When a doctor knows more about firearms then the atf

I arrived as a Kentucky Ballistics fan and now I'm leaving as a Dr. Chris fan.

As a Kentucky Ballistics fan, firearms enthusiast and 42 year now retired health professional I can say that this was one very very well done video explaining Scott's injuries in a way the layman can easily understand. You sir now have a new subscriber. Thank you.

I've been watching KB for a long time. I just came across this video and I really enjoyed it. The way you break down things using medical terms and then simple terms really helps us non medical experts understand. Your channel is definitely worth subscribing to. I'm glad I came across it. God bless you Doc. I hope you're doing well.

I like how, instead of saying "Scott's wrong here, if that was his jugular vein, it wouldn't supply blood to the brain", he actually just states all the necessary information without being negative in the slightest. He does this a few times throughout the video and it's honestly a great example of how not to be an asshole. It also reinforces my philosophy of never saying anything you couldn't possibly know. If you just give everyone the information you have, without saying "this is incorrect" or other things applying to the specific case, you'll never get something wrong, as long as the information you have is right. It's very professional.

This was certainly a very close call for @Kentucky Ballistics! Glad to see that he is OK and on the mend!

So many heroes. His father, Scott, his medical team. Just an amazing story.

Well done Doctor. I am a retired OR nurse, and it goes without saying you were spot on on everything . What is exceptional is the way you presented it . Without pointing out Scotts errors , you simply explained it correctly . Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a non condescending way .

A 50 caliber rifle exploding is basically a pipe bomb. It's a miracle that Scott even survived that

Critical care nurse here. Great analysis. As Scott says, put a👍in it.

You taught me more in 14 mins than 10 years of school

After watching this I’ve learned three things. 1. Scott is an absolute professional. 2. No matter how good you are things can always go wrong, and 3. We take breathing for granted

You heard it here folks, "Put A Thumb in It" is surgeon approved!

It’s crazy how knowing what to do in freak accidents like this saves your life. Thanks for covering this. Lots of love from Kentucky

Seeing Scott at the time of the accident vs now is one of the most inspirational things I have ever seen. Not only did he survive and recover, but he also massively transformed his body and put on significant muscle and is a lot healthier.

The force of the explosion was just nuts. Literally blew the man out of his chair. So glad he was ok!

As a "boom stick enthusiast", I'll give any of you folks who don't have a lot of experience the short short "what happened to Scott" so you can avoid it. Don't buy weird ammunition off the Internet. Either buy trusted retail brands or load your own. Okay, thus endeth the lesson.

When I first started reloading I had an 'incident'. My first rounds were 7.7 Arisaka for my Type 99. I loaded 50 rounds and these sat in the box for around 2 weeks before my brother and I got to the range. Once at the range (with eye and ear protection) we were shooting at adjacent stations. The firing pace was lackadaisical at best with much chatting between shots. At one point I pulled the trigger and nothing went bang. I thought I had a hang fire so I gave it a minute or two and opened the breech. When I found an empty cartridge I assumed that I had lost track during conversation and failed to load a fresh round (I was loading individual rounds rather than topping up the mag). Unconcerned I removed the brass and stuck in the next cartridge from the box. Again the rifle failed to fire. Seriously confused at this point I again waited (with the rifle pointed down range) before again opening the bolt. What I found was a cartridge with the bullet tip just peeking out of it. The bullet had been smashed down into the cartridge like it had met some kind of obstruction when the bolt had been closed. It turned out that the 'obstruction' was the bullet from the first no bang cartridge. It was securely wedged in the breech. While reloading I had managed to load two and exactly two cartridges with no powder, just the bullet and primer. When I fired the first of these the primer had enough power to wedge the bullet in the breech. Had the next round loaded been fully live the results would have been...not good. You probably have heard the phrase 'feeling like someone had poured water down your back'. I had never felt it till that moment. The miracle is that in the two weeks between loading and shooting I had proudly showed off my reloading handiwork to many friends. Multiple cartridges had been pulled from that box and fondled, passed around and then fondled some more. During all of that those two cartridges had remained back to back. I think a higher power might have liked me just a little. Stay safe people

Kentucky ballistics medical training, and his dad being his camera man, are the only reason we get to continue his awesome videos. I'm so glad he was ok.

The injuries I hate seeing the most in movies, are neck injuries. Always makes me squirm, since I know just how actually screwed you are if you get hurt there. Listening to this story, not once, but twice, has hopefully helped sober me up to if I have face this injury in my life. Thanks for in depth explanation! You were kind knowledgeable gentlemen!

