Hickok45 has a very simple message for viewers who want to drop by his home unannounced: “Get off my lawn!”
In this brief episode Hickok45 makes a very reasonable appeal to viewers: Don’t bother him at home. While it’s okay to say “Hi” to the man when he’s out and about or at a gun show, convention, event, it’s not alright to show up at the man’s front door uninvited.
Yes, this is not only common courtesy but common sense. So, leave the man alone while he’s at home! Got it?
Have any of you ever watched any of his videos where the word “Glock” didn’t come out of his mouth? NOPE! Most overrated gun in the world. Right up there with HiPoint. I have repeatedly asked him when he was in his last gun fight with one of those plastic wanna’ be guns and…never an answer. Figures. School teacher not a gunslinger. So keep on believing whatever comes out of his biased mouth. Enjoy the day.
His last gun fight? This is 2019 not 1819. You have never been in gunfight either so why are you asking him?
Daleross you are a dumb shite. He is former leo as well as a former teacher. Glock makes a fine pistol. No matter what you think, the mans a firearms genius and a living legend. You are nobody, nothing but a big mouth.
I think the people that think you are rude are actually the disrespectful ones becouse they don’t need to be going on some ones property without the owners permission!
I understand and you are awesome and are like a friend
Very well said and put as graciously as could be, The bad part is that you have been put in the position to even have to do it at all. It’s unsettling to know that there are people who would do this and it doesn’t register to them that it is totally wrong as well as disrespectful but it is not surprising as there’s a small percentage of people who only think of their own gratification. You would think that people would have more going on in their own lives and not have time to bother others. If they have that kind of time they should go volunteer in some kind of way to help out others less fortunate and are in need. Of some assistance. I guarantee there are some senior citizens that have nobody at all and would love to chat. As like yourself and the majority of working folks I can’t find enough time to get my everyday requirements completed and visit my own family members. I’ll end by letting you know that I do appreciate the few videos I do make time to watch and find them informative and entertaining and that it’s easy to tell you were a great teacher and I appreciate you dedicating your life to educating our youth and feel that teaching is one of the most under appreciated professions that there is. And lastly to the people thinking of stopping by someone’s home who they have never met, mind your business and don’t take it for granted that folks you do not know want to spend their time with you and welcome you into their home. That’s absolutely ridiculous rude and above all just plain STUPID!! GET A LIFE and make something of yourself and try not to annoy people because not everyone is as understanding as Greg has been.
Noah, I totally agree. While I can understand the feeling of wanting to meet him in person, I can’t imagine just driving up and knocking on the door, like he was a tourist stop. Heck, I rarely visit my own friends without calling first. I think this kind of grows out of the virtual connection that he generates on camera with viewers. But while this is great for his videos, it does not transfer over to real life. Some people feel that after watching a few hours of his content, that they “know him” which makes them feel that it would be ok to ” just swing by”. People need to think how awkward it would be if the situation were reversed. It’s sad that it got so bad that he had to make a video on this.
I’ve bought many firearms based on hickock45 videos. Always pleased! Like him, don’t like him. Great marksman! Honest reviews! Will not buy a weapon that hasn’t passed his review!
Just a short note. I am currently 74 — also a former teacher. My father, way back when, was a 30 year, sworn, Pennsylvania State Trooper. Of all crazy things, growing up, I was never allowed to have a gun — even though my father had many guns but they were off limits to me. I took a liking to your videos, took some courses at Trop’s Gun Shop in Elizabethtown, PA and based on your recommendations I bought a Glock 19, Gen 4. Absolutely love it. I am also in possession of my fathers Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber — Pre – Model 10 revolver, his Colt 1903, .32 caliber manufactured in 1905 and his Smith and Wesson .32 hammerless revolver from maybe the 1940’s. The latter three guns have never been fired by me and as far as I know, none of them have been fired since at least 1955.
So glad I accidently ran into your videos and at age 74 I am a brand new shooter. My wife is very supportive but thinks I am crazy for taking up shooting at age 74. I also joined NRA.
Warren E. Thoma — Elizabethville, PA (a small farming community 25 north of Harrisburg, PA)
Never too young to start shooting… welcome to the shooting alumni, most gun owners are the nicest people you could hope to meet.
