Budgeting for the Armed Lifestyle

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Money is scarce for many people these days. We need to prioritize and efficiently use resources in order to be the most effective we can. Use of firearms in defense of oneself and family requires you to be armed, proficient, and willing. In this video, methods on how to budget and prioritize your finances in order to do so are covered.

[@Mrgunsngear]

solid advice

[@bernieeod57]

Another Cooper quote: "A good weapon remains with you for a lifetime! That steak dinner is quickly forgotten!"

[@bernieeod57]

campsite a The Glock is respectable in its own right. Other than pushing the Glock, you will not get all that different training between Gunsite, Tactical response, and Valor Ridge. One can only suspect that Reid has refined his course to give you what Yeager would not. Look forward to hearing what Reid is doing differently.

[@bernieeod57]

campsite a I would like to hear Reids words on this. Gunsite went down hill for years until an old student bought it and sought to restor it to the Late Col. Cooper's standard.

[@bernieeod57]

campsite a I personally embrace Gunsite. Attending Gubsite is on by "Bucket List" And I would agree with you when it comes to Gunsite vs TR or Valor Ridge. The Yeager vs Heinrichs was indeed a soap opera. Patriot Nurse took a course at TR, fell in love, and Reid broke one of the cardinal rules. Specifically "No relationships with staff, students, or alumni". This was kind of the straw that broke the camels back. There were many other differences they had and his romance with Patriot nurse was the spark which ignited the gasoline spill so to speak. Reid, by his own admission is not a combat veteran. He was Nuclear weapons security at the Trident Submarine base in Kings Bay GA. Having been a Submariner myself, I have witnessed what these Marines go through. They get the best tactical training available but end up doing an "Outstanding job!' As in "Outstanding in the hot sun, rain, snow etc." They also have to put up with a lot of spit and polish B.S. So I have some experience obout what Reid went through

[@bernieeod57]

I really feel sorry you want to defend such a moron(Quote) If you believe he is such a moron, then why do you watch his videos? I like to hear all sides of the equation. While James and Reid have a lot to say, I still believe that Cooper is the standard. One of the things I disareee with Reid on is his "Rifleman class" Having people with AK's and AR's. AK's and AR's belong in a "Combat carbineclass" Not a rifleman class.

[@mr.rogers9319]

My dad always said you made all that money and what do you have to show for it

[@damiangrouse4564]

After many overpriced, crappy or just nomadic barbers. I bought a oster hair clipper set for $80 and now cut my own hair, average savings=$46/month. After getting tired of overpaying for crappy food at work I started just buying the smallest soup cup, a banana and tap water for $2 total a day and eating a full meal at home average savings=$60/month and lost 20 pounds without the hassle of brown bagging. I quit my cigar a day luxury, average savings=$250/month. Result: just built my dream AR for $1600.00 that given the list of components would have cost ~$2200 if factory built, buy all the ammo I need, etc. So yes cut out the bullshit, set your priorities and enjoy shooting and better yet your wife or "significant other" can't say shit when you spend those savings🍻

[@damiangrouse4564]

Plain Jane That's the rub, she doesn't. Which is a pity because she is a natural. In our honeymoon (time flies 40years ago), one of the resort group activities was a trip to a gun range. Long story short she won the women's the trap and pistol shoot, having never fired a shotgun or pistol before, as we lived in NYC then.🍻

[@idoall165]

+Plain Jane What about shooting AT my ex significant other? Does that count as training? I'd give her a 3 minute head start.

[@semajniffirg230]

if you really want to save, ditch the wife lol

[@damiangrouse4564]

@@semajniffirg230 “Cheaper to keep’er” is a cliche for a reason...

[@pinoy413]

I had an orange mocha Frappuccino once...lost all my friends that day in a gasoline fight....

[@nbates9893]

Paul Solver lmfao zoolander?

[@marcusaurelius9885]

Who looses their friends in a freak, gasoline fight accident?

[@pinoy413]

exactly lol

[@Giovanni-od7if]

JITTERBUG

[@davidarnold9117]

One thing I have learned is that you too can't not die in a tragic gasoline fight accident.

