Getting the Spouse into Carrying Concealed

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    How to get your spouse into shooting. Many guys interested in concealed carry are always asking me how to get their wife into guns. Bad guys seek easier targets and so home invasions frequently occur during the middle of the day when the husband is gone. Similarly, I recognize my wife is more likely to be attacked when she is out in public alone, than when she is with me. All this means that I won't be there to save her, and police are minutes away when seconds count. Your wife must be ready to defend herself and her kids, so carrying concealed is a really big deal In this video we highlight the importance of carrying concealed, and how shooting can be fun, easy, and carrying is very doable for the average woman.
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  • @mackenzieharris5259
    @mackenzieharris5259 6 років тому +230

    First!

    • @WarriorPoetSociety
      @WarriorPoetSociety  6 років тому +125

      Awarded 1st prize and pinned for all to see

    • @anthonyromanzocarr7712
      @anthonyromanzocarr7712 6 років тому +4

      Yesss!

    • @alexmarrs7321
      @alexmarrs7321 6 років тому +6

      Warrior Poet Society have you interviewed or shot with Jerry M?

    • @sqwk2559
      @sqwk2559 5 років тому +10

      Mackenzie Harris - we need to get Discovery Channel to make a documentary about this amazing achievement. Personally I gain happiness from raising my child properly and providing for my family.

    • @ericoxner326
      @ericoxner326 5 років тому +2

      @@sqwk2559 Well at least she did not meet Mr Remington or Mr Beretta.

  • @travisvanderlaan9829
    @travisvanderlaan9829 5 років тому +137

    Dude is doing something right to have his wife look at him that way.

    • @10oner
      @10oner Рік тому

      Eatin her butt probly

  • @callmecordelia7181
    @callmecordelia7181 5 років тому +88

    Mrs. Poet's point about women at least having a fighting chance if they have a gun on them reminded me of a quote from one of the LOTR movies. "The women learned long ago that those without swords can still die by them."

  • @UserNameAnonymous
    @UserNameAnonymous 5 років тому +368

    I love how respectful everyone is when talking about your wife. Classiest comment section I've ever seen.

    • @d-fens5866
      @d-fens5866 4 роки тому +37

      Also like... have you seen him shoot lol.
      Might not be the guy I’d say disparaging things about his loved ones to.

    • @Legosean12
      @Legosean12 4 роки тому +19

      This is not a man I would even remotely offend, not even accidentally.

    • @KingUnity22
      @KingUnity22 4 роки тому +7

      Yeah she has a gun.

    • @MattyDemello
      @MattyDemello 4 роки тому +37

      What's the saying "an armed society is a polite society"? LOL

    • @josephporfido2433
      @josephporfido2433 4 роки тому +10

      We would rather joke that John loves Glocks more

  • @Mrgunsngear
    @Mrgunsngear 6 років тому +525

    My wife tells me I don't know what I'm talking about on the range all the time. Epic...

    • @WarriorPoetSociety
      @WarriorPoetSociety  6 років тому +83

      🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @thearmed1z
      @thearmed1z 6 років тому +11

      Welcome to the club buddy.

    • @Optatius
      @Optatius 6 років тому +18

      Do you though? Are you some big youtube guy or something haha

    • @rickgrimes1793
      @rickgrimes1793 6 років тому +11

      mrgunsandgear , Yea, your a professional, been in military training, and a huge gun reviewer on UA-cam, yea I’d say you don’t know what your doing, lol. Your good. Thank you for your service mrgunsandgear.

    • @rickgrimes1793
      @rickgrimes1793 5 років тому +2

      Stephen Williams that’s good

  • @youngbuckbutcher2408
    @youngbuckbutcher2408 5 років тому +843

    Mrs Poet looking at John the way he looks at Glocks 😂

    • @JustinNovack
      @JustinNovack 4 роки тому +9

      #girlsmirin

    • @sirkai007
      @sirkai007 4 роки тому +24

      John looks at Mrs. poet the way he looks at Glocks

    • @andrewboos-hartig6206
      @andrewboos-hartig6206 4 роки тому +6

      @@sirkai007 But like a glock you would also dive on a grenade for to protect the coating.

    • @cd7228
      @cd7228 4 роки тому +2

      LOL

    • @westonmickey3890
      @westonmickey3890 4 роки тому +7

      @William Stephens Glock is king dude and nobody cares about your hi-point rhetoric

  • @JaycenRigger
    @JaycenRigger 5 років тому +38

    "...you dumb idiot."
    I love that John understands much of his fan-base very well. And I'm a HUGE fan.

  • @paulpatriot1776
    @paulpatriot1776 6 років тому +326

    It’s evident that you are crazy in love with one another. It’s wonderful! God Bless you both!

    • @clee975
      @clee975 6 років тому +11

      Right ? Dont you love the way the smile and look at each other 😍

    • @jackschnabel856
      @jackschnabel856 5 років тому +9

      And after 12 years of marriage... THIS is what you should look for!

    • @Jackal19x
      @Jackal19x 5 років тому +4

      For real, marriage goals

  • @JTorq
    @JTorq 3 роки тому +1

    I work at a gun store and just yesterday I helped a couple and new family pick out a pair of SW EZ9s which they immediately and affectionately referred to as the twins. I love this side of the job.

  • @bobhaehn5470
    @bobhaehn5470 6 років тому +214

    Quote from a Chicago cop regarding response time on a busy day/night "you're not calling a cop, you're calling a clean up crew"

    • @dashcammer4322
      @dashcammer4322 5 років тому +23

      "I'd like to make a dinner reservation for twelve".

    • @codingcrusader8275
      @codingcrusader8275 5 років тому +13

      When seconds count the police are only minutes away.

