Aaron Lewis - "Granddaddy's Gun" (Official Video)

[@knighticon2150]

My grandfather took me shooting for the first time when I was 8. I remember he handed me a little 22 Remington. Told me to "point it down at that stump" he helped me put it to my shoulder. "Pull the trigger when your ready" and bang my first shot fired. He helped me shoot for the rest of the day. He bought me my first rifle a 308 Winchester. Good memories! On Christmas morning in 2011 he pulled me aside from everyone else, told me hes got cancer and that when he passes he wants me to have his guns. He pulled a long box out and said "dont open it until I'm gone." The day he passed I opened the box, it was his m1 grand and 1911 from ww2 along with a hand written letter from my pappy. It was about how this rifle had saved his life and how he traded a few bullets for a can of beans. I still have every single one of his guns except my 308 which my son has now and I taught him to shoot at the same stump with the same little 22 remington. That man changed my life I couldnt have asked for anything more. Thanks for the read y'all. Be safe out there. And god bless.

[@jameskimbrell6544]

I wish i could tell him thank you for your service but im sorry for your loss he sounds like a great man

[@coopermartin5112]

Amen

[@josephhammer1414]

Me to 😓😭😭😰😦😧😨😩

[@kadenreynolds3486]

This is so powerful thanks this makes me think of my grandfather a Vietnam veteran

[@a1_mug968]

Thanks I need that I didn't get to go hunting he passed before

[@jimmybonse7151]

If you had this experience growing up and your papa is now gone, there is a 100% chance this will bring tears

[@patrickeuler]

It brings tears every time I hear it.

[@jimmybonse7151]

Good tears though. Idk about you but I’m lucky as shit to have the Papa I had. Man I miss him

[@patrickeuler]

@@jimmybonse7151 I feel exactly the same way.

[@BLADEST3R]

Very close, my grandparents are all gone, but NEVER FORGOTTEN!

[@monicacost161]

Yep...

[@trikelyfe6090]

This song means so much to me. I cry every time I hear it.. rest in peace to all the grandads that helped make us who we are.

[@jaysintrouble]

Marty McFly I agree

[@slidingtempur2024]

I cry everytime too good to know I'm not alone

[@colegreen4050]

Yeah sir

[@jeremyrussell7360]

Amen I jus lost mine a couple weeks ago an it still hurts

[@trikelyfe6090]

@@jeremyrussell7360 sorry for your loss.. god bless

[@enystrom6]

My baby picked this song for his Pappys (my daddys) funeral. The bond they had is one of the most special things I've ever witnessed. We miss him so much.

[@theknifekid1189]

Hey I’m sorry mine just left he gave me my first gun a 20 gauge shot gun I still miss him

[@ScumBag-e8d]

What's up

[@GirolamoZanchi_is_cool]

And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 If are in North America, please go check out any of the churches available to you: PCA, OPC, Rpcna/Rpc, Urcna, or a canrc church (These are conservative and actual Presbyterian churches) If you can’t find one of the conservative presby churches then, maybe a Lcms or Wels Lutheran church. If you are Scottish, I recommend the Free Church of Scotland and the APC. (Different from the Church of Scotland) If you are English I recommend the Free Church of England. (Different from the Church of England) Also online you can look up church finders for each of the groups and it will show you locations

[@GirolamoZanchi_is_cool]

@@theknifekid1189🐪

[@GirolamoZanchi_is_cool]

@@ScumBag-e8d🐪

[@frenchbulldogdad1003]

❤"Guns like a woman son, it's all how you hold her" ❤

[@Adam.Rushing]

My favorite line :)

[@muddinbros4873]

Just listened as I read this!

[@UrbCrafter]

@@Adam.Rushing Ditto...

[@Crossfire-qm9tg]

Absolutely love that phrase

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

So far I've found I'm alot better with a gun than i am with a woman

[@bexsweirdlife]

My great grandfather was the one to teach me how to shoot my first gun. He always used the same one with me. When he passed, my great grandmother said he told her to give me "Grandpa's gun". When I finally got, I held it to my shoulder and started crying. It's not the same to shoot it without him by my side telling me all kinds of stories. I miss him so much. I love you, Great Grandpa. Rest easy, you old man. I'll see you again someday.

[@erictimm-ef1rl]

Here ya go...

[@JoaoCapitao.]

​@residentJokeBidenGuns are like women, the secret is in how you hold them

[@poorlyplannedoutings]

this actually brings tears to me, i just wish i could have done more with my grandfather.

[@ARULEZ89]

Me too

[@live2die693]

ethan winn same thing to

[@frederickrose4031]

scubajeep I am with you on that one we never relize how important one is until there gone I am sorry for your condition but I feel ya bud.

[@STLOU87]

scubajeep Believe me i feel you.

[@TheAtrabb]

+Frederick Rose we never realize how much we miss them till they are gone..... I lost one of my grandfathers in a house fire..... I tried to save him but nothing could be done..... the firefighters couldn't even get in the house to rescue him because the roof collapsed a couple days before he had just given me his first shotgun that he bought back in the 50s when he was 17

[@CraigTodd924]

What a touching tribute... Granddad is mad proud of this one Aaron...Reminds me of my Grandpa's..R.I.P fighting back tears of joy.

