One night another Police officer and myself were ambushed one night from the top of a flight of stairs. I heard three shots from the top of the stairs the first shot struck the steal door frame and the splatter hit the left side of my face. I returned fire with one shot, then suspect disappeared into a doorway. Believing the suspect was barricaded in the apartment SWAT responded and entered hours later to find the suspect deceased. Later I found out the suspect had fired 5 rounds at us, and I had shot him through the liver, heart, and lung. After dealing with IA and Homicide I went home 10 hours later and found bullet fragments in my legs. Thank God he was a bad shot, and didn't directly hit me or the other officer. It doesn't mater how many shots you fire, the only ones that count are the ones placed on target. Your hearing will shut down, and you with get tunnel vision very detailed and washed of color.
Just found your channel and I want to say, thank you. Great clear information presented in a way that presses upon the importance of the info and is delivered in a clear understandable way. Just enough info to inform, not overwhelm
Great info. As a former leo, I can guarantee you will not be thinking correctly after a shooting incident. You will need someone there (your lawyer) to make sure what you say and do does not cause you additional problems with the criminal justice system.
I am thinking about buying a firearm again, and this is exactly the type of info that I need to listen to and hear to make this process a win win for my safety and safety of my loved ones, keep up the great work and knowledge that u give us. Can't thank u enough .
A couple things crossed my mind - one is after the gun fight - flashbacks - having police pointing guns at you - and depending what part of the location caused the attack.
Very smart, very. And good you reminded us to have atty access ready. (Might hv mentioned it's good to point out to police, "There's the [perp/bad guy] who tried to kill/rob me!," and who is a witness, and where evidence is.) Good video!
I think the police/lawyers part is scarier than the getting shot at part. I'm glad there are groups to help with those costs. I heard there's one group out there that only REIMBURSES you and only IF you get found not guilty. How useless is that? Maybe I'd have been cleared if I had your help paying for a decent attorney ...
As for "what happens in a gunfight," this video only covered a couple of things and they are generally accurate: it is hard to discern hits and most "bad guys" will retreat at the sound of gunfire. Then the video turns into an "after the gunfight" discussion about cops and lawyers. That's unfortunate. Couple of hints: it's easier to discern misses than hits in a gunfight, a near-miss tends to change someone's mind from "attack" to "defend," your attacker may also not realize he's been shot for awhile (this is pretty common, actually), you are likely to experience an altered state of reality (temporal distortion, tunnel vision, auditory exclusion are the most common "super powers" people report following a critical incident (close call with death), and most people perform at somewhere between 10% and 40% of the level they BELIEVE they've been trained to execute under life-n-death stress. A near muzzle flash in low light will impair vision for a couple of seconds (use it to MOVE!). When bullets hit stuff, they tend to ricochet, splatter, etc. So does the stuff they hit. Broken glass/pottery, splintered wood, dust clouds, etc. are all near-miss indicators. Especially indoors, you will FEEL the report of gunfire as much and maybe more than you will hear it (due to auditory exclusion). Afterward the danger passes, don't be surprised by the side-effects of adrenaline: lack of feeling pain, rapid pulse and breathing, shaking/trembling, hit by overwhelming waive of fatigue, even muscle cramps are not uncommon. You might pass out. You may puke or hyper-ventilate. You may discover injuries you weren't aware of. You will likely have misplaced something that was on your person (esp if it was in your hand or stuff from your pockets like keys, purses, wallets, phones). You will likely become extremely thirsty "all of a sudden." (you just didn't realize it until now) You may experience some mental fogginess or confusion. Your startle reflex may be exaggerated for a few days. You may not be able to go to sleep for quite some time. Your hearing will likely be muffled or you hear ringing in your ears for up to 24 hours. Your fine motor skills will likely be very poor for up to 12 hours. People at high risk of stroke, seizure, feinting spells, or heart attack are at EXTREME risk of these things during the first couple of days following a critical incident. And guess what else? You will also be at a heightened risk of retaliation from friends and relatives of whomever you shot. In short, you will probably need some type of medical care, a few days of rest/relaxation, and someone to watch your six for a week or two until you get back to 100%. There's a reason why most LE agencies have an SOP of paid leave/admin suspension from duty for between 3 days and 2 weeks following a critical incident and THEN they have to cleared by docs and shrinks to go back to full duty status.
How about adding in, the information you provide to the police? Say you were attacked n had no choice but to shoot to defend yourself and shot till the threat was stopped. Describe what you are looking like where you are in the house and the address or if outside the location there and if anyone witnessed the event and are still there. Give them your name and age, tell them what was said if anything prior to having to shoot. Maybe tell them you have a license to carry?
I think you are pretty scared even though you train pulling your weapon out testing garments that fit having the right holster. I think you will unload so fast and lose count of your ammo fumble your next mag. Or even remember to simply thumb your safety off.
It will most likely be taken as evidence until you are cleared or the case is closed. Then you will most likely have to have the Prosecutor or Judge order it returned to you.
