Armed Employee Tries to Find the Right Time to Counter Ambush | Active Self Protection

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  • This employee knew that she couldn’t get the gun our right away, and finding the right time to counter-ambush is the key to successfully pulling it off. I think she did it right. How about you?
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  • @AnthonyGoodley
    @AnthonyGoodley 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1995

    This shows even when carrying it isn't always avisable to use a weapon. She did the right thing and her and her coworker didn't get hurt. She showed a lot of self restraint and was smart keeping her gun hidden.

    • @ActiveSelfProtection
      @ActiveSelfProtection  7 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Agreed.

    • @user-oy9zy4ds9m
      @user-oy9zy4ds9m 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yep sometimes compliance is the only option

    • @micron3268
      @micron3268 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree using your weapon is not always the best option for sure, But she got lucky on a big gamble here not pulling it if she had the chance to protect yourself! IMO.

    • @AnthonyGoodley
      @AnthonyGoodley 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Micron 326 I don't see that at any point where she had any good chance to pull the gun and be proactive in defending her and coworker. Really she had no choice but to hope and pray he didn't slit her throat.

    • @user-oy9zy4ds9m
      @user-oy9zy4ds9m 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah her trying to pull her gun there would very likely gotten her killed. She was not at all in a position to resist.

  • @Red13m1k3
    @Red13m1k3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1446

    When your adrenaline is pumping, it's hard to have patience. It also takes balls to stay calm during something like this.

    • @ActiveSelfProtection
      @ActiveSelfProtection  7 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      Combat breathing is your friend. I agree with you 100%.

    • @e.m.5499
      @e.m.5499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      M. Riggs ditto... my hat's off to this young lady. stayed cool through what was a long ordeal. Probably had some kind of training somewhere along life's way.. Too bad she didn't get a chance to dispense some street justice.

    • @ryan2-518
      @ryan2-518 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      M. Riggs ya that lady had balls xD

    • @pangolothian
      @pangolothian 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What exactly is combat breathing? Similar to cyclic breathing? (Will look it up now, but it would be great to have someone respond or maybe John could do a video on it)

    • @tobereed
      @tobereed 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ryan2698 - Minecraft, oh for sure .....balls.

  • @WiseBurger
    @WiseBurger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2060

    THUMBS UP for my lady making good decisions! Thanks for the commentary John!

    • @WiseBurger
      @WiseBurger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +220

      Shes fine, she is very grateful she got this as a lesson learned, didn't get a scratch, AND got it on video. She was new to concealed carry at the time of this video. She now has a ton of training & knowledge.

    • @ActiveSelfProtection
      @ActiveSelfProtection  7 ปีที่แล้ว +203

      So glad she came out of it okay, man, and tell her from me that I think she handled herself very well!

    • @a.bax.5992
      @a.bax.5992 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Would love to know what she would have done differently with her new training. Or maybe it's hard to explain in typed words?

    • @flintrocks
      @flintrocks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      IS there anything she could have done with more training? Personally, I dont think so. Guy was in knife range the entire encounter, regardless of training if she had tried something I doubt she would have escaped unharmed...

    • @andrecpu
      @andrecpu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You got a smart wife!

  • @mosayed4867
    @mosayed4867 7 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    The #1 lesson I learn from your videos is the goal is to live to see another day, not die being a fool.

    • @ActiveSelfProtection
      @ActiveSelfProtection  7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Good lesson!

    • @hotspot131638837
      @hotspot131638837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GatorBaby06 yeah that too ahhaha

    • @user-uy3eq5hg1s
      @user-uy3eq5hg1s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup! It would be tempting in this lady's position to let your emotions get the best of you and try to pull your firearm on these guys... which would have most likely ended badly for everyone involved.

  • @garettjeff
    @garettjeff 7 ปีที่แล้ว +750

    The girl did the right thing
    No opportunity at all
    Money 💰 is not worth it

    • @josephsaeteurn9158
      @josephsaeteurn9158 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      i've seen others where they stole the money and shot the people dead so it's very difficult to keep your composure if you are a CCW knowing you could be dead anytime.

