+Wranglerstar Just watched your video response and I appreciate all you and Hickok45 do to educate us. I look forward to your and his continued video production.
+instantsiv ... huh? What are you talking about? Cody made a legitimate video about his concerns, (which are VERY REAL) and he gave this channel more exposure. I for one am a Wranglerstar Sub ... but I knew nothing of kickok45 till Cody mentioned it, and Now I'm here and I just became a new sub of hickok45... so nobody got hurt here, and everybody benefited.
I was certainly stressed-out for you. I can only imagine it is like the feeling you get when your computer crashes x 1000. If you remember just a few years ago when we had NO way to really get ahold of anyone at UA-cam. I'm sure you have a YT rep you can email directly too. I feel a little bit less-helpless knowing I can email someone if there is a problem. Glad to see you back, again.
***** I don't think they would like it that much, airsoft gun are awesome, but they don't generate nearly as much recoil or sound as there realsteel counterpart.
Hickok45 is the kind of guy I would love to have as my neighbor. He defines "responsible gun ownership". His videos are informative and his style is wonderful. I always recommend his videos to my NRA Basic Pistol course students for follow on education. Keep up the great work Hickok45!
Thanks for all your hard work, and sorry for what happened. Great to see things back up and running. If they ever intentionally, and permanently pull your channel, the rest of us are bound to go right afterward, so I'm glad things got corrected.
I'm at 13:00, and I don't known if Hickok made it clear (no offense, just trying to help) its likely that there was a mass-flagging job done on his channel, probably anti-gun. If people flags a channel enough, it will be taken down and will be placed under review by youtube. I cant think of any reason you would be upset at Hickok, hes a nice guy, and keeps his channel shooting focused. No politics, no operating BS and no racism. He goes against almost all stereotypes (except for being southern) and is one of the model US gun owners.
Right on +IEnjoyMemes. The only explanation that makes sense. Not the government, just some other smaller bunch of whiny weenies & misfit malfunctions.
+IEnjoyMemes Although I definitely know the government could do it or have it done, I agree with you. It was probably just some anti-gun people who got together and flagged it. This has happened plenty of times before when it comes to freedom oriented channels. A false flag of a different breed. lol
+FireMouseHQ People only other censor others when they know their on the wrong side of the argument. After all, if the person speaking is actually the one in the wrong, then it's best to let the fool run his mouth and dig his own grave. Just wanted to point out the obvious.
I just want to say how much I appreciate the work you and John have put into this project over the years. I am now in my fifties but only in the past few years have I been involved with guns. I became a gun owner for personal protection and for the fun of shooting. Your work was a great influence on me in making that choice. I appreciate the way you present yourselves and the information. The years of knowledge you share is always entertaining and always extremely enlightning. You are both the epitome of gentlemen. The way you handled this situation, whatever the cause, was a great example of grace and self-restraint. It would have been easy and probably very understandable for you to leave UA-cam angrily and go onto Facbook and other social media to berate UA-cam and Google+ for this unjust action. You could have taken the "low road" but you chose to be gentlemen. I applaud you for that. Someday I would love to meet you both in person and shake your hand. Unfortunaltey I don't know if that will ever be possible, but please know that I have a great amount of respect for you both and count you as friends that I have not yet met. Be well and God Bless!
They did this same thing to Stefan Molyneux a year or so ago right after he spoke at a Bitcoin conference. Not related to your content, but similar to you, he is at odds with the powers that be. That nervousness that you felt before and during the making of this video? It's called the chilling effect. Someone is saying: "I'm going to take your livelihood if you step out of line." It's a very powerful sedative to the would be purveyors of dissenting speech. Funny enough, the hullabaloo around you being taken down has led me to to your channel for the first time and I'm going to subscribe. I hope that this event doesn't have its intended effect, and that you fellas continue to put top shelf content out there and continue to help defend our liberties. They're more important now than they ever were.
12vscience AJ Iggy Nice to see you guys here. Yeah I did a little bit of research after hearing about this and apparently it's possible to help along the automated process of channel take down by outside parties. This seems like the most likely explanation in both cases given the complete lack of notice or warning to well-established partners combined with the prompt reversal of channel deletion upon review. It would be nice for UA-cam to share this with people who fall victim to it, but I imagine they're not too eager to publicly share ways of hacking their systems.
It is sad that this is the case you do not see gun owners using force or coercion to silence opinion or dissent but you can sure be guaranteed that those that oppose us would stoop to such tactics and disregard the rights of expression when it is convenient for them.
Always rational, pragmatic, even handed, fair minded, safe, balanced, instructional, and intelligent in your presentations/demonstrations. Glad things got resolved.
+hickok45 Glad to see you back, life without a hickok video now and then would not be the same. and you should give the puppy dog more center stage time, he sure is doing everything he can to be the center of attention LOL, John should use him in his comedy acts, take care.
+looseballs1966 LOL. Yeah the Retriever was trying to wonder why they were just sitting there and not applying enough attention as he thought he needed. Maybe next time they should have a couple tennis balls and toss them so he isn't distracting them. Love those Dogs.
I knew it was a glitch. thank goodness you folks are back. see you at shot show next week. I need to go back and copy all my videos to external hard drives as backup.
+Pigeons 101 Probably won't happen for a while, but eventually they'll tick off enough people that people will move to one of the smaller video upload services out there and which ever lucky service will be youtube's replacement.
+s0nnyburnett yes I liked youtube before Google bought them. The funny thing about being the biggest is you will fall and be replaced. Look at Sears the very first mail order catalog back in the 1800s to the worlds largest retailer, where are they today?
