As a police officer, we usually get there after the fact and then investigate. Very rarely do we arrive WHILE the crime is occurring. I always teach it’s YOUR responsibility to protect your family. Do the research and get prepared to what you think will work best. Protect your home and your family. No excuses.
It's refreshing to have a police officer come out and tell the facts about response time. I am sure most all officers know this but for one reason or another do not speak up. It does seem to be common sense though many Joe public have it cross there minds.
20-something years ago when our children were young, I thought I heard someone breaking in. Woke up my husband and told him he needed to go protect our kids whose room was right at the top of the stairs. This man said NO and literally hid under the covers. And since he was anti-gun (I grew up with them), I had to go downstairs alone armed with a cheap sword. This incident was the main reason I filed for divorce and then bought guns and train. What man hides under the covers while his children are left vulnerable.
I am a disciple of the late U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jeff Cooper. However, I believe it was Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch who said, "The main purpose of a pistol is to fight your way to your rifle." Sounds like good advice to me.
What if you’re just a natural freak at scoring headshots with a pistol and only slightly above average with a rifle due to low experience (Ive shot one AK one time in July)?
Back in 86 my fiance was home with the flu, tending her little brother. A drunk ranch hand was trying to get in her house. She called me and I was out the door. Mini-14 and a factory 20. She yelled through the door "my boyfriend's coming and he's going to blow your effing head off when he gets here!" Guy was gone when I got there. My foul-mouthed fiance is now a foul-mouthed grandma!
Never had much interest in the AR platform. Was always a handgun and shotgun guy shooting clays. Bought a basic PSA AR about 8 years ago. Shot10 rounds thru it and stuck it in a closet. Never imagined it would come to this point in our country. Two weeks ago I figured I better dust off that AR and learn to use it. Added a good optic and bought a1000 rds for it. Your video confirmed my decision. Not easy for a 68 year old man to gear up, but I refuse to go with a whimper.
I live in the United States and we have gangs here too! I haven’t had to fight any off! But if it comes down to defending against such an attack I’m ready!
When you live in Hellinois, Commiefornia, the ROTTEN apple, etc it's not easy to acquire a long gun because "laws". The hate us and gun control is the proof. They would be glad if we were all dead.
When anything pops off in the hood, the cops all run and hide… the cops like 25 to 1 situations… As soon as the 1 turns into a few guys with long arms and an overwatch situation, the cops shit their pants and run home…
@@JAMES..ST..PATRICK my guy, just don't call them from here on out and deal with the cleanup yourself if you got a minute after bang, or just don't stick around if you don't have the time and need to "get away from the threat". Fun fact: At least 60% of gun deletions in the US go unsolved because the shooter wasn't dumb enough to stick around and take their chance in a politicized kangaroo court with a pre set outcome thanks to fanatical politically obsessed juries and activist judges which makes a "fair trial" impossible, and a weaponized legal system with a corrupt prosecutor looking to pad their career and put innocent people away on purpose because they're easy game. Thanks to that (among other things), they (the shooters) know better, and in the current day, it's time you all should know better too.
I’m Marine Corps retired, I own a Springfield Armory M1 SOCOM ( M14, semi auto, shortened barrel )with scope, strong recoil, but incredible accuracy down range, I can’t emphasize this enough, if you buy any weapon, go to the range and practice, practice, practice. Muscle memory will save you.
I hate the scope mounting options, but boy does that rifle look badass. The SOCOM M1A looks like the Kurgan from the first Highlander film when he puts on 80s leather. I have an HK-91 myself but that's probably a rifle I'd run better, M1A is a handy tool. - Marine 8541
Excellent video, as usual. Wife and I are retirement age and live in a rural area, as in "shoot skunks in the yard" rural. Our sheriff deputy friends tell us their response time to our home would be 10 - 15 minutes in a best case scenario. As an experienced competition shooter and life long hunter, I totally agree with every word of your presentation. There is a vast difference between a single prowler/intruder and multiple attackers. My original firearms trainer was a WWII veteran of very heavy combat in the jungles of the South Pacific - my late father, and he would have agreed with you also. Thanks again for your caring, no nonsense demeanor and presentations. I pray people listen to your advice. We do!
The wife of a man that works from Dawn until dark we have guns through our entire house and I'm always strapped. We have 4 small children. I'm the primary protector of our home until my husband comes back home. I've been watching these terrorists. All women, all wives, calling all of you to protect your children like you should. Be the mama bear your kids need you to be.
As a woman, I've always looked at and lived/trained/invested in being as capable of defending myself/others against threat, to the best of my ability. While I never did have children (A personal choice), I have taught many, many people how to handle/maintain firearms, including my late wife. She was all of 5' 4", 125lbs, wet, and her greatest fear was shooting the shotgun (A Mossberg Model 500). After teaching her how to do so, safely? She fell in LOVE with that beast, and it was from that point on, her chosen 'Go to' platform! I am something of a babysitter, Nanny, or just the 'Adult-on-the-Scene' when Parents need to be away, so watching over children/young folks is part of my life, too. I will never hesitate to step up and defend any child, anywhere, and Hell hath no fury compared to what I will deliver to anyone trying to cause them harm! We must wise-up and realize the real world is NOT safe, and we're fools to ignore all the harsh, horrible lessons History has taught. Good on you, your Husband, for knowing this, and doing what you have done to ensure you/your family's survival! :-D
@@sonicimperium Not everyone can do this. What's truly offensive? Allowing ANY neighborhood to descend into that kind of violence/threat! The Citizenry shouldn't have to be worried/scared inside our own homes/residences, because the CRIMINALS have free reign to do whatever the hell they like.
Great video! I live on the outskirts of a super liberal major city. Many people are super anti-gun. I’ve offered to help them learn to shoot, or shop for protection. They outright refuse and I’ve heard “my spouse would divorce me if I got a gun”, multiple times. I’ve even heard, “only cowards own guns.” Some people are just bound to be victims.
Where I live up in the mountains, the police response time for an emergency could be over an hour. My safety is 100% up to me. Our 2nd amendment is so crucial for people in my situation and ALL other Americans today.
If anything like what people think is going to happen soon happens the police wouldn't be able to respond to you in good areas anyway, they will have their hands full and it's going to be up to you.
@@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073 it's not a matter of if there is a 2a or not, it's a matter of getting your wife and kids murdered by fed scum because your barrel was 1/2" too short.
As a person who knows a lot about firearms and self protection, this video is spot on. I appreciate the fact he includes ease of use and cost into his equation. This video is worth sharing with newbie shooters.
Also, former LEO here --- and while it's occasionally expressed as a joke, it's not : "We're just here to do the paperwork". All LEOs know that the chance of them arriving in the nick of time to actively save someone is minimal.
Thank you! It is obvious that this video was prompted out of care and concern for your viewers and the law-abiding citizens of America. God bless you and yours.
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Never forget Pearl Harbor so we can hold a grudge against the Japanese forever too. Things change dude. I don't know what Isreal's motive was for the USS Liberty but our relationship with them just like Japan has changed for the better with them.
Whenever I see stuff like this I’m always grateful with the founding fathers of this country. They really went through hard times so we could be really free!!!
Hard times. lol. Stealing land? Forcing the indigenous to live by there laws and oppression? Yea. They had it hard. lol. Imma leave yall alone tho. Y’all are my peoples terrorist. Nothing different hear going on than Gaza.
Liberals are endangering us with their policies that aim to genocide and kill as many of us as possible. They are trying to disarm us and open our borders so the muslims kill us we can say it its free speech.
As a person who grew-up hunting & with firearms in the house. I cant imagine people not knowing basic firearm operation & safety? I taught my children to respect, load & unload, shoot safely & realize exactly what firearms do & how they can change your life in an instant. Both my daughters have their conceal & carryboermits, own multiple firearms & husbands hunt, butcher & are exmilitary & in Law enforcement. I could not be more proud of how they are raising my grandchildren. Raise livestock, garden, can, and live within their means. We dont want to kill other humans, so criminals & terrorist beware if you come creeping around. Most Americans where I live, are gun owners & ready to defend.
Where did you live that you could hunt inside your house? But, seriously, in most of the "civilized" world, armed, especially "FIRE-armed" self defence is functionally ILLEGAL. I suspect most governments do not like serious / effective "competition".
Same here, every one in our family is prepared because it’s clear it’s coming and can’t be stopped, those who refuse to listen will suffer greatly in larger cities and towns as well Wake Up America 🇺🇸 and the world Satan is Real Thank You for trying to help others 😊
I want to thank you for being a source of information for the lower to middle class citizen that does not have the money for a $2k weapon let alone a $2k optic. I understand the likely greater durability, reliability, functionality of more expensive gear but for most of us it is not obtainable. Thank you for reviewing and recommending gear that is affordable and effective.
“When seconds count.. the police are just minutes away”. Additional food for thought - Some rural areas Saturday did not see a response for 6-8 hours after the initial raid. Great video, Sir! Thank you 🫡
"When second count, Police are minutes away" (* 60+ minutes in my case) & 16:16 "~How long does it take to get backup from the cops?" I spent an hour on with 911 following the freeway hit & run (commercial truck) into the neighboring state before the other states police were finally able stop the truck driver. 🙄
I have said this many times: the very people who need this message the most will either not see it or will see part of it and dismiss it out of hand. I completely appreciate the effort and hope you do not become discouraged.
I’m not allowed to own firearms anymore..for the past 30 years actually. Convicted of a felony as a teen. And as a single man with no children but older family members who need me,I find myself in a bad spot..no “honest” salesman wouldn’t sell me anything and I can’t buy one legally.. I am SO screwed. (I don’t have pals to ask either) So I sure hope there are plenty militias out there and hope they will not sit in one place because there are places where it’s mostly older couples or widow/widowers but close to the bad neighborhoods because they refuse to leave their homes of 50 years.. I hope my people are gonna be kind but smart to help them..(I sure will be)
@ForgiveMe4This what state do you live in? You can get your firearm rights restored pretty much as long as you did not kill someone. Might take some time and cost you money but it is absolutely possible.
I had an incident when I was camping with my family, and we had a few issues with the guy next to us, where we had asked him if he could turn down the volume of his music, as it was getting late. He took exception to it, and started mucking about with his guns, so we decided just to get in the car and just get out and get the tent in the morning. We hit in the car, turned the lights on, and this guy was about 10m in front of the car with his gun pointed at us, and all we could do was get down behind the engine block and hope he didn’t fire. We made it to the police station I think at about 1am, and it was another two hours before armed police arrived. Two morals to the story: 1 - Things like this often happen very quickly, when you least expect it. So make sure you have your gear ready BEFORE you need it. 2 - If we’d called the police, it would have been about 3hrs before they got there. Don’t rely on them.
I was already on the phone with a deputy reporting a suspicious new luxury car with paper plates in front of our house. About a minute later, 3 guys got out and one made it to the backyard. Sheriff arrived 14 minutes later. My mother’s hands were shaking so bad she couldn’t dial a phone. Imagine if I hadn’t initially called the sheriff station. These are the things people don’t think about. How do you know you’ll be able to handle a situation when you’re faced with 4 attackers? You have to know how to control your physiological reactions.
*Glad you all made it out of there. Entire families have been killed recently right here in the U.S. for the same reason - just asking some dude to turn down his music volume. The world has gone insane*
I've enjoyed a 25 year career in law enforcement in a major, highly populated County. The cops will not get to you in time. Learn to defend yourself and your family.
