“AT HOME WITH GUNS” 1964 NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION GUN SAFETY FILM XD42294

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This color film from 1964 illustrates the basics in firearm safety in the home, and includes examples of how to inspect several types of firearms to ensure they are not loaded and safe to handle. After Mrs. Johnson accidentally discharges a carelessly placed shotgun in the basement rec room, a narrator explains how to handle each of the Johnson family’s firearms, and even provides some backstory on each weapon. Guns examined here include a Savage Model 99 lever action rifle, a Winchester Model 52 .22 bolt action target rifle, a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver, a P08 Luger pistol, and an antique flintlock rifle. After all firearms have been examined, the narrator invites Mrs. Johnson to inspect and unload the same shotgun she had had a run in with earlier. A presentation by the National Rifle Association of America. Written by Lewis Baer. Directed and edited by Werner Schumann. Produced by Norwood Studios, Inc., Washington, D.C.
The National Rifle Association is a gun rights advocacy group based in the United States, first chartered in 1871. Though originally nonpartisan, since the 1970’s the NRA has become increasingly criticized by gun control and gun rights advocacy groups, political commentators, and politicians.
:08 Exterior: two story, brick suburban home, summertime :12 A man reads a newspaper in the bathtub; he stands up and reaches for something and falls out of frame, water splashes :34 In a kitchen, a housewife stands precariously on a stool, setting a plate atop a high cabinet; she slips and falls out of frame, dishes crash :47 A man at a workbench fishes nails out of an Armstrong Ceilings nail apron; he attempts to drive a nail into a piece of wood; camera pans up to show the man grimacing, as he has struck his finger with the hammer (out of frame.) :57 Mrs. Johnson dust mops a basement rec room; archery set, spring horse, dart board, hi-fi stereo, tennis rackets, fireplace hearth 01:15 A 12-gauge pump action shotgun leans against the side of the hearth 01:21 Mrs. Johnson knocks over the shotgun with her dust mop; shotgun discharges and hits a floor lamp 01:30 TITLE CARD 01:41 Narrator in suit and tie enters basement rec room; guitar, deer head mount, felt top table, gun rack with three long guns, framed marksmanship certificate 02:47 Gun rack closeup; Savage Model 99 lever action rifle, Winchester Model 52 .22 bolt action target rifle, 12-gauge pump action shotgun 03:07 Camera pans to a projection screen 03:10 Film clip; animated demonstration of how a gun works 03:53 Film clip ends, narrator returns; flintlock rifle above the fireplace 04:24 Narrator unlocks gun rack, opens drawer; gun cleaning supplies 04:49 Narrator picks up the .22 target rifle 05:09 Narrator demonstrates opening the bolt, confirms the rifle is not loaded, and sets it on the felt top table 05:30 Narrator picks up the lever action rifle, demonstrates the action and confirms the rifle is not loaded, sets it on the table 05:56 Narrator picks up the pump action shotgun, demonstrates the action and confirms the shotgun is not loaded 06:43 Narrator demonstrates clearing a dummy shell and sets the shotgun on the table 07:04 Narrator handles up a wooden baseball bat 07:39 Narrator picks up a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver, demonstrates the action and confirms it is not loaded 08:05 Narrator picks up a P08 Luger pistol, demonstrates the action, removes the magazine, and confirms the pistol is not loaded 09:03 Narrator removes the flintlock rifle from above the fireplace, inserts a dowel into the muzzle and confirms the rifle is not loaded 10:12 Narrator loads a dummy shell into the shotgun and leans the shotgun against the fireplace 10:31 Mrs. Johnson enters the rec room 11:14 Mrs. Johnson inspects and unloads the shotgun 12:12
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[@davidkahler1311]

I'm almost 60 and grew up in a house with Gun's. I was taught how to use them and to respect them. Never had any problems.

[@bingosunnoon9341]

I grew up in a a house with guns too and was taught how to use them. I played with them like toys all the time. Kids do that.

[@harrybriscoe7948]

@@bingosunnoon9341 That is what makes some old things valuable

[@harrybriscoe7948]

Guns used to be cool before every one got one , thinking they took an instant Rambo pill. What a difference in presentation . Latest NRA promos I see are all about , you would already be dead if you did not carry at home at work and on the streets. i got 2 levels of NRA marksmanship at a BCA camp .in the 1960s. I lost interest in guns when I got into high school.

