I loved the fact that you went to a gun range and tried something that was TOTALLY foreign to you.

I love you two. I'm a Texan. Our 2nd Amendment is directly due to the UK. The battles of Lexington and Concord were the British army trying to confiscate Kuntucky Long Rifles, ... superior to the British Brown Bess. The 2A is about civilian ownership of military grade weapons. Sorry everyone, but that's the truth.

Yeah you don't have to explain. Guns are just like boats, cars, food, drinks, or anything else. Some people like them and others don't. The great thing about the US is you do what you want.

I hope people didn’t make you all feel like you have to explain yourselves for going to a gun range.

People should be ashamed of themselves if they harass or belittle others for engaging in a legal (and common) activity in a safe manner.

As a firearms instructor, all I can say is if you come back and decide to do it again, I strongly recommend an outdoor range (less noise, concussion, smell, better lighting, etc.) and try to book something with a dedicated instructor who can give one-on-one instruction the whole time. You guys both did really great though and I felt you were both treating it safely and carefully. I think the staff seemed good, but for the best outcome, a one-on-one setting over at least a couple hours would be ideal. And an outdoor range is far more comfortable than indoor for the reasons I mentioned above. Millie, I respect what you're saying about the rifle and not wanting to do it again, but if you two do go again, and they have something like a Ruger 10/22, I recommend giving that a try. It's chambered in .22, just like the low recoil pistol you both shot. But because it's a rifle (and is heavier and easier to grip and support than a pistol), it has basically no recoil at all and it's also very quiet. As far as a first firearm to shoot and learn the basics on, I don't think there's anything better than a .22 caliber rifle. A long gun is a lot easier to aim and is safer for an instructor with a new student than a pistol since a pistol can be waved around easily and a rifle is much more controllable by both the student holding it and the instructor next to them. And something like a Ruger 10/22 is far less intimidating which allows the user to simply focus on the fundamentals of marksmanship without being bothered/intimidated by excess noise or recoil. At the same time, it's also a very accurate rifle which allows the instructor to give pointers and get the student to work on their sight picture and trigger control without the "scary" factor. IMO, a .22 caliber rifle is the perfect starting point for teaching anyone to shoot who's never handled firearms before. It's totally unintimidating to fire and is accurate enough to allow the shooter to learn marksmanship skills without any of the scariness that comes with a larger caliber. Once the new shooter is past that point, a gradual transition to larger caliber firearms is far less of a big deal to them. I don't recommend a pistol as a first-time experience for someone who's never shot before (if they're actually wanting to learn how and are wanting to come back) since the dramatically shorter sight radius (distance between the front and rear sights) of a pistol makes it far more challenging to accurately aim at and hit the target. After the student has the fundamentals down with a small caliber long gun, transitioning to handguns and larger caliber rifles is a lot easier and more enjoyable.

The handgun sounds like a .22 which does not have any kick to speak of. It's actually a perfect caliber for a newbie to learn on.

The range master did a wonderful job with you all. He started you with the right gun for people that are new to it. You chose that right gun range for sure.

Safety is key with responsible American gun owners.

This crusty ol' 'Murican is proud of you two, especially you Millie, for stepping out of your comfort zone. ❤.

If you wonder how willingly millions of people can be loaded onto trains, how they can then be forced to work hard labor for free, how they can be tortured and stripped of their human rights ... how, when they're no longer needed, they can simply be destroyed. Well, if you take the only tool that people have to fight back with and you're left with nothing but defenseless citizens that can easily be ruled over by a tyrannical government. That's exactly how that can be done.

The 2a community is very accepting and informative. God bless you for being open-minded and giving it a whirl!

I'm glad you had a chance to try this out. Recently, my nephew's friend from Sweden visited our house. He said he wanted to try firing a gun while he was in the United States. I grabbed a .22 Smith & Wesson revolver, sat him down at the kitchen table, and gave him a thorough lesson on gun safety. Then I took him to the backyard and let him shoot at clay targets. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I helped him understand that this is how the typical American views gun ownership. We consider it to be a responsibility that emphasizes safety and conscientiousness. We also enjoy shooting at targets because of the personal challenge to develop a skill. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I think he liked it better than American food. 😂

Imagine the culture shock of a Spaniard visiting London in the 18th Century. Guns, swords and knives openly carried on the streets and even women were armed. Meanwhile in Spain, the king had disarmed the people to avoid a coup.

