NOIR | S5 E6 Interview: Jesse James Talks Guns

[@ze_german2921]

I was watching his stuff early 2000's and I was wearing a Tie, Selling Cars n stuff. One Day I took a Welding course because I instinctively needed to learn a skill with my hands. Like a Surgeon, I started to become a Welder and then a Pipe Welder honing my craft and never looked back. Jesse James is what planted that seed in my head. I knew If could Weld, I would never be Broke. Learn a Skill that is in High Demand that only a few can do.

[@derickpesina7076]

i didnt want this video to stop.... well done both of you

[@caveman357]

Derick Pesina I feel you

[@123waterjunkie123]

you need to find the video of Jesse and kid rock

[@stevedurov3533]

Yes very well done. What a story. This is the stuff that needs to be thought and handed down to are children.

[@turboteabag08]

With all of Jesse's accomplishments he is still such a humble dude. Much respect.

[@willb8684]

humble lol

[@omeqch]

$25,000 humble....? Great at what he does. Hard work and talent for sure!

[@skatergrl51savh45]

Here’s a true story come in straight out of Savannah Georgia, my friend EARL told me this. Sandra Bullock‘s ex-husband, the biker dude whatever his name was who cares. So Sandra Bullock bought a home at Tybee Island Savannah Georgia some years back. Oh yeah his name was Jesse James, so Jessie acted like a real DICK and went to the crab shack seafood restaurant on Tybee Island with Sandra Bullock. He ordered boiled 🦐 shrimp acting like a jerk he sent it back saying he was not going to touch shrimp that we’re not peeled, he sent it back for them to peel it for him. Earl told me that his son and the kitchen staff were rubbing the boiled peeled shrimp on their balls, took it back to asshole Jessie James and he ate it-hope this gets back to you Jesse James LOL what you get for being a DSCK-true story, true story ! Sorry crabshack but your seafood sucks, go to the SHELL house seafood restaurant @ I95 & Hwy204 instead, don’t have anything against the crab shack but as a local Savannahian you just nowhere to go.

[@Witham1836]

SkaterGrl51 Sav’h They should fucken go to jail. You're a fuck stain for thinking it's cool.

[@jackkrinkov9273]

@@skatergrl51savh45 The moral of the story... never piss off the people making your food!

[@shanspipeguytx8564]

Hearing Jesse talk about people writing him letters and emails asking to work for him made me chuckle...in 2016 my 14yr old son wrote Jesse a letter asking to work there...he started working there over his 9th grade Christmas break...fast forward to 2020...my son has been working there ever since...every day after school, all day Saturdays, fulltime during any break from school, and full time all through the summers...if he wasn't at school or at home, he was at work. He just graduated high school and is a full-time employee learning all kinds of stuff. He's been there while filming for the new Monster Garage. He's been to Jesse's house a bunch of times. He's gone to concerts with Jesse and his family, out to eat, all kinds of shit, lol. Remember, never give up, persistence pays off.

[@danielplainview5085]

That is fuxing Awesome!!

[@NvTwist]

Best interview yet Colion. Straight forward honest words.

[@VashPlissken45]

I agree this was super chill :)

[@johnbradley8483]

Thats what i like to hear!!! Work hard and love your fellow brothers even harder.

[@ZERO_42069]

I love jesse james because hes not all stuck up, hes a cool as person

[@energygirl9588]

He is such a humble guy. Y’all are making Texas proud!

[@adibee88]

Colion conducted an excellent interview of Jesse James! People may have negative feelings or viewpoints towards the Jesse. The facts are that Jesse has honed his skills of metallurgy to the point that he received worldwide recognition and has built a following or fan base. I don't personally know him, but I respect his seemingly brutal honesty. I enjoy seeing his craftsmanship in all that he builds!

[@phillipternullo4934]

Very well said .

[@pmritzen2597]

He’s not afraid to state the obvious. He likes beautiful things. Look at his wives! But I think he would be a hard task master to work for. He wants quality. He wants individuality. He wants whatever he builds to speak for itself. i’m sure he made a lot of mistakes along the way, but he damn well learned from them!