As a Marine in a house where my youngest is 13. We have all been around and practiced safe handling as well as basic marksmanship of firearms most of their lives. I could not agree with this more. While my Masada is within arm's reach at all times (less showering), my AR (6.5Gren) is no more than a very short sprint. There will always be a minimum of 4 mags of each caliber (9mm, 6.5gren, 5.56nato) stored near for quick access if the need arose. We did opt for a 20ga shotgun though being as my Daughters are smaller framed. The Mossburg 590 7-shot, was perfect for capacity and size for the whole home. It is alternately loaded 00buck, and slug. I am a firm believer that every American should be exposed to firearm safety in primary school. We need to break past the stigma of every firearm is scary, respect goes a LONG way in safe handling, and use.
I totally agree with you! I’m from the peoples republic of Philadelphia Pennsylvania! It’s been a nightmare living here but I’m stuck here for a few reasons! My wife won’t leave because her elderly mother won’t leave! But I live here with my wife and daughter who still lives at home with us! I was a hunter in my youth I’m 68 years old now and I’m the home protector! I own many 357 pistols and I still have my hunting rifle and shotgun ! The shotgun is ready with 00 buck , my Remington is a 30-06 ! I recently bought a Ruger mini 14 and I bought extra 30 round mags! I have them staged all over the house! So I’m very close to a firearm everywhere in the house! And my wife and daughter are afraid of firearms and I can’t even talk about guns to them! So I’m a lone survivor with my firearms! But if something happens I’m sure they will try to learn fast!
I retired out of the military as an 18X just a few years ago. What I will say is there are ways to give yourself a HUGE advantage over those that are also highly trained. IOT give yourself this advantage, use the right equipment. In other words, cheat. If you have some thermals and an infrared laser/flashlight using bullpup shotgun capable of holding up to 40+1 rounds or a good AR setup, this gives one the upper hand. Do not be afraid to use smoke in your own house... If you have thermals, you will see right through it and the enemy will not. Cheers🍻
I do the same with my shot gun Marine! Semper Fi! Former LCDR, USNR and HM2 USN (Vietnam Era), sends you a Bravo Zulu for being a great Dad! I did similar with my family in the late 80s and early 90s. Very Respectfully, John Boy "Doc" Sullivan.
You make good, logical points. I'm an old retired Army E8 Airborne Infantryman who has learned much, yet always thirst for knowledge. AR15 is a superb anti-personnel weapon. 5.56 or .223. Fast, flat trajectory with a large Battlesight Zero print. Learn to double-tap a target quickly while maintaining situational awareness of all attackers. Transition from one to the other to the other with a deliberate mindset.
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese admiral behind the attack on Pearl Harbor, attended Harvard University and traveled extensively in the U.S., including the rural backwoods of Appalachia. He reported observation on the locals: Lots of missing teeth, & lots of guns. He was subsequently quoted as saying: Do not attack the United States. There will be a sharpshooter behind every blade of grass. Please contribute positively to American lawns.
There is no proof he didn't say, "I would never invade America, there is a gun behind every blade of grass." and no proof that he did. This has been reported as a quote from Isoroku Yamamoto so many times that to start this quote out with, "he has been quoted as saying" or "he may have said" should be adequate enough for it not be considered offensive or misleading. Until he has a family member or someone that represents his legacy become adamant about it not being something he said, I don't understand why anyone would get in a tizzy about it. If anything, it shows the man was smarter then his government as Americans have historically had a high rate of firearm ownership. Many articles have used this quote and finished it off by saying something to the effect of, "but it may not have been said" or "it probably was not said by him", but even that isn't enough to make the mother hens of academic history happy. History was passed down by word of mouth and with doodles on cave walls and we don't just throw it out because it wasn't published or because there was a camera available to verify or prove it. The USA won the war against Japan and as you know, "History is written by the victors." Which was possibly said by Winston Churchill, but maybe not. So I guess since that quote has no proof, "the loosers of wars are the ones who write most of the history books just out of pure spite", but don't quote me on that.
My wife we go shoot most sundays and still half the time she presses all the wrong buttons and can’t keep em straight. On the ak it’s stupid obvious big lever and a trigger big lever on the mag bolt handle sticking out to look inside. How many ppl u see drop their ar mag cuz they for some reason pushed the button it didn’t get it snapped in. When u try to get ppl to do reload drills over and over they look at u cross eyes like what for
As a former soldier and LEO I absolutely agree with him. I always recommend having the ability to defend yourself. Gunfights are over in seconds, the cops might show up in minutes...the math doesn't favor crime victims
As a former soldier and LEO how do you weigh the decision between open carrying or concealed carrying? I am essentially untrained and it seems like a complicated question. I have been seeing more open carry in my region recently and I have to say, I find the presence of visible firearms to be very comforting.
@@saoirse_fliesa locally owned gas station right next to my house was getting robbed at gunpoint a couple times a year. Cops are about 15 mins away so they would usually have time to get away with it. Hasn't happened again since they started to open carry when working the register.
Sir as an older American with the proud blood of America is running through my body. I thank you for any and all information you can provide. With multiple years of training from the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1980. I have no back up. I truly appreciate your helpful information. I am the primary home defense protector. In California I am trying to legally purchase a home defense weapon. That will suffice away from home as well. You have an excellent channel. I am watching your videos. Thank you
Today appears to be the time of awareness and training. No emotion. No irrational decisions. Protect. Stop the bad guy. Don’t break the law but don’t sacrifice your family for fear of the law.
As a Patriot & law abiding American citizen, have had an excellent game plan for numerous scenarios, however having numerous armed threats breaching my home with long guns is a game changer for “ALL” of us! Always excellent briefs from your channel and thank you for the advice that we all need to train & prepare for
Thank you for standing this up for us. Its very reaffirming to know that there are good guys who are like-minded that remind me that I’m not paranoid, yet simply prepared for a potential development. Stay safe, y’all. May peace win.
One thing that I've learned in 20+ years in the US Military, is that "Situational Awareness and a having a Basic Home Defense Plan" IS 3X more important than the type and quantity of the weapons you have for home defense. 'Firepower' is only important WHEN the Shooting Starts! The first thing You need to do is, "Look at Your Home and property from the Intruder's Perspective is paramount." Keeping in mind that Criminals these days can use common software tools like 'Google Earth' to assess and pre-plan their Attack on Your Home. Once You have determined the ways that a Criminal would likely enter Your Home', you can start figuring out how You should go about defending Yourself in each situation as well as, the details of WHERE & HOW.
Thank you @jagdpilotm1518 that is excellent advice. I have thought about it....but have not set-up any advance notice devices. I have the long driveway fixed but not other ways to the house. Living in the country on acreage has it's advantages....mostly.
Great advice. Make your home a hard target. Lighting, cameras, locked doors and gates, and dogs that will bark to alert you if anyone approaches. If the bad actor gets past those, be prepared with fire power, both pistols and AR 15s.
Very good point. After watching some tutorial shows about self and situational awareness. Reading @bravofighter below, 20 feet is not safe. I see people walking out of Walmart unaware of their environment. Avoidance and a plan as you suggest and preparation. My comment about castles, the Shoguns castles differed in that they a designed kill zones and dead-ends in what appeared to be safe areas. The reason the castle wooden part over hung the stone was gaps for archers. As General Buford at Gettysburg said, I can see what will happen before it happens and he chose the high ground. And you would know better, but I picture if something happens and multiple strangers try to defend, it would already be like an unorganized route of retreat, no continuity. I could only hope someone like you is there.
not just that a lot of people dont shut their curtains at night with everylight on in the house not understanding that you cant see out the window but the person watching you can see right inside and observe you for a while until ready to enter
Thank you Mike for all that you do! Our leaders have failed us so it's up to the sheepdogs to protect the flock. Everybody keep your head on a swivel out there and stay safe.
@@rtaggs8178. If only 3% of the 170,000,000 gun owners are willing to fight, that is about 5, million trigger pullers. In big armies, only about 1/3 are shooters. Be strong and stay dangerous my friends
For each trigger puller Infantry, Armor, and Artillery person there are 12 to 18 support people in the rear with the gear who are NOT trigger pullers. So the numbers are even smaller than most think. Former Army and Navy myself.@@peteric100
God Bless. I believe Christ warned us. Hold on to what you have and Fight the powers of darkness. I thank God for all the Peace keepers and for your valuable efforts. Amen
If you are planning for a home invasion scenario, it would be wise to make a drawing of your floor layout and neighboring houses. Use this as a planning tool to understand arcs of fire that minimize danger to your neighbors.
In my case, townhome, we all have the same layout. So I can go into my back room, upstairs, which will be dark, so I can see people coming up the stairs into the hall, but they cant see into the dark room, and the front wall of the house and street will be in front of them. That's my best case scenario I can think of.
Had this happen to me about ten or so years ago. I owned a townhouse that was a rental property. The girl was affiliated with MS13. I had my life threatened and they told me they were going to kill. I only had a handgun at the time. One night 30+ showered up to do just what they said they were going to do. I was the only protector of my family (parents and grandmother). We got lucky that night that when they saw me armed and in the second story window that they ran. The next day I bought a Glock, AK and an AR plus a Mossberg 500. Oh the cops, took them 45 minutes to get to me. I also live in the city. A big story with the police too. They didn’t believe me until they passed the case to the gang task force. They then believed. We still live with the thought of them returning.
I also now live with a slightly higher than normal possibility criminals will return to do harm/rob my home. Unfortunately, it's because of my kid. So while I'm not exactly afraid, cameras with 30 days of recording are the biggest deterrent. My only fear is my kids turns another kid into a inside man. I know it sounds insane.
Damn. There is MS13 in a big city where I am in New England (not Boston). It scares the hell out of me. Someone I know was out in that city with his crazy drunk girlfriend and she started a fight with him next to this car of hang banners at a ted light. They started giving my friend the stink eye. Then one of them flashes a Glock at them. Messed up. We used to be insulated from a lot of this madness.
Wait a sec, this looks like part of the story is missing. Even the most hardcore Gangster Girl wouldn’t just randomly threaten to ☠️ you and bring 30 fighters with her. Was she blasting reggaeton too loud at night and you drunkenly yelled Go back to Mexico 🇲🇽 you puta! or something??
Got a Delton for $400. Changed the charging handle, trigger, pistol grip, stock, foreguard, and muzzle break. $620 for everything. Added a Romeo 5 red dot later. This cheap Delton echo outshoots my M&P sport 2 and Saint Victor after doing some minimal customization.
Thank You Thank You Thank You for having the courage to say on your platform what many of us have been saying and seeing for a long while! The enemy is among us, too many in Washington, crossing the border and living beside us. Im making no threat to anyone, I want to live in peace . peace sometimes requires defending.
I called 911 a few weeks ago because a tattooed thug was beating on my door in the middle of the night and it took them 45 minutes to get there! I was armed and when the guy saw that he bolted but my whole family could’ve been dead by the time the police showed up.
Why even bother calling them, seriously, unless you actually shoot the intruder. Cops are not going to do anything but hassle YOU. Once the guy left he's gone and probably not coming back. Cops knowing he was there does not prevent him from coming back. Biggest thing is to have doors that can not be kicked open.
I used to live in apartments that I didn't realize were in the middle of a gang violence hotbed until I had lived there a couple months. One night at 0100 in the morning my dog went ballistic, turned out someone tried to kick in the door of the single mother right next to me. I figure my dog barking scared them off. Thing is, I was so bleary from waking up that I didn't take my pistol with me to investigate the door. 30 minutes later when I was woken up again by the dog, I went to the door ready for a fight only to find a local deputy wanting to take a statement. 100% not only having the means but the mindset to be ready to defend yourself is critical.
