Gun Gripes Episode 69: Big Cities = Big Problems

[@DomesticatedGoth]

This has happened in the UK with knives. Because of inner-city thugs stabbing each other, people in the countryside who might want to carry a knife for utilitarian purposes are restricted to a folding, non-locking (and that, to me, is not as safe for the user) blade under 3 inches. If I want to carry a fixed bladed or locking folding knife, I have to be able to prove I have a solid, provable use for it otherwise I could be arrested and sent to jail for a while. I live out in the Scottish Highlands, not some inner-city tower-block housing project where there's problems with drugs, high crime rates, gang violence, etc. I can't even carry my little Opinel because it has a locking collar and that is such a useful knife. There's no provision for carrying one for the chance you /might/ need it (or even just want it - slice some fruit, whittle a stick, whatever). There's certainly no carrying any kind of weapon for self defence here (but thankfully there doesn't seem to be the same necessity for it). I do wish that localised laws were a thing here; they used to be in the past, but now the law is the same everywhere, even when the problems aren't the same everywhere.

[@tylerorourke89]

I grew up in southern IL where the issues of Chicago force laws on the little guy in rural IL who just loves to shoot. Then I joined the army and since I've ran into the same issues in TN with Nashville problems and now in CO with denver issues. this sort of stuff happens everywhere. because of a shooting by a mad man in a subdivision of Denver (Aurora) we've seen so many new laws hit the books that obviosly don't hurt the criminals at all but make it somewhat dificult for me to have fun at the range.

[@BushmasterXM15E2S]

I live in TN. Nashville is not the problem. MEMPHIS is the problem! I know because I lived there for 17 years! I just moved, last April, to a rural area of TN.

[@boogitybear2283]

@@BushmasterXM15E2S Nashville is getting up there with Memphis. Assault rates in Nashville are high due to excessive drunks.

[@mytmouse57]

Thanks for posting this. As a resident of a primarily rural state, I am indeed grateful that we don't have non-sensical regulations thrust upon us here. Also, I appreciate your point about firearms owners, by and large, being responsible, safe people. It only makes sense, because the awesome responsibility that comes with handling firearms demands level-headedness, maturity and presence of mind.

[@Blackflag.actual]

we need to repeal the NFA

[@luisecobian3691]

No we need to repeal the Hughes admendmant

[@plumbherhub1664]

Funny now as a 25 year old gun lover I agree and i preach this all the time.

[@SomeGuy-sj1ly]

Its bullshit that the only amendment that specifically says "shall NOT be infringed" is the one that gets infringed on the most. All gun control is infringement, and therefore unconstitutional.

[@SomeGuy-sj1ly]

@@luisecobian3691 Yes, but no not really. We need to repeal the NFA and the gun control act of '68. The hughes amendment was an amendment to the FOPA (firearms owners protection act), which itself was an update to the gun control act of 1968. Therefore, repealing the GCA would repeal the FOPA and Hughes amendment as well.

[@humboldtusa]

i meet the nicest people while hunting or at the gun range. im from cali

[@almanac520]

The only place in NY I don't find completely brainwashed people in the metro NYC area are gun ranges. It's sick how the state has turned our right into an exclusive privilege

[@almanac520]

"They don't have to put up with their own kind struggling either." -Eric @4:10

[@thebusterdog6358]

It sucks to be you, if you ever do get out of that hellhole, check your politics at the state line. Especially if you move to the South. We don't want any of that Commie SHIT down here!

[@skunkycatog]

Gun range?! shit that’s usually where I meet the dbags who think they are hot shot

[@thebusterdog6358]

@Shapiro Shekelberg I agree, New Yorkers are infesting South Florida like cockroaches. And they're bringing their self destructive liberal politics along with them. Just like Californians are doing in Texas.

[@gigidy5]

You guys are great. I'm so glad I have your signed shirt. I identify as a Libertarian. I HATE when people assume I am conservative/republican when I talk Constitutional rights. Thank you for the continued videos! Rand Paul 2016!

[@brettjameslarue]

Just got around to this vid and Eric what you said about draconian gun laws effecting those outside the "jurisdiction with the problem" brings to mind the Civil War and the reasons it was fought . The South believed each state should govern its own area,basically that New York should govern New York and Georgia should govern Georgia. What is reasonable and necessary in Manhattan is NOT reasonable and necessary in Macon. Trying to apply the same laws to Oregon as you do to Florida (trade laws ,gun laws you name it) results in laws that don't fit EITHER state well. The South didn't go to war over slavery, they went to war over being able to govern themselves. The wrong side won. Bet you never thought you'd hear that from a yankee, huh? lol

[@2GTerrell]

I'm very happy that you are encouraging your viewers to write their senators, representatives, and washington. Our voice will not be heard unless we allow it to be, not matter what your position may be. As a gun owner, I often find myself in discussions with anti-gun individuals, but I find that once I make my point and they get to know me as a morally and ethically sound person, they side with me.

