Never Show Your Guns on the Internet!

Published on October 19, 2016
Duration: 8:11

The Yankee Marshal explains why he doesn't show all his firearms in videos, citing practical reasons like guns being stored off-site, in safe deposit boxes, or in a hidden 'cold storage' for emergency preparedness. He debunks paranoia about government confiscation or serial number theft, emphasizing that legitimate purchases are known and false reports are actionable. The instructor also humorously admits to owning some firearms he's ashamed to show.

Quick Summary

The Yankee Marshal explains he doesn't show all his firearms due to practical reasons like off-site storage in another state, secure safe deposit box storage for heirlooms, and a hidden 'cold storage' for emergency preparedness. He debunks fears of government confiscation and serial number theft, emphasizing that legitimate purchases are recorded and false reports are legally actionable.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Question
  2. 00:49Why Not Show All Guns?
  3. 01:17Government Records and Confiscation Fears
  4. 01:37Serial Number Theft Paranoia
  5. 02:03Reporting Stolen Firearms Process
  6. 02:30ATF Investigation and False Reports
  7. 03:25Reason 1: Guns Off-Site
  8. 03:31Guns in West Virginia Property
  9. 03:50Guns in Safe Deposit Box
  10. 04:28Reason 2: Guns in 'Cold Storage'
  11. 04:53What is 'Cold Storage'?
  12. 05:50Purpose of 'Cold Storage' Guns
  13. 06:48Reason 3: Embarrassing Firearms
  14. 06:56The 'Gross' Firearm
  15. 07:24Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does The Yankee Marshal not show all of his firearms in his videos?

The Yankee Marshal explains he doesn't show all his firearms for several practical reasons. Some are stored off-site in another state, some are in a safe deposit box for safekeeping, and others are in a hidden 'cold storage' for emergency preparedness. He also humorously admits to owning some firearms he's too embarrassed to display.

Is it a security risk to show firearms on the internet, according to The Yankee Marshal?

The Yankee Marshal dismisses common fears about showing firearms online. He states that legally purchased firearms are already known to the government. He also debunks the idea of serial number theft leading to trouble, explaining that reporting a gun stolen requires verification and that false reports are a felony for the perpetrator, not the owner.

What is 'cold storage' for firearms?

The Yankee Marshal's 'cold storage' refers to firearms that have been cleaned, lubed, and stored long-term in a highly concealed location. These are guns not frequently used, intended as a backup collection for replacement after theft or for use in a severe societal disruption scenario.

What are the practical reasons for not showing all firearms?

Practical reasons include firearms being located in different states, stored in safe deposit boxes for security of heirlooms, or kept in a hidden 'cold storage' for emergency backup. The speaker also cites personal reasons, like not wanting to retrieve guns from distant locations or being embarrassed by certain firearms.

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