you, but yeah your ears will be ringing hard for a day or two lol. I’d say an AR indoors would be much worse. Regardless, ear pro is the last thing I’m thinking about if it’s time to deliver the goods
S&J Hardware in Ontario, Canada has a barrel brace that clamps between the barrel and the extended magazine tube. There is a bayonet stud on the bottom to clamp an M-9 or an M-7 bayonet on your 870. Must have a Remington extended magazine or a S&J Hardware magazine tube. These have that plug that looks like a wine bottle cork. The bayonet clips on the bayonet stud and the hilt surrounds that magazine plug in the front. Plus, the clamp bolsters the weak magazine tube at the muzzle area. Get the full wrap clamp. The other goes around half of the circumference of the mag tube and barrel.
I d like you to talk about the shock of the BANG , if you re shoot inside a room, loss of your hearing, etc. In a defensive situation you don t have the time to put your earprotections on.
Great video. I’ve got to comment: If you have kids your pistol should not be merely hidden. It should be locked up. Period. Find a quick-access lock box and keep it near your bed for easy access but don’t hide a firearm and think kids won’t find it.
Problem with a light on a pistol for a rookie is the holster options. Many don't cover the trigger completely when they accommodate a weapon mounted light. There are many holsters that will retain on the light, but concealed carry, don't get a light and then leave your trigger open in the holster. The holster needs to be tight around and completely cover the trigger especially for new shooters.
Love my Sig P365XL with the RomeoZero on it. Yes AR is a great platform and can swap out uppers. Just be sure that you don't go to short on that upper or you will have an SBR.
Ive been touting the benefits of a 20ga for years . Lighter weight with nearly the power of a 12ga . My 88 year old grandpa , my 70 year old mom and my 17 year old neice can shoot a 20ga better than a 12ga. Both gauges can be readily had , but when things get tighter, the 12ga will dissapear off the shelves before 20ga does .
@@victorwaddell6530 totally agree with you on your point about 12 gauge being harder to find if shtf for real. This is why i have both a 12 gauge and a 20 gauge as well as a 410 chamber adaptor for the 20 gauge. Although the 20 gauge is more of a hunting gun as it is a single shot. But if i had to i would fight with it.
We had a skeet competition with our youth group. I placed second and my 16 year old daughter placed fourth using 12 gauges. She’s 5’2”, 150 lbs wet. If you can’t shoot the gun, making it lighter isn’t going to help.
If Barry could only see that the channel is at 2.4 million. He was in shock when you had 50,000. Miss him greatly on the channel.
Would love to hear his opinion of todays America
Everybody loved that dude!
Yeah. Its amazing to have come this far, even with TH-cam cutting you out at the knees every chance they get.
RIP......Barry. 👃
Barry knows.
All of them are essential, actually! However, I would say:
1. AR15 in 5.56
2. Glock pistol in 9mm
3. Shotgun or PCC.
4. 10/22 or a .22LR caliber rifle.
I would have to agree with you the most common rounds are by far .223/5.56 9mm 12ga and everyone needs a .22lr in both a rifle and handgun for training purposes and in a bad situation to gather food cheaply and with reduced sound report.
@@notchagrandpa8875 22short out of my 6" H&R 929 is near silent.
My Glock 29 is a my shotgun
I agree, need to gather food too !
Agreed
My friends In 2019... Brian why are you ordering so many cases of ammo??
My friends in 2020. ... wanting to sell some ammo to me??!! Lol
$1 a round boi!!!!
Brian Little you ain’t kidding, and they’re crying the blues!!
I buy large quantities of ammo because it is cheaper. I also never deplete any given caliber so that i can maintain a good loadout when the SHTF.
Feel like a peddler, "you want a nickle or dime bag of 9mm?"
@@skunkycatog it also would depend on what caliber of round to be a $1 a round. Some would be way more. I think a $1 a round would be just the start and it should be a good trade instead of cash get Storable foods or precious metals. Just my opinion of course.
You could do a twist on this series that would be called what’s my budget.
I agree! Those type of videos were a staple on gun-tuber's channels back in 2012, I think it's fun to see how the market has changed in under a decade
I want one with a box of 9mm Luger raffle!
