Home Defense With Bow and Crossbow? OF COURSE!

[@tingley428]

As a Canadian with similar laws I find it sickening that a government would charge and jail someone for the natural human right of self defense! Literally being punished for not dying like an obedient victim while most times the attacker will get less jail time for attempted murder

[@noah_d7434]

Could I possibly refer to this statement in arguments?

[@crwydryny]

I don't know what the Canadian law says but if it's anything like the UK laws where if you kill someone who enters you house you have to go to court to justify that it was self defence but you're unlikely to really get in trouble for it

[@therealunclevanya]

@@crwydryny simply not true, Plod will find a reason to make an example of you

[@infamouscraze6059]

Ya its crazy..I'm in Toronto....150 Ganga in my city they have all the firepower

[@stan-ut5gj]

Your government wants you to die to be replaced by people that will work only for food.

[@robertlee8400]

My neighbor who’s 36 years young & has a pre teen son had her house broken into by some drug up guy lucky for her , her son was not home at the time , but she’s a avid hog hunter & my hog hunting partner & archery teacher , I’m 12 years older then her , but back to my story one morning she had this guy break into her house & she heard him rummaging through her house down stairs she was in her bedroom & at that time she didn’t have her firearms in the house & the only thing she had was a recurve bow that was 40 pounds @ 28 inches & some hunting arrows with sharp broad heads . She quickly strong her bow & waited for the guy to walk up the steps . When he rounded the bottom part of the steps she took aim & waited for the guy to walk up a few steps . When he did she let go & send a arrow down the steps . As usual the guy was startled & took off & she quickly called the police . When the police got there I heard them pull up in front of her & my house & went outside to see what was going on . The police told her to stay outside so they could clear her house wile they do so . Wile standing there a woman police officer was asking her question & a few minutes later a officer came out & said that the guy must have cut himself really bad because there was a blood trail out the back door leading to the back alleyway behind are houses . They track the blood 300 foot or more through the Alleyway & into some bushes where they found the guy dead shot through the right side just under his rib cage & if you know what’s behind all of the skin & bone under that side of the rib cage it’s the liver . Apparently she shot the guy & the arrow went clean through & stuck in her wall . No charges were filed on her & the police told her that the guy had a criminal record dating back to when he was 14 for breaking & entering . I’m glad I’m friends with her & I wouldn’t want to be on the other side of anything she shoots that’s for dam sure .

[@angelofthedead1886]

What country is that from?

[@JustMindgame]

Damn that sounds pretty cool

[@towolves2]

Thing is... When seconds counts, Police are only Minutes away.

[@malcolmrowe5031]

Probably half hour, too busy looking for hurty words on Social media

[@LeonM4c]

If you aren't put on hold first. Last time I called the police to file a report, was put on a hold for over 2 minutes. Imagine your life is on the line and you hear hold music instead of a human voice.

[@Ezekiel903]

i found it a very great and realistic narration, because especially in the US it is a big topic, some people think even a 17round 9mm Pistol is not enough, but even in the US in 80% of the case, the burglar flees when he note someone is in the house, it is an absolute fantasy that you will face a shootout with burglar, especially in which you need more then 2-3 round before he or they escape!

[@user-ko3tv7jl2r]

@@malcolmrowe5031 Unironically, in the UK it can be over half an hour for police to arrive at a burglary. Quicker if you misgender someone online.

[@bookerdewitt4811]

@@Ezekiel903 The idea is that if you're life is on the line, you should meet it with overwhelming force. If the situation warrants the use of a firearm, then it's serious enough to use as much force as is possible.

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

Defending one's life, family, and/or property, with lethal force should never be considered a crime. Criminals should expect to get met with deadly force,.. then maybe they would think twice to begin with.

[@gravitomagneticpower]

Yeah especially in the area of your home...

[@user-ko3tv7jl2r]

@Jakob Berg It's really not. There's not the same personal violation or undermining of the feeling of general safety in your home.

[@gregscalzo5259]

@David Lazarus Well he makes a good point so I would imagine yes he is.

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

If somebody breaks into my home and I catch him he better run because I'm not thinking about laws in that situation.

[@lordmuhehe4605]

And normal people shouldn't be so eager to kill. You sound like a psychopath. Joerg was completely correct, lethal force should the last resort.

[@acoustic-kitty]

it’s 5 AM rn but i can’t stop watching your videos

[@draxxsklounst6595]

Best way to start a day of work

[@maciek19882]

Is there a burglar in your house

[@ItsAndOddWorld]

Welcome lol

[@amazoniancustodian]

Welcome to the group, let us show its features

[@marleenrosemary1871]

Same except I am at school

[@fracturedsolace145]

Im glad he tested the penetration because I had no idea these little crossbows would cause that much damage.

[@justinfernandes3577]

With broad headed bolts, yes

[@Steven-jn2cw]

Even the 35lb pistol would probably kill you with a broad head bolt.

[@simlucien]

Imagine the fool who breaks in to Joerg's home... *clicking sound* *hearty laugh* LET ME SHOW YOU ITS FEATURES

[@elementalgolem5498]

"let me show you his features"** FIRST disection

[@panchemist]

"I am not a violent man by nature, but i have this interesting gadget here. Would you like me to show you it's features HAHAHA or would you prefer reporting yourself to the police right now?"

[@evan_513]

😁😂🤣

[@harryzero1566]

@@panchemist You can use my phone, let me show you its features.

[@panchemist]

@@harryzero1566 That's a neat addition. :D

[@jackoneil3933]

Excellent points Joerg, and your comments about home invasion and the 'accidental burglar', reminded me of what a long-time friend who for 30 years was the superintendent of a large U.S. prison. He advisedly father, and me after my father was kidnapped and robbed that if intruders enter your home when you are home, there is a good chance they know you are there and may kill you. If their identity is concealed they may be just there to rob or rape, but if they enter your home unmasked and fearless they likely intend on leaving you dead. The burglars who kidnapped my father had previously invaded another home and killed a husband and wife. After kidnapping my father, they later entered another home unmasked and held another elderly couple hostage at knife point. However, when the husband (a former combat veteran) when to open a safe in a spare bedroom he was able to retrieve a pistol he had under a mattress near the safe and kill the first burglar, and quickly shoot the second intruder who was holding his wife at knife-point between the eyes. The attackers who were killed had served time in the prison of my friend the prison superintendent. He later testified at the trial of the elderly husband who killed his kidnappers who was charged with manslaughter for shooting the first intruder in the back as he fled to thee room where his wife was being held at knife point, and told the jury what he told my father and me, and the man was acquitted and went free. He told reporters after the trial he had no doubts he and his wife were going to die and he had no regrets for defending their lives. .

