In 1980 in California, I took judo lessons from a Japanese master when stationed out there as a young Marine. He taught me on day one avoid a fight. Exactly what you said Ken. Best video I have seen in a very long time.
Knowing Ken a little bit , he’s instructed training I’ve done back 12-16 years ago.. I’m amazed that he’s saying this as well .. very different message these days from Ken.. sad 😢
I've been following Mas Ayoob for decades, and one of the first lessons I picked up from him in the late '80s was to avoid violent confrontation as much as possible; force is only for those situations when you can't get away.
I used to watch a show called “The Best Defense.” They would go over various ways to defend yourself, then always end with a way to prevent or avoid the problem.
Wow! This man is a sage. When he speaks of firearms, he does so with experience and authority. His use of the English language is clear and direct. He just put the current social environment in perspective. Make sure you pay attention to the underlying theme of this discussion. Thank you Ken!
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"The media in America today is a marketer of perception, not a marketer of facts." That right there is one of the most perceptive statements that I think I've ever heard.
Very well done! I live in a rural area & am served by our county Sheriff's department. I've had positive experiences with all the officers I've met. Problem is that the Sheriff's office is 26 miles from my residence. I wouldn't dream of being unarmed.
It’s still a lot of trust to place in what is essentially a politician with a badge. Forget trusting them to protect you, I’d be so tempted to just bury any home invader I engaged and never speak of it. Especially in a rural area. Just one bad person in the legal system can ruin your life.
I live on a mountaintop at the back end of two different county's, no one patrols up here unless it's a hot call. I'm on my own, firearms are always loaded within reach.
Art of War: "A battle avoided is a battle won." This video is filled with sound and solid advice for our present times in the US. Thanks to all involved and God willing it, peace be with you.
Excellent video! Back a couple decades ago when I first got my CC permit, I thought I was a bad-ass, a quasi-super hero.. ready to defend against any bad guy threat. I was a young Army Soldier with all of a couple years under my belt. I figured I was prepared for anything. Then, I attended one of Mas's LFI-1 classes.. and my eyes were opened wide! It finally dawned on me how badly wrong I was.. what an incorrect mind-set I had. I learned its FAR better, ( and cheaper! ) to AVOID the fight. Train and prepare for the fight, but do everything possible to avoid it unless there's no other choice.
@@SHUB281 my wife likes the shirt but she does always carry, same as me. And this woman says “God made cubic zirconia so we could all afford ammo.” Won’t spend over $35 on a ring, but no hesitation about ammo or a thousand dollar gun. 😁
Law Enforcement isn't what it once was. The majority of law enforcement today cares nothing about the constitution. They take an oath to uphold the constitution. First thing they do is violate that oath. Police unions have voted democrat for years. They made their bed. It's hard to back the cops when they have help destroy the country by voting for democrats. They quickly changed their tune when their lively hoods and pension were threatened during the defund movement. They voted for Trump but the damage was already done. The calvary never came running. 99% of the time the cops show up AFTER the criminals have harmed someone. Bottom line is 90% of law enforcement can't be trusted. They will turn on the public in a New York second. Just look at them now throwing people out of restaurants in New York for not being vaccinated. Even though the NY Police union voted for Trump they will do whatever they are told by whoever is in charge. We are seeing it now. Todays law enforcement is not based around protecting or serving the people of this country. It's about protecting the their government enablers at any cost to the public.
Great presentation Ken . The only thing worth adding , never be under gunned , wether out in the town or in your house . If the wolf comes and there’s no escape , exact a heavy price !
@@radiohobbyist13 I dont think so. Not at all. Use what have. I deleted my first answer to your question. I might get into trouble. Im still a revolver guy myself. Its just less shots and more reloading steps but still a shooter
@@radiohobbyist13 Personally I don’t believe so , but carry at least one speed loader and maybe a speed strip.. at home have several hidden around the house, provided there’s no kids to worry about
Well said. I had a close call with a self defense encounter and a firearm. Sure glad the situation was defused without firing a shot. Been thinking about it ever since.
Well said, I wish you were wrong. So far my police department seems to be pretty responsive. Until recently I was a member of a local police auxiliary. My greatest concern these days is an out of control federal government.