[@GirolamoZanchi_is_cool]

And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 If are in North America, please go check out any of the churches available to you: PCA, OPC, Rpcna/Rpc, Urcna, or a canrc church (These are conservative and actual Presbyterian churches) If you can’t find one of the conservative presby churches then, maybe a Lcms or Wels Lutheran church. If you are Scottish, I recommend the Free Church of Scotland and the APC. (Different from the Church of Scotland) If you are English I recommend the Free Church of England. (Different from the Church of England) Also online you can look up church finders for each of the groups and it will show you locations

[@noahmarcus7081]

Sad we don’t hear this on the radio

[@ASHK-bv2yh]

Its cause it's about a gun

[@ASHK-bv2yh]

So sad that our 1st amendment isn't actually used

[@sarahmurabito9391]

blake has a cover i think

[@aliostrowski6088]

If I had one I'd play this song

[@codydickson8577]

@@sarahmurabito9391 yeah he does

[@diziplesp]

As a Border Patrol agent, it's an honor to have Aaron wear our cap for this video. God bless you sir!

[@XFusioNX5222]

My granddaddy rocked one all day every day no matter where we went it was always that hat...

[@toddowens5602]

God bless you too buddy. Thanks for trying to protect the border

[@kevinhunter4040]

Sgt. Paul grimes. My grandpa, navy cross holder from Vietnam war. he isn’t with us anymore, but his gun will be with me till I pass it on to my grandson. He Taught me the discipline behind firearm when I was very very young

[@lars-gunnarronnkvist5116]

Thank you🌟💙🕊❤ Listening to this again, about two years since last time. My grandad ended his life, ( from what we call today, PTSD after war trauma ) when I was five years old in 1982. And my dad passed a year ago. The gun is a bit rusty, but still fits like a glove, the time has come to try and fit out a new one. But grandaddys gun aint for sale.

[@mnameisjefff]

I have many guns, but the one that will NEVER be sold is my grandfather's Ithica Model 37 feather light 16 Gauge. That thing kicks so hard it hurts my jaw, but is a treasure that will stay in my family

[@Matt01pt]

Allen Jacques 16 guages kick hard , a 8 guage kicks even worse tho man 😂

[@suzanneandetson2555]

Allen Gramps had the same model16. She had pheasants engraved. Miss the smell.

[@noob_master_6913]

I have my grandpas 1949 Stevens double barrel 16 gauge.never leaving me

[@deermeat311]

I’v got my granddads Ithaca model 37 featherlight in 20 gauge. Best thing

[@pointingdog7235]

@@Matt01pt an 8 gauge? Ive heard of them

[@TheDrewcifur]

This song brings back such fond memories of my grandpa. He taught me to shoot starting at 5 years old with a old marlin model 25 and a few years later with an old single shot 12ga and a ruger mk2. The skills he taught me have saved my life and kept my family fed a number of times. Lord do I ever miss that man everyday.

[@kimberlyalberez5187]

Feel this, Ditto

[@chaserittenberry8391]

UNC Bob Lil Wayne sve white snow cops 🖤🖤🖤 knggra 🖤 matter little bit

[@thedaringdragoon]

This song, whenever I hear it, reminds of the day I got my Grandpa's Model 94. It was after he passed and Dad said, "Your Grandpa wanted this to go you". Brings a tear (and several more) to my eye.

[@jonathanshrewsberry8507]

This is the first song I heard Arron sing, and I have been a fan ever since! Thank you for all you do Arron!🇺🇸

[@loganpotts2892]

I never got to meet my Grandpa, all I am ever told is he was a good man and I believe that I was given his gun from his childhood a few years ago. I wish I could’ve met him. Rest In Peace

[@TravisCallicoat]

Man I feel for ya there bro because I never got to meet my grandpa (WW2 vet) either he died in 85 11years before I was born but I got his old single shot iver Johnson 12ga and his 1979 f150 which was the last vehicle he bought before he died and I'll always cherish them and the pictures and stores I've been told about him

[@strider8933]

Just saw this for the first time. Broke me. I still and always will have my Granddaddy's gun. It was what I learned to shoot with. He died in 1972 and the world is a lesser place without him. I have 7 Grandkids now and plan to pass his and mine to them. God bless ya Aaron.

[@stevenschexnayder5219]

You never realize how many memories a song can bring back until you listen to it I remember everything my grandfather taught me like it was just yesterday but unfortunately he passed on going on two years now I can say this to everyone that is still fortunate to have their grandparents it doesn’t hurt to go spend a few hours with them even if it’s late in the evening as long as you do it because when the hood lord decides it’s time you won’t have that chance again Never walk out without saying I love you I promise you it hurts not getting to see a grandparent

[@SteelWaffle112]

I'm constantly depressed because I used to spend every weekend with my grandpa and then when I became an adult with a family I didn't have time for him anymore he died 3 days before a BBQ I planned with him I have so many regrets

[@brennonmartin2782]

@@SteelWaffle112 don't put Yourself Down it only gits worse if you do My grandmother died 6 years ago I'd go to her house everyday and spend time with her same with my grandfather he was a Afghanistan veteran they sent him home in a box with a Purple Heart on top with his rifle too. He was laid to rest in a small town called Breckenridge TX I was given the flag, rifle, and the purple heart that day and my family missed the time's we had with my grandparents life won't be the same be with those that are still here with you today . God bless you and your family

[@bluezmode]

@@SteelWaffle112 it's the collective experiences that define a relationship. don't hyperfocus on the final days

[@allisonruby1448]

DANNiEL & PeaRLE GATINEAU queMONTE KEEP u. LatE

[@allisonruby1448]

R.miCHaeL

[@isLife-nn5yl]

My grandfather was my hero. He was a Marine in Korea. He saved our family farm. I miss him.

