Much respect for fighting your way out of that. Glad you're still around. And I've gotta say, you took 2 Friday the 13th movies worth of stab wounds, and you look fantastic. I'd give whoever did the stitch work a permanent spot on my Christmas card list.
Thank you. Great surgeons whom I owe my life too as well as all EMS who helped me and the people who stopped and applied pressure on my wounds. Love them all. I call them each year and thank them.
One other person to thank, my wife. She rubbed aloe on my scars twice a day, fed me, helped me go to bathroom and bathed me. She never allowed me to feel sorry for myself. You truly don’t know a person until they step up and help out like she did. Thanks to all who helped me, my wife and I just celebrated 29 years together.
All. Thank you again for your comments, words of encouragement and honor. I wanted to tell you that the photos of the folding knife and the expanded bullet are from my incident. They are not props or something Federal shot into a gelatin block or water. I cannot say that the HST bullet I used that day is the only bullet out there that would have done the job. What I can tell you is as a Sniper, it only took one shot (thank God) and the bullet came to a rest right where it was supposed to. The design of the bullet, the fact it was a 180 grain and not 165 grain is what kept the bullet contained. I am not proud of what I had to do to stay alive. In fact I feel bad that his parents and friends are no longer able to see him. All because he made a bad choice and tried to take me away from my family and friends. Thank you all and thank you Federal for designing a bullet that does what you say it will do. No disrespect to any other bullet manufacturer out there. Agent William “Bill” Gray
Glad you were the one to make it out alive that day buddy. God was definitely with you. I’m sorry your family had to go through that. I just made the switch to 147 gr 9mm HST’s and pray I never have to use them.
Each chance we get to discard "old" carry ammo is another short extension of our peace. That one round that doesn't make that trip because of that one reason, it is such a heavy round. Thank God for that round. As heavy as it had to be, it is eye opening and encouraging to know that such valor exists and that evil has such a contender. God bless you and yours and thank you for sharing your incredible story.
Amazing story! I hope you're still fighting the good fight and living your best life. The responsible, honest and sane gun owners/EDC hope more than anything, that we are not put in a position like this! Unfortunately, too many idiots out there think that their gun makes them invincible, so they have the right to go around agitating or starting something that they can just walk away from. Those same people that act like a gun gives them superpowers, probably never trained a day in their lives. Other people want to live in a fairytale land that the police (who they wanted to defund not too long ago) will protect them the second something bad actually happens to them. . I truly wish the 1st group of people didn't exist. They make all gun owners look bad.. the 2nd group is getting taught a valuable lesson on respecting LE. When something terrible like this happens, as responsible gun owners if you are not preparing/drilling, aka practicing, *often!* Good luck in the afterlife. I'm sorry for the long rant. I always do this 🤣 I wanted to just say; amazing story of survival! And, I'm super jealous of that 229 Legion😍 or is that a 226?
@@diemos322jones9 The Gun was a Sig Sauer P226 in .40 cal. The gun at the end of the video is my Sig Sauer MK 25. Same gun as SEAL’s used for many years. Not sure what they carry now.
Absolutely amazing that he was able to pull through and pull through so well. A true fighter. Thank you to Agent Gray and an important lesson we can all take from.
This ended with the good guy winning; thank God for that and the lessons learned here. But as an ad for HST ammo (which btw I think is excellent and I carry it)I offer this thought: It was a point-blank brain shot from under the chin. There would probably be a resulting 3 or 4" hole in the top of the perp's head from expanding gasses, etc. starting from under the chin, the muzzle even in contact with the skin. Brains and guts splatter the ceiling of the squad car. Naturally this bad guy would die instantly. But here's the catch - almost any reasonable anti personnel round might have done the same job at contact range.
Maybe. I’ve personally seen suicide attempts with handguns and the person lives and his horribly disfigured. He actually moved at the last second and the bullet struck him between his nose and end of his right eyebrow.
Officer Gray ordered a ProTech Emerson Operator automatic knife from us today. No way we'd dream of charging him for it. Use it in good health sir !! Happy trails and a whole hearted THANK YOU for your service!!!
That was the 147gr HST in 9x19, judging by the quick snippets at the end? He is one hell of a man, tough AF. Survival attitude, skill and premium tools make all the difference.
@@RetiredSA Wow. The absolute essence of a finisher/winner/survivor. As I said above attitude, skill, premium tools and absolute calculated violence. Would love to chat to you some day. Greets from South Africa.
