Beginner's Guide to Firearm Basics
Many people often make mention that I wear a revolver in all my videos. I thought it would be helpful to people to create a video on the basics of guns and firearms. I noticed there are no videos online that summarize a lot of different facets of learning to shoot. Most gun videos are on very specific topics. I wanted to make something that was a bit more broad and could act as a general introduction to firearms.
Be sure to check out www.KirstenJoyWeiss.com for more information on Kirsten, whom I credit in the video for inspiring my comments on gun safety.
www.Luthorville.com
Written & Directed by Eric Muss-Barnes
Filmed on Location in Luthorville, California
United States of America
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And remember switching to your sidearm is always faster than reloading
@Kevin-oj3fm
Жыл бұрын
Yeah nice try Soap
This was very informative, thanks, gun Bob Ross
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck against the aliens.
@AR-GuidesAndMore
4 жыл бұрын
I dont want to be rude but you are wrong. Paul Harrell is the Bob Ross of all things gun related. kzread.info/dron/6QH13V2o68zynSa0hZy9uQ.htmlfeatured
@AR-GuidesAndMore
4 жыл бұрын
As an Introduction to fireamrs this Video seems to be amazing though. But im only 3mins in, But i allready like the approach.
@xrax4187
3 жыл бұрын
Elon musk said you don’t need college because the internet has everything free . So fric a course lmao
@ultrakool
3 жыл бұрын
haaappy little guns
You explained it so clearly...My Dad tried to teach me to shoot and he kept using terminology I didn't know much about, so I appreciate you for not confusing me!! You cleared a lot of it up for me
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you so much! Like I said in the video, terminology is the most important thing in learning ANY new skill. If you can't understand the language and the jargon, any new skill is going to be confusing. Once you and your teacher are on the same page with the terms and words being used, learning gets far easier. I'm so glad this helped you!
@205li
9 ай бұрын
😊
As a girl i am always afraid to ask family about guns because im scared of judgement from them since i have 0 knowledge about guns. but i have always been intrested in guns and firearms. thanks for this. it was really informative and fun to watch.
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sophie. You're exactly the type of person I was hoping to help with this video. I'm glad it was useful to you.
I wish every instructor for everything on earth was like this guy. Calm, clear, concise
@LuthorvilleCA
Ай бұрын
Unfortunately for the world, there is only one of me.
dude..i never touch a gun in my life but I feel like I did learn something today! thanks
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. I'm glad I could help!
@tea-chugger8137
4 жыл бұрын
As a British person Guns are Unknown to us but I learned a lot
@yamahapiano
3 жыл бұрын
Air soft check it out
@stuartperris7822
3 жыл бұрын
@@tea-chugger8137 i'm English to i know it sucks so much how much of a nanny state we have became
This is like the most calming, most soothing, and most professional (video production and delivery and content wise) video I’ve ever seen in my entire 19 years of life Thank you for making this video. Internet needs this. I need this vibe
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the compliments. Glad you enjoyed it.
@arash1934
4 жыл бұрын
Luthorville: Building an Off-Grid Mojave Tiny House i cant believe that you saw my comment 😍😍 thank you!!
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
@@arash1934 I try very hard to respond to every polite comment on my videos. Sometimes, the notifications don't pop up and I miss seeing the comments. But when I notice them, I do endeavor to acknowledge what people say.
@arash1934
4 жыл бұрын
Luthorville: Building an Off-Grid Mojave Tiny House Thank you Sir 🙏
Best video I have seen on firearm basics. By far.
@LuthorvilleCA
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. With the thousands of gun videos online, I have never seen anyone give a broad, general overview on firearm basics. That is what I tried to do. I'm thankful you appreciated me efforts.
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
I just noticed I wrote "I'm thankful you appreciated *me* efforts"... I'm not sure if that was supposed to be "my" or if I was pretending to be a pirate.
@Guru_1092
4 жыл бұрын
@@LuthorvilleCA Aaaargh. Where's me flintlock matey?
@Jack-er1sc
Жыл бұрын
@@LuthorvilleCA HAHA sorry I was not expecting to laugh lmao
I’m new to guns entirely and want to educate myself at least a little before I go for the classes. Thank you for being so informative and for making a video I was able to take a lot of notes about as well :)
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment. You are exactly the type of person this was made for - someone who hasn't taken a class, but would like to learn a few of the basics before you attend one. Have fun at your class!
I’m a 16 years old female who is interested in gun... this is the first video that i watch and i think i learned a lot... thanks to you
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm writing something with a whole lot of firearms in it and I know next to nothing about guns, this is super helpful. Thanks!
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
As an author with 11 books under my belt, it's a pleasure to assist a writer.