    • @motomortus4009
      @motomortus4009 4 роки тому +5

      Wile I fully support all law enforcement. 35 years born and raised south side Chi town. You are spot on. sirens where my nightly "soothing sleep music" but you never want to have to count on them getting anywhere you are in any time to do anything other then start taping off the scene and tagging bodies.

    • @dragonfighter83
      @dragonfighter83 4 роки тому +1

      @Scuba Steve It is good you haven't needed them but we (firefighter/EMT) usually have a faster response than PD lol. At least with the Fulltime guys (pokes at the vollies).

    • @dragonfighter83
      @dragonfighter83 4 роки тому

      @Scuba Steve Oh I bet. At that point just keep anything else from burning and wait for the fuel to run out.

  • @craigmiller36
    @craigmiller36 4 роки тому +24

    I've been married for 40 years and my wife and I are just getting into guns which brought me to your channel. I love your content and it is very informative, but may I please add an observation? I love when you and your wife are together. I love to watch your wife as she looks at you, you can tell how much she loves and respects you ( I hope I'm right...LOL), and visa- versa. The solid foundation your marriage has in your faith is evident. So thank you for sharing both of your expertise. May God continue to bless you and your family, Craig

  • @ArmednotTriggered
    @ArmednotTriggered 6 років тому +427

    We established it early. My daddy actually did the "lay all the guns out and clean them" bit when guys would pick me up for a date. My now husband is only man who responded with, "Wow, that's really cool. I've never shot ____, but I'd love to. We should go shooting sometimes. I'll bring my stuff over." He was a God-fearing wonderful man who loved guns, came from a good family and was a romantic. My dad, mom, and I were smitten. Blessed doesn't even begin to cover it. 4 years together, 2 years married, and a lifetime to go. The couple who shoots and prays together=💪💪

    • @ArmednotTriggered
      @ArmednotTriggered 6 років тому +7

      @J80 Thank you! God bless you and yours as well! ❤

    • @TheJeepinDad
      @TheJeepinDad 6 років тому +5

      You got that right! Awesome!

    • @ssgslaughter4639
      @ssgslaughter4639 5 років тому +20

      LegallyBrunette and Beautiful when I picked up my wife for our first date her dad had 20 guns laid out on the living room floor for “cleaning”. I paid no attention to it because I thought it was normal lol she brought it up years later and it still makes me laugh because I love her dad so much, and he respects me so much, I can’t comprehend him trying to intimidate me like that. We shoot every time we get together, guaranteed! And I’ve taught his daughter how to defend herself and our son. 10 years later, we’re the closest family.

    • @loganviking3923
      @loganviking3923 5 років тому +6

      Armed Not Triggered I love the username!

    • @texasbeast239
      @texasbeast239 5 років тому +7

      Most people are the products of their parents' upbringing, and still maintain valuable relationships with their parents. By extension, spouses ought to show respect and appreciation for each other's parents.
      It is a rare person who can be financially independent enough to completely forsake parental support in a relationship. And if you need financial help, then you owe it to them to allow some input and advice. It's only fair to them.
      And sleeping around will never lead to finding love. Eros and amor are related, but distinct, objectives in life. If you want love, you need to work toward that. If you want good sex, then work toward that. But don't confuse the two.

  • @brianguillen8988
    @brianguillen8988 3 роки тому +2

    My wife had no experience shooting before me! luckily, I was able to train her a bit! Now she loves shooting, except for the 12 gauge. First trip out, she was dinging metal at 800 yards w my savage 308! My ruger 556 is her favorite tho...and basically she took it over! It’s funny, I plink w a scoped marlin 22...while she outshoots me w the 556! My 8 yr old daughter can take a pile of rim fires, load the mag and that same scoped marlin and ding metal at 75yrds!! Pretty proud of them both!!! Love the videos, keep doing what you’re doing!! Thank u!!

  • @johnwicksfoknpencil
    @johnwicksfoknpencil 6 років тому +263

    Screw a Hollywood power couple, these two are my relationship goals.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 4 роки тому +13

      There are no Hollywood power couples remaining. They have all divorced or the husband is coming out as gay or they get divorced and next we find out the women is living with another women.

    • @user-ov1ps7go4m
      @user-ov1ps7go4m 4 роки тому +9

      @@bighands69 facts. I'd never want my life to be like that of Hollywood stars. It's absolutely miserable

    • @jessicamenchaca4970
      @jessicamenchaca4970 Рік тому

      💯

  • @secondamendment8773
    @secondamendment8773 6 років тому +81

    For those of you wondering how to get your partner to start taking responsibility for their safety, I started out by dropping scenarios on her without warning when you both have the time to discuss it.
    I started with us both in the bedroom and said “ There is a fire and I’m not here, what do you do?” It surprised her but got her thinking. Once she told me her plan I didn’t say she was wrong I asked more probing questions. “What if our daughter is home but she is down stairs?”
    “What if the fire is blocking any escape from the front of the house?”
    “ How could you get over the side or back fences?”
    Then one night we were getting ready for bed and I hit her with “ I’m not home and your in bed and someone starts pounding on the door, what do you do? “ She responds with “ I call he police and lock the bedroom door.”
    A couple of days later my wife and I see a local police officer grabbing a sports drink at a local convenience store. I thank him for his work in the community and during our conversation I mention the street we live on and ask him what the average response time would be to our house.
    8-10 minutes if there isn’t a car in the area he says.
    When we got back in the car to leave I asked my wife if she thought that the front door and the bedroom door would keep a determined attacker out for 8-10 minutes. You could see the light go off in her head. “ No! Maybe 1-2 minutes “ she said.
    I told her it was her duty to keep herself and our daughter safe if I’m not there. From there we went to her asking for pepper spray. Then a stun gun. Then, one day after watching a segment on the local news about a viscous attack she turned to me and said the magic words. “ Honey, I think I want to learn how to use our guns”.

