My First Time at the Shooting Range: Irish Girl Learns the 5 Rules of Gun Safety

You thought there were 4 Tips? Did you know the SECRET extra gun safety tip? If not, you MUST check this out.
You were with me the very first Time I shot guns in texas and now we travel to chicago to learn more about safety protocols when it comes to guns. And yes, of course I am shooting lots of guns today!
In today's video, we learn the 5 - yes 5 NOT 4- gun safety tips everyone should know. Whether you're new to shooting or need a refresher, these essential tips will help you stay safe and confident on the range. Erik and Daniel are professional trainers who have worked with everyone from the American Police Department
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Daniel Easterday: retention_ring
The training centre is Shore Galleries in Chicago
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[@lawrencedavis9246]

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[@DianeJennings]

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[@mikesilva3868]

​@@lawrencedavis9246❤😊😊agreed

[@mikesilva3868]

​@@DianeJenningsdoes he have the gun from assault on precinct 13 movie from 1976😊

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[@greghamann2099]

This was the best range demonstration I have ever seen. I am so impressed with you and your instructors.

[@DianeJennings]

Oh my gosh!!! Thats so fab to hear thank you

[@TheCharleseye]

@@ravenger1222 It's important to be around other gunfire. Generally speaking, spending an afternoon at a public range is a great way to diminish your jump-scare reflex.

[@TheSulross]

Have introduced newbies to firearms and these YT celebs always over dramatize their reactions on their first time encounters (ugh) - is for the so-called entertainment factor of their content, but really? Guess it grates so much because being around and interacting with firearms is (should be) a completely no-nonsense affair and intentionally jazzing it up with any faux reactions just really, really grates.

[@greghamann2099]

@@TheSulross Europeans really are like this this is not an overreaction. In the gun free world, they live in it is all they can do.

[@Jaster832]

It was thorough. Wouldn't call it good, though. Couple of Illinois Yankees teaching an Irish woman about guns is dumb af. Half the things they were saying seemed designed to make her more scared of the guns than she already was.

[@charlesbarbour4995]

I genuinely love the fact that non Americans are going to ranges and posting videos like this! Guns aren't evil like some may think. Thank you!

[@rickmoskal2458]

Props to the instructors, they did a fantastic job explaining everything!

[@mkshffr4936]

Indeed. When he showed her the grip on the autoloader my first thought was I hope he doesn't have her do that on the revolver. 😊

[@frenchfan3368]

They were very thorough and professional indeed.

[@ViolentKisses87]

The instructor was fantastic but for a first time shooter it might have been abit overkill Example: I get why he goes over an exact reload procedure to prevent accidental discharge but simply no pointy at people covers that

[@11minutedefense84]

@@ViolentKisses87 safety with firearms is a layered process.

[@TheCharleseye]

@@ViolentKisses87 No. They were dealing with a very nervous shooter. "No pointy at person" is the exact level of instruction most new shooters get. Then after their first shot, they turn around and sweep everyone standing there. That's the difference between an experienced, certified firearms instructor and a random KZbin commentor. The instructor knows how to teach different types of shooters safely. The KZbin commentor knows how to, well... make comments.

[@frankdrevinpolicesquad2930]

Both my wife and I grew up in Texas and I was in the Army before we met. When we started dating, I told her I liked to go target shooting and was she afraid of that ? She looked me in the eye and said " I was born and raised in Texas-- want to see my shooting trophies ?" Married almost 40 years now

[@shanetait7388]

Fellow Texan here and avid shooter grew up next to Fort Hood, I'm never gonna call it anything else.

[@frankdrevinpolicesquad2930]

@@shanetait7388 Same here. Had all the world for the Army to station me at and they sent me back to Texas-- to Fort Hood to fly Hueys and Cobras

[@devildog17013]

Oorah, brother! She was definitely a keeper.

[@Fadaar]

I would have proposed right there

[@bradenplaysgames7995]

Beaumont area here Air Force weapons specialist here.

[@bencrane8505]

Diane, as an American gun owner, I’d like to thank you for showing a typical professional experience for a new to firearms person in the US. It’s easy to vilify gun owners based of the stupid videos you embedded into this video of “gun fails”. Also great job highlighting the gun safety rules at the end. None of us will know the impact of that, but it’s possible you changed a bad outcome with just those words.

[@mountainman5173]

Ditto. Well said Ben.