My family is blessed to live in a small city with a no-nonsense police force that responds within 5 minutes of an emergency call, usually less. A lot can happen in a few short minutes, though, so we are prepared to defend ourselves.
I've had to call multiple times as well. The quickest response was 15 mins. Around 3/4 of the times I called, not 1 unit showed up at all, even when they claimed they would do an area check. I stood out on the sidewalk for an hour and not 1 drove by or around the area. I've given up on calling the "public servants" paid by our taxes. I will deal with situations myself, and whatever happens, happens. It's time the people take control of this country again, like our constitution states as law.
It’s incredibly important that every father/husband, at the very minimum, purchase a quality firearm and learn to become competent with it. You don’t need to be a shooting enthusiast, but if a life or death situation breaks out, you need to be ready and able to defend your family. Great video mike
Also, people need to learn to maintain their weapon systems, so many newbies start shooting dry and then fight to clean them later. Dry and dirty = failure when you least expect it. Learn where to lube and how much. For combat rifles, they re-lube every 500 rounds and why they are so easy to take down in the middle of a firefight.
Yep, and all women who possibly can and young people old enough to operate a gun and of course it goes without saying, mature enough to be trusted by their parents.
I've walked most my life in dark city alleys and streets in dallas 6th in usa. Never felt nor experienced attack. When you're a coward and constantly in wrong place, wrong time, because of your habit or people you keep, you need to worry.
@@jam-lm1sz I was mugged in down town Norfolk in 2012 in the alley going to parking garage. I was 60 ft from my truck and gun. So maybe you don't know all it seems. Dirt bags like soft targets and Im disabled. The only reason I wasn't carrying is due to the fact that the restaurant did not allow firearms. I no longer go to places that do not allow firearms unless it is on base .
Thanks for attempting to raise people’s awareness, Mike. Those of us who are on high alert, by nature, are likely not the target audience for this but, I know many who should watch it and act accordingly!! Locked and loaded with situational awareness ‼️💥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Actually what I think is happening is that the like-minded individuals are studying how Hamas got away with it in order to enact their own mass terrorist attack on the citizens of the United States. They are out there. And they are not who you think they are.
Don't forget that China has a file on every American. How large is your file? They know who will be a problem and it's not a stretch to think they'll share that with any of our adversaries.
@@bugs825I would hope China would be focused on the critters they eat (all of them?) For it might not be fruitful to turn on all of Nature. Don't forget about the dirty bat disease. 👑
I've seen enough of your videos to where I can sense the urgency and passion in your voice this time. I appreciate your efforts to inform and help guide those who know no better; I do the same at every opportunity. I have no doubts that we will hold our own should the time come, but the more people are able equals less losses on our end. Not that it needs to be said, you're a damn good dude. Thank you, for all that you have done and all that you will ever do for our country and its people.
I was at a gun show back in 1987. They had a sniper rifle up on the wall with a silencer and scope for $1775. My first thought was it was a secret Federal sting but I didn't know much about guns. Wish I would of bought it now.
Awhile back the house next to me was being remodeled. One night my wife and I saw lights moving through the house. We called the law, it took 53 minutes to get there. It was the state police and not the local county LEO's. State police said their were only 2 county police on duty. Turns out whoever it was they were taking building materials. Still 53 minutes not good.
I’m a former Marine and I retired after 29 years as an inter-city Police Officer. I agree with others that say you must accept the responsibility for your family’s safety. Mike, you make good content. But I think this video is one of your best yet. Especially considering all that is going on world wide, as well as the potential of issues domestically.
There is NOWHERE in my home that something is not within reach. Stage things in places you have access to at any point and any time! Also, have DOGS!! The guard/protection breeds are best but even little yappy dogs will let you know someone is outside!
Thank you Mike for making this video and creating awareness of potential "holes" in our defensive preparedness. The only thing I would add is the importance of becoming properly trained and proficient in the use of any new weapon you acquire. If you are new to rifles, sign up for a beginners course, somewhere, and seek training from a professional. Or alternately, get together with family/friends that have adequate experience, and go out and shoot with them. Merely "owning" a rifle is not enough to protect you and your family.
i would add properly trained and prepared for emergency medical. not a lot of times the good guys come out on top and if you can save an innocent person because of knowledge and kit you carry is a win.
Just like owning an instrument doesn’t mean you can make music. Can make noise though… ever wanted to hear a rendition of imitating a cat getting run over by a lawn mower? I’ll go get the violin!
Couldn’t agree more I spend last Saturday every month shooting clays,usually 150 rounds a session , practice at shooting a moving target and knowing how your gun “behaves”. Practise at reloading it ,all of it needs practise and without practise all you have is an expensive club
I would also add that taking a tactical shooting course will go a long way towards helping a gun owner understand and react to this kind of threat. I used to compete in biathlon and simply standing at the range shooting did nothing to help me shoot in competition as my adrenaline and myocardial oxygen demand were certainly distracting factors, and that’s still just shooting targets. Engaging threats is a whole different evolution. Training is good. Relevant training is more gooder!
“People who object to weapons aren't abolishing violence, they're begging for rule by brute force, when the biggest, strongest animals among men were always automatically 'right.' Guns ended that, and social democracy is a hollow farce without an armed populace to make it work.” -- L. Neil Smith, The Probability Broach (1979)
@@joecampana3398 I’m not entirely sure where that quote originated. The nearest equivalent that I could find reads thus: “They say God made man, but Sam Colt made them equal.”
@@fumble_brewski5410 your correct I researched it also and the point being it’s true! For even the weakest people can become capable of defending themselves with firearms! Because I’m 68 years old and retired and I own many firearms and if I was attacked by multiple Rapscallions I would be able to defend myself and my family in order to keep us safe! God bless the 2nd Amendment!
It reassures me when I see these videos and can check every "box" on your list. It also pains me to know so many people out there either can't or won't. Thanks for speaking truth to power and doing it consistently.
When Obama took office I had one handgun and was looking at hunting rifles. Since then as noise about antigun from the government I acquired AR15s three 22LR semiautomatic rifles, shotguns, more hunting rifles and a few more handguns in different calibers. I moved to a more conservative state and I'm licensed for concealed carry. I never thought I'd ever use my military training as a civilian but here we are.
Great video!!!! I have a maverick 88 behind my bedroom door, an AR 15 in closet. 40 cal in nightstand. I recently set some steel up outback. I have never been in the military or had any training. Just trying to become a dangerous man like John V talks about. My Dad passed away, so it's just me left to protect my mom, wife, and sister. I take the job seriously.
@jolkraeremeark6949 Thanks.. No, we live a few houses apart. I take the to church and shopping. I just put a small house on family land out if the city. Putting together a homestead. Got a small pond and gun range outback . About 5 acres.
I’ve been watching mike for 8-9 years now and I really appreciate all the info I’ve put out over the years. And the biggest things I’ve taken away from him and others is no one is coming to save you. And over the years you have put out great info that I’ve used and family and friends have used to be as prepared as we can can to protect and support ourselves. 💪🏽🇺🇸🔥🦅
@@Иванпонимаете-г4шhey hey, mrGuns here on my alt account, yea the baryl is in a catogory of “super sick awesome” it’s a solid bow and arrow, holler at a pimp👊
Lots of viewers posting about the need to train regularly with your firearms... so very true! People: You can watch videos, take in new theory-tips-knowlwdge etc but remember THIS... When the SHTF and you're under stress, you WILL DEFAULT to the level of actual training you have had. DO NOT FAIL TO TRAIN!
By far my favorite video you have ever done! Thank you for sharing this no nonsense, practical and thought provoking video. The urgency in your voice proves the genuine concern that many of us share. Thank you again for using your platform for good and not evil! I have and will share as much as I can. I pray God's blessings on you and yours.
I first became a gun owner after my next door neighbor got killed at his front door on his way back from a casino. Got a 5" XDM in 9mm as my home defense gun. After shooting it a few times I realized I couldn't use it as a carry gun and needed to get something smaller. Fast forward to today, and now I'm a firearms expert.
It's a sad sad reality that we find ourselves in but, we allowed weakness to rule us because we were too worried about paying the bills and having the things...
I don't disagree with either of your replies. But...well...I will do the only thing that makes sense here; Take a man like myself for example. I am 37 years old. I hate and loathe damn near EVERYTHING our government has done/been responsible for/and become. I have never sacrificed a single day of work to protest them, never refused to pay my taxes, hell all I have ever done is voice my hate and discontent on the internet. I've written but ONE strongly worked letter to my state government for timber unity. There are a couple of reasons for this. One being, I'm not cut out for wasting my time with such things. I know they basically don't listen. But the other is, I'm also not the type to bitch about this stuff if I cannot make a large scale change. I will take time away from work, away from my home life only when it has gotten so bad that I am willing to kill/die over it. And we have yet to get there. This is both a curse and a blessing. But it is the reality of why nothing has changed. What it is going to take at this point, i fear...is too much for the nation to handle and stay in one piece. The depth of the propoganda and indoctrination of the political left is so far that I don't think anything can be done. Hillary Clinton is at the point where she openly more than once has voiced the idea of "camps" for her political opposition! Of which is just a mear 65 to 100million American voters...she is 100% serious and i have only a SMALL sliver of doubt that if she could get us on the train cars, she would. And she isn't even close to as radical as many of the leftists in positions of power right now.
Lots of good advice but I recommend that homeowners have BOTH a long gun and a handgun. The handgun can often be utilized in situations where the long gun cannot be, and it is a great backup to the long gun.
@@guyweisbeck3258 Sometimes. But consider the case of the young man who stopped the would-be mass shooting in the Indiana mall with a Glock 9mm. The pistol was all he was going to have during that encounter - if he had gone to his vehicle to get a rifle dozens might have died in the interim.
Some people are begter with long guns than pistols and vice versa. Id like to think pistols are for get off me,or your in a small spot like a crawl space to which you need to quickly point your gun behind you or anydirection fast when needed.@@guyweisbeck3258
@JHargis68 certainly a handgun is necessary for concealed carry, but this video is about home defense. For home defense, the long gun is always the best option. Of course, also strap on a handgun if time permits.
Great content. Made me go and do a function check on all my gear. We get complacent because it feels like peacetime in our homes but things change in an instant.
I have a complete arsenal this video make me want to go buy more but for now ill make sure all my weapon lights have fresh batteries and that i have enough ar mags loaded
Some people, "you should get at least one gun to defend your family". Other people, "You should really organize your gun collection in order of lethality or at least decide which one you want to use, before someone tries breaking in".
The dogs started going crazy. The cat ran under the bed. It was 3AM, and someone was prying open the front door. But I froze. Which one of the 27 loaded guns should I grab?
As a fellow guntuber, I just want to say "thank you for making this video knowing you wouldn't be monetized. I was wondering where the ads were until I saw the banana mag on the AK. You really are doing something good with this video by talking to as many people as possible and let them know their G19 isn't going to stand up to 4 dudes with semi-auto rifles.
I agree, but they won’t realize it until it’s too late. Look at what happened when Covid hit and people in California wanted guns and they got pissed because there is a waiting period.
YOU are spot ON! As a LEO for 24 years in a large Florida city police department that spent most of my career in special operations, I can assure you -YOU can not wait for the police to save you and your family - especially if you’re NOT armed. For example during the start of 2020 riots every police officer in my department busy dealing with masses of violent protesters that greatly out numbered the police. Hundreds of police calls for service went unanswered because there was no one to send……Trust me I was there working 20+ hour shifts trying to gain control for days. That was a huge eye opener even for me. Please heed the advice in this video!
