American Gunfighter Episode 9 - Aaron Barruga - Episode

Aaron Barruga joined the military because of 9/11 and served as a Green Beret in the US Army's 1st Special Forces Group. Whether leading militia fighters in Afghanistan, conducting raids with Iraqi SWAT officers, or training foreign commandos in Asia, Aaron learned an incontestable truth about war: everything comes down to brilliance in the basics.
After leaving the military, he founded Guerrilla Approach LLC where he is among the vanguard of GWOT veterans that are modernizing contemporary tactical training for US law enforcement and self-reliant citizens.
Directed and produced by Jon Chang, American Gunfighter is an ongoing series produced by BCM featuring elite law enforcement and military personnel sharing their thoughts and stories about their profession and craft.
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[@fieldcraftsurvival]

Great teacher and mentor for others. Aaron is a great example of what Special Forces can accomplish after the military. Proud of you brother.

[@UniquelyUsAdventures]

The FieldCraft Survival Channel I love your channel even more seeing you supporting your other brothers!!

[@MrLunchbox23]

Accidentally left volume too high. Figured it out real quick once the belt-fed guns started going lmao

[@zach7372]

I saw your comment and went to turn my volume down but accidentally turned it all the way up. Oops

[@ronalddavidleindecker3358]

Aaron is a good example of a U.S. Army SF soldier. Personification of a quiet professional. I served in 10thSFGA 2nd Bn. A Co. ODA 212 and can testify to many guys just like him. Extraordinary times handled by extraordinary men. De Oppresso Liber. Godspeed.

[@rfcdgaf]

yeah dude I was also in delta force, navy seals and SBS, ODA 22003

[@hulado]

@Trolley The Troll Trolley The Troll 15 subscribers This channel doesn't have any content

[@hulado]

@@rfcdgaf why are you calling him a lair?

[@MrObsidus]

​@@rfcdgaf Found the kid that bombed his ASVAB.

[@D.BeMe1]

I wasn't Special Forces, but I served in the military and spent time in the sand box. You brought up a good point about service members being lost after service. Not only lost, but mentally unhealthy. Personally, I had a hard time relating to people. I would work alot just to keep my mind busy. I didn't appreciate anything or anyone. I ended up having a mental break down, but it took that for me to appreciate my friends and family. Thank you for your service!

[@Tristanramos1]

Probably the best one of this series. The realness and cleanly articulated perspective can be respected.

[@TheActiveAssault]

I love how it is subtly telling vets to go to fucking school.

[@travisbrown5895]

IF that's what works for you! I feel like he's saying never stop striving for the next goal for yourself. Whether that be school, learning a new skill, going for that promotion, etc.

[@rifles_up2263]

I think the most interesting part of his story is he didn’t have the military on his radar at all before 911

[@allengrant]

@@rifles_up2263 History repeating itself (1941) !!

[@Leo01184]

Aaron your humility is what makes you special. I loved when you said i am not special. I’m just aaron. As a cop, i always tell myself that. Stay humble and me mike. This video was great. Thank you for sharing a feeling i always had!

[@Mrgunsngear]

Wise words

[@Boom-Boomz]

Mrgunsngear Channel indeed

[@danendraarkananta9442]

Mrgunsngear Channel I've seen your comments more often than i saw your video. in your channel KZbin for sure

[@Glocktard]

Mrgunsngear Channel, much respect to you man, the one big gun youtuber that comments on other gun channels with out being afraid of pulling away from his channel.

[@thehedgeknightnc3681]

Very profound words. I see so many veteran service members and retired Leo's that lose direction once they step away from the operational tempo they have maintained for years.

[@vandoo66]

Plaid: The original “Urban Camo”.

[@phatroe]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸👍

[@stevecrabtree6530]

That was an amazing explanation of the troubles transitioning back into civilian life. Seems like a very intelligent man.

[@ilovechickenadobo6962]

Brother, thank you for your service.

[@PMA_TAC]

Bottom of my heart thank you sir.

