My 50 Cal Exploded

[@KentuckyBallistics]

Hey everybody! I am doing great and I'm going to make a full recovery! God is good! Thank you for your support! Kentucky Ballistics is still going to keep rolling! I appreciate every single one of you!

[@RIP-sw8gb]

This is the result of recklessness🚶‍♂️

[@railfanningCNrail]

Nice

[@malachitay5390]

Great

[@paulcham3100]

Dude are you good?

[@Aurelio_-uo9dg]

F

[@DemolitionRanch]

Glad you’re still here brother!!!!!!!!

[@Elderloker_27]

Demo I love you No homo sir

[@aH-yx8uf]

Dr demo wassup

[@Clarkyson]

Mannn please be safe Matt. Sketchy

[@Ren_Aegis]

It's great to see you here Demo sir, I'm a huge fan and I love your content!

[@BANKSY84]

It’s grim hey Matt but he’s hard as nails

[@DonutOperator]

You’re a beast bro

[@LoadMizer]

Truth

[@Camska427]

Its the big man with the stache.

[@myview5840]

On no, Daddy Donut is here

[@gator_dont_play_no_shit]

Hi

[@Dad-lu1oi]

No

[@buda9564]

I learnt 3 things from this video: 1. Scott is bald 2. Scott is an ex-cop 3. Scott is one tough SOB

[@brighamruud5090]

Yes

[@foreverareaper191]

4. He’s a father

[@lusca999]

5. New merch

[@jessethatslow2v881]

He's lucky he's a dad.dads don't break!

[@jeffkaczmarek3577]

Without cops to enforce them, every anti-gun law ever written by polticans would be nothing more than a mere harmless suggestion. Thanks for the heads up so I can unsubscribe. I don't even give those blue costume wearing gun grabbers the time of day, let alone watch their videos.

[@stevenharrison151]

5:25 that is by far the best safety glasses commercial I have ever seen. The fact that these withstood the force of that impact is an amazing feat of engineering.

[@MihkelKukk]

This is why you ALWAYS war your safety glasses brothers.

[@robocatssj3theofficial]

if he wasn't wearing safety glasses he wouldn't be making videos right now

[@ryangross5446]

People underestimate how strong they actually are. even the $1.00 pair from home depot will basically save your life. Always wear your safety glasses people!

[@VGHSyntheticOrchestra]

To be fair, his cheekbone ate most of the impact. Lol

[@strings1586]

They are legally required to be that way. ANSI and OSHA regulations are no joke.

[@OperatorDrewski]

Geez. Very happy to hear you're alright Scott. Just put a thumb in it!

[@tysawyer4502]

He did lol🤣

[@cheriefsadeksadek2108]

Love your content Drewski

[@graysonbyass-rascoe4326]

Alright drew hahaha

[@Cross_Bones.]

Only three comments?

[@digitalzomb]

You know my wife says the same thing....

[@GenScinmore]

Absolutely speechless. Wishing you a speedy recovery man.

[@lildizzy4992]

Preach

[@hikeskool]

Seems like you came up with _something_ to say 👌

[@louisargenziano7301]

Yea you should actually grow a new one for scott

[@matthewbrewer3855]

I was the 1000th like

[@hikeskool]

@@muhdbunahmad this gene Sizemore guy isn't the one who supposedly got hurt 👌

[@MillennialFarmer]

That's terrifying, man. Holy crap, I'm glad you're doing alright.

[@chriswarren9977]

Love your vids

[@natestinson69]

Didn’t expect you here, the support from other youtubers is crazy

[@ragnarok5056]

Horrible, absolutely horrible, glad too see you came out of this accident with such trauma. I would also point out for others with similar rifles, to use extra caution, with a threaded chamber lock, if you would experience in case of catastrophic failure, overpressure, the cap threads will shear off and come back to the shooter, obviously is not a good thing/design, now i would imagen every .50 caliber rifle would fail somehow with this kind of pressure, but a standard bolt action rifle would be somewhat safer, were the barrel most likely would rupture or blow and the bolt would stay in place and not come back as most heavy caliber bolt lugs can handle 100k psi without shearing the lugs. On this rifle the cap should definitely not be the weakspot here, it should have been the strongest part on the weapon system. Ones against im glad u came out of this one with your life in behold 🙏🙏Amen

[@ferrofeles2063]

@@ragnarok5056 that's the thing under normal loads the gun is totally safe this was obviously a freak accident and 80k psi is the breaking point of those threads the way they stripped off and how much damage it did to him it had to of been upwards of 100k psi Also i should point out that any gun subjected to a similar event will explode in what ever way it will but yes generally thru the weakest point of the gun as for the barrel exploding that can happen but generally only if the barrel is obstructed my dads a gun smith and has seen damn near everything and let me tell you a bolt might take more than a set of threads but you still don't want to be anywhere near a gun that explodes ive seen personally the top of the chamber that came off of a bolt action and hit a guy in the head not to mention the other parts that went flying basically the guy needed a new arm. its like holding an exploding grenade next to your face now obviously this was not a 50 cal which is what saved that individuals life as the higher the pressures involved the farther and more deadly the shrapnel is its physics

[@ragnarok5056]

@@ferrofeles2063 i would almost go as far as call this a safety design flaw for this particular rifle, also on a bolt action you have pressure relief exit hole in the locking chamber, wich will help to some extent, and therefore blow the barrel instead of the action it self, but yes i would belive any .50 rifle would suffer a catastrophic failure for such a hot load, but in a "somewhat" safer manner if we can call it that?