[@keithgregory7937]

Barry we miss you god bless.

[@TlalocMexicaKing]

What happen to Barry?

[@TlalocMexicaKing]

@Enwurd Dindunuffin omg it's been a while since I've heard that

[@im413]

Eric and Barry, you guys are the best. You are spending the good word about us gun owners. Keep up the good work.

[@Alprazolam08]

Chicago politics runs Illinois. Always had. R.I.P. Barry.

[@andrewrivera2511]

Gyad damn forreal.. lost a good soldier man. Fuvked up.

[@REXman717]

Living in a small town in Illinois, it makes me very happy to see others recognize the issues with big cities affecting the entire state

[@christophersteck9701]

northern ca is separating, support state of jefferson

[@thepeps021]

Hey us in central California still have to deal with the Crap from Sacramento

[@christophersteck9701]

+thepeps021 looks like you will need to be moving

[@Allkindaoutside]

Christopher Steck I'm in the Central Valley and our Sherif is pro 2nd amendment so I'm good.

[@murphpawz]

Dwight Simpson Merced county?

[@emceeunderdogrising]

It's an interesting idea. I'm interested in what kind of structure your state would have? Would you guys even have enough GDP to compete with other states or provide basic services?

[@blairleishman3988]

I'm from the UK and I find all these videos interesting because its different in the states. Thanks guys

[@MichaelHenriques]

Hit the nail on the area with the CA people to CO. I was one of those people and I moved out of CA because of the high cost of living and alot of the BS laws. A lot of people though, moved to CO to get away from CA and their BS. And then voted the same type of people in that caused the problems of CA.

[@bradg2069]

My cousin lives in New Mexico, and says: The scariest thing to a New-Mexican, is a You-Haul with California license plates. They have done the same thing to their state. They leave California because it's to restrictive, expensive, and crime filled, but then put into effect the same laws that have Ruined the state in which they have moved from.

[@TexasDog3]

Californians are californicating the rest of the U.S.

[@montanamountainmen6104]

@@bradg2069 Californians mentality infest every state on the west coast and Rocky Mountain states.

[@SS-fb7zd]

One leave another one moves out there

[@varmint87]

Keep the gun gripes comin'. I appreciate your hard work and time you guys put into all these vids.

[@smh9902]

Illinois. . . One single city, Chicago, has ruined that state. Nobody, including myself, will move into Illinois from the Missouri river side. Look at St. Louis city and county. All the growth is into Missouri, despite illinois property being DIRT cheap.

[@Super-J10]

My cousin lives in Green county IL, 50 min from ST Louis ....he HATES Chicago.....Chicago laws control most aspects of his life. And he lives in the middle of a corn field 300 miles from Chicago....totally Fucked !!!!

[@smh9902]

Super J Exactly.

[@robhimself79]

As a NY state resident THANK YOU! You're spot on with this. I'm in Buffalo which is far from rural but we are still mostly pro gun and living under the boot of NYC. Its 7 hours away and i can be in 3 free states faster than getting there but they effect my life in a negative way.

[@LOLTROLLKING968]

IF GUNS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE GUNS,THATS A BIGGER PROBLEM

[@iwanttolearnjapanese]

You two are the most sensible people on KZbin. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@andrewj.alderete1991]

This video is even more truer now than ever. 9/2017

[@snicklefritz4209]

@Slick now?

[@mrmatthewroach]

As an Upstate NY resident I can agree with this 100%. Thanks for doing this video!

[@Kalashnikingz47]

Bodymore, and P.G. county O'Malleyland, Don't ever live here!!!

[@mjwpowerstroke]

Eric, you and Barry are so informative and intelligent...You guys represent gun owners so well. I wish I had you guys at my local gun shop... Keep the videos coming guys. God Bless

[@matthewb5032]

Cough.chicago.cough

[@seanyager3177]

Spot on as always! Man it really sucks bad that Barry is no longer with us ...

[@DaScribbler]

Bleeping with sound of a firearm's action. cute.

[@MaedarOH]

It's not just people within the state. As an OH resident with a CCW, it makes me nervous just driving through NY state.

