Why do the Filipinos love their guns? | Deciphering The Philippines with Atom Araullo

[@edluzbajade2545]

" guns don't kill people , it's people do. " Discipline on firearms is the key of peace community

[@johnlovin6465]

Amen!

[@favianhernandez9428]

Consider our country first, Phil is third world country so I don't really agree on your comment

[@SRNoobR]

@@favianhernandez9428 i don't understand why you would bring up an economic standard/basis about our country being third world as your defense for why Filipinos shouldn't be able to bear arms given they pass required legal documents and tests that prove that they are worthy of bearing arms. If you yourself tried applying for a license to own and possess firearms, you'd understand that it's not for the faint of heart nor is it for the evil-minded. Another anti-gun saddo 😂

[@Joshua_N-A]

@@favianhernandez9428 gun violence can happen regardless of nations. Police and military executing people on site should be regarded as gun violence. South Korea did it to Gwangju once and there's also rogue cop on shooting spree.

[@donniegrande9186]

but it's easier to kill with a gun!

[@twintwinfalls]

Filipinos should never ever give up their guns

[@John77Doe]

twintwinfalls I think after Marawi, they should. Marawi went on much too long because of the large number of firearms in the civilian population. 😐😐😐😐😐

[@John77Doe]

@Chris Russell Christians can own firearms, but Muslims in Mindanao and the Sulu Islands should not be allowed to own firearms. It will lead to another Marawi. At Marawi already armed Muslims came to fight along side Hapilon and Omar Maute before the Army completed the encirclement up to the lake shoreline. Letting Tausugs have firearms is a bad idea. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@twintwinfalls]

@@John77Doe You can not have different laws for different groups of people based on religion, race or anything else arbitrary. It would be considered discriminatory therefore unconstitutional in a society that uses the basis of the Rule of Law.

[@martinbernardo6676]

@@John77Doe "Marawi went on much too long because of the large number of firearms in the civilian population" The civilian population werent combatants, most of them fled. The terrorists had a huge stockpile of weapons - which were supplied by other terror groups in SE Asia.

[@John77Doe]

@@martinbernardo6676 Du30 said his own Morro cousin died at Marawi because he joined the Maute and Abu Sayyaf at Marawi before the Philippine Army completed it's encirclement of the city. Du30 said his cousin went to fight for the "excitement." Muslims brought their personal firearms with them to fight along side the Maute and Abu Sayyaf. The Maute were origibally the private army of the Maute Clan. The Maute were armed by the wealthy Maute clan not overseas terrorists. Abu Sayyaf was armed by using ransoms from kidnapping of foreigners to buy weapons from the crooked Philippine Army. The Maute and Abu Sayyaf pledged allegience to ISIS, but got no direct overseas funding. There was no time to train the Muslims that flocked to Marawi to fight along side the Maute and Abu Sayyaf. Those Muslims were already proficient in firearms and brought their personal weapons with them. It was government propaganda that the Maute and Abu Sayyaf had no popular support from the local Muslim population and most of the inhabitants fled leaving a nearly empty city defended by a handful of Maute and Abu Sayyaf fighters. The Philippine Army claims they killed and buried 978 Muslim insurgents at Marawi. What you had was a Muslim uprising on the scale of Little Big Horn. If the US government could have kept the Winchester rifle out of the hands of the Plains Indians, Custer might have died of old age. If the Philippine government could have kept the M-16 rifle out of the hands of the Tausogs and other Morro peoples, the 168 Philippine Army personnel that died liberating Marawi would still be alive. 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@josephmontemayor4715]

"Why do Filipinos love their guns?" We believe in 3 things 1. Love 2. Safety 3. Security Of our families...and we love sports

[@Ohjieun-j1j]

Owkay

[@megalosergamer4480]

or we Blast some Gangster who harmed you

[@MYRD-ew6oi]

And airsoft too...

[@McCaroni_Sup]

you forgot 4: corruption

[@blackpowderkun]

For me it's mechanical.

[@ballisticapex8138]

Americans didn't have their 2nd Amendment "The Right To Bear Arms" because they love guns. It's our rights to protect ourselves from a tyrannical government.

[@D33Lux]

I agree, all governments of the world lead by example and get rid of nuclear weapons, tanks, ships all military weapons, then the people will think about disarming. Democide (death by governments) has killed over 250+ million.

[@Glock9999999]

This doctor is ignorant... The 2nd amendment preserves our freedom.

[@spartanwarrior1]

Lame excuse

[@ballisticapex8138]

The 2nd amendment "The Right to bear arms is not a Suggestion it's a directives that shall not infringed....

[@gtrfreak2914messiah]

@@Glock9999999 Agree. That doctor basically ignored the fact that state police are the ones who are killing some of the people in the country because of their "war on drugs"

[@1815Offixial]

As a half Brit half Filipino person... I think i can see where my love and interest for firearms comes from 🇬🇧🇵🇭

[@Mewwiee1]

We love guns, but we are displined. Not all filipinos love guns.

[@mbr41]

@@Mewwiee1 Yeah, singing is our primary interest. We're basically American Asians who love to sing.

[@MilspecBadger]

100% mate living in england , airsoft is the way

[@muddyhotdog4103]

@@MilspecBadger haha the copium is strong with you

[@pierrefontecha]

as a FilAm...guns will be always be part of our kultura... around the world, I hope ya other Pinoys will carry the flag.

[@carlantoniogeneroso9912]

The last time the Philippines prohibited gun ownership, martial law followed.

