Building a Preparedness Team

My basic intro to building a SHTF/Preparedness Team.
This is a very personal journey, this is just what worked for me
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[@BrassFacts]

The description has the info you seek.

[@EyeKnowRaff]

Well, of course you're having a hard time finding single men that want to prepare for doomsday in Utah. They either want to prepare for doomsday but are married or they're single and don't give a crap about doomsday bc they just want to get married. 🤣 I miss Utah. 😞

[@sirbalanced5486]

Do a video on 2024 Election repercussions

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

Where does it say how to make friends?

[@yournamehere4790]

Wtf?! You’re onlyfans isn’t in the description 😤

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@elsenorloco84]

The real friends we meet along the way are the voices in our heads after all our incompetent friends die in the apocalypse

[@whiterabit09]

Just keep the skulls of those you had to eat.... so you won't get lonely.

[@jeredhersh789]

"Like dating, you need to put yourself out there." * screaming * Me too, buddy. Me too.

[@designiy]

Almost missed the groan in the video underneath my own audible groan...

[@reddirtwalker8041]

Been in the Prepper realm for many years and still don't have a "team" or "group" and here are the biggest problems I have had. 1. Joined a local Prepper group and was the youngest member by about a decade, and I was 47. Most people could not run 50 yards without a major medical problem. Sure they knew some gardening information but that was about it. Asked about starting a Radio Net or simply establishing a common frequency for the "group"; most didn't have a license and those that did, weren't interested. 2. They are one step from a militia and I mean the bad kind. I'm into firearms and small government, but I'm not into overtly antigovernmental stuff. My goal is to NOT be on a government agencies radar. 3. Hanging around places to meet like minded people is expensive. You want to meet other lonely drinkers.....you can milk a beer for some time. Want to meet people that shoot or are into survival things; that takes serious money.....just to hang around, otherwise you come off as a moocher. Not a moocher, just not made of money. 4. You must spend this much to ride this ride. Found a group once that had minimum requirements and that's not necessarily a bad thing, but this groups requirements were way outside of the midclass price range in my area. They require nigh vision for example. 5. Came straight off the set of Doomsday Prepper.....you know the kind of person whose elevator doesn't go all the way to the top. I would love to be part of a "team" or "group" but I want them to be just normal people and not have to drop cash like I grow it on a tree. People prepare incase bad shit happens, but odds are that it won't so we also have to prepare for retirement and on my yearly income both are not possible, so I plan for the likely.....retirement.

[@PastaLaVista.]

I feel like it’s much more reasonable to just know a group of people in your local area that you have all agreed will help each other primarily and others secondarily during a natural disaster. I would make sure you’re all capable of handling a gun but I wouldn’t make that the main focus. Having medical knowledge is a must to help in disaster situations so that’s inherent to the idea. If the government does collapse you will likely see it coming. Same with society. I think you’ll have enough time to transition your group into a primarily defensive role where you’ll put more emphasis on tactics and communication.

[@slappy8941]

That's been pretty much my experience, and most people are either too flaky, too soft, or just too dumb to be of any use.

[@dyxjyi]

do you have friends, people that you call friends in your area? start small the basics. i started one group into my town and now its two and others in the state.

[@3nertia]

This is my problem - most people are either zealots or otherwise insane in some of their beliefs heh

[@theKashConnoisseur]

It's all in the title. There's people who care about being prepared but are otherwise normal, and then there's the Preppers with a capital p who are going to range from conspiracy theorist losers to dangerous lunatics. If you're a religious man, there's plenty of mindful preparedness in the Church. Hunters, fishermen, backpackers, and all other manners of outdoorsmen will have a greater percentage of people thinking about being prepared vs the general population. The key is to find normal people doing normal things who think the same way you do, rather than trying to find normal people in a group that attracts deviants by reputation alone. It's like wanting to get into small unit tactics by trying to join a public militia organization. For every normal guy who just wants to train you'll find 10 dudes that are spouting things which will get you on a federal watchlist.

[@ethanmedley4182]

I have 12 in my group. I started it from people at my church. Highly recommend. We have been going strong for about 6 months now. We’ve had 4 official meetings. Starting out with the same morals and worldview is a great thing. You can always learn skills and buy gear.

[@lanejohnson7656]

The problem I have with finding group members in church is the amount of Christians I see that acknowledge bad times are coming but they think Jesus is coming with it, and their plan pretty much consists of clutching their bible and, well that’s it.. They often see everything coming as a spiritual battle and I tend to agree with them. However history has proven things don’t often end well for pacifists.