I’m an employee at Range USA in Detroit. Glad to see you guys had a safe and enjoyable experience 👍

I've got a lot of Brit friends, and when they come to Florida, they aways want to go to the range.

Difference between UK and USA. I learned to shoot at the YMCA at 8 yers old 22 rifle .

I've been in the U.S. Army for over 19 years, and I'm an avid firearms enthusiast. I watched your original video. Nothing about your handling of the weapons, in the video, was wrong. The minor slight turn back for communication never brought the muzzle of the weapon from a proper "down range" positioning. Even if you didn't think it's for you, I'm glad you tried it. New experiences are what make life great and enriched.

Curiosity question . how fixated are Brits with American guns? The reason I ask is on my first trip to the UK, when I was in Edinburgh, I was on the bus talking with someone next to me, and someone behind me heard my accent and asked "You're American?" to which I replied "yes", and then the next question from them was "Is it true if someone breaks into your house you can shoot them?"

My dad told me growing up you never point a gun at anything you don't plan on eating loaded or empty or unless it is trying to take your life.

LoL "I don't want to do it again". Immediately in the next breath it's a competition about who is the better shot.

There’s nothing wrong with “putting your face on the rifle” stock. That’s called a cheek weld and is perfectly normal and common for target shooting.

You guys were pretty brave for trying that. Anyone who tells you different is stroking their ego. I grew up on guns and joined the Army at 17. Did 20+ years and multiple combat tours in Iraq. I can still remember the first time I shot a .22 and you guys did better than me my first time. I retired at 38 . I don’t consider myself that old but my main point is.. anyone that says “oh it’s a .22 it’s nothing” are just kids that probably just shot their first high powered gun. You guys did awesome. If you guys need a place to stay next time you come and some guns to shoot with on private land just hit me up. Love the videos. Keep being you.❤

Indoor ranges can be louder than outdoor. Outdoor can still be loud. Just the indoor ones tend to be louder.

I've taught a lot of first-time shooters. Having a good instructor the first time out makes things so much more safe, fun, and smooth. Also, though indoor ranges are climate controlled, I recommend outdoor ranges for the first time. The reverberation in indoor ranges can be a bit overwhelming. I'm glad you got a chance to try it. If you ever want to try it again, I can give you some recommendations to help make your next experience outstanding and very relaxing.

I’m a gunsmith. Best advice I can give anyone is that guns aren’t for everyone but there is a gun for anyone. You also shot a .22 Long Rifle pistol. It’s as anemic as you can get, to be honest. Guns can also reach 160+ decibels, so yeah they’re loud.

The worst thing you can do is go shooting with random people. There's a weird group of people that want brand new shooters to handle high recoil weapons because the think it's funny. The vast majority of people who are interested in firearms want you to like it as much as we do, that's why ease you into recoil instead of just tossing you in to the deep end

I grew up in a family where every male and many females over 13 owned rifles and hunted. My dad and uncles owned guns. My mom even used one. I have friends that shoot. As a child, I learned to shoot a BB gun. But, I have always been afraid of guns. I even took the NRA gun safety and concealed carry classes, trying to get past the fear. I never got comfortable even being around them. However, though I will never own a gun, I am a strong believer in our second amendment rights. I'm a Oglala woman. I grew up knowing a woman who had fled a communist country and seeing the concentration camp tattoos on the arm of another neighbor. I will never completely trust any government.

You guys did great! Don’t listen to the critics in their mom’s basement.

I grew up in the southern US where everyone owned guns and shooting was both a recreational activity and a way to put meat on the table. Most of the men in both my father’s and grandfather’s generations were combat veterans. I served 10 years in the US Army and carried/fired weapons on a regular basis. All that being said, I have enough Yankee and Brit friends to know how stressful firing a weapon can be, especially coming from a country/culture where firearms are heavily restricted. You can be very proud of yourselves for doing something so far outside your comfort zone.

It's all about the experience. The 22 is still a serious firearm. I know people think that it isn't very powerful but it doesn't need to be, it will still put someone 6 ft under. Treat ALL firearms with respect. I think you guys did a GREAT job and I'm glad you did it.

Welcome from Cowtown Texas! Love you Brits!