[@SubieNinja]

yup. this is how SOOOOOOOO MANY of us get into guns. i wasnt raised around them. i bought one one day, learned how to break it down and keep it clean. Then just kept it in the house basically untouched except to go to the range where the range officer gave me good advice on safety. eventually i decided i wanted to carry it with me then i got real serious about taking in as much info as i could about it. i learned from experienced friends and took in a lot of info from many guntubers about the general safety rules and technique. my 9 year old daughter now knows how to treat guns and respect them too.

[@srandall99]

She shot a machine gun in TX 5 years ago, so i thought this was goofy considering her previous experience

[@carsonelliott6522]

@@SubieNinja I have a similar story! I didn't even know my parents owned any firearms until I was around 16. Then I took a concealed-carry class when I was 21, purchased my own pistol (which is now unfortunately at the bottom of a lake in Mississippi), and the rest is history!

[@benn454]

@@carsonelliott6522 Gotta watch out for those dastardly lakes. So many unfortunate boating accidents.

[@ScottCleve33]

It's remarkable that at one time Diane referred to guns as "pew, pew" for fear of the KZbin overlords.

[@DianeJennings]

I feel I tread smartly rather than fearfully

[@lukebertrichardson7799]

@@DianeJenningsKnow the area, know the people, know the time, stay safe.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@DianeJennings 100% right. Fear maybe a good motivator but it is a poor tactician. I really like your desire to learn and apply that knowledge. Now if we can get you to keep your eyes open. 😊😇

[@wtk6069]

I got excited and expected Diane to be shooting a Han Solo blaster.

[@mirthenary]

Probably only a matter of time before that gets banned

[@keihndeth]

Kudos for trying to do something a second time that you fear. Most people would not. A little tip to lower firearm anxiety and increase confidence: Force yourself to keep your eyes open when you shoot. Your natural instinct is to close them. When you do that, you automatically pull back and slump with the firearm in your hand. Its kind of like walking tall and straight, and not walking hunched - effects your confidence the same exact way.

[@DianeJennings]

So, you're saying I need to keep my eyes open to hit the target? I thought closing my eyes was the secret!

[@keihndeth]

@@DianeJennings You're confusing archery with firearms *wink* haha

[@bill.godwin-austen]

@@DianeJennings "Use the force, Diane!" 😉

[@christophersmith8316]

I was pretty impressed that even with the eyes closed your kept your arms and hands right so that you hit the target well. They eyes closed but you didn't flinch

[@faithinjesus7817]

@@DianeJennings Watch "Red" 2010 with Helen Mirren. Helen NEVER closes her eyes nor does she BLINK. It's pretty impressive.

[@HemlockRidge]

Those guys are 100% on point. Take to heart EVERYTHING they told you. Actually, I'm impressed that that place exists in Chicagoland.

[@johnhaller5851]

You will notice that it was across the street from Chicago, and not in Chicago. It was historically difficult to get anything but a police training range in Chicago.

[@HemlockRidge]

@@johnhaller5851 AHA!

[@tyrantrex734]

Somebody has to teach the whatever white people left in Chicago how to protect themselves.

[@HotVoodooWitch]

We have ranges near where I live near Detroit but nothing this good. I imagine I'd have to drive pretty far to find something similar. (Disclaimer: I spent almost 50 years, most of it in Manhattan, in NYC and now HATE to drive.)

[@mynineridesshotgun]

It’s refreshing when an influencer actually goes to a safe range with knowledgeable instructors. The firearms community gets a bad reputation but most of my experience has been with very safe people that are eager to share their knowledge and are polite and friendly while doing so.

[@11minutedefense84]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@fenrir7878]

Sadly, only bad behavior and irresponsible people get reported in the news. They stereotype gun owners and gun ranges.

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

Im very proud of you!!! Every adult should go through a safety course, even if they don't own or plan to own one. ..

[@OllamhDrab]

Especially cause people that are afraid of the things are a lot more likely to dangerously mishandle them when they do. (I've seen more than one Yotuber visiting America from places without guns like picking em up with two fingers and other cringe. :) )

[@DianeJennings]

It was super informative!

[@jamesoliver6625]

When I joined Boy Scouts at 9 (65 years ago) standing protocol for the troop was "every boy in the troop was certified as an NRA safe hunter". Every kid who joined was going to learn how to handle and disarm long guns, safely, in the field. Period. Whether you shot or not. If you didn't want your kid to do that then join another troop. Every kid also earned hiking, cycling, camping, swimming, first aid, lifesaving, and pioneering (ropes & lines, pole, and canvas work) in their first year. Training that has stood up to this day.

[@chrissmalley83]

NDs are the teen pregnancies of our current "abstinence only" approach to firearm education.