You laid it on the line, brother. Each morning, when I wake up, I don my pants, shirt, socks and shoes and then place my favorite pistol and holster on my belt. More often than not my silent prayer is "Lord, keep me from situations where I am forced to use this thing. But, if it happens, Lord, grant me the presence of mind to remember my training, while You guide my hand." Mr. Hackathorn is 100% correct. One other gun channel preacher says it precisely: "Don't go stupid places, at stupid times, and do stupid things."
keep in mind, over there is about 12,000x worse than here. ppl doomsay a lot, especially because media makes everything seem horrible. most areas are fine, poverty stricken areas are BY FAR the ones with the most crime and even in places like chicago does it rarely leak into affluent areas (one singular shooting in lincoln park in chicago was enormous news in chicago) SA, as you know, is and has been in a state of collapse due to extraordinarily shitty government over many decades, along with generations of EXTREME racial tension and the fallout of apartheid. america is nowhere near the situation SA is in and has been in, nor is it going in that direction. keep in mind ken is a former cop, he's gonna be pro-police and pro-police media biased; and i believe ken probably consumes more media than he's willing to admit (SOME form of news media at least, despite even accepting media is masters of perception). some places suck, some places are going crazy, sometimes there's protests; it's not like that in 99% of places, for 99%+ of the population. cops are a hot topic point, but this uvalde shooting recently has been a big wakeup call in terms of this 'police are being forced to be too scared to do their job' thing (the police are undefendable and have began even the most pro-police ppl to somewhat begin to critically analyze police response.) police response times here have not changed dramatically for the most part but it depends on the city, in 2017 nationwide (before this widespread anti-police sentiment) the average police response was 10 minutes. 10 minutes! why even bother coming at all? everyone should have been carrying ages ago, relying on anyone at any time to protect you is a losing gambit. from 2010-2015 (long before this tension!) New Orleans police response times on avg went from 24 mins, to over 1 hour. not a joke, you can google this. 24 mins, which is already a death sentence to over 1 hour. brave heroes! sorry this turned into a rant ken kinda annoyed me a lil, i don't want anyone from SA to believe here is anywhere near as bad. you people have it way worse and we are blessed to have the situation we have now (unfortunately, we also have our media making everyone seem like it's an active warzone) als je begript nederlands, dingen zijn ok hier :D
Ken, I look forward to these episodes and this one was superb. While on the NRA BOD I used to lecture what will potentially happen if you fire a shot: criminal investigation, civil law suit and psychological issues. No doubt you have given the same lecture. Stay safe and Happy Holidays.
Perfect speach, dear Ken. We need more and more peoples like You, You are lighthouse in the dark times, You are our hope. Thanks. God bless You and Your family.
Thanks for putting this out there. Having done much business travel, often to places that didn’t allow firearms, I learned avoidance. Stay alert, lean on your experiences, and accept the realities of what you see.
Ken is one of the craftsmen who has been there done that and still pushing the practical side of this trade. Thank you sir just as I said thank you years ago when I shook your hand for the first time. AIM FOR KNOWLEDGE is key I say.
I was recently in Chicago. Police no longer do traffic control. I saw, on Michigan Avenue, a vehicle stopped at a stop light burning rubber to such a degree that one could almost not see the vehicle. Hundreds of people were standing around the very popular tourist area. When the light turned green the car peeled out at high speed. The uniformed traffic control persons were unarmed but had radios. But none of them approached the vehicle or tried to get the driver to stop. Not a big deal… but indicative of where we are today.
Every American should see this video. It's that important! God Bless and good luck to my fellow decent freedom loving Americans. It's going to be a long 3 more years until next election.
When I First started to learn to fly a helicopter, one of the First things my instructor said to me was... See and Avoid... 'Nuff said!!!... Good stuff thanks for posting.
I've been cautioning friends for more and more in recent years about trying to be a hero and avoiding the fight. Society has changed. There was a time when people looked to create heros or figures to be respected. Now you see they are more likely to tear down someone in any way possible if that person distinguishes themselves in a conflict.
Responsible carry of a firearm requires a lot of mental work and the understanding that you endanger both yourself and your community in foregoing that work. I have carried for several decades, and I still maintain my ability to make fast decisions and react appropriately. Having to start from scratch in a crisis will surely work out poorly for someone. My decision making abilities have been tested a few times, and I thank God that my mind was in familiar territory each time.
Depressing. We moved to a smaller town 9 years ago when retired. I feel we still have good police protection here. A big thanks to the men and women in law enforcement keeping us safe. IMO it’s normal human attitude to not appreciate the warriors unless the enemy is at the gate. Normal attitude combined with the incessant bad press for police have created the new normal.