[@daisyriepenaflorida1944]

Yes that President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law and also mentioned Proclamation No. 1081 is prohibition of citizens carrying guns outside residence

[@elidonoso7206]

TBH Marcos declared martial law because the NPA back then was a big problem thats why Marcos declared matial law

[@carlantoniogeneroso9912]

@@elidonoso7206 yes, and we are not talking about why there is martial law or is it justified or anything. What my comment meant was that when people don't have the ability to resist anyone by force, sometimes they can be taken advantage of.

[@twinkieerella]

Martial Law was declared due to *_communism_*

[@ranelgallardo7031]

@@twinkieerella The odds of Communism heading to the Philippines was very low

[@kieangonzales6878]

00:20 +30 holy damage

[@bary1392]

That priest got insane skills

[@misszyzy3216]

Priest to Gunslinger, Real Quick😂😂

[@Mgats28]

😂😂

[@horusxe778]

Passive skill: Purification

[@gamersite99]

He’s equipped with a “Hole’y Bullet”...+9999 Dmg to Dark Energy..lol

[@wesleydaub8002]

The Philippines also have a very strong knife culture too! I have a fascination with blades and Revolver handguns and I learned Kali knife fighting while growing up as a teenager and I revolver shoot on the weekends. Both skill sets are useful in my work as a Cash In Transit Officer for Loomis Armored US and I also carry a 6" blade Bowie or Bolo on my left hip and my S&W 686 .357 and speed loaders on my right. I had one close call on the job when some idiot walked up to me at an ATM with a Michael Myers mask but when BOTH of my weapons came out at the same time the sorry bastard was running away with a water trail! Gun and knife ownership does wonders of lowering the robbery rate in an area.

[@mrmushin1]

My kali instructor loves his guns

[@theeaglesend3963]

From Texas. Don't give up your God given right to self defense with firearms. Stay armed!

[@piglin469]

yup

[@hoodlum4511]

Love from the Philippines, protect your 2nd Amendment, Joe 🇵🇭♥️🇺🇲🤠

[@salamancero]

Unfortunately, we don't have the right to bear arms. It's a privilege that needs to be paid for with a fee and a lot of testing. Hope you folk your second amendment rights because you're the only folk as far as I know who have it.

[@augustuslunasol10thapostle]

It's not a right it's a privilege which honestly should stay that way considering armed rebels are dime a dozen you folks and a few other countries should be allowed more freedom to own guns but not this place to unstable

[@piglin469]

@@augustuslunasol10thapostle Are you insulting my nation I mean yes we are problematic and literally a time bomb

[@psycouchpathata9237]

Why do we have to rely on someone for our security? Usually, a household owning a firearm is used for protection. Our home, our territory.

[@McCaroni_Sup]

When seconds count, help is only minutes away. Besides, in this country can you really confidently say to me that you trust the cops with your life? I mean the police here are absolutely rife with corruption and they unnecessarily gun down drug users and pushers at a rate that would actually make BLM's claims of police brutality accurate if our police were that of the US'.

[@aLwE17]

To everyone saying in the comments that they don't know anyone who owns a gun and this video is false. The Philippines does have a prevalent gun culture, you just don't encounter it because there probably aren't any enthusiasts in your circle of influence(friends, coworkers, etc.). You just don't know that your average Filipino has a gun. Before I became a gun owner and started trying out in local shooting competitions, I also never knew that there are a lot of gun owners in my city alone, and that gun owners actually have the ability and access to buy and own imported guns and all the accessories. It's like taking up a hobby like fishing or golf, you don't know that there are millions of people who fish or golf for sport or competition unless you get into it, you just don't know it because you personally don't know anyone or aren't in the hobby to know about it at all. You have your hobbies or interests that keep you occupied enough to look around for other people in other hobbies or sport. I mean, how many of you exactly know that there are competitions for koi fish breeding in the Philippines? Or that there is a large community of Magic The Gathering players and they hold large tournaments around the country? Do you guys even know that there is are a lot of 4x4 off-road enthusiasts in the country? Like any other hobby, everyone will think gun ownership is expensive and is only for rich people, and will then conclude that your average middle-class Filipino doesn't have the resources to buy and own one. You'd be surprised that a lot of car enthusiasts who join in on car shows are middle-class average joes who just have a lot of passion for cars. One other reason why you don't see people carrying guns is because licensed gun owners, like me, are responsible law-abiding citizens and must adhere to the laws, and the law requires us as per our license requirements, that our guns must be concealed at all times, and I mean at all times; when entering a mall, we must inform the security guard that we are carrying a firearm and they bring us to the mall's security office where we present our licenses and documents then safely deposit our firearm, and we can claim it upon exiting the mall. When traveling through airport and seaports, we also inform the security personnel that we are carrying a firearm, they would set us aside where we then present our licenses and documents, after which we would need to check-in our firearms and claim it at the security office upon arrival to our destination. Literally noone knows about it because it is done very discreetly. When I renew my license to own and possess, I am usually in a jam packed room taking my neuro-psycho exam along with many other gun owners in a single day, and these gun owners aren't the scary-looking men you see in the street, these are all everyday average men and women of all ages who have regular jobs, businesses, professionals, and retirees; each with a different purposes to own a firearm. Aside from legal gun owners, a lot of households actually has an illegal firearm in their home that they use as a last resort when someone breaks into their home. Illegal firearms are readily available in the poverty-stricken areas and selling them as cheap as 5 thousand pesos. These firearms are usually backyard made or were stolen. If it is backyard made, then there is a risk of it exploding on its user's hand due to the poor material used, but you wouldn't know about this because they wouldn't really tell you they have an illegal gun. Gun owners have this 'no-tell' policy that they don't really talk about guns unless the person they're talking to is a fellow gun enthusiast. I mean, non-gun enthusiasts will not understand what they are talking about anyway so why talk about guns when they can talk about the news? It's not like other interests like cars or basketball that anyone can immediately jump in a conversation, there are people who will immediately become apprehensive of you if you tell them you have a gun and there are also people who will flat out discriminate you for owning one and imply you are a violent individual(when you literally cannot possess a firearm if you have a record of violence).