[@patraic5241]

Schools used to have safety programs where a trainer would come in a give a lecture on firearm safety. The 5 rules. What to do if a friend found and showed off the "family" gun. How to unload various firearms as a last resort. That went the wayside when the whole gun control crowd went into overdrive. How dare we teach anything about those demonic things. Which has resulted in Lots of uninformed people young and old that hurt themselves and others. Most of which would have been prevented with a little instruction. In my case when my kids were little but old enough to understand I trained them myself. I completely demystified firearms for them. I explained everything. They got to hold a rifle. How to clear it. How to clean and maintain it. By the time I was done they were kind of bored of it all. I left them with the statement that if they ever wanted to see it again all they had to do was ask. Not one ever asked. Not one of them ever went looking for it. I knew they would be safe if ever around a firearm no matter where they went in life.

[@gjhoward]

As a fellow firearms instructor, these guys did a fantastic job. Calm demeanor goes a long way in presenting firearms to new shooters.

[@ginger00022]

The black leather jacket really work very well for this video. We all love seeing an Irish in a leather jacket.

[@DianeJennings]

Thanks! I wasnt sure but you guys have been really nice about it!

[@timlois]

You picked an excellent range. I've seen so many travelers go to sketchy ranges with almost zero instruction and it makes me squirm in my seat. Kudos to those gentlemen.

[@11minutedefense84]

Thank you very much!

[@labhrais6957]

They were thorough and kind. There's nothing worse than a condescending instructor. I love these guys.

[@11minutedefense84]

Thanks!

[@ScarriorIII]

TBF, there is something worse than that. A clueless instructor.

[@HotVoodooWitch]

I've not had a condescending instructor but I imagine it's irritating.

[@luigivincenz3843]

@@HotVoodooWitch Same I guess I'm lucky I didnt get one of those gung-ho, Sgt. Sarcastic instructors. There will be bad apples in the bunch of course, and it's unfair to make a general assessment.

[@burton528hz]

Wow. Most KZbinrs are too scared about fan reactions to show guns let alone shoot them. Good for you!

[@DianeJennings]

Good thing I have no fans just cool open minded viewers! haha

[@kg4wwn]

@@DianeJennings If you have no fans, how do you stay so cool?

[@winterburden]

Thanks for learning these rules Diane!

[@DianeJennings]

I'm glad you found the rules helpful!

[@MikeWood]

Those instructors came off as really solid. I also like that they took the time to cover the safety and first aid/stop the bleed info. This is often left out when peoplewho are obviously out of their comfort zone visit ranges on KZbin. This was much better than your last go at it on the outdoor range.

[@phillipsmith3431]

These guys are great trainers. Clear and concise instruction with good examples. Good job Diane!

[@DianeJennings]

Glad you like them! I thought so too

[@gcolwill]

Tweedt and Easterday are really seasoned instructor. Very clear in their communication. Nice. This was an exceptionally good video. Well done.

[@11minutedefense84]

Thanks for the compliment. We had a great time with Diane.

[@davidwillford3119]

That was a fun video. It focused more on the classroom stuff than the time spent shooting, which is very good from an educational standpoint. It was so much better than jumping right into shooting footage without laying the safety framework, so you nailed that aspect for beginners nicely. Plus the jacket looks really nice. Oh, and KZbin has a thing against firearms content, so even a nice safety one like this will likely be demonetized, so Patreon and channel memberships help out a lot. Or at least, like and subscribe helps the channel too.

[@DianeJennings]

I hope not. I was very thorough with checking. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

I was a bit nervous about this video, but I have to say I really enjoyed it. ED must have put a lot of work into it. Be sure to thank her, especially since she now knows how to use firearms!

[@DianeJennings]

Don't worry, I'll make sure to thank her... from a safe distance!

[@jonhenry8268]

Oh wow. Hadn't thought of that, ED now knows how to use guns. Well that should scare the arseholes in Ireland.

[@hellbillyjr]

Watching Diane shooting guns is so wholesome ❤

[@bjs301]

I've been shooting for nearly 60 years, oversaw an armed state investigative unit, and never recall hearing anybody say "don't catch a falling gun". And while most experienced shooters may just know it instinctively, it is a great rule. These guys should really spread it around.

[@11minutedefense84]

The community is getting better about making sure people know about not catching a falling gun

[@justinchu7641]

The only thing I could potentially be concerned about is if it's a revolver with a round in the chamber and the hammer down or something that could potentially land on the hammer and go off. Then it's dangerous both to catch it AND to let it fall. But yeah, it's a good thing to keep in mind

[@11minutedefense84]

@justinchu7641 the only true concern would be if the hammer is cocked, but even then, it's statistically better to let it hit the ground and move away from where the muzzle might be pointed.