As a first time gun owner being green to the bone. I bought my Glock 26 because of you hicock45. Your insight and wealth of knowledge helped me. Capacity vs stopping power, caliber, single stack vs staggered, carry size debates etc. Knowing absolutely nothing to learning tips, techniques from you has been quite the experience. I now am a licensed gun owner in South Africa and part of a shooting club. I'm glad you and John are back. Glad the Channel is back. Waiting patently for for more videos. Id enjoy your view and review and historical take on the South African defense force R4/R5 Military/Police rifles.
+hickok45 your an awesome fella, always responsible and respectful I love your videos and always recommend them to people who plan on purchacing a firearm. keep up the good "work" :)
+Site Menu Pavlovian would mean operant conditioning and have nothing to do with "love for guns" on the other hand a negative knee jerk reaction thst results in an aversion to something as benign as a tool could indeed be the result of a Pavlovian response. Thus you are more likely to be one of Pavlov's dogs.
+LATR Lonely Guy: Just as your small mind has a Pavlov love for throwing away the very foundations of this country, giving billions in free handouts with MY taxes to illegal immigrants, and the rest of the ilk.
On behalf of the 2 million + subscribers and general viewers, we love you guys. You provide an invaluable service to the public that can't be found through any other media outlet.
I have owned guns for twenty years and just didn't shoot much or carry for the last 5. Watching your and being educated by you channel has made me feel comfortable in getting back to the range and EDC. Thanks for all you do!
+FORFUNZINE Claudio Our Google + account is still suspended, so I don't know that we're out of the woods yet if we can't get our stuff down off Google + somehow.
I have no idea when i first began watching you. I was searching for ... TRUE "Real men of Genius" (without Bud Light spoof) I'm so glad After Fast Draw Bob and Miculek ... The Al-ga-Ryth-um showed me this now ... KEEP GOING STRONG! yours , in FREEDOM! 1NE & 2WO F O R E V E R !!!!!!!
I have a mere 1500 subscribers, 35 videos, 4 years of work and I hold it pretty dearly. Can only imagine the shock of signing in and seeing those dreaded words "Your account has been terminated". You have almost 2 million followers and 1237 videos. That's a big deal. Glad you are back up and running! Regards from East TN.
+TEXASSD I apologize for my grammar! I was multi tasking and speaking with my daughter who just returned from school and sincerely apologize for any harm I caused from my poor grammar at the time of making my comment!
***** I completely understand and we all have are pet peeves in my case I sometimes get auto corrected and have to go back and edit and that is one of my pet peeves and drives me crazy! I completely understand.
When I started looking at You Tube back in 2009, Hickok45 was the 1st gun channel I came upon and subbed to. Thank you Hickok and John for all of the great videos. I thoroughly enjoyed them all and look forward to many more to come. Welcome back!
I feel like people shut down your account because of the brutal soda bottle murders that occur nearly every day! It's unnecessary shoot and kill unarmed bottles in cold blood.
This is one of the best and most valuable channels out there (for me). Love the candid content, the easy-going manner, the great video and audio, and the thoroughness. Definitely one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work guys!
In the 60s and 70s, I served two gigs with the military, did military police duty and served as a local policeman. I knew my weapons and knew how to shoot with desired effect. Now, I'm in my 70s and feel the need for being armed for the obvious reasons. Your videos are a critical part of my getting up to date on the important details of the weapons and ammo I'm purchasing and considering, as well as getting up to date on technique, safety and effectiveness. Just want to say thanks for your effort and what you do. You are a vital part of the shooter's community.
Glad you're back on. I wouldn't call my self a "gun nut", I don't even own a gun, never touched one, the only real sounds of gunfire I've heard is from you Mr. Hickok45. But I enjoy the educational and formal matter with which you discuss guns. I am also an atheist who is a social liberal on certain issues and a fiscal conservative, I shouldn't even technically exist but Mr. Hickok45 I really do appreciate the mentor feeling your channel has, keep going, you have my support. Thanks for what you do, best wishes. Added Note: that lovely dog stole the show.
I completely agree with you Kenny, it's not just about the guns. These two guys are pretty awesome people even if you separate the guns from them. Simply a good wholesome experience with each video!
i know you are to stand up a guy but i would like to know who dropped your name for a couple extra clicks. Glad you are back. You taught me how to disassemble a Glock the first time. See ya around. PS There needs to be an alternate platform for videos for the future.
I started watching Hickock 45 for a number of years. I live in Northern Ontario and own several firearms. I watch this program because i am interested firearms and the conversation about my firearms and safety \. many of the firearms that is represented here i would never own but i like hearing about them There is so much that is positive about this program and i plan to continue watching.
+Meier Lawn Care The number 1 rule of video making that I learned in film school this year is that if it isn't copied in 3 places it might as well not exist at all. Put it on multiple computers or hard drives or usb sticks, etc.
Hickok45, I just wanted to say that I love all of your videos. I've been a big fan for about 3 years now and your videos never fail to entertain me. I see some people on here complaining that your videos are too long but I strongly disagree. I honestly can't get enough! You've become an iconic figure to me and many others. Once again, thank you so much Hickok45 and son!!!
Nice to have you back ! Stand tall guys . Always like your views . I may never meet you guys but I'm glad I had the chance to watch your shows . Thanks to both of you .
Glad you are back Hickok; you represent the "gun culture" as safe, responsible, and law abiding. WE are not the problem! And always appreciate your information and presentation! Stay safe!
