What Everyone Who Carries a Gun Needs to Know // Higher Line Podcast

[@American-FOB]

I have taken CCW classes and carried for many years. This is all old information....YET it sounds new every time I hear it. Which means I need continual reminders of the great responsibility I have when carrying a CCW.

[@troylindsey1444]

I'm a retired LE Officer and this is all EXCELLENT advice

[@Lawofselfdefense]

Hey, that's ME! :-)

[@tom_olofsson]

Excellent presentation.

[@wendellhatcher7011]

This needs to be a mandatory video for everyone out there. It covers way more than self defense but how we should view the justice system. Amazing video.

[@SaturnFrost]

You have to be full of holes, or godlike response time (draw your gun the moment they draw theres) before you can draw your gun. The law truly does favor the wicked.

[@Cinder_311]

That needs to change

[@JimmyJones206]

GREAT VIDEO AND VERY VALUABLE INFORMATION TO KNOW IN CASE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS, knowing is half the battle ! THANK YOU!!

[@eddiep5428]

Disagree with the prosecutor not necessarily being a bad guy or lady. In this day and age ideology seems to be paramount to many attorneys rather than justice.

[@believein1]

"Now that you have a gun, you have to take shit from EVERYBODY." Profound. What a pleasure of a presentation to watch.

[@Jupiterxice]

Sad day when a law abiding citizen gets the burden of a hammer. But criminals are given heaven of grace and leeway

[@deucedeuce1572]

They shouldn't. I posted a link about "felony murder" and similar laws to PROVE that a self defender is NOT responsible for whomever gets hurt by his weapon when he is forced to defend himself. Most of it is Fear Mongering, not based off evidence at all and only following an extremely tiny minority of cases. (edit: sorry, I didn't watch this video, so I just wanted to mention that this comment is not specific to this video).

[@28godux]

Ya it's a fallacy that you're innocent until proven guilty in this country. In regards to this, you are absolutely guilty until proven innocent. And these corrupt DAs are so immoral and just WRONG. It's so wrong what they do.

[@hubriswonk]

For me the takeaway of this was the fact that law abiding citizens are not necessarily law abiding when they take action.

[@WranglerRubicon76]

Jupiter1000x ice, It’s all politics. If you look closely at the statistics the criminals tend to be those who historically identify as democrats, socialists, communists and the law abiding citizens tend to identify as republicans, conservatives, Christians.

[@deucedeuce1572]

@@WranglerRubicon76 The FBI states that 93% of criminals report to be democrats. (I believe I verified this myself, but can't promise, so take it for what it's worth unless you wanna verify it personally). I do recall hearing that in an article and then verifying it for myself (as I always try to do, so I'm not unintentionally lying).

[@Damien102781]

This video is amazing, very informative and gives you knowledge on how not to use self-defense wrongly by following 5 basic principles. Thank you for this!👏👏

[@Twisted_Pair.]

Thank You so much Mick, for this extremely important video. Carrier Trainer ROCKS!

[@31Nigel]

This is a game- and mindset-changing video. Wow Massive thanks to Andrew and Mick for this smart, educational, and poignant clip. Well worth a watch for anyone carrying or considering it. I immediately went to Andrew's site and ordered up 3 copies of his book (free for one copy, $11 for 3 copies--an unreal deal considering the education to be found therein and how crucial this information is). Even the POM Industries (pepper spray) "ad" after the vid was inspirational; ordered some for a first line of defense.

[@giuseppepennisi8699]

Great speech. Refreshed my memory when I studied for my concealed carry exams here in South Africa. Our firearms control act has the same laws in effect. Great to explain why it’s not worth getting involved with other peoples fights. If yourself or your family is not the immediate threat then it’s definitely not worth it.

[@YellowjacketGTO]

It is something to think about. But if you the skills to save life do you walk away?? Tough choice.

[@robertwalley6692]

This is the best video I have ever seen and without firing a shot. I, without knowing, used some of this one night as a person was just slipping up behind me. He did not appear to be armed and had nothing in his hands.