[@Hellmagus]

OMFG 1: broken nose 2: temporary partial blindness 3: broken finger 4: lacerated jugular (one of the biggest vein) 5: punctured lung 6: cut on arm 7: other broken bones in face 8: heavy hemmoragy He is probably one of the toughest man ever (and lucky) as an ex cop. That's why he's the GOAT! Glad you're still with us❤

[@unbasic6307]

Okay calm down buddy this doesn’t mean he is the toughest man alive there has been more legends

[@craigwheeler4760]

@@unbasic6307 Roy Benevidez... that Sergent Major from Vietnam is who Jon Rambo was based on. Hear his Medal of Honor story sometime.. You'd be amazed that Roy was even a human being.

[@Hellmagus]

@@unbasic6307 I know. He is one of them

[@unbasic6307]

@@craigwheeler4760 yes I agree there are millions of tough man out there legends that survived years of torture and war

[@BrandonHerrera]

Glad to still have you around man, .50 BMG is no freaking joke. Get well soon brother ❤️

[@ayylmao9236]

Couldn’t agree with Brandon more

[@jacksoneakins5249]

AK50 testing done by string now^

[@derpyhead3414]

Be careful my brother

[@ayylmao9236]

That poor poor man

[@alvinrayvaldo8766]

@@themosinguy6508 If he decided not to, i respect his choice. Dont want to lose a great guy on youtube just because he wanted to please us.

[@mixflip]

I can't be the only one watching this while holding my own neck? God bless you bro. Glad dad saved your life.

[@stefanmolnapor910]

I am now!

[@restxlssgg7128]

Same

[@Balpindo]

Wtf

[@rickyhorror8546]

Naw im on the john

[@ballufvondepths]

I’m doing the same thing.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Man, you took it hard... what a crazy turn of events! Your guardian angel had to call a friend to help carry you through that debacle. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. 👍

[@nachooo2036]

Lock picking lawyer are you the real one

[@zackattack8679]

LPL is a KB fan!?!?!?! What!!

[@blaxxteam]

@@nachooo2036 yes but he's late. the mystery is already unlock.

[@Runosco]

Wasn't expecting mr.LPL

[@feblehober123]

Scott's thumb is an effective security device

[@Jearhby]

I’m a CVICU nurse with some trauma experience. You are very blessed to have been able to make this video. I’m very happy to see you healing

[@jonathan_420]

Amen

[@Mrgunsngear]

Absolutely insane; glad to hear you're well.

[@nkyryry]

Agree. Lucky to be alive.

[@Grayday117]

Dude this guy is literally on KZbin every second of the day.

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

Thank God, this could have been so much worse...

[@LITTLE1994]

Certainly insane...

[@IsraafeelMohammedMusic]

Omg im glad he is ok THANK YOU LORD

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank God you’re alive man.

[@Hobbis187]

So... technically he got shot with a 50Cal at point-blank range?

[@Jspath3]

Thank dumb luck hes alive.

[@butchpeddlin4767]

Would've been nice if he prevented the gun from exploding...

[@АлексейШутов-ч7ч]

докторам тоже

[@flying_houseboat8668]

@@antonchigurh9952 not so sure Scott himself would agree with you

[@melted_pistons]

This man sliced his jugular and just stuck his thumb in it like “nah, don’t really feel like dying today”. Truly remarkable he’s alive

[@eric3e623]

Good thing he had training

[@Eighty30s]

@@eric3e623 hmm i need training of this nature. what would it be specified as?

[@kingjoe3rd]

@@Eighty30s there isn't any. that is just a dumb comment from a nobody on the internet.

[@Eighty30s]

@@kingjoe3rd oh i know i was being sarcastic lmao

[@sasuke_u8688]

@@kingjoe3rd Dude idk what your problem is but i think he was taking about how he use to be an officer, and he was trained to deal with something of that nature really fast he knew to stop the bleeding and apply pressure immediately. I may be wrong but i dont see why you gotta call a random person you dont know a nobody.

[@1andonly_ecto]

im gonna be honest, i was crying during this video. Im very happy that you lived, i know what its like being a kid and going through an event like this, even worse when your the victim. i know that its been 3 years, but im truly happy that you're alive and well, and that you still make great videos to this day. this video kinda reminded me of when i was 9 and my brother passed away, but thats neither here nor there. Keep up the great content scott, and i hope that god will keep you under his wing, protecting you, for as long as possible.

[@Karri-k4k]

I agree with you

[@ElzaPeikrishvili]

RIP to your brother man, I can’t imagine losing one😢

[@azteacher26]

Same here bro. I'm glad it's not just me.

[@Hello12111]

Same here

[@edom7]

Props to dad, first for bringing you into this world, and making sure that you stay here a little longer.

[@eddingr1970]

Hopefully a long while longer :)

[@Xansmist]

Why’d you say a little longer lol

[@pblx1321]

@@Xansmist because he wont live forever???

[@Xansmist]

@@pblx1321 bro didn’t mean that long 😂

[@mantha6912]

Absolute fuckin' hero.

[@Kohltbranham]

I know it’s late and it’s been two years but your dad is a savior

[@CrazyGuy9812]

Fr

[@pilot778spartan3]

Agreed

[@demETXboyz]

Yessir!

[@DAngeloH-l1n]

Yea

[@Jakkaribik1]

Nahh His Injuries are still there so we can look at the Health Improvements

[@vertigo2604]

I understand that it was 2 years ago, but I glad you survived. Your dad is a real hero.

[@jonshomo1167]

Popularity: #1 “My 50cal Filleted My Neck” #2 “Stretch Armstrong” Well there ARE some similarities in the damage they can take, just sayin’…

[@latesleaves6759]

He's a pig tho

[@flonkplonk1649]

He lost all his hair from one malfunction!

[@markimoo157]

ong

[@DanOnStilts]

Dad just doing his job

[@JKrain02]

As a man who has been shot in the same place I know how it feels when your jugular vein is ruptured, I lost the use of my right arm but I'm still here!