I have looked through quite a few of these comments, and this may have already been asked, but what do you do to keep your UA-cam videos from automatically posting to Google+. I just got the same warning from Google+.
+hickok45 I really do appreciate you replying. Cleaned out my Google+ tonight. Will definitely be paying better attention when I upload a new video that it is unchecked for sharing to Google+. Thanks again!
+hickok45 -> I have been a firearm enthusiast for more than 40 years now and thought I knew a thing or two. However, your channel has been very educational and done all in good taste. It has helped me in many occasions looking at things from a different view point, etc. Thanks again!
You guys are such a big part of the gun community. We need people like you to help educate people about guns to expand the community. Keep up the good work!
+hickok45 Hi Hickock! I want to take this Opportunity to tell You How Much I enjoy your Channel, You as a Friendly and Fun guy, and Your enthusiasm for firearms! Could/would you do a review on the old Ruger P-Series? especially the P-85?
Hickok45 are you able now to write post now and respond? That might have been is because they needed to reset your page because there was a bug in your page that they needed to fix and that was the only way. I dont really know just thought i would put that out there. I am really glad that everything is good again and i am glad to see you back you back and maker more. You and your son have done so much on teaching about the history, safety, and coolness of fire arms. I have learned so much from watching you over the years. So with all of this I would like to thank you both for everything you have done. Chris Schuster
+hickok45 Glad to see you back! Anyway my question is do you have to anneal your brass when its new or can you just fine tune the brass and just shoot it? thanks for reading. from a fan.
Hickok45 and John, love watching you guys and you've been so helpful to me in deciding what firearms would be a good investment for me. My 10 year old actually has learned a lot on firearms and safety as well for watching your show and I can't thank you enough for all you do!
Glad you're back Mr. H! Ever since I got into firearms a couple years ago your channel has never stopped being my main go-to for reviews, knowledge, history, and watching some amazing shooting. Life is goo..sorry that's your line lol! Life is GREAT! :-)
Welcome back Sir. I have LEARNED much from your videos. Especially gun safety and respect. You are a great instructor. Can see your integrity and have made purchases based on your recommendations because of that integrity. Your "sons" are also very cool. That is another thing you have done well. Thanx.
I'm a Luddite, closer in age to senior than junior. Watched this whole video and don't have a clue what you 2 shootist were saying ! But I'm super glad your back. My 19 year daughter regrets teaching me how to watch u tube, but I love it. Its a great forum to discuss firearms and learn about the proper use and handling. I grew up with a firearm in my hands but many people did not and this is a great way to learn about them before someone intends to purchase and learn to fire one .keep up the great work.
Glad to hear you're back!!! For the last few years I've really enjoyed your videos and gun reviews and such. You've provided many hours of enjoyment and very useful information. The information you've provided in your videos have helped my decide to purchase or not to purchase numerous firearms and accessories. Keep of the GREAT work!!!
Where ever you guys go, I will find you. I am grateful for all the things I have learned over the years. Thank you for everything you do, and the huge efforts you guys put into this project. My respect and admiration goes to you.
The dog is the highlight of the show. It's so loyal and will never turn on you unlike people. It is full of love and loyalty. People who hate on others and have problems and have the need to control others - e.g. gun control, medical control, media/ free-speech control. go strong and continuing loving!
YES! i work at a large outdoor sporting goods store. believe me, many of our customers come in saying they have watched your videos and are interested in that certain product you reviewed. not just them but i love your videos. i just heard/saw this today but i want you to know you really do make a difference in the firearms community.
+Wesley Martin Not sure, but everything that we post on YOuTube was posting on Google Plus, too. That's where the problem is; our Google Plus is suspended, which is fine with me, except I think THAT is the reason I cannot post comments some places. As long as it does not affect our UA-cam account, no problem.
+Wesley Martin Their videos were being auto uploaded (without him even knowin it) to google+ i guess, and google didn't like that I guess so they decided to shut down his account with no warning.
He pretty much said he didn't know what caused the channel to go down. At one point he said something like, he would hate to have to bet his life on what really happened. I'm guessing that means that he really doesn't know.
I really enjoy your videos. Always envious of the beautiful scenery and land that you live on. I'm from a small town in New Jersey only 30 minutes from New York City. You're reviews and instruction are very professional. You allow the viewers make the decision whether it be on firearms for home defense or which grip they prefer. Thank you for being so enthusiastic about what you love. Thanks again from an old retired Paratrooper!
You know, I have been around a while to the point where I guess someone at my age has got more good days behind than in front, and I am sure you guys might have some similar thoughts on this but I want to know where my country went. I want to know where someone who just owns a gun is treated like a leper used to be treated in the Middle Ages came from. I want to know where it came from where if you didn't own a gun, fine but it didn't mean you wanted to take away those from everyone else. America I knew and grew up in has vanished and I don't know if it's ever coming back.
+Bayan1905 On an optimistic side, maybe it will be the shooting and gun-owning community that can lead the way. I can't think of anything that seems to divide people more than this issue, but the gun owners are growing in number at an exponential rate. Even private companies will eventually have to compromise on their anti-fireams policies if 80% of the population is pro 2nd Amendment. It will have to actually affect their buisness, their bottom line.
Glad it got Worked out! You are the first place I look when wanting reviews or any info on a firearm and more times than not you have 1 or multiple videos of said firearm. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
Can I also say, both of you demonstrated good grace, humour and dignity, which I respect immensely. More perhaps I can say for a crying to camera President.