[@truthseeker8273]

This is probably the most important thing on KZbin for people who edc a gun.

[@jason11286]

I love Branca. I found him while watching the entire Rittenhouse trial on Nick Rekieta's stream. He tells it like it is, whether it's what you want to hear or not. Rittenhouse is the most documented, clear cut case of self defense that has ever existed, whether you agree with him being there or not; yet he was on trial to spend the rest of his life in prison and his defense cost was well north of a half million dollars plus he lost a year of his life, jail time, insane stress etc. You can do everything right, and still be railroaded by the system.

[@rmkilc]

And yet binger still thought he had a case.

[@tlodge1362]

Clear cut huh? Yall some hypocrites. Yes Rittenhouse should have been prosecuted and imo convicted. By this guy's on admittance he violated Innocence. Taking a AR was a direct threat "I have a gun and will shoot you!" He violated avoidance by not immediately leaving a dangerous situation, in fact he intentionally went there. And he violated Imminent, as he was in no immediate danger in Antioch, Illinois and went to Wisconsin, crossing a whole state line looking for a fight.

[@gjhoward]

@@rmkilc "Little Binger" What a sanctimonious know-nothing asshole.

[@kingal89]

I saw a large part of Rittenhouse trial. I agree he wasn't guilty and had to explain that to a lot of people. He was just dumb as hell for being there anyway with a gun he couldn't carry. Common sense can keep you out of 90% of trouble. I don't feel bad for Kyle in the slightest.

[@rmkilc]

@@kingal89 couldn't carry? Yes he could.

[@CombatVetTom]

VERY good informative video! About how some states have a "Duty to retreat" > Anyone with any experience with the mentality of a bad guy KNOWS you do NOT turn your back on a threat like that > You are making yourself more at risk that way. Thanks for sharing.....

[@LeinaVance]

A duty to retreat does not mean you have to turn your back on someone.

[@texasbeast239]

I hate a lot of what Branca has to say, because the system is so damn stacked against us. But I have to remember not to shoot the messenger and not blame him personally for reporting the facts. He's telling us what we need to know--not what we want to hear.

[@johnwow4u]

More folks should hear this. Thanks, CT!

[@joeplaxco]

This is literally some of the best information I've ever heard. Awesome.

[@rickstatler5581]

This really reopens my eyes... I really appreciate the advice to carry a non-lethal means of self defense! I turn 70 in a couple of months, and have COPD, and a severe balance issue. There are people that if they see a handicap tag, they size you up, seeing you as a victim... Thanks for the great advice to help keep me safe and free

[@mickeyfontanez2945]

This is much better than actually putting holes in paper, great content Mickey

[@champ5316]

This is the best video/class that I have ever seen or attended by far. Salute to you sir. I will definitely forego some ammo and training to afford me to speak to my gun club. FANTASTIC

[@AlphaTangoSierra]

An excellent video lecture on a very important topic and an excellent speaker with excellent skills of delivering the knowledge in an excellent way.

[@CFairNH]

Great advice from someone who really knows. 👏 thanks for posting

[@protekdefense]

It’s about situational awareness and being humble!

[@tom_olofsson]

Excellent. I bought his course. Really good stuff. This would be a terrific review for law school criminal law exams.

[@espinoza-adventure]

Great presentation and video, thanks for sharing

[@TheZambie1]

I love this guy. I would love to have him in my 'favorites' on my speed-dial

[@elijahmelendez9864]

this is such important class. just heard a guy get 7 years in prison, he's out now but said he shot two guys harassing 17 year old girl got charged with aggravated assault.this is why you should invest in great pepper spray or taser gun.

[@dougi1967]

Really great post! Thank you!

[@johnalexander9084]

Incredibly valuable information.

[@asav1976]

Damn...this was awesome beyond the CCW related defense discussion. This was eye opening about LIFE! Thank you sir

[@tonyl3762]

BRANCA UNCHAINED! Good stuff. No new info since I already follow his content but blunt style.