[@bingosunnoon9341]

@@harrybriscoe7948 I liked guns when Ted Williams was the spokesman for Sears. I bought a shotgun mail order about forty years ago and did turkey shoots. The NRA changed a sport into a bunch of armed nut jobs yelling about guns.

[@terrykrall]

Me too... they were in a cabinet in the basement. We had a ping-pong table near there and neighbor kids over all the time. Nobody ever got the out and “played” with them like gangstas do today. e cleaned them, hunted a few times with them. Never a problem.

[@d.g.n9392]

I’m 67, and I was fortunate to have a dad who took me out at 9-10 years old. Learning to shoot muzzle loaders and modern guns. Went plinking regularly and throughout my life I still enjoy the hobby.

[@Daledavispratt]

That lamp shade stopped a load of buckshot and the wall behind was untouched. They don't make 'em like that anymore.

[@MadMax-bq6pg]

Hi Dale My grandmother related an incident from when she was a little girl. “A black snake started coming up through the floorboards. Mum grabbed the shotgun from over the fireplace, spun around and gave the snake both barrels” Years later, after I got a little firearms experience myself (Army), I queried my Nanna on a couple of points. No, the double barrel 12 gauge did not need loading. No, the shotgun was not kept “broken”.....(shudder) She finished the story with “Dad never did get around to fixing those holes in the wall” They don’t make great grandmothers like that anymore....

[@Daledavispratt]

@@MadMax-bq6pg Those holes in the wall were a testament to your great-grandmother! :-)

[@MadMax-bq6pg]

@@Daledavispratt yes indeed Which in turn taught the next generation which went through a couple of world wars & the great depression By age 8 my Nanna was the baker for her family (she was forth of 16 kids). They went through 180 pounds of flour every 10 days reflecting the amount of bread she made. By age 10 she was felling eucalyptus trees (hardwood) up to 40 inches diameter which she then split to provide the wood for baking. At age 14 she “went into service “ looking after a family of 6 adults, all at least 10 years older. She lost her older brother to WW1 at Polygon Wood ; the battle at Fromelles cost her future husband, my grandad his sanity. He rejoined army for WW2 which cost his life 1942. At age 70 she still had upper body strength better than most men (not exaggerating!!!) her only physical weakness was bad knees from arthritis. She didn’t like me joining army but never complained. I was a pall bearer at her funeral 1989. Still miss her. Jessie Covington 1897-1989

[@msaggregated3036]

I absolutely love love love this channel! The strange part about it, is that I wished a couple months ago that I would find a channel that had this type of retro media. I truly appreciate your uploads! More commercials please! Much Love! 💕

[@1GirlieGirl]

This is really really good information and still relevant. Anyone purchasing a gun should be required to watch it.

[@patrickshea5955]

What do you mean required? There's only like four rules to gun safety. You don't have to take a college course to understand them 😂

[@charliec.3518]

@@patrickshea5955 i think you underestimate the stupidity of the average human

[@randallparker8477]

I remember this from elementary school and hunter safety classes! That Savage 99 was one of my favorites!

[@Oliverdobbins]

And remember kids, don’t push Mom too far. She’s tired, cranky and armed to the teeth!

[@apstrad]

ahahahahhahahahhaahhahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahhahahah..best comment i have read in months!

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

So are we...

[@maxkronader5225]

I wonder if Mr. Johnson had any idea that one day his war souvenir would be worth thousands of dollars.

[@northdakotaham1752]

I already offered him $300 for it.

[@harrybriscoe7948]

every thing he owned , in good shape , would be a good sale on E Bay now.

[@harrybriscoe7948]

We used to play WWII with WWII souvenirs 60 years ago . Ammo belts , hats , canteen and an assortment of plastic small arms

[@MrTruckerf]

@@harrybriscoe7948 We sure did! My dad and all my buddies' dads were WWII vets. I wore my dad's visor cap until it fell apart. The toy stores were full of scaled-down lookalikes. I carried a plastic Thompson submachine gun like dad did in the Philippines. All of our play involved guns: Cowboys and Indians, Cops and Robbers and Army Vs. Krauts or Japs.

[@sid2112]

Yeah this comment section will be gold in a few weeks.

[@redhen2470]

As more US cities get pillaged and burnt to the ground.

[@moshfists]

Storing ammo away from your firearms is like waiting until just before the wreck to put on your seat belt. 🤨

[@TheRealKendrick]

If this film was still played to young people there wouldn’t be so much hysteria and fear around firearms. Harmless, inanimate object. It’s the person behind the trigger that is the problem faced by society.

