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This is the result of recklessness🚶♂️
Nice
Great
Dude are you good?
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Glad you’re still here brother!!!!!!!!
Demo I love you No homo sir
Dr demo wassup
Mannn please be safe Matt. Sketchy
It's great to see you here Demo sir, I'm a huge fan and I love your content!
It’s grim hey Matt but he’s hard as nails
You’re a beast bro
Truth
Its the big man with the stache.
On no, Daddy Donut is here
Hi
No
I know it’s late and it’s been two years but your dad is a savior
Fr
Agreed
Yessir!
Yea
Nahh His Injuries are still there so we can look at the Health Improvements
bro used up all his life's luck, when the doctor told him "you're lucky to be alive", he MEANT IT.
Grow up mate.
@@deathwish6993 youre the one that should grow up
@@deathwish6993 I don't understand what's wrong with the comment
@@deathwish6993What drugs are you on? There is literally nothing wrong with this comment.
Oh what a lucky man he was.
50 cal blows up on anyone else - dies. 50 cal blows up on Scott - sticks thumb in it and makes a video. Glad you survived bud!!!! 👊👊👊
Toughest guy i know of!
@@Tactical_Arborist_1776 no joke man.
Hahaha I legit laughed out loud. He definitely gets the ultimate man award.
@@TopShotDustin i think I'd be weighing the rest of my slap rounds for a double charge if I were Scott. Only way I can think of to check for a hot load
What about WistlinDiesel?
That's terrifying, man. Holy crap, I'm glad you're doing alright.
Love your vids
Didn’t expect you here, the support from other youtubers is crazy
Horrible, absolutely horrible, glad too see you came out of this accident with such trauma. I would also point out for others with similar rifles, to use extra caution, with a threaded chamber lock, if you would experience in case of catastrophic failure, overpressure, the cap threads will shear off and come back to the shooter, obviously is not a good thing/design, now i would imagen every .50 caliber rifle would fail somehow with this kind of pressure, but a standard bolt action rifle would be somewhat safer, were the barrel most likely would rupture or blow and the bolt would stay in place and not come back as most heavy caliber bolt lugs can handle 100k psi without shearing the lugs. On this rifle the cap should definitely not be the weakspot here, it should have been the strongest part on the weapon system. Ones against im glad u came out of this one with your life in behold 🙏🙏Amen
@@ragnarok5056 that's the thing under normal loads the gun is totally safe this was obviously a freak accident and 80k psi is the breaking point of those threads the way they stripped off and how much damage it did to him it had to of been upwards of 100k psi Also i should point out that any gun subjected to a similar event will explode in what ever way it will but yes generally thru the weakest point of the gun as for the barrel exploding that can happen but generally only if the barrel is obstructed my dads a gun smith and has seen damn near everything and let me tell you a bolt might take more than a set of threads but you still don't want to be anywhere near a gun that explodes ive seen personally the top of the chamber that came off of a bolt action and hit a guy in the head not to mention the other parts that went flying basically the guy needed a new arm. its like holding an exploding grenade next to your face now obviously this was not a 50 cal which is what saved that individuals life as the higher the pressures involved the farther and more deadly the shrapnel is its physics
@@ferrofeles2063 i would almost go as far as call this a safety design flaw for this particular rifle, also on a bolt action you have pressure relief exit hole in the locking chamber, wich will help to some extent, and therefore blow the barrel instead of the action it self, but yes i would belive any .50 rifle would suffer a catastrophic failure for such a hot load, but in a "somewhat" safer manner if we can call it that?
I’m an EMT now. Seeing this video two years ago compared to now makes things hugely different. Serves as a big lesson for all of us, 2A fans and medical professionals.
Big lesson..? 🤔
@@EVIL-Cbleed control and stabilizing until arrival to a trauma center
This comment is such a tease
Dude's a walking example in why first aid and wilderness first aid training is so important, even in ways you don't expect
Dont play with guns kids
i come back to this video every now and then when he mentions it, and the one thing that terrifies me is how INSTANT it was. in one frame the muzzle flash is still going off, hats gone, glasses gone, and guns already blown apart. so glad your ok after 3 years
Absolutely speechless. Wishing you a speedy recovery man.