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Bruh

[@JustYourAverageVrPlayer]

Wait do you type with one hand

[@GusTaJooJ_OFC]

​@@JustYourAverageVrPlayermany people do that

[@JustYourAverageVrPlayer]

@@GusTaJooJ_OFC it was a genuine question cus I'm not good at typing with one hand

[@GusTaJooJ_OFC]

@@JustYourAverageVrPlayer Oh okay, many people do that

[@tavarish]

What an absolutely insane story, I'm very glad you made it out to tell the tale.

[@HOWCANIMISSYOU]

Hey

[@IWillSmurfYou]

Lmao look who it is

[@miguelacolin3066]

Never thought i'll find one of my youtubers commenting on a video, this guy is amazing!!!

[@elidaiker3225]

Hey Freddy ✋🏼

[@NadoFTW964]

Was not expecting to see you here

[@Hezv1]

Your dad is a friggin Super Hero. Man saved your life and got you moving in under a minute.

[@worstje3373]

For a second I thought u said “virgin” I would come to your house myself with a shank, but u did not hehe

[@762GOW]

@@worstje3373 stfu peon

[@bruceli9094]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@redsmash870]

man takes a 85,000PSI solid steel punch to the face, a broken finger, a collapsed lung, and a lacerated jugular and gets out of the hospital in a week. Insane. You're about as tough as they come.

[@fenderstrat6519]

Makes me want to stick to 22 rounds now

[@Real_Mick3y6]

@@fenderstrat6519 Makes me want to keep a social distance from guns

[@misguidedsaint3693]

@@Real_Mick3y6 makes me want to buy a .50 cal now that everyone’s going to panic sell em

[@Spidouz]

It also shows the progress made in modern medicine…

[@wyattroncin941]

on second review, mark figures the pressure needed to strip off the cap is in the realm of 130,000psi, not a "mere" 85,000.

[@melvinbeck6408]

My dad shot a big buck back in the 70’s down in South Texas. He was trying to drag it up out of the brush and ended up falling down on the bucks antlers. One of them went through his thigh and punctured a major artery. He “Stuck his Thumb in it” and managed to make it back to camp to get transported to the hospital. “Stick a Thumb in it” brother!!!

[@V_Drawin]

It’s so heart warming that his dad saved his life, the man who never speaks but is always there.

[@azharfahry_]

I cried a bit right there when he shows that it's his dad behind the camera.

[@doxy8935]

I don't even know who this guy is but im so happy he survived this. That was scary af.

[@TheQuackBoss]

I came to watch a 50 cal explode, but for some reason I watched the whole thing....

[@doxy8935]

@@TheQuackBoss me too bro

[@travencat3777]

I don’t know who this is either. But I do know one thing. I would probably be dead if this happened to me. And man is he lucky he survived, good for him.

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

I imagine the pain meds help a little ^^

[@limitlessdion9417]

factsss

[@herobrain8889]

"so i survived a 50 cal" "you survived a 50 cal shot? how?" "Not a shot ,but the Gun"

[@drippy_ash8556]

Now that... thats a badass story to tell.

[@mhadekumultiverse4964]

Yay

[@traceyjacobsen8544]

@@drippy_ash8556 "well someone tried to assassinate me by sabotaging my 50 Cal. As you can tell they failed."

[@c97x]

"You got shot in the face?!?!" In a way...

[@King2Stone]

The 500 is next.

[@twinturbocars]

I came over through everyone in the comments section on Dr. Mike's video. I somehow had completely missed this happening and when the incident happened, I let out a "holy sh*t". Glad you're still with us brother.

[@coltonstallings5340]

I will never again underestimate the importance of safety glasses.

[@shrapnel8360]

the same reason my father wears safety glasses all the time

[@finlandjourney6065]

Doesn't help much if the gun explodes collapsing your lung...

[@TheMarineGamerIGGHQ]

@@finlandjourney6065 don't be stupid kid

[@hexlithium7258]

@@finlandjourney6065 wont stop that but might stop something lodging itself into your skull so better to wear it then to not

[@roberta6641]

@@finlandjourney6065 but if you do survive you probably wont be blind. so yea helps massively.

[@Thegangsterzboyy98]

Your dad was the most epic battle buddy you could ask for.

[@jjones503]

🙏 shout out to badass dads.

[@jameslynch8738]

Seriously, thank God for dad and opposable thumbs!

[@megamortus]

100% agree. Dads are heroes and Scott is blessed to have him.

[@sarang_cs]

Your dad is awesome And you are a lucky man

[@xNSHD]

yep his dad 100% saved his life, 0% god unfortunately. this isnt me throwing shade or anything, like the videos he makes but i just took slight issue with "god saved me".

[@apexcybernetics3200]

🫡🫡🫡 edit: the kids part that was keeping him alive was very heartwarming and tear jerking at the same time. I know it super late, but respect to this guy.

[@Saberlena]

This is probably the best advertisement for safety glasses I've ever seen.

[@BudgetGunsandGearReviews]

As SOON as I saw that eyepro go flying I thought "Man. Good thing he was wearing those glasses." They saved his eyes for sure.

[@CelsiusQ]

Does anyone know the brand of protection glasses he was using?

[@knowledge_harvester]

Safety mask and safety gear maybe?

[@knowledge_harvester]

Motorcycle helmet.

[@G0og1eGugz]

That's an rather good ad to not use guns. No wonder Brazil didn't legalized guns-

[@heavydutycountry]

Glad You Made It Out Alive Brother.

[@you_dont_know_me6583]

Nice to see u

[@shanemanuel7686]

Sup dude!

[@shanemanuel7686]

I see this also just got recommended to you

[@dragonunchained9987]

Thanks for making the video you did as well . I first heard about what happened to Scott through your channel so thank you as well.