@@Extra_Ordinary_Gary The problem is, the more successful a gun channel becomes, the greater their financial means and sponsorships become and it gets to the point they can afford to buy or are given very expensive firearms most people won't be able to get. So you get less and less coverage of low budget and middle budget items on more established channels over time. In 2012 most of the channels were much smaller and of more modest means.
Or for places that are more limited in options, Example in Canada i would go for
Mossberg 590A1
Henry 30-30 side gate
10/22 Ruger
The recent AR15 Ban and Hand guns Being more difficult to have access to and we cant really carry them as easily here, Rounds limitation like Comifornia, That dont really make them good options here in Canada.
I have tons and tons of training when I was in the marines with my rifle, BUT for some reason I gravitate towards my 12 gauge for my main gun. I just love the versatility of it. At the same time I just love all guns.
@little drane With my experience in Afghanistan blowing through ammo was a pretty normal thing to do because of having to give covering fire while shooting and moving to a better position. Its just as easy to shoot out your ammo no matter what firearm you use. I personally fire and train with shotguns more and in a given SHTF situation I will not be in a militia or trying to be an army of one my goal is to evade and become a ghost as best as possible. I live in the least populated state in america so the chances of someone hearing my shots are really slim out here.
@little drane IF this ever where to happen all we know is speculative. No body knows exactly how it will go down and there's thousands of different ways. I'm not saying that I will live forever through out a crisis as the one you might be thinking but it's worth a shot but just like doing anything risky in life ie combat deployments or trying to live in chaos here you have to realize that you might not make it through but you might as well try. Its not going to go as planned and never will everyone should know that.
Also 22lr and 556 where I live gets carried away by all the wind anyways so good luck being super accurate from any distance past 50 yards.
Paul Harrel recently covered 12ga wax slugging with bird loads , and their effectiveness. So those cheap bird loads are not completely useless for home defense in a pinch. And never forget the cut shells 😉😉 We still miss you Barry.
Cheers boys, stay safe.
I bought a svarog slug mold for lyman slugs. You can take and empty the bird shot out, melt it down, repour it as slugs and put em back in the shells for about 20 cents a rd. Im acurate to about 60 yds with em before they start to drop.
@@dudebroski9460 You know, you just reminded me of a video of a young guy casting slugs in a 2x4 and making usable lead slugs. So yeah yours is probably the more practical way to go. Yet as always, where there is a will, there is a way.
@@mot0rhe4d40 dude!!!! I totally saw that video too! I was impressed with his will but disappointed by his result lol. I watch alot of toafleaduremouse and the lyman slug seems to be the winner for accuracy overall so i went with it. Poured 200 rds and came out with a little extra lead from 1 1/8 oz heavy load winchester wesern 12 guage rds. Its super economical
@@mot0rhe4d40 in all honesty, it is the only way i can afford to mag dump 15 rds of slugs from my saiga. Like you said, where there is a will there is a way.
I'm sittin' on more 12ga than I can use, lol! All of it 7 1/2 birdshot. Might convert some to wax slugs. I wonder if hot glue would work as a wax substitute, 'cause I have a giant pack of about 100 gluegun sticks I bought one time for some reason.
Between working and gunsmithing on the side, I have had so many new people hit me up for training classes or just to help them shop for firearms. Every gun owner should help out as many new owners as we can. The civil unrest and panic gun buying can really change the political landscape if we do our part correctly.
Yeah right...fantasy time...
How did you get started? Everyone on yt says sdi but it's all distance learning. I feel like if I do that I won't be taken seriously in the industry
A sling to a long gun is like a holster to a pistol/revolver.
Yes, and no.... As stated in a separate comment:
Respectfully disagree on sling for home defense... if strictly for indoor use, it may not be needed or actually be a hindrance. A bedside AR in an apartment, for example, a sling could possibly get in the way more than anything else. However, for a potential indoor/outdoor long gun where you live on a couple acres, a sling is almost certainly a good idea. All depends on specifics! Generalizations are lazy thinking. One size never fits all.
Here's the thing his comment wasnt saying anything about hd it was just a sweeping generalization about slings
@@T_D_B_ I agree, I wasn't saying it was for home defense. I was speaking about just general weapons retention.
