I'm reminded of a quote from Frank Borman, one of the NASA Astronauts: “A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill.” One could almost replace the word "fighter" for "pilot," in many cases. I've also read the adage: "Don't go somewhere armed if you wouldn't go there unarmed."
About the latter: especially if you don't get paid damn well near enough. If you gonna go there, you better have a real good argument in favor of that shit.
This is 100% what everyone who even thinks about carrying self-defense tools needs to consider, and especially what everyone who wants to carry firearms needs to be instructed in. I've seen way too many gung-ho attitudes from hot-headed dudes with an over-inflated ego, who imagine all kinds of unrealistic scenario where they see themselves as some kind of action movie badass. Including ridiculous and deeply unethical ideas like shooting someone in the back who broke into their home and is trying to run away with valuables. Seriously... Anyway, great video! Lots of good points, and succinctly presented.
Wow its really cool you are supporting smaller creators skall, maybe you could try to shout her and other channels like these out in some of your videos to support them :>
Every one of your videos are full of excellent information and I personally never find them boring. The one thing I love about you so much, is the fact you cover a LOT of topics no other firearm advocates do and that is truly important and I for one greatly appreciate it. Thank you! Luvs and Hugs! ❤
If you are not in immediate danger, never initiate the fight. We don't live in a fantasy wild west world where you can confront someone hostile and take them down and then walk away. Laws prevent us from being that brutal. It's not cowardice to walk away from a fight. Some people need to see that.
@@prfwrx2497 It's not about "being a man". The better man seeks to avoid fights not PROVE himself the alpha. We might still be animal creatures but we are also animal creatures that have moved beyond eating raw meat in caves because it's not needed anymore
@@Excalibur01 that too. Still, you know how it works - you do anything to exercise that bill of rights, and the state and/or the corporations defaults to trying its damn best to bankrupt your ass.
@@Excalibur01 or worse of all, you live in a corrupted society where there is no singular rule of law. If you're in Western Europe, don't take the "no witnesses" approach, but honestly some parts of the world that's your best bets. People may disappear all the time, but leave cowards to tell tales and they might just bring their mob after you and yours. At least if it's a corpse a week later, they and the cops they pay off don't know it's you specifically. It's all context dependent. If you're in that shit hole, you know it.
Martial Arts training also emphasizes deescalation, and if an altercation occurs, it should be in the context of avoiding harm to yourself, incapacitating or moving the aggressor away from you, then running away. A "fight" is the worst case scenario.
EXCELLENT !!! This is what every practitioner of concealed carry needs to be aware of ! This is why I love your presentations. You cover the real world aspects of self defense, bringing focus to the entire situation. Acting in self defense is not an action movie ! This one deserves an extra star above your usual 5 star rating. From one who knows.
Thought Slime sent me here. Great video! I really appreciate how you emphasize that violence isn’t good or glamorous, but you’re not one of those people that’s all like “violence is never the answer!” Violence sucks, and other options should be tried, but sometimes it’s the only real option.
Thank you for having a rational, sensible, real-world take on this! I especially appreciate your emphasis on de-escalating yourself. I don't think that's talked about enough in any of the CCW courses that I've been involved in. Way too much magical John Wayne/John Woo thinking going on there.
I think the final parts need to be stressedHEAVILY. There's an underlying attitude of the gun community that often will say something like "If you touch me I'll shoot you" which points out that just being touched or hit doesn't warrant shooting a person. These people laugh about it because they fail on their part a restraint on their power. They are looking for excuses to shoot someone and live a John Wayne fantasy. These people sicken me and are a blemish on firearm ownership. Killing is NOT the way of man. And that can not be stressed enough no matter how many people look for baseless excuses
I appreciate that you started this conversation from where it really should begin. Too many Guntubers start from "Gun go brrrrr" instead of thinking about how, when, why to use one, and what happens after you do.
Absolutely nothing to add here, you covered this issue perfectly and I couldn't have said anything better myself. So why the comment? Gotta pump up that engagement number for the youtube algorithm boiiiii
THANK YOU. There are WAY too few of these videos, and this is a fantasticly accessible starting point. One of the biggest and best pieces of advice I ever learned and employed is to NEVER put your hands on someone else in these situations, even if you are attempting to soothe them. USE YOUR WORDS UNTIL YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTION. Even if a fight is instigated if you can simply run or get help, do so. As TCG taught, even screaming can be a more effective tool than direct combat in most situations!