Glad you pulled through so well, a truly incredible story. Thanks for sharing it! Too bad federal doesn’t think civilians are worthy of the 50 round boxes of HST. It was nice to be able to buy the 50 round boxes with out being one of the kings men so you could train with what you fight with.
Yeah federal wanted it’s vendors to not sell the 50 rd boxes to public only law enforcement which is bs only some of the vendors stopped and the others that didn’t upped the price I used to get it for 18 bucks per 50 round box 1 year ago
Incredible and gut wrenching tale of survival. I will pass this video on to my fellow LEOs. I’m glad you are doing well, brother. You are a true warrior.
Rocking what appears to be a Sig 226. A fine weapon indeed. Very happy to see you made it through it. I know that day probably still haunts you but you stayed in the fight and came out on top.
The prayers you offer mean more, the wife in your arms means so much more, kids laughter sounds different, food tastes better and the jokes are funnier.......colors seem brighter and examples of God's majesty is more magnificent. Every day is a gift and a blessing. You came through it all fine!
Amazing story! Im glad he made it out! This is why Federal should make the HST more available to the public and start selling the 50 round boxes to everyone.
First off, thank God for this man's survival. I'm glad he made it out of this horrifying situation. 2nd, I'd LOVE to see a Federal HST shotgun slug someday! This story just proves to me AGAIN why I only carry Federal HST 124 grain +P in my concealed carry gun. I carried Speer Gold dot after it was recommended by 2 LEO family friends and they said they carried it on duty. I soon started hearing great things about Federal HST and Hornady Critical. I bought 6 clear ballistic gel blocks and started testing. Hands down, no contest, the Federal HST was the clear winner time and time again. The penetration and the expansion were so uniform it was almost hard to believe! The expanded bullets ALL looked just like the one shown on the box. Layers of denim and other clothing etc yielded the same uniform results. I stopped carrying Speer Gold dot that very day. Hornady Critical also beat out the gold dot FYI, but was nowhere near as uniformly amazing as the Federal HST. I will NOT carry anything else. I fully trust my and my family's lives with this ammo. Thank you guys for developing such an amazing round. All Federal ammo is my favorite, shotgun shells especially(I shoot more shotgun than anything). But you literally just can't beat the HST. You guys ROCK! @bonezcustoms on Instagram
Thank you sir. I read every comment here and like to reply when I get the time to. You are right! The HST will be uniform and IF you shoot the person where it matters, it will stop them. Another consideration is my gun barrel was only 3” away from his head when I shot him! Where did the slug go? It stayed in his head!! Why? Because it expanded exactly as Federal advertises. In fact, if you watch the video again, the bullet that is expanded, is the actual bullet from his head during the autopsy. It was given to me along with the knife he stabbed me with. After I was cleared from the shooting.
Bless you and thank you for your service!!! It's a crying shame what is happening to law enforcement today! I'm in Portland and it's a mess here! I was at a taco wagon this summer and there was five cops there eating to I asked if I could join them and thanked them for there service it has become a very bad neighborhood since 2020! I asked how I could help and they said vote them out!! I said I sure as hell tried!!! Then I asked if it was time that citizens armed themselves and patrolled their neighborhoods!! All of them gave me a wink and nod!!! Wow!! I couldn't believe it! But at the same time!! It's really like that here!!! The crime rate has increased 800% and they're shootings and murders every single night!!! It's a crying shame what's happened to this once beautiful and safe City! In fact in the 1990s it was considered one of America's safest and most beautiful and clean cities!!! Now a person has to carry a gun to take their garbage out!!! Unbelievable times we are living in all I can say is I back the blue and thank you!!!!!
Everyone is commenting on the fabulous HST round but for me it is the mild recoil that can be used in any barrel length so for the micro compacts as well as the compacts I use 124 grain standard pressure law enforcement tactical and I am sold on it hook line and sinker and you my friend your fortitude and will exemplifies what it means to stay in the fight and survive👍👍👍
Great video,glad my brother had the warrior spirit and made it.. I am a retired LE firearms instructor. In my opinion the round of choice for a 9mm is the tried and true 124gr.+P Speer Gold Dot. Second choice would be HST. Though the HST performs like the Gold Dot I would like to see more actual street shooting data on the HST before I would consider switching from Gold Dot..
Less of an HST story, more of a 'shooting someone point blank in the head' story. The projectile construction doesn't really matter with that kind of shot.
For a long time I used Hornady Critical Defense 115gr but after doing some research and watching a lot of videos I switched to Federal HST 124gr. While the Hornady Critical Defense is a decent defensive round the Federal HST seems to be an even better defensive round choice.