[@agentleebs]

@@justinchu7641I think all the modern revolvers (say since the ‘80’s) have been designed to prevent discharge upon hammer impact.

[@geodkyt]

I'm 54, and I've heard this rule repeatedly since I was 12 or so.

[@daricetaylor737]

What a GREAT course for people to go through!!! When you get all the information on gun safety, you really do realize how safe they really can be! Being a young mother of 2 who's hubby worked nights, I always had a loaded 22 rifle next to the bed for safety reasons and I rehearsed many times what I would do if someone entered the house. I actually took a gun/pepper spray safety course at the State University here in town back in the late 90's. One night at 2'30 am, someone decided to try our front door to see if it was locked....nothing like sitting in the living room and suddenly your front door knob starts to move back and forth.

[@chitownlivingston7007]

Have 9mm Beretta and S&W. Finally got a Taurus TX22 so my wife would at least try it. I'd recommend it then upgrade to your favorite model 9mm (Glock, CZ, S&W, Beretta, Sig Saur, etc.). Regarding Diane's video, I agree with the guys saying most 9mm shots are survivable... and that is because the person shooting is just a BAD shot. A good shot only takes one 9mm. So practice is important.

[@gregmcmahon957]

Have been looking forward for your Gun Safety video for weeks. Have a great weekend.

[@DianeJennings]

Your anticipation means a lot to me. I'll make sure the Gun Safety video lives up to your expectations. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@breakdancinfool]

This guy is a fantastic instructor. You can tell he makes safety and responsibility priority #1

[@MRxMADHATTER]

You need to cowgirl up and do a magazine dump. Get the nervousness out of your system. Being nervous is dangerous. Being confident takes the uncertainty out of what you are doing. If you are following all the safety rules, everthing should be OK.

[@11minutedefense84]

Thank you so much Diane for a great video. It was a pleasure to have you in our range. You were a certified rock star! Keep up the great videos!

[@mattheweudy2396]

Y’all did a great job with her too

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you for having me! You guys were not only terrific instructors but also great on camera!!

[@sterling557]

@@11minutedefense84 I am curious since you have had paramedic training regarding G shot wounds, have you seen the J an 6th Ashli Babbitt event that was analyzed by Wooz News" on the "Bit Chute" channel, and what you thought of his opinion? (Crowd reactions, Hollywood SPFX help, etc).

[@sterling557]

@@11minutedefense84 I am curious since you have paramedic training, if you had seen the J an 6 Ash B Abbott video that was analyzed by "Wooz News" on the "Bit Chute" video site, and what you thought about it? (Crowd reactions, Hollywood help, etc.)

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

My dad took me to these classes, beginning, intermediate and advance. They were pretty intense. The classes were an all day thing.

[@DianeJennings]

That sounds like an amazing experience! Did you learn a lot from those classes?

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

@@DianeJennings I learned a lot. You have to be so focused.

[@JasonMoir]

Great job Diane! Would be interesting to make this a regular part of every US visit.

[@DianeJennings]

Who knows, maybe I'll just become a US travel expert at this rate!

[@BH6242KCh]

@@DianeJennings And/or a pew pew expert.

[@badgerdog9898]

​@@DianeJenningsYes, Diane needs to keep shooting and become I new Laura Croft! Love your content, my friend.

[@Maddie-zv3gv77]

Thank you for the Gun Safety video. I love this type of video.

[@DianeJennings]

Im so glad!

[@tpdonnelly]

Diane, loved this video!!! Everything they said is 100% true. I do keep a trauma kit in the house just in case. Have a great weekend!

[@DianeJennings]

Thats good to hear! Thankee

[@littlejimmy7402]

1 rule Diane wasn't told: No scoop necks. Hot brass sticks to soft skin, and it sucks.

[@bill.godwin-austen]

As a left hander, once I was firing a right-handed semi-auto rifle from the prone position, and the ejected casing arced over my head and found its way inside the back collar of my shirt. Not fun!

[@11minutedefense84]

We had a handle on that situation and talked through it prior to shooting the guns.

[@MrSheckstr]

@@bill.godwin-austen also a south paw for many things ….. during a range session with a M249 in the prone position i got a brass wedge between my face and glasses just under my right eye. I carry a scar to this day where the open end burned a circle onto my face …..ever since that i wear a beekeepers face net when firing open bolt full automatics

[@tony_25or6to4]

I had a hot shell land between my glasses and cheek once.