Just for fun I once used to go on these big long bicycle rides in the middle of nowhere, sometimes even at night. I always figured I'd be okay because I was "carrying". But, in the last five years or so I've changed my tune about doing things like that. Times have truly changed, and not for the better. I'm no longer making the excuse to take unnecessary chances just because I'm packing.
Excellent presentation. The reason I stopped as a law enforcement instructor. May win the battle but not the war. Have been in court to justify training, but in the new culture not always right in the eye of society.
@@gillygil8747 Well he was going back to the store where he had just committed an assult with a deadly weapon... But other than that ... Btw it's still not justified..it was excessive force ... as soon as the motorized scooter stopped..the threat stopped..but the shooting did not.
It's always been my personal policy to be aware of my surroundings and if I see or get the feeling that there could be trouble, I leave. I carry a firearm as a tool of last resort. We live in dangerous times. Ken's advice is solid.
Well stated both in regards to avoidance of conflict as well as the importance of regular practice maintaining an adequate stock of Ball ammo vs. self defense inventory.
thats the best way ive heard it explained. im a nra instructor and i push the point that if you can get away do it. heros die and or go to jail all the time . if you have to react to save someones life under stand you are going to be arrested and have to prove you had no choice other than to watch someone be killed or save a life. and it could be your life on the line either way.
Great advice. Just 2 nights ago while leaving a conviniece store , I had a drunken Mexican , pull up behind me blocking me in so his passenger could jump out , run in and do their transaction , without him having to pull in to a parking spot ( he even saw my reverse lights on) . Instead of blowing my horn or rolling down my window or saying anything , I just waited till he left. Was my blood boiling?? Hell yeah!!! That's exactly why I just said to myself, " it just ain't worth it".
I was raised as a Citizen not a private citizen; duty to live and serve the community and work hard for my people with high moral standards and to treat my country as my home. The new reality is a nightmare. I appreciate your words and message. It's unfortunate when children have to fear their own parents and cannot rely on them (metaphor) As a child I have always had to rely on myself even with my upbringing because of the change in society. And I know what it feels like to have people you care for and want to protect not trust you.
In the LTC class, the Instructer said "First things first, you need to be aware of your suroundings- if you think there's a chance of a fight... Get outta there. Avoidance is your first line of defense, you can't be attacked if you aren't there"
Spot on! I'm an old guy, too, and for many years I knew most of the police officers where I lived - some of them were even good friends; you could safely say that I'm "cop friendly". I've lived in this new area for ten years now, and the only time I've seen a cop out of his car is when he/she has a motorist pulled over. That's hardly a good time to make a new friend. Some of the people at my range may be cops, but I don't know them to be. It's a two-sided sword. There may be times that I can be helpful to an officer, and in the past that happened several times; I was either a witness to wrongdoing, or I'd heard some street talk ... err, gossip ... that might lead an officer to clues, a suspect and/or an arrest. Several times a friend who was an officer asked me to keep an eye out for this or that, and to call him if I saw anything helpful. The police are losing all of that input from the public that could make their jobs safer and a little bit easier.
Well when do we stand up then, when do we say enough is enough, when do you make a stand, how do you make a stand...??? My wait and see attitude has been working so far but my patience grow thin thin thin...... Much like many many many other individuals. 🙏🏻
He’s saying everything I’ve been seeing and believe in! Don’t go looking for it if it doesn’t involve you or your family and keep your supplies up!
I keep buying more #2A Supplies as I can.
Is that not common sense??
Thanks for Watching!
In 1980 in California, I took judo lessons from a Japanese master when stationed out there as a young Marine. He taught me on day one avoid a fight. Exactly what you said Ken. Best video I have seen in a very long time.
His name wasn't Mr. Miagi was it?
He didn't want you to find out you needed some striking ability too. 😁
Very wise 'Grasshopper'
My instructor and I went out and fought at bars on the weekends, thats the difference between judo and a mma training folks.
And the difference between sociopathic immaturity and a responsible adult.@@johnnysprocketz
This is absolutely depressing yet true - to hear this from ken hackathorn is absolutely eye opening and prophetic … smh
Thanks for watching
Knowing Ken a little bit , he’s instructed training I’ve done back 12-16 years ago.. I’m amazed that he’s saying this as well .. very different message these days from Ken.. sad 😢
I've been following Mas Ayoob for decades, and one of the first lessons I picked up from him in the late '80s was to avoid violent confrontation as much as possible; force is only for those situations when you can't get away.