[@mboettcher16]

@@lanejohnson7656 Jesus had all his disciples carry swords.

[@triggerhappytexan]

@ethanmedley4182 How do you bring this stuff up with church members?

[@dboatright2497]

It can start with conversation about the need for members of the church to be armed and carry because of people shooting up churches. That can then segway into shared range sessions, camping trips, etc.@@triggerhappytexan

[@antonantolick5688]

What church do you attend? Like, denomination-wise. I'm the only person in my age range 😅

[@187chona]

I’ll get the hot local singles in my area that are dying to meet me.

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@precutcheese5930]

Look I’m 30 with 3 kids and I find time one every week to 2 weeks I go into the woods and train. It’s never impossible

[@BrassFacts]

awesome! Good on you

[@coreyspann3272]

35, 5 kids, train, hike, shoot as budget allows.

[@kellymouton7242]

More stuff like this. Gear reviews are fine, but philosophical content makes people think, and we all know this place needs more thinkers

[@compulsivegunbuyer]

You know, some of us who f off and get married are still down for a good autistic time.

[@romes9465]

I’d also emphasize MAKING a group, not JOINING one. If you know, you know. And no, online “friends” you only talk to on discord and share red pilled Reddit posts with, don’t count. You’re gonna have to actually leave your code red mtn dew and your moms basement at least once in a while for this to work.

[@SpecOpsGear]

Lol it's baja blast noob!

[@Al_capachino]

I’m taking my mountain dew in the camelbak 😂

[@mattmarzula]

Says the rando anonymous internet dweller who probably doesn't talk to his neighbors and doesn't have any capable friends in their life. Literally every street gang and liberal protest group is miles ahead of you. You don't stand a chance.

[@jimmiesrustled1359]

Reddit is fucking gay

[@jimmiesrustled1359]

@@budget-8888. I see you

[@lordofwar1441]

This is so much more interesting that another review of a product I don't need. I'm honestly sick of equipment reviews over and over, especially of stuff I can't afford. Keep this type of content coming please!

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@lordofwar1441]

@budget-88 What?

[@ketononeill8898]

​​@@lordofwar1441 Budget i's a bot

[@chupacabra304]

@@ketononeill8898a bot promoting some neo-nazi horseshit

[@DesiresVisual]

Do you have gear?

[@InfernoPhilM]

Everybody is a fed until proven otherwise.

[@henryc7548]

Your kinsmen, your friends since before high school those are the people you can be 80% sure aren’t feds

[@ChiefMiddleFinger]

They look like us, they act like us and talk like us. (They become us). They need to make friends fast with the goal of climbing the leadership ladder. That’s assuming leadership isn’t already glowing. The average person has no idea what to look for or how to spot it.

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@goliathku]

This is the way

[@jaredwilliams2357]

While it’s better to be on the safe side , feds usually aren’t going to be 007 tier especially with something so small potatoes as even a group of 50. 95% of the time they flip someone in the group already somehow (money, legal threats, etc). Take the infamous Randy Weaver case. Undercover deputy befriended him for two years before asking him to saw his shotgun off when he knew Randy needed the money. Don’t break the law is the obvious solution. In SHTF law doesn’t matter. Until then everyone needs to obey the law to the letter. Eject anyone immediately from the group who encourages breaking the law. Now you can have a group as based as you want while being as secure as you can reasonably be.

[@Zoraxon]

I have a partial benefit of building a crew of people I've known for a long time. What I did, or did until I started traveling for work, was designing meetings akin to a boy scout meeting. The goal of the meeting is to share skills and knowledge, then do small dry fire sessions since a lot of these happen in houses. Working on things like medical, survival, bushcraft, house care, planning, prep. How much food do you have in surplus? Oh you're low? Here's a 5 gallon bucket of beans and here's one of rice. Put a couple dollars away to throw some more shit into the long term pantry. I assigned homework additionally. This meeting have a radio and know how to use it. By next meeting, I want everyone to have a TQ, mounted on any kit you plan to wear with a gun. Meeting after that we're outfitting rifles. At least a sling and a white light

[@highdesertdrew1844]

If you can get the boyscout model down that's awesome, it's also great if you can get people to kick in a few bucks in dues to offset purchasing steel targets etc.

[@601firepower3]

Shots fired… Mika

[@musicman1eanda]

You're living the dream man haha.

[@mattmarzula]

Why not just join the National Guard or Reserves? You could have been paid and earned a retirement after 20 years.

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@Terrato45]

All of my shooting/NV/preparedness buddies are people I met through competition shooting. Good way to vet their gun handling as well as their response to moderate stress under controlled conditions.

