Sadly, the NRA has stood for Not Real Advocates for many years. I wish you the best in this pursuit, Dick. I'm still a Life Member. You'll get my vote.
Folks, listen to this man. I’m retired 30 yr LEO, 19 yrs as a SWAT sniper and bomb tech for a major Sheriff’s office on the west coast. Mr. Fairburn is spot on.
I will vote for you and so will my wife. We are life members and have not been active due Wayne's criminal acts. I am also ret police officer Sgt and a new subscriber to your channel! Best of luck!
Appreciate all of your videos. I recently found your channel about a month ago. As a young person just getting into firearms and ammo, I will say that your videos have been a massive wealth of knowledge and information that I otherwise would not have gotten elsewhere. Keep up the good work and God bless you.
I store all my ammo at 76 degrees all year round. I reload and dont like too store any ammo in the heat. I also have magazines for all my guns so I dont have to refill them in an emergency situation. Many of us gun owners are older than dirt and if things get bad, we cant run around and try too get out in the woods or wherever we live. I will hold my ground where I live in my home.
Yep. I will not be running around in the woods. Not my style. If I get into a firefight it will be at work, home, or during dinner at a five star restaurant.
I'm one of those who was a member until I saw what LaPierre was doing & understood he couldn't do it by himself. I'd love to see the NRA clean up & go back to what they should be. You're the first person I've seen try in awhile that seems to have the integrity to start that process. I wish you luck & I know what an uphill battle you're fighting.
I really enjoy watching your videos. Although I don't agree with you 100% of the time, I do a majority of the time and you are very knowledgeable. You can tell in your presentations your not the typical you tube commando lol. You bring a wealth of real experience to your viewers. I'm also a veteran, never been to a war zone but I wore the uniform for 6 years. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more videos.
You are one of the best. I always enjoy your videos. I'm a patron member. I've been an NRA member for almost 50 yrs. You have my vote. If we can get enough folks like you on the board, we can right the ship. God bless you and yours.
Maintained my NRA membership, just haven’t given any extra money that would have supported Wayne’s suits and vacations. Really hope they make a comeback, and can’t wait to vote for you. Appreciate your videos brother!
I managed to get my wife to listen to you about the amount of ammo to keep on hand. It worked thankyou. I can now go shopping for some more. Many thanks . I'm a newbie preper very interested in doing it the right way. Thanks. Will try and look for more videos of yours.
You do rate food above pew pew projectiles so I do not totally disagree with you: but for others, you cannot eat bullets and if you plan to barter bullets for food you are not going to last very long. That said I agree you should have enough freedom seeds to keep your own safe.
I think it’s absolutely insane and ridiculous for “Americans” to speak of collecting ammo and prepping for war against fellow Americans. This is NOT Call of Duty nor is it the 1700’s. Yet, we wonder why the ATF are trying to make ridiculous changes for responsible gun owners. Reality is that all are NOT so responsible. Now I get it. The sad part is that they won’t come out and say it’s for these ignorant gun owners talking of prepping for war against fellow Americans. Now I get it.
I've been a life member of the NRA for over 20 years and I cannot even get them to return my call, no magazine, no communication, I can't even get a real person on the phone😅
Buy it cheap and stack it deep…. I recently had an unexpected guest. He was Turkish Special Forces. He was driving my brothers car across the country so he was here and bored for 3 days. I was remodeling a room and I have a storm shelter in that room underneath an elevated floor. He decided to help me out and I needed to temporarily move my ammo for the remodel. He was absolutely jaw dropped when we started moving it and ammo can after ammo can was handed to him. He explained how they’ve had a dictator for 22 years and how their gun laws are. I explained our 2A and why we don’t have a dictator-yet. As social media and general media have successfully done, we have been split into “camps”. It’s interesting to see how the rest of the world sees “us” and how we see ourselves. Too much to go into, but the rest of the world is watching our degradation and our transformation. Both sides now are horrible for our future and if ya don’t see it, start thinking and if ya don’t wanna see it, stick your ostrich head back in the ground and keep that butt up-because you’re gonna be the first recipient. Good content. I have a duty “9” with light and laser and its sole purpose is to get me to either my tactical 20 ga or my AR, depending on the threat that’s presenting. One of the three is gonna work. The primary weapon I have keeps the threat out past 800 yards or farther.
I’ve been watching Dick Fairburn for quite a while. He isn’t incorrect about what he says in his videos. If America were to be attacked,powerless,gas/food shortages. Most people will not be able to survive for more than a week. That’s with no violence. With violence maybe a few days. I’ve heard people say that we will revert back to tribalism and everyone will work together. If SHTF was really happening. There won’t be any Kumbaya stuff going on. I study people and their behaviors. Even people in my area say they would pillage anything and anyone if something were to kick off. So you need to have every J.I.C. Item you can find like candles,🕯️,toilet paper 📄,food,fresh water,etc. Your house will be your A.O. Because it will be too dangerous to leave. Ammunition will have be plentiful so 1000’s of them would be ideal.
Think: no resupply, ever. Now how much ammo is enough? Remington etc probably won’t be giving the “little folks” any ammo. The government will own all the supplies if things get hinky.
That’s a horrible way to live brother. I hope you surround yourself with like minded individuals that will not immediately resort to violence and plunder.
If you think this way you live in the wrong place or the wrong state of mind. You live in the wrong place if that’s the immediate reaction they are already those type of people or you live in the state of mind as you don’t like anyone and will not help anyone and you are the one that is the problem. Reevaluate please
Great point. You can't eat gold, but bullets will get you something to eat. I have long said the most valuable metals are lead, copper and zinc. The ammo made from those base metals will get you all the gold you're willing to take.