[@willbe4946]

aLwE17 yup, good point on the people who legally own guns. It is usually the ignorant one's who generally view legal gun ownership as bad. Gun ownership is a lengthy process in our country. Plus maintaning a legal hobby is requires discipline, accountability, and a dedicated budget. Personally, I would like to own and use one in the future for personal protection. Anyway, have a good one.

[@novusburns7819]

Are Filipino civilians allowed to own fully automatic rifles?

[@khaironisaamira5524]

Thay are allowed atomatic rifle

[@markretyayuda6544]

Is it easy to have a permit to own a gun?

[@venger910]

@Johnston Steiner sex toys are not regulated or against the law in the Philippines. Unless used in public.

[@sherwinona7846]

I think the video failed to examine the true cause of violence, blaming it mostly on the tool, rather than the individual. Its also disappointing that the video failed to examine our current gun laws and how ineffective it is in curbing gun related crimes. As they say, gun laws are for law abiding citizens and not for criminals. I think this video treat both as one, which is a big mistake. Look at root causes and not on popular macho culture!

[@inyourface4995]

Ive been in japan and comparing our country to japan related to gun laws. Well, theres a very big gap. First of all, japan forbids guns to citizens, even police have no guns. Only the military. The result is outstanding low crime rate and crime prevention is easier and manageable by hand. Here in ph. First of, standard ls in getting a gun is easy. All you need to have is money. But what you said is correct, guns are not the problem, its the user. But having the public to easily acquire guns because they have money is..... you know what i mean. Besides from our law not being enforced strictly, we have low standards to getting a firearm. And illegal selling of guns is rampant. But the again it all boils down to the people. Prevention is better than cure. No firearm means no shooting in the first place.

[@Joshua_N-A]

Japanese police do carry guns. They just trained more in martial arts to restrain suspect. Guns are for self defense and it's the last thing an officer do. Japan Self Defense Force is more of a glorified SWAT team since it is stated that by law JSDF is an extension of the police force (JSDF don't have military court, that would be violatiing Article 9). Last time Japan had gun violence was when IJA and IJN had the deadliest interservice rivalry in history. Officers getting shot, assassinations running high inside Imperial Japanese military.

[@bussyenjoyer6933]

@@inyourface4995 no thats just dumb.

[@joaqincastro5613]

@@inyourface4995 have you heard of the yakuza? Even police don't interfere with their business and they can freely run their organized crimes.

[@aldrinmilespartosa1578]

I dont really think gang members sa aming barangay would give-up thier guns if the goverment bans it

[@Flexe1001]

American: we have guns Filipino: we have guns with holy spirit

[@derHallen_Ch.]

Amen.

[@raestkringkov2851]

Damn no wonder Filipinos are just more holy Americans

[@bruhnard3391]

Amen. As a Catholic American, this stuff is great.

[@liljiecavedude6973]

LOL SO TRUE🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@liljiecavedude6973]

@@raestkringkov2851 heck yea we are

[@hungarianhillbilly4144]

Much respect to the Philippines for your great gun culture and beautiful women. Stay strong. From Hungary.

[@merpinallday]

I’m a citizen of the United States and very pro 2nd amendment (the right to keep and bear arms). When the doctor says, “why do you own guns except to kill someone” and “if you say you want to defend yourself, find another way or the state should protect you”.. that sent chills down my spine. This is exactly what half of our govt is trying to sell us as they actively try to disarm the citizens. We’re holding onto that constitutional right as much as we can. Don’t ever give yours up, Philippines.

[@_____._..--_]

dont worry, we out gun the military and the police lol

[@libertyrules5235]

Im filipino and i really admire the 2nd ammendment

[@ro31369]

No one is trying to disarm you. Stop lying.

[@ralphpeed3596]

The state did a wonderful job of protecting his patient didn't they. I carry a gun because a cop or the state is TOO heavy. Also seldom there when things are happening.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@@libertyrules5235 Maybe you as a Philippine citizen can get with other like-minded Philippinos and have your elected government officials make a Philippine copy of the US 2nd Amendment?

[@キリマンジヤロ]

If you’re not a Gun Lover then so be it. I’m a gun holder just to protect myself @ my family.

[@tau-5samsara990]

Not all filipinos are fond of showing their guns, they usually keep it hidden from the others. I live in the philippines in a small town(Barangay) and when the Town mayor sponsored a Gun competition, 8 of my friends joined the competition and 5 of them denied having a gun few months earlier.

[@jacdenniel2611]

Not just from US everyone should have the right to bare arms to be able to defend themselves with the best tool possible.

[@yougee2607]

^ THIS

[@beanieman7138]

Now cowboys are also in the Philippines. Damn Americans.

[@fatcatthemechabuilder8637]

Even a physcopath?

[@helldeirch]

it's an illusion, you can't protect your kids from a school shooter, you can't be everywhere all the time

[@DoomStarRequiem]

​@@fatcatthemechabuilder8637 that's how you defend against psychopaths, unless the psychopath has aquired the gun illegally then yes everyone has the right to defend themselves.

