New Zealand Family React to US enemies are not gonna like this video... (WE'RE FRIENDS RIGHT?)

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  • @kahrnivor
    @kahrnivor Рік тому +1453

    The population of the US is approximately 330 million. Approximately 1 in 3 of us are gun owners. Collectively we own more guns than there are people. Estimates say we have a trillion rounds of ammunition. Even if 10% of gun owners fought against an invading force that would be 10 million with a nearly limitless supply of arms and ammunition.

    • @katw3070
      @katw3070 Рік тому +453

      “We’ll die on our feet before we live on our knees”. This is our beloved country.

    • @victorwaddell6530
      @victorwaddell6530 Рік тому +130

      I own more than my share of guns . I own an ammunition reloading bench with thousands of rounds of ammo components and gunpowder .

    • @thatrandomsuzuki
      @thatrandomsuzuki Рік тому +60

      US Population is auctually 350 million plus because of the migration across the border. 335 million registered citizens 15 million plus illegals

    • @SaguaroBlossom
      @SaguaroBlossom Рік тому +24

      And the 330 million number includes all the kids under 18 so can't legally own guns, that number skews even higher.

    • @ragingangel13
      @ragingangel13 Рік тому

      The fact that so many people in the U.S. have guns isn’t really a good thing when those guns are basically unregulated compared to the rest of the developed first world.

  • @RJ-mz3co
    @RJ-mz3co Рік тому +205

    There are over 750,000 amateur radio operators in the U.S.A. This forms a huge communication network. Even if regular communications (landline telephones, cellular telephones, internet) went out, the "hams" could still co-ordinate defense operations.

    • @Spectre4913
      @Spectre4913 Рік тому +4

      Yes and no. I know nothing about HAM radios but I would imagine the minimal or complete lack of encryption would make relaying battlefield information risky at best.

    • @IronApples
      @IronApples Рік тому

      You highly underestimate HAM radio operators. lol @@Spectre4913

    • @michaelsullivan4213
      @michaelsullivan4213 Рік тому +9

      Don't forget all the people who have a CB radio!!

    • @redshed2020
      @redshed2020 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Spectre4913It works end up being coded talk like in the past.

  • @jordansimpson9099
    @jordansimpson9099 Рік тому +357

    Remember a country's people don't have to like there government to defend their country. We the people will stand on our feet fighting, before dying to our enemies. It's not just our current military or even potential military force, it's our veterans and 80% of civilians who are armed as well.

    • @ginger_nosoul
      @ginger_nosoul Рік тому +11

      When the majority of the population know how to use a gun you know some shit is guna hit the fan 🤣

    • @ZombieBacon13
      @ZombieBacon13 Рік тому +8

      We got sleeper soldiers lmao

    • @jefft4966
      @jefft4966 Рік тому +5

      Well said, protect the country from domestic or foreign enemies including governments.

    • @bobbymariani2839
      @bobbymariani2839 Рік тому +10

      We will die on our feet before we live on our knees

    • @jordansimpson9099
      @jordansimpson9099 Рік тому +1

      @@bobbymariani2839 Hell No never going to our knees and I know the movie reference.

  • @ryanside9117
    @ryanside9117 Рік тому +61

    Anytime we come under conflict, we the people unite very quickly no matter how the media tries to divide us. That’s worth something

  • @stephendean5870
    @stephendean5870 Рік тому +144

    I love how much this nice family loves and appreciates america so much. I think more of us Americans need to do the same. 💙🇺🇸

  • @jamesdooling4139
    @jamesdooling4139 Рік тому +699

    They failed to take into account that here in the US, you'd have to go door to door like a salesman to get to our citizens. My great aunt slept with a gun under her pillow for nearly 70 years. She died at age 89... She was packing heat.

    • @stormwatch7245
      @stormwatch7245 Рік тому +50

      I ALWAYS sleep with my 9mm next to me. The locks on my door are not for OUR safety.

    • @TacticalSandals
      @TacticalSandals Рік тому

      Well the cities on the coast have gigantic populations and the central and southern cities have stockpiles of guns. There is more people in California and New York alone then the total for some countries entire populations. Cali has 40 Million people, in a single state. And the fact that anyone would think our population would bow to their new Russian/Chinese owners is laughable, we barely even listen to our own government here does anyone think Americans would become submissions like the Chinese and Russian populations? Helllllll no.

    • @DirtyCiv
      @DirtyCiv Рік тому +6

      yessir, i always have my rifle, pistol, and plate carrier ready

    • @tonyfro23
      @tonyfro23 Рік тому +9

      There are 100k minimum of thosek just in the South probably closer to 1 million people frankly

    • @kennethearlwigglesworth6034
      @kennethearlwigglesworth6034 Рік тому +7

      YEAHHHHH, everyone in my family conceal carries as well as several distributed throughout their households too .

  • @prague5419
    @prague5419 Рік тому +233

    We are DEFINITELY friends! We (Americans) love Kiwis and Aussies. Our only complaint about you is, you are so far away it makes it hard to visit! You need to move your countries closer, please. JK HA HA. Love you, guys!

    • @prague5419
      @prague5419 Рік тому +4

      Ha ha, reported.

    • @prague5419
      @prague5419 Рік тому +5

      @Big Daddy That's not English....it's an incomprehensible conglomeration of words that is intended to look like English. As an impostor, you don't get a vote, so sit down.

    • @bretthobson3034
      @bretthobson3034 Рік тому +1

      Better yet get away from the UK.

    • @sabrewolf4129
      @sabrewolf4129 Рік тому +1

      Australia lost a war to Emus

    • @poseidenforceccj2528
      @poseidenforceccj2528 Рік тому +1

      Well, kiwis more than aussies…. Kidding

  • @sparc77
    @sparc77 Рік тому +331

    When you visit the USA and are driving on an Interstate Highway, remember that it was built primarily for the purpose of quickly moving troops to wherever they are needed for national defense.

    • @SaguaroBlossom
      @SaguaroBlossom Рік тому +55

      And on the original Eisenhower interstates, 1 mile in 5 had to be straight so it could be uses as an emergency airstrip in case of war. That's not the case anymore, but the old, straighter interstates are still scattered around the country.

