Commit To A Fast Draw Or Learn A Harsh Lesson

[@nelsonraley]

turning around immediately is crazy work

[@Ouash1]

Drawing from the drop is crazy too

[@keyballa]

Beyond crazy!

[@phomzydope5369]

Honestly mehn

[@opencarrynewmexico7566]

I'm genuinely curious and not making fun, where the heck is everybody getting this "crazy work" and "diabolical" crap from?

[@diegohernandez8135]

​@@opencarrynewmexico7566 it's just humor , it's widely applicable as well haha

[@hiltonlive32grnrngr]

Never turn your back until the person/people in question have completely left the area and are no longer in sight.

[@papimaximus95]

Yep! That is clearly the most important lesson in this video. It is hard to make up for poor tactics with skill or gear.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

They should have had no entry.

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Even after they leave, stay on alert

[@BlerGDNY]

That is simply called having situational awareness, even if he leaves you must keep an eye on him and especially if you see him looking for something in his pocket. Even if he hadn't been paying attention and had seen the threat, he could have already drawn the weapon, but he couldn't even do so. Get out of the X if you can.

[@domkat5421]

There were 3 guys. Don’t forget about get away driver. He probably distracted the guy, see how he looks in the direction the car later comes from

[@tbobski]

I hate when the good guy loses! Its sad.

[@bigred7238]

Sounds like Jesus good guy losing

[@Bonzo0706]

@@bigred7238what are you talking about

[@JA-ut8fi]

@@bigred7238The irony of your statement

[@thomasjefferson6334]

​@@bigred7238 He didnt lose though lol

[@TommTooTone]

This idea that anyone a bad guy hurts is automatically good is crazy to me.

[@Dkingery]

This video has helped me understand that distance and a good draw speed can save your life.

[@JUNIOR-sp6mp]

He beats us over the head w this stuff lol “Paying attention buys u time, time buys u options!” 💪🏼♥️♥️ a quick draw is part of it💯‼️

[@StaunchSoldier]

It helped me understand that not enough distance and a bad draw speed can get you killed .

[@BartSparrow123]

This is sad. His spidey sense was tingling but he couldn't believe these guys would try anything, knowing he was carrying! 1. he should have been carrying appendix or strong side and 2. should have never taken his hand off his gun once he realized he might need it!

[@robd.5640]

U almost got it,, u gotta be quicker than that 👴🏻🎣

[@davidperez5089]

He underestimated his opponents. He sat on his allie.

[@jasper_of_puppets]

3. "NEVER TAKE YOUR EYES OFF YOUR OPPONENT" - Bruce Lee

[@R0YB0T]

He was looking at the car where the third person or more were. He should have carried and never let go though. He was outnumbered at least 3 to 1.

[@PetrolheadHQ]

Problem is that people think they the only ones carrying. So he thought it was enough to scare them off.

[@mulastafa]

This one got me because he saw it coming. prayers for this guy.

[@JuJiMuFu56]

As a South African I can attest to the complete disregard of life. They will kill you for nothing.

[@thomasjefferson6334]

Stay strapped my man..... or get clapped.

[@AndraMikkelsen]

Is there even hope anymore that things can get better in SA?

[@thomasjefferson6334]

@AndraMikkelsen no. Apartheid ended..... its over.

[@AndraMikkelsen]

@@thomasjefferson6334 : I know. I was referring to the ever-worsening violence/crime.

[@nerfgunner2327]

They are taking over america now, bringing the african traditions with them.

[@shibosuru]

I use to carry in the small of my back but stopped 15-20 years ago. I also use to carry without a round in the chamber I don't anymore. I would practice drawing and loading. I use to carry a 1911 with slide lock on until I was practicing drawing and releasing the slide lock and didn't hit it correctly a few times. I then carried it with round in chamber no slide lock. Practiced drawing and knowing where my finger would be every single draw. A lot of the changes came from watching this channel not all but a few. It's sad that he lost his life.