[@willyjohn6352]

I love the song but unfortunately it's a sad one for me. I'm 51 years old and I didn't have a father or a grandfather in my life to love me, mentor me, teach me etc. Makes me feel for all the fatherless children in the world. But encourages me to teach and tell young men that we all have a heavenly father who loves and cares for us more than we could ever comprehend. And all that he has and is is at our disposal when we come to the understanding that He is our all in all..

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

Hunting,Family,Freedom......I love this life god gave me.....THANK YOU!

[@aussierecklessriders458]

Us sons want to do nothing but make our father smile with mum right there to just remember kids love your parents

[@raechelcleberg8854]

I'm a granddaughter, so I didn't get this experience growing up, nor have I ever used a gun, but I still teared up. It makes me miss my grandfathers so much, especially my paternal one. We didn't get to spend a lot of time together as I grew up once he moved to Georgia but I adored him more because of it. My maternal grandfather and I weren't close until the last few years of his life, but he still lived with us for 20 years and that left it's own mark on me. Cancer took them all too soon, before I could fully appreciate them. Anyone who has grandparents, cherish them.

[@loganfisher6690]

My dad and i heard this song for the first time together over the fourth of july, standing in a crowd of people yelling and screaming and talking, we both heard the song and listended carefully and we both were tearing up and just gave each other a hug, like the song sais, its not about what you kill with the gun its the experiences and centimental value u get from things like this. no matter how much an item could be like a gun, the centimental value for materialistic things always over rules actual value.

[@dimmy6305]

Ty David Actually I i am not s little kid im 15 so fuck you, and I was never handed anything I have always got to earn things even on Christmas by cutting tobacco and my mom and my brother died last year so I have lost something valuable. So fuck you

[@jamesfoster7735]

And before you respond with "fuck you" know that I would gladly slap the soul out of you

[@aaronhembree3831]

THAT'S RUDE

[@aaronhembree3831]

YOU ARE 15 THATS 3 YEARS TELL YOU ARE GROAN YOU ARE NOT NO KID

[@aaronhembree3831]

WHAT SAY SOMETHING.

[@k_h_nobody]

Lost my father 2.5 years ago. I still cry 43 seconds into the video. I'm currently going through his guns to share with family

[@jesseelliott1794]

Seven years ago I lost my grandpa, I got his 1961 Remington 870 wingmaster, every time I shoulder his gun, he is there with me, like he has been my whole life.

[@Jenn22280]

My father in law is leaving guns to his oldest grandson (my son) and his youngest grandson (my 5 yr old nephew). They both are happy to have something of Paps when he's gone ❤

[@brandonsalyers2869]

I can't listen to this song without shedding a tear.

[@wesleykjelsen1387]

Just 1 or 2 tears no more, also I can understand that..

[@liljay300000]

+Brandon Salyers same

[@luisrivas7758]

8

[@codyogden4611]

sometimes I can and sometimes I cant

[@rebeldipper2162]

Same man

[@heathwatson5766]

Wow what a song . I was fortunate enough to have my Pa for 42 years. I spent most every summer with him and my Granny Ann. When I become a teenager as some do made some really poor decisions and became addicted to alcohol and drugs. Dropped out of school and saw no future in sight. They took me in and I graduated with their love and prayers. He taught me so much and glad I had him in my life. He was and still is an amazing man in my life. Thanks Pa.

[@robbieb2011]

That breakdown at 3:12 to finish the song is soooo soulful. Beautiful.

[@milliedickey8710]

My papaw had a rifle that he got from his grandfather and I got three years ago when he passed. One day when I have a grandkid it’s gonna go to them. That rifle is something that means so much to my family and it’s my favorite of all three I have.

[@Pugsgunsandstuff]

My grandfather was a fiercely intelligent and cold man, tough as iron and the patient provider for his family. He's in his 90s now and deep in the late stages of dementia. I was his first grandson, and he doesn't know me, or his daughter. Sometimes he doesn't even know his wife of 60 years. I found his baby footprints in a pile of documents sorting through his belongings the other day, amazing how life goes so quickly. One day you're an infant, next you're gone. Fast enough that a piece of paper can be testament to your entire existence. Things don't mean much, but I was left his old Ithaca 37- absolutely pristine as he only ever hunted with his brother. I'll keep it as best I can and send it down the line when I get old. Something to remember the old man by when his kids and grandkids are gone.

[@fishingfreaks4488]

This song hits hard. I was 13 when I got my grandfathers gun I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world

[@emanuelsertain1842]

I feel u I got a 22 revolver and it got stolen and sold for drugs by my family

[@eriklathrop8607]

I got all of my great grandfathers guns when I turned 18 and would not ever get rid of them ever

[@junaedhossainbiddut3538]

Never give up on it bro.