    • @orion7741
      @orion7741 Рік тому +7

      lol, that is not true at all. sheesh, where do you people come up with these things??? The interstate system was created for people to travel quicker. It had nothing to do with military travel.

    • @sparc77
      @sparc77 Рік тому +64

      @@orion7741 where did we come up with that? Try the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956.

    • @bluflaam777LSA
      @bluflaam777LSA Рік тому +28

      @@orion7741 While we all benefit from the hywy system, it was primarily created to move troops easier. Someone saw the autobaun and thought it would be a good idea here as well.

    • @karenbennett3662
      @karenbennett3662 Рік тому +25

      @@orion7741 Eisenhower was impressed with the autobahn in Germany and he wanted that in the United States for large movement of troops. History look it up

  • @paulmartin2348
    @paulmartin2348 Рік тому +29

    You all spending this time to do these reactions together as a family is just about the best possible use of your time. I am not married but do have 11 brothers and sisters and spending quality time with children helps them grow into great people. Well done. 😃

  • @Crazycoyote-we7ey
    @Crazycoyote-we7ey Рік тому +55

    "Behind every blade of grass is an American with a gun." - Isezuroku Yamamoto

    • @Svensk7119
      @Svensk7119 8 місяців тому +1

      I believe it is usually translated as, "there is a rifle behind every blade of grass."

    • @christophercramer8505
      @christophercramer8505 7 місяців тому +2

      @@Svensk7119same meaning is it not

    • @Svensk7119
      @Svensk7119 7 місяців тому

      @@christophercramer8505 True. I merely like to be verbatim when I quote. When we are not, we end up playing Chinese whispers.
      That is, eventually the looseness of our quoting destroys the item quoted.

  • @prollins6443
    @prollins6443 Рік тому +407

    I saw a similar video on another channel. Here is one thing to consider.
    The state where I live, Wisconsin, had over 600,000 registered hunters a couple of years ago. At the time, when all these people were carrying arms, they were the 7th or 8th largest army in the world. And that is just one state. Plus, these are trained hunters, not just some conscript. They practice their marksmanship and know how to take care of their weapons. An invasion of the United States would be horrific for the country/countries attempting it.

    • @kadinwilliams8045
      @kadinwilliams8045 Рік тому +28

      True, the citizens might not be the military, however we are trained. My cousin is in the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps) and we are not part of the military.
      Stay safe, NZ Family and belated Valentine's Day!

    • @Redbikemaster
      @Redbikemaster Рік тому +44

      "rifle behind every blade of grass"

    • @victorwaddell6530
      @victorwaddell6530 Рік тому +15

      I live in South Carolina . Our coast is lined by beaches , and beyond them the Low Country consists one third of the state and is swampy . A lot of South Carolina people own guns . USMC Recruit Depot in Parris Island South Carolina turns civilians into Marines in a few weeks . It was chosen for it's brutal weather conditions and lack of access to the mainland . I wasn't a Marine , but my first command in the US Navy was a warship stationed in Charleston SC .

    • @noodlelynoodle.
      @noodlelynoodle. Рік тому +19

      And that's not even including all the people who just shoot for fun at gun ranges or at targets in the woods, a lot of people are introduced to guns in their childhood/teenage years here and have a decent amount of experience with them like hell the gun range near me had a kids shoot free program where they supplied 22 ammo and guns for kids to use with their parents there and I definitely saw a couple people from school there and the youngest kid was like 8-10 and was already an amazing shot

    • @victorwaddell6530
      @victorwaddell6530 Рік тому +10

      @@noodlelynoodle. My first ' gun ' was a Red Ryder BB gun that I was given at the age of six . My second gun was a single shot 20 gauge shotgun at the age of thirteen . I was allowed to shoot my grandpa's Winchester 22 LR rifle . My third gun was a Remington 700 30-06 at the age of eighteen .

  • @evanburgan8653
    @evanburgan8653 Рік тому +41

    What they also didn't mention is in the event of a land invasion US citizens have more guns and ammunition then any other country. Pick almost any 3 or 4 states and the hunting population would be the largest standing army in the world.

    • @cactuscupcake6146
      @cactuscupcake6146 Рік тому +3

      Doesn’t Texas count as three countries then ? Lol Three times as big….and I can’t
      Imagine a Texan without a gun.
      Especially in times of a crisis.

    • @earlwright9715
      @earlwright9715 Рік тому +2

      It was mentioned

  • @JohnLeePettimoreIII
    @JohnLeePettimoreIII Рік тому +33

    3:52 by policy/design, a certain portion of the interstate highway surface must be straight so that airplanes can use them as emergency runways. i don't remember the exact amount, but it is something like in every 10 miles, one mile must be straight.

    • @ilandgrl
      @ilandgrl Рік тому +2

      That's an interesting tidbit. Thanks for sharing!

    • @mewzetm8928
      @mewzetm8928 Рік тому

      And the ditches along the interstates are maintained at a specific angle. If we are invaded, all our tanks eould need to do is line up in the ditches, tank facing the blacktop, and angle the barrel is at, at that point lands a shell one mile away. They do not have to calculate any angles. The grade of the ditches places the barrel properly while it's in the locked down riding postion.
      Even our ditches are dug/made for creating the best defense we possibly could.

  • @DethOnHigh
    @DethOnHigh Рік тому +15

    Antimony is used to harden the lead in bullets especially ones that don't have a copper jacket. Military small arms ammunition like the 5.56x45 mm M855 "green tip" is a hardened steel penetrator core surrounded by soft lead (pure lead) swaged into a copper jacket. Since it's a full jacketed round, antimony isn't needed to mix with the lead to harden it. There is a replacement for the M855 that is just copper with the hardened steel penetrator inside and dose away with lead completely, but I don't know if it has been fully adopted as the Lake City, Missouri plant still makes literally tons of M855 rounds every day. The biggest use for antimony is in electronics. Also, the lead mines that closed was due to overseas competition and not because they are out of lead ore, so they can be reopened and retooled in the event of conflict. Fun fact:. My grandmother worked at the Des Moines Ordnance Plant during WWII making .50 caliber machine gun ammunition.