“Special operations” that’s a military term. You’re not military even though most cops are wannabes. Most cops are part of the problem. You want to exercise power over others. Constantly abusing people’s rights. Then do very little good on the side to justify your unconstitutional existence and acts.
Thr number one thing that most dont have and really difficult to develop is ",the will" to do what needs to be done. No tools or gear, just the willingness to do what you need to do.
Some people say they'd rather be kilt than to do it to someone else. I dont understand even that, but what about your wife? Your child? What kind of person are you if you aren't willing to stop someone from doing unspeakable horrors to your wife and child?! No one is coming to save you. Why is that so difficult for people to understand?!
@MattH-wg7ou Most say they are, but really aren't. You won't ever know for sure till the time has come. Your experiences give you a snapshot of how you will perform, but even still you simply don't know.
I found out in my case it's disturbingly easy. I had prior training and we'll even call it indoctrination from the military, but there is also something else there. Most people who might grab a gun in a desperate moment are still mentally unable to pull the trigger on target. The gun becomes a liability for them and everyone whom it will be later used on. The mindset of being prepared to kill a human has to be there.
I used to listen to a TV preacher years ago. His take was he'd be happy to send someone to meet their god if their intent was to harm him or his family. @@MattH-wg7ou
I bought a 16 inch 556 ar from one of the big box companies with an fn barrel for less than 660. It was their "premium line" . My more experienced friends were surprised by the build quality and one ordered the same kit after. He has a bunch of them , this is my first ar. I'm getting lessons and finally feel confident I can defend my home. 660 is not that much money. Especially since I think we are in for a grim time ahead.
Having worked in ERs and Level 1 Trauma Centers most of my adult career, with a strong penchant to GSWs (Gun Shot Wounds), the magnitude of difference in contrasting the Wound Dynamics in what I call the TMOI (Traumatic Mechanism of Injury) from a 9 mm round vs the 5.56 is considerable. Most A-Zone / Midline Head-Cervical 5.56 GSWs, die in the field. I’ve had several 9 mm GSWs to the heart ♥️ stop by the ER, 2 weeks later as they were being Discharged. The ability to “Reach out & Touch Someone” is certainly a significant Tactical Advantage. Dr. Hull,MD. ⚕️🇺🇸
Would love to see a pair up of an er doc with gsw experience and someone knowledgeable on firearms do a video like this one. I think a doctors perspective on lethality would be neat
I wouldn't want to take the chance of being shot with a 9mm hp though. And even if you get a lot of guys shot with 9mm in the ER and they might live - at least they weren't doing much anymore. I mean they were in the ER. Much better than a sharp stick I would say.
First time viewer here, I’m 71 and up until yesterday, I was one of the many who have just a handgun for home defense. Because I like the M&P line, I chose their M&P FPC 9MM. I already had more than enough ammo for the handgun, now I have enough for both. Thanks for the great video!
You still have two 9mm firearms. These bad guys, MS-13 especially all run at least soft armor, like police wear. Get an AK-74 (Russian version of our M-16) or an AR -15 in 5.56. I'm a tiny woman, the avatar picture is me from the last cruise I took with my husband. If little girls like me can handle them, you can too at your age. Learn to lube it too, never run a battle rifle wiped clean of lubricant. Wetter the better, ask any Marine. Good luck and stay safe!
ms13 is not coming to invade your home in the middle of rural America. a 9mm carbine provides excellent capabilities for protecting against home invasion while minimizing the risk of over-penetration. @@debbiestimac5175
So as my daughters were growing up and learning weapons, I taught them that if they’re running an AR they need to learn and run an AK. As you stated AR’s and AK’s are everywhere, everyone should know how to run them proficiently. And ironically as you came out with this video my girls and I had this very discussion yesterday. 30 years ago a guy carrying a 15 round 9mm and a backup mag was looked at weird.. 30 years later if you ain’t running QRF kit you failed.
As crazy as it may sound. In an event of a break in progress. If you live in a home and your car is parked next to it. I would hit that “panic button” in the car remote to alert and disorient. There is a great chance that the perp stop its track & run away. Grab your cell phone to monitor live security footage of your premises and have a weapon for self defense. Secure your position in a dark corner if you are armed and wait.
MugClub member here. I’ve always loved your content even before you joined MugClub. So I’m watching this video almost a year later in October of 2024. What is being spoken of here still resonates. Thank you!
Good stuff brother! The uninformed have just been informed. Hopefully they will heed your advice and stop thinking this can’t happen to me. Thank you for your insight, caring, and always great information. Semper Fi
Good on you for having the balls to make this type of video to warn people... .. hypothetically. Stay safe, ready and calm/responsible at all times, folks.
As a police officer, we usually get there after the fact and then investigate. Very rarely do we arrive WHILE the crime is occurring. I always teach it’s YOUR responsibility to protect your family. Do the research and get prepared to what you think will work best. Protect your home and your family. No excuses.
Thanks for all you do.
It's refreshing to have a police officer come out and tell the facts about response time. I am sure most all officers know this but for one reason or another do not speak up. It does seem to be common sense though many Joe public have it cross there minds.
Truth
And yet you’d still arrest the guy who defended himself and family so there’s that.
Cops aren't here to protect anymore. They only harass or investigate. So essentially useless when it comes to personal survival on all levels
20-something years ago when our children were young, I thought I heard someone breaking in. Woke up my husband and told him he needed to go protect our kids whose room was right at the top of the stairs. This man said NO and literally hid under the covers. And since he was anti-gun (I grew up with them), I had to go downstairs alone armed with a cheap sword. This incident was the main reason I filed for divorce and then bought guns and train. What man hides under the covers while his children are left vulnerable.
What a coward. Good thing you got away from him, you're much safer without him
Liberalism is a mental disorder, he obviously suffered from it
😂 you're the dumb one for letting that man breed with u
Right, can't leave a story Ike that unfinished we would like to know what happened.
About 90% of the current crop of men I would guess
I am a disciple of the late U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jeff Cooper. However, I believe it was Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch who said, "The main purpose of a pistol is to fight your way to your rifle." Sounds like good advice to me.
🤣🤣 That’s exactly what I’ve told my wife and friends for years!
What if you’re just a natural freak at scoring headshots with a pistol and only slightly above average with a rifle due to low experience (Ive shot one AK one time in July)?
Chickenhawk Cooper.
King of the Fudds.
@@SuperD00DGet experience
Yes, but the fight will be over before you get to that rifle unless your in a war zone. Average firefight is 7 rounds.
Back in 86 my fiance was home with the flu, tending her little brother. A drunk ranch hand was trying to get in her house. She called me and I was out the door. Mini-14 and a factory 20. She yelled through the door "my boyfriend's coming and he's going to blow your effing head off when he gets here!" Guy was gone when I got there. My foul-mouthed fiance is now a foul-mouthed grandma!
Never had much interest in the AR platform. Was always a handgun and shotgun guy shooting clays. Bought a basic PSA AR about 8 years ago. Shot10 rounds thru it and stuck it in a closet. Never imagined it would come to this point in our country. Two weeks ago I figured I better dust off that AR and learn to use it. Added a good optic and bought a1000 rds for it. Your video confirmed my decision. Not easy for a 68 year old man to gear up, but I refuse to go with a whimper.
Summer of 2020 did it for me. Purchased AR and 400 rounds of 5.56 Nato. Seemed like the obvious move.
Well put brother…
I hear ya..just turned 60..never figured we'd be at this point in America but...we are.
You might want to think also about spare magazines, a small chest rig / belt, a weapons light, a sling.
Good choice young man. I am 80 living in Los Angeles for medical and family reasons.
Get EMT training & some equipment. Store foods.
I have fought off armed gangs twice. To survive one must have a long gun, and this is my personal experience. I live in Africa.
You're a badass Sir! God Bless you
Sorry I live in Africa. Stay safe man!!!!
I live in the United States and we have gangs here too! I haven’t had to fight any off! But if it comes down to defending against such an attack I’m ready!
Your input would be blessed lad.
Where in Africa?
I STRONGLY URGE PEOPLE to stay armed & ALWAYS BE AWARE of your surroundings!!!
Yep
Thanks so much for the advice. I never thought of that before.
agreed; however, I too feel that I get too paranoid and start to let my guard down from time to time 😅
Agreed. Situational awareness is extremely important. It's truly amazing how many people have absolutely none.
When you live in Hellinois, Commiefornia, the ROTTEN apple, etc it's not easy to acquire a long gun because "laws". The hate us and gun control is the proof. They would be glad if we were all dead.
If a guy asks “why don’t you call the cops?”, he is too ignorant for the discussion
Sure, call, and do what you must in the meantime:)
When anything pops off in the hood, the cops all run and hide… the cops like 25 to 1 situations… As soon as the 1 turns into a few guys with long arms and an overwatch situation, the cops shit their pants and run home…
This old saying applies. "When seconds count, the police are minutes away."
One hundred percent.
People don't realize that the police are there to document what happened, rarely do they arrive in time to be involved. Your security is up to you.
Chalk lines and crime scene tape
Then you get arrested for killing the burglers and sued by the family.
Its fucking horseshit.
Why bother calling the cops at all?
@Davie_Jay Yea then they lock you up instead when they get there.
Cops are the muscle for the elites. They will arrest us when told to do so.
@@JAMES..ST..PATRICK my guy, just don't call them from here on out and deal with the cleanup yourself if you got a minute after bang, or just don't stick around if you don't have the time and need to "get away from the threat".
Fun fact: At least 60% of gun deletions in the US go unsolved because the shooter wasn't dumb enough to stick around and take their chance in a politicized kangaroo court with a pre set outcome thanks to fanatical politically obsessed juries and activist judges which makes a "fair trial" impossible, and a weaponized legal system with a corrupt prosecutor looking to pad their career and put innocent people away on purpose because they're easy game. Thanks to that (among other things), they (the shooters) know better, and in the current day, it's time you all should know better too.
Most modern Americans do not realize our peaceful environment is an anomaly in time and geography. Good video, Mike. Thank you.
....as we have seen in the past few years (as a result of our liberal government) our "peaceful environment" has become a myth.
Well said
PNW guerilla said that also. Its very true.
History is mostly peaceful with periods and pockets of war and strife. Nothing anomalous about peace.
Outside of a few places where gangs and crime dominate, yes. I agree 100%
I’m Marine Corps retired, I own a Springfield Armory M1 SOCOM ( M14, semi auto, shortened barrel )with scope, strong recoil, but incredible accuracy down range, I can’t emphasize this enough, if you buy any weapon, go to the range and practice, practice, practice. Muscle memory will save you.
SemperFi
Go big or don't go home
Yut
I hate the scope mounting options, but boy does that rifle look badass. The SOCOM M1A looks like the Kurgan from the first Highlander film when he puts on 80s leather.
I have an HK-91 myself but that's probably a rifle I'd run better, M1A is a handy tool.
- Marine 8541
Excellent video, as usual. Wife and I are retirement age and live in a rural area, as in "shoot skunks in the yard" rural. Our sheriff deputy friends tell us their response time to our home would be 10 - 15 minutes in a best case scenario. As an experienced competition shooter and life long hunter, I totally agree with every word of your presentation. There is a vast difference between a single prowler/intruder and multiple attackers. My original firearms trainer was a WWII veteran of very heavy combat in the jungles of the South Pacific - my late father, and he would have agreed with you also. Thanks again for your caring, no nonsense demeanor and presentations. I pray people listen to your advice. We do!