[@JimmyLingnau]

Even if you didn't experience this firsthand (like myself) this song is AMAZING and is one of my very favorites of all time! I can't stop playing it when I need to FEEL something, ya know?!

[@GirolamoZanchi_is_cool]

And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 If are in North America, please go check out any of the churches available to you: PCA, OPC, Rpcna/Rpc, Urcna, or a canrc church (These are conservative and actual Presbyterian churches) If you can’t find one of the conservative presby churches then, maybe a Lcms or Wels Lutheran church. If you are Scottish, I recommend the Free Church of Scotland and the APC. (Different from the Church of Scotland) If you are English I recommend the Free Church of England. (Different from the Church of England) Also online you can look up church finders for each of the groups and it will show you locations

[@sierratim6023]

My father volunteered for Ranger training in early WWII. I believe he felt that the Nazis had to be stopped no matter the personal cost. He survived D-day and the Battle of Sar River. He came home, seriously wounded, but not broken. Got married, started a business, raised us 3 kids, sending us all through college. He never spoke of the 'War' to his kids but he clearly had been changed by it. Iam thankful for his service and make sure my 4 kids know his story.

[@tristanhavens3222]

My peepaw is still around to this day and will be turning 80 this January 25th. It’s amazing to know he’s still around and better yet. Here I am 23. A Marine Corps Veteran now, married and my wife and I are now gonna be having our first kid in September and he will not just be grandpa anymore but a great grandpa.

[@haydenharless864]

How’s it going king.

[@joshuamorris9760]

My granddaddy is still kicking. I'm 1500 miles away. This song reminded me of him. I can still hear his advice. "If you take care or it..it'll take care of you". Greatest man I know! Love you Yandaddy!

[@joeschmo9838]

It isn't only in reference to guns, Grandpas are wise men and are your best friend. I still got the necklace of my Grandma he gave me when she died, not only because it reminds me of her but because it reminds me of him as well. I was yougn when she died, a man when he died. I understood what it was mean to be, a reminder for the good times with BOTH of them, and hope you can understand this too :) It is rough losing an icon in your life, but you realize they are there for you whenever you need the, just need to learn how to speak to them ;) Keep on keepin' on bro!

[@Chibi0001]

Aaron Lewis is the only guy that can make me cry over a fuckin gun...

[@bobbryan8280]

Damn, aint that the truth.

[@mr.loudcloudrepper3726]

That's no kidding

[@joshallen2092]

Mr.LoudCloud Repper i wish my grandpa was here with me right now and I wanna cry so fucken bad right now

[@harrywisniewski5017]

Donald Piornack same. I'm hunting with my grandpa and my older and younger cousin this fall if all goes well. My grandpa has never been hunting but he's a veteran. Sometimes we just go shoot squirrels in his back yard

[@weathermayne61]

I feel if you were held against your will at one you just might. Just a theory.

[@matthewhull5205]

I get tears in my eyes everytime I hear this song. While I wasn't quite old enough for grandpa to teach me to shoot before he passed. I do have his guns, and feel the exact same way about them. I learned with one of them and cherish them more than any other.

[@tufelhunden5795]

This song gets me everyone. As I too got my grandpa's gun, 1894 30 Winchester. Made in 1918 and has put food on the table for a long time. Everyone I fire it I think of grandpa and how he fed a family of 8 with it for years. Dads shot deer with it and so have I. Thanks for the song Aaron Lewis!!

[@codyfuller3195]

hard to listen without getting choked up. if you lived it you probably feel the same

[@jasonschley1993]

Cody Fuller I do know what your saying. 😟

[@hollowedtv2757]

People say time makes it hurt less but time just makes It harder especially when the only reason he’s gone is because I was sick at school so he was coming to get me I always thought he would be here to see me graduate

[@wolfsoutdooradventures5853]

Yeah. My grandpa just passed away yesterday. So it's still fresh for me

[@dragonslayer6623]

I was raised with my grandma and grandpa yes it's gets to me

[@deathhawke674]

Mines is still alive. But I know he ain't got much time left. And I showed him this song. And all he did was pat me on the shoulder. Gave me a hug. Told me he loved me, and then I beat him in a shooting comp. Although I think he may of let me win.

[@coopermartin5112]

It's a coincidence, when this song came on I was holding my about 100 year old savage NRA .22 that my Grandpa who also got it on the day he turned 13 gave it to me on the day I turned 13 as well that he got from his Grandpa who faught in ww1. So this gun was my Great Great Grandpas gun. And some day I will give it to my grandson on the day he turns 13.👍

[@jasonmorgan4182]

I have now an over a 100 year old rifle. It would've been Great Granddaddy's. I loaded the magazine, a 4+1 .30-06. I was told to aim for the can on the fence post 75 yards away. No can after one shot.

[@НикитаМайоров-р2л]

You know, my grand dad is a veteran of WW2 and I really Love him. I know all of us Love our grandfathers. Thank for so emotional video! Respecf from belarussian police officer.

[@bigboytony8485]

I’ve never had a song Give me so many shivers, this song is amazing and reminds me of my grandad, he passed away last year. He gave me his old 12 gauge when I turned 14.

[@MyName-qj2qq]

This song always brings a tear to my eye, I may not have my Grandpa's but the memory of him pulling over a truck with 2 creepy guys in it that were following me and grandpa putting his gun to the drivers head is priceless..R.I.P. Grandpa..