[@lockedinstreetracing6005]

Man he is lucky I came here from your page brother

[@garrettlanctot3735]

When you said all you were picturing was your kids I burst into tears. My daughter is will be 2 in April and I've struggled with depression and thoughts of ending my life for a long time, but always picture her to help me come back to stable mindset. I don't watch a lot of your videos (not for any particular reason) but I am extremely happy you are here still and get to see and hold your kids another day. Again I haven't been a long time fan, but thank you for fighting through and being who you are.

[@nsp477]

The medical team that fixed you up are undoubtedly top notch professionals.

[@drottle]

I go to vandy for psychiatric treatment, they're some of the best people in their craft. Nashville really has a great health care team at their disposal

[@gefehede7783]

That's what years of college do to people XD

[@rodolfominte5700]

Well said sir, no mitological entity saved him! I take my Stetson out for those doctors!!

[@Gadsden223]

Nice try Cody, we know its you 😏😂

[@nsp477]

@no no One thing does not exclude the other, my friend.

[@TWANGnBANG]

So glad you’re on the mend!

[@tobywonkinoby8916]

I miss your videos brother!

[@TWANGnBANG]

Thank you! I’ve been focusing my video creation efforts at my tech channel for now (kzbin.info).

[@dan725]

One of my all time favorite channels.

[@tobywonkinoby8916]

@@TWANGnBANG I never knew you had a second channel. I just subbed. 👍

[@garyalensr]

@@TWANGnBANG We all miss you, are you gonna be back? You are the first KZbin channel I subbed way back in the day. I've learned so much information from you and want to keep learning from ya. Hope to see ya posting vids soon

[@TexasPlinking]

You know what man, really horrible situation but so relived to see you back on camera. Tough SOB...

[@demys08_75]

at leas he survived, glad to see him :'(

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Yes lets all pray we didnt lose a great peer on youtube Get well soon Scott!

[@donavonneighbors]

For real. Dudes a beast. Props to you brother.

[@TechMike10]

We thought us Texas boys are tough. Kentucky don’t play either

[@lboswell4023]

your are 100% right

[@CodfishCatfish]

I know this video is old and I’ve only just come across it but a massive, massive thanks must go out to Scott Snr (Scott’s dad). He obviously remained cool, calm and collected. Absolutely amazing…… well done both of you!! So very, very glad you made it!!

[@bgemski]

This man literally tongue kissed with death, and he’s still one of the most humble, down to earth people on this platform. Praying for a swift recovery my man!

[@Cars-284]

Yo that’s mad sus tho

[@bgemski]

@@Cars-284 What is exactly?

[@transmissiontech]

@@bgemski tounge kissing death lmao

[@vanessaharms6375]

I can mention that it can be worse

[@nolantucker7718]

I want to do that

[@danrunner84]

Lucky to be alive. Your dad saved your life. Thanks, dad, for being a hero.

[@b_f_d_d]

His dad is a real one 💯

[@RageElixir]

Glad you’re alive!

[@memerboy3481]

Hi rage🥰🥰

[@Realriverscuomo]

Rage you're here?

[@noorsuehailasalih469]

Hi rage

[@jaxandavashowoff]

Hi Rage!

[@wardenminecraftmation4153]

*RAGE?*

[@RaySostre]

Dude, I'm an author of fourteen years, who suffered a broken hand from a work-related accident. Dude, you faced a near-death experience. God bless you, first of all, and I'm glad you haven't let this break your spirit. I also had learned some interesting things from your videos, as an author. Thank you, and I'm glad you're able to recover from it.

[@kylebryson277]

Scott took a 50 bmg exploding in his face and survived, and posted a new vid a couple weeks later, talk about a badass

[@PastLight]

And might I add, did it while still following all the safety precautions, not like certain youtubers.

[@Mogi.]

"aw that's not good" what a reaction to your finger being a W

[@jacsli1505]

fr tho

[@untermRadar710]

well i dont think the really cared about his finger if he had metal in his lungs and a hole in his neck

[@dangerous8333]

My Buddy had half of his hand blown off and when he looked at it he just said to himself " well that's it for that hand". When you're in shock and pain you don't really feel these things.

[@bobcostas6272]

Im not an emotional person, but when you said you thought about your kids to stay awake, it hit me hard. We are all glad youre still with us.

[@lucasrobson2092]

same

[@b_f_d_d]

Truth

[@lifeorliberty3086]

It did me as well.

[@nickyfats2799]

Like a kick to the chest when he said that.

[@noahnuggzz9698]

I almost cried

[@sadfatdragon9529]

Three years already and Scott has shot .950 jdj and 4 bore. Amazing how he bounced back from such a catastrophic failure and injury.

[@trikooo]

bro used up all his life's luck, when the doctor told him "you're lucky to be alive", he MEANT IT.

[@deathwish374]

Grow up mate.

[@lalalaguy5763]

​@@deathwish374 youre the one that should grow up

[@PumpyGT]

​@@deathwish374 I don't understand what's wrong with the comment

[@douglaswetak9686]

@@deathwish374What drugs are you on? There is literally nothing wrong with this comment.

[@haroldbell213]

Oh what a lucky man he was.

[@zadazoom310]

never watched this guy a day in my life but i’m so happy he’s alright

[@JohnnyADi]

He just popped up in my recommendations with a scuffed thumbnail and 11M views so I was like alright let's check this out right before I refreshed my KZbin page.