    • @boykayak001
      @boykayak001 4 роки тому +10

      Good work Man, well done.

    • @repentorperish1386
      @repentorperish1386 4 роки тому +12

      I see how she said "our" guns there. Lol being married is great

    • @secondamendment8773
      @secondamendment8773 4 роки тому +7

      @@boykayak001 Thanks. I’ve been married for 15 years to a great woman. After a while you learn how to approach things. I’m sure she would tell you the same thing. 😉😄

    • @secondamendment8773
      @secondamendment8773 4 роки тому +5

      @@repentorperish1386 Actually I was glad she said that. It showed she had committed to the idea that defending herself, or daughter and our home was her responsibility too.

    • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
      @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 6 місяців тому

      Wow. God bless husbands like you. Way to go. As a woman I'm reminded that I got interested in pepper spray long before I got interested in guns. Then I learned that pep spray is basically useless if your attacker has a gun. That was when I started to realize there was no way around it. The biggest thing that made me hesitate at the time (aside from a misunderstanding of the commandment, "Thou shalt not kill") was not knowing anything about gun safety habits.

  • @terrygrossmann2295
    @terrygrossmann2295 6 років тому +747

    Do not get your wife into firearms. I did and now have learned every gun is hers. Even when I get a gun I then learn she shot up all 3,000 rounds I had. Now I hear she has two lovers. Someone named Dan Wesson and some clown named Glock.

    • @johnwicksfoknpencil
      @johnwicksfoknpencil 6 років тому +41

      Terry Grossmann
      Just be glad she didn’t take to Walther’s charm

    • @richieewinns
      @richieewinns 6 років тому +6

      When you think you're les baer in her eyes, but you're really a tisas type of dude instead...

    • @TJGUNSBESTCHANNEL
      @TJGUNSBESTCHANNEL 6 років тому +21

      You lucky is no Russian collusion by comrade Makarov

    • @qq84
      @qq84 6 років тому +24

      Be glad that she didn´t met Heckler and Koch.

    • @drmaudio
      @drmaudio 6 років тому +33

      Yeah, it's funny how that works with so many things. There is her car, and "our" truck; her guns, and "our" guns... It seems my only personal possession are my clothes, watch and cell phone.

  • @jsssj3887
    @jsssj3887 5 років тому +1

    You guys are spot on regarding indoor firing. I took my wife to an indoor range during a slow time of day. We were given Lane 2, with a .380 Sig. Wife was extremely nervous and apprehensive. Started warming up after a magazine. Guess who got Lane 1? Mr. .357 showing off to girlfriend on how fast the pistol shoots.
    Not only am I back to square 1, I haven't even unpacked the board game. Wife wants nothing to do with pistols, however, does not keep me from going to the range.
    I'll ask her to view this video and maybe I can get her to an outdoor range with a .22.
    Fantastic video and didn't seem to be 24+ minutes long.

    • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
      @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 6 місяців тому

      Great comment. Hope your wife warms up to it. As a gal I can say the #1 thing that got me into guns was being around godly people who like guns. We women are very people-oriented.

  • @the_jackbadger
    @the_jackbadger 6 років тому +206

    I was blessed to find an amazing woman that asks ME when we're going shooting. She even told me she'd buy "us" a Barret m107 for our anniversary! Booya!

    • @hasnachos
      @hasnachos 6 років тому +40

      She went to barret...

    • @TTGLL
      @TTGLL 6 років тому +28

      You have found a unicorn, please look after her until the cloning process is golden and the group will contact you.

    • @rustyshackleford4438
      @rustyshackleford4438 6 років тому +3

      You sir are the second luckiest man alive.

    • @the_jackbadger
      @the_jackbadger 6 років тому +4

      @@rustyshackleford4438 haha you should have seen her face the first time she shot that beast. It had her at "trigger pull." That was the moment I knew, without a doubt, we had to own an m107.

    • @rustyshackleford4438
      @rustyshackleford4438 6 років тому +4

      @@the_jackbadger I will one day get my wife to shoot one. I'm gona work slowly up to it. Hopefully she'll love it as much as your wife did.

  • @karlchristie1856
    @karlchristie1856 6 років тому +16

    This is so applicable!!! I was roofing a house in a nice neighborhood in Milwaukee ($380,000 home) when I saw the neighbor of the house behind us crying and talking to a guy with a clipboard. When she saw me she came over and asked me (she was hysterical) if I had seen anything. Turns out a guy jumped through her kitchen window at 11:30 in the morning! She was home alone and he robbed the house while she watched. I thank God she wasn't harmed in any way, and that the police were tracking this career criminal's car and staked out this particular robbery (they caught him right after it happened). This altercation wasn't violent, but just think of the potential! It was a nice neighborhood in broad daylight and she was alone. Ladies, get trained!

    • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
      @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 6 місяців тому

      Yep. This happened to my friends. Nice neighborhood, middle of the day. Two boys home alone. They heard the invader and crawled out a back window to escape God knows what fate.

  • @peterk8909
    @peterk8909 6 років тому +108

    My stedaughter, strongly anti gun, wouldn't let me teach her son basic gun safety and handling.
    Then she went to the range with her husband and son, fired a .22 for the first time.
    Couldn't wait to get her hands on the .45 they were shooting. Hey, it's a start.

    • @greghart6310
      @greghart6310 5 років тому +19

      It's so funny how many anti-gunners have never handled a firearm, then they go shooting for the first time and realise how much fun it is!

