Big Boy Rules Weapon Safety

[@Z7d3nR4]

My weapons are lazy. Particularly the firearms. I have to do everything for them. They won't do a damn thing on their own.

[@gabachitogabachito3673]

@@Z7d3nR4 very confusing. Are they democrats?

[@meta-mario]

I’m far more afraid of cars on the road crashing into me than my firearms.

[@tonybarone5757]

If you follow at least 1 safety rule…..you won’t negligently shoot someone or something. I spent 22yrs as an infantryman….the Army is the worst offender of making someone afraid of their weapon.

[@redcrossreborn]

I LOVE how you were able to educate me with a few cans of PBR. You are now a national treasure.

[@Variable19]

Bro those are his sidekicks......they are basically co-stars in his videos

[@brad_1388_]

This stuff always comes down to experience. 95% of shooters have never even fired while moving, let alone done live fire buddy drills lol

[@ecobasetech4558]

It's not really about "fear of the gun" it's more about "respecting the gun"

[@milesmoyers]

Moral of the story, “Train and develop the muscle memory “

[@kursantstrzelecki2958]

I'll allow myself to be devil's advocate a little bit: The reason you can maintain at least some "layers" under stress is set of habits hammered into you. You can't take off the "layers" you didn't put on in the first place. Those fire&maneuvre situations you described are to be done by people who know their stuff. At least to some extent. People have to arrive at that level somehow. Flat range is the place to get those safety habits ingrained in order to retain at least one (preferably two) "layer" of safety under less "sterile" conditions. If someone can't do it under zero stress surely he can't do that on a two-way range. There is also an issue with commercial ranges: I had a brief episode of working as safety officer at commercial range and an similar issue occasionally arose. Usually it was resolved with two arguments: 1. Even one fatality can mean closing the range for investigation (it's not USA, you may have it different), leading to owner going bankrupt. Insurance against that kind of event would cost so much that the owner would have to double the price (assuming no decrease in number of customers), so it's out of question. 2. You don't get to dictate the rules to the owner of the land (range). He gets to dictate the rules. You get to decide whether you abidy by or vacate the premises. Keep up.

[@GruntProof]

Agreed

[@steveturner3999]

Thanks for helping people understand how to handle their weapons Randall. I grew up shooting and the same principles have always applied to any firearm I used. Learn the weapon and practice keeping it safe but deadly at the same time. They go hand in hand.

[@jackassery73]

Finally someone else who thinks reality like me discusses this. I hate going to flat ranges with a bunch of inexperienced people.

[@PatrickKniesler]

Theres a difference between "dont point your gun at anything you don't want to kill" and "don't let your gun ever point at something you dont want to kill." Intention.

[@walkercustoms]

Thanks for making this video, it needed to be done.

[@charlesstair595]

Great video! I was on our city's swat team for 4 years. We did a lot of shoot house training. Having 2 or 3 guys in a small room firing m-4s couldn't have been safely if we weren't using those 3 safety rules.

[@sharkquisha3407]

I feel like one of the first things you learn as an Infantryman after you start training with movements through woods and swamps is that some things are just unavoidable and to say screw the script.

[@IJSayin]

I feel like keeping yourself properly hydrated and full of vitamins and minerals is the most important. If you're fatigued you lose control and get weak.

[@grayghost804]

Pragmatic video; thanks for the reality check on training and the training instructors. So spot on.

[@MrJamesDolph]

This video needed to be made. Thank you for making this

[@Fer-De-Lance]

Thank you.

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

Great advice👍🏾👊🏾💯, I push safety, but the extra knowledge of riding the safety selector is golden.

[@henrymorgan3982]

Some common sense and respect goes a long way. None need else apply. Great video!

[@richardkeithplank3472]

That thumb on safety fact is something I have never heard, great info I will be incorporating it

[@paulbagley6198]

Thanks for this.

[@texasjoe3261]

Excellent Presentation, As Always ! Thank You For Sharing Your Knowledge. Training Is Essential, No Exceptions !

[@rowvelations]

That's how we ran as kids in the early 1980's, out in the woods - no training, but common sense, a risky, funAF common sense(with an eye on moderate safety, but not enough to spoil the fun). I noticed in the mid '90s safety karens started to show their heads, now it is just insufferable foolishness. But, we were of different, stronger caliber in those days, I'm sure the dudes back in the late 1770's would think we are ALL pansies nowadays. Rock on!

[@vacayooper4728]

@rowvelations They would be making fun of us as the were dressed in funny clothes and a powdered wig. Demoralizing.

[@rowvelations]

🤣😂

[@jamesr792]

You ain’t kidding there. The most badass bushcrafters and outdoorsmen of our time are at about the level of the average 11 year old back then. Different breed, bru.

[@jchambers1191]

I am really enjoying the new content you are producing - please, keep up the strong work!

