This may sound cold hearted but I decided a long time ago that my responsibility was to protect myself and my family. Just because I carry a weapon doesn't mean I'm in law enforcement...as you pointed out, many things can go sideways in a hurry!
So glad you said this! And I don't believe it's cold-hearted one bit. Not telling anyone else what to think or do, but it's called SELF defense for a reason. You have a right to self-defense... NOT a right to be a hero.
It's absolutely everyone's responsibility to protect themselves. We need to all remember this and stop apologizing for other people's possible discomfort. Just as I carry for bear protection, I also carry for protection from two-leggeds (humans). Never apologize for prioritizing your personal safety and well-being!
@@everythingisaworkinprogres5729 incorrect. The legal right of self-defense applies to protecting strangers. You do have the CHOICE not to intervene. Yes, we should make the judgment carefully if the situation is not obvious (active shooter).
Obviously it's your choice, and that's not a terrible starting place. I can't imagine sitting idly by while, say, a child is being knifed or beaten with a club. Gotta be a middle-ground somewhere.
Great video. I suggest that once you draw your weapon you need to be thinking in terms of being ready to give your life to the cause. If not then you probably should not draw your weapon.
Exercising a RIGHT requires responsibility. I've seen far too many folks get their carry permit and don't bother to train, or even think about how to responsibly exercise that RIGHT. Thanks for spreading the word and talking about "mental maps" and situational planning.
Yeah, like the responsibility to ignore and fight tyranny (and by ignore, I mean disobey). Just sucks we've become a nation of cowards who would rather blame other people than take responsibility and fix our own shit and take control (and responsibility) for our own government. Yeah, WE are responsible for what our government does.
The instructor at an active shooter class I took emphasized the necessity of mentally planning for a "what if" situation. "When it hits the fan, your body won't go where your mind hasn't been!" Another great video. Thank you!
Your active shooter instructor makes a good point. Anytime you’re able to visualize a situation you may be in ahead of time and how you will handle that situation can probably benefit you. You see Olympic athletes do it all the time right before they start they’re event.
We had a conceal carry person that ended up shot by law enforcement due to the fact that he actually shot the perpetrator but then picked up the gun that the bad guy had and police saw him with the the gun and thought he was the bad guy. This happened in Boulder, CO and they have since recognized that conceal carry guy as a hero. He saved lives and made one fatal mistake by picking up the perpetrators gun. He was an experienced carry person but that is what happens in those tense moments.
This is so horrible to hear. You put yourself in lethal danger when you let the police approach you with a gun or other deadly weapon in your hand. This was drilled into my head at every firearms training class I've ever taken.
Please talk about the importance of having some legal protection insurance if you carry a gun or if you decide to have weapons at home for self defense. Unfortunately good people end up in prison trying to protect their selves or their loved ones because they don’t know when and how use their weapons, and more important, how to proceed when the police show up. Good channel!!!
Wife and I have talked about the active shooter. Her job is to first get clear of me and get safe. Then call 911 report the incident and give a description of me, height, age, hair color, shirt color, and say that I am armed and attempting to stop the threat(s). First aid. I’m already carrying more “stuff” than I want to. I suggest carrying and learning how to use a cravat / a triangular bandage. They are inexpensive and don’t take up much room. You can use it to bandage a wound, as a compression bandage, you can stuff it in a knife or bullet wound to slow bleeding, and you can use it as a field tourniquet. It would be to everyone’s advantage to take a good first aid class. Gun or not, everyone should carry a pocket knife - carry a knife save a life. Really enjoy your videos - thanks for posting. GB
Just so you know, when police get any sort of description from dispatch, if the dispatcher even does their job at all, the cops file that information away in their brains as "description of the perp", they don't have room for anything else in their brains. The information they need to be given is the description of the bad guy. And if you don't want the cops to murder you, you need to be physically gone from the scene of the crime by the time they arrive. They shoot everybody in these things. Anyone that moves. Bad guys, good guys, random unarmed bystanders, victims of the bad guy who are already dead and lying motionless on the ground, and even their fellow cops. The forensics reports on these things will shock you. You need to deal with the immediate threat as quickly as you can, disengage and get away as soon as you hear the first siren, and then if you feel like making a report to the police, call up your lawyer, and go into the station together and let your lawyer do the talking.
I was a nationally cert. legal assistant & worked for several law firms as a paralegal & an investigator (criminal defense & civil). I also had my own private service co. I was authorized access to the county jail to meet with clients. I always had access to a firearm but did not always carry one. Not that I felt safer but that I felt less likely to use it. Family Law was more dangerous than criminal defense. Serving divorce, child custody, or child support law suits bring out the worse in people. At those times I just reminded the person that I was an "officer" of the court & not to make matters worse. You must use good judgment if you plan to carry.
As an ex-LEO you bring up some very good points in this video. It is very important that in an active shooter situation police respond to any threat that is visible to them. As you mentioned, if you are involved in the active shooter situation the police will consider you the active shooter unless you make yourself known that you are not the perpetrator. One easy way is to lay down your weapon at your side or holster your weapon. Either way the responding officers will consider you a suspect until it is determined you are not. Always, always comply with the officers! One item you forgot to mention in this video but may have brought up in other videos is the trauma you will experience if you have to shoot someone and possibly take their life. That is something to consider.
@@reecewatson5311 Cops never give anyone a chance to comply before they fire their weapons. You see it on body cams all the time. They shoot first, and then as they're continuing to shoot repeatedly they'll scream things like "stop, police!" Police stop active shooters some of the time, but very often it's ordinary peaceable concealed weapon carriers that deal with it before they arrive. When police do arrive, they will generally shoot good guys with guns, unarmed bystanders who may or may not have already been made victims of the active shooter, and even other cops. Cops have a really hard time with IFF, and they're all very eager to pull the trigger, so they don't take a moment to think first. Ordinary peaceable concealed weapon carriers know they will be in a lot of trouble if they make a mistake, so they hesitate to shoot, unless they are absolutely beyond any doubt pointing their weapon at a bad guy. They identify first, then point, then fire. Cops just fire, pointing somewhere in the direction of whatever scared them, and let the CSI guys identify after. There's many cases of ordinary peaceable concealed weapon carriers responding to the same act of violence, all without knowing who each other are, and all of them independently identifying who the bad guy was, and never shot any of the good guys. That sort of thing happens a lot, but generally doesn't make more than the local news. But of course if good guys with guns were killing each other at these things, it would be international news and everyone would know about it and talk about it decades after every time gun grabbers want to pass a new law. And cops accidentally shooting the wrong people at these things is always buried deep. But if you dig into the medical examiner reports, you can find out just where all the cop bullets went, and they go all over the place. Into random bystanders, into other cops, into victims already lying dead from the active shooter, whatever they happened to be pointing their gun at when they unloaded the magazine in a blind panic. It's really quite shameful.
Great video! My only advice that I think you forgot to mention is the importance of having a Carry Insurance plan and training. Defensive shooting cases are very expensive even if you were justified. As for training, you have to stay competent on your weapon. Know your limits, malfunction course of actions, etc. Other than that great job.
Alot of very good points here. The overall rule anyone carrying should abide by is never fight unless absolutely necessary. The fight you win 100% of the time is the one you don't take. Always attempt to flight. As long as you abide by that rule you'll win the real fight when you're judged by your peers.