[@Wallhammer480]

Thanks

[@Nowhereman58]

I'm retired Army and so is my dad, I have tried to get him to watch this video because I found this to be inspirational and helpful to all of us that view it, he is that guy that lives in the past through his military career and cannot move forward in life.

[@robertbeck8670]

Kevin Mundy I have that same problem. 71years young

[@roblander6937]

Filipinos are some of the best soldiers I've ever worked with.

[@hoodlum4511]

@@briancabalic yup😊🇵🇭

[@CDurai]

"You need to identify the feeling you had when you were a kid on the street and you decided to enlist and go fight in a war. You were willing to make yourself vulnerable to pursue something to achieve greatness. That level of vulnerability, and being able to embrace it again, and harness it to accomplish new things as a civilian is so important for guys, so they don't end up just being, what we see a lot of today which is, the veteran that is just disgruntled and angry because you went and you fought and you sacrificed, and we are appreciative of that, but that doesn't mean that you stop growing." Aaron is brilliant. @BravoCompanyUSA thanks for this vital perspective. So refreshing to see in an industry so oftentimes filled with cynicism, racism and tough-guy over compensation. Thank you.

[@edwardenglish1519]

It is hard to let it go after spending more time in green that I did in jeans before I enlisted. About a week before I went on terminal leave I happened to look into my closet and had a minor panic because I didn't know what regular people wore to a job.

[@OK-1K1]

Smart and authentic dude. All substance, no flash. Role model material right there.

[@adlerchavez2180]

I’m glad to hear his story and glad BCM put out another American gunfighter episode. Thank you for this great privilege

[@RonaldReaganRocks1]

THE CIVILIAN WORLD ABSOLUTELY LOVES YOU GUYS FOR SERVING.

[@kdr299]

A very wise young Veteran & Patriot

[@nickhermann5252]

Emotional and humbling vid

[@Donnie387]

I have watched this three times now and I cannot get enough. Your words have meaning and you speak the truth!

[@Onix.556]

You know man.... this is one of the most informative videos I’ve ever found on the Internet. Thank you so much SFC! From one veteran to another, thank you!

[@terryroberts7058]

Thank you for your Service, Aaron Barruga. Wish there were more like you! I served in the Marines during Viet Nam! We are both Patriot's!

[@cz1always608]

Very cool, some key words used adapt , over come , daily change , Your not special, You don’t stop growing Look forward Not back . Very positive, thanks 🙏🏻

[@UncleDuncan5092]

Aaron is an extremely articulate young man.

[@DoWork316]

I always appreciate when a man allows others to see a glimpse of there story. Thank you sir. Good on ya for stepping up at 9/11. And well stated regarding life after. It’s a journey for sure

[@Mikey22LR]

The intro ambush was intense. Great series.

[@TheOriginal_T-Bilt]

Man that looks fun! I just subscribed to Aaron's KZbin channel Guerilla Approach and will be watching more of his direction. Thanks for putting it out here Aaron!

[@growlikethewind5788]

I mean I know the GMC Jimmy wasn't the greatest SUV but damn that seemed pretty harsh.

[@ricksters11]

Always looking forward! That's the best method that has helped me, I keep something on my plate and always have something planned ahead. Keeps my mind busy and gives me things to look forward to.

[@bigsparky8888]

WELL DONE...TY...

[@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc]

Really good interview!

[@andybrodski]

Smart dude, really helpful. Thanks.

[@Ballenxj]

Kudos and thumb up for an American Hero. Thank You!

[@michaelrogers4170]

Best of the series.

[@normangilden3453]

Thank you

[@checkmate610]

Thank you, Sir, for your service to our great country!

[@therond.patron4959]

From having done this for real. This video actually sent chills up my spine.

[@purplecow5150]

another very impressive individual that excelled in his military career. but almost more impressively, is how he has been able to channel those lessons to achieve an equally rewarding experience in civilian life. thank you for making this film.

