Don't Say "I've Got a Gun!" - Massad Ayoob examines the Philando Castile case - Critical Mas Ep 25

[@figmojustfigmo3820]

Just watched the dashcam vid for the first time. The victim did not say “I HAVE A GUN!”. He politely said “Sir, I have to tell you I have a firearm on me”. Pretty big difference there. Also - while I agree that reaching for his pockets (for whatever) was a move that could be considered threatening - it was not an imminent threat. Especially when combined with the knowledge that the suspect had just voluntarily and politely notified the officer that he was carrying. Yes. The officer was justified to draw his weapon at that point and command the suspect to keep his hands visible. But to start pulling the trigger? No. In my mind - he would have to see that suspect’s weapon actually being drawn to justify pulling that trigger. Mind you, at this point the officer had the drop on the suspect - having already pulled his weapon first. So long as the suspect’s weapon remained holstered - there was no imminent threat. Regardless of what the hands were doing. Personally, I do not believe this was a good shoot.

[@mfdotbmoore]

Yt people hate blk people and the cops are a force to keep us in our place. that man did nothing wrong when he alerted the cop that he had a fire arm. That man was in the car with his wife and child if I remember correctly. We would not try to fight a cop, with our love ones in the car.

[@js2009-g9f]

Stupidity of reaching at his pocket is not an “immediate threat”. That’s beyond stupidity. Regardless of what he said, it’s an immediate threat and he was not stopping when police wanted him to. Jonathan Diller was killed in seconds. It already too late when he pulled out that gun.

[@s.williams4952]

It wasn't a good shoot. And anybody who carries better think the same way, or the same thing can happen to them. This case set a precedent that you can be killed legally carrying a firearm by law enforcement, and they can be justified in doing so, as has happened in this case.

[@carsondenny1986]

The point of the channel and of this video in particular is to try to avoid situations like this. It isn’t to justify what the cop do or did. It’s simply trying to avoid being killed and as stated in other videos, it’s better to be right and then get a settlement later, not be dead. In other words, I can learn from Castillo’s mistakes while also not believing the cop was justified.

[@s.williams4952]

@@carsondenny1986 So just what mistake did you learn from Philando Castile?

[@gordonbodzin3153]

Until recently here in Ohio, we had a duty to notify. The one time I was stopped while carrying, I told the officer I was carrying. He said, “if you don’t take yours out, I won’t take mine out.”

[@shadowprepper9358]

Arizona same way, told the officer it was on my right hip, he said, so is mine, you don't use yours I won't use mine

[@JJ_SDWR]

Now any mope can stick a hipoint in their waistband and not say a word to the officer during a traffic stop until they decide to deploy it. Yay!

[@evenmoremax2540]

@@JJ_SDWR That's what criminals already do regardless of permits or duty to notify.

[@texasblueboy1508]

@@JJ_SDWR If you carry a hipoint your not a gun person

[@JJ_SDWR]

@@texasblueboy1508 no shit. Same thing with carrying a clone of a common model. A sizable portion of people carrying guns are carrying guns like that in nylon clip on holsters

[@cesarramirez9426]

Yes...saying "I have a gun" can sound threatening. But that is not what he said. He calmly and respectfully said, "sir, I do have to tell you, I have a firearm on me", which doesn't sound threatening at all. Therfore with all due respect, due to such a drastic misquoting of what Mr Castile actually said, it really puts into question the rest of your assessment and opinion on the matter.

[@totalnewb123]

Uh oh, are you questioning the Almighty God King himself? Naughty naughty boy.🤣. With that all said you are spot on with your comment. Mas is not speaking for people of color (even though he himself is of color), and is simply putting the blame on Mr. Castille and not the mindset of police when it comes to people of color. This is the same gentleman as well as James Yeager that made videos during the protest about “if you had to shoot into a crowd”. That should explain everything there.