    • @CaliforniaPhantom
      @CaliforniaPhantom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Joseph Saeteurn I hate that people assume if you defend yourself with a firearm, it's a money thing. Some people don't want to take the chance of giving your life in there hands and choose to defend themselves.

    • @untrustworthystranger7504
      @untrustworthystranger7504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rape- Hangem
      Armed robbery- Hangem
      Killing without probable cause- Hangem
      Child molestation(unwilling prepubescent)- Hangem
      Repeated nonviolent crimes- Hangem
      Money laundering(more than a 100k)- Hangem
      Treason- Hangem
      All lesser crimes(severity based on crime)- Floggem
      Under 18 crimes- paddleing
      First six offences can all be done with the same rope
      All punishments are to be administered by victim if they so choose.

    • @lifeadventures6832
      @lifeadventures6832 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plus it's not her money she gets payed by the hour not what she gave to the robbers

    • @MarkovXtreme
      @MarkovXtreme 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not just i can shoot let me shoot, it's not about the money or can you shoot them, the thing is if they take the money and shoot you, which in this case they didn't, that's why they need to be shot to protect your life not the money so glad no one got hurt.

  • @adidasP4
    @adidasP4 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1666

    What I learn from this channel :
    1. Attitude is good to have, but it's not enough. (You need to know how do defend yourself)
    2. Don't draw on a drawn gun. (Wait for your turn)
    3. Lots of other lessons.
    The biggest lesson is *DON'T GO TO BRAZIL* (or to South America)
    And 2 guys on a bike in South America =trouble

    • @jeffengland2791
      @jeffengland2791 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Words to live by. lol

    • @leslien.552
      @leslien.552 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Adidasp4 😂 I've been to South America on three different occasions (Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru) and let me tell you that it is VERY COMMON to see two guys on a motorcycle as it is most people's main mode of transportation.
      I can only imagine the constant state of panic you would be in if you ever visited South America. 😂

    • @Jamiegallagher03
      @Jamiegallagher03 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Adidasp4 I learned to fight for my life with a condom

    • @tonewaf
      @tonewaf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      u forgot watch out for the helmets

    • @tassoduyu6825
      @tassoduyu6825 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Adidasp4 means guys with helmets after getting off the bike are bad guys...

  • @FilmBuffBros
    @FilmBuffBros 7 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    This is one of the best lessons yet. Kudos to that armed clerk for not letting her emotions get the better of her.

    • @benjamingoulet8059
      @benjamingoulet8059 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alex Delarge are we positive she was female then?
      Inb4 the feminists

    • @logicwurx
      @logicwurx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mikey Money ...Agreed. Amazing decision making.

  • @hasanxpatel
    @hasanxpatel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    She's a smart gal, awesome firearm retainment skills. 10/10

  • @ark-209
    @ark-209 7 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Three armed assailants makes for very tough odds. Great call on trying to prevent the gun from being discovered, which would have likely forced a gunfight at an extreme disadvantage.

    • @datboi8921
      @datboi8921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good odds for any greek

    • @calebhamilton8073
      @calebhamilton8073 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@datboi8921 sure lol

    • @YON_RO
      @YON_RO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marksommers4179 or worse

  • @jonathananatrella2964
    @jonathananatrella2964 7 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    This is a very good video. A big mistake I see newbies make is that they think having a gun means they must use it. A gun is never a convenient option, I'm glad this woman understood this. She didn't risk her life or the life of her coworker.

    • @ldope3904
      @ldope3904 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Clown

    • @JCavinee
      @JCavinee ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ldope3904 But he's right, you sound like the clown here. Get back on your douchecanoe and row on outta here, First Mate Dill Doe

    • @MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou
      @MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@ldope3904
      Stop talking to yourself.

  • @riverw007
    @riverw007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    She was incredibly smart and composed. Probably smarter than I would be without seeing this first-hand. Very good lesson and a great pick for the channel.

  • @nathansdad04
    @nathansdad04 7 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Appendix carry was a huge plus for her. If she carried at 5 o'clock position she would've been screwed

    • @ActiveSelfProtection
      @ActiveSelfProtection  7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Totally.