I think he does not give glock19 gen 4 ,9mm enough credit ,I also own several glocks, but in texas it is a the gun everyone wants
“The gun everyone wants in Texas”? I would suspect that Texans want a REAL gun not a plastic piece of junk.
In Texas, we like glocks. You’re out of touch jackarse.
I watch you on U-TUBE a lot and EVERY time you rack a slide on a semi-auto it takes hardly any effort, how do you accomplish that.I know my 1911 takes more effort. Am I just weak or do I not know how lol ?????????????
Norm
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He’s 6’8″ (yes, really) and has hands to match. All that “big” makes for a lot of leverage.
I was at Cracker Barrel last night with my father and seen Hickok45 . I wanted to ask to get a picture with him , but out of respect for him I only said Hello . People at my gunrange in Pa. probably want believe me , but that’s ok .
Keep on rocking those gun videos!
I don’t even go on to my friend s and family’s places unless they know I’m coming. If you’re ever in Kansas here’s an open invitation to stop by for a cup of coffee.
I stumbled on your you tube channel and must say i have watched many of them some more than once. You have rekindled my love of lever guns and i also have bought a marlin 45/70 and i love it. keep up the good work. Only one question, my daily carry is a 44 mag Taurus tracker with a ported 4 inch barrel. i know you prefer a smith or colt but do you have any thoughts on the Taurus revolvers. Keep Shootin, Dan
Dear Mr Hickok45 Have you ever seen a Remington pump action 30-06? I saw one at cabelas for 429.00 and was thinking about buying it if it was a good deal.
They kick hard for a 30-06 lol but they are fun and great rifles
My father bought me one for my 16th birthday years and years ago……it’s still my go to deer rifle….follow up shots are so easy although I’ve never needed one 😂
The old trombone, I had a one sold it for $400 some 20+ years ago, you will always regret the guns you like and sold or passed up on. If you want it the price is about right. Just my 2 cents.
I live in america and im headed there right now i will find out his house and stop by asap soon u soon hickok
You obviously don’t live in America or else you wouldn’t start the comment with “I live in America” for no reason.
Leave Hickok45 alone when he is at home!! In America, we believe in property rights and right to privacy! Don’t show up anywhere uninvited!
Mr. Hickok45, please do a video on what one needs for a safe outdoor shooting range for the family.
Yesterday I took some youngsters out to my farm and we shot at a stump just like Hickok45 shoots at in his videos.
Some of the bullets bounced back at the shooters before I realized what was happening and immediately stopped!
We were terrified!
Thank you.
Were you shooting steel bullets at a rubber stump? If not, you lie.
The sad thing is…. that you even had to make this video at all.
I have watched a few in which you say “If you use or like this…… (name of product)…… Let me know.” So what is the best way to “Let you know”. Wife and I spend a lot of vacation time in TN, but I dang sure ain’t knockin on your door. 😉
Thanks,
RH
I enjoy watching your videos I find them to be very educational and keep up the good work sir.
Will you please make a technical behind the camera video of the techniques of producing one of your videos. The videos are great but a wireless mic would help some of the drops in audio level when you turn away from the camera and continue the narration. I am a public access producer and shoot videos for shut ins at my church. Keep the videos coming. You have helped thousand make informed choices.
hickok45, have you ever made a program about your range? I want to do something but I would love some input from you…Thank you…I just got back into shooting and really enjoy your videos.
I like how you’re asking Hickok questions, when…..he…..isn’t…..here. Ha.. However to answer your question, he does have an older “range tour” video. Just search it on youtube.
That’s as polite as it can be said. Common sense isn’t so common anymore.
I’m not new to guns, but I will say I’m a novice. My first two guns were and still are the Taurus 357 (bought in 1988) and the Astra A 90 45acp (bought in 1990). Where were you when I needed you? I retired from California (40 million people, high prices and high crime) and moved to Indiana (6.8 million people, lower prices and less crime). My new found freedom has allowed me to obtain a CCW and spend more time on the internet where I discovered hickok45. I love the videos and have acquired much needed knowledge for conceal carry. I was hoping to visit the Compound, but I guess that’s “of the table”. But still, life if good and that’s all I gotta say about that.