[@TheBelrick]

germans need to have their own country again

[@josedorsaith5261]

I heard similar accounts from South African friends. One had a relative who was tied to a chair and his kneecaps power-drilled to get the safe combination.

[@jackoneil3933]

@@josedorsaith5261 OMG... Such monsters have no hesitation in using whatever horrific means required to get what they want. I have several friends who left South Africa when Mandela came to power. A friend who remained in South Africa a good number of years ago suggested I consider moving to South Africa to work with him and his family in their business. He said it was a paradise compared to America, where my father was kidnapped. I mentioned that to another wealthy South African friend who had moved to the San Francisco Bay area and he said: "!i t's a paradise all right, a fools paradise! You stay out of there if you know what's good for you because the place will become a literal hell in a few years!". Sadly, his prediction was very accurate. While some of the dynamics of South Africa are different here in the US and Canada you seem to be on a similar degenerative course, and being denied the right of self protection is the solution to that is not one to relish.

[@michaelbishop3701]

Greetings from the U.S. Your videos are very informative and fun to watch. Just the kind of guy I would like to have a beer with. I am almost 70, now. I am really glad that people from different countries can be friends after all the terrible things our governments have done to each other. You seem like an intelligent, honest and humble man. Always smiling and laughing. Which makes me smile every time I watch one of your videos. Love the content, as well. Wish you well.

[@KosmonautKong]

"You can reset the expanding head so you can use it again, if you can find it." Good luck explaining that one to the police!

[@braziliangentleman5148]

bows are not considered weapons in germany XD. Pillows do

[@mk6315]

Boxing glove arrow 😂 safe enough for the EU

[@wearetheremnants1615]

Spoken like a true euro

[@roel.vinckens]

- He stole my expanding head and hid it in his liver. All I did was recover my property, officer. - Ok...

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

I always recover all my arrows from the target so it is a habit that's hard to break. I wonder if I would still need my arrow puller on a burglars chest 🧐

[@ironmikehallowween]

Bows are incredibly versatile and amazingly efficient tools available to nearly anyone that will spend the time and effort to become proficient with them. I have seen videos of arrows easily going through sand bags that stop 308 rifle projectiles. Pretty interesting.

[@xronalmighty]

Blades make a hell of a difference. The 308 will have massively more energy but because the arrow is razored it makes much more efficient use of it's energy.

[@tangobayus]

I've seen that video, too :)

[@jaybirdcanadian]

Love this guy's laugh. Of course anyone breaking into his home, after feeling searing pain in the torso, the last thing he hears is, hahaha.

[@leootp22]

The thought is hilarious because you know that's exactly what they will hear.

[@gethmore6449]

Directly after : Let my show you it`s features, maybe.😀

[@catherineharris4746]

Now I've shown you it's features!😂😂👍👍👍👍

[@EeekItsSnek]

I can't wait to get my Stinger and Adder soon and watching you demo them makes me even more excited.

[@Ezekiel903]

i have ordered the Adder "Herbst Specials" yesterday!! i also can't wait to get it 👍👍

[@Vaestus]

Saying you can be called the perpetrator for injuring or killing a home intruder is kinda disgusting. Say what you want about the US but I dont think anyone with a brain has an issue with the castle doctrine. Really should be standard in any country. The only argument I ever hear is "ur property isnt more important than life" but my response is always about how, the instant you break into my home, I only know that youre up to no good. I am not going to leave things to the hope that "they probably just want my things." I have to engage like they are out for my life, as they have already broken their way in and im not going to give A HOME INVADER the benefit of the doubt. If you dont want to be killed when invading a home, just dont invade a home. My view of you when you break in isnt that of someone doing something out of necessity, but as someone being actively malicious, because if I dont approach it that way, whose to say my family and me dont pay for it. Because when you break in, you already show me you have no regard for the lives of others, why should I have a regard for yours.

[@xLeechcraftx]

So much this.

[@killbot2006]

I hear that argument all the time... you value your property more than a life... my reply is usually ' no, THEY value MY property more than THEIR life.' Someone who is breaking in has already committed at least one crime in doing so making it safe, under English Common Law to assume that they are a threat to you, your family and your property. Plus, under English Common Law, it is a duty of every English Citizen to arrest a criminal and prevent their escape, using whatever force necessary to hand them over to a magistrate.

[@kooroshrostami27]

I agree 100% but believe it or not it many countries it is actually worse than in Germany. There are actually countries in Europe were the robber will successfully sue you when he falls down your staircase which needed maintenance while robbing your house.

[@terencetsang9518]

I'm all for the use of (proportionate) force for self-defense, for stand-your-ground laws, and for the castle doctrine. Still, I thought these are rather state-dependent in the USA, instead of being enshrined as nation-wide legal principles?

[@xLeechcraftx]

@@terencetsang9518 ​ @Terence Tsang While it is state-by-state, as far as I'm aware, there are no states that don't have some form of "castle doctrine" that removes the duty to retreat in your own home. That's not to say there aren't details that make hell for people defending their home, but "castle doctrine" is effectively national. Stand-your-ground is where things start getting a lot more varied, though the majority of states still enable stand-your-ground.

[@Ulthar_Cat]

The fenris has another huge upgrade option: you can mount it on ANY bow 💜

[@bartroberts1514]

Also, I see no reason it couldn't have a bipod attachment, making any bow a stable platform artillery device.

[@SchoolforHackers]

@@bartroberts1514 How very Roman.

[@-umph]

Been subbed for 3 years now, I'm so happy for your success. You've accomplished so much so quickly, it's been exciting seeing you develop the Fenris. I wish I lived in a country you can ship to. I've always wanted to ask, does it bother you that you can't use a wrist support for your slings? Is Germany the only country with that rule? Love you jorg 💪🏻

[@tunturikuningas5393]

The wrist support things for slings is illegal in Finland too.

[@DarkLord666SK]

anyone lnow why this stupid rule??

[@MindBodySoulOk]

They don't have crime in Germany?