Preach
Seems like you came up with _something_ to say 👌
Yea you should actually grow a new one for scott
I was the 1000th like
@@muhdbunahmad this gene Sizemore guy isn't the one who supposedly got hurt 👌
Geez. Very happy to hear you're alright Scott. Just put a thumb in it!
He did lol🤣
Love your content Drewski
Alright drew hahaha
Only three comments?
You know my wife says the same thing....
Man that last shot was very difficult to watch knowing what is about to happen 😢 I'm so glad you were strong enough to make it to the hospital and also having basic knowledge about how to handle accident ❤
The fact that you survived this is just incredible. Love your videos and I am so glad you are still on the right side of the dirt.
Glad to still have you around man, .50 BMG is no freaking joke. Get well soon brother ❤️
Couldn’t agree with Brandon more
AK50 testing done by string now^
Be careful my brother
That poor poor man
@@themosinguy6508 If he decided not to, i respect his choice. Dont want to lose a great guy on youtube just because he wanted to please us.
Man, you took it hard... what a crazy turn of events! Your guardian angel had to call a friend to help carry you through that debacle. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. 👍
Lock picking lawyer are you the real one
LPL is a KB fan!?!?!?! What!!
@@nachooo2036 yes but he's late. the mystery is already unlock.
Wasn't expecting mr.LPL
Scott's thumb is an effective security device
Big ups to your dad being on the ball. Glad your still here bro
Exactly three years ago already, im glad you are still going strong!
You know what man, really horrible situation but so relived to see you back on camera. Tough SOB...
at leas he survived, glad to see him :'(
Yes lets all pray we didnt lose a great peer on youtube Get well soon Scott!
For real. Dudes a beast. Props to you brother.
We thought us Texas boys are tough. Kentucky don’t play either
your are 100% right
Absolutely insane; glad to hear you're well.
Agree. Lucky to be alive.
Dude this guy is literally on KZhead every second of the day.
Thank God, this could have been so much worse...
Certainly insane...
Omg im glad he is ok THANK YOU LORD
Thank you for your courage and transparency in showing what happen to you, most people just want to show the nice side.good thing you are still here.
I had to come back to this video to appreciate how fortunate you were and be thankful. You are an incredibly humble and talented man, and seeing how well you are doing years from this accident gives me the biggest smile knowing how resilient you are and how much safety you take for your family and friends since then. We all love you Scott, and we’re grateful to you for the entertainment and personality you share with the world ❤
I can't be the only one watching this while holding my own neck? God bless you bro. Glad dad saved your life.
I am now!
Same
Wtf
Naw im on the john
I’m doing the same thing.
This man sliced his jugular and just stuck his thumb in it like “nah, don’t really feel like dying today”. Truly remarkable he’s alive
Good thing he had training
@@eric3e623 hmm i need training of this nature. what would it be specified as?
@@G59Kal there isn't any. that is just a dumb comment from a nobody on the internet.
@@kingjoe3rd oh i know i was being sarcastic lmao
@@kingjoe3rd Dude idk what your problem is but i think he was taking about how he use to be an officer, and he was trained to deal with something of that nature really fast he knew to stop the bleeding and apply pressure immediately. I may be wrong but i dont see why you gotta call a random person you dont know a nobody.
Just found your channel after getting into gun content again since I'm currently waiting for my first gun to arrive at my lgs, and I've been doing a lot of research to be safe. I watched a bit of your squib load video and read the comments and somebody said something about how fast you healed. I thought the scar was a really old injury so when I read that I had to see what happened. If there was ever someone to be called a legend, madlad, That Guy, or simply "Him", it would be you. Thats a crazy situation, and the fact you held it together, thought of your kids to hold on, and then laugh the whole thing off really speaks to your character.
you are a real hero. i am watching this video after 2 years later but you are still working for our entertainment this thing motivates me and a grand salute to your father who saved your life .your father is a real life hero .............🙌
Thank God you’re alive man.
