Notice that unlike most other shotgun trickshot videos here, he hits many times without any editing, followed by no high five hysteria. This guy realy can shoot.
Rest in peace Tom. You were a true professional and your shows were much more than just shooting. I first saw one of your televised performances when I was 14 and just starting to shoot trap and hunt. I now shoot trap or sporting clays every week. You were one of my idols I have a great deal of respect for you. You will be missed.
There could be a million folks lined up for grip & grin pictures & he could make each one of them feel like he had nothing else to do that day but talk to them. Class act.
Gangsters: turn their guns side-ways and miss every shot. Tom Knapp: turns his gun up-side down in the opposite direction and writes his name on the target.
not only was he quite possibly the best shotgun expert to have ever walked this planet, but his good natured performances and grandfatherly mannerism made him one of the most endearing shooters I've ever seen. it would have been frightening if he was ever to engage in actual close quarters military combat. this guy could massacre an entire army it seems, and he is just as proficient with rifles as he is with shotguns.
His act was largely the one he learned from Herb Parsons, who was his inspiration. Parsons was the better shooter, who used a Winchester Model 12 shotgun because the autoloaders of the time weren't fast enough. The Benelli is just barely as fast. When Knapp counts the seven clays, he did this as an homage to the way Parsons did this trick. Parsons used to tell his audiences that "If you hunt WITH your son, you won't have to hunt FOR him!" and "It's more important to be a good sport than a good shot."
This was in 1993. Blowing minds a while ago. So great to see this. Obviously an inspiration to the Gould Brothers and all the other trick shooters now.. Thanks for posting it.
Tom Knapp, what a showman! Great presence, great voice and what amazing skill! One hundred thousand rounds a year. That is what he claimed to do to keep his skills up to showmanship status. I believe it!
GOAT! Saw Tom for the 1st time when I was 15 I think, in 85, at the Game Fair in Ramsey, MN. My mind was blown. I was never able to come close to Tom's wizardry, but his influence made me a far batter shot and continuously so. He also influence me as a young man to be patient with others, as well as being kind and respectful to everyone, no matter how inconvenienced or overwhelmed you may feel. He always treated me that way, even with the endless lines of fans and all of the stupid questions - Tom always had time for you! Tom Knapp was a great man!
Wrong, its OBVIOUSLY an abortioner 5000 that shoots from 90000 round clippizines at 200000 rounds per second in full semi automatic with a chainsaw underbarrel attachments and a shotgun and an m23000 tank shell launcher
We tried this yesterday and it was a full sucess. From sober to drunken in less then 10 minutes. This is now our #1 drinking game. Bye bye mcclane in die hard 3... RIP tom!
Really bro... this video should amaze you not make you think of stupid ass game hax. If you actually understood how difficult it is to hit a clay you would be worshiping this guy.
All the guys who teach "sight" shooting claim this is impossible. Instinctive shooting is harder and more expensive to learn but more valuable under stress. The "Shoot Where You Look" techniques from the old days are amazing.
Isn't this how shotgun shooting is taught though? I'm just getting into shotgunning with forgetting what I know about rifles and I'm learning it's about mounting the gun to your face first and never taking your eyes off the target.
Great shooter, to bad he couldn't take credit for his incredible talent and had to pitch the Benelli. That said, my Mossberg 590 was drooling watching this video, she wants that Benelli to snuggle up against her in the safe.
I was watching a few other people before I watched this guy and wtf! He doesn't take any long breaks and the vid hardly cuts out which is mind blowing! Especially when he's talking about what he's going to do next, most people would break and cut outs or breaks
EatHelloKitty15 Do you honestly think that Tom Knapp would use something that is not the brand that he is endorsed by? He says it MULTIPLE times "With a Benelli..."
Knapp didn't think so. He was inspired by Herb Parsons, and wasn't afraid to tell people that Parsons was the better shooter. Knapp took advantage of newer technology and used finely-tuned guns. Parsons' shotgun act was with Model 12 straight out of the box.
У такого дедушки не стал бы яблоки из сада тырить...) ЗЫ подозреваю,что бабка не успевает посуду домой закупать! "Бенелли" - лучшая посудомоечная машина!Нет посуды - нет проблем!" (Слоган)
THERE is a man whose daughter was brought home on time. Not because her dates were afraid of being shot but from fear that her father might not teach them anything about shooting.
man just one big benelli commecial, they sure invest a lot into marketing, thats probably why they sell so well, that and because they are just about unstoppable
Notice that unlike most other shotgun trickshot videos here, he hits many times without any editing, followed by no high five hysteria. This guy realy can shoot.