In other words...don't get involved in something u don't know the situation. call the cops...or 911. and don't shoot unless u feel ur life is bein threatened. avoid situations at all cost. Again...call 911.
It’s good that you try to get folks to think a bit. After 28 years as a cop and a being in a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo for a yr and a half then going to Iraq when it was hot, most people have no clue what can happen. Defending your life in a split second action is a reaction, if prepared. Don’t fear it, assess it very quickly and defend yourself without hesitation. Stay safe and stay a patriot
Good video. There has been a rash of home invasions and violent assaults on senior citizens. There are seniors out there considering ways to keep themselves safe. Some are considering buying a firearm; however, there are many considerations. Arthritis, joint replacements, and impaired mobility are all factors that might make many seniors unsure where to start. Perhaps a video touching on that would help others.
Very good points, I started thinking of situations a couple of years ago and it has helped so much to be aware now of what is going on around me. Hubby and I have been watching you since the beginning. Can you do a video on a what to do if someone tries breaking in your house?
We have a home drill in a 2 adult household. July 2021 we had a home invasion. What we didn’t know was we had accidentally trapped the individual inside our house. We had been landscaping & had multiple doors unlocked. He left 10 minutes after we went lights out later that night. I can’t even begin to share the terror we felt.
I’ve been carrying a gun for 20 years and military trained. I think the only time I would ever get involved is if I saw a child being hurt, there is no context there is no good or bad, a child will never be hurt in my presence!!
Great video. My philosophy is when I’m doubt CALL 911! Let the authorities handle situations where you don’t know all of the facts, and be a good eyewitness. And never be afraid to back out /deescalate out of any situation! Remember just because you have a permit to carry a pistol doesn’t mean you a duty/authority to get involved! Use of deadly force should be always BE THE LAST RESORT!
I'd love to be the hero, but I have come to the realization that my carry is to get me and my love ones out of the situation asap. If a shooter starts shooting, I'm headed to the quickest concealed way out.
We just had an "active shooter" incident ... I was probably 70 yards from the "bad actor", but I did NOT have clear view of him through vehicles in the parking lot.. I was able to retreat to safety while calling L.E.A. and keeping an eye on the area he was advancing toward... L.E.A. swarmed on scene within 2.5 minutes ... shooter took his own life, but unfortunately, took out 2 innocents prior to his demise. Facts are facts.. Whether or not you possess a CCL, you may NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to use your weapon. DISTANCE, OBSTACLES, BACKGROUND and YOUR OWN SAFETY are all things to consider in the split second you have BEFORE you decide whether to "get in the fight".. The most important thing I can tell folks is BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS!!! don't have your nose buried so far in your cell phone that you can't see what is going on around you!!! THERE IS NO TEXT OR PHONE CALL SO IMPORTANT THAT YOU MAY END UP A VICTIM!!!! wait till you're in a safe place to use your phone!! Good info Stav...appreciate what you and Mac do for all of us!! Safe travels, friends❤️ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great video! I would add that having a less-than-lethal option when carrying is a really good idea. Maybe you can get involved without having to make a lethal choice.
Agreed! I try to carry pepper spay so that I don't have to use deadly force to solve every problem. while Its not always a viable option, there are many times it is.
@@whyguygin Anytime you’re forced to lay hands on somebody there’s always a chance you will become injured yourself so I found pepper spray to be a good option
Thanks for this video. I always carry my flashlight and also pepper spray or my pepper gel and most time my pocket knife. It have become I don’t leave the house with gout my wallet and keys thing it’s just as normal to grab the other 3 things
My cousin in England was murdered after he tried to break up two cousins who were fighting. It was Christmas and as he said ,” come on lads, it’s Christmas,” they turned on him and he was beaten and stabbed to death. Nobody was arrested as it was a close knit community and they closed ranks on the Outsider who was interfering.
Ahhh!!! "More Than One Bad Guy"!! Not a "Shooting" situation, but years ago, when I was "young and dumb" (but strong), I was breaking up a fight. I had control of the 2 guys that had jumped a friend of mind. Didn't know about the "3rd" guy who was behind me. He broke my jaw in 2 places.
Some very good points made here, and I hope the ladies will take your advice! On that first point, when you're involved in a shooting incident: *Don't have a gun in your hand when the police arrive!* Guys who carry usually use a holster, mostly in-the-waistband (IWB) for concealment, but sometimes outside the waistband (OWB), so it's fairly easy for them to re-holster their weapon (though they too need to think about this, and train to put the gun away after the threat has passed.) For gals it may be a lot harder, depending on how they're carrying. I know some women who carry in their chest area under their blouse, others who carry using a belly-band, some others who carry on their leg or under their skirt, and a lot of women carry in their purse (which I consider to be a bad choice.) So ladies, think about how you're going to put that gun away before a bunch of armed police, all on short fuses because they know they're coming to an active shooter situation, see you with that gun in your hand and shoot you! [Why I think purse carry is a bad idea: purses are often snatched, & there goes your gun; the bad guy is close, so you can't open your purse to get at your gun, & besides- if you're being robbed, he wants what's in that purse; you're threatened but your purse is on the desk/table/whatever and not near you; and the last reason is that it's impossible to have a fast draw from a purse. YMMV!]
YOUR weapon is to defend YOU. You are NOT there to defend others (non-family). IF it turns out to be an undercover LEO, AND they threaten you with their gun, ALL BETS ARE OFF!
I have watched many video of real life events involving shooters which were later analyzed. I decided after watching these videos that I will not be involved in an active shooter. My desire to carry a firearm is for the safety of myself and my family. Thats it. There are too many legal ramifications when deciding to use your firearm and only my family is worth the legal consequences. Even if innocent you may still need a lawyer.
Great food for thought. I think I need to take one of these classes. I have just started carrying full time. That is, If I leave my house, I have my gun at the ready.
Another thing to consider is how loud a shot will be without hearing protection. Prepare to not be able to hear anything if God forbid any of us are put into one of those scenarios. I’m not really even sure how to train for that. I’ve literally never shot a gun without something protecting my ears.
There is a good likelihood that because of the stress of the situation you may not really even hear your shots being fired. It’s referred to as auditory exclusion and could very likely happen along with other involuntary actions such as tunnel vision
Excellent point! If someone has to fire their gun while inside their car, to prevent being carjacked or kidnapped for instance, then the discharge is even louder, and would definitely deafen them at least temporarily, if not permanently. That's another reason to make sure your gun is put away safely before first responders arrive, they will be shouting instructions that you can't hear!
Great points. Know your surroundings! I’m kinda new to all this. I have my everyday and when all these ideas come up like you talked about I got a little nervous to carry. I have not carried daily since. What are somethings someone can do to prepare themselves mentally for all these scenarios? How do you build your confidence beside to practice? Maybe if you haven’t already talk about being mentally prepared to carry and use if necessary?How you prepare to carry everyday? What to do if you do have to fire? Do you make a statement right away do you wait till you calm down and have a clear mind? Do you talk to a lawyer first? What’s the best “insurance to carry” to help protect you and your family? What do say when you get pulled over while carrying? If you can’t carry in the business you go to how to best secure your firearm? I’ll look and see if you have any videos on this already. Thank you again for all the info.
@Gina, Great points! I’m two years new to all of this as well and I’m still divided about carrying. Carrying everyday makes me consider so many more things than before. Anyways, great comment.