Two (2) questions. 1) What brand is your hearing protection, and the noise rating? 2). Any comment on ” Buds Guns ” giving very poor customer service? I realize that they let you test guns, and this is a catch 22 situation…. Retired CPD and worked at Medical Examiner of Cook County. (Gacy and flight 191). And remember that there are two things in life. REASONS and RESULTS and that ONLY RESULTS count. Stay well and keep up the good work!!!!!!
SUPER NICE VIDEO VERY INFORMATIVE. YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I HAVE RUN MANY PEOPLE OFF MY LAND TOO. 1 DUMB ASS TRIED TO COME AT ME WITH A TIRE IRON. MY XD 9 MM SOLVED THAT PROBLEM. THE LOOK ON THAT FOOLS FACE WAS JUST CLASSIC.
You are a damned idiot and an embarrassment to gun owners everywhere.
SUPER NICE VIDEO VERY INFORMATIVE. YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I HAVE RUN MANY PEOPLE OFF MY LAND TOO. 1 DUMB ASS TRIED TO COME AT ME WITH A TIRE IRON. MY XD 9 MM SOLVED THAT PROBLEM. THE LOOK ON THAT FOOLS FACE WAS JUST CLASSIC.
As much I as I enjoy and learn so much from your videos I would NEVER stop in to meet you without an invitation. I found your videos within the past year and simply cannot get enough of them! I do love your property and all it represents. You seem to have a great family and your son does an excellent job! Please keep the informative videos coming and THANKYOU! Stay safe and healthy Sir!
Hickok 45,
I would never JUST show up ! I enjoy the videos you do very much. Other than what is on the videos, I don’t know anything about YOU. In this video you indicate you were a teacher. Were you ever a Law Enforcement Officer (L.E.O.) ? I ask just for Firearms background info, Please. Please, Give a little info on your background.
I am a Retired L.E.O. I taught in a “Local Police Academy” for many years. I retired after nearly 30 years at one Dept. People showing up at MY house UNINVITED have received an education ! I had to deal with a fellow and his brother who came to MY front door. They were going to show me, ” That I was Human by making me bleed ! They were animal abusers and thought I was a dog ! I instructed them on the PROPER way to communicate with me through the PD. They Left ! One with the evidence of a dirty muzzle ring on his nose ! I would not blame you if this was required !
You stop making videos, I am going to come and find out why. Haha.
All this bashing of a guy who signs off his videos with “Life is good.”.
He just wants a little respect and privacy. A man’s home IS HIS castle.
I live in TN, as does Hickok45. Lands cheap, bullets are cheaper. If on my land, would of been a different story. And I’m sorry, but have you seen this MAN SHOOT. C’MON. Ain’t no way I would trespass on his land. He’s shoots a G17 @ 230 Yards…. Lolololol. I like my balls in the sack. Not out
Sir, I would never show up at your place uninvited. But an invite to the Great Compound of Hickok45 is on my bucket list! For some people you just can’t fix stupid!
Have a Great day, stay safe, and keep the videos coming! Disabled Doug.
Sir , I enjoy lots of your gun reviews ! Thank you for doing them for the rest of us that can’t . I have learned alot from watching you ! I enjoy your wit and humor ,yet you have a professional way about you and respect for the firearms . I totally agree with what you said on this video; Your home and land are private and should remain private and respected as such ! Have a blessed day !
I have enjoyed your videos since finding them on You Tube, but haven’t left comments until now. I congratulate you and would shake your hand for a well done ‘put them in their place’ video. Privacy should always be respected. Keep up the good work on the vid’s
This shouldn’t even have to be an issue. What in the heck is wrong with some of these people anymore? I grew up in the South, Fla. in particular, and was taught to respect people’s property and privacy, and wouldn’t even think to just show up on someone’s home property uninvited. You could damn sure be looking down the owners gun barrel, if not just flat out shot VERY easily where I come from. Get a brain, or get a body bag! I really enjoy Hickock45’s videos; I hope he doesn’t have to stop making them because of an idiot.
Would be nice if he actually reviewed the guns he shoots…
He does review the guns. You just need to pay attention. This man is one of the best shots I have watched in a long time.