[@edmxero2029]

The balls to work as a security guard in south africa....theres gotta be another job

[@chikkinnuggits]

I was thinking the same thing. Probably has a life expectancy similar to a turret ball gunner

[@shukridida]

its the high salary.

[@MrVago80]

Cash in transit guard driver.

[@daniel29263]

@@shukridida money is useless if you're dead.

[@dennis3753]

​@@shukrididaSalary is not high...you can tell it's a township. Probably got paid like $300 to $500 monthly. Cash in transit guards get paid around $500 to $600 bucks a month

[@johncampos1780]

Never take your eyes off the threat, then again, the perps in the getaway car probably honked the horn to distract him

[@crypto_ninja]

It appeared he was looking in the direction of the vehicle.

[@wellmade4667]

Good point!

[@thulanikenneth6820]

As a South African, I can confirm that these guys (Two criminals) were killed near where they lived by an unknown gun man later that morning.

[@tomtoms15]

Thats cool babe

[@geovannitorres-ji5fb]

If only I was that gullible

[@einherjar3095]

Proof?

[@kevinedwards7206]

good

[@craybrancele8489]

You need to share a link maan😩 because I love these news

[@brianshuler6951]

When two or more aggressors separate, that increases the degree of difficulty exponentially. Instead of enhanced attention on them, this victim removes his hand from his gun and turns away from them. He sealed his own fate at that point.

[@calvinodhiambo6751]

Correct.frustrating seeing him saunter like that without paying attention

[@hourbee5535]

This proves that having a gun is not automatic protection. You need to know how and when to use it appropriately. Thank you, ASP

[@bigeddiethe5th]

Great lessons in this. #1. Never carry small of the back. #2. Never turn your back on a potential threat. #3. Practice your skills

[@keithmalmberg8395]

If you think you might need to tool, don't back down until the danger is out of range and not even thinking about coming back. In the first months of my EDC I was approached by 2 homeless people while closing up a fabrication shop. I did fully display my weapon. I never removed it from the holster. The 2 homeless guy's had moved on by the next morning, to never be seen about town again. If you are in that much fear, don't back down until the situation is absolutely not present.

[@brooklynrobotworks9866]

SA is Mad Max territory.

[@Rundu1987]

Yip, he was just 1 of the 62 people that got murdered here that day.

[@coreymoney]

What is that Johannesburg>?>??

[@joshlabouff7370]

South Africa

[@user-te6wt3ig6v]

I spit owt my drink, man you are absolutely right tho.

[@thomasjefferson6334]

During Apartheid= Paradise After Apartheid = Mad Max Hell

[@bghiggy]

A draw is like a backflip. If you bail midway through you're going to get hurt guaranteed

[@benaiahw2898]

I’m totally stealing this 😂

[@chickynuggies2739]

Deep thoughts with bghiggy 😮

[@RY97z]

yup

[@SRFDriver]

I feel about this situation the same way I think about going to a gas station at 3am: NO ONE SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN ME. I think the moment those guys began to approach me would be the moment that I would fall back to "defensive display of a firearm". No way would I try to use OC against two guys at 3am...I wouldn't want to let them get within OC range.

[@TheBold1994]

What’s OC again? Like fighting range?

[@DavidWilliams-ic1nn]

@@TheBold1994 "pepper spray"

[@SRFDriver]

@@TheBold1994 OC is Pepper spray. Two guys against one at 3am is not the time for pepper spray IMO. No one who approaches you at 3am has your best interests at heart. John's channel is occasionally sponsored by POM spray. It's good stuff. I carry it everywhere I go.

[@SRFDriver]

@@TheBold1994 I'm not sure whether you didn't see my answer the first time or whether you're making some kind of point. Assuming that it's the first one then I will repeat my answer: @SRFDriver 16 hours ago (edited) @TheBold1994 OC is Pepper spray. Two guys against one at 3am is not the time for pepper spray IMO. No one who approaches you at 3am has your best interests at heart. John's channel is occasionally sponsored by POM spray. It's good stuff. I carry it everywhere I go. But if you're trying to make a point about the fighting range of OC spray then read my reply again--no one is going to come up to a security in the middle of the night to ask directions. That guard's mental alarm should have been BLASTING! And no way would I have reached for the pepper spray.