[@bingosunnoon9341]

You are mistaken. You can't go back to a saner time. These young people you mention are now known as targets and they know it.

[@maxkronader5225]

@krinkov545 Or just let us decent folks do it.

[@1978garfield]

I like the Eddie Eagle cartoons the NRA has for kids now. They tell kids if you find a gun, don't touch it, leave the room and go tell an adult.

[@jec1ny]

"I didn't know it was loaded." - The six most tragic words in the English language.

[@thomast8539]

There is a primary reason for owning a firearm and that reason has nothing to do with hunting, sports shooting, self defense or collecting. The primary reason is to protect your individual liberty, everything else is secondary.

[@robertwittick9181]

I learned firearms safety from my dad & a NRA Youth Gun Safety class in the 70’s when I was 7-8. 1. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 2. TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED. 3. KEEP YOUR TRIGGER FINGER OUTSIDE THE GUARD AND OFF OF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE. 4. BE CERTAIN OF YOUR TARGET, YOUR LINE OF FIRE, AND WHAT LIES BEYOND YOUR TARGET. Every time, All of the time, No matter what.

[@QuintTheSharker]

Ahhhh, the days when there was ammunition!

[@mrschwifty5564]

Should have seen this coming bud. I stocked up on beans and rice pre Obummer day's it's all got a nice layer of dust and it was all dirt cheap.

[@QuintTheSharker]

@@mrschwifty5564 I’m stocked, but unfortunately I’m sitting on what I have. Not worth even target shooting at this point. Just keep it

[@mrschwifty5564]

100 %

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

Even reloading material is in short supply.

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

Btw, anyone else notice that Russian ammo is available but American ammo isn't? What's wrong with the picture here?

[@leonisilva5571]

Firearms are absolutely fit to any person. They are just like any daily use tools, just need to be properly handled.

[@kc4cvh]

I'd leave out the lunatics, addicts, habitual criminals, foreign nationals and domestic insurgents.

[@mykolatkachuk7770]

@@kc4cvh why foreign nationals? I bet most of guests are decent people and some might enjoy the right of posessing a weapon.

[@kc4cvh]

@@mykolatkachuk7770 Because aliens who seek to buy firearms often are international arms merchants, terrorists, drug kingpins, human traffickers or other organized criminals.

[@yeelanma9165]

@@mykolatkachuk7770 nah look at refugg in Sweden Not a us citizen but guns should be allowed only for citizen irrespective of colors

[@guaporeturns9472]

I sure do have a thing for Savage model 99s.

[@peteford7258]

Big problem, with automatic or semiautomatic magazine feed weapons, drop the magazine 1st!

[@MisterTengu]

I agree. drop mag, lock open action, push/pull inspection.

[@johnsanjuan5143]

Yup. He possibly chambered a round there.

[@jl696]

I don't know how many people have musket loader Civil War rifles in their house but I learned something new about how to check one if I ever find one hidden in my house somewhere. :-D

[@MrTruckerf]

I am 72. When I was a kid on the farm dad had a gun hanging above several doorways and they were loaded. We all knew they were loaded and were not to be touched! Not just for safety reasons but mainly because dad did not want us plinking away his ammo and leaving the gun empty. One time a rabid stray dog was killing our geese and dad came flying in, snatched down a gun and went out and saved the rest of our geese. If the gun had been empty there would have been hell to pay!

[@meiam1130]

Still great info

[@APTSynthesist]

Is this like, the last thing the NRA did well? I enjoy that wholesome goodness of mid 20th century America, I can smell the apple pie cooking.

[@rocknepoovey4381]

We all love it because if we didn’t we’d be pinko commie bastards, duh

[@COIcultist]

Well they might have explained about pump action shotguns not being drop safe, so that was why it went off. Also, she might have run the action again to check that the tube magazine is empty and that she hadn't just put another cartridge in the chamber.

[@-oiiio-3993]

Before Wayne LaPierre took it over.

[@bobweiss8682]

Back when they were a safety and training organization, not an arm of the GOP's "culture war" division...

[@psilvakimo]

@@bobweiss8682 You have no idea what you are talking about. The NRA is involved in plenty of safety training. So you are either a liar or are profoundly ignorant.