[@RedShnow]

Reid: I dry fire 10 times for every live round I fire Also Reid: I fired 2500 rounds this week Me: 25,000 dry fires 🥶

[@FirepowerUnited]

I don't understand. More attachment mean more hit on target

[@evilcoco321]

Exactly

[@andrewsanford2020]

I read this in his voice... Lol

[@danhr03]

what is best, what is best, what is beeesssttt?

[@networkinc.6825]

danhr03 ....i Love that vid,, FirePower United,,, lol

[@5.56_Media]

Wow I can relate to everything. I make like 720/mo and I didnt have a car, so saved money there, only 2 things I HAD to pay for was 620/mo rent in a motel room at the Elms in Winchester Va. And managed my drinks, meals and watched the same set of DVDs for 3 months before I could afford my M4-A2 Bushmaster. Was totally worth it. I dont make much more now but my life is So much better. I got a '13 truck for Christmas, an acre of land, nice little lake house in sc and a Woman and a dog that love me. So glad I no longer have to walk a mile to get food. Didnt have a vehicle for 8 yrs. Walking everywhere for 8 yrs. Thanks be to God for my life.

[@ericovalle5853]

This was a great one. Adapt and overcome; one mind any weapon. I am, on the budget for the armed lifestyle. This is motivation. Thank you Mr. Henrichs

[@hawk1481]

Good video ( Reid Henrichs ) I have owned a SKS most my life . I lived off peas and onions soup a lot in my life with chicken broth .

[@petercrawford8112]

I gave up drinking period. Saved a fortune 😂

[@ericdoubleu5390]

I watched this a few years ago and took it to heart. Wise words. I dry train a lot so I get to eat some more veggies.

[@GOBRAGH2]

I hear you regarding budgeting. When I was a substitute teacher I only made $9800 a year working 5 days a week, while bouncing between 7 schools, and coaching baseball. I did that for three full years before I decided to try a new profession. I cooked my own food, repaired or made everything that I could instead of buying commercial, and generally did everything I could myself. I'm grateful for that experience.

[@alejandrogonzales7022]

Great info... especially the part about spending money on nice to have/do stuff vs stuff you actually need. I always get a kick out of people who are surprised that I'll spend money on range time but don't bat an eye at going golfing every weekend. I've got nothing against golf, but coming in below par never saved stopped a home invasion or a mugging.

[@roformance3241]

Your vids always come in at the right time, thanks for spreading knowledge.

[@clifffromme6162]

Most of my friends don't shoot much but hunt deer, never thought of shooting like you do, we learned field positions in 4-h rifle range , I use those positions hunting all the time . Use sandbags testing handloads, it's great that you teach like that , you can shoot standing that is a very steady platform that I was taught, a heavy rifle helps

[@ianmorace8382]

I can't express my appreciation for the knowledge you impart. I can only say "thank you" not just for me, but for my family.

[@danielbehm2347]

Good topic. I just took 2 of my kids shooting and went thru 500 rds of 5.56 and 300 rds of 9mm. Not cheap!

[@jimmiizzy6283]

@ daniel behm I'm assuming that government regulations and red tape are decreasing competition and increasing costs for the ammo manufacturers. A lot of people don't understand how much the government is costing us.

[@matthewfox3760]

Happy to hear you have sold all of your classes for the year / that just shows us that integrity is rewarded with success. I hope to be able to come and visit Valor Ridge in the next year

[@thomasjefferson8094]

When I stopped drinking I planned on spending my daily drinking money on ammo instead. Instead of stopping for beer, I buy a box of ammo. Grocery shopping at Aldi helps too

[@mattr7118]

Thomas Jefferson I drank only once in my life, on my 21st birthday. I puked 48 times and spent the next 3 days in bed with a massive migraine and feeling like my rib cage just got broken into a thousand pieces lol. So I never had the problem with allocating money towards firearms. But we all have our own addictions. Mine is guns, ammo, and dirt biking. Others is drinking and partying. To each their own lol

[@aaronpaul7056]

I've put most of my firearms on lay away I got some pretty reliable guns g26 and g23 and my air weight 642 I carry them all and feel safe always have one on my side your my fav firearm channel Reid good luck keep the info coming brother ... god guns family

[@colinwaldrop3615]

Thank you for the vid! As always great info with practical real world application.