Sling on fighting rifles are for retention.
I got out the Army and I have tried some slings in civilian use and I have 1 only, on a Hunting bolt action rifle cause I have walk to and from the stand.. but I dont sling it all the time
I Dont like slings for most long guns.
Great video! I became first time gun owner March of this year when all the crazes started. Since then I have been mastering my skills and shot my first local 3guns comp in August. I went from someone who was unsure of the guns to one who can take apart an entire AR-15, pistol, & shotgun and extremely comfortable operating all my firearms.
@Right Round Thank you for the advise. Yes, I am very caution with my guns. However, I am no longer "unsure" like I was when I first shot a gun two years ago. I understand more manual of arms. I know how they operates and learning more and more as time goes on. Dry fire when I have the chance with all the safety steps. I go to different floor with just empty guns and mags, and dummy rounds. I will never be careless, because I understand what they can do. I understand where you are coming from and you hope the best for me and all the gun owners, and I thank you for that.
Perfect. The more you work in your guns, the safer you are. The more familiar you are with how they work, taking them apart and reassembling them, applying the four rules of safety everytime you touch a gun, the safer you will be.
Shotgun, a rifle and a four wheel drive and a country boy can survive. COUNTRY FOLK CAN SURVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!!!!!!
CUS YOU CAYN'T STOMP US OUT
AND YOU CAYN'T MAKE US RUN!!!
Leman Russ if ya ain’t into that we don’t give a damn!!!
FUCKIN A BROTHER!!!🤠
Yes we can
" Pistols put holes in people. Rifles put holes through people. Shotguns, at the right range with the right load, will physically remove a chunk of sh*t off of your opponent and throw that sh*t on the floor. "- Clint Smith @thunderranchinc
5.56 fragments and shreds flesh, 3006 will remove a chunk from you, and all rifles will cause a permanent wound cavity and shock
This wasnt even true in 1776, most pistols have always been able to put holes through people, long rifles are for doing that farther away, shotguns are for being able to avoid missing.
I urge all of you to go to Thunder Ranch and tell Clint Smith that you know more than him about firearms training, as this is a direct quote of his.
@@m1951-j2u you are leaving out so many variables, 5.56 doesn't fragment reliably in barrels shorter than 20", only fudds are using 30-06 for home/personal defense, and that all doesn't make "a hole through" incorrect.
@@miamislice3280 please never try to teach anyone about guns, you are completely discounting that some handguns in some calibers with some ammunition won't pass through, which is actually a liability to innocents, also, shotguns don't come with aim assist in real life, so just hip firing down the hall is how a stray pellet kills an innocent.
Owned a bolt action T/C compass 5.56 and a Mossburg 500 12gauge pump at the start of this year. So far we have added 2 pistols (G43 and M&P shield.45) a CZ Bren 2 in 7.62, and just added a Ruger 10/22.
The shot gun should have a extra shell holder on the gun or the sling... so it can have a spare reload or two... this is a great video tho love these kind
My 3:
Glock 9mm - self defense
Mossberg 590 - home defense
AR15 - preservation of life and liberty
If I could only have three, I'm right there with ya...Maybe the 930 over the 590.
and a good .22 rifle
No
It's tough to get it down to 3 isn't it?
A CMMG 22lr conversion kit for the AR15 is handy to have as well.
You guys are representing every common folk American through the spirit of your videos right now. God bless you guys and the work you do.
The three most important for rural america (about 50% of the population): .22lr rifle to protect the garden and house from squirrels, woodchucks etc., hunting rifle to feed the family, and a shotgun for hunting and home protection. That's the three most basic.
‘If you’re ever in a crazy situation where you have to escalate to this, that’s a bad day, for somebody”, lol, true dat!
I just got in to guns a few months ago and your channel is a really educational . Awesome channel guys , my favorite gun channel Soo far . Thanks for the great content .
You also need a .22 LR, preferably a 10/22
My go to is the shotgun but I grew up hunting in the Midwest and have the discipline in using it . Many of my old school police friends pounded it into me that the sound of that 870 getting racked and that big black hole pointed at the problem settled down just about everyone with a clue.
I totally agree #4 buckshot is a great reduced and magnum load for pest control and self protection.
