Gun Gripes Episode 46: "Guns are Evil"

[@WAQWBrentwood]

The most dangerous gun is one that doesn't go "bang!" when you really need it to.

[@Colrilu]

the most dangerous gun is the one that was taken away from you by the government

[@SupaSavage24]

Or one that goes “bang!” when you didn’t mean for it to lmfao

[@cheesenip114]

RIP Barry, you will be missed brother

[@Lovell93]

Is Barry the man with the beard? Dang, hes my favorite to listen to. I'm new to their videos so sorry I didn't know. 😔

[@kennethkokay5298]

Who is Barry

[@youtubeisapublisher6407]

Back when I was in school, I enjoyed drawing stuff, firearms included. I especially liked drawing sleek agressive looking sniper rifles, either taken from pictures or designed by me from the ground up. Near the end of school I got in trouble for it (on the tail end of sandy hook, if I recal) I got called in to the principle, and he was understanding, I explained I just liked the shape, but he still said in the end "myou just shouldn't, because it scares people, it sends a bad message". That pretty much solidified my decision to leave, because a school who bragged about art had just told me that my art wasn't allowed because it "sends a bad message". The media in it's current state is toxic, and not concerned with real issues, just overblowing things, and demonizing superficial things. Also, what is you guys opinion of agnostics and atheists, because we are literally the most hated and feared minority in America, and unjustly (we are the most peaceful minority by polls, and we are about 15% of the population). Are we also entitled to freedom/protection from religion?

[@josephstalin5628]

Annalee H I got in trouble for showing my friends pictures of my Luger at school

[@roddydykes7053]

Annalee H I liked drawing and writing about guns in highschool too, and wrote short stories in creative writing class that paralleled the things I was doing in Fallout: New Vegas at the time. I was lucky to have an awesome gamer teacher that was a fan of the classic shooters, so he enjoyed my references to games like Half-Life I’d make, and would mention in his notes other game tie-ins that would’ve fit well. If I had a more politically correct teacher (Ie: a female one) I’d have assumed they’d get upset over stories suggesting to gun violence.

[@brettonmage]

It's disgusting that in this day in age, a college student (myself) gets scoffed at for wearing a hat with an American flag on it.

[@FuzzyLikesLegos]

When I go to my classes wearing a hat with an American flag on it, there's 2 or 3 other people in class with one on as well lol. Gotta love Arizona.

[@balakishakis6614]

I think people are evolving backwards.

[@samleverett58]

It is disgusting.

[@samleverett58]

If someone doesn't like America why do they live here.

[@hungryburger1170]

This was in 2014. Let that sink in

[@cloudwarrior1921]

A gun is only as evil as it's owner.

[@jasonpatterson523]

thank God here in GA my 7year old son can still go to school taking with friends how much fun he had with dad shooting this wknd..... keep up the good work guys.

[@McOuroborosBurger]

Health issue. My AR-15 got diabetus.

[@droog1967]

Dyslexia ?

[@samuelconnolly4549]

Saying "guns are evil because they kill people" is just as stupid as saying "that car is evil because it kills people in a crash"

[@MatteV2]

Guns aren't evil, guns are tools. Anyone that doesn't understand this is a person who should not wield any sort of political power, at all, and should be immediatly relieved of their public duties.

[@iamsickpuppy]

Amen

[@goose1077]

I'm so glad we have people like you out there educating the rest of us. Thanks for your videos.

[@buckweatable]

when it comes to this topic, i like to think of guns like dogs, it's all about what happens with it, grandpa's old lever action 3030 would be like a pug/Chihuahua (or some other small dog), where as an AK or AR would represent a pitbull, they get a bad rep because of it's owner, it's how you train it, if you train it to fight, it will attack. Some see a pitbull as a killer, just like how gun grabbers see black rifles

[@chriscoco2548]

dude that comparison is fking 10/10 !

[@NJskier12345]

Hey thanks for putting this up. I'm in high school in NJ and I'm always correcting my friends, peers, and teachers when it comes to firearms. Thanks for the videos and giving me the motivation to educate people about guns

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

"Guns are evil" is the funniest and most stupid statement I've ever been told. XD

[@menolastnameneeded1023]

Yep. its like saying blankets are evil. Witch tere not cuz its juat a blanket.

[@kidinahelment]

Me too I'm in High school in KS. Every speech and project assessment I get I use it on informing my class mates and teachers that guns aren't bad.

[@troy9er]

Like Jessica Rabbit said "I'm not bad......I'm just drawn that way!!"