Hi guys. For us Texans, this is a common weekend activity. Many of us believe in teaching our children at a young age how to handle a firearm responsibly. People who learn how to handle their firearms safely and responsibly often go their entire lives without ever having a gun related accident or crime. The key is always thinking about safety first, and always treating the firearm as loaded, chambered, and ready to fire. I highly recommend that if you really wantt to try the higher caliber firearms, like the .50 caliber, plan ahead and book an outdoor range. The percussive pressure of such a weapon in an indoor range can be very disturbing, despite wearing ear plugs and muffs. I often visit a Range USA location near my home to shoot my Walther PPQ, which is a low caliber (22LR) pistol); but because of my low blood pressure (related to my Diabetes) I often get headaches. When someone else is in the range at the same time shooting a high caliber weapon, it gives me a massive headache and I have to leave the area until they are done. This is not a problem in an outdoor range because the air pressure from those firearms disspiates as it travels outward in the open air rather than bounce off the walls of an indoor range and echo. You can literally feel the air pressure on your head with every shot. Responsible gun owners visit the range often because the goal is to gain confidence, efficiency, and familiarity with the firearms you ow. The more you know about handling them, the more experience you gain, the safer you are in operating them. Also, should the time ever come when you need to use your firearm in a self defense situation, you want to rely on your muscle memory rather than finding yoursef in a situation where you're just escalating a situation while defeating your own ability to defend yourself. As they say, practice makes perfect! For some, this is also a great theraputic session as it allows them to release tension and anger on something that is not human! With all that said, great job for a first timer. My daughter (now 21), was very scared and uncomfortable when I first took her to the range too. However, she was very proud of herself after her first mag and quickly began to enjoy herself. It's human nature to be nervous or even scared when trying anything for the first time, especially something that has the potenial to take a life; but there's few things more rewarding than sticking to it and eventually mastering the activity! By the way, there are also "launchers" you can purchase, which are non-lethal firearms. They typically use miniature CO2 tanks to launch projectiles rather than gun powder; and those projectiles can be rubber balls, metal riot balls, pepper balls, or even paint balls (often used for firearms training). Berna is one popular option, but there are others that are even cheaper. I actually own one made by Walther because it is exactly the same frm factor as my actual Walther PPQ pistol; so firing it is one safer alternative to pracicing my normal shooting (however, it does weigh more than the real thing). Usually, when I'm out and about in public, I often carried both the pistol and the launcher at the sam thing as I like having the non-lethal first option. When I'm at home though, I'm often carrying on the pistol. Afterall, if someone enters my home and poses a threat there, I have a lot more to protect than just my own personal safety and the threat cannot be greater at that point!

I'm glad that you followed up on this video and telling us how much training they did provide in advance since I assumed it happened, and happy that you are confirming. I'm impressed that you went for this experience because I know that when you walk into a place like this there are guns everywhere, and this can be intimidating. Love the fact that the gun was always down range. Great clips and happy that you had a positive experience!

No need for any explanation, and screw anyone who feels they deserve one. Guns aren't my thing, maybe from living in the northeast my entire life has just left me with no desire to do anything with them. But more power to you for at least trying it out. And even with me having never been to a gun range, I never had a doubt in my mind they would properly instruct you on how to use it before firing.

Sounds like you guys took some heat in the comments section for enjoying yourselves at an American shooting Range.

For most people guns aren't a hobby any more than driving their car is a hobby. It's a tool for most.

I grew up in the country, where guns are just tools, and my 8th birthday present was a rifle. Which wasn't particularly unusual.

Y'all Don't need to be afraid to speak your minds with Americans. We aren't afraid to talk about Politics, Religion and the right to bear arms. I'm glad y'all got to experience a little of our freedoms here in America.

Considering you two came from a country without the 2nd Amendment, good on you for experiencing what we in America are trying to keep our government from taking from us.

Gen X here, I had a gun when I was actually five years old. My dad bought me a 22 rifle for Christmas. now I couldn't shoot it by myself, He had to be with me and taught me the end and out of a responsible gun owner. My dad served in two wars, Korean and Vietnam. Things I did as a child would actually probably be looked around as child abuse now because our country has gotten weak, but I'm glad you went and experienced it. I think you did a great job.

As someone who grew up with firearms and as someone who served in the U.S. Army with multiple combat tours you both did very well. Shooting is supposed to be fun and safe. My family has a big skeet shoot every year at our family reunion.

I thought that you two were great! I've watched other Brits go to the range, and they were not exactly...safe. I was impressed by your first time. Healthy respect for how you went about it, and your reactions.