[@osmacar5331]

He does good vids

[@coachsarah9245]

Me too

[@zadazoom310]

@@osmacar5331 gun videos aren’t really my thing but i’ve watched a couple and my favorite by far is a tommy gun

[@osmacar5331]

@@zadazoom310 not a bad gun ngl, mine is the L96A3 by Accuracy international, or AI for short, however, if you do get into guns and the gun channels, hey, good on ya, be great to have you along with the rest of us crazy bastards

[@madnesstime7932]

shattered the bones around your eye, split your finger apart, sliced your jugular, punctured your right lung, broke your nose and you still walked away, living legend right here. glad you're safe brother

[@rslwannabe9475]

He earned a sub for surviving.

[@JTKK9]

thats not sound like safe guy :p

[@That_Awesome_Guy1]

@@JTKK9 He safe now.

[@BLUERAYGUNER]

i have severe hemophobia, and just hearing him talk about these things is about to make me faint. i couldnt imagine going through such intense physical trauma.

[@FocusFilmsCo]

“...and I focused on my kids” Made me tear up man, glad your kiddos still have their beast of a father.

[@michellehammock3023]

Me too!

[@MarcoNoPolo]

I read this before I actually heard him say it... and it got me too.

[@treywildman8599]

Ya I got chills and tears came out of my eyes

[@randomguyfromtexas1185]

Same here

[@itskynetic]

I mean *technically*, Scott can say he was shot in the neck with a .50 cal and survived. That’s pretty badass

[@WW5RM]

No one survives being shot in the neck by a 50 cal! He was hit by shrapnel from a exploding 50 cal.

[@user-xe5eq9br1c]

He wasnt shot with a 50 cal he was shot by a 50 cal 😂

[@badguy5]

@@user-xe5eq9br1c by a .50 cal, with parts of a .50 cal. seems legit.

[@iysaw]

@@WW5RM Don't think you quite got that.

[@Jiggo_]

i like the joke, but realistically would that just blow your head and your neck clean off? i dont know, in movies and games it just explodes limbs..

[@snowsheldon77]

I’ll tell you exactly what the issue was! A lot of old military rounds used Nitrocellulose powder in their ammunition and that stuff is basically a derivative of Nitroglycerin, the older it gets the more unstable it becomes!

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

This should be top comment!

[@tylerr4848]

Gnarly..

[@alexmol]

Hi Sheldon, if I'm not mistaken most smokeless powders, including the modern ones are made of nitrocellulose. The so-called double base contain some amount of nitroglycerin as well. It turns out that the old powders were perhaps not so stabilized as the modern ones, so the older they get, more byproducts are formed which tend to degrade their performance. Not sure if that can (partially) explain what happened in Scott's case though.

[@abuhajaar2533]

I don't see how instability will lead to this. This was caused by excess chamber pressure that broke whatever the weak points were. Whether that was a manufacturing defect in the gun or the shell powder load, who knows. But instability of the shell powder doesn't make it more explosive, it would just cause it to explode unintentionally.

[@97marqedman]

Your dad is a real one. Glad he was there to keep you with it and in it.

[@ilovemonkeyos]

And this, kids, is why safety glasses and other seemingly basic and needless safety equipment are crucial no matter how experienced you are.

[@cristobalalvarez5491]

It was his fault for not wearing safety

[@jonesOtr]

@@cristobalalvarez5491 he was

[@cristobalalvarez5491]

@@jonesOtr he wasn't

[@kwfo1899]

@@cristobalalvarez5491 are you blind?

[@Bladedcloud6159]

@@cristobalalvarez5491 ...he showed his safety glasses that he wore in the accident.

[@noneyadamnbusiness4035]

Lesson learned: -wear eye protection -stage a safety vehicle nearby with keys in it and unhooked from trailer -bring a buddy Glad this didn’t end in tragedy.

[@glandhound]

RTFM could have also prevented this.

[@45Rand0m]

And have faith in God. He will change your life

[@kleinmoretti5385]

ikr

[@protonjones54]

@@glandhound he literally explains in the video how he didn't know it was a hot round, are you braindead

[@ДушманКакдела]

Or just realize it was a fluke accident and stop acting like a boomer.

[@TheTortuga58]

6 minutes in and this is the greatest PSA ever made for wearing eye protection.

[@asere_de_acero9632]

Do they sell neck, arm and ear protection?

[@PMCJohn]

Honestly if it wasn’t for those glasses he without a question would’ve AT LEAST lost an eye if not half of his skull

[@thaddeusdriscoll3079]

scott, im so glad youre still with us, the person you are, as a man, thats why im so grateful youre here

[@greumachhackett9616]

Fair play to your dad for staying cool under pressure, there’s nothing worse than seeing your children get hurt

[@commiezombie2477]

Yeah FOR REAL, FOR REAL

[@yyc1643]

I agree what a guy his dad is to stay collected during that I couldn’t imagine how I would act if it was one of my kids I hope I would act the same and do everything you could

[@MarcoPolo-zc6zo]

Respect to your Pops!

[@EnormousBoss]

At least he was wearing eye protection and probably saved himself from losing his eyesight Update: in Scott's last video he said that a doctor checks his eyeball and everything was 100% fine with it. Those glasses really saved him bro

[@bleu212]

Permanantly*

[@ARyan-yk9qh]

Bingo! It may also have saved his life. That scope more than likely would have gone straight through the eye socket and into the brain.

[@minhvan7478]

from now on i sure i am wear eye protection 👍

[@ambergunn5650]

What kind of safety glasses were those? I work for a PPE company, glasses are my line!

[@EnormousBoss]

@@ambergunn5650 no clue brother, check if he has a link somewhere for gun range safety gear.

[@jacobdoherty1177]

Not gonna lie I cried like a baby when he said he just started focusing on his kids.... What a badass and so thankful he is ok!

[@chitterman]

Me to man me to and when he said what his dad was able to accomplish. Truly amazing story blessed by god

[@constipatedsheep6864]

I almost did

[@tylercurnow4297]

I did too lmao

[@twoheebsandabean2860]

Me to man, me to.