Hey Mr. Fairburn, something that your viewers NEED TO KNOW about stockpiling the inexpensive .22 ammo, and basically ALL rimfire ammo. That I only learned by experience. My dad believed like you, and I, that you should buy .22 ammo every time it goes on sale. He kept it under his bed and in the closet in open top plastic containers in the original boxes. The majority of it was Remington Thunderbolt, and by testing, that by itself really made no difference. He just liked that ammo the best. Anyway, after he passed, I figured that I should see if it was still good. in some of the really old bricks ($5.00 a brick!) the brass cases had lost a little bit of their luster, but it all looked fine. However, It was not all good. The really old stuff had about roughly 5-8 cartridges in a 50 round box that were DEAD. And about that many again that fired, but did not have enough energy to cycle the semi-auto action of my rifle. The results were the same in my semi-auto pistol. and obviously, the newer the ammo, the less problems I had. When the price got up to $12.50 a brick, there were only a few that would not cycle the action, but only a couple in a brick that failed to fire. At that point, I went shopping for ammo cans. And every .22 shell I had and bought from then on went into ammo cans. And until it was gone, I ONLY shot up my dad's old ammo. My dad passed in 1985, and I shot his ammo until 1998. So IF anyone is going to long term store .22 ammo, I STRONGLY recommend using ammo cans, a vacuum food sealer bag w. desiccant, or maybe even double zipper freezer food storage (Ziplock) bags with a desiccant bag or two. but IMO, you HAVE to keep air away from .22 cartridges for long term storage.
One of the best ways to put up ammo for long-term storage is to fill a tight, steel ammo can with the ammo then put a small chunk of dry ice on top of the ammo (I put down a couple layers of carboard to protect the top layer of ammo from the cold). As the dry ice (solid co2) sublimates, it is heavier than air and will flow down into the can displacing the humid air. Once the dry ice has all melted, slowly lower the lid and snap it in place. No humidity or oxygen in the can. Most grocery stores keep dry ice.
I was quite pleasantly surprised to come across you again after all this time. I was an avid reader of your writing in many different magazines over the years, and I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share it. All good stuff to be sure. Best of luck to you
Mk262 is too expensive for regular use. I zero all my 5.56mm guns for M193. People forget about suppressing fire. If a SHTF situation happens-- you're going to be burning through ammo.
"Suppressing fire" is for people with a big fat supply chain backing them up. That is, an army. For the rest of us, getting a lot of lead into the air is just not going to work very well. We had better aim our shots, if possible.
Recently discovered your channel. I’ve been an NRA member for years as well as an instructor. You have my vote and good luck to you. Will be praying and god speed brother.
As someone who became a part of this community in 2020 when things were scarce, I think it's important to buy the more exotic types of ammo during good times when it's available. Otherwise you may end up being stuck with just FMJ for defense.
Absolutely. FMJ stuff is abundant right now but premium loads for anything (rifle/pistol/shotgun) are still scarce. The companies produce to meet demand and the demand for several years has been for bulk, cheap, FMJ shooting ammo.
My thinking is similar to yours. Every 'encounter' will have a win/loss/tie result. If you lose it doesn't matter so far as your need for more ammo is concerned, so concern #1 is don't lose. Defensive planning is where I place my focus, in cooperation with like minded people around me. Successful defense will by default result in gear/ ammo becoming available. This is admittedly over simplified, but it is the core of my contingency planning, and I am well prepared. Good point about cheap but common ammo types that are valuable barter.
Also, if some gun owners didn't learn anything from the great ammo shortage of 2020 then there is no advice that can help them. Great video friend, thanks for making it!
From personal experience, I can tell you not to waste your money on plastic ammo cans. Even with rubber seals, they are not water tight. The handles will not hold up to the full weight of a filled can. Spend the extra money on the GI cans and have that piece of mind.
Thanks. As an old cop, I have to wonder how some of LaPierre's activity (and very possibly some board members as well) doesn't cross over the line to be criminal rather than civil. If I get elected that will be on my list of questions.
The M-855 was designed for a 20 inch barrel. It is a decent round in that barrel, and similar results from an 18 inch barrel. That said, If you arent shooting a 20" or 18", then your best rounds are 77 grain OTM. This round is pretty much what you were talking about with Black Hills Ammo. IMI also makes a great Load in 77 grain OTM. After that I would use a 55 grain , M-193 bullet.
You said a mouthful at the beginning of this video, talking about standardized loads vs hodgepodge. I have had to argue too many times about point of impact between these various bullets that we all tend to collect. They are basically useless for long range shooting. I certainly would NOT bet MY life on their accuracy. Sure... They will undoubtedly go bang and deliver a round downrange but had darn well hope that wasn't in Africa on a Cape Buffalo hunt. Thanks for the video!
Once I decided on a duty round for my 9mm, I buyed once and cried once on a case just prior to covid. Now whenever I shoot up the box that was in my magazines every quarter I buy a new box. I look at that as basically a lifetime supply for me and the few spare sidearms that might get handed out to various siblings/cousins/in laws if it hits the fan semi long term. Did the same with FMJ except I cried four times and bought 4 times. 5.56 I use green tips and I’m still working on that. Though I have “enough”.
Did the same with .357 magnum given the number of them owned by members of the clan. Got a couple of them myself so who knows what we might actually standardize on as a group.
my problen is owning so many different calibers. when i first started collecting i purchase what i liked ...now i am stocking up on 12 gauge, 22lr, 9, 308, 556 and 762x39 ....
After watching your videos I have learned a lot. I got my first ar because of your videos! Could you do a video in the future about all the different optics, red dots, bus, scopes etc. Which one you would recommend. Appreciate all the hard work you do for us!
"Well how much do I need?" "Well I can't answer that question." What exactly is this video's title? There's 5 minutes and 37 seconds of my life I'll never get back ... I thought I might hear some words of wisdom but the answer was obvious before I tapped on this video. Well how much do I need? Answer: all of it!
