Gun Wisdom: I Ask Clint Smith Your Questions

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[Note: This video was filmed in October 2020] In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch and asks him viewer questions submitted by Patreon and SubscribeStar supporters about everything from guns, to 'Nam, to training. Clint passes on what he's learned over the years in this vid.
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@bullthrush 3 жыл бұрын

The Russian proverb "I'd rather be slapped with the truth than kissed with a lie", defines why people listen to Clint.

@GregGBM7 3 жыл бұрын

Or from the bible nearly identical (which is probably where it came from), Proverbs 27:6 KJV "Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful."

@tommybeatz4678 3 жыл бұрын

@@GregGBM7 right

@tommybeatz4678 3 жыл бұрын

Proverbs 27:5 (KJV) Open rebuke is better than secret love.

@SlavicCelery 3 жыл бұрын

@Anakin Skywalker The general terms of don't be a dick, throughout the whole of proverbs should be enough.

@andreivaldez2929 3 жыл бұрын

He's right, though. They're not pistols - let's be honest with ourselves. They're SBRs. We should be taking the NFA to court about its constitutionality since it infringes on our rights and demands we pay a fee to exercise said rights.

@RichardNixion357 3 жыл бұрын

"It took two atomic bombs" The importance of Double Tap.

@nathanb1084 3 жыл бұрын

Rule 4 - always double tap.

@Kremit_the_Forg 2 жыл бұрын

@@nathanb1084 "Double tap is a myth. Keep shooting till the enemy changes shape or catches fire." Sun Tzu, propably

@nathanb1084 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kremit_the_Forg Rule 4 - always double tap is a zombieland reference. Thumbs up for the quotish from the art of war.

@SchwererGustavThe800mm 3 жыл бұрын

Clint Smith: Breaks neck 3 times. Also Clint Smith: "Bite me." Death: Understandable have a nice day.

@KRYPTOSPOLLARD 3 жыл бұрын

If you're a supernatural fan, he's basically what Dean Winchester would be as an old man...

@royalinsanity921 3 жыл бұрын

James: So how much longer you gonna be doing this Clint? Clint: I got no delusions of grandeur Death: Speak for yourself

@ag4allgood 2 жыл бұрын

2 recent students that saw Clint with a neck brace recently at his ranch said " We are here because we thought you might die soon " ! " BITE ME " ! Clint keeps it simple & to the point. So far I don't remember him wasting any words.

@DrQuagmire1 2 жыл бұрын

@@ag4allgood hahaha, I agree!!!

@dogwalk3 Жыл бұрын

as someone who's been on deaths door 4 times now, i can say the grim reaper grows tired of us pestering him.

@Scientist_Salarian 3 жыл бұрын

“Putting themselves in a situation where they have to shoot at all.” When basically every seasoned, trained gunfighter out there tells you “Avoid a gunfight at all costs”, it’s probably a good idea. Even Wyatt Earp himself wrote about the stupidity of getting into avoidable gunfights over a century ago.

@Dcm193 Жыл бұрын

It’s like how every door kicker tells people to not clear their homes .

@Scientist_Salarian Жыл бұрын

@@Dcm193 Absolutely. Even practicing room-clearing in my own house makes me not want to do it in real life, and I was never a door kicker.

@Dcm193 Жыл бұрын

@@Scientist_Salarian yea I always thought it funny how people will act like they can with no training but the people who made a living doing that talk about how unsafe it is and to never do it

@alessiob8700 10 ай бұрын

Martial art masters have always been telling the same, too. A lot of men think the "tough guy" thing to do is never back off/down from a fight. It's not. Never pick a fight. Always try to avoid a fight. If you need to fight, fight to annihilate your opponent. If you like fighting for fun, go do boxing or mma.

@munfurai8083 2 ай бұрын

Nice name man. Best millimeter.

@rdsmith334 3 жыл бұрын

James: So PCC...(starts to ask question) Clint:: NO. James: But... Clint: NO.