@@ridnthawave708 I agree completely. I have had my CCW almost 2 yrs but just recently began trying to carry almost every day. Unless someone has serious psychological problems, carrying should change one's frame of mind for the better. It calms me, actually, and makes me more polite and accepting of a$$holes such as road rage instigators, crude individuals, etc. However, the world is getting crazier by the hour... I suggest carrying whenever possible. Just don't use it if ever in doubt!
@@michaell1665 i carry everyday, pretty much every where. i hope, i never have to use my weapon. but in my mind, it's either them or me, and i will not hesitate to protect myself, or family.
Dont be afraid to carry. You bought it for a reason. Watch a lot of videos “mistakes gun owners make”... some may resonate, some not so much. Take Sav’s online course, or better yet, take a local “defensive shooting” course. Some places also have a “ladies special” course. Get familiar with your state’s carrying versus transporting laws. Some may require the gun in a locked box or something if you dont have certain permit. If you get pulled over, turn off the car, put the keys on the dash & grip the wheel at 10 & 2 or make your hands otherwise visible. If the cop asks whether you have any weapons, obviously say “I have a valid permit & XYZ firearm”... or something like “I’m transporting XYZ gun to the range for practice”... DO NOT just reach for anything. Wait till its agreed upon that “I’ll be reaching for my license, permit, etc now” The most well-known “carry insurance” is USCCA. You can join with the link: www.usconcealedcarry.com/membership/
Thank you so much for another excellent video giving us so many things to think about. I never thought I'd learn so much about firearms from such a pretty Young Lady. We all appreciate what you do so very much. Thank You!
Good advice. Some years ago a friend of mine intervened in a domestic abuse incident. The man was beating his girlfriend. My friend tried to defend the girl. They both wound up attacking him and he got beat up pretty badly. Never again he said.
Awesome video. That advice on active shooters is a good one. I'd thought about being mistaken for the bad guy, but I never thought what if the guy I shoot at is actually trying to help too. Lots to think about. Great job!
I would enjoy a video about gun aware, handling, cognitive, how comfortablness can lead to accidents. Being intentional in your thought process of everyday carry.
Even the police mistake good guys/girls for the suspect. Good example is John Hurley in Arvada, Colorado who shot a active shooter who just murdered a police officer. Responding officer thought Mr. Hurley was the suspect and shot and killed him. Carrying a firearm is a huge responsibility and a risk. Train, train and train some more.
as a fairly newbie I always wonder we and we not to consider drawing, what establishes "felt fearful for my life"? Me at 58 vs 28 yr old? Me at 58 vs 3 young unarmed guys? Me vs knife? etc... using common scenarios we all encounter? ... and how to protect my family when visiting a blue state and or cruise?
I’m not a coward but I’m not trying to be a hero, either. My primary responsibility is to protect myself and my family, and if doing whatever’s necessary to accomplish that objective also means I’m protecting others around me, so be it . But I’m not about to insert myself into a situation unless I absolutely have to, especially if I have my family with me.
Thanks. All great points. One other is look at what Law insurance you ate going to purchase. It's part of gun ownership that is soon important, no I don't sell it. Videos that may be helpful. Clearing malfunctions. I belong to a woman's group that shoots once a month and it seems like if they have a problem with the gun they always call the instructor. They need to get more confident and understand what is causing malfunctions. We also had a squib incident and most people that carry don't know what that is or what to do.
I agree my uncle a WW2 veteran and avid gun collector experienced a squib. The barrel was shredded & he ended up injured. This is a guy who got hit by a sniper on D Day and survived.
STAV, GREAT VIDEO. I KNOW THIS SOUNDS KIND OF MORBID, BUT THE FIRST QUESTION I ASK ANYONE WHO ASKS ME WHETHER THEY SHOULD CARRY A GUN IS, "DO YOU THINK YOU COULD TAKE ANOTHER HUMAN'S LIFE ?" !!! IT'S AN IMPORTANT QUESTION AND, SURPRISINGLY, ONE I'VE FOUND MANY FOLKS NEVER ASK THEMSELVES, LET ALONE ANSWER. ONE MUST KNOW/ HAVE MADE THIS DECISION LONG BEFORE ONE STARTS THINKING ABOUT THE MANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT WILL "APPEAR" BEFORE THEM. IF THEY HAVEN'T ANSWERED THIS QUESTION HONESTLY, THEY COULD FIND THEMSELVES DEAD LONG BEFORE THE ANSWER COMES TO THEM. DISTASTEFUL BUT NECESSARY. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND HAVE A SUSPICION THAT YOU'RE A WONDERFUL INSTRUCTOR. THANKS !!!!
Hey Stav, I watch a lot of active self protection channel and one thing I've noticed is the police always always shout and call many times for people to "drop the gun" and only take the decision to shoot when the bad guy raises his/her weapon or decides to rush them, so my advice to anyone is if you hear a law enforcement officer shouting at you to drop the gun do so immediately and get down on the ground with your arms out to your sides!
That's true, but the problem is that if you've had to shoot your weapon to defend yourself, you'll be deafened by the shots & you'll also be stressed out. Because of this, you (the victim) may see the police shouting, but you won't hear/understand what they're saying, and you won't be able to think straight. That's why training is the only answer here, everyone who carries must train so that they do the right thing (reholster or put down their gun safely, put hands up) without having to think about it.
Great video! I haven’t thought about some of those things. One thing I’ve thought a lot about is trauma gear through. Especially after working in a hospital. My suggestion for a video would be another hunting related video. Do you hunt turkey too? Did the no scent hair care you had in one of your last hunting videos work well?
There's a full light trauma kit in the car, but there's an additional Stop The Bleed kit that lives on my range bag. Running back to the car could leave someone bleeding out, and if look around ANY range, you will probably not see any STB kit in sight. And if you put one together yourself, just beware that most or many of the discount tourniquets are counterfeits, reported to fail in use.
You bring up good points, I would recommend the USCCA. As they have really done the research on personal defense shooting. As well the self defense insurance, which you will need if you are involved in a self defense incident. Even if you did everything perfectly legal.
Love your OG camping videos! What about Camping Conceal Carry Safety? My boyfriend and I go camping all the time and conceal carry our pistols to keep ourselves and our friends & family safe, but I often find myself wondering where and how the safest way to store my firearm would be when we’re headed to bed in our tent - I find myself storing it further away out of safety concern when I could regret that decision one day. Also best ways to have your bear spray and pepper spray accessible if you need to use it at night?
... within reach if needed above your head or beside you , maybe under a folded jacket or piece of clothing ,, along with a good flashlight if not equipped .... if concerned about others not knowing or uncomfortable with firearms ...( your choice to carry is your decision ,, not up to a vote from others )... if something were to cause enough alarm to wake you through the night ,, animal or human ,, you won't be of alert mindset to mess with ANY type of holster and certainly don't put it in your backpack and out of reach ........... Really No difference then a security weapon at your bedside or nightstand at home ... .. how about a Remora or Sticky Holster under your inflatable pillow ...... (Just Kidding ,, well maybe) ... just be careful if you are prone to have nightmares ....
No one that is thinking about carrying a gun should be afraid to talk about these things. If you're carrying, then what will happen if the event happens if you didn't think about it ahead of time? This is why I'm glad that in Nebraska a course is required for C&C, and that my course covered these types of things.