[@MrBkunert]

My personal philosophy is not to attack and make fun of those afraid of guns, but rather to educate them. Videos like this help to do that. Good job! Now to get these kinds of discussions going without all the name calling and animosity.

[@bookkeeper1995]

You heard em guys, LET"S OUTLAW FORKS!

[@WAQWBrentwood]

Only the polymer framed hight capacity assault forks!

[@longcoltray3145]

this has become my favorite channel. You both provide invaluable information on firearms, firearms education, firearm political info in regards to citizen/constitutional rights. Whether a person is new to to firearms ownership or has years of experience, you both provide very useful information. So I just want to say..... Thank you!

[@tommyw.9424]

2:36 But Eric!! WHY would you let the pretty Sig rust away!!!??

[@iamsickpuppy]

Hehehe

[@benjamingaray5660]

It's a Sig, it will never rust.

[@bananastickman2]

you what I notice is you guys don't allow commercials on your videos! You are great Americans! Public announcement shouldn't be advertisements!

[@flarex808]

The change in firearm appearance over time can literally be compared to TVs from the 50s till now. Back in the 50s they were heavy and didn't have HD settings. Now we have lightweight "evil" black flatscreens that have been produced to keep up with modern times. Just like firearms, which have come a long way from flintlock rifles. With time and technology moving forward, firearms have also been modified and produced to meet modern standards. With semi auto rifles we're able to have follow up shots incase we miss the previous. We have lighter materials to build our firearms with rather than wood so we can carry half the weight. The media portrays modern sport rifles as military grade equipment that is too dangerous for the common man. In reality our sport rifles are comparable to being modern muskets.

[@joelmitchell5164]

Barry, sir- You are 57 years young! I love watching you and Eric do these vids!!! Keep 'em coming!

[@zadien8409]

I wanna see someone illustrate the idea of good and evil in people, and that guns are just a tool. Picture a classic western shootout. The bad guy is wearing a shirt that says evil, and the good guy is wearing a shirt that says good. The clock strikes noon, and they pull out their guns, one blue and one red. The good guy takes the bad guy out, and the bad guy drops his gun, which turns blue when it leaves his hand. We see a gun shop, owned by good honest people like those at Moss Pawn. All the guns are blue. We see a montage of gun safes opening inside people's homes, all the guns are blue. We see a shot of a neighborhood from above, some houses colored blue, a small fraction red. The camera zooms out, we see a nation made of blue, with barely perceptible dots of red.

[@voidimperial1179]

Daniel Marte cool idea, but exotic

[@liljackypaper]

I have the whole "a gun is just like a hammer" nonsense. A hammer can be used to hurt someone, but it's designed for hitting nails. A guns purpose is to kill. Whether in conflict, self defense or hunting... It's to make something alive no longer be alive. So comparing to something not for that purpose is really lazy IMO. Don't get me wrong, I am pro gun. If someone intends to cause you, your family/love ones or even just someone around you seriously bodily harm, you have the right to use deadly force. But please, let's call it like it is. Guns are meant for killing, and they are dangerous.

[@urbman29]

And I am VERY glad these guys are centrist in terms of politics..They want Objective truth along with the understandment that we ALL have to get along to move forward as a society.

[@warywolfen]

Cars are not evil, either, with one notable exception: "Christine"! :)

[@jacknedry3925]

Good reference!

[@ljarmy84]

Thank you gentlemen! Your videos are always thoughtful and very intelligent. I have been collecting and shooting firearms since I was a kid and now I one several dozen weapons including quite a few in the NFA category. I have been called a nut, wack job, and I've even been asked if I had PTSD from my military service (3 tours in Iraq with both 3rd and 4th I.D.) its aggravating especially when you consider some of these people Ive known most of my life.

[@KayT1519]

Because there is danger in our society, that is why we need to be armed, and armed more.

[@vengenaceearly255]

Excellent gun grip. You know it wasn't long ago (1979) that we reloaded at our high school. We had a trap club in the fall and spring, won trophies, had a good time. No one got hurt. In fact at the time there was never one single accident in a school related trap club across the country. Remington donated 3- 1100's and 3- 870's. A local gun shop permanately loaned us a progressive shot press. In the winter we shot handguns, We reloaded at our history teachers house. We learned resposiblity.

[@paulkoski8759]

Guns aren't evil people are evil

[@metaflux2]

It's crazy how relevant this video still is today if not even more so than before.

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

today's problem is people don't want to be just American. They wanna be some ethnic or social catagory instead.

[@gus1995100]

''Its like blaming a fork for being fat'' greatest quote I think ive ever heard.