As a former Navy Hospital Corpsman from the Viet Nam era, I appreciate and comprehend your explanation !

Ya know, I really like this guy, unlike alot of other UKposts doctors, this guy really hits it hard with the medical terms, and diagrams, and he really presents it all very well, which is what I really want when I watch a professional do a take on a video.

Still a Miracle he survived man dude is a Tank.

Wow, awesome explanation. I also appreciate how neutral you kept things; I have seen videos from both medical and gun channels that got hostile, likely because they wanted to draw views. Sad, because Scott at Kentucky Ballistics is a genuinely good person and the world is a better place with people like him around.

Scott AKA Kentucky Ballistics is a tough man in excellent condition. A smaller person would have probably died. The good news is , he is healing fast and many friends have helped him with his UKposts channel.

As an anesthesiologist with tons of trauma experience and a gun guy who has been following this case from the beginning, Chris is spot on.

"for the record, thaat is a lotta blood, thats a whooole freaking lot of blood" was a great sentence

I'm not a doctor, but I am an EMR- I will be following your channel from now on. You never know when a breakdown of an incident like this could help save someone while waiting for the EMTs and Medics to arrive. Thank you!

You forgot to add that since his father drove him out of the area to an ambulance, instead of calling 911 and having the police delay medical care because a gun was involved went pretty far to speed up the medical care he received.

Being a former Army medic, I can attest that this man is lucky to be alive. Had he been of average height and built, he wouldn't have had the blood volume to survive to the hospital.

As an Army combat medic, I have many firearms and shoot often. You NEVER fire firearms alone and always have an emergency kit, transportation, and a phone nearby. Guns defend us from horrific situations but they are dangerous when mishandled.

I had a spontaneous collapsed lung while in the Army, in typical Army fashion they inserted the tune in the wrong spot and had to do it again while I was semi conscious as sedation was wearing off. I can imagine how much worse that procedure was for Scott, while under the effect of additional injuries. Scott’s story is pretty amazing, he’s definitely a real bad ass. Just put a thumb in it. Thanks for another great video, Doc.

I will never stop being amazed of the surgeons/doctors abilities to save people that are literally dying right in front of their eyes... Just wow, insane respect from me to all of the medicine professionals 🙏

This was without a doubt the best explanation I have ever heard from a Dr that I actually understood. Very well said Doc.

Thank you for a fantastic, comprehensive report on the situation.

It’s insane how easy things can be to destroy and how difficult to mend. Thank you for taking the time to explain this from a medical perspective, sir. Subscribed!

Everyone gives credit to his thumb for saving his life, but I also credit those safety glasses! Can you imagine the damage to his skull/brain if he wasn't wearing those?!

"Complete inability to breathe and eventually death." I feel like that 'eventually' is just a _little_ understated. ; )

I have been watching KB for a while now. I saw all his videos on this. I then saw this video in my recommendation. I have to say that this channel and its breakdown of injuries is not only informative but done so a non PhD can understand what is being said. Great job!! I subscribed because you have a way of presenting that is easier to understand.

This content is one of the reasons I love this whole family, you're all smart and amazing people! Love you Chris!

So refreshing to hear a doctor talking with the confidence that comes from competent, obvious expertise rather than simple authority.

Ok, massive props from a firearm enthusiast, I only know basic Trauma care but the fact that you clearly took the time to understand the actual firearm make and model as well as the projectile used really hooked me. Thanks for the amazing breakdown. Just earned a subscription

Just listening to your explanation makes me so grateful and respectful of the unbelievable amount of schooling,training, and practice doctors go thru. I salute you sir!

Thank you Dr Chris for the information on Kentucky’s injuries.

Can't really fault Scott on any foibles with his medical descriptions.... remember, he wasn't exactly in the best shape for learning when he was told these things.

This is what I was hoping for. Thank you. I also found out that Scott’s vision is coming back with his orbital fracture causing no permanent damage to his eye or retina. That also brings up the importance of wearing EYE PROTECTION when shooting. Ear protection is something everyone gets, but there’s a lot of UKpostsrs and people at ranges that don’t wear eyepro. The rear cap of that Serbu was blown off and struck Scott in the face, casing his orbital fracture. If he hadn’t worn eyepro, that cap would have gone into his eye and probably would have given him permanent blindness in his right eye.

gotta be thankful for all the doctors and nurses

I remember this. Good thing his dad was there. Great explanation of the medical procedure . Great video Doc.