[@jailbreaker1214]

As an American with an Armscor 1911. I can say its one of my favorite guns i have.

[@McCaroni_Sup]

I'm usually not very proud of my country, but RIA is the one thing I'm proud of. And ironically they're best at making affordable clones of a gun you Americans invented to kill Moro rebels. Or more accurately John Browning invented the .45 ACP because the US needed to stop some drugged up natives lol.

[@captainnibby]

Same. I have no issue with the Rock Island Armory guns at all.

[@ranelgallardo7031]

It’s the biggest Filipino export next to Jollibee

[@abrahammendoza3500]

New to America and I was shock with the gun shop people who assisted me with my first gun, they really love the armscor/rock island armory and they said it is really reliable. Bought a gun in just 10 minutes and hopefully in the Philippines we will have the same thing❤❤

[@marcxyrusadriano8304]

The warrior race in our blood invokes us to be competitive with fighting , martial arts and weaponry. That is why we love our weapons and Guns.

[@MikeSmith-OU812]

The Spanish ruled the Philippines for hundreds of years with guns before we ever got there .

[@tumao_kaliwat_napulo]

yeah that is a misconception also,, guns were already here before the europeans's arrival in a form of lantakas (hand cannons)

[@leviboom0932]

Facts

[@buffalosoldier1612]

@@tumao_kaliwat_napulo that was true spanish only introduced the matchlock guns in our country

[@bingitybong6518]

Joseph Levi Raymond Ramonez I believe you mean.. SASUGA AINZ SAMA

[@daisyriepenaflorida1944]

During the Spanish Period, very few Filipinos are bearing guns until 1896 when Katipuneros used rifles like Krupp and Winchester

[@DieDikke]

when someone says "the state" should protect you.. Thats straight insanity.. Responsible gunowners are always painted as evil.. Imagine this all criminals will surrender their guns.. Thats the same thing as saying you are a "little bit buntis".. Criminals will ALWAYS have guns so we should have guns to protect ourselves

[@hathor2]

true, i laughed out loud upon hearing that 'the state should protect you', i dont even know where my taxes go, it certainly does not even go to paving streets, regulating telcos for the paid services they provide, my taxes generally go to line pockets of politicians.

[@martinbernardo6676]

"the state should protect you" -Tell that to the millions murdered by Stalin and Mao

[@schmeatgaming853]

"a little bit buntis" So what, the baby is gonna come out the size of an M&M or something?

[@ousamadearudesuwa]

Because, my own country does that. Its not the best, but in comparison to your argument, we have a single tip, every Filipino abided through, which is "Personalan lang" or its "all personal". No need for extra damage, no need for extra casualties, as long as its all personal reasons.

[@crisantonormanfrancisco3832]

ur state shd protect you by stricter rules like not allowing psychos own a gun and irresponsible gun owners laying their guns out for their bullied kids to find

[@sepiro4866]

No one: Autom Araullu: *Filipinos love guns* Every Filipino Children before New year : *Kuya magkano yung sniper na pellet gun*

[@overbored617]

magkano artik

[@jasperfamador4958]

hahaha ngayon bata pa ako pellet gun muna pero nakahawak na ako nang totoong baril ang bigat pala

[@T4ckyy]

@@overbored617 magkano tempest

[@agham101]

200

[@sepiro4866]

200 Lang dyan?! Takte Ang mura ah😂😂 450 samin dito Yan e

[@MrCRANE-kj8lq]

Father in apocalypse: "may God forgive you,but not me"

[@neilgonzalez551]

Come to Danao City, Cebu and you'll find out also that Filipinos not only love guns, but they love making hand made guns and are really good at it.

[@JoshuaEricSViana]

Mo comment ta ko parehas ani na unhan man hahahha. Yeah we Cebuanos love our guns.

[@ilikevideos4949]

Back in 05 I was there and my Uncle had a 4' stainless 1911, I broke it down just to check out all the parts, incredible work in Cebu.

[@TheAmericanCatholic]

@@ilikevideos4949 Filipinos need to teach us this kind of gunsmithing skill.

[@mr.notsonice]

Downtime cebu: Knives Danao Cebu: Pew pew

[@mjmboogie]

He asks if the Philippines would be safer if all the guns were removed. However, I would wager that he lives in a residential gated community which is guarded by someone with a gun. 🦄🌈🇵🇭

[@thecedex]

I am against guns but I also don't like the idea of gated communities. Most societies don't need majority of the middle class population to be behind gated neighborhoods. It creates a society of both fear and you lose your sense of community.

[@mjmboogie]

And?

[@_____._..--_]

@@thecedex and? welcome to the philippines lol

[@vladimirikmov]

@@thecedex Fear? What are you scared of?! Do you fear that you can't steal and rob from the homes of honest hard-working people of the middle class, since their protected against filthy commie thieves like you?!

[@ianendangan7462]

The reporter failed to show the situation we have then when we were in Cavite in the 70's and 80's. Everyday gunfire is a norm and I grew up exposed to guns because there was a mafia who is also a drug dealer. Guns serves as a deterrent even now. When a group of people barged into the house and threatened us I pulled my gun. The situation de-escalated as soon they saw it. No shots fired and they left.

[@Sputin]

Should have shot them to spare the other innocent families who have no firearms to defend against those robbers.

[@leoffemiruen2028]

@@Sputin As someone who grew in poverty I have symphaties with some robbers. They are doing those things due to hunger, desperation and sometimes just simply forced in that situation. Many robbers don't want to rob other people they are simply forced to do those things due to poverty.