    • @poseidenforceccj2528
      @poseidenforceccj2528 Рік тому

      Yeah, it’s not required but very helpful m. I’m a distance guy and wasn’t sure if I’d even heard of it before. And I’m not quite sure how it’s used in NODs, cus the main part is the phosphorus.

    • @red9man2130
      @red9man2130 9 місяців тому +1

      Correct! Also TUNGSTEN is used for the penetrater core.

  • @ericweiler6571
    @ericweiler6571 Рік тому +9

    I wish this family lived next door to us here in Seattle. What great people they are. God Bless New Zealand and this great family.

    • @ALLGODSDIE49
      @ALLGODSDIE49 26 днів тому

      That that crap hole state. No body wants to l8ve in a liberal state.. 😂

  • @m8s4lif
    @m8s4lif Рік тому +158

    A beautiful New Zealand Family that has been winning the hearts of countless Americans. New Zealand is one of the countries that I have great respect for. I am so thankful that the USA and New Zealand are friends.

    • @MrShiftey13
      @MrShiftey13 Рік тому +8

      New Zealand is cool. I hope to visit sometimes.

    • @victorwaddell6530
      @victorwaddell6530 Рік тому +11

      @@hawkeye-d1m I served ten years in the US Navy . I've had Liberty in five Australian ports . The NZ government didn't allow us into their ports because we would neither confirm or deny the presence of nuclear weapons onboard US Navy vessels .

    • @victorwaddell6530
      @victorwaddell6530 Рік тому +2

      @@hawkeye-d1m Were you a Royal Australian Air Force Airman ? I was a US Navy Operations Specialist ( Radarman ) Petty Officer Second Class on the USS Antietam CG 54 when I had Liberty in Oz . Brisbane , Townsville , Sydney , Adelaide , and Esperance . The best steak I ever ate was in a Mom and Pop restaurant in Esperance , West Australia . We operated with your Royal Australian Navy ships , and they were great sailors . They mispronounced Antietam ( An Tee Tum ) as Antee - Tam .

    • @tabithathompson5
      @tabithathompson5 Рік тому +7

      @aussiebillp Truly curious; how is this not appropriate for kids? They're of an age when you learn about these things and ask questions. Growing up (80s/90s U.S.) I was always curious about the world, their armies, relations, etc. Just wondering about your thoughts. Hopefully, I'm not coming off as rude.

    • @globalkaos67
      @globalkaos67 Рік тому +2

      The people are great...Their government sucks

  • @TheLisaGreenlee
    @TheLisaGreenlee Рік тому +80

    How cute was Denzi immitating his dad's hand gestures at the start of the video. Too cute!!!

  • @curtiswilson3569
    @curtiswilson3569 Рік тому +73

    Glad our geography worked for us, more happy we have an armed populous and love for our country… and a love for our true friends like our NZ family.

  • @J-Rod91
    @J-Rod91 Рік тому +22

    I have lived in Texas my entire life. I have been around guns........ MY ENTIRE LIFE! When I turned 18 I felt it was pointless for me to sign my draft registration. I have always stuck with...... “If we get to a point where the draft is needed I will have already been fighting for YEARS. I’m not gonna specify what my family has but if it comes down to it.......... we will be our own unit. We have survival skills, we have medical skills, we have fighting skills and we have MANY MORE skills that would keep us alive and make our enemies DEAD! They probably wouldn’t even know what hit them. America’s enemies need to realize that before they try attacking here. YOU ATTACK AMERICANS ON OUR LAND.......... YOU ARE NOT FIGHTING THE GOVERNMENT. The military has ROE (Rules of Engagement) that control and stop them from fighting dirty! Civilians don’t! Especially the armed civilians! My family has already agreed if it came down to that............ NO PRISONERS, NO MERCY! The only thing you’ll get if you come after us is pain and death!

    • @archange8030
      @archange8030 2 місяці тому

      Not to mention, we know these lands like the back of our own hands. I’m from Texas as well and let me tell you, I learned from an early age how to move silently and track down my prey. Imagine if you were an animal, constantly looking over your shoulder, constantly listening, that’s what it’s going to feel like for whoever dares to invade the US, especially from the South

  • @TheSouthWillRise
    @TheSouthWillRise Рік тому +2

    @Your New Zealand Family….I love your content and I love the curiosity you have to learning other countries capabilities and patriotism. Please stay safe in this crazy world and keep loving like there is no tomorrow. Much love from the U.S.A. ❤️🙏❤️

  • @ryguy6907
    @ryguy6907 Рік тому +78

    The US actually has plenty of Antimony. It just doesn't have many mining operations dedicated to it. It's the same with some other critical metals, like Rare Earth Metals. The reason for not having domestic suppliers is simple economics, other countries can mine and process these things cheaper. The lack of secure supplies of critical resources is changing though. The US government has passed a couple of bills lately that give subsidies to a whole mess of industries to secure resources within the country: uranium, rare earths, lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, artificial intelligence, 5G telecommunications technology, semiconductors, biotech, green energy and quantum computing. There's also been a lot of activity lately shoring up trade agreements with friendly countries. Ultimately, the US would like to decrease dependance on Russia and China for anything important. I wish I could tell you New Zealand would benefit from some of these changes but we're pretty good on sheep here in the US. 😉

    • @delrhok4105
      @delrhok4105 Рік тому +6

      the main reason in the past for restricting the mining was antimony and other rare minerals carry huge health risks to mine

    • @homegirlshy
      @homegirlshy 11 місяців тому

      I don't believe you are even American based solely on certain things you said

    • @ryguy6907
      @ryguy6907 11 місяців тому +1

      @@homegirlshy Well, I am. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and currently live in North Carolina. But, I don't know why that would have any bearing on the validity of my statement. As for your comment, I suppose you were attempting to be dismissive. Were you implying that because you think I'm not American, somehow I shouldn't post a fact-based statement? Weird, nothing in my comment needed a weak cancellation based on nationality.