[@geodkyt]

When I've had young ladies ask me to teach them to shoot, I *always* would have a t-shirt with a crew neck, sized to be a bit snug on her, in my range bag. Along with a pair of tall socks☆ (and telling her "closed toe shoes, please, but for God's sakes, no flip flops!") for that very reason. And in all but *two* cases, they showed up to the range in a shirt that was either loose at the neck or delightfully displayed their vast tracks of land... exactly the sort of thing that draws hot brass as fast as it does Malegaze. 😂 . ☆ Another fashion mistake for a range trip is footwear that is open enough that hot brass can slide into them, without socks high enough to make it "annoying" rather than "painful".

[@antaine1916]

You're doing great! One thing you'll see about 95% of American gun owners (which is like 25%-30% of Americans) is that we're a very welcoming community. We love to see new people engage with guns for hobby or defense purposes, and we try our best to make sure they have a good experience.

[@duanetelesha]

Very good video, you had two excellent instructors. Not used to firearms it is natural too be jumpy. You were right on target hitting center mass on the target I was impressed.

[@DianeJennings]

Thankee for the kind words

[@geodkyt]

​@@DianeJenningsTo be fair (been shooting since I was 10, I was an Infantry Drill Sergeant in the Army, and I've worked on ranges after getting out, but private and military), I was rather impressed. Even though you couldn't overcome your instinct to close your eyes or look away, you kept the firearms safely oriented on the target. That's harder than folks who haven't been around a LOT of new shooters or shoot themselves don't realize is really difficult - any experienced range officer (or even common user of public ranges) can tell stories about newbies who end up wildly waving the gun around, either because they're startled or really excited. You didn't- that's excellent. 👍

[@brianharrington4045]

I appreciated the balance of your humor and seriousness of the subject matter. 😊

[@DianeJennings]

Thanks a bunch! Thats what I was going for

[@iceman34]

Yes that was fun they are teaching very basic safety in 30 minutes of our viewing I bet they get much more detailed and responsible for their longer stuff

[@DianeJennings]

Absolutely. I was there about 4 hours! Its very cut down

[@MrMattf727]

These instructors are top notch. They took really good care of you Diane. The more you practice the easier it gets to keep your eyes open haha and the easier it gets to calm your nerves

[@davidwillford3119]

This should be fun. Happy to see that Diane is giving it another shot. Pun intended. Normally there are 4 basic rules of gun safety, but there are many more nuanced things that could be added. Perhaps the instructor formalized another one to add to the standard four.

[@DianeJennings]

Hey!!! We both did that joke hahaha

[@robbnutter4665]

Before arthritis took my forefingers, I owned guns and went to the range. I was never scared of guns, although I did respect them. I actually considered going the range as quite relaxing. Typically, you'll do better when you stop closing your eyes :) although I do commend you for trying something that is beyond your comfort level.

[@HotVoodooWitch]

I also find it relaxing, plus I'm the kind of person who likes to master techniques.

[@kenwheeler3637]

I am quite pleased that you gave this another try. You definitely went to the right type of place too that had very competent and capable instructors.

[@cayminlast]

Good job, it's not often that we see a youtuber doing a comrehensive video on visiting a gun range, with proper instruction on the rules of safety from experienced instructors, thanks.

[@shelbyxyz]

One more safety tip for females: don't wear a low-cut blouse when shooting at a gun range. The empty shells can bounce off a close side wall and deflect back at you and create...kaos and a small burn mark. You were wearing "proper" attire. Just looking out for ya! Keep making a visit to the range whenever you visit the US so you can get more comfortable around weapons and you'll be able to keep your eyes open. And fly Airbus!!!

[@jamesloftus6157]

That was mostly interesting. I don't think closing your eyes when shooting is a recommended technique, though.

[@wtk6069]

Yes, never launch a deadly projectile at extremely high velocity without looking at where it's going.

[@pastorbrianediger]

Glad you got a good safety talk! Too many people don't know what they're doing. Now I feel the need to go practice with my 44 mag.

[@DianeJennings]

Just be careful not to shoot your foot off! Safety first!

[@scaler1179]

You picked very good instructors for your first time at shooting. I've done weapon instruction for decades, and it's a mixed bag of quality in this industry. Looking forward to more.

[@11minutedefense84]

Thank you for the compliment.

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

"there's been a firearms training accident" tells the cops something COMPLETELY different than "someone's been shot".