[@heeebeeegeeebeee]

Great presentation. The best part was when Mickey called him Ron Jeremy and Andrew said, "that's true!" 😂😂

[@steveb8001]

Thank you for posting this.

[@richardweaver4361]

Thanks for the knowledge. This is why I watch KZbin.

[@atoadigi]

Thank you Mick!!! Very informative, I'm getting the book. To know this is just as important as the time we put in to training with our CCW.

[@ccconsiderations]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@jmad2328]

Great content and great analogy @ 11:27. Never really thought about that. Thank you. You have a new subscriber

[@Nick-gg6tg]

Thank you for this valuable information

[@EatTheMarxists]

Man, really good information to know; thank you very much. I’m waiting on Maryland to send me my Wear and Carry Permit so I’m trying to learn everything that I can. I never want to ever even have to point my firearm at someone but if I have no choice, to save my life or the life of a family member for example, it’s good to know about as much of everything that there is to know. So thanks again.

[@billprice6248]

great info thank you

[@jeffreywarrenyoung2745]

That's for all the wake up straight facts..prepping ourselves to make the right choice ..

[@BrasaAim]

S12 is just the best !

[@fredmillard5018]

Excellent presentation. Very smart lawyer

[@protekdefense]

Excellent guest speaker. Obviously very knowledgeable. Although I’m not a lawyer, I present 99.9% of the same information in my NEVADA 36 Multi-State CCW Permit classes.

[@joep5358]

There needs to be laws that state a break in of your home is cause to defend yourself using deadly force. And if anyone is shooting a gun in a public place anyone has a right to defend themselves with deadly force. Prosecutors need to be reigned by law in when someone defends himself from deadly threat by someone with gun or other deadly weapon.

[@patricktbarrett9028]

Awesome presentation.

[@johnochicago8457]

Great video. A more in-depth explanation of use of deadly force in a single video. Thank you!!!!

[@cyeleeoptics]

Thank you for sharing

[@JonFox-t5x]

I appreciate the information but I always frown on those that have to use profane language in order to get a point across.

[@houledog]

Thank you for this vid.

[@mikereese15]

Great information

[@drob437]

Very informative and eye opening. However, regardless of which side of the aisle you’re on there is one thing I disagree with Mr. Branca on. According to the 5 elements of self-defense presented George Zimmerman violated at least three: innocence, imminence, and avoidance. Therefore he should have been prosecuted. Otherwise the presentation was informative on how to protect yourself and mitigate legal jeopardy.

[@Lawofselfdefense]

No, no, and no. But other than that, thanks for playing. :-)

[@TheMonstervirus]

Good lecture

[@the5stacys]

YT doesnt show me your videos but i still search foe them and havemt missed a single one.

[@hooks4nooks]

Wow ... That was some great information. Nice job.

[@protekdefense]

These are all reasons why I believe that training should be required even In constitutional carry states. Many owners of firearms are knowledge deficient but think they know everything mostly because they think macho they own a firearm, they shot a firearm but most can’t even recite the 4 basic safety rules or know basics on how you properly grip a firearm or have proper stance or trigger control or sight. alignment & sight picture.

[@RoadTraveler]

Outstanding speaker!

[@tinman6514]

It’s better than the classes I see being taught… Unfortunately, many classes are lacking in several areas - and it’s not due to a lack of time. I think many who carry don’t truly understand the responsibility that comes with carrying. God Willing, most won’t ever have to draw in their lifetime. Peace & Love ~ 🙏🏻⬆️🇺🇸

[@Dragunov38]

7:53 Key elements of Self Defense

[@skycop3855]

Outstanding!

[@leshunter4409]

Thank you for sharing this information in the video. Definitely going to look into this attorney. Very knowledgeable and a great presentation. I definitely want to attend an S12 event in the future. Now I want to even more.