[@superchargedVR1]

I grew up with guns. We drove around with them in the car and used to just carry them up the street when I was younger to buy some ammo. And I'm not talking air rifle pellets these were 12 gauge and 30/06. No one fucking cared man... And you know what? I didn't want to shoot anyone - that thought never entered my mind.. It was just empowering and comfortable to have them. I'm 56 so this was in the early 70's in Australia. Just sayin' cause all this anti-gun hysteria is complete bullshit.. It seems to me to be more about government control and personal disempowerment..

[@jr-wn9yf]

Rebel Nomad That's how I grew up here in Mississippi. I'm just 20 now. The anti gun bullshit is really getting tiring.

[@shaft7302]

Rebel Nomad I live in California and still grew up like that, we used to take the Remington 870 or even just 22.s and walk into the hills from town to shoot coyotes and rabbits, no one ever had a problem with it

[@rickeyryan303]

What's Werid is how Rural Auss is, i really neevr understood how cun control happen their, now yes you don't have it writin in to law to bare arms but still..

[@jcannoncraig]

Rebel Nomad My senior year in high school was when it all changed. I went to a vocational school that served 3 counties in NW Ohio. The area is covered by farms and rural land. These kids hunt before and after school, so there were guns in trucks. It was technically against the law, but was akin to jaywalking on an empty street by most. Then Cloumbine happened, and the world flipped over. SWAT came in and the school was put on lockdown, because of a kid who foolishly left his 22 in locked in the rack, when he pulled in the lot. A teacher pulled him off to the side, before he walked into the building. She told him to pull out of the school lot and stow it, (she was in a world of shit for that) or park off campus. Instead, he went to the truck, and quickly broke it down, and put the lower in his locked toolbox along with the ammo, and locked the upper in a hard case behind the seat. Someone saw him, likely for the briefest of moments, and freaked. I still don't know what happened to him penalty wise, but he was still awaiting trial when I moved down here to Tulsa in 01. Teacher was, of course, fired and likely blackballed from academia.

[@jamesallen5591]

Rebel Nomad I'm 54 and grew up in California with/around firearms. Nobody thought anything of it. Things sure as hell have changed and for the worse.

[@theringmaster3684]

I want his guns and Jay lenos cars, I don't ask for much in life! Lol!😀

[@johnnydoe7846]

I think any self-respecting true American Male with a pair would be happy with the those two collections 😁🇺🇸👍

[@mchlcordell]

I love Jesse he’s a craftsman of his trade and very humbled.

[@nismoman420]

So that's where Jesse James ended up. I would love to hear more from him!

[@kustomhooligans]

Im so glad The NRA picked you up as a spokesman, Colion. I'm glad to see people giving Jesse a shot to at least speak his peace about Gun Smithing. Too many haters. Jesse was a super humble guy when I met him in Daytona Beach in 1999, come to find out he had sold $500k in merch that weekend and you never would have know it by his ego. Very humble man and he always gives credit to the Original Masters of their craft and ALWAYS appreciates the little guy who's worked 70 hours on a Bridgeport for 40 years and can do the most technical cut you can imagine and doesnt think twice about it being a craft or an Art, those are the guys who teach us punks the most.....if they're not too grumpy lol

[@Ntmoffi]

Jesse James will always be a badass in my mind. Makes me miss watching monster Garage.

[@BobBob-il2ku]

Fuck I miss monster garage

[@jairov6745]

I heard they're bringing it back

[@jarhead636]

its on netflix right now bros ;)

[@rogerbussiii]

Glorywhole it's on hulu..at least we have the old episodes.

[@jeremyb1145]

I loved that show I hope they bring it back. Its gotta be with Jesse James though

[@jmicm13]

Omg this is like Christmas. Two people I love listening to! Jesse James is a boss!!!