[@locophoto6881]

Pretty idiotic to let yourself get into a situation of needing gas at 3am tough guy. And you have zero actual fight skills if you think OC can't take out multiple attackers...it does...easily...plenty of videos on KZbin prove that.

[@Steverz32]

Nothing good happens after midnight.😮You never turn your back, on anyone you think might be a threat. When he asked them to leave, and they just hung around there, he should have had his weapon in his hand & not behind his back.🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ryanl775]

Fr, they didn’t react like anyone that was completely harmless. They stood there as if what he said was foreign or something

[@domkat5421]

There were 3 guys. Don’t forget about get away driver. He probably distracted the guy, see how he looks in the direction the car later comes from

[@normtheteacher5485]

As a stationary guard, small of back carry was about the most unwise thing the guard could have done. Pouch carry or chest carry as a stationary guard is very doable and fast. With chest or pouch carry a guard can stand or sit around with one's hand staged on the gun concealed and can draw and shoot in .5 second. I do it all the time when on citizen patrol in large stores. While sitting and chest carrying I have my arms crossed over my chest with right hand on gun under a large, unbuttoned shirt. Left hand is grasping the shirt to pull it out of the way for a draw while right hand is doing the draw. One can't be staged like this all the time, but as a stationary guard, one can. While sitting I simply look like someone sitting there with arms crossed over my chest. The shirt is covering my hand that is on the gun. The same can be done with a pouch if you have the pouch secured and positioned properly. I would provide a link to a video I made for doing a fast draw from a pouch but my links never seem to work. Probably censors that don't like gun self defense content.

[@jackperry7445]

Small of back you might as well triple your draw time

[@YaSonsABitches]

In this case, it prevented his draw. He yanked at least twice before it finally came free as he was going down.

[@userac-xpg]

stupid place to carry

[@karlbenz5636]

South Africa is brutal. And this is without drugs.

[@jonydiaz3856]

Are you sure about that? There’s always drugs involved anywhere in the world

[@victorolisa7068]

South Africa is worst bro. Just admit it

[@Minx420]

What are you talking about? Of course there’s tons of drugs.

[@kginger2024]

South Africa criminals never go to jail. We still have a Senzo Meyiwa case from 2015. Killers have not been jailed. Still have AKA case. The list goes on.

[@Jaden-eh6rh]

Same thing in Canada people only get charged if the person killed is someone of power my friend was walking with me and a drunk driver purposefully was driving on the sidewalks hitting people and ran him over he was killed and the driver only got a slap on the wrist for killing 3 people including my friend I've seen him out driving by my area also

[@abones900]

@@Jaden-eh6rh It felt like I was having a stroke reading that. Please use the period key on your keyboard.

[@alexf1520]

A Corrupt System let the Criminals go and jailed the innocents or people who want to protect their own. Just like in Germany.😢

[@derpferdeflusterer3460]

good guys are always at a disadvantage

[@operationandy]

Maybe give a lesson on how to handle the adrenaline of knowing something is wrong and what to do . Definitely don’t turn your back . But how do you handle the intense rush of something is wrong

[@XxSilverPhoenix]

Training. That's the only way through it. That and strong emotional fitness as well as a good relationship with the Creator and a strong affirmation of Self and Purpose.

[@ethanisnotme]

at that point you’re relying on Muscle Memory- only if you’ve drawn and aimed and fired enough times that it feels like 2nd nature, are you gonna be able to do it at all decent under duress. and even people who’ve trained for years make mistakes and/or choke occasionally. i think that’s why john emphasizes deescalate, escape and evade so much.

[@operationandy]

@@XxSilverPhoenix yeah not talking about the actions I’m talking about the weird anxiety before it’s legal to defend .the oh shit this isn’t going well these two guys are suspicious

[@operationandy]

@@ethanisnotme yeah see my comment above to the other reply . I don’t mean the draw and shoot when it’s my legal right to defend . I mean the first half of the video when the two men got the drop on the man sitting down .

