"Who Needs an AR-15 for Self-Defense?" [How to Win the Fight: Series Intro]

[@andrewpiegzik4121]

"You will not be subject to the whims of other people without your permission when you own a firearm." And that folks is what it's all about.

[@Kingwolf_555]

And I'm stealing that line.

[@j.rashid8257]

That quote sums up the 2nd amendment perfectly, substitute "people" with "government"...the end.

[@killer13324]

@@j.rashid8257 and article 13 of the Virginia State Constitution. Northam's goons are going to learn they're too outnumbered

[@JMonkey25]

That is exactly why tyrants in the government want its citizens disarmed, and exactly why the founding fathers wrote the second amendment in the constitution. Legal gun owners commit less crime than police officers do. True stat. That proves its not about gun violence. Its about control. With tht being said there are some people who are a special kind of stupid who do believe that if they just make 1or2 more laws the criminals will follow them. Lol.

[@killer13324]

@Monster Mash the law has to be inline with a higher set of laws that imposes limits on the government itself to be valid.

[@henryohenry1504]

Wow. All common sense, yet all the things I needed to hear. Also: "I suck with my left hand why do I need to practice" . . . "Don't make me stab you"

[@bcarss1970]

"Handguns put holes in people. Rifles put holes through people. Shotgun with the right range, right load, chunk of meat off". I need that on a shirt.

[@ned418]

Hell yes!!!

[@karvast5726]

Anythink that comes out of a shotguns tends to shred flesh apart even birdshot at really close range must be horrible

[@IIDASHII]

@@karvast5726 Bird shot is darn near useless for anything but birds and clay pigeons. This is well-documented. Nothing personal, I just don't want any innocent person to be a victim because they decided that birdshot in a shotgun is going to do the job. It MIGHT do the job psychologically, but it literally CAN'T physically stop a threat at any range.

[@michaellam901]

@@karvast5726 Ross campichioni took 3 shots from a shotgun at point blank range for a gang initiation the only reason he lived was it was birdshot in the gun

[@Genesis23OPB]

@@IIDASHII birdshot at close range goes through a decent wooden door, can you really expect human flesh give more resistance?

[@HonestOutlawReviews]

Awesome video man one of the best trainers to ever do it.

[@tfbtv]

Thanks man!

[@johnmartin4172]

"i just shit myself, biblically" 13:54

[@Zeboki]

The choice of vocabulary is inspiring.

[@RCGshakenbake]

Okay.

[@chevydrum82]

It's epic

[@Evergreen1400]

Unfornicate “ was my favorite lol

[@kmessiah1]

I loved when he said Po-lease 😅

[@garyray2435]

He had me cracking up. “Nothing personal 👍🏻👍🏻”

[@tbsb8428]

Not since R. Lee Ermey have I loved a man who was not my father So Damn Much. Mr. Clint, America needs more men like you.

[@jillvalentinefan77]

My Gunny rest in peace.

[@mays316]

Yes the thing I love about him he's not politically correct he tell it like it is. No sugarcoating at all 👍👍👍👍

[@Bagheera2]

This was exactly my thoughts

[@Mr.Autodelete]

The series we needed but didnt deserve.

[@lefr33man]

More like the series we shouldn't need, sadly.

[@1smallball]

@@lefr33man wow that's soooooo deep.

[@lefr33man]

@@1smallball okay...?

[@1smallball]

@@lefr33man you no speaka the english? What's confusing?

[@lefr33man]

@@1smallball I simply don't understand the meaning of your obviously sarcastic remark nor the target of its sarcasm, that's all. But it's getting late here, maybe everything will become clear tomorrow :D

[@GranukeGamingProductions]

"It's nothin' personal." *smiles and gives two thumbs ups*

[@jaredgreen5840]

Hi how ya doin, SHOOT EM IN THE CROTCH.... Clint is like that crazy old guy who has a shit ton of experience and no filter, you gotta love that. Lol 😃👍

[@IIDASHII]

No need for simile. He IS that guy.