So... technically he got shot with a 50Cal at point-blank range?
Thank dumb luck hes alive.
Would've been nice if he prevented the gun from exploding...
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@@antonchigurh9952 not so sure Scott himself would agree with you
I learnt 3 things from this video: 1. Scott is bald 2. Scott is an ex-cop 3. Scott is one tough SOB
Yes
4. He’s a father
5. New merch
He's lucky he's a dad.dads don't break!
Without cops to enforce them, every anti-gun law ever written by polticans would be nothing more than a mere harmless suggestion. Thanks for the heads up so I can unsubscribe. I don't even give those blue costume wearing gun grabbers the time of day, let alone watch their videos.
Couple years later and i even though im a 38 year old man and not very many things get to me this video gets me emotional. God bless you brother and supporters like me havnt forgotten your struggles. We love you we love your content you are a legend
God must have been with you thru this recovery, I'm glad you ok buddy,thanks God for that
"so i survived a 50 cal" "you survived a 50 cal shot? how?" "Not a shot ,but the Gun"
Now that... thats a badass story to tell.
Yay
@@drippy_ash8556 "well someone tried to assassinate me by sabotaging my 50 Cal. As you can tell they failed."
"You got shot in the face?!?!" In a way...
The 500 is next.
The cashier at your local grocery store must miss you. He's probably like "wait, the guy that buys 6 watermelons 8 cinder blocks and 20 cans of shaving cream didn't show up today. Something bad must have happened."
Aaaand EGGPLANTS
And 30 gallons of chocolate pudding, haha!
Hahahahaha
Not to mention the cheese sauce!
"You know who's cheese this is? Not-yo-cheez!" BAM!
Wow I can't believe it's 2 years already but thank God everything was okay. You are a fighter and a survivor Scott!
I know it's been two years but, so thankful and glad you are here for your family and to entertain and teach us
What an absolutely insane story, I'm very glad you made it out to tell the tale.
Hey
Lmao look who it is
Never thought i'll find one of my youtubers commenting on a video, this guy is amazing!!!
Hey Freddy ✋🏼
Was not expecting to see you here
Your dad was the most epic battle buddy you could ask for.
🙏 shout out to badass dads.
Seriously, thank God for dad and opposable thumbs!
100% agree. Dads are heroes and Scott is blessed to have him.
Your dad is awesome And you are a lucky man
yep his dad 100% saved his life, 0% god unfortunately. this isnt me throwing shade or anything, like the videos he makes but i just took slight issue with "god saved me".
I'm so pleased you got through this. You are such a good, decent guy with such good cheer.
Thank the lord your still here. My respect is through the roof for you. I’m so happy you recovered well!
Props to dad, first for bringing you into this world, and making sure that you stay here a little longer.
Hopefully a long while longer :)
Why’d you say a little longer lol
@@Xansmist because he wont live forever???
@@pblx1321 bro didn’t mean that long 😂
Absolute fuckin' hero.
I understand that it was 2 years ago, but I glad you survived. Your dad is a real hero.
Popularity: #1 “My 50cal Filleted My Neck” #2 “Stretch Armstrong” Well there ARE some similarities in the damage they can take, just sayin’…
He's a pig tho
He lost all his hair from one malfunction!
ong
Dad just doing his job
Scott, that was one horrific event! I'm very happy to see you discuss it, and also very happy you had the knowledge and composure to mitigate your worst injury. I hope and expect you're still doing well!
I guess at the very least you get some kickass scars out of it. All things aside it's good to see you're still with us brother.
man takes a 85,000PSI solid steel punch to the face, a broken finger, a collapsed lung, and a lacerated jugular and gets out of the hospital in a week. Insane. You're about as tough as they come.
Makes me want to stick to 22 rounds now
@@fenderstrat6519 Makes me want to keep a social distance from guns
@@Real_Mick3y6 makes me want to buy a .50 cal now that everyone’s going to panic sell em
It also shows the progress made in modern medicine…
on second review, mark figures the pressure needed to strip off the cap is in the realm of 130,000psi, not a "mere" 85,000.