[@CiviTac]

To get into competitions you have to be of a certain belief system. I haven’t met anyone in my clubs that isn’t into preparedness whos also a comp shooter

[@3nertia]

Being "competitive" isn't necessarily a personality trait you'd want in a social setting heh

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@vilecreature8640]

@@3nertiaCompetition is essential.

[@3nertia]

@@vilecreature8640 Essential? Did your capitalist masters teach you that? Competition isn't essential, it's detrimental. It always has been, especially on a planet of finite resources and nearly 8 billion idiots living on it ...

[@PistolsPlayground]

Let me also add, depending on what your goals are (which in my opinion should ultimately be self sustainability) don't necessarily count someone out because of age. While a 60-70 year old farmer isn't ideal for defense, and combat. But they have a lot of skills, and usually equipment that makes getting shit done easier. Also, they can help with sustainment, and keeping defensive things running. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, don't count someone out because their strengths aren't "high speed" cool guy shit.

[@treloughfarrer7604]

No matter how many bodies you stack and no matter how long you last in Minecraft the big thing is to build back afterwards. To build back a community no matter how big or small but big enough to be self sustaining. I completely agree with your opening. I’m really happy you made this video it’s much more realistic to what I see actually happening

[@rico989]

Build back better

[@railfanningpoints2.045]

@@rico989 You will own nothing and be happy

[@rico989]

@@railfanningpoints2.045 it was a joke smooth brain.

[@danielmattera4298]

"Semi-Popular Channel" LOL, don't sell yourself short man. You're so close to 100k and the channel just keeps growing! You run excellent content that's both entertaining and factual. Keep up the amazing work!

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

The largest issue is *not* what to do with, or how to vet, or important training milestones for a group. *The issue is simply finding like minded people.* And I don't mean narrowly, as in "must be a good fit for my fire team". At this point I'd settle for hippie backpackers, fudd hunters or simply people that work outdoors. Cast a wide net, 'cause when it's time we'll be training up everyone. Get prepared for that now. As an Expert Rifleman, better than average pistolero, Eagle Scout and Patriot, finding interested parties (even unskilled ones) is not trivial. We almost need armbands/T-shirts/hats that call-out our desire to learn & train. Something _obvious_ to others. Even logoed apparel is not enough in most cases.

[@dothedewinme]

What about a based California who is a backpacker, hunts, fishes, loves shooting, grows a large summer and winter garden every year from seed, has food stored (limited, about 1 months worth for wife and self of Mostly long term storage options (rice and various legumes etc) who knows how to do food preservation and has (not a huge amount) but water filtration and storage. Trying to find someone who’s into the same stuff but damn it’s hard here in CA. I know my way around lots of firearms and have been shooting trash since forever like he mentions but no formal training although I always try to be accurate and hit what I shoot, hate burping 30 rounds over a target on a bump fire, that’s a dumb waste and want to learn as much as I can though.

[@antoniomoran5261]

@dothedewinme where at in California are you from.

[@bigslice4738]

Brock gonna Minecraft KZbinr his subs into making him a warlord

[@FXIIBeaver]

I am here for it.

[@out_of_headspace]

I fully support it.

[@MetalGuitaristPro]

I'd join

[@sparda1123]

Disappointed by the fact you missed out on the "how do you build a shtf team? Step 1, have friends" opportunity😂

[@BrassFacts]

none of you have friends. Hence the video rofl

[@sparda1123]

@@BrassFacts but I thought you were my friend? 🥲

[@GPUGambon]

Gone full para-social

[@sparda1123]

@@GPUGambon 😂

[@MylesKillis]

So basically become a a competent squad leader with a good reputation find 3 or 4 consistent and serious team leaders and focus on your relationship with them as they help you manage the 10+ non serious people.

[@LeifyGuy]

I was able to build a solid group of dudes on Instagram by tagging local Utah locations in my posts. We fluctuate in number quite frequently, but the core group of dudes is solid. You're absolutely right in the fact that the best thing you can do is be consistent. Next best thing is be outgoing.

[@ricksparks2432]

I’m in SLC looking for some people to train with. I usually go to grantsville and I’m big into night vision. I can send you my info. Thank you!

[@christianmccall4542]

These videos are the best. I don't need gear reviews I need discussion.

[@MaDeuce19D]

I was just rewatching the Urban Recce video and had the thought of how do I build a preparedness group or community since most people I know are not into it….lo’ and behold there’s this as soon as I click off!

[@bigmike716]

This subject is PERFECT!!! I've been curious about building a team for a couple years.

