NOIR | S5 E6 Interview: Jesse James Talks Guns

Colion Noir chats with West Coast Choppers founder Jesse James in his Austin, TX workshop.
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[@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!

[@ZERO_42069]

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

[@NvTwist]

Best interview yet Colion. Straight forward honest words.

[@MrLeonidas0001]

I agree this was super chill :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@johnbradley8483]

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

[@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 😁🇺🇸👍

[@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.

[@energygirl9588]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

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

[@jmicm13]

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

[@dlrybar]

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

[@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!!

[@PanamaSabroso]

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

[@drewlcollier]

Thank you so much for this one! Very cool.

[@goodatwhatido3597]

Thank you!! Colion and Jesse.

[@MrLeonidas0001]

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

[@BoEkingster]

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

[@smokepeddler]

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

[@wyattoneable]

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

[@meyrolcs4077]

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

[@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)

[@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 !

[@ClawPhD]

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

[@brandonjohnson6645]

Grate vid man thank you both

[@woodturningjohn]

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

[@jakthesmack]

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.

[@stanwebb2272]

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

[@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

[@hbilly3979]

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

[@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.

[@joshuabriggs7114]

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

[@billk2689]

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

[@mrniceshoes2118]

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

[@denefbla]

This was a terrific interview. Great work.

[@JeremieSantos]

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

[@harperwelding9851]

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

[@LongRon6969]

Jesse's guns and bikes are art for men

[@eliasbonilla8087]

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

[@miketanner1920]

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

[@mcnasty624]

Awesome video!!!!

[@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.

[@alancohen7801]

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

[@haroldkreye8770]

Well-stated !

[@pudddinounder]

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

[@chrisfernandez7705]

Great talk with him Colin !

[@hugdeath929]

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

[@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... ( ˙꒳​˙ )

[@toddweller]

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

[@moderngunlife7758]

One of the best interviews on the youtubes for sure!

[@matthewsdad28]

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

[@tonymartinez1701]

Colion great interview thank you!

[@onixx1l]

Great interview Mr. Noir please keep these coming.

[@bigdrummerjohnson]

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

[@TheRedneckprepper]

That was awesome ! thanks

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@edwinrivera5155]

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

[@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

[@invisibleaznDJ]

good to see great minds share.

[@Majja13]

Love the coffee, and love the commercials even more!!!

[@MrPutzdad]

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

[@77cemoore]

More Jesse James please! That was fantastic!

[@samuellevi9190]

What a good interview. Thanks Collins

[@nickwilson1476]

My favorite of all your videos....

[@taserc2update363]

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

[@BoostedPastime]

This video is wonderful!

[@ryanthoover]

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

[@klausschreyer7062]

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

[@davidgoldberg]

Great interview. Thanks!

[@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.

[@azoneoutlaws]

Awesome! Love this

[@shelbymiller2323]

Great interview. More of a talk than structured questions.

[@adammfanning3654]

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

[@glam1310]

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

[@DDPAV]

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

[@EvanGetsAesthetic]

Damn forgot all about this dude. Thanks for the vid CN!

[@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 !!

[@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

[@jaycasman1754]

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

[@JAEZAI1]

My team and I really are loving your progression and content over the years. Stay humble and honest my man. -Some OGA contracting dudes.

[@GatorPitofTexas]

Loved this vid and content. I can SO RELATE to Jessie on his passion to keep small and build quality. “Making fingers bleed.” That Got Me Good, emotionally. God bless, Ritch

[@mr.nonederful3314]

Awesome interview. And it is so ART!

[@FootageFactory]

Wow, this video was so good.

[@stevenjacobs6934]

Love jessies humble attitude!

[@haroldw1824]

Bro I really like this interview with Jesse James your going to the next level bro keep it up. I'm watch your videos and I appreciate what your doing.

[@djy0tub3r]

Great work. Keep it up!

[@geeftw69]

ull always b bad ass brother in anything u make it's from the heart

[@sms9106]

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

[@scrapinbuy]

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

[@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