    • @codingcrusader8275
      @codingcrusader8275 5 років тому +11

      Once they realize guns are fun and gun owners are normal people they slowly come round to freedom and God.

    • @James_Edward59
      @James_Edward59 5 років тому +4

      Girls are like that, they won’t listen their own blood, but they will do anything for their significant other lol

  • @nmr6988
    @nmr6988 6 років тому +57

    Great advice. I'm wearing my Glock 19 in a neoprene belly band as I sit here typing. I work from home now and so mostly wear sweat pants; a regular holster WILL NOT work. I got into shooting and carrying after two murders within 1/2 miles from our home within 9 months. We live in a safe little town -- ha! there's no place safe anymore -- and I realized I had to take charge of my safety and my family's safety. (Husband and dogs, but I'm the one with the killer instinct. He's great on rifle, nothing with a handgun. We work well together!)

    • @OpRaven-62
      @OpRaven-62 5 років тому +2

      Nancy M-R, lol, you go girl, glad you’re confident enough to defend yourself.

    • @dianamaera
      @dianamaera 5 років тому +3

      Nancy, I work from home, too and I definitely understand about a regular holster. I usually get some funny looks from guys when they find out I'm carrying a Canik TP9 SFX in Appendix. Btw, I'm NOT a big woman. I'm all of 5'4" and somewhere between 120-140 pounds. But, I've gotten creative with dressing so I still look feminine, but I'm also able to disguise my Canik. I've added a CZ 75D Compact to my life. My rule of thumb, if it isn't On me, it's Not loaded. That way, if someone grabs a gun that is laying out (no children in the house), I know there's no ammo in it, so I have 1-2 seconds to determine if I can talk them into laying it back down.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 4 роки тому

      +Nacy M-R
      You need to start up a neighbourhood watch and start meeting with everybody in your area.

    • @Samuraid77
      @Samuraid77 4 роки тому +2

      Never was anyplace safe

    • @DreErdna
      @DreErdna 3 роки тому

      @@Samuraid77 exactly

  • @jpjp3873
    @jpjp3873 6 років тому +92

    I think John wants to experiment with war paint!

  • @THEAR15ONA
    @THEAR15ONA 4 роки тому +10

    Dang man, the way she smiles at you....it even makes me feel the love. What a great couple.

  • @JimmyZ408
    @JimmyZ408 6 років тому +69

    Bro, you have it made, what a great wife. I've been struggling with this very thing. Just getting her to understand the importance of being prepared and not being a victim. Well done by both of you. Thank you..

    • @ipwnu11b
      @ipwnu11b 4 роки тому +2

      Bro, same here. The wife is completely oblivious to this kind of thing. Ive gotten her to the range three times only.

  • @PlanktoniusRex
    @PlanktoniusRex 4 роки тому

    Great points. Years back I got my GF into self protection and shooting and got her in some training classes too. Started her off on a Walther P22 .22 and she liked it. She learned the basics of safety, stance and target acquisition via that Walther. Then we moved to a Ruger LCP .38 with low recoil rounds. She fell in love with that one due to the simplicity of reloading and cleaning. Then on to some standard and +P rounds. She hung in there but when she fired my PX4 Storm 9mm she was like....owww, no not this one.
    She stuck with the .38 and is fully comfortable. She is still improving.

  • @williammccaslin8527
    @williammccaslin8527 6 років тому +184

    My wife didn't grow up with them either, her daddy had a .22 lr pistol in the closet but that's all she knew. Now it's a different take on this, One nite I was going to school an a gang of young men tryed to break in cause they knew she was home alone, she met them at the back door w/ my .357 in hand an sent them pileing out the gate of the patio, she had never shot a pistol before an had never shot mine, NOW she shoots way better than me an went thru many pistol class's an has CWP an her own pistola's, God help the idiot that mess's with her now.

    • @johnwicksfoknpencil
      @johnwicksfoknpencil 6 років тому +4

      William McCaslin
      You let your woman outperform you in this? At least do her the honor of keeping up with her if you’re not going to excel ahead of her.

    • @williammccaslin8527
      @williammccaslin8527 6 років тому +21

      @@johnwicksfoknpencil , its only with a .38 spec or lower after that I do rule, an she only shoots paper I do everything else, an in a marriage its REAL GOOD to let the wifey win sometimes, happy wife happy life.

    • @johnwicksfoknpencil
      @johnwicksfoknpencil 6 років тому +4

      William McCaslin
      Ok, that’s a different story. When you said WAY better than you in general I said wait a minute.. 😂

    • @carryeveryday910
      @carryeveryday910 5 років тому +6

      John Wick's pencil Lol I like how there’s some ridiculous belief that men HAVE to be better than their girls at any and everything especially with guns. It’s absurd and only children like yourself think that way and care about it.

    • @Howdy762
      @Howdy762 4 роки тому

      and god help your spelling

  • @akcustom7838
    @akcustom7838 4 роки тому +54

    I just had to tell my wife she probably wont be able to handle my 9mm, then it was on like Donky Kong... that's all she wanted to do to prove me wrong, hahaha different personalities. but her favorite is the S&W 22 compact. great video. You two are hilarious to watch!

    • @ahandgrenade3640
      @ahandgrenade3640 3 роки тому +3

      Whoever cannot handle a 9mm is either a 4yo or never eats anything ever.