You guys were great. You treated it with caution and respect and weren’t goffying around with the guns. Hope you enjoyed the experience and if you come back you know you can do it again and this time you’ll really be able to pull out the big guns

To each their own. You gave it a real try and we're over the moon for it. Glad you enjoyed your time stateside 👍👍👍

My wife didn't shoot a firearm until I bought her one around age 30. Years later she is a confident and competent shooter. It takes time to get comfortable with your firearm and the idea that other people around you are carrying. Just like owning and driving a vehicle there is a high level of trust we all have in each other when on the road. It's awesome that you guys did this and I'm so glad you had a good instructor.

Everyone should know how to shoot a gun so bravo to you guys for going to the range and learning!

I'm a pro-gun American, but I only have 11 guns - I'm not keeping up.

I appreciate you guys taking the time to learn a little about guns. I grew up in a big hunting area in America, where everyone in our town owned guns…and it was very natural to own guns and use them to hunt. When we were kids, we were given BB guns and taught how to use them, respect them and never point them at a human. When we got older, we were given pellet guns (quite a bit more powerful than BB guns)…and eventually, our parents would take us on our first hunting trip and get to shoot a real gun (I started out on a 4-10 shotgun). Respecting the weapon and what it can do…and total gun safety, were taught from when we were little kids. I’m glad I’m not afraid of guns as an adult…but I also have a MASSIVE respect for them and know how dangerous they can be if used improperly.

As an American who is an avid shooter and firearms enthusiast, I am so happy that you two tried and successfully had a fun and safe time! I'm glad you two were able to come up with your own conclusions and reasonings behind if it is for or not for you!

I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction video to your own video. Getting the "behind the scenes" info. was pretty cool and explains a lot. Please do more of this type video to your original videos! Thank you for this!

Welcome to Texas!!! I'm from Houston.....

It is strange, as an American, to see other non-American people’s visceral reactions to it. Definitely makes me see it in a different light.

You did well with the breathing and the recoil!👍

We have a wonderful gun culture, but the best part of it is the people. Most of us are great people who like to hunt, target shoot, and most importantly, protect themselves and their families and, like any section of society, have our share of jerks, but the good out weigh the bad. I'm glad you had a good time and checked it off your bucket list.

Everybody need to know how to handle a gun safely, even if you never have guns around you. It doesn't mean use them, it's how make sure nobody gets hurt if you ever need to handle one someday.

I think you guys did pretty well for your first time. Yes those shell casings can burn ya and the shotguns have a kickback, lessons we all learn. I have always lived in open carry states and it’s normal for me. Just glad you had a good experience.

While yall were in Tx, you were around people that had guns that you couldn't see.

I'm impressed with your willingness to go outside your comfort zone to experience something so completely foreign to you. For those of us in the US who have grown up being familiar with guns - even if we are not enthusiasts, or even owners, it is hard to imagine just how foreign an experience that was for you.

Hey guys, no judgment. You came, you saw, you gave it a go. What more can anyone ask?

Spot on with it's a hobby and all hobbies aren't for everyone. Just because your partner enjoyed it doesn't mean you have to lie and say you enjoyed it as well. Great breakdown of a video. Short and concise.

Actually, it’s probably best that you didn’t take your paper target back with you. Because, if any of the TSA’s machines detects gunpowder, you would have been detained until they check all of your luggage.

I would imagine that a lot of the negative comments you guys received regarding the instruction you got at the range stems from the fact that there's another popular video on KZfaq where a couple of foreigners (Can't recall if they were Brits or from some other country) went to a range in Texas and the guy at the counter basically sold them some ammo and turned them loose on the range. It was a complete disaster looking for a place to happen and, as a lifelong 'gun guy', it made my stomach ache. Thankfully no one got hurt, but I suspect that's probably why you got some of the negative comments you did. Glad you guys had an overall positive experience and good on you both for giving it a try!

Your allowed to have whatever view on it you want. You don't have to explain to everyone why you did/didn't like something. If anyone has an issue with any of your views, that's on them for not being accepting that everyone is allowed a view.

Ya'll went in and tried something new. Ya'll had someone behind you watching every move and you both learned something. And guns are not for everyone, but I'm glad you went in and tried it. Thanks for sharing

Glad you got to experience this! I'm former Law Enforcement here, I've grown up shooting from a young age. It's really quite an enjoyable thing. I haven't gone in many years but I need to go get some practice in! I feel bad that so many in Europe are conditioned to be afraid of firearms, I know a guy in France who shoots a lot at the range but he's even told me there's not too many that go due to such a negative perspective put onto people about them.

Some people live to pick others apart and it’s sad. I think you both did an awesome job!