Mas is the man !
I used to watch a show called “The Best Defense.” They would go over various ways to defend yourself, then always end with a way to prevent or avoid the problem.
Yes, Massad was getting that message out early, which lines up with the advice of gun lawyers. "In the Gravest Extreme" was so well-written.
Wow! This man is a sage. When he speaks of firearms, he does so with experience and authority. His use of the English language is clear and direct. He just put the current social environment in perspective. Make sure you pay attention to the underlying theme of this discussion. Thank you Ken!
A life of knowledge in under 10 minutes......wisdom 👍
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Thanks!
"The media in America today is a marketer of perception, not a marketer of facts."
That right there is one of the most perceptive statements that I think I've ever heard.
Very well done! I live in a rural area & am served by our county Sheriff's department. I've had positive experiences with all the officers I've met. Problem is that the Sheriff's office is 26 miles from my residence. I wouldn't dream of being unarmed.
It’s still a lot of trust to place in what is essentially a politician with a badge. Forget trusting them to protect you, I’d be so tempted to just bury any home invader I engaged and never speak of it. Especially in a rural area. Just one bad person in the legal system can ruin your life.
Yep I'm 22 miles.
I live on a mountaintop at the back end of two different county's, no one patrols up here unless it's a hot call. I'm on my own, firearms are always loaded within reach.
Art of War: "A battle avoided is a battle won."
This video is filled with sound and solid advice for our present times in the US. Thanks to all involved and God willing it, peace be with you.
Not if the future of the Republic depends on it.
Excellent video!
Back a couple decades ago when I first got my CC permit, I thought I was a bad-ass, a quasi-super hero.. ready to defend against any bad guy threat. I was a young Army Soldier with all of a couple years under my belt. I figured I was prepared for anything.
Then, I attended one of Mas's LFI-1 classes.. and my eyes were opened wide! It finally dawned on me how badly wrong I was.. what an incorrect mind-set I had. I learned its FAR better, ( and cheaper! ) to AVOID the fight. Train and prepare for the fight, but do everything possible to avoid it unless there's no other choice.
You’re a good man. As much as they try to isolate us from each other and lie to you, you are not alone.
Soft armor is affordable.
I'm surprised he said nothing about it in a few words.
Avoidance “might” be a better plan?! It has and IS ALWAYS the better plan!
What an interesting gentleman, he has forgotten more about shooting than most people will ever learn in their lifetimes. I'm glad he makes videos.
Amen.
That 1911 .45 with his signature on the side seems like a sweetie!
True. There are a lot of younger instructors who are very good, but there's nothing like experience on a dangerous topic.
Office Greg (OG’s Danger Show) has a great piece of merch: a black T-shirt saying “Nobody is coming. It’s up to you.”
Gun shirts are silly. Buy a box of ammo
@@SHUB281 walking in public naked with a box of ammo is sillier. Buy both.
@@SHUB281 my wife likes the shirt but she does always carry, same as me. And this woman says “God made cubic zirconia so we could all afford ammo.” Won’t spend over $35 on a ring, but no hesitation about ammo or a thousand dollar gun. 😁
@@hufdaddy3485 Funny.
@@lanedexter6303 good wife selection is as important as the right ammo. ✅
A superb 10 minutes!!! As a retired LEO, I can back up Ken's recommendation with plenty of anecdotal evidence.
The police earned their reputation.
Law Enforcement isn't what it once was. The majority of law enforcement today cares nothing about the constitution. They take an oath to uphold the constitution. First thing they do is violate that oath. Police unions have voted democrat for years. They made their bed. It's hard to back the cops when they have help destroy the country by voting for democrats. They quickly changed their tune when their lively hoods and pension were threatened during the defund movement. They voted for Trump but the damage was already done. The calvary never came running. 99% of the time the cops show up AFTER the criminals have harmed someone. Bottom line is 90% of law enforcement can't be trusted. They will turn on the public in a New York second. Just look at them now throwing people out of restaurants in New York for not being vaccinated. Even though the NY Police union voted for Trump they will do whatever they are told by whoever is in charge. We are seeing it now. Todays law enforcement is not based around protecting or serving the people of this country. It's about protecting the their government enablers at any cost to the public.
If you can, always avoid it.