    • @jasonjohnson6938
      @jasonjohnson6938 3 роки тому

      Depends on whether they're shooting something like a beretta 92 fs or a Springfield hellcat and experience. Some people just have anxiety and it's all mental.
      Not everyone grew up shooting dao snubbies like me

  • @doug2097
    @doug2097 6 років тому +85

    I was watching this and my girlfriend was listening and she noticed some of the things you talked about when you were training your wife and how you can't save her if your not home.....I think she's starting to get the picture of why I try to encourage her to carry.....thanks so much for the video and making it this topic....by the way you are still my favorite couple lol

    • @codingcrusader8275
      @codingcrusader8275 5 років тому +1

      doug 209 I convinced my girlfriend about Q because she’s willing to take twenty minutes and watch any stupid UA-cam video I show her. I will be having her watch this one

    • @OpRaven-62
      @OpRaven-62 5 років тому +1

      Coding Crusader, lol, ouch.

  • @st3v3stich
    @st3v3stich 3 роки тому +1

    Mrs Poet looks at Mr Poet with admiration. Nice work John.

  • @charlesmckinley29
    @charlesmckinley29 6 років тому +14

    You two are so great together! You are a shining example of what a marriage should be. Thank you both for being great examples and sharing your knowledge and helping others learn to take care of themselves and their families.
    May God richly bless you.

  • @mikegilbert7330
    @mikegilbert7330 6 років тому +5

    The most important thing that i take away from all of your videos with Mrs. Poet is how you to look at each other when the other one speaks. Thats very encouraging and im striving to love and cherish my life like that and just be totaly enamored by her like you two are with each other.

  • @TheRoadhammer379
    @TheRoadhammer379 6 років тому +27

    I lucked out with my wife. She's from a gun family, hunting family and is obsessed with her guns as much as I am.

  • @hsmith3844
    @hsmith3844 6 років тому +15

    Never try to bully someone into something all you get is push-back. You're correct "baby Steps."

  • @rangerdanger8744
    @rangerdanger8744 6 років тому +28

    John I love your videos and everything you stand for keep up the good work

  • @FreedomFisher410
    @FreedomFisher410 6 років тому +5

    So much chemistry between you two. Great video!

  • @sherryYYC
    @sherryYYC 6 років тому +8

    10:58 you can see the pride on his face when she talks about being able to fight back

  • @rhm021m
    @rhm021m 2 роки тому

    Bro its very nice to see her look at you with such love, it looks like the love you have when you just met, that look tells me that you take care of your family really well. Thanks both of you for all your knowledge and insight.

  • @secondamendment8773
    @secondamendment8773 6 років тому +4

    Thanks for doing this video. My wife said she liked hearing from Miss Poet and that she wasn’t annoying but informative.
    We as a couple come from a very similar place. Me, inactive USMC. Her, never had a gun and was afraid of them.
    11 years later she owns 5 pistols and 2 rifles. We shoot together and I’m building her an ambi AR since she is a lefty.

  • @smokingfacepeltoutdoors6636
    @smokingfacepeltoutdoors6636 4 роки тому +2

    Tons of respect to BOTH of you, I can't tell you how AWESOME it is to share this with my wife and the wives of friends and family who are still on the front edge of the pipeline... YOU ARE BOTH HEROES IN MY BOOK! God Bless you both!

  • @speter83
    @speter83 6 років тому +10

    100% agree. This is the best video I’ve seen on this topic.

  • @onelifetolive927
    @onelifetolive927 2 роки тому

    Getting the mindset right first is important. Getting from oblivious to aware and prepared is a huge win.

  • @flysubcompact
    @flysubcompact 5 років тому +12

    My young wife, was similar to this young woman. HS and college, was basically oblivious to the potential dangers around her. Children (and my cajoling) were an influence to her eventually carrying. The "Mama Bear" instinct had more to do with it in hindsight. I read something once: "The main handicap that good people have is that they cannot contemplate just how evil evil people are and think."

    • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
      @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 6 місяців тому

      Yep. Reading your wife a few news articles on the horrible things people do might sadly be a helpful step.

  • @darrellowings2343
    @darrellowings2343 2 роки тому

    Love the videos with Mrs. Poet too. You two remind me of Steve and Terri Irwin. They were heroes of true love to me so don't muck it up. In this world in this day and age to have that is priceless.

  • @robertkeime4907
    @robertkeime4907 5 років тому +67

    Poet old buddy .... you definitely married up.

  • @thomplatt8945
    @thomplatt8945 4 роки тому

    You guys are awesome together. You are obviously so into each other.

  • @dwright361
    @dwright361 6 років тому +8

    John : What a great video....You two are a great ambassador for shooting and self preservation. She is just what some women need to get over the false impression that prevails in our society.
    You two are a lovely couple and I can tell you really love each other...good luck in you efforts.

  • @redhorse702
    @redhorse702 5 років тому

    I'm so HAPPY I found this video! I've forwarded it to my wife. We aren't far away from y'all just off I10 in N Fla. We need training for her, especially now that I am sick. You are 100% right.. I CANNOT TRAIN HER and I don't want to waste her skill.. I've been seriously shooting since 1977, carrying also. She FINALLY came around 6 years ago ..we've been together for 50 years. Shes not afraid.. at 68 shes a triathlete!

  • @Ice-Fall
    @Ice-Fall 5 років тому +28

    "You at least have a fighting chance against a violent crime against you if you have a firearm of your own." ~10:10
    Can't put it in better terms.

    • @fakecubed
      @fakecubed 4 роки тому +2

      The great equalizer.

  • @clee975
    @clee975 6 років тому

    I didn't grow up with guns the most we had was a .22 for snakes....So when I started dating my husband who had a gun in him at all times I was nervous to say the least ... But he taught me how to shoot and gun safety ..and now here we are almost 14 years later and I too carry a gun when ever I go ! And every chance I get I try to educate women on carrying and self defense and how vital it is to know how to shoot and carrying ! Thank you both for this video ! And hopefully we have more like this on a regular basis !!