[@Weaver0x00]

build robots. if you think you can trust people think again

[@mattmarzula]

Spent years thinking about it but didn't take a single step to actually do it. What else are you closeted about?

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@railfanningpoints2.045]

Sounds glowie

[@remotetrekker-dg3re]

Don't waste your time, mike.

[@jb8086]

Working on this for a while now, just myself, my brother, oh my dog to. Dog is always a crucial part of any group.

[@andreivaldez2929]

I find these sort of videos more interesting than reviews. You can get more knowledge or opinions to bounce off of from these talks.

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@Almost_Made_It]

I like the thought out game-planning videos way more than reviews of things I can’t afford.

[@mattmarzula]

If you can't afford things that make you more prepared, then you bring nothing to the table of a team. You'll drag them down. Especially if you're overweight and out of shape.

[@Almost_Made_It]

@@mattmarzula 1. I can almost guarantee I’m in better shape than you are. 2. Please tell me how not having a $400 weapon light, an extra expensive red dot riser, and the best/ most expensive LPVO etc., etc., etc. will drag down the team. You’re a clown and I hope you buy every piece of gear that KZbinrs recommend just so it makes you feel that one day you might actually do something to stop the government from force transitioning your kids.

[@chupacabra304]

@@mattmarzulatraining yourself on the cheap is beneficial too, you don’t need NVG’s and SWAT training to deal with a local natural disaster Just some tools and know-how And frankly a localized natural disaster is much more likely than many of the other disasters people like to fantasize about …

[@samuraieko5408]

If you have the resources, and you're not prepared to arm and equip others, you will be missing out on a huge pool of volunteers. Think of any professional military, they provide everything you need and that's why so many people can sign up. There are guys sitting on stockpiles of 100 different guns and tons of ammo. They aren't going to carry more than two of them, never mind 100. The best use for such stockpiles is to arm others.

[@railfanningpoints2.045]

@chupacabra304 Can't rely on the corrupt government. Look at the government's response to natural disasters and train derailments. Kakistocracy. The regime can't or won't even secure the borders against invading illegal aliens who they're using to replace core Americans.

[@ryanhawk2139]

Please make more videos like this. I like your 4 part series on civil unrest and hope you do more videos covering potential collapse scenarios and the lead up to it. Your gear reviews are thorough and awesome but if you run out of ideas then make more of these prep videos please.

[@CobraMustang]

I can very much attest that Mr. Brassnuts is correct from my own experience. Finding a local group dudes with thousands of dollhairs of gears is easy. Finding a group of dudes serious about running drills every other weekend or once a month next almost near impossible. So gentlemen enjoy that wonderful group of larpers you managed to congregate at your local lead berm.

[@cschrislsmit]

I really need to put myself out there more, thanks for the vid man. Doing us Asian Americans proud, keep up the good work!

[@foxtrotunit1269]

*Show idea:* A talk (w/hop, others...), what *guns/gear* you'd pick for a *game/movie universe.* (shows pros/cons of particular setups, helps understand what's important, and just really cool ngl) Topic is known a week ahead. Subs of all share their gear/loadout ideas (can be/doesn't have to be pics). You pick the best. Discussion. *The Last of Us universe:* Fast zombies, die just like regular humans (except the specials), apocalypse, but human safezones exist (options to re-stock, maybe). *The STALKER universe:* Dangerous mutants (fast/invisible/pack hunters), armed enemies, open fields of Ukraine, but also tunnels, X-labs, etc. Various anomalies (electrical - fry you or at least your electronic gear, chemical anomalies - gas mask, suit protection, etc.) *Fallout universe: Henry/9-hole reviews has something similar going on (but much more limited, and one-off):* kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYfZhomslrOgfas *For All Mankind:* Fighting commies on the Moon, harsh temp differences (oil boils off, metal has thermal expansion), moon dust is super abrasive goes everywhere.

[@BrassFacts]

at first I hated it. But the more I think about it, the more I like the idea. I think we'd want a +1 (for 3 people) to really make the idea work

[@nobanmepls3291]

@@BrassFactsIf you do it make sure you also get someone who is completely illogical. It’ll add to the amusement.

[@foxtrotunit1269]

@@BrassFacts Yes, sounds great🙂Who was the third guy you had on the Ukraine talk? (the one about which gear you'd take to Ukraine last year). He semed cool!

[@BrassFacts]

@@foxtrotunit1269 delta34, but he doesn't play games.

