Obvious ally or grey man?

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[@SteveShivik]

Wow whiny privilege rhetoric and all, this channel has changed a lot! Enjoy having your guns taken away by these same people demanding to be included. No one is excluding you, get over it.

[@InrangeTv]

Thank you for proving the point of this video.

[@DeviantOllam]

This is a spot-on answer. Much like Lady Vi and I would say: "If you are your own boss, you have a moral obligation to publicly say things that would get other people fired." 😉👍

[@Felenari]

Didn't know I needed that quote on my wall. Ty.

[@devikwolf]

@@DeviantOllam and right here is why I respect this guy too 👍👍

[@TitsMcGee-r8u]

I have a question, there are two non-binary black lesbians, but one is 6% white, however zim/zero is disabled. Who is the bigger victim and why? Please this keeps me up at night! I need to know who ranks higher above me! End my privilege!

[@alun7006]

Rule 303!

[@isaac6077]

Aka why we dont call u guntubers nor gamers. Your just horrid activists and not a damn thing more

[@nuggdimmadome2192]

My little sister had a school project on gun rights and I showed her your video on the nfa being ableist and classist. She got an A+ and the highest grade in her whole 8th grade class. Thanks, Karl!

[@InrangeTv]

Wow, that's awesome! 👏

[@Mmmmmmdonuts]

Obviously without stating where you live I would love to know if the area leans more blue or more red.

[@zodiarkslayer6384]

This is hands down the best Christmas speech I have ever heard. Thank You Karl. And Merry Christmas to you all!

[@peepance1799]

"We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope" -MLK Over all; I always advocate the most pragmatic path forward and often their is more power in the ability to keep swinging then a one off big swing.

[@colbertwinslow8933]

I live in a very conservative place and I present as masc white man. I find a lot of bros assume I'm on their "side" just because I like camping and shooting and such. But I find I can use that privilege to get them to listen to me about important things more than they'd listen to anyone else. It's unfortunate that certain people will only listen to masculine-presenting men about anything. But we can use it to the advantage of the people we care about. We can use our privilege for very important things.

[@LukeCrawford-n7n]

I have a similar experience. Friends on the left and the right both assume I agree with them on everything major because the issues are so obvious that there's no way any reasonable person could disagree with them, and that provides a lot of opportunity to introduce nuance into black and white issues. Hardest part is holding your tongue until you find the question to ask that causes the most soul searching. "Why should the government get to violate bodily autonomy in cases of abortion when we agree it's wrong in every other case? Wasn't overriding our autonomy to save other lives their whole justification for vaccine mandates?" "What if transfemme athletes start to push AFAB women out of certain sports?" If you're lucky the group will be split over the answer and you won't have to support either side, just let them debate on their own. I kind of assume it's the same for other groups, I'm never going to convince a black woman of anything, but maybe somebody she views as more like her could?

[@brandonspivey5282]

I also live in a very conservative place Southern Georgia and it's sad that so many conservatives don't believe the second amendment should apply basically to any group they don't like. I don't know how many people I've met that thought I was on their side. Talking about if a trans person came into their store to buy a gun. They would only sell them a single bullet and when I didn't laugh they tried to explain the joke to me and I just told him it wasn't funny at all. There are too many conservatives that make fun of fuds for saying nobody needs an assault rifle, but they are the same way. They just don't believe gay people or black people or literally anyone who doesn't look or act just like them deserves to own a firearm

[@BigBADSTUFF69]

I live is a conservative -ish area with a lot of minorities that voted for Trump. None of them believe the racism, but I'm like, let me tell you as a white guy that people feel comfortable saying the most racist trash imaginable, that racism is alive and well and you should listen to a man when he says he hates you.

[@BigBADSTUFF69]

@LukeCrawford-n7n my argument for trans women in sports is that sports aren't important so who cares. The fact that sports are so important to so many is a sign that we truly have nothing important to do.

[@user-mn8lz7gf6d]

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[@thomaseelvelt907]

"Cause we need you here!" kinda teared me up. Thanks again for the vid!

[@boomanchu2]

"The standard you walk past is the standard you accept."