Brits going shooting in the US is as much a cliche as Americans in Germany driving on the Autobahn. Driving fast freaks some Americans out as much as guns disturb Brits. The pistol looks very much like a Ruger 22/45, a relatively heavy .22 LR pistol, which is a good choice for a novice to learn pistol technique on as it has very little recoil.

Don't feel you need to apologize to anyone. You are absolutely allowed to not want to shoot guns yourself, or to not take it up as a hobby. You've tried it and you have an understanding of what it's actually like to shoot, so at least you are making an informed decision. It's just like any other experience, from trying a new food to a new sport: you gave it a try, and you either enjoy it or you don't, and either outcome is perfectly acceptable. You did far more than a lot of people are willing to do before they make their decision.

It’s nice that you were open to try. My husband is English and I took him to a gun range…wow! He hit the target every time! It was the hottest thing. I just remember thinking, “ wow, he can actually protect me” . I totally understand not enjoying the recoil. I’ve actually had a gun recoil hard enough that it cut the top of my thumb knuckle pretty bad, but I’m sure I was holding it wrong lol😂. My hubby and I have done that a few times. Axe throwing and knife throwing. Have you to ever done axe throwing? Anyway, Great job! You looked like no one would mess with you, like Trinity from the Matrix! Archie doesn’t have to worry about anything because Mum and dad are bad*sses… ;) 💪🏼💪🏼❤

Thanks for the context, those of us with experience in sport shooting sort of cringed at some of the details but it's good to hear that the people running that range were clued in and present at all times. At least now you have an understanding of how firearms work and what they do. They are very very very loud and you have to watch out for hot brass going down your shirt collar and such and that does take some getting used to. Good to hear you had an overall positive experience.

Most "gun people" love teaching and exposing new shooter or first time shooters and want beginners to have a good experience. We want more people to enjoy our hobby to expand our numbers. Owning guns is part of the American psyche and culture. We do so for fun and sport, self defense, because we can, because we don't trust our government or other countries governments, hunting etc. There are as many reasons to own guns as you can believe.

You both did great! My wife would never do what she did, so proud of you both.

Trying the hard and strange is often a surprise that we oft find fun! Kudos for making the effort!!!

As an American who shot her first gun (with parental help and supervision) at Age 4, and who grew up with everyone I Knew owning guns- it seemed so odd to me to see the trepidation with which you Guys approach this indoor range practice but I respect that this is very foreign to many. It’s just so normal for many who grew up in rural natural settings that we don’t always understand what the big deal is all about. -Geneva.

It'll never be about politics. As an American it's my right to own one. Thank you founding fathers. A gun on a table will never shoot on its own. Just like your mics they will never pick up your voice unless you place it the right place. You have to clip it in the right place on your shirts. The mic will not do it on its own. A human has to do it not the mic. Gun is the same thing. Guns never shoot on their own, people do it. Great video!!

Guns are not for all people. Some people like to shoot them. Some people don't most of the places in the United States. You need a background check before you get your gun and you have to pass a safety course. But you did great. Me myself. I don't mind them My job is in-law enforcement. So I have one on me all the time. That video was great. All your videos have been great from your trip. You guys have a blessed day and may God bless all 3 of you.

Hey, being afraid/respecting firearms is far better than being cocky/overconfident. First time anybody touches a gun they are nervous as heck and that fear is a good thing to start with.

The best way to learn is to teach and James did well in showing Millie how to shoot. Millie, don't feel pressured to do it again, it's always your choice to do something or not.

As a natural American, I simply can't relate to being afraid of guns. I owned my first gun when i was 7 or 8 years old. A Ruger 10/22. And target shooting is a fun benefit of an armed society, but we're not armed to shoot paper cutouts, make no mistake. We're armed in case we need to fight for our life, liberty and our pursuit of happiness. No one will ever take that away from us again.

You both did well. Millie, the more you do it (shooting Firearms) the more you enjoy it, cause you know more about it and have less and less anxiety.

I think it’s really cool that you guys went to a gun range and experience something that was very different for you. Like most hobbies shooting a gun isn’t for everyone. But it is a good thing to experience at least once in your life. God bless you and your family. Duane

Next time you visit the U.S., I suggest more time in the scenic rural areas. There are millions of acres of mountains, deserts, shorelines, waterfalls, and canyons to see.

It is a common misconception that "anyone can just walk in and buy one" in America, this isn't technically true. You do go through a federal background check. If you have ever been convicted of a felony or certain crimes / domestic violence, you automatically get denied.