[@colewestwood2906]

Still one of my favorite VR videos, Reid. Thanks for the advice!

[@johnd4348]

I was laid off from a good job due to company downsizing and took a job paying half as much. I have had to cut back on purchases ammo and training a lot. It was my only outlet. I now limit my practice to once a month at the range and only take half as much ammo as I want to shot. I slowed down my shooting and gotten better.

[@ashgrove07]

Thanks Reid for sharing, very informative.

[@sucrose7469]

Reid thank you for the great video's. My wife shares many of your videos with her all Ladies gun club. This video just help my Wife on the many times she tried to land home what this video spoke of. Thank you.

[@obeezee]

Reid, love your posts. I alas love that you went out on your own. Wish I was closer to you or had the funds to get to you for some training. Best wishes and thanks for your work!

[@lumarious]

Thank you, Reid!

[@kirbymoffatt2251]

I'm budgeting/saving for a rifle class now and you guys are in the list of those I'm researching.

[@Thunderbolt22A10]

I completely agree with the "buy once, cry once" mentality for getting a defensive arm. I essentially bankrupted myself buying my M9. But I've had literally zero issues with all the rounds I've fired through it. The gun is an excellent shooter and was well worth the financial hurt at the time.

[@MSKommando]

Nice Video! Same here in europe. See what you are spend the money for. Greetings from Germany.

[@TheTauruspt99]

Great subject! I was once could only afford a hi point and a box a month to feed it but dry firing and manipulation drills were a staple. I was laughed at ridiculed and disrespected because I didn't have a more expensive gun. I learned to optimize the gun I had and can still shoot that c9 as good as my glocks. Though my finances have majority chAnged I still am thankful for having to be content with what I had and having the right defensive mindset. There Is a lot of great advice in this video.

[@killermed95]

Dude, I love this video! I'm prior military and over the last year been trying to get my gf to understand this mind set. Make a plan, prioritize, sacrifice the barriers, do the plan, and stay motivated! Fast food, dumb purchases, and immaturity never saved a person's life or helped them get ahead life.

[@d.b.94]

Reid thanks for your knowledge with firearms. You helped me out alot. Keep going.

[@jorysiler]

when I turn 21 I will train at valor ridge and carry my pistol every where. I want to be a armed citizen just like you Reid. I look up to patriots like you. Thank you for informative videos like this. God speed Reid.

[@SO10mm]

How did that work out for you

[@lovetolearn2568]

salute to another truly great video.

[@matthewfox3760]

Read please consider doing a video covering some of your dry fire practice

[@CommandoLAX]

I love this video! What you said about sacrifices rings very true. Honestly, I had to get dedicated and give up dipping in order to pay for more ammo. I'm much better for it. That $8 a week was almost a box of 5.56 a week. Would you mind posting a video about good dry fire drills for a beginner on an AR? Things that could help us work on fundamentals or sight acquisition maybe?

[@RileyRR]

Very good advice!

[@R0mans13]

I sleep with a shield (in holster) under my pillow after I worked an armed burglary where the burglars busted into the victims bedroom before they could get to their firearm in the dresser. Great advice man.

[@j.p.montojo5856]

Good video thanks! I wish I can follow up with practice and drills I've learned from the classes I've taken. Most shooting ranges here in CT will not allow you to draw a holstered firearm. And I fully understand and respect the rules of these ranges. The most I can do is at a low ready position.