[@luisecobian3691]

health hazard my mosin broke my sholder

[@luisecobian3691]

Recoil pad,might as well buy some tampons for my new vagina

[@herooftime7625]

I have one on mine because the plate was fucked and I didn't want to replace it with something not serial number matching and forget about it if I want to sell it

[@rayhawk5962]

Impressive quotes, I think it is evident that people with evil intentions never want those with good intentions to own a means to protect themselves. Period.

[@theticketkiller]

If you really want to stop crime, don't keep guns from the general public. Just keep them away from possible or past criminals.

[@jennij9389]

What exactly constitutes a "possible" criminal? Once the line of "possible" is crossed concerning one's rights to gun ownership, it becomes a far too slippery slope for the gun grabbers to take guns away from everyone! Like Eric said, "it's not the tool, it's the person" If one really wants to commit a crime, they will commit a crime. One thing a law abiding citizen can do to protect themselves from such a criminal (including a tyrannical government) is to have and/or use their gun!

[@thomasgensamer8324]

I agree but i feel like he meant more "mentally unstable" as "possible criminals". I would not mid a mental screening to buy a gun. Cause some people are straight crazy and really shouldn't own guns. I'm talking undocumented actually schizophrenics and sociopaths. That's a very small percentage but that seems like the best answer. I'm not even saying they can never own guns just that there should be a preliminary screening and if something looks wrong, follow up with a more in depth screening and if everything comes back clear then no problems.

[@FrankyBabes]

I like how, as the gun gripes series goes on, they're pictured nervously resting their hands on various bigger and scarier guns. Very interesting...

[@graysonerskine2968]

Hell right it's not the guns it's the people it is a god giving right to bear arms any arms

[@dssssc]

i like what you guys do, wish it wasnt a burden for you to talk to so many people but you really do a good job with these videos. They are clean and lack the him haw drama of a lot of youtube vids.

[@d3v3nn3y]

citizens own firearms - subjects cant

[@JFWebbGuitarClub]

Very well said gentlemen! You are exactly right! They are tools and everyone needs to understand that. Your statements about the country are very true and I wish everyone could see this video!

[@cshawn07]

Your preaching to the choir here man. Keep up the good work guys.

[@Wolverine8141]

This is the best episode yet, this is valid the world over.

[@Stigstigster]

As far as springs go, assuming they are of good quality in the first place, it is the expansion and contraction that wears them out during use. Stored compressed or relaxed they will last a long time without harm. Spring movement is what wears them out. I have read accounts of full magazines for the M-16 being found stored since the Vietnam war era that just functioned flawlessly after all that time being fully loaded with spring compressed.

[@TheBarred123]

you guys are so awesome. You hit that nail right on the head

[@jerrywings5061]

New Jersey also has had an "Assault Weapons Ban", passed in 1990, took effect the following year. Were not allowed to have any spare-magazines holding more than 15-rounds. That includes rifles and handguns. Shotguns cannot hold over 4 rounds in the tubular magazine. No pistol grips and folding stock are allowed.

[@68knights]

Those intent on doing evil will find a way. Thank you for talking about this.

[@SphinctersForever]

You guys are right-on! Sporting and hunting have nothing to do with firearms ownership rights, and never did. I'm getting so tired of hearing politicians make claims about the sporting value of certain firearms; it's utterly irrelevant.

[@BadPawPawinTexas]

"Sometimes a patriot must be willing to defend his COUNTRY from its GOVERNMENT" Great quote, cant remember the source, but this says it all.

[@luvmyguns79]

it's great how whenever there's a gun on the counter no matter what it is Berry can't keep his hands off of it! you can see his love for firearms.

[@bezzy2020fb]

I have disagreed on some videos with you guys (hi point vids) but because of videos like this I am a follower.... keep up the good work guys

[@thephoenix134]

Thank you, for teaching the public, teaching our youth, and preaching the evil and agenda of the media and administration. I love your gun gripe vids, please keep the heart and continue this great work! -Chris from North Carolina

[@MrErikw26]

Barry we still miss you!!

[@ripstikace]

You Barry and Eric deserve an award

[@CokenOpi]

great mention of the cigarettes too. i remember anyone could smoke on tv shows, and that was fine, and then they turned into only the bad guys would smoke, and now you won't see anyone smoking at all

[@ryanthedominator]

Thank you for posting this video. I have noticed that when i was younger teachers and other people tried to make guns sound like "the bad guy". I knew some people, and still do know people who are even scared to touch a gun. And when i was in school, you could get expelled for bringing in anything that had to do with guns. Hopefully some people get some common sense because guns are being banned, but other weapons are not, even if someone committed a crime with one.

