Shooting Steel Safely

[@MrEvilTag]

hickock almost exposed himself. hes really over 200 years old and bought the house in 1896. he looks so youthful because legend has it gun smoke gives him life

[@ezdeuce1818]

you know the man is great when people start ascribing Chuck Norris level legends to him!

[@Vladpryde]

God said "I'll make me a Man". And He created Hickok45.

[@CertifiedSunset]

No no no no, it was Hickok who made god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@m_dizzle5024]

Best comment of 2016

[@RedneckRealist]

Now he knows who you are!

[@peculiarstraw8648]

The Bob Ross of guns.

[@100fredkrueger]

please don't Hickok is spraying happy lead!!

[@hadolfitler3316]

he really is just very soothing to watch and listen to

[@Wetlax11]

We've got some nice happy 2 litters over here, how about we give it some nice lead friends to go along

[@onymitystudios3706]

Josh Hodgen now we're going to get a little crazy here, paint some lead downrange

[@Papa_Izzy]

Shoot the devil out if it.

[@robotmanx2009]

really good job with the cans and sodas under neath the targets. Really good demonstration.

[@proloftz]

ever have an unintentional discharge on a concrete floor while wearing sandals? yep

[@Shawncsc]

The cans and the bottles sitting on the ground was a great demonstration.

[@wuzgoanon9373]

Nice mental image demonstrating the Dynamics involved. I was glad to see a common sense approach to demonstrating the dangers, too. I'm going to show my grandsons this so I know they understand.

[@Nomad784]

The magic and success of his channel is he reminds many people of the father or grand father they wish they had

[@walterworrall]

Its funny that you say that because the only reason I stopped on this channel was because he looks identical to my late grandfather. My grandfather to loved firearms too.

[@wuzgoanon9373]

Nice comment. I hope my kids and grandkids think this way of me.

[@lashlarue7924]

Heh, yeah. At least he's sharing a bit of his wisdom. Love KZbin, gives me real value for basically free.

[@carrotbailey]

Hickok45 and EssentialCraftsman are my KZbin Grandads

[@tolfan4438]

Exactly 100%

[@jedislame]

I wish I could shoot hickok's range, I love it, the setup is perfect, the gong, the chickens, goats, short range and long range targets, this is the best shooting gallery in existence.

[@jebediahkrimsoncraftleding3012]

the exile From what I understand he owns a decent number of acres, so there’s not a risk of noise complaints or even a danger of something stray going into someone else’s yard.

[@kylepeter6862]

And the trees for shade & privacy

[@Abruzzo333]

It is a pretty great little range. Produces a great sound as well because of the hills.

[@terryr.t.2113]

@@flyinggoose1456 - WOW!

[@controlavirus9839]

I’d like to know where the road is while he shoots it sounds like it stays busy and fairly close

[@rickthe533]

I used to be anti gun...I've bought 4 guns since I started watching this man's videos some months back.

[@larrybud]

@@sublimetulii23 There's a lot of us out here who are pro-gun who never owned a firearm before. I *just* bought my first gun a couple of weeks ago, but have been pro 2a for 30 years.

[@AK-tf3fc]

@@sublimetulii23 2nd Amendment doesn't give you right to have arms.

[@ethanhunt571]

Too many people associate guns only with crime and death. Aside from the typical self defense argument (which I wholeheartedly support), guns can be great fun to have a day out shooting with friends and family. I feel most anti gun people aren’t familiar with that side of guns. I hope in addition to your purchases, you take time to enjoy them by taking them out to shoot. I know a lot of people who own a gun, but let it sit in a safe for years.

[@rickthe533]

@@ethanhunt571 I agree...and yes I've been to the range regularly...as of late it has been harder due to cost and scarcity of ammo

[@ethanhunt571]

@@rickthe533 That's unfortunate, the ammo shortage has been a real pain, especially for new gun owners. As a college student, I was able to save up for my first gun several months before things started going downhill in March last year. When everything began to hit the fan, there wasn't a huge spike yet in ammo sales where I lived, but I knew it was coming, so I bought several boxes. I couldn't get that much because I am on a tight budget as a student, and although I have some reserves for emergency use, It's hard to afford ammo for practice.

[@tomhecht6068]

I never realized how much knowledge was needed about shooting steel. Great video.

[@CloroxBleach-vr2vy]

Some say Hickok's laugh cures cancer

[@davidrice136]

Lowered my cholesterol

[@echoesofthedead]

i no longer have a headache, if that means something...

[@davidrice136]

Ask your doctor if Hickok's laugh is right for you.