@regan.8077 3 жыл бұрын

I aggre.

@Genesis23OPB 3 жыл бұрын

i like them and for me they are ideal for training and home defense.

@rdsmith334 3 жыл бұрын

@@Genesis23OPB in what way is your home defense situation different, in which it makes a pistol round better than a rifle round? I’m genuinely curious.

@lolk4530 3 жыл бұрын

@@rdsmith334 overpenetration. Living in an apartment or suburban environment means a stray bullet could put you in prison or an innocent person in the grave.

@peanutarbuckle2879 3 жыл бұрын

smitty334 I can't speak for him, but the two biggest advantages I can think of is the ability to have a shorter overall gun (ex. something the size of a MP5 or Skorpion evo vs an AR w/ buffer tube and useful barrel length) and significantly lesser concussion. If neither of those is a consideration (like for Clint it seems) then there's little to no use for them tbh

@MIGHTYIRONBEARD 3 жыл бұрын

That last line was a BOMB! "Shooting school shouldn't be about shooting. Shooting school should be about making people think." GOAT

@itsapittie 3 жыл бұрын

As an Alaskan I was interested by Clint's comments about the 10mm. In fact, although it isn't rare here, it isn't as common as I thought it would be. The only active military unit in the world that uses the 10mm routinely is the Sirius Patrol of Greenland. They're more likely to encounter a polar bear or enraged musk ox than an enemy combatant. They're also the only active unit that uses the M1917 rifle -- a bolt-action WW1 firearm. They say it never fails to operate under harsh arctic conditions and they don't trust anything less powerful against a polar bear. Choosing the right firearm is all about your circumstances.

@stevestringham1095 2 жыл бұрын

they replaced the 1917 Enfield recently. it was too Fuddesque.

@Seriona1 2 жыл бұрын

It's Greenland, no one has interest in invading that island because of how harsh the island is. A military garrison is more likely to see combat against wildlife.

@itsapittie 2 жыл бұрын

@@Seriona1 you're right. The reason for the Sirius Patrol is that under the treaty that ceded Greenland to Denmark, one of the conditions is that they maintain a military presence. The dozen or so soldiers present on Greenland at any given time wouldn't represent much of an obstacle to a determined military force. In WW2, Greenland was a critical area because it was used as a base for weather observation and for aircraft patrols. Today the weather is observed by satellites and aircraft based in North America or Europe can patrol the entire Atlantic. If Greenland were invaded they'd have to rely on help from allies but I can't think of a reason any nation would want to invade Greenland.

@Seriona1 2 жыл бұрын

@@itsapittie The only interest in invading the island is take over the US airbase on it and only because you want to get strategic bombers in range of someone else or taking the island for more land for the sake of having more land.

@patmaloney1140 2 жыл бұрын

I got a Glock 40 a few weeks ago. 15rds of 10mm. I don't live In Alaska. I don't hunt. I have it because it's REALLY fun to shoot.

@charlieinthebox9167 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm not willing to risk my knee, nuts, or foot." Very funny

@seanomeirs8362 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my father an AR 15 for his 79th birthday. He has maintained his skills throughout the years, but the condition of his eyes/vision has been an issue. A good prism optic has been the best solution for him.

@seanomeirs8362 3 жыл бұрын

@@EVLfreak666 What does the reticle look like. I got a Vortex Spitfire prism optic for free when I bought an AR15 from Palmetto State Armory a few years ago. It's got a large circle, a medium circle, and a dot. I wasn't shopping for 1, but I am happy with the performance for people with astigmatism.

@seanomeirs8362 3 жыл бұрын

@@EVLfreak666 Yeah. That reticle would be nice to have. Definitely an improvement for reaching out further. I have a 50/200 zero on my dot, and a 3X magnifier for identification.

@muleteam66 3 жыл бұрын

I love my brace and don't care what anyone thinks

@Matteo_ 3 жыл бұрын

👍 Right on

@Painfulwhale360 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t care what anyone thinks either.. but if that’s what you think too.. why have a brace on instead of a regular stock at that point?