1. Your clothes
2. Your boots
3. Your motorcycle
Hey lowlife74, what’s wrong with Wolfie?
@Kevin A. it's a phrase in the Terminator 2 : Judgement Day movie , duh
The only correct comment
@@SebastianGonzalez-cf1jl thank you! Look up Austrian Death Machine. An Arnold tribute band. The song " Your clothes, Your boots , Your Motorcycle!"
Promag makes hi capacity Sig p365 magazines. I ordered a couple of their 20 rd mags, so we'll see if they're reliable. There's also a 32 rd mag, depending on whether or not the ones I ordered are reliable enough will determine me scooping up a 32 rd mag.
Living in an apartment, I've completely switched to 1oz # 7 1/2 lead birdshot 12ga 2 3/4" hand loads, loaded a bit on the spicy side. The longest distance in my apartment that I'd have to shoot someone isn't even 5 yards, and under 5 yards, that shot is gonna hit focused like it were a slug, but dump its energy real quick. If any pellets have over penetration, they ain't even going through the first wall they hit. In the highly unlikely event I miss, again, energy gets dumped real fast in the first wall, and would likely be non-lethal coming out.
Birdshot's a great home defense load, and anyone who says it isn't devastating at close range needs to get them a rack of pork ribs and shoot it at about 10 feet away. It'll change your mind.
Better than a handgun.
Totally agree. Under 5 yards, it just pushes a (large, messy) hole through things.
👌🏻
Try shooting through a couple of sheets of drywall before you trust that it won’t be lethal in the next room or apartment.
My auto-loader of choice is either a V.E.P.R. 12 or another shotgun that is fed with an interchangeable external magazine. Drop one of the mags out and pop another one in. There are also frangible slugs as well. As for my preferred AR pattern rifle caliber that would be 6.5 Creedmore or .308.
Eric I can respect your idea of using an auto loader but from my experience and others I have talked to go with a pump for reliability. My first shotgun was an 870. My buddy who duck hunted had a semi auto, a Remington 1100 I believe. Every time we went to the range he had an issue with his shotgun. Some people say working the pump can be tricky, I am 6’4” and 290 so working the pump with authority isn’t an issue I guess.
Agreed 100%. I have had zero luck with semi auto shotguns while shooting skeet. Maybe they cycle more reliably with defense loads but I’m jaded at this point. I can put 5 accurately placed shots through my 870 in well under 5 seconds, and it simply doesn’t jam. Did I mention it’s likely half the cost of any reputable auto loader? I’m sure some guys do great with their autos, but I’m sold on pump guns for the foreseeable future.
Also easier to obtain a pump as waiting periods for semi-auto anything get longer and longer.
@@natedog1619 Gas operated shotguns need cleaning and "inertia guns" are actually spring delayed, recoil operated guns so no wimpy loads, if either of these types of shotguns need to be expensive for them to work; you are buying the wrong shotguns, a $200 autoloader will do the job, a $1,000 autoloader will usually make the job feel better or come with extra features, thats all.
@@yosemitesamiam Only in commie-land
Tell new gun owners to reach out and talk to gun owners...they know them, they used to question the need, now they should learn from experienced and get to hands on several types, styles and manufacturers.... were glad you’ve joined us,!
Even a slug out of a 20 gauge is twice as powerful as a 44 Magnum.
jesus
much cheaper too and easier to control too!
@@nonyabiz9487 Cheaper my ass, youre buying the wrong .44 ammo.
It has been taking me forever to watch all the content you have provided in the last 6 years. Love the gun gripes. Your knowledge on firearms is well above the set standards. Great work. This is coming from a person who knows just a little bit about firearms. I thought I was in heaven when I went from an A1 to a A2 . The AR platforms today make what I used in the past very obsolete.
Hah! Jokes on you! ALL GUNS ARE ESSENTIAL!
Whoa lol
All guns are essential, but some guns are more essential than others.
Guns essentialness matters! Black Rifles matter!
Absolutely Love this channel!
Thank you Guys!
cheers From Tejas
I need a video where Chad mag dumps an AK with his hair blowing in the wind
lol yeah ok
He and herrara doing it standing side by side. Then, there would be a big hair battle.