The walmart issue happen here in Las Vegas. I remember the whole thing. This can happen any shooter situation. You made an excellent example of if you're going to get involved to always remember that once you head into this situation that you are now putting yourself in danger of being a victim and also possibly be thought as the shooter.
I'm about to get my concealed carry in 2 weeks and a Sig P365X, you have a lot of videos on holster reviews but could you do 1 video with all 3 or 4 of your most used holsters and their brands?
I saw the video in Walmart and the bad woman who walked by the good guy with the gun, turned and shot him in the back as soon as he turned away from her assuming she was not a threat. Shocking, and lesson learned when you see it.
You might already have a video for this, idk, but it would be neat to see how y’all stage protective tools around your house for quick home defense access. What kind of shelves or “hiding places” y’all use or would recommend.
If kids ever come to your house ever…hiding a gun is an accident in the making. Kids are amazing at getting into that thing that no kids can get into. Gun stays on the headboard or my belt until grandkids show up. Then it’s in the safe. My 2 cents.
Good video. I would say if the situation present itself once law enforcement arrive holster you weapon as quickly as possible. Once you engage with you weapon everything changes.
Gun stowed hands on top of head in clear sight. If the officer says show me your gun. The answer is no tell them where it is located they can take it off your body. Our instructor shared a similar story. The individual complied with the officer request. The officer shot the individual. Same thing goes for in the car. We were instructed to place both hands on the wheel, inform the officer you have a concealed carry & ask how the officer would like them to proceed. Do not engage if the officer makes any provocative statement “why are you going to shoot me”. Keep hands on wheel…repeat…
I buddy of mine cop, tells a story of his being in a bar with his girl when the bar was being robbed by a man with a shotgun. John's (the cop) girl friend whispered to him, "John do something your a cop", he discretely hushed her and as the incident developed there was a second man PRE-STAGED towards the back of the bar, so at the end when the robber was leaving with his bag full of money the second dude pulled his gun and announced himself and drew his gun and left trailing the first man. Many things are replaceable your life or health (being shot and ending up in a wheel chair etc.) is not. So a jaundice eye when looking at things might be a good approach.
Hi Stav! I enjoy your well thought out videos. I would love to see you in action. Have you considered filming a few short videos of real-life situations where you have to confront a threat? Shopping, Running, atm, carjacking... obviously there are so many possibilities. Pick one, film it and open it up for Q & A and demos. Mac would be an awesome bad guy (or a victim).
Omg i remember that Walmart video a man and woman were in there shooting people and the poor guy with his ccl got killed by the lady, shot in the back, smh i work for Walmart, it scares me everyday dealing with angry people that might want to hurt us for any reason.
you have to pick and choose your battles very carefully. Its not always wise to get involved in any situation. You are not morally obligated to respond to any a d all situations.
The "carry first aid and bleed-control gear" advice makes a lot of sense. Not just for yourself, but for innocent bystanders. You might not be legally liable for injuries you cause in self-defense, but if you shoot at Mr Badguy and hit Miss Standingclosetohim, either instead or in addition, you're going to want to mitigate the harm you just caused to the bystander.
True but but also realize 80% of the people who die in this country from accidents ( all accidents not just automobile accidents) do so because they bleed to death. So whether you’re in a gunfight or not having proper “stop the bleed” equipment on you it’s not a bad idea
It is great to see a young lady such as yourself preparing for these unfortunate outcomes of this world. First a little background about myself and then I will bring up another point that any carrier of weapons has to be prepared to deal with. I am 67 now, a Vietnam Vet ( I turned 18 there) and have been around firearms all my life, including selling them in shops and being a hunting manager at a now defunct store. There. Now then, when you carry a weapon you may encounter a situation where someone else tries to get ahold of said weapon. In that case unfortunately you may have to shoot them. You must always maintain control of your weapon. If this is something that you can not bring yourself to do then you should not be carrying any weapon. An unpleasant thought but you have to be ready to deal with it. My friends' son was a cop in Texas and had to shoot a man he was taking in for shoplifting. Ha had the man, he was taking him out to his police car- and the man went for his holstered weapon. All over a charge that he would have had to pay a $50 fine for. My friends' son agonized over this for awhile and I told him to tell his son to stop second guessing himself, the decision to shoot was valid, a good decision when he made it and it was good now. He was doing what human nature puts you through if you are not prepared to deal with it. It helped. A detective in his dept. told him the same thing. Great video, my dear. Keep it up.
the main point I think supports all of yours is that your weapon is a tool for *your* defense including your loved ones. If there is an active shooter or robbery in a public place and you can get you and yours out safely long before you would be able to take on the shooter, that should be the priority. If you get involved as a bystander in a fight, you should call the police before confronting anyone and draw and discharge your weapon according to the threat level presented to you personally. Not legal advice, obviously, but I think this is could be an important thing to consider to make sure that you don't get treated as the bad guy in a situation where you're really trying to do the right thing.
This may sound cold hearted but I decided a long time ago that my responsibility was to protect myself and my family. Just because I carry a weapon doesn't mean I'm in law enforcement...as you pointed out, many things can go sideways in a hurry!
So glad you said this! And I don't believe it's cold-hearted one bit. Not telling anyone else what to think or do, but it's called SELF defense for a reason. You have a right to self-defense... NOT a right to be a hero.
It's absolutely everyone's responsibility to protect themselves. We need to all remember this and stop apologizing for other people's possible discomfort. Just as I carry for bear protection, I also carry for protection from two-leggeds (humans). Never apologize for prioritizing your personal safety and well-being!
I agree. I’m not throwing down for any stranger.
@@everythingisaworkinprogres5729 incorrect. The legal right of self-defense applies to protecting strangers.
You do have the CHOICE not to intervene. Yes, we should make the judgment carefully if the situation is not obvious (active shooter).
Obviously it's your choice, and that's not a terrible starting place. I can't imagine sitting idly by while, say, a child is being knifed or beaten with a club. Gotta be a middle-ground somewhere.
Great video. I suggest that once you draw your weapon you need to be thinking in terms of being ready to give your life to the cause. If not then you probably should not draw your weapon.
Exercising a RIGHT requires responsibility. I've seen far too many folks get their carry permit and don't bother to train, or even think about how to responsibly exercise that RIGHT. Thanks for spreading the word and talking about "mental maps" and situational planning.
Yeah, like the responsibility to ignore and fight tyranny (and by ignore, I mean disobey). Just sucks we've become a nation of cowards who would rather blame other people than take responsibility and fix our own shit and take control (and responsibility) for our own government. Yeah, WE are responsible for what our government does.
I would rather waste money shooting bullets, than not practicing while saving then become clueless during one of those situations where people freeze.
The instructor at an active shooter class I took emphasized the necessity of mentally planning for a "what if" situation. "When it hits the fan, your body won't go where your mind hasn't been!" Another great video. Thank you!
Paul Harrell wouldn't like that guy, he hates the "what if brigade". (I'm not a fan of Paul Harrell myself.)
@@silverwings21 Paul Harrell is a goofy Fudd that is worshiped by casuals.
I wouldn't expect you to be a fan since you probably aren't clueless.
Your active shooter instructor makes a good point. Anytime you’re able to visualize a situation you may be in ahead of time and how you will handle that situation can probably benefit you. You see Olympic athletes do it all the time right before they start they’re event.
This is very good info and not just because she’s hot. People should really listen to this teacher.