Welcome back, I'm very pleased everything is back in order.
+Wranglerstar LOL, just watched your video about it.
+Wranglerstar Just watched your video response and I appreciate all you and Hickok45 do to educate us. I look forward to your and his continued video production.
+Wranglerstar One of my favorite UA-camrs supporting another one of my favorites. Awesome.
Why are you trying to profit off his misfortune?
+instantsiv ... huh? What are you talking about? Cody made a legitimate video about his concerns, (which are VERY REAL) and he gave this channel more exposure. I for one am a Wranglerstar Sub ... but I knew nothing of kickok45 till Cody mentioned it, and Now I'm here and I just became a new sub of hickok45... so nobody got hurt here, and everybody benefited.
I am glad it's all resolved. Talk about giving us all a heart attack!
That ain't no joke lol
+Benjamin Chapman no it isn't
+Benjamin Chapman it did that last night, too. But then it was back up a minute later. I think these events show there is a glitch somewhere.
+Military Arms Channel Yeah i saw that his channel was gone my reaction was literally Whaaaaaaaaaaat!? no f'ng way!
+Military Arms Channel true that.
It's no mystery, you were taken down by the soda beverage industry for destroying 2 liters with extreme prejudice.
Tyler513 This comment deserves more likes! Thanks for a good chuckle.
Preston Yates Lol thanks and you're welcome.
Welcome back my friends! Just as Arny said "I'll Be Back!" and you are!
I was certainly stressed-out for you. I can only imagine it is like the feeling you get when your computer crashes x 1000. If you remember just a few years ago when we had NO way to really get ahold of anyone at UA-cam. I'm sure you have a YT rep you can email directly too. I feel a little bit less-helpless knowing I can email someone if there is a problem. Glad to see you back, again.
+TAOFLEDERMAUS hey, its Tao, flooger meister.
Man , glad to see you here, I've been following all your uploads too.
thanks!
When I saw Hickok45 laugh when the dog was jumping, I smiled. Damn good man Hickok is.
same here man even when he shoots his guns he chuckles
George Bautista My Dad and I get many great hours from this Hickok45! Have a good day man!
Hickock for president.
now that would be a great country..!!
+Vincent Hollaway Campaign slogan "life is good".
Don't get all exited now
I would actually prefer Hickok to any of our candidates.
that's sound great...
Really glad to see you back. Greetings from France !
+Raul Menendez Its funny to see Che in a gun channel .
+Mateus do Vale. not really, I mean he is a airsoft enthusiast, and airsoft guns are replica guns. so by all rights he would be a gun enthusiast.
***** I don't think they would like it that much, airsoft gun are awesome, but they don't generate nearly as much recoil or sound as there realsteel counterpart.
+Mateus do Vale Che was a soldier and LOVED guns.
Richard William Guilmette Yes, his guns. Only.
Castro and Che were supporters of disarmament at the highest level.
Hickok45 is the kind of guy I would love to have as my neighbor. He defines "responsible gun ownership". His videos are informative and his style is wonderful. I always recommend his videos to my NRA Basic Pistol course students for follow on education. Keep up the great work Hickok45!
Life is good again! thank God.
They came back with nearly ten thousand new subscribers in one day.
yes sir it is.
hell yeah it is!!
+MIKE U.S.N. That's their standard daily gain.
Amen
Thanks for all your hard work, and sorry for what happened. Great to see things back up and running. If they ever intentionally, and permanently pull your channel, the rest of us are bound to go right afterward, so I'm glad things got corrected.
Hillarious. UA-cam has this video and all the comments tagged as happening 8 years ago. You guys, the dog, pine cones, and needles haven't aged a day!
I'm at 13:00, and I don't known if Hickok made it clear (no offense, just trying to help) its likely that there was a mass-flagging job done on his channel, probably anti-gun. If people flags a channel enough, it will be taken down and will be placed under review by youtube. I cant think of any reason you would be upset at Hickok, hes a nice guy, and keeps his channel shooting focused. No politics, no operating BS and no racism. He goes against almost all stereotypes (except for being southern) and is one of the model US gun owners.
Right on +IEnjoyMemes. The only explanation that makes sense. Not the government, just some other smaller bunch of whiny weenies & misfit malfunctions.
+IEnjoyMemes yes. Probably a bunch of anti gun activists.
+Ricovali It could be only one person as well. Someone could've used a app that has the ability to flag many times.
+IEnjoyMemes Although I definitely know the government could do it or have it done, I agree with you. It was probably just some anti-gun people who got together and flagged it. This has happened plenty of times before when it comes to freedom oriented channels. A false flag of a different breed. lol
+FireMouseHQ People only other censor others when they know their on the wrong side of the argument. After all, if the person speaking is actually the one in the wrong, then it's best to let the fool run his mouth and dig his own grave. Just wanted to point out the obvious.
I just want to say how much I appreciate the work you and John have put into this project over the years. I am now in my fifties but only in the past few years have I been involved with guns. I became a gun owner for personal protection and for the fun of shooting. Your work was a great influence on me in making that choice. I appreciate the way you present yourselves and the information. The years of knowledge you share is always entertaining and always extremely enlightning. You are both the epitome of gentlemen. The way you handled this situation, whatever the cause, was a great example of grace and self-restraint. It would have been easy and probably very understandable for you to leave UA-cam angrily and go onto Facbook and other social media to berate UA-cam and Google+ for this unjust action. You could have taken the "low road" but you chose to be gentlemen. I applaud you for that. Someday I would love to meet you both in person and shake your hand. Unfortunaltey I don't know if that will ever be possible, but please know that I have a great amount of respect for you both and count you as friends that I have not yet met. Be well and God Bless!