Excellent advice!!!
You're a wise man Hack. Thank you for this.
You're Welcome!
Absolutely superb advice from a true master - expert. Thank you Ken and Bill Wilson.
Our pleasure!
Great presentation Ken . The only thing worth adding , never be under gunned , wether out in the town or in your house . If the wolf comes and there’s no escape , exact a heavy price !
Does this mean that revolvers are obsolete for personal defense situations?
@@radiohobbyist13 I dont think so. Not at all. Use what have. I deleted my first answer to your question. I might get into trouble. Im still a revolver guy myself. Its just less shots and more reloading steps but still a shooter
@@radiohobbyist13 Personally I don’t believe so , but carry at least one speed loader and maybe a speed strip.. at home have several hidden around the house, provided there’s no kids to worry about
Thank you, Ken. Probably the most realistic advice I've heard in a long time. It's a very sad commentary on our society these days, but all too true.
Well said.
I had a close call with a self defense encounter and a firearm.
Sure glad the situation was defused without firing a shot.
Been thinking about it ever since.
Well said, I wish you were wrong. So far my police department seems to be pretty responsive. Until recently I was a member of a local police auxiliary. My greatest concern these days is an out of control federal government.
You laid it on the line, brother. Each morning, when I wake up, I don my pants, shirt, socks and shoes and then place my favorite pistol and holster on my belt. More often than not my silent prayer is "Lord, keep me from situations where I am forced to use this thing. But, if it happens, Lord, grant me the presence of mind to remember my training, while You guide my hand." Mr. Hackathorn is 100% correct. One other gun channel preacher says it precisely: "Don't go stupid places, at stupid times, and do stupid things."
right on 100 percent
Everything you have said here, Ken, applies 100 percent to us here in South Africa too. Its scary how exactly your advice fits here.
keep in mind, over there is about 12,000x worse than here. ppl doomsay a lot, especially because media makes everything seem horrible. most areas are fine, poverty stricken areas are BY FAR the ones with the most crime and even in places like chicago does it rarely leak into affluent areas (one singular shooting in lincoln park in chicago was enormous news in chicago) SA, as you know, is and has been in a state of collapse due to extraordinarily shitty government over many decades, along with generations of EXTREME racial tension and the fallout of apartheid.
america is nowhere near the situation SA is in and has been in, nor is it going in that direction. keep in mind ken is a former cop, he's gonna be pro-police and pro-police media biased; and i believe ken probably consumes more media than he's willing to admit (SOME form of news media at least, despite even accepting media is masters of perception). some places suck, some places are going crazy, sometimes there's protests; it's not like that in 99% of places, for 99%+ of the population.
cops are a hot topic point, but this uvalde shooting recently has been a big wakeup call in terms of this 'police are being forced to be too scared to do their job' thing (the police are undefendable and have began even the most pro-police ppl to somewhat begin to critically analyze police response.) police response times here have not changed dramatically for the most part but it depends on the city, in 2017 nationwide (before this widespread anti-police sentiment) the average police response was 10 minutes. 10 minutes! why even bother coming at all? everyone should have been carrying ages ago, relying on anyone at any time to protect you is a losing gambit. from 2010-2015 (long before this tension!) New Orleans police response times on avg went from 24 mins, to over 1 hour. not a joke, you can google this. 24 mins, which is already a death sentence to over 1 hour. brave heroes!
sorry this turned into a rant ken kinda annoyed me a lil, i don't want anyone from SA to believe here is anywhere near as bad. you people have it way worse and we are blessed to have the situation we have now (unfortunately, we also have our media making everyone seem like it's an active warzone)
als je begript nederlands, dingen zijn ok hier :D
Ken, I look forward to these episodes and this one was superb. While on the NRA BOD I used to lecture what will potentially happen if you fire a shot: criminal investigation, civil law suit and psychological issues. No doubt you have given the same lecture. Stay safe and Happy Holidays.
Perfect speach, dear Ken. We need more and more peoples like You, You are lighthouse in the dark times, You are our hope. Thanks. God bless You and Your family.
Thanks for putting this out there. Having done much business travel, often to places that didn’t allow firearms, I learned avoidance. Stay alert, lean on your experiences, and accept the realities of what you see.
Yes and if walking around to restaurants or stores dress down to jeans n shirt to try n blend in much as possible
Ken is one of the craftsmen who has been there done that and still pushing the practical side of this trade. Thank you sir just as I said thank you years ago when I shook your hand for the first time. AIM FOR KNOWLEDGE is key I say.