[@ammoalamo6485]

Important info in this presentation, especially with the spate of almost unbelievable shootings, like through the door at an innocent black kid who accidently went to pick up someone but knocked on the front door at the wrong address. Or the passenger in a car of four girls who was shot dead by a home dweller firing from the porch. The crime? Using the home's driveway to turn around and go back the other direction. There is the famous Botha Jean case, where a former police oficer now resides in prison. She entered not her own but his apartment, one floor higher than hers, by some strange mistake. She saw a black man inside what she instantly thought was her own apartment, assumed the worst, then shot and killed a fine young man just sitting on his own couch eating ice cream. The stories are legion - from shots fired during road rage incidents to shots fired blind through the homeowner's own front door, shots fired over hill and dale that ended up striking someone hundreds of yards away, and even killings by police that sent them to prison. In the US most people have every right to own and even carry them. But shooting a human, or even just brandishing a firearm, is fraught with danger for the person with the gun.

[@cjleon1104]

Wealth of information, thanks for sharing.

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Huge Thanks to Mick, For this Free Video Class , OUTSTANDING, POWERFUL ! A year ago I took the class and got the CCW, I just wanted to enjoy the hobby of target practicing , Im not willing to loose everything I have over carrying a gun or the thought of having to use it in self defense ,. Even if you're right ! You could be in jail and never get out , it would be the same as dying anyway . It's not worth it ! All these guys talking crap are willing to rot in jail , go for it ! There could be the "split second" that you might save your life ,you could still be shot in the fight ! Are you going to ware a Vest everyday you strap on that pistol Too. Your first reaction should be to get the hell out of there ..Wyatt Earp. There way to much hero complex going around in the gun community , it's like small man's disease with a gun. If where you live is that dangerous, find another place to start living ! I am pro 2A, but the lawyer is right , it's a CRIMINAL Justice System , it's not about if you're Right, it's about what you can prove.

[@boxelder9167]

A guy came up to my van at a stoplight, opened the door and opened fire on my son in the back seat. He fired 26 rounds into my vehicle, shot my friend in the mouth and I got grazed. I also shot him 4 times in the heart and undoubtedly saved our lives. I didn’t go out looking for a fight but I stopped it. Turns out that he was a 3 time winner for felony carjacking and kidnapping and was out on parole. My son was shot twice in the testicles and he was glad that I didn’t just let him get shot some more. It wasn’t Wyatt Earp. I was fighting for our lives in a split second after stopping at a red light. Maybe your philosophy will work out for you and maybe not but regardless I hope you don’t have to go through what I did.

[@monocogenit1]

Great video. Thanks a lot. Good stuff to think about.

[@SureNot1622]

Great content, love Branca

[@johnhalpin1847]

Good information. Disparaging force and always one gun at the event yours.

[@danalamb8398]

Well spoken

[@UR2Compliant]

This has to be a good forum to ask; what would be the best, generally speaking, CCW/gun ownership, “insurance“ to have? I.e. “CCW, safe“, etc..if any…

[@protekdefense]

DELTA DEFENSE “USCCA” is probably the best insurance. US Law Shield is another good one but after research I recommend Delta Defense. Get something is all I suggest!

[@UR2Compliant]

@@protekdefense yeah, I ended up getting CCW Safe😏

[@pierreb03038]

Excellent info. Thanks!

[@wernerjansen9387]

Thank you!

[@duaneshadd777]

So the question is you are involved in a confrontation you even walked away and they're following you and the individual make the motion to go inside his jacket what is your next move

[@mvonxele307]

Hi! Sir. Am struggling to understand if there's a group of people with big Stones all them or the majority of them, is that not a deadly Force? Or how do the respond to that situation?

[@PresidentoftheManosquare]

Great info and a good presenter. God bless bois and girls

[@EliBenZion]

Excellent stuff

[@finngamesknudson1457]

You mentioned CCW-Safe. Do they have same issue as USDDA (?) - of not covering criminal behavior meaning they won’t defend against criminal charges! To me this makes that insurance worse than useless because it provides a false sense of confidence.

[@deanburney]

That cute little POM device doesn’t come out with enough force for my use. I prefer a full sized three ounce can of STREAM pepper spray always on my belt. I’ve gotten it out more than once as a civilian when confronted by a violent EDP. I didn’t have to spray it and that was fine with me.