    • @AudriaOdom-fr2zs
      @AudriaOdom-fr2zs 10 місяців тому

      @@ryguy6907 I enjoyed your comment, Man. I thought you were laying out the facts (you answered a question I had), and you were erudite, and That's All Right (I feel you can appreciate the wordplay). I can dig it, you Can be "sharp as a tack" and American. Shockingly🤗 it's not unheard of. 🤗 [omo, unfortunately, I think uninformed people and people who don't think before they speak, speak the Loudest and are the most annoying.😐]

    • @ryguy6907
      @ryguy6907 10 місяців тому +1

      @@AudriaOdom-fr2zs Thanks. I don't generally comment unless I feel like I have something pertinent to add. I was just throwing something out there to add a bit of clarity. Then some random person, 10 months later, decides to make a derisive reply. I felt compelled to defend my citizenship. How American of me. It wasn't really that though. It was that it was such a silly reply. Yet, it made me reread my post and probably overanalyze her implied meaning. I thought I should reply to you, as well, since you were complementary and put a bit of thought into it. Also, I like the strangeness of continuing this thread. Hopefully, I'll get another reply many months from now and we can continue throwing words out into the ether.

  • @susanrhein7546
    @susanrhein7546 Рік тому +34

    Many manufacturers switched their production to ventilators and PPE at the height of the pandemic The automotive industry came up with new designs making ventilators more efficient. We also have a large public health infrastructure which allows for swift mobilization for man made or natural disasters. Since 911, we have been preparing for all different types of disasters. Many systems in place that go unseen.-- Hope your family is safe from the flooding and storms. Sending positive thoughts your way.

  • @richardd.2988
    @richardd.2988 Рік тому +158

    So glad you guys came through the storm with seemingly not much damage.

    • @stargazer-elite
      @stargazer-elite Рік тому

      I haven’t been with channel for a while just came back. what storm?

    • @sammijobeckett5411
      @sammijobeckett5411 Рік тому

      @@stargazer-eliteCyclone Gabrielle, Google it

    • @stargazer-elite
      @stargazer-elite Рік тому

      @@sammijobeckett5411 holy cow that is… Idk what to say I don’t live in a region where anything like that happens so I was confused at first and my goodness I’m glad there alright thanks for telling me
      I hope that everyone else is okay to that storm looked brutal

    • @reneevanriper3422
      @reneevanriper3422 Рік тому

      I hope your family is okay. i just saw a video from 5 days ago with all the flooding there. Please let us know your all okay.

  • @michaelemery1497
    @michaelemery1497 Рік тому +2

    U guys are so nice..I'm in Boston mass ..Paul Revere, we took out the British..U guys are very safe with us beside u..Thankyou

  • @cesargutierrez2992
    @cesargutierrez2992 Рік тому +2

    New Zealand love this country keep going guys and we love your channel. from California USA

  • @judykniffin9932
    @judykniffin9932 Рік тому +28

    Hearing of the horrendous damage being done by cyclone is concerning And then an earthquake??? Prayers to all of you and your beautiful country. PLEASE stay safe.

  • @JohnLeePettimoreIII
    @JohnLeePettimoreIII Рік тому +49

    i have a friend in the venezuelan army. he's told me that they couldn't invade florida, let alone any other portion of the usa. and he further mentioned that cuba would be incapable of even invading miami, florida.

    • @sleepnaught
      @sleepnaught Рік тому +16

      You don't need a friend in the venezuelan army to tell you that. Seaborne invasions are extremely difficult to pull off and require a massive logistical undertaking. The only nation capable of such a feat currently is the USA. China is building its forces to do so in Taiwan, but aren't quite there. Venezuela and Cuba wouldnt attempt such a feat simply because it's impossible.

    • @1cynik
      @1cynik Рік тому +18

      Venezuela can’t invade an closet

    • @BenDerHoverunicorn
      @BenDerHoverunicorn Рік тому

      well, they won't need to invade because Biden would just allow them to come in because Biden hates Republicans and Desantis.

    • @majic5zero
      @majic5zero Рік тому

      Trust me; there are countless Cuban exiles living in the U.S., especially in Florida, who would love to "greet" their former countrymen should Cuba ever become delusional enough to try and "invade" the U.S.

    • @elizabethannedavis5176
      @elizabethannedavis5176 Рік тому +1

      As someone who lives in SE Florida. It would be a bad idea. 😂😂😂

  • @Drewbydoobydooo
    @Drewbydoobydooo Рік тому +12

    Ever since learning the filming of LOTR took place in New Zealand I have been absolutely fascinated with the country and I love y’alls reactions as well, and after hearing all the news with the weather tragedies I really hope y’all are doing well!

  • @ryansaving
    @ryansaving Рік тому +2

    I’m American North Georgia and I stand with you brother. God bless you.

  • @cactuscupcake6146
    @cactuscupcake6146 Рік тому +3

    It’s really true. We are
    a very well armed civilian population. I’m a 51 year old lady in a wheelchair and even I carry a gun. It’s not for offense it’s for defense. If a threat of war broke out, you will see almost the entire civilian population buying guns. And mind you, some families have a gun room with maybe 20 or 30 rifles, shotguns and pistols ready to use. Rural families use weapons for hunting and defense against larger apex predators (grizzly bears, wolves). I grew up in Wyoming and learned responsible gun ownership. Please don’t be afraid when you visit us. We treasure our 2nd amendment right to bare arms….against any threat foreign and domestic. We aren’t gun nuts. We just already know the kinds of terroristic threats that exist in the world today. Much love from the corn belt ! Iowa ! Woo hoo !

  • @garytrew2766
    @garytrew2766 Рік тому +24

    Can you guys believe we are almost up to 300k ? It's been a long trip but yall have improved so much. The kids have grown up. Sam and Nadine I am so proud of you.

    • @yournew1zealandfamily
      @yournew1zealandfamily Рік тому

      all the best buddy🎊🎊congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎁🎁🎊

  • @hayneshvac2
    @hayneshvac2 Рік тому +31

    Glad to see you are all okay...great video, thank you for the content.

  • @USMC-Goforth
    @USMC-Goforth Рік тому +95

    If we were ever invaded, this Texan would gladly lay his life down on the line to defend the Homeland at all costs. #SemperFidelis

    • @yournew1zealandfamily
      @yournew1zealandfamily Рік тому

      all the best buddy🎊🎊congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎁🎁🎁

    • @Juliah-gc7ts
      @Juliah-gc7ts Рік тому +11

      Not only Texans. We will fight to the end. Take no prisoners!!!! Yes, we love our Country and God.