Taken by the police along with the rest of your guns for "inspection and evidence" after you're set free maybe months or 2 years later they'll give them back but if they are really nice weapons dont expect them to come back the same way. Your entire life is ripped from you and you may go to jail(not prison) for some time, along with criminals and you can't work and most likely you will not get compensated for your time. Only highly public cases come out good such as george floyd. Others need more attention.
Pistol are inaccurate, and only a trained marksman or someone who knows how to shoot, can precisely down someone. And then again you need to be at an optimal distance and shoot center mass.
gettheleadoutasshole You talk about pistol accuracy then talk about shooter accuracy. A person is not a pistol and vice versa. Pistols, as we're using the term here, are accurate within the usual definition of "accurate." Many pistol shooters do not get enough training to shoot a pistol with consistent accuracy. Once trained however most shooters become accurate enough to hit the intended target at the spot where they're aiming. This applies from "point blank" to distances any rifle shooter can hit accurately.
Your adrenaline is going to be pumping 240 and you only get one shot to get your statement right one wrong word and you are done for that's why. You might just have some injuries that you don't feel again thanks to the afore mentioned adrenaline.
99% of the citizens involved in a gunfight will suffer some short of "shock". That alone is justification enough to request going to the hospital. Any individual would be prudent to make such a request
M85FSLUVR that "shock" is usually just mental, people freak out cause they just killed someone and also because their adrenaline starts to ease down, which causes them to shake; then they freak out about the shaking and want to go to the hospital lol.
One night another Police officer and myself were ambushed one night from the top of a flight of stairs. I heard three shots from the top of the stairs the first shot struck the steal door frame and the splatter hit the left side of my face. I returned fire with one shot, then suspect disappeared into a doorway. Believing the suspect was barricaded in the apartment SWAT responded and entered hours later to find the suspect deceased. Later I found out the suspect had fired 5 rounds at us, and I had shot him through the liver, heart, and lung. After dealing with IA and Homicide I went home 10 hours later and found bullet fragments in my legs. Thank God he was a bad shot, and didn't directly hit me or the other officer. It doesn't mater how many shots you fire, the only ones that count are the ones placed on target. Your hearing will shut down, and you with get tunnel vision very detailed and washed of color.
Just found your channel and I want to say, thank you. Great clear information presented in a way that presses upon the importance of the info and is delivered in a clear understandable way. Just enough info to inform, not overwhelm
Great info. As a former leo, I can guarantee you will not be thinking correctly after a shooting incident. You will need someone there (your lawyer) to make sure what you say and do does not cause you additional problems with the criminal justice system.
I am thinking about buying a firearm again, and this is exactly the type of info that I need to listen to and hear to make this process a win win for my safety and safety of my loved ones, keep up the great work and knowledge that u give us. Can't thank u enough .
Excellent information!
This is great info clears up a lot of questions. Thank you
Thanks for the heads up!!
A couple things crossed my mind - one is after the gun fight - flashbacks - having police pointing guns at you - and depending what part of the location caused the attack.
Great advice as always.
excellent and informative Thanx
When you're with friends and family it's good to know who else is carrying.
Very smart, very. And good you reminded us to have atty access ready. (Might hv mentioned it's good to point out to police, "There's the [perp/bad guy] who tried to kill/rob me!," and who is a witness, and where evidence is.) Good video!
I think the police/lawyers part is scarier than the getting shot at part. I'm glad there are groups to help with those costs. I heard there's one group out there that only REIMBURSES you and only IF you get found not guilty. How useless is that? Maybe I'd have been cleared if I had your help paying for a decent attorney ...
excellent video...
Superb advice. I think I'm going to join USCCA. He's really good.
A real video, with real advise!
I never need an attorney until something happens, so how do you determine an attorney is your attorney? Is a personal attorney usually prepaid ?
Great video couldn't said it better my self
Do you determine before or after the case is over as to paying my costs if I'm arrested
As for "what happens in a gunfight," this video only covered a couple of things and they are generally accurate: it is hard to discern hits and most "bad guys" will retreat at the sound of gunfire. Then the video turns into an "after the gunfight" discussion about cops and lawyers. That's unfortunate.
Couple of hints: it's easier to discern misses than hits in a gunfight, a near-miss tends to change someone's mind from "attack" to "defend," your attacker may also not realize he's been shot for awhile (this is pretty common, actually), you are likely to experience an altered state of reality (temporal distortion, tunnel vision, auditory exclusion are the most common "super powers" people report following a critical incident (close call with death), and most people perform at somewhere between 10% and 40% of the level they BELIEVE they've been trained to execute under life-n-death stress. A near muzzle flash in low light will impair vision for a couple of seconds (use it to MOVE!). When bullets hit stuff, they tend to ricochet, splatter, etc. So does the stuff they hit. Broken glass/pottery, splintered wood, dust clouds, etc. are all near-miss indicators. Especially indoors, you will FEEL the report of gunfire as much and maybe more than you will hear it (due to auditory exclusion).