  • @martinto138
    @martinto138 6 років тому +8

    could you do a similar video regarding the steps to get from purse carry to on-body carry? the mindset, considerations, challenges, advantages?

  • @twistedjeeper1
    @twistedjeeper1 4 роки тому

    Great video John. My wife knows how to shoot and shoots several of my and her firearms, but she isn't as comfortable with them as I would like her to be. I am on the road a lot and I feel somewhat comfortable with her at home by herself, she has access to lots of shotguns, pistols, and rifles, but she isn't interested in carrying a handgun with her. I have been slowly trying to get her to accept the fact that she needs to. I am going to show her this video and hope it helps some. It has been a long process getting her into shooting (we've been married for 28 years now) and hopefully one day she will be comfortable carrying. It would make me feel better if she would. Your wife is awesome, and beautiful too, I am glad for you that she understands the dangers and need to carry, hopefully one day mine will be there as well.

  • @minitubebeast
    @minitubebeast 3 роки тому +4

    This is an amazing video! I can’t wait to show this to my wife and daughter! (Daughter is 11 and is extremely smart) please keep this kind of content going!!!!

  • @CMW1100
    @CMW1100 3 роки тому +1

    My first time shooting was an indoor range with 9mm Glock and SW on lane 2 with guys shooting bazooka like firearms on lane 1. After 3 shots I was shaking and holding back tears. But I hit the target on my first try! My competitive nature kicked in and I started to enjoy it. I was so pumped at conquering that first step I couldn't wait to go back. Third visit, lane 2 again, with high powered rifle on lane 1 and shotguns on lane 3. The concussion hurt my head so bad I asked to move lanes. Can't wait for warmer weather so we can shoot outside!!!

  • @joep5627
    @joep5627 6 років тому +10

    I am lucky, My wife got in to shooting when She met me, then She bought her own guns, starting taking training courses, and now carries daily.
    She is a small woman often travelling with our 2 young children, She likes being able to protect herself and our kids.

  • @ncdougherty
    @ncdougherty 4 роки тому +1

    My husband and I do drills and it helps me IMMENSELY remember how to use the gun in a fast-paced/stressful scenarios. Thanks for your videos!! I'm learning a lot.

  • @PsychosisPC05
    @PsychosisPC05 6 років тому +45

    The only fidget spinner I have is a 357 mag revolver

    • @williambetzelberger6128
      @williambetzelberger6128 4 роки тому

      Which one? My first handgun was a security six. Never shot a handgun more accurate

  • @shermanreynolds5963
    @shermanreynolds5963 4 роки тому

    awesome video, it took me about 6 years to get my better half into shooting. once she got started, it was game on. she now has her CCDW & 4 pistols now

  • @fredd2248
    @fredd2248 6 років тому +415

    What do you do when your wife is a better shot than you? Asking for a friend.

    • @lkj0822g
      @lkj0822g 5 років тому +41

      Blame it on your eyeglasses. Usually not a problem unless she's p****d off at you....

    • @Will-fi9xv
      @Will-fi9xv 5 років тому +7

      @@lkj0822g you do bring up a good point 😂😂😂

    • @Gallagher.661
      @Gallagher.661 5 років тому +27

      You ask her for tips! There's an 18 year old girl at my range who in her first match outshot guys who have been there for 30 years lol.

    • @cbrown8953
      @cbrown8953 5 років тому +20

      Embrace it and support her.....be careful though, or she might find competitive shooting is her next hobby......been there, living it, and loving it!

    • @thetruckguy1
      @thetruckguy1 5 років тому +14

      Load for her. lol

  • @frankwebb9167
    @frankwebb9167 5 років тому

    This video is spot on. My wife was not really interested at first, now she waves to the range as we go by and tells me how much it misses her when she is away too long.

  • @eb.1898
    @eb.1898 6 років тому +35

    Hey, this may be a random request but you two are adorable, could you possibly make a "How we met" story?

  • @kristinhickey2680
    @kristinhickey2680 2 роки тому

    Love this video!
    A couple at the range yesterday must have seen this video.
    He was so supportive, and not pushing and I was quietly so impressed by his non Rambo approach.

  • @chriswhitehouse9764
    @chriswhitehouse9764 4 роки тому +4

    A good man “out punts his coverage” when he marries. Glad to see you did as well!

  • @datbruvaful
    @datbruvaful 4 роки тому

    Me and my wife just watched your video... She went with the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 we started our 10 day wait period so you know what state we live in. And were off to the range. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Poet for the video she and I enjoyed it. Peace!

  • @coltonwatson4907
    @coltonwatson4907 6 років тому +55

    Love the vids man I’m 14 and I’m already training and preparing for the army

    • @Jazzman-bj9fq
      @Jazzman-bj9fq 6 років тому +7

      Just be in good physical shape and ready and willing to learn. The Army will teach you the initial skills in Basic Training then when you go to your unit, they'll teach you how they do things. You don't have to try to be a 'weapons master' when you go in. The Army will teach you their way of doing that.

    • @BiggMo
      @BiggMo 6 років тому +5

      Jazzman3121 : agreed, sometimes it harder because they not only need to train you, they will also need to break your bad habits.

    • @Jazzman-bj9fq
      @Jazzman-bj9fq 6 років тому +5

      @@BiggMo Yup and one really bad habit is 'not listening attentively' and another is having a big ego.

    • @coltonwatson4907
      @coltonwatson4907 6 років тому +3

      Jazzman3121 thx for the words of wisdom man

    • @Jazzman-bj9fq
      @Jazzman-bj9fq 6 років тому

      @@coltonwatson4907 you're welcome, I wish you luck and much success! I did 8 years and have great memories from those times.