[@devildog_iii3492]

He's always had a crazy work ethic

[@MrDamian3x6]

Devildog Minuteman definitely. When I worked across from West Coast Choppers in Long Beach I'd go to Cisco Burger which he owned and he'd walk over all dirty and pick up the trash in front of the restaurant. When I actually met him, he was so chill and he even went and refilled my soda. It kinda blew my fucking mind because at the time I'm thinking "Sandra Bullock's husband is refilling my coke? Wtf!?". Such a humble down to earth dude. I don't get why so many people say he's a dick.

[@jim_dog]

Damn that's a crazy story, but I could totally see him being like that. Dude operates at the same speed his whole life. Pretty cool.

[@g496r500t]

His experience moving from California is the EXACT same as mine. I was always pro-2nd but I never realized how I was being neutered intellectually and practically by the hateful state of CA.

[@wyattoneable]

Thank you for not giving up on this interview, it was well worth it.

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

This is a great interview! I’ve been inspired by Jesse since 1999 when Motorcycle Mania came out. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@smokepeddler]

Whether you like Jesse or not as a person, You can't deny his talent. He is a true craftsman

[@harperwelding9851]

Jesse is an amazing human being! I believe the work he does is art. A true example of hard work and passion.

[@TheCar780]

I have seen at least a dozen interviews with JJ. With out a doubt Colion this was hands down the most insightful interview I have watched. You have a gift my friend to cut through BS and really get into the most important aspects of what is essential. We'll done.

[@meyrolcs4077]

Great to see Jesse James again and working on his new passion! Than you Colin for sharing your day with him.

[@stanwebb2272]

Met Jesse briefly in the past... A real down to Earth Dude...Go Jesse!!!!!!!!!!

[@edwardsdeacon]

This was a great video. Thanks for posting it. As a small business owner and tradesmen myself I fully appreciate what Jesse says about having to work to feel like you accomplished something and putting your all into it. He's says he's not a artist but most great artist will often say that. His bikes and guns are useable/ functional works of art. Great interview Mr. Noir !

[@pdiz]

Reminds me when my non-car guy friends say, "Dude, how do you know how to do all this stuff?" I'm like... Figure it the f*ck out... Then I drive away in my 1970 Super Bee 4-speed and they drive away in their Honda Civic. Just saying. Figure it the f*ck out and don't be lazy. I work a white collar job, very stressful, and I come home and my cars are my passion and my stress relief! How do you NOT love what pays you back in hard work and coolness? The easy path IS just buying a cheap A to B car, or you can be the most bad-ass neighbor on your block and every time you go to the grocery store, people stare.

[@Gerberous]

Patrick Vaden I think it’s important to not be afraid to make mistakes. That’s how you learn the most. I completely botched a xs400 rebuild, had to part it out to save $$, but my next one was actually a success. And the feeling of accomplishment was next to none.

[@davideustache4119]

Texas has some very respectable gun laws...

[@williamwallum1236]

David Eustache if we could only get rid of the permission slip.

[@willb8684]

no gun law is constitutional ....so they are all bad

[@TheWartHawg]

Austin will lead the way in gun grabber legislation. More left coast liberal mentalities there than any place between the oceans. Its an embarrassment to most Texans.

[@johnnydoe7846]

NohBody I gave you a thumbs up because I agree with your statement and think it’s the truth... (I wish it weren’t true though)

[@PanamaSabroso]

Such a fuckin genuine, hardworking, passionate dude. Always loved what he did since I was a kid.

[@dlrybar]

I love that there's a Dillon Aero m134 minigun in the background

[@GeneralG1810]

"They'll be 25 grand a piece!" "Sold!" "I meant $50k"

[@miguelleal1829]

AussieBlokeGordo 25k x 3 =75k it’s a win win for everyone and you can die happy having a custom gun made by Jesse James 👌💯 I know I would

[@GeneralG1810]

@@miguelleal1829 Not over here mate, our gun laws are pretty similar to California's 8(

[@miguelleal1829]

AussieBlokeGordo gotta fight and take our country back

[@alancohen7801]

Of course it is art. It's functional art, which should be more valuable.

[@haroldkreye8770]

Well-stated !