@GoDaveGo 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure the point of the brace. Is it just to get around the tax stamp? To make the law ridiculous in hopes of getting anti-gunners to give up? To me, it’s empowering the ATF because as a judge, you have to be an idiot not to see that it’s intended to violate the law as written.

@SpiritMjolnir 2 жыл бұрын

@@Painfulwhale360 so the ATF doesn't kill my dog... 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TwoOranges 3 жыл бұрын

I love his last answer. I have so much respect for this man and how he really respects people who come to him for training. Thank you Clint.

@MrKakemann1 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know Heidi had norwegian ancestors. Next time your at thunder ranch James, tell her Norway sends their regards. 🇧🇻

@tfbtv 3 жыл бұрын

They have Norse "Easter eggs" around the TR property. There's a sword with Norse writing on it that you would miss if you aren't paying attention a couple hundred yards from the entrance to the Ranch.

@ThomasHendrickson 3 жыл бұрын

@@tfbtv did you get the chance to try lefse? Or Rømmegrøt?

@laurendaley8347 6 ай бұрын

@@tfbtvBased as fuck.

@CO-254 3 жыл бұрын

Clint seems like the most grounded but confident people in the world. The world is a better place with him and the ranch in it. Just my opinion.

@codyworley5623 Жыл бұрын

Wow Clint is a prophet. He nailed it with the arm brace bit

@billdberger7407 10 ай бұрын

Everyone knew the petty potentates would eventually try this because it's not the first time they've tried it. If everyone was like you we wouldn't have a Heller/Caetano common use defense for the braces now that millions have been sold. But you go beg permission for your little stamp like a good boy, you make your ancestors weep.

@artist_with_a_gun 3 жыл бұрын

I can never get enough of this old man. Absolute legend. Have him on MORE.

@rokardila1164 Жыл бұрын

WoW, this guy really knows, I'm revisiting this video in 2023, he's right about the pistol brace, he knew

@mtthwpnn 3 жыл бұрын

I once heard Cliff say, "then I got the 'enemy marksmanship award.'" That's a cheeky way to describe getting shot in Vietnam!

@rossg4788 3 жыл бұрын

That's him saying he earned the Purple Heart for a combat wound in Vietnam.

@budwiser2323 Жыл бұрын

Clint was prophetic back in 2020, with his assessment of the ATF pistol brace reckoning now occurring in 2023.

@klinec38 3 жыл бұрын

I came for Clint and I stayed for Clint. Ok, maybe the shorts too lol.

@_kp_556 3 жыл бұрын

Rip clit

@likthemlow 3 жыл бұрын

@PopeMcGrope 3 жыл бұрын

Guilty pleasure.

@killbillvol4950 3 жыл бұрын

I too came for the shorts ;D

@prestonarnold5094 3 жыл бұрын

No...no shorts

@mrleger45 3 жыл бұрын

Four time Thunder Ranch, TX student of Clint's. Meeting this man and his wife Heidi in person was a truly humbling experience. Going through the Terminator and the Tower with his instruction in the late '90s, early '00s are times I will never forget. And his one liners were priceless. "Cold? Wet? Tired? Nobody cares!" "Are you shooting fast or are you shooting good?!?" And of course everyone was carrying the entire time there, and the best advice was, "When you go to the bathroom, don't dick with your gun." So true.

@ronly_driver 3 жыл бұрын

That look when he answered what the most rewarding thing to him is was heavy as a truck. I've never met this man, but his words always hit true and I'm glad you've brought us as much of his wisdom as you have James. Mad respect to you and to Clint!

@FightingTemplar 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking on what Clint said about “avoidance”. I don’t think deescalation and avoidance is discussed enough in some circles. How does the saying go, “the best way to not lose a gun fight, is don’t get in a gun fight”.