WoW! 🙏you survived…. God is good ….. Thankyou for your service…. We never know when it is going to be the ‘DAY’? 11/14/14 was your day and you are still with us 🙏…… No mention of if they found the girl or not? Hope she made it out ok too. Thanks for the video and the testimony.
My main carry pistols in any caliber get HST or some kind of Federal Ammo. Punch & Hydrashok Deep are also amazing what a well performing product line in various calibers and barrel lengths.
This is good training, many smaller agencies lack the proper training or have officer safety or in service role play scenarios dealing with interviewing a suspect. This knife shouldn’t have been on him period. You toss a suspect, you don’t have them in cuffs you better make sure their unarmed before you take them for a ride along. I bet their was plenty of finger pointing. I am glad he survived. Officer Safety, nothing wrong with checking someone for weapons. That HST was recovered from the top of his cranium.
Funny thing is, he wasn’t wearing much for a 16 degree, below 0 day. He was searched at the residence and again at the Sheriff’s Office. One place no one thinks to search are the shoes. Also, no one gets into the crotch as much as we should. There was no finger pointing. I took ownership of the failure to find the knife. I did not search him before he got in my squad. It’s my fault. I won’t pin that on someone else just to make me look good.
Thank you! This story is not just about the bullet. It’s much more than that. It’s about fighting to get to your gun (earning the draw), it’s about shot placement, it’s about trying to stay calm and stay in the fight until it’s over, and then self care and preventing shock. Lastly, I didn’t want my bullet to go through the windshield and hit someone else. The bullet did it’s job. I’m thankful for that and to Federal, but mostly God.
I'm wondering if the guy just by chance found the knife lodged in between the back seat. Maybe another suspect left it there to avoid getting caught with it.
So, thoughts: 1) This was an advertisement for a hollowpoint bullet, but I think that was one of the lesser factors in this guy’s survival. 2) Remarkable to the point of miraculous that he survived all that. 3) Most important takeaways: a) Have empty hand vs. knife skills b) Learn to employ left handed techniques, including a left handed drawstroke c) Appendix carry could’ve made the fight concluded via his firearm end more quickly
Great comments and thoughts. I and hopefully everyone reading your comments follow them. Just a response to your comment about appendix carry. First, for concealed carriers, I agree with you to a point. This guy had my right wrist with his left hand. He pinned it to the seat behind my back. It happened so quick and violently that I could only use my left hand and forearm to block his blows. I had to continue that way until he screwed up. Once he did, I flipped the switch and went from defense to a quick and violent offense. I was the maddest I’ve ever been.
I always carried a BUG in a left ankle holster. Glock 27 with SO issue Gold Dots. Couldn't afford to qualify with other ammo due to $$$. Never had to shoot anyone, but I did terminate an irate pit bull with a Glock 23 in my own yard.
@@RetiredSA LE seem to like the 147 grain loads from Winchester SXT, T-Series, Speer Gold Dot and Federal HST. I remember the dismal performance of the Winchester 147 controlled expansion from the 90’s. I believe many agencies wanted a standard pressure load. The +P and +P+ ammunition caused more recoil and accelerated wear on service pistols.
The FBI and a Chippewa County Detective had the lady this guy was staying with, call the girl and tricked her into believing the coast was clear and she would pick her up. She was detained, questioned and sent back to Florida.
Searched twice. Once on scene and once at the Sheriff’s Office. I personally did not and should have. I won’t blame anyone else. It’s my fault. As far as unhand-cuffed and in the front seat….that’s another story which is too long to get into here.
Damn! 1) Crazy story! 2) Way to stay in the fight. 3) Awesome Sig! (Pretty sure that's the legion 229?l 4) I carry these and a backup mag of critical duty. 5) Wanna trade?
Gun I used that day was a Sig Sauer P226 with dual laser grips (red and infrared) in .40 cal. Gun I was shooting at the end of the video was a Sig P226 MK25 in 9mm. I sold the gun I shot him with.
He was in handcuffs. Searched twice, once on scene and once at the Sheriff’s Office. Homeland Security wanted him out of cuffs. He was a perfect gentleman for three and a half hours. No cage in the investigator cars. Bad set up all the way around.