[@champ5316]

Great information, do police/law enforcement have the same 5 standards applied to the them? If not why....

[@boxelder9167]

They have more leeway to shoot a fleeing felon when you and I have to stop when the threat stops being a danger to us. They have to think about the general public’s interest in stopping them and that is not our job description. The question is still not “Can I shoot them?” as much as it is “Must I shoot them ?”. It’s better to be in court because you had to shoot and not because you legally could. (For example if someone broke into your house while you are inside you CAN but the argument against you is if you HAD to. Same thing with a vehicle in many states but check the laws in your area.)

[@Lawofselfdefense]

Yes, but in slightly different flavors. Non-LEO can never be the initial physical aggressor, for example, doing so would be unlawful. But police are often required to be the initial physical aggressor--compelling compliance with physical arrest, for example--and in that context the use of force is lawful. If officer uses excessive force, THEN can be unlawful.

[@richardadkins3602]

I appreciate your video. A lot I was not informed on wow my god. Thank you for this valuable valuable information 👍🏻. God be with you.

[@ClayBlasdel44]

I listened to George St.Pierre tell a guy, the standard advice-- it's better to avoid any fight, but if you're up against a monster, plunge you fingers into his eyes and run.

[@PBSviaPNW]

Excellent presenter

[@ZULEEIRL]

This video should cost like $500 just to watch it. The information here is quite literally invaluable. Someone should download it, in case they try to take it down to tax us. Remember the internet is forever.

[@vinhsanity]

This is a very valuable video, best part is there’s no types of political, or other bias in it.

[@jonesfirearmscoaching]

I love his book. It's like a bible for me!

[@johnochicago8457]

Just bought two of the POM pepper sprays and a training spray..

[@ammoalamo6485]

Absolute truth: If your story does not mesh with the story told by others (see Susan McDougall) they you can be jailed for quite some time for lying under oath or maybe contempt of court. Sounds like it is better to say nothing, right, and let your lawyer do all the talking.

[@twistinprops604]

A criminal can jus up and decide to harm us but we have to go through this convoluted checklist to make sure we treated the criminal...🤔.... "fairly."

[@kustomsdluxe]

Guilty til proven innocent. He said in the beginning most people who shoots someone claim self defense whether they were guilty or not .The checklist is there to weed you out from the bad guy claiming self defense and or you shooting someone unjustly.

[@henrynera4150]

What is the title of the book that he handed out in this seminar? Where can I get a copy?

[@jeffmcelravysr4702]

The Law of Self Defense Andrew F. Branca

[@protekdefense]

As a USCCA Instructor I teach these elements under the reasonable person test for use of force and hammer in that if any of these elements are broken in the chain they will be charged. NRA Instructors don’t teach this as in-depth as USCCA. I’m also an NRA Instructor.

[@wendellhatcher7011]

What is the name of his book?

[@stevenbingham859]

Why is it that you can choose to do something that has an element of risk to it. Like skydiving, skiing, snow boarding or surfing, mountain climbing, ect. And you have to except that risk. But if you're committing a felony which is admittedly risky behavior. Why is it the victim's responsibility? That gives the criminal an unfair liability advantage.

[@mytquin7605]

excellent content !!

[@damirjalali]

Thanks a lot for ur valuable Classes. I love to take ur long classes Mickey but I am one of the 95% working class in USA where I can't effort to do that financially. But , nevertheless thanks for everything.

[@georgelopez16]

10 star video

[@rickglaze9980]

The prosecutor wants the W. You, the truth, and the facts are either a hindrance or irrelevant to proving innocene since its assumed you are guilty. We are living in bizzaro world.

[@scottmac007]

So this guy said if someone is just punching you with no weapon you cant shoot them? So an elderly man being preyed upon because he is an easy target cant shoot someone in this circumstance? The stand your ground law we have in Alabama and other states wasnt discussed either. and what about the castle doctrine?

[@rufusmacck3712]

Be the Grey Man. It attracts less attention from potential miscreants and others.