The wife of a man that works from Dawn until dark we have guns through our entire house and I'm always strapped. We have 4 small children. I'm the primary protector of our home until my husband comes back home. I've been watching these terrorists. All women, all wives, calling all of you to protect your children like you should. Be the mama bear your kids need you to be.
Luke 21,36 KJV ❤
As a woman, I've always looked at and lived/trained/invested in being as capable of defending myself/others against threat, to the best of my ability. While I never did have children (A personal choice), I have taught many, many people how to handle/maintain firearms, including my late wife. She was all of 5' 4", 125lbs, wet, and her greatest fear was shooting the shotgun (A Mossberg Model 500). After teaching her how to do so, safely? She fell in LOVE with that beast, and it was from that point on, her chosen 'Go to' platform!
I am something of a babysitter, Nanny, or just the 'Adult-on-the-Scene' when Parents need to be away, so watching over children/young folks is part of my life, too. I will never hesitate to step up and defend any child, anywhere, and Hell hath no fury compared to what I will deliver to anyone trying to cause them harm!
We must wise-up and realize the real world is NOT safe, and we're fools to ignore all the harsh, horrible lessons History has taught.
Good on you, your Husband, for knowing this, and doing what you have done to ensure you/your family's survival!
:-D
You need to think about moving to a better place if you need to be carrying while in your home.
@@sonicimperium
Not everyone can do this.
What's truly offensive?
Allowing ANY neighborhood to descend into that kind of violence/threat!
The Citizenry shouldn't have to be worried/scared inside our own homes/residences, because the CRIMINALS have free reign to do whatever the hell they like.
@@sonicimperium random home invasion happens all the time, even with multiple bad guys. Its better to have a gun at arms reach ready to go.
Great video! I live on the outskirts of a super liberal major city. Many people are super anti-gun. I’ve offered to help them learn to shoot, or shop for protection. They outright refuse and I’ve heard “my spouse would divorce me if I got a gun”, multiple times. I’ve even heard, “only cowards own guns.” Some people are just bound to be victims.
To hell with them then. They just make more of a buffer before the baddies get to you!
They say that until they really need one . They will absolutely change thier mind . Lol
Indeed
Let sheep be sheep
Darwin awards!
Where I live up in the mountains, the police response time for an emergency could be over an hour. My safety is 100% up to me. Our 2nd amendment is so crucial for people in my situation and ALL other Americans today.
If anything like what people think is going to happen soon happens the police wouldn't be able to respond to you in good areas anyway, they will have their hands full and it's going to be up to you.
Why 2ndA is crucial for you when a closest tyrant is a hour away?
Every single person has a right to defend themselves. No need for 2ndA for it.
@@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073 it's not a matter of if there is a 2a or not, it's a matter of getting your wife and kids murdered by fed scum because your barrel was 1/2" too short.
Well the good news is your area is probably not on Hamas' radar. ;
I got you beat, I had the 911 call go to voice mail.
As a person who knows a lot about firearms and self protection, this video is spot on. I appreciate the fact he includes ease of use and cost into his equation. This video is worth sharing with newbie shooters.
Also, former LEO here --- and while it's occasionally expressed as a joke, it's not : "We're just here to do the paperwork". All LEOs know that the chance of them arriving in the nick of time to actively save someone is minimal.
Cops only show up to arrest decent people when it's over.
I don't believe in astrology, never have.
Never forget the USS Libêrty and the men who died on that day
yeah, everyone knows the cops don't do shit for regular people except write them traffic tickets and ignore police reports
@@allunavaliableso you got a ticket and now hate cops got it.
Thank you! It is obvious that this video was prompted out of care and concern for your viewers and the law-abiding citizens of America. God bless you and yours.
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Never forget Pearl Harbor so we can hold a grudge against the Japanese forever too. Things change dude. I don't know what Isreal's motive was for the USS Liberty but our relationship with them just like Japan has changed for the better with them.
@@CLoak183 He said nothing of blame, in fact only you did, he just mourned the lives lost, possibly a relative.
Whenever I see stuff like this I’m always grateful with the founding fathers of this country. They really went through hard times so we could be really free!!!
🙏💕
Hard times. lol. Stealing land? Forcing the indigenous to live by there laws and oppression? Yea. They had it hard. lol. Imma leave yall alone tho. Y’all are my peoples terrorist. Nothing different hear going on than Gaza.
Then the democrats ruined it.
It makes you grateful for your 2A rights.
We aren't free right now.
This message is more relevant now than ever.Thank you!! God bless everyone, be safe and be prepared.🇺🇸👍
Train up everyone keep your eyes peeled and ears open and if at all possible avoid conflict at all costs unless absolutely unavoidable
US funding
Iran Contra on another level.
Rep: JACK BROOKS
IRAN CONTRA
The Continuity of government
Liberals are endangering us with their policies that aim to genocide and kill as many of us as possible. They are trying to disarm us and open our borders so the muslims kill us we can say it its free speech.
Never forget the USS Libêrty and the men who died on that day
Best advice on this thread
As a person who grew-up hunting & with firearms in the house. I cant imagine people not knowing basic firearm operation & safety? I taught my children to respect, load & unload, shoot safely & realize exactly what firearms do & how they can change your life in an instant. Both my daughters have their conceal & carryboermits, own multiple firearms & husbands hunt, butcher & are exmilitary & in Law enforcement. I could not be more proud of how they are raising my grandchildren. Raise livestock, garden, can, and live within their means. We dont want to kill other humans, so criminals & terrorist beware if you come creeping around. Most Americans where I live, are gun owners & ready to defend.
Where did you live that you could hunt inside your house?
But, seriously, in most of the "civilized" world, armed, especially "FIRE-armed" self defence is functionally ILLEGAL.
I suspect most governments do not like serious / effective "competition".
@@bruceinoz8002😂
You would be surprised how many don't...
Same here, every one in our family is prepared because it’s clear it’s coming and can’t be stopped, those who refuse to listen will suffer greatly in larger cities and towns as well
Wake Up America 🇺🇸 and the world
Satan is Real
Thank You for trying to help others 😊
Amen brother,,,
"A pistol, is a secondary weapon, designed to get you to your primary weapon, ie a rifle". - James Yeager, of blessed memory.
absolutely
Yup
James yeager died?
No i don't care enough to look it up
I want to thank you for being a source of information for the lower to middle class citizen that does not have the money for a $2k weapon let alone a $2k optic.
I understand the likely greater durability, reliability, functionality of more expensive gear but for most of us it is not obtainable.
Thank you for reviewing and recommending gear that is affordable and effective.
“When seconds count.. the police are just minutes away”. Additional food for thought - Some rural areas Saturday did not see a response for 6-8 hours after the initial raid.
Great video, Sir! Thank you 🫡
I say that to my wife fairly often
When seconds count, police are 30 to 40 miuntes away.
Never forget the USS Libêrty and the men who died on that day
6-12 in some cases.
"When second count, Police are minutes away"
(* 60+ minutes in my case)
& 16:16 "~How long does it take to get backup from the cops?"
I spent an hour on with 911 following the freeway hit & run (commercial truck) into the neighboring state before the other states police were finally able stop the truck driver. 🙄
I have said this many times: the very people who need this message the most will either not see it or will see part of it and dismiss it out of hand. I completely appreciate the effort and hope you do not become discouraged.
Maybe some selective messaging ought be funneled into Tiktok?
I’m not allowed to own firearms anymore..for the past 30 years actually. Convicted of a felony as a teen. And as a single man with no children but older family members who need me,I find myself in a bad spot..no “honest” salesman wouldn’t sell me anything and I can’t buy one legally.. I am SO screwed. (I don’t have pals to ask either) So I sure hope there are plenty militias out there and hope they will not sit in one place because there are places where it’s mostly older couples or widow/widowers but close to the bad neighborhoods because they refuse to leave their homes of 50 years.. I hope my people are gonna be kind but smart to help them..(I sure will be)
@ForgiveMe4This what state do you live in? You can get your firearm rights restored pretty much as long as you did not kill someone. Might take some time and cost you money but it is absolutely possible.
Then I guess they are going to die. I sure as hell will not risk my life for for these people. We have been telling them for DECADES to prepare.
@@BohappenstanceClick I know man..they don’t care about no one but themselves..I just hope everybody else knows that and remembers it for later.
I had an incident when I was camping with my family, and we had a few issues with the guy next to us, where we had asked him if he could turn down the volume of his music, as it was getting late. He took exception to it, and started mucking about with his guns, so we decided just to get in the car and just get out and get the tent in the morning. We hit in the car, turned the lights on, and this guy was about 10m in front of the car with his gun pointed at us, and all we could do was get down behind the engine block and hope he didn’t fire. We made it to the police station I think at about 1am, and it was another two hours before armed police arrived.
Two morals to the story:
1 - Things like this often happen very quickly, when you least expect it. So make sure you have your gear ready BEFORE you need it.
2 - If we’d called the police, it would have been about 3hrs before they got there. Don’t rely on them.
Agreed. It happens fast and when you are probably thinking about something else entirely. Be ready.
I was already on the phone with a deputy reporting a suspicious new luxury car with paper plates in front of our house. About a minute later, 3 guys got out and one made it to the backyard. Sheriff arrived 14 minutes later. My mother’s hands were shaking so bad she couldn’t dial a phone. Imagine if I hadn’t initially called the sheriff station. These are the things people don’t think about. How do you know you’ll be able to handle a situation when you’re faced with 4 attackers? You have to know how to control your physiological reactions.
*Glad you all made it out of there. Entire families have been killed recently right here in the U.S. for the same reason - just asking some dude to turn down his music volume. The world has gone insane*
who was in the spot first?
WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE A TRUMP WALL OR A BIDEN DRAFT ?
During Freddie Gray Riots, my local gun store sold out of every rifle, pistol, shotgun in 1 week. It took over a month for them to restock.
I've enjoyed a 25 year career in law enforcement in a major, highly populated County. The cops will not get to you in time. Learn to defend yourself and your family.
18 Years us army infantry and 4 combat tours….were ready👍🇺🇸
US funding
Iran Contra on another level.
Rep: JACK BROOKS
IRAN CONTRA
The Continuity of government
@@11binfantryfollowmeus.army95 Brother...
"When seconds count, the police are only minutes away!"
I live in South Africa.Home invasions,robberies and highjackings happen.Thank you for this video.👊🏼
,,,a lot.
Hello boet
Good luck. California is safer. Have a thick reinforced front and back door. Clear fields of fire. Cities must be bad.
I feel bad for what has happened to your country.
@@1bornsurvivor… tell me about it! I grew up there. Eventually I had no choice but to leave for the USA
As a Marine in a house where my youngest is 13. We have all been around and practiced safe handling as well as basic marksmanship of firearms most of their lives. I could not agree with this more. While my Masada is within arm's reach at all times (less showering), my AR (6.5Gren) is no more than a very short sprint. There will always be a minimum of 4 mags of each caliber (9mm, 6.5gren, 5.56nato) stored near for quick access if the need arose. We did opt for a 20ga shotgun though being as my Daughters are smaller framed. The Mossburg 590 7-shot, was perfect for capacity and size for the whole home. It is alternately loaded 00buck, and slug.
I am a firm believer that every American should be exposed to firearm safety in primary school. We need to break past the stigma of every firearm is scary, respect goes a LONG way in safe handling, and use.
Thank you for your service Sir!