[@echoesofthedead]

his laugh makes sad clowns smile...he is the most interesting presenter on youtube...

[@CloroxBleach-vr2vy]

+Clorox Bleach THEY'RE ON TO US

[@TheButterAnvil]

"Shooting steel has risks, and could potentially be dangerous" Me: "CIRCLE GO PIIIIIING!"

[@devinreyes8233]

Halo 343 is better than the classic

[@TheButterAnvil]

@@devinreyes8233 false, and not really relevant?

[@narwhal9852]

Thats a lie

[@ronniejamesdio3753]

My door bell go Bing bong!

[@exspiravit6920]

Ricochet is some real sht, don't sleep on it. I got hit with some shards of Lead (or steel, copper, nickel etc..) that had slowed considerably from a .357 mag in my arm/shoulder area, and when something like that stings you while ppl are shooting near you, it SCARES the SHT out of you!! Edit: I wasn't badly hurt, but it cut me like glass/metal does, and it cut like an inch across the skin on my shoulder. However it wasn't fast enough go deep into my flesh.

[@taofledermaus]

Great tips! Not so long ago I was shooting an old steel car rim at about 50 yards with an AR. Well, Murphy was looming and a tiny sliver came RIGHT back and hit me just under the bridge of my glasses on my nose. Lots of curved surfaces on that rim just caused a fragment to make a U-turn right back at me.

[@RollingxBigshot]

AR? What happened to the shotguns

[@quickscopeoneeighty9158]

Stay safe

[@bradb.4570]

Lol I shot a car rim before as well, I heard that thing zing off of there, never doing that again

[@OGRH]

I was going to say anything can happen at any time given the proper conditions! His answer was a warning but in so many words and was saying, most likely you’ll be alright!

[@alifr4088]

The dangerous *No U* card

[@dhooter]

We shot steel in the Marine Corps and pretty close. We would have little spots of blood on our faces. Fast forward 10 or so years I'm sitting on the couch watching a movie with my wife. In the corner of my nostril there was a bump. I start picking at it and what do I pull out of my skin. A piece of copper jacket from a 9mm ball round. It was surprisingly large I will say. My wife was mortified I kept that damn thing hell I wanted to put it back. Fond memories of range days. The MP5 was fun to shoot.

[@strixt]

Wow, pretty dedicated to not letting your wife know you pick your nose, eh?

[@logik316]

You are living proof that perhaps some people shouldn't be allowed to use firearms.

[@enriqued8401]

Old skool We had the green pop-up plastic ivans

[@griswoldrust4488]

+Louis Laszlo he was in the marine corps

[@justinmaddox1068]

Louis Laszlo you are living proof that some ppl can't read , sorry not trying to be rude but don't be disrespectful to our veterans.........good day sir.

[@onelonleyfarmer]

i shot at a car rim once and the .300 rem. mag. bullet followed the curve of the rim and came right back over my head and smacked the house.. good thing the house was stone or i could have had a big big problem. i never shot steel like that again.. i like my life and don't want to end it for something stupid like that.. good video.

[@FishFind3000]

Hey Wes!

[@Rocketninja200]

Thanks for sharing. We can all learn from your experience.

[@slxughter_999]

+Eric Blake 😂😂

[@B422TMack]

Hi Wes . Sounds like a Lesson Learned the Hard Way Bud . Appreciate you sharing your experiences.

[@onelonleyfarmer]

***** it was a long time ago and i was stupid!!

[@ryanduray1]

Hickok45 for President 2020! Oh wait, he's an honest man.

[@TheyRiseBand]

Hickock45 for #46.

[@Mr_Makina]

#45-4-45 (45 for(4) 45)

[@lsd-rickb-1728]

It's 2020 now...hope ur still alive

[@assassinsquid3352]

I would but vermin supreme’s zombie powered power plant is too good to pass up

[@armedandfeminine-gunchanne5587]

Hickok, we modeled our steel range around your idea of using shepherd's crooks from the local hardware store. They swing naturally deflecting jackets and lead downward, and the crooks are flexible allowing for even more absorption of the force of the rounds. Proper eye and ear pro is always a must. Thank you for pioneering the home rang ideas!

[@franks2394]

"Is everybody stupid?" "Maybe" Snorted at that one haha

[@MrPackerProductions]

Yea i snorted a fat line when he said that too

[@mattberg916]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@grbmajor6645]

Not everybody........just 81 million who voted for Biden.