[@michaelblacktree]

^^ Exactly.

[@dbmail545]

I read the memoir of Sepp Alenberger, a German sniper on the eastern front. He thought a pelvis shot was quite effective.

[@alexmarrs7321]

It’s a good place

[@elementalist1984]

@bob bobo also the impact of what is essentially nine 32 caliber bullets is going to cause someone to reconsider their life choices even if their soft armor stops the rounds.

[@berigorsuch158]

I was once asked; “Why do you need an AR-15 with 30 round magazine clip?” After thinking about this question and passing over all of the typical “Talking Points” that seem to be thrown around that nobody, on either side of the issue really seem to listen too, I truly asked myself ;Why do I really feel so strongly about this subject? And this is what I came up with; I have seen firsthand what happens within a community that is well armed during a crisis, along with communities that were not as well armed. 1992 LA Riots; I witnessed blocks upon blocks of a city that was populated with under-protected civilians. I witnessed communities be utterly destroyed because Law Enforcement was over whelmed by crime that was running rampant in an area where Law Enforcement could not logistically respond to calls in a timely manner. I witnessed “mob mentality” take over entire areas of the city. This left the law abiding/government trusting public that lived and worked in this area to be offered up for the taking from anyone or any group of people who had the notion to do so. I saw stores looted to the point where anything and everything was taken from the buildings, even if the stolen items had no value to the perpetrators. I witnessed homes burned to the ground, cars torched; seemingly just to watch them burn. I can still hear screams of unseen people in the night coming from every direction, random burst from firearms scattered throughout the community. I only hoped that some of this gun fire was in defense of honest people caught in the middle. As I patrolled the community, doing what I could to help bring some kind of order, comfort and security to the citizens that were trapped in this chaos that was just a short time earlier, a quiet, normal community. I remember thinking “How did this get to this point in such a short amount of time?” I felt like what I was tasked to do was futile at best. The reality started to set in that what we were attempting to do as “Peacekeepers” to help this large devastated/victimized population was a desperate and futile attempt to restore Law and Order. Days went by and the destruction seemed to keep growing like a cancer on the body of the city. The devastation I saw, the victimizing of the defenseless public was a lot to take in. One night stands out in my mind; I was riding with an ambulance crew as security, they were responding to a medical call. I was seated in the back of the ambulance as the two paramedics were seated in the front. As we raced to the call I could hear something metallic “tapping” on the outside of the ambulance. I realized that we were taking gun fire! I was thinking, “How could this be happing here in America?” How could people do such horrible things to each other? And for no other reason than they could get away with it. Why would someone deliberately open fire on first responders? This was the stuff you read about in crappy horror novels or saw only on the nightly news, things that occurred only in far off, 3rd world countries. Then it happened; I became enlightened. After a week or so I was re-attached to a different part of the city, Korea town; as we entered the area, the atmosphere was different, not good, just different. I also noticed that there was little to almost no damage to any of the structures in this community; yes there was damage but nothing like there neighboring communities were suffering from. I remember thinking, “Did the destruction just not make it here yet?” Then I saw it, I did not realize at first what I was seeing. I was young and I saw this world with naive eyes as I grew up in a small community that in no way resembled what I was experiencing. At first I was terrified, there were literally two to three armed citizens posted and barricaded on each corner the rooftops of the homes and businesses located on both sides of the streets. Almost all of these men were armed with AR-15 and AK-47 styled long guns. The people located in the storefronts and on the sidewalks were also armed with countless hand guns and other assorted firearms. I was thinking, Shit! We are about to get the hell knocked out of us as we were only in a black & white cruiser that was hastily equipped with ballistic vests, draped over the doors for some added protection. The civilians had the high ground and the firepower! We were at their mercy. I looked up and made eye contact with one of the armed citizens and he looked back at me, nodded his head, and gave me the “thumbs-Up” signal. At that moment I realized that these were “The Good Guys”. At that point in time, I became enlightened to the true meaning of the Second Amendment. I saw a community that was able to mobilize itself in an incredibly short amount of time! This enabled them to effectively defend their families, homes, businesses and everything they hold dear from the domestic aggressors. They did what the government could not do; because the local citizens know what they need to-do that will provide protection for their communities, citizens along with their lively hood. A central government that is located hundreds, if not thousands of miles away could not possibly defend these citizens as well or muster as quickly and effectively as they did on their own. It is my belief that this is one of the many reasons the founding fathers created our Second Amendment. Sure there was no “Tyrannical Government” or “Foreign Power” overthrowing and oppressing our freedoms or our pursuit of happiness, BUT domestic civil unrest can show its ugly head at any time and can just as effectively oppress a population. This happened in 1992 in Los Angeles, one of the largest cities in one of the most advanced countries in the world. This was not the first time civil unrest has occurred in our country and with the way society is drifting today along with the lack of understanding and respect of our fellow countrymen that we are destined to repeat the mistakes of our past. Sadly, I believe that violent eruptions of civil unrest not unlike the 92 Riots, are inevitable in our countries near future as I witness once again the unrest that is being generated by groups of people like “Antifa” and “Black Lives Matter” that appear to have no problem destroying public property and assaulting people in the name of any cause that does not fit their agenda. I love this country and I have the greatest respect for Law Enforcement, Military and our Limited Government but I also believe that citizens are our first line of defense against all threats, both foreign and domestic. And this is only one example why I believe I need an AR-15 with 30 a round magazine.