[@Sputin]

@@leoffemiruen2028 as a person who grew up from poverty, too, its still not an excuse. Sympathize all you want, they still get the bullet in their heads for thinking scummy ways of earning money.

[@leoffemiruen2028]

@@Sputin I agree with you on this one. What I disagree on is killing them.

[@_____._..--_]

@@leoffemiruen2028 there's already enough robbers in our country what they're doing is still against a law and in that situation the shooter is too high up in adrenaline to make a logical decision to not shoot on sight.

[@brycols]

We filipinos really love guns, My grandfather owning a 22 caliber magnum and my uncle owning a 38 cal. revolver.

[@csiman5459]

Never had a fascination with firearms when I was younger, never played cops and robbers, never owned a toy gun... Back when I was a boy I thought people who owned guns are "bad"... But come my highschool days when I wss "exiled" to Mindanao, owning a firearms was something that was sort of thing, back then (80's) the NPA was at their peak and from time to time they would wander into towns and that's when townspeople started arming themselves, because the NPA are nothing but a bunch of thieves and criminals. Back then we owned a 38 cal., a 45 ACP, and a galil. Our caretaker, who lives in our property owned an M1 Garand rifle and an M1 Carbine since he was a member of the CAFGU (civilian armed force geographical unit). Fast forward a few years I joined the uniformed service and my fascination with firearms and being a responsible gun owner continued. Now I own three, a primary (40 cal. High cap), a secondary (9 mm), and a back-up (22 cal). And since we are moving back to my hometown soon, I thought of getting an AR-15 or an M4, which might come in handy.

[@majorgladius7283]

My family brought their love for guns from the Philippines to the US. Enjoy your freedom!

[@alfredovelasquez9686]

I can imagine the priest is like madea. "The lord said peace be still, I keeps me a piece of steel " 🤣

[@zerotolerance3560]

unless its a polymer

[@azra7874]

Well a priest needs to defend himself

[@westakahashi5487]

Jesus did say to sell your clock to buy a sword if necessary.

[@hoodlum4511]

Why is this not a top comment yet😂😂

[@joeegelua1364]

If bad guys have guns, Good guys must have guns! If someone tries to break in my house anytime of day , I won't hesitate to shoot! Nevermind the dog!

[@Joshua_N-A]

Turn the whole yard into a minefield.

[@elidonoso7206]

@@Joshua_N-A Yeah until your loved one gets blown up into pieces

[@mobilearmour]

@@elidonoso7206 by a bad guy with a gun

[@naji2naji]

That stupid to shoot a dog....dogs are better than you

[@joeegelua1364]

@@naji2naji Try to understand English! That means the bad guy not to worry much about my dog , coz it's the gun who's gonna take care of it! Copiish?

[@guideronemiguel]

Why do Filipinos love guns? Because participating in IPSC events is FUN.

[@anthonygerber8261]

The Filipinos realize that being able to protect yourself is a valuable skill set. They have great "dirty boxing" striking systems, an awesome grappling system in dumog and the blade and stick work of Kali, Arnis and Escrima are world renowned. It makes sense that they have a strong firearms culture too.

[@roflryan1]

I train with Filipinos in stick and knife fighting all the time! It's fun. It's a very good martial art that will allow you to destroy anything in virtual reality sword fighting games.

[@370TL]

hearing the same echo over and over of “let’s just take all the guns away and we will be safer”.... That wasn’t a rifle he used during the challenge. Crazy why he didn’t question the insane amount of Poverty in the country. And as you can see majority are law abiding citizens with permits that don’t act stupid with their guns.

[@williamgallant5218]

It is a God given right to defend ourselves and our families and our freedom against government. Dr Ted may be a good doctor but he knows nothing about the purpose if guns! The Philippines would be speaking Japanese with us Americans if Americans and Filipinos had not known and believed in the yse of weapons. I have lived in the Philippines as an Amercan and I feel safer in the Philippines more than in the USA with all its hatred. The danger is the amount of lawless and anarchist citizens in Democrat run Cities ...Chicago, LA, New York, Portland, SanFrancisco, Seattle etc are all far deadly every weekend than Manilla!

[@madotun1124]

Gun ownership eligibility belongs to honest, responsible & law-abiding citizen of the country.

[@BrenttheGreat758]

"The State will protect you" what if the state doesn't protect you? to whom will you seek for help. You can't always rely on law enforcement to help you all the time.

[@renzeusoya5828]

Something the SJWs, liberals and feminazis should think about considering how they talk they are oppressed all the time yet want to remove their only means of self-defense when trouble comes around and no help is available.

[@jerylab7001]

True

[@KBoon]

If they could, crime statistics would be at zero, since the state would prevent all of them as they are happening... ...except that the stats are not at zero.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

And maybe one day the state will harm you

[@jisa98]

Responsible gun ownership is not whats causing deaths. The problem is more complex.

[@palaboy8962]

In the province, I never encountered a family without a gun to be honest. Minimum 1 per family for protection. My grandfather buried a lot of guns during martial law in fear of being raided by the police/military.

[@welcomeUNKNOWN]

I have seen this documentary before, its a feel-good left leaning documentary that does not go into discussion about firearm ownership or procedures explaining how to get a firearm in the first place. It is a hell of a process to legally own a firearm in Philippines with multiple requirements just to even apply. Why does the common Filipino need a firearm? I never heard that discussion in the video which is lacking on details the viewers might be interested in. SJW/Liberals online would rather interfere on why a nation SHOULDN'T have firearms like these people who live in the first world, ignore them. they do not live in the Philippines and why should their opinion matter on laws or firearm ownership? The same way like in the United States where owning firearms is RIGHT despite what Europeans say about shootings when they have their own problems and social and cultural differences? "but Japan doesn't have any shootings and they have strict gun laws!" Yes, and Homogeneity also worked for japan and they are more culturally understanding of each other despite that, they have problems with arson and violence. are you going to ban vehicles too?