[@bobbinette3368]

@@grbmajor6645 Aww come on it aint that bad brother! Up north in cuckhold Canada we have a clown banning AR-15 (and a ton of other firearms). You have it good in the US, we are envious!

[@thegreenfaction]

back in 1896

[@zbudda]

That slip either means Hickok is a time traveller or an immortal like highlander?

[@theshadow3438]

Back in 3574.

[@supr_]

that plate does look like it was from the 1800s hahahaha

[@littlepolarbears]

i heard a rumor that hickok assisted samuel colt in the development of the single action army

[@baker90338]

"BACK IN MY DAY WE HAD TWO STICKS AND A ROCK." "AND WE HAD TO SHARE THE ROCK"

[@filypefx]

The biggest reason this channel is top notch: seriousness. It's a sport, you guys play safe and smart ... some times you play it fun ... but dont make fun of it ... cuz people that deal with a gun like it were a toy, dont belong to be near firearms. and thanks for this insight. (I got a rock back on me with a slingshot think I was 8-10 ... against two liter, maybe that's why I dont few strang about your "grudge" against them ... they are dangerous)

[@NohorseRU]

Hickok almost slipped up and admitted he moved to TN in 1880's there for a moment! :D

[@meritapaljevic109]

yrgbv

[@DailyDroneFPV]

A bit of physics here: a large part of what prevents shrapnel from bouncing back at you is the swinging plate absorbs much of the energy/momentum of the bullet and thus it is not reflected back at you. When you shoot the coffin around 8 min in, one soda can bursts. Why? I'll tell you why: it was because that bullet impacted the coffin when the coffin was swinging back at you! All of your other shots impacted the target when it was swinging AWAY from you, which built up the stored momentum in the coffin! When the coffin is moving towards you and the bullet impacts then, the bullet's momentum is met with greater momentum in the opposite direction from the coffin, which mathematically is identical to the bullet impacting a wall that is moving towards you! This might be more intuitive if you imagine a head on collision on the road: if your truck moving 30 mph impacts a stationary truck of equal mass, much of your momentum is absorbed in the collision and the net momentum of the system after the collision is still moving in the direction as your truck was. But if instead you crash into a truck that is also moving 30mph towards you, that is mathematically equivalent to driving your truck impacting an immovable wall! If that truck you hit is now even heavier or faster than your truck, then the net momentum of the system is in the direction of the other truck, meaning you are going to have a bad day when you go from 30mph due east to 10mph due west in milliseconds.

[@bharley57west38]

Thank you for this video. There is more to gun safty then just pulling the trigger and hitting the target.

[@grimesresurrection9357]

This is by far my favorite channel. Just bought a gun Hickok45 recommended. The Taurus G3c, it really is a $600-$800 gun with the features it has out if the box. Especially when compared to the Glock 43x. It has the metal sights with blacked out rear, glock and many brand sights comparability especially the TruGlo night sights. It's red dot ready, laser flashlight ready. Tenifer Matte Black Coating with anti rust/corrosion on steel slide. Comes with 3 metal mags (12+1's) Upgraded trigger from G series, manual saftey. Easily racked with front and back serations Ect

[@RealSB]

Holy cow! That was a serious demonstration. Perfectly explained.

[@carDDLix]

Thanks hickok, the only way I can learn firearm safety is through my friends, their family, or your videos! We're all glad to have you since some of us don't come from gun families

[@stableyetfun]

The clang is addictive. I appreciate the work you put into your videos.

[@billroberts9182]

A friend of mine was stationed on Kodiak Island in the 60's. On his day off, he walked up a beach on the bluff. With a .223 he fired into the water at a piece of floating bark, about 30 yards away, shooting down at a 20 or 25 degree angle. After shooting at the bark he got hit in the forehead, and the ricocheted bullet traveled around his skull under the skin and stopped in the back of the skull. He drove himself to the hospital where the Dr. removed the bullet. I saw his scar and have no reason to doubt him.

[@MATTP545]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge. This is my first year of firearm ownership and really appreciate all these great videos

[@SwampApe]

Never commented on your videos before Hickok but have watch almost everyone, and bought "MANY" guns because I watched you shoot them, thank you for all the information and keep up the good work that I know you love to do. God bless brother!

[@JnEricsonx]

So....Hickok, when are you gonna run the NRA? I'll happily sign up then.

[@karlhungus1368]

@no candy they dont want to share the bounty with anyone. Meanwhile, my rights are continually eroded.....

[@lashlarue7924]

@@karlhungus1368 It does make you wonder how in the world they manage to go bankrupt. Doesn't seem like the kind of foundation that would ordinarily manage to do that to itself...