Excellent presentation. Thanks Ken!
Thanks Ken. Current LEO
Spot on advice here! You will NEVER be completely exonerated once you pull that trigger!
Thank you Ken for such an honest assessment of today’s state of affairs.
Brilliant.
Sound observation & commentary.
Thank you!
Wow! That was like a slap in the face, with a wet towel. WISDOM!!
I was recently in Chicago. Police no longer do traffic control. I saw, on Michigan Avenue, a vehicle stopped at a stop light burning rubber to such a degree that one could almost not see the vehicle. Hundreds of people were standing around the very popular tourist area.
When the light turned green the car peeled out at high speed.
The uniformed traffic control persons were unarmed but had radios. But none of them approached the vehicle or tried to get the driver to stop.
Not a big deal… but indicative of where we are today.
Another excellent video. Thank you Ken!
Glad you enjoyed it
Amen Ken, amen.
Wise words spoken by the master!
Thanks Ken!
Most people need to be reminded of the current reality.
Every American should see this video. It's that important! God Bless and good luck to my fellow decent freedom loving Americans. It's going to be a long 3 more years until next election.
When I First started to learn to fly a helicopter, one of the First things my instructor said to me was... See and Avoid... 'Nuff said!!!... Good stuff thanks for posting.
Great video Ken! Good advice for our times. 30 Seconds Out has t-shirts patches and hoodies with NO ONE IS COMING IT'S UP TO US.
Well prepared and delivered----an outstanding video! Thank you Ken Hackathorn & Bill Wilson.
Glad you enjoyed it
Spot On! Thanks Ken!
Thanks for watching!
Reality of todays world. Thank you Mr. Hackathorn for being truthful.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom
All points are valid. Scary but true. Thanks
Thank you, good advice!!
You bet!
I agree and I've always pushed for avoidance rather than confrontation
I've been cautioning friends for more and more in recent years about trying to be a hero and avoiding the fight. Society has changed. There was a time when people looked to create heros or figures to be respected. Now you see they are more likely to tear down someone in any way possible if that person distinguishes themselves in a conflict.
Thank you!
As always, the most honest and best advice I have ever heard. Mr. Hackenthorn thank you & God bless.
Thanks Ken. You're the best. The new reality is sad but true.
Thank You Ken, Reality Check!
You bet!
Words of wisdom if I've ever heard them.
Outstanding truthful information your providing.
God bless 🙏
Responsible carry of a firearm requires a lot of mental work and the understanding that you endanger both yourself and your community in foregoing that work. I have carried for several decades, and I still maintain my ability to make fast decisions and react appropriately. Having to start from scratch in a crisis will surely work out poorly for someone. My decision making abilities have been tested a few times, and I thank God that my mind was in familiar territory each time.
Thanks for the wake up call ☮️
Depressing. We moved to a smaller town 9 years ago when retired. I feel we still have good police protection here. A big thanks to the men and women in law enforcement keeping us safe. IMO it’s normal human attitude to not appreciate the warriors unless the enemy is at the gate. Normal attitude combined with the incessant bad press for police have created the new normal.
The police aren't "warriors". Unwarranted praise and worship by you and others gave them. A inflated ego.
Just for fun I once used to go on these big long bicycle rides in the middle of nowhere, sometimes even at night. I always figured I'd be okay because I was "carrying". But, in the last five years or so I've changed my tune about doing things like that. Times have truly changed, and not for the better. I'm no longer making the excuse to take unnecessary chances just because I'm packing.
Excellent presentation. The reason I stopped as a law enforcement instructor. May win the battle but not the war. Have been in court to justify training, but in the new culture not always right in the eye of society.
Opinion on the 'perp on wheelchair' that got blasted in the back 3/2meters away recently?
@@HAYAOLEONE : Unauthorized use of lethal force, murder. Paralyzed man in a wheelchair going away? Was he even able to throw the knife?
Attitudes will swing back like a pendulum. Unfortunately, these living conditions will persist until that happens. Thanks for the training.
@@gillygil8747
Well he was going back to the store where he had just committed an assult with a deadly weapon...
But other than that ...
Btw it's still not justified..it was excessive force ... as soon as the motorized scooter stopped..the threat stopped..but the shooting did not.