Thanks for the video! I have a request; can you make this your pinned/highlighted video? Reason being, the concept of de-escalation is often lost in this field with all the talk of gear, tactics etc. This would better highlight the focus on defense, and this topic should be constantly reemphasized because of the nature of use of force and the implications of it.
@@granolakitti8521 Because they can be, it happens every single day, just because you don't always hear about it, doesn't mean it doesn't happen (and vice versa) sometimes the best move is just to leave with your ego bruised and that's what this comment is most likely referring to. It's not that fights can be completely avoided PER SE, it's more that fights SHOULD be avoided wherever and whenever feasible and prudent. Just because you have a hammer doesn't make every problem a nail
I'm in armed security and (as an intersection of marginalized demographics) take self defense very seriously. This is one of the most important videos I've consumed in some time. As soon as I can, I intend on supporting this channel beyond the sub that was just earned.
last week a dude got out of his truck while I was on the side of the road fixing my bike chain and he approached me aggressively with slurs, trying to start a fight with me. De-escalation failed, but I when I said "don't come any closer" loudly and authoritatively he backed off and sped away in his truck.
Good advice! As a bouncer back in the 80s, I learned how to De-escalate really well. Not sure how good I'd be today, being all curmudgeon like but it would be my preference if I couldn't skedaddle out of the encounter.
Another point I always see brushed over is what even constitutes self defense and the legal/mental consequences it comes with. A threat looking to take material objects often times isn’t worth the tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees and the mental toll of detention and arrest just for shooting a guy wanting your wallet, considering everything in that wallet is replaceable. Not that compliance towards a threat is the way to go, but if I’m gunna be arrested, have my weapon or firearm confiscated indefinitely and most likely forever, tried before a jury and have to pay a lawyer tens of thousands of dollars, and have the mental burden of hurting/killing a struggling person, I’d rather it be over something worthwhile, like my life or the life of a close loved one and/or the innocent people around me, not some material objects or a threat that can be deterred with less-than-lethal means. And as for the less-than-lethal means, I always tell friends and family that I train; “if it won’t kill you immediately, it’s not worth killing immediately.”
Just got my first handgun today. This is a very pertinent video for me and I appreciate it as always. On the drive home I was thinking about some of the concepts you cover here; keep making content like this and I'll keep recommending you to my friends :)
This was so well done, this is important stuff that needs to be considered, I will definitely be sharing this with several friends who are new to CCW. Great job
Thank you for this very well done and Important video on De-escalation and the Use of Force. Tacticool Girlfriend once again addressing what other instructors don't cover either very well or at all that needs to be considered and covered. And covered in such as way that it would be applicable too anyone of any political persuasion. Everyone who carries a firearm for Self-Defense should watch this video in it's entirety. The music in the background goes well with Tacticool Girlfriend's message and method of delivery to keep it easy to listen to up until the very end.
Howdy, love the content, I have a request, could you talk about rifles (specifically the ar-15 since it's the most common) vs a short barred Ar-15 and or a pistol caliber carbine for home defense? I can't really wrap my head around some people wanting a long barreled rifle with a scope + 556 which is more likely to penetrate dry wall ect than a pistol caliber carbine, which is smaller, more maneuverable, and a lot less likely to penetrate dry wall especially with holo point rounds. Kinda seems unnecessary. Also, what the purpose of you having a long barred ar with a long scope?Other than it being cool and you wanting one, do you see it as realistically being used? And if so for what purpose? Thanks :)
I could do some comparative setup talk between the two I have. I like my 14.5" when I need to reach out past 100 yards, it's just so much easier between the magnification and the barrel's accuracy compared to my 11.5" build.
