DEFENDING YOURSELF WITH AIR GUN (II)
Vložit
- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- This is the second video on Defending Yourself With Air Gun. You can view the first video by click on the following link • DEFENDING YOURSELF WIT...
Dr. Russ provides an excellent outline in planning your family's self-defense... and yet staying out of jail ... when you use an air gun in stopping a burglar.
Awesome Accurate Air Rifle by Dr. Russ videos are for your educational and documentary, purposes only. Duplicating any of the activities shown in our videos, is solely done AT YOUR OWN RISK. You must treat air rifles and air pistols as REAL FIREARMS WITH REAL BULLETS IN THEM. They are very capable of harming and even KILLING YOU AND PERSONS NEAR YOU. Any and all upgrade work on air guns should be done by a qualified and insured gunsmiths. Dr Russ videos as well as CZcams will not be held liable for any injury or harm to yourself, or others within shooting range of your air gun. When attempting to duplicate any or similar activities shown in our videos, Awesome Accurate Air Rifle by Dr. Russ videos, as well as CZcams will not be held liable for any harm done to you, others near you, or damage to your air guns. We do not manufacture, distribute or sell Airguns, Airgun parts or Airgun equipment. By viewing this video, you are acknowledging the serious contents of this disclaimer and the personal responsibilities that go with them. By viewing or flagging this video, you are acknowledging that you have read this disclaimer. Please advise us if anyone attempts to change or charge for our videos.
Smart man.
Oplal3r0 ... thanks for writing. Please keep us in your air gun experiences info loop ... Dr. Russ
Thank you for this.
Damn, Dr. Russ has seen some crazy stuff in Vietnam...
Nick ... it is good to hear from you... war is an interesting event... and shows "man's inhumanity to man" like no other.... Please share any interesting air gun experiences you have, helping us to help everyone be air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
17 Videos have been produced to date... all produced over the past 5 months... and we now have 35,600 viewers around the world. Another 17 are in some form of planning or production ... based upon your comments and requests. Anticipate air gun and pellet reviews over the next month that include the Umarex Gauntlet, the Hatsan Bully, and the Hatsan Bull Boss. Dr. Russ
Thank you for taking the time and explaining restraint, I believe home protection is important but restraint is vital. You explained the material of the wall in reference to the projectile and the neighbors, I believe that it's one thing that is always overlooked, an innocent person in danger in any other room or house. High caliber firearms can stop an intruder but many don't explain how it can go through a wall and hit a bystander, thanks for the point you made.
Patrick... It was good to hear from you... I have probably received more criticism on my 2 personal defense videos... than all my other videos combined... of course the complaints came in prior to the black lives matter protests ... and particularly the police who have been jailed or fired... their only defense is going to be that they too showed restraint during those arrests...
We are currently working on some excellent July and August videos that I'm sure you will enjoy... please write any time...Dr. Russ
Love you're videos Dr Russ God bless you and Dr Paula and your family
Thanks Nightwolf ... good to hear from you ... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... helping us help keep everyone air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Thank you Dr Russell , like always great recommendations!
It is good to hear from you again Gopnzalo Chacon... Thanks for keeping us in your loop... Dr. Russ
You sir are a very wise man!
Good to hear from you again Biker Benny .... stay in touch ... Dr. Russ
I have learned so much from your videos and you have blessed my life! Thank you brother Christian!! The time you have spent is soooo invaluable to me. I know the lord will bless you for this!
Jeff Carpet Guy ... thank you ... and it is good to hear from you... Dr. Russ
Our county Sheriff and prosecuter have no problems with stand your ground and I too am in Southern Michigan. Example: A few years ago we had a guy with a PPO to stay away from his ex wife because of his violent behavior. The ex wife's dad showed up with his deer rifle and blew the asshole away.
Dad gets off with justifiable homicide. Reports show that just branding your weapon is enough to stop most criminals. In reality the majority of us will never see this horrible act of violence.
I have a collection of air guns and not sure if that would be my go to self defense. Still a pretty cool video on your awesome toys.
daveshoraceway .... good to hear from you.... just keep in mind that counties change their rules,.... also change their prosecutors from one election to another.... and times in general change too. Who would believe today that we are attempting to de-fund our police at a time that the FBI says our felonies are up 30% nationwide. It has been a very unusual year for America. I recommend that you keep your air guns handy ... as well as your powder guns... and show whatever police or prosecutor reviews your case ... that you showed whatever restraint that you could afford in your situation. Perhaps you saw the news where a man shot his own daughter trying to sneak back into their home after curfew one night....She died and I am sure he wished he had used less destructive force with her.... Dr. Russ
Thank you Dr. Russ for this quite informative video and appreciate your unique perspective on self defense alternate measures. I just purchased the LCS SK-19 .25 cal Semi/Full auto as a home defense alternative due to its semi-auto capability.