[@Ladydrase]

Hey im trans and from Germany. I have long struggled with my interest and love for Guns, as Gun culture in many places seems so right wing and non inclusive. Your speaking out and inviting tacticoolgf really helped me accepting myself more fully. I have no idea what made you so compassionate to our issues and struggles, but i honestly love you for it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for giving me a space where i can be a gun nerd and a trans girl at the same time without feeling out of place

[@RicSpivey]

I'm relatively new to the channel and muzzleloading in general. You, your views and understanding... Tell me clearly that I'm in the right place. Wonderful to see kindred spirits in the spaces that I enjoy. Happy holidays brother, I wish you and yours happiness and safety for the season and beyond

[@gaveintothedarkness]

If anyone was every wondering about Karl's values and believes and by extension political leanings, then you havent been paying close enough attention over the years. But if you were, this shows how much of a stand up guy Karl is. Glad you are not on the other side. I've had to stop supporting so many other channels after they showed who they really were.

[@brandonspivey5282]

I used to love Hickok 45 before he started. Just blatantly getting political pundits and that Oliver Anthony jerk on his channel because there's no reason to do that except for catering to a specific group. And that group is hateful and spiteful and only want to see hate and spite. It just wasn't necessary to have Tucker Carlson on his channel at all. So many channels have gotten away with not having folk like that on her doing perfectly fine. Honest out law for one

[@urufushinjiro]

@@68planehits so you too get your balls tanned to be more of a man? Tucker is a stooge and cringe AF, nowhere near normal anything. I love how you still buy into his grift after it leaked he hates Trump and still pretends on air to like him, lol. You just LOVE being lied to as long as you like the lie huh?

[@Skunkapeliberationunion1312]

​@brandonspivey5282 that was a hard one to unfollow.

[@brandonspivey5282]

@@Skunkapeliberationunion1312 he seemed like such a nice grandsd

[@gaveintothedarkness]

@@brandonspivey5282 Had to drop IV8888, Nutnfancy, Scooch and a few others when they either had some trump merch in the background or made blatantly unhinged political ramblings, havent looked back.

[@scottycheesecake]

You're smart and kind guy, Karl. I don't agree with all your opinions but I find all of them well thought out and coming from a place that wants the best for every human being, which is a lot better than half the people out there. Don't let the haters get to you.

[@ArcanisUrriah]

Took the words out of my mouth. But said it better.

[@Mmmmmmdonuts]

This is what we need more of. I don't agree with all of Karl's opinions either, but they come from a place wanting the best for people and he is respectful in how he presents them. Unfortunately it seems like all sides of the political and social spectrum these days have forgotten how to communicate respectfully or to have a legitimate debate without it devolving into personal attacks, name calling and screaming.

[@tamlandipper29]

I've said the same before. I am a patron of his honest consistent search for wisdom and truth.

[@Fulkerguy]

Love you man... I always appreciate your msgs like this to the community. Thank you for being such an inclusive voice.

[@christianwilliams1690]

Margaret Killjoy is a hero of mine, and the argument that we must survive at all costs is key to my identity. I wish you well in this strange world Karl. Keep surviving

[@robertozee5024]

Big +1 for Ms. Killjoy. What a writer and thoughtful person.

[@SinistralRifleman]

To the people responding angry and confused to what this is about, this video probably doesn’t apply to you at all. You’re probably not someone who is discriminated against at all, or someone who cares to help those who are. Simply scroll down your feed to more algorithmically promoted gun slop content.

[@maibock]

I feel like negatively talking down to those sorts of people is a bad idea in the sense that keeping the cycle of negativity going is awful. Even if they treat you that way, it's not good to treat them the same way, figure spreading kindness is better than aggravating people, I suppose.

[@MammyWashington-d6d]

Right on brother. As a straight white male I know this pain. We are the most demonized and discriminated group in the country. Its tough sometimes, but WE...SHALL... OVERCOME!

[@xthetenth]

@@ianxtreem Wrong way round for the people who this is talking about. We don't get to find safe spaces, we've got to make them if we want to take a breather from wondering who in the room might want to rearrange our lives for the worse regardless of who we actually are as people or how we live. Trust me when I say we're all a lot more used to evaluating how much we're willing to risk getting spat on than people are used to thinking about how much they spray when they speak.

[@TimberwolfCY]

@@ianxtreem Lol good riddance, no one here will miss you.

[@elduderino007]

@@ianxtreem lmao you literally just roasted yourself. "Go find your safe space..." *proceeds to retreat to safe space because this content isn't directly catered to them*

[@blankblank5236]

Algorithm had it show within seconds, finally.

[@ShiceSquad]

Same!