Hey Mr. Fairburn, I hope this message reaches you. I just ran across your channel on TH-cam by chance. I’ve just subscribed & liked your latest video, “How much ammo? I’m a retired senior & have always been a hunter & fisherman, mostly fresh water from the Sportsman’s Paradise of Louisiana. Pretty much been an NRA member most of my life . I did always wonder how Mr. Pierre’ made so much money. I was always just a little guy , supporting my second amendment rights but as of the last few years I’m this economy finding it hard to send my contribution to a Millionaire & wondering what does the NRA actually do for me ? Yeah , they send me this cheap ball cap made in China to renew. But what does my money really do for me ? I found your video very informative & interesting & provided many good examples of quality, quantity, makers , loads & common sense dialogue. I also think it is high time we as Americans really take a good look at who we put in these board positions at a local , state & Federal level that really have our backs & concerns from a grass roots level . The common man or woman in a common community across America. Should I renew my membership to the NRA? Is it wrong to ask a question like this? It’s not about the money, but it would help with a tank of fuel in my truck or supplement my hunting excursions. I just want to enjoy the great outdoors & supplement my food for my family. I’m not in it to go to a fight, sure self defense thoughts cross my mind & should need be protecting my family. Anyway, just rambling but Thank you for your support & I enjoyed your video. I will follow more of your content. Comments
Thanks for watching. I am a Life/Benefactor member, so no annual cost (though lots of $$ to buy in to this level). Those of you who are annual members, I UNDERSTAND your reluctance to feed LaPiere's ridiculous spending habits and obvious siphoning of funds to his personal accounts. I believe his banishment and order to repay 4.4 million shows the organization has made a turn towards sensibility but many more members of the Board of Directors, who allowed his actions, need to go. Give the NRA a year or two and see if the ship can be righted.
Congratulations on reaching 20,000 subscribers! I am glad to hear that LaPierre is finally out at the NRA. I hope reform is, indeed, coming to the organization. Best of success to you in your bid to be on the board.
A 50cal Ammo Can packed with boxes of 22lr gets fairly heavy to carry. 50cal Ammo Cans of 308 or 556, not so heavy. Still heavy, just not as heavy. 9mm and 45ACP are fairly heavy. At 69yo, I won't be running anywhere carrying a 50cal can packed with ammo. Keep Prepping my friends.
As a life member of the NRA, I have been disappointed with them over the past few years. I am encouraged that you are making the effort to get on their board and be a change for good. You have my support. I enjoy your channel and also am concerned where our country is going with these leftists in DC. I have been stocking up .45acp, 12 gauge and .556 over the past few years because of the left attack on our rights. Being prepared includes not just ammo, but also food and water. Thank you for your informative video content.
We are about the same age and build. I couldnt agree more with 3mags.. I have a 3 mag shingle with an old 2qt canteen strap, on the front is a small med bag with tq and flashlight, 1 mag in the gun. Quick fast and to the point!
Bird shot will still tear up a bad guy at close range! Also, primed shotgun hulls and wads are crazy cheap and with a 7/8 oz LEE slug mold will keep you loaded with affordable slug loads for ever!
I think the shotgun is highly underrated. They are anti-drone weapons in Ukraine, and with rifled slugs and a smooth bore I can keep them on an eight inch pie plate at 100m. Not rifle accurate, but an ounce of lead will blow off chunks of flesh rather than just making a perforation.
My standard mags would take 900 rounds. My higher capacity mags and drums are pushing 2000 rounds. Good for my AR carbine and pistol builds. Both .300blk and 5.56 ammo. The ammo for my dinky mags for my AR-10 6.5 Creedmore and bolt action are lots of $$$. Then all the G-17 builds have extended mags and drums. With the special trigger and slide I also have spare barrels and lots of mags. I never know how many I will carry from day to day. I can take the 22" PSA Marauders to church on Sunday. Or travel with a few G-17s in my waist. I travel on a three wheel cycle or a mobility vehicle. Both allow for lots of concealment. So my guess is 5,000 plus kept in various places. 5.56, 6.5 Creedmore, .300blk. 9mm, 12ga, .45acp, and .22lr.
The 52gr. Sierra Matchking BTHP is the most consistent, precision projectile out of my .22-250, by far! About 3500 fps out of 26" Savage, heavy barrel .
It shouldn't just be a war reserve for your fighting weapons that you should be stockpiling ammo for. Some rounds can do double duty for hunting and combat (7.62×51, etc.). And I always consider the barter potential of ammo. But also think about what will be the day-in, day-out necessity for taking small-to-medium game during and after the bloodbath: .22LR. I keep at least as much of it as any centerfire pistol, rifle, or shotgun load. And I agree with limiting pistol ammo. It's not your main combat weapon, and is best used to get out of ordinary street-crime jams, or extricate yourself if your rifle fails.
Just stumbled upon your channel. I liked, subscribed, and dropping a comment as requested. Continue to fight the good fight and thanks for your service.
I've found most center fired ammunition is all the same. However .22LR ammo is not. Some brands I avoid like the plague. I do a lot of Steel Challenge competitions. Always with .22LR pistols. Exclusively prefer the CCI Mini Mag .22LR. Mini Mag is the most consistent and reliable ever, no exceptions, of all brands. I avoid any brand of .22LR ammo that has a wax coating. This includes Ely 22LR ammo that is supposedly used for Olympic shooting events. Wax coating is usually found on lead only bullets. CCI Mini Mags are FMJ copper plated. For long term storage get dependable .22LR ammo.
Good vid there. I like you keep a couple hundred rounds in .45 ACP and 9mm self defense ammo. However my storage is all FMJ including my 5.56. At that point it will still do the job.