@brandonherrara
in slow motion
😂
For shotgun loads in apartments and mobile homes I found #4 bird shot a great round in both 12 and 20 Guage guns.
When you factor the short ranges in from those two types of homes it's deadly with minimal over penetration. Fired from a full choke makes it even better and safer.
In my mobile home 15 yards is the longest shot possible and that's well within the lethal range of the larger bird shot such as #4.
And if you can get it in your area, look for Rio shotgun ammo, loaded hotter than Remington or Winchester. Made in Texas so for me it's sold everywhere except big box stores which is fine with me.
Paul Harrell did some pretty good videos regarding this, worth watching.
You'll always have the option to escalate your ammo load out as well.
I'll also note, as an apartment dweller my considerations are the same. It's not valid, speaking for myself, to take a potential shooting situation outside of my known tactical environment. Plan what works, ignore what doesn't.
@@lefmk7085 I do have buckshot sitting in a ammo stock sling so can load stronger ammo, I also have more than just shotguns, I'm covered for just about anything.
@@JamesSmullins I agree with what you said across the board - to clarify, my load out comment was directed at literally the order of your loads in a shotgun if you need something that escalated.
Birdshot to Buckshot to Slug, or whatever order of shells fit for you.
I totally get the notion that my surrounding apartment dwellers have to be considered if a home defense encounter happens. It's pretty sobering when thinking about over penetration.
@@lefmk7085 I figured that's what you meant which is why I added buckshot is on the stock.
I more than likely would just grab the AR if I needed more power, I use speer soft points and they expand the second they make contact and stays in one piece.
Not worried about neighbors as they are far away but family behind thin mobile home walls is a concern so it's not my first choice unless I am certain of exactly where they are.
My personal list would be to pick at least three of the following:
-9 mm pistol
-.357 revolver
-.22LR rifle or pistol
-12 guage pump-action or semi-auto shotgun
-5.56 mm semi-auto rifle
-Any reliable rifle in the .30-caliber range or so, semi-auto or bolt-action doesn’t matter
Exactly! And my choice of .30 cal would be a Spanish Mauser 8mm mainly because it is accurate and I have a ton of ammo for it that came with.
Why the revolver?
@@reaganriddle1583 Cause they just work. And .357mag is a great round. Only those that have never shot a revolver ask why do you need a revolver.
@@reaganriddle1583 My reason is I know how to run it and shoot it very well and I can make ammo for it.
@@reaganriddle1583 i think haveing a 357 is a good choice because you can shoot different calibers
Great job giving a shout out to some of the best content creators on the internets!!!!!!!! Eric and Chad y’all are a class act!
Guys that own AK-47’s... there’s an ammo shortage??? 😂😂😂😂😂
So true lol my local gun stores have all the AK ammos in stock.
Exactly
i DoN't ShOoT cOmMiE cAlIBeRs, all the commie calubers are available its awesome
Love the fact I have an AK! I have plenty of ammo. MY AR stays in the safe at these prices
It’s doubled it price though
Sig 365 is a small gun that shoots like a full size. Great option for a lot of people.
All you really need is a Daisy Red Ryder with the tactical compass. And a Swiss Army knife.
I like your catagories and learning more from many as being the final recommendation. Thank Y'all.
You have the best videos!! I truly love the meltdown ones 🔥💯👍🏾
100% agree with this one. I would go one step further and suggest a shotgun for a first time buyer. 12 gauge ammo is still readily available right now, compared to 9mm or 556, or pretty much anything else for that matter. Except for 7.62x39 of course.
"The best gun in the world is the one you have with you."
"If you know your going to be in a gunfight; bring a rifle and some friend's with rifles."
"A handgun is what you you use to fight your way to a long gun."
My Army Lieutenant kid's reply to the question of using his Beretta M9 over in Iraq was
"If I'm fighting with my handgun, the plan has gotten seriously unglued."
A 12 gauge breakover shotgun is also a good idea because you can get adapters to shoot just about any other caliber out if it.
Can you guys do a longer video on the 5.56/.223 conversion options? I've been looking at AR-10s because I'm more interested in hunting with the AR, but a good one is fairly expensive. It sounds like you can get similar results when converting the AR-15. My state is one of those where you need a higher caliber to hunt deer, so I would definitely need the conversion kit on the AR-15 to make that work. That said, I would really appreciate a video on how to properly cycle uppers for the AR-15 to go back and forth for hunting purposes and home defense.