[@maxgehtdnixan4913]

@@DarkLord666SK Because the people who write weapon laws are usually pacifists who genuinely believe that police response times are instantaneous and no one would ever need to defend themselves with violence. They see such "shooting aids" as things that would make it easier to kill someone (or poach animals), because they don't know the first thing about placing a shot under pressure. The reality is, if you hit someone on the torso with a steel ball, a bullet or a bolt, they're going to bleed out before the ambulance arrives. All a shooting aid would do is actually let you have a small chance at placing a non-lethal shot. As the laws are right now, you're going to aim center mass to hit anything at all, so, you'll always be going for a kill shot if you shoot in the first place.

[@CannaCJ]

@@maxgehtdnixan4913 with US laws you have no legal defense unless you were using lethal force as a last resort in “exigent circumstances” and having the time to place a non-lethal shot indicates that you are not under immediate and certain threat of death or grievous harm. Even where it’s possible to shoot someone in a non-vital area, it is pretty much legally indefensible. Ridiculous but true. So you train to kill as fast as possible whenever lethal force is to be used. Seems somewhat inhumane. (I say this as a gun owner, mind you.)

[@krishm2478]

There should also be a rating for the bows based on the happiness of the laugh after the shot 😁

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

The laughter is a direct correlation to effectiveness and funness. It's scientific.

[@StefDude00]

Imagine this guy in the appocalapse leading his group armed with his inventions, they would be an unstoppable force.

[@stevemiller4494]

Excellent video Jorge, thanks for the testing this helps alot. 😉 Video starts out with a very pragmatic and realistic warning and advice on dealing with Intruders... Being a former neighborhood watch Commander I can testify to the fact that you definitely want to avoid a confrontation even yelling for them to get out but getting everybody out the back door safely would be ideal it's better to be a chicken than a dead duck because in real life they keep coming even after they're shot they can wrestle the weapon away from you and use it on you or your family so it must be in the extreme and that goes for firearms as well.... But if you have no choice then you have no choice.... But there are some really good ways you can keep people out of your house one of the best ways and people faill on this many times.... Often times someone comes charging in when you're asleep they bust down the door in one shot and they're upon you in under a minute..... I've seen this happen and reviewed video tapes with Police department people that had cameras in their house.... People were stabbed and murdered in their beds.... And they had a security system and guns didn't save them but here's what could have saved them.... 4 inch wood screws screwed into the door hinge metal plate on all three plates that's nine 4-in screws on the other side with the deadbolt lock plate you screw in 2... 5 inch wood screws.... If you do this they would have to use a battering ram about 20 times to get through that door, this has been tested.... But regular kicking the door you're not going to get through that door.... So that gives you plenty of time to mount a defense or an escape you can also do this on bedroom doors as well which I fully encourage on your sleeping quarters and of course back door obviously you if you have a sliding glass door you have issues but you have to put lighting and a loud cheap screeching motion sensor alarm.... Additionally on your windows you can do the same thing in fact you probably want to put up I always recommend it putting up items on your windowsill even if they're bottles or anything that makes extra noise to give you a heads up so you can mount a defense.... 90% of thieves want an easy target most of them do not want to be confronted, so Jorge is very wise.

[@draxxsklounst6595]

This has slowly become the crossbow channel

[@nobodynoone2500]

A crossbow is just a guided slingshot in a way... The current ultimate evolution of one.

[@kusukacolaylowlee1611]

Buy them! Make uncle joerg rich!

[@barrysoetoro3159]

Excellent video! The only thing I would add is considering the ability to keep the weapon on target between shots. Follow-up shots are crucial in a home defense situation.

[@shadowninja1474]

I have the original Stinger AR 6P, and the Stinger 2 on the way. I like the Stinger 2 because it is compact enough to maneuver around the tight corners I have in my home. But it also has the power and accuracy for distance shots if need be. In it of itself it is lethal. Especially with the incredibly sharp and strong broad heads, and heavier limb.. For me, the Stinger 2 is the most versatile. But I do love them all.

[@Goofiest_goober838]

@cloverleafsippa713 yeah why buy a crossbow when you could use an AR-15 or a 12 gauge?

[@damians9252]

@@Goofiest_goober838 Different types of weapons is better to survival because differents situations may left unoperable one. Sorry my english language, i am from Argentina

[@arise2impact484]

The stealth section is the funniest tactical portrayal I have seen. Thank you for this! Definitely on my Christmas list

[@feger481]

It would be great to see the how effectively it penetrates with the crossbows, if you were to suspend some bone ( pig ribs) parts in the ballistic gel.

[@chrisjones6002]

Something like Paul Harrell's "meat target" would be a pretty good test. It makes a pretty respectable representation of a two legged threat.

[@user-ko3tv7jl2r]

For self defence that's a moot point though. You don't need (or want?) to kill, just disable.

[@chrisjones6002]

@@user-ko3tv7jl2r the quickest way to stop an attacker is a central nervous system hit. The second quickest is reducing their blood pressure to zero. Both are generally fatal.

[@nothim7321]

@@user-ko3tv7jl2r you continue the defensive action until the threat ceases. Often, not all the time, but often, attackers are not deterred by just pain or damage inflicted on their persons. In the US easy access to illegally obtained substances such as meth, pcp, crack and "spice"/ "bath salts" has been noted to change the ability of people assaulting others to even feel pain or notice they have been injured. Also people who have been stabbed or even shot when not under the influence often report that they initially thought they had only been punched or slapped.

[@MrTimmmers]

@@nothim7321 You hit someone with a broadhead in the body, they're pretty certain to die. Some drug dealers recently proved that here, one even shot his brother by accident. Everyone hit died. Hospital said they had very little chance through blood loss and internal damage a broadhead does.

[@AccessAccess]

Don't forget the power of poison to make weaker crossbows more lethal. It was pretty common in post-classical era China where a small repeating crossbow was sometimes used by civilians for guarding their home. The bolts were often little more than sharpened pieces of wood, but the tips were dipped into something like rat feces or covered with berries from a poisonous plant. While a victim may survive the immediate wounds, he would likely die of infection or poisoning in the days to come.

[@KiithnarasAshaa]

I do appreciate the humorous framing of a home invasion as a "surprise visit." ; )

[@brkyq]

Just saw an ad for Back Yard Ballistics. Season premiere Wednesday. Watching my Friday fishing shows and Jorg Sprave is on my tv. Awesome!!