BTW, when your knees are under the steering wheel, he’s got your right hand pinned to the seat and your stuck in a seatbelt, well let’s just say I guess it’s not impossible but………
He was in the front passenger seat. He had been searched twice. Once on scene and once at the Sheriff’s office. HSI wanted him out of handcuffs, because it was important to find the ‘missing juvenile “ from Florida. They thought taking the handcuffs off him would make him want to cooperate. Had him with me for 3.5hrs without a problem. He fooled me and a dozen or so other deputies he was around. I am the only one who did not search the guy. It’s my fault and no one else’s.
Since you went through this why would you want to ban self defense for regular law abiding citizens from scumbags like this? After something like this happing to a ATF/IRS agent they should encourage more self defense not take it away!
This was my way of thanking them for making a bullet that does exactly what it should. I hope Federal gets everyone who carries a pistol to use this round. Federal does well all by themselves. I want people to know that you can count on the HST. But my quote is simple, if you can’t hit them where it matters, it won’t matter. Thanks for your comment though.
Not ATF. Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Unit for the State. Sorry you have lost respect for them. Did you have a personal issue with the ATF or just hearing stuff about them?
Much respect for fighting your way out of that. Glad you're still around.
And I've gotta say, you took 2 Friday the 13th movies worth of stab wounds, and you look fantastic. I'd give whoever did the stitch work a permanent spot on my Christmas card list.
SavageGerbil amen
Thank you. Great surgeons whom I owe my life too as well as all EMS who helped me and the people who stopped and applied pressure on my wounds. Love them all. I call them each year and thank them.
One other person to thank, my wife. She rubbed aloe on my scars twice a day, fed me, helped me go to bathroom and bathed me. She never allowed me to feel sorry for myself. You truly don’t know a person until they step up and help out like she did. Thanks to all who helped me, my wife and I just celebrated 29 years together.
@@RetiredSA I carry HST in every caliber firearm I have! What caliber firearm did you use if you don't mind me asking? Grain?
@@Sambo169 .40 Cal, 180grn
All. Thank you again for your comments, words of encouragement and honor. I wanted to tell you that the photos of the folding knife and the expanded bullet are from my incident. They are not props or something Federal shot into a gelatin block or water. I cannot say that the HST bullet I used that day is the only bullet out there that would have done the job. What I can tell you is as a Sniper, it only took one shot (thank God) and the bullet came to a rest right where it was supposed to. The design of the bullet, the fact it was a 180 grain and not 165 grain is what kept the bullet contained. I am not proud of what I had to do to stay alive. In fact I feel bad that his parents and friends are no longer able to see him. All because he made a bad choice and tried to take me away from my family and friends. Thank you all and thank you Federal for designing a bullet that does what you say it will do. No disrespect to any other bullet manufacturer out there. Agent William “Bill” Gray
Thank you for your service. I carry HST in both 45 and 9mm. Won't switch anytime soon.
Glad you were the one to make it out alive that day buddy. God was definitely with you. I’m sorry your family had to go through that. I just made the switch to 147 gr 9mm HST’s and pray I never have to use them.
Each chance we get to discard "old" carry ammo is another short extension of our peace. That one round that doesn't make that trip because of that one reason, it is such a heavy round. Thank God for that round. As heavy as it had to be, it is eye opening and encouraging to know that such valor exists and that evil has such a contender. God bless you and yours and thank you for sharing your incredible story.
Amazing story! I hope you're still fighting the good fight and living your best life. The responsible, honest and sane gun owners/EDC hope more than anything, that we are not put in a position like this!
Unfortunately, too many idiots out there think that their gun makes them invincible, so they have the right to go around agitating or starting something that they can just walk away from. Those same people that act like a gun gives them superpowers, probably never trained a day in their lives. Other people want to live in a fairytale land that the police (who they wanted to defund not too long ago) will protect them the second something bad actually happens to them. . I truly wish the 1st group of people didn't exist. They make all gun owners look bad.. the 2nd group is getting taught a valuable lesson on respecting LE. When something terrible like this happens, as responsible gun owners if you are not preparing/drilling, aka practicing, *often!*
Good luck in the afterlife.
I'm sorry for the long rant.
I always do this 🤣
I wanted to just say; amazing story of survival!
And, I'm super jealous of that 229 Legion😍 or is that a 226?
@@diemos322jones9 The Gun was a Sig Sauer P226 in .40 cal. The gun at the end of the video is my Sig Sauer MK 25. Same gun as SEAL’s used for many years. Not sure what they carry now.
I'm so glad that this story has a happy ending. Thanks for your service.
Thank you.
Absolutely amazing that he was able to pull through and pull through so well. A true fighter. Thank you to Agent Gray and an important lesson we can all take from.