[@TheYakkis]

I don't know what state of mind Jesse James was in for that interview, but he should maintain it. Those were the most humble and admirable words I've ever heard him speak. Great interview.

[@joshuabriggs7114]

Mad Props Jesse James! Keep "laboring"! Real. Thanks Colion.

[@DDPAV]

"It's just work" @ 9:33 - a quote to live by and absolute truth.

[@johnratajczak1]

I live watching his interviews. Jesse was such an inspiration to me as a kid growing up. He inspired me to build, fabricate, and work on my own stuff. Thank you Jesse James

[@robertlarson5387]

I love the 45 the Jesse made President Trump, very Badass!!!

[@noluckpureskill9985]

He used 1920's statue of liberty handrail to make 3 pistols. As in used the handrail to make the steel used to make the frame itself. Only 3 made last I heard 2 were sold an it was ALOT of cheddar...

[@BoEkingster]

6 years later and still a good video... keep up the great work 💯

[@matthewsdad28]

Ten minutes with Jesse James is not enough. I could watch you talk with him for a long while.

[@Geek_San]

3:53 Woah, that 1911 with all the religious symbols engraved on both sides of Lucifer on 1 side & Jesus on the other; is the best object to display this philosophy of Ying & Yang or good vs evil. Just looking @ it lets me admire the combination art & philosophy in motion... ( ˙꒳​˙ )

[@LongRon6969]

Jesse's guns and bikes are art for men

[@hugdeath929]

Great talk. Always liked Jessie for his passion and candidness.

[@ryanthoover]

Jesse James is amazing. One of the best episodes so far.

[@over-educated-sp]

If there’s one thing these two share with each other, despite every ism in the world, is RESPECT! I bet that alone has made them as close as friends, as the word can even define itself!

[@Caseyedwards-Turbojackelope]

This was a terrific interview. Great work.

[@klausphx]

As a Automotive Master Mechanic Technician 43 years Exp. Been watching Jesse evolve over the Decades as a Great Mechanic Craftsman Machinist Fabricator Welder Custom Car Bike Builder Making Bad Ass Guns list goes on and on he's Very Talented long time ago watching Jessie making a Fender and Gas Tank using English Wheel anyone can do that is good in my book

[@VashPlissken45]

This interview is too cool! Love hearing different stories about the awesome American gun culture.

[@jeredfowler7194]

I love what Jesse says about work I have noticed more people spend more time and effort trying to cut a corner or simplify what they are doing than just getting the job done

[@glam1310]

Jesse's skills are awesome regardless of it being applied to bikes, cars or guns. Blue collar artistry. Colion, keep it rolling brother.

[@1004rblaine]

WOW! I always wonder where Jesse had gone. I'm so glad to see him doing what he does best, working with his hands.

[@taserc2update363]

Jesse has amazing guns. I'm happy he does what he does!

[@goodatwhatido3597]

Thank you!! Colion and Jesse.

[@captainwillygrimm338]

Big Time Respect Jesse.

[@MrPutzdad]

I so totally love Jesse's artistry and style! Yes, Jesse, you ARE an artist.

[@ethanmest4890]

Jesse James has always inspired me to work on my craft always push my comfort level when he speaks it's all about hard work and pushing yourself

[@ClawPhD]

Jesse is a big time inspiration, thank's for posting this!

[@lukecordes5999]

I grew up doing this, my stepfather had a pole barn and 4acrez of do what you want, it took me at least one year to convince him I'm doing the right thing, thanks builder !!

[@Jet2416-Reloading]

Jesse, through the last 20+ years I've kept up with your work on bikes, more or less, the TV shows and now the guns. I'll admit I haven't always held you in the highest regard personally, and that's probably because I don't know you and don't know anything about your personal life, but I have always admired how hard you are willing to work to make something the best you can and be proud of it or tear it apart and start over. I wish you best of luck and am glad you are now a Texan.

[@scrapinbuy]

I love Jesse James's attitude. Work for what you want.

[@eliasbonilla8087]

Thank You for sharing. . . That is one Humble Dude. Amazing Craftsmanship and timeless Art.