[@Slingshotchannel]

Yes, my announcement video will go online Sunday.

[@andrewtaylor9615]

I love how much fun you have making these videos!

[@ollieb9875]

That Fenris is awesome. Also commands a hefty price i see. 🤔

[@Reallynothere0]

I love this content and honestly I'd love to see a video where you can show specific firing positions and areas of cover that can make you on par with a firearm in your home 🤔

[@kennygeorge125]

Dude you are the coolest and one of the most honest Guys online . Keep up the Good works Godspeed my brother.

[@no.step.on.snek.2423]

Jorge makes a good point of firing indoors... I had the opportunity to run a "ki*l house" with live ammo.. took 4 hours to get there in the middle of nowhere alabama. A friend of mine, a force recon marine, shot me the invite and i couldnt resist . All of them were marines, i was the only civillian.. i brought noise cancelling ear muffs.. and after the first run, it was VERY. Apparent they were inadequate... Even doubled up the concussion from the muzzle breaks were severe.. especially from the scar 17h ... Tons of fun, MASSIVE HEADACHE , and a whole new respect for military door kickers

[@kevjames4236]

A burglar in my house will be met with a fenris and I will show him it's features!

[@aztecklover69]

at mine with slit wrists; I own knives and know how to weild them^^

[@MrEazyE357]

A burglar in my house will be met with a 12 gauge Mossberg 590 with 8 rounds of buckshot... or any of the few pistols I own. I'm always going for the shotgun first though.

[@Ed19601]

Home defense in netherlands: a jeweler encounters a burglar with an axe who attacks him. The jeweler runs op the stairs to his bedroom where he has a licensed firearm, persued by the axe-wielding burglar. The man manages to reach his bedroom, grab the gun and shoots the burglar. Judge does not want to accept self defense coz it was not sure if the jeweller really had to fear for his life. A woman opens the door when another woman with whom she has a bit of a row starts banging a d kicking it. The angry woman immediately with a tire iron attacks the woman who opened the door. The fight ends up in the kitchen where the home ownster stabs the attacker. Judge: no self defense as the woman had chosen to open the door and thus had not withdrawn from the conflict. A jewellery is invaded by 2 robbers who storm in, while shooting at him. The jeweller ducks behind the counter, grabs a fire arm and shoots over the counter in the direction of the robbers, while still hiding beneath the counter, shoots one in the back. Judge: as the robber was shit in the back it proves he was no longer a threath so it is not self defense. Welcome in the netherlands

[@keithbrown2458]

Absolutely love your ingenuity you fascinate me with your inventions keep up the good work sir. You have progressed so far since I first started watching your channel which has been quite sometime ago I’m happy to see that you now have some truly state of the art products just amazing you used to work with just wood, But even your Proto types were amazing...Show me its features Hah Hah Hah

[@vladimirmarkov2047]

Looks like Fenris bow is the best one! And don't forget to back up your bow with a good knife.

[@Petarkruzevksi]

Jeorg sneaking is the best 😂😂😂

[@Frank_Nemo]

He has the sneaking abilities of an elephant. :)

[@spo5egy]

And his laugh hahahaha

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Awesome video. Great ideas.

[@asmolbean9300]

The way Joerg was nervously like "are there still VCRs?" Aw haha

[@ryan98kksilvatorres70]

That bow is amazing and can stop multiple ones for sure

[@jugglejunk]

I've shot indoors with earprotection and I was taken a-back from the REALLY loud noice, where as I shoot bows and (hand)crosbows indoors all the time, besides legal issues here in the Netherlands I'm certain that a fire arm would wake up the whole neighborhood compared to a bow/crossbow that you could shoot/fire/loose all night long without anyone the wiser. Also unlike firearms you won't need a vault for storage which saves you just so much that you could easily buy a second bow/crossbow toy (depends on choice and price).

[@ianyoung6706]

I used to be a criminal, I’m in America, and this advice right here would NOT be a discouragement in my former way of life. 1:26 It’s hard for me to see how the better policy isn’t to make sure someone knows that breaking in where they don’t belong will be considered an act of war, just as between countries, and met with deadly force at the discretion of the occupants. I used to live in California, I now live in Virginia, in a smaller city that does have a drug blight, but criminals know they can expect guns and other weapons to be produced and used with righteous indignation 1:26 1:26 against them if they commit assault or break into homes. It’s not just the law, it’s the attitude that prevails among law abiding American property owners, especially with families. By the way I love your crossbows

[@technne-gu1yu]

In Germany "IM BREAKING IN DONT WORRY ILL GIVE YOU 15 MINUTES TO OPEN UP THE SAFE AND LOAD UP YOUR FIRE ARMS!!!" said no burglar ever...

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I have a small place, so my home defense mindset is not looking at range, but reach. I want enough reach to keep someone from getting their hands on my, but a short enough weapon that my walls are not my own worst enemy. I settled on things like short swords (spatha, gladius, machete) and lengths of wood (1x2, child's little league baseball bat). As I don't want to be "strapped" all day around my place, I have options secreted in each room. - All that said, my two best measures for self protection are knowing my neighbors (and we look out for each other) and curtains. "Curtains?" you say. Yes, If a potential burglar does not see my 'stealables' from outside, they are less incentivized to enter and take them. - Side note: When you buy a big new tech item, don't put the box out on the curb for recycling. Cut it up into 1' x 1' pieces and bundle the pieces with boring paper or cardboard. I am blown away at how many times I see boxes on the curb for someone's new giant flatscreen or Alienware computer or things like that. It's almost like they WANT burglars to target their home!

[@weisthor0815]

what you write makes sense, but damn, you must live in a rough neighbourhood then

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@weisthor0815 I have not had a robbery or assault. yet. But just balancing being prepared and living happy is worthwhile. Similar to how people who go boating (should) always have at least enough flotation vests for everyone on the boat.

[@alphagaming7812]

Oh man, for some reason I just remembered your 1000 joule launcher. You should totally do some destructive testing with that! Lol

[@bobsmith5088]

I think Germany made a new law to stop the arrow over tube shooters so he can't do anymore experiments with the 1000 joule airgun.

[@alphagaming7812]

@@bobsmith5088 Well that's unfortunate..