@imout671 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah had a guy call me an A-hole and I said you know... your right and I'm sorry- and I didn't have to shoot him. Honestly we're all A-holes at some point. F

@iamalanavery 3 жыл бұрын

MORE of that guy. Let us all enjoy him while he's got breath in him to yell at us from time to time. What a legend. I would never have thought someone from that generation would embrace so fondly a guy who likes to wear Daisy Duke's

@forrestspradlin8015 3 жыл бұрын

“Boom! Shoot him in the crotch.” -Clint Smith

@918Mitchell 3 жыл бұрын

Remember to restomp the groin -Master Ken

@jacka8045 3 жыл бұрын

16:07 best comment of the whole episode

@judesheckelberg5135 3 жыл бұрын

Defund and disband the ATF.

@timblack131 3 жыл бұрын

Clint Smith - wholesome, badass, and intelligent all at the same time. Awesome video James, thanks for the upload and thanks to Clint for his time and wisdom.

@KRYPTOSPOLLARD 3 жыл бұрын

You joke about it being his channel, but I'll watch anything with Clint I can find. Y'all are lucky and intelligent to keep having him on.

@richardpowell4281 8 ай бұрын

"Christmas ⛄🎁" "why?" "BECAUSE IT'S THE BIRTH OF BABY JESUS!" 😂😂😂

@Wreck-It-Rob 3 жыл бұрын

The pistol brace comment, and it coming back to haunt us, I get it...but I live in a state that does not allow any NFA regulated items, which includes suppressors and SBRs. My pistol brace was my only choice for a 10.5" 300 blackout build.

@inferninx 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t agree with it at all. He’s openly admitting it’s better to pay the taxman and deal with overreaching government authority on bullshit to begin with than it is to find a workaround to the problem. You know what’s coming back to haunt us? Not fucking standing up and saying no to the NFA to begin with. That’s why we have to deal with all this stupidity now.

@sbrazenor2 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. I can't have an 'SBR', but I can have a braced pistol. The fact that I can shoulder the pistol... Well, you know... That's just a coincidence. 😉

@inferninx 3 жыл бұрын

@@sbrazenor2 I just find it funny that they call it a rifle to begin with, when they know that there are plenty of handguns chambered in rifle calibers. Case in point? Magnum research BFR. It’s a fucking 45-70, which is traditionally a powerful rifle cartridge, but it’s chambered in a handgun with a barrel less than 16 inches in length. Is that now an SBR because of its chambering? If I attach a goofy looking brace to it so its more controllable( responsible thing to to) and doesn’t go flying out of my hand, that somehow now makes it a short barreled rifle? It’s absolutely retarded.

@peteraugust5295 3 жыл бұрын

Intersting, but now I start to wonder if Clint would cook the ATF Coffee after they shot his dog haha

@TheGosslings 3 жыл бұрын

Former LE/MIL will always simp for their own until they realize that the same shitty laws now apply to them and guys they weren't in the good ol' boys club with are coming to enforce those laws upon them. Then they get redpilled. But by then the damage has been done and they've convinced thousands of other patriots to roll over for Uncle Sam.

@thomaspavelko9412 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGosslings no I really don't believe that,some of the dept are for a fact just like the Soviet GRU,probably most city are,state?..hmm 50/50, Sheriff's Department seem to be the ones that aren't on board with all this communism bulshit. I mean really you don't know whose side they're on until the shooting starts and that's kind of a problem in itself,If let's just say the Communist apocalypse happens I really don't want to light up law enforcement just on seeing them but dont really want them to get set if they do support these communist governors and mayors...so you see the problem. There are some law enforcement I wouldn't even given the chance to because I know where they stand any California law enforcement for an example,NY,CT,RI,MD to name a few,I'm excluding the sheriff's dept, as far as the Sheriff's Department's goes all you got to do is look up the sheriff's profile and see where his political affiliations are, if they're liberal you can pretty much figure out that their entire force are Communists as well. Best suggestion I can say is just do what I did and do some research, the social media platform works both ways.