Rest in peace Tom. You were a true professional and your shows were much more than just shooting. I first saw one of your televised performances when I was 14 and just starting to shoot trap and hunt. I now shoot trap or sporting clays every week. You were one of my idols I have a great deal of respect for you. You will be missed.
There could be a million folks lined up for grip & grin pictures & he could make each one of them feel like he had nothing else to do that day but talk to them.
Class act.
doughesson, he was. I saw him twice, and both times he stayed and talked with everybody.
Gangsters: turn their guns side-ways and miss every shot.
Tom Knapp: turns his gun up-side down in the opposite direction and writes his name on the target.
not only was he quite possibly the best shotgun expert to have ever walked this planet, but his good natured performances and grandfatherly mannerism made him one of the most endearing shooters I've ever seen. it would have been frightening if he was ever to engage in actual close quarters military combat. this guy could massacre an entire army it seems, and he is just as proficient with rifles as he is with shotguns.
yeah, I've seen him with a 22 rimfire at an event in my town, he doesn't miss
His act was largely the one he learned from Herb Parsons, who was his inspiration. Parsons was the better shooter, who used a Winchester Model 12 shotgun because the autoloaders of the time weren't fast enough. The Benelli is just barely as fast. When Knapp counts the seven clays, he did this as an homage to the way Parsons did this trick. Parsons used to tell his audiences that "If you hunt WITH your son, you won't have to hunt FOR him!" and "It's more important to be a good sport than a good shot."
R.I.P Tom Knapp! Very entertaning video. The elite of what he did.
You will be missed, Tom. Thanks for a amazing run. Rest in peace, sir
Gary C, Can't win them all, RIGHT !
I love the way it sounds when he reloads or shoots, it is the wonders of old microphones
This was in 1993. Blowing minds a while ago. So great to see this. Obviously an inspiration to the Gould Brothers and all the other trick shooters now.. Thanks for posting it.
This man is a legend. RIP.
Tom Knapp, what a showman! Great presence, great voice and what amazing skill! One hundred thousand rounds a year. That is what he claimed to do to keep his skills up to showmanship status. I believe it!
The great power of the mustache.
Love this guy 😆
This is the guy you want along with you during the zombie apocalypse.
But... He died dude.
Johnathan List lol
I'm a zombie and I find this offensive
And when the Nephillim come out of the pit. Be sure to obliterate their heads.
Oh and use dense Copper ammo.
GOAT!
Saw Tom for the 1st time when I was 15 I think, in 85, at the Game Fair in Ramsey, MN.
My mind was blown. I was never able to come close to Tom's wizardry, but his influence made me a far batter shot and continuously so. He also influence me as a young man to be patient with others, as well as being kind and respectful to everyone, no matter how inconvenienced or overwhelmed you may feel. He always treated me that way, even with the endless lines of fans and all of the stupid questions - Tom always had time for you!
Tom Knapp was a great man!
He was the best. What a showman. We miss him and his shows thank you for posting this
"You can shoot the gun upside down, over your head"
No. No I can't.
😂😂😂😂😂
Hickok45's brother
For real?
I call bs
This guy has actual talent in comparison
@@TheRealKimJong-Il hickok has also great aim
Rest in Peace Tom, You were the reason I bought a Benelli, ant the main reason I got into Skeet shooting. You will be missed . Semper Fidelis
Ooh Raw!
doesn't matter how takes. the fact that he can do it all is incredible
I've never owned a Benelli a day in my life. This video is enough to make me consider changing that.
RIP Tom Knapp, 1950-2013
Probably ingested too much lead. Not a good idea to put shells in your mouth
rip prayers up
Rip
R.I.P Tom Knapp, thanks for the entertainment
I bought a Benelli and I can't do any of these things.
+Calvin T. practice my friend i have a benelli vinci and is an asome shotgun
You bought a copy from China
Call the Benelli Whisperer.
I think a sniper was behind the camera shooting the targets
You have to be superhuman like Tom Knapp to be that good.
I remember watching these on tv as a kid. His voice was soothing and his shooting was mesmerizing
Saw him do his shows a couple times , nice man and one super shot..