We had a conceal carry person that ended up shot by law enforcement due to the fact that he actually shot the perpetrator but then picked up the gun that the bad guy had and police saw him with the the gun and thought he was the bad guy. This happened in Boulder, CO and they have since recognized that conceal carry guy as a hero. He saved lives and made one fatal mistake by picking up the perpetrators gun. He was an experienced carry person but that is what happens in those tense moments.
Did he survive?
@@jordan0321 no he did not
Arvada, CO.
This is so horrible to hear. You put yourself in lethal danger when you let the police approach you with a gun or other deadly weapon in your hand. This was drilled into my head at every firearms training class I've ever taken.
Incidents than LEO constantly face, makes it Real Hard for them to make good judgment calls.
Please talk about the importance of having some legal protection insurance if you carry a gun or if you decide to have weapons at home for self defense. Unfortunately good people end up in prison trying to protect their selves or their loved ones because they don’t know when and how use their weapons, and more important, how to proceed when the police show up. Good channel!!!
Wife and I have talked about the active shooter. Her job is to first get clear of me and get safe. Then call 911 report the incident and give a description of me, height, age, hair color, shirt color, and say that I am armed and attempting to stop the threat(s).
First aid. I’m already carrying more “stuff” than I want to. I suggest carrying and learning how to use a cravat / a triangular bandage. They are inexpensive and don’t take up much room. You can use it to bandage a wound, as a compression bandage, you can stuff it in a knife or bullet wound to slow bleeding, and you can use it as a field tourniquet. It would be to everyone’s advantage to take a good first aid class. Gun or not, everyone should carry a pocket knife - carry a knife save a life.
Really enjoy your videos - thanks for posting. GB
I’m not an NRA advocate however, their stop the bleed class should be on everyone’s radar. It was an excellent class.
@@cavgrey8 👍
Just so you know, when police get any sort of description from dispatch, if the dispatcher even does their job at all, the cops file that information away in their brains as "description of the perp", they don't have room for anything else in their brains. The information they need to be given is the description of the bad guy. And if you don't want the cops to murder you, you need to be physically gone from the scene of the crime by the time they arrive. They shoot everybody in these things. Anyone that moves. Bad guys, good guys, random unarmed bystanders, victims of the bad guy who are already dead and lying motionless on the ground, and even their fellow cops. The forensics reports on these things will shock you. You need to deal with the immediate threat as quickly as you can, disengage and get away as soon as you hear the first siren, and then if you feel like making a report to the police, call up your lawyer, and go into the station together and let your lawyer do the talking.
See.. this is why I love you. You remind us of things we normally wouldn’t think of.
COMMON SENSE!
I was a nationally cert. legal assistant & worked for several law firms as a paralegal & an investigator (criminal defense & civil). I also had my own private service co. I was authorized access to the county jail to meet with clients. I always had access to a firearm but did not always carry one. Not that I felt safer but that I felt less likely to use it. Family Law was more dangerous than criminal defense. Serving divorce, child custody, or child support law suits bring out the worse in people. At those times I just reminded the person that I was an "officer" of the court & not to make matters worse. You must use good judgment if you plan to carry.
As an ex-LEO you bring up some very good points in this video. It is very important that in an active shooter situation police respond to any threat that is visible to them. As you mentioned, if you are involved in the active shooter situation the police will consider you the active shooter unless you make yourself known that you are not the perpetrator. One easy way is to lay down your weapon at your side or holster your weapon. Either way the responding officers will consider you a suspect until it is determined you are not. Always, always comply with the officers!
One item you forgot to mention in this video but may have brought up in other videos is the trauma you will experience if you have to shoot someone and possibly take their life. That is something to consider.
It’s all about mindset there will be trauma but best believe I won’t lose sleep for putting down a mass shooter
@@eddiearchuleta615 everyone is different. Just watch the scores of videos of veterans with PTSD from justified shootings.
This is the biggest problem, stupid people don't comply.
@@reecewatson5311 Cops never give anyone a chance to comply before they fire their weapons. You see it on body cams all the time. They shoot first, and then as they're continuing to shoot repeatedly they'll scream things like "stop, police!" Police stop active shooters some of the time, but very often it's ordinary peaceable concealed weapon carriers that deal with it before they arrive. When police do arrive, they will generally shoot good guys with guns, unarmed bystanders who may or may not have already been made victims of the active shooter, and even other cops. Cops have a really hard time with IFF, and they're all very eager to pull the trigger, so they don't take a moment to think first. Ordinary peaceable concealed weapon carriers know they will be in a lot of trouble if they make a mistake, so they hesitate to shoot, unless they are absolutely beyond any doubt pointing their weapon at a bad guy. They identify first, then point, then fire. Cops just fire, pointing somewhere in the direction of whatever scared them, and let the CSI guys identify after.
There's many cases of ordinary peaceable concealed weapon carriers responding to the same act of violence, all without knowing who each other are, and all of them independently identifying who the bad guy was, and never shot any of the good guys. That sort of thing happens a lot, but generally doesn't make more than the local news. But of course if good guys with guns were killing each other at these things, it would be international news and everyone would know about it and talk about it decades after every time gun grabbers want to pass a new law. And cops accidentally shooting the wrong people at these things is always buried deep. But if you dig into the medical examiner reports, you can find out just where all the cop bullets went, and they go all over the place. Into random bystanders, into other cops, into victims already lying dead from the active shooter, whatever they happened to be pointing their gun at when they unloaded the magazine in a blind panic. It's really quite shameful.
Great video! My only advice that I think you forgot to mention is the importance of having a Carry Insurance plan and training. Defensive shooting cases are very expensive even if you were justified. As for training, you have to stay competent on your weapon. Know your limits, malfunction course of actions, etc. Other than that great job.
Alot of very good points here. The overall rule anyone carrying should abide by is never fight unless absolutely necessary. The fight you win 100% of the time is the one you don't take. Always attempt to flight.
As long as you abide by that rule you'll win the real fight when you're judged by your peers.
In other words...don't get involved in something u don't know the situation. call the cops...or 911. and don't shoot unless u feel ur life is bein threatened. avoid situations at all cost. Again...call 911.
I never thought about a few of these thanks
It’s good that you try to get folks to think a bit. After 28 years as a cop and a being in a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo for a yr and a half then going to Iraq when it was hot, most people have no clue what can happen. Defending your life in a split second action is a reaction, if prepared. Don’t fear it, assess it very quickly and defend yourself without hesitation.
Stay safe and stay a patriot
Good video. There has been a rash of home invasions and violent assaults on senior citizens. There are seniors out there considering ways to keep themselves safe. Some are considering buying a firearm; however, there are many considerations. Arthritis, joint replacements, and impaired mobility are all factors that might make many seniors unsure where to start. Perhaps a video touching on that would help others.
Very good points, I started thinking of situations a couple of years ago and it has helped so much to be aware now of what is going on around me. Hubby and I have been watching you since the beginning. Can you do a video on a what to do if someone tries breaking in your house?
We have a home drill in a 2 adult household. July 2021 we had a home invasion. What we didn’t know was we had accidentally trapped the individual inside our house. We had been landscaping & had multiple doors unlocked. He left 10 minutes after we went lights out later that night. I can’t even begin to share the terror we felt.
I’ve been carrying a gun for 20 years and military trained. I think the only time I would ever get involved is if I saw a child being hurt, there is no context there is no good or bad, a child will never be hurt in my presence!!