This topic is similar to asking how much ammo will you need in a combat zone, that'll determine what your job will be, what area you will be in, how many bad guys are in your area the list goes on and on.
I live in the Rockies at 9,000 ft on side of mountain, I agree pistol ammo, I've got 300 rounds of 45, 38spl and 9mm each and about 1500 round each of reload supplies. About 200 rounds 12 gauge bird shot and 75 rounds 00 buck. 22lr maybe 1000 rounds. Rifle ammo about 1000 rounds of different weights and 1000 for reloads. We have a fella up here that has more ammo than any 10 gun stores combined. I have always felt you won't live long enough to shot that much at our ages. But it might make you a target if to many people know you have it.
The reason I started making aluminum bullet tips is I bought some 45acp aluminum tip hollow point and the velocity says 1800 fps. Because the bullet tip weighs only 90 gr. And they will decentergrate a water Melon. Where a standard 45 acp hollow point just blows a hole the size of a softball out the back side! That's why I started experimenting with aluminum and my lathe making other bullets that really dumped there energy all at once! I think that's best for home defense and not going through any harm anymore else! Those bullets i bought for my 45 ACP makes a massive hole when they hit and pretty deep also!. I could imagine what a 12 ga aluminum slug that opens up would do !
Been investing in lead and brass for decades ... The round count is well over 6 digits without a decimal point ... a wartime scenario will require way more than what I've got
I could not agree more, on most of your comments. I even have my go to revolver, and rifle in the same calibre round the 357mag.. I shoot weekly (both) and train with both. I purchase the same load for both. Train with the same load (full load) for both. I purchase them at 500 a time... I have seen ammo dry up... I also keep (rotate it through) 500 in a no touch can it stays at that level period ... The other calibres well lots of cheap stuff and about 100 good stuff for each cal ... great point of the mags, I use drop pouches .... I also reload the tougher to find ammo , in short great video thanks
“A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition” -Rudyard Kipling
He was a fascinating writer!
Agreed, but I need to swap the red wine for bourbon.
Yeah I'm out on the red wine.
But to each their own.
The way I heard it was, there's only two times you can have too much ammo, if you're drowning or if you're on fire.
I'm stealing that.
@@George-vf7ss you are more than welcome to it.
Or if you have to carry it !
“I have too much ammo” said no one ever.
@@CitizenCarrier If people could speak after natural, not zombie apocalypse, death, they might.
@@CitizenCarrier
Wrong: said by every democrat that demands we all give them up.
@@johnjanuary2958 😂 You got me there! Which is actually the exact reason why we can never have too much.
Exactly.
Especially the guy who only has 100-200 rounds of defensive rounds. Dick said that’s all a man “needs”.
Sadly, the NRA has stood for Not Real Advocates for many years. I wish you the best in this pursuit, Dick. I'm still a Life Member. You'll get my vote.
Thanks!
Negotiating Rights Away
i have 1 more year on my membership and will not renew NRA there are many others those have proved their support for the 2A
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NAGR is the only group that is actually fighting hard for 2A.
Folks, listen to this man. I’m retired 30 yr LEO, 19 yrs as a SWAT sniper and bomb tech for a major Sheriff’s office on the west coast. Mr. Fairburn is spot on.
Thank you for the kind words, sir and thank you for your service!
@@lockloadwithdickfairburn-cr1jbHow do you know,this man wasn't one of the most corrupt and evil police officers in California?
What lodge did you belong to ? 🐙👁️👹
If you all think there's going to be a civil war that will happen that we have to stock up for, you all should seek professional help
You all sound crazy
I will vote for you and so will my wife. We are life members and have not been active due Wayne's criminal acts.
I am also ret police officer Sgt and a new subscriber to your channel! Best of luck!
Thanks for the kind words and sub! Thanks for your service.
@@lockloadwithdickfairburn-cr1jb Dick thanks for your service! I also read many of your articles over the years. I always enjoyed reading them.
Glad LaPierre is gone!
Appreciate all of your videos. I recently found your channel about a month ago. As a young person just getting into firearms and ammo, I will say that your videos have been a massive wealth of knowledge and information that I otherwise would not have gotten elsewhere. Keep up the good work and God bless you.
Approach life with an open and enquiring mind and you will go far.
You need to get on the fast track about supplies and knowledge. We may be down to days before we're all on our own.
I store all my ammo at 76 degrees all year round. I reload and dont like too store any ammo in the heat. I also have magazines for all my guns so I dont have to refill them in an emergency situation. Many of us gun owners are older than dirt and if things get bad, we cant run around and try too get out in the woods or wherever we live. I will hold my ground where I live in my home.
Yep. I will not be running around in the woods. Not my style. If I get into a firefight it will be at work, home, or during dinner at a five star restaurant.
Same for me. Told old, unskilled and too out of shape to be some sort of war machine military operator.
I'm one of those who was a member until I saw what LaPierre was doing & understood he couldn't do it by himself. I'd love to see the NRA clean up & go back to what they should be. You're the first person I've seen try in awhile that seems to have the integrity to start that process. I wish you luck & I know what an uphill battle you're fighting.
Thank you
They have always been anti gun. They wrote the nfa laws
I really enjoy watching your videos. Although I don't agree with you 100% of the time, I do a majority of the time and you are very knowledgeable. You can tell in your presentations your not the typical you tube commando lol. You bring a wealth of real experience to your viewers. I'm also a veteran, never been to a war zone but I wore the uniform for 6 years. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more videos.
Agreeing with me 100% might be a sign of a slight mental problem. Thanks for watching.
Yea, like putting his optic all the way on the front, lol
You are one of the best. I always enjoy your videos. I'm a patron member. I've been an NRA member for almost 50 yrs. You have my vote. If we can get enough folks like you on the board, we can right the ship. God bless you and yours.
Thanks!