Afterward the danger passes, don't be surprised by the side-effects of adrenaline: lack of feeling pain, rapid pulse and breathing, shaking/trembling, hit by overwhelming waive of fatigue, even muscle cramps are not uncommon. You might pass out. You may puke or hyper-ventilate. You may discover injuries you weren't aware of. You will likely have misplaced something that was on your person (esp if it was in your hand or stuff from your pockets like keys, purses, wallets, phones). You will likely become extremely thirsty "all of a sudden." (you just didn't realize it until now) You may experience some mental fogginess or confusion. Your startle reflex may be exaggerated for a few days. You may not be able to go to sleep for quite some time. Your hearing will likely be muffled or you hear ringing in your ears for up to 24 hours. Your fine motor skills will likely be very poor for up to 12 hours. People at high risk of stroke, seizure, feinting spells, or heart attack are at EXTREME risk of these things during the first couple of days following a critical incident. And guess what else? You will also be at a heightened risk of retaliation from friends and relatives of whomever you shot. In short, you will probably need some type of medical care, a few days of rest/relaxation, and someone to watch your six for a week or two until you get back to 100%. There's a reason why most LE agencies have an SOP of paid leave/admin suspension from duty for between 3 days and 2 weeks following a critical incident and THEN they have to cleared by docs and shrinks to go back to full duty status.
How does one access USCCA's list of experienced attorneys mentioned in the video?
G.S. You become a dues paying member of USCCA, then you get access to their system of lawyers that they have on retainer.
And the truth is better have coverage and not need it than need it and not have it. The membership also provides bail money.
Is a 150 gr .45 DRT frangible copper hollow point a "lightning bolt round" that you speak of?
Cause the ballistic tests sure do make it look like one.
Unless you can guarentee a CNS shot everytime no round is a "lightning bolt round". I mean unless you carry a 25mm Bushmaster in your pocket ;P
How about adding in, the information you provide to the police? Say you were attacked n had no choice but to shoot to defend yourself and shot till the threat was stopped. Describe what you are looking like where you are in the house and the address or if outside the location there and if anyone witnessed the event and are still there. Give them your name and age, tell them what was said if anything prior to having to shoot. Maybe tell them you have a license to carry?
THANK God for my platinum membership.
Great advice but .. you pay after I win my case? Defending a case like a shooting could cost a 100k . That’s a little hard to come up with for most.
I think you are pretty scared even though you train pulling your weapon out testing garments that fit having the right holster. I think you will unload so fast and lose count of your ammo fumble your next mag. Or even remember to simply thumb your safety off.
Ok, I have uscca. Do I call the attorney that uscca provides or do I call uscca and explain your situation for them to contact your attorney?
what happens to your firearm after the fact?
It will most likely be taken as evidence until you are cleared or the case is closed. Then you will most likely have to have the Prosecutor or Judge order it returned to you.
Taken by the police along with the rest of your guns for "inspection and evidence" after you're set free maybe months or 2 years later they'll give them back but if they are really nice weapons dont expect them to come back the same way.
Your entire life is ripped from you and you may go to jail(not prison) for some time, along with criminals and you can't work and most likely you will not get compensated for your time. Only highly public cases come out good such as george floyd. Others need more attention.
Contact your Attorney, a must.
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So which handgun rounds DO impart enough kinetic energy to physically stop an assailant?
Rifle rounds.
Anthony DiVizio
None!
40 Cal. Glock 22.
The ones that hit the central nervous system.
Good advice! Speak through an attorney, NOT directly to law enforcement.
You're most likely going to piss them off
Pistol are inaccurate, and only a trained marksman or someone who knows how to shoot, can precisely down someone. And then again you need to be at an optimal distance and shoot center mass.
Pistols are not "inaccurate" by any means. "only a trained marksman" - applies to EVERYONE who carries or uses a pistol in self defense.
Pistols ARE inaccurate. To properly hit a target dead center the average gun owner would have a hard time unless his target is right in front of him.
gettheleadoutasshole You talk about pistol accuracy then talk about shooter accuracy. A person is not a pistol and vice versa. Pistols, as we're using the term here, are accurate within the usual definition of "accurate." Many pistol shooters do not get enough training to shoot a pistol with consistent accuracy. Once trained however most shooters become accurate enough to hit the intended target at the spot where they're aiming. This applies from "point blank" to distances any rifle shooter can hit accurately.
Go to the hospital by ambulance to buy yourself some time? Why? Tell why you are going to the hospital if you have no injuries? STUPID
Your adrenaline is going to be pumping 240 and you only get one shot to get your statement right one wrong word and you are done for that's why. You might just have some injuries that you don't feel again thanks to the afore mentioned adrenaline.
Rick Esler I saw there were 3 TD and wondered who would rated down. I guess I he's one.
Oh, my chest, it hurts ...
99% of the citizens involved in a gunfight will suffer some short of "shock". That alone is justification enough to request going to the hospital. Any individual would be prudent to make such a request
M85FSLUVR that "shock" is usually just mental, people freak out cause they just killed someone and also because their adrenaline starts to ease down, which causes them to shake; then they freak out about the shaking and want to go to the hospital lol.
Ah ha!
Another shameless whatever-that-joker-was-whining-about a couple of weeks ago.
Great advice: thanx
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