Still watch this every now and then. That bit at :52 is so fun. Do it with my Winchester all the time
"You throw the bird, throw the gun, load the gun shoot the bird." :D
Damn, Smith and Wesson makes a great shotgun
Wrong, it's clearly a Mauser c96
Wrong, its OBVIOUSLY an abortioner 5000 that shoots from 90000 round clippizines at 200000 rounds per second in full semi automatic with a chainsaw underbarrel attachments and a shotgun and an m23000 tank shell launcher
Mr.Knapp just passed away.Too young,too young-only 62.never be another one like him.R.I.P.,Tom,you will be much missed.
They really are some of the best shotguns. Semi-auto or pump-action, and solid Italian craftsmanship and design.
New drinking game, take a shot every time he says Benelli
We tried this yesterday and it was a full sucess. From sober to drunken in less then 10 minutes. This is now our #1 drinking game. Bye bye mcclane in die hard 3...
RIP tom!
Zack WantsToPlay i died tryin
Beware Of The Austro Kraut 😂😂😂
So i went to the hospital...
I would, but I only have one liver...
That Mossberg's a nice shotgun.
wmr0225 its a benelli
phuc ewe benelli m4
I hope Tom Knapp haunts you... 😂🤣😭😂🤣😭
Can someone tell me what company makes this gun?
Darude- Sandstorm
I think its a Beretta.
nymetswinws Benelli
nymetswinws Benelli
nymetswinws Beretta owns Benelli
RIP... You gave all sportsmen a good name ! Rest easy!
Thanks Mr Knapp. Always impressive.
A thief breaks into Tom Knapp's home...the end.
Your profile pic scared the crap out of me
AIMBOT
Really bro... this video should amaze you not make you think of stupid ass game hax. If you actually understood how difficult it is to hit a clay you would be worshiping this guy.
geo Baller Lol... I'm pretty sure he was making a joke.
DOTA2FroggyStyle
High noon
This is ware the idea of aimbots are from
Tom sure had fun with his job.
RIP Sir! Great skilled and you entertained the world with your gift!
I remember seeing him on Extreme Marksmen on History channel and my jaw just dropped in amazement. He made the people on top shot look like amateurs!
All the guys who teach "sight" shooting claim this is impossible. Instinctive shooting is harder and more expensive to learn but more valuable under stress. The "Shoot Where You Look" techniques from the old days are amazing.
Isn't this how shotgun shooting is taught though? I'm just getting into shotgunning with forgetting what I know about rifles and I'm learning it's about mounting the gun to your face first and never taking your eyes off the target.
Wtf haha they could've sent this guy into Normandy alone
Only if they had bernelli shot guns vack then.
if you want to do something similar you can simply nuke normandy
legend has it that he could hit an asprin at 100 yds blindfolded.
Take a drink every time he says "With a Benelli Shotgun". FML
Well let's just say you would be hammered.
A true legend. There will never be another like him.
lol i love the end when hes like " oh noooo, oh shit!"
every time he says benelli take a shot
wolfganghammerfistheywood
that sounds like a lot of fun dude. What were you drinking exactly?
I did this and now I am dead of alcohol poisoning
Synthesizer Patel Correction: lead poisoning.
Gonzolives420 Not Alcohol shoot a gun!
Gonzolives420 Not Alcohol shoot a gun!
I remember when ESPN used to be good and had shows like this also trap and skeet competitions.
Tom Knapp being the most badass grandpa for 8 and a half minutes needs to be a movie
This man single handedly won WW2 or something my God he doesn't miss a single shot
RIP Tom Knapp
If ever someone had a chance at a 360 no scope, it was Tom Knapp
What sort of a shotgun was this?
I think he only mentioned it like 50 Times.
actually he said the brand a bunch of times, idk if he mentiones the model
I reckon it would be an autoloader
it's a Benelli Shotgun --- BENELLI----- BENELLI ... shotgun .... lol that model was the M4 : www.benelliusa.com/m4-tactical-shotgun 1900 $
Oil Burner He has to have sponsers.
I know this was a 4 year old comment, but I'm going to tag along, if you have to ask, you don't need a shotgun, you need something else. lol
This is still the greatest ad of all time
i cant stop watching him shooting, his awesome..
Great shooter, to bad he couldn't take credit for his incredible talent and had to pitch the Benelli.
That said, my Mossberg 590 was drooling watching this video, she wants that Benelli to snuggle up against her in the safe.
I would hate to be a quail where he lives.