[@foxtrotunit1269]

@@BrassFacts Sad. Karl from InRange? 🤔He'd *love* this idea I think. You prob. have seen their matches, huh?🤭(they even have "NPCs" in the latest apocalypse-themed one) Also, with any topic - vote on all 3 channels (have it pass a "venn diagram" of your audiences/communities - mostly as confirmation)

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

The number 1 thing to remember. If someone starts talking about overthrowing the government, they be a fed boi

[@ChiefMiddleFinger]

From experience, everyone glows. Proceed with extreme caution.

[@ar2bamf]

Love the content regardless of topic your videos are my go to. This one specifically was one i was excited to watch

[@XerxesOriginal]

Honestly, I have been fortunate enough to find likeminded individuals wherein the people (myself included) found spouses and partners that actually support this aspect of a "hobby"(for some) and job for others. Fact of the matter is that we genuinely show hard work and our partners understand the point of all of this in genuine outcomes. The last 3 years have highlighted this. You have a choice gentlemen, their rigid disposition from this will cost you majorly if it is not respected long term, especially if the time is needed. I highlighted this to many along my way through building this group if you wait until things get bad again to try at it, you are too late. Working at a gun shop for quite some time i hammered with people that they have always been the only ones responsible for their safety and protection, the tab has always been increasing in cost, you have just been ignoring it.

[@clonesharpshooter101]

It’s absolutely important to have a group of people that can fraternize during an emergency, but it’s very difficult to vet people for quality that aren’t your friends- and even most of my friends don’t have the same impetus to learn about preparedness. Not meaning to dunk on my friends, they just have different priorities and responsibilities while the comforts of society allow for it- and I encourage them to enjoy it. I just don’t want to be the sole dependency if something goes wrong after I’ve mentioned these things to friends that don’t end up working out for a team, because I can’t exactly hide my dedication. Or worse, become a target to friends that I’ve previously trusted when desperation sets in for ill-prepared individuals. I’ll certainly be stretched too thin between my own friends and family if I’m alone. I’ve also never exactly viewed myself as a leader, and those are in short supply of competence and number the more niche your interests. The problem with joining a group is that you have to know everyone for a near decade to really understand how to communicate and determine their motivations. There are far too many scattered groups in my state that have extremist fringe political beliefs or are religious zealots that would only divide themselves from any potential community bridges and start conflict if they reached out. That’s why I hesitate looking for groups at churches, on certain YT personalities’ communities, or under-supervised online forums. They already draw enough ire without having the teeth that absent of unilateral law and when morality is determined by oppression would allow for. Bottom line, it’s arduous to find and form groups of people that want to help people for the sake of helping people and not furthering some agenda or “culling of the weak” to establish their own private fiefdom.

[@railfanningpoints2.045]

Damn icky political and religious people who aren't interested in an Orwellian regime government dictating life from cradle to grave. Derp!

[@RealG.Washington]

I think I've made that mistake. Some friends I have that don't prep and know what I have. I don't want to have to do bad shit like that when they come desperately knocking, but I try to tell them to be prepared

[@thebarefootadventurer8467]

15 minutes of Brass Brutally Honest Facts! Love it!

[@klauswelch]

Love the Arftac shout out. Decent got some treats for me pups from the guys over there too. Great and realistic info in the video. Yep, I'm that married dude with no time who wants to do some training outside of just going to the range once a week. Very difficult in that regard, but hoping to push through that BS soon.

[@toddinfl]

Finding friends who are into prepping for doomsday... Lmao!

[@Mlopez_602]

Like anyone can afford that right now.

[@Matt-xc6sp]

Finding friends lmao

[@buckeyeblaster]

Please make more videos like this. I've been wanting to join or assemble a team for sometime. Just need to put myself out there.

[@CokeMan2423]

talk shit about my shoulder bumpfire when you're downrange buttfacts I AM THE STORM GOD OF PRESCISION TRASHSHOOTING

[@possumpatrol45]

Do the voices in my head count as part of my team?

[@nation5478]

something i feel left out of these discussions is output vs caloric intake. everyone talks about getting bigger, but if you need 2x-3x as many calories as everyone else guess what happens when food gets scarce

[@dw5523]

Lowkey advice for all of life.

[@thundermuffin71]

I hope the world can hold its shit together till I at least finish college. Have been focusing self training, focusing on what i learned from time in service, and building kit in the mean time. Would love to find/form a group that has the same ideology and motivation that you have. Great video as always

[@zachparade2791]

What state are you in?

[@rhs5683]

I feel the same over here in europe. Started getting into it ca. two years ago and still learning the basics. One of my brothers is semi on line now and we fixed most of the things in the family house and taking courses together and talk to the famly about it. You're the average of the people around you. You can start become the guy you wanne be and meet others in courses, training etc..