[@storyteller1749]

Jesse is still one of the most interesting people of our time. I love his work ethic. I love his commitment to achieve excellence in whatever he is doing. Great video! Should have been longer though.

[@ShogunBushdio]

Honestly, just stumbled across this video on my way home from work. I work in construction and am aspiring to get the hell outta California to become a gunsmith and someday manufacturer/shop owner and this video inspired me. Especially him talking about manual labor and that last bit. Thanks for bringing this awesome video man.

[@zealot777]

What you do Mr. James is what I consider art. I am an artist too but with a different media. Much respect with your new endeavour.

[@jmrober009]

I've always followed a definition of art that a teacher once told me. Take it or leave it. Art is the right making, of something to be made.

[@hbilly3979]

great video Colion, I hope you do some more with Jesse... he's one hell of a smart guy.

[@billyburd789]

Love Jesse even more than before. Rock on patriot!

[@evilcowboy]

Not sure why anyone who is interested and shows a talent for fabrication would be interested in building guns. Engines and guns goes hand in hand. Thats why almost every mechanic or fabricator loves guns. It is still a machine and it interests a mind that is creative and talented enough to build or fabricate something from raw materials. Seeing a gun work is as awesome as seeing an engine start for the first time after an engine rebuild, or seeing how well you can fabricate something that the public will enjoy and love. Simple if your a fabricator or have ever been interested in fabrication then one day you will almost certainly find yourself building a gun from scratch. I am a car mechanic and I makes simple guns from raw materials slowly trying to up my game on then as I go along. I learn a lot from the process and in return I get a working firearm that only took my time and a fraction of the cost of simply buying one and even both mechanics I work with love guns as well for the same reason. I for one always applaud anyone who contributes to the gun world in such a way it makes you step back and say "Hey, that is a really nice 1911" I know given a couple more years and he will roll out guns that are built on his own platform designed by him.

[@sms9106]

Jesse is a one of a kind. You have to admire that.

[@Jamal-pp7bn]

Jesse James seems like a genuine person. Glad to see he is still at it...

[@matthewfox3760]

Jesse thank you for the further motivation I'm currently working on ending my 9-to-5 work for somebody else's life. I am getting back to my roots and working to create a products of real worth - thank you the inspiration. You are putting a small part of your sole into the projects you work on and it shows in the end. Someday I hope to get the opportunity to spend some time with you and check out your shop. A true American craftsman.

[@MaxCruise73]

I like the observation Jesse James made regarding what he does to create 1911 pistols. The creation of these pistols really involves Blue Collar Trade skills. Blacksmithing, welding, and machining. Metal engraving, well that is a skill that is so off the charts.

[@groomlake51]

Jesse is one of the most genuine dudes I have ever met. I have talked to him in the staging lanes a few times at the drag races. He always took the time to speak to me even when I was about to race his ex wife. He is just a solid dude and honestly he is very humble. I went from being in Folsom prison to following my dream racing Nitro Funny cars and have a lot of admiration for Jesse. It’s crazy how down to earth the guy is🦾🇺🇸

[@woodturningjohn]

Very cool to know, I never knew he made the move to making or customizing guns.

[@jacktumbleweed]

there's been more than one occasion where i get caught up looking at pictures of his guns. they're infatuating.

[@logic63]

Check out the 1911 he made for Trump.

[@shamus813]

I have been totally wrong about Jesse through the years. I, like many, thought him to be arrogant. Just the opposite, hes a hard working and humble guy. So glad I watched this video. Thank you Colin

[@miketanner1920]

Really nice when people are real Thank you for your contributions Keep fighting the good fight 🍀

[@dougstanley7662]

Jesse is an artist in every since of the word.The work is does is miles above the stuff that comes out of others shops that have been in the business for many years.By the way great interview Colion,I think you are doing a great service for the 2A and the gun culture in America....

[@drewlcollier]

Thank you so much for this one! Very cool.

[@bigdrummerjohnson]

two of the most down to earth, straight up dudes. great video and Jesse James is putting out some killer looking stuff.