I will never again underestimate the importance of safety glasses.
Glad u still here with us God is Good 👍
the same reason my father wears safety glasses all the time
Doesn't help much if the gun explodes collapsing your lung...
@@finlandjourney6065 don't be stupid kid
@@finlandjourney6065 wont stop that but might stop something lodging itself into your skull so better to wear it then to not
Your dad is the best I've ever seen. You're very lucky to have him, and he is very lucky to have you. cherish each other while you can, and always remember how far he's gone for you. Wisconsin sends all its love to you.
I can't imagine going through that , I'm glad you recovered and I'm glad you are still making videos.
I don't even know who this guy is but im so happy he survived this. That was scary af.
I came to watch a 50 cal explode, but for some reason I watched the whole thing....
@@TheQuackBoss me too bro
I don’t know who this is either. But I do know one thing. I would probably be dead if this happened to me. And man is he lucky he survived, good for him.
I imagine the pain meds help a little ^^
factsss
found this video after a Doctor on here that I watch, reacted to your this video. Its CRAZY that youre still alive and not only that but the way that you dealt with this is, remarkable. I know this video was from 2 years ago but I hope that the rest of your recovery went well
I’m so sorry this happened to you I have been wounded several times in the military Thank god you were able to keep a cool head and fight through to survival Keep the videos coming Your great!
Your dad not only gave you life..he saved it too.HERO
Facts !
God* ain’t no one give him life or save him besides God
Thankfully his dad was there tho
@@SC_2QUICK if you believe in God you’re crazy
@@kjkj4628 well at least he believes that there is a god
"aw that's not good" what a reaction to your finger being a W
fr tho
well i dont think the really cared about his finger if he had metal in his lungs and a hole in his neck
My Buddy had half of his hand blown off and when he looked at it he just said to himself " well that's it for that hand". When you're in shock and pain you don't really feel these things.
Man, I am so glad you are still here. What a terrible accident. I have seen the video of your recovery with the 400 lb bench press. Glad you have recovered. Yes, Vanderbilt is a great hospital.
Bro that was so hard to watch u basically survived a frag grenade next to your face!! glad God was looking out for you Scott! god bless
Glad You Made It Out Alive Brother.
Nice to see u
Sup dude!
I see this also just got recommended to you
Thanks for making the video you did as well . I first heard about what happened to Scott through your channel so thank you as well.
Man he is lucky I came here from your page brother
Your dad is a friggin Super Hero. Man saved your life and got you moving in under a minute.
For a second I thought u said “virgin” I would come to your house myself with a shank, but u did not hehe
@@worstje3373 stfu peon
Not all heroes wear capes.
Y'all just popped up randomly on my feed. Listened to the whole video. Fascinating story telling...Glad you're ok and let me be the first to wish you a happy anniversary !
Damn, that’s crazy you’re one tough pilgrim! Glad you’re still with us. Love your videos.
It’s so heart warming that his dad saved his life, the man who never speaks but is always there.
I cried a bit right there when he shows that it's his dad behind the camera.
So glad you’re on the mend!
I miss your videos brother!
Thank you! I’ve been focusing my video creation efforts at my tech channel for now (kzhead.info).
One of my all time favorite channels.
@@TWANGnBANG I never knew you had a second channel. I just subbed. 👍
@@TWANGnBANG We all miss you, are you gonna be back? You are the first KZhead channel I subbed way back in the day. I've learned so much information from you and want to keep learning from ya. Hope to see ya posting vids soon
Can't believe how calm you are talking about all that and the attitude you've taken.
Thanks for all that you do and glad you are still with us!
I mean *technically*, Scott can say he was shot in the neck with a .50 cal and survived. That’s pretty badass
No one survives being shot in the neck by a 50 cal! He was hit by shrapnel from a exploding 50 cal.
He wasnt shot with a 50 cal he was shot by a 50 cal 😂
@@user-xe5eq9br1c by a .50 cal, with parts of a .50 cal. seems legit.