Daniel.... you have a great brand ... a great caliber ... and auto only adds to that package. Congratulations. We hope to hear from you again. Dr. Russ
curious, I want an SK-19, how is your toy holding up ? From watching the reviews it looks like it is made with tight tolerance, like a race car.
@@daveshoraceway My SK-19 is holding up very well. It is acueste at 100+ yards can easily send FX hybrid slugs around 1,100 fps and not even cranked to full power. It is my home self defense weapon.
Awesome !! Thank you for your service sir.!!!😎👍
Tattman44 ... it is good to hear from you ... and thanks for remembering... I can never think about Vietnam on my own ... however, it all comes back to me and I have no problem talking about it when others ... like you just did ... bring it up ...You open that door for me as well as college... high school ... growing up and everything else on the other side of that door. Consider clicking onto the small circular photo of me to access all 80 videos in our channel ... I believe it was 4 videos ago with the word "gift " in it that will show you how to participate in our current large bore air gun give away ... Dr. Russ
An nother great video thank you
I have just bought a hatsan barrage 25 cal my wife said why are you wasting money on air guns I laughed and said to her it was a prescription from DR Russ
Stay safe
Just carve Rob ... it is good to hear from you ... but now you have both of us in trouble. My best decision in responding to the passion of air guns .... was to get Dr. Paula involved in it too... and now I am able to purchase most every gun ... when I tell her that I bought her another air gun.... Good luck ... Dr. Russ
Excellent presentation DOC. Welcome Home brother. Some of those rifles look pretty sophisticated on camera. Wouldn't want to lug one of those around in the woods. I'm an old model 94 Winchester guy when I used to hunt deer in Texas. Be safe and have fun DOC.
Good to hear from you again Nick .... My father and grandfather hunted with the old model 94 in the Franklin Mountains... which is the Rocky Mountains as they trail down into Texas and into Mexico... Good to hear from you ... Dr. Russ
Thank you Dr Russ for another great video stay safe God bless you
Jeremy... good to hear from you again... and that yu found another video helpful... you can find all 14 at Dr. Russ Air Rifle. Hopefully you have a backyard friendly air rifle during this Corona virus stay in place...thanks again for being a regular viewer... Dr. Russ
Awsome!!!!!!!
Honey Bee ... good to hear from you again.... Thanks for that Awesome compliment ....Dr. Russ
Great compassionate perspective!
Loren Ray ... thanks for the compliment .... Dr. Russ
You've helped change my mind about just out right Destroying someone if I'm in danger. I always felt that you may not have a second chance to do what should may have been done the first chance. But what if it were a teenager or someone who may deserve a second chance in life. If I can disable them? That's what I'll try to do moving forward in life. Well I'll try my best to do so. God bless you
Very good Derek ... we had a man here in the Detroit area who shot and killed his own daughter .... who was sneaking back into their house at night. Plus, even police today are afraid to shoot ... telling me that we should be very careful in how we use a gun ... even the stings of a BB pistol at low velocity will help you turn around and leave a home. Somehow, we have it in our mind that some mass murderer who has lots of shooting experience is breaking into our home. More often it is after 2 a.m. after the bars close. The truly skilled bad guys are into assassination hits and store robberies where there is a lot of cash and the chance of getting in and getting out quickly is easy to see. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences.... Dr. Russ
Hi, I'm from Brazil. My doubt is, a CO2 pistol can not stay for a long time with the cilinder, to avoid damage to the ring.
True Helio Sanchez .... CO2 pistols for self defense should have the air cartridge in the handle ... but not punctured yet ... it will be up to you to twist the puncture screw in the dark only after you know you have an intruder in your home.... Good to hear from you ... please keep us in your loop.... Dr. Russ
Yes airguns can be used for self-defense if The person is not armed with an actual firearm then you probably can use a airgun for self-defense.
Thanks for sharing Cameron ... Please stay in touch...Dr. Russ
Looking forward to your summer series
Thank you Tom.... you are a good friend.... Dr Russ
Great video again Dr. Russ. I think the first thing is to protect your house against burglars. Safety strips and locks on doors and windows and an outside lamp with detection.
If a burglar still wants to come into your house, it's gonna cost him time and he probably makes noise so you have more time to react.
Greetings from the Netherlands 👍🙂
Great ideas for home defense Jingles... good to hear from you ... Dr. Russ
Good info. Keep it coming!