[@jessemayle1380]

Germany's weapon laws are far too strict

[@caladanian]

Not so sure about this: less risk for short-cut actions under stress, family tragedies, accidents

[@kevindorn2508]

​​@@caladaniannumber one household deadly weapon worldwide: The kitchen knife, nothing kills more. We better ban them all or chain them to the cupboard like in old prison movies...

[@vitorpimentel2145]

Germany's weapons laws are just like Brazil's: they are designed to keep normal citizens defenseless and real criminals safe

[@oblivionspartan]

The German government has never been good about protecting its citizens.

[@megakuli]

Norway too unfortunatley :/

[@Leogomo]

Overall, I like the safety and morally message from the start

[@finn3408]

Thank you. Keep doing these types of tests.

[@HugoBolzer]

22:50 "This Bow is accurate over 70meters.." Could the Fenris be used in the olympics ?

[@HugoBolzer]

@David Lazarus thank you

[@Leo.23232]

@David Lazarus i didnt think it did lock

[@JRWatchman85]

I am in Georgia, USA. I had a guy walk into my house in broad daylight. I confronted him with a 9mm handgun but did not shoot. The guy immediately ran out of my house to escape. I was within my right to shoot to kill here in Georgia thanks to the castle doctrine but chose restraint, which I am glad I did.

[@МаратХасенов-б1с]

Hi, Joerg! I think, you need a pistol optic scope for Fenris bow. It has a very long eye relief and 2-3x magnification. Try it, and you can make a video where we see accuracy of Fenris.

[@64samsky]

What good is a locked weapon when seconds count? I'm glad I live in Florida!

[@Ramesiel]

Could you do a direct comparison between the Adder and Stinger 2? Or let me know which you prefer? I used to think of the Stinger as a "little brother" to the Adder, but now that we have the Stinger 2 with the larger size, rear stock, and stronger bow limb, they seem a lot closer now. They even scored the same in your testing here. Between the Adder and Stinger 2, what do you think the advantages and disadvantages are? What do you personally prefer? Which has the better cocking mechanism? Which is safer?

[@OpiatesAndTits]

I’ve been mulling over what my first buy will be for awhile now. The stinger 2 has a shorter power stroke (how long the string is contact with the arrow) and up to 90lbs with the break stock cocking mechanism so it’s got 40lbs less power than the adder plus less energy in the bolt. It also has a simpler trigger system which means a really heavy trigger pull on the 90lb limbs. It’s a very flexible platform. You can use the break cock with 90lbs for power and distance. The 35lb limbs with the linear cocking system or even 50ish lb limbs with it (90lbs is probably not feasible). It has a lot of accessories including speed loaders and a weapon mounted clip. Plus optics etc. Its a compact moddable platform but getting all those options will add up quickly especially with the bolts. Both methods are far easier to cock and the weapon itself far easier to maneuver indoors. Finally it’s simple trigger system allows for quick firing without having to disengage the automatic safety. I have questions about the durability of the cocking system using the 90lb limbs. The Adder is significantly more powerful. Has a more advanced trigger for easier shooting. Can be broken down to fit in a bag or serviced easily (waxed). It’s about 32 inches long and 18 inches wide at the limbs. The lever to cock it has some play which apparently can cause misfires if you don’t strengthen it. The safety isn’t so much an issue if your practices but it’s going to be harder to use indoors and harder to get that second shot. But it’s clearly better in open spaces or if you need the that first shot to count and with a red dot your hitting that first shot center mass easily. It’s a better field weapon and point defense for a riot. In December the EK archery vlad will be released which is a direct competitor to stinger 2 which is the adders real little brother and while you won’t have immediate firing from cocking (it has a safety) I believe it will be one of the best self defense crossbows on the market.

[@rowenagrinsam8261]

We used paintball gun for self defence and it works really well to bring down unexpected person to the ground.

[@kevinguidry4783]

Why not have a revolver airgun it's more deadlier

[@bneskylights1152]

*Cries in Australian* My state has banned Airsoft pellet guns. And crossbows. And I'm sure when they spot the Fenris they will ban bows too. I've looked at the legislation, and no joke a compressed spring with a ball-bearing Infront of it is a unregistered firearm.

[@angelofthedead1886]

As if those kangaroo govt would stop anyone from making their own simple bows and crossbows.

[@bneskylights1152]

@@angelofthedead1886 stop? No. Throw your ass in jail coz they found out? Yes

[@angelofthedead1886]

@@bneskylights1152 Well good luck for them checking every 25+million people in personal.

[@MA-bc7nd]

I can only say good job...AMAZING! I never saw these crossbows before somehow. Germans always have "WOW" factor. This is why I like German products and owned their Leica optics. Thank you for this great video.

[@tarziq]

I think the ability to produce a loud noise is in favor of the gun, it's intimidating. It has been recorded that multiple intruders run after hearing and/or seeing a gun fire, sometimes without said gun hitting anyone.

[@egtegs]

At the cost of damaging your hearing permanently.

[@joexiden5798]

Why would you ever let vermin escape?

[@tarziq]

@@joexiden5798 Winning the battle man, most people arent crack shots, but at least they get to live another day.

[@fredjones7509]

@@egtegs Keep a pair of ear defenders next to it. Only takes seconds to put them on.

[@zhangbill1194]

​@Joe Xiden vermin? That's a human being. you're talking about. Burglars are people trying to make money, while you talk like your itching to legally kill a human.

[@dannap8831]

wow I thought your words about never using weapons against another human unless the circumstances are dire, were really great. Awesome!

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

Wow!! I couldn’t even IMAGINE a situation in my state in the U.S., where I would be considered the “perpetrator” against someone IN MY HOUSE especially in the middle of the night! I can’t even fathom the mentality or mind set to NOT confront someone that has broken into my home! They would be lucky if I chose an AR15 to confront them with instead of a 12 gauge loaded with 000 buck, a slug or buck-n-ball! It is SO hard to imagine living in a country that it’s advised to flee your home and allow a burglar to have free reign of YOUR HOME and take whatever he desires! Else YOU will be considered the PERPETRATOR and be arrested! Will the cops haul you away and then leave the burglar at your home to finish what you interrupted? Crazy. That’s all I can say.

[@Laura-hl3hg]

even if you have a gun its best to not confront them. it doesnt matter how enormously big and sexy your giant amazing gun is, if the burglar shoots first you're fucked.