FYI, 5.56 out of an AR-15 has been consistently shown to overpenetrate somewhat less through typical building materials than pistol rounds or buckshot.
very good video on your verbal judo examples. i first learned this back in the george thompson days who was in the martial arts and law enforcement and coined the term "verbal judo" it started out and was mostly for law enforcement but we can apply it to our selves, he has videos on youtube and i give him credit since he has the highest count of anyone deescalating dangerous situations where a person is going to comit suicide or hostage situations, many in law enforcement have neglected good deesculation and dont even know who george thompson these days is so work is needed and in deesculation even myself i watch george thompson videos and other videos to stay sharp in that area of defense, many other videos having different approaches to it but its all close to the same. the part i added to my version of deesculation was for law enforcement and the private citizen, its any time your in a situation simply see that person as a relative of yours, for example see the person as equal to your father, mother, brother, sister and that you would do anything to save their life so we treat others the same with nothing against the color, race, religeon and so on. there will be a time where you have done all you could and must take defensive action but many times its avoidable especially if your a private citizen non law enforcement since you dont have to chase and put cuffs on. the courts will focus on what we did to avoid the situation and the words we say wich can be used against us including our youtube channel so its important we let the public know we dont want to use force with a firearm but a last resort if immediate un avoidable danger so our conduct on our youtube videos can paint us as someone who looks for trouble or avoids it, i have seen channels that make verbal threats and this will be your doom in a trial when you need help the most so we make shure our words are that we are peaceful but armed and dont want to harm any one nor hate any group of people that may believe differently
I have always been taught by all my teachers that it takes more courage to walk away from confrontation and give the other person some kind of empty moral victory!
First!! I believe… Well, thank you so much, comrade, for teaching these vital aspects of gun ownership/use. You’re the only one out here teaching the things my father taught me; respect for firearms. This is what we need more of, gun culture is toxic in America.
Great information as always and I definitely appreciate the extra time spent on de-escalation strategies. The only point that I might disagree with is placing pepper spray in a higher tier than unarmed striking. In most jurisdictions, a punch and pepper spray carry the same legal consequences. In most instances, a punch will injure a person more than being sprayed with pepper spray. Sure, someone can die from a reaction from pepper spray, but a lot of people have died from being punched, too. I'd recommend using pepper spray before trying to physically fight someone in nearly every scenario.
Ok, so, as a former bouncer... I've used less than lethal force. And by that I mean I've sprayed someone in the face with OC/CS, and I've hit someone with a maglight. It's not pleasant, it's not fun, and it's been decades ago and I still wonder if I could have done better, if I could have de-escalated. I know I couldn't have, but I still second guess myself. I've also used lethal force. And by that I don't mean I've shot someone, I mean I've had a gun in my hand and been prepared to fire it if I had to. I hope I'm never in that situation again.
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Choking or using a knife to defend yourself is not something you ever want to do, unless you have no option left. It's extremely hard to defend in court and when or if Police reach the scene, could witness you stabbing or choking the assailant. A legally owned firearm and conceal carry license, is the best manner for self defense. Since it's proof you legally acquired the firearm and legally are allowed to carry it for self defense. A knife is typically seen as an offensive weapon, and a jury will be far less likely to believe you were the one being attacked. Pepper spray is fine, but it's not a guaranteed method to stop an attack. You could miss, or worse, the spray blows back into your own face, blinding you. It's more than just self-defense and preventing yourself from being harmed. You also need to take into account the legal ramifications of the methods of self defense you use. Will it stand up in court, how would a jury perceive the use of the tactics you used? I would also add, that if you conceal carry, and can afford it, to have a lawyer on retainer. Just to be safe, if you ever have to defend yourself.
@Tacticool Girlfriend, in some of your earlier videos you were wearing olive drab top and bottom. What brand are they and if possible could you post a link to them please? Also I just wanted to commend you on your TH-cam channel, your content is very informative and useful for those of us who want to maintain peace through strength.
As someone who carries something I always try to remember is you dont know this person and if you do you more often then not dont know their day before the altercation everyones allowed to snap and be a dick once in a while its a stressful world and sometimes people snap one also one bad day doesnt make them a bad person.
This is clearly for US, here in Spain the thing it's different; here only the cops or the military have the right of use lethal force, the civilians don't. No matter the case or scenario, you gonna end in jail if you kill someone. The best way to aboid a fight it's A) don't be there B) say "yeah, you're right" and leave C) see the potential threat or threats before they manifest and leave the area (even if that means that "you're a coward") or stay at a distance, as far as you can be; learn the facial expresions and body language to determine where are the pontential threads. I know a lot of people that their "weekend hobby" it's to beat people up, the only way to get outta there (from this people i know) would be to be more skilled in krag maga, Win Tsun, moai tay, kali, self defense or judo and.. be ready and aware. I've been fighting the local nazis for 30 years or so and i've been attacked with knifes, hatchets, machetes, battons, bike chains, belts, knuckle dusters, bottles or baseball bats and the way to get away from it was to be faster with the hands, wear the right clothes, numerical superiority or just run away to fight another day. I don't have a key answer, there're too many people and scenarios; aboid the violence as much as you can, by any necessary means, be aware of your surroundings, limitations, capabilities and the laws i guess would be my answer. Aboid the violence and the violent people as much as one can.