I totally agree with you! I’m from the peoples republic of Philadelphia Pennsylvania! It’s been a nightmare living here but I’m stuck here for a few reasons! My wife won’t leave because her elderly mother won’t leave! But I live here with my wife and daughter who still lives at home with us! I was a hunter in my youth I’m 68 years old now and I’m the home protector! I own many 357 pistols and I still have my hunting rifle and shotgun ! The shotgun is ready with 00 buck , my Remington is a 30-06 ! I recently bought a Ruger mini 14 and I bought extra 30 round mags! I have them staged all over the house! So I’m very close to a firearm everywhere in the house! And my wife and daughter are afraid of firearms and I can’t even talk about guns to them! So I’m a lone survivor with my firearms! But if something happens I’m sure they will try to learn fast!
I retired out of the military as an 18X just a few years ago. What I will say is there are ways to give yourself a HUGE advantage over those that are also highly trained. IOT give yourself this advantage, use the right equipment. In other words, cheat. If you have some thermals and an infrared laser/flashlight using bullpup shotgun capable of holding up to 40+1 rounds or a good AR setup, this gives one the upper hand. Do not be afraid to use smoke in your own house... If you have thermals, you will see right through it and the enemy will not. Cheers🍻
I do the same with my shot gun Marine! Semper Fi! Former LCDR, USNR and HM2 USN (Vietnam Era), sends you a Bravo Zulu for being a great Dad! I did similar with my family in the late 80s and early 90s. Very Respectfully, John Boy "Doc" Sullivan.
@@johnsullivan5154 serve in Korea in 1999-2000 time by any chance?
You make good, logical points. I'm an old retired Army E8 Airborne Infantryman who has learned much, yet always thirst for knowledge. AR15 is a superb anti-personnel weapon. 5.56 or .223. Fast, flat trajectory with a large Battlesight Zero print. Learn to double-tap a target quickly while maintaining situational awareness of all attackers. Transition from one to the other to the other with a deliberate mindset.
It's better to have a firearm in your hand. than a police department on the phone. Thank you for the good information
Or a Louisville slugger
@@steverodriguez2582
Against a firearm ?
Multiple intruders will laugh at your baseball bat as they strip it from you. Be sure and put on your batting helmet as well.
@@mikeyob4271 I was implying it’s better to have a gun than a baseball bat.
Well said!
Great video, hope to see more vids like this,
The fact that you watched this video with all you have going on says a lot.
The Zombie Apocalypse is real. Act accordingly.
@@iasonasmaas697Whatever you classify "apocalypse" as. Act accordingly.
Hello professional homesteader!!!
God bless
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese admiral behind the attack on Pearl Harbor, attended Harvard University and traveled extensively in the U.S., including the rural backwoods of Appalachia. He reported observation on the locals: Lots of missing teeth, & lots of guns. He was subsequently quoted as saying: Do not attack the United States. There will be a sharpshooter behind every blade of grass.
Please contribute positively to American lawns.
Damn right, this made me laugh😂
Absolutely zero evidence that he said that. Zero. I defy you to cite a credible source. No one person has been able to do so to date.
@@Paleotech1But it's a good idea anyway.
This supposed quote sounds too good for people to care whether it actually happened. Which it didn't.
There is no proof he didn't say, "I would never invade America, there is a gun behind every blade of grass." and no proof that he did. This has been reported as a quote from Isoroku Yamamoto so many times that to start this quote out with, "he has been quoted as saying" or "he may have said" should be adequate enough for it not be considered offensive or misleading. Until he has a family member or someone that represents his legacy become adamant about it not being something he said, I don't understand why anyone would get in a tizzy about it. If anything, it shows the man was smarter then his government as Americans have historically had a high rate of firearm ownership. Many articles have used this quote and finished it off by saying something to the effect of, "but it may not have been said" or "it probably was not said by him", but even that isn't enough to make the mother hens of academic history happy.
History was passed down by word of mouth and with doodles on cave walls and we don't just throw it out because it wasn't published or because there was a camera available to verify or prove it.
The USA won the war against Japan and as you know, "History is written by the victors." Which was possibly said by Winston Churchill, but maybe not.
So I guess since that quote has no proof, "the loosers of wars are the ones who write most of the history books just out of pure spite", but don't quote me on that.
Finally a man with common sense that speaks my language. I agree 100% with everything you said, subscribed.
Thank you, Mike, for doing everything you can to prepare your fellow Americans for "the worst case scenario..." You are a true patriot! 🇺🇲
Remember it is OK to take weapons and ammo from dispatched enemies, It is wise to understand and become familiar with how other platforms operate.
Fortunately that’s relatively easy to do with the ubiquitousness of AK platforms in the US.
My wife we go shoot most sundays and still half the time she presses all the wrong buttons and can’t keep em straight. On the ak it’s stupid obvious big lever and a trigger big lever on the mag bolt handle sticking out to look inside. How many ppl u see drop their ar mag cuz they for some reason pushed the button it didn’t get it snapped in. When u try to get ppl to do reload drills over and over they look at u cross eyes like what for
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“Thanks for the loot Mohamed!”
@@jefferyboring4410. Consider a double barreled shotgun, maybe in 20 gauge.
As a former soldier and LEO I absolutely agree with him. I always recommend having the ability to defend yourself. Gunfights are over in seconds, the cops might show up in minutes...the math doesn't favor crime victims
As a former soldier and LEO how do you weigh the decision between open carrying or concealed carrying? I am essentially untrained and it seems like a complicated question. I have been seeing more open carry in my region recently and I have to say, I find the presence of visible firearms to be very comforting.
Ok. Oathbreaker.
@@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073?
To serve & protect the System & each other, not buying your BS lol
@@saoirse_fliesa locally owned gas station right next to my house was getting robbed at gunpoint a couple times a year. Cops are about 15 mins away so they would usually have time to get away with it. Hasn't happened again since they started to open carry when working the register.
Sir as an older American with the proud blood of America is running through my body.
I thank you for any and all information you can provide.
With multiple years of training from the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1980.
I have no back up. I truly appreciate your helpful information. I am the primary home defense protector. In California I am trying to legally purchase a home defense weapon. That will suffice away from home as well.
You have an excellent channel. I am watching your videos. Thank you
Good luck in California, you only get 10 rounds
Today appears to be the time of awareness and training. No emotion. No irrational decisions. Protect. Stop the bad guy. Don’t break the law but don’t sacrifice your family for fear of the law.
Well said
only the dead give a shit about not breaking laws when it comes to defense. 🤡 🤡 🤡
Absolutely! I'd rather protect myself and my son and get the chance to work my way out of jail.
@@yourock3794
Absolutely, if the options are my death & the death of my family or me going to prison, I’d rather go to prison
As a Patriot & law abiding American citizen, have had an excellent game plan for numerous scenarios, however having numerous armed threats breaching my home with long guns is a game changer for “ALL” of us! Always excellent briefs from your channel and thank you for the advice that we all need to train & prepare for
Thank you for standing this up for us. Its very reaffirming to know that there are good guys who are like-minded that remind me that I’m not paranoid, yet simply prepared for a potential development. Stay safe, y’all. May peace win.
10 months later, YOU CALLED IT!
One thing that I've learned in 20+ years in the US Military, is that "Situational Awareness and a having a Basic Home Defense Plan" IS 3X more important than the type and quantity of the weapons you have for home defense. 'Firepower' is only important WHEN the Shooting Starts! The first thing You need to do is, "Look at Your Home and property from the Intruder's Perspective is paramount." Keeping in mind that Criminals these days can use common software tools like 'Google Earth' to assess and pre-plan their Attack on Your Home. Once You have determined the ways that a Criminal would likely enter Your Home', you can start figuring out how You should go about defending Yourself in each situation as well as, the details of WHERE & HOW.
Thank you @jagdpilotm1518 that is excellent advice. I have thought about it....but have not set-up any advance notice devices. I have the long driveway fixed but not other ways to the house. Living in the country on acreage has it's advantages....mostly.
Great advice. Make your home a hard target. Lighting, cameras, locked doors and gates, and dogs that will bark to alert you if anyone approaches. If the bad actor gets past those, be prepared with fire power, both pistols and AR 15s.
Very good point. After watching some tutorial shows about self and situational awareness. Reading @bravofighter below, 20 feet is not safe. I see people walking out of Walmart unaware of their environment. Avoidance and a plan as you suggest and preparation. My comment about castles, the Shoguns castles differed in that they a designed kill zones and dead-ends in what appeared to be safe areas. The reason the castle wooden part over hung the stone was gaps for archers. As General Buford at Gettysburg said, I can see what will happen before it happens and he chose the high ground. And you would know better, but I picture if something happens and multiple strangers try to defend, it would already be like an unorganized route of retreat, no continuity. I could only hope someone like you is there.
not just that a lot of people dont shut their curtains at night with everylight on in the house not understanding that you cant see out the window but the person watching you can see right inside and observe you for a while until ready to enter
no plan survives first contact with the enemy ... have a gun
You have performed an immense 'PUBLIC SERVICE' by creating and publishing this video. thank you for your time and effort.
Thank you Mike for all that you do! Our leaders have failed us so it's up to the sheepdogs to protect the flock. Everybody keep your head on a swivel out there and stay safe.
Very, very small group of true sheepdogs, that is sad. Less than 1 percent have served in the military. Yikes !!!! Run for the hills everyone !!!
Meal team six, going dark
@@rtaggs8178. If only 3% of the 170,000,000 gun owners are willing to fight, that is about 5, million trigger pullers. In big armies, only about 1/3 are shooters. Be strong and stay dangerous my friends
For each trigger puller Infantry, Armor, and Artillery person there are 12 to 18 support people in the rear with the gear who are NOT trigger pullers. So the numbers are even smaller than most think. Former Army and Navy myself.@@peteric100
@@southernpovertycallcentere8373😂😂😂😂
God Bless. I believe Christ warned us. Hold on to what you have and Fight the powers of darkness. I thank God for all the Peace keepers and for your valuable efforts. Amen
The weapons of our warfare are not carnal.
If you are planning for a home invasion scenario, it would be wise to make a drawing of your floor layout and neighboring houses. Use this as a planning tool to understand arcs of fire that minimize danger to your neighbors.
Great comment. Don’t endanger your neighbors.
or move and don't do shady shit
In my case, townhome, we all have the same layout. So I can go into my back room, upstairs, which will be dark, so I can see people coming up the stairs into the hall, but they cant see into the dark room, and the front wall of the house and street will be in front of them. That's my best case scenario I can think of.
Had this happen to me about ten or so years ago. I owned a townhouse that was a rental property. The girl was affiliated with MS13. I had my life threatened and they told me they were going to kill. I only had a handgun at the time. One night 30+ showered up to do just what they said they were going to do. I was the only protector of my family (parents and grandmother). We got lucky that night that when they saw me armed and in the second story window that they ran. The next day I bought a Glock, AK and an AR plus a Mossberg 500. Oh the cops, took them 45 minutes to get to me. I also live in the city. A big story with the police too. They didn’t believe me until they passed the case to the gang task force. They then believed. We still live with the thought of them returning.
I also now live with a slightly higher than normal possibility criminals will return to do harm/rob my home. Unfortunately, it's because of my kid. So while I'm not exactly afraid, cameras with 30 days of recording are the biggest deterrent. My only fear is my kids turns another kid into a inside man. I know it sounds insane.
30+ showered up? did you run out of hot water?
Damn. There is MS13 in a big city where I am in New England (not Boston). It scares the hell out of me. Someone I know was out in that city with his crazy drunk girlfriend and she started a fight with him next to this car of hang banners at a ted light. They started giving my friend the stink eye. Then one of them flashes a Glock at them. Messed up. We used to be insulated from a lot of this madness.