    • @broncobra
      @broncobra Рік тому +8

      I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. I lived in Houston 12 years. God Bless Texas. I would gladly do the same.

    • @cactuscupcake6146
      @cactuscupcake6146 Рік тому +6

      Lived in the Southwest for 30 years…and 3 years about a half hour from El Paso. Not uncommon to see mama’s pushing their baby strollers packing a big iron all over the southwest. In the Midwest now, In Iowa. Let me tell ya, the Midwest is packing heat too. The Russians and the Chinese don’t wanna
      Come here. Cuz they ain’t comin outta the corn field….! Lol

    • @armedpreacher
      @armedpreacher Рік тому +1

      Army Vet and Texan here.. I ache for any enemy that dares to land here. My plate carrier, go bag and rifle are right next to my bed ready to be grabbed at a moments notice. Come try us!

  • @washiewah748
    @washiewah748 Рік тому +2

    Been loving ya'lls videos! I'll be working abroad there in New Zealand after I graduate. Excited!

  • @johnm.maunder5191
    @johnm.maunder5191 Рік тому

    Watching your son mimic dad's hand motions is both hilarious and heartwarming. We train our families constantly. Good job.

  • @janicelaurin7263
    @janicelaurin7263 Рік тому +71

    The Chinese spy balloon flying across the US was just plain weird! It was like something out of a sci-fi movie.

    • @paulbrickler
      @paulbrickler Рік тому +6

      I"m pretty sure I saw one over the summer, but I can't confirm that. Weird 'star' in the NE sky several hours before sunset - not a planet - eventually wandered off south of my location.

    • @Youvegotredonyou-BeckyChase
      @Youvegotredonyou-BeckyChase Рік тому +6

      Actually it is very common. Stuff flies over the US daily. It's only being focused on more now to serve as some sort of distraction (in my opinion) They are being extremely hyper vigilant about it now as it has been made public knowledge.

    • @Youvegotredonyou-BeckyChase
      @Youvegotredonyou-BeckyChase Рік тому +2

      @@paulbrickler I used to have a sky map app that would show all the satellites and everything. It is a good possibility that is what it was. It even showed most of the foreign satellites as well!

    • @MiracleFound
      @MiracleFound Рік тому +1

      A big deal was only made about it because they are using it to make Biden look bad. In reality there are lots of different things flying around up there and given the abilities of satellite imagery, there is no reason to freak out. A certain segment of our country would call Biden a liar if he said that grass is green or that the sky is blue. They are incredibly entitled and believe that the world should revolve around them. They are easily distracted by things like the balloon, the southern border, someone coming to get their guns (an advertising stunt to boost gun and ammunition sales), and other petty issues.

    • @lastfrontierforge6170
      @lastfrontierforge6170 Рік тому +2

      It's not the first time inn ww2 Japan sent hydrogen balloons to start fires

  • @Tux.Penguin
    @Tux.Penguin Рік тому +15

    5:18 funniest moment!
    Denzel is unimpressed, thinking the US uses the rivers to transport goats. Luckily his dad is there to clarify. 😂

  • @Mulletmans
    @Mulletmans Рік тому +18

    Even being someone from the U.S I learn so much from these videos
    👍

  • @CookiesNMilf
    @CookiesNMilf Рік тому +2

    I love seeing the amazement in your son to see maybe a quarter of the tanks we have and our supply. You guys are very lucky to have us as allies and we’re lucky to have y’all!

  • @OdinMagnus
    @OdinMagnus Рік тому +1

    10:21 when he says "that's a massive truck" he doesn't even know the scale of it. Lol. The tires are twice the size of a tall man. And the whole truck is monstrous.

    • @BluMagik187
      @BluMagik187 8 місяців тому +1

      And that’s actually one of the SMALLER versions of dump trucks that they have.

  • @irishangel5689
    @irishangel5689 Рік тому +24

    So happy to see that you are all okay. As for the video, one thing the narrator didn't touch on was that strange metal you said you never heard of, antinomy, he said the US has to rely on China and Russia for it, but actually we don't. The US has it's own antinomy mines in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.

    • @odisy64
      @odisy64 Рік тому +3

      people often talk about china in reliance on lithium not knowing that most raw lithium comes from Australia then refined in China only for companies like Tesla to say they are reducing cobalt and rare earth metals while dominating the chinese new energy vehicle market, the US has serious potential despite it already being on already at top.

    • @bennettroofing3259
      @bennettroofing3259 Рік тому +2

      Exactly…antimony like oil and numerous other resources, we import them not because we NEED to, but because we’d rather use your resources which we can even get cheaper than use our own as much as possible. But if need be, we can get by on our own supplies 😎

  • @akai.61
    @akai.61 Рік тому +16

    Great video and great reaction and yes invading US is like a rifle behind every blade of grass,
    a japanese commander once said.

  • @elizabethszczepanski2599
    @elizabethszczepanski2599 9 місяців тому +1

    Also you people from other countries might not know that The US has its militarily armed services but states each individually have their own defense too.
    I’m in Michigan- we have the Michigan national guard, Michigan national air guard, etc
    But also Michigan militia w 9 district in our state. Plus several organization other militia like group too.

  • @prinxeoo
    @prinxeoo Рік тому +11

    I have successfully taught my dogs to fetch my hidden guns from several locations with 2 words/each location in case I ever have an intruder and its not within reach. Now I'm teaching them how to get my "party size" boxes of ammo also.

    • @cactuscupcake6146
      @cactuscupcake6146 Рік тому +1

      Wow that’s amazing !!!! You gotta make a video on that ! What a good doggo !

    • @Patriotic327
      @Patriotic327 9 місяців тому

      A Dog always has to have a purpose ❤ it

  • @lindabrewer3243
    @lindabrewer3243 Рік тому +26

    So glad you all are ok. Love your reactions.

  • @NeverDiesEver
    @NeverDiesEver Рік тому +16

    This family is legendary and honorary Americans in my eyes.