I'm only 11 mins into this video and I'm already learning so much. Thank you so much for starting with terminology. I agree safety is important, but if you don't know what part is what, how can you be safe? Super helpful, thank you!
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear you are enjoying it. Thank you for taking the time to express your appreciation.
I love how he said hey there boys and girls ❤️
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
I love how you left a comment.
as a brazilian who will never touch a firearm regardless of how much i may wish,i thank you for the insight so i dont feel too dumb while gushing about how cool the function and looks of guns are
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
The tip with the cylinder gap is great and sadly often neglected.
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. And if I were showing a slide pistol, I'd warn folks about keeping their thumb away from the edge of the rail as the slide recoils.
You have no idea how dumb I feel I was before watching this. Thank you for this video!👍
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.
I’m 18 figuring what I’m into and cars ,business , guns , skydiving, adventures, you can see apart of my character, I find all these things fascinating
I feel so educated after this. I know very little about guns, and having a bunch of family members that are super into guns and hunting, I want to learn more lol. Thank you, this video was very educational!
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. You are exactly the type of person I was hoping would benefit from this video. Firearms can be very intimidating, but once someone explains the basic concepts, safety and skills involved, it's a lot less scary. Thanks for watching!
I was here to learn the internals of a firearm, I didn't get what I wanted but I watched the whole video just because it was entertaining. Good video man.
I'm saving this video for tomorrow's breakfast but man just from the intro I know this is going to be a pleasure to watch
@anonymoususer3561
3 жыл бұрын
it was
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
I loved this video. I wish every other tutorials or basics videos were this easy to understand and soothing. I'm 17 trying to learn different things and this vides was hella useful
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Always nice to see young folks like yourself seeking to learn things and educate themselves.
The idea of introducing terminology before safety rules are pretty legit!! And now you've mentioned not to use videos online as the sole training method is also inspiring. Thank you for this video!
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you appreciated my efforts.
for being 3 years old almost... this is the only video I've been able to come across that breaks down the terminology. Granted some of this I knew... some of it I didn't and as a new potential owner looking into educating myself before purchase this is extremely helpful. THank you.
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable entry into the world of firearms.
Just here preparing for the zombie apocalypse
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
These days, aren't we all?
@whykatera81
2 ай бұрын
How did that go
Loved it, no heavily edited gimmicks or unrelatable roided out men with full beards to make you feel like you don't "belong" in this hobby. Thanks!
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My goal was to make it fun and welcoming for the average person.
Very interesting and well explained. I'm not from the USA and have nothing to do with so called fun culture. I've had many questions about guns, ammo etc and this video is answering them.
Thank you for this great video. As a newbie to shooting I found it rather confusing with so many of the videos and websites speaking technical jargon. This was exactly what I was looking for. Great job Sir.
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Cool. I'm glad this helped you understand the basics, without being confusing. That is exactly what I was hoping to provide for people. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Brother, I am 66 yrs old, and have hunted in Mojave, a lot, back in the 70's. Just wanted you to know I enjoyed the video, and will be subscribing. Also, gonna use this video to teach my two grandkids livin with me. Thanks, well done.
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. It's always nice to receive kind and supportive comments like yours. I really appreciate that.
100 yards away from your target using a .22Lr rifle while standing up using iron sites is a pretty tough shot , good job and great tutorial thanks
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Professional shooters may not think 100 yards offhand with a .22 and iron-sights is hard, but for an amateur like me, it's definitely a challenge.
This may be the best video for beginners I've ever seen. Great job!
@LuthorvilleCA
6 ай бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate that. Considering how huge the firearm community happens to be, that's quite a compliment.
Your discussion of rule no.4 makes lots of sense. I also watched the video. His head was bleeding after he took gis hat off.
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the safety rules are important! Thanks for watching.
Nice quote at the end. “If your ambitions don’t scare you they aren’t big enough.” Good advice and thanks for the video.
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
I so appreciate your calm reassuring voice. I’m working on getting over my fear and anxiety about firearms.
@LuthorvilleCA
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad I could help. They always say, "We fear what we do not understand." Once people begin to grasp how firearms function, they become a lot less scary.
Thank you so much for making this very helpful video! Many others I've seen have so much technical terminology that I can't follow them very well. My husband's entire family is really into hunting, so it was always sort of intimidating when they offered to show me anything. This was exactly what I was looking for!!
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. That means a lot to me. Yes, guns can be very intimidating. When teaching new people, I believe easing their fears is the top priority. I'm happy to hear this video helped calm your concerns. I hope you actually get to shoot and enjoy the hobby someday soon!
Excellent presentation & demonstration!!!
Great information all around. Thank you for putting this together!
This is a great refresher. Thank you 👍💪
Thanks! Good beginner's class.