    • @canaldoectomorfobarrigudo
      @canaldoectomorfobarrigudo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Mrreciprocat In Brazil they kill you if they find your gun.

    • @jaredl.1738
      @jaredl.1738 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mrreciprocat There certainly have been multiple instances of defenders being killed just for their weapon being uncovered. Think of police; they shoot if they see a weapon and so will armed robbers.

    • @jaredl.1738
      @jaredl.1738 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mrreciprocat th-cam.com/video/_ieAsdT0qXc/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/63fvJNw1M2k/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/Y0SsIZbkQGQ/w-d-xo.html
      You still think they don't shoot if they see someone has a gun they're trying to pull?

  • @texaskippen
    @texaskippen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Holy cow, she had amazing calm throughout that, thumbs up to her, I bet she was super pissed not being able to take out the trash

  • @valerief1231
    @valerief1231 7 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Am I the only one that thinks that is the cleanest Dollar General I have ever seen?

    • @102allenwalker
      @102allenwalker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Valerie Foster you must live in a bad place then cus most dollar general are pretty nice looking its dollar tree that’s messy my guy

    • @jerome8601
      @jerome8601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@102allenwalker dollar tree is fine dollar gen is baf

    • @CadmusCurtis
      @CadmusCurtis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are probably 350,000 D.Gs so one of them has got to be clean, we found it!

  • @user-pz5ju7mw3k
    @user-pz5ju7mw3k 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I catch myself hearing John in my head saying “you’re in a transitional space watch your asp” when I’m out and about. Thanks for what you do!

  • @nathansdad04
    @nathansdad04 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Outdoor security cameras around corner would've prevented this....as employees would've seen bad guys waiting for them

    • @serenityofrivendell7120
      @serenityofrivendell7120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I work for dollar general, they have cameras everywhere, but you dont always look at the cameras before you leave, they should have been more aware of their surroundings. Glad everyone is safe and that woman was really smart by staying so calm

    • @richardrobinson5163
      @richardrobinson5163 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Most of the monitors are in a room that is usually off-limits to most employees. The ones outside in the public areas, are more for show. Lot cameras will not usually be one of those "show" cameras, so the monitors would more than likely be unavailable during closing time.

  • @Outrider74
    @Outrider74 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Agree that it was smart, but it's frustrating seeing the bad guys win on this one.

    • @Kerttis
      @Kerttis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it is, but you gotta admit that the criminals planned this out very well

    • @kennethcurtis1856
      @kennethcurtis1856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The bad guys didn't win. Both employees got to go home to their families.

    • @rager7709
      @rager7709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kennethcurtis1856 they still got what they wanted they didn’t go in trying to kill them

    • @thomashimes644
      @thomashimes644 ปีที่แล้ว

      Her only chance would have been a lengthy time & distance approach by the bad guys at the front door. This was not the robbers' first rodeo.

  • @jyo8914
    @jyo8914 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow!! That was intense! I kept waiting for the draw, but she clearly did not have the right time/opportunity to do so. Smart woman, smart keeping that gun concealed.
    Thanks again for all of your hard work and effort John!

  • @unclegrandpah8400
    @unclegrandpah8400 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I'm glad she didn't try to play hero & remained calm because ir could have cost her and her friend their lives...
    That money is insured! Even if it ain't her life is worth more!!

    • @Sewermonkey69
      @Sewermonkey69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MrJadah Jjames yeah, sometimes pulling the gun is a selfish act. You have to be able to think about the people you're with. My kids are with me everywhere. I always have to think about that. My gun is the LAST resort. My first is to comply or get my family/ friends the fuck out!

    • @jrob8764
      @jrob8764 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smart House how do you get the drop on them before they show up.

    • @guestguest3411
      @guestguest3411 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's the psychological damage of having went through that that is going to suck.

    • @unclegrandpah8400
      @unclegrandpah8400 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charles lee Ray Nope! They'd just hire 2 more! SMH

    • @lindaosbun7034
      @lindaosbun7034 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats ok these crooks will try it again until they get busted or killed if they havent already

  • @twayne4608
    @twayne4608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one of the most powerful videos on your channel, everyone needs to see this.