@ritotron5752 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGosslings don't assume Clint Smith will take shit from any loving being

@RandomPerson-nm2vh 3 жыл бұрын

This man has truly "earned it". Yes, there are lots of tyrants and times are changing. That being said, Clint can have coffee with whoever the F he wants. Besides, sitting down for a cup of coffee can sometimes bring a lot of clarity to a situation.

@peteraugust5295 3 жыл бұрын

@@RandomPerson-nm2vh A lot spoken but little said.

@Brykk 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love listening to guys like clint. He is the type of man that has a set of values that are wholesome and unfortunately are disappearing in america nowadays.

@gort4016 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Clint for hours. Amazing and brutally honest. Thanks for posting this.

@SirTickleTots 3 жыл бұрын

Richman

@obviousgreyman 3 жыл бұрын

It’s been said a thousand times but these Clint smith videos are great, thanks for having him on so frequently James its a real treat. If you’re doing a part 2 to this I’d love to hear what he thinks about shotguns vs lever actions as solutions for people in dumb states like CA.

@Splube 3 жыл бұрын

And here we see the spark that ignited Fuddmageddon 😆

@Saintbow Жыл бұрын

Clint predicted what the ATF was going to over a year ago with the latest of the SBR's. @10:50

@Gunsforfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased his Defensive Revolver DVD back in 2008. It was a real eye opener back then! I learned a lot. Thank you Clint!

@burtbiggum499 3 жыл бұрын

Im not paying the atf if l can just use a brace

@TheRustedShackleford Жыл бұрын

And that's the reason why they're trying to outlaw them. Not saying they aren't totally wrong but, there's your reasoning.

@andrewschulze3865 3 жыл бұрын

First rifle that I actually got trigger time on was my M1 garand, fell in love with it and still have it

@maxlienenlueke1481 3 жыл бұрын

When Clint says caveat, I just think of Paul 💖

@johnbeavers6497 3 жыл бұрын

I've been reading and listening to Clint Smith since the early 80's when I was a kid and I'd swipe my dad's gun mag's... One of my biggest regrets is not taking a Thunder Ranch course, or several, when it was in my back yard in Texas. Clint Smith is the absolute best !!!!!!!!

@Barnes-ml9wg 3 жыл бұрын

Should have asked Clint how much century arms paid him to put his name on the VSKA 🤣😆

@imthatguy1878 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the TR vska and it worked fine but after not one good review I dumped it

@NeuRekrut 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting too long for a video like this. Thanks for sharing some of your wisdom with us!

@metalgunner 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely want to take one of his classes. He’s a wealth of knowledge,experience, and just seems like a great dude

@chiefro7 3 жыл бұрын

When dealing with government infringement, there is no such thing as “cheating”.

@AndrewW. 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@gmanky 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Have been following Mr Smith since the late ‘80s. Told my wife that one day I’ll make it to his training facility. That dream still lives on.

@prepperoverwatch7965 3 жыл бұрын

It's great that we are getting a record of all of his great wisdom, and I love your banter together.

@bmiga 3 жыл бұрын

Love Clint Smith! Thank you James for bringing us all the Clint goodness!!

@lucasblanchard47 3 жыл бұрын

I sincerely hope to have the opportunity to attend a pistol and rifle class at Thunder Ranch someday. Much love to James and Clint from Texas!

@Pablo668 3 жыл бұрын

He is really quite a deep guy, fascinating conversation/Q&A.

@scottamy6496 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, Clint is amazing and truly a humble man...I love what he has to say about avoidance and using the fast pedal to get out of a situation instead of needing to use your truck gun! He's a truly great instructor and human being that has touched many people with his wisdom. Thank you for sharing and blessing us with his knowledge and personality!

@jamesfrench7691 Жыл бұрын

Listening to clint talk about pistol braces and gun laws in 2022 really hits home...

@gregorybatz7297 3 жыл бұрын

Shoutout FROM Fairbanks, AK! The people here are tough, as someone who moved here 10 years ago can attest. -40 winter days (not wind chill) will do that to you.