[@MinuteManRanch]

Brother I always look forward to you're videos I've been handling guns since I was 11 and a lot of these things are basic but you're approach and experience make it great reinforcement lesson I always finish watching a video with a little more knowledge. Thank you ! Sir .

[@awol333]

In a lot of places staying home with your balls cut off & crossing your fingers that nothing happens while mumbling prayers like a schzio isn’t gonna keep you safe lol ☠️☠️

[@kursantstrzelecki2958]

Is "balls cut off" a common fantasy now?

[@RonLumbar]

@@kursantstrzelecki2958 did you get your 50 cent paycheck this week comrade? As if we don't all know what's being done to kids nationwide?

[@sombra6153]

@@kursantstrzelecki2958apparently as a certain controversial national organization is lurking around the democorrupt convention right now offering said free services….

[@IronSharpensIron127]

​@@RonLumbarwell said👍🏼👍🏼

[@jaygibson5057]

Safety is a byproduct of competence Not the goal

[@BoomerChimichanga]

Don't worry about my rifle, darlin, it's my gun that you should be worried about. 😇

[@michaelcribbin7704]

I would love to go to your range

[@hoss5852]

Good shit. Thanks for the content man.

[@resolute123]

You had mentioned you will show how to setup an ALICE gear. I've been wondering, we rocked those in Basic but of course they never told us how to use our gear properly. You had show how to use the "waist" belt on the ruck properly which is across your abs, however can you use it with a LBE on? I never used it cause the LBE belt would interfere with the ruck belt.

[@Ret64clutch]

Rocking the old school BDUs Cool. I hated ACUs on day 1. And retired before OCP? But yes once the bullet moves down the barrel you can't stop it and it lands where it lands good or bad And you own it. 😮 Stay safe.

[@latigomorgan]

I know few people outside the military use them in training, so maybe it's a moot point, but doing fire and maneuver with blanks in your rifles will sure let you know who the heroes and the zeroes are while minimizing the chances of someone dying from a ND.

[@topo7777]

People think it's stupid to do a dive roll with a cargo pocket full of throwing stars, too. Its not ideal, but darn straight it's going happen.

[@Catspurrlounge]

I can't add to this, can't take away from it. Your right on.👍

[@Shinobi1Kenobi]

Good video. In any sort of combative training or combat, safety cannot be "job #1" or "our highest priority." If it were, we would not BE THERE! The mission is job #1. Staying as safe as possible while accomplishing that mission is job #2...or 3. Habits...safe weapons handling is all about developing safe habits to the extent they happen without conscious thought, even under stress and in the midst of chaos. Perfection is a concept we strive for relentlessly, not a reality we ever attain. Old 11B from the days of alice clips, blousing rubbers, 1000 mile-an-hour tape, Woodland BDUs, and P38s on our dog tag chains.

[@dus777]

safe direggtion. The easter eggs in this are superb. Maybe there's a long term contest with them? Could drive up views.

[@Writing-With-Dyslexia]

I subbed because you remind me of a KZbinr I used to watch from way back in the day, I'm talking 14 or 15 years ago. He was an army vet who had built up a decent following-around 250k subscribers-and made videos about guns, tactical training, and his views on U.S. politics. His content consistent mostly of anti-government overreach and constitutional issues. But a strange thing happened one day, he was just gone. No explanation, no more content-just the timestamp of his last video. Some of us speculated about what might have happened to him, like whether or not he had been disappeared by the feds or perhaps someone else. Truth is, no one really knows. His channel was called "MrLockandLoad!"

[@selsp97]

Thanks for let me know; finiky thumb safety, muzzle awareness

[@SanitysVoid]

I have often wondered about what you say in this video when seeing video and photos of WWII Combat.

[@chucklandrum2576]

Thank goodness someone finally said it! I was a SWAT team member, both entry team and sniper. In REAL situation you will flag people. Be careful, finger straight, thumb on safety (and I've been in situations where the safety was off), and muzzle awareness. I can't stand videos where the first 5 min is showing me the gun is empty! Ugh! Grow up! As the Russian General said Iz gun, iz not safe.

[@XXLDUDE]

🙌 thank you for explaining this! If your main concern (hyper focus) is on safety you will lose sight of the objective. We train with our weapons to become more proficient with them (this includes safety). I never served, but I’ve always done the thumb holding the safety thing ever since I had a safety switch off hitting my gear while running. I didn’t know this was a thing and I have the thumb callus 😂. I always get questioned why I switch safety off when bringing the gun up to ready position to engage. I’m like, I watched Haley and Macnamara so many times, long ago that is just natural and also “feels right.” Train with your people and safety will not be the major concern.

[@Fr8Hauler1]

Just found your channel, thankfully. Thank you for this information, I took a lot away.