  • @miguelruiz9721
    @miguelruiz9721 3 роки тому

    I so enjoy watching you. You can see the love you have for each other its amazing, the two of you are so such an adorable couple. May God continue to bless you both. Thanks for pointers

  • @jupyder4838
    @jupyder4838 4 роки тому +3

    Damn, you two are so in love! Good stuff all around, keep the videos coming John, I hope to have a Mrs. Poet myself one day. You two are killing it!

  • @jamesrowse9887
    @jamesrowse9887 10 місяців тому

    You both covered the topic very well. as a instructor in another discipline (Fire Service), that was the approach I was leaning toward, Great Video, big fan of your material, Thanks

  • @MazzInCali
    @MazzInCali 5 років тому +4

    You guys are an annoyingly awesome couple. It’s too good. God bless you both. 🤘🏽🇺🇸

  • @kimschannel1911
    @kimschannel1911 3 роки тому +1

    You did the same way my husband did when I started shooting. We both just took our carry class this weekend.

  • @ballatordei8865
    @ballatordei8865 6 років тому +10

    John, I think its time you travel to South Africa and teach a couple of us goons. Hehehee! Great work, from a fan.

  • @hvyduty1220
    @hvyduty1220 4 роки тому

    Love seeing you 2 talking and caring about each other.......

  • @jarhead3864
    @jarhead3864 5 років тому +9

    That’s a man that loves his wife.

  • @docwest114
    @docwest114 5 років тому

    Spot on! EVERYTHING here is 100% accurate and it makes me smile. Keeping it short and fun is essential. Outside better than inside. Not too much instruction. Sharing a little of my own two cents... My wife doesn't take much instruction from me well, a little is ok. Plan on time for make up and hair to go to the range, this can be the time you get gear ready to go and in the truck. Allow her to get "TactiCUTE" before hand. Also, get her her own ear pro, and don't skimp, get electronic so she can hear you talk to her. Encourage and get excited. Keep targets close, especially at first or if she's having a tough time to build confidence. A long gun mixed in will help her mow down targets and keep it fun. Took a couple of years and now she has her own pistol and is interested in taking classes. Thumbs up you two, as usual.

  • @lauriestlyon8773
    @lauriestlyon8773 6 років тому +10

    Not only is she model level beautiful and clearly got some smarts but the way she looks at him...! Lucky man!

  • @justinpalcic5906
    @justinpalcic5906 4 роки тому

    Great video thank you both for taking the time to do this.

  • @kellsmen1186
    @kellsmen1186 6 років тому +29

    I love your videos! I hope to find me a wife someday that looks at me the way Mrs. Poet looks at you John!

  • @828enigma6
    @828enigma6 5 років тому

    You are both blessed to have each other.

  • @boon5577
    @boon5577 4 роки тому +5

    Dude, she absolutely adores you. I need to get a girl like that!

  • @richkestrel7416
    @richkestrel7416 6 років тому

    Excellent video that I’ll share with my wife and daughter (both of whom I have taken out to the range). I couldn’t agree more with your suggestion to start out ANY new shooter with a small caliber pistol. I have a Ruger SR22 specifically for that purpose (I like it because it has the same manual of arms as “normal” semi-auto pistols). Well done Mr and Mrs Poet!

  • @patronus1776
    @patronus1776 5 років тому +19

    "Don't train your own spouse."
    Words of wisdom.

    • @allennelson1987
      @allennelson1987 4 роки тому +1

      Of course not, if your most trusted Lieutenant is loyal to you, then that means no one is betraying you. Also, behaviour to be respected, admired, and feared doesn't involve going past a certain threshold in dating, intimate partner, nor domestic conflicts.

  • @joetrimble7953
    @joetrimble7953 4 роки тому

    OMG she is such a beautiful lady. I am so glad she is okay with your work. She is too cool, so on board. I am glad you are teaching her these awesome skills.

  • @timdulan
    @timdulan 6 років тому +8

    SUB...SCRIBED!!!! wife and I are watching this and laughing and getting excited to defend ourselves in a safe way while having fun doing it!!! We have a 3 yr old and 9 month old so it'll be tricky to carry with them may be a while but THANK you for making this video were much more comfortable with getting into it

  • @aarronwootton
    @aarronwootton 4 місяці тому

    There is some obvious love between you guys. So wholesome and good to see 😊

  • @markmartin6309
    @markmartin6309 6 років тому +3

    This was great...the wife and I will be watching this later instead of Netflix. And now I’m off to the store to buy war paint! 😂

  • @Gardnereen
    @Gardnereen Місяць тому

    Love to have my daughter EDC, dont think the High School would appreciate it though. The way Miss Poet looks at you Pastor John is truly amazing.

  • @chickensandwich1589
    @chickensandwich1589 6 років тому +33

    Good lord, have mercy!
    So much sexiness! Your wife is kinda cute too.... I guess.

  • @alexk2418
    @alexk2418 2 роки тому

    She's looking at him with so fire. 🤗 Glad for you. You find each other.

  • @mikhalize
    @mikhalize 6 років тому +3

    Ok, Mr. Coconut chapstick is hilarious! Keep him on your video.

  • @swkohnle08
    @swkohnle08 6 років тому

    Great video. My Wife isn’t comfortable with guns. I worry about her when I travel. I have asked her to come to the range with me but she always declines. I don’t hound her but I try to explain the benefits of personal defense. Recently she did ask if I carry to church and was relieved to know I was. Hoping she will start thinking about learning to shoot and carry. But it’s a long run goal for me.