[@justinv3080]

It's funny watching Eric give the person working behind the camera the evil eye whenever the phone rings because they didn't lower the ringer volume

[@barrybeamon7513]

Hello Gentlemen. BTW I love your channel you bring up some excellent topics I just have a nagging question about that AK .why does it appear that the red dot sight is behind the Magnifier? That looks backwards unless im sadly mistaken.

[@trianglewhips]

In 1974 there was a movie called [The Gun]. It was about a fancy revolver, that went to 1 hand to another. And this revolver was somehow [demon] possessed, when anyone who possesses it, turns into some sort of a trajedy.

[@CarsonHassler]

malapropisms aside, this is my favorite gun channel!

[@gmctech]

Bravo gentlemen! I always enjoy your Gun Gripe episodes, but this one is in my top ten gripe vids. Well said, logical and nothing but truth. Thank you for taking the time to be a voice for the rest of us responsible firearm owner/enthusiasts. Up here in Canada the lily-livered "guns are evil" people are everywhere now. The looks I get when I leave my own house with my firearms to go out shooting or hunting from this new breed irks me to no end, but heck no it does not stop me. Thanks guys! :)

[@MrPsalm234]

If more people preached the truth like these guys are then maybe people will realize... Thank you IV8888!

[@WarbossSkullKrusha]

That AK has an absurd amount of furniture. Love the gripe.

[@DerBluePython]

The first "evil-looking rifle", (A.K.A. assault rifle) was the FallshirmjagerGewehr42 (FG42 for short. German for "paratrooper rifle"). It came out in 1942. 5 years before the AK47 of which you were making reference to. It is also widely believed by military historians that the AK47 was (at least partly) based off the german MP44 (also known as StG44, short for SturmGewehr44, german for "Stormrifle") of 1944. Just wanted to expand your knowledge. I completely agree about the lever action though.

[@mercureygaming5584]

I work at Walmart and it sucks they stopped selling ARs I got a Mossberg 88 tho and it’s been doing me pretty well

[@AlexCP2394]

Guns don't kill people, people kill people. Great episode guys, keep up the good work!

[@bapark1993]

Just had this discussion with my wife about twelve hours ago.It's like y'all are reading my mind!

[@Kippster81]

My mom taught first grade in a RURAL public school system for 35 years. She always taught her students, around deer season, that if they found a gun, not to touch it an go tell a grown up. 10 years ago, the school board told her not to talk about guns with her students. She told them that ignorance and lack of education is what causes gun accidents and she would continue to teach her students to be safe and if they were going to fire her, to get on with it. She taught till she retired 2 yrs ago

[@desertswordsman]

Your 'Gun Gripes' videos are great. Please put them on Blu-Ray or DVD and send them to the offices of any Representatives or Senators who would support further legislation and/or bans on firearms.

[@macbeasty]

Gun gripe suggestion: Shotgun ammo for self defense -birdshot for less collateral damage in enclosed spaces -buckshot/slugs for more tissue damage against attacker

[@sniping12]

i thought supressers were illegal for the longest time, couldnt believe it when i walked into my gunshop and they were selling them, man i was blown away...lol

[@75topher]

Thank you for making these viseos. I can not find anyone else outside my circle that i can agree with more than you guys. The weak minded and sheepish society that we live in these days need to be educated, and tought the true meaning of Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

[@starlinsims2969]

truth is hard for people to take. Great vid guy's, keep up the good work!!!!!

[@DrSmooth96]

I was in my local sporting goods store talking to the employee behind the counter. He told me about a woman who came in, and asked "if those guns on the wall are real?" When he said yes, she started shaking, and getting light headed. She was afraid to see real guns!!! People need to get a grip

[@termo543]

What type of gun are you looking for? Pistols, long range-rifles, short-range rifles, etc. If you're short on cash: Remington Model 770 Bolt-Action which fires .300 winchester mag. If you have a little cash: Remington Model 70 VLS which fires .223 (or 5.56) .223 is a good hunting round. Where as 5.56 is more for your personal safety. If you want a personal defense weapon look for Colt's rifles and pistols. These are all personal recommendations. Do what you will with it.

[@itachimat]

These guy's are very smart and talk the truth. You just got a new subscriber

[@shabaduke859]

Same thing happens to me when I say I collect knives and other what-nots or I tell them about the guns I have.

[@DeadTired171]

i will found this club and every one just come on down dump a drum or 2 on some steel drink some beer and chill out, sounds like a good day to me

[@fike301]

In Maryland when the kids go to the doctor for their annual health physical....the doctor actually ask them "is there guns at home?" and if answered yes, they then ask "are they locked up?" unreal?