The only two guns I carry is either my Glock 26 or my Ruger LCP. Yes they’re both .380’s but I’m also looking at getting the Ruger EC9s. Just recently bought an ice Browning 20 Gauge pump shotgun from a private seller at a gun show. Now I’m looking at getting a Kel Tec Sub 2000 just for something to play around with at the gun range.
The G26 Is A 9mm & NOT A .380...
Next man can comes shipped with Chad's hair scrunchie
He does like Goldie locks
He needs to just put it in a damn bun or ponytail. Would be better than whatever that is
Shave that shit shad
Chad demo's Seattle camo. Just pass him his Starbucks.
Send it to Biden, he wants to give it the sniff test.
You two are awesome! Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Rifle, pistol, shotgun.... EASY!
Yup
The rest are just details! I’m looking harder at an AR10 in .308 too because that’s the only ammunition I’ve seen on my local shelves. Bolt action calibers.
Michael Honeycutt I really like my AR10. 308 makes the AR platform much better in hunting applications.
Rifle is too vague. I don’t think I’d do too well with my Martini-Henry. Haha
Great info and I agree in this Trifecta. Thanks for sharing, especially for any new gun or future gun owners. Stay well Fellas!!
That shirt is amazing
The reference to Clint Smith had me in stitches...
American Icon with advice that all new gun owners should be required to watch!
Clintisums are priceless American treasures!
#1. Sling..... for when your hands are busy.
#2 White light....it's hard to shoot what you can't see and WHAT you are shooting matters!
Clintisum.....if you give a person a shotgun for home defense.... include a Stanley Steamer gift card! 😂
Great show guys...great show!
👍🏼I believe for most Americans the top 3 essential firearms that are owned or should be owned by every red-blooded American are the govt size 1911 pistol, 12ga shotgun and the AR15 rifle. Simply put no doubt about it with the AR15 being on the top of this list.
I do have two modern equivalents for the handgun & shotgun in my arsenal (Glock 30SF & Rock Island Armory VR80) Two rock solid firearms.
"Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birth-right of an American....the unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people" Tenche Coxe 1788.
"Shall Not Be Infringed"
🇺🇲Stay well. Go in peace.
1911 is cool but I am not gonna carry one. Give me a .40 cal any day. Would take a SKS over a AR any day
Damn, you’re good! I have the 1911, just added the 12, next is AR, then .308 Win
yeah just added a box fed shotgun last Jan. 💪🏽The Rock Island Armory VR80 semi, very affordable, very AR like so very easy to run ie (excellent muscle memory) having built several AR's over the years if you know what I mean. Very satisfied with the VR80, lots of fun but treat as a very serious self defense weapon. Complements my 7yr old Mossberg 590A1 well. Also complemented my dinosaur M1911-A1 with a modern Glock 30SF in 45ACP of course, having stockpiled thousands of rds yrs ago along with shit load of 12ga buckshot & slugs. You mentioned 308, I think my next build will probably be an AR10. Keep buildin' and buyin' while you can, good hunting.
🇺🇲Stay well. Go in peace.
@Evan Moyer noted sir, just an old school vets opinion
Evan Moyer the key point of his message was it’s essential for “red-blooded Americans.” Meaning, the Colt 1911 is quintessentially American.
My first gun was a .410 shotgun, but in my area we were more likely to shoot a pheasant than crackhead. For that reason, I would have to recommend a Taurus Judge. Self defense requires less than six rounds 99% of the time. It fires both .410 and .45 slugs. There is more reliability and safety in a revolver. Keep in mind though, my idea of a warning shot is the first one aimed at the navel.
Simple. A 12 gauge shotgun, a .556/.308 AR and a .22. For a wild card a handgun in 9mm or 45ACP.