[@BM205]

Man what a response! You summed it up perfectly!

[@hawkofthenorth4829]

Thanks for the Amazing story, I will be sharing this and I hope many others do as well.

[@user-bc9mg5no3x]

Roof Koreans were one of the most inspiring things I've ever seen

[@mrxbx9002]

Beautiful. I will be sure reference your story if I ever get into one of these discussions.

[@Nob911]

Sounds like a punisher movie haha but good on you

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Clint Smith is the man.

[@clarencesmith467]

Clint Eastwood brother no one knew about🤣🤣🤣

[@gage5484]

I just imagine a bunch of adults sitting criss-cross applesauce on the floor, listening to Clint give the lesson.

[@teknoaxe]

"Not the fucking Hubble Telescope" - My favorite quote of 2019

[@AeroPrecision]

Great stuff James! After our discussion on the phone about all the work you guys were putting in on this series, I was awaiting the first drop. Very impressed. It felt like we were back on the range with the whole family! We'll let Clint and Thunder Ranch speak for themselves! Excited to see the rest of the series.

[@literallyshaking8019]

My next rifle will be one of your Thunder Ranch ARs in FDE Cerakote. Love your company’s products and love Clint’s ethos so it’s a perfect combination.

[@duf28]

this is absolutely one of the best informative shows i have seen in a very long time. Please keep them coming.

[@cqbmarksman5375]

I can sit and listen to Clint Smith from this moment to my death and my jaw will forever remain dropped, with a huge smile, and my eyes will be focused on every word leaving his lungs. We can never lose the wisdom & mindset of the old guard

[@liljackypaper]

That was epic. Was it just me or did I start watching and three minutes later the 18 minutes video was over??

[@codyblankenship5010]

The young generation needs to be talked to like this more

[@Murphy82nd]

@@tetlow2 millennials are the same people that have fought the longest war in US history because of the decisions of people that would be classified as boomers. And the millennials volunteered to do it. There are plenty of shithead older people. Age is not a guarantee of anything.

[@texasbeast239]

@@Murphy82nd - Hardly a war. Congress never declared it a war. Just neverending combat operations against an undeclared, ever-shifting enemy. But that really has nothing to do with the OP's post though. I'm on the border between a boomer and a millennial, and I am shocked by Clint's speaking. Simply not used to it. But then, I also don't care. I'll be shocked if someone ever attacks me too. Oh well. Suck it up and deal. Don't indulge in the shock, and don't file a grievance. Work the problem. Navigate through the unpleasantness and end the threat. And certainly don't make mountains out of molehills. Dont play the victim over mere words. Client is prepping people for REAL threats to their very lives. Keep all this in perspective.