    • @darylesells19
      @darylesells19 Рік тому

      Does that make us Americans honorary New Zealanders? Why I’m honored!!

  • @maryann9226
    @maryann9226 Рік тому +16

    Happy Valentine's Day! Love this family! 💞❤️💕

  • @Pete_Finch
    @Pete_Finch Рік тому +2

    "To ship goats across America" got me good 😂I'm a New Yorker and it did sound like goats

  • @twodogsandapicnictable
    @twodogsandapicnictable Рік тому

    They forgot to mention that most the highways, railways and rivers all run parallel to eachother so that if one is disabled troops and supplies can still move freely with one of the other two. And the highways can have the median dividers moved to block them if they need to or removed to use the road as landing strips for planes.

  • @fawnjenkins7266
    @fawnjenkins7266 Рік тому +9

    I learned some things, too! Thanks for reacting to this! I sure hope you are staying safe in the hurricane (cyclone?). You are in my prayers. 🙏💜

    • @yournew1zealandfamily
      @yournew1zealandfamily Рік тому

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  • @DJMetzler337
    @DJMetzler337 Рік тому +4

    Glad you are safe. My cousin from Michigan and her Kiwi husband Nick are in Taupo on holiday. Nick’s dad had his house washed away.

  • @justcallmesuzzie
    @justcallmesuzzie Рік тому +6

    Add on top of that, the fact that many of us Americans believe in maintaining a year's supply of food storage in our homes so if we need it we have it. We treat our pantries like mini grocery stores and rotate the food buying fresh while it is in season and preserving it ourselves. Some buy whole cows, hogs and hunt for deer as well as fish to keep freezers full of meat. We are trained to do that from generations back.

    • @yournew1zealandfamily
      @yournew1zealandfamily Рік тому

      all the best buddy🎊🎊congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎁🎁🎊

    • @cactuscupcake6146
      @cactuscupcake6146 Рік тому +2

      I learned how to home can, make pickles , jellies, jams, soaps and candles and homemade bread all before I was 20. Even had a top of the food dehydrator that used for herbs, jerky, and making our own soup starter. What you can’t buy, you make it yourself. Next I’m gonna learn knitting and crocheting. A valuable skill. Teach your children well.

    • @eparris2908
      @eparris2908 9 місяців тому

      Wish more at least learned from the Covid lock downs. The younger ones who never survived a depression, recession, or disaster still haven't learned to put away for emergencies. They expect fairy godmother government to step in with handouts. As a disaster volunteer, they have no clue that that is a huge myth and mistake.

  • @cindylawrence1200
    @cindylawrence1200 Рік тому +1

    911 showed that enemies can get thru; however, a friend was working as an ATC in Atlanta and told me all aircraft was on the ground in 2 mins. Also fighter planes were in the air and on the job within 2 mins. But, even with this, so many perished.

  • @dhernandez1045
    @dhernandez1045 Рік тому +1

    Thats so cool you guys have santa cruz clothes there, i didn't know the brand was that big

  • @dominicmcauliffe2936
    @dominicmcauliffe2936 Рік тому +5

    I've been absolutely obsessed with your channel recently, much love from Colorado!!

    • @jcofortco
      @jcofortco Рік тому

      @Dominic Yep, me too as a Coloradoan! :D (Great minds watch alike! 😉) I always like when I learn new things as they learn about America!

    • @MichealChris-yq4xo
      @MichealChris-yq4xo Рік тому

      Same here too

  • @Metalstr8jacket
    @Metalstr8jacket Рік тому +18

    From what I've read , I hope everyone is okay. Seems you are! That is a beautiful thing. Please stay safe. Love you, Bless yyou all.

  • @TruaxOutdoors
    @TruaxOutdoors Рік тому +8

    One thing he gave very little time to, is the American citizen. In the farm land we own probably ly an average of 3 firearms per family, and most of us know how to use them being experienced hunters and outdoorsmen. If they get through all this video talks about they still have to contend with us. Look up the numbers you'll be shocked!

  • @PurpleObscuration
    @PurpleObscuration Рік тому

    Keep up the good work buddies, I really enjoy your content and look forward to years more.
    God bless you and your family 🙏

  • @richardsmith9872
    @richardsmith9872 Рік тому

    I am sure several has mentioned this, but I cannot how much mom and daughter look so much alike wow. As I watch your video's which I do enjoy very much I cannot help but almost stare at how much they look alike, uncanny.

  • @carolleiter6027
    @carolleiter6027 Рік тому +22

    I'm glad that you guys survived the storm.

  • @anneo3754
    @anneo3754 Рік тому +6

    I also heard goats 🤣 we ship lots of goods and some people may also be shipping goats.
    Have you decided on the part of the US you'd like to visit first? We've been having a very mild winter in MN but on the average year it gets way too cold for most people. Summer in the southern states can be unbearably hot for a lot of people. There's just so much to see and do, a lot of the national parks fill up quickly if you were thinking of camping. Usually you can still visit but you'll need a place to stay close by.

  • @maxsielemann2604
    @maxsielemann2604 Рік тому +13

    I hope you are staying safe during the storm in Northern New Zealand, greetings from Indiana!

  • @davidmarquardt9034
    @davidmarquardt9034 Рік тому +1

    In the 1970's It was estimated the US had a 900 year reserve of coal, we are the Saudi Arabia of coal. Most of our electricy used to be generated by coal, but now more plants are converting to natural gas. Now instead of burning coal the idea is to come up with a cheap and safe method to convert coal into oil or propane or natural gas.

  • @thrillalova1212
    @thrillalova1212 Рік тому +6

    Over here it is Valentine's Day,so Have a Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

  • @donaldsmith283
    @donaldsmith283 Рік тому +4

    Hi family. It's always nice to turn on my cell phone and find you guys there. It's a pleasure to see You all.

    • @yournew1zealandfamily
      @yournew1zealandfamily Рік тому

      all the best buddy🎊🎊congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎁🎁🎁

  • @constanceprokop3136
    @constanceprokop3136 Рік тому +8

    Hope all is well by you all!! Hello from central Texas

  • @utpharmboy2006
    @utpharmboy2006 Рік тому +4

    from the outside we are nearly invincible. its the inside where we are in big trouble...