You bet. And thank you for the kind words.
well done brother! never quit, always a fight. Semper Fi
Chuck Mellette Thank you sir! Coming from a Marine, that means a lot to me.
My deepest appreciation for your valor and grit in the face of evil. Hope you have a successful, safe career.
Thank you! I retired this past Feb.
This ended with the good guy winning; thank God for that and the lessons learned here.
But as an ad for HST ammo (which btw I think is excellent and I carry it)I offer this thought:
It was a point-blank brain shot from under the chin. There would probably be a resulting 3 or 4" hole in the top of the perp's head from expanding gasses, etc. starting from under the chin, the muzzle even in contact with the skin. Brains and guts splatter the ceiling of the squad car. Naturally this bad guy would die instantly.
But here's the catch - almost any reasonable anti personnel round might have done the same job at contact range.
Was thinking the same.
HST is probably the best round out there, but any round would've killed instantly at that range (under the chin facing up).
Maybe. I’ve personally seen suicide attempts with handguns and the person lives and his horribly disfigured. He actually moved at the last second and the bullet struck him between his nose and end of his right eyebrow.
It’s would be funner with the HST cause it flowers and expands so much to create a larger wound
Officer Gray ordered a ProTech Emerson Operator automatic knife from us today. No way we'd dream of charging him for it. Use it in good health sir !! Happy trails and a whole hearted THANK YOU for your service!!!
No way I can thank you two!
That was the 147gr HST in 9x19, judging by the quick snippets at the end?
He is one hell of a man, tough AF. Survival attitude, skill and premium tools make all the difference.
1st let me say thank you for your kind words. The gun I used that day was a Sig Sauer P226 in .40 cal. 180 grain HST.
@@RetiredSA Wow. The absolute essence of a finisher/winner/survivor. As I said above attitude, skill, premium tools and absolute calculated violence. Would love to chat to you some day. Greets from South Africa.
@Tacticool dude thank you for your service. Sorry to hear that. Tell me about it. How are you holding up?
Glad that HST found it's mark. Glad this Agent survived.
Glad you pulled through so well, a truly incredible story. Thanks for sharing it!
Too bad federal doesn’t think civilians are worthy of the 50 round boxes of HST. It was nice to be able to buy the 50 round boxes with out being one of the kings men so you could train with what you fight with.
glad I stocked up few years ago
Check Ammunition Depot. That's where I've been getting them in 50 round boxs.
Really? I have purchased a significant number of HST rounds only recently.
Yeah federal wanted it’s vendors to not sell the 50 rd boxes to public only law enforcement which is bs only some of the vendors stopped and the others that didn’t upped the price I used to get it for 18 bucks per 50 round box 1 year ago
Well I've got a 50 rd, box of .40
Needless to say..... that was pretty amazing. HST, for sure. Bless you, Sir!!
Incredible and gut wrenching tale of survival. I will pass this video on to my fellow LEOs. I’m glad you are doing well, brother. You are a true warrior.
Rocking what appears to be a Sig 226. A fine weapon indeed. Very happy to see you made it through it. I know that day probably still haunts you but you stayed in the fight and came out on top.
Thank you for your support and comment.
True Warrior! I am glad you are doing well after such a horrible incident! Thank you for your service!
Glad you made it brother!+p HSTs and 9mm+p+ PBLE are my favorites!
The prayers you offer mean more, the wife in your arms means so much more, kids laughter sounds different, food tastes better and the jokes are funnier.......colors seem brighter and examples of God's majesty is more magnificent. Every day is a gift and a blessing. You came through it all fine!
Amazing story! Im glad he made it out! This is why Federal should make the HST more available to the public and start selling the 50 round boxes to everyone.
Luckly you came out alive. Props to you and quick thinking. I carry hst rounds in my carry pistol. Also carrying fort scott munitions ammo as well.
Joseph Hernandez Thank you!
That's why I load my ppq with them and my 92x. My son got me into Federal and HST. I have HST 124 grain +p.