[@ethanisnotme]

@@operationandy oof i know what you mean, my heart would’ve already been in my throat. it becomes fight, flight, or freeze, which really isn’t a conscious choice, so you just gotta hope your body does what it needs to survive

[@User-54631]

Ive heard in South Africa that “your neighbors being able to hear you scream for help” is a sale point on homes and apartments.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Sounds valid. Living on a remote plot of land seems risky out there unless you have A+ security setup which takes money and connections probably.

[@hiltonlive32grnrngr]

But the question is, will they respond and come to your aid if you do?

[@0BuLLeT01]

@@hiltonlive32grnrngr More likely they will post it in a neighbourhood chat or alerts group for someone else to act on.

[@Monster-ed4rp]

@@hiltonlive32grnrngrMOST LIKELY, NO.

[@KyngBRR]

I'm thinking about the over confidence in having a gun the guy who lost his life is was what caused his demise. I gave a guy a little advice about carrying in his mid back, it left him easily a target to give someone a free gun or split seconds lost in him needing to defend himself. He even carried without one in the chamber, with a gun that had an external Safety. 😢 but to each his own he stated just the visibility of his carry weapon has scared many people off in the past 😅

[@karlbenz5636]

South Africa's homicide rate in 2022-2023 was 45 per 100,000 people (27k), compared with a rate of 6.3 in the United States and around 1 in most European countries. Worse than Ukraine !! but the west ignores this.

[@kakashi101able]

People ignore it because many parts of Africa have been violent for thousands of years. Remember the Rwanda 1994? Some 800,000 people lost their lives in just 100 days.

[@karlbenz5636]

@@kakashi101able yes but it was over and Rwanda today is actually going forward & doing well. SA is a dump, will always be a dump unless you have money same as Nigeria.

[@MolecularDrift]

Most of any informed individual outside of Africa knows Africa is hell on Earth and are extremely thankful they don’t live there.

[@miguelservetus9534]

What do you want the ‘West’ to do? Won’t that be colonialism?

[@ianrosado758]

Last time I checked, Ukraine was fighting off a foreign (Russian) invader. They didn't ask for munitions, aircraft, armored vehicles, and artillery from "The West" and other allies because they couldn't figure out how to dismantle their own gang land. Ukraine is at war with a hostile adversary. South Africa is at war with itself because... gang life.

[@DeepestQuotesAnd]

In hindsight, his killer (blue cap) was walking like a crab trying to conceal his draw the whole time/

[@treehuggerdeluxe5598]

His moonwalk told me that he was gonna go for it.

[@bikeracerdude]

The level of incompetence displayed is astounding.

[@jackperry7445]

You should get a draw timer sponsor so we can get a good draw timer at a decent price. Those are so expensive. And the ranges don't like letting people borrow them

[@GeorgeOrwell-ek7sf]

That would be the Mantis X10 sponsoring half of the videos on the channel.

[@XxSilverPhoenix]

That is around 250 to 400 dollars .. I already looked into it. But the mantis laser academy is affordable.,, the cool fire training system is around 4 to 500 bucks but there are benefits to that.. training benefits you don't get unless you fire live rounds at the range.

[@oklahomahank2378]

You can get a plain shot timer for not much. Pact timer is $66. Or you can use your phone.

[@azovandy14.88]

Are there any benefits to carrying in the back for a security guard? I don’t see any benefits.

[@ActiveSelfProtection]

not really

[@aaa-hs3it]

nope

[@papimaximus95]

Only as a potential backup weapon as most non-LEOs will not pat down your backside.

[@denyscpoyner]

Should have never taken his hand off his gun #1, #2 don't turn away from a potential threat.

[@elslick]

Never carry small of back. Hard to draw, if you get put on your back you run the risk of a major spinal injury as the small profile of a hard gun frame works perfect as a pressure point to break your lower spine.

[@SpencerLake-e1g]

The victim showed the perps his ear...

[@johnheeg9294]

No beard, longer hair, and lost weight.. Keep up the healthy work!!