EXCELLENT professional information, thank you Mr. Fairburn!
Keep it coming! Appreciate your insight and content!
Maintained my NRA membership, just haven’t given any extra money that would have supported Wayne’s suits and vacations. Really hope they make a comeback, and can’t wait to vote for you. Appreciate your videos brother!
Thank you.
I managed to get my wife to listen to you about the amount of ammo to keep on hand. It worked thankyou. I can now go shopping for some more. Many thanks . I'm a newbie preper very interested in doing it the right way. Thanks. Will try and look for more videos of yours.
Never been happier to come across a channel
Kind words, thank you.
Thanks for bringing your experience and knowledge to youtube. You have my vote.
Congrats on the NRA nomination!
Thanks!
I've been a lifetime member of the NRA for 40 years and you have my vote and I will spread the word for you.
Thank you!
Ideally I would like 3-7 years of ammo. A pallet, barrel, or around 5-20k rounds.
In shtf ammo is the most valuable thing besides food.
You do rate food above pew pew projectiles so I do not totally disagree with you: but for others, you cannot eat bullets and if you plan to barter bullets for food you are not going to last very long. That said I agree you should have enough freedom seeds to keep your own safe.
Ammo - food - and, though I don't drink,
alcohol. You'll need something to trade. 🇺🇸
I think it’s absolutely insane and ridiculous for “Americans” to speak of collecting ammo and prepping for war against fellow Americans.
This is NOT Call of Duty nor is it the 1700’s.
Yet, we wonder why the ATF are trying to make ridiculous changes for responsible gun owners. Reality is that all are NOT so responsible. Now I get it.
The sad part is that they won’t come out and say it’s for these ignorant gun owners talking of prepping for war against fellow Americans.
Now I get it.
and water. That ammo carrying is a workout.
@@mikefarmer4748Everclear is great for many things
As a disgruntled life NRA member I’m voting for you,. Go for it
Thanks!
I've been a life member of the NRA for over 20 years and I cannot even get them to return my call, no magazine, no communication, I can't even get a real person on the phone😅
Same here.
I’ve been a life member for 35 years, the last 5 years NRA has been stale. GOA and other gun groups has taken over
@@mikecavossa6450why would you want to
Congradulation on getting on the ballot. Maybe it is a good sign that they are really serious about reform. We can only hope!
We can hope!
Congratulations on your selection. You've earned my vote.
Thank you.
I'm a lifetime member in the NRA and I will definitely vote for you. Love your videos, a lot of great information.
Thanks.
Buy it cheap and stack it deep….
I recently had an unexpected guest. He was Turkish Special Forces. He was driving my brothers car across the country so he was here and bored for 3 days. I was remodeling a room and I have a storm shelter in that room underneath an elevated floor. He decided to help me out and I needed to temporarily move my ammo for the remodel. He was absolutely jaw dropped when we started moving it and ammo can after ammo can was handed to him. He explained how they’ve had a dictator for 22 years and how their gun laws are. I explained our 2A and why we don’t have a dictator-yet. As social media and general media have successfully done, we have been split into “camps”. It’s interesting to see how the rest of the world sees “us” and how we see ourselves. Too much to go into, but the rest of the world is watching our degradation and our transformation. Both sides now are horrible for our future and if ya don’t see it, start thinking and if ya don’t wanna see it, stick your ostrich head back in the ground and keep that butt up-because you’re gonna be the first recipient.
Good content. I have a duty “9” with light and laser and its sole purpose is to get me to either my tactical 20 ga or my AR, depending on the threat that’s presenting. One of the three is gonna work. The primary weapon I have keeps the threat out past 800 yards or farther.
The old super sniper going 800yards with his ar15
I’ve been watching Dick Fairburn for quite a while. He isn’t incorrect about what he says in his videos. If America were to be attacked,powerless,gas/food shortages. Most people will not be able to survive for more than a week. That’s with no violence. With violence maybe a few days. I’ve heard people say that we will revert back to tribalism and everyone will work together. If SHTF was really happening. There won’t be any Kumbaya stuff going on. I study people and their behaviors. Even people in my area say they would pillage anything and anyone if something were to kick off. So you need to have every J.I.C. Item you can find like candles,🕯️,toilet paper 📄,food,fresh water,etc. Your house will be your A.O. Because it will be too dangerous to leave. Ammunition will have be plentiful so 1000’s of them would be ideal.
This was pretty much the same thing I was thinking about. Stock up and shelter in place. Protect what is yours.
Think: no resupply, ever. Now how much ammo is enough? Remington etc probably won’t be giving the “little folks” any ammo. The government will own all the supplies if things get hinky.
That’s a horrible way to live brother. I hope you surround yourself with like minded individuals that will not immediately resort to violence and plunder.
If you think this way you live in the wrong place or the wrong state of mind. You live in the wrong place if that’s the immediate reaction they are already those type of people or you live in the state of mind as you don’t like anyone and will not help anyone and you are the one that is the problem. Reevaluate please
Beans and bullets. Ammo better than gold.
Great point. You can't eat gold, but bullets will get you something to eat. I have long said the most valuable metals are lead, copper and zinc. The ammo made from those base metals will get you all the gold you're willing to take.
Thanks!
My wife and are life disgruntled life members as well you got our vote.
Thanks x 2.
Enough for circumstances. Training, defense, trade, and barter. "Buy more ammo, and have equal amounts of silica desiccant."
You’ve got my vote!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks.
Slowly becoming my favorite channel.
Thank you
This topic should've answered a lot of questions for a lot of folks out there. Well done.