3gun has definitely put that stress mindset on loading and clearing your tool under stress/time. one of the main reason why i wanted to get into it. next will be other types of training like tactical classes. 😎🙏🏽👊🏽👏🏽💪🏽🥃🇺🇸
Chad with the Fidel Castro clothing option. Just needs a cigar. 🙀
For a shotgun that overcomes your concern about low round count and slow reloading, you should look at the IWI Tavor TS12 15+1 12 ga. bullpup (28.34" OAL, 18.5" barrel). And it has 2 loading ports that can be refilled without interfering with its firing (since there would be a STRAIGHT FED loading tube forward of and on both sides of the trigger). It's a little more costly than most shotguns, but its reliability is excellent, and there's no better CQB or home protection shotgun.
8:00
Lol, does Eric know his guns?
Didn't catch that but pretty funny
Haha would love to see his reaction to watching that back
Bruh
Bless his heart
LOL - Hearing his voice and not thinking!!
I have certain tools I carry in my truck. My truck is not a city truck. I have fence stretchers, a shovel, an axe, a bow saw. a 4 foot jack, fence pliers, fire, a blade and a rifle. There is generally a rolled up tarp in the toolbox, too. Everything I would need if I get stuck out in the pasture and have to spend the night. This isn't everything but these things are always in my truck.
1. AR-15
2. FNX 45 handgun
3. SAVAGE 338 Lapua Magnum
Fly Moyer I like your style.
I'm a peace loving man, so I took your advice, and purchased a Sig P365. I am using an Alabama front pocket holster for perfect concealment with my big pocket cargo pants. It's easy to forget you're carrying with the P365.
In the words of James Yeager "Shotgun fights don't last long" lol.
Always appreciate your technical information!
If Chad doesn't get that haircut, he's going to be your new work wife
Thanks for putting out some good fundamental information. Keep up the good work.
9mm easy to shoot very hard to find 🤣🤣🤣
My home defense Kel Tec KSG is currently holding 20 rounds of Aguilla Buckshot mini shells. I’m not worried about having to reload 😁. Just want to thank you guys for the great content you put out. We are grateful for your hard work.
The 3 most essential:
- .50 bmg
lol yes!!!
Good advice, maybe do a few practical, DIY how to for newbies, like polishing the feedramp for increased reliability. There are many tips like grips, sights and so on.
THREE, Three, everyone knows you need five plus a wildcard for a IV8888 video.
Also, Eric where's the Kammerlader in this list?
All I deer hunt with now and for the past 5 years is an ar15 started with a 16” 223/5.56 which worked just fine 62gn federal fusion or 62gn core lokt (and a bunch more load) work fine. Then I went to a 300 blackout but didn’t like the reduced range now I have a 12” 16” and 18” 6.5 Grendel and it absolutely will get the job done on white tail at pretty extended ranges for hunting. Also got the 16” ks47. Still keep the 223/5.56 around for bad times but I love my grendels and the new 6 arc would probably make a good hunting round too.
“Abodement.” Epic
Yup couldn’t agree more on everything said. A good defensive rifle pistol and shotgun that can flex into putting food on the table as well!
And here i am in new zealand looking for a piece of wood to keep beside my bed in case of an intruder
Luckily for you the intruder will also be armed with a piece of wood.
I’m a new firearm owner I appreciate your guys content !! And if you guys are wondering I own a Glock 19 gen 5
1 Glock 17
2 Ar-15
3 Mossberg 590A1
4 Ruger 10/22
5 Remington 700 30-06
Glock 19 and Glock P80
AR
870
Several .22 bolt guns
Savage 30-06
I’d say our bases are covered!
Great choices! 👌🏻
Thanks for the excellent video on the basic tips for new gun owners there is a ton of information out there but you did a good job of showing the forest view:) Thanks.
I’ll stick with my 870 Police Magnum.
Homer Simpson better deaf than dead though
Most likely wouldn’t deafen you, but yeah your ears will be ringing hard for a day or two lol. I’d say an AR indoors would be much worse. Regardless, ear pro is the last thing I’m thinking about if it’s time to deliver the goods
NateDog 16 Also, DAs would see grabbing ear pro before a defensive shooting as malicious intent.