@@theseukonnen1200 are you aware your loaded question is in fact false and makes you look like a dick? I’m a certified expandable baton instructor. I know the laws governing use of force.
ive used aggressive body language and tone to de-escalate a bigger guy...sometimes it is faster to show em you are ready to go. that will deter most aggressors but i knew the guy was somewhat reasonable coz he was well presented and had his wife like a few meters away, also he was maybe ape posturing. im sure if i had flinched he would have probably beat me up good
Sorry, but no. Not everyone's feelings are valid. If someone sees me and feels that I am not allowed to exist because I am queer, those feelings are not valid.
Cool. But if they're not attacking you, you don't have any business swinging on them. You strike first without necessity, you're going to be the one catching charges.
The only thing I can agree with you is you can't de-escalate anyone but yourself. To enact self defense all you need is fear of great bodily harm or injury adding a bunch of stuff to it is what is known as moving the goal post ( a common tactic used by a certain political party) and you can never know what force is appropriate without the ability to read the aggressors mind and know how far they are willing to go.
Sus question tbh. Probably not someone you want to meet in person if youre asking this. I think you will find a standing army ready to protect our little green bean here, so you should probably fuck off with this kind of shit. Capiche?
@@stephanielove2847 WOW! my toxic masculinity must have really triggered you… thanks for turning an innocent, benign question into something it isn’t.Do your generation a favor and takeoff the elf ears and get a job and quit fucking trolling people on the Internet
I'm reminded of a quote from Frank Borman, one of the NASA Astronauts: “A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill.” One could almost replace the word "fighter" for "pilot," in many cases.
I've also read the adage: "Don't go somewhere armed if you wouldn't go there unarmed."
About the latter: especially if you don't get paid damn well near enough. If you gonna go there, you better have a real good argument in favor of that shit.
This is 100% what everyone who even thinks about carrying self-defense tools needs to consider, and especially what everyone who wants to carry firearms needs to be instructed in. I've seen way too many gung-ho attitudes from hot-headed dudes with an over-inflated ego, who imagine all kinds of unrealistic scenario where they see themselves as some kind of action movie badass. Including ridiculous and deeply unethical ideas like shooting someone in the back who broke into their home and is trying to run away with valuables. Seriously...
Anyway, great video! Lots of good points, and succinctly presented.
Wow its really cool you are supporting smaller creators skall, maybe you could try to shout her and other channels like these out in some of your videos to support them :>
holy shit, skallagrim? crazy seeing you here
Every one of your videos are full of excellent information and I personally never find them boring. The one thing I love about you so much, is the fact you cover a LOT of topics no other firearm advocates do and that is truly important and I for one greatly appreciate it. Thank you! Luvs and Hugs! ❤
I like this, it's a positive departure from the gun-under-every-pillow mentality i see from the majority of gun youtube.
If you are not in immediate danger, never initiate the fight. We don't live in a fantasy wild west world where you can confront someone hostile and take them down and then walk away. Laws prevent us from being that brutal. It's not cowardice to walk away from a fight. Some people need to see that.
100%. Lawyers and lawsuits replaced duels, and honestly, I fucking hate lawsuit culture.
@@prfwrx2497 It's not about "being a man". The better man seeks to avoid fights not PROVE himself the alpha. We might still be animal creatures but we are also animal creatures that have moved beyond eating raw meat in caves because it's not needed anymore
@@Excalibur01 that too. Still, you know how it works - you do anything to exercise that bill of rights, and the state and/or the corporations defaults to trying its damn best to bankrupt your ass.
@@Excalibur01 or worse of all, you live in a corrupted society where there is no singular rule of law. If you're in Western Europe, don't take the "no witnesses" approach, but honestly some parts of the world that's your best bets. People may disappear all the time, but leave cowards to tell tales and they might just bring their mob after you and yours. At least if it's a corpse a week later, they and the cops they pay off don't know it's you specifically.