@stephen_crumley 3 жыл бұрын

As a late 30’s average size dude with a Scandium frame S&W 360, listen to this man when he speaks of magnums in 13oz Jframes. It is brutal, an unfathomable feeling to touch off full house 357 mag, it’s like shaking hands with lightning, mine has .38+p 99.9% of the time. Follow up shots with full mag cartridges take about 23 min

@nikkilin4707 3 жыл бұрын

wow, I'm new here and Wow

@Jarhead0093 Жыл бұрын

My 3 friends and I are the ones he was talking about around the 4 minute mark. We legitimately canceled our trip to AZ for a Travis Haley class to take Urban Rifle with Clint. With C0vid going on, we were worried he may not be around much longer. And we are so glad we did.

@ninjacouch9351 3 жыл бұрын

Finally more Clint content. I've been waiting forever!

@zanegardner6488 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with him 100% on pcc's. Ill use a pistol for pistol rounds and a rifle for anything with a stock. I agree that braces will be illegal someday but i dont agree with having to pay tax stamps and extra work for them to have a regular stock

@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962 3 жыл бұрын

When is Clint going to be back on? He is inspirational to my method of training. If he wasn't on the left coast (I'm on the right one) I'd be there in class.

@tfbtv 3 жыл бұрын

Very soon.

@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT! THANKS!! AWESOME!!!

@johnd4348 3 жыл бұрын

They have things called Air Planes now. They fly across Country. If you want to go, you will find away. I did and I only make 40 K a year. Took me 5 years to save up enough money to go.

@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnd4348 I tired that after TSA was formed. Twice I've been pulled off to the side and been given their "Additional Screening". Twice I been held long enough to miss my flights. Seems I have one of those names that "Sounds Like". Half my life in law enforcement and Fed security and I get treated like that. Its not fun my friend.

@johnd4348 3 жыл бұрын

@@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962 Well I use to fly quite often and I have had had additional screenings also. Its a random thing they do. Best thing to do is don/t stand out from the growd. And have your sh t in order. TSA hates people who have lots of stuff. If you act like a jerk they will pull you aside. Some airports are worse than others. Act like you fly often and no eye contact. I'm sure if you want to take one of Clints classes you will find away.

@SctyGrpPowers 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a total Gem. Funny and brings the truth in every statement! Great vid! Love Clint!

@TheLonster59 3 жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite ! It is awesome of you to share the wisdom of a legend like Clint Smith. Thank you so much . I love the channel !

@jaredoldag6164 3 жыл бұрын

17:48 "I think if you shoot somebody in the face with it, like the width of the car, I think that's gonna be pretty like.... intense." Had to pause the video 😂

@nikkilin4707 3 жыл бұрын

me too.... it was intense :-)

@frankstallone3887 3 жыл бұрын

Ask about the VSKA...

@ernestmartinez5733 3 жыл бұрын

Started watching these clint Smith videos when I started a aero precision build about 3 weeks ago. Great video James. Def considering taking his class soon.

@Snowtail07 11 ай бұрын

Listening to this video at work just needed something to fill my head. And I am so startled by the fact that Clint completely call this thing about the pistol braces the man truly is ahead of his time in his thinking he knew what was coming

@RenaissanceThinking 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting interview. With the deepest of respect...I think Clint has drank the "Fudd" cool-aid on the AR pistol situation with the "AFT" (quoting the President). And some day when I can afford to take one or more of his classes, I would/will say that to his face. Four things come to mind.....1) We didn't make the rules, but we are playing by them. ... 2) "If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying." ... 3) There are no rules in a gun fight so use the item/items you think give you the greatest advantage. ... 4) "...shall not be infringed."

@steven2723 3 жыл бұрын

I was really hoping someone would have asked him about that VSKA AK from Century

@dak042898 3 жыл бұрын

I heard they were fine rifles. Did something happen with them?