Dan Liberty - Good point! Listen to Dan; if you wear ear pro during a home invasion be sure to tuck them back into storage before the fuzz arrive
S&J Hardware in Ontario, Canada has a barrel brace that clamps between the barrel and the extended magazine tube. There is a bayonet stud on the bottom to clamp an M-9 or an M-7 bayonet on your 870. Must have a Remington extended magazine or a S&J Hardware magazine tube. These have that plug that looks like a wine bottle cork. The bayonet clips on the bayonet stud and the hilt surrounds that magazine plug in the front. Plus, the clamp bolsters the weak magazine tube at the muzzle area. Get the full wrap clamp. The other goes around half of the circumference of the mag tube and barrel.
I d like you to talk about the shock of the BANG , if you re shoot inside a room, loss of your hearing, etc.
In a defensive situation you don t have the time to put your earprotections on.
"Pistol"- puts hand on rifle
"Rifle"- puts hand on shotgun
"Shotgun"- puts hand on pistol
... Go home Eric you're drunk.
"Heyyyy...Semiautomaticarena!"
Great video. I’ve got to comment: If you have kids your pistol should not be merely hidden. It should be locked up. Period. Find a quick-access lock box and keep it near your bed for easy access but don’t hide a firearm and think kids won’t find it.
AR or AK
9mm or up
10 round capacity or higher
Rifle caliber pistols
12 gauge
God forbid u need to try all 4
The P365 XL is my EDC and I absolutely love it. But for SHTF:
CZ P07 in 9mm
AK-47
Ruger 10-22 for rabbit meat
3" #4 buck and if he keeps coming he's obviously a terminator
Problem with a light on a pistol for a rookie is the holster options. Many don't cover the trigger completely when they accommodate a weapon mounted light. There are many holsters that will retain on the light, but concealed carry, don't get a light and then leave your trigger open in the holster. The holster needs to be tight around and completely cover the trigger especially for new shooters.
I love it when Eric wears that 90’s style Mercia shirt 🇺🇸 true patriot!
Love my Sig P365XL with the RomeoZero on it. Yes AR is a great platform and can swap out uppers. Just be sure that you don't go to short on that upper or you will have an SBR.
What about a 20 gauge shotgun? Less recoil, still powerful and other less manly family members would find it easier to shoot than a 12 gauge.
Most 20 gauge guns are light weight.....the recoil is basically the same.
It will still ruin someone day in a hurry
Ive been touting the benefits of a 20ga for years . Lighter weight with nearly the power of a 12ga . My 88 year old grandpa , my 70 year old mom and my 17 year old neice can shoot a 20ga better than a 12ga. Both gauges can be readily had , but when things get tighter, the 12ga will dissapear off the shelves before 20ga does .
@@victorwaddell6530 totally agree with you on your point about 12 gauge being harder to find if shtf for real. This is why i have both a 12 gauge and a 20 gauge as well as a 410 chamber adaptor for the 20 gauge. Although the 20 gauge is more of a hunting gun as it is a single shot. But if i had to i would fight with it.
We had a skeet competition with our youth group. I placed second and my 16 year old daughter placed fourth using 12 gauges. She’s 5’2”, 150 lbs wet. If you can’t shoot the gun, making it lighter isn’t going to help.
Appreciate y’all from Texas
8:00 damn son you need to go back to gun school :)
Nice vid, as always.
I caught the; 'pistol rifle shotgun' pointing to completely different arm. Good lil giggle.
Well, we all have brain farts lol.
Biden Moment?
Lol, he's learning :)
Thanks so much for this informative video they always help and you TWO ARE TRUSTED
Just bought my second gun today. Was a gun control advocate a few years ago. Democrats going absolutely batshit fixed that.
Way to hit on AR conversions, that really gives you more than 3, when you look at a utility standpoint.
"BuT i AInT iN a TrEE gUN cOmPEtiON"!
No more needs to be said than OUTSTANDING! Thank you!
1911
Benelli M3
M14
that's my essential setup
Beretta m9
Saiga 12
AR-10
Is mine. Gotta say, i like your style.
You need a 30-06 too or a similar versatile hunting round. 06 good for almost everything on the lower 48
Shotgun and AR are on the list, and are good for any game in all 50 states, and are more versatile than a 30-06 bolt gun.
I love how chad looks like a lefty liberal but hes the total opposite. The definition of dont judge a book by its cover.
When it comes to the shotgun, I would recommend a magazine fed for faster and more reliable reloading in a stressful situation