Thank you Shun... good to hear from you again... and we trust you and your family have not let this Coronavirus catch you...Dr. Russ
@@russjones7981 we have been blessed in that...however, my bestfriend of over 40 years passed away on monday from this plague. He spent his 55th birthday in a coma. People don't get it...that virus is real. You can follow every precaution...but if the people around you dont....you could pay the price for their stupidity. They might have a mild reaction...but you might not. Its a sobering thought. Be well Dr Russ...stay safe and continue to make great informational videos. On a side note....you could also add pellet and or slug performance (a hollow point slug (bullet)will do a lot more damage than a pellet. Just a thought...Be well.
Keep up the good work my friend, kinda remind me of my grandad in a way, GOD BLESS U SIR
Jonny Utah..... I have had several viewers say the same thing.... perhaps because I have 15 grand kids presently ... and one son who hasn't started yet. Please keep me in your loop ... sharing any experiences you have. thanks ...Dr.Russ
Appreciate the wisdom of your philosophy sir
JDP ... good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliment .... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences so that you can help us keep everyone ... Air Gun Sharp.... Dr. Russ
I just bought my first air rifle at age 59. A Sig Saure ASP20. I’ve been watching tons of videos awaiting its arrival. Then I ran across yours. Very informative & the only site I subscribed to. I’ve never had a hunter or gun person in my life and you fill that need perfect. Great teaching style. My wife is also learning a lot from you. Do you have any plans on doing a review of the Sig ASP20 in the future? Also when you buy a soft rifle case, do you want it to be very tight fitting or a bit roomy? I bought one that will just barley zip closed. Thank you for your great work!
Jay... Thank you for commenting on how much you enjoyed this video and subscribing you have an excellent Sig Sauer pistol and yes I will be reviewing all handguns and all rifles in time I just don't have the date yet... I've been purchasing all these guns on my own and have resisted funds from a sponsor to date...
A tight rifle case is better than a loose one... assuming the padding is adequate. Most cases will fit tight when a rifle has a scope on it...... if you go to Dr. Russ Air Rifle... you will find and catch up on all 17 videos to date... I recommend you watch Targets.... Accuracy... and maybe Trap and Hunting. Thanks again for writing Jay... perhaps airguns and hunting can provide a second honeymoon activity with your wife after the kids are gone...
Thank you for the reply. The Sig is a rifle.
Jay...my mistake ... I will research your rifle... and will consider it for future ownership and video....Dr. Russ
Love the video brother
So very glad to hear your comment AG ....Fortunately, we have been able to launch 24 since last December..... Not sure yet what we will do on our one year anniversary ... but something special I am sure....... and I hope that there are more Videos to follow that you will find helpful... Please respond again ... when you have a question or two.... Dr. Russ
Dr. Russ I’ve been target 🎯 practicing with Daisy Powerline 340’s and Beeman P17 and I feel very confident in them for home self defense. What do you think sir? Spring Pistons seems to pack powerful punches.
Shaun McClendon ... excellent choices among the many Spring Piston air guns... I believe Spring Piston can be excellent deterrents to burglars when shot at the right target. My main message is that we want to use alternative choices before we resort to the choices that blow away a burglar. I believe they enter a home with the hope of stealing items that they might get $50 ujp to $500 dollars for .... and a few stinging BB's or salt pellets of the same size from a shotgun ... can go along way in changing their minds. Of course, it helps to have more powerful deterents just in case their motive for breaking in is greater than just petty theft. I know it will help you before a court if you used an alternative ... lesser lethal weapon first. A review of how much trouble police have gotten from public responses on killing.... and they were legally given that job. Finally is the emotional problems that might follow. Soldiers returning from wars certainly deal with this one. Imagine the joy ... and perhaps laughter you might gain 50 years from now ... retelling the story of how you stopped a burglary or personal defense ... when you used a Spring Piston weapon versus a 44 magnum ... that you held in the other hand. Shaun ... thanks for writing ... Dr. Russ
I've been robbed and burgled a few times in my life and live in a European nation where firearms are very restricted but airguns are not. So I bought a Korean Shinsung Infinity 9mm, learned how to use it and had a lot of fun shooting this bolt action 6 shot heavy rifle, it's about 150 joules of power so enough for medium sized game. One late night I'm sitting behind my PC and see something move by my window, my screen is bright and there is no light outside but I was sure I saw something. My house has a fence around it and is on private property. My rifle was loaded and sitting near me, I grab it and go outside. Feeling scared but happy to have the rifle. My cat came running to me making cute noises, she had gone outside through an open window without me knowing, it was her that I saw. My point is an airgun is not ideal but a hell of a lot better than nothing and I was happy to have it.
Lt. Lasereyez ... thanks for sharing your story ... you have brought up a value that I have never covered with our viewers before ... and that is just the comfort of knowing you had something ... an air rifle with 150 joules of power ... when an intruder concern became evident. While it would require a very precise shot to actually kill someone with this air rifle ... there is no one ... no one... who would want to be shot by it.... Thanks for sharing ... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 TY Dr Russ, I think the fact of being shot at by a loud as hell rifle would deter anyone trying to burglar even if I miss. If I was in the burglar's shoes I'd probably consider calling it a night.