It's all context dependent. If you're in that shit hole, you know it.
Martial Arts training also emphasizes deescalation, and if an altercation occurs, it should be in the context of avoiding harm to yourself, incapacitating or moving the aggressor away from you, then running away. A "fight" is the worst case scenario.
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EXCELLENT !!! This is what every practitioner of concealed carry needs to be aware of !
This is why I love your presentations. You cover the real world aspects of self defense, bringing focus to the entire situation. Acting in self defense is not an action movie ! This one deserves an extra star above your usual 5 star rating. From one who knows.
Thought Slime sent me here. Great video! I really appreciate how you emphasize that violence isn’t good or glamorous, but you’re not one of those people that’s all like “violence is never the answer!”
Violence sucks, and other options should be tried, but sometimes it’s the only real option.
Which thought slime video, I love their stuff but never saw TGF on the eyeball zone?
Thanks. One of my friends had to employee lethal self defense in a life or death situation, and it honestly *broke* him.
this
Thank you for having a rational, sensible, real-world take on this! I especially appreciate your emphasis on de-escalating yourself. I don't think that's talked about enough in any of the CCW courses that I've been involved in. Way too much magical John Wayne/John Woo thinking going on there.
I think the final parts need to be stressedHEAVILY.
There's an underlying attitude of the gun community that often will say something like "If you touch me I'll shoot you" which points out that just being touched or hit doesn't warrant shooting a person.
These people laugh about it because they fail on their part a restraint on their power. They are looking for excuses to shoot someone and live a John Wayne fantasy.
These people sicken me and are a blemish on firearm ownership.
Killing is NOT the way of man. And that can not be stressed enough no matter how many people look for baseless excuses
As long as there’s two god damm people on the planet the other one is real deep in his soul going to want the other one dead for some reason
"Hey man, I can see you're . What's going on?" Great first step in any emotionally charged interaction
I appreciate that you started this conversation from where it really should begin. Too many Guntubers start from "Gun go brrrrr" instead of thinking about how, when, why to use one, and what happens after you do.
Absolutely nothing to add here, you covered this issue perfectly and I couldn't have said anything better myself. So why the comment? Gotta pump up that engagement number for the youtube algorithm boiiiii
THANK YOU. There are WAY too few of these videos, and this is a fantasticly accessible starting point.
One of the biggest and best pieces of advice I ever learned and employed is to NEVER put your hands on someone else in these situations, even if you are attempting to soothe them.
USE YOUR WORDS UNTIL YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTION. Even if a fight is instigated if you can simply run or get help, do so. As TCG taught, even screaming can be a more effective tool than direct combat in most situations!
Going hands on is an escalation by invasion of space!
Thanks for the video! I have a request; can you make this your pinned/highlighted video? Reason being, the concept of de-escalation is often lost in this field with all the talk of gear, tactics etc. This would better highlight the focus on defense, and this topic should be constantly reemphasized because of the nature of use of force and the implications of it.
The best fight is the one you don't get in
Wrong. The best fight is the one where you dominate your opponent and literally smash them into the dirt
@@TheHAIR00 ok bro
Why do you think that fights can be completely avoided?
@@granolakitti8521 Because they can be, it happens every single day, just because you don't always hear about it, doesn't mean it doesn't happen (and vice versa) sometimes the best move is just to leave with your ego bruised and that's what this comment is most likely referring to. It's not that fights can be completely avoided PER SE, it's more that fights SHOULD be avoided wherever and whenever feasible and prudent. Just because you have a hammer doesn't make every problem a nail
@@TheHAIR00 That's the most adolescent response ever regarding this topic.
3:45 self
4:15 control and consent
5:20 Validate
6:05 Give Options
6:45 Allow Choice
7:15 Force
7:45 Presence
8:00 Empty Handed
8:20 Less Lethal
8:55 Lethal
I'm in armed security and (as an intersection of marginalized demographics) take self defense very seriously. This is one of the most important videos I've consumed in some time. As soon as I can, I intend on supporting this channel beyond the sub that was just earned.
Too many people think they are John Wick. All you will do is hurt yourself or an other person over dumb shit or accidentally hurt a bystander
last week a dude got out of his truck while I was on the side of the road fixing my bike chain and he approached me aggressively with slurs, trying to start a fight with me. De-escalation failed, but I when I said "don't come any closer" loudly and authoritatively he backed off and sped away in his truck.