Great video. My philosophy is when I’m doubt CALL 911! Let the authorities handle situations where you don’t know all of the facts, and be a good eyewitness. And never be afraid to back out /deescalate out of any situation! Remember just because you have a permit to carry a pistol doesn’t mean you a duty/authority to get involved! Use of deadly force should be always BE THE LAST RESORT!
Some very good points to think about. My main purpose of CC is to protect myself and who ever is with me. Trying to defuse a situation can be complex.
As a newly minted USCCA instructor, your videos have always been great nugget of information for me. Thank you.
I'd love to be the hero, but I have come to the realization that my carry is to get me and my love ones out of the situation asap. If a shooter starts shooting, I'm headed to the quickest concealed way out.
I've heard that same story,about the 2 men.
We just had an "active shooter" incident ...
I was probably 70 yards from the "bad actor", but I did NOT have clear view of him through vehicles in the parking lot..
I was able to retreat to safety while calling L.E.A. and keeping an eye on the area he was advancing toward...
L.E.A. swarmed on scene within 2.5 minutes ... shooter took his own life, but unfortunately, took out 2 innocents prior to his demise.
Facts are facts..
Whether or not you possess a CCL, you may NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to use your weapon.
DISTANCE, OBSTACLES, BACKGROUND and YOUR OWN SAFETY are all things to consider in the split second you have BEFORE you decide whether to "get in the fight"..
The most important thing I can tell folks is BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS!!!
don't have your nose buried so far in your cell phone that you can't see what is going on around you!!!
THERE IS NO TEXT OR PHONE CALL SO IMPORTANT THAT YOU MAY END UP A VICTIM!!!! wait till you're in a safe place to use your phone!!
Good info Stav...appreciate what you and Mac do for all of us!!
Safe travels, friends❤️
Stay FROSTY...
Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel...
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You make a lot of sense. I enjoy listening to you
Great video! I would add that having a less-than-lethal option when carrying is a really good idea. Maybe you can get involved without having to make a lethal choice.
Yeah I have a knife and a 10,000,000 vote zapper.always on me..
Agreed! I try to carry pepper spay so that I don't have to use deadly force to solve every problem. while Its not always a viable option, there are many times it is.
@@whyguygin Anytime you’re forced to lay hands on somebody there’s always a chance you will become injured yourself so I found pepper spray to be a good option
Would love to see you post some simple drills / things to practice at the range
Thanks for this video.
I always carry my flashlight and also pepper spray or my pepper gel and most time my pocket knife. It have become I don’t leave the house with gout my wallet and keys thing it’s just as normal to grab the other 3 things
My cousin in England was murdered after he tried to break up two cousins who were fighting. It was Christmas and as he said ,” come on lads, it’s Christmas,” they turned on him and he was beaten and stabbed to death. Nobody was arrested as it was a close knit community and they closed ranks on the Outsider who was interfering.
Ahhh!!! "More Than One Bad Guy"!!
Not a "Shooting" situation, but years ago, when I was "young and dumb" (but strong), I was breaking up a fight. I had control of the 2 guys that had jumped a friend of mind. Didn't know about the "3rd" guy who was behind me. He broke my jaw in 2 places.
Always be armed and protect yourself
Some very good points made here, and I hope the ladies will take your advice! On that first point, when you're involved in a shooting incident: *Don't have a gun in your hand when the police arrive!* Guys who carry usually use a holster, mostly in-the-waistband (IWB) for concealment, but sometimes outside the waistband (OWB), so it's fairly easy for them to re-holster their weapon (though they too need to think about this, and train to put the gun away after the threat has passed.)
For gals it may be a lot harder, depending on how they're carrying. I know some women who carry in their chest area under their blouse, others who carry using a belly-band, some others who carry on their leg or under their skirt, and a lot of women carry in their purse (which I consider to be a bad choice.) So ladies, think about how you're going to put that gun away before a bunch of armed police, all on short fuses because they know they're coming to an active shooter situation, see you with that gun in your hand and shoot you!
[Why I think purse carry is a bad idea: purses are often snatched, & there goes your gun; the bad guy is close, so you can't open your purse to get at your gun, & besides- if you're being robbed, he wants what's in that purse; you're threatened but your purse is on the desk/table/whatever and not near you; and the last reason is that it's impossible to have a fast draw from a purse. YMMV!]
Dead on! Many considerations!
The one with the gun isn’t always the bad guy! Could be an undercover cop or the victim🧐 Thanks for passing on your knowledge.
YOUR weapon is to defend YOU. You are NOT there to defend others (non-family).
IF it turns out to be an undercover LEO, AND they threaten you with their gun, ALL BETS ARE OFF!
@@haroldhenderson2824 tell that to the people eli saved in greenwood
@@animeprofilepicture8783 he retained legal counsel. Not sure who he retained. The top defense lawyer we know has a $50k retainer.
I have watched many video of real life events involving shooters which were later analyzed. I decided after watching these videos that I will not be involved in an active shooter. My desire to carry a firearm is for the safety of myself and my family. Thats it. There are too many legal ramifications when deciding to use your firearm and only my family is worth the legal consequences. Even if innocent you may still need a lawyer.
Hi very good vid .im a new Ltc in mass also and i havent carried yet until i get some type of insurance for legal protection .keep up the good work.
Keep doing what you do - be safe carry on 👍
Great food for thought. I think I need to take one of these classes. I have just started carrying full time. That is, If I leave my house, I have my gun at the ready.
Good to see more women getting strapped and trained! Good job, and video!
Another thing to consider is how loud a shot will be without hearing protection. Prepare to not be able to hear anything if God forbid any of us are put into one of those scenarios. I’m not really even sure how to train for that. I’ve literally never shot a gun without something protecting my ears.
There is a good likelihood that because of the stress of the situation you may not really even hear your shots being fired. It’s referred to as auditory exclusion and could very likely happen along with other involuntary actions such as tunnel vision
As part of training you should fire with no hearing at lease once so you at least know how it will affect you.
Excellent point! If someone has to fire their gun while inside their car, to prevent being carjacked or kidnapped for instance, then the discharge is even louder, and would definitely deafen them at least temporarily, if not permanently. That's another reason to make sure your gun is put away safely before first responders arrive, they will be shouting instructions that you can't hear!
Great point!
The same goes for experiencing a night muzzle flash. I was trained never rack a gun. It gives up your location & delays response time.
I became a gun owner 5 years ago mainly because I have teenage daughters. Your videos are awesome thank you!
Great points. Know your surroundings! I’m kinda new to all this. I have my everyday and when all these ideas come up like you talked about I got a little nervous to carry. I have not carried daily since.
What are somethings someone can do to prepare themselves mentally for all these scenarios? How do you build your confidence beside to practice? Maybe if you haven’t already talk about being mentally prepared to carry and use if necessary?How you prepare to carry everyday? What to do if you do have to fire? Do you make a statement right away do you wait till you calm down and have a clear mind? Do you talk to a lawyer first? What’s the best “insurance to carry” to help protect you and your family? What do say when you get pulled over while carrying? If you can’t carry in the business you go to how to best secure your firearm?
I’ll look and see if you have any videos on this already.
Thank you again for all the info.
@Gina,
Great points!
I’m two years new to all of this as well and I’m still divided about carrying. Carrying everyday makes me consider so many more things than before. Anyways, great comment.