Good to have you back. Glad it wasnt what many thought it was
Glad y'all are back!
+Mrgunsngear Channel always up late, or maybe early and supporting the culture.
+Mrgunsngear Channel you're everywhere lol
+Mrgunsngear Channel Agreed. In today's world it shows how fragile our positions may become.
They did this same thing to Stefan Molyneux a year or so ago right after he spoke at a Bitcoin conference. Not related to your content, but similar to you, he is at odds with the powers that be. That nervousness that you felt before and during the making of this video? It's called the chilling effect. Someone is saying: "I'm going to take your livelihood if you step out of line." It's a very powerful sedative to the would be purveyors of dissenting speech. Funny enough, the hullabaloo around you being taken down has led me to to your channel for the first time and I'm going to subscribe. I hope that this event doesn't have its intended effect, and that you fellas continue to put top shelf content out there and continue to help defend our liberties. They're more important now than they ever were.
+Bill Bradsky Thanks. We don't intend to change a thing.
+Bill Bradsky I thought I was the only one who was into firearms and philosophers!
+Bill Bradsky A fan of both Stefs and Hickoks channels hope this kind of nonsense stops
12vscience AJ Iggy
Nice to see you guys here. Yeah I did a little bit of research after hearing about this and apparently it's possible to help along the automated process of channel take down by outside parties. This seems like the most likely explanation in both cases given the complete lack of notice or warning to well-established partners combined with the prompt reversal of channel deletion upon review. It would be nice for UA-cam to share this with people who fall victim to it, but I imagine they're not too eager to publicly share ways of hacking their systems.
It is sad that this is the case you do not see gun owners using force or coercion to silence opinion or dissent but you can sure be guaranteed that those that oppose us would stoop to such tactics and disregard the rights of expression when it is convenient for them.
Always rational, pragmatic, even handed, fair minded, safe, balanced, instructional, and intelligent in your presentations/demonstrations. Glad things got resolved.
Welcome back guys, we missed you :)
Lol I thought that said welcome black guys
Just watched your review on the credit card knife. Nice to see you watch Hickok45.
+cutlerylover hey jeff
i love your channel!
+cutlerylover Ew, you're anti gun? Unsub.
Glad to see you back with all of the kinks finally ironed out again...
+pegleg1972 Maybe. :-) Time will tell.
+hickok45 Glad to see you back, life without a hickok video now and then would not be the same. and you should give the puppy dog more center stage time, he sure is doing everything he can to be the center of attention LOL, John should use him in his comedy acts, take care.
***** I guess even hickok does not quite know for sure, his channel was just shut down by google/youtube for a bit.
+looseballs1966 LOL. Yeah the Retriever was trying to wonder why they were just sitting there and not applying enough attention as he thought he needed. Maybe next time they should have a couple tennis balls and toss them so he isn't distracting them. Love those Dogs.
I knew it was a glitch. thank goodness you folks are back. see you at shot show next week. I need to go back and copy all my videos to external hard drives as backup.
awesome to see you back
+Randy García Thanks. Glad to be back, again. :-)
+hickok45 Hickock45 commenting on videos again.... it's been so long....
UA-cam was better without google.
+Pigeons 101 You don't like the planets biggest snoop running and watching your video sites?
+Pigeons 101 Probably won't happen for a while, but eventually they'll tick off enough people that people will move to one of the smaller video upload services out there and which ever lucky service will be youtube's replacement.
+s0nnyburnett yes I liked youtube before Google bought them. The funny thing about being the biggest is you will fall and be replaced. Look at Sears the very first mail order catalog back in the 1800s to the worlds largest retailer, where are they today?
+Pigeons 101 well in Hawaii sears is at the mall and charge to much for everything lol
+Seth Stone we have Sears here in the malls. And they also charge to much lol.
As a first time gun owner being green to the bone. I bought my Glock 26 because of you hicock45. Your insight and wealth of knowledge helped me. Capacity vs stopping power, caliber, single stack vs staggered, carry size debates etc.
Knowing absolutely nothing to learning tips, techniques from you has been quite the experience. I now am a licensed gun owner in South Africa and part of a shooting club.
I'm glad you and John are back. Glad the Channel is back. Waiting patently for for more videos. Id enjoy your view and review and historical take on the South African defense force R4/R5 Military/Police rifles.
never leave us.i love watching all your videos and you are awesome
+Osman Montenegro Thank you; we're trying NOT to leave, but we can only control what WE do. :-)
+hickok45 your an awesome fella, always responsible and respectful I love your videos and always recommend them to people who plan on purchacing a firearm. keep up the good "work" :)
Every time UA-cam recommends an anti-gun video I go like a real gun video.
+Gary V Also subscribed because of this dumb fuckery by UA-cam. If it was because of anti-gun nuts. Then you profit.
+Gary V . me likes that thinking
+Site Menu Pavlovian would mean operant conditioning and have nothing to do with "love for guns" on the other hand a negative knee jerk reaction thst results in an aversion to something as benign as a tool could indeed be the result of a Pavlovian response. Thus you are more likely to be one of Pavlov's dogs.
+LATR Lonely Guy: Just as your small mind has a Pavlov love for throwing away the very foundations of this country, giving billions in free handouts with MY taxes to illegal immigrants, and the rest of the ilk.