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

@@Laura-hl3hg oh my gun is both enormously huge AND sexy but that is so not the point. Someone that breaks into MY home is an invader in my FAMILY'S sanctuary and where they should feel and be the safest on this planet! I'm a U.S. Army Veteran, a father, husband and unapologeticallymasculine man. It is my job to protect and keep my family safe and anyone invading my home is a threat to them and their safety. I have a wife and 2 daughters and I WILL eliminate that threat even at the cost of my own life. So sorry if you don't have a man in your life that feels the same but I get it, younger men have had their masculinity shamed out of them and will probably run out the backdoor and leave you there with the bad guy. They wouldn't want to offend any feminists by exhibiting any sort of chivalry. I'm of the other generation that still has normal levels of testosterone and was raised and taught what a man's role is as King of his castle, provider and protector. So don't waste your snide, sarcastic antigun trope on a A Type Alpha and save it for the Beta that it will most certainly have an effect on.

[@weekendwarrior9171]

@@Laura-hl3hg That made no sense, why wait for them to shoot first? I have children and my wife too protect. If someone breaks into my home they will get one warning and if the sound of a shotgun racking doesn't work they are looking for trouble and deserve what they get.

[@Laura-hl3hg]

@@weekendwarrior9171 you can't always decide who shoots first. But if you want to risk your life that's your problem

[@weekendwarrior9171]

@@Laura-hl3hg Wan't to? NO. Have to yes. In my home there is no escape from the rear rooms, like I said if they proceed after there warning should I sit there and let them kill me and my familly? Any respectable father will risk there life for there familly and yes give it if needed! if you are saying that I should wait and see if the intruder is going to kill me that is a foolish chance, or that we just lay there and wait to die. I would have to say even though I don't know you I can't have less respect for you or your type. The type of person who virtue signals and always says they want to save the life of the crook but doesn't live in reality sometimes you are forced to do things you don't like. There is the should woulda coulda and theres reality!

[@spitfire155k2]

You should have done a category on cost as well, the Fenris is $1,200 in the US, that’s the cost of my compound bow. Love your videos, thanks!

[@龙源探索]

Hi Jörg, just want to give you a big thanks for your channel. It's very informative and fun to watch. But for home defense, I'll stick with my Sig's, HK's and Glock's. 🙏🙏

[@kraakenhex8459]

I was like… did he miss? Naw, just so deadly it literally vanished inside the target XD

[@Ezekiel903]

imagine, only one of this bolt in your chest, i'm sure the burglar will stop and collapse under shock

[@orionthehunter217]

Hey, Joerg, we need bayonets on home defense crossbows. The problem is, if there's a jam or we miss or we run out or the bolts just aren't enough to stop the intruder, that intruder might try to rush us. If there were a 6-8 inch bayonet on our Adders though, one that the intruder likely doesn't see at first if we have it pointed directly at him, then I could have a last line of defense. If the intruder does see the bayonet they would likely be more hesitant about trying to rush somebody. Crossbows are deadly, yes, but do they really have the "stopping power" of a strong firearm? I kind of doubt it. I can imagine an attacker on drugs and adrenaline ignoring the 15" bolt sticking out of his chest, trying to get to me to take the crossbow away. A good hard stab or slash at close range would make that kind of scenario way less likely to go bad. I know you rigged up a bayonet on your Adder once. Can you make a video on this specifically, maybe with a standardized kit, so that we can do it ourselves? I'm planning on grinding down a rifle bayonet I have and attaching it via the picatinny rail on the front right. It probably wouldn't be the strongest mount point, and the screws I have are not sufficiently long. If you sold a bayonet kit for the Adder on GoGun I would buy it TODAY. And yes, I know this isn't the original purpose of the bayonet, the bayonet is supposed to give you the option of a makeshift polearm on a modern battlefield. But the use case I've described here makes sense too I think. If you had a Glock with 15 rounds, then yeah, a bayonet becomes a bit silly.... but for a crossbow, at close range, for defense, I would consider it a necessity. These crossbows are a bit shorter than rifles anyway. Add a bayonet and the weapon becomes normal length for a firearm. I'd LOVE to see that Stinger with a foot-long bayonet, TBH...... That would be sick.

[@ridermak4111]

When you said, “in the gravest extreme” I about fell off my chair. I have recommended a book by that title to many people over the years who have asked for advice on self defense weapons. It was written by Massad Ayoob and is a reality eye opener as it covers many many factors that happen that nobody considers. By the way, I would rather be shot by certain bullets than by a broadhead arrow. The broadhead creates a faucet.

[@Slingshotchannel]

I read that book too, many years ago, and loved it. Pure wisdom and experience.

[@BobT36]

Indeed. before he made this vid I was wondering "but will it go through a thick coat / jacket?". Well, now we know! And that was with the weakest bowlimb, lol.

[@britishbeef4890]

@@BobT36 test doesn't simulate bones etc tho so it's not perfect

[@BobT36]

@@britishbeef4890 Well if it gets through all the rest and penetrates at least, it's got enough damage to scare off a casual burgler. What other weapons do you have that would obliterate bone? Joerg did mention though he's done various bone-like tests with these (coconuts, zombie heads etc) and all but the compact stinger penetrated. Hoping the compact stinger would too, with the upgraded bow limb.

[@Great_Wall_of_Text]

@@BobT36 I own something similar to the bow used in this video with an 80 lb limb, and I am certain that it could kill a man even without the broadheads. You would have to hit somebody in exactly the wrong place to do it, but it is definitly dangerous. I treat it like a gun. It isnt as powerful as a .22, but I wouldn't mess around. If you hit somebody, even if they don't die, you will both have a very bad day. For kicks and giggles I fired plastic aluminum bolts at a 5/8 inch pressure treated fence slat from Home Depot. I put the board against a wall for support, so no give. The practice tip just barely dimpled the back of the board. A broad head stuck a quarter inch out the back. For comparison, I hit the same board with a philips head screw driver, then a steak knife. I used both several times. The screwdriver point is similar to that of the practice bolt, but the diameter of the barrel is a bit less. I am six feet tall, and 198 pounds. I'm comfortable with manual labor, 20 push-ups don't scare me, and have no touble carrying my 7 year old son under one arm with my 13 year old daughter under the other. In other words, fairly average dude. Placing the board on the tailgate of my pickup and swinging downward with everything I had, I made a nearly identical dimples in the back of the board. Mind you, my swings compressed the truck's suspension enough for ot to bounce a bit. I hit it hard. When I tried again with a steak knife, the damage was nearly identical to the broadhead every time. So, these bows aren't toys, but I wouldn't count on one shot to drop somebody unless you hit them some place vital. With a broadhead and an 80 lb limb, I find them about as scary as a single stab of a knife, which is pretty darn scary. Especially since you can deliver that stab from across the room. I would not stand in front of my tiny little bow. You could definitly die. Still, in the incredibly unlikely event that I have to confront a home invader, I'll leave the bow on the shelf and grab a gun. Super fun bow though. Wish mine had a magazine : )

[@seebarry4068]

I bloody love the stuff you do Joerge. That bow is wicked.