I thought I was a pretty good shot with a 1911, but he makes me look like a rookie in boot camp!
It would be nice if you actually watched some of his videos before opening your fat obnoxious lying mouth. He does review guns dpsht.
I could only stay tuned in for half of the video, as it became very redundant.
I happen to be one of the 99% who understands his point of view entirely.
I’ve enjoyed his videos over the years and they’ve helped me to see the performance of many firearms.
Please don’t make this great guy have to bother with shooting your ass dead, he doesn’t deserve that.
Thank’s Hickok45!
Never heard of this guy.
Well then…your missing out!
Someone with as much experience and access to firearms would not be my first choice to annoy uninvited on his personal property or anywhere else for that matter, but:
When you are dead, you don’t know that you are dead. It is only difficult for the others.
It is the same when you are stupid.
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That’s a gem!!!
Thanks to Brass
Haha love the last of that comment…thats good!
Hickok is welcome at my privately owned range anytime. Strangers are not welcome at my range unless invited by me or a member and trespassers will be prosecuted. Misbehaving members will be expelled.
super nice guy…please respect his wishes………
Hickock45 may not want you showing up at his house uninvited, but I’ve found that he’s more than happy to answer any questions you may have for him. I sent him a message on Facebook asking for his opinion on cast lead alloy bullets and the risk of ground water contamination when shooting on your own property (figured he’s the man to ask since he has a shooting gallery in his backyard) and was surprised by how quickly he responded.
This will only make liberal democrats sick. It is like fuel for red blooded Americans.
We love Hickok45! He’s got a good sense of humor, and it is addictive to watch the boy in him come out each time he shoots…it is obvious that the man has a lot of fun making his vids. Let’s support him for his contributions to the gun community. In these dark days of the Republic, let us all pull together and support each other starting with mutual respect.
I can’t imagine anyone thinking it’s ok, to violate someone’s privacy by walking onto their property uninvited. Of course in FL, we don’t have a heck of a lot of land around our home, so it’s possible unless there are signs all over to accidently wander on to someone’s rural land. But if it’s clearly marked, then unless you “broke down, or are delivering a package or mail” you have no business there unless invited
Even here people get shot for that very thing, even Repo drivers with legitimate business. But Hickok does have a habit of taking a one sentence thought and making a three paragraph statement out of it, and always humbling himself to a fault.
Just keep off his dam property unless he invited you, What is this the Beatles landing at JFK?
people are idiots! why bother you at home? what a bunch of losers
people are idiots! why would they bother you at home? what a bunch of losers
It’s difficult for me to believe anyone would be rude enough to show up at his home uninvited! Of course I’ve never understood people. I think Hickok45 does some of the best reviews, and does them with an appropriate sense of humor. Of course, he does make jokes about Kentuckians–very tasteless. I’m from Kentucky, but I now live in Franklin, TN, and I don’t want to go back. Keep up the good work!
Hickok is originally from Kentucky. I think that’s why he likes to crack on them so much.
It is too bad that Hickok45 has to take so much time to make this video. Come on, people, use some common sense! How would you like strangers to knock on your door every day unannounced?!
I appreciate Hickok45’s gun reviews and have used them time and again to make decisions about trying out a particular gun or recommending one to a friend.
Hickok…keep up the good work!
Hickok was getting old and cranky 30 years ago and just isn’t the same person anymore. He bad talks many of his subscribers and there honest comments. He’s become arrogant and he’s not the same guy anymore…
See above
Come on, do you know anyone who can please All of the people All of the time? What’s rude to you, may be acceptable, and justified to another person. Are you smiley, and giddy all the time? Your comment suggests otherwise.. You seem to be putting Hickok 45 on a pedestal, and I’m sure he doesn’t want to be there. He is human, with human emotions, and deals with life’s trials everyday, as you and I do.. If you want perfect love and attention, subscribe to Jesus.. Take 100 people, and you will have 5 different views of the same situation.. They will not all be the same as your or I or Hickok45 see it. If things were that easy, then Congress could all agree.. LOL…
How would you possibly know that he doesnt want to be on a pedestal? Watch your pea sized balls…he may gun for you next
What videos are you watching. Sounds like we are on different chanels..