[@zerothreethreeone9137]

Great ideas and info, hits home because I'm on a tight budget myself. What works for me and this is just an example, when it comes to ammo is to constantly buy it like a grocery. It's hard when you're on a budget to save 60 to 120 bucks to buy in bulk sometimes because you have to spend the money on other things a lot. So for me what I do is for training is I buy the 9mm federal aluminum for 10 bucks a box at Wally world, try to every time I go in. That adds up over a couple weeks and doesn't hurt as much as 100 bucks. Then I'm just in a state of replacing what I shoot every week like milk in the fridge. Of coarse my self defense ammo is not as cheap but the same principle can be applied based off of need that week. You hit the nail on the head with a quality firearm selection. My Glock eats up any ammo I feed it, and you can get a new one for around 500 bucks. If I were to try that with some other pistols my method might not be as successful with the cheap ammo. Smith and wesson,Sig, Ruger, H&K the list goes on they all make good reliable duty tested guns, I love my Glock but I don't mean to say that it's the end all. I've found however that the stryker fired guns seem to be both the most reliable and cost effective too for all of us on a budget. I can get the same performance with all ammo out of my 500 dollar stryker fired gun of a proven platform, as I can with a $1200 SA/DA Sig or HK. Just gotta budget and make good purchases that will save you in the long run sometimes.

[@fightingbear8537]

Great video!

[@steverussell6642]

This is a great video 👍

[@albertjochoa77]

great, and informative video. thanks for the info sir!

[@jackieclingman9707]

Check out your local conservation clubs and see if they offer any training. The one I belong to has training twice per month taught by law enforcement officers, NRA trained instructors and retired marines. We learn how to shoot on the move, shooting with both hands, all kinds of things. The best part is, it is free and just for women. It is all paid for with grant dollars. It's fun and I've made many new friends with all different kinds of skill sets. We shoot all different kinds of guns too. It was the first place I ever locked and loaded my AR and shot it.

[@kelleyknapp1499]

My SKS here's my favorite rifle. Sights dead on, shoots like nobody's business. The rear elevation sites seem to be dead on. And with the stripper Clips really fast to reload. I have had the rifle since 1997 and have shot more than 10,000 rounds through it and have never had to clean it. Has never jammed on me and it sure it's better than anything I have ever owned. Even better than my AR-15. Or my Remington 742, or any of the other 12 long guns that I own.

[@leftyjoe4957]

I started reloading, it cut my shooting cost almost in half. It also gave me an appreciation for how much effort it takes to make your own ammo. I stopped wasting ammo doing mag dumps, and started taking my training seriously. There are many reloading companies that offer package deals, it is worth the investment.

[@concernedcanadian8460]

Good advice, eating and drinking out is a huge drain on finances. Also...can't go wrong with an SKS. I have several and they all work all the time!

[@wadewittman8510]

Great advice, keep up the good fight!

[@shortfusemiller6984]

see you November 11-14 cant wait 12 more days left of waiting thank god booked the class back in April been waiting 8 long months

[@lauriestlyon8773]

Nobody should diss training. But the essential is practice, practice, practice! You must put the training to use or you are wasting your time and money! There are skills I learnt years ago that are buried somewhere in my mind and body but I would not want to rely on them. All because I have not practiced them. When I was a Firefighter we drilled night or day EVERY day! Not because we did not know how to use the kit but to keep that knowledge fresh and we ran scenarios to simulate the application of those skills. Whilst I still have most of that knowledge I would have to think twice about application. There is no time to think twice in a gunfight!!

[@bigchunk1]

Eggs are a great way to get protein without spending a lot of money. Hard boil eggs. Put some hot sauce on it if you want.

[@KaizenLife]

Definitely. You can get 24 eggs at costco for like $3 :) Might be even cheaper outside of commiefornia

[@poncho12335]

Really enjoy your videos.Have learned a great deal of info from them.Should you always use snap. caps in dry fire training?Once again. Thank you!

[@peternorthrup6274]

I just added a henry golden boy to my collection. Never had a 22. Im looking forward to shooting alot more for alot less. Its all fun.

[@buckasswildsims5493]

i couldn't agree more..i don't make allot ..so my pistol is all i have ..i train with it at-least 10 perfect draws and dry fires every day building muscle memory and i buy 1 box of ammo each week witch is 50 rounds for a 9mm .doing that i have over 3000 rounds put back for when i need it or i go to practice live fire .great advice ty for the vidio!!

[@os2soliz]

When you can't think under stress, you do fall back on your training. If there's quality training then you survive. Training is an absolute need.