[@Willstangv6]

Cus its about LGBTQ

[@rolandluth2098]

Algorithm likes woke content

[@Andy_Ross1962]

As ever, wise words. Merry Christmas to you and many more of them.

[@DMStraylight]

I think you touched on something important here, that I feel like too many people see as the same thing, and that's the difference between proactive and provocative. I see a sentiment in some communities that doing anything less than as loudly as possible is the same thing as doing nothing, and I feel like that can discourage people who can't or don't want to go "all out" from participating at all. Yes, there's absolutely a time for flying the banners high and shouting it from the rooftops, but just as important--and far more often overlooked or discounted, I think--is the quiet support, the personal allyship, and the small acts of kindness. You don't have to save the whole world at once. Helping one person in one small way still makes the world a better place.

[@jerrylong381]

The resistance only makes noise when it is advantageous to do so. And it usually has supporters that for very good reasons cannot show open alliance. This has always been the way of things.

[@whitefink7090]

This is the take that soooo many so-called libertarians miss. A truly free society can construct support and allegiance to an ideal without trampling individualism nor demanding obedience. A humane ethic is critical, do no harm, accept no evil, all will be well.

[@berrie-nice-to-meet-you]

I really appreciate this, you're a good dude Karl

[@ShiceSquad]

Interesting, this is the first time I ever heard the term "grey man" in this context.

[@Mmmmmmdonuts]

I mean, it makes sense. All it means is somebody who blends into the background who is unremarkable and unmemorable.

[@polocab]

I think that I am picking up what you're putting down, my friend. "With great power comes great responsibility." Stan Lee

[@roberthines2741]

Karl, your thoughts are full of common sense and that is sorely missing these days. When I can next afford to, I will check out your patreon.

[@djdrack4681]

I'll never forget reading about GCA, and how it specifically targeted 'cheap' handguns (being imported)...cuz gov knew they were being sold to the lower-middle/impoverished classes (new, via pawn shops etc). $30-50 in 50-70s 4 handgun = affordable-ish. So basically gov didn't want blacks and other minorities to have easy access to firearms (in 1960s, NOT 1860s).

[@djdrack4681]

Raven Arm's n Co STEPPED UP and made their Zamek line of cheap domestic handguns to make up for Rohm/Rossi/etc that couldn't get imported...GOV took great exception to this; and basically drove them out of business any way they could. (All the way into the 90s). 2000s: Hi-Point makes 'not great' but functional handguns in zamek slide (a la Raven n Co) but w/ modern polymer frame; Keeping the spirit of "Firearms for everybody = better place than nobody w/ them"

[@gregcampwriter]

Agreed entirely here--a right denied to anyone is a loss to all rights for everyone, and as Martin Niemöller taught us all, we who can speak out from our positions of relative safety had better do so before there's no one left to speak for us.

[@richarddixon7276]

903K subscribers , hardly niche, but virtually unique and 100% irreplaceable . Thanks Karl , Your viewers appreciate All You do for the 2A community . Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.

[@markpomerleau6308]

This is a thoughtful and beautiful little video. You have earned a new subscriber.

[@Observer31]

God bless you Karl, I know your principles have cost you supporters over the years. Respect!

[@tbladesmith]

I’m a trans woman, my options are to hide, detransition, boyMode, or live openly. I have to work so I can’t hide, I’ll walk backwards into folkvangr or Valhalla flying double birds before I detransition, and I can’t do a very convincing boyMode anymore. So 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kyliemcwynne]

So guns ?. Were my thoughts aswell beyond them being cool Just remember safety in numbers and police have been an ally to most minority persecution

[@CaptainHat]

Not to mansplain, but I would respond by emphasising that survival includes maintaining your mental health, and weighing physical risk against psychological risk is of course 100% valid.

[@tbladesmith]

@@kyliemcwynne I realized I’m trans late in 2020, so I’ve spent the time since getting proficient and comfortable with using and carrying them. And at least locally my cops are relatively cool and people I know. ACAB but small towns are small towns and you know who you know. If anyone is curious the philster enigma is the best thing for women who carry

[@robertlewis8295]

My oldest daughter is a trans woman, I bought her a pistol a couple of years ago for safety. I love her very much. So from deep in my heart, and with all sincerity I want to tell you: Stay safe and remember there are allies out there who will help you.