They don't give handouts to illegal immigrants. Just look up requirements for aid. Don't know who the ilk are,
On behalf of the 2 million + subscribers and general viewers, we love you guys. You provide an invaluable service to the public that can't be found through any other media outlet.
Intel released: Hickok owns a smartphone
+André Yeah, you guys just assumed I'd still be carrying a flip phone, or maybe one of those giant "Car Phones" from the '80s. :-)
+André LOL!
+André But what caliber? .45?
Skynet Intel
This is the best channel i follow, thank you for what you do.
WELCOME BACK MR. HICKOK 45! IT IS REALLY GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK.., LIFE IS GOOD.
The internet has its own Air Force. No need to call in a strike ... we're always watching. ;-)
Bob has a tank
+Chad Lilly you mean "Chair Force".
SLO70 What do you think DARPA does all day? Are they Chair Force warriors too?
+Chad Lilly I think you took that the wrong way, it was a play on words, not a derogatory remark.
SLO70 Fair enough. And I probably need more coffee. ;-)
so glad you're back sir!
greetings from germany
I have owned guns for twenty years and just didn't shoot much or carry for the last 5. Watching your and being educated by you channel has made me feel comfortable in getting back to the range and EDC. Thanks for all you do!
A glitch ... glad that all the vids are back. this happened with my channel once but it all got back on ... but hey... you're back and life is good 😉
+FORFUNZINE Claudio Our Google + account is still suspended, so I don't know that we're out of the woods yet if we can't get our stuff down off Google + somehow.
its not a glitch
I have no idea when i first began watching you.
I was searching for ... TRUE "Real men of Genius"
(without Bud Light spoof)
I'm so glad After Fast Draw Bob
and Miculek ...
The Al-ga-Ryth-um
showed me this now ...
KEEP GOING STRONG!
yours , in FREEDOM!
1NE & 2WO F O R E V E R !!!!!!!
I have a mere 1500 subscribers, 35 videos, 4 years of work and I hold it pretty dearly. Can only imagine the shock of signing in and seeing those dreaded words "Your account has been terminated". You have almost 2 million followers and 1237 videos. That's a big deal. Glad you are back up and running! Regards from East TN.
Glad to see yall back! I seen three Facebook posts including many UA-cam personalities my favorite was Colin noir #freehickok45!
+TEXASSD I apologize for my grammar! I was multi tasking and speaking with my daughter who just returned from school and sincerely apologize for any harm I caused from my poor grammar at the time of making my comment!
***** I completely understand and we all have are pet peeves in my case I sometimes get auto corrected and have to go back and edit and that is one of my pet peeves and drives me crazy! I completely understand.
See meant our!
Welcome back Hickock! That Golden is being a typical Golden. LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME!!!
Great to see you back! We need your unbiased reviews now more than ever.
Glad to see you back hickok45, you are the man!
Glad to see you back.
When I started looking at You Tube back in 2009, Hickok45 was the 1st gun channel I came upon and subbed to. Thank you Hickok and John for all of the great videos. I thoroughly enjoyed them all and look forward to many more to come. Welcome back!
I feel like people shut down your account because of the brutal soda bottle murders that occur nearly every day! It's unnecessary shoot and kill unarmed bottles in cold blood.
Your wrong. All 2-liters must die.
+tman008 #2litersmatter
+Allen Ashley, actually i think its cause he smokes pots
+Allen Ashley The bottles should have armed themselves then....
Caps up don't shoot
The dog says it best, he is just so happy to be back. like the rest of us
This is one of the best and most valuable channels out there (for me). Love the candid content, the easy-going manner, the great video and audio, and the thoroughness. Definitely one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work guys!
And he's a Gentleman.
I hope to see you again at SHOT Show! Glad you're back!
That is a hell of a Golden Retriever!
LOL
my favorite part of the video haha
What a beautiful animal .
Indeed!
Hickock laughs like a kid at the dog!
In the 60s and 70s, I served two gigs with the military, did military police duty and served as a local policeman. I knew my weapons and knew how to shoot with desired effect. Now, I'm in my 70s and feel the need for being armed for the obvious reasons. Your videos are a critical part of my getting up to date on the important details of the weapons and ammo I'm purchasing and considering, as well as getting up to date on technique, safety and effectiveness. Just want to say thanks for your effort and what you do. You are a vital part of the shooter's community.
Glad you're back on. I wouldn't call my self a "gun nut", I don't even own a gun, never touched one, the only real sounds of gunfire I've heard is from you Mr. Hickok45. But I enjoy the educational and formal matter with which you discuss guns. I am also an atheist who is a social liberal on certain issues and a fiscal conservative, I shouldn't even technically exist but Mr. Hickok45 I really do appreciate the mentor feeling your channel has, keep going, you have my support. Thanks for what you do, best wishes.
Added Note: that lovely dog stole the show.
I completely agree with you Kenny, it's not just about the guns. These two guys are pretty awesome people even if you separate the guns from them. Simply a good wholesome experience with each video!
Dave L Why I sub'd his videos after the first one I watched.
+Kenny Bushway I shouldn't technically exist, either. lol!
The dog stole the show. :)
most famous dog on youtube lol
+Venting Show I'll have to look him up
I'm glad you are back. You and John are great ambassadors for the gun community, unlike so many other channels.
That golden retriever dog is so funny.
i know you are to stand up a guy but i would like to know who dropped your name for a couple extra clicks. Glad you are back. You taught me how to disassemble a Glock the first time. See ya around. PS There needs to be an alternate platform for videos for the future.