You two are great. Never apologize to the internet.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran here well done Beesleys!!!! And those casings are hot!!

So proud of you for giving new things a try....You Did It!!

In my personal opinion, I think you both did amazingly. Like I said before, many of us have this embedded into us at a very young age. We have so many years experiencing this skill, and for the both of you to try this, no offense intended, is the same as many of us at 5yrs. old. We learn the do's and don'ts early on through TV, toys, parental guidance, BB guns, and much more. I applaud you for how well you did when trying something so alien to you, and I very much respect you for how open minded you are. Great video, no explanation needed, thank you for sharing.

Great video guys. I'm glad y'all were able to experience that. I myself grew up in Texas. So I was shooting guns from about six years old and up. I was also in the United States Army where I got to shoot weapons that most civilians will never get the chance to even hold. I also got to throw live grenades, use claymore mines, anti Tank weapons and several other things that go Boom. It was a fantastic experience that I will always look back on with a great deal of pride and nostalgia.

I for one find you two/three, w/baby, *ADORABLE,* and am so happy that you were able to visit America and get some 'Range time' while you were here! You're welcome back anytime, and if ya want to stay, even better! :-D

The range you went to is our local range! Hubby and I used to go once a week until our situation changed. There is something different about hearing all the guns that makes it scary. I wear double ear protection because of the noise! I'm glad you came and enjoyed!!

Yeah I wouldn't rely on the gun violence statistics so much. They typically add every gun death up together it doesn't matter if it was a suicide or murder or a self-defense case they usually just tie all them numbers in together. Which I think is kind of ridiculous if you're going to complain about gun crime at least be truthful enough and not cluster all the gun deaths together especially when they don't really fit the description of a violent crime. And this is something I have typically figured out. People who aren't raised up around guns tend to not like them. While people who are raised up around guns and stuff we have no issues with them.

To have a right to protect yourself an your family is not a right that a government allows you to have its a god given right that no one should infringe on. I live in the country in the middle of no where there is three different venomous snakes, bobcats, cougars, bears. An god only knows whatever kind of thing out there. It would be absolutely insanity to me not to go armed.

Well done! I live in the country and built a shooting range just below my house. Two of my neighbors live 1/4 and 1/2 mile from me and they have shooting ranges in their backyards as well. Some Americans enjoy golf or fishing and many of us enjoy the shooting sports. Bullseye.....IPSC....IDPA......Action Shooting......Steel Challenge.....3-Gun or just informal target shooting is often a lifetime pastime for us. Even our High School has a Trap Team that competes against other high school kids. You'll enjoy it more the next time.

So Very Cool you made it to the States , Glad you took the time to try Our Favorite Past Time!

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Anyone who has a problem with it needs to get over their woke self. Most people have firearms in America, you're the oddity if you don't. I don't get what the big deal is to be truthful. I know it was a new experience for y'all but now you understand it's not the gun, but the person behind the gun, who kills. There's about 150 plus million law abiding citizens who own firearms, if we were the problem the entire world would know it. Us citizens are better armed than most countries. I taught all of my children how to shoot, they got their bb gun at age 4. When my daughter was 13 she was outshooting most men at the shotgun club, she went to nationals for archery. They all know how to cook, takes care of a baby, shoot, change a tire, wash their clothes, garden and hunt. They're all well educated. I taught them all they need to know to get through life lol. Our firearms predate our government so they have very limited authority over them. Our 2nd Amendment is what keeps the rest of our God given rights. Our founding fathers were very clear.

Here's the thing about gun people. We're very strict on safety and rules but that is only because we want everyone to come home safe and sound at the end of the day. Don't take a stern attitude as not liking someone. Most gun people i know are some of the friendliest people i've ever come across.

Absolutely love your channel !!! Great job guys !!

There is just a HUGE cultural difference around this topic. Your reaction to just seeing objects is strange to me, but I also understand it. An outdoor range would have been better for you, much less noise. It seems to me that your reactions are very much driven from psyching yourself out. It is an actual phobia, not that shooting guns is completely without risk. Anyway, I really appreciate seeing such an outside perspective. The gun crowd can be a bit OVERLY critical, so you should simply ignore them in this case. You had an instructor and did nothing wrong. Yes, some technique could be improved, but that simply comes with practice, and it was nothing that was unsafe. Guns aren't for everyone. Also, very wise to stay out of politics. I think we all know what your political views are on this subject, but it would be unpopular among Americans.