[@gunnerdupree3406]

I am proud to be apart of this community. Being a voice for change and calling out bigotry is something those of us with the privilege to do so should be doing and encouraging. If any part of the message of this video offends you in anyway, that should be a clue to do some internal reflecting.

[@DrEisenhower]

Knowing about societal issues and the struggles of others will always be an important venture for anyone in any walk of life, especially if it's an issue or struggle that doesn't directly affect you. Having the voice that you have to appeal to the common empathy among humans instead of giving in to hatred borne of fearmongering and to maintain a stance of equality and support for all is why this is the one gun channel I will always follow. I hope one day I can have as much positive impact as you do. Happy Holidays and obligatory KARL BAD MAN!

[@taitonaito]

This whole video reminded me of my aunt. I was kicked out for being trans in April and a few weeks later my aunt contacted me. We had a chat, she was very supportive of me and understanding of the circumstances. She said if I needed any help, call her first. Well, a couple months later, August if memory serves, I got an eviction notice. Our landlord jacked up the price by 40% and I wasn't gonna make that by my income, so I needed to move out. I called up my aunt and asked her if I could stay over at hers for a week or two, to figure out where I can afford to live in. Her response was "hey umm, it's best that you go on and apologize to your parents, and boymode until you're out of their house". Retrospectively, maybe this is the only option she saw viable for me and didn't trust me with my ability to pull together. I can understand that now. But at the time, telling me to go back into the closet and beg my way back for accommodation felt like betrayal from her end. So I just said okay, hung up and went it my way. Nowadays I'm in a housing with my name on the lease and enough income to do pretty much whatever I fancy as a student. I'm still a bit bitter at what my aunt did, but I cannot entirely blame her for being overwhelmed at the situation - it was my first steps into independence, albeit forced by my parents for completely the wrong reasons.

[@chrisrogers4242]

You should learn to be normal and get of the internet

[@SuperOtter13]

What a great question! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@kaptunkordan6656]

I would love to rejoin the patreon. But I'm one broke boy right now

[@InrangeTv]

Well, survival is the first requirement for anyone! I hope things get better!

[@OrganicBud]

Throwing in some scrilla on your part. Stay strong and stay safe.

[@trilobiteterror8015]

We need more of this in the gun community. Great, nuanced take, Karl!

[@bennpierce2990]

Seek equality in freedom, not equality in oppression. Karl is one stand-up gentleman, all day, every day!

[@mrfancypanzer549]

It pains me that some people need to hide who they are just to feel safe. it has never occurred to me to be unkind to someone for being different.

[@MammyWashington-d6d]

Doesnt everyone hide who they are?

[@fizzlebug]

@@MammyWashington-d6d No they don't. You cannot even begin to fathom what it is like to be outside of "the norm".

[@MCXL1140]

I have to say, that is one of the best questions asked in one of these q&as in a while. Great thawful response Karl. Merry Christmas. P. S. That rooster was really excited to be part of this video, rooster is definitely in camp loud and proud.

[@villesaarenketo2506]

Thanks for this Karl. This cleared my own thought about issues also.

[@USAFraimius]

Treat people with respect. It's not complicated. You don't have to support a person's decisions to treat them politely. If you do want to promote certain ideas, that's up to you. Being vocal about controversial topics draws attention and certain risks, but may benefit others or help spread your beliefs. Try to be polite, either way you decide.

[@SuperOtter13]

Stuff like this is why I subscribe. Thanks again brother

[@ghostmourn]

What an interesting question, I had to listen like 3 times in a row to get it but once I did i thought it was really interesting. I like the answer too. Self preservation needs to come first or your no help to anyone. We do what we can, when we can. Sometimes I suppose a situation can arise where we feel we gotta throw down, because we think its right thing to do and we hope that right then the cards we are dealt work out for us.

[@sensitivegangster02]

As a trans woman who’s into guns and has always struggled with how much it’s clear this space isn’t a fan of us I really appreciate your openness to stand up for me so much Karl. You’re a real one.

[@Bolbiboiuwu]

"You cannot help someone else put their mask on as the plane loses oxygen if you are struggling to wear one yourself"

[@IceWolfLoki]

I've never really cared about how others live their lives as long as nobody involved is getting harmed. This covers a number of issues including religion, sexual orientation and gender ect. People should be able to feel safe.