“Dark days ahead”…indeed
Hey Mr. Fairburn, something that your viewers NEED TO KNOW about stockpiling the inexpensive .22 ammo, and basically ALL rimfire ammo. That I only learned by experience. My dad believed like you, and I, that you should buy .22 ammo every time it goes on sale. He kept it under his bed and in the closet in open top plastic containers in the original boxes. The majority of it was Remington Thunderbolt, and by testing, that by itself really made no difference. He just liked that ammo the best. Anyway, after he passed, I figured that I should see if it was still good. in some of the really old bricks ($5.00 a brick!) the brass cases had lost a little bit of their luster, but it all looked fine. However, It was not all good. The really old stuff had about roughly 5-8 cartridges in a 50 round box that were DEAD. And about that many again that fired, but did not have enough energy to cycle the semi-auto action of my rifle. The results were the same in my semi-auto pistol. and obviously, the newer the ammo, the less problems I had. When the price got up to $12.50 a brick, there were only a few that would not cycle the action, but only a couple in a brick that failed to fire. At that point, I went shopping for ammo cans. And every .22 shell I had and bought from then on went into ammo cans. And until it was gone, I ONLY shot up my dad's old ammo. My dad passed in 1985, and I shot his ammo until 1998. So IF anyone is going to long term store .22 ammo, I STRONGLY recommend using ammo cans, a vacuum food sealer bag w. desiccant, or maybe even double zipper freezer food storage (Ziplock) bags with a desiccant bag or two. but IMO, you HAVE to keep air away from .22 cartridges for long term storage.
One of the best ways to put up ammo for long-term storage is to fill a tight, steel ammo can with the ammo then put a small chunk of dry ice on top of the ammo (I put down a couple layers of carboard to protect the top layer of ammo from the cold). As the dry ice (solid co2) sublimates, it is heavier than air and will flow down into the can displacing the humid air. Once the dry ice has all melted, slowly lower the lid and snap it in place. No humidity or oxygen in the can. Most grocery stores keep dry ice.
Thanks for the comment. I’ll be following your advice to protect my investment and insure I’ve got reliable stock if and when it’s needed,
Steel ammo can with absorbant, silica,Amazon sells it , also climate control, indoors if possible. I have had ammo for 20 plus years just fine.
You will have my vote
Thanks
I was quite pleasantly surprised to come across you again after all this time. I was an avid reader of your writing in many different magazines over the years, and I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share it. All good stuff to be sure. Best of luck to you
Mk262 is too expensive for regular use. I zero all my 5.56mm guns for M193. People forget about suppressing fire. If a SHTF situation happens-- you're going to be burning through ammo.
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My AR has a 20inch barrel so the M193s will perform just fine out of it, as it was designed for.
Same.
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"Suppressing fire" is for people with a big fat supply chain backing them up. That is, an army. For the rest of us, getting a lot of lead into the air is just not going to work very well. We had better aim our shots, if possible.
Recently discovered your channel. I’ve been an NRA member for years as well as an instructor. You have my vote and good luck to you. Will be praying and god speed brother.
Life members since 1987. I will be voting for you.
Thanks.
As someone who became a part of this community in 2020 when things were scarce, I think it's important to buy the more exotic types of ammo during good times when it's available. Otherwise you may end up being stuck with just FMJ for defense.
Absolutely. FMJ stuff is abundant right now but premium loads for anything (rifle/pistol/shotgun) are still scarce. The companies produce to meet demand and the demand for several years has been for bulk, cheap, FMJ shooting ammo.
My thinking is similar to yours. Every 'encounter' will have a win/loss/tie result. If you lose it doesn't matter so far as your need for more ammo is concerned, so concern #1 is don't lose. Defensive planning is where I place my focus, in cooperation with like minded people around me. Successful defense will by default result in gear/ ammo becoming available. This is admittedly over simplified, but it is the core of my contingency planning, and I am well prepared. Good point about cheap but common ammo types that are valuable barter.
You are describing why so many of us dropped out of the nra and went to goa
Thanks for your insights. I like what you're doing. Stay positive for a peaceful future.
And you as well.
Also, if some gun owners didn't learn anything from the great ammo shortage of 2020 then there is no advice that can help them. Great video friend, thanks for making it!
Awesome videos Mr Fairburn, thank you !
From personal experience, I can tell you not to waste your money on plastic ammo cans. Even with rubber seals, they are not water tight. The handles will not hold up to the full weight of a filled can. Spend the extra money on the GI cans and have that piece of mind.
Patron Member here. Stlll annoyed by LaPierre's criminal beavior and the betrayal of the "insiders" in leadership. You'll have my vote Dick.
Thanks. As an old cop, I have to wonder how some of LaPierre's activity (and very possibly some board members as well) doesn't cross over the line to be criminal rather than civil. If I get elected that will be on my list of questions.
I loaded over 3500 rounds of handgun/levergun ammo some years back, mostly hardcasts. Doubt I'll run out, given my age. Enough to hunt if needed.
I like the way you think.
The M-855 was designed for a 20 inch barrel. It is a decent round in that barrel, and similar results from an 18 inch barrel. That said, If you arent shooting a 20" or 18", then your best rounds are 77 grain OTM. This round is pretty much what you were talking about with Black Hills Ammo. IMI also makes a great Load in 77 grain OTM. After that I would use a 55 grain , M-193 bullet.
I agree with all you say.
You said a mouthful at the beginning of this video, talking about standardized loads vs hodgepodge. I have had to argue too many times about point of impact between these various bullets that we all tend to collect. They are basically useless for long range shooting. I certainly would NOT bet MY life on their accuracy. Sure... They will undoubtedly go bang and deliver a round downrange but had darn well hope that wasn't in Africa on a Cape Buffalo hunt.
Thanks for the video!
I have been an an NRA member for years. Never again. Great info I this video. Thanks for sharing.