First off, thank God for this man's survival. I'm glad he made it out of this horrifying situation. 2nd, I'd LOVE to see a Federal HST shotgun slug someday! This story just proves to me AGAIN why I only carry Federal HST 124 grain +P in my concealed carry gun. I carried Speer Gold dot after it was recommended by 2 LEO family friends and they said they carried it on duty. I soon started hearing great things about Federal HST and Hornady Critical. I bought 6 clear ballistic gel blocks and started testing. Hands down, no contest, the Federal HST was the clear winner time and time again. The penetration and the expansion were so uniform it was almost hard to believe! The expanded bullets ALL looked just like the one shown on the box. Layers of denim and other clothing etc yielded the same uniform results. I stopped carrying Speer Gold dot that very day. Hornady Critical also beat out the gold dot FYI, but was nowhere near as uniformly amazing as the Federal HST. I will NOT carry anything else. I fully trust my and my family's lives with this ammo. Thank you guys for developing such an amazing round. All Federal ammo is my favorite, shotgun shells especially(I shoot more shotgun than anything). But you literally just can't beat the HST. You guys ROCK!
@bonezcustoms on Instagram
Thank you sir. I read every comment here and like to reply when I get the time to. You are right! The HST will be uniform and IF you shoot the person where it matters, it will stop them. Another consideration is my gun barrel was only 3” away from his head when I shot him! Where did the slug go? It stayed in his head!! Why? Because it expanded exactly as Federal advertises. In fact, if you watch the video again, the bullet that is expanded, is the actual bullet from his head during the autopsy. It was given to me along with the knife he stabbed me with. After I was cleared from the shooting.
Bless you and thank you for your service!!! It's a crying shame what is happening to law enforcement today! I'm in Portland and it's a mess here! I was at a taco wagon this summer and there was five cops there eating to I asked if I could join them and thanked them for there service it has become a very bad neighborhood since 2020! I asked how I could help and they said vote them out!! I said I sure as hell tried!!! Then I asked if it was time that citizens armed themselves and patrolled their neighborhoods!! All of them gave me a wink and nod!!! Wow!! I couldn't believe it! But at the same time!! It's really like that here!!! The crime rate has increased 800% and they're shootings and murders every single night!!! It's a crying shame what's happened to this once beautiful and safe City! In fact in the 1990s it was considered one of America's safest and most beautiful and clean cities!!! Now a person has to carry a gun to take their garbage out!!! Unbelievable times we are living in all I can say is I back the blue and thank you!!!!!
Thank you for your support!
Thank you Chris. It is a shame.
I'm glad Agent Gray is okay.
Thank you Steve!
@@RetiredSA You're welcome
Everyone is commenting on the fabulous HST round but for me it is the mild recoil that can be used in any barrel length so for the micro compacts as well as the compacts I use 124 grain standard pressure law enforcement tactical and I am sold on it hook line and sinker and you my friend your fortitude and will exemplifies what it means to stay in the fight and survive👍👍👍
Thank you for kind words.
Great video,glad my brother had the warrior spirit and made it..
I am a retired LE firearms instructor.
In my opinion the round of choice for a 9mm is the tried and true 124gr.+P Speer Gold Dot.
Second choice would be HST.
Though the HST performs like the Gold Dot I would like to see more actual street shooting data on the HST before I would consider switching from Gold Dot..
Wolf Hunter Thank you and thank you for your service.
Less of an HST story, more of a 'shooting someone point blank in the head' story. The projectile construction doesn't really matter with that kind of shot.
“If you don’t hit them where it matters, it won’t matter!” S/A William Gray (Retired)
For a long time I used Hornady Critical Defense 115gr but after doing some research and watching a lot of videos I switched to Federal HST 124gr. While the Hornady Critical Defense is a decent defensive round the Federal HST seems to be an even better defensive round choice.
WoW! 🙏you survived…. God is good ….. Thankyou for your service…. We never know when it is going to be the ‘DAY’? 11/14/14 was your day and you are still with us 🙏…… No mention of if they found the girl or not? Hope she made it out ok too. Thanks for the video and the testimony.
i am glad you survived we need all of the LEO's like you in this ugly world.
I love HST and am glad to hear the officer made it, but even a point blank fmj shot to the brain will shut the lights off.
WOW! God had his hand on you!!! Glad you survived & are doing well now sir!!
Thank you! All credit goes to Jehovah!
Great job! It’s not easy being blue. Glad you are alright.
To be fair point blank range just about anything would have worked. Glad you are alive and well
God Bless this man!
Thank you. God was certainly there with me.
Thanks for having Uncommon Valor.
Skyviking Thank you!
My main carry pistols in any caliber get HST or some kind of Federal Ammo. Punch & Hydrashok Deep are also amazing what a well performing product line in various calibers and barrel lengths.
Thank you for your service, Officer Gray. 🇺🇸
Glad you made it bud and got the bad good luck 👍
Thanks Brian.