I started watching Hickock 45 for a number of years. I live in Northern Ontario and own several firearms. I watch this program because i am interested firearms and the conversation about my firearms and safety
\. many of the firearms that is represented here i would never own but i like hearing about them There is so much that is positive about this program and i plan to continue watching.
That dog! He's like "who are u talkin to?"
I sincerely hope you guys keep backup copies of your videos on an external hard drive...otherwise when it's gone, it's gone.
+Meier Lawn Care The number 1 rule of video making that I learned in film school this year is that if it isn't copied in 3 places it might as well not exist at all. Put it on multiple computers or hard drives or usb sticks, etc.
+Cat S (CatsGoNom) i use 2 computers, a cloud space, and a external...amen to that
Hickok45, I just wanted to say that I love all of your videos. I've been a big fan for about 3 years now and your videos never fail to entertain me. I see some people on here complaining that your videos are too long but I strongly disagree. I honestly can't get enough! You've become an iconic figure to me and many others. Once again, thank you so much Hickok45 and son!!!
The dog should get his own channel!!!
Sorry, Fellas, but MACK stole the show! I waited 25 minutes to see if he'd piss on that gunstock !!! : )
😂
+Miichael F LOL
+Miichael F I think MACK needs to be at the next meet n greet :-)
+Miichael F , I thought he might knock it towards whomever was filming. Glad he didn't, could have been a different session w/you guys !
Nice to have you back ! Stand tall guys . Always like your views . I may never meet you guys but I'm glad I had the chance to watch your shows . Thanks to both of you .
badass dog btw
+Jacob “Torgrim” M "hand me rifle its time to get inna woods"
+Matthew Edwards That dog is obviously tactical.
+Matthew Edwards I love farm dogs, I had a calico sheep hurder dog mixed with a lab quite like that one.
I guess UA-cam can do what they want because they aren't baking wedding cakes??
Glad you are back Hickok; you represent the "gun culture" as safe, responsible, and law abiding. WE are not the problem!
And always appreciate your information and presentation! Stay safe!
Google took the You out of UA-cam!
Love your dog, welcome back!!
I have looked through quite a few of these comments, and this may have already been asked, but what do you do to keep your UA-cam videos from automatically posting to Google+. I just got the same warning from Google+.
+Guns & Accessories There's a box you need to uncheck when you make the video public. I'd go over there and delete your stuff off Google +.
+hickok45 I really do appreciate you replying. Cleaned out my Google+ tonight. Will definitely be paying better attention when I upload a new video that it is unchecked for sharing to Google+. Thanks again!
+hickok45 -> I have been a firearm enthusiast for more than 40 years now and thought I knew a thing or two. However, your channel has been very educational and done all in good taste. It has helped me in many occasions looking at things from a different view point, etc. Thanks again!
You guys are such a big part of the gun community. We need people like you to help educate people about guns to expand the community. Keep up the good work!
Welcome back from being back. like groundhog day. lol
+Steve Miller Yeah, I"ve had enough of these "groundhog days." :-)
+hickok45 Hi Hickock! I want to take this Opportunity to tell You How Much I enjoy your Channel, You as a Friendly and Fun guy, and Your enthusiasm for firearms! Could/would you do a review on the old Ruger P-Series? especially the P-85?
+Andrew Kincade He cant reply, something about a bug in youtube. ;)
Jack Dawson Thank you Jack!
Hickok45 are you able now to write post now and respond? That might have been is because they needed to reset your page because there was a bug in your page that they needed to fix and that was the only way. I dont really know just thought i would put that out there. I am really glad that everything is good again and i am glad to see you back you back and maker more. You and your son have done so much on teaching about the history, safety, and coolness of fire arms. I have learned so much from watching you over the years. So with all of this I would like to thank you both for everything you have done.
Chris Schuster
+christopherbmw5 Sometimes I can; sometimes I can't. Looks like today I can. :-) Thanks.
+hickok45 Glad to see you back! Anyway my question is do you have to anneal your brass when its new or can you just fine tune the brass and just shoot it? thanks for reading. from a fan.
+hickok45 It's in people's individual google+ settings
Hickok45 and John, love watching you guys and you've been so helpful to me in deciding what firearms would be a good investment for me. My 10 year old actually has learned a lot on firearms and safety as well for watching your show and I can't thank you enough for all you do!
hickok i think the dog stole the show this video LOL
Is the dog coming to shot show?
Glad you're back Mr. H! Ever since I got into firearms a couple years ago your channel has never stopped being my main go-to for reviews, knowledge, history, and watching some amazing shooting. Life is goo..sorry that's your line lol! Life is GREAT! :-)
He's back!
Your the best !!
*you're
+BullrockMcHammergeil ha-ha nice correction dude! I don't know where humanity would be if it weren't for people like you helping society!
nlduncan You're worse than Hitler.
+BullrockMcHammergeil *U r
+Alberto V.
Not it's not it's you're 😑
Welcome back Sir. I have LEARNED much from your videos. Especially gun safety and respect. You are a great instructor. Can see your integrity and have made purchases based on your recommendations because of that integrity. Your "sons" are also very cool. That is another thing you have done well. Thanx.
Hickok's channel was the victim of an attack by the powerful 2-litre syndicate
+Cheeki Breeki never underestimate the power of the plastic industry
HAHAHHAHAHA
The COLA CORE (dun dun duuuuuu).
Are you sure it didn't have anything to do with the soda industry? Or watermelon and pumpkin growers? Or steel farm animal lovers?