[@liambennett1389]

Same dawg

[@thekamotodragon]

3 years and still going strong since this accident. Been supporting every step of the way, but sometimes I like to come back to this to remind me of where you were to where you are now. Thanks Scott for all the years of great content and hope you can continue going strong. I love that this bad situation ended up producing your most popular video and ultimately more attention onto your great channel!

[@owensanchez9353]

I love how his dad his not only his cameraman but also the man who saved his life🙂

[@winterthrone8669]

Cameramen are legendary

[@lapizza7175]

He saved his own creation

[@jordanwalker9506]

@@winterthrone8669 facts

[@LoBoCoPonYouT]

Also named his son after himself... Yuk?

[@monarchus2563]

Amd started his life

[@nigolus8752]

Dad of the year award goes to his dad. What a badass

[@MrShaheedone]

👏🏽

[@mrmurder75]

As a dad myself I can't imagine the horror of seeing your kid potentially dying in front you. Respect to him for not freaking out, you prob would have died if he hadn't been there. Glad your okay mate.

[@Unkown2U]

Once, dad bring him in this world, 2nd time he kept him in. Bravo.

[@pcp2522]

His Pops is a hero. Saved his boy 100%. Dad's are so important to have in your life.

[@Ogrekin]

I just found your channel through the Slowmo Guys and I heard you mention your gun exploding in another and went searching for this to see what happened. As a US Army veteran that worked in an Army hospital, all I can say, is God blessed you and I am glad to have found this channel. Much love and support!

[@jacobivy2854]

You are so blessed to be near a hospital that offers vascular surgery. I worked vascular surgery for a while and am on the emergency/trauma surgery team at my current facility. You really can’t imagine how fortunate you are. Glory be to God.

[@Bjm21703]

Amen.

[@silverfox401]

Amen!!!

[@venomjuice117]

Amen

[@DinnerForkTongue]

For sure, and his guardian angel was on point that day. Hosana! ❤🙏

[@Docsjeff]

Absolutely

[@MBest11x]

Glad you pulled through. Wishing you a speedy recovery! God Bless!

[@deathzmane7188]

Love you

[@texasbullet352]

God bless

[@Oneamongthelegion]

This was real cool of you Matt. I'd love to see a co-lab with you and Kentucky!

[@Just_Being_Honest]

He’s already healing like Wolverine, I’m pretty sure Scott’s already reached his limit in terms of recovery.

[@pointlessvideos2321]

I thought that said bleeds recovery at first

[@rael5469]

Your eyes were saved by your safety glasses and now you've done a priceless service to the public by showing the value of safety glasses. God bless you going forward.

[@Reth_Hard]

Yeah but he would still have his other eye so that's not too bad...

[@themadkraken1912]

@@Reth_Hard is this a joke?

[@jecaulford4]

@@Reth_Hard Having one eye does kinda suck for the most part. I had my orbital bone blow out fracture and the bone fragments blinded my one eye. It sucks but at least he's getting some vision back

[@MyHentaiGirl]

Yeah i learn my lesson with a grinder

[@Reth_Hard]

@@jecaulford4 When I was a kid I got a tiny point of herpes in the corner of one eye and it was really horrible, I can't imagine how you felt when it heppened..

[@d.c-jr8015]

I see this is 3 yrs old, but I'm glad you survived. The thought of your kids and family is so powerful. Whenever I hear stories like this and the only concerns are your kids that really brings it into perspective of the things we have in our lives that give us that will to survive. It happens in all types of incidents. Getting lost, car accidents, being at the wrong place at the wrong time and so on. God bless you and your family. I know I said it is 3 yrs old, but if you don't already have a follow up video could you please make one? I would definitely be interested to see how or if this incident changed your life. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Errcyco]

Dudes a badass. Describing in full detail what happened like 12 days ago. Balls of steel..

[@adolf3967]

DUDES A MORON....LOL...DID YOU SEE THE GUN HE USED?

[@troy5203]

@@adolf3967 yep... we watched the video 👍

[@jbob919]

@@adolf3967 What is wrong with you and what is funny about any of this? There is nothing wrong with the Serbu RN 50, it was the faulty ammo. Demo Matt and other youtubers have videos shooting the same model firearm.

[@DaleEarndhardt]

@@adolf3967 makes sense that someone named adolf is mocking a freak accident illogically

[@drizzyd8156]

Law enforcement background my guy. Any law enforcement that were ex military are dummy tough

[@karlabrewster8605]

Your dad is a hero. I cannot imagine how terrified he must have been.

[@dawsonbristow5083]

That’s what I was thinking than God he wasn’t alone

[@mirandacosgrove472]

Yes, praise the fucking lord he was there for him. Truly lucky and amazing at the same time.

[@jesuschavez8417]

@@dawsonbristow5083 don't thank god thank the father and medics. That's it.

[@almubarizunarchery4607]

@@jesuschavez8417 The irony of jesus telling you this 😂

[@jesuschavez8417]

@@dawsonbristow5083 I do because it's what's killing these humans. It's a virus there needs to be eradicated. And trust me, rock bottom can teach you lessons that mountain tops NEVER will. When you are flying high in your jesus freak beliefs you forget about many things. You believe in an invisible man, that's concerning. I believe in science and technology. That's what makes TRUE heros and gods like the nurses and doctors who saved this man's life.

[@b.santos8804]

Your dad is an absolute hero. To react as quickly, calmly, and competently as he did - is the stuff of heroes. Glad to hear you're doing well.