@@ridnthawave708 I agree completely. I have had my CCW almost 2 yrs but just recently began trying to carry almost every day. Unless someone has serious psychological problems, carrying should change one's frame of mind for the better. It calms me, actually, and makes me more polite and accepting of a$$holes such as road rage instigators, crude individuals, etc. However, the world is getting crazier by the hour... I suggest carrying whenever possible. Just don't use it if ever in doubt!
@@michaell1665 i carry everyday, pretty much every where. i hope, i never have to use my weapon. but in my mind, it's either them or me, and i will not hesitate to protect myself, or family.
Dont be afraid to carry. You bought it for a reason. Watch a lot of videos “mistakes gun owners make”... some may resonate, some not so much.
Take Sav’s online course, or better yet, take a local “defensive shooting” course. Some places also have a “ladies special” course.
Get familiar with your state’s carrying versus transporting laws. Some may require the gun in a locked box or something if you dont have certain permit. If you get pulled over, turn off the car, put the keys on the dash & grip the wheel at 10 & 2 or make your hands otherwise visible. If the cop asks whether you have any weapons, obviously say “I have a valid permit & XYZ firearm”... or something like “I’m transporting XYZ gun to the range for practice”... DO NOT just reach for anything. Wait till its agreed upon that “I’ll be reaching for my license, permit, etc now”
The most well-known “carry insurance” is USCCA. You can join with the link:
www.usconcealedcarry.com/membership/
Thank you so much for another excellent video giving us so many things to think about. I never thought I'd learn so much about firearms from such a pretty Young Lady. We all appreciate what you do so very much. Thank You!
Good advice. Some years ago a friend of mine intervened in a domestic abuse incident. The man was beating his girlfriend. My friend tried to defend the girl. They both wound up attacking him and he got beat up pretty badly. Never again he said.
Awesome video. That advice on active shooters is a good one. I'd thought about being mistaken for the bad guy, but I never thought what if the guy I shoot at is actually trying to help too. Lots to think about. Great job!
I would enjoy a video about gun aware, handling, cognitive, how comfortablness can lead to accidents. Being intentional in your thought process of everyday carry.
Even the police mistake good guys/girls for the suspect. Good example is John Hurley in Arvada, Colorado who shot a active shooter who just murdered a police officer. Responding officer thought Mr. Hurley was the suspect and shot and killed him. Carrying a firearm is a huge responsibility and a risk. Train, train and train some more.
All of these things you bring up are very real possibilities.
very thought provoking. well done!
as a fairly newbie I always wonder we and we not to consider drawing, what establishes "felt fearful for my life"? Me at 58 vs 28 yr old? Me at 58 vs 3 young unarmed guys? Me vs knife? etc... using common scenarios we all encounter? ... and how to protect my family when visiting a blue state and or cruise?
Great information, thanks for sharing
Don't try to be a hero, run away and be a good witness. Having a concealed carry permit DOESN'T make you a "junior cop".
What is that saying, “Survive to fight another day”?
I’m not a coward but I’m not trying to be a hero, either. My primary responsibility is to protect myself and my family, and if doing whatever’s necessary to accomplish that objective also means I’m protecting others around me, so be it . But I’m not about to insert myself into a situation unless I absolutely have to, especially if I have my family with me.
Great Video on things to consider. Nice to have knowledgeable neighbors. Found your channel last week. (From Wrentham)
Thanks. All great points. One other is look at what Law insurance you ate going to purchase. It's part of gun ownership that is soon important, no I don't sell it. Videos that may be helpful. Clearing malfunctions. I belong to a woman's group that shoots once a month and it seems like if they have a problem with the gun they always call the instructor. They need to get more confident and understand what is causing malfunctions. We also had a squib incident and most people that carry don't know what that is or what to do.
I agree my uncle a WW2 veteran and avid gun collector experienced a squib. The barrel was shredded & he ended up injured. This is a guy who got hit by a sniper on D Day and survived.
STAV, GREAT VIDEO. I KNOW THIS SOUNDS KIND OF MORBID, BUT THE FIRST QUESTION I ASK ANYONE WHO ASKS ME WHETHER THEY SHOULD CARRY A GUN IS, "DO YOU THINK YOU COULD TAKE ANOTHER HUMAN'S LIFE ?" !!! IT'S AN IMPORTANT QUESTION AND, SURPRISINGLY, ONE I'VE FOUND MANY FOLKS NEVER ASK THEMSELVES, LET ALONE ANSWER. ONE MUST KNOW/ HAVE MADE THIS DECISION LONG BEFORE ONE STARTS THINKING ABOUT THE MANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT WILL "APPEAR" BEFORE THEM. IF THEY HAVEN'T ANSWERED THIS QUESTION HONESTLY, THEY COULD FIND THEMSELVES DEAD LONG BEFORE THE ANSWER COMES TO THEM. DISTASTEFUL BUT NECESSARY. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND HAVE A SUSPICION THAT YOU'RE A WONDERFUL INSTRUCTOR. THANKS !!!!
Hey Stav, I watch a lot of active self protection channel and one thing I've noticed is the police always always shout and call many times for people to "drop the gun" and only take the decision to shoot when the bad guy raises his/her weapon or decides to rush them, so my advice to anyone is if you hear a law enforcement officer shouting at you to drop the gun do so immediately and get down on the ground with your arms out to your sides!
That's true, but the problem is that if you've had to shoot your weapon to defend yourself, you'll be deafened by the shots & you'll also be stressed out. Because of this, you (the victim) may see the police shouting, but you won't hear/understand what they're saying, and you won't be able to think straight. That's why training is the only answer here, everyone who carries must train so that they do the right thing (reholster or put down their gun safely, put hands up) without having to think about it.
Caucasians May get the warning….people of color not so much.
The instances where police shoot without first shouting don't make instruction videos. The best advice is to have your weapon down before they arrive.
WOW. This is a great video, thank you. Many things to "Re-Think". Awesome!
Great video! I haven’t thought about some of those things. One thing I’ve thought a lot about is trauma gear through. Especially after working in a hospital. My suggestion for a video would be another hunting related video. Do you hunt turkey too? Did the no scent hair care you had in one of your last hunting videos work well?
Great thoughts to consider!! Thanks for helping everyone be prepared if a situation ever arises! Will definitely share this one :)
There's a full light trauma kit in the car, but there's an additional Stop The Bleed kit that lives on my range bag. Running back to the car could leave someone bleeding out, and if look around ANY range, you will probably not see any STB kit in sight. And if you put one together yourself, just beware that most or many of the discount tourniquets are counterfeits, reported to fail in use.
You bring up good points, I would recommend the USCCA. As they have really done the research on personal defense shooting. As well the self defense insurance, which you will need if you are involved in a self defense incident. Even if you did everything perfectly legal.
These are such helpful things to think about!
Love your OG camping videos! What about Camping Conceal Carry Safety?
My boyfriend and I go camping all the time and conceal carry our pistols to keep ourselves and our friends & family safe, but I often find myself wondering where and how the safest way to store my firearm would be when we’re headed to bed in our tent - I find myself storing it further away out of safety concern when I could regret that decision one day. Also best ways to have your bear spray and pepper spray accessible if you need to use it at night?
How about storing it in a retention holster strapped to your ankle?