[@dothedewinme]

@@zachparade2791 we need everyone to put their state and city after their comments, (Sacramento, California)

[@highdesertdrew1844]

I've been involved in a lot of groups in the past for a lot of different things, offroading, hiking, computers, radios, etc. Sometimes if you want to get good at something, you need some specialization, and if you're around long enough, you eventually become OG. If your over-arching interest in SHTF prep, being able to draw from a deep and wide base of people who have specialist skills, but are also interested in the same stuff you are is a valuable way to recruit. I've also learned that an informal recruiting process, and keeping the invitations minimal, and not taking getting ghosted personally are very important. Great video, good points, the one takeaway that needs emphasis: in order to lead, you must be the leader, which means you need to set the standard. Too many groups out there end up having a leader with a very low standard, and it's just downhill from there.

[@BandAid350z]

“If you want to lead, lead by example.” Agreed. To many want to make rules that they themselves won’t or can’t follow.

[@highdesertdrew1844]

@@BandAid350z I would argue the whole reason our civilization faces the problems it does, and SHTF becomes a possibility is very specifically because the people who rule us want to make rules they won't or can't follow.

[@railfanningpoints2.045]

​@@highdesertdrew1844You mean hierarchy?

[@BandAid350z]

@@railfanningpoints2.045 hierarchy doesn’t mean failing to lead. It’s delegation of authority/tasks.

[@railfanningpoints2.045]

@BandAid350z Subsequent generations of the elites (ruling class) do become thoroughly corrupt and degenerate over time which leads to kakistocracy. This typically produces anarcho-tyranny and devoid of rationality which explains where the collective West is. The entropy continues until the entire regime destroys itself. But faith in institutions and elite narratives is strong among most serfs and plebs so a regime can take quite some time before a total collapse.

[@oathtaker2768]

Great job on the video.

[@mikemiller551]

I've read a lot about what happened in Bosnia. Lots of useful information there. Guess what became gold? AMMO

[@sectorseven07]

All of these have been valid factors in my years long quest to maintain groups that have taken on various identities, to the point that now I essentially just have a network of different friends all over my state that I wouldn't call a conglomerate group but just various people I can lean on at different times for training who all generally agree that should we have to, we'll meet up. One factor that was not mentioned that is likely very specific to me is that I experienced as a leader of these groups multiple times allowing my own personal issues help degrade the fidelity of the group. Whether that be beefs popping up with members, or over sharing things in my personal life that brought my competence as a leader into question, I would say that solidly presenting yourself as a leader and maintaining the proper reputation, keeping a level head, never losing your temper, these are all big factors in leadership in general. Put your best foot forward. While I have personally at this time exhausted my energy toward group building and would prefer to just join up with a competent already established group if given the chance, if I could do it all over again and remind myself of what I just mentioned I feel I'd of been much more successful.

[@highdesertdrew1844]

Machiavelli is often maligned as cynical and power hungry. He was merely a reflection of his environment, that was also cynical and power hungry, and to prove it it sent him into exile. That said, the Prince is a short read and may help. I generally find that the level of intimacy you can have with someone often really depends on other factors in your relationship, i.e. those overshares can be done with peers, but not with subordinates. That said, if you have a group big enough to have subordinates, you're doing pretty good.

[@gryphon1342]

I dont know if my question will be read as a what if, or as a historical reality, but i guess either will suffice I see the conversation of groups & community being brought up more and more and more (which is a good thing) but most groups will tend to be formed at the flashpoint. Look at all major and minor conflicts. Those who were present before the major event were extremely small compared to the post-event roster. My question is: are groups that are forming right now staying secluded or will you accept others after the flashpoint? Has it been decided how you will vet newcomers? Will you keep to yourselves if other larger groups form? Or will you try to grow yourselves into one of those major groups?

[@mrboggs96]

Love the content dude.

[@rimfirecommando]

Competitive shooting is a great way to meet people. Uspsa, PCSL, Tac games, PRS. All great ways to meet like minded individuals.

[@musicman1eanda]

I have a budding team, but life has put distance between us. My best friend has just got the training bug this past year, but he lives 2 hours away. We make a point to train together monthly, but if there really is a SHTF situation and he's 2 hours away, one could argue he might as well be on the moon depending on the type of SHTF. You need people who take prepping and training seriously, who are also close by, and who are also completely trustworthy. It's a really hard combo to nail down.