[@georgewashington3393]

🤣

[@davidsnyder7807]

This sing never gets old and brings a tear to my eye. It speaks the life i live. Im 24 and i have over 30 guns. My poppy gave them all to me. He still around. He will be 76 soon. He fought in korea. I would have went to fight too. But he always told me not to. I took his word. And songs like this make me treasure the time i have with him. All these guns will go to my kids one day. I wouldent sell them for nothing. The memories with them are priceless. He tought me how to fish and how to hunt. I wouldent be the man i am today without him. God bless you poppy. For everything.

[@megan21502]

Thank your poppy for his serves god bless yal

[@josephjohnson7355]

I never had a grandfather to any of that stuff with. I shot my first gun when I was 12. It was dad's 12 Guage. Back in 2011. Dad got me into hunting and fishing. I'm very greatful for that. 😊

[@gixxerlouis]

in 1922....at the age of 12...my grandpa bought his first gun at sears and roebuck...a double barrel 12 gauge...he hunted with it for years...after he passed in 1963...my father got it...my father is 75 now...and he is passing it down to me this week...i told my son who is 22...when i get to old to use it...it will be passed to him...this song hit me pretty hard..."it aint worth much but it dam sure aint for sale" really means something to me...thank you for this song...it really brought tears to my eyes with the memories flooding back.

[@jholzhei1]

My father passed 12 years ago, but this past weekend, I invited my son over to his grandmother's house. We listened to this song while we tore apart and cleaned one of his granddaddy's guns. My father was not around, but my mother and I passed it on to him. My grandfather never passed a gun to me, but I know my father would have wanted me to do this. Maybe I can do the same for my daughter soon. ;-)

[@MrJonmetcalfe31]

I'll never understand why twelve people went out of their way to "dislike" something that's this amazing. Smh

[@myerselectric79]

6,300 anti-American liberals

[@jakobmattson6164]

Bc people don’t care

[@Kemeyersfam]

Cause people are America haters and hate AFL for everything he stands for . But not me lol I’m obsessed with him

[@shutty-jg9nj]

Because people don’t know true talent

[@anewkgirl6132]

Some people can't relate and have a hatred for the "old ways" and GUNS. So blessed to have been raised the way I was

[@ImYourHuckleberry1999]

My dad just gave me my grandpas shotgun I teared up. My dad found it in his house it was in pieces he took it and redone. My grandma shot it a long time ago my grandpa said it spun her around three times I miss her everyday.

[@livinginh]

Brings back memories of my granddaddy and his old single shot 12 Guage, he even bought me my first gun, a 20 guage pump. I miss that man

[@hazardbrandon45]

🙏

[@arkangelgaming7134]

Same here it's a single shot 410 and I lost my papa on oct 8 it still seems unreal I find myself crying quietly often as of lately like I am now as I lay here in bed next to my child and his mother sleeping writing this I wasn't able to say goodbye due to the visitor policy at the hospital damn COVID I miss that man too!!!

[@ironenergy1327]

Same

[@birdgabe1343]

I’m sorry for your loss 🙂😢

[@t.r.4496]

I got my papas ,16 gauge single shot, the stock was cracked, he wittled out a cherry stock that's on it now. Miss him and the squirrel hunting trips.

[@blackatrizing4809]

My husband passed a little over a year ago. He was adopted by a man age 50 and wife 49 when he was 18 mths old. They were simple country folk and he loved them dearly. He called them Mom and Pop. Pop took him hunting and fishing from the time he was 4 until he became ill and passed. My husband didn't have any sons and the daughters didn't like the outdoors. So it was him and I out there hunting and fishing. My husband became disabled before his first grandchild, a boy was born. That boy called him Papa. We ended up raising him from 10 mths on. By golly, disability aside, he taught him to shoot every gun he had. He taught him to fish and to hunt. Always told him, "Boy, only shoot what the family needs to eat. There's others out there needing the same." When my husband passed, that grandson was 13. Papa handed down all of Pops guns to that little man. I feel like in many ways that song is about Pop, Papa and his boy.

[@dealornodeal4044]

I am so sorry

[@jackliddy7340]

I love all the heart felt stories on this video yours really moves me

[@JohnWayneBaileyonfire]

Your post just touched my heart💖

[@terrieallen737]

TEARS IN MY EYES READING THIS. BUT IT WAS GOOD TEARS. BLESS HIM AND YOU.

[@pointingdog7235]

What a touching story. I started hunting at 10 years old, I learned to shoot using an old 20 bore Fox Double. Actually my brother and my father who had learned to shoot in the Marines so you can imagine the gun safety lessons I recieved from the both of them, they taught me to shoot and be safe. I don't recall being told that if I was not safe I would pay dearly for it but I knew it was not a toy, I was walking the woods with the both of them from the time I was 5 or 6 years old and I knew that a weapon of any kind was not a toy if i wanted to see any of them I was to ask first. Then when I was able to get my hunting licence at 10 my father went with me and I was the only one in hunter safety course who through my own efforts among people of ages into their 50's that scored a 100 on the written test. Gun safety was the first and most important thing to keep in mind. I remember getting my first head of game over the bird dog ( an English Setter) we had just gotten. She was an awsome dog who was able to handle a covey of quail, pheasants or ruffed grouse and woodcock. She was a constant companion for me in those days into my early 20's until she wasn't able to hunt any longer because of arthritis she developed.