  • @dayofdevotion
    @dayofdevotion Рік тому

    I enjoy it when I freeze your videos and notice you and your son often have the same expressions and your wife and daughter share the same expressions. Love your videos

  • @jeffreystanley7884
    @jeffreystanley7884 Рік тому +9

    Glad you're all doing ok after the cyclone. It's pretty obvious the US is not to be messed with but we need to make sure Russia and China don't try to the advantage of other smaller countries.

    • @yournew1zealandfamily
      @yournew1zealandfamily Рік тому

      Thanks for watching our UA-cam channel you have been selected for today's giveaway 🎁🎁DM Me to
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  • @ChrisCTurner10
    @ChrisCTurner10 Рік тому +11

    Lol Denz😂 Glad y’all are safe!

  • @ElisabethKisselstein
    @ElisabethKisselstein Рік тому +33

    Hopefully this means all is ok in NZ post-cyclone!

  • @nejdro1
    @nejdro1 9 місяців тому +1

    During WW2, there were 16 Million men and women in uniform at a time when out population was about 145 million.

  • @iiizzydon9224
    @iiizzydon9224 Рік тому

    I respect that the boy doesnt say anything😂 that kid been stoic for every video ive watched

  • @michellejessup6618
    @michellejessup6618 Рік тому +18

    So happy to see y'all I guess you came out of that Cyclone okay a lot of Americans were worried about your family... we take our protecting our country very seriously another great video👋🏻🙏🏻✌🏻🤠

  • @paulf4802
    @paulf4802 Рік тому +5

    Hope everyone is safe and secure with that storm.

  • @kadinwilliams8045
    @kadinwilliams8045 Рік тому +21

    Hello NZ family, I'm glad you survived the storm. Here in Florida, we are having a cool snap (50 degrees F, 10 C). Any damage?
    This teen loves America, our politicians I hate. Our politicians are morons (from the news I guess NZ has morons in office, too) because they are letting Chinese balloons fly across the country before it was shot down.
    I love your videos. Hope I'll see another new one later this week, when I'm at Daytona watching my favorite sport. Auto Racing...( You should do a video of craziest crashes in NASCAR.)

    • @Mustang1984
      @Mustang1984 Рік тому +1

      At least you guys have an amazing Governor there in Florida!

  • @kevinashley478
    @kevinashley478 10 місяців тому

    My numbers maybe be off a bit, but i believe that Eisenhower made it so that for every 5 miles of highway, at least 1 mile has to be straight, to be used in wartime as emergency landing/take off locations for aircraft.

  • @zorkblat3858
    @zorkblat3858 Рік тому +14

    All of your videos are great! Keep it up!

  • @romanempire1536
    @romanempire1536 Рік тому +13

    “The weakness of America is not on the outside but on the inside”-Abe Lincoln

    • @Juliah-gc7ts
      @Juliah-gc7ts Рік тому +1

      With our current so called president and his associates. Look at the train derailment in Ohio. Like the government wanted to poison us

  • @SnarkfishMan
    @SnarkfishMan Рік тому +11

    Love y'all! I wish I'd get to travel to New Zealand as much as I'd love y'all to come travel our beautiful land! We are very proud of our country, as y'all should be of yours! We are all human, thank you for sharing your humanity. Cheers from Charlotte NC!

    • @victorwaddell6530
      @victorwaddell6530 Рік тому

      I'm from South Carolina , but I've lived in North Carolina a couple of times . I started 1st grade in Horseshoe WNC . I attended Junior High School at Quail Hollow Jr. High and I attended South Mecklenburg High School in my freshman and sophomore years . We lived off South Boulevard by Sharon Lakes near Carmel Commons . We used to boat , camp , and fish on Lake Wyley . We boated and fished on Lake Norman a couple of times . My family returned to Spartanburg County South Carolina in my junior year and I graduated Boiling Springs HS in 1985 .

  • @edwardneal4819
    @edwardneal4819 Рік тому +14

    Happy Valentines day! Glad y'all weathered the storm ok. Love your videos.
    Our founding fathers had the foresight to include in our Constitution, the 2nd Amendment. Which states, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." Truly an invading force would face a hostile and resolute civilian populous. As would a domestic government that would seek to unjustly subdue its citizens.

    • @yournew1zealandfamily
      @yournew1zealandfamily Рік тому

      all the best buddy🎊🎊congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎁🎁🎁

    • @Bluecatte
      @Bluecatte Рік тому

      the second amendment only lays out the foundation for the establishment of the National Guard. everyone tends to forget the "WELL REGULATED MILITIA" part. Civilians Are Not Militia. Period.

  • @markpaul7887
    @markpaul7887 22 дні тому

    You are a beautiful family! God bless you!

  • @TheHurkulez
    @TheHurkulez Рік тому +1

    11:33 Its just me or does that look like the United Nation Beret w/UN Insigna?

  • @jamesblake7338
    @jamesblake7338 Рік тому +13

    Yep, our enemies shouldn’t just worry about our military, they need to worry about US ! Most of us have guns and know how to use them! Great video guys and also glad we’re friends ❤ can’t wait for your visit to the states!

    • @BenDerHoverunicorn
      @BenDerHoverunicorn Рік тому

      Our military is woke AF and a massive joke now. there is a reason why democrats are desperately trying to take all our guns away. so their masters, China, can invade and take control. hence allowing the spy ballon to get top secret information from our nuke sites.

    • @johnmaccley424
      @johnmaccley424 Рік тому +1

      do you have the courage to fight with the regular units of the enemy army?

    • @fkbkeith2411
      @fkbkeith2411 Рік тому

      @@johnmaccley424 Yes,and I know how to make mines from a primer,so...

    • @johnmaccley424
      @johnmaccley424 Рік тому

      @@fkbkeith2411 I don’t think so.

    • @fkbkeith2411
      @fkbkeith2411 Рік тому

      @@johnmaccley424 You right I meant primers as in the ones that go into to castings for bullets not that hard really,or you can use a bullet put it into a tube that fits it then put a nail that will hit the primer when it is stepped on of course conceal it first.