[@lionjklwlf]

I believe an advantage Aaron has over some of his soldier counterparts that has allowed him to transition and be successful after the military is that he is able to incorporate Eastern philosophies into his mindset and his actions. The ability to be adaptable and free flowing which ever path life takes you and make the best of it.

[@mrag34]

Thank you. Your words were the most accurate account of my (or the) transition to civilian life.

[@kcmiles9832]

Impressed with this man's heart attitude.

[@YuppieMike]

Really glad that 4 Runner made it out alive, would have been a shame to torch that Toyota

[@ACHILLIESxGHOST]

Ipod headphones for the win

[@edwardpfister651]

Well said. Spoken truthfully as a “Type AAA Personality” who walked back from the edge and gained perspective from the experience…

[@floyd4311]

This dude is wise beyond his years; indicative of tough experiences and sacrifice. He's focused on the positive and I respect what he's saying here.

[@TommyTactix]

Well said! I wish I found out about this video before I joined. The separation thing hit the spot. I felt so stagnant for a few years.

[@dchacon7288]

Wow! Great pilot episode. No gimmicks. Real.🇺🇸

[@christopherm5674]

Awesome video, wise words from a humble man.

[@burntcoffee5175]

Another outstanding video! Thanks guys!

[@RetreatHell]

I can also vouch for writing down those worst moments in your life. It can give you great clarity, provide an order and context to those moments, and be very healing as well.

[@sapprdaddy]

That was excellent! Thank you for sharing your experience. You are inspiring.

[@chrisbordeaux575]

A fascinating story by an every man. I am drawn to what sgt Barruga is saying in this brief look into his version of life. I was a 31 year old police officer on 9-11. I woke up from a previous night shift to a different world. Yet, i can completely understand where this american badass, yes american badass, is coming from. Hats off to Sgt Barruga, THANK YOU FOR SERVING UNSELFISHLY. Also, thank you for debunking the temple index in previous content. Holshit brother, you and Clay Walker do a great job of explaining why that is such a BAD IDEA. For that, thank you.

[@Disruptive088]

Very powerful message!

[@82lowe36id]

Excellent video. Very wise words indeed. I had the problem of letting go as well. I had to stop and see I was not growing in my new civilian career and it was an eye opener.

[@eduardonavarro5910]

Aaron, Mike Glover, Tu Lam, Pat Mcmara, Tim Kennedy all of you guys are my idols.

[@TheActiveAssault]

Why you gotta go straight to school. New mission. Your insights about being vulnerable are great.

[@DPaez89]

Wise dude!!

[@zacharyayala8134]

Thank you for your service. God bless.

[@VanillaGorilla502]

Very well said Brother. This spoke to me in ways that are hard to explain.

[@bobby398]

Aaron still exemplifying why he is one of the best guys out there today in the training industry. He is the most honest and he is the most humble. Much respect brother.

[@pascualcruz2276]

We're proud of you bro..fil-am here from california.

[@Honeybadgertacticalreviews]

Well said brother

[@rifles_up2263]

An intellectual and a savage🤟🏽

[@david25876]

The transition out of the structure, goal driven, hard core brotherhood culture is really very difficult. You have to and must set new goals, drive hard for them, move forward and rebuild new brotherhoods in civilian life. Leadership is a great way to do that.

[@ChasenBTC1]

Fantastic

[@rueridge7597]

Good stuff!!

[@JM75814]

Sooo when is the next one coming bcm? Loved this series y’all had going

[@RubiconV]

I swear, I'll never park my truck there again! Seriously guys! Come on! Cease fire already... 🤣 Very cool story also. For me it was learning that part of the business world is trying new ideas and failing. Failing is not an option in the Army. But in business even Jeff Bezos considers failures as part of the process. Very different mindset.

[@srmperfi4608]

Rubicon V - such an underated comment.... Well done!