[@still.6.1]

this song reminds me of my Papa(Grandpa). He taught me how to shoot a gun, he taught me how to fish, he took me hunting for my first time, and all kinds of other things. But now he's off in a better place, and I'm thankful for the time I had with him.

[@sliptrip6192]

Jacob Elliott

[@farmer-kv1bv]

Jacob Elliott I feel you man we are all tough in that way safest ages of my life my grandfather died on 2006 it was horribly😭

[@dockomockopocko4833]

your lucky. I never got to meet mine. Passed the same year i was born.

[@joshallen7463]

Cody Vinger awww that sucks buddy

[@ducc4200]

I'm about to cry

[@vickik7865]

Grandpa took me out shooting when I turned 13 and said you take care of it and it will take care of you this song sure does bring back a lot of memories but I'll never get rid of this gun!!

[@boredhousewifelife]

Today is my Granddad's birthday. He passed away on the 6th of February this year. I miss him so much. It's really hard to accept he's gone. I guess I just thought he'd live forever. If I wasn't able to see him on his birthday I would always call him to wish him a happy birthday, and tell him I love him. I feel like there is an emptiness in my heart right now. I just want to pick up the phone and call him like I always did. This song means a lot to me because in the week leading up to my Granddad's passing he gave my son a gun that was given to him by his Father many years ago. I named my son after my Granddad's father. I knew how much my Granddad's parents meant to him, and so I named my son after his Dad because I knew it would mean a lot to him. I just wanted to make him proud. I've never had my own father in my life, so my Granddad was the closest thing to a Dad I've ever had. He was such a good man. I miss him so much. But I know he's up there waiting for me. I'll see him again one day. I love you, Granddad! I hope I'm making you proud. Save a spot for me on your porch swing in heaven

[@codydonnelly8610]

something tells me that you've already made your granddad proud.

[@boredhousewifelife]

cody donnelly thanks. that means a lot to me. really appreciate the kind words

[@codydonnelly8610]

Carrie Olson-Carden welcome. I lost a loved one a few months back so I know the feeling. I try to help as much as I can when I see people going through that kind of thing.

[@boredhousewifelife]

cody donnelly so there are genuinely nice people out in the world still :)

[@codydonnelly8610]

not as many as there should be but I try.

[@AmosTheflupchurch]

My Grandaddy gave me a gun and a truck before he died from cancer. It was a Revolver 357. Magnum and the truck was a Classic Ford F-100 classic Pick up

[@freedom-thrower2259]

Im sorry for ur lost my grand dad gave me a 20ga youth charles daily and his 99 f150

[@casecutlerykid2095]

My grandpa is still alive but he gave me a 1979 Ford f-100 pickup and a 357- revolver

[@AmosTheflupchurch]

Colton Boyet damn that’s clean

[@AmosTheflupchurch]

Case cutlery Kid I love that year of Ford very classy

[@nathanjett7051]

My great grandpa had a model 63 winchester 22lr he had in the will to go to me after he passed it meant so much to me because I still had a little piece of him with me

[@franniebayne6470]

Just one of THE BEST of all your tunes!!! In fact, I care for this one so much, cause as a Gramma, it reminds me of myself!!! Made sure to teach my Grandchildren what’s important, since I’ve lived in the mountains all my life. Even have this as my ringtone! Keep it up Sir, your awesome!!!!

[@furrythingowobored7677]

I never knew my grandfather he passed away when I was 1 and my dad kept his shootgun .... now my father passed way not to long ago now I own it and it brings so much pain but it also brings the memories of my dad

[@919tiffy]

This song brings chills to me. Because I'm not ready to face the fact my grandfather from my fathers side, and my great grandfather from my mothers side's, time on earth is about to come to an end. My grandfather from my mothers side passed away before I was born from lung cancer...

[@tercuman7374]

Have my Grandpa's rifle and blessed to have had him until I was 41 and he was 93. Love you forever, Grandpa.

[@Gigga48]

Never heard a Song that could make the sound of holding a Gun, as Sensual as holding the woman you love, love the song btw,

[@alexandermussision4735]

My grandpa is best Idk what I do probably shoot myself

[@gulkanuth7006]

My Grandaddy gave me a gun and a truck before he died from cancer. It was a Revolver 357. Magnum and the truck was a Classic Ford F-100 classic Pick up

[@ShanesUnicorn]

Reminds me of papas guitar. He gave it to our son all the times i spent at grandmas and papas watching them play with it and teaching me to play is priceless i wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world. My son is 12 i keep his guitar in its case until he is old enough to know how special that guitar is and how special grandma and papa are they can do anything they are my role models and my superheroes

[@ShanesUnicorn]

Yeah I'm a bit older now but now I have a black guitar and my dad has my old one aka grandma and grandpa. I know he is up there playin his music for God and jesus rest in peace

[@ohdannyboy5880]

FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS WILL YOU EVER TAKE MY GRANDDADDY'S GUN. 10-16-12 REST IN PEACE SOLDIER.