[@snazzyderek]

Drugs and prostitution are not solely an inner city problem. There are drugs being bought and sold in your neighborhood right now.

[@rattrapsupervisor4886]

+Jeff Bittner by those inner city drug lords who do business elsewhere you do know they have people who do things for them too right ?

[@snazzyderek]

+Shit Zoo don't take a perfectly reasonable comment and turn it into a shit show. There are drugs being manufactured, bought and sold in every town in this country. Some come from cities and some are manufactured on site with no connection to cities at all. Drugs do not have exclusive roots in cities.

[@rattrapsupervisor4886]

+Jeff Bittner afraid of comments eh ? If so you can delete your comment since you feel anything is an attack on you. I don't want you do have a shit show attack. You might shit all over yourself shithead. That would turn into a shitty situation.

[@snazzyderek]

+Shit Zoo jackass

[@FerrariTeddy]

+Rat Trap supervisor is a failed troll

[@braden10101]

I've lived in a rural part of Kentucky all my life, and I gotta say that the gun laws here are very good. Most of the people I know carry, whether it be open or concealed. Ammo prices are fair and the numbers are abundant. It's extremely common here that people, including myself, will just go out and shoot in their yards. No one complains either, everyone is used to seeing guns due to our culture, being that 8/10 people hunt very often around here. Love it

[@NASCAR_Diecast_Addict]

Same here in FL, we have people from NY, CA, and any other New England states moving here and bringing their BS laws, ideas and unconstitutional laws with them.

[@davidcales275]

Barry’s right about CA. Good people here but bad government.

[@94tehseen]

I love the little hop thing barry does at the beginning of every gun gripe lol.

[@Kmesh-v8l]

I just wanted to say thanks for this, I live in a small town in Western Illinois and can relate to this.

[@AlexBeltranII]

Thank you guy's, I learn a lot about being an American from you two.

[@jimburlingame4688]

I just wanna say I'm a huge fan! And hope you decide to make more vids you help put a voice to how most of us "gun enthusiasts" feel and think about alot of issues we deal with in our daily live.

[@SimMaster]

California really is a beautiful place. Mountains, snow, oceans, forests, deserts. It has every thing. It's sad that big government has to ruin the place for the people who live there.

[@ryanpm4460]

Thank you guys.

[@leecastro9371]

Good stuff guy's i lived in Illinois for year's,and Chicago and it's culture have had major negative impacts on the rest of the state.

[@rowtai4958]

100% agreed guys! Its how you lived. I immigrated from vietnam and for the most part of my early life my family moved from housing projects to housing projects. But, I work hard joined the Marine Corps went to college and now I own my own house and have a great and steady job. This country will allow you to move vertically as long as you are willing to work hard!!

[@newdefsys]

Hi Eric & Barry, just wanted to say "thanks" for your efforts in making these videos. Regards.

[@willett786]

I love your videos. One problem with this video is the whole crime below the mason-dixon line. There are a number of sub mason-dixon line cities with massive gun violence issues. Birmingham, NOLA, Memphis, Richmond, Columbia SC just to name a few. I'm from Richmond, which many people say "isnt the south" yet it was the capital of the confederacy but Richmond had one of the worst gun violence problems in the 90's. Just saying I think this is a large city problem more than a North vs South thing. Again love your work.

[@klintrepid]

Nate Willett old post, but you are correct sir!

[@greenvaepor]

I'm from Houston TX, currently in Athens. Houston is one of the FEW large cities where gun ownership DIRECTLY contradicts the false logic of the ban happy politicians. Houston is a LARGE diverse city, but we CC and can own what we like. Not much violent crime per capita compared to Chicago, LA, NYC etc.

[@mikeloria]

finally !!!!!!! Someone makes a video about this issue !! Thanks guys so much . Especially that you guys don't live in ny yet you realize that's a big problem . God bless you guys .

[@NARFALICIOUS]

Illinois is starting to change a little...concealed carry is finally being established. You still need a FOID (Firearm Owner ID) card, which isn't a big deal. With that same law, they are doing away with Chicago's requirement to have your guns registered with the city and having a city permit, but there is still a magazine restriction and "assault weapons" ban in Cook County/Chicago.

[@Gruntzilla240]

I'm not a democrat, I'm a progressive. Great job proving you understand the other side of the debate....

[@2tommyrad]

True! Good video. I lived in Alaska for 5 years and big-cities, outside Alaska, were working hard to shape the way Alaskans, and especially the Native Peoples lived their lives. The Alaskan credo is, "We don't give a damn how [they] do it outside". Outside meaning not in Alaska.