[@HarryKuloh]

Actually, you can play the doubt-casting game all you want, which is what defense attorneys hope to accomplish with sheep (and many times defense attorneys successfully accomplish this with sheep), but the statement makes absolutely no difference to the rest of the factual content, sage advice, and analysis provided by Massad here. Nice try though. You may have succeeded in fooling yourself and a number of sheep, but not anyone who is more than a half-wit.

[@ivansanta-maria1328]

What did he actually start to take out the weapon is the real Nitty Gritty of it all?? Someone can calmly say whatever and they can pull that gun out and shoot you did he actually start retrieving the firearm?? Anytime you pulled over by police in your caring and they ask you if you having a weapon should immediately say yes officer I have a concealed carry permit and make sure he sees your hands right hand at 10:00 o'clock left hand hanging out the door is what I do some of these guys are paranoid and they will kill you and get away with it that's the sad part

[@tremaineangus6474]

You're exactly right. Asked for ID. How was he supposed to get it. That officer should have been convicted !!

[@prestonhester7291]

Duh he makes an excuse for every white guy who shoots anyone

[@dlam2864]

He didn't say "I have a gun". He said. "Sir I have to tell you I do have a firearm on me" in a very calm voice. the cop seemed calm at first and then freaked out.

[@palmwineguy]

Right. Ayoob for some reason is exaggerating Castille and de emphasizing the cop.

[@dlam2864]

@@palmwineguy “some reason”? He was a cop himself

[@johnpereira5504]

Castle still did not phrase it right. Nor should be have begun to display it.

[@BattleToads1990]

​@johnpereira5504 is there any right way to say it? Where is this written down?

[@abovethefalls8091]

Skittish loose canon personality types make dangerous cops.

[@Alleged_Mercenary]

"Officer I have a permit to carry and I am carrying tell me what you want me to do" Has worked for me every time.

[@kittysaywut]

“Sir I need to se your drivers license…don’t reach!!!…POPx7” PC In heaven: …bruv…

[@tonyrenteria3186]

@@kittysaywut: Utterly not what occurred.

[@cjr2727]

Exactly. If I recall, 1. the officer asked for is credentials 2. The deceased stated he has a gun (which at that time,the officer is on high alert and don’t want him reaching for anything). 3. The deceased reaches for his GUN. 4. Officers sees gun, NOT HIS CREDENTIALS which was in another pocket and fired his service weapon

[@truknz71]

@@kittysaywut ...Typical cop-hating troll trying to stir up even more hatred where it doesn't belong. Castile caused his own death with Diamond instigating it. Plain & simple for educated people like myself. Sheesh !!!

[@truknz71]

@@tonyrenteria3186 ...He's a cop-hating troll with no education !!

[@montycasper4300]

There was no evidence by autopsy, Marijuana in the car or statements from the girlfriend to support the allegation of "odor" in the car and that's a common claim by police officers to escalate a routine stop. As to "fitting the description", I doubt many felons in flight do so with a child in the backseat. The cop had backup, granted the language used was incorrect, but being an idiot isn't a capital offense. There were alternatives and this cop acted out of irrational fear, not training or duty.

[@Tyler_Lalonde-]

Felons run from the cops with kids all the time.

[@billycarr1254]

Amen

[@THEBAT53]

The officer discharged 7 rounds into the vehicle containing a passenger and a child...

[@Kahless_the_Unforgettable]

This was my first thought too. They ALWAYS lie about smelling an "Odor". So who cares if the officer said he smelled something. Stop lying, then maybe we'll believe you.

[@michaelleigh859]

If any citizen had made the same mistake as the officer they would have been charged with manslaughter..

[@jcnikoley]

I recall having seen this video a long time ago, and your take on it just didn’t seem right so I had to watch it again. “Sir I have to tell you I have a firearm on me”, at which point it immediately escalated. The officer was afraid of his own shadow and that is why this person is dead. You should be making a video for the officers how to better handle this. The officer may have been acquitted of murder, but that doesn’t mean he did everything right.

[@brettb5089]

Exactly. The officer is supposed to be the professional not the citizen.