@orion45acp 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy hearing his perspective on things. Reminds me of my Dad. Calls it plain.

@Neo72.2 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! I'm going to have to watch it again, many great points and info, Thanks James!!

@andrewvachon1943 3 жыл бұрын

Last time I was this early the 1911 was still a viable carry option.

@Genesis23OPB 3 жыл бұрын

1911 in 10mm is definitly a viable option.

@jaredandreae1792 3 жыл бұрын

@@Genesis23OPB lol

@Genesis23OPB 3 жыл бұрын

@@fokjohnpainkiller a big, heavy gun is perfect for 10mm and the trigger of 1911 is unmatched in handguns. i would never carry one as i prefer my walther PPQ and P99 over a gun that big and carrying cocked and locked isnt for me, but i still gotta admit that the 1911 up to doday has its strenghts. claiming othervise just marks you instantly as a helpless moron and instantly disqualifies you from any meaningful discussion.

@andrewvachon1943 3 жыл бұрын

@@Genesis23OPB I would argue that a sig p210 trigger is better than a 1911 trigger. Unless we’re talking about a STI or Wilson Combat 1911.

@andrewvachon1943 3 жыл бұрын

@@Genesis23OPB but yeah, you could definitely carry a 1911, but I don’t think it does the job as well as several alternatives.

@jackusmc2542 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Clint Rants! Semper Fi, you crusty old Marine! Oh and you were good too, James.

@xchief3 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks James, getting down to earth with Clint once again.

@cjlane4465 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love more from thunder ranch. Thanks James! I love you Thunder Ranch and TFB TV staff!

@Leethal1 3 жыл бұрын

Greatest series, James. More please

@paulvenn4447 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite father/son guntube videos since hicock45

@ValkyrieIA 3 жыл бұрын

Can never get enough of Clint.

@joesragman8717 2 жыл бұрын

The Legend, and a legendary gentleman. Semper Fi, Clint!

@RideFlyJump 3 жыл бұрын

I just go and hit like and then watch. Clint is always good to hear.

@charlessalo3346 3 жыл бұрын

Clint puts his name on AKs with cast trunions and no optics compatibility

@crustycritters6148 3 жыл бұрын

@@charlessalo3346 natural selection for the ak fan boys

@crustycritters6148 3 жыл бұрын

@@charlessalo3346 btw all ak's have optic compatibility

@ChrisB10 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to hours of this

@petesheppard1709 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, James--MORE CLINT!!! Great food for thought. No absolute declarations, just thoughtful commentary. I just shared this on some other sites, both for the fun and the insight...

@eddiexoc8430 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for making this available. There is a lot of wisdom there.

@Hisslave1 3 жыл бұрын

"It's the birth of baby Jesus!" Absolutely.

@mcmahon1130 3 жыл бұрын

It is not.

@coltonmiller5824 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate him being honest about all the people claiming “it’s a pistol.”

@roccilamantia1344 3 жыл бұрын

Ehhh, I say keep the $200 bucks as long as you can.

@anderson6606 3 жыл бұрын

It may be legally a pistol but its technically an SBR, like he said it's likely to come back and haunt us someday. they're already under heavily scrutinization from the current administration. And have been since they've been popular.

@tfbtv 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting point: This was filmed back in October 2020, and only in the past few weeks, braces are under the microscope. Basically Clint is from the future and may in fact be a T800.

@mattcormier983 3 жыл бұрын

The more unconstitutional laws that are passed, the more we need to find ways to invalidate them. The NFA shouldn't exist.

@maximusjoseppi5904 3 жыл бұрын

We know it's not a pistol, the ATF knows it's not a pistol, but as long as these retards want to be retards about "short" guns, they're pistols.

@danduhman1955 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you Clint for participating in the show. Love you brother. 👍

@HoboBob 3 жыл бұрын

Few things in life are as fun as listening to Clint speak! I hope I get to train with him!

@SergiuM42 3 жыл бұрын

Love Clint Smith. A no-BS, humble dude.