[@Reesepharell708]

He must’ve lost a bet on a NFL game!

[@ActiveSelfProtection]

That would be a weird bet…. ‘If you loose, you have to cut 80lbs’. :)

[@cballa559]

Bro is looking like Lord Farquaad from shrek

[@rickybobbyinc293]

If even a sliver of you feels the need to draw, DRAW. You don't have to point but just having it out could've stopped that!

[@0BuLLeT01]

Local laws don't look kindly on that. He could have lost his license to carry for menacing with a firearm.

[@tole1204]

Such a terrible outcome 😔

[@slackleashdogtraining3598]

And so predictable, right?

[@Worthers199]

I'm from SA and there is NO chance they caught them This happens a number of times a day. I only go to JHB to get to the airport to leave the country. Stay away from JHB.

[@joshballesteros22]

I remember in my armed security shooting class there was a guy who was saying that it was an important about having a gun and he probably will never pull it out and he’s probably not going to practice. I thought that guy was going to get hurt!

[@kairoGC]

Red alert, then green in staying close to the threat without take distance in orange transition mode... As long threat is there, as long your life is in danger whatever the words exchange, whatever the behaviour. Do you remember this video where a bodyguard load the gun and enter directly in red alert to protect a family at the moment a couple or guys on a bike appear ? He was red until the guys on bike totally disapear, he was ready to shoot at the slightest suspicious move. Lesson.

[@JoeGator23]

First, he was a sitting duck, a fish in the barrel. He posted up in the wrong place and had no cover or concealment. Otherwise, he might have fared much better.

[@daviddarabont3249]

I mean i dont even understand what is the point of him being there, this place has cameras he could watch the screen from a room. If pedestrians often wander to the property a fence seems like a better solution.

[@nathanielstevenson8168]

I love how straightforward John is about having a strong relationship with Jesus.

[@jadehelmgaming6487]

The weight loss looks good on you John. Congrats on the pay off for the hard work man. Much love to you and team.

[@sebastianardila7263]

Greetings from Colombia! Great show!

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

Imagine thinking someone is so dangerous you might have to draw your firearm on them, then two seconds later be so unconcerned with them that you turn your back on them. In JoBerg...late at night.

[@jameswhitaker1324]

It kind of depends on the clothing you’re wearing. I used to carry in a Galco(I think) SOB on summer nights wearing a short jacket over my uniform shirt and I was young and I did practice that draw and it was acceptable fast. However, I haven’t worn that holster (or gun, for that matter) for decades. If you’re wearing a puffy 3/4 length jacket, you could carry a full sized gun in an outside duty holster and keep it well concealed, but very handy. Also, no good reason not to have a backup gun in the jacket pocket. But I think his biggest mistake was turning his back. The more I think of it, having a revolver in each jacket pocket might have been his best choice for this job.

[@Silver..]

love seeing the duo intros, with whoever it may be cause they provide a second insight and viewpoint

[@adriancisco101]

It was bad enough that this guy had his gun on his back waistline, but wearing that long coat just added a HUGE obstacle. And this is only what was visible to us on video. Who knows if his gun may have shifted a bit, got caught on his belt or belt loop, his coat kept him from finding the grip, etc. Not to mention his adrenaline at that moment could have made him lose focus and fumble around trying to get a hand on the grip.

[@redactedrepublic]

Well, after watching all of your videos for the past few years, I've also noticed something else to keep an eye for when spotting a perp. Keep your head on a swivel and try to notice any possible getaway cars. If youre getting involved in something the car doesn't automatically try to remove themselves from the situation, chances are, the car might be with the perps, then you'll know something is definitely about to go down. Don't let it be you.

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

I don't understand why people feel so comfortable around criminals. What makes you think simply because you got them to start walking away that it's okay for you to turn your back? Now you know for a fact that they are waiting for an opportunity just like criminals do just like criminals have always done just like criminals will always continue to do. But go ahead and turn your back.