[@zachparade2791]

I hear you, but having a person a couple hours away might be a big asset since you have two potential home bases, and one might be safer given a specific scenario.

[@musicman1eanda]

@@zachparade2791 Good point thanks for that insight.

[@sigvardr7682]

That's not that far away. if a situation was truly dire then that's a full day's hike. Find a midway meetup point and your only a day away from someone who could save your ass, or you them. In most situations that would still be relevant.

[@JG41]

I moved to a new area about a year ago and have been trying to find others in my area. Started with a facebook group that shot up to 50ish members interested but very few actually interact. It's definitely a half of half situation and even then most people are cautious when it comes to meeting, doesn't help that I am as well but I'm trying to step out of my box.

[@ulfhedinn9]

Just now finding this video and your comment but I'm in the same boat. I tried starting groups in a previous state and the group members were not as serious about it as I was. Now after watching this I'm going to try and start a legitimate group and hopefully with what's going on in the world maybe more individuals will see the necessity of it.

[@jetbandit3873]

Putting up lost pet posters is a great way to get used to working in a team doing something within your community.

[@Rebellion1776]

I needed this vid in my life...really helps

[@RUGERFANBOY]

Love the videos. On today's video a guide for gun guys dates.

[@mattcomchoc2957]

"loss of monopoly of violence" .... very interesting phrasing, sir.

[@fkn_nightmare7861]

Helpful information ℹ️

[@seanomeirs8362]

Friends and family with actual combat experience, or combat training, can be a great asset. Whether it's an 80+ year old Vietnam veteran, to a 30+ year old Afghanistan veteran, there is wisdom that cannot be gained, any other way.

[@henryc7548]

I have a somewhat distant kinsman who fought in nam, lives in the woods, and hunts all the time. Needless to say I would be very comfortable riding out the storm with him

[@greenflagracing7067]

one of our guys is a Spanish-American war veteran, but we can't talk him out of black powder rifles.

[@RedDawnReadiness]

I’ve been on track, met just 1 guy and get half out of another who’s about training and being prepared as a unit and it’s been about 3 years I’ve been going hard. You find 3 types of guys the 1. Not into it, find regular daily life their focus 2.that’s so cool I want to get something’s and then let it go 3.ALL IN

[@mattmarzula]

Ha. You don't even have a fire team. You spent three years "training"? Who trained you? You could have signed up for an enlistment in the National Guard gotten paid, college and health benefits, and met people local to you who aren't as full of it as you and your two COD clan members.

[@Regulativeconclusions]

Living in a small town you’ll find your neighbors are going to be your team. I live in a small town and there’s been a few times where guys have had to arm themselves and we always do and have each others backs

[@josephhatcher9903]

Paul Harrell Pop Tart shout out! Yaasssss!

[@jedi7489]

Brassfacts is a real homie

[@mikebrown4433]

Bought solo R/T due to your review. As much as I wanted to help you out, got it off tacswap for 100.

[@MourningConstitution]

Thanks!

[@sandywarren3656]

I'm so happy that this was a discussion video, as opposed to a shooting montage. Wait. It's both.

[@abstractapproach634]

If you have strategic property, you have a huge advantage (might not have to put a penny into full self sufficiency)

[@Juliankb39]

Nice Mr Brass. The way of men is the way of the gang

[@festeringuncle5576]

While there may be a few groups in my area, they are very secretive. And thats fine in the intrusive state we now live in. All the others that I have met are only into Gambling, Getting shit faced every other night/day, smoking and Sportsball. The most gun action they seem to see is firing 3 to 5 rounds to sight in the deer rifle each fall. While I have asked those that I know if there is anyone even remotely getting together, it's just i big nothing burger.

[@HighReadyBoutique]

So good

[@salteabutwhy2939]

Brought to you by the same guntoober who shoots towards active highways and destroys suppressors due to an unwillingness or lack of intelligence to confirm concentricity. Always good to watch BF and Hop, the two most tactical roommates there are- in order to learn what not to do with firearms. Keep up the good work.

[@blackbrass4371]

This whole subject is very important considering all of us will be running into each other in a shtf situation. How will we recognize friendly? Just seeing a group moving through a field toward you isn't justification for action. or maybe it is considering how you roll. I'll personally be rocking a flag with a cross.

[@fury556]

Found a group from Reddit. Vet the people you’ll be joining or trying to recruit. I lucked out and it’s a solid group of people which I thought would be rare in Kali

[@railfanningpoints2.045]

Feddit.

[@ExtremelyAverageMan]

Sweet! Let us know where at in Utah...could make the road trip from Colorado perhaps

[@SugaryCoyote]

Connection is protection!