[@yarkjaxx3940]

My dad is differend than the dad on this video, my sister says my dad is a strict parents, what is that strict parents? Im still 12. Never been on a school or 3 months

[@DyynoX9]

2 thing that save him 1. The glasses(with out the glasses uhh… right eye is gone, that could of went straight to his brain) 2.left thumb,stopped him from bleeding out

[@AllanFolm]

Scott, you should write the manufacturer of those safety glasses and ask for a sponsorship. Keeping such mass from destroying your eye is the best possible recommendation ever.

[@iworkforwendys]

I'd wear them

[@richardkerr8546]

those glasses saved his eye

[@sw1nkz50]

@@richardkerr8546 They likely saved his life, he would've probably been unconscious and bleed out in 10-20 second

[@Liminal.Headspace]

@@richardkerr8546 His brain, really. if they would've shattered or buckled inwards...Scott Senior would've been sprayed with his son's brains. I'm shuddering

[@Voltage93]

Those glasses...damn really though ones. Always wear eye-protection

[@cole6773]

When one of Scott's rifles decides to do a torture test on him and he does better than the Barrett did, that's how we know just how badass this man really is.

[@henryroop3671]

Not a Barrett

[@pineapple6214]

I don't want to come off like a jerk but he compared Scott to a barret not the actual rifle

[@white._.phosphorus8867]

@@henryroop3671 he’s talking about the Barrett Scott torture tested

[@muteblock1300]

The gun:MY TURN

[@muteblock1300]

@@henryroop3671 he’s talking about the time before that,that he torture tested It and the other gun did it back to scott

[@rwdchannel2901]

At least you were smart enough to be wearing protective glasses and didn't lose an eye. Thankfully you survived. That's some traumatic stuff.

[@cerebraldreams4738]

"Why would we need to wear safety glasses?" > shows this video "Oh."

@@cerebraldreams4738 proceeds to wear full armor

[@cerebraldreams4738]

@ - Don't forget the safety glasses under your knight's helmet.

[@trapzbn209]

what do you mean he could have lost is head lmfao

[@SKELETONX624]

“Now let’s see exploding 50. Cal can do to you”

[@christopherdomingo7049]

I'm still baffled about a man just stuck his thumb inside his own neck to survive and stayed conscious the whole time. His face smashed, his neck severed, his lung punctured and he's got a thumb in his neck but still stayed conscious. This makes me give you more respect man...

[@zebraloverbridget]

You'd be surprised just how far you can force your own body. It's common knowledge for doctors that it is possible to avoid passing out with enough mental stimulus or just really not wanting to pass out. For him it was thinking of his family and recalling memories that helped along with having to hold a conversation with the 911 operator. I've been able to avoid passing out in a similar way myself, although, in my case, my low blood pressure wasn't caused by a injury or loss of blood. So passing out would have been safer than staying conscious (aka: my life was not at risk) His story teaches some really good advice for medical emergencies: to block any holes in your body that are bleeding by any means possible, and to keep talking and having a conversation if you or someone else is at risk of passing out.

[@mikhailhunter5277]

That's what saved his life, the pressures from the thumb allowed for coagulation, so that blood can continue to circulate throughout his body. If it had been his carotid which is next jugular I'm not so sure he would've survived.

[@gregscott4479]

Dont forget the W shaped finger

[@trazyntheinfinite1150]

this is the power of mankind. we are extremely resilient creatures if we have help and prompt medical attention

[@cindytorriente165]

After learning of the hockey goalie and his severed jugular, i understand the need for the thumb in the neck now.

[@drabin391]

That video hit me straight in the gut. Thank God your dad was there, too. That man saved your life.

[@boogy_capybaralover]

Nobody thanking your dad so here your dads a hero

[@alexfaudel5245]

This man literally survived a point blank pipe bomb. What an absolute G. Glad you're ok man we're all looking forward to your awesome future

[@Nerevarine420]

@Green Mamba Games how many times are you gonna repeat this comment?

[@timesfly1081]

╭{⚈︡ ‿ ⚈︠}⤙☞ Him surviving this wasn’t 𝙏𝙃𝙐𝙈𝘽 𝙇𝙐𝘾𝙆... 🤔 Actually....

[@PilotTed]

@Green Mamba Games It wasn't poorly designed at all, the gun was built to withstand upwards of 55k PSI with the threads rated for around 80k psi, he got a Bubbas Pissing Hot reload that produced over 85k psi. The only thing that could have helped would have been some sort of shroud that helped shield the shooter incase it explods but there really isnt any location on the gun to place said shroud. Don't blame the gun blame the ammo.

[@Byler39]

50 cal blew up in your face and within a couple weeks you’re making KZbin videos. Absolute legend. You deserve the best

[@VOiDST3R]

3 years of incredible content later and your still an inspiration to all of us

[@skleenis]

i feel physically weak while learning about what happened in the hospital, technology is insane. shout out to all the medical workers for saving lives on the daily.

[@walkingfridge0909]

Yeah

[@jojoarpa33]

As a Father, I have to say your Dad must have nerves of steel. Not many could keep their cool ,and get the job done like your Father did. Thank God everything worked out that Day. As a father watching this made me emotional, which usually doesn't happen. Your Father is a hero. Keep him by your side at all times while making your videos.

[@NaraClanGaming]

Had me choking up when he started talking about thinking about his kids to keep himself alive

[@mattliedel8701]

@@NaraClanGaming imagine what his dad was going through also. The same reason he was trying to stay awake is the same as his dad doing everything in his power possible to save his sons life. The love and the knowledge to help was amazingly heart wrenching. God works miracles.

[@stereolababy]

its nerves of steel

[@NaraClanGaming]

@@mattliedel8701 that He does. Amen

[@upnorthof60]

Props to you and your dad for keeping cool heads under a very stressful situation. God bless the speedy recovery!