[@Gabeis36]

Thank you for addressing this. This is something I think about a lot and having an outside perspective is very helpful

[@JustLikeEh]

This is one of the few communities I can find within my personal interest of firearms where I don’t feel the need to grit my teeth in preparation of looking at the comments. Thank you Karl, and thanks to all the viewers who help foster that community.

[@Darryl1963D]

The In Range philosopher, who would have thought?😉 This is the best non-firearm episode I have seen. You make very good points showing your social insights. Well done. Respect from Australia.

[@AdmitthatijustdiditX]

Thank you, I can tell this was thoughtfully considered and I appreciate your take on this. Some of us don't have the luxury to "grey man" based on appearance or other characteristics, so sometimes it can feel unfair for those with the most privilege, to also choose and hide any allyship when it's convenient for them.

[@seanfoltz7645]

Fair and reasonable - it ultimately comes down to Kenny Rogers - you've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away and know when to run. There are some fights you simply cannot win so in those situations, there's no point in martyring yourself if doing so will make no difference, instead, save your literal or metaphorical heroic last stand for when it will matter.

[@resistanceisfutile]

Thank you Karl. I've enjoyed your content for years without posting in the comments section. I also listen to two of Margaret Killjoy's podcasts. I completely agree with what you said in this video regarding the responsibility that we have as allies and as people with a certain degree of privilege. I don't often get to the American Southwest, however I hope that I can someday have the honor of buying you a beer.

[@Foxtrot19]

hearing "boymode" from karl of all people is absolutely wild, brain short-circuited

[@JorisKoolen]

Thanks so much for this, Karl

[@GIR9595]

Thanks for sharing margaret's post, i really enjoyed hearing both of your takes

[@daisyhilldude1]

Very good thoughts- thanks for sharing- you’re a good man Karl

[@dougstubbs9637]

Community. It’s only about community. Your street, your neighbourhood. Stop sub contracting law and morality out to the stinking government and the militaristic police. Take charge of your communities. Think globally, act locally. Seek alliances within your communities. Neighbors, friends and family is all that matters. The village is all that matters. Love, acceptance, understanding and compassion. All within the embrace of your community. Don’t forget, if you don’t commit sin over chrissie, Jesus will have died in vain. Cheers.

[@tomanderson2487]

Last I checked, everyone is welcome at my local range. Same for all the gun shops.

[@TheHeux]

Hell yeah, man! This is the take I’d love to hear more in “public” places

[@TheHeux]

@ I’m not talking about standard policy though, I’m referring to the hundreds of times (and growing) I’ve heard slurs spouted from people as soon as they think they have a “safe space” talking to “a fellow white man” in the south

[@ProfessorShnacktime]

@@68planehits you are sorely misinformed

[@complexfern]

@@68planehits You're so far off base I'm not even sure how to respond.

[@urufushinjiro]

@@68planehits 🤣😆😆🤣🤣🤣😆🤣🤣😆😆🤣😆🤣😆

[@GlassFoxGear]

Hard questions often have hard answers. It's getting spooky out here.

[@1234cm1]

I'm a mixed-race trans woman who used to present as a mostly-white guy. The difference between how people listen to me now as opposed to when I looked more like them is honestly a little appalling. The reason why I say that is because I can advocate for my own rights as much as I want but the fact is that the 'moderates' who might change their minds are far more receptive to cis-het, white people saying it than us. Our Allies speaking up for us are super important for chasing away bigotry. I can't speak for everyone but I think your take is spot on and highly appreciated. Thanks Karl.

[@LukeCrawford-n7n]

I think people are most likely to have their mind changed by somebody like them. White-cis-het-neurotypical is the majority/average so the more of those boxes somebody seems to tick the easier they find it to convince others in that group. I don't think a cis-black-lesbian would ever have their mind changed by me, but they might have their mind changed by somebody they saw as more like themself.

[@eargesplitten9876]

He [Rabbi Tarfon] used to say: It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it

[@r3ngokuking]

Thank you for this, Karl. I have several people i proudly call friends who are in the alphabet mafia (not to be confused with alphabet bois) that I will gladly speak quite loudly for their rights, whether that be their second ammendment rights or their inalienable rights. Cis white privilege can have its benefits in those battles. Keep being an inspiration to the 2A community and several other communities whom I know respect you greatly.

[@ProfessorShnacktime]

@ ah yes, as had been proven before, Trump winning is simply the end of Politics. It’s all over from here on, no more discussion or anything. You’re a blockhead.