[@flopus7]

Also you can make a 2 for 1 if youre married by turning your ruck and field training into something akin to the boy scouts and bring in the community to learn field skills while doing family things

[@shaneciccarelli-palmer2962]

I was having a bad week but now I have a bad week and a fun brass facts video!!

[@RollingRigTraction]

I recognize the area you shoot often as I've been out to shoot there multiple times also. I'm in South Eastern Utah but am open to building a MAG with others in the state that have similar ideas. I'm fairly new to my area so I don't know many and generally keep fairly to myself. I have many skills and a military background and SPECWAR training and operational experience. Drop me a line if you're open to meeting for a range session or even just a coffee somewhere.

[@SomeSortaPro]

Instant sub wow

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

I'm a fan of the 12-16 size group... small no less than 4 man size.

[@tobylewis1920]

I love how brock uses the spongebob song in the back ground. "Hawaiian cocktail" its almost dustracting from the video

[@artist_with_a_gun]

Hops AK rear sight set to 700m while shooting up close is a mood.

[@BrassFacts]

HAHA, I forgot about that. that was me. It took him about a day to figure it out.

[@SHOTRED555]

Some of you all in Utah are pretty lucky. I live in Socal that right there is a battle on its own right for a young guy taking it seriously.

[@theKashConnoisseur]

Cali is pretty bad when it comes to getting decent modern guns, but Cali also has a HUGE amount of public lands where you can train with the boys. You got places like Texas where a gun nut can purchase anything their heart desires, but with basically zero public lands you gotta be friends with somebody that owns a ranch if you want to do anything aside from flat range training on a 25 yard lane.

[@joshlee7935]

⁠@@theKashConnoisseurhell Arkansas is the same way. Tons of open/wooded area but it’s all either state or private owned so you can’t ruck out and shoot.

[@pyeitme508]

Awesome 😎

[@snakebite210]

Brassfacts Friday 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@StalkingGrizzly]

8:29 I loved the video and I’d hate to hyper focus on one part but is that a Pattern 84 in ranger green that hop is running??

[@rickh9396]

Nice homage to Paul Harrell's Pop Tart commercial at 3:10.

[@greencreekranch]

My trick to keep training while moving on with life: my fiance is a gwot veteran. Third date she was teaching me cqb drills in my parents basement (it's a big basement and no, i dont live there)

[@The-BCC]

Well said, dedicated to the process & continuously moving forward as a way of life, is the way to it works.

[@nickboutin857]

Hop with an m90? Possible review??? That would be a must watch

[@dothedewinme]

Any Sacramento CA people here? I feel like we need to step it up in this wild AF state.

[@designiy]

I was feeling great about this until I realized I still don't have a nearby place to shoot; especially outdoors... Grr. That +3 -2.9 steps thing is real. I'll just keep being at the places I know to be.

[@texasranger24]

When looking for a preparedness group, i would recommend your local church, volunteer fire department, and gun range with the caveat to look out for both safe and skilled as well as level-headed shooters (e.g. high skill competitions like 3gun or uspsa training groups). Online is cool as well, but look out for the occasional FED. If you have kids, get to know the other parents, you don't want you kids in most of the government schools anyways. And be on good terms with your local police if you can. Especially in free states.

[@texasranger24]

I mean a night vision combat group is cool, but if your left neighbor has a chainsaw, the one to the right some power tools, and your local farmer a tractor to pull or push around some shit plus you know some other people with food and medical supplies and skills, you will be good for like 90% of natural disaster stuff.

[@budget-88]

⌚ Evropa the last battle

[@zacharyyoung3834]

4:02 cannot he reinstated enough. We have created fudd-lore of our own nowadays

[@dillondurham8692]

Would love to see that AK set up for nv!

[@dramspringfeald]

Honestly, the way i look at it, the TEAM is an extension of the community. 4-6 guys going out to gather supplies for those at home who cant. "We need item x for reason B" the recon team goes out to get it while the food team checks local buildings for basic crap like medical supplies and Cheetos, while the defense team goes around the area keeping things... Kosher

[@dramspringfeald]

Like, those of us who are cool ruffing it alone, gets occasional food supplies while keeping an eye on the highways and goat trails, the guy who knows how to weld is now the modern blacksmith, and we just assume ancient rolls that were needed before we got modern

[@remotetrekker-dg3re]

You will be lucky to get one person who's willing to train.

[@jamaicanomen]

What’s the best tactical .22lr pistol that will hold zero with a vir II? Or is the recoil mild enough that polymer frames will hold zero?