Gang* bangers.
Wait a sec, this looks like part of the story is missing.
Even the most hardcore Gangster Girl wouldn’t just randomly threaten to ☠️ you and bring 30 fighters with her.
Was she blasting reggaeton too loud at night and you drunkenly yelled Go back to Mexico 🇲🇽 you puta! or something??
Best for $500 brands in AR's: Diamondback, Del-Ton, Radical Firearms, and Anderson.
Got a Delton for $400. Changed the charging handle, trigger, pistol grip, stock, foreguard, and muzzle break. $620 for everything. Added a Romeo 5 red dot later.
This cheap Delton echo outshoots my M&P sport 2 and Saint Victor after doing some minimal customization.
Thank You Thank You Thank You for having the courage to say on your platform what many of us have been saying and seeing for a long while! The enemy is among us, too many in Washington, crossing the border and living beside us. Im making no threat to anyone, I want to live in peace . peace sometimes requires defending.
I called 911 a few weeks ago because a tattooed thug was beating on my door in the middle of the night and it took them 45 minutes to get there! I was armed and when the guy saw that he bolted but my whole family could’ve been dead by the time the police showed up.
Why even bother calling them, seriously, unless you actually shoot the intruder. Cops are not going to do anything but hassle YOU. Once the guy left he's gone and probably not coming back. Cops knowing he was there does not prevent him from coming back. Biggest thing is to have doors that can not be kicked open.
I used to live in apartments that I didn't realize were in the middle of a gang violence hotbed until I had lived there a couple months. One night at 0100 in the morning my dog went ballistic, turned out someone tried to kick in the door of the single mother right next to me. I figure my dog barking scared them off. Thing is, I was so bleary from waking up that I didn't take my pistol with me to investigate the door. 30 minutes later when I was woken up again by the dog, I went to the door ready for a fight only to find a local deputy wanting to take a statement. 100% not only having the means but the mindset to be ready to defend yourself is critical.
Did you or anyone in your family know the guy???
My family is blessed to live in a small city with a no-nonsense police force that responds within 5 minutes of an emergency call, usually less. A lot can happen in a few short minutes, though, so we are prepared to defend ourselves.
I've had to call multiple times as well. The quickest response was 15 mins. Around 3/4 of the times I called, not 1 unit showed up at all, even when they claimed they would do an area check. I stood out on the sidewalk for an hour and not 1 drove by or around the area. I've given up on calling the "public servants" paid by our taxes. I will deal with situations myself, and whatever happens, happens. It's time the people take control of this country again, like our constitution states as law.
This is by far my favorite gun channel. This man just does his very best to promote the 2nd amendment and it’s community. I appreciate you sir!
It’s incredibly important that every father/husband, at the very minimum, purchase a quality firearm and learn to become competent with it. You don’t need to be a shooting enthusiast, but if a life or death situation breaks out, you need to be ready and able to defend your family. Great video mike
Also, people need to learn to maintain their weapon systems, so many newbies start shooting dry and then fight to clean them later. Dry and dirty = failure when you least expect it. Learn where to lube and how much. For combat rifles, they re-lube every 500 rounds and why they are so easy to take down in the middle of a firefight.
I got my wife to get her ccw years ago. She has nicer handguns than I do lol
Yep, and all women who possibly can and young people old enough to operate a gun and of course it goes without saying, mature enough to be trusted by their parents.
I've walked most my life in dark city alleys and streets in dallas 6th in usa. Never felt nor experienced attack. When you're a coward and constantly in wrong place, wrong time, because of your habit or people you keep, you need to worry.
@@jam-lm1sz I was mugged in down town Norfolk in 2012 in the alley going to parking garage. I was 60 ft from my truck and gun. So maybe you don't know all it seems. Dirt bags like soft targets and Im disabled. The only reason I wasn't carrying is due to the fact that the restaurant did not allow firearms. I no longer go to places that do not allow firearms unless it is on base .
It's a disgrace that our own government does not care about America or Americans.
don't worry, not all government people are like Trump
@@billydodd8457… um, Trump is pro-constitutional and loves the 2nd amendment. Your Dems are the true enemy of this country.
The government has cared about the people for years. It took them a 100 years to get here and now they are going to take over at all cost.
You are so misinformed. God bless
@@AreU4Real1 would help if you told us who you were addressing in your post?
Thanks for attempting to raise people’s awareness, Mike. Those of us who are on high alert, by nature, are likely not the target audience for this but, I know many who should watch it and act accordingly!! Locked and loaded with situational awareness ‼️💥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Actually what I think is happening is that the like-minded individuals are studying how Hamas got away with it in order to enact their own mass terrorist attack on the citizens of the United States. They are out there. And they are not who you think they are.
Don't forget that China has a file on every American. How large is your file? They know who will be a problem and it's not a stretch to think they'll share that with any of our adversaries.
Been doing Armed Security for years. Specifically for synagogues occasionally. Can't help to live in the orange.
@@bugs825 lol... "Don't forget" lol
@@bugs825I would hope China would be focused on the critters they eat (all of them?) For it might not be fruitful to turn on all of Nature. Don't forget about the dirty bat disease. 👑
I guess the lesson when it comes to police responding to a crime is "While seconds count, law enforcement is minutes away" . Protect yourself people.
I've seen enough of your videos to where I can sense the urgency and passion in your voice this time.
I appreciate your efforts to inform and help guide those who know no better; I do the same at every opportunity. I have no doubts that we will hold our own should the time come, but the more people are able equals less losses on our end.
Not that it needs to be said, you're a damn good dude.
Thank you, for all that you have done and all that you will ever do for our country and its people.
Same here. Mike sounds very much ready to throw on his kit and go to work. We should be too. Stay safe and alert brother
Exactly what I was thinking. His sense of urgency is rightfully contagious.
The tone in his voice is both concerning and unnerving....
I was at a gun show back in 1987. They had a sniper rifle up on the wall with a silencer and scope for $1775. My first thought was it was a secret Federal sting but I didn't know much about guns. Wish I would of bought it now.
Awhile back the house next to me was being remodeled. One night my wife and I saw lights moving through the house. We called the law, it took 53 minutes to get there. It was the state police and not the local county LEO's. State police said their were only 2 county police on duty. Turns out whoever it was they were taking building materials. Still 53 minutes not good.
I’m a former Marine and I retired after 29 years as an inter-city Police Officer.
I agree with others that say you must accept the responsibility for your family’s safety.
Mike, you make good content. But I think this video is one of your best yet. Especially considering all that is going on world wide, as well as the potential of issues domestically.
There is NOWHERE in my home that something is not within reach. Stage things in places you have access to at any point and any time! Also, have DOGS!! The guard/protection breeds are best but even little yappy dogs will let you know someone is outside!
They make safes of all sizes. Find one.
@@treyt6765Nah. Drawers are all I need.
German Shepard are fiercely loyal and good with children. Best possible guard dog for a family
Taurus makes a great toilet gun... just tape under the lid!
@@Fred-rv2tui prefer floopas... trying to get a mountain lian though...
Awesome video!! Thank you. God Bless 🇺🇸 America
Thank you Mike for making this video and creating awareness of potential "holes" in our defensive preparedness. The only thing I would add is the importance of becoming properly trained and proficient in the use of any new weapon you acquire. If you are new to rifles, sign up for a beginners course, somewhere, and seek training from a professional. Or alternately, get together with family/friends that have adequate experience, and go out and shoot with them. Merely "owning" a rifle is not enough to protect you and your family.
Well said!
i would add properly trained and prepared for emergency medical. not a lot of times the good guys come out on top and if you can save an innocent person because of knowledge and kit you carry is a win.
Just like owning an instrument doesn’t mean you can make music.
Can make noise though… ever wanted to hear a rendition of imitating a cat getting run over by a lawn mower? I’ll go get the violin!
Couldn’t agree more I spend last Saturday every month shooting clays,usually 150 rounds a session , practice at shooting a moving target and knowing how your gun “behaves”. Practise at reloading it ,all of it needs practise and without practise all you have is an expensive club
I would also add that taking a tactical shooting course will go a long way towards helping a gun owner understand and react to this kind of threat. I used to compete in biathlon and simply standing at the range shooting did nothing to help me shoot in competition as my adrenaline and myocardial oxygen demand were certainly distracting factors, and that’s still just shooting targets. Engaging threats is a whole different evolution. Training is good. Relevant training is more gooder!
“People who object to weapons aren't abolishing violence, they're begging for rule by brute force, when the biggest, strongest animals among men were always automatically 'right.' Guns ended that, and social democracy is a hollow farce without an armed populace to make it work.” -- L. Neil Smith, The Probability Broach (1979)
Who was it that said: god made men all different but Colt made them all equal
@@joecampana3398 I’m not entirely sure where that quote originated. The nearest equivalent that I could find reads thus: “They say God made man, but Sam Colt made them equal.”
@@fumble_brewski5410 your correct I researched it also and the point being it’s true! For even the weakest people can become capable of defending themselves with firearms!
Because I’m 68 years old and retired and I own many firearms and if I was attacked by multiple Rapscallions I would be able to defend myself and my family in order to keep us safe!
God bless the 2nd Amendment!
@@joecampana3398 Amen.
@@joecampana3398 That was Sam himself, and I agree.
It reassures me when I see these videos and can check every "box" on your list. It also pains me to know so many people out there either can't or won't. Thanks for speaking truth to power and doing it consistently.
Add to that I know people who can't afford anything to protect themselves. Sad state of affairs for them
Can’t afford? Won’t afford.
Sacrificial lamb they are.
@@mikewithers299who can't afford a used Hipoint? If they can't, something is seriously off in their lives.
@@yeshualawson I'm serious they can't afford even that dogshit gun.
@@yeshualawsonThey're not reliable 😂
When Obama took office I had one handgun and was looking at hunting rifles. Since then as noise about antigun from the government I acquired AR15s three 22LR semiautomatic rifles, shotguns, more hunting rifles and a few more handguns in different calibers. I moved to a more conservative state and I'm licensed for concealed carry. I never thought I'd ever use my military training as a civilian but here we are.
Im 43 and American and never did i think i would need to find someone like yourself , God blees you!!
Great video!!!! I have a maverick 88 behind my bedroom door, an AR 15 in closet. 40 cal in nightstand. I recently set some steel up outback. I have never been in the military or had any training. Just trying to become a dangerous man like John V talks about. My Dad passed away, so it's just me left to protect my mom, wife, and sister. I take the job seriously.
Sorry about your father. You live with your mom, wife and your sister?
@jolkraeremeark6949 Thanks.. No, we live a few houses apart. I take the to church and shopping. I just put a small house on family land out if the city. Putting together a homestead. Got a small pond and gun range outback . About 5 acres.
💯GOD Bless
So now "they: know what you have and where they are located!
I’ve been watching mike for 8-9 years now and I really appreciate all the info I’ve put out over the years. And the biggest things I’ve taken away from him and others is no one is coming to save you. And over the years you have put out great info that I’ve used and family and friends have used to be as prepared as we can can to protect and support ourselves. 💪🏽🇺🇸🔥🦅
Thank you
@Mrgunsngear what's your thoughts on the 5.56 beryl ?