[@SinistralRifleman]

@@68planehitsthe median voter voted against the people in power and for more favorable economic conditions. Culture war issues are not a major deciding factor for the people in the middle swinging elections. This wasn’t the broad rejection of leftist ideology you think it was. The American electorate is going to keep the pendulum swinging back and forth hard because there’s no solution in the current 2 party arrangement they will actually be happy with long term.

[@Kstang09]

​@SinistralRifleman definitely disagree with ya there! They voted in the rich guy who makes their bigotry seem acceptable 😂

[@ProfessorShnacktime]

@@SinistralRifleman more favorable economic conditions my ass lmao. They might have THOUGHT that. But they are wrong and ignorant of actual policy to help the working class.

[@VarsisErion]

​@@ProfessorShnacktimeYeah, but that doesn't change their motives, stated and otherwise- most of them just didn't care about the culture war as much as they wanted to be able to afford food. Most of them didn't know what a tariff actually is. Ignorance is the problem and unfortunately the rich are weaponizing it against us.

[@codybill24]

This is definitely an interesting and thought-provoking question. I have often wondered the same thing, and have mostly decided that (for me) keeping to myself and drawing less attention is best. But, that's just because realistically I don't like the attention, discussions, etc. when out and about. I just want to be left alone, and would rather not make a statement while doing so. However, I applaud those who do make the effort to make a clear and obvious statement in their everyday actions, and may occasionally venture into that realm, but rarely. I do recognize that in making my choice, I'm actively doing nothing whatsoever to increase support for a fairly major issue, but I am more worried about inadvertently making us all look bad somehow.

[@atrocitusofryutt8410]

This is a wonderful take on this issue that I think more people need to hear. I feel like it’s really hard to tell someone that being an ally is a huge ask. That really all you can hope for is people to be willing to live and let live. But in today’s political climate that ideology is treated like it’s not good enough. Ive had conversations about this to open allies. I had to be honest with them and say that while I never wish any ill will upon anyone in their community. I’ll never prioritize their struggles above my own. That answer never gets a positive response and it sucks because I’m not looking to cause anyone harm. I just don’t have a dog in that race and that shouldn’t be a bad thing. Me not being your ally doesn’t make me your enemy.

[@bingo45100]

Im a patron but dont mind shearing everything on youtube just to bring more supporters.

[@konradkurz8353]

Beautifully put, and instantly a subscribe. The more I've seen your stuff, the more it inspiring to have someone be open and honest about where you stand and use your platform for education and inspiration to those less served by gun owners who claim dominance over the community and yet don't practice tolerance for the rights given to us as the common people. Thank you so much for all the great content, while still making your stance clear!

[@ClarenceKansas]

Protect you and your loved ones but stand on principles to help those in need. Be a good person but stay alive so you can keep being a good person.

[@ShinkoAlter]

I feel like this came at a good time as people might have to spend Christmas with others they disagree with. Today I'm going to a family gathering and I truly dread it but I can't make my situation worse by not interacting with people. Thankfully(Regretfully?) there's nothing externally different about me (yet) but I hate being around people that I feel go out of their way to be ignorant and disrespectful of people different from themselves. After recent events I have even stronger opinions about those around me and it's exhausting to try to get along with people so radicalized, especially family. It feels like that disgusting bit in The Walking Dead where the characters smear zombie guts on themselves to walk through the horde. As always thanks for your opinion Karl. And to anyone else out there let's just do our best.

[@rockridgewoodshop]

I spent years having long hair and being a biker. I got a haircut and bought some Harvard t-shirts on Amazon. Now I finally get respect.

[@BOT_JUSTIN]

Hah yup got called a libitard at a gun store for wearing a beanie and long hair. Get a haircut and I'm fine now xD

[@jerrylong381]

Has the respect brought you peace? Have you found the place you belonged all along? And can you respect those that only respect you now that you fit their ideal of respectable? I am 63 and my default is beareded long hair, and I do ride. I have changed my appearance several times, specifically to be accepted in certain circles. I found that once some people got to know me, my appearance and passion for motorcycles didn't seem to detract from our friendship or association, as the case may be. I've almost always returned to form right before their eyes. For others it was all about their pre-judgement and prejudices based on appearance and stereotypes. I would like to think that any respect the former have for me is based on my abilities and character. And I couldn't care less about the latter. What's your experience?