[@marvequelistino1274]

Mas inuuna kasi ang mga "plot twist" kuno para may drama. Ganyan kabulok journalismo ng Pilipinas. Ewan ko ba. Dati naman ok magbabalita ang mga journalist natin. May balance. Ngayon kadramahan, one-side, o di kaya may agenda.

[@deeb.9250]

For the USA, they do have a gun violence problem and that's for their society to fix. The most obvious solution would just to make it more difficult for USA civilians to own a gun. In the Philippines, the landscape is different and the debate should also be different... This is where Atom missteps in his approach.

[@welcomeUNKNOWN]

@Dee B. "The most obvious solution would just to make it more difficult for USA civilians to own a gun. " This isn't a solution, this will never fix gun violence and stop crime because criminals do not follow the law, it will only make it harder for law abiding citizens to arm themselves for protection. the Philippine landscape is different due to the _very same laws_ its restricting its citizens to arm themselves is culturally ingrained in Filipino society and enabled by poverty. I did research on how to get firearms in PH and the steps were very convoluted and cost prohibitive. (as in going to the Municipal/PNP buildings and do a slew of tests for your LTOFP) the average filipino wouldn't dare to do all of that hassle let alone even know they could apply for one)

[@DoomStarRequiem]

@@welcomeUNKNOWN it takes a lot of time for that ltpof... time is precious. I'm still gonna get me a gun when I can affor it.

[@jaydom8264]

And 3 years later former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated in Japan with a home made firearm. Gun control doesn’t work.

[@daxaq7888]

Carrying hunting guns is common in the rural areas. Almost every household has at least one gun until the government mandated everyone to register their guns.

[@y25151956]

an armed society is a polite society and fillipinos are soo polite such good hearted ppl i really like yall

[@TheIslandExpat]

Filipinos and Americans...one in the same. Cebu City here...checking in.

[@WoainiHandong]

he is such an amazing journalist. not just getting the history and their point of views, but he gets involved. you can tell that everyone is comfortable with him and he loves what he does.

[@jamchavez3330]

Who the hell said we will give up our guns? Lol

[@Carrilleptbreak]

I am proud of the Philippines...period. Guns are as safe as the person holding it.

[@alexanderaustral7792]

It's difficult to acquire a gun here in the Philippines. Strict LTOPF requirements, limited choices and the units are expensive times two or more compared to the US.

[@reymiguelperez6643]

Thank Duterte for that! An hypocrite, as he had caliber 5.56 and 7.62 weapons in his collections. Ordinary Filipinos shoul only buy rifles that has a caliber .22LR. SMH

[@odyseehasdislikesyoutubesu1892]

thats a good thing , no civillian should have a gun , if they are to have a gun then it should be heavily monitored and regulated and ensure that the people who will be given guns are responsible.

[@odyseehasdislikesyoutubesu1892]

@@reymiguelperez6643 Du30 cracked down on guns ownership for civillians? Noice , this solidifies my support for him , also how is he a hypocrite? he isnt an ordinary civillian , he is the president , and even before that he and his famly were VIP's.

[@reymiguelperez6643]

@@odyseehasdislikesyoutubesu1892 His move solidifies my hatred for him though. That is my perspective.

[@qxezwcs]

Only if you don’t know what you’re doing.

[@ikholot]

The very reason why Philippine journalists, most of them own guns. For self defense. Because the bad guy is the most ready person to kill. And also a powerful one.( Ampatuan massacre). A Spanish conquistador egoed politician who has a hard time giving up power. And there are more out there. Don't blame that way of thinking on the gun.

[@romuloambay9624]

every fil journalist can own guns just the same many was murdered and almost no one was caught. .

[@golfgunsandcocktailschannel]

I got guns for defensive purposes and a hobby, but, I pray to God that I don't have to use it on anyone.

[@Mrjohnnymoo1]

Dear Filipinos, we love you. Signed, the U.S. P.S, keep your guns!

[@Chet_24]

My wife is from the Philippines, and her dad was very pro gun, as am I, and he owns several. Don't ever give up your guns Philippines! American btw

[@bradthorne22]

we love our guns in the states to. much respect

[@moderncrusader9904]

Fun fact: Filipinos are basically Asian Version of Americans. Filipinos are the most armed civilians in the WHOLE asia

[@240fxst]

Because they love their freedom.

[@John-qx5vf]

God bless the Philippines and their love of freedom...

[@BAdventures]

I consulted on this movie when Peddling Pictures media team were researching the M1911 and gun culture. That's why I was credited as 'B Adventures' and very grateful. Quick history: The Philippine-American War 1899-1902. The US Army were using Colt M1892, 38 Long Colt revolvers. Briefly reverting to the old M1873 single action 45 Colt revolvers. The heavier bullet had more stopping power against charging tribesmen. In 1904 the US military requested a new semi-auto pistol in 45 calibre. The M1911 pistol in 45ACP was designed by an American gunsmith and engineer John Moses Browning. The US military adopted in year 1911, hence the generic model name. The pattern is over 100 years old and still made around the world, especially in Philippines.