[@redneckgirl3326]

Run for U.S. president.

[@mkwebdev]

no idea why 8 year old hickok videos are in my feed but i'm not complaining

[@hickok45]

Good to know KZbin is not ignoring our videos for a change. :-)

[@dpbeardslee]

Cool video, and I particularly liked the demonstration with 2 liters and pop cans around the base of the targets - that was a pretty brilliant demonstration. Years ago I used to haul aluminum out of Alcoa Tennessee that was used to make pop cans. That stuff is .004" thick, and according to Google "copy paper" is also .004" thick. Just a little trivia for you...

[@lukecarter8100]

A fine example of your professional concern for the people you teach. Thank you sir.

[@tolfan4438]

This guy is just simply a really good teacher

[@J_Braz_]

7:15 that blew my mind. good stuff sir.

[@tcswag801]

Closing in on 4 mil subs ! Congrats man , one of the best "gun guys" on KZbin .

[@patriotcountryboy5039]

Hickok. You can tell you were a teacher in your past. Excellent learning lesson for even experienced shooter. I have been shooting mainly paper targets, cans, plastic bottles for 50 years. I learned something about steel targets. Have a great day! Keep them in the X ring!

[@jhpfmj]

I have my ar-500 steel free hanging from chains. No come back so far. I will have to rebuild the frame. The splatter is cutting through through the 2x6's and 4x4's

[@FOGHORNNC]

Yep.. Ditto. Just don't grab the frame.. jacket fragments will slice your hand quick. Did have 1 small piece come back about a week ago. First time in 4 years. (20 yards with a 357 I wasn't shooting.) I think it can come back if you hit it on the back swing.

[@nickcase2635]

Don't hang it if you are shooting within 50 yards, I hit a plate on a back swing with a 9mm and still have 8 of the 12 pieces that the bullet broke into in my leg. Surgeries and a mess. If I was to do it again, I would attach it to a fence post with the bullet deflecting downward into the ground.

[@MoxJet629]

You were shooting to close to the targets.

[@papabill1084]

9mm? 50 yards? really? The target was freely hanging and shrapnel made the 50 yard return? wow....just hard to believe...

[@nickcase2635]

Papa Bill, I never said I was shooting 50 yards. Haha mine was more like 15 yards. I said if you are shooting within 50 yards you might not want to hang it, instead I would suggest hanging it on a post angled downward to deflect the bullets into the dirt. But, to each his own. PS- if you read my other comment on this video, not just this thread, you will see that I have the full story there and I did clarify 15 yards. Sorry for the confusion.

[@simonhenry7415]

Hickock - Your videos have undoubtedly changed the behaviours and attitudes of millions of shooters out there - You need to be nominated for an award for the work that you do!

[@WDGFE]

Useful info that I hadn't thought much about. I've only shot very little steel at someone else's range, but your range setup has me interested in something similar. Thanks for doing this video.

[@derekshoots556]

I only met my grand father a hand full of times but I swear every time I watch you I can feel his comfort!

[@jonathanmcguvey9408]

'whatever you do, life is full of risks' a beautiful quote

[@haroldbutler9943]

I think you have one of the best gun and safety shows out there. Thank You Sir.

[@WartimeFriction]

Hey hickok45! There's a video on youtube floating around titled 'bullets at 1 million FPS' or some such. It's a collection of ultra-high speed clips of bullets hitting targets at different angles, and it shows with very clear detail what you seem to be describing in this video here. Check it out if you have some time. Take care!

[@ammayhem50]

Frames Per Second I imagine you mean. Just to clarify those who might read "feet per second" at first.

[@MrYeahyuhhh]

@@ammayhem50 that would be quite a mess

[@josemld14]

I actually searched for this because I was hit by a Ricochet as we were shooting. No blood though, just a bit of a mark. Nice video and thank you.

[@HaloBalla]

I've always wanted to see a gun safety video from you guys. Do's and Don'ts and such.

[@hickok45]

We have done several through the years.

[@HaloBalla]

+hickok45 awesome, I'll try to find them, thanks!

[@BESTO1215]

Swinging targets absorb most of the energy.....Hickok you are my favorite KZbin firearm enthusiast...

[@haitianrefugee8454]

Great PSA & information from an experienced shooter. Thanks Hickok45.