[@baddealer8914]

If You Read The Book “Tribe” By Sebastian Junger It Goes Over This “Numbing” Condition Of Combat Soldiers Have In Great Detail And How That Toll Creates A Bond Stronger Than Blood Does. But It Also Points Out That The Exact Profound Effects Veterans Of War Experience Are The Exact Same Thing Civilians Caught In These War Zones Experience As Well. I Have A Great Deal Of Empathy For What Combat Veterans Have To Live With After The War Is Over For Them, But I Also Have A Great Deal Of Empathy For The Civilians Caught In The Middle Of These Wars As Well. Do You..? Ptsd Effects Both Soldiers And Civilians In Such A Profound Way Theres No Way To Understand It Unless You Have Lived It Yourself. One Of My Favorite Lines From A Song Says “War Is No Place For A Child”

[@rfcdgaf]

i am definitley going to do apple headphones as ear pro now

[@abninf501]

Not as a skeptic but as a realistic Veteran. To me, you have to embrace and support every Veteran regardless if they can move forward or not in life. Every situation is different. Every lifestyle is dissimilar. You learn from your military experience, good or bad, and apply those skills in the civilian world. Not every Veteran has the luxury to have a beautiful house with a white picket fence and a nice car. With that said, I work hard to earn a paycheck and support my family, and to me that's Real..

[@joshlundy78]

Nice

[@chip6515]

found your channel from your ad on Ben shapiro's show today when he was interviewing dr phil... now I have to find your website to buy stuff. just finished watching your colonel video.

[@MrPONCHO467]

Good stuff

[@Yorenzo27]

Oh shit, Filipino bad ass! Hell yeah!

[@richardorsulich4698]

Inspiration

[@tcr2237]

All I heard in this vid was blah blah blah... then you hit the PTSD topic and I was glad I still was listening... good words bro

[@كيفتعرف-ل7ض]

Hello I was a soldier working with this company in 2003 When they were in Iraq..please I would like to talk to any official

[@jabubthetechnicalengineer1135]

Can you actually use headphones for comms or is he using them as hearing protection?

[@Ray-hq8pl]

Awesome story bro! Watching the first couple min. I thought it was another shoot em up former SF guy doing a training vid., Great story...I really liked your views on "growing" good shit brother.. thank you.

[@woodchuckcider1]

8:44 Where is the location of that gorge? Looks really nice to visit in person.

[@svttf77]

Holy shit.

[@jedcoupland8587]

Anybody know the locale of where he’s writing with the river below? Been all around but don’t recognize that area?

[@GregBman]

Really great points on re-integrating into civilian life. Wish I knew this in 1985, lol.

[@kealashnikov6864]

I hate the autism in the comments section. This is a very well-informed video and I am glad that I scrolled through KZbin enough to run into it.

[@rocker2318]

Anybody know what backpacks the two guys were wearing in the intro?

[@Dylan-lp8kp]

rocker2318 5.11 rush 72 I believe

[@generalhamalvis9209]

These airsoft guns are so realistic!

[@rfcdgaf]

Whast the rifle setup at 3:10 -- looks weird, high caliber rifle with peep sights? Williams?

[@SIERRAFOXTROT19]

I've conducted similar style ambushes in Pineland.

[@rfcdgaf]

Guys what shirt is aaron wearing in the beginning? 5.11 tactical or something?

[@SerpentLord]

Obviously it's not enough to love Fords. You've got to HATE Chevys.

[@GrantHill-qo9pb]

Any chance you know Ben or Rob from 1st group? I used to hang with those guys back at Lewis around 99-01

[@PastorBrianLantz]

When you have seen action and come out of it, you HAVE accomplished what you set out to do as a new recruit, something few will ever know. Now you are in the UNIQUE POSITION of appreciating your buddies who didn't make it for our freedoms, those who perished and THANK THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE by how you live the rest of YOUR life. If you put your life on the line for your country, they all the more! But we all just go around ONCE! Let's make it count before the God who created us and gave His son for us.

[@JSwagJayhawk]

Thanks for advertising on the Ben Shapiro Show! Now I know and can subscribe to your channel!

[@aydensteffen20]

I think its safe to say that whoever was in that red SUV is now neutralized​.

[@Aznprada]

Poor Toyota!

[@MrNiceKnife]

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