[@TheKilld3vil]

Thanks alot, Eric, now I have "People are People" by Depeche Mode stuck in my head...

[@Vtfilamguy]

I live in Vermont thank God, it's great to be in a state where gun owners still hold sway over our legislation we have had a couple attempts by folks not from Vt to pass nanny like guns laws thankfully they were defeated rather quickly. It just goes to show that no matter how friendly a state is to gun owners is there will still be those who would push unjust and unenforceable laws that only punish the law abiding. Thank you as always for another great video.

[@jimjordan2209]

This has been one of my gripes for a very long time and for me it comes close to home. I live in northern Illinois about one hundred miles west of Chicago. Chicago controls illinois, has some of the worst firearm laws in the country and virtually controls not only what goes on tn the Illinois General Assembly But it is almost impossible to to get anyone from outside Chicago to run for other statewide offices. The city controls our Senators and has many Representatives in the House.

[@smithandwestin651]

Your guys' videos always "Hit the nail on the head". Everything you state are valid points, and i (as well as many others do, im sure) agree with you both!! I enjoy every video you guys put out. Thanks for doing it.

[@ranevans]

My job moved me from TX to CO last year, and at first I was excited about moving to the Mountains, but that was short lived. I need to get back to TX!!!

[@n0st1l]

Timeless and prophetic video.

[@Jouleian]

I always hope that the limiting scope of the law would again be realized and the nanny state would restrict itself.

[@TheRandombk]

Amen to that, Brother. Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@houghtrainable]

Western New Yorker here. Just about half of New York state residents live in NYC. Add in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany and we're screwed. The rest of the state is very very conservative

[@TheProAer]

Love these older gun gripes with Barry in them. I think Chad is a cool guy, I miss Barry.

[@LegendKiller2073]

You guys have become my favorite channel! Thank you!

[@MosinManiac76254]

We need so much more people like you.

[@goriverman]

You guys are right on, great minds think alike

[@470blp911]

Awesome video guys. Very well spoken, l live in Massachusetts and that is exactly what Gov. Deval Patrick and the rest of our liberal politians want to do here. Thanks again for all of your videos and information.

[@McCarthy331]

I am from upstate New York and I know exactly what he's talking about, we get no say, no representation in our state government, it is almost entirely dictated by New York City.

[@eviljohn1979]

love watching these guys, its the only way us Brits can keep up with the anti-gun campaign over in the states, keep up the good work guys

[@CrookedRosePOD]

I live in Chicago pray for me

[@sasquatch4liffee]

I feel your pain man. It's a beautiful state here. I was born and raised in Socal, and if the politics weren't so jacked up, I'd want to stay. But I can't stand it anymore

[@nilodrallub7812]

I live in California. We have some of the most draconian laws there are in America. Hang on to YOUR Rights folks.

[@TheCommandodingo]

So true. Same in Australia

[@kevinhistorynut]

I live in upstate NY and the thought police on NYC is getting so bad they are even admitting they are policing our thoughts. Even the cops hate the safe act.

[@tacticalbusdriver6630]

" its not where you live its how you live " that hit hard !!!

[@tac540]

Amen brothers! God bless this country this beautiful country we are beyond blessed to be citizens of and may our rights stand strong and NEVER be infringed upon!! Love the videos! Common sense topics expanded and broken down for the folks who unfortunantly do not understand our rights and why they are here! God bless and keep em comming!!!

[@officerhanko]

Right on guys! Great video! I live in rural WI and its the same here, but I don't think it gets the attention that other places do. We have had our share of shootings that have made national news lately. We just had a woman murdered last week 15 miles from my house by a guy she knew outside of a bar. This stuff happens, nothing the government does will stop it. My advice is to severely punish those who murder. No need to punish everyone for one person's actions.

[@Mycroftsbrother]

Yep, also people used to look out for each other. I lived in a smaller city and our family and neighbors never locked our doors and left windows open all day and never had a break-in or anything stolen. Children walked to school and played safely outside day and night. People could walk anywhere and anytime in complete safety. Unfortunately, that's not true any more. If people stopped putting up with crime, drugs, etc. and start to look out for themselves and each other, it would be different.

[@Thereal111t]

Tube fed semi auto shotguns that look like sporting guns are legal (no pistol grip) and military style semi auto shotguns are specifically illegal regardless of what type of stock.