[@mrpjfresh1810]

I don't understand why he was comfortable enough to take his hand off of his weapon here. Shame there isn't any audio to maybe better understand why he felt that way. It was a terrible, fatal mistake. Defenders are always at a disadvantage but why disadvantage yourself even more? That said, that spot was also ridiculously exposed and awful to defend; there was pretty much zero cover. I would guess he was (most likely) distracted by the getaway car slowly rolling up. It was only 2 seconds before they were rushing him, guns out, after he turned his head and just 7 before the second bullet ripped through his dome and he was dead. Crazy how fast things always go down. Maybe the third guy in a car had a gun, too, and would have ambushed him? Just a bad situation overall in my opinion.

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

@mrpjfresh1810 yeah I agree it was a bad situation and they definitely didn't give him the best of options by placing them out in front of a doorway. But the whole turning the back to your potential threat is quite unacceptable no matter who you are.

[@thomascrum185]

Even if they walked away they were coming back because they knew he was carrying it was just a matter of time and opportunity.

[@syjwg]

1:05 At this point, even the black UAP decided to flee the scene. 😮

[@PROFESSIONALCRASHOUT]

I have noticed this myself too. It’s not exactly like riding a bike, more like playing basketball. It’s a skill that can fall off when you don’t practice. I’d stop for a few months , get back to it and my time changed a bit.

[@jonitalia6748]

1:05 when he turns his back the bag from American Beauty does its melancholic dance

[@rickrodriguez6244]

These people do not think the way we do. Your life is worth less than the $200 he’s gonna get for selling that stolen gun. Sadly this man broke 2 laws of stupid. Stupid place at a stupid time.

[@karlbenz5636]

private security is 4x larger than the national police force. it provides a lot of jobs for people. have to add : national police force is useless.

[@Brave_Heart333]

He was working, as a security guard so he had to be there, but he should have listened to his instincts and drew when he started to.

[@rickrodriguez6244]

@ Ah, I missed that.

[@WildWestRaider]

​Try taking in what you're actually seeing and hearing before you type your cookie cutter comments trying to sound smart.

[@rickrodriguez6244]

@@WildWestRaider You should probably get some therapy guy. Nothing about my original comment changes. Stupid place, stupid time. He chose that job, it comes with risks.

[@AllenhopeCabuangAllenski]

Never ever turn your back against your opponent. And if you draw your weapon make sure to use it if you feel your in danger. Never ever turn your back to attacker.

[@retrozetti]

Hey John… I’ve been keeping score recently… great job!!! The Military Channel is constantly running the Sgt R. Lee Ermey video highlighting the “M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank”… constantly. However, your ASP video intro from Grand Junction, Colorado exhaustively as the intro to oh so many of your videos… your total score is quickly approaching & challenging the amount of times the Abrams video is broadcast. Congrats, you’re solidly in 2nd Place!!!

[@shpadoinker]

At 1:07, when he turns away, it appears that he is looking at the car the bad guys eventually got away in. You can see him glance in that direction at 1:00.

[@vettevegas]

"Hey Ivan, did you see the sunrise?" -Magnum PI

[@codymontour7816]

My mom and stepdad live in Grand junction Colorado. Wish I was there so I can meet you. Love the videos.

[@Trucker-Belly]

My girlfriend refers to me as fast draw from time to time😂

[@iviewthetube]

One second draw to first shot?

[@JimmySaint43]

Had to think about this one for a second 😂 .5 to first shot? 😂

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

J-frame (640 or 649) in the pocket is superior, You can have your hand on it ready to go without drawing

[@pizzadawgx1806]

Guys always look the ppl you have spiders sense plz dont look away happens a lot this isnt the only time ive seen it happen be safe out there and have a .7 draw or train for it good luck have a nice day folks

[@BeastlyBubu]

Never turn your back or head away from the threat. NEVER!

[@ethanisnotme]

it feels appropriate I’m watching this after just seeing *”The Quick and The Dead”* for the first time.

[@KapTrebua]

This scenario affects my dreams 6 to 10 times a year and it always ends this way and it took well over 10 years to come up with a solution to this problem

[@johnjoseph7382]

It looks like he didn't think it was possible they were armed.