[@hoopajubajuuba6228]

Saan b yung simbahan ni father doon ako sisimba

[@__ph.comrade__]

Vro ako din

[@lulsboi7760]

Same vro

[@theaterofsouls]

hahahaha

[@yeetmyauntaccountlikethisa8622]

HHaHaHAhAHA at least may I protecta ang holy church yan sa thief or murder or criminal hahah

[@user-yo1dl3rc6c]

Sa pililinas

[@diosdadoapias]

Filipinos have a Firearm mentality. They like shooting something especially one that is like or simulate the firing of a firearm. Just ask the kids playing baril-barilan or plying video war games. It is not the actual possession of a firearm that makes Filipinos love guns but their psyche-culture on this lethal devises. While only a few thousands legitimate firearm owners may, have firearms, including those loss firearm owners, male Filipinos really like to have their own firearms. Ask every male or even female Filipinos if they want to own a firearm and I am sure that they will say yes. Iba na yung may armas.

[@thecedex]

Gun culture needs to stop. There a so many more things young people can do instead of obsessing themselves with Firearms.

[@ranelgallardo7031]

I can tell you that Filipinos love guns cause this is a legacy of the American rule

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

@@ranelgallardo7031 Yes blame america. It totally has nothing to do with the fact they fought a brutal war for their liberation on their home soil (and suffered genoicde) in recent, living memory. Hard to not want to be armed after such experiences in the national psyche

[@ixibladeixi2639]

Filipinos are good at many things. Champions of many . So blessed to be in that culture. So talented, skillful and great character.

[@liberty2four2]

Atom, you should also interview MILF, MNLF, ASG, BMF, CPP/NPA because these groups commits atrocities and genocides than any group in the Philippines

[@odyseehasdislikesyoutubesu1892]

Truth.

[@gunsandguitars6678]

You live at the mercy of the bad guy I'll choose to fight an even fight with my gun 111%.

[@kungfulender8733]

I'm Filipino and I love guns!

[@csmyfavoritecompany1213]

Why do filipino love guns? Philippines: Filipino and American share the same culture and interest

[@muhammadnajmimurindo9723]

Make sense, since Philippines also adopting English with influence from American English ...

[@emperornero2658]

The difference was we have strict law to own a gun unlike in usa

[@moderncrusader9904]

Tommy Vercetti thats for legal reasons its only paper works to own guns legally

[@emperornero2658]

@@moderncrusader9904 sana ganun nalang kadali mag own ng baril dito sa pinas parang usa para maipagtangol natin mga sarili natin sa mga masasamang loob kaci hindi lahat ng oras maasahan natin yang mga police nayan at kung may pananakop ng mga rebelde ay may kakahayan tayong mga civilians na lumaban kaya dapat gawin ng singdali ng usa ang pag own ng baril sa pinas para maging pangalawa tayo sa usa na bansa na madali mag own ng baril

[@moderncrusader9904]

Tommy Vercetti its still a little bad idea since if hindi strict gun laws natin baka yung mga baril mapunta sa maling mga kamay example yung NPA mas rarami mga baril nila since hindi na strict if wala nang terrorism sa pinas ma agree na ako na hindi na strict gun laws

[@sonh788]

Filipino really love their 1911. Surprised manufacturers who haven't amass a huge following in the USA not look to the Philippines. Eg Walther styr

[@sirarnie9837]

Even this video acknowledges that 99% of gun crime is done with illegal firearms. Yet the host still hates on Armscor and legal firearms in general. Even if legal guns are banned there always will be a black market of illegally made guns.

[@francis802us]

ayus! he maybe a badass antagonist portrayed in PH movies but in real life he is very cool and calm and very easy to go with. one of the legends. #90's PH

[@zaintigerhand20007]

According to History, I think the cal.45 was intended to counter and stop dead particularly the Juramentados in the south during the American-Moro wars, the naration should be corrected. Gun culture goes back to the time of Spaniard or pre-Spaniard era, were it became a status symbol of power for Sultans and Datus of the time, even to the average warrior. And a necessity to have in order to defend their kingdom and communities from Spaniard colonization.

[@Elong_Musket]

This journalist and that doctor at the hospital doesn’t understand how easy it is for a government to oppress their people when they are systematically disarmed and not allowed to defend themselves while their government is allowed to be as armed as they want against their people. The reason for so much violence is the same reason for all other violent crime in a community: poverty and a lack of action from governments to address it.

[@ousamadearudesuwa]

You don't know slack about Filipino history then. We basically have 2 non violent protests and won those. Plus the Army has enough trust not to do it, and the Police are easier to ignore or circumvent.

[@718EngrCo]

The right of self defense is a natural right. Natural rights are not gifts given to you by the government, but from Nature/God/whatever. The government/police might have the mission of keeping the peace or protecting society but it is always your job to protect yourself. Filipinos should never give up what they were given by nature.

[@ousamadearudesuwa]

thanks to our history of constant fighting internally and externally, we really love any weapon culture just to give us at least something to fight back.

[@TacticalKeene]

Grew up around it in both the Philippines and the United States. Started out my hobby in the Philippines, and expanded it here in the US. Shame it’s hard to get ahold of full autos in the US compared to the Philippines. Pro 2A.

[@dustinkrejci6142]

3:26 As an American i tell you that if Texas knew about this they would proud and the antigun people would be raging. 😂

[@JB-bi6vm]

Imagine the state of Texas was going to be called the Philippines.

[@JB-bi6vm]

aqua man 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ryanching8]

Remember Philippines is a former US territory 😊

[@killerbee10ify]

@aqua man exactly 🤣 halos bawat bahay meron 🤫

[@killerbee10ify]

@aqua man tama yung mga danao din delikado hahaha

[@aagomez313]

This is the reason I've always admired Filipinos.