[@Murphy82nd]

@@texasbeast239 it's possibly the greatest expenditure in human history and one of the longest "combat actions" of the modern era. Just because war wasn't declared doesn't change what it is. My point is older people like to act like younger people are entitled and spoiled. This has been true throughout history. I don't doubt someone from the "greatest generation" bemoaned how entitled the boomers were. The irony is that the successive generations then continue this trend despite having undergone it themselves. Clint is blunt. The bluntness is a function of his experiences. There are people just as blunt that are younger, the question is if a person has been exposed to this. There are plenty of boomers that haven't been exposed to this, or at least for some time because the standard of what is or isn't "polite" has evolved. Recognizing that isn't playing the victim. It's pointing out reality. The takeaway shouldn't be the bluntness of Clint's words. The takeaway is the content.

[@texasbeast239]

@@Murphy82nd - I was trying to say that none of us who listen to him, and not just you specifically, should get hung up on the wording. They're just a means to an end.

[@texasbeast239]

@@Murphy82nd - And to my way of thinking, since they never declared it a war, then it's un-Constitutional. A brief combat op to chase an enemy over a national border in active hot pursuit is one thing. But years and years without a formal declaration based on treaties or executive regulations just seems like an end-run around the Constitution.

[@jsnjyn]

13:42-14:15 "…this m-f'r jumps up like the bugerman in a Halloween movie, you're gonna sh-t yourself, biblically." LMAO. Instant classic!

[@ryandavis9794]

I damn near died when he said this

[@BlankPicketSign]

_"You will not be subject to the whims of other people without your permission when you own a firearm."_ THAT is what the 2nd Amendment is all about people! Being Human, Being FREE, and Being SAFE. Call the police, by all means please call the police if you are in fear for your life. But shoot the threat until it stops! And have the cops come by to Arrest what is left.

[@keydobutkrak]

Being human and being free is not safe the pursuit of happiness is not safe.

[@whitescar2]

May I introduce you to this place where everyone is armed and yet follows draconic orders against their will? It's called the US Army.

[@ChandlerThomasvoon100]

This man terrifies me ...... I love it

[@kennymonty8206]

For me he's very nostalgic, reminds me of my Grandfather and my Father. Very good men. Hard, but good. I trust men who talk and act like this while shunning those who don't. For me, this is a man you can count on to do what he says he'll do. But, I know what you mean. They're pretty hard to measure up to.

[@beminsterify]

If he terrifies you than everything is working the way it is supposed to.

[@aaronbenoit1309]

The WEALTH of wisdom of knowledge in this video has blown me away. I am saying that as someone who has been doing serious firearms training for the last 5 years. TFB is usually entertaining, but this has epiphanies for newbies and advanced people alike. Thank you so much for immortalizing his wisdom

[@Wint3riz3d]

You can hear the Marine in his voice

[@bengriggs1344]

@David Stairs we call them drill instructors, not drill sergeants, in the Marine Corps.

[@MonkiFI]

@@bengriggs1344 aye sir!

[@libtardhunter2880]

@@bengriggs1344 You DEFINITELY don't want to call a marine drill instructor a "DI".

[@Mr_Gabbles]

@@bengriggs1344 wE cAlL tHeM dRiLl InStRuCtOrS

[@beminsterify]

Why do I feel like him and R. Lee Ermey could have been good buddies?

[@jeremyreeves5349]

They'll know you have a gun dear, when they kick in the effin' door. It's nothing personal. Just beautiful.

[@diskinetic]

How to win the fight: 1. Move out of the city. 2. Learn to cook in a cast iron skillet. 3. Relax.

[@harryrivers3191]

Sure, but always be prepared.

[@zwinmar21]

I prefer the simple: Don't be there.