"Do not get yourself involved in a shooting if you can help it." Great advice! Leave your ego at home and avoid conflict.
It's always been my personal policy to be aware of my surroundings and if I see or get the feeling that there could be trouble, I leave. I carry a firearm as a tool of last resort. We live in dangerous times. Ken's advice is solid.
“The media in America is a marketer of perception, not necessarily facts.” Spot on! 👏👏👏
Excellent Video, one every citizen should watch
It is always good to listen to you Sir, watch and learn from your drills. God bless!
Well stated both in regards to avoidance of conflict as well as the importance of regular practice maintaining an adequate stock of Ball ammo vs. self defense inventory.
Totally spot on! Truer words have never been spoken.
Well said Ken.
thats the best way ive heard it explained. im a nra instructor and i push the point that if you can get away do it. heros die and or go to jail all the time . if you have to react to save someones life under stand you are going to be arrested and have to prove you had no choice other than to watch someone be killed or save a life. and it could be your life on the line either way.
Spot on assessment of what's happening with our society today. We are literally circling the drain.
Officer Greg, OG s danger show wears and sells shirts that say; NO ONE IS COMING... ITS UP TO YOU
All good points. Thanks.
One of the markers of a successful life is that you can thrive regardless of who is in political power.
Brilliant points sir!
Thank you for this talk! Glad someone finally had the sac to say it.
WOW! Ken lays it out like it really is.
Great advice. Just 2 nights ago while leaving a conviniece store , I had a drunken Mexican , pull up behind me blocking me in so his passenger could jump out , run in and do their transaction , without him having to pull in to a parking spot ( he even saw my reverse lights on) . Instead of blowing my horn or rolling down my window or saying anything , I just waited till he left. Was my blood boiling?? Hell yeah!!! That's exactly why I just said to myself, " it just ain't worth it".
There are skillful alternatives to the bipolar choices of eating your resentment or blowing his head off: a polite request for consideration.
Great job, Mr Hackathorn!!!
I was raised as a Citizen not a private citizen; duty to live and serve the community and work hard for my people with high moral standards and to treat my country as my home. The new reality is a nightmare. I appreciate your words and message. It's unfortunate when children have to fear their own parents and cannot rely on them (metaphor) As a child I have always had to rely on myself even with my upbringing because of the change in society. And I know what it feels like to have people you care for and want to protect not trust you.
I agree 100%. Thank you for sharing and speaking the true status of America in 2021.
Such a accurate and concise message, Thanks.
You are so welcome
Very true the best battle won is the one you avoid!! Thank you you 4 speaking reality in this chaotic world….
It is a reality check hearing you tell it like it is. I see the trend for sure and am adapting.
"no one is coming to save you" very true words there!!!! thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!!! be safe out there
And the corollary:
* everybody is coming to destroy you.
In the LTC class, the Instructer said "First things first, you need to be aware of your suroundings- if you think there's a chance of a fight... Get outta there. Avoidance is your first line of defense, you can't be attacked if you aren't there"
This was a great video. Thank you, sir.🇺🇸
9:49 Ken, spot on brother 👮🏻♂️
Great explanation of our current climate in America.
Word of Wisdom. Thanks
Thanks Ken ...
Well said, sir.
Spot on! I'm an old guy, too, and for many years I knew most of the police officers where I lived - some of them were even good friends; you could safely say that I'm "cop friendly". I've lived in this new area for ten years now, and the only time I've seen a cop out of his car is when he/she has a motorist pulled over. That's hardly a good time to make a new friend. Some of the people at my range may be cops, but I don't know them to be.
It's a two-sided sword. There may be times that I can be helpful to an officer, and in the past that happened several times; I was either a witness to wrongdoing, or I'd heard some street talk ... err, gossip ... that might lead an officer to clues, a suspect and/or an arrest. Several times a friend who was an officer asked me to keep an eye out for this or that, and to call him if I saw anything helpful. The police are losing all of that input from the public that could make their jobs safer and a little bit easier.
Well when do we stand up then,
when do we say enough is enough, when do you make a stand,
how do you make a stand...???
My wait and see attitude has been working so far but my patience grow thin thin thin......
Much like many many many other individuals. 🙏🏻
Fantastic. Thanks alot.
Sad but true. Thank you for another great video.
Thanks for watching!
You, sir, are excellent.
Couldn't agree more Ken.
Thank you for sharing, very wise!
Great teaching
Thank you!
100% thank you for saying this