YouTuber Gathering

John and I have a great time hosting a group of strange-looking gun-video makers at the Compound.
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[Militaryarmschannel]

I really appreciate the vote of confidence. I believe all of us, Youtube hosts or not, represent our sport. Every day we engage others whom perhaps we might be able to influence in a positive way and let them know that gun owners are good people with solid values. We're your co-workers, your neighbors, your postmen, your doctors, your teachers, your grocers, your friends. All of us are ambassadors of the gun community.

[TedMan]

hickok seems to be king of the hill of the youtube gun community, he's the alpha male

[hickok]

Good luck with that. The more people who enter the shooting community, the better, especially if they are interested in the safe use of firearms and promoting the hobby in a responsible manner. All are welcome.

[Militaryarmschannel]

When Hickok45 invites you to his compound to hangout, shoot, eat pizza and do a video -- you use a vacation day! Heck, if push comes to shove, you quit your job... I mean, you can always find another job but how often do you get a chance to shoot on the legendary compound? :D In all seriousness, I think it was relatively impromptu and at least in my case I had a vacation day to use... so the family gets to go to Disney next year. :p

[Militaryarmschannel]

It was the first time I had the pleasure to meet TNoutdoors9. He's a great guy. Very knowledgeable and the body odor wasn't nearly as bad as Hickok said it would be.

[Militaryarmschannel]

We couldn't do it without you guys and gals, our loyal viewers. We had a wonderful time and of course we thought about you guys and gals too. You're why we do this YouTube thing. Thank you for your support.

[plinkster]

Thanks again for the invite Hickok and thank you for not using any Tennessee fire crackers this time. :-)

[WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

Hickok 45, GREAT VIDEO. Only one I couldn't hear was the young lady. Maybe had she spoken up a bit more. I run my video volume on highest setting for with my hearing aids I still have trouble hearing. Thanks so much for getting all these fine shooting folks together.

[ConfuciusMax]

Thank you all for your channels, they are all fantastic and you are all what makes the firearms community wonderful.

[Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you, and I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say thanks for the subscription(s). It's a lot of fun doing videos and really, the most rewarding part is the interaction with the viewers. I enjoy meeting viewers, talking shop with them and even having them help out with comments and sharing their insights.

[Militaryarmschannel]

I had a great time visiting with everyone. Thanks for being such a great host!

[markonaventure]

You and John are the luckiest guys on the planet. Being able to shoot off your front porch reminds me of when I was young and we used to visit "the country" where my Dad grew up. I would give anything to be able to shoot (or even find) a range like The Compound. I am 65 years old so I doubt if I will find one in my lifetime. John, cherish this time with your Dad...my Dad died in '97 and I wish I could shoot with him again! Hickok, keep up the good work. Your videos are great and you are too!

[mshadow]

I remember when this video first came out how cool I thought it was because I also watched 22 Plinkster and TN outdoors at the time and I think I was just starting to get to know Destiny and Military arms channel then, so to see all these channels together was a treat!!

[steveriley]

This is so cool to see all of you together talking about what you do. Thank you so much!

[jerryw]

I like what Hickok says about doing what you like and know, John Prine once said that about song writing. Both of these individuals seem to be legendary leaders in there art.

[JohnSmith-kgdv]

How wonderful you all are. You are so entertaining, informative and very good teachers. I have learned so much from you and I have been reloading for sixty years and still today there is more to learn. I am so glad you are getting a woman involved. I am so happy you all continue to try to get the NRA and other shooting organizations Out to the masses. Thank you so very much for all you do.

[satchboogyfan]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time

I like how down to earth you all are

Just some good folks hanging out

[dobermanpac]

Having a community like this makes one feel kind of special. Not many other “interests” have such a large following.

[Dunkleosteus]

Seriously, isn't this kind of gathering almost unique? How many times do we get to see a group of like-minded, (decent, neighborly) YouTube producers all talking about the what-when-where-how and why of YouTube firearms video production? Thanks a bunch all of you: your effort is valuable and appreciated.

[badumpy]

Its always a pleasure to me to see a Father and son get along so well...You can clearly see the respect you guys have for each other...God Bless.