@@Иванпонимаете-г4шhey hey, mrGuns here on my alt account, yea the baryl is in a catogory of “super sick awesome” it’s a solid bow and arrow, holler at a pimp👊
Mike is the goat
Never forget the USS Libêrty and the men who died on that day
Lots of viewers posting about the need to train regularly with your firearms... so very true! People: You can watch videos, take in new theory-tips-knowlwdge etc but remember THIS... When the SHTF and you're under stress, you WILL DEFAULT to the level of actual training you have had. DO NOT FAIL TO TRAIN!
Well, first move should be to avoid at all costs..if not possible...then plenty of 30 Rd magazines
By far my favorite video you have ever done! Thank you for sharing this no nonsense, practical and thought provoking video. The urgency in your voice proves the genuine concern that many of us share. Thank you again for using your platform for good and not evil! I have and will share as much as I can. I pray God's blessings on you and yours.
I detected the urgency. I keep hearing people say they are here.
you state "if the video helps one person then it is worth it. AMEN
You can leave a city but the city will eventually come to your door looking for food
I first became a gun owner after my next door neighbor got killed at his front door on his way back from a casino.
Got a 5" XDM in 9mm as my home defense gun.
After shooting it a few times I realized I couldn't use it as a carry gun and needed to get something smaller.
Fast forward to today, and now I'm a firearms expert.
It's a sad sad reality that we find ourselves in but, we allowed weakness to rule us because we were too worried about paying the bills and having the things...
@Miss_Chevious Yes. And the policies that led us here were dictated upon us from the courts. We were never asked.
I don't disagree with either of your replies. But...well...I will do the only thing that makes sense here; Take a man like myself for example. I am 37 years old. I hate and loathe damn near EVERYTHING our government has done/been responsible for/and become. I have never sacrificed a single day of work to protest them, never refused to pay my taxes, hell all I have ever done is voice my hate and discontent on the internet. I've written but ONE strongly worked letter to my state government for timber unity. There are a couple of reasons for this. One being, I'm not cut out for wasting my time with such things. I know they basically don't listen. But the other is, I'm also not the type to bitch about this stuff if I cannot make a large scale change. I will take time away from work, away from my home life only when it has gotten so bad that I am willing to kill/die over it. And we have yet to get there. This is both a curse and a blessing. But it is the reality of why nothing has changed. What it is going to take at this point, i fear...is too much for the nation to handle and stay in one piece. The depth of the propoganda and indoctrination of the political left is so far that I don't think anything can be done. Hillary Clinton is at the point where she openly more than once has voiced the idea of "camps" for her political opposition! Of which is just a mear 65 to 100million American voters...she is 100% serious and i have only a SMALL sliver of doubt that if she could get us on the train cars, she would. And she isn't even close to as radical as many of the leftists in positions of power right now.
@Miss_Chevious you probably voted for traitor Trump, a man who tried to overthrow a free and fair election and a disgrace to this country
Never forget the USS Libêrty and the men who died on that day
@@joshshepherd5660this is why the dems want us disarmed so badly.
Lots of good advice but I recommend that homeowners have BOTH a long gun and a handgun. The handgun can often be utilized in situations where the long gun cannot be, and it is a great backup to the long gun.
You use your pistol to get to your rifle
@@guyweisbeck3258 Sometimes. But consider the case of the young man who stopped the would-be mass shooting in the Indiana mall with a Glock 9mm. The pistol was all he was going to have during that encounter - if he had gone to his vehicle to get a rifle dozens might have died in the interim.
Some people are begter with long guns than pistols and vice versa. Id like to think pistols are for get off me,or your in a small spot like a crawl space to which you need to quickly point your gun behind you or anydirection fast when needed.@@guyweisbeck3258
@JHargis68 certainly a handgun is necessary for concealed carry, but this video is about home defense. For home defense, the long gun is always the best option. Of course, also strap on a handgun if time permits.
Neighborhood's and neighbors in my region are preparing. And we are not asking permission. We will defend our region and each other.
Great content. Made me go and do a function check on all my gear. We get complacent because it feels like peacetime in our homes but things change in an instant.
I have a complete arsenal this video make me want to go buy more but for now ill make sure all my weapon lights have fresh batteries and that i have enough ar mags loaded
Some people, "you should get at least one gun to defend your family". Other people, "You should really organize your gun collection in order of lethality or at least decide which one you want to use, before someone tries breaking in".
You should always have a couple sticks outside of the collection... edc / nightstand, bathroom, and living room
The dogs started going crazy. The cat ran under the bed. It was 3AM, and someone was prying open the front door. But I froze. Which one of the 27 loaded guns should I grab?
@@Van-zf9iwoh it’s really easy, grab this one.
@@Van-zf9iw First, find your balls. From there the gun choice should be easy.
@@AIRFORCENONE It turned out to be the Barrett. The fool picked the wrong day to wear level 2 armor!
As a fellow guntuber, I just want to say "thank you for making this video knowing you wouldn't be monetized. I was wondering where the ads were until I saw the banana mag on the AK. You really are doing something good with this video by talking to as many people as possible and let them know their G19 isn't going to stand up to 4 dudes with semi-auto rifles.
@US2A hello
Yeah man hi .
Visited your channel and subscribed
"banana mag" Jesus Christ.
@faryldaryl3975 Oh, I'm sorry I didn't talk in liberal for your delicate ears. "Exntded Assault Rifle Clips." Find a new hobby newb.
Thank you for speaking the truth and encouraging folk to wake up and be prepared.
I hope the non-enthusiasts see this. They need this info more than us die-hards.
absolutely
I agree, but they won’t realize it until it’s too late. Look at what happened when Covid hit and people in California wanted guns and they got pissed because there is a waiting period.
YOU are spot ON! As a LEO for 24 years in a large Florida city police department that spent most of my career in special operations, I can assure you -YOU can not wait for the police to save you and your family - especially if you’re NOT armed. For example during the start of 2020 riots every police officer in my department busy dealing with masses of violent protesters that greatly out numbered the police. Hundreds of police calls for service went unanswered because there was no one to send……Trust me I was there working 20+ hour shifts trying to gain control for days. That was a huge eye opener even for me. Please heed the advice in this video!
I absolutely believe it
“Special operations” that’s a military term. You’re not military even though most cops are wannabes. Most cops are part of the problem. You want to exercise power over others. Constantly abusing people’s rights. Then do very little good on the side to justify your unconstitutional existence and acts.
Thr number one thing that most dont have and really difficult to develop is ",the will" to do what needs to be done. No tools or gear, just the willingness to do what you need to do.
Some people say they'd rather be kilt than to do it to someone else. I dont understand even that, but what about your wife? Your child? What kind of person are you if you aren't willing to stop someone from doing unspeakable horrors to your wife and child?!
No one is coming to save you. Why is that so difficult for people to understand?!
@MattH-wg7ou Most say they are, but really aren't. You won't ever know for sure till the time has come. Your experiences give you a snapshot of how you will perform, but even still you simply don't know.
I found out in my case it's disturbingly easy. I had prior training and we'll even call it indoctrination from the military, but there is also something else there.
Most people who might grab a gun in a desperate moment are still mentally unable to pull the trigger on target. The gun becomes a liability for them and everyone whom it will be later used on.
The mindset of being prepared to kill a human has to be there.
Fight or flight
I used to listen to a TV preacher years ago. His take was he'd be happy to send someone to meet their god if their intent was to harm him or his family. @@MattH-wg7ou
I've been a fan for years of this channel and I enjoyed this video the most. It needed to be said. Great Job and I hope you never stop.
I bought a 16 inch 556 ar from one of the big box companies with an fn barrel for less than 660. It was their "premium line" . My more experienced friends were surprised by the build quality and one ordered the same kit after. He has a bunch of them , this is my first ar. I'm getting lessons and finally feel confident I can defend my home. 660 is not that much money. Especially since I think we are in for a grim time ahead.
Nice. I got an FN-15 that's upgraded, Trijicon ACOG/RMR, IR. The base rifle was 980 at a gun show back in 2017.
Friends don't let friends buy PSA
Lol why?
Training is very important.
BLEM CHF PSA All Day
Thank you for putting this together. Your fellow citizens thank you!!!
You're welcome 👍🏽
Having worked in ERs and Level 1 Trauma Centers most of my adult career, with a strong penchant to GSWs (Gun Shot Wounds), the magnitude of difference in contrasting the Wound Dynamics in what I call the TMOI (Traumatic Mechanism of Injury) from a 9 mm round vs the 5.56 is considerable. Most A-Zone / Midline Head-Cervical 5.56 GSWs, die in the field. I’ve had several 9 mm GSWs to the heart ♥️ stop by the ER, 2 weeks later as they were being Discharged. The ability to “Reach out & Touch Someone” is certainly a significant Tactical Advantage. Dr. Hull,MD. ⚕️🇺🇸
Would love to see a pair up of an er doc with gsw experience and someone knowledgeable on firearms do a video like this one. I think a doctors perspective on lethality would be neat
Velocity is the difference
I wouldn't want to take the chance of being shot with a 9mm hp though. And even if you get a lot of guys shot with 9mm in the ER and they might live - at least they weren't doing much anymore. I mean they were in the ER. Much better than a sharp stick I would say.
@tylersmith839 there is an orthopedic surgeon that does trauma analysis on youtube.
Preach it Brother!
Something tells me he won’t be speaking of the garden variety.
Never forget the USS Libêrty and the men who died on that day
First time viewer here, I’m 71 and up until yesterday, I was one of the many who have just a handgun for home defense. Because I like the M&P line, I chose their M&P FPC 9MM. I already had more than enough ammo for the handgun, now I have enough for both. Thanks for the great video!
You still have two 9mm firearms. These bad guys, MS-13 especially all run at least soft armor, like police wear. Get an AK-74 (Russian version of our M-16) or an AR -15 in 5.56. I'm a tiny woman, the avatar picture is me from the last cruise I took with my husband. If little girls like me can handle them, you can too at your age. Learn to lube it too, never run a battle rifle wiped clean of lubricant. Wetter the better, ask any Marine. Good luck and stay safe!
ms13 is not coming to invade your home in the middle of rural America. a 9mm carbine provides excellent capabilities for protecting against home invasion while minimizing the risk of over-penetration. @@debbiestimac5175
And I'm here to like and comment to push this important public service announcement to the masses!
Thanks MG&G. 😎
Thank you
So as my daughters were growing up and learning weapons, I taught them that if they’re running an AR they need to learn and run an AK. As you stated AR’s and AK’s are everywhere, everyone should know how to run them proficiently. And ironically as you came out with this video my girls and I had this very discussion yesterday.
30 years ago a guy carrying a 15 round 9mm and a backup mag was looked at weird..
30 years later if you ain’t running QRF kit you failed.
Thank you, Mike.thiqs was a great run down for arming yourself and taking care of your family.
As crazy as it may sound. In an event of a break in progress. If you live in a home and your car is parked next to it. I would hit that “panic button” in the car remote to alert and disorient. There is a great chance that the perp stop its track & run away.
Grab your cell phone to monitor live security footage of your premises and have a weapon for self defense. Secure your position in a dark corner if you are
armed and wait.
Order of priority:
1. Arm yourself.
2. Assume a defensive position.
3. Command the intruder to leave.
4. Call 911
5. Defend yourself decisively.
MugClub member here. I’ve always loved your content even before you joined MugClub. So I’m watching this video almost a year later in October of 2024. What is being spoken of here still resonates. Thank you!
Good stuff brother! The uninformed have just been informed. Hopefully they will heed your advice and stop thinking this can’t happen to me. Thank you for your insight, caring, and always great information.
Semper Fi
Good on you for having the balls to make this type of video to warn people... .. hypothetically. Stay safe, ready and calm/responsible at all times, folks.