[@minuteman13k]

I've never been in combat myself but what you said this this video always made sense to me

[@steamman9193]

I just found your channel I like your minute man and red dawn chats. When we get to that stage the time to train safety discipline won’t be there so it’s on the shooter to only pull the trigger in the direction of his target AND don’t walk in front of the other guy shooting

[@stevengrumley-uo8je]

Simply Fantastic. Thanks Brother. 🇺🇸

[@rogerknight2267]

Well said. Now if I can just master the dang sling. I’ve been through slings like socks. Never comfortable regardless of the make or brand. I think it’s just a head thing.

[@christopherhancock9041]

Halfcock was a thing when I learned to shoot. We also were taught not to pull the trigger till we wanted to shoot. The finger off the trigger was not a thing yet. Since then I have been taught that barrel up is generally safer that pointing down. Down is where everyone's legs are. Not much up in the sky to hit. Funny how things change over time. Keeping the safety on is one of the few continuing threads. That has not changed. Although safeties have.

[@darthvader6533]

Arent there heads up there

[@warfox364]

79-82 11b we always carried our Weapon at port arms only went to sling arms when commanded to do so, port arms and pointed up. I don’t know when or why soldiers now carry them pointed down at your buddy’s feet.

[@timbcf]

Just found your channel a few days ago and love it, no bullshit muscle flexing crap. 50 yo unfit civi here but i do know some shit and will block the pain. Question for the climbing ladder or similar- would it be un wise just to clear your chamber as when reaching for your weapon, racking a round can be done in the same time?

[@andykerr3803]

Many people have nervous hands... Be aware of that right away 👍

[@ianphillips9105]

Got a question for Grunt Proof and any other combat vet who reads this: Should someone who has 20/80 vision (like me) actually get involved in combat training? Cause in a SHTF situation or a firefight, having bad vision is a complete liability. So should people like me even bother getting involved with this movement or even training in general? The physical fitness I get, but if this whole minuteman movement is going to be meritacratic (I think I spelled that right) then why should someone like me be involved? If I couldn't even get a waiver to serve in this military, what good would I be on a milita fireteam? I do believe in what this guy says, hell I even got into rucking due his videos, but I don't really know if I should even bother getting involved. It's not like one of chosen sons of this country. Sorry if this sounds bitchy, I'm just looking for guidance here.

[@wahyasaquii7563]

Bro, I can’t speak for anyone else but RIGHT THE FUCK ON! Hell, I’m proud of you for just having the presence of mind to ask. I’m in no position to teach or instruct anyone, so these are just my thoughts. Remember, it’s worth what it costs. In a situation where we as a society no longer have resources like EMS, Fire, Police, Groceries at the ready or even gas stations, we all need to be the greatest asset for ourselves and others that we can be. So, find your spot. If you have a MAG and you’re pretty squared away at the defensive position, fill in other holes. Get some Med training, be a base station communications coordinator, fuck it…do some dishes. There will be plenty of work to go around. Promise. If you are in a situation where you are forced to take a defensive position, well…you’re the next man up. So…be the next man up. And God bless. ✝️ But, the fact that you have asked this question makes me think that maybe we should acknowledge that there is a possibility that we may need to do some preparation in this area. If it was me, I’d get all the training I could. Weapons or otherwise. Then I’d put my best players in THEIR best positions. I hope this helps you, Bro. And if not, Randall can kick my ass next time I see him. lol! 👍🤣

[@ianphillips9105]

@@wahyasaquii7563 Thanks man.

[@ericj6636]

@@ianphillips9105 can you get Lasik?

[@eas-eautocom4871]

Usmc combat vet here, Mogadishu Somalia. I think the long explanation was quite good, there's many tasks in a we're in the shit situation goes down. Get glasses now. When faced with an attacker I'd rather you could identify n put cover fire down than saying I can't do anything. Those trained or that practice can pinpoint targets while you could keep adversaries ducking. Point blank in front of you unless blind you can stop a enemy. I wouldn't go the reasons not to route n wish you did. Best of luck to us all. Prep in the meantime food, medical, n yes bullets. Bbb beans bullets n bandaid.

[@Rahim556]

@ianphillips9105 brother, get glasses with a strap, and an extra set. It's not ideal because they'll fog up as you sweat and get hot. If you can afford it you should get PRK surgery (best option), LASIK (second best), and glasses (third best option). Contacts are not as reliable but are better than nothing.

[@duran2085]

UFO playing in the opening,🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@Bringit29]

Keep speaking the truth brother, love it

[@herja-youngodin2040]

Thanks for the video!

[@maggillaguerrilla830]

Good information 👍🏼

[@RonLumbar]

Not to be a Sally, but....Isn't it worth mentioning that a wpn can go off, even when the safety is on, if it's bumped or dropped? Especially a 12GA for example, it doesn't take much to set it off if it's chambered...