[@jimreilly917]

Because the first is concise and specific. The second raises worst case scenario’s in a Leo’s mind.

[@garyblack8717]

Yes, someone's been shot means "there's a guy with a gun shooting people, send swat", there's been a training accident means "Get paramedics there and don't have them wait for LEO."

[@markmartineau1015]

Learning about firearms and respecting them doesn’t mean you will enjoy the sport. But I applaud your willingness to learn it may show why some of us enjoy the sport.

[@manxkin]

Great job Diane but keep your eyes open! I’m really impressed that you went to the “pew pew” range!

[@jefferywarburton2116]

A smart alternative to fear and avoidance.

[@bencrane8505]

Diane, as an American gun owner, I’d like to thank you for showing a typical professional experience for a new to firearms person in the US. It’s easy to vilify gun owners based of the stupid videos you embedded into this video of “gun fails”. Also great job highlighting the gun safety rules at the end. None of us will know the impact of that, but it’s possible you changed a bad outcome with just those words.

[@IOSALive]

Diane Jennings, I really enjoyed this video, so I hit the like button!

[@roger3141]

This is the type of training that everyone should have before they ever fire a weapon. Respect the weapon and don't fear it. You can have a lot of fun if you obey the rules and don't try something you are not trained and ready for. Compare to gymnastics; you wouldn't try a flip off the high bar your first day at gymnastics class. This was the best firearm video from any streamer I've ever seen.

[@bill.godwin-austen]

I love that you're so willing to step outside your comfort zone and try new experiences. This one provided a lot of excellent information about the proper handling of "pew-pews" and keeping safety in the front of your mind.

[@Whisper_292]

I'm currently learning to shoot, and like Diane, I'm skittish. But seeing her learning makes me believe i can do it, too. Thanks, Diane.

[@geodkyt]

The hardest part isn't actually the shooting. It's finding the instructors who can teach you well. (A lot of people are instructors because they shoot a lot and often quite well... but that doesn't always mean they are good *teachers* especially of new shooters.

[@TheNotoriousCheeto]

I quite liked the training here. I think a common mistake a lot of gun people make when taking someone shooting for the first time is starting with their favorite gun regardless of what it is. This leads to newbies shooting "big scary" guns their first time, which can scare the person so they don't enjoy it, and risks them losing control. Like that instructor in Las Vegas who died when teaching a nine-year old girl to shoot an automatic Uzi. The girl lost control due to the recoil, but kept her finger on the trigger. Since it was automatic, it just kept firing, and the instructor died. I am no trainer or anything, but if I bring someone to the range, I always go over the safety rules. If it is their first time, I usually start with a .22, and I only put one round in. Each time we move up in caliber, I have them shoot first with only one round. That way, they get a sense of what the recoil will be like. We've all seen the videos of people losing their grip and the gun swinging around to an unsafe direction, and if that happens, I want it to be empty. Once the person knows how it feels and can handle it, then I load it all the way. If the basics of gun safety are observed, there is almost no chance of a gun going off accidentally and hurting someone.

[@sinappanis]

And this is how you should properly shoot a gun for the first time. If the person showing you how to shoot isn't teaching you proper safety and techniiques before handing you a loaded gun do not shoot with that person.

[@chellenickle333]

Wow Diane! You gave off a VERY Cool Charlie's Angels kinda vibe with the flowing hair and badass outfit!! 🤘💚

[@jamesHadden-l6l]

Shotguns are the best But, correction Watching Diane vids is America's favorite past time

[@Saknika]

Strong believer that the four cardinal rules of gun safety should be taught to every person in the US because firearms are so common here, so very glad to see them prominent in the beginning of the video before any shooting happened. 💜

[@MrSheckstr]

True…… EVEN IF you have made the decision to never fire a gun yourself in your life, it is still a good idea to learn how to safely handle a loaded firearm, because you never know when you might have to secure a firearm so that someone else does not fire it.

[@Saknika]

@@MrSheckstr You also never know if your children might encounter one, and rather than have them be blindly curious, if they're instilled with safety and knowledge hopefully it'd be enough for them to leave the firearm alone and alert an adult instead.

[@UofARollTide]

These guys have definitely heard the Chicago question many times. They tap danced around that nicely. 😂

[@loboheeler]

Anyone from Chicagoland knows where the dangerous areas are, and avoids going there. Mostly limited to the near South Side, and can be dangerous day or night. A friend was visiting me, and feared he was going to die when we had to stop for gas there. No different than most other big cities.