Great intro/reminder about Firearms! Enjoyable, Informative and fun!
Thank you, really educational and great to watch before taking classes and buying!
Very informative and wisdom. Thank you
First video I watch on firearms and super informative, great job and thanks a lot !
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it useful.
Gonna add this to my things I’m nerdy about collection now
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. A proud list to occupy.
My dad made us try to shoot back when I was 13 yo (which my mom taught us, me and my sister, how to aim) and I learned pretty fast and i got satisfied with how fast I learned and had fun actually, and now I'm dying to learn all of the basics and trying to learn how to use them conveniently and safely.
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Well, I hope this video was useful, along with all your parents taught you.
Such a great and informative video! I love explanations when gaining knowledge and you explained things in a simple and clear manner. Thank you for this!!
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. And I thank you for such a thoughtful and kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it.
Very informative and easy to understand.
What a wonderful tutorial. Thank you!
@LuthorvilleCA
7 ай бұрын
You're welcome. This video surprisingly became one of my most popular. Glad people enjoy it.
what a nice genuine fella! nice calmness and professionalism. you're the kind of instructor that I'd like to have to learn how to shoot.
@LuthorvilleCA
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. It's always nice to get a plesant comment/compliment like yours.
Excellent beginners Tutorial
Thank you. Best basic video. Slow and understandable speak - like John Wayne. Clear demo. Really great. Thanks.
Thank you for this video. Very informative and clear to understand 🤝
Great video. Learned a handful of good important tips.
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad to hear that. Firearms can be a heck of a lot of fun, and like so many things in life, the more knowledge you possess on a subject, the more you are likely to enjoy it.
I'm studying to get my Possession and Acquisition License. This video definitely helped me understand the basics. Thank you so much!
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. That was the whole point of this video; providing some basic introduction, so people will be less nervous and more prepared before attending a face-to-face training class. Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a great attitude. Thank you!
@LuthorvilleCA
Ай бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you appreciated it.
you did a great job on this
Not violent at all just trying to learn how to shoot a gun. For self defense just in case I'm in a situation like a robbery or someone is threatening my life. Very important to learn guns.
Having my first introduction of firearms today. I didn’t want to come in to the club not knowing shit, thanks man for not making a fool out of myself
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Firearms are a lot of fun and I hope you get years of enjoyment from using them and learning about them.
@SimplyStrength043
3 жыл бұрын
@@LuthorvilleCA Thanks man. They didn’t let me into their association though, so I still can’t apply for my license
The best teaching video I’ve seen about firearms. You’re very knowledgeable, interesting and precise in your approach.
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I tired to keep it simple and fun. I'm glad you appreciated it.
Exceptionally well-explained for beginners. Thank you!
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm new to gun ownership and found your video to be very helpful. I like the key points you mentioned and I'm thankful for your introduction. Lots to consider.
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'm glad you found it useful and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
vey nice tips ... and easy to understand
Thank you so much for this great video. I am a compete newbie to firearms and I'll so glad I chose your video as my introduction to the sport. Well done my friend.
@LuthorvilleCA
Ай бұрын
You're welcome. It has become one of my most popular videos. Glad you liked it.
a most informative video, excellent! coming from a guy in the UK and not likely to ever use or have a firearm I was very impressed. thank you.
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it. My intent was not only to teach the basics, but to do so in a way that it would be appealing to a person like yourself. So, I really appreciate your comment.
Thanks, man! I'm thinking about joining the Airforce, but even without that, I believe these are important life skills to have. I had already had some prior knowledge, and this really helped fill in the gaps. Soon, I hope to take some classes for firearms, and I'll do so with confidence because of this video. Thanks a million!! :)))
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you for watching and for giving such a nice comment.
Thank you for your tips and basic safety. Sometimes you think you know everything and small details are very important too.
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for this video! Very informative and I like the way you’ve approached us beginners.. I’ve watched several videos on gun ownership and about starting out and this is very very good because it doesn’t assume us newbies know anything.. which is how you teach ppl. Other videos were informative if you already have a basic knowledge. Learning the terminology is very helpful for me and helps me relate this info to other things I e learned this far.
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. I agree any "beginner" videos are not very good and they skip a lot of important fundamentals. My motive behind creating this was to lay the groundwork, so people will be a lot more comfortable before they go to a training class.
I watched this because my friends teased me I didn't know about guns and i'm American, now i'm happy I watched it.
You Hats off to you !!!!!! You are the first one who had the sense to help teach terminology!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!! 😉
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome. As I say in the video, I think that is the most essential topic to begin with when teaching ANY subject. If the student doesn't understand the terminology used by the teacher, they won't learn a thing. You need to establish a common-ground of language before expanding upon any teaching.