@@lt.lasereyez8891 very true Lieutenant ... and the same is true if the burglar saw a red laser light looking for him too... Dr. Russ
It makes a lot of sense
Hi, Doc. I really enjoyed your video. I always enjoy all of your videos. I wanted you to consider, that it just might not be practical, for me to get an airgun, charge it, load a pellet into it, in the middle of the night, when someone is breaking in. Realistically, I just keep a real firearm by my bed. I'm 71 years old. I just don't have the capability to stop someone, without a real firearm.
Long Live Humanity ... it is good to hear from you.... and if you are not comfortable with your air guns then lets not go there.... perhaps another day you will be.... first lets look at the current situation here in 2021.... statistically, the police are much more reluctant to shoot someone and not go to jail... citizens should be too. Citizens (and maybe police do too) have visions that any bad guy is like someone out of the movies ... a trained ninja if you will....and statistically, it is a teenager from up the street or a man whose family wants the media to know what a great person and father he was to 5 children. The prosecuting attorney wants to review the case and determine how well or badly it will play in court, before he presses charges against the police and you.... So what are you and I suppose to do? I believe the answer is that we showed some reluctance or reserve before we fired our weapon ... ie ..." I left the 12 gauge shotgun in the closet and shot the burglar in both legs with a 22 caliber" ... or "I fired my handgun twice into the floor as a warning shot, before I shot him in the chest." Hopefully, you can see preparation for a burglar requires more than just waking up and taking another life. A man here in Detroit shot and killed his own daughter, who was trying to sneak back into their house before her father knew she was gone. As a former Infantry Officer in Vietnam... I still have memories of looking down the iron sights of my M-16 and shooting young members of the Vietcong. who were trying to break through our line. My own preparation for a burglar is considerable ... not wanting to kill another person ... especially a young person. If time permits, I call 911 first... place my bedside 45 semi auto pistol in one hand and a BB pistol in the other (after twisting the CO-2 activator at the base of the handle). Hopefully, I just give the burglar a good case of acne with the BB gun and the 45 stays unfired. I should also add that my first round is snake shot which will do the same as the BB gun ... and not ruin a floor if I shoot it into my carpeted hallway ... followed by some hollow head bullets ... followed with some Teflon covered rounds that will penetrate the car door, the refrigerator or anything else he or she is hiding behind ... including the bullet proof vest of a ninja contract killer. The reason I don't believe he is the latter, is that you and I don't have enough value in our homes to equal a jewelry store etc that does. Long Live Humanity, develop a total defense plan that shows your reluctance and reserve to a burglary. Dr. Russ
Don't know what the bad guy has I think you should treat it like he is armed not leaving anyone to identify him got 1 try shoot to kill better him than you or loved one spit second
@@ronduck2812 Hi, Ron. Never try to kill someone who's trying to kill you. It's morally and legally wrong. You must do everything you can to make stop him, to protect yourself and your family. To stop him, the largest and surest area of his body is his chest. Remember that you are going to be shaking from stress and fear. He's probably going to be moving. You're probably going to be moving. You really can't afford to try anything, other than a chest shot, to stop him, and save your life, or the lives of your family. Then, I hope to hell you have a good lawyer. You'll have to sign you house over to you lawyer, if you want to stay out of jail.
Dear Dr (I think the Ph D degree is more appropriate, due to his excellent knowledge in the area of ballistics, weapons and defense tactics), my congratulations for your excellent video, it is an honor for me to be able to learn from a veteran hero of the vietnam war, greetings from Chile. Sorry my por english
Eugenio Reyes ... it is good to hear from you ... and your poor English is easily understood ... thanks for the compliment ... please stay in touch ... and share any air gun experiences ... with us... Dr. Russ
This week one of our 2 dobermans is anticipating delivery of a litter of puppies we hope to catch some of that on film as an intro to our next air rifle video. Dr. Russ
Thank you for the pieces of advise! I have an sti duty one, bb pistol and a Dan Wesson pellet pistol, perhaps the latter ,due to the rifled barrel would be better in case of an intruder in the house, regards
George ...it is good to hear from you .... I agree ... rifled barrels are better... please keep us in your air gun info loop... Dr. Russ
I've been shot in the head several times with a bb gun like the red Ryder type and believe me it's no fun it feels like someone took a concrete block and busted me in the head shots to the fingers hurt also how did I get this experience I use to get with 7 or 8 boys and have bb gun fights we weren't suppose to aim at the head but we always did and you couldn't use any pump gun just springer. Several things learned when you think your behind good cover you'll get hit second every bb that's gonna hit you will hiss once you hear that its to late .What I am thinking is if you hit the guy on the chin would it knock him out gonna hurt anyway you look at it hopefully no young kids will read this and go have bb gun fights .