This is good training, many smaller agencies lack the proper training or have officer safety or in service role play scenarios dealing with interviewing a suspect. This knife shouldn’t have been on him period. You toss a suspect, you don’t have them in cuffs you better make sure their unarmed before you take them for a ride along. I bet their was plenty of finger pointing. I am glad he survived. Officer Safety, nothing wrong with checking someone for weapons. That HST was recovered from the top of his cranium.
Funny thing is, he wasn’t wearing much for a 16 degree, below 0 day. He was searched at the residence and again at the Sheriff’s Office. One place no one thinks to search are the shoes. Also, no one gets into the crotch as much as we should. There was no finger pointing. I took ownership of the failure to find the knife. I did not search him before he got in my squad. It’s my fault. I won’t pin that on someone else just to make me look good.
Don't bring a knife to a gun fight.
Carrying a SIG too I see. My combo is a SIG P220 with Federal HST 230 grain +P.
Wouldn’t have mattered what round he had ...point blank under dudes jaw it was lights out
Praise God for your outcome!!
You look great buddy, sorry this happened to you.
Thank you James.
What a bad ass. The kind of guy you want in the battle with you.
Thank you! This story is not just about the bullet. It’s much more than that. It’s about fighting to get to your gun (earning the draw), it’s about shot placement, it’s about trying to stay calm and stay in the fight until it’s over, and then self care and preventing shock. Lastly, I didn’t want my bullet to go through the windshield and hit someone else. The bullet did it’s job. I’m thankful for that and to Federal, but mostly God.
This is extremely exemplary of when they say *stay in the fight* no matter what happened already.
I'm wondering if the guy just by chance found the knife lodged in between the back seat. Maybe another suspect left it there to avoid getting caught with it.
What gun was it?
If it's the same one he had at the end of the video it would be a Sig P226 Mk25
The gun is a Sig Sauer P226 .40 cal.
180gr or 165gr?
Pistol was a Sig Sauer P226 .40. HST round from Federal. 180 grain.
Thank you all for the support.
Thank you for your service Agent Grey. 👍🇺🇸👮♀️👊
You got it. Thank you for saying so.
Federal HST ammunition is the only ammunition I use in my self-defense firearms. I trust my life and the lives of my family to it.
What caliber/ service weapon?
So, thoughts:
1) This was an advertisement for a hollowpoint bullet, but I think that was one of the lesser factors in this guy’s survival.
2) Remarkable to the point of miraculous that he survived all that.
3) Most important takeaways:
a) Have empty hand vs. knife skills
b) Learn to employ left handed techniques, including a left handed drawstroke
c) Appendix carry could’ve made the fight concluded via his firearm end more quickly
I agree. A .22 probably have done the same thing.
Great comments and thoughts. I and hopefully everyone reading your comments follow them.
Just a response to your comment about appendix carry. First, for concealed carriers, I agree with you to a point. This guy had my right wrist with his left hand. He pinned it to the seat behind my back. It happened so quick and violently that I could only use my left hand and forearm to block his blows. I had to continue that way until he screwed up. Once he did, I flipped the switch and went from defense to a quick and violent offense. I was the maddest I’ve ever been.
Thanks for the well thought out comments.
I always carried a BUG in a left ankle holster. Glock 27 with SO issue Gold Dots. Couldn't afford to qualify with other ammo due to $$$. Never had to shoot anyone, but I did terminate an irate pit bull with a Glock 23 in my own yard.
Literally any round would have done the job that day when you put it under someone's jaw. Glad he was able to walk away from that.
Damn he’s lucky he survived that attack.
I don't know HOW you survived all that!
God was watching over him
454pakr God! He is the only one I will ever credit for my life. He or an angel was there with me. Thank you.
@@RetiredSA Amazing testimony officer Gray. Thank you for sharing. God bless you as you continue to serve God and country!
What caliber you using?
Now? 9mm 147 grain Federal HST. That day? .40 cal, 180 grain HST
@@RetiredSA LE seem to like the 147 grain loads from Winchester SXT, T-Series, Speer Gold Dot and Federal HST.
I remember the dismal performance of the Winchester 147 controlled expansion from the 90’s.
I believe many agencies wanted a standard pressure load. The +P and +P+ ammunition caused more recoil and accelerated wear on service pistols.
Ok BUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 17 YO GIRL??
The FBI and a Chippewa County Detective had the lady this guy was staying with, call the girl and tricked her into believing the coast was clear and she would pick her up. She was detained, questioned and sent back to Florida.