[@Jack-wp4eh]

Dont neccessarily agree with everything being said but ive been watching inrange fpr years and will continue to do so. This channel is great and still love what it brings to the table. Stay golden

[@Mmmmmmdonuts]

And that's okay, the biggest thing is being able to show respect for someone even if your views are different. You don't have to like someone or agree with everything they do but being able to show them respectful communication is something that will help bridge this divide we have in our country right now

[@Jack-wp4eh]

@diltzm and thats a statement i can agree with

[@danielgetter5993]

You're a good guy, Karl. Thank you for the Christmas address. Spot on. I can do more as a mountain man looking white dude than many I identify with. I will do such in the new year.

[@ODonnchadhaBrian]

I don't remember how I happened upon this channel originally but I subscribed initially because the firearms content was presented in an interesting and engaging way. I became a patron (at the lowest level) because we all deserve to be paid for our work. I continue to be a patron not only because of the interesting and engaging firearms content but also because, occasionally, there is a video like this that I just totally agree with.

[@techno_tuna]

Theres a line between self preservation and cowardice. By shouldering some discomfort, an Ally allows someone else to live in less genuine danger. I see no reason to be silent.

[@rho1581]

How can I know I want to know about something. Especially if someone else has different thoughts than me. Inconvenience me, I’m good with it. I have time obviously I am in KZbin comments.

[@Stargun-vj1uh]

As others have said, but as I've come to find in my own experience, freedom and empathy. We would not have the America we have today, or more especially, the America we had 10 or 20 years ago, without a community bonded and united. I feel we've made advances over the past decades, yet have deteriorated where it counts because we are no longer a safe country to be against the tide. A sea of mindless folks who needlessly hate, and refuse to understand the fights of fellow individuals, and who do not understand that by not standing together on many issues we get absolutely none. Who here in the 2A crowd also then fights for healthcare for all? Who in the healthcare industry then fights for better labor protections but also to get our industry back up and running? Who fights for infrastructure and public transit reforms also fighting the rampant consumerism that is overproducing and also destroying causing enormous amounts of pollution? Every fight, individually, has it's oppressors. Has folks who will always stand against. But what I'll tell you, is a community that stands together is a community that overcomes, or a community that will fall together so they can rise back up again. If you want a better America, we need to stop hating one another's fight and even if we are not completely ideologically in agreement, we are united. We can't do much with the level of corruption unless we all stand together for the fights that need to happen, and for what we want to see. There's a reason civics isn't taught in school, or why local organizations talking about politics and what we want to see went away. Why only the rich and powerful have a say. We all got complacent, and we all divided each other up, now wondering why we have so little support. It's time we work together, time that we respect one another, and regardless if we disagree with how another lives their life, as long as it is not endangering others, or destroying someone's life themselves, that we need to band together. It's obvious what this video's topic matter is about, regardless how you see it, be someone who can respect those people, and fight for their right to be treated equally, and let them make their decisions in their life. it is not yours to live nor choose. Your support and care is what might allow people who would otherwise never try to understand you and your fight, to show their care and support as well. Do not keep the cycle of hate abrewing, our country is falling into turmoil, and we have enough issues as is, that all need immediate attention. Not 20 years from now, not 30 years to get any level of change, now. To see that, we need a United community. United Americans in the fight to save this country, save our rights, ensure other's rights, and live free.

[@trioptimum9027]

Think clearly about your own threat level, too. Why do you need to be a 'grey man?' Is someone after you? How many times last year did violence occur in your immediate presence (i.e. you saw it happen, not "well one of my girlfriend's patients knew a guy who got stabbed")? If the answers to those questions are "no, nobody wants me dead" and "between zero and three times, none of them life-threatening" then I'd suggest that you don't need to be a grey man: you could wear a PROTECT TRANS KIDS shirt and a Pink Pistols hat every day without putting your safety at any risk. Now, if people are getting stabbed or shot around you on the regular, your situation is wildly different from mine (and most Americans') and I can't give you much useful advice. But there is one thing I can say: if that's your life, maybe stop reading youtube comments and see if there's something you could be doing to change that situation or get out of it. For the rest of us... 'Grey man' gets used a lot of ways. Sometimes it just means "don't look like a mall ninja," and that's good advice. "Dress in a way that, if some rando were to ask themselves 'which person in this store is armed,' they wouldn't immediately pick you" is also good advice. But unless you're in a very dangerous situation, or doing surveillance, or about to do some really cool crimes, you probably don't actually need to go to the level of "be the guy nobody can pick out of a police lineup." Hell, you're probably breaking that rule already: ever wear a shirt or hat with a logo? Ever wear bright colors? There you go. So if your cool hat/band shirt hasn't gotten you shot yet, a trans ally pin ain't likely to either.