[@pete2814]

AMEN!

[@KeyserSoze23]

@@brettb5089 As Massad iterated the officer was investigate and found he was not at fault, that Philando was.

[@ostrich67]

@@KeyserSoze23 "We investigated ourselves and found that we did nothing wrong."

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

@@KeyserSoze23 wow, you’re a real surface level guy, I take it.

[@chuckappel]

"Sir, I have to tell you, I do have a firearm on me."

[@carlosenriquez3351]

My one time this happened, I was the passenger and the firearm was in the glove box, my state does not have a requirement to advise, but I consider it best practice what I said was " I need to inform you that I have a concealed pistol license and the firearm is in the glove box, what would you like me to do" his response was to leave it where it was and he thanked me for informing him after issuing the traffic warning, did not ask for my license or my CPL, everyone was safe and happy.

[@s.williams4952]

And as we see your encounter could've turned out differently had you ran across a Philando Castile type officer.

[@MatthewSmith-wv5fi]

I believe I've said it before...but, thank you, Sir. I may not agree with you on everything you say, but I am super thrilled you are prepared to talk about it and express your point of view so articulately.

[@chriscosby2459]

I was stopped for speeding about 6 months ago, I told the officer in a calm manner that I had a firearm. He told me that he was OK with that. I was calm and respectful and was given a warning to slow down. I think a calm demeanor goes a long way when dealing with law enforcement.

[@mentplc]

Yes

[@nomad155]

Then it seems not all cops respond the same way as they're human. Saying you have a gun to a cop can be implied as saying you are allowed to have it, not a threat. If Phil wanted to kill the cop he wouldn't need to warn him.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

@@nomad155 Exactly! I am a retired cop. Unless said in a threatening tone of voice, I would never have taken "I have a gun" as a threat. I grew up in a 2A household. I grew up around cops. Even before my state had permits for everyday citizens and not just the connected and privileged, I recognized that many good citizens did carry outside of the law. Unfortunately, our Academies for the last thirty or more years, in trying to teach officer survival, have instilled a lot of "us vs them" paranoia into the officers they trained. Too many cops have adopted the stupid and simplistic mindset that if it has a gun and is not in a uniform, it must be a bad guy and therefore is a threat. IMHO, Philando C did nothing wrong in saying he had a gun. Reaching for it and continuing to reach for it after being told not to, was what sealed his fate.

[@user-kv3ut6pv4b]

@@grigorirasputin5020 Aren't LEO's trained to "freeze the situation/person. People/LEO who feel this officer did the right thing...always conveniently leave that out

[@bbtfan7957]

That's exactly how you should act. Being rude or confrontational only makes it worse.

[@paulmiller9722]

The area that shooting took place was my old stomping grounds when I was a kid. I didn't have anybody tell me this but I figured it out myself, when the party lights come on whether you're carrying or not you keep your hands glued firmly to the steering wheel.when the officer walks up. In my case I always turn the dome light on and roll all down the windows. Because it's always seems to happen at night. While my hands are firmly glued to the steering wheel if I am carrying I inform the officer at that time.. every time I have been pulled over while carrying I walked away with a warning or nothing at All the police seem to appreciate the fact that I'm up front and I'm trying to do whatever I can to make sure the situation does not escalate

[@johnnysprocketz]

Hahaha putz

[@Jehtblu]

Castile had his hands on the steering wheel until ordered to retrieve his license. Castile did absolutely nothing wrong. Yanez's own sergeant informed the courts that officers are supposed to order a person to keep their hands on the steering wheel, and then ask questions concerning the location of the firearm. Yanez did not do this. His is a piece of shit officer, and Ayoob is a piece of shit for trying to paint Castile as a bad guy.

[@mikemike1690]

I did this and still got a ticket for 10 over headed directly 100yds from that sign where my 10 would’ve been the limit. Small town cops don’t give a shit. They want the money.