  • @cs_yt
    @cs_yt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    She did really good on keeping her gun hidden from the perps, cause in her case would only make her loose her gun or worse.

    • @ActiveSelfProtection
      @ActiveSelfProtection  7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Truth.

    • @Crypto4
      @Crypto4 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      cccssscccsss2 She did a great job in the circumstances, but I am almost wondering if sometimes it might be better to alert them to the fact you are armed and let them take it. The problem with her actions is that she made it very obvious she was trying to hide something. They might have thought she was going for her gun if she kept grabbing at the shirt and escalated the situation worse. I think I would prefer to get down on my stomach, lock my fingers behind my head, and tell them I wanna help them I don't want any trouble but I have a gun in my waistband you can have it please don't hurt me. Only in a situation like this where the guys are super on edge and aggressive and they essentially have her outnumbered 3 to 1. She can't ever use her gun without sacrificing her coworker. I wouldn't be able to do that myself, I would prefer to take the risk and die rather than escalate to the point where they kill my coworker.

    • @Saliiraan
      @Saliiraan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After a kid, your gun just isn't the same.

  • @mendozaomar77
    @mendozaomar77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know this is old but man that lady was super relaxed throughout this whole thing. Definitely trained and shows how important training is.

  • @josephcraig765
    @josephcraig765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a perfect example of “choose your battles”

  • @Ryacp
    @Ryacp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This lady is beyond next level intelligent. To be able to make perfectly executed decisions without the slightest mistake while under extreme stress is outstanding

  • @ww2soldier87
    @ww2soldier87 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Me: Sees ASP notifications , moves faster than a hummingbirds wings to get to the video.

  • @austinskousen5161
    @austinskousen5161 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This video shows the benefit of concealed carry over open carry.

    • @joshuagranger2416
      @joshuagranger2416 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is always a trade off. Plenty have died from a slow draw because of clothes in the way as well.

  • @Chiltonzr2
    @Chiltonzr2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To be honest this is one of the best videos I've seen on your channel. She handled herself extremely well and kept that firearm hidden.

  • @13c11a
    @13c11a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She had enormous self-restraint. Good job. Live another day.

  • @NG-VQ37VHR
    @NG-VQ37VHR 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She did extremely well hanging onto her weapon. Even having the weapon, with 3 armed guys there, she never really had a chance to draw, but if at some point they decided to harm either of the employees, atleast she had a fighting chance to make them rethink their actions.

  • @brokenmedic9133
    @brokenmedic9133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had she drawn, she would be dead. They controlled her 100% of the time, you can't draw and not take a shot or serious stab wounds against that, she did a hell of a job being patient. God knows what they would have done if they SAW her weapon too! Very difficult situation to be put in....

  • @mikemike1602
    @mikemike1602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that lady did everything right. no one got hurt and she kept a cool head.

  • @JethroMashego
    @JethroMashego 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was too clever of her. She complied better than most men, and she was not harmed at the end. Material things should NOT cost us our lives.

  • @gunsaccessories8853
    @gunsaccessories8853 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hard situation to be in. What sucks is these guys will kill in the future.

  • @meatcranium4280
    @meatcranium4280 7 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    I would of grabbed me one or two of them 20oz Mountain Dews out of the cooler.

    • @meatcranium4280
      @meatcranium4280 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Charles lee Ray mmmmm Stolen Meat. 🤤

    • @brandonf6174
      @brandonf6174 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha

    • @meatcranium4280
      @meatcranium4280 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A veal parmigiana sandwich sounds pretty good for lunch

    • @loves2shoot
      @loves2shoot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Eat lots of meat, it's our responsibility. Otherwise the animals die in vain!!! If we aren't supposed to eat meat, then why do animals taste so good?

    • @meatcranium4280
      @meatcranium4280 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      loves2shoot besides plants are fed a steady diet of animal and human poop water, and paint on walls and cars contain animal byproducts. I did a whole video about it look at link above.

  • @davidbentley6399
    @davidbentley6399 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This woman has definitely received some great training! Taking her core ability to maintain patience and composure during a situation like this and with the training she has received to know that sometimes you just have to comply and not draw back is such a great thing to see. That's something I have learned more from this channel is to know when to fight back and when not to.