  • @michaelairheart6921
    @michaelairheart6921 Рік тому +23

    Another deterrent is the fact that the citizens have more small arms than most militaries.

    • @oldhikinthesticks4524
      @oldhikinthesticks4524 Рік тому +3

      Most militaries put together...😉😊

    • @Oblivion_Tactics
      @Oblivion_Tactics Рік тому +2

      I read somewhere that we have 6 guns for every one person in the usa

    • @paulbrickler
      @paulbrickler Рік тому +2

      @@Oblivion_Tactics It's about 1.25, civilian-wise. Still, quite a lot.

    • @paulbrickler
      @paulbrickler Рік тому +3

      @@Oblivion_Tactics Actually, now that I think of it, I seem to recall reading that the average *gun owners* in the US has 6. So, if that number plays out, and my number is also correct, about 20-25% of people (legally) own guns, which sounds about right to me. For instance, anecdotally, my dad has 3, my step-mom has 1, and I have 0, so that's 4 between the 3 of us.

    • @nrivera4380
      @nrivera4380 Рік тому

      What good will that do when you get nuked? Foreign forces would never make landfall on the US anyway.

  • @lennyclark7014
    @lennyclark7014 Рік тому +8

    Hope you’re all ok after the cyclone 🌀.

  • @Jbird18
    @Jbird18 25 днів тому

    lol your son mimicking your hand movements at the beginning was funny

  • @JDakaCorgi
    @JDakaCorgi 2 місяці тому

    New Orleans 🥳 I don’t live exactly there but I did grow up right beside the Mississippi River, it’s beautiful and huge.

  • @cindypye578
    @cindypye578 Рік тому +20

    Hope everyone is safe from the cyclone! I enjoyed the video, as usual.

  • @dongray9852
    @dongray9852 Рік тому +4

    120 firearms per 100 residents... Sounds about right. 🙂😉
    It's great to be on the winning team!

  • @jerrypeppler1484
    @jerrypeppler1484 Рік тому +4

    When they were talking about the Mississippi River and how important it was for transportation of “goods”, I also heard “goats” (and I live in the US!) I thought, well that’s oddly specific, why goats? Hmmm, learn something new every day.

    • @jerrypeppler1484
      @jerrypeppler1484 Рік тому

      @ᏔᎡᏆͲᎬ ᎷᎬ ᎪͲ ͲᎬᏞᎬ-ᏀᎡᎪᎷ 👉@yournew_zealandfamily An all expense paid 3 week trip to New Zealand?

    • @Cricket2731
      @Cricket2731 Рік тому +1

      For them that can't/don't hunt (I can't, due to a disability), goat tastes a lot like venison. Also, their hides make an excellent leather.

  • @daviddorame3752
    @daviddorame3752 Рік тому

    Awwww you guys are such a beautiful family.
    You guys really seem to love America 🇺🇸

  • @thomashuff2897
    @thomashuff2897 Рік тому

    Shoutout to your children. They seem so well mannered. Tom from Texas😀

  • @Reshiram32Zekrom23
    @Reshiram32Zekrom23 Рік тому +4

    Good video as always y'all! You should watch a similar video if you have the opportunity called How Geography Made The US Ridiculously OP by Real Life Lore, it goes into more detail on most subjects talked about in this video

  • @danielcargill8019
    @danielcargill8019 Рік тому +5

    I'm praying for New Zealand, and I heard their is a lot of flooding. 🇳🇿

  • @kellih.3020
    @kellih.3020 Рік тому +4

    All of this information I feel was relevant up until 2-3 years ago. Now with China flying spy balloons and our weak southern border along with us not being as friendly with Mexico or Canada, we are more vulnerable than ever. The video kept mentioning China, but we also need to be worried about Russia and China teaming up.

    • @Juliah-gc7ts
      @Juliah-gc7ts Рік тому

      And the so called president being a puppet of china. Also, our WOKE military couldn't find its way out of a paper bag. ENEMIES FROM WITHIN

  • @wiilli7685
    @wiilli7685 Рік тому +1

    Patriotism is a major thing for 🇺🇸🇺🇸. We’re armed to the teeth and uses everything to defend our homeland. Almost every home has a firearm or two in their possession.
    U.S is always thinking ahead and upgrading tremendously fast to the next best thing to be the top superpower. 💯💯💯💯💯🤙🤙🤙🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸

  • @starmnsixty1209
    @starmnsixty1209 Рік тому

    Haven't visited in a while. Big 👍 to you, and snd our nations enduring friendship.

  • @curtisw502
    @curtisw502 Рік тому +5

    Americans (being one myself) are like siblings growing up...we fight and argue amonst ourselves ALL the time but let something happen that brings us together and it's scary how quick we'll have each others back.

    • @broncobra
      @broncobra Рік тому +2

      "I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it."

    • @cactuscupcake6146
      @cactuscupcake6146 Рік тому

      @@broncobra Exactly ! You be a conservative or a liberal opposite of me but when the poop hits the fan….even 51 year old ladies in wheelchair are armed to teeth and packing heat. *fist bump* gotcha back bro ! Much love to NZ from Iowa !!!

    • @broncobra
      @broncobra Рік тому

      @@cactuscupcake6146 I'm in Nebraska, Cupcake. WoW? That sounds oddly strange, yet satisfying to say that? lol. I don't think I've ever called anyone "cupcake" before? ROFLMAO!
      Oh my gosh! Lol. That sounds like a line from a stupid low rent "B" movie? lol. I'm in Nebraska, cupcake. I can imagine John Wayne saying something like that, ha ha.

    • @broncobra
      @broncobra Рік тому

      Oh My GOD! I can't quit laughing? Anyway, You Have A FANTASTIC Day, cupcake!

    • @broncobra
      @broncobra Рік тому +1

      @@cactuscupcake6146 Wow, not many people listen to Glen Miller. Sunrise seranade was a treat. (I peeked at your profile) Creadance was a good look as well. I bet no one even knows who glen
      Miller is. They are missing out.

  • @lydiafitz
    @lydiafitz Рік тому +5

    Denzel reminds me of my boys! He had me laughing as he mimicked his dad!!! Love you all so much!❤