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

I bet there were alot of WW2 M-1s and 1911 .45s still in circulation in 64',. How would you like to take 1000 bucks to a 1964 era gun show, knowing what those guns would be worth in 2021 prices. Wonder how much that investment would be worth today?

[@harrybriscoe7948]

You could make a killing for free if you went back to 1964. Just go to the dump and look for stuff you can sell on E Bay. You could also buy some shares of Mitsubishi or Toyota on your 2nd trip back in time.

[@alanrogs3990]

GI 1911's are through the roof these days. It seemed to just happen in the past 4 or 5 years too.

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

@@alanrogs3990 I'm looking for one myself, or 5.

[@yumpinyiminy963]

We had one of those rocking horses when I was young.

[@secretsquirrel6718]

Same here.

[@ilikemyindy1]

Me too. I had a blast Ron that thing!

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

Should be required watching in all schools.

[@shoppingavenue926]

i really appreciate this channel!

[@alanrogs3990]

Good basics

[@cal30m1]

All “Mrs Johnsons” decide to vacuum or tidy up when your shotgun is minding its own business next to the fireplace...

[@johnthompson9513]

What was the stats on vehicle deaths and malpractice deaths Not to mention thousands killed in wars....... I rest my case's

[@dbx1233]

At 5:41, checkout that fine Savage Rifle. Old school hunting rifle. Very nice.

[@andrewdillon7837]

That luger is worth 10k now,,

[@some_guy.]

God I know . I've been trying to find one but not for 10 k

[@markroberts9577]

Where are these videos for today??

[@cvcoco]

Excellent, even today. They stupidly worry about suppressors and bumpstocks when they should be worried about people taking a Hunters Safety Course and really learn something that will save their lives and others too.

[@therugburnz]

They show a film during a film!!!! Meta!!!! Also, Thanx for the simple yet accurate rules of gun safety. I believe some rules have changed. The one about everyone in the home has had additions. One, I believe, is get an adult if you find a firearm you are not familiar with and don't know how to render 100% safe.

[@Watcher3223]

The only changes to the rules would be the addition of two more points. The two additional points are italicized. 1. Treat all guns as if they're loaded. 2. Never allow the muzzle to cover anyone nor anything you're not willing to destroy. _3. Keep your finger off of the trigger until your sights are inline with your target and you intend to fire._ _4. Be aware of your target and its backstop. (Alternatively: be aware of your target and what's beyond it.)_

[@therugburnz]

@@Watcher3223 Thanx, I'm glad you pointed that out.

[@Stray03]

BTW incase there are others like me, The shotgun seems to be a sears, jc higgins, high standard(k2011) etc model 21, I just cant figure out who made it with that bird motif. Somehow I doubt the thing fell over and fired... I think someone was playing with it, pretending the lamp was her husband...

[@lesterhankins5251]

That may be an Ithica shotgun.

[@2shades143]

8:10 damn Mr. Johnson was stacking body’s and collecting kraut helmets in his day…

[@john90430]

"Alright, Mrs. Johnson, you can come in now." Door opens, and... Helloooooo, Nurse!!

[@Tevildo]

Young Algernon, the Doctor's Son, Was playing with a Loaded Gun. He pointed it towards his sister, Aimed very carefully, but - Missed her! His Father, who was standing near, The Loud Explosion chanced to Hear, And reprimanded Algernon For playing with a Loaded Gun. (Belloc, Cautionary Tales, 19047.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

" And always point guns in a safe direction", well at 9.25 is not a safe direction.

[@slowneutron6163]

"At Home With Guns". Yeah, that pretty much describes 2020-2021 America.

[@slowneutron6163]

Let me be clear that in no uncertain terms that I despise the NRA and have been appalled at their twisting of the intentions of the 2nd Amendment. And if you are feeling the urge to respond to this, know that a. I won't read it. b. I'm neither dem, rep, Q(uaaludeanon), green party, commie, nazi, etc. c. I can't wait until everyone shoots everyone else and rids me of having to deal with everyone's bullshit. I hate you all equally and have a great day.

[@zibabird]

Excellent!

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

Yup...I keep them unloaded in a gun safe. My 5 year old knows they're there, but knows to leave it alone. Santa hides stuff there too.

[@alanrogs3990]

@@katieandkevinsears7724 You don't have one loaded gun in your bedroom just in case?

[@allenatkins2263]

@@slowneutron6163 You seem upset, I'm glad you don't own any guns.