[@ElChris816]

Well said, Karl. Thank you for this.

[@minuteofcan]

I just want to say. That Killjoy is an unfortunate last name. XD

[@TheDoorspook11c]

Karl, you are a unique and rare American treasure.

[@UnbeBleeder]

Going from the city to the midwest I was stuck by how much was different in terms of lifestyle, transportation and communication. However the most surprising thing was that I didnt notice people were any different. Everyone forgets that the opinions, wants, and views are tied to environment and that until you see how another lives, you can't be an ally. No experiences means you cant even begin to acknowledge your own privileges. Shout out to one of the best gun channels out there. We all need you here. ✊

[@PonchoANS7]

Karl, you have no idea how much I respect your stance.

[@aurorawhorealis]

From a shy, anxious trans girl hiding in the midwest, thank you

[@northmanlogging2769]

if it gets rough out there, move west, we'll make room for you.

[@SurlyMontanan]

Recognized at the RED LOBSTER.

[@trioptimum9027]

My eyes got big and I had to bite my tongue to stop myself from shouting that at the screen.

[@GustavoRubioGSR]

If youtube is demonitazing channels, don´t pay to remove adds. If you pay to be add free, you indirectly are supporting YT antigun policies because they can live wiothout external add support

[@smokeydops]

thank you. in short, read the situation and play to your strengths. opportunity may arise

[@ElijahDecker]

Yes. Dressing yourself in shallow political statements to virtue signal is incompatible with blending into the crowd, unless you're at a college campus.

[@cobalt49]

Good guy Karl. Merry Christmas

[@benjaminb505]

Love the shout-out to Margaret Killjoy. She rules.

[@murphylhunn]

This is why I got my "made them equal" shirt

[@Telamon8]

This is a very solid and thoughtful take, and hearing the story of Margaret rang a bit too close to home lol

[@WhatIfBrigade]

A timely video going into 2025.

[@jamjom3868]

It's also super important not just to know when to be provocative, but _how_ to be provocative. Too often I see people online and IRL say or do things so inflammatory that it ends up drawing more negative attention towards the ones they're trying to protect. I know it can feel really good to tell off a bigot, but remember that it's not about your own personal satisfaction. It's about making someone's life easier. Don't give them more rocks to carry.

[@CygentaOmicron]

You're a real one, ty

[@Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation]

I appreciate Karl for not being a brainrotten right-winger like so many in the "gun community". I'll never forgive Brandon Herrera for running for office as a Republican (and losing lol), but specifically for the fact that he campaigned together with MARJORIE TAYLOR-GREENE and MATT GAETZ.

[@Kstang09]

What a scuzzbag 😂

[@j4844]

Yeah, I can't really watch a lot of gun channels, there are only a handful of gun channels that I feel welcome in, so I really appreciate InRange.

[@Thebluebridgetroll]

I'm sorry he did WHAT

[@noname-xo1bt]

Brandon had to run as a Republican if he wanted to win. He would have lost even harder as a "third-party" candidate and he would have gotten negative support if he tried to run as a Democrat. Democracy is full of problems and two-party (first-past-the-post) democracy really makes those problems shine.

[@urufushinjiro]

@@noname-xo1bt yeah, he couldn't run as he actually is, a fascist.

[@tjbarke6086]

Gotta know when to hold 'em, gotta know when to fold 'em...

[@andrewhayes1420]

I have been far too vocal for far too long about far too many issues to hope for any kind of anonymity without completely nuking my online and in-person presences. I am not sure it would even be possible to do completely. And I am...mostly comfortable with that. If people have a problem with that to a degree that they feel the need to confront me aggressively, they are welcome to file with my complaint department.

[@ScantilyCladPlatypus]

the goat

[@sdhprivat]

Thank you. I can't support your work, i don't have the means. Wish i could - i really apreciate theese videos, keep up the good work please.

[@Lleesstreett]

Karl is so based.

[@trolltheburrito5123]

You’re a cool dude Mr. InrangeTV. Very interested in signing up for the patreon just to pick your brain.