[@JacobC479]

I'm totally pro gun but also super glad Hickock and a lot of other guys put so many safety videos out because everybody should be able to get a gun but doesn't mean everybody knows how to shoot and handle them safely. I hope every new gun owner finds their way to your channel lol

[@dobermanpac1064]

I’m setting up a new range and this was very helpful. My Dad used to say “the paper never shoots back” ! 😎 In the 50’-60’s we had a ton of military surplus and I tried to wreck everything. At 70 now, I’m happy to hit the paper and metal piercing isn’t such a big thing 😎

[@ColtsWalker]

My son and I thank you for these tips. Range safety is an often neglected and sadly observed in hindsight after an accident. I will share your video with friends.

[@HybridEdits]

I only like shooting steel because of the satisfying "ping" sound it makes.

[@ChristianMartinez-it6sj]

HybridEdits I prefer glass. Only problem is you gotta drink a lot.

[@anneeichorn2573]

@@ChristianMartinez-it6sj just buy glass jars or something idk.

[@alcantrell5340]

Me too! I love the big gong back on the hill, and the coffin ⚰️ I’m guessing it’s 1/4” thick on account of the ring! The thinner the steel, the louder the ring :)

[@SouperAsH]

Sure wish there was a higher percentage of sensible guys like you walking around in society. Thanks again, for what you do.

[@RecklessTheory]

I never really cared for firearms for the dangers of them, though I was always curious about some of the technical details of them. Now I know target shooting is a lot of fun, and defense of the common people is immensely important. But I just wanted to say that Hickock45 is an incredible teacher. A classic, safety oriented, knowledgeable man that takes a "dangerous" subject and applies common sense and teaches anyone and everyone on the proper practice. It's why a I followed and continue to watch to this day despite not even owning a firearm. He is an example of what the gun community should be about. Many of the comments here are surprisingly (to some communities) are also examples of this as I rarely see hateful and ill tempered comments. They are all about the products, safety and just sharing experiences. We are in a period where there is a divide where more guns means more violence, and less guns means more innocents killed a difficult and seemingly impossible situation to compromise. But that sweet middle ground is people with the respect and knowledge of what he/she is dealing with like a man like this. It's about knowledge and respect towards the risks of the hobby and educating about it. It's not political, it's not race or gender, or any other politics, but about the product and only about the product and expressing safety. Much respect for honest, genuine, channels like this.

[@Sockpuppet25]

More guns means less violence no arguing the facts.

[@briancullen5183]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@enteraqua]

More people= more violence. The tools used to achieve the means don’t really have too much to do with it.

[@venisin]

Well said. I’m my experience, when it comes to guns, there’s more people like Hickok out there than you might realize.

[@TerminalM193]

Ccw holders commit the least amount of crimes on the country, lower than actual police officers. The safest states in the country are states that allow the least amount of restrictions when it comes to the 2nd amendment and conceal carry. Really makes you "wonder why" some states are super regulated yet have the highest crime and homicide rates....

[@amazingcabbage39]

Mr hickok always chuckles when he starts shooting. You know he just loves it so much

[@trent3872]

I can sit here all day and listen to Hickok read the phone book and never lose interest. What's up with that? He would make one hell of a press secretary or politician.

[@m.w.6526]

Or a radio host

[@ChristianMartinez-it6sj]

CoyoteTa81 He's the white version of Morgan Freeman imo.

[@brianknight3750]

i think he said he was a teacher at one point in his videos.

[@markosf09]

I'm a democrat voter by nature and I live in a liberal city in California. I love this guy. He's smart, charismatic, level headed and salt of the earth.

[@TadDactical]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video sir.

[@duanescarborough8297]

Hickock, A very good episode. You made some good points. 1. Using Hanging steel is very important. 2. Using Hardened steel is also very important. What you didn't say, and I think it is very important, is that people should hang their hardened steel targets so that the bottom of the target is further away than the top of the target. That makes the splatter hit the ground just in front of the target. There are many ways to do this. If done correctly, hardened steel hanging targets can be shot safely at fairly close range. Love your videos. Thank You. Duane

[@jamesp739]

Great video that covers the basics of shooting steel. The only thing I would add is that sooner or later, you will be hit by splashback. Most of the time it will feel like a pin prick. When it happens, remember to keep the muzzle directed down range and take your finger off the trigger. You are responsible for muzzle direction no matter what happens! Like with hot brass down the shirt, I've seen people turn on the firing line creating a dangerous situation. It's more about the surprise of being hit than any actual injury caused by the splashback.

[@bubzthetroll]

If you want cheap reactive targets that won't throw lead back: line up some clays or 2 liters.