+Jetta Red The soda industry and pumpkin farmers love them, not to mention the local ants. But the SFAL is another matter...
I'm a Luddite, closer in age to senior than junior. Watched this whole video and don't have a clue what you 2 shootist were saying ! But I'm super glad your back. My 19 year daughter regrets teaching me how to watch u tube, but I love it. Its a great forum to discuss firearms and learn about the proper use and handling. I grew up with a firearm in my hands but many people did not and this is a great way to learn about them before someone intends to purchase and learn to fire one .keep up the great work.
Rule number one in show business. Never work with dogs or kids. They steal the show mess up the shots.
+therealdiehl Really, and here I have BOTH in this video! :-)
+hickok45 lol
+therealdiehl Yeah that's kinda what UA-cam is all about, doing things differently. Refreshing seeing people do what they want.
+therealdiehl Disney seems to be doing quite well though.
Love the dog!!!! Lol 👍🏻🇺🇸
Glad to hear you're back!!! For the last few years I've really enjoyed your videos and gun reviews and such. You've provided many hours of enjoyment and very useful information. The information you've provided in your videos have helped my decide to purchase or not to purchase numerous firearms and accessories. Keep of the GREAT work!!!
It's good to see Hans and Chewbacaa are back, but where's Luke?
He is the doggie 😄
Nice doggo, my dude.
Where ever you guys go, I will find you.
I am grateful for all the things I have learned over the years.
Thank you for everything you do, and the huge efforts you guys put into this project.
My respect and admiration goes to you.
Thanks. Just be aware of Full30, and you'll not lose us.
@13:14 stink located.
Just dog things
+ymp5000 yeah, the dog on the crotch thing a bit much. yeah, that's what dogs do, but not like I want to watch it.
+ymp5000 HAHAHA I have a golden retriever and know all about it.
+ymp5000 Its a golden retriever thing. Mine does it lol
Most any dog loves to roll in stinky stuff. My dog rolled on an old rotten catfish at the lake once while we were fishing.
thank God. I was worried obamas cronies got you. love your work brother.
The dog is the highlight of the show. It's so loyal and will never turn on you unlike people. It is full of love and loyalty. People who hate on others and have problems and have the need to control others - e.g. gun control, medical control, media/ free-speech control. go strong and continuing loving!
If you are down, we are all down :)
You never said what exactly happened. 😢
YES! i work at a large outdoor sporting goods store. believe me, many of our customers come in saying they have watched your videos and are interested in that certain product you reviewed. not just them but i love your videos. i just heard/saw this today but i want you to know you really do make a difference in the firearms community.
so what exactly did you say that got your channel "terminated"
+Wesley Martin Not sure, but everything that we post on YOuTube was posting on Google Plus, too. That's where the problem is; our Google Plus is suspended, which is fine with me, except I think THAT is the reason I cannot post comments some places. As long as it does not affect our UA-cam account, no problem.
+Wesley Martin Their videos were being auto uploaded (without him even knowin it) to google+ i guess, and google didn't like that I guess so they decided to shut down his account with no warning.
+Wesley Martin
His channel was terminated cause of the god damn liberals.
He pretty much said he didn't know what caused the channel to go down. At one point he said something like, he would hate to have to bet his life on what really happened. I'm guessing that means that he really doesn't know.
+inwinblades I don't think any liberals stand for liberty
How tall is john?
5" 18
+DrumCoversFromHell several feet
+DrumCoversFromHell Probably about the same height as hickok, which is 6'8"
+PENDANTturnips Correct
+DrumCoversFromHell John is probably 19.5 "hands" tall. "Hands" is how they measure the height of a horse back then. (1 hand= 4 inches).
Hahahahahahaa
I really enjoy your videos. Always envious of the beautiful scenery and land that you live on. I'm from a small town in New Jersey only 30 minutes from New York City. You're reviews and instruction are very professional. You allow the viewers make the decision whether it be on firearms for home defense or which grip they prefer. Thank you for being so enthusiastic about what you love. Thanks again from an old retired Paratrooper!
You know, I have been around a while to the point where I guess someone at my age has got more good days behind than in front, and I am sure you guys might have some similar thoughts on this but I want to know where my country went. I want to know where someone who just owns a gun is treated like a leper used to be treated in the Middle Ages came from. I want to know where it came from where if you didn't own a gun, fine but it didn't mean you wanted to take away those from everyone else. America I knew and grew up in has vanished and I don't know if it's ever coming back.
+Bayan1905 On an optimistic side, maybe it will be the shooting and gun-owning community that can lead the way. I can't think of anything that seems to divide people more than this issue, but the gun owners are growing in number at an exponential rate. Even private companies will eventually have to compromise on their anti-fireams policies if 80% of the population is pro 2nd Amendment. It will have to actually affect their buisness, their bottom line.
Can we have the dog in more videos please?
Glad it got Worked out! You are the first place I look when wanting reviews or any info on a firearm and more times than not you have 1 or multiple videos of said firearm. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
Crazy to see your channel go down the day after obamas gun speech!
let the dog shoot some guns
+The Man With No Name He's too shaky to hold a good sight picture.
+The Man With No Name ok
Can I also say, both of you demonstrated good grace, humour and dignity, which I respect immensely. More perhaps I can say for a crying to camera President.
Who's golden retriever is that? Acting very young by all the nosing you around for attention.
+JustDanO It's John's dog and yes, he's young.
Weta
Just one as far as I know. Hickok has a cat tho.
thats what I was thinking. labs and golden retrievers some of the best dogs.