And then everyone clapped
@@787310 I'm just glad he didn't get himself clapped
Thank you for doing this video, way too many pretend badasses in the gun community. I carry pepper spray as well as CC these days.
Good advice! As a bouncer back in the 80s, I learned how to De-escalate really well. Not sure how good I'd be today, being all curmudgeon like but it would be my preference if I couldn't skedaddle out of the encounter.
Great reminders for those of us that carry and info for people just getting into the topic!
Sharing with the PLG group!
Another point I always see brushed over is what even constitutes self defense and the legal/mental consequences it comes with. A threat looking to take material objects often times isn’t worth the tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees and the mental toll of detention and arrest just for shooting a guy wanting your wallet, considering everything in that wallet is replaceable. Not that compliance towards a threat is the way to go, but if I’m gunna be arrested, have my weapon or firearm confiscated indefinitely and most likely forever, tried before a jury and have to pay a lawyer tens of thousands of dollars, and have the mental burden of hurting/killing a struggling person, I’d rather it be over something worthwhile, like my life or the life of a close loved one and/or the innocent people around me, not some material objects or a threat that can be deterred with less-than-lethal means.
And as for the less-than-lethal means, I always tell friends and family that I train; “if it won’t kill you immediately, it’s not worth killing immediately.”
Just got my first handgun today. This is a very pertinent video for me and I appreciate it as always. On the drive home I was thinking about some of the concepts you cover here; keep making content like this and I'll keep recommending you to my friends :)
I have to recommend a channel called Active Self Protection to you, if you havent already checked it out.
This was so well done, this is important stuff that needs to be considered, I will definitely be sharing this with several friends who are new to CCW. Great job
I once again must thank you for bringing up another topic that often gets neglected in firearm channels.
Thank you, thank you, thank you....thank you, thank you. Thank you for this. More people need to hear and know this.
Your aesthetic is incredible.
Your videos help me fall asleep at night. Thank you
Not glamorous, quite dry, and exceedingly heavy. But very important. I'm glad I stuck it out to the end.
Thank you for this very well done and Important video on De-escalation and the Use of Force.
Tacticool Girlfriend once again addressing what other instructors don't cover either very well or at all that needs to be considered and covered.
And covered in such as way that it would be applicable too anyone of any political persuasion.
Everyone who carries a firearm for Self-Defense should watch this video in it's entirety.
The music in the background goes well with Tacticool Girlfriend's message and method of delivery to keep it easy to listen to up until the very end.
Thank you for making this video, Ms. Tacticool. :)
Howdy, love the content, I have a request, could you talk about rifles (specifically the ar-15 since it's the most common) vs a short barred Ar-15 and or a pistol caliber carbine for home defense? I can't really wrap my head around some people wanting a long barreled rifle with a scope + 556 which is more likely to penetrate dry wall ect than a pistol caliber carbine, which is smaller, more maneuverable, and a lot less likely to penetrate dry wall especially with holo point rounds. Kinda seems unnecessary. Also, what the purpose of you having a long barred ar with a long scope?Other than it being cool and you wanting one, do you see it as realistically being used? And if so for what purpose? Thanks :)
I could do some comparative setup talk between the two I have. I like my 14.5" when I need to reach out past 100 yards, it's just so much easier between the magnification and the barrel's accuracy compared to my 11.5" build.
FYI, 5.56 out of an AR-15 has been consistently shown to overpenetrate somewhat less through typical building materials than pistol rounds or buckshot.
very good video on your verbal judo examples. i first learned this back in the george thompson days who was in the martial arts and law enforcement and coined the term "verbal judo" it started out and was mostly for law enforcement but we can apply it to our selves, he has videos on youtube and i give him credit since he has the highest count of anyone deescalating dangerous situations where a person is going to comit suicide or hostage situations, many in law enforcement have neglected good deesculation and dont even know who george thompson these days is so work is needed and in deesculation even myself i watch george thompson videos and other videos to stay sharp in that area of defense, many other videos having different approaches to it but its all close to the same. the part i added to my version of deesculation was for law enforcement and the private citizen, its any time your in a situation simply see that person as a relative of yours, for example see the person as equal to your father, mother, brother, sister and that you would do anything to save their life so we treat others the same with nothing against the color, race, religeon and so on. there will be a time where you have done all you could and must take defensive action but many times its avoidable especially if your a private citizen non law enforcement since you dont have to chase and put cuffs on. the courts will focus on what we did to avoid the situation and the words we say wich can be used against us including our youtube channel so its important we let the public know we dont want to use force with a firearm but a last resort if immediate un avoidable danger so our conduct on our youtube videos can paint us as someone who looks for trouble or avoids it, i have seen channels that make verbal threats and this will be your doom in a trial when you need help the most so we make shure our words are that we are peaceful but armed and dont want to harm any one nor hate any group of people that may believe differently
I have always been taught by all my teachers that it takes more courage to walk away from confrontation and give the other person some kind of empty moral victory!