[@toddk1377]

Thats sounds good and all....until the fight comes to you. That's why whenever I do spend time out in the woods or even outside around my home, I always have my pistol. The AR stays in the truck which is really never too far away or it's strapped to my pack if I'm going a few miles in the bush for an overnighter or two.

[@diskinetic]

@@harryrivers3191 Thus the cast iron skillet.

[@harryrivers3191]

@@diskinetic To each his own. Stay safe!

[@henrywes2628]

He is like a damn philosopher of defensive shooting scenarios. Love it, more please.

[@PeterHinkle]

Holy crap James! This might just end up being the best series you’ve ever done. I was riveted. Absolutely great stuff. Thank you for this phenomenal work! This content is EXACTLY why I’m one of your Patreon members.

[@AMX86]

Salty and straight up, excellent points, excellent instruction. Gimme MORE!!! That is a man WORTH listening to.

[@trichogaster1183]

jesus christ this dude gotta love him

[@mannypardo1080]

Hands down one of the best videos you've ever made. Practical, educational, and succinct.

[@UncleDanBand64]

I don't need an AR15 for self-defense! I have 5 or 6 already😂👍🇺🇸

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Hahaha 🤣

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@2wheeleddemon999 👍

[@Lucky-bg1di]

No, you need one more. Gotta have an AR15 for self defense for each day of the week. ;D

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@Lucky-bg1di I know you are right about that👍

[@toddk1377]

Haha, with all the barrel lengths and calibers, that's another excuse to have another AR15! 😉

[@jmfowler9062]

Clints GENUINE interest in keeping everyone safe and straight during his course and after is the main reason id like to take a class there.

[@NotTheBomb]

Already in love with this. Dude is just real.

[@aaronbeaulieu6086]

James, this is awesome. Possibly the best series ever done. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you for doing this.

[@LA_Viking]

I grew up in a family of gun owners and to this day I can remember the amazement I felt when I finally met someone who didn't own or even know how to operate a firearm. I was literally amazed. 5 or so decades later I'm a pistol, rifle, and self-defense instructor. I've been a Sheriff's Deputy, a bomb disposal technician, an EMT, a Deputy Marshal and bodyguard for a judge, ad nauseam. Until a fire destroyed them in 2017 I had an extensive collection of FBI Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted reports. I guess I took an overly long approach to make the point that Clint is absolutely correct. Not just a small majority but an overwhelming majority of armed encounters take place within 5 meters. Enough said.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Hick's Law at the 7 minute mark. Yes, completely agree. Glad to hear him talking about that!

[@LARPeratorsAnonymous]

this is going to be a great series. Clint is a no bullshit, no filter guy. And I love it. Looking forward to part 2

[@MarsWolf82]

Love how he drills into the students that it is NOT personal. Which 99.9% of self defense situations aren't personal, it's a solid reminder of that.

[@Thee_Sinner]

7:43 "Dont make me stab you" is my new favorite response to stupid rhetorical questions.

[@johnd4348]

Clint Smith is one of a kind person. Went to one of his classes and he is the real deal. Learned a lot. It changed my life.

[@tmaddrummer]

For me, the beauty of being 66, is that I've survived to 66 because of this type of training that I first received in 1975. Thanks and Blessings!!!

[@thisisntanoption]

Clint’s speech about the FBI shooting at 15:40 brings me back to my texas wise drill sergeant at fort benning blessing us with his wisdom from his 3 combat tours by 2010. I love this shit.

[@eddie_8317]

I love this guys style of teaching. Straight up, no BS!

[@Trash_Wendigo]

I love how despite being in a neck brace he still kicks ass and commands a massive amount of authority.

[@theforcedmeme]

Perfect boog oriented series

[@Reticuli]

But haven't you heard from the mainstream news and their sheeple in positions of authority all across America? 'Boogs', according to them, are really just closet KKK and neo-Nazis terrorists who are trying to cause another domestic war, rather than, you know, just prepper gun-enthusiasts who jokingly refer to the possibility of another such war as Electric Boogaloo.