Yes ... I have been hit too with a BB gun thru a layer of clothes and it left a nasty welt on me as a teenager. I don't believe a BB to the chin will knock a person out... A fist to the chin often does, because it moves the chin sideways and that pulls down on some muscles that connect the jaw and the upper skull. The pull momentarily cuts off blood to the brain and causes unconsciousness....A straight on hit would leave a bloody dimple in the chin ... but not knock the person out unless he/she passes out when they see blood. The real answer in these kinds of hit as a defensive weapon is found in your own statement ..."and believe me it is no fun... feels like someone took a concrete block and busted me in the head." It really doeskin take too many hits before a bad guy will turn and run.... Dr. Russ
Hello Dr.Russ, if you had to pick any air pistol and air rifle on the market today for home defense which would they be?
The Flash ... the AEA Defender shooting two 35 caliber rounds as well as the Zeus at 72 caliber would certainly kill him... but as I say in my videos ... I believe it better to wound him and keep him alive until an ambulance arrives... that is what the intruders family will want to hear ... and the prosecuting attorney as well... Currently police are really up in the air about this subject. I believe you need to show the public that you had more deadly weapons ... but didn't use them... Dr. Russ
To all my viewers.... as Spring arrives.. the entire air gun industry comes alive for their most important season... Summer.... Anticipate some good sales on their existing sales line up... as they try to get sales back up to normal Coronavirus levels... at the same time... many of their U.S. and overseas factories devoted to new models will have been closed... and I anticipate them to remain at full retail prices until after Christmas... in January and February off season sales. However existing models will be used to get cash back into their bank accounts... Dr. Russ
Thank you - I never thought of using a slingshot. I should keep my shotgun in reserve and use cell phone, powerful flashlight, slingshot and air pistol first (if intruder doesn't leave). I also have a big can of pepper gel spray which I keep tied to my shotgun. Of course if the intruder(s) has firearms, I have no choice but to use shotgun as my first option. I have loaded my shotgun with couple of less lethal rounds followed by #6 birdshots. One other thing. Very loud alarm/siran which can be tripped by remote is critical in my view, as that will make intruder far more eager to leave and tilt the balance in the home owner's favor.
Springer.... You have a well thought out plan and that is key today.... and your plan is providing restraint. Today, you can see how much trouble cops are getting into shooting someone.... so you can imagine how much trouble a home owner goes through defending the same action.
Kind sir, would you have any interest in adopting a 47 year old electronic and mechanical technician? Just out of curiosity really, no reason in particular I'm asking.
Jeffrey Stroman ... it is good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliment ... We have 6 kids and 15 grand kids now ... so we haven't read a thing on adoption yet...However, you provided my wife and I with our morning humor.... always important .....to balance out the stress of each day.....Please keep us in your loop of air gun info ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ
What about the eyes? Ive heard the bullet can go straight through the eyes and into the brain.or pellet
ToolsStop ... thanks for writing and yes your belief is correct. Dr. Russ
Here's a question would a walther CP 99 pellet gun be a good choice for defense it's quiick to load it's not as powerful as I'd like at top fps only 360 but a full mag is 8 shots plus you can charge the co2 relatively quick just wanted to get your thoughts seeing I can't have a real gun nor would I want to the object would be to stop the threat not to kill
Smoking Uncle Frank ... it is good to hear from you ... and yes I believe the accurate Walther CP99 pellet gun is a great defense weapon .... I believe those 8 shots will hurt enough to turn any burglar away .... by the way... we had a father here in Detroit shoot and kill a burglar with a powder gun .... only to learn that the burglar was his daughter trying to sneak back into the house late at night..... I sure he wished he had just put 8 pellets into her rather than the powder gun he was shooting.... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone be air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula I absolutely will do that thanks for everything
@@drsrussandpaula My choice for backup pistole SIG Sauer P226 CO2 Pellet Pistol 16 shot co2 charges very fast
@@smokingunclefrank6037 Great ... Be sure your defense plan always shows some reluctance ... some reserve (perhaps a more powerful weapon that was not used) ... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula Yep got it covered thanks Dr Russ
I like that you bring some christianity's into your video's.. some may not like it but I do as a fellow Christian and hunter sir.. your pretty awsome
Jason Baldwin ... it is good to hear from you ... my Doctorate Degree as well as my wife's is in Divinity ... we both counseled clergy from numerous denominations ... since they have problems too. Be sure to click onto the small circular photo of me to access our entire channel of 70 videos today... and watch three titles ... To be a Great Airgunner I .. II.... and III. Dr. Russ
As usual, you give me something to think about. For me, I have a break barrel .22 air rifle. I can not see myself realistically carrying it through the house in case of a burglar. I don't like the idea of even a .22 powder pistol for the exact reasons you spoke of. The bullet will travel through the inner walls into another room or two. Also, I've never been very accurate with pistols that I've shot. They have all belonged to friends so I've really not had the practice. However, a strong flashlight and a slingshot is something I feel confident in. I may have to purchase an air pistol and practice with it as a backup. I hope I never have to be in a position that I would need to use that kind of force but it would pay to be better prepared than I am right now. Thank you for the videos. Question: how long can a CO2 cartridge be in a pistol before it would discharge it's self? Say, I had a CO2 pistol in my nightstand and had not touched it for a month, I need to pull it out one night and load a clip with pellets in it, will it still be charged and ready to go?