[@globeeartheulogy9126]

❤ well said

[@nealhardin7472]

I miss my granddaddy so much it's unreal. This so g is a beautiful reminder of that prescious man and his memory. Thank you both, Granddaddy and Aaron. Granddaddy for the memories, and Aaron for a beautiful reminder. God bless

[@beefy4129]

Ever since quarantine struck and even before I used to cry when I left and this song means so much because my grandpa actually gave me one of his guns so now when I hear this song it makes me tear up because of how much I miss him and my nan

[@ZUUL117]

It was actually my grandmother’s gun. A 30-30, that kept the creepers away when my grandfather was working in the fields. She was a pistolera in Mexico. Apparently, in her hey-day., a lot of fellas didn’t care she was married to a good man so took care of my mom and her 3 brothers and sister when a “gentlemen” caller came creeping by. Gracias Abuelita! You’re part of the reason I keep my guns clean, locked, and loaded.

[@benwright3026]

I have my grand dad's M1 30 carbine he got in the navy pearl harbor vet!! It's priceless!!!

[@KenworthTW]

This song took me back to when I first learned to shoot, first shotgun i shot was my great grandpa’s, and i lost my great grandpa last year. This song brought back all the memories of my early shooting days and it makes me realize how far i came in my shooting career. Great Grandpa Jim, you will be missed. It also made me think of all the times my dad and my grandpa helped me get to the point i am with shooting sports. Whether it is a shotgun or a knife, anything that a grandparent, great grandparent, or parent gives us, it means way more to us than it does to anyone else.

[@trigger357]

Man this song just made me crack.Sitting in Iraq right now missing my granddaddy and hunting. 😭

[@aaronthompson1130]

Thank you for your service God bless all of you

[@suzanneandetson2555]

Buddy when I was in the AF deployed or at Stateside Gramps would write or call me. He passed on 21 December. I still remember his old 16 pump kicking like a Missouri Jumping Mule.

[@hyperplayz2614]

I salute you

[@roadwarrior1172]

Old comment but hope all is well bro

[@eddiethompson6355]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christiangiacone4181]

I was 16 when I got my Papa's 30-30. His daddy gave it to him for his 16th birthday. Then he gave it to my uncle on his 16th birthday. When my uncle was killed in 2006, the gun was given back to my papa by my aunt. On my 16th birthday, he gave it to me. November 5 will be 2 years since I lost my Papa. This song hits harder every time I hear it. Especially with it being so close to his anniversary.

[@NoNewdlesFound]

I’m sorry to hear that about your Uncle. I’m sure he was an extremely good man. I know it never gets easier when you lose a family member but never forget their memories or anything they’ve taught you. They live on forever within you and those memories.

[@benprouty8165]

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say that everyone who disliked this video has blue hair.

[@TravisB2323]

dont you know they hire people to dislike videos to do with this topic

[@goodluck-sx8zf]

_ ambushplays not just those people. You have to remember he put country in there place. It's sad when a rocker can make country tunes, Better than country artists.

[@ivansalcedo1625]

Its the liberals/demotards, and socialists/communists

[@joshuaspringer6536]

@@ivansalcedo1625 you're not wrong

[@morgellon9449]

@@ivansalcedo1625 Most of the people commenting on here are brainwashed supporters of the military-industrial complex, the strong arm of big government controlled by a few wealthy corporate types exploiting the hordes of willing sacrifices as a natural resource. Now the government has completely taken over, shut down the economy, and they'll have all the muscle they need thanks to the idiots who join their ranks.

[@highmileagehusband1915]

This was and is the story of America at it's core. God Bless.

[@timothyfoeks6446]

Amen to that

[@adamnivens4040]

True

[@matthewtoddbehindthescenes367]

I know that and I am from UK. Keep America what it is and resist these changes. We need Americans to be Americans. Much love, loyalty and respect for you, your way of life and your lads in the forces.

[@jodywilliquette9800]

You were graced with Gods love, he gave you a voice of angles. Thank you for sharing it with the rest of us.

[@hughhefnerjr8589]

Gramps passed it on to me and never told me to give it away and I’ll never pass it on to anybody. This gun taught me a whole lot more than how to hunt and how to be more than a man and to always give your family more than they need, no more Your my grandson Ryker. You will succeed and continue your life and you made me proud even through the repercussions through it all.

[@jamesmelvin2607]

I hope my granddaughter appreciates this, watching her take her first deer was one of the best mornings of my life

[@alexandervarner6891]

As I listen to this my gramps lays in a coma and I remember when he gave me my first 22. And taught me about my rights and how to reload. I will miss him greatly. I hope he knows I love him

[@megan21502]

He loves you and know do do the same him sorry for your los

[@nicholasc.3928]

God bless his soul, I know it was 2 years ago but I'm sorry

[@drewschlosser26]

with my grandpa it was more like " I can still hear his voice when I put it to my shoulder, god dammit boy that ain't how I showed ya!" I miss that tough old man every day

[@dockomockopocko4833]

Lol. Sounds like it kicked like a mule

[@vikingwarrior8523]

yeah kick like a mule

[@seanhollon]

it was a 410 and it didnt kick but its still the most bad ass gun in my arsenal.

[@vikingwarrior8523]

Good song

[@YouTubeCody]

:(

[@nabyard]

Just lost my grandfather last week.. and I have a double 12ga seers shotgun that does have a cracked stock.. this song is exactly how feel.. what I wouldn't give to hear his voice one more time..