Man this doctor is Fantastic !!! Extremely well spoken, he elucidates long medical words quite clearly !!!

What a fantastic break-down of Scott's damages and treatment following this terrible accident! Kudos to you for this clear and practical explanation. As another commenter stated, "You deserve many more subscribers", and it's a loss for those who haven't watched this video. Thumbs Up and Subscription to you sir! Kim

This was amazing! My family loves Scott, as he is quite entertaining. We were concerned for him, and appreciate his positive outlook, and outcome.

That was great especially for those of us with a First-Aid level of medical knowledge to see what is happening. You simplified a very complex situation beautifully. Thanks for this great breakdown.

love how he seriously explains why applying a tourniquet to some1's neck would be a bad idea XD

You did leave something out. You did not kick an eggplant. Really happy that Scott will be back to filming content quite soon.

I can't begin to tell you how important this info is and how well you said it. You're an absolute legend.

Fantastic presentation doctor. Thank you - really helped me understand this horrible accident.

This dude....this doctor....geeze...on a scale of a 1-10 he's a 25! Smart guy!

If only he had a sound effect when he pointed his thumb to his neck. Someone should gift him a KB shirt as a thanks.

I'm glad I found this video to learn more about what an accident like this can do in the specific way it did to Scott. Very informative and interesting.

Thank you for your analysis and the way you presented it. I appreciate your professionalism and the information as a whole. You are awesome!

I knew he was really messed up but really didn’t understand how close of a call this really was. Thanks for the video sillier interesting, subbed.

Finally a Doctor that is smart enough to explain it to us normal folk. This is my first time seeing one of your videos, you have gained a subscriber. Your explanation of the arteries and veins was fantastic.

Man just caught your channel recommended. You're very smart man. I hope if I ever get injured you're my doctor. Awesome channel keep up the good work Doc.

These are really outstanding, and I am looking forward to seeing a lot more of them! Thanks, Dr.!

As someone who’s in an engineering field, I found it took me years, lots of reflection, patience, and empathy to figure out how to explain procedures to other people not in my field. I still horribly suck at it. Becoming a doctor requires incredible commitment, learning several varied skill sets, lots of time, and lots of dedication. I’m insanely impressed how Dr. Raynor can explain Scott’s injuries and procedures with such ease, and do it where many can easily understand. That in itself is an incredible skill. I can’t thank you enough Doc, for you to take the time and effort to make this video! I can’t even explain half the things I do properly, and my field is not nearly as intense as yours! Subscribed.

For some info about the round that causes the explosion, Hot rounds are usually caused by one of two things, incorrect type of gun powder (a powder which burns too fast for the chamber causing a spike in pressure that exceeds the mechanical limits), or far more commonly and counter-intuitively too little powder. Most shells are filled very near full capacity and the chamber is rated to handle that pressure, this causes the powder to burn from the primer end of the shell towards the bullet, limiting how much powder is burning at one time to a circular cross section of the powder down the length of the shell, regardless of the orientation of the firearm, this allows the bullet to begin moving down the barrel increasing the volume for the hot gasses to expand into and thus keeping the pressure within the mechanical limits of the firearm pressure chamber. If the shell is under filled with power, the primer spark will ignite the entire length of the case's powder charge, this will increase how fast the pressure builds by many times (depending on the length of the shell casing. This can cause the pressure to build faster than the bullet can move thus exceeding the mechanical integrity of the pressure chamber. Scott (@Kentucky Ballistics) did not load nor tamper with these shells, and this was an unfortunate occurrence. But if you do load your own shells, make sure you use the proper type of powder, and make sure you fill the shell with the proper amount. Smart people have created charts detailing this. Do not think that putting less powder in your shells will make them SAFER, this is wrong and can and will result in damage to your firearms and, as you have seen in this video, yourself and others.

Here from Hacksmith and just wanted to say how much I appreciate your descriptions and commentary! Will be subscribing promptly!

This is one of the most fascinating videos that I have ever spent time on. Keep up the good work!

DAMN! The original vid just popped up on my recommended this morning but I skipped it, figured he just had a black eye and a broken hand....Gotta go back and watch this now.

slap rounds aren't no joke. Military don't even use them anymore. I'm a big fan of Scotts channel, god bless! As a gun guy myself, this channel useful and you have a new subscriber! 👍

Thanks for dedicating your life to helping others. You’re an amazing person 🙏

Thank you for the indepth look at his injury.