I would hate to be anything where he lived.
I want one!
I always wished I had this Beretta Shotgun
+ramirolin ?? Beretta????
Undeniably incredible shooting!
I was watching a few other people before I watched this guy and wtf! He doesn't take any long breaks and the vid hardly cuts out which is mind blowing! Especially when he's talking about what he's going to do next, most people would break and cut outs or breaks
@8:15 dafuq, that was a juggle combo. Didn't expect to see that kind of things outside DMC.
Can someone tell me what kind of shotgun that is? I don't think he mentioned it.
EatHelloKitty15 Do you honestly think that Tom Knapp would use something that is not the brand that he is endorsed by? He says it MULTIPLE times "With a Benelli..."
EatHelloKitty15 sorry, but the stupidity in that was just off the scales
Ur Afail Yeah, the stupidity in your sarcasm detectors...
Maxwell Payne They malfunctioned.
Benelli Supernova
It's high noon...
un mito che rimarrà nel cuore di tutti!! Grande Tom!!
i dont care what people say Tom Knapp is the best.
Knapp didn't think so. He was inspired by Herb Parsons, and wasn't afraid to tell people that Parsons was the better shooter. Knapp took advantage of newer technology and used finely-tuned guns. Parsons' shotgun act was with Model 12 straight out of the box.
What gun was he using?
I forgot i think he mentioned it once during the video ..LOL
lol XD it sounded to me like he said I don't fuck very well on 2:53 lol
what kind of shotgun was it? I don't think he ever mention the name
Read the video title
Jeshua Diamond so it's a mosberg right?
Jeshua Diamond this guy gets it
I think it's the Remington
0:55 I have no words, just impressive as hell
I am impressed Tom Knaap
Great shooting
У такого дедушки не стал бы яблоки из сада тырить...) ЗЫ подозреваю,что бабка не успевает посуду домой закупать! "Бенелли" - лучшая посудомоечная машина!Нет посуды - нет проблем!" (Слоган)
lol im surprised they didn't put benelli in every single clay target
Hickok? Is that you???
Super Great Guy. Met him quite a few times at Shot Show. He was an incredible shooter!!
Tom Knapp = GOAT !!
Does anyone know what brand shotgun hes using?
Mossberg
benelli shotgun
Bryce Conn franci
I wouldn't like to be the boyfriend of hes daughter..
SHATGUN WEDDING MAH BOY! "I throw you over the shoulder likes this!"
shoot this boy with a Benelli, just like that.
If you date her you better be shooting a benelli if your using a Remington he will not approve
THERE is a man whose daughter was brought home on time.
Not because her dates were afraid of being shot but from fear that her father might not teach them anything about shooting.
A precise blast to each testicle. Then, another to your weiner as it flies through the air.
Buy Benelli shotgun and be happy all you life
I meet him once, very nice guy and puts on a hell of a show in person.
I don't want to date that guys daughter!
I wonder what kind of gun he was using.
Remington maybe?
Enduro Tim Define sarcasm.
nerf
+Joshua Sanders Winchester, are you deaf?
+Joshua Sanders
The Benelli M121 M&P
No longer made. This was from thirty years ago.
5:35 he missed one, he missed one!!
No, it broke, but one piece was large
Whats really amazing is that he still has the plug in his gun for all these shots
man just one big benelli commecial, they sure invest a lot into marketing, thats probably why they sell so well, that and because they are just about unstoppable
Lik if wetch in 2015
4:07 did he say take the shell and put it back in your mom???
Did he say shit, at the end of the vid? lmfao, sure sounds like It ha..
Did he? Somehow I imagined he was quite profane before that. Nah, my imagination.
I became a Benelli fan when I traded a Glock for a Benelli Nova. For a entry level shotgun I was impressed. The rest is history 👍🎯
Tom Knapp = Your best friend in zombie apocalypse.
reported
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hax....
RIP Tom Knapp - An American legend!
this man is the reason i bought the benelli
tom knapp + benelli = bad ass
RIP to the best shotgun shooter in history
this looks like CGI :D this guy is awesome
Rip Tom love you watched you for years and Jerry M
Doctor Manhattan and Tom Knapp - key elements of the American air defence system.
Rest in Peace Tom Knapp. You are and always will be a legend!
He knew his shotgun really well as you could see. It demonstrates if you know your 'extension' well enough, you can control it in many manners.
You make it look soo easy :) that is some incredible shooting!