[@Ogre302]

Last year a co-worker was shot removing a family member from his house because they were getting drunk and combative, and my co-worker had kids there. He was shot in the leg and the bullet took out the bone in his thigh, he said the initial shot didn't hurt, he didn't even know it happened until he tried to step forward. But the tourniquet he said hurt more than anything at the moment. But these guys here are correct, a gun shot is nothing to sneeze at, it is disfiguring and can take a long time to recover. This happened last fall and he still isn't back to work and it's spring. You chose good teachers from what I can see, be safe!

[@lisapop5219]

Me and the kids can recite the 5 rules in our sleep thanks to my husband. He was very insistent. The funny part is that when our daughter moved to a city far away, he made her recite them again before she could take her weapon out of the safe to her new home.

[@magnificenthonky]

Your husband sounds responsible, reliable, and highly intelligent. You chose well, in the husband department, it would seem.

[@mitchelltriplett7974]

Pistols put holes in things. Rifles put holes through things. Shotguns, with the right load and distance, will remove pieces of things.

[@BryantWalker-m6e]

I'm glad your exploring guns, 95% of us gun lovers are good law abiding citizens.

[@keganje]

After extensive re-calculations, I believe it is closer to 99.8%

[@BryantWalker-m6e]

@@keganje If you factor in just trespassing which is the crime committed everytime a no guns sign is ignored at the grocery store, it drops to about 50%. I've heard just browsing the internet your commiting roughly 3 felonies every time, not sure about that one but wouldn't be surprised, I unthinkingly ordered a beer at our Fathers day dinner l of course was carrying, just now realized as I was typing this. It's actually quite difficult to go through your day with out breaking a law especially if you drive anywhere. Hell in some states just having a pistol in your passenger seat is a crime even if you have never even had a ticket much less been convicted of a felony. In my state your car is an extension of your home (sort of)I can open carry in my vehicle without a permit. I can concealed carry on MY property or my friends IF they allow me.

@@keganje Would you believe 99.998%?

[@logangodofcandy]

Americans with concealed weapon permits commit less crime than police. Gun people are moral people.

[@logangodofcandy]

In most states "you must be a victim to criminals" signs are not legally binding. You have to be asked to leave

[@josephhyland8904]

Well done! I'll be waiting to hear when you plan to visit the Windy City again.

[@DianeJennings]

Hooray!

[@razzberrylogic]

At the gun training center, Diane learns: Safety First In the world of guns and shooting, she became immersed When she pulled the trigger, she still looked away But nobody got hurt, so it was a good day

[@paullangland6877]

That's awesome to see you handle a gun.

[@jamesoliver6625]

Never catch a fall chain saw.

[@colormedubious4747]

Excellent advice, Stumpy!

[@GranpaMike]

Bravo, Diane. You GO GIRL!

[@GrassLion85]

What a great video! It reminded me of a ditty i learned in the NAVY. Treat never keep keep

[@jedlogan392]

Diane is great, and I'm so glad you took the time to include so much safety information. Guns are not the same as what people see in the movies. I enjoy you and your content so much. 😀

[@rowdyrooster8389]

Diane "pew pew" Jennings. Irish Cowgirl extraordinaire.

[@thr8061]

I grew up in rural northern Wisconsin USA. In elementary school, we brought our rifles & shotguns to school for the "after school" hunters' safety course to learn proper use, handling & all the general safety. We all had to do this before we could go hunting with our parents. We would bring our weapons to the principal's office and he would lock them away during the day and we'd pick them up after school for our course. Only on "range day" would we even have ammunition and that would be brought in by our parents the day of and they would participate (if they could). I have had a BB gun since I was 8. I had a .22 rifle since I was 12. I have had larger weapons since I was 14. I enjoy target shooting, trap/skeet shooting and hunting. Take care everyone.

[@jaquestraw1]

Good job Diane. Keep your eyes open and you're good to go! Well done

[@bgonzales817]

You're definitely showing more confidence in this video compared to your last gun experience. Definitely giving off some bad b!tc# vibes towards the end. Like dam lol Daine is dangerous!

[@theamericanadventure]

This is by far the absolute best video ive seen of a foreigner getting the know how of gun safety and shown how effective guns actually are. Thank you! Im so proud i cant even say!

[@dennislogan6781]

As a former soldier in the US Army, you might want to keep your eyes open when using a firearm. It's safer for everyone down range.

[@themostunknown2293]

The variety of guns you shot in your first shooting video 5 years ago was better!!! You shot some really very common guns that was in almost every other house in America!!!! Well maybe not that MP5 but its the American Dream!!!! haha.. You should link that video in this video btw so people don't have to go scrolling 5 years back to find it!!!! Had to edit 1 more time, Your insta scammers are getting crazy I get a thing on every single post!!!!!!