@@Outdoors1776 Don't think you quite got that.
i like the joke, but realistically would that just blow your head and your neck clean off? i dont know, in movies and games it just explodes limbs..
This is probably the best advertisement for safety glasses I've ever seen.
As SOON as I saw that eyepro go flying I thought "Man. Good thing he was wearing those glasses." They saved his eyes for sure.
Does anyone know the brand of protection glasses he was using?
Safety mask and safety gear maybe?
Motorcycle helmet.
That's an rather good ad to not use guns. No wonder Brazil didn't legalized guns-
Most impressive of all is your ATTITUDE. Amazing.
Wow! Brother, I am just getting to see your videos and your joyous personality. I feel bad that this happened. I appreciate what you do. From one police officer to another, be safe out there.
The medical team that fixed you up are undoubtedly top notch professionals.
I go to vandy for psychiatric treatment, they're some of the best people in their craft. Nashville really has a great health care team at their disposal
That's what years of college do to people XD
Well said sir, no mitological entity saved him! I take my Stetson out for those doctors!!
Nice try Cody, we know its you 😏😂
@no no One thing does not exclude the other, my friend.
Lucky to be alive. Your dad saved your life. Thanks, dad, for being a hero.
His dad is a real one 💯
Hard to imagine to which it was scarier when it happened, you or your dad. Happy to see that you survived situation that serious.
What a real man U Are. You did everything that an average person would never have done. And instantly died. Really like your channel and will always give u full support. From Mizoram India
Dad of the year award goes to his dad. What a badass
👏🏽
Imagine being very cut up, broken hand, explaining how you almost lost your life, and still manage to end the video shooting a gun
That's a trooper right there!!
@The Black House not shoot a gun when u just almost died from a gun.
@@Luke_17 the sum of the story is don't buy sketchy ammo
Hi Scott ! Even I knew what was happening to you I watch this vid today for the first time. Absolutely personal story you share. Total respect and hat off a thousand of times !! Greetings and best regards.
Glad you are still with us and your family. Simply amazing
Man, safety glasses are really worth the $5 they cost.
Dude ballistic-rated safety glasses are like cockroaches. They will survive the end of the world.
Or you could buy a pair of lead spectacles You might not be able to see well but fantastic protection!
Anyone know if all Oakleys are eye pro or ballistic pro?
at my dad's work he gets them free so we have so many pairs
This dude should contact the manufacturer and offer up his story as an advertisement!
Those safety glasses saved your eye, brother. Get well soon.
you would not think that they mattered at that scale and you'd be wrong always use personal protective equipment!
Yea, hit everywhere else tho, lol. Jk love this guy.
might have saved his life too just because eyepro spread out and deflected the impact much like steel plate in carrier would
It’s an Absolute Miracle you’re Alive!! Cherish everyday and Make Sure You Find your Path, You’re still here for a reason 🙏🏻
So glad you’re okay in the end. Very scary situation and you were so lucky that day to have such amazing people and a great response time
It took a freak accident for me to realize I've never seen Scott without a hat on before.
Same
Kinda fucked yo but yeah... same
like #400
*gets shot in the neck with shrapnel, bleeding out and is blind in one eye *is able to walk to the truck This man was born with hair on his chest
He was born circumcised.
He ran to the truck. Show some respect.
@@Juicetheeunuch y u so soft
He was born dual wielding 500 S.W
@@Juicetheeunuch wtf
Hi Josh, I know its been quite a few years. But this compelled me to let you know that it's a miracle you are standing with us. I hope you find your body recovered and your scars healed. I hope you have freedom from the pain and the suffering.
Praying for quick recovery and thanking God you are here man.
At least he was wearing eye protection and probably saved himself from losing his eyesight Update: in Scott's last video he said that a doctor checks his eyeball and everything was 100% fine with it. Those glasses really saved him bro
Permanantly*
Bingo! It may also have saved his life. That scope more than likely would have gone straight through the eye socket and into the brain.
from now on i sure i am wear eye protection 👍
“...and I focused on my kids” Made me tear up man, glad your kiddos still have their beast of a father.