[@ryan4327]

There is no replacement for grandpa, he passes on the original.

[@boyinahat1002]

Or grandma

[@JamesWilliams-em2cv]

I miss my paw paw so much

[@burtstamos8752]

Arguably the best country song of its decade.

[@orandomz420]

idk, hank jr has a few songs that can compete.

[@burtstamos8752]

+SPoNGyy Does The Most what did hank jr write within a decade of this?

[@jessemurphy4161]

cbbb;c b;;'.'*';,cb;

[@orandomz420]

Burt Stamos​ why are you thinking like that ? Hank jr is a legend but i guess you're not a fan.

[@burtstamos8752]

+SPoNGyy Does The Most he is, that's just not a great song

[@bankhead7765]

Thank you for this song! I have my grandfather's guns as he has passed on now. You gave me back a long lost connection! Thank you so much brother!

[@CindySkaggs]

This song really brings back memories of my son and his first gun. I love it!!! And I love you Aaron Lewis!!! Great song

[@Aaronlewis-id]

@cindy hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here.

[@fleet6835]

I had to fight crying here. My grandfather taught me to shoot, to this day its a hobby I still enjoy with him. Every time we clean his guns he always looks at me and tells me that his guns go to me. And no one else. And that both excites me and makes me cry. Knowing that once I get them it means he's passed on. I love my grandfather and I never wanna lose him. But once those guns are mine I can promise they'll never leave me. I love that old man and everything he stands for.

[@chrissilver761]

Brother you hold on to your grandpa you hear me I lost mine in January due to a heart attack you tell him every day that you love him cause I want to tell mine I love him spend as much time as you can

[@scartifactsjeremyc6504]

My grandpa promised me his guns when he passes away he passed away a few months ago. My step grandma knew thoses where spose to me mine for my family. Some rifles had been in our family for generations. He didn't have a will . So her kids get all of my blood grandpa's guns. He was only married to her for 8 years. Makes me sick how someone can't respect the deads wishes

[@YeetYeet-sl2de]

I feel the same exact way

[@elijacobs4090]

My papaw gave my gun at age 8 i still have it hanging on the wall im glad he gave me it and i got his stuff he had in the air force and got his hunting knife that still had his deer hair in it didnt take it off the knife and he just passed away 7 days before Christmas 2021 i miss you and love you papaw very much your always on my mind and in my dreams ill never forget you , your the best person ill ever know and you give your shirt off your back to anyone everyone loved you and you was a good guy to know

[@rb1164]

I just heard this for the first time. Nov 15, 2018. What a great song. I just wish I got to know my Grandpa. Dad said he was the best and loved me when I was a baby.

[@Kevin-Brady-jr-wayne-fischer]

I was young when most of my biological grandparents passed away, don’t remember much, but boy have I seen some pictures, looked like wonderful times

[@thomasmoweryjr296]

Anyone else that can't help but to smile and sing along when they hear this song?

[@deniecebenton1108]

I can

[@jenniferfaus2187]

I do, but I still cry too

[@justinbrown927]

Grandparents are the most important people in the world. They are our link to the past and the example for our future.

[@SamTownsBladesmith]

I inherited my grandpa's .22 pump when he passed. Damn sure it ain't leaving my posession til it's time to pass it down. Great song.

[@codydickson8577]

Damn you can't find those anymore

[@rebekahgibson4502]

My husband got 2 of his grandaddys after he passed 3 years ago and my husband just passed 11 days ago so now all his guns and his grandaddys guns go to our son when he gets older hes 8 hes got a couple years but luckily my father in law is here to help him grow to be a man. My husband was taken way to soon 😢

[@whittaylor5076]

my grandaddy passed away 12 years ago today 5 days before my 5th birthday. I miss him so much it's crazy I wish he was here during the times like these

[@zawen6935]

I've never seen any of my grandparents :(

[@jordangardner2152]

Damn, this made me miss my tough ass grandpa, he served in the Navy

[@jameskimbrell6544]

My grandfather served in the navy as well and so will I.

[@ccb1497]

My grandfather just passed away today and my grandmother gave me his bolt action marlin 22 to remember him by. She bought him the gun for a wedding present

[@noahmccrary7502]

My grandfather gave me his 22 r Remington long when I was 13 an told me son this gun will make you memories an money if you treat the gun well. I'm 31 now an man the over the years with trapping animals I have made enough money memories to last a life. Thank you Mr. John .Henry McCrary. I love u an miss u I still can't believe it's been 19 years.

[@kaydee4296]

Oh my GOD I LOVE the celebration scene of the shot up Stop sign - can we not ALL relate to that?? Perfect!! And yes - we've got a Sears & Robucks shotgun that we cherish too. God bless America. 🇺🇸

[@dave-cd7jd]

rest in peace pappa. will never have another hunting buddy like you

[@maggienicol1103]

This made me cry, awesome. Beautiful Aaron xxxxxx

[@davidpreston4019]

Hello Maggie, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

[@Jesse-gr3jq]

Still have the 12ga over under my grandpa gave me before he passed. Rest in peace Nonno.

[@michaelmccarty5977]

Me too, Remington Model 10. Pre ww1