@OldPackMule 3 жыл бұрын

Always a good interview. Thanks.

@edbranch3239 3 жыл бұрын

Truly enjoy your series “ Thunder Rants “. Clint is a National Treasure!

@ThePatriotParadox 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the best content I've seen on the channel in all seriousness.

@injuredoutdoorsman9011 3 жыл бұрын

In the federal academy, we were taught to decock our Sigs every time we moved, so instead of one DA pull per mag, it could’ve been almost every shot depending on the scenarios. We were also watched like hawks to not thumb the hammer every time we shot, especially during qualifications. A DA/SA trigger is definitely different from most other handgun actions out there...

@williamryan9195 9 ай бұрын

Different in comparison to striker fire or SAO/DAO. but it's not that hard to deal with. Millions of people do it everyday. They still make them and still sell them and Police and Military still work with them.

@redneckdipper7170 3 жыл бұрын

I disagree with the Sbr is and sbr and a pistol with a brace is sbr just not right because in my state you are not allowed to have a loaded long gun in your vehicle and I under stand that is just one niche they could fill that is real

@cb3984 2 жыл бұрын

I always love to hear Clint. Easily my favorite videos that you do

@Crangaso 3 жыл бұрын

Love listening to Clint & can't beat his Words of Wisdom! Reminds me of the oldschool 'Nam Vets I knew back in NYC when I was a kid. Peace through superior firepower, no doubt! The M1 Bazooka hanging up in the background is bad ass. First firearm I fired was a 12 Gauge Remington with Slugs and 00 Buckshot, next was a .30-06 bolt action (that gave my step-father the dummy circle requiring 8 stitches), after a .30-30 Marlin lever action and lastly the .308 FN FAL. Earned the name "Dead Eye Dan" that day.

@samswann1887 3 жыл бұрын

Clint’s generation is the reason the ATF has too much power these days.

@beelbrother1648 3 жыл бұрын

and everybody clapped...

@COLT6940 3 жыл бұрын

boomer fudd moment.

@cloakedfigures1368 3 жыл бұрын

@Big Bubba Doubt. Talked about this with my parents and my grandparents in an open discussion. They agreed

@seniortac4175 2 жыл бұрын

Actually Clint's generation the "Baby Boomers" (he's born in 1949) aren't really the issue! Your parents the "Generation X" have been way more instrumental in giving government power!!!

@wesi.g.2915 2 жыл бұрын

@@seniortac4175 Clint would've been 37 during the firearms act (FOPA) of 1986 and 19 during the gun control act of 1968. Both are credited with handing over more control of firearms to the government. His generation falls directly into those years. The later generations allowed for further ATF issues but his was the beginning.

@ScottGraham1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for giving your time to do these types of videos.

@l.peytonadams8570 2 жыл бұрын

Simply a living legend and a credit to his training.

@DrFrankn_MrStein 2 жыл бұрын

Its so cool to see him on this level. And i love that he is a realistic hard ass.

@Mrgunsngear 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@michaelblacktree 3 жыл бұрын

That man is a national treasure. James is pretty cool, too. 😉

@ladonnaghareeb4609 3 жыл бұрын

These two are true treasures.

@barrysuss4421 3 жыл бұрын

A "national treasure" would not be in favor of paying a tax to be given the privilege of owning a firearm. He is a national disgrace.

@johndeere1951a Жыл бұрын

Just found Clint Smith✌️✌️🇺🇲 Good thing I'm retired, 72, so I have time to watch every video with Clint 🇺🇲 Smith I can find. 💥☮️✌️🇺🇲 Out Standing⚠️⚠️⚠️

@fubarexress6359 3 жыл бұрын

100% my grandpa. Miss that man. He was an extremely battle hardened 25 year army vet. Fought in 2 wars. Seen a lot shit. He was hard as a rock. But he would break character and play with us and show us emotion. My grandma said before us kids came around he was the quietest most reserved man she’d ever know.