seriously this is something every gun owner or prospective gun owner should watch,
Another well put together video on a difficult topic... well done.
Great stuff thanks for updating
You miss every shot you don’t take and you win every fight you avoid
Thank you for making this video. I will be sharing it with people.
....an hour or so after my post I was threatened with a large knife while sitting in my car.
Thank you for making this video. The most effective preemptive strike isn't thrown.
She’s BAAAAAAAACK!
Blessed content
First!! I believe…
Well, thank you so much, comrade, for teaching these vital aspects of gun ownership/use. You’re the only one out here teaching the things my father taught me; respect for firearms.
This is what we need more of, gun culture is toxic in America.
Great information as always and I definitely appreciate the extra time spent on de-escalation strategies. The only point that I might disagree with is placing pepper spray in a higher tier than unarmed striking. In most jurisdictions, a punch and pepper spray carry the same legal consequences. In most instances, a punch will injure a person more than being sprayed with pepper spray. Sure, someone can die from a reaction from pepper spray, but a lot of people have died from being punched, too. I'd recommend using pepper spray before trying to physically fight someone in nearly every scenario.
Ok, so, as a former bouncer... I've used less than lethal force. And by that I mean I've sprayed someone in the face with OC/CS, and I've hit someone with a maglight. It's not pleasant, it's not fun, and it's been decades ago and I still wonder if I could have done better, if I could have de-escalated. I know I couldn't have, but I still second guess myself.
I've also used lethal force. And by that I don't mean I've shot someone, I mean I've had a gun in my hand and been prepared to fire it if I had to. I hope I'm never in that situation again.
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As always excellent information!
Removing yourself and others from a dangerous situation is the best way to not die or get people killed
Discretion is the better part of valor they say. I just want to be left alone. I don’t wish Ill will against anyone.
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Thanks for te info. The law is different in or country but its nice to know. Thank you 🤜🤛
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Choking or using a knife to defend yourself is not something you ever want to do, unless you have no option left. It's extremely hard to defend in court and when or if Police reach the scene, could witness you stabbing or choking the assailant. A legally owned firearm and conceal carry license, is the best manner for self defense. Since it's proof you legally acquired the firearm and legally are allowed to carry it for self defense. A knife is typically seen as an offensive weapon, and a jury will be far less likely to believe you were the one being attacked. Pepper spray is fine, but it's not a guaranteed method to stop an attack. You could miss, or worse, the spray blows back into your own face, blinding you. It's more than just self-defense and preventing yourself from being harmed. You also need to take into account the legal ramifications of the methods of self defense you use. Will it stand up in court, how would a jury perceive the use of the tactics you used? I would also add, that if you conceal carry, and can afford it, to have a lawyer on retainer. Just to be safe, if you ever have to defend yourself.
Good video, I’m not a fan of the added music but great viewpoints!
@Tacticool Girlfriend, in some of your earlier videos you were wearing olive drab top and bottom. What brand are they and if possible could you post a link to them please?
Also I just wanted to commend you on your TH-cam channel, your content is very informative and useful for those of us who want to maintain peace through strength.
Sure! The top is a discontinued Under Armour combat shirt and the bottom is a Vertx Fusion Stretch LT.
Thank you for covering topics like this one and things such as ear pro. Fundamental subjects for sure! Keep on keeping on.
Thumbs downs coming from those who ask "Can I shoot?" instead of us who ask "Must I shoot?"
Awesome vid!
As someone who carries something I always try to remember is you dont know this person and if you do you more often then not dont know their day before the altercation everyones allowed to snap and be a dick once in a while its a stressful world and sometimes people snap one also one bad day doesnt make them a bad person.