[@SoodleDoo]

Praise God... so thankful for your dad and the doctors! -Rob

[@unitedstatesofamerica2417]

Scott: Almost dies by like 8 injuries. Also Scott: Laughs it off. Scott hope you get better thank God your ok please don't shoot anymore Slap rounds.

[@yugen]

Would be curious to hear "Going Ballistic" speak on this, they shoot an insane amount of slap rounds on the same platform.

[@keanur6541]

Does anyone think the rifle malfunctioned? Im thinking there was a pressure issue,hence why the slaps rounds were starting to hit very weird.

[@Stuart267]

Jesus that scar is insane, more impressive that the guy is still breathing let alone standing & talking after only 2 weeks

[@STICKEY88]

The Real angel is your dad... hope you recover really fast brother..

[@littleyokai85]

He did

[@mr.pitjoey2910]

I don't take a lot of stock in religion, but I do agree. Dad kept his head cool and didn't freak out.

[@STICKEY88]

@@mr.pitjoey2910 his dad went into dad mode ... he knew not to freak out and did what he could

[@mctourer5549]

Let's just say Dad had some help to be able to hold it together so he could be the help needed! Praise God! Jesus Christ our savior is Lord!

[@althepsyphros3314]

@@mctourer5549 why can't you just credit the dad instead of your made up mythical man?

[@fentoncallahan7673]

That scar on his neck does look really badass ngl

[@timesfly1081]

Trueee and he’s got a hell of a story to tell. And a good saying he can use from now on, 😂 but glad he pulled thru this one ╭{⚈︡ ‿ ⚈︠}⤙☞ “Survival was not just 𝙏𝙃𝙐𝙈𝘽 𝙇𝙐𝘾𝙆”

[@zacharyellison4189]

@@timesfly1081 lol nice

[@johnnyyy_wentghost]

I know this video is years old at this point, but big shoutout to your dad for acting quickly and saving your life. I’m glad you’re still with us buddy 🙏🏼

[@SmileyDave-h5z]

I just found this video from a different accident video. The thing I see that saved this man's life mostly is the fact that even though he was hit in the face with tremendous force he didn't lose consciousness. If he had been knocked out he would probably be dead. The fact that he wasn't knocked unconscious is amazing in itself.

[@PuerRidcully]

@@SmileyDave-h5z A lot of people wouldn't even think about shoving a thumb in it either. There's a vid circling around of some Asian dude having his jugular artery slashed in a street fight. He collapsed just dozen of seconds later and died. His training also saved him. Not to mention God's grace and skilled doctors.

[@PancakeTime-1234]

His guardian angel was working over time to keep him alive

[@AdamThygerson-lm1gt]

@@SmileyDave-h5z The thing that saved his life was his belief, im confident if he wasnt religious he would have died, there was a million miracles that happened that day for him you cant call it a coincidence

[@alexanderpopik6780]

​@@PancakeTime-1234you're confident in this statement you just made up in your delusional mind

[@TheBigEvil]

His right eye still existing is why eye protection is critical. That cap wrecked his face and his eye pro saved his eye

[@rumblingend8443]

I'm surprised he didn't mention that

[@snekiboi6937]

Yeah

[@crazylegofan9209]

Yea, this is a good example of how not “to be cool” and shoot firearms without any form of eye protection.

[@abreefproductions]

Probably saved his life too

[@mehmeh7701]

@@crazylegofan9209 same kinda principle as dress for the slide not the ride.

[@darylmorse]

Hey Scott, I'm glad "the algorithm" introduced me to your channel. I've watched quite a few of your videos recently, but I only watched this one today. It's an incredible story. I'm glad your Dad was with you and both of you had the clarity of mind to do the right things to keep you alive until you could get to the relative safety of the ambulance and then the hospital. It's an incredible story and I'm glad for you and your family that you are still making these amazing videos. (I especially enjoy the ones with the slo mo guys.)

[@airplanejack]

*gets shot in the neck with shrapnel, bleeding out and is blind in one eye *is able to walk to the truck This man was born with hair on his chest

[@Juicetheeunuch]

He was born circumcised.

[@Juicetheeunuch]

He ran to the truck. Show some respect.

[@jojocova7441]

@@Juicetheeunuch y u so soft

[@LatinoGamer96]

He was born dual wielding 500 S.W

[@thesambehindtheslaughter8843]

@@Juicetheeunuch wtf

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Let’s all take a moment to recognize that the safety glasses saved him for losing an eye at the least and possibly much worse. This shows the importance of safety glasses. I have never asked but I hope he pins this, his is such an important lesson

[@sajadm9625]

Been thinking about the same thing!

[@dannycarlo3087]

All day man, that’s the truth.

[@Bender260]

I wear prescription glasses and thought those would do fine till I watched this. Just ordered several pairs of over-the-glasses safety glasses. They look dorky but I'd rather be dorky and alive than not dorky and not alive. If he hadn't had those glasses on, I believe that end cap would've killed him.

[@john-paulsilke893]

@@Bender260 I personally wear prescription safety glasses myself, always. Saved me once from a probable serious eye injury caused by a jacket pealing off and returning from the guy in the bay next to me. Cut up my eyebrow pretty bad and it needed to be glued shut to stop the bleeding.

[@seldoon_nemar]

First thing I thought when he showed the tattle mark on the glasss. That would have just ridden his cheek right through the eye, probably forcing bone fragments in even worse places. The glasses are probably what broke his orbital bones as they absorbed the energy.

[@stevemcknelly5036]

Props to your dad for being the real MVP. Glad you're healing up.

[@YOOOOIMCOOLCHIEF]

Haha first comment on verified man

[@crayoneater_1699]

@@YOOOOIMCOOLCHIEF 2nd

[@Assasins_creed_clips]

Thank God your still here God bless