[@happyeppytoysgames5678]

25:54 Jessice was a former work colleague. I'm so proud of what she has done to make Philippines proud

[@bruceli9094]

Only YOU can protect your own life. Nobody is coming to save you.

[@gouji1032]

An armed society is a polite society

[@freshbakedclips4659]

Does that mean Japan is an armed sociey?

[@ranelgallardo7031]

@@freshbakedclips4659They’ve been historically a sword armed society with samurai and ninjas

[@resolute123]

Your backyard gunsmiths are insanely skilled. If only they can come to US and work in our industries.

[@brycols]

Thank you

[@joel061990]

Philippines is the Texas of the South East Asia

[@ranelgallardo7031]

There’s also cows/beef here and country music on the radio stations in the Philippines

[@sroq335]

Filipinos have always been warriors. A warrior's tools changes with time. It's not the tools fualt. It's what's in the person's heart that decides the use between good and evil. Why blame the US as a colonizer? Wasn't Spain the country who colonized/subjugated the Philippines? I was hoping for an unbiased video.

[@jasonbolin151]

There is no worse feeling than being in a situation where defense of one's self or loved ones was immediate and not be able to do anything about it.

[@BoostedPastime]

"I dont have a gun!" "Well get a gun!" my thoughts exactly!

[@ANDY728]

For someone who came from a family who experienced gun violence... I think guns are not entirely evil, it all depends on how and who uses it, emphasis on the "WHO". I saw the trauma the incident has caused. Up to this day my cousins are scared whenever they see a real gun or toy guns, but as for me, knowing the law and the discipline of having one is much more important.

[@johnjassonalfiscar5635]

These guys became like in America where all former gangsters became rappers like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, etc... Most of all Filipinos are addicted or gun lovers. It's part of the culture when the American Culture came here in our country.

[@SpartanJoe193]

Good for these comrades for exercising their inalienable right to bear arms 💕💝

[@petertongson7172]

GUN OWNERS SHOULD TRAIN THEMSELVES WITH EXTREME DISCIPLINE WITH GOOD HABIT OF HANDLING ALL KINDS OF FIREARMS and KNOWS WHEN TO SHOOT and NOT TO SHOOT.

[@erenjager3786]

As a Filipino I can conform this

[@seanberthiaume8240]

Own 63 including 27 pistols here in West Virginia!

[@winchivaree140]

Sht did I just read that vag*na????

[@v8vince761]

I'm certainly not from West Virginia but if John Denver says so It's my Home

[@Rave360]

While me owning one Russian made AK47 and 2 KAR98. And I'm a Filipino

[@fingercrox109]

CN I buy your most cheap gun available?

[@marcross52-95]

How is that relevant to the Philippines?

[@TheLowLandGardener]

Gina's answers are so clever. She's like a one liner in an action movie.

[@BryanSalesDP]

A disarmed responsible sober citizen is fair game to a dangerous lawless criminal. The gun as a personal protection, levels the playing field especially to the vulnerable. I'd rather keep my daughter, wife or mother armed and properly trained than become helpless victims of senseless violence. REMEMBER... Crime takes place before authorities arrive.

[@jeffreylumen6682]

He mentioned Sweden. High gun ownership, low crime mortality. What's the formula? EDUCATION!!! Great journalism by the way.

[@castilpinoyako3166]

Questioning whether Philippines should have guns or not is not the country's delema. The problem is criminality. There are just to many people unafraid to commit crimes even to the point of killing just to rob, steal and rape. Gun is a necessity to protects one's self and one's family. The country needs to resolve crimes and the causes of crimes, such as lack of job opportunities, before tackling the gun issue. ATOM, you got this issue all wrong.

[@herdeefrancisco9161]

Hahhaha I never thought that sir Efren Reyes has sense of humor like that🤣 He’s one of the living legend of Kontra bida movies❤️

[@MrArtrigor]

GUNS..status symbol, pride, protection, life insurance investment, to threaten, to control , sports, recreation, to revenge, to kill, to commit crime, …. depends on the morale, mind , goals and purpose...

[@pepedon1924]

Answer: Philippines was as US Commonwealth part of the American Cultural Genes was passed to Filipinos

[@revinhatol]

FACT: This documentary is aired during his second and most recent tenure with GMA.

[@EUK007]

The underground gunsmith didnt hit the target because the gun has a very bad rifling.

[@donniebrasco99]

No, he didnt aim it properly. You could clearly see in the video that he was not aiming straight.

[@htwarrior6801]

Curious as to the source of this metric 33:38. What statistic agency did the 99.9% number come from? I liked how different avenues were explored. And consistently all your primary sources confirmed that legal gun owners are not a threat. Why then the turn around at the end for a call for a national dialogue on gun ownership when it was constantly alluded that the majority of gun deaths were linked to social, economic, and political factors, which a dialogue on gun ownership will do little to address?

[@rogeliomedina4439]

Gusto ko yong answer ni Maam from Armscor that some Filipino Sports Shooters excels in Shooting Sports.

[@gabrelledefrancia766]

napaka competitive kase mga Pinoy di nagpapatalo kahit saan

[@heklik]

They feel powerful, especially on traffic arguments they make them braver

[@JustAnotherGenXer]

I'm Filipino American and "I love my Guns" 🔥🧂Army🔥We are Legion 🔥🔥🔥 #dollafittyarmy #Americafirst #ultraMAGA