[@therealCG62]

Problem with that is they're consumable, and the cleanup (for 2ltrs at least)

[@xyzzy177]

Ice makes a great reactive target. And the cleanup is easy - just wait for it. It does require some preparation, like saving some plastic containers to freeze ahead of time. If you don't like the clear/white color, then a little food coloring can be added before freezing.

[@rickrussell498]

problem with stuff like clay pigeons, bottles, cans or anything like that is you have to reset the targets. metal targets you set up and can shoot all day

[@ATP360]

Shooting clays is fun watching them blow apart. But the reset sucks.

[@jordanhicks5131]

Too much trigger trash is made from those targets, plus having to reset them every 5 min. Steel is best, walk it out there and leave it until time to go home.

[@Snottle1]

I have to say, I've watched tons of your videos, and they are just so informative and well thought-out. The demonstration of ricochets with the bottles under the swinging steel targets was a really effective and interesting teaching tool. I don't even own any guns, but knowledge is power and you provide it well. Thanks for this!

[@Tater79bj]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Great stuff :)

[@quickstep2u]

Thank goodness for KZbin. If you have a question about firearms you can most likely find the answer here. This video is very informative. I recently started shooting steel at 50 and 100 yards, sometimes at 200 yards when I feel like carrying steel that far. I'm about to venture into shooting steel at close range (20 to 25 yards). I kinda figured out the answers to most of my questions base on life experience and logic. But, its nice to watch a video like this one that re-enforces my beliefs on the right way to shoot steel.

[@allenmckinney9533]

I've been wondering about this subject myself. I made a target from a 1/2" plate and I designed it to hang at a downward angle but I still heard horror stories so I wasn't sure if I wanted to try it out.

[@ryansnapfood3142]

The targets that fly backward and pop back up by a spring look fun. Reminds me of like a carnival game.

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

I was RO at a GSSF match at our club. I was running the plate station. 8 plates @ 11yds. My truck was parked in the pit over 25 yds away from the target array. I had a tarp on the hood. At the end of the day after running a few hundred shooters on 2 racks, the tarp on my truck was covered with fragments, mostly pieces of copper jackets. They should rule out jacketed ammo at such a stage IMHO.

[@leftyfusion88]

My son is a drummer so I discovered how much fun it can be to shoot his old, cracked un-usable cymbals. You rounds will also pass thru them and they often make a nice splash!

[@SuperGoProVideos]

About two weeks ago i nearly lost my eye from a ricochet. Friend of mine was shooting at a dented up plate with his 9mm from about 20 yards came back and hit me in the eye brow. Got a black eye!

[@ipodsynca707]

Fully agree with you on the hardest steel you can get. I have one particular steel target that I have shot thousands of times with no problem, mainly .22 9mm and .38 special, and from further distances, but one day I was showing my son, which thought a 9mm was more powerful than a .38 special because it was louder, (NOT ARGUING THAT), we were discussing it because I was taking my .357 (same gun we shoot .38 special through) deer hunting and he wanted to know why I wasn't taking my 9mm, so I wanted to mess with his mind. I moved us up closer to the plate and this time I dropped in .357 Magnum instead of .38 special without him knowing. My very first shot put a dimple in the plate and the round came back and hit me in the stomach so hard I didn't know if it penetrated or not. We have never shot that close again.

[@DiamondCutter423]

Note to self: Invest in a kevlar cup.

[@Mccaid]

I had the very same thought lol

[@Smokeyr67]

Nah, do a proper job and go for DU instead of kevlar

[@DiamondCutter423]

@@Smokeyr67 what's DU?

[@Smokeyr67]

Diamond Cutter deleted uranium

[@willdejong7763]

@@Smokeyr67 Did you know that DU isn't fully depleted? It's still fairly radioactive. Not what I would recommend to protect your boys. Stick with AR500 steel; that stuff is Hickok approved.

[@MckinzieMotorsports]

Always teaching and inspiring the world. Hickok45, you’ll live forever. 👍

[@AllenHarrison]

Reminds me of the video of the guy shooting a .50 cal at some steel and it hit the steel and came straight back and hit him in the ear muff?

[@MacroMachines]

Oh yeah! I've always wondered what type of round he shot

[@tinkergene]

Allen- I seen that on youtube - that guy was very lucky ! !

[@Thane36425]

Showed that video to someone just the other day.

[@titter3648]

Probably a fake video to earn some money on it going viral.

[@dunxy]

I don't think that was a fake video. They actually show (they did when i did the course anyway)this clip to potential firearm owners here in Vic,Australia when they are discussing ricochet's.