Me too!
I read this before I actually heard him say it... and it got me too.
Ya I got chills and tears came out of my eyes
Same here
Thank God for great fathers like yours Absolutely saved your life This was nothing short of a miracle
1. So happy you’re okay. 2. Very emotional to watch but you are brave and super clear 3. Time to focus on kids and family!
this man just nearly died and made a shirt out of it fucking legend
I love Scott. But he probably needs the sails to help pay medical bills
What a mad lad
@@lucasgrubbs5916 the... sails....
@@nukem8128 YES TO HARNESS THE WIND POWER OF MONEY ⛵️
@@lucasgrubbs5916 im not giving him my sails.
This guy probably saved his own life by being so calm and thinking fast.
Actually, his dad saved his life by being there.
His thumb is a legend
@@terrenceklaverweide6356 Both statements are true: if either one had panicked (which would have been perfectly understandable under the circumstances) Scott probably wouldn't be here today.
Wow!!! This is the first I've seen this. God was definitely looking out for you!! Big props to your dad for staying calm and getting you the ambo so quickly!! Glad to see you're doing much better!!
Wow!!! You and your dad are one heck of a team, to say the least. Both of you needed to have a cool head in this intense situation. I can say that I’m blown away at what happened, but it’s you who was literally blown away and survived….. Bravo to both of you.
Fair play to your dad for staying cool under pressure, there’s nothing worse than seeing your children get hurt
Yeah FOR REAL, FOR REAL
I agree what a guy his dad is to stay collected during that I couldn’t imagine how I would act if it was one of my kids I hope I would act the same and do everything you could
Respect to your Pops!
“Yeah, I took a 50 cal to the neck and survived it.” Dude, those rounds are literally supposed to cause as much damage as possible. “Oh, I meant the gun.”
Yes sir, i was watching a sniper discussing different type of ammo and he said that 50 cal rounds are designed to tear into anything within a 5 foot radius or more with the shrapnel .
I'm trying so hard not to laugh because of how horrific this is.
@Shane Molloy I wonder how ...
This should have not been as funny as it is
@Shane Molloy It was a joke...
Scott, I know you’ve heard this from a lot of people, but I’m glad that you are not only okay but have made a great recovery. Your videos are so much fun, and your goofy personality always makes me laugh like a lunatic. I’m glad that you’re still around and making videos for those of us who know how great your channel is. Praise the Lord God with great praise for His mercy and kindness. God bless, my dude.
I am actually very happy that you have made a full recovery since then. You're a beast!
6 minutes in and this is the greatest PSA ever made for wearing eye protection.
Do they sell neck, arm and ear protection?
Honestly if it wasn’t for those glasses he without a question would’ve AT LEAST lost an eye if not half of his skull
Scott took a 50 bmg exploding in his face and survived, and posted a new vid a couple weeks later, talk about a badass
And might I add, did it while still following all the safety precautions, not like certain youtubers.
Literally one of the hardest stories I've ever heard. I was a veiwer long before this, and a long time after. You're a good storyteller for the worse. Not that you're the worst, just that you're the best. We have those haunting worst best memories that haunt us. Things that make us, destroy us, rebuild us.
Good job giving credit and praise to the Father. Glad you are still with us. Hug your wife and dad.
shattered the bones around your eye, split your finger apart, sliced your jugular, punctured your right lung, broke your nose and you still walked away, living legend right here. glad you're safe brother
He earned a sub for surviving.
thats not sound like safe guy :p
@@JTKK9 He safe now.
This man literally tongue kissed with death, and he’s still one of the most humble, down to earth people on this platform. Praying for a swift recovery my man!
Yo that’s mad sus tho
@@Cars-284 What is exactly?
@@bgemski tounge kissing death lmao
I can mention that it can be worse
I want to do that
Glad your ok and still with us
Dude, what an amazing story, I met your channel not so long ago. But this, dude, you were hit really badly. You were fit and healthy, that's what kept you alive. Obviously, you didn't give up. Amazing.