Hanging out at the Hickok45 compound

[BuckeyeBrad]

Very cool. I too am very jealous.

 

[MilitaryArms]

It was a great day for sure, it was hard to leave when the time came. We had pizza and hung out most of the early afternoon. We did some shooting and then shot some videos. The 230 yard gong wasn't being shot at but we did some shooting on the 80 yard gong. I also let him shoot my SGL31-94 which he shot very well... Big surprise there!

He was packing his .40 Glock. He let us shoot pretty much any gun of his we wanted, that will be on video which we will hopefully see this weekend.

 

[MilitaryArms]

I think the difference here is you guys are a revenue source for youtube/google.

You don't $h** where you eat, and Youtube/Google knows knows darn well where their bread is buttered.

We can pull some data about key words being searched. Firearms channels account for significant revenue but it's only a fraction of the total revenue generated by non-gun channels.

Hopefully Google will avoid imposing any anti-gun policies... But my gut tells me it only a matter of time before something happens. Things like the Colorado shooting don't help, that's for sure.

 

[dnurk]

I have always wondered what his gun safe setup looks like. I'm guessing he has some type of massive reloading and safe room.

Not trying to blow smoke up your arse, but I've come to find your reviews are quite a bit more informative whereas his are just him plinking around. Entertaining to be sure but I get the feeling you're putting in way more research and effort preparing for your videos. He just grabs a gun, some ammo, and says "Pretty sweet....pretty sweet" a lot. I do subscribe and watch his vids but I'd I'm looking for more in depth opinion I want to see what you and Nutnfancy has to saw.

Glad you had a good time and keep up YOUR good work.

 

[VN Vet]

Tennessee people are good people. Hickok45 personifies the characteristics of these good people.

 

[donballz]

I am so jealous!

 

[Yosarian87]

I'm jealous!!!! Glad ya had fun! I love watching his videos! can't wait to see the videos!

 

[donballz]

I recovered from my jealousy and subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to checking you out.

 

[scottka]

Jealous! That's so awesome that you got to go down there and shoot. Good to hear that he's the same guy in real life as he appears in his videos.

 

[jlgray]

dude your my hero!... awesome. i enjoy his vids and yours.

 

[Excalibur]

This is awesome. It's the internet uniting

 

[tatic05]

jealous, when can I go

 

[aikidoka]

I'm jealous! Looking forward to the videos!

 

[japartridge]

Tim, might I just say YOU SUCK!


I really hope to join you all in a day like that at some point!

 

[ggglobert9]

Can I have your PS 90 yet?

 

[Bahrutile]

To be able to shoot at that range for an hour would be amazing

 

[Fordtough25]

Man that is awesome!! What a great day it would be to get to shoot at the Hickok45 compound and enjoy that great company. Congrats and can't wait for the video's! Your's and Hickok45's channels are the only ones I watch!

 

[Clay]

This is awesome. It's the internet uniting

Its like Super Friends!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bigshep]

Got to hang out with Hickok? Yeah, I'm jealous and so is my dad and he doesn't even know it yet, lol. I'd actually like to go shooting with everyone that I recognize in that pic

 

[Fordtough25]

I just got back from spending the day in Tennessee with Hickok45, his son Big John, TNOutdoors9, FateofDestinee and 22Plinkster. Here's a group photo including another INGO member Prometheus (between me and Big John in the back row):

I had a great time, not to mention it was a bit surreal shooting on the Hickok45 range. Hickok took me on a tour of the facilities and it is really amazing how he has things setup. Since his house sits just a few feet from his range, he prefers we don't post pics of the area (which I completely understand). This pic was taken against a nondescript wall at the back of his home.

We shot a couple of videos which Hickok will post in the next few days, hopefully. I'll be sure to post links in here.

We talked about a number of things, but one of the issues that was at the forefront of all of our minds was the state of gun channels on YouTube. As many of you know, YouTube is owned by Google. Google isn't a friend to gun owners, they recently banned firearms and related gear from their shopping network. How long before they take similar action against our community on YouTube? Hopefully we can unite other gun channels to join us in working with YouTube to make sure we always have a home for those of us who enjoy our 2nd Amendment freedoms.

This wasn't my first time hanging out with Hickok45, we've met several times before and did one goofy video together at the NRA show a couple months back. I am fortunate to consider him a friend and I look forward to working with him and other YouTubers going forward.

And dang his son is a big guy!