[@SirJacob]

This video was highly informal and very enjoyable to watch. Hickok you are a true American legend.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

I have my steel targets at angles facing down so the led goes into the dirt

[@steveb1972]

A brilliant video! Full of detailed advice from the Great Sage! I love that a good portion of the videos and advice is about safety. You're a true credit to the gun community Sir!

[@willsohrnberger2441]

Theres going to a lead mine in that yard 1000 years from now they'll be recovering lead

[@ForestTekkenVideos]

You often joke about how you aren't too smart but I disagree. Very professional and fun to watch. Not 'nutty' about guns like some youtubers.

[@Turambar3791]

Let me be the first in say you thanks for share with us those tips!

[@pdoutdoors7272]

I once shot a wood fence post with a .22 revolver from about 10' - 15'. The bullet hit a knot in the wood and came straight back, hitting me just below the eye (like 1" below the eye) and glanced off to the side. I was extremely blessed that it did not hit my eye or kill me. Scared the crap out of me. That was 20 yrs ago and to this day I haven't shot any fence posts or any wood with knots in it or anything that close. It is amazing how a standard lead bullet can literally bounce back with such velocity. I tend to steer clear of steel too.

[@goferrari28]

"Is everybody stupid?" For some reason, Mr. Hand's "Is everyone on dope?" just came to mind.

[@jimh527]

Great info, thanks. I remember back in the 80's, had a friend with one of those ultra cheap Norinko surplus SKS's coming out of China. Geez, didn't we all have one of those. : You could pick one up for less than $100. Came with 500 rounds or so of 7.62x39 Steel penetrator core ammo. He decides to shoot at one of the steel supports on one of those giant electrical transmission towers from about 20 yards. I remember those supports were about a 1/2" thick. I was thinking wasn't such a great idea and absolutely not recommended, but he did it anyway. Went over there and took a look. Blasted a hole right through it. : )

[@NCLUSA]

When I was about 14?, I shot a steel railroad T-Rail at close range with a 30-30 , having one's face Sand Blasted is not a fun thing ):

[@hickok45]

Yep, we live and learn, provided our teenage ignorance doesn't kill us. It's a miracle any of us guys make it through our teen years.

[@NCLUSA]

hickok45 I had a relative (even dumber than myself) fill a 12ga shell with nuts and bolts, it didn't hurt him when he set it off but the guy behind him caught a face full of wood from the gun's stock . Yes he was a teen too at the time. ):

[@michaelpawluk6791]

I don't even want to imagine that...

[@NCLUSA]

***** Nuts and bolts are square and have sharp corners, and don't fit too well going down a round tube, have you ever seen a "Log Jam"?.

[@timhaugen6410]

Mini bike jousting... Seeing who's dog could pull them, fastest, down a gravely road on a skateboard. Happier times.

[@unknownsoldier4156]

I love your videos, just found them to be honest, you calmly describe guns and safety as well as describe how to avoid and fix shooting problems!

[@phrankwaldorf7647]

1:10 - "Is everybody stupid? - Maybe." :D

[@jimarmbrester1721]

Hickock, I think you covered it all. I’ve been grazed by rifle jackets coming back from craters in mild steel, and narrowly missed my eye. Like you said, hard steel and distance are your friend. Mild steel at distance or pistol only (not 5.7 or other rifle type high velocity round) are all I’ll do now. I’m not the worry wart kind, but learn from close calls. Good video, thanks for the information.

[@Dustinwhy8]

Use extra caution with kiddos and steel targets. Had a bounce back while shooting with my son where a jacketed round tumbled and stopped right up to our feet. Never in my life has this happened after thousands of rounds. We had a long talk about never telling momma about this 😉. It was a good opportunity to discuss shooting safety and eye protection.

[@bat1sta980]

Dustin Wyatt 🙏 God Bless, stay safe brother

[@hawkeyepierce9794]

I'm so old I can remember when "shooting steel" was a synonym for "gun".

[@WZW1982]

I used to go to a range that was really short, had to be less than 20 yards, indoor. I remember if I was a few lanes from someone else or the range was full I would get hit once or a few times with pieces of jacket. It definitely splashes away and back from center like you said here. Nothing ever broke the skin but it's quite alarming when it happens. Always wear good eye-pro!

[@kevinaalberts9251]

He Started out with a dry t-shirt, ended video drinched in sweat. So glad summer is done for awhile!!

[@coreysharp9794]

I took shrapnel to the cheek yesterday. My steel days are over lol. Trying those pass through targets soon.