[@bigdatapimp]

Literally had to argue with a dude on the gram that carrying without even having the mag in the gun, let alone one chambered, would absolutely get him killed. He figures he'll have plenty of time to load and ready the weapon... This dude was ready for trouble and still didn't have enough time. Its wild the things people think they will be able to competently and effectively do in a life and death emergency situation, particularly when they never ever train for it.

[@TylonFynn-gc9lq]

I'm from South Africa, security company's are the ones who are most targeted due to their night duty shifts. The criminals know that the officers are usually feeling tired when it's early hours of the morning.

[@wayne1559]

Thank you very much guys your keeping us real!

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

if your carry isn't a double action revolver but a semi auto you MUST keep a round chambered AND carry on the hip

[@gilldavidmour4199]

That's why I like a double action revolver. It just seems 'safe' and a semi auto cocked and locked seems a little dangerous. I know that's not really true however.

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

@@gilldavidmour4199 Semi autos aren't all made the same. Some are safer than others when chambered. Have to research as some can be dangerous

[@gilldavidmour4199]

@@Marcus-p5i5s Yes true. Mine are Colt 45's (1911). That's kind of what I am referring to.

[@craigdamage]

S.O.B. carry is bad for fast draw. It is worse when you are a large and thick person. It is impossible if you are big AND wearing a jacket.

[@txbootstv]

A perfect example of not looking like a threat, a perfect example of how concealing a firearm can make you look like a victim. His feelings were correct, but he just couldn't brandish his firearm; then, he made the mistake of turning his back on them. When he should've just put distance between them and kept his eyes on them. Again, I feel like there are more videos on your channel showing concealed carriers in self-defense situations than there are open carriers in self-defense situations. The more I watch your videos, the more it makes me believe that concealed carrying is the wrong way to carry. In some instances, yes, you have to conceal. But, for the most part, it makes me very nervous, and I really believe in my heart that it's not the best way to carry, and it makes you a target. I am not saying open carrying doesn't make you a target, but you're probably more likely to be chosen as a concealed carrier than if you were an open carrier, especially on the job. your videos are awesome. They’re great learning videos, but it really has pushed me to be more of an open carrier than a concealed carrier. That’s all I’m saying. I apologize if you don't like that I'm not a fan of concealed carry, but that's my opinion and that's the way I feel.

[@rl8571]

Once you draw you commit. Oldest lesson taught on weapons weather its a sword, knife or gun. Once its out do not resheath or reholster until the threat is eliminated. You put yourself in danger when your weapon status is known!

[@livrebiblioteek651]

This happened two streets behind where I used to stay. The guard was protecting a store and that street (Tudhope Street corner Soper Road) is a crime hotspot in Berea, Johannesburg. I nearly got mugged there right next to those railings during the day. That store he was guarding had actually been permanently closed due to the constant armed robberies. Sad story!

[@ActiveSelfProtection]

Sad indeed. Thanks for the info!

[@DioChavez]

I call BS on "fast draw." The dude in the video saw the trouble coming, and should have had his hand on his gun the entire time. And anyone with a pistol holstered in the small of their back, well...see the above video how well that works. Hip, appendix, or shoulder holster carry are superior.

[@737smartin]

Serious question… which is generally faster, shoulder or appendix carry? I would guess they’re about the same standing, and shoulder MUCH faster if sitting is part of your day.

[@XxSilverPhoenix]

I know this was Africa, but if you do that in the U.S you will have a hard time in court. Prosecutors are relentless and will indicate that you were prepared to shoot and kill.. draw to first shot is not from starting from a solid grip on your firearm. It's from dropping what's in your hands and getting your weapon out with good grip stance and clear sight alignment with knowledge of what's behind the target and the decision to fire while accepting the repercussions of the NOW and the LATER. And that is alot for people at times. It's not as simple as, that's a threat hand on gun until they leave. That overcoat really made his ability to get into the fight almost impossible. They knew he had a gun and at that point he should have still been ready and not dismissed them once they backed off.. this was a very valuable lesson for me. I apologize I was not trying to correct you; what do you think of this added assessment 😅

[@ActiveSelfProtection]

I don't recommend shoulder holsters as you point the gun at your self with the draw and likely the re-holster.