Watching this in preparation for the 2020 apocalypse
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck surviving!
This video was so cool! I'm a teen who is just getting into firearms (my parents have been talking about getting me firearm lessons) and this helped me a lot. I got so excited to hear that you had the exact same opinion as me on talking about terminology before safety! It really helped me understand what you were talking about with the safety part to hear the terms first. :D
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man. I appreciate that. I've always thought it was weird when people say, "Teenagers think they know everything." I have never found that to be true. In my experience, teenagers are always eager to learn and be educated. I'm glad you found this video helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Thanks. I will be using this to a school project. Thank you
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Hope you do well on the project.
Thank you for all the detailed explanation, I never holed a hand gun and I wanted to make some 3d model for games so this is very helpful
Awesome video. You covered all the basics. I'm passing this on to all my beginner friends and family. Two-thumbs up.
@LuthorvilleCA
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's always nice when people enjoy my work enough to recommend it to others.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was so informative and clear to understand. The best video for beginners. Thank you again.
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it useful!
Such an awesome video I loved it thoroughly...looking forward for more videos from you on firearms
@LuthorvilleCA
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I often think about doing so, since this video does get such positive feedback.
@rayluckman9324
4 жыл бұрын
@@LuthorvilleCA do it
Love many of your videos, i thought you did a very nice job with this one. You handled the subject of firearms with class and great advise. Well done.
@LuthorvilleCA
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I know how opinionated firearms enthusiasts can be. I tried to use a very "hickock45" mentality and be very diplomatic. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
So, my dad was watching this video and the explanation was so clear, simple and educational that I logged into my YT account and subbed to your channel immediately. Very impressed
@LuthorvilleCA
11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. Glad you found it useful.
This is the chillest firearm video I've ever seen!
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I think a mellow approach is more effective than a belligerent one.
This was amazing, I was just poking around to make sure the book I was writing sounded accurate but now I truly have an interest in pursing this! I was always scared of the idea of doing so but you explained it in such a way that now I'm excited to try! Thank you for making this!
@LuthorvilleCA
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. I'm glad it was useful and even inspired you to learn firearms for real.
Thank you very informative !
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you liked it.
Awesome video man. Thank u so much for this
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a nice comment.
thanks for the insights.
I'm a physics senior graduate student and you're the most amazing teacher I've ever seen
@LuthorvilleCA
8 ай бұрын
Wow. That's one heck of a nice compliment. Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
NRA life member I've been watching your channel all of a few seconds and I like it already
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. It's kind of you to say so.
Thank you! You’ve helped rid me of some of my uncomfortable feelings of my gun.
Best instructional video I've seen.
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that.
ive been trying to learn about guns but couldnt find a good video, thanks!
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you found this one useful.
Your video is very informative, thanks for your advices and like you said before, we have to have a properly training about guns. There's no doubt that your advices are very useful. Greetings
The caddyshack reference towards the end earns you a sub. Great video with good content!
@LuthorvilleCA
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And you are cool for being one of a mere handful of people who understood the _Caddyshack_ reference.
@dylangray6931
3 жыл бұрын
@@LuthorvilleCA Well that's a shame, that movie is an all time classic!
I cant help be comment I am less than 4 minutes into the video holy heck you teach the same way I do. I was JUST ranting about how safety briefings make no sense if the student has no clue what you are talking about. This is stellar. You are the FIRST person I have seen address this subject and I felt I was alone.
@LuthorvilleCA
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I use this approach with anything I teach, from computer technology, to skateboarding, to firearms. Because, yes, you're right. If the student and the teacher don't share a common language of terminology, the student will be lost.
Great video! I love the Caddyshack reference too. LOL
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 40,000 views and I think you are the first person to mention the Caddyshack joke. I'm glad someone finally understood what I was doing.
Awesome video! thank you for all the kindness too. Really a breath of fresh air :)
@LuthorvilleCA
3 күн бұрын
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the nice compliment.
Thank you so much
Hi. I'm not a beginner but this video is a fine production of the basics. Need folks like you!
@LuthorvilleCA
4 жыл бұрын
Always nice to hear positive feedback from experienced shooters. Thank you.
this is just soo useful and informative
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I just couldn't find a good basics video out there, so I made one. Glad you like it.
Great video, thank you.
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for educating. I grew up with a firearm expert father so I learned all these things. I wish for all people to understand these basics so that they are not intimidated by firearm conversations, firearm laws, 2d Amendment rights 👍
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you for such a nice comment. I'm flattered that the son of a firearms expert approves. I appreciate that.
I'm not American and know next to nothing about guns, so I needed to watch this.
@LuthorvilleCA
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you found it useful, regardless of the nation you call home.
@stickywood7597
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
many thanks
Thank you!