[@zedwpd]

I'm an expert marksman for the US Air Force and I'm married to a Brit. Just wanted to say well done. Trying something new and unfamiliar and overcoming the nervousness factor is different for each person and some won't even try. You did a superb job putting yourself out there and did it. You learned something new. And have some familiarity with weapons will lower your original nervousness apprehension.

[@mikeh720]

Those guys did a great job explaining everything. And ED knocked this edit outta the park! Loved the movie cuts. I have to say Diane, you definitely got up to some fun while you were in Chicago. Cheers to you & Chewie! 💚 (in your outro, you missed one important thing: Look faaaabulous while doing it 😄)

[@billob4285]

Good for you going to a range gun that supports your views on gun safety. Well done.

[@24X7CARZ]

“Touch wood” = “knock on wood”. Cool.

[@agiel7791]

You did great! I appreciate the trainers as well, because they did a wonderful job emphasizing safety. I struggle with the 2nd Amendment these days for so many reasons, and I hate it because I was raised in the country. We grew up learning how to shoot. We also used common sense, which seems rarer to come by each and every day. I know there are holes in the system that should be plugged to make it safer for all of us in America, I just wished we would get on with it instead of what's happening.

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Hey Diane. This is gonna be a fun video. Tactical Diane, or Jennings, Diane Jennings. Is this how you prepare before you go on assignment Did I tell you why I don’t like Earl Grey. No my cup of tea

[@DianeJennings]

Tactical Diane reporting for duty! Earl Grey just doesn't have that kick, huh?

[@Bummer873]

Thank you for knowing your firearms safety laws! They really are just tools. Its' down to the people that use them to determine whether they are used for good or ill.

[@BB-yh5rd]

This is a great video. Due to where I grew up we were constantly around guns and constantly growing up we had safety courses after safety courses. I never feel like there is too much safety review and this is a fantastic refresher.

[@ron4843]

I love watching people from non pew pew friendly countries learn to shoot properly. Most people from these countries think that the USA is like the wild west but it's not. People outside the USA, don't trust what you're being told about what's going on here. It's most likely being exaggerated!

[@GregHolland-s4w]

I wonder how Editor Diane would've handled herself at the range, I bet she would've shown those boys how to shoot!

[@geodkyt]

Editor Diane would just glare holes in the target, without needing a gun. 😂

[@alu.minium521]

Great job Diane Impressed and proud. BOOP

[@DianeJennings]

BOOP - the sound of success! Keep watching for more trying stuffs content!

[@MK-ui6gt]

Those instructors were pro af

[@11minutedefense84]

Thank you!

[@steveo4749]

Congratulations Diane. Much respect for your willingness to try something that is scary to most people in the world.

[@DianeJennings]

I appreciate the kind words tata!

[@edkeaton]

Happy Friday Diane! I always look forward to your videos! Always seem insightful and entertaining! Hope you had a fun time at the shooting range! Thank you for sharing your videos always! Have a fantastic weekend! 😎✌️💚☘️🍀🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@edkeaton]

@@DianeJennings The pleasure is all mine Diane! 👋😎🍀🇨🇮💚💚

[@myrealname2022]

Diane learning all this ‘Murica stuff to go back and fight the black and tans. 😂

[@Greg87601]

I been looking forward for this video.

[@DianeJennings]

Me too

[@jimross7648]

Well, this video was really well done. Your instructor's knew their stuff and communicated it well. Diane may not be comfortable with firearms, but she now really knows what to do with one. Doomsday Prepper Diane must be so proud. Meanwhile in other news, Sketchy Uber drivers are now quaking in fear.

[@DianeJennings]

Diane went from not comfortable with firearms to a Doomsday Prepper in one video - talk about a character arc! Sketchy Uber drivers better watch out!

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

The contrast in the thumbnail is striking, almost makes the gun look harmless.. “Say hello to my lil friend?”🤭

[@DianeJennings]

Maybe the gun just needs a cute little hat to complete the harmless look!

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

@@DianeJenningsI agree and expected you to say that too😊

[@Brandon-sk4rr]

I love that you didn't just make a video about shooting guns as a foreigner, but actually seemed like you wanted to learn, and were interested in the shooting culture of America! Big props to you!

[@LeonardGoldsmith]

Even if youll never own a gun , it doesnt hurt to have a little knowledge. Good job Diane!