[@gpTeacher]

Another informative presentation Joerg! Thank you!

[@EeekItsSnek]

I love how realistic you are about when to use a home defense weapon. Very professional. Such a responsible enthusiast. The same can't be said about folks here in the States unfortunately.

[@Totalinternalreflection]

It’s frightening when you realise a lot of people are just looking for an excuse to kill, they want it to happen.

[@EeekItsSnek]

@@Totalinternalreflection it's pretty sad. I'm in a particularly right leaning state and it's scary sad how little people care for the lives of others.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Name and shame. All the hme defense vids from the usa seem more practical and considered than this, no matter how interesting to the hobby. Go spread nationalist hate somewhere else.

[@Totalinternalreflection]

@@EeekItsSnek that is really sad, I consider myself lucky I don’t live there.

[@Totalinternalreflection]

@@nobodynoone2500 that’s not what nationalist hate is.

[@chrisjones6002]

The Bow would be my choice of the options in the video no question. That said I'm glad I live in the US so I can use a rifle or shotgun and not worry so much about getting arrested for defending myself.

[@cptrelentless80085]

In Texas you don’t even have to wait for them to come through the door

[@lordmuhehe4605]

USA also has a way, way higher chance that the robber will be armed.

[@chrisjones6002]

@@lordmuhehe4605 any proof of that or are you just making assumptions?

[@hereticprimal5131]

I own several longswords and am trained to use them. Will home defend with those.

[@justchill4885]

Perfect for Castle defense! I'll take 30 of the Fenris! lol

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

That is AWESOME! Thanks for posting. I currently have an inexpensive $35 hand crossbow that I’ve been practicing with but these look much more practical and accurate! I’ve had 2 break-ins in the past but didn’t have anything to defend myself with. Now I can sleep a little better!

[@salimufari]

Love your videos Joerg & I have 3 questions. First how would the Centerfire compound bow fit in here? Second ; I'm sure you have heard this one recently but are there any new ideas or advancement in Slingshots lately? Third I suppose would any of those slingshots fit in this type of comparison too? So many bows of late.

[@Principlesof98]

Technology, WOW! It is really amazing. When I was a little kid I ran arround the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, AZ with a Red Rifle BB gun or a bow and arrow. I could not have imaged such innovation. I thought seriously about building my own crossbow back then, but I assumed you would have to reoad your bolt using your foot and it would be a very slow proccess. So, I never bothered. But these innovations really blow my mind!!!!

[@gvii]

It really feels so good to know that one is reduced to prehistoric means of protecting oneself because politicians are more concerned with protecting the rights of a criminal as he's in the act of committing said crime than those of the people minding their own business in their own homes. And no, I'm not picking on bows or crossbows. I have several and love the crap out of archery in general. I'm pointing out the hypocrisy of the people who make said rules. The very same people who more often than not, are protected 24/7 by men carrying firearms(Often full-auto firearms.) and wearing body armor, all while telling you that you cannot protect yourself. Blows the mind.

[@paulwood9043]

I like your automatic archery bows

[@teskaraka]

I like your perspective on intruders, silently approach them and IMIDIATLY FIRE! 😎😅😂🤣🤣

[@bunnyonabunwithagunnicepun5689]

Hey Joerg, what are your thoughts on Tasers (not stun guns), Pepperball rounds (specifically Byrna), beanbag rounds, and other less-lethal or less-than-lethal options for home defense and/or self-defense? Also, I know this is a small thing, but thank you for using 2 layers of leather and a layer of cloth - it's very unrealistic for an attacker to be completely naked and skinless.

[@Bobbyman17]

something you might not have considered is the intimidation factor, which is scarier and most likely to cause an intruder to run? out of all of these which do you think looks the most intimidating and looks the business? personally i think the adder looks the most badass

[@tobiasmccallum9697]

Mate you're a legend. Can I give you some thoughts though? Most of these things won't stop a really nasty, determined group of armed men, at least not the ones I've encountered You are still able (in UK) to by air compressed spear guns. You buy 3, duct tape them together, and have a very effective triple shotgun. The spears are so long that even if not an instant kill, having a large spear sticking into you / out their chest will stop the gang. Have a small woodsman hand axe for close quarters, anything longer tends to get caught on walls etc indoors when swung around

[@DewaSenapanIndonesia]

NASTER is indeed a great person who is second to none, thank you MASTER 👍👍❤️❤️

[@paulowen4328]

Always shocked by how folks can end up in legal trouble just for defending their lives. Including here in my own country the United States. Of course here it will depend on if your local government leans a certain way politically, and if the prosecutor has political ambition. I have a question. Here in the states I carry self defense insurance. I have legal defense even if I only use my pinky finger to kung pow poke someone who assults me. However, the insurance does not apply for outside the boundaries of my country. Does Germany have insurance for legal defense? Specifically, for defending your life? If so, is it available to foreign visitors?

[@OpiatesAndTits]

The bigger issue is how easy it is to lose your 2 amendment rights. Apparently the Supreme Court says the government can’t say when I need a concealed carry for self defense but can determine who is and isn’t a threat and keep their 2 amendment rights. They even refused to hear 2 cases on the issue. I had hoped they’d be consistent and create some reasonable standard to return our 2a rights. “Shall not be abridged” unless you screwed up when you were a kid :/

[@suhuy2008]

One of the upgrade options should be a GoPro mounted on the gun to provide the evidences of self defense. It’s can play the same role as chest cameras of cops, or dash cams for car accidents.