And this is why I donate blood and Platelets.

This is the first time I've come across your channel, and I found it quite informative. It was interesting -- not at all the boring, highly technical content with a dead delivery I've come to expect on such subjects. And, I'm glad to say, it was not anti-gun: instead, it emphasized that when handled correctly, guns are normally safe. In this case, as you pointed out, any mechanical system can be overstressed with potentially deadly consequences. Thanks, again, for a great video explaining what happened and how Kentucky Ballistics was treated from a medical perspective!

Man oh man. I remember when that happened. I’m of the opinion that it’s an incredibly lucky thing that he survived. So happy he’s still alive and making vids.

Awesome and detailed analysis doc! Quickly you have become my one if my favorite medical channels on YT ! Keep up the good work !

Scott should send you one of his "Put A Thumb In It" shirts.

This Doctor is outstanding, his simple explanations are fantastic. Seriously. And I loved the Monty Python reference.

This was a great video, and I very much like your personality and how articulate you are in speech! It makes it a lot more simple to understand and learn for someone with limited medical experience, such as myself. Thank you for the free information and entertainment. Your editing is great as well!

Great video. I came for just a quick look but stayed for the whole thing.

Doctor, that was a fantastic explanation of his injuries and the repairs.

I love all of your videos. You're very knowledgeable and explain things very well. Thanks!

Thanks I am a retired RN of 28 years with my first 4 years as a surgical ICU nurse. Enjoyed your fantastic explanation of Scott’s horrible experience. I have been following him for about a year and so very glad he has made it through his experience.

I like your style. Great explanations and break down of everything involved, visual aids to make it clear, and the keeping it light and adding a bit of humor along with the "cut aways" makes your videos easy to watch and follow along. I follow KY Ballistics and he's a family friend so I've heard a lot about the accident and what all he's gone/going through, but your video makes it easy to understand each of the injuries he received, the severity of each, and what needed to be done about them. Will be following you to watch more of your work!

I've been a sub of Kentucky Ballistics for a couple years now and this is a Great video explaining what he went through. Thank you, I'm glad I ran across your video.

A Doctor who keeps it layman enough to make the video enjoyable, watchable and understandable.

Wow, this is really thorough and excellent breakdown from the medical side... I don’t have a strong enough stomach for medical practice, but I’m glad for all of the medical professionals working hard.

First an engineer making a video to explain things and now a doctor. The whole UKposts community is really coming together for Scott. I've never seen your videos before but I'm subscribing now!

I’m pretty sure he got a hot round. A hot round is made to purposely destroy ordinance. Or an illegitimate ammo maker fucked up…

this doctor, just took the most confusing thing and put it right at my level, great job Dr Chris you rock

What an awesome channel. Discovered this by chance having seen Kentucky Ballistics channel. Learned loads from this. Thanks for sharing ATB

Why could I not have had you as a professor in college?! The way you explain stuff actually makes sense and is easy to understand.

Thanks for your expert explanation of Scott's accident and injuries. Thank you for doing it without attacking the shooting sport or pushing any opinion other than your own medical thoughts.

Damn. I hope you teach at some medical school. I was able to follow along completely without feeling like I was being talked down to like a child. Very well done. You got a sub from me!

Thank you for covering this for we the laymen. Your descriptions and explanations were clear and helped to understand the extent to which Scott was injured. The description of "That is a LOT OF BLOOD" was delivered in a preeeeeety dang entertaining manner as well. I am guessing your bedside manner is really, REALLY good! Your patients are lucky to have you. Scott is indeed a positive fellow. Quite entertaining as well.

I recieve first aid training yearly at work. This is above the normal Red Cross training as it teaches us how to deal with bleeding and how to control it. I truly believe everyone should take this level of class.

*Coworker mentioning how quiet the hospital is* “RESPIRATORY TO ER STAT!” Me: “Aww sh- here we go again!” Glad to see Scott carrying on and doing well. Great video Doc👍

You make med school sound like a cakewalk. Short-sweet-to-the-point explanations, clear and concise. Awesome.

Wow! Thanks for the description and simplifying everything. With my minimal medical knowledge and Self Aid Buddy Care from the military, I understood everything you said.

I watched his video when it first came out. He goes into a lot of detail and is lucky to be alive. You sir (Dr Chris) are an encyclopedia.