Once I decided on a duty round for my 9mm, I buyed once and cried once on a case just prior to covid. Now whenever I shoot up the box that was in my magazines every quarter I buy a new box. I look at that as basically a lifetime supply for me and the few spare sidearms that might get handed out to various siblings/cousins/in laws if it hits the fan semi long term. Did the same with FMJ except I cried four times and bought 4 times. 5.56 I use green tips and I’m still working on that. Though I have “enough”.
Did the same with .357 magnum given the number of them owned by members of the clan. Got a couple of them myself so who knows what we might actually standardize on as a group.
Great news! Unfortunately I no longer support that group. However you are exactly what we need! I might sign up just to vote for you. Keep it up!
my problen is owning so many different calibers. when i first started collecting i purchase what i liked ...now i am stocking up on 12 gauge, 22lr, 9, 308, 556 and 762x39 ....
I have lots of ammo outside my primary fighting calibers. They will be barter items.
I think most of us are in the same boat , 22Lr supers and subs, 9mm hollows , 12 gauge , 223,5.56, 45/70 for me , my goal is a 1000 for each ,
My chest rigs and plate carriers are all set up with six 30 round rifle magazines, three pistol magazines, IFAK, canteen, etc.
The correct answer is as much as you can store. Love your channel sir keep up the straight to the point material 🫡
Thanks!
Good luck Mr.Fairburns.. will consider re-upping my membership.. keep us updated! Thanks.
After watching your videos I have learned a lot. I got my first ar because of your videos! Could you do a video in the future about all the different optics, red dots, bus, scopes etc. Which one you would recommend. Appreciate all the hard work you do for us!
A primer on AR optics is not a bad idea, I'll put some thought into that.
Congrats on the nomination! You'd be great
Thank you.
"Well how much do I need?"
"Well I can't answer that question."
What exactly is this video's title?
There's 5 minutes and 37 seconds of my life I'll never get back ... I thought I might hear some words of wisdom but the answer was obvious before I tapped on this video.
Well how much do I need?
Answer: all of it!
No such thing as too much ammo! 🙂
oh yeah? I'll put 50lbs in your backpack 20 miles from shore in the ocean and you'll change your mind in 5 seconds
Lighten up.....Francis@@SonnyCrocket-p6h
@@SonnyCrocket-p6h Congratulations. You win the prize for dumbest comment on the world wide web in a 24-hour period.
@@SonnyCrocket-p6h that's why you hunker down at home and spray for roaches.
@JohnTBlock you know brother!!! 😉
Hey Mr. Fairburn, I hope this message reaches you. I just ran across your channel on TH-cam by chance. I’ve just subscribed & liked your latest video, “How much ammo? I’m a retired senior & have always been a hunter & fisherman, mostly fresh water from the Sportsman’s Paradise of Louisiana. Pretty much been an NRA member most of my life . I did always wonder how Mr. Pierre’ made so much money. I was always just a little guy , supporting my second amendment rights but as of the last few years I’m this economy finding it hard to send my contribution to a Millionaire & wondering what does the NRA actually do for me ? Yeah , they send me this cheap ball cap made in China to renew. But what does my money really do for me ? I found your video very informative & interesting & provided many good examples of quality, quantity, makers , loads & common sense dialogue. I also think it is high time we as Americans really take a good look at who we put in these board positions at a local , state & Federal level that really have our backs & concerns from a grass roots level . The common man or woman in a common community across America. Should I renew my membership to the NRA? Is it wrong to ask a question like this? It’s not about the money, but it would help with a tank of fuel in my truck or supplement my hunting excursions. I just want to enjoy the great outdoors & supplement my food for my family. I’m not in it to go to a fight, sure self defense thoughts cross my mind & should need be protecting my family. Anyway, just rambling but Thank you for your support & I enjoyed your video. I will follow more of your content. Comments
Thanks for watching. I am a Life/Benefactor member, so no annual cost (though lots of $$ to buy in to this level). Those of you who are annual members, I UNDERSTAND your reluctance to feed LaPiere's ridiculous spending habits and obvious siphoning of funds to his personal accounts. I believe his banishment and order to repay 4.4 million shows the organization has made a turn towards sensibility but many more members of the Board of Directors, who allowed his actions, need to go. Give the NRA a year or two and see if the ship can be righted.
I sure agree with that you can never have too much ammunition. The thing is it’s one thing shooting at targets vs taking someone’s life.
I am thinking about joining the NRA. I left years ago for reasons most can figure out. It would be great to have a reformed member on the Board.
@@danoman5217 I wouldn't
Congratulations on reaching 20,000 subscribers! I am glad to hear that LaPierre is finally out at the NRA. I hope reform is, indeed, coming to the organization. Best of success to you in your bid to be on the board.
Thank you.
A 50cal Ammo Can packed with boxes of 22lr gets fairly heavy to carry. 50cal Ammo Cans of 308 or 556, not so heavy. Still heavy, just not as heavy. 9mm and 45ACP are fairly heavy. At 69yo, I won't be running anywhere carrying a 50cal can packed with ammo. Keep Prepping my friends.
For the rest of your life. Stockpile for that.
As a life member of the NRA, I have been disappointed with them over the past few years. I am encouraged that you are making the effort to get on their board and be a change for good. You have my support. I enjoy your channel and also am concerned where our country is going with these leftists in DC. I have been stocking up .45acp, 12 gauge and .556 over the past few years because of the left attack on our rights. Being prepared includes not just ammo, but also food and water. Thank you for your informative video content.
Thanks for your support.
We are about the same age and build. I couldnt agree more with 3mags.. I have a 3 mag shingle with an old 2qt canteen strap, on the front is a small med bag with tq and flashlight, 1 mag in the gun. Quick fast and to the point!
Beware the old man in a world where men die young!
Great fatherly advice
You're welcome my son (LOL).
Bird shot will still tear up a bad guy at close range!
Also, primed shotgun hulls and wads are crazy cheap and with a 7/8 oz LEE slug mold will keep you loaded with affordable slug loads for ever!