  • @robertgipson6901
    @robertgipson6901 5 років тому +8

    Nothing as attractive is a good looking woman that carries!! Speaking of my wife!!

  • @slatham8616
    @slatham8616 3 роки тому

    You both are so cute together. It's also obvious you have so much respect for each other. Love the content!

  • @Coconutscott
    @Coconutscott 6 років тому +3

    Unfortunately, I am terminally single, but I'm glad women like this still exist.

  • @engine22emt
    @engine22emt 4 роки тому

    John
    This is the best video I’ve ever seen on this highly important subject
    Thank you for taking the time to our this together for the themes of thousands who will benefit from it

  • @Jazzman-bj9fq
    @Jazzman-bj9fq 6 років тому +11

    Well, if I was John Lovell right now I'd be diggin' out the camo paint and uniforms, she's giving you the signal dude!! Anyway, vids like this further reinforce that you are one of the very few who actually knows what you're talking about. One of the problems that husbands have is that we often times wanna teach our wives something the way we were taught by our fathers (that could be good or bad) or they way we were taught by our coaches/instructors in our lives (again, good or bad). Also the unfortunate thing is that there are a lot of guys who think they know everything and they actually are way off on much of what they do so when that type of husband tries to really teach a technique to their wife, they're teaching whatever bad habits they picked up. Keep it safe and fun with the spouse and let the actual instructor do his or her job when that time comes.

    • @Shinobi1Kenobi
      @Shinobi1Kenobi 6 років тому +3

      Good points! I have a rule I got from listening to wise old married men and has proven true over decades in my own experience: don't try to "teach" your own wife! When mine asked to learn to fly fish, I sent her to 3 different courses ranging from 2-6 days long from professionals I highly respected and knew taught the same basis of technique that I do. Yes, I was teaching fly fishing a LOT in those days. Only once she had been through these 3 ladies' courses would I take her fishing or try to help her improve skills. Know why? Because now I was REINFORCING what she had learned from others. Familiarity breeds contempt! No matter how big of an "expert" or "pro" you may be, they see you at your WORST. They KNOW you screw up. They will doubt your authority on the subject at hand even if you are the KING DING DONG of what you do. Send them to YOUR teachers. Save your marriage and your ego the beating! Then...and only then...will it be awesome to share your passion with your spouse. That's sort of the flip-side of the coin you posted.

    • @Jazzman-bj9fq
      @Jazzman-bj9fq 6 років тому +2

      @@Shinobi1Kenobi I totally agree with you. A student has to submit to their instructor to a certain degree and there are going to be times when the student is frustrated with the instructor and some other negative feelings will come up. You don't want that extra stuff in your marriage at all, lol.

  • @leslovesliberty1776
    @leslovesliberty1776 Рік тому

    OMG the way you two look at each other is just so precious I can't stand it!! 🤗💕

  • @derekh2068
    @derekh2068 6 років тому +24

    The biggest challenge for me and getting my Mrs into shooting is, she doesn’t take it seriously. She laughs and giggles when I try to give her a scenario to think about. I haven’t given up, but it is frustrating at times.

    • @jmac3693
      @jmac3693 6 років тому +10

      Man the struggle is real! Mine does the same shit. I'm just like wtf I'm being as serious as I can be.

    • @paulpatriot1776
      @paulpatriot1776 6 років тому +6

      Derek Hartinger I hear you Brother, you are not alone. Just have patience, and slowly she will come around.

    • @derekh2068
      @derekh2068 6 років тому +6

      Paul Patriot Thanks for the encouragement. John has a good point though. Training your significant other can be difficult, even if you do it professionally. Getting her to carry or get in the habit of always having it close by and ready is a struggle too. She laughs it off like it’s not a big deal, but just the other day she was nearly caught in the crossfire of a gang related shooting and her gun was at home in the dresser because she had forgotten to take it with her.

    • @zjafo3442
      @zjafo3442 6 років тому +13

      Try showing her the channel Active Self Protection. The raw footage helped my wife take it seriously.

    • @3uriah
      @3uriah 6 років тому +4

      Listen to 11:27 onwards again bros. bullet point - It's fun
      That might help you with your frustration

  • @josephmurphy7990
    @josephmurphy7990 6 років тому +2

    I just got my wife to the "figuring the pistol that works for you and working that pistol" part and we've been on the gun journey for a couple years and she's almost ready for Concealed Carry. I appreciate you sharing the bit about wives being less susceptible to learning from their husbands because I thought I was doing something wrong. And I can say from experience, Instagram is a great platform for outside input for your spouses targets. A company gave my wife pointers on her page (the exact ones I said but what do I know) and she was so excited to hear she did well, the next range sessions she was all about improving those techniques like anticipation and trigger control. Good shit and as always, awesome information. WPS✊

  • @kimsalazar6278
    @kimsalazar6278 6 років тому +6

    Same! Awareness as women that we are targets and protection of my kids, was enough for me! Now my mind is always going to the “if this happens” scenario, how will I react best for my kids and myself, my Microplans, too 🤔

  • @Optatius
    @Optatius 5 років тому

    Fully agree on the indoor range point. Can be much more stress inducing for new shooters.

  • @inxalone4414
    @inxalone4414 6 років тому +5

    Also make sure she gets training in the laws of self defense! It's good that you want your wife to be able to defend herself but you also don't want her to spend part of her life behind bars because she made a legal mistake that seemed logical and correct at the time.

    • @codingcrusader8275
      @codingcrusader8275 5 років тому

      That’s generally covered in the CCW permit classses

    • @stillrob97
      @stillrob97 3 роки тому

      @@codingcrusader8275 not all states require classes to get ccw