[@latetotheparty7551]

Watching this in January 2021 makes this seem prophetic. It's not, but we're still going on at least six months of "mostly peaceful" protesting in Portland.

[@nomad155]

@@Reticuli there's half truth to that

[@latetotheparty7551]

@@Doomsday410 You mean the one homicide being Ashli Babbit at the hands of a Capitol Police Officer with a history of leaving his duty weapon unattended? Also Sicknick's death was from natural causes but used as a political ploy even though his autopsy was performed within days of his death yet undisclosed for months? And the protestors on video, the day of, being let into places and the demonstrable agitator James Earle Sullivan recording his own incitement and being paid my the msm for his footage? That versus the dozens of homicides and hundreds of assaults that came before and millions in property damage? I take issue with both but one was far worse, obviously. Have a great day!

[@murphykenji]

Oh my lord, yes. More of this forever. Whatever happens, never let anyone change Clint's dosage. He's perfect as he is.

[@wmtruelock]

Of all the " gun guys " in the world, Clint is THE ONE I would love to meet.

[@GRP3_Reddyness]

This is one of the best videos on KZbin.

[@cliffthompson4149]

Man I love the cut of this man's jib! Especially the one thing he brought up that none of us ever think about. Every bullet has a lawyer attached to it. And it is rarely in the Defenders favor. God bless you brother and I hope that you and your family have a very merry Christmas🎄

[@clocksurfer]

I've been First Responder since 1989. Not more experienced than a big city FR, but I did grow up in a big city. Clint is insightful.

[@Pablo668]

How to win the fight.....in tactical booty shorts.

[@wishuhadmyname]

If your balls arent almost popping out of your shorts, how else do you expect to win?

[@joshglover2370]

Blinding your enemy is a pretty good survival tactic! 🤔😅

[@Macca-95]

The art of war, walk out of your bedroom wearing nothing but some body armour and a smile while racking a shotgun and anybody's running. Gotta out-crazy the crazy.

[@jamesbyington2101]

NH man here. I had never heard of Clint Smith before 5 minutes ago...I love this man...

[@The4GunGuy]

Great video! I remember when I was in my concealed carry class years ago and the instructor asked how close should you let someone get to you before you're beginning to think about drawing down on them. A lady said about 5 feet. The instructor asked her to stand up and he put 20 feet between them. He asked her if she felt safe? As she said "Y...", he took 3 big steps and was 2 feet in front of her as she finish with "...es". She got the point. PAY ATTENTION IS THE FIRST LAW HERE. Sounds silly. Walking to your car? Pay Attention! Loading groceries? Pay Attention!!! Gassing up the car? Well, you get the point.

[@timlee5260]

My parents are in their 80s and I preach this to them. I have trained them as best as I can, yet they think it will never happen.

[@ricktenter1631]

Thank you and Clint for providing this. This needs to be shared to everyone.

[@HoboBob]

I love listening to Clint! He's a national treasure!

[@MarxismIStreason]

FREAKING WOW.. Without a doubt, ONE OF the greatest episodes (of anything) to have ever blessed the boob-tube! You've been promoted to "national treasure" status, in recognition of posting this absolute GOLD. Seriously.. Very much appreciated.

[@chuychubasquino2957]

Wasn't Clint Smith the guy that said "a pistol is the gun you use to get back to the rifle that you shouldn't have put down in the first place"? Clint is a genius. Period.

[@oklahomahank2378]

I think that was Jeff Cooper.

[@rashidabdul3215]

A good argument is that it's sold everywhere, rounds are aplenty and almost everyone has one. If your neighbour has one, you need one. Plain and simple.

[@JB-ym4up]

You either have weapons parity, or can share ammo which ever applies.

[@texasbeast239]

@@JB-ym4up - Or fuck parity and just outgun him. I'm not looking to mess with anybody. I just refuse to be messed with. I won't stand for it.

[@mccoybyz1099]

A true living legend! Thank God for men like Clint and a channel like TFB two of the best in the biz!