[@HarryToeface]

Also. We all know that even if it's a law. There is no way they can prove that it was under lock and key beforehand when you use it for self defense. Just having the case with the lock and key is enough proof for them.

[@HarryToeface]

@@yunggolem4687 lol, um never in my entire life have I been "invaded" by the government for an unlawful search of my property. What happens in my house is under my rules and if you break into my house, unless you immediately stop.what your doing get on your knees and allow yourself to be arrested I will end your life. Because the lives of my family are far more valuable than some two bit criminal. You watch too much KZbin or TV or both.

[@orionthehunter217]

I am very much in favor of leaving a firearm in an accessible place with no firing pin though. Just as a honey pot. Load up some ammo, make sure there's no pin, and take off the safety. Then let's see if anyone dares. You could learn a hell of a lot in a very short period of time.

[@HarryToeface]

@@orionthehunter217 not a terrible idea, could actually make you safer because they could arm themselves with the gun that can't fire instead of their own. And if you recognize that they have that gives you precious seconds to aim, and let them know the police are on their way and to drop that gun. And after they are dumb enough to pull the trigger tell em the deal and to face away from you and get on their knees. Some people are dumb enough to lunge at people with a gun...which I'm sorry at that point I'm at least shooting them in the leg..

[@orionthehunter217]

​@@yunggolem4687 "Except when they invade your house for inspection" That would be a violation of the 4th Amendment. Though that amendment is apparently dead already what with all the Edward Snowden revelations and the fact that the governments of the world (not just the US one) spies on all of us all the time through our Internet and phone traffic. To the people who say they would protect the 2nd Amendment with their guns, I ask them, "So where were you and your guns when Bush Jr killed the 4th Amendment? Why is the 2nd more important than the 4th?" Sometimes they don't even know what I'm talking about. That's how you can tell the people who _actually_ care about the Constitution apart from those that are posing and really only care about having their guns, regardless of what the law does or doesn't say. The Constitution has been degraded for decades now, most people either don't know or don't care, even when they claim they do. Again, it's more about identity politics and virtue signaling than anything genuine or philosophical or historical. (By the way, the effort to undermine the Constitution is one of the only things that is truly bipartisan. Both parties cooperate when it comes to invasions of privacy. When Republicans beat their chests about the sanctity of the Constitution or whatever, they're lying through their teeth. They also don't think the National Debt is a problem, although they beat their chests over that too. There's a lot of acting going on in politics. Most of the senators don't even believe the things they say.) So long live the robots.

[@orionthehunter217]

@@yunggolem4687 Yeah, you're mostly correct..... After my initial response that it's a 4th Amendment violation I gave a bunch of caveats that basically prove the 4th Amendment is dead anyway, so.... I guess I can't disagree. "Inspection" makes it sound so regular, though. We don't live in prisons or barracks. Inspections are what we got in the Army, hard to see that happening in a similar way with civilians.

[@I_am_ENSanity]

I'm so glad I live in Texas.

[@stefanvidakovic8309]

If you kill a thief in your home, just bury the guy somewhere, it is not worth to go in prison for selfdefense.

[@peacefulguy4145]

You always have the coolest stuff. Those lil arrows don't mess around

[@VeraTR909]

Would a mini-Fenris be an interesting idea? shortest bolts, smallest bow* but silent with a quick reload. *steel crosbow limb for minimum draw length?

[@ichigobankai2343]

Robber enters Joerg's home.... Oh my perfect timing I was looking for a test subject. LOL

[@louisleoncini1033]

I guess when you don't have any other choice that's good, better then a 2x4. Me i'll take my 1911 on my night stand.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

The 1911 is a favorite pistol of mine, but in a home self-defense situation, I'd stay away from rounds with wall-penetrating power. You don't want negligent homicide charges for shooting the neighbor across the street or in the apartment next to you.

[@kevinsmith7287]

Great tests, well thought out. I have the adder, my favorite. I guess its a personal choice.

[@wattyler9806]

My god I would not like to be shot by any of those cross bows.

[@petesanger3041]

Good video , I recently purchased a ballista bat reverse. Small, compact, fits in a regular backpack. And 450 fps. I use it for bow fishing

[@johnparkerthegimpygardener]

Hope to see some shop projects soon . These are great. But I love seeing your inventions in progress . You could invent and compressed air re cocking device.

[@flushroyal970]

28:43 reminds the "Inglourious Basterds" ... (Spoilers) There are American soldiers trying to prove they are German in a bar, one of them order 3 glass but they do the three with fingers... Germans do the what Joerg's do , American soldire done the three with wrong fingers and that caused a mess...

[@tharris1715]

Top Kanal..Keep it up and don't let the ones arming others tell you you can not show what is legal in Germany. Always a pleasure

[@AWWF]

Joerg. I always have a few slingshots round the house with ammo & after seeing your vid that's called "untited" where you hit yourself in the head on the rebound i thing you should add a slingshot to this list. Its legal can be kept out, silent & you should see off a burglar no problem.

[@ariadana1099]

And slingshot can use fishing dart too

[@pwar1686]

Deadly self-defense is legal in Germany. The self-defense law (in particular Sect. 32 of the Criminal Code) makes no restrictions as far as the type of aggression and the type of defense is concerned. That means that - in principle - you can defend yourself against an attack by any means that is necessary to stop it. The principle behind that is "das Recht muss dem Unrecht nicht weichen", which translates to "the law does not have to yield to the unlawful".

[@towakin7718]

1000€ to the person developing an upgrade making the cocking sound like the chambering of a round in a barrett .50 cal xD

[@katakunakun1497]

Be creative and make the sound yourself xD Or just add a speaker with motion sensor I guess

[@mr_h831]

Jeez, germany is a weird place. Here In Texas, we have a saying, a slogan almost, "I don't dial 911." It's basic meaning is, "I'm armed and I ain't afraid to use it if you're looking for trouble." We very much cannot rely 100% on the police in Texas, due to the sheer logistics of it. State is massive, and we only have so many police officer per area. Thankfully we generally have better trained police than some other areas in the U.S though. Aw heck, we have armed police on campus for our schools here. If you wanna have a school shooting in Texas, you'll probably get shot back at. I guess Texans just have a very different way of doing things.

[@bangzoom8180]

Joerg's laugh is infectious..