@@RetiredSA Thanks for the update!
Buddy should have been running some talon grips. Might have helped him get a better grip on his gun while his hand was bloody
God bless you sir, so happy good strong people are protecting us all, thank you.
I would love to see the exit wound of the hollow point.
Great bullet! Never came out of his head. Barrel was about 3” away from his head when I pulled the trigger. 180grain .40 Cal., HST round.
her never stated that he personally searched the suspect. unhandcuffed? front seat? who is in control here? this is one lucky cop. God was there.
Searched twice. Once on scene and once at the Sheriff’s Office. I personally did not and should have. I won’t blame anyone else. It’s my fault. As far as unhand-cuffed and in the front seat….that’s another story which is too long to get into here.
@@RetiredSA Yes sir, NEVER GIVE UP.
Nice choice in firearms Sig!
Thanks. Sig or HK. I love them both.
Damn!
1) Crazy story!
2) Way to stay in the fight.
3) Awesome Sig! (Pretty sure that's the legion 229?l
4) I carry these and a backup mag of critical duty.
5) Wanna trade?
Gun I used that day was a Sig Sauer P226 with dual laser grips (red and infrared) in .40 cal. Gun I was shooting at the end of the video was a Sig P226 MK25 in 9mm. I sold the gun I shot him with.
Some real lessons learned here.....
Yes sir.
Amen that you survived
Thank you Mark.
A terrible cost for him to pay , but he saved taxpayers a lot of money and probably a few lives.
Did you guys find the girl?
Yes. She was questioned by FBI and sent back to Florida.
Makes a case for a small revolver in an ankle holster. Always put a prisoner in handcuffs.
He was in handcuffs. Searched twice, once on scene and once at the Sheriff’s Office. Homeland Security wanted him out of cuffs. He was a perfect gentleman for three and a half hours. No cage in the investigator cars. Bad set up all the way around.
BTW, when your knees are under the steering wheel, he’s got your right hand pinned to the seat and your stuck in a seatbelt, well let’s just say I guess it’s not impossible but………
He Travis Bickle'd that guy.
HST is all I carry in 9mm .40 and .357 sig ..I'd carry it in .357 mag if they made em ..
What a miracle!
HST is a good bullet but at that range anything would've got it done.
I have a saying…..”If you don’t hit them where it matters, it won’t matter.”
124 grain hst in my Glock 43x as we speak
Well done
Maybe search the guy first?
Guy was searched twice. Once by the deputy with me and then again by a detective at the Sheriff’s Office. But thank you for being straight forward.
Lesson learned : Make sure anybody behind your seat is not a threat , If it is not your kid / wife / mom - put them in a handcuffs.
He was in the front passenger seat. He had been searched twice. Once on scene and once at the Sheriff’s office. HSI wanted him out of handcuffs, because it was important to find the ‘missing juvenile “ from Florida. They thought taking the handcuffs off him would make him want to cooperate. Had him with me for 3.5hrs without a problem. He fooled me and a dozen or so other deputies he was around. I am the only one who did not search the guy. It’s my fault and no one else’s.
@@RetiredSA You got diversified’d’ is what we call it. Never relax around them.
Damn wearing a seatbelt when you are transporting.
Different ways of doing things in every agency.
So how is that a HST survival story?? Any ball Ammo would have had the same effect on him , where he was shot!
You’re a goober. Poor cope else where buddy
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Since you went through this why would you want to ban self defense for regular law abiding citizens from scumbags like this? After something like this happing to a ATF/IRS agent they should encourage more self defense not take it away!
Agents are NOT on our side. Never have been.
Diversity is our strength, right?
.40sw HST = bad day
Man, he got shanked up badly. The game is not kind. Much luck. Stay chiseled.
Let’s be real, HST made no difference in that shooting. I believe anything but CCI snake shot would have done the job. I love HST’s, but come on.
Tuskin raider POS
Holy shit
Cool commercial
Im glad he is ok, but its disgusting for Federal ammo to use this guys tragedy for marketing
This was my way of thanking them for making a bullet that does exactly what it should. I hope Federal gets everyone who carries a pistol to use this round. Federal does well all by themselves. I want people to know that you can count on the HST. But my quote is simple, if you can’t hit them where it matters, it won’t matter.
Thanks for your comment though.
Atf yea… lol lost all respect
Not ATF. Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Unit for the State. Sorry you have lost respect for them. Did you have a personal issue with the ATF or just hearing stuff about them?
This is one of the many reasons Cole Dean and I carry Federal HST