[@oklahomahank2378]

Appendix is about as fast as it gets, second to a competition OWB rig.

[@retrozetti]

There’s only 2 areas within Jo’burg… 1. Dangerous areas, and 2. Really dangerous areas Jo’burg has nothing for the good, safe, sober, prudent person. The best place to be in Jo’burg is FAR AWAY from Jo’burg.

[@spence4346]

Any job you have to guard something with a weapon, you should have side holster imo.

[@keketsomolaoa8287]

I'm from South Africa. I'm an armed security guard about 25 years. Many private security companies just issue us guns without testing whether we're competent or not. But I suspect that the victim here is using his own licensed firearm to perform a security job.

[@eranorion]

As for that belt John advertised, would a few ounces of lead near the buckle end, give some defenses capabilities in addition?

[@davidswanson5669]

1:12 he’s gunned down at the extract moment that the grocery bag in the background does a twirl into the air. Just a reminder that the world contains so much beauty amidst the ugly.

[@etienneetienne4752]

A lot of living through a gun fight or any fight is getting angry. Rage is survival along with training.

[@flameofhades8553]

This is so sad. Criminals really don’t think like you would expect a reasonable person to think. 😢

[@geovannitorres-ji5fb]

My boy John put that suit on you Hurd😂💪🏼

[@Wanda-f8u]

That man on the porch is not an army vet. They are trained to watch everything around them ❤

[@Tommy-w2v]

John looks like a maniac without the beard super weird but he's a great distributor of knowledge and know how very good sir

[@isaaccespedes4817]

I think he did not turn away, but turned toward the car they got away on. If you suspected they had back up their (i.e. >3 on 1), what would you do?

[@BoostedNDMiata]

If I’m reaching for it, I’m drawing it. It doesn’t go back into the holster until the threat is gone. Miyagi says “always look eye!” Never take your eyes off a potential threat.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Im surprised it wasnt mentioned him being outside? Couldnt he gaurd the building from inside?

[@JustinCase010q]

I'm just happy to see the beard.

[@jamestepper2796]

The level of criminality in South Africa is shocking. The country was essentially betrayed by the corrupt ANC (the ruling party for the last 30 years) which destroyed economic prospects for young people - promising change but delivering more of the same. If anyone is interested in finding out the reasons behind why SA is so bad, beyond personal culpability, I'd recommend Hoser's video 'The Most Broken Economy on Earth'.

[@setapart2serveministries]

They had a car waiting for them which is crazy. Seems like a hit.

[@Ruby_Sterling]

Appendix carry is the best option, next to open carry.

[@slowmo6518]

Always keep an open mind, never assume anything

[@757optim]

The reaction he had to these guys suggests that he should have kept his hand on his weapon if he wasn't going to present it.

[@michaelcain1870]

Another thought I had is that when he initially reached for his gun with it shielded by his body, he could have drawn it without them knowing and put his hand with the gun in his jacket pocket. He would have had the gun in hand and aimed at the bad guys without them being aware of it.

[@44sunsets]

He should've simply completed the draw and displayed it at low ready. The assailants most likely would've quickly moved on to easier pickings.

[@argoshikan]

He was facing two opponents. How does the 2 second time factor when faced with multiple targets? Do you need to be faster?

[@ActiveSelfProtection]

These are all different and fluid situations but I’m most cases when our good guy begins to shoot the bad guys scamper. Some times they’ll stand and fight but those are the exceptions. So for multiple people we work in multiple targets and what we refer to as target transitions

[@argoshikan]

@activeselfprotection ah that’s true. In the app, do you have e a video on multiple targets? Thanks!!!

[@ActiveSelfProtection]

I’m sure there are lessons on target transitions. I’ll see what I can dig up

[@IntenseBliss1]

I think the perps delayed shooting because of the victim’s slow draw; if the victim put both hands up after losing the drop, and complied, I suspect he would not have been shot