  • @ogtropiic2976
    @ogtropiic2976 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It all came full circle today with my self trainer, when he decided to show this video. You were the entire reason I started these classes and to see my instructor pull you up just felt good.

  • @marjamada
    @marjamada 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The obvious lesson here is that carrying a gun isn't going to help you if you are oblivious to your surroundings, especially when you're locking up the store. Dumb! But after that really stupid omission, the ladies did well to cover their asp. They need to learn the awareness color codes and practice them. Great analysis, as usual. Love this channel and share it will everyone I know.

    • @rihamy2nd
      @rihamy2nd 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Laren P
      Uhh... maybe because the mean guys with the guns are behind you PUSHING you back into the store?

  • @jeso317
    @jeso317 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I was expecting atleast one of those boys catching one in the back. I'm glad it went down without anyone getting hurt.

    • @butteredbread100
      @butteredbread100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @eQuariuz Wouldn't have worked out well if she did that. She drops the guy with the knife, now she's locked in a store with 2 other armed robbers who are now likely willing to use deadly force

    • @butteredbread100
      @butteredbread100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @eQuariuz That's a gamble you should not be willing to make. The statistically safest method in this scenario is to simply comply

  • @chantelspring111
    @chantelspring111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She was fearless

  • @peterbuilt3797
    @peterbuilt3797 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    She performed great ! She kept her cool and in the in, she and her partner both lived to see another day...unharmed !

  • @Anatime714
    @Anatime714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The other girl was in on it. 100% guaranteed.

    • @AteARex
      @AteARex 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because she is black?

  • @wookerton
    @wookerton 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I do believe that because she maintained her focus on keeping her gun concealed it allowed her to keep the cool head throughout. She didn't appear to be too emotionally overwhelmed during the ordeal. I think she did it right.

  • @vicdadik9823
    @vicdadik9823 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know probably her pride is hurt but at least she and her coworker went home alive. I give her big time props for thinking the right way.

  • @mrb2349
    @mrb2349 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That girl had nerves of steel. Awesome job keeping calm.

  • @justinv3080
    @justinv3080 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That definitely wasn't their first robbery, they had the situation controlled

  • @Hedgeflexlfz
    @Hedgeflexlfz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    She covered her *ASP*
    She covered her *Gun*
    Good thing she didn't draw or she wouldn't work another day in her life.

    • @beeasy6170
      @beeasy6170 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She covered her Fupa

  • @emailadmun21
    @emailadmun21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My heart was beating through that video. The fear that was in the store was relayed somehow through watching that. So happy she didn't react poorly. They meant business.

  • @unexpectedTrajectory
    @unexpectedTrajectory 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really valuable video and essential lesson: having a gun doesn't mean you have to use it, like when trying to use it is going to get you killed.

  • @johnsun3854
    @johnsun3854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:19 the other girl seems pretty relaxed, just cleaning up.

  • @martin2514
    @martin2514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bless her, she was smart enough to know when to fight or not. Many people would of gotten themselves killed. Well done young lady. Cool, calm and collected under pressure!!!

  • @georgsteinhauser6217
    @georgsteinhauser6217 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John, you are a brilliant speaker. You can talk for minutes without one "aaah" or "emmh" etc. This is really impressive.

  • @PipeSippingMason
    @PipeSippingMason 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on. Two big thumbs up for the level headed girl, who checked ego and decided on the safety of herself and coworker... good on you!

  • @nighthawk5458
    @nighthawk5458 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    yes thank you for free self protection lessons

  • @MetaView7
    @MetaView7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Don't draw on a drawn gun.
    Let them take the money... it is only money. Save your life.

  • @shaynesabala
    @shaynesabala ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to see that. I had a conversation with a friend that is the manager of a restaurant I go to all the time. I assured him I would never take a shot in the restaurant unless someone’s life was in immediate danger. He understood that I would let the man take my wallet instead of starting a gun fight where innocent people were simply having dinner with their love ones. I felt like I put him at ease because he knows I always carry. Keep up the great work, thank you.