It is good to hear from you Randy ... some air pistols would empty the gas cartridge overnight while more expensive air pistols might last a week. The key here is to not puncture the co2 until needed. It is easy enough to twist the screw in the pistols handle in the dark as you walk towards your bedroom door. Dr. Russ
Where as your thought process of using the least weapon 1st (YES always call 911 1st if possible) may be irresponsible for you to say, if an intruder comes into your house and they hear you are home, and don't leave, odds are they will not be warded off easy, if you are going to do other than a firearm, you better have one on your person. The 1500 lumen flashlight will not blind a person for 10 minutes unless they are dumb enough to stare into it for 10 - 15 seconds, odds are 1 second max, and yes constricted pupils, but not blind. Try one of the new 5000 lumen ones perhaps. Thought process is good though, and I do enjoy your video's, I just think if you are going to suggest non lethal items as 1st 4 you should say have your firearm on your person at all times.
Tom Chrissy ... it is good to hear from you. Thanks for responding with your thoughts on this difficult subject. I did not mean to go forward searching for an intruder without an actual powder gun too. Unfortunately, many homeowners don't have powder guns or allow them in their homes. Few if any have ever had firearm instruction. Few have the gumption to actually shoot to kill an intruder, who turns out to be young or even a girl. In some cases, it is actually just a son or daughter sneaking back into the house after curfew. Our news is filled with cops who are now in trouble ... lost their badges ... and on the other side of the jail bars ... because they were a little quick in pulling the trigger ... on someone who didn't even have a gun. The real gangsters today force their new young members to actually enter homes to steal... rather than put themselves in jeopardy. While it is good to carry a powder gun with you into a situation, and aim both a powder gun and an air gun at the intruder ... I would shoot the air gun first knowing that I will soon be explaining my actions to the police and to the county prosecutor concerning taking a life for someone who wanted my flat screen TV and didn't carry a weapon. ... as if I am the criminal. Tom, unfortunately no one ... even in concealed carry school gets an education on the emotional issues and bad dreams that happen after you kill someone ... with any type of weapon. I sat down at a restaurant after Vietnam and tried to recall and tabulate every enemy I had looked down my M-16 or 1911 45Cal pistol sights and pulled the trigger. I was marking them on the back of a paper place mat as I sat alone about 11 pm at night. I got ill and quit after marking down 35 hash marks on the place mat. I never finished my tabulations. My food arrived and I paid and walked out without eating. I still have dreams today of walking up on young Vietcong ... boys and girls and a few real soldiers ... who we had shot ... many missing body parts ... and checking for maps etc. Police get a counselor after they shoot someone ...but it isn't any part of their earlier training. A homeowner would likely pull the trigger of an air gun on an intruder before a powder gun. Seasoned thieves (and there aren't many) will look into a homeowners eyes and facing jail time will run ... or walk over and take away the powder gun from an unprepared homeowner ... and shoot the homeowner with their own weapon. Many get weapons ... few get the training they need to own one. Anyway ... that shows you what my thought processes are. Please write again ... and please keep us in the loop of your air gun experiences ... so that we can help keep others air gun sharp. P.S. I was wounded 3 times ... carry a bullet to this day in my left arm ... and received 13 medals in Vietnam ... second highest in our infantry battalion (700 men) ...of the Big Red One ... the Army's first and oldest division. Dr. Russ
Any videos on pellet pistol hunting?