[@MoparNewport]

Maybe a few things Id fine tune or drill on a bit more but overall on point. Also, that look she gave him, if looks could kill....

[@danthuman8606]

All of us who lived back then remember how good the times were. Everyone was so Patriotic & Respectful. People were really raised well. And go back another Century or two from 1964 and you can ask, how could moms just leave a loaded shotgun by the door or a Musket over mantle ready in case a wild predator came for food and doors and windows were very skimpy back then. And little tots played and no one got hurt. All this proves without a doubt that it's Society that has been corrupted by Evil and is the problem. Guns are inanimate objects. If Guns were really to blame then why are we doing background checks on people?? We should do background checks on the Guns and see what they've been up to in their long life and existence. Many of the Classic Guns are older than the people that buy them. There's a peace that comes from the Holy Spirit. That's lacking now. It can easily be proven by the ones that read this or other comments or just come to a topic like this ALREADY exploding with rage inside just looking for a place to vent it. That's fine because we see right through them. The problem is these Evil people can't vent their pent up rage enough and then they go out and become mass killers like the Boston Marathon Pressure Cooker bombers. We need to get closer to the Holy Spirit, common sense and respectfulness of others. I still hold doors open for ladies no matter what age or color.

[@Libdump]

You’re a good man.

[@Ron-rs2zl]

So you believe in ghosts and I should take your advice? Udder nonsense.

[@frydemwingz]

Incorrectly called automatics? Is that why the manufacturer called them automatic pistols? Just to be wrong?

[@Watcher3223]

"Automatic pistol" archaically refers to the fact that the action automatically ejects the spent cartridge and chambers a live cartridge from the magazine using energy from the discharge to perform the action. This is in contrast to performing this task manually after each shot, as would be the case with a bolt action rifle or an AR-15 using subsonic ammunition. In modern parlance, "automatic" versus "semi-automatic" refers to whether or not the firing cycle repeats when the trigger is held down. With a semi-auto, the action will automatically chamber a new cartridge but the firing cycle will not automatically repeat with the trigger held down; you must let go of the trigger to allow it to reset before you can fire the next shot.

[@brintsmith2329]

I'm failing to see how the shotgun was discharged without the trigger being pulled.

[@danthuman8606]

There's a Latch above the Trigger housings on ALL Pump Action Shotguns that RELEASES the Bolt and you just empty it like the lady did. Look in side to make sure another round isn't waiting. If so Repeat same steps. You'll find many videos here on YT showing you how.

[@BeryJensen]

Why is Mr Jhonson not home when a stranger specially a MAN with his wife??!!!!!

[@sswcustomsewing4276]

Because they were Swinging hahaha

[@GasketManzrevenge]

Because he knows that she knows how to handle a firearm and also conceal carries.. just a guess.

[@scratchdog2216]

lol 5:33 The rest of the deer got away.

[@1978garfield]

Great stuff. However since I don't have kids I do it a little differently. My guns are stored in a locked container, my house. Several of them are loaded and with in easy reach. If I wake up to the sound of my front door getting kicked in I don't want to have to try to load a gun in the dark. I fear nowadays the push to "always keep all your guns unloaded and locked up" is the first step to a ban. The antis can truthfully say "If they are unloaded and locked up they are worthless for self defense so why even have them?" If you have kids it is tricky but you can come up with a system you are comfortable with. One possibility is a gun with a magazine disconnect safety. You can store the gun with a round chambered and the gun will not fire unless the magazine is inserted. Another option is guns like Taurus and S&W revolvers with a built in keylock. The gun can be kept loaded but it will not fire unless it is unlocked. There used to be a company that would modify S&W J frame revolvers so they would not fire unless you were wearing a magnetic ring. The modification was expensive but it gave you a nearly foolproof solution. There are many "hidden gun safe" videos on KZbin. You can buy or build a safe that looks like a bookshelf, flag, dresser or almost anything.

[@vivekraychowdhury4348]

Excellent upload. Only if people would care. 👍👍

[@churchofchris1973]

"I never touched my husband's gun before, didn't know how it worked and I didn't care."