That’s a great suggestion, thank you - Stav, any ankle holster suggestions for the shield plus?! 🙂
... within reach if needed above your head or beside you , maybe under a folded jacket or piece of clothing ,, along with a good flashlight if not equipped .... if concerned about others not knowing or uncomfortable with firearms ...( your choice to carry is your decision ,, not up to a vote from others )... if something were to cause enough alarm to wake you through the night ,, animal or human ,, you won't be of alert mindset to mess with ANY type of holster and certainly don't put it in your backpack and out of reach ........... Really No difference then a security weapon at your bedside or nightstand at home ... .. how about a Remora or Sticky Holster under your inflatable pillow ...... (Just Kidding ,, well maybe) ... just be careful if you are prone to have nightmares ....
keep educating people especially the ladies.
Yes, ASP channel, very educational
Saw that same video as well. Thank you very the great content as always!🤙😎🇺🇸
No one that is thinking about carrying a gun should be afraid to talk about these things. If you're carrying, then what will happen if the event happens if you didn't think about it ahead of time? This is why I'm glad that in Nebraska a course is required for C&C, and that my course covered these types of things.
I hadn't considered some of those, thank you Stav!
Great points. Thanks
Good video and you make some excellent points. Thank you!
The walmart issue happen here in Las Vegas. I remember the whole thing. This can happen any shooter situation. You made an excellent example of if you're going to get involved to always remember that once you head into this situation that you are now putting yourself in danger of being a victim and also possibly be thought as the shooter.
I'm about to get my concealed carry in 2 weeks and a Sig P365X, you have a lot of videos on holster reviews but could you do 1 video with all 3 or 4 of your most used holsters and their brands?
Excellent idea! Keep an eye out for it :)
Always have great information.
How’s Mac and the dog? Love seeing both in videos.
I saw the video in Walmart and the bad woman who walked by the good guy with the gun, turned and shot him in the back as soon as he turned away from her assuming she was not a threat. Shocking, and lesson learned when you see it.
You might already have a video for this, idk, but it would be neat to see how y’all stage protective tools around your house for quick home defense access. What kind of shelves or “hiding places” y’all use or would recommend.
If kids ever come to your house ever…hiding a gun is an accident in the making. Kids are amazing at getting into that thing that no kids can get into. Gun stays on the headboard or my belt until grandkids show up. Then it’s in the safe. My 2 cents.
thank you so much! too many of those things i hadn't considered... you gave me lots to think about
Good things to think about. I honestly don't know what I would do if a situation arose.
Please show a video about what knife you would recommend. Fixed blade and folder. And how you’d carry it.
Great points made here. Thank you
bad guys run in packs. break tunnel vision, scan for more threats and don't be in a hurry to reholster.
Your vids always well thought out and coherent Thanks
I just started carrying and I am plus size I am having a hard time concealing my gun. I can really use some help.
👍👍 Good advice.
All good tips in this video hopefully people watch, listen & learn
Good video. I would say if the situation present itself once law enforcement arrive holster you weapon as quickly as possible. Once you engage with you weapon everything changes.
Gun stowed hands on top of head in clear sight. If the officer says show me your gun. The answer is no tell them where it is located they can take it off your body. Our instructor shared a similar story. The individual complied with the officer request. The officer shot the individual.
Same thing goes for in the car. We were instructed to place both hands on the wheel, inform the officer you have a concealed carry & ask how the officer would like them to proceed. Do not engage if the officer makes any provocative statement “why are you going to shoot me”. Keep hands on wheel…repeat…
@@cavgrey8 Thank you for this.
Thank you Sav, great advice!🥰
I own a nice flashlight that is also a stun gun. I highly suggest look for one. Double purpose!
I buddy of mine cop, tells a story of his being in a bar with his girl when the bar was being robbed by a man with a shotgun. John's (the cop) girl friend whispered to him, "John do something your a cop", he discretely hushed her and as the incident developed there was a second man PRE-STAGED towards the back of the bar, so at the end when the robber was leaving with his bag full of money the second dude pulled his gun and announced himself and drew his gun and left trailing the first man. Many things are replaceable your life or health (being shot and ending up in a wheel chair etc.) is not. So a jaundice eye when looking at things might be a good approach.
Hi Stav! I enjoy your well thought out videos. I would love to see you in action. Have you considered filming a few short videos of real-life situations where you have to confront a threat? Shopping, Running, atm, carjacking... obviously there are so many possibilities. Pick one, film it and open it up for Q & A and demos. Mac would be an awesome bad guy (or a victim).
Mac is never a victim....I can def be the bad guy though..
Another excellent vid Stav (sp?). Keep them coming. Thank you.
Omg i remember that Walmart video a man and woman were in there shooting people and the poor guy with his ccl got killed by the lady, shot in the back, smh i work for Walmart, it scares me everyday dealing with angry people that might want to hurt us for any reason.
Great info 👍 Thanks for sharing!
you have to pick and choose your battles very carefully. Its not always wise to get involved in any situation. You are not morally obligated to respond to any a d all situations.
The "carry first aid and bleed-control gear" advice makes a lot of sense. Not just for yourself, but for innocent bystanders. You might not be legally liable for injuries you cause in self-defense, but if you shoot at Mr Badguy and hit Miss Standingclosetohim, either instead or in addition, you're going to want to mitigate the harm you just caused to the bystander.
True but but also realize 80% of the people who die in this country from accidents ( all accidents not just automobile accidents) do so because they bleed to death. So whether you’re in a gunfight or not having proper “stop the bleed” equipment on you it’s not a bad idea
i ride a motorcycle. the trauma bag stays in the saddle bag. i am not going to walk around a bike rally with a medical kit strapped to my waist.
It is great to see a young lady such as yourself preparing for these unfortunate outcomes of this world.
First a little background about myself and then I will bring up another point that any carrier of weapons has to be prepared to deal with.
I am 67 now, a Vietnam Vet ( I turned 18 there) and have been around firearms all my life, including selling them in shops and being a hunting manager at a now defunct store. There.
Now then, when you carry a weapon you may encounter a situation where someone else tries to get ahold of said weapon. In that case unfortunately you may have to shoot them. You must always maintain control of your weapon. If this is something that you can not bring yourself to do then you should not be carrying any weapon. An unpleasant thought but you have to be ready to deal with it.
My friends' son was a cop in Texas and had to shoot a man he was taking in for shoplifting. Ha had the man, he was taking him out to his police car- and the man went for his holstered weapon. All over a charge that he would have had to pay a $50 fine for. My friends' son agonized over this for awhile and I told him to tell his son to stop second guessing himself, the decision to shoot was valid, a good decision when he made it and it was good now. He was doing what human nature puts you through if you are not prepared to deal with it. It helped. A detective in his dept. told him the same thing. Great video, my dear. Keep it up.
Could you do a video about your mental map in an active shooter situation. What have you trained into your reactions?
Great advice! Training is super important
the main point I think supports all of yours is that your weapon is a tool for *your* defense including your loved ones. If there is an active shooter or robbery in a public place and you can get you and yours out safely long before you would be able to take on the shooter, that should be the priority. If you get involved as a bystander in a fight, you should call the police before confronting anyone and draw and discharge your weapon according to the threat level presented to you personally.
Not legal advice, obviously, but I think this is could be an important thing to consider to make sure that you don't get treated as the bad guy in a situation where you're really trying to do the right thing.