H45 is awesome I’ve have learned so much in a very short time Cuz of H45 please check yourself Hill keep up great work and I’ll keep learning thank you so much . PS. I now own my first Glock 23. What did it ? Glock 23 the run down thanks again George Veneziano Santa Rosa ca
No, Michael, you are arrogant and guilty of badmouthing Hickock! I would not want ou comng to my place unannounced either.
It is people like you who instigated this video
He doesn’t seem arrogant to me you scoundrel…
To all you hickok45 haters….I hope he shoots your small balls off at 50paces
Hickok45 is a valuable resource to the gun community and I’m certain most gun folks would agree. I agree with the things he states in this video except for his percentages on people who possess common sense and/or are clueless; the actual percentages, in my experiences, are far, far less. I think he’s being too kind.
Baco
Maybe so, but why should you care, if you get bored, just sign off and invest your precious time elsewhere!!!
Well spoken, especially the logic of ‘safety’… just think of someone walking up from the road across the compound while he’s producing a video & racking some rounds? They might get their heads shot off.
Common sense would dictate ,dont show up at the mans house come on.
Hickock45 is an air bag. He repeats hinself way too much. He takes ten minutes to say something that normally should take about 30 seconds.
Hickock45 has to take ten minutes to say 30 seconds worth of sensible thought because it takes more than ten minutes for your pea brain to absorb the obvious.
Baco…. His appeal is directed at YOU!
No, he is a beanbag into which one can comfortably settle.
I really wish that you Sir would just relax Hickok is one of the most calm men and you should respect the knowledge the man share with us all! I am Canadian up in Vancouver BC and when I am stressed from daily life, I love the mans voice and knowledge about rifles and guns I will watch some over again. To myself personally he comes across as a Gentleman, for me it would be a honor to meet him and his family, but even up in Canada you need that invite to visit and I am sure that he wants to enjoy his family at home without interruption’s from Stranger’s. The mans home is his castle just think of Hickock45 and his home with 20walls and a mote with a sign no garbage mail please! Bless you! Hikock45 you give me when I want to go do some targets and can’t, that get away and just enjoy watching you shoot away and that laugh makes it all worth the while!
The attributes that make Hickok45’s videos so wonderful and watchable are:
1) His Passion!
2) Knowledge and Enthusiasm
3). That Amazing Compound
4). His Amazing Collection and Access to MORE
5) The Fact that We Would All like to have him as a Friend
6) Don’t Forget Son John and his Fine Camera Work.
7) He’s just a One of a Kind kinda Guy!
Written by a guy that at ten years old was sitting on his bed after school reading Guns & Ammo, and also a Network
TV Producer and Anchor. Hickok45 is TV “the way things oughta be.”
Thank you Hickok and John and God Bless!
Steve
We like listening to him for ten minutes and nobody wants to hear anything you have to say, not even for 5 seconds. That’s why you don’t have a youtube channel and why you suck.
It’s not polite to come by uninvited, unless you’re Publishers Clearing House with that big check.
Frank, I agree with you and Hickok 45. This should be common sense and respect practiced by all.
Nicely put… & I agree! Please respect his privacy. Great reviews BTW. I used one just the other day for the possible purchase of an FN bull pup.
You seam like a nice guy, I learnd a lot watching you show. No one should bother you at your home unless invited.
I’m sure you are aware (as you are ex LEO) of the unstable individuals who walk among us everyday who appear to be rock steady on the surface but underneath are just the contrary … this is why we carry concealed, and the reason you are in this business in the first place. Please be careful and vigilant about the nut jobs showing up at your property and take great care to record DMV plate numbers and if possible try to ID whomever these people are in the off chance it turns out badly … Unfortunately maybe it’s time for video surveillance – just sayin’
I met you at a store and have very much enjoyed your videos! As a fellow boomer, this seems to be just another manifestation of the BLATANT selfishness and ingrained disrespect of the “it’s all about ME” X Generation.
This is what happens when parents abdicate their role and responsibility as parents to others in pursuit of their own selfish needs addictions and desires.
It sickens me.
Shoot the next one for trespassing and I guarantee the word will spread quickly and this shit will stop!
Gen X is not your enemy. We’re not nearly as brainwashed as younger generations.
And you know this person was gen x how exactly?