[@flipflopsguy8868]

man this takes me back to when we had BB guns to shoot birds with and learned how do disassemble the family gun rack so we could shoot real guns while our parents were at work and steal gun powder from the reloading supplies to make our own M80s. And yeah, we still have our fingers and we didn't shoot our eyes out. 😉

[@Punketeria1369]

Really well done.. it's great having more public firearm education given to the general public. As a gun owner,, I'm big on safe gun handling education for ALL. cool old school video; thanks 👍 chEErs

[@hatuletoh]

Ah, the good ol' days of the NRA. Back when it was just did boring stuff like teaching people how to safely use and safely handle, and didn't have to pay tens of millions of dollars in annual salaries to its executive leaders. Well, I suppose the old NRA also did slightly more exciting things, like distributing WWII surplus rifles to their memebers. Back in the early 60s my uncle had trouble literally trying to give away a case of M-1 Garands that his fellow local NRA leaders asked him to distribute: everyone who had their shooting certificate and wanted an M-1 already had one, or two, or three. That uncle is dead now, but he quit the NRA long before he got too old to shoot. I believe it had something to do with, in his words, "over-the-hill actors yelling about their 'cold dead hands'."

[@alanrogs3990]

The problem was that the gov't started putting more restrictions on gun ownership so the NRA started to become more hardcore. The NRA didn't change first, it was the government's attitude toward guns that changed first.

[@chitownbangin]

The problem is that you were taught to believe that it was the NRA who first instigated the more extreme rhetoric when in fact it was the NRA's response to the unconstitutional attack by the U.S. government on the 2nd Amendment and its supporters (which should include every American if you believe in the Bill of Rights).

[@schrodingersgat4344]

Under lock and key and the ammunition in a different room? Seems a ,tad, excessive...and unwise. About as unwise as having your firearms (neatly ,packaged) hanging on a wall. Everyone in the home should be encouraged to learn the basics and to use what you have. [The wife ,here, could {quite likely} out shoot hubby.] Children require special understanding. "No" is an important word for parents to learn. The application ,in practice, varies. Forbidding knowledge makes that knowledge more attractive to them. Forbidding access to a thing, does the same thing*. Be honest and open when you teach them. Explain the consequences of misuse and poor handling. Then demonstrate those consequences.* Explain the rules of safe handling ;and adhere to them ,yourself. Lead by example! As for shooting: Encourage them to take it up ,but do not force the matter. *There's an old Simpsons episode ,where Ralph Wiggum and Bart become friends. In Ralph's dad's room; they find his cop stuff. Guns , grenades and riot gear. They get caught. Chief Wiggum says "You know you're not supposed to go in there. What ,is, your fascination with my Forbidden Closet of Mystery?".. ...then , gives them each a riot helmet and a baton and tells them to go play. *See reply

[@schrodingersgat4344]

How my family does this is, as follows: Grab (let's say) a .22 LR * and whatever you have ;that offers a distinct difference in size/power. An object that is sturdy ,and that {a child} can't break easily will be your target.* Have the child attempt to damage the object in question. When they don't ;go set it up. Let the child examine the two rounds of ammunition. Explain the parts and how they function. Explain how they operate through the gun. Answer their questions ,honestly, and speak to them as you would an adult. Do NOT talk down to them. Ask them : "Which of the two bullets will bust the target?" Proceed to shoot the target with the .22. Render the gun clear and take them to examine the target. Let them examine it (themselves) and explain that it will do that to most anything. Then ask them to consider what the larger round ,might, do. Have a conversation regarding ; 1. What to do if they find one. ,and, 2. What to do if their friends get out a parent's firearm. Kids can smell bullshit. Often ;they are better at this than adults. Honesty ,and mutual respect, are important. In the face of the consequences of an accident (or what have you) all are equals. Living with them is a heavy burden. Look them in the eyes and use truth and ,only, truth. *If you have an (EXPIRED) can of food, that's the best option.

[@21stcenturyfossil7]

"Under lock and key and the ammunition in a different room?" People were less concerned about home invasions before that Truman Capote book.

[@bingosunnoon9341]

I agree, always lock up the guns and ammo in different places.

[@schrodingersgat4344]

@@21stcenturyfossil7 Fair enough.

[@schrodingersgat4344]

@@bingosunnoon9341 I disagree. [You wouldn't keep a flashlight and batteries separate... would you?] It is imperative that they be kept together and all precautions taken to ensure they are secure ...and ,to hand. I get what you are saying. The truth is ,however , that time will not allow for you to retrieve both.

[@supersportzcom]

Mrs. Johnson wasnt wrong.

[@jamesslick4790]

No she wasn't, "dad" was.