  • @homersimpson6795
    @homersimpson6795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you are not aware of the situation in the first place, you'll never be able to react. She did an excellent job in not reacting at all.
    Closing time is the time to be on high alert.
    Armed but not being proactively aware is useless ultimately.

  • @larrybooth1771
    @larrybooth1771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unfortunately you are absolutely correct but the truth is I don't like it when bad guys get away.

  • @commiesarehorrible7622
    @commiesarehorrible7622 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Plot twist!!! That was her husband making away with the loot.

  • @2261greg
    @2261greg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That women was very smart. I loved the way she conducted herself under tremendous stress. So awesome!

  • @justinyakopatz6117
    @justinyakopatz6117 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That girl is strong and focused. I'm glad she made it out.

  • @beemo9
    @beemo9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think i nice loving shot as they left the store might give them second thoughts about doing it again to someone else.

    • @subasurf
      @subasurf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's just idiotic. If anything it'll probably make them initiate the next robbery much more violently.

    • @geyboi4831
      @geyboi4831 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      subasurf Exactly

    • @georgespalding7640
      @georgespalding7640 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      She might have hit two of them but the other one might have found cover and then killed the other Clerk. Better let them go

  • @miguelsandoval8203
    @miguelsandoval8203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Smart suggestions. All of the money is replaceable by insurance, so in reality its no worth putting yourself at risk.

  • @patrickhanberry9861
    @patrickhanberry9861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great calmness and patience by this woman, props! No money is worth a life!

  • @AmericanMike815
    @AmericanMike815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent post! Very helpful as always 👌

  • @gamithadithya4166
    @gamithadithya4166 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    *notification squad?*

  • @zhain0
    @zhain0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    unarmed lady - scared so much she almost falls through the pavement
    armed lady - ffs

    • @zhain0
      @zhain0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there is literally nothing to suggest that

  • @cyborgninja5489
    @cyborgninja5489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm always reading a comment when the actions goes down. Constantly having to rewind.

  • @markoulaj8962
    @markoulaj8962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks John good stuff

  • @nickcyeah
    @nickcyeah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This guy makes videos that say compliance is the best option then shows multiple videos where compliance only got the victim killed. damned if you do and damned of you don't.

    • @ActiveSelfProtection
      @ActiveSelfProtection  7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      There's no blanket answer that works all the time.

    • @nickcyeah
      @nickcyeah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Every situation is different. I get that. Most of the encounters your body probably goes into a fight or flight state, hopefully the choice you make at that time is the right one.

    • @bullgiraffe
      @bullgiraffe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You analyze the situation that you are in. John does an excellent job of pointing out what you should be thinking about or looking for if you are in a situation. Sometimes you will zig when you should have zagged. No guarantee you will make it even if you do everything right. That's why he talks about spiritual fitness. Nobody gets out of this life alive.

    • @Crypto4
      @Crypto4 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      9/10 times you are better off just complying, especially in North America and Europe. South America is different I would say they are more willing to kill the witnesses. You don't want to fight unless you think someone is about to die.

  • @calholli
    @calholli 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Red hair girl was in on it..
    her behavior at the door is suspect.... as she opens the door, she is looking to her right as if she knows they are there. Then she moves left, knowing to step out of the way.. She is too calm. The guy with the knife was all an act for the cameras. I have questions for sure.

  • @timothybradek3560
    @timothybradek3560 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll give her w/ the gun praise for keeping her cool. I wouldn't have been so patient.

  • @moonshooter6216
    @moonshooter6216 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This lady kept cool the whole time what a champ. she was def waiting for the window.

  • @nathansdad04
    @nathansdad04 7 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Women needed to be more vigilant when leaving the store. One person should've been visually "covering" for the one locking the door.

    • @hanzo52281
      @hanzo52281 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      And then what? Three armed men running from around the corner is a little tough to plan for.

    • @hanzo52281
      @hanzo52281 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Short of the chick with the gun doing a combat roll out the door pistol drawn and covering the other girl locking the door there is no feasible plan against three armed assailants.