[@mikehagan4320]

Clint is outstanding! So entertaining and teaches lessons in a way you will remember them. Great stuff!!!

[@damageincrn]

Straight, Blunt and Honest,...This man tells you Exactly how it is...Love This!!!

[@mebyard1]

Wow! This is going to be an amazing series. James, I really appreciate your channel and get a lot out of it! All the best from Oklahoma!

[@JohnW-yv6yp]

This is 100% the best series on TFB TV, anything with Clint Smith gets better. He’s arguably the best firearms instructor ever. One thing I didn’t get that he said though, “I’m not getting payed for this I’m doing it because I like it.” Isn’t every student paying for the class though? Or is he speaking metaphorically, like he would still do it if he wasn’t payed?

[@tfbtv]

He did this course as a favor.

[@JohnW-yv6yp]

TFB TV Oh I see thank you and Clint for bringing us this series

[@NikeMS11]

This series has been so damn good! Thank you!

[@BobMarley-dk9hn]

I've probably watched this video more than most people here.... I absolutely love it! And I absolutely love Clint Smith, the dude cannot be beat in my opinion

[@thewakaemu117]

First off you don’t need an AR-15 for self defense Get yourself something that packs a little more power like a good old fashion M2 Browning. Much more reasonable

[@icey_penguino472]

That's like telling me I shouldn't need a gun at all when we have police. Shut the fuck up with that. Enter my home without permission and you'll be met with green tip 5.56 rounds.

[@ninjamero7135]

@@icey_penguino472 r/woooosh?

[@ZachC-130]

Brandon doesn't read too well.

[@musek5048]

I build an ar15 only to realize i didnt need such a weapon. So i built an AR10 also. 308 seems much more fitting.

[@gregboggs4721]

Come get ya sum!

[@90syungin51]

I love instructors like this. They are realist and hit you with the facts

[@ricomuerte1012]

Absolutely incredible. Clint is a national treasure and should be protected at all cost (except I’m pretty sure he’s got that covered lol)

[@ratsu2641]

I have come full circle and adore this man !

[@ex-al5171]

I wish gunny was still here with this guy lol

[@icey_penguino472]

Clints smile is so intimidating but so satisfying

[@jhalscott]

Such an excellent start to this series. Thanks James and team.

[@levinav2297]

I can listen to Clint Smith all day.

[@2heavyb517]

Now that's an outstanding introduction to the series

[@greyman1k]

This is the straight talk. Wanna know how to survive??? This is the man, hands-down, no nonsense. The brutal truth.

[@maxverellen7265]

"You are not going to be subjected to the whims of other people without your permission when you own a firearm."

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

This is what TFBTV was made for, awesome work James.

[@richardanderson4916]

Clint is a national treasure! I so wish I could train with this guy! Unfortunately this is about as close as I will ever get.

[@neilbaker7679]

Richard, how old is your car? How often do you go on vacation? What watch do you wear? We all make choices in life. I drive an 12 year old car that has done 140,000 miles. I WILL train with Clint next Summer. Make appropriate choices…

[@dumfaded]

I have a arsenal AK47 i converted LEGALLY OFC MR. ATF AGENT into a SBR, kitted out in a alpha ak zenitco sport 1 kit and all the bellsand whistles, I have to say ARs and AK platforms are SOME OF THE MOST RELIABLE SELF DEFENSE AND HOME DEFENSE WEAPONS! Nobody will be coming into my house when i can unload a full 40 in 3.2 s

[@HHenry-tt1of]

Damn, I gotta get out to Oregon to be taught by this man

[@jesseterrell9354]

Just avoid the valley up north

[@HHenry-tt1of]

@@jesseterrell9354 I grew up in Seattle in the 90s, totally different from today. Then it was a hard working town that built Jets and computers, now its full of handouts and professional victims

[@jesseterrell9354]

Hank Henry well I live about 30 miles west of Portland so I know what it’s like now from Seattle down south to Eugene it’s all liberal crazies

[@arkxz]

This is 100% going to be seen and used by some infantry grunts (whos best equivalent to an actual firearms instructor probably never deployed and/ or they only got this level of training in basic) as an actual training aid because their actual formal training excercises usually consist of sweating in a field somewhere while they happen to be holding a rifle to check the block and say they were trained. And I genuinely hope they do.