[@dgerdi]

I can not understand, how someone can call the NRA criminal. What I learned from this organization is, that they provide courses, coachings, lessons in every form for anybody, who is responsible enough to be aware of the potential danger of a firearm. I mean you CAN buy a rattlesnake for your in-house Terrarium without knowing anything about it although it is a „cool, badass looking animal“. But is it really nature who made a mistake, if an accident happens? No. You are. A firearm IS dangerous. If you don’t want one - fine! But please let people, who are deciding to have a firearm learn how to handle them save. To demonize an organization who is providing this knowledge and setting the standards for a save use can prevent people from visiting the NRA because they are afraid of dealing with a „insert bullshit here“ Organization. And no, I am not a member. But I would be, if I was an US American.

[@harrybriscoe7948]

They milked the NRA dry . May not be an official criminal organization but it was run by criminal embezzlers.

[@littleshopofelectrons4014]

That is the NRA of 50 years ago you are referring to. Today its just another political lobbying group buying politicians and trying to scare you into giving them millions to spend on their own corruption.

[@jamesslick4790]

"Fun fact": My mother easily out shot my father, and was a better fisherman. 👍😊👍

[@rangerjones5531]

and you have a 'pride' tattoo, I bet...

[@jamesslick4790]

@@rangerjones5531 You call yourself "Ranger", (Maybe in CoD!) FFS, My mother's father was in the Airborne Infantry in WWII, and her mother grew up in the hills of West (By God!) Virginia. She (My mother) learned to shoot (REAL firearms) at a very early age! Your "take away" is that I MUST be "gay" because I acknowledged my mother's hunting & fishing skills! That says WAY more about your "questions" about your sexuality than it ever could mine. My father (While not a huge "sportsman") was a welder and crane operator. I am a (heavy equipment) mechanic and sometime truck driver, Father of 2 adult children. (Both avid shooters!) I'm a "straight" who's a "2A" multiple firearm owning Constitutional Conservative. But even WITH ALL THAT: I Brought this WHOLE THING UP, Because the film here shows the "mom" as being an unknowing, uninterested person, when SHE did NOTHING WRONG to cause the negligent discharge, But I guess to those who "question their sexuality" the "little lady" should NOT be "into" guns. YOU are either a "neckbeard incel", a "fag" or a "libtard" - Or Most likely ALL THREE.

[@Bronasaxon]

Ah before the NRA sold out...

[@bingosunnoon9341]

It was a violent overthrow, not a sellout.

[@psilvakimo]

@@bingosunnoon9341 when and how did this "overthrow" occur. Gives names dates and quotes.

[@psilvakimo]

Sold out to who? You are just another ignorant moron.

[@Watcher3223]

Sold out? How? The NRA changed because its opposition was changing, becoming ever more radical with trying to do away with the 2nd Amendment. Change was necessary for pro gun organizations to meet more extreme anti-gun challenges and to try and reverse what the anti-gun movement had accomplished already (1934 NFA, 1968 GCA, Hughes Amendment in 1986 FOPA, 1994 AWB, etc.). Otherwise, we would have already lost the 2nd Amendment by now.

[@jamesslick4790]

"Harmless" cleaning materials. Yep, I just drank a bottle of Hoppes #9.😜🤢

[@sswcustomsewing4276]

Works to clean the kitchen and bachelor pad haha.

[@drunkmike6364]

I use it was cologne. Works every time

[@sswcustomsewing4276]

@@drunkmike6364 indeed its an excellent after shave astringent

[@8023120SL]

Mrs Johnson is hot!

[@deaconblue949]

I guess that if someone was to break into their house Mr Johnson had better be handy with that bat....

[@21stcenturyfossil7]

Mrs. Johnson's mop could be quite the surprise.

[@northdakotaham1752]

Mr. Johnson, could you sell me that Luger?

[@jamesslick4790]

I hope no shell or cartridge ever EXPLODES in any of my guns! Just saying.

[@Watcher3223]

Well, a normal discharge is a controlled explosion. What you don't want is an uncontrolled one, as would be the case with a cartridge that's grossly overcharged or firing a shot when the muzzle is plugged due to a squib load.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@Watcher3223 Ehem. When properly discharged there IS an explosion that sends the bullet or shot load down the barrel. I don't want the cartridge or shell ITSELF to explode as that meant that the projectile was not properly launched.