Not yet McCucheon.... probably in our third year which wont start until Nov 15.... but thanks for letting us know your interest....Many of the same practices used in rifle hunting can be used in pistol hunting too... just click onto the small photo of me and you will access our entire channel of almost 60 videos....several have hunting ... or mountain ... or accuracy in their name.... Dr. Russ
@awsome accurate air rifles loved the video I protect my home with a few airguns crossbow and such weapons
Good for you tornadoooo ..... and it is good to hear from you. Please keep me in your loop of air gun experiences. In two weeks ... I launch a new video that compares a crossbow with a 357 magnum Bull Dog. Dr. Russ
Another set of GREAT, INFORMATIVE VIDEO. Wishing you folk's were here in Southern California 90247 😎👍✌
Good to hear from you Kumatown Miyoshi .... thanks for the compliment ... Please keep us in your air gun info loop ... helping us help everyone else stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
First off nice channel I am going to subscribe to you second off hello fellow Michigan guy turn off I am a felon got in trouble over 10 years ago I am now grown-up married with kids obviously I cannot on fire arms so I was wondering if you know if I am allowed to on these air guns? I have recently moved to Burton Michigan and the area is a little more rough in the recent months. So I wanna defend my home and you’ve convinced me this will suffice now only am I allowed to own is my question. Thanks for the the answer in advance
Phil ... it is good hearing from you ... and good luck with this next phase of your life. I am convinced that everyone has a mental or emotional disability .... for some it is a bankruptcy ... or a divorce .... or a physical handicap ... or a drug period in their lives ... or even a father or relative who won't speak to them. I believe the key is not that we have these clouds over our head... but rather how well we get up off the ground .... dust our pants off ..... and get going again. Keep your eyes in front of you .... and stop looking back.... Good luck in that effort. ... Now to answer your question. I know of no restrictions in previous felons owning an air rifle.... even the large bore 357 magnum .... 45 cal and 50 caliber air guns. Their is a distinction between them and powder guns ... because their range is measured in yards versus miles. My 357 magnum .... aimed slightly high will not make it 800 yards. I also believe unless you were still on probation with certain restrictions for that probation... that air guns might be forbidden ... but I have not run into that either. I also believe that there will likely be restrictions on air guns in the future ... much like Europe and Asia has now ... but when those restrictions come ... those of us who own full automatic and semi automatic air guns will be grandfathered. Hopefully that is the case. Meanwhile ... you will find that there is only one restriction today ... and that is that you are 18 years of age. Lastly, I would get a hunting air rifle ... versus a handgun ... which looks very much like real powder handguns these days. You would not only get the additional use of critter control ... but a softer response from police in the event you are stopped and searched in the future.... Dr. Russ
👍 they do come in handy hopefully it doesn't come down to it had them try to break in one time while I was watering my plants out back unfortunately I was not in the house it would have been all she wrote
Ben Colarusso... it is good to hear from you... break ins are horrible times... just knowing a stranger was in your home looking over and touching your stuff hurts. Glad it ended without killing anyone ... especially you.. Dr. Russ
hey! you're very wise!
JSM ... it is good to hear from you.... and thanks for the compliment... Dr. Russ
I know you touched on this but I dont have either a 17 or 35. But i do have a 25 PCP rifle .. It lack the power of the 35 but is generates much greater power than a 177. About 50 ft/lbs. I suspect that the 25 PCP generates enough punch to deliver a lethal wound to the center mass if the target is clear and no protective gear is worn which is not the case in your demo which is totally different but with the right pellets it will punch through an inch of wood. They are both classified as small bore but the 17 is not even in the same league as the 25.. Just saying..
Charles... 25 cal. is my favorite caliber and 5 of my 9 air rifles are in 25 caliber... I believe if you watch both videos on self defense (I & II)and particularly number one versus number 2 ... you will find that I think the 25 is an excellent defense gun... particularly when shooting at the mouth ... the nose ... the neck and the hand ... it definitely wallops a lot more power than the 17 and is my all around critter control air rifle... dispatching them quickly and humanely... Consider subscribing because I have some great videos planned for this summer that you uses 25 caliber... Feel free to share any of your concerns or air rifle questions in the future .... I typically release a new video every other week... It was good hearing from you... Dr. Russ
@@russjones7981 subscribe done
Pointed Pellets would be what I would prefer 🦁🐼🦁
Power play 4 real... Pointed pellets are the initial choice for most shooters ... keep in mind that a pellet is shaped like a "birdie" used in bad mitten.... and it is in that shape for a reason. Over the years, (I will turn 77 in September) I have found the round nose conventional to be a little more accurate than the pointed ones... but every gun and every range is different. Please continue to share your air gun experiences... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula
I respect your knowledge and experience Dr.Russ and appreciate you sharing your information with You Tube to help the
Air Gun & Rifle community grow and show that it's really fun and for all ages.
Actually my mind was on penetration, but penetration is not as important as accuracy especially with projectiles from items like air rifles.
Thanks again ⚖️🎖️⚖️
Hi Dr. Short of buying a REAL GUN, what is the MOST POWERFUL AIR HANDGUN one can purchase? We live in Torrance, CA. 90247.