[@EvilMrSpock]

A very interesting point. New York is a big state with a lot of rural area, but the laws seem to be written with the New York City metro area in mind. A guy on his property in the Finger Lakes district will certainly view guns differently than someone in Manhattan.

[@bravofighter]

I live in NY, and our state is just in open revolt. Every county north of westchester rejected the SAFE act, and the D.A. of Columbia County just refused to prosecute the first person charged with having 9 rounds in a Springield XD. Getting a permit here isn't impossible, its just a massive, expensive pain in the ass. As far as the rest of us are concerned, NYC and Long Island can just take a hike.

[@redwolfmendoza]

I love the new format of your videos. You guys obviously invested in better cameras, equipment and editing!

[@craigster1573]

Amen Eric and Barry!!!!

[@stabbyronnie]

Lol. Good idea. You should shop that idea around for us. We'd be mighty obliged.

[@SneakyKittyGameDev]

have you guys every thought of making a dvd of all of your gun gripes?

[@venomman01]

There are way too many people in too many places with the motivation and attitude but not everyone gets the same opportunities.

[@ademmahoney]

I uses to live in Illinois and hated that Chicago dictated the laws for the entire state

[@belair55zz56]

I live in Upper NYS, Where everyone hunts, fishes, target shoots, very rural, In stark contrast I live 3 blocks from our NYS Assembly member who voted for the unSAFEACT...

[@RonKris]

You know someone is trolling when they have no videos, no subscriptions and make the same stupid comments on other gun channels. Good video. Keep up the good work Berry and Eric.

[@YummyMercury]

That censor at the end made me laugh more than i should have.

[@redzeppelin6]

I'm not 100% sure since none of my guns use external mags, but yes I think so. the joke is when they shoot try and count the bullets so you know if he has more than 7 rounds. My co-worker said he thinks they need to hand them in or register them or take all his mags on a boating trip and the boat sinks.

[@TManMusicPage]

Detroit is changing... kinda. The inner part downtown has begun being rebuilt to have less of a bad crowd and more upscale stuff. Outside of downtown and some other parts however not so much.

[@1pieman]

I Live in CA I talk a bought moving and then I think more and more I keep telling myself If I go that is like giving up and letting them win Thank you Guys I Love Your Videos

[@300mag83]

I am a Police Officer in a small town in Mo I would say about 75 percent of traffic stops the driver has a CCW. I always ask if they are carrying and if they say no I tell them they should. We have a big drug problem in our area mainly meth and where there is meth there is violence however it almost never involves a gun. normally its knives. on top of that I have only arrested one ccw holder and it was for dwi and he was very cooperative. Gun owners = law abiding

[@GIScott66]

Not just an American problem. In Canada the big cities influence the less populated area's on a whole host of issues not just gun laws. Great video as always.

[@harrisla123456]

I totally agree with you!!! Keep up these great discussions.

[@techie13804]

I love upstate in the People's Republic of New York, couldn't have said it beter my self.

[@andrewj.alderete1991]

This video just hit the spot for me

[@therats2270]

Good videos, love the high quality of the video and high quality of topics. Keep up the good work!

[@M1ke10191]

I live in NY (upstate) and the city is why the SAFE Act passed. Nearly the whole rest of the state opposes it.

[@jmlidea]

I was referring to the Barrett M82 .50 caliber sniper rifle. The source I found it on claimed a bullet range of 5 miles, but the wikipedia entry for it claims an effective range of just over 1 mile. I was wrong and didn't check the source too critically... regardless, my question stands, nobody should own a rifle that has a range of OVER A MILE. It may be fun and stuff, to shoot beer can from a mile away, but a weapon like that is designed for one purpose... and that purpose isn't to shoot beer

[@lrrprangerglenn]

You nailed our Issues here is Kalifornia! Ranger

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

I'm from northern California Myself,and followed the rest of My family to northern Nevada just after Moonbeam was reelected (not the real reason I left,but it helped). i don't know what part of Nevada You're moving to, but it won't be a culture shock unless You're not ready to deal with friendly people who speak English, even the people at gas stations! Yeah, we have our problems, but that won't ruin Your life. I just bought a nice house near Reno for under $150K, Never could in Cali.

[@REMNLY82]

Everything you guys said is so true, thumbs up. I don't understand why more people don't see the truth or maybe they do but with things like this one-sided media you just don't hear about it.

[@thudable]

THANKS. Straight forward and accurate as always (imo). Please keep up the quality videos guys. I look forward to them.

[@marcogarza3041]

awesome use of the sound effect for "beeping" out the cuss word.. great job.