[@Watcher3223]

@@jamesslick4790 Ehem. I never said that there was no explosion. I said that it's a controlled explosion, which is exactly what it is. And where was I wrong for you to inform me of what I already know? The only reason for the cartridge or shell to "explode" in a manner which you are alluding to is because the chamber is unable to safely contain the pressures generated from combustion of the propellant, such as because the cartridge/shell is charged too hot or because there's no way for the pressure to escape as intended as would be the case if the muzzle was blocked.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@Watcher3223 In my original comment I said I didn't want the SHELL or CARTRIDGE to explode. Then you said that a normal discharge was an explosion. In my original comment I NEVER said I didn't want any explosion.

[@Watcher3223]

@@jamesslick4790 Well, then I'm sorry for the confusion.

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

The dummy shell should only be used on dummies.

[@jarikinnunen1718]

Most of killed by shot happen their own gun. Better way keep guns is by pieces in separate places. First cartridge always dummy if keep it loaded.

[@ericmattinen4728]

Most killed by guns are by their own hand. Second most killed by opposing gang members. This accounts for 80-85% The other 15-20% are self defense, homicide, and a few accidental deaths ~400 per year in the US. Hunting accidents, playing with guns, people thinking they were unloaded are the main causes, alcohol play a part in 25-50% of these accidents except in the 0-9 year old range.

[@macsawesomeplace]

The ones who thumbs down this video are the same ones that blame guns every time someone is shot

[@6omega2]

He talks about the firing pin making the cartridge or shell "explode." Gunpowder is not actually (technically) explosive though - rather, it is fast burning.

[@jspriver]

Respect life. Guns don’t kill, people do

[@richardeverett5243]

We have a right to have guns. I'll be sure to call a social worker if I'm getting burligerzied. Should we locked up the bat too?

[@michaelt3798]

How many people were killed in the US last year with baseball bats?

[@ericmattinen4728]

All blunt force deaths account for about 600 deaths for the year (2010). The FBI doesn't narrow it down to baseball bats, so there are some golf clubs, tire irons, etc in there also.

[@psilvakimo]

You mean blunt instruments. More than were killed with "assault" guns.

[@ericmattinen4728]

@@psilvakimo Yes, blunt instruments. Yes, many more were killed this way than with "assault" weapons.

[@HashknightGaming]

I miss this NRA...

[@rafaelmoros8417]

As my father said "Cuidado las armas las carga el diablo"

[@harrybriscoe7948]

Now they worship guns

[@jimmartin7881]

I keep a loaded .38 behind the towels in my bathroom, my file cabinet in the garage, the porch between the washer and drier and in the kitchen right behind my coffee mugs, all loaded and ready to go. Other than my Mossberg and another 8 shot .38 in my bedroom everything is locked up. What's the use in wasting time keeping ammo separate?

[@tonyc223]

Send this to our current administration might learn something...

[@mikerieck306]

Leftist Kryptonite right here.

[@ROOSTER333]

This video reflects what a true American society should look like. White, middle class, homeowning and proud Christian. The fall of the nuclear family can directly portray the decline of what America was.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Amen brother

[@calbob750]

The good old days when guns were all about “sport or hobby”.

[@bitterdbyu5291]

🧂🧂🧂🧂

[@hamentaschen]

"This is my rifle, This is my gun. This one's for shooting, This one's for fun"

[@garrisonnichols7372]

This is the stuff the public schools should teach not that critical race theory BS.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Damn right!

[@cmhermes819]

Sound like common sense

[@RobertBardos]

this is the worst lie.

[@lucyr8711]

This is a great example of propaganda. Sad so many won't/didn't see through it

[@pepejuan2924]

Guns are no more dangerous than a car or a bottle of booze in the hands of a responsible person.

[@Sennmut]

It missed a Liberal, though! Hhmm.........

[@vidguy007]

This was before semi automatics with large magazines We should return to those days

[@jeremyheintz1479]

Lmao, ok "large magazines".

[@joshuagibson2520]

You mispelled standard magazines.

[@FUNshoot]

Colt bought the patent rights to the AR-15 from ArmaLite and was selling them on the civilian market as the Colt 601 in 1959, five years before this film was released.

[@FUNshoot]

Also, the semi-automatic Remington Model 8 was first sold as the Remington Autoloading Rifle in 1905.

[@-oiiio-3993]

@krinkov545 Two factual sentences thrown away by idiotic vitriol in the third.

[@Shipfixer]

Ted Nugent for president 2024!