[@RavenVox]

You can. You just have to know where to look. If you want to argue though, you could get the Sikorsky S-70i (the Blackhawk's base) from Sikorsky themselves. You got enough money and they'll sell you the S-70i Base, Utility, or Medievac variants. They won't sell you the Combat varients though. If you have the money to purchace and fly one of them though, that shouldn't matter to you. As an aside, did you know you can get a current-generation Russian Attack Helicopter with armament?

[@ltspike12345]

At the same time, you should choose your tool for the job. Would you grab a screw driver to put a nail into a 2x4? Use a hammer to put a thumb tack into a cork board? A tool is a tool no matter what the tool is.

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

The only health hazard is for the bad guy that tries to break in to your house

[@joslinnick]

Congratulations, you almost wrote a complete sentence! Keep up the good work!

[@NightOfTheLiving8bit]

Why can't I have a Moss Pawn with my own version of Eric and Barry up here in New Hampshire?! Seriously, we have ONE good gun shop up here (Rileys) and that's it. It's a mom and pop store that has a massive variety, good employees, have been open for tons of years and most of the people that go there are just as great. Only problem is (and ive seen this everywhere) is that a lot of the older people there don't like taking their time to talk to you in depth, especially if you're new. Big gripe!

[@RavenVox]

The thing is with the Branch Davidians, they weren't seeking war or altercation, it was mainly a 'you leave us along and we'll leave you alone' type of thing. If they'd have been militaristic minded then they'd have been ready for such an event and would have dug exit tunnels. In other words they'd likely have gotten away or been able to flank them, in all honestly the Law could have actually lost that battle (of course the Davidians would've eventually lost the war).

[@tobydulanski3000]

The time is 2-21-23. This video stands true no more than ever.

[@plizzo]

Forgot to be proud. You hit the nail right on the head there bud. You know, I live in Portland, OR and I use to go downtown and there would be folks on street corners talking about religion, playing music, speaking out for or against government policies (free to practice the first amendment. Don't see that anymore. Granted it was annoying sometimes but it's part of what this country was about.

[@Wedelj]

Literally the most comprehensive argument against gun control.

[@mayibrad]

Thanks for clarification.

[@bigbadfnmonkey]

Always dig your videos fellas, keep up the fine work:) MIKE

[@SoNiKSh0t]

Nice video. The irony of your description "Join or Die!"

[@therats2270]

I like the fork analogy

[@GunPurveyors]

My sense is that the responsible use of firearms is not correlated with a bureaucratic system of permissions and penalties. One teaches best by setting examples, not by imposing restrictions.

[@TheShermandale]

A gun is only as evil as the one wielding it. Great vid, guys.

[@chyweezy2020]

Dammit I love the views that yall portray on your audience !!!!!. Keep up the good work . Great mins think alike !

[@Xularius]

Nearly the same thing here in Germany, I am not allowed to carry any of my firearms with me. Only a couple of “weapons” such as CS gas, certain tazers and small clubs are allowed to carry for self protection, but also not everywhere and always! My brother that lives in the UK got trouble because he was handling a fishing knife, down at the coast fishing for mackerels, that is NUTS! The last time I was in the UK I always carried my Swiss army knife with me, not knowing that it's illegal. :-(

[@Serapis1313]

FYI, as of 2012 the U.S. maintains 2,150 operational warheads. We also have another 2,800 in reserve and as many as 3000 awaiting dismantlement. Israel maintains a stockpile of 75-200 warheads according to a 2002 estimate. informed opinion puts them at about 60-80 as of today. Also, Iran is well within the target range of a LGM-30G (8000 NM) Est. Or if you prefer a sub launched Trident II (5,000 NM). Both were built by the lowest bidder but will hit what aimed at. Just saying...

[@jerrywings5061]

Being demonized by the public is not a big deal. It's up to the person, whom he's being persecuted about next to a firearm. Remember something, being a gun owner carries a big moral responsibility.

[@keymind117]

I'm glad at my school everyone hunts and shoots and goes mud riding, even my social studies teacher talks about hunting and the deer mounted on his walls at home.

[@ilovepotatos]

Eric you're a good rhetorical thinker. If we filmed together Eric, I'd write you some cool lines because I've learned some from your technical analysis.

[@sebring1960]

You hit the nail on the head. One needs to understand the enemy. May I suggest to everyone here to read the 2nd amendment of the United States constitution.To know your rights, and to read Saul Alinsky's "Rules For Radicals" to understand our criminal government better. We the people, need to create another Nuremberg trial for the 21 century!