TIA. MICHAEL M.
Kumatown Miyoshi ... good to hear from you. You may buy any air gun ... including pistols without any permit or license to do so. I suggest that you go on the internet to a place called .... Pyramyd Air . com Be aware that if you buy one that say PCP ... then you will need to also purchase a special hand pump or compressor to put air into it. Look for fps ... which stands for feet per second and refers to the speed or velocity of the pellet fired. Many shoot 177 caliber ... but you want 22 caliber... which is a larger bullet ... or pellet. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences .... Dr. Russ
Thank You for your reply Dr. Russ. I'm looking for "powerful " 22 cal. Pellet gun. I don't want one where I'd have to use PCP (compressed air). As far as FPS (feet per second), I'm just about ready to commit to the
Benjamin PBN17 Trail Mark II .177-Caliber Nitro Piston Break Barrel Hunting Air Pistol, Black through Amazon.
Though like I said, I'd prefer a 22 cal.
Thank You for your help Sir.
Michael
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021, 4:06 PM CZcams.
@@michaelm.1807 Good ... keep us in your loop on which air gun you buy ... and how you like it... Dr. Russ
First hat I've e
Good to hear from you Divinicus Renaissance..... please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ
If a bb gun is the only thing you have to defend yourself, then good luck.
Please don't take this video as advice on home defense or personal defense.
I love airguns and I own several of them but I'll be reaching my 9mm in a situation.
Guns and Sti cazzi ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for the personal advice on using a 9 mm for home defense. As an old Infantryman... I can assure you that the dreams of killing others will stay with you for 55 years without going away. I sat down once and tried to recall the number of enemy I killed while serving my year in Vietnam.... Quit after 100 ... using hash marks on a paper place setting in a restaurant. The key is to prove to the prosecuting attorney that you had far more lethal weapons available when you shot the intruder.... I would bet that even you would run after being shot 7 or 8 times with a BB gun in the dark. Dr. Russ
One of my good friend's coworker woke up one night hearing the sounds of someone breaking into his house.
He grabbed his Beretta 9mm meeting the person in the hallway leading to the bedrooms. He was able to put himself between this guy and his daughter's bedroom.
He had practiced for this moment, he always believed he could kill anyone who was a threat to his family. He was wrong, after several warnings the intruder continued moving towards him, he shot the intruder in the knee. The intruder falls but starts getting back up, he shot the intruder's other knee.
The intruder after being arrested and convicted, filed a lawsuit against the homeowner, and won!
It is still one of the dumbest things I have seen. Every law enforcement officer involved told him that he would have been much better off killong the intruder.
Don't shoot and wound in CA.
Daniel Ho ... thanks for writing about your California experience. This past year has been a big turn around on crimes and police. For the first time, police departments have openings (due to retirements and quits) rather than waiting lists of young people wanting to get on their force. However, as political situations change after each election... anticipate more change, perhaps back to more police and homeowner power. This current Russian / Ukraine news will also help swing America back to more gun friendly laws. Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula I don't know what is going on with our leaders anymore.
All my days, Russia has been a known friend to America. Russia hits a neighbor and I am hearing part of our leaders sounding like they are supporting the bullies.
I have always disliked politics, it hasn't gotten any easier to follow, nor has it made itself more enjoyable to watch.
I keep thinking things will get back to some sort of boring normal, but it's not looking too good right now.
@@danielho2256 True ... Dr., Russ
I just realized my typo there, hasn't* been a known friend to America.
177 would not stop a man fast enough
Bc ... I've shot many men in Vietnam... and participated in many active target sessions with FBI... Police ... Sheriff Deputies etc. even rifle bullets in wild animals will not stop an animal soon enough ... some running more than a mile through thick brush. 44 magnum and 45 acp bullets often knock a man down ... and some still get back up. I believe my message focused on using alternative weapons first ... followed by powder guns ... as your best defense against the police, prosecuting attorney, judge and juries .... and even your neighbors and friends .... can turn against you if you just blow away a burglar ... perhaps even a 15 year old burglar. In recent months ... we have even watched police go to jail or lose their jobs ... and lots of legal expenses ... because even they did not show enough restraint in killing someone. Several 177 caliber BB's or Pellets ... even in a 350 feet per second BB pistol ... will cause most burglars to turn and run. My message is to consider alternatives first... even 177 cal. I won't spend the time sharing with you the dreams and years of memories that follow after killing someone... and those "someones" can include young kids and women. Dr. Russ
I have 2 Gamo rifles over 1200 fps break barrels love both I have the sig Sauer rattler it's insane and I have the Beretta n the glock very confident on all nice video
Big Mark .. it is good to hear from you and it sounds like you are truly enjoying your air gun passion... Dr. Russ