[@carholic5776]

Thanks Jesse, could listen to you talk all day. I believe you are an artist, you take art and make it applicable to machines that serve a purpose, a function of ingenuity that breeds quality, strength and style to its core. When you put your thumb print on a gun or bike its gonna be build to last, with artistic style in mind. I believe that's what we all wish for when we spend our hard earned money on any product of any sort! Problem with greed is, most of the stuff made by big name company's are engineered to only last long enough to keep us coming back for upgrades. Phones, cars, bikes ect. Keep up the solid work Jesse.

[@sketchedoutkat1768]

Well said

[@jimmykicker7775]

Jesse James is the man. So much truth in that last little segment.

[@MattSmithCA]

If everyone could make their living like Jesse...working, learning, and evolving, I can only imagine the world would be a very different place. Jesse is a living evolution of self-expression! Kudos and deep respect!

[@dilligafdude9434]

I grew up watching Jesse on a bunch of different TV shows and he's been one of the people that really inspired me to want to work with my hands and create things because he would build a complete bike literally from scratch and it would be one of the most badass bikes I've ever seen. This one man is able to outshine people like the Teutles of OCC and the like by himself with how skilled he is as a builder/fabricator and designer. I would definitely call what he does and the things he creates art. Art can be anything. Dude's a legendary figure in a lot of different ways.

[@mrniceshoes2118]

This is some tight work on multiple levels starting with the video quality.... great show Colin!!

[@toddweller]

Just plain awesome. Jesse is definitely an artist. Great interview Colion!

[@Max-jh9ng]

I seen Jesse James three times twice on the freeway with some sick chopped up cars in San Diego and once at Ralphs shopping when he was with Sandra Bullock he’s a cool dude

[@LAAM619]

Me too! In san diego.

[@BillBlast7372]

4:27 Is there a purpose for the shape of that can? I would love to hang out with JJ & Colion for the day down in Texas, the amount of knowledge both of these guys have, it would be fantastic.

[@pvtsnoballz]

he claimed all sorts of things about it but its bullshit. there is only 2 videos out there showing what they sound like and theyre like 5 years old. noone really takes them seriously

[@JeremieSantos]

Really down to earth interview. The last minuet part of the interview here really brought it home for me.

[@revivepharmer8095]

There's alot of wisdom and life lessons in what Jesse says in this video.

[@Olott3179]

The guns are beautiful but his words at the end about work are what truly tell you about the man. He’s a humble person and not blinded by celebrity.

[@pudddinounder]

I like his work armorer jacket..and the interview..great stuff all around

[@adammfanning3654]

Both of these guys are truly humble. Keep it going.

[@77cemoore]

More Jesse James please! That was fantastic!

[@moderngunlife7758]

One of the best interviews on the youtubes for sure!

[@jaycasman1754]

Yes! I miss shooting@ Lytle Creek in the 90s, being a kid and shooting there with my dad and uncles was the best!

[@edwinrivera5155]

Great interview !!.. We love Jesse James he is the Man

[@onixx1l]

Great interview Mr. Noir please keep these coming.

[@billk2689]

Awesome I love all your hard work you are truly blessed thanks for sharing

[@brandonjohnson6645]

Grate vid man thank you both

[@MicMurphy1981]

thanks for this video it shows passion over success for the love of what you do because of the love hats to jesse i always wanted a 1911 cant afford one at the moment but if i ever get my hands on thst type of money iam supporting him simply because i know he did it from a passionate heart. God Bless you Jesses and Noire

[@storyteller1749]

You can't afford a 1911? Or you can't afford a Jesse James 1911? Your basic 1911 can cost as little as a few hundred bucks. And in my opinion the most basic 1911 is already a work of art. Browning was an "artist" in his own right. Every gun he designed was a thing of beauty. I would love to own a Jesse James 1911. But I'm very happy with just a production 1911 too.

[@step2191]

Last time I saw Jesse was on discovery channel like 15 years ago. I didnt know he got into gun manufacturing!