[@rayhanes1347]

One meal a day is pretty cool especially if you're cutting. I ate one meal a day and felt great just keep a gallon of water handy.

[@TheGearTester]

Beans and Rice!

[@mountaintraining9203]

TheGearTester veganism is not expensive and healthy. $60 a week is reasonable.

[@martinsegal]

Good stuff bro!

[@friedcaramel8445]

Absolutely

[@tcarp1616]

Right now times are tough. We are having a second child and saving money for the $1,300 copy to have it. Plus daycare for 2 kids is $1,100 a month. I am picking up a partime job along with my full time job to make this happen. Times a hard but we just have to work harder. Thanks For the video!

[@jamescooper7272]

Speaking of budgeting: I figured out that if I switched over to peanut butter sandwiches I could shoot more than I really wanted to every month. I have been eating peanut butter sandwiches for about a year now.

[@Imasharkrawr]

hell yeah brandon

[@jonathanpascual5353]

Great advice. I’d love to take a couple of your classes but I live in Hawaii. So plane ticket, lodging and such will cost a lot more than a class. Looks like I’ll be budgeting for a long while before I come and learn to shoot from you lol

[@galamonkey]

I've been shooting less, but finally took my first training course. Going to the range, standing in your lane, and just blasting holes in paper can be fun, but it doesn't do anything for me except entertain. I've been stocking ammo for a while now, and plan to continue as long as I can. Ammo is cheap now, and I've been taking advantage of that because who knows what the future brings with the election less than 2 weeks out. It's still fun taking inexperienced shooters to the range and going shooting with friends, or even teaching some brand new shooters the basics of safe gun handling, shooting, and gun operation, but just going to the range and putting 250+ holes in a piece of paper shooting bulls eyes isn't doing you much except entertaining you. Of course you need to practice what you train, but endless target shooting for fun when you have limited funds is counter-productive.

[@EVLfreak666]

not ONCE during the course of this video did I disagree with something you said. I will spread the word about this channel as much as I can because you speak the truth.

[@zacharyanderson5907]

Hey Reid, I've never heard you talk about CZ before. I've been running a P-07, in 9mm, for a little bit now and I'm thoroughly impressed with it. Not to mention, they're usually at a great price point. What's your thoughts on CZ, and how do you feel they stack up to that of others (i.e. Glock, H&K, etc)?

[@wildcat19671]

I save change. I use cash for everything and the change from my pockets every month is always at least $150. most of the time it's close to $200. That's 500 rounds of .556 a month if you are careful where you buy it.

[@purpledrink93]

....do you mean change like singles or straight up coins? cause thats a lot of coins in a month

[@wildcat19671]

Random Gorilla I mean coins. Yes I have anywhere between 4 and 7 dollars worth of coins in my pocket at the end of the day. I may start adding one dollar bills to the ammo fund as well.

[@WAgunfun]

so you must jingle like a janitor everywhere you walk.

[@wildcat19671]

WAgunfun Na, I toss it in the ashtray in the car mostly I just bring it in every night when I get home. Some of it is in my pocket though.

[@russor22]

$4 bag of brown rice will last you forever in the grand scheme of $4 foods....

[@545prepper]

great video as always. Which of your courses would be best suited for use of an SVD? thanks

[@tim7325]

Solid advice, not necessarily just for gun/ammo/lifestyle buying but for life. 12 Comrades disliked this video.

[@KFowl35]

I fuckin love your videos Reid

[@theeasternfront6436]

I love the Brandons of the world.

[@stansmith7630]

Silver gold stackers can flip some gold into guns. I plan on doing that soon as I see the price of metals volatile could fall and could rise but too risky right now. Guns are something that will increse more in value in the next decade

[@alaskauntamed6476]

A true American Patriot right here folks

[@ariscubanbreed7265]

$$$ sense these tips applies to anything in life when it comes to savings may it be for a house,car or college fund.Excellent pointers.Big thank you.

[@tinkertime577]

I go to a certain place on a regular basis, and on my way home I stop at a gun store and buy a box that of whatever I can afford.