    • @jerimymccray
      @jerimymccray 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shut up

    • @josephsaeteurn9158
      @josephsaeteurn9158 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      the CCW was looking in the direction of the armed men. there's nothing at that point she could have done. if you were the CCW i bet you and the person would be dead.

    • @Crypto4
      @Crypto4 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nathansdad04 LOL no. They are cashiers. They need to chill and take it easy because 99/100 times they just want your money, not to kill you. The risk is not worth the added stress thinking you are going to be robbed every night. If 3 guys come out of nowhere it doesn't matter how vigilant you are, they own you. Comply until you think you are going to die and you have no other choice.

  • @nickx8411
    @nickx8411 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    huge kudos to the armed gal. she played absolutely smart. i could not have more respect for her. well done ma'am.

  • @Raghav-gr6qr
    @Raghav-gr6qr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next Level Patience!

  • @KingZando
    @KingZando 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson here, thanks John.

  • @diversifiedacreshomestead102
    @diversifiedacreshomestead102 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John that was a great video my friend, excellent points you have displayed. Thanks for your service.

  • @steve8234
    @steve8234 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She did a good job. even if she had the opportunity to draw it's probably better that she didn't. The bad guys had multiple guns and there was also a potential hostage situation since her co-worker was in the store. I think she did the right thing here.

  • @TakeDetour
    @TakeDetour 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    She handled this situation brilliantly.

  • @jpalmi
    @jpalmi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow, that would've been so tough to keep your head on straight.
    Impressed that she stuck to the only option she had at that time, anything else would've got her, her coworker or both injured or killed.
    Great job keeping them from seeing she was armed..

  • @jmpapucci
    @jmpapucci 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks john

  • @gabe-po9yi
    @gabe-po9yi ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart and savvy of her to get up from the prone position, as they undoubtedly would’ve found her firearm.

  • @MR-xv5oo
    @MR-xv5oo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that female was pretty brave she handled herself well and had control over the situation..she probably saved her coworkers life too..

  • @mja9700
    @mja9700 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    She absolutely did the right thing. Kudos to her. Good job girl. You and your partner are alive.

  • @blackquiver
    @blackquiver 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid man

  • @WhatOfFox
    @WhatOfFox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    exactly, she was perfect, probably a well trained guy could find a moment to react but it was quite risky so she reacted very well, well done

    • @joshuagranger2416
      @joshuagranger2416 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm well trained with a few trips to combat behind me and there just simply was no opportunity other than chasing and shooting at them as they ran out.

  • @kevinmalone3210
    @kevinmalone3210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's always more satisfying to see the robbers take the room temperature challenge.

  • @juiceboxer
    @juiceboxer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are so good! I can’t stop watching them. You do a great job with showing good videos to learn about.

  • @sonikempire
    @sonikempire 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mad props to her, amazing discipline and skill. way to go and get out of there alive.

  • @jaybird4571
    @jaybird4571 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job for both of these ladies for being composed

  • @PdxGxs
    @PdxGxs 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    She kept her wits about her and her thought processes seemed calm as can be.

  • @jamescsjrwork9516
    @jamescsjrwork9516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very smart lady. Proud of her.

  • @brandonf6174
    @brandonf6174 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how calm she was

  • @bcb2585
    @bcb2585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This here is a fantastic episode. So many of these show the fight; but as you pointed out, sometimes it's smarter not to fight. I didn't see any point in this video that would have been a smart time for her to engage. She did the right thing. It is not cowardice to wait for an opportunity, or to realize that one isn't coming, and to simply comply.

  • @Asadkhan-pt7cp
    @Asadkhan-pt7cp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    giving analysis on such these videos is far easier than facing real situation.

  • @magnum15917
    @magnum15917 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this one often thought of the situation

  • @bewaretheclaw
    @bewaretheclaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very smart!!!

  • @1001Hobbies
    @1001Hobbies 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's amazing how calm the girl with the gun stayed. And then to restrain herself from shooting at them as they were leaving.

  • @ejleos6216
    @ejleos6216 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job to this lady. A great educational video.

  • @heyman8308
    @heyman8308 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the somewhat change in format... made it easier to watch till the end....I love your channel. keep up the hard work.