[@Jarris2]

Hickok thank you for posting this video! That helped me by answering so many questions I had about shooting steel. Does one need to worry about the post you put the shepard's hook on? Does it have to me circular or can it be any post?

[@hickok45]

The stand is generally not a problem, except if you are using these for rifle targets (.308, 5.56, etc.) out there at any range, you'll occasionally cut the shepard's hook and have to replace it. Remember, these things are designed for some other silly purpose, such as hanging plants, I guess, so they are not made of hardened steel, of course. A hot rifle round goes through them like butter.

[@Jarris2]

Wife and I want to move to Tennessee and build our own backyard range. Thanks Hickock. Well actually we both want to move, I want the range, but it's progress!

[@chuck553]

Great advice. I shoot at a stationary plate. To minimize the spray I fastened a sacrificial piece of 3/4 plywood to it .

[@gj54utr]

G'day from Australia! If possible, would love to see you review and test the Adler a110 lever action shotgun. Love your videos, been watching for years.

[@shrump87]

Can't stress the importance of this topic and video enough. Thank you!

[@pennydome5051]

Hey Hickok, commonsense it's different from State to State. Maybe in Tennessee it's more common the sense than Kentucky! I joke 👍🏻

[@reflexionesjm706]

This last Saturday we were shooting 9mm and 357 magnum to a steel plate what we had bought up there in the outdoor range, but not professional made I think, and my brother shoot he’s AR15 with 223 and the bullet ricocheted to me and hits my right leg, I’m recovering and I think I’m going to be ok, but the pain was extremely hard and stills I’m under pain, I know now that metal plate was hard on off for that caliber but I can’t trust a metal plates anymore, if the bullet hits me in the head or chest probably I was killed! Thanks for your videos I love it! All your videos!!

[@hickok45]

How far away were you shooting the AR15? You definitely do not want to shoot a high-powered rifle at steel if it's close at all. I think it's recommended to be out at 100 - 150 yards at least. I push it a bit when I shoot it at 75 or 80 yards, but it's because that's the longest range I can get on my hillside.

[@reflexionesjm706]

@@hickok45 yep I was shooting around 40 yards because I was using my guns, but my brother takes out he’s AR15 and stars to shoot same target, I was waiting to he finished one magazine and tell not to shoot that close plate but on the round 4 is when that happens, definitely was our mistake! Thanks for reply!!

[@nabdernagor4867]

Can you interview the gong ?

[@ITSMRFOXY]

Hickock:What is your favorite song? Gong: *Hurt - Johnny Cash*

[@THATxGUYxLEX]

I think it may be hells bells 😂

[@jbthor9032]

Good video. He's a great firearms teacher. When shooting a gun safety is always a plus.

[@vgman94]

Posting more videos with phrases like "common sense gun safety" and "gun control" in the title while the video itself is a pro-gun video, can help bring people on the fence over to the pro-gun side. If the videos are done like this.

[@bobbybush1750]

Propaganda works wonders.

[@warrenpuckett4203]

And I thought gun control starts with a good sight picture. Oh the pain, the pain. All those years on the range raining, snowing, blistering heat and sand in my crotch.

[@wuzgoanon9373]

The practicality of guns is lost on those who were never properly taught. Good teachers make better students.

[@TimStamper89]

If the majority were as sensible and decent as this chap then there wouldn't be much of a gun control issue. Sadly it doesn't seem that way considering the gun violence and death statistics. Yes a fair bit down to criminal activity but they get their weapons down to lack of sensible storage for theft and lack of decency in some sellers. Hiscock should absolutely be mandatory viewing for all new gun owners though.

[@lesmumford8426]

when i was training/range officer for my small urban p.d., i got some steel from a friend for targets. he thought he could use them for an h&k rifle he had. Nope, he had holes in his, so I got the left overs. I had a friend bore two holes in the, since they were close to 8x10. I used smooth head lag type bolts to secure them to sign posts, and used a sledge hammer to set them up. I did so at an angle so the target waas angled slightly from the shooter. It looked square but if you got sloppy with the front sight, the shot would slide by. Or The top was angled closer to the shooter slightly, so shots deflected down. Never got splash back. I and a bud were shooting some large steel poppers on another range and we both ruined shirts with holes and bruises on chest/belly from bounce back. Not fun. a .30 carbine solid would dent the steel, and .223 or larger just left a nice clean hole.

[@dryhumor7302]

I understand disagreeing with a lifestyle...But targeting swingers? I know, I know...I'm not funny...

[@brandonrogers8621]

Dry Humor would have been funnier if you didn’t admit it