I think the shotgun is highly underrated. They are anti-drone weapons in Ukraine, and with rifled slugs and a smooth bore I can keep them on an eight inch pie plate at 100m. Not rifle accurate, but an ounce of lead will blow off chunks of flesh rather than just making a perforation.
My standard mags would take 900 rounds. My higher capacity mags and drums are pushing 2000 rounds. Good for my AR carbine and pistol builds. Both .300blk and 5.56 ammo. The ammo for my dinky mags for my AR-10 6.5 Creedmore and bolt action are lots of $$$. Then all the G-17 builds have extended mags and drums. With the special trigger and slide I also have spare barrels and lots of mags. I never know how many I will carry from day to day. I can take the 22" PSA Marauders to church on Sunday. Or travel with a few G-17s in my waist. I travel on a three wheel cycle or a mobility vehicle. Both allow for lots of concealment. So my guess is 5,000 plus kept in various places. 5.56, 6.5 Creedmore, .300blk. 9mm, 12ga, .45acp, and .22lr.
Just found your channel today sir and subscribed...L.E.O . in TN.
Thanks for the sub.
Great video!! Very informative!! Keep them coming!!!
The 52gr. Sierra Matchking BTHP is the most consistent, precision projectile out of my .22-250, by far! About 3500 fps out of 26" Savage, heavy barrel .
It shouldn't just be a war reserve for your fighting weapons that you should be stockpiling ammo for. Some rounds can do double duty for hunting and combat (7.62×51, etc.). And I always consider the barter potential of ammo. But also think about what will be the day-in, day-out necessity for taking small-to-medium game during and after the bloodbath: .22LR. I keep at least as much of it as any centerfire pistol, rifle, or shotgun load. And I agree with limiting pistol ammo. It's not your main combat weapon, and is best used to get out of ordinary street-crime jams, or extricate yourself if your rifle fails.
Just stumbled upon your channel. I liked, subscribed, and dropping a comment as requested. Continue to fight the good fight and thanks for your service.
Thanks for the sub!
Wish you the best. Great video.
Thank you! Wish you well.
You have my vote Brother. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks.
Excellent presentation, thank you for your time and effort sharing this important information.
Good advice. I’m a retired vet with many years of service - I might disagree in some details, but I’d say this is sound advice.
Flight control shotgun loads? Yes, you can stretch it to 50 yards with the right barrel set-up. But no farther.
I've found most center fired ammunition is all the same. However .22LR ammo is not. Some brands I avoid like the plague. I do a lot of Steel Challenge competitions. Always with .22LR pistols. Exclusively prefer the CCI Mini Mag .22LR. Mini Mag is the most consistent and reliable ever, no exceptions, of all brands. I avoid any brand of .22LR ammo that has a wax coating. This includes Ely 22LR ammo that is supposedly used for Olympic shooting events. Wax coating is usually found on lead only bullets. CCI Mini Mags are FMJ copper plated. For long term storage get dependable .22LR ammo.
You will have my vote buddy!
Thanks for the great pointers and content.
Good vid there. I like you keep a couple hundred rounds in .45 ACP and 9mm self defense ammo. However my storage is all FMJ including my 5.56. At that point it will still do the job.
This topic is similar to asking how much ammo will you need in a combat zone, that'll determine what your job will be, what area you will be in, how many bad guys are in your area the list goes on and on.
I live in the Rockies at 9,000 ft on side of mountain, I agree pistol ammo, I've got 300 rounds of 45, 38spl and 9mm each and about 1500 round each of reload supplies. About 200 rounds 12 gauge bird shot and 75 rounds 00 buck. 22lr maybe 1000 rounds. Rifle ammo about 1000 rounds of different weights and 1000 for reloads. We have a fella up here that has more ammo than any 10 gun stores combined. I have always felt you won't live long enough to shot that much at our ages. But it might make you a target if to many people know you have it.
The reason I started making aluminum bullet tips is I bought some 45acp aluminum tip hollow point and the velocity says 1800 fps. Because the bullet tip weighs only 90 gr. And they will decentergrate a water Melon. Where a standard 45 acp hollow point just blows a hole the size of a softball out the back side! That's why I started experimenting with aluminum and my lathe making other bullets that really dumped there energy all at once! I think that's best for home defense and not going through any harm anymore else! Those bullets i bought for my 45 ACP makes a massive hole when they hit and pretty deep also!. I could imagine what a 12 ga aluminum slug that opens up would do !
Love that tee shirt much respect keep making them I'll keep liking God bless
You just made me renew my NRA membership! If I get a chance to vote for you I will!!! 💪🏼🤠🇺🇲🙏🏼✝️ I will pray for your success.
Thank you!
The wife and I are NRA Life members and will be voting for you. Congrats on your nomination!
Thanks x 2.
Been investing in lead and brass for decades ... The round count is well over 6 digits without a decimal point ... a wartime scenario will require way more than what I've got
I could not agree more, on most of your comments. I even have my go to revolver, and rifle in the same calibre round the 357mag.. I shoot weekly (both) and train with both. I purchase the same load for both. Train with the same load (full load) for both. I purchase them at 500 a time... I have seen ammo dry up... I also keep (rotate it through) 500 in a no touch can it stays at that level period ... The other calibres well lots of cheap stuff and about 100 good stuff for each cal ... great point of the mags, I use drop pouches .... I also reload the tougher to find ammo , in short great video thanks
Thanks for the kind words.
You have my vote Sir...
Thank you.
At least 1k per rifle and handgun
that’s what my goal is.
I’m rejoining just so I can vote for you! Thanks for your efforts!!!
Thank you.
Like sex: Not nearly enough.
Trying to think of a retort that will not offend someone ...
Excellent video, Dick, thank you.