[@mkultra6664]

Thank you for such an awesome video. Thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. Also Clint is a straight up Badass!! More of him please

[@nonyabeeznuss304]

When he said "maybe he'll get back up and you'll shit yourself" that one got me. The guy I shot in Afghanistan got back up and lets just say it was a good thing I was wearing my brown pants.

[@jorgesolis9468]

Had that happen with a hog once not as bad as your situation but the realization you might not have been fast enough is crazy

[@KyserClark]

Loveede this video. I can't wait for future installments of this series. Amazing.

[@ericx777]

Clint's "Logic" is gospel! So much sage advice you have to replay this several times!

[@ryanpatton5937]

Alot of people will probably think Clint is a dickhead but the truth is he just wants people to be able to defend themselves and save lives. Thank you Clint for all your hard work. God BLESS AMERICA and long live the REPUBLIC

[@grindersandgears3445]

It's necessary imo. Most people are too empathetic to be able to readily shoot someone(Especially without training), which is a great way to get yourself killed if you pick up a weapon to defend yourself and aren't ready to use it.

[@weaponsofmassdiscussionpod4680]

The is a great overall defense concept video. Not just for firearm concepts but also applies to all concepts, edge weapons, blunt objects, fist and feet. The lesson of LOGIC and the tool box analogy in a fight is GREAT stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@timdonahoo]

13:53 “This MF’er jumps up like the ‘BOOGER’ man in a Halloween movie...!” 😂😂😂

[@woahdude3853]

my last day in the army. and he gives me this. thank you sir. the last 50 seconds of this video gave me chills like i was with my bros shoot, move, communicate, kill. most importantly. kill

[@dp8904]

I’d pay money to hear Clint say “You want me on that wall. You NEED me on that wall!”

[@Realtor1983]

This is a A+ and a Gold Star Video!

[@JL-wm1vr]

13:42 “Show me your hands! Quit Moving!” Which one you want him to do? Be very aware of what you’re saying. VERY IMPORTANT. Especially if you have to testify in court. I am a combat veteran U.S. Marine and current Sheriff Deputy speaking from experience...

[@donkarnage2568]

I do get the impression this guy is not the pro he claims to be. He makes a few good points and has a certain charisma. But overall I think most of his students are gonna leave that class equipped with dangerous half-knowledge, trigger happy and liable to make bad calls when put under stress.

[@BM205]

I strongly disagree, this guy's the genuine article. His teaching may not work for you, but I really think he's effective. I'm jus not seeing him installing the things your saying

[@rogerteply5421]

What America needs is a late night talk show focused on shooting, guns, 2A, hunting and self defense. Call it “Range Day” Clint’s awesome. He made me want to go to the range.

[@longrangevoodoo4480]

Most people win money and say "Im going to Disney Land!" Screw that! Id be going to Oregon.

[@williamross5999]

I'll just stay in Idaho.

[@MrTangent]

Oregon has pretty restrictive gun laws last I heard. Beautiful state, but no longer free.

[@JIMBOBALOU]

Better off going to Missouri, Montana or Utah. Very 2A friendly states.

[@Genesis23OPB]

brutal, simple and honest language. exactly what i want from a guy like him.

[@killer13324]

We're gonna need him and his classes up here in Virginia.

[@MTMILITIAMAN7.62]

TFB + Thunder Ranch = Thumbs Up! Clint Smith is a bad ass. You got to train with a legend. It is like learning from the Godfather! I love it!

[@magicluis145]

So are we to just going to ignore to 2 MP5's and the NES cartridge in the background? We need an urban office series.

[@T.Andronicus142]

Wonder which video games James plays on the NES. I'm guessing Contra.