You study law? Anyway, great input! Love it!
I'm curious about something you said here -- why are tasers appropriate for self defense, but not stun guns?
I could put it into words, but this video demonstrates it better: th-cam.com/video/me60gWzbMXw/w-d-xo.html
@@TacticoolGirlfriend Thanks!
Violence should always be a very last resort. Not even wolves will willingly get in a fight unless there is no other alternative.
I always recommend Facing Violence by Rory Miller. The audiobook version on Audible is also narrated pretty well.
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I just got bump into this channel and i have a feeling that the chick in here loved to watch anime
Heads up, I'm subscribed but your content isn't showing up in my feed.
Ugh, TH-cam at it again! Do you have the notification bell activated too?
@@TacticoolGirlfriend i do not, but I also don't use the notifications for any of my other subscribed channels and haven't noticed this issue.
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This is clearly for US, here in Spain the thing it's different; here only the cops or the military have the right of use lethal force, the civilians don't. No matter the case or scenario, you gonna end in jail if you kill someone. The best way to aboid a fight it's A) don't be there B) say "yeah, you're right" and leave C) see the potential threat or threats before they manifest and leave the area (even if that means that "you're a coward") or stay at a distance, as far as you can be; learn the facial expresions and body language to determine where are the pontential threads. I know a lot of people that their "weekend hobby" it's to beat people up, the only way to get outta there (from this people i know) would be to be more skilled in krag maga, Win Tsun, moai tay, kali, self defense or judo and.. be ready and aware. I've been fighting the local nazis for 30 years or so and i've been attacked with knifes, hatchets, machetes, battons, bike chains, belts, knuckle dusters, bottles or baseball bats and the way to get away from it was to be faster with the hands, wear the right clothes, numerical superiority or just run away to fight another day. I don't have a key answer, there're too many people and scenarios; aboid the violence as much as you can, by any necessary means, be aware of your surroundings, limitations, capabilities and the laws i guess would be my answer. Aboid the violence and the violent people as much as one can.
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You hair, omg. That's supposed to be *my* hair.
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I prefer to carry an expandable baton for self defense. I can’t remember the last time I carried a handgun.
Are you aware that collapsible batons are considered every bit as much lethal force as a gun in many jurisdictions?
@@theseukonnen1200 are you aware your loaded question is in fact false and makes you look like a dick? I’m a certified expandable baton instructor. I know the laws governing use of force.
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ive used aggressive body language and tone to de-escalate a bigger guy...sometimes it is faster to show em you are ready to go. that will deter most aggressors but i knew the guy was somewhat reasonable coz he was well presented and had his wife like a few meters away, also he was maybe ape posturing. im sure if i had flinched he would have probably beat me up good
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Anyone else wonder if that shirt is some variant of desert night camouflage?
Sorry, but no. Not everyone's feelings are valid. If someone sees me and feels that I am not allowed to exist because I am queer, those feelings are not valid.
You're absolutely right. But walking away if you can is still your best bet. The alternative is a greater risk to your health and safety.
Cool. But if they're not attacking you, you don't have any business swinging on them. You strike first without necessity, you're going to be the one catching charges.
@@CelestialNerd336 how do I de-escalate someone with words who says that they want to end me for the good of the planet?
@@CelestialNerd336 what is my non-violent exit strategy for that?
@@synthgal1090 do they have you locked in a room or something that you can’t walk away?
The only thing I can agree with you is you can't de-escalate anyone but yourself. To enact self defense all you need is fear of great bodily harm or injury adding a bunch of stuff to it is what is known as moving the goal post ( a common tactic used by a certain political party) and you can never know what force is appropriate without the ability to read the aggressors mind and know how far they are willing to go.
Don’t neglect your “Kalashnikov Kids”.
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People who employed these strategies were the types that got bullied in school . Lol dialogue
who are you?…asking for a friend…
Sus question tbh. Probably not someone you want to meet in person if youre asking this. I think you will find a standing army ready to protect our little green bean here, so you should probably fuck off with this kind of shit. Capiche?
@@stephanielove2847 WOW! my toxic masculinity must have really triggered you… thanks for turning an innocent, benign question into something it isn’t.Do your generation a favor and takeoff the elf ears and get a job and quit fucking trolling people on the Internet
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