[@skeetwebster9389]

High port, low ready or slung muzzle down....... take your pick. Any one of these solves the flashing problem when combined with trigger discipline and selector switch training. The point is....... train it! Learn how to move with your gun!

[@Wisperharry]

You bet!

[@scotttucker5331]

Light's out , UFO great jam

[@fhtmbdh]

Great video !!!!

[@Fin.mint.]

Hey man, FYI my dept. Issues those Motorola hand mics. They dont do well after a decent period of hard use. They'll eventually fail to key up. We end up buying the basic black plastic Motorola ones from Amazon.

[@Rahim556]

Where are you located? And how can one come out to train with you. I'm a retired (medically) 11B myself btw (SFC).

[@mikehawkswollen5819]

Awesome video 👍

[@paraAA82]

Thank you! Real life vs fantasy...

[@napalm1172]

Hey Grunt, what rifle and optic set up would you recommend around the mid price range? What would you recommend for high price range? Or do you happen to have a video you could refer me to? Thanks.

[@twodrshomestead]

Thanks!

[@markottinger]

Back in the 70's and 80's it was just, treat every gun as if it's loaded and don't point you're gun at anything you don't want to destroy! That was pretty much it, we kept our finger on the trigger but we had finger discipline 👉

[@orionclachar5094]

Are modern ARs not drop safe? I’ve heard they are not. I was wondering if any guys have experienced their rifles having an AD after a drop or hard strike

[@cainmarko335]

I'm not afraid of weapon but I'm excited to learn

[@landrecce]

Awesome brother! You always tell the truth!

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Thaaaank you!!! Holy mtfkr..

[@ClarkKyle]

Big boy rules

[@drmiles7546]

try and get the Brits DPM PLCE... it is extremely comfortable

[@jhosk]

Come on people, hit the like button!

[@KidDynamite2016]

Intro is so fire

[@brad7198]

Noticed the UFO intro : )

[@wcoonradt264]

Was that Iron Maiden I heard? Or am I mistaken? Regardless, I like it... lol

[@TUKByV1]

Consensus says its UFO.

[@heathcoat67]

great video

[@indoorkite651]

I’ve been trying to explain this shit for years

[@juliusdream2683]

Great video. Obviously you don’t intentionally flag people it happens. And just you as you said it happens but there’s safety precautions. Very down to earth information well done 👍🏼 🇺🇸…

[@hambone950]

Makes me reconsider getting a 45 degree safety.

[@SobaOfPulaski]

Been working at a gun store for a minute, dudes point that shit at us all day long when we let them hold them. We don’t care or freak out, you check and clear those guns, these people have never owned a gun before. They’ll learn one way or the other, whether it be in a class or some boomer RSO screaming at them.

[@preparedcitizens]

Once I train people to follow the safety rules at all times, then I train them to break them. IYKYK.

[@brandonbowman5915]

One of my favorites from the army was the whole "no such thing as an accidental discharge" fucking bullshit. I saw plenty of them. Granted mostly on open bolt guns but I personally had an m16a2 go run away gun once.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Muzzle discipline and safety on, safety off. It takes training, but you don't want a nd, anywhere near your buddies. Also remember to keep your booger hook away from the bang switch unless you're lined up on the bad guys.

[@jamulAK]

Thanks for the commonsense discussion. Not enough of that these days! Controversy equals money for the "influencers".

[@ronaldebrownjr5622]

Hi Grunts.

[@MrCopiousCoffee]

Train like you fight, end of story

[@samrussell0331]

What do you mean combat is more chaotic than completion? But but but my friend that’s a Walmart self checkout cashier told me that competitions were great training for war and stress ejaculation.

[@lschevyguy4865]

Thats a great point man. But what do you think about the problem with Walmart cashiers attacking innocent people?

[@kursantstrzelecki2958]

Some of those competitions, in their original form, were created by guys who been there done that. To maintain the skillset. What they often turned into is whole can of worms, but people (WW2 vets, Viernam vets etc.) decided that competitions can be useful.

[@samrussell0331]

@@kursantstrzelecki2958 I agree that some competitions were good as intended, skill based. Now it’s just a game but people think it’s more than just a skills test and somehow closer to combat than they actually are.

[@jfkst1]

It's way worse with Law Enforcement.

[@russellthompson3486]

Practice doesn’t make perfect . Perfect practice makes perfect 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Harleyever]

Officer : " any weapons in the vehicle? "....my reply : " only me officer ....only me.

[@frontsightfocus]

👍

[@vipermuscle440]

👍🏼

[@johnneill5960]

I was in the battle of Ramadi . Hell on earth . Anyone that was there seen some shit & done some shit . Fact

[@yogsothoth5370]

Was this video inspired by Sam Hyde's recent appearance on Administrative Results?

[@pjccwest]

🏴‍☠️

[@11ccom]

I want taco crickets. Taiwan will start on 8-27-2024