[@johnd4348]

I buy ammo only ammo during Black Friday and Christmas because it goes on sell . I save up all year a little each month and then buy all my ammo for a year. Save a ton of money on ammo.

[@michaeldoherty6299]

Hi Mr. Henrichs, long time subscriber but this is my first comment on your channel. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on the un-ratified first amendment. The short of it is that would have limited the size of congressional districts to 30,000 people. Where we currently sit is an average constituency of 700,000 people per district. It is still pending before the states. I may be wrong but as I see it a lack of representation in Congress is a major cause of federal problems. Hell, Pakistan is at 60k per district. Anyway, love everything you do. Keep doing what you're doing, people are waking up to the environment that we have been in forever.

[@user-qv7rw7dq1d]

Substitute gun, for anything you want to achieve financially. This is just great all around financial advice, if your desire is to reduce costs.

[@mafistowaltz4857]

Its ALL about your Priorities get your shit together haha & EDC! Great Advice.

[@thegeniusprepper3225]

Reid, has anyone come through your classes with a Smith and Wesson SD9VE? I know that it's almost a copy of a Glock and Glock sued Smith and Wesson for that very reason. is it a good pistol that I can trust to be there when I need it. I know you say not to buy cheap guns and I agree to a point. cheaply made guns might not work all the time but I also know that it's good to find good prices when you can. the SD9VE is a 9mm pistol that holds 16 rounds and comes apart like a Glock. the price is around $300 brand new and not on sale. what are your thoughts on this pistol, and would you recommend it to someone who needs a pistol and everything else for concealed carry including the permit (because I'm under 21 until January)

[@shawn4900]

SKS baby!

[@playstation3demon13]

I was collecting cans earlier this year...I got a colt in the safe now

[@eldorkpistolero1555]

I'm sticking with my one handgun, a 22 caliber pellet gun and a im getting a SKS and go overboard with ammo. I'm getting training in medical, firearms training and bushcrafting

[@EverydayAmerican]

You've got the hookup and clout. Brandon deserves a Rifle Dynamics AK. What would be even better, and more fitting, is sending him to a Rifle Dynamics AK builders class.

[@coolbeans6148]

ammo prices is what kills me, I go through 9mm like no ones busness.

[@dougfloyd628]

Yes sir!!! Keep up the good fight brother!!! As always STAY ARMED MY FELLOW AMERICANS!!!

[@johnd4348]

New work boots, or more ammo. That is the question. More ammo of course.

[@jeffreyappel1]

Don't forget the gun safe they aren't cheap!

[@webheadzzz]

do you know anyone you would recommend in the San Antonio TX area.

[@runsnake3766]

Agree with everything except skipping meals.... need those calories to remain healthy and be able to stay focused with physical training

[@mithrandir1313]

Budget some USCCA insurance too!!

[@jumpykilllerqx6029]

A good amount of people are not hot when it comes to shooting and hitting fast moving targets so or shooting on the move so class might be able to train you on that.

[@Beecozz7]

How about abstaining from BEER!!! I abstain from coffee, new clothes, fast food, new shoes, etc etc. I agree 100%

[@R0mans13]

Also I can second his training comments, when you are scared you always end up relying on training.

[@roguebourgault]

when hes talking about saving money and just walk from point A to point B I feel like it was just about being healthy, and by doing that you save money.

[@riverratsrevenge8159]

I would recommend fasting before downgrading meat quality. meat is bad enough for you as it is. where I save money is bulk shopping and not buying from convenient stores. buy once cry once is solid advice.

[@johnfleming3080]

5:21 Ain't that the truth.

[@johnwhite9374]

I buy at least one box of pistol and rifle ammo per month no matter what. my friends and relatives know to either give me a gift card or ammo for birthdays and Christmas. I do get more than the one box as I run into sales and bargains I have a checking account I use just for my habit. but the one box rule is an always thing no matter if I need 9t or not.

[@ChanceK.100]

Do you train/practice with Steel cased 9mm, .223 ammo?

[@seanstrickland4970]

I do. Helps you clear jams lol