[@stevenroach6809]

I live in the state of Georgia and currently, there is no requirement to inform an officer of the law that I am carrying or that I have a permit. Also, our state legislature has recently done away with the permit requirement for carrying concealed. So, what I've gleaned from this video is that in a traffic stop, it is a good idea to have my necessary documentation (license and registration) already out where it is visible and to have both hands on my steering wheel. After that, I will use my discretion as to whether or not I should inform an officer of my carry status in a non-threatening tone (not "I've got a gun") and ask for instruction on how to proceed.

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

yeah, the same technique has worked for me for decades. Give the cop the drivers license along with the CCW Permit. Follow it up with both hands on the wheel and a big smile.

[@fook-joby-den6172]

Due to duty to inform, Beyond Handing over, DL, CCW, Registration & Insurance Per My State Law for the documents I’m legally required to turn over during a a traffic stop. Besides, That Any Answering of Questions on your part no matter HOW NICE the Officer Seems, IF you want to ignore the fact that they are Prodding you in order to then USE that info in order to ASSIST the officer is Fining, Incarcerating, & Taking Your Freedom From you. He/She is NOT chatting you up for shits & giggles. They are NOT doing so to establish a cordial “working” relationship with you for the remainder of the interaction. They are speaking to you in order to obtain information which they can then use in order to Arrest/Charge/Incarcerate You. IF you willingly ASSIST the Officer in throwing your own ass in jail that’s your prerogative. That said, you have a 5Th Amendment Right For a REASON the SAME AS YOU HAVE A 4th Amendment Right Against Unlawful Searches seizure. As, IF the Officer pulls the old, “Well, IF you have nothing to HIDE THEN Why NOT let me VIOLATE your Right to Be secure in Against UnLawful/UnJust Searches & Seizures. If they want to search your Vehicle, Then FORCE Them to (1.)-Pretend the “Smell Weed” (2.)-Call a Damn K9, Make the Handler Signal the Dog to Preform a False Alert, & when they come up EMPTY, sit back n watch them try and state, “We’ll, You MUST’VE previously had drugs in the car for the dog to “Signal” Line of Horse Shit. (3.)-Watch them bypass Any Legal Justification for a Search, Tear Your shot into Bits on the RoadSide & Then Use the States Pay out to you for Ignoring the proper methods to search a vehicle which also will guarantee that, On OFF Chance they do Discover Anything, since “Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Argument” Nothing discovered will be admissible in court. You don’t have to be s Complete Prick, yet 99% of the time no one successfully talks their way out of jail, BUT plenty of idiots on a regular basis DO INFACT Talk Themselves INTO JAIL….

[@jasonadams527]

Keep in mind that furtive movements as an officer approaches whether reaching for documents or other things can ramp up a cop and give reason for searches. It is better to simply sit with hands in view and comply with all legal instructions. Dash cams are your best defense.

[@TBPollock]

I don't get pulled over often, but when I do my hands are on the 10/02 steering wheel position as the officer approaches.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

As a mechanic who regularly has to access insurance and registration, and often times have to search everywhere to find it, because the customer hides it in some random place, I'm left wondering, what is this person's plan when they get pulled over?

[@In_Gun_We_Trust]

In my state there is no duty to inform, so I don't. The fact that I have a CHL comes up when an officer runs my driver's license. I've never been asked if I'm carrying, but I do have the impression that I'm treated more respectfully because I've been vetted as "good citizen" through being a CHL holder.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Exactly. I was just talking about this today with a coworker. I'm not worried about people with concealed carry licenses. Criminals don't want cops to know that they are carrying a gun and most of them wouldn't be able to get one if they tried due to having criminal record.

[@davidswanson5669]

@@norwegianblue2017 right, but the guy on this video claims that it’s bad practice to state “I have a gun”, as if declaring such a thing is somehow evidence of ill intention unless you also declare that you have a permit. Your logic is correct that a criminal would ever want to declare their possession of a weapon, nor a would-be-criminal who is allowed to have a gun, who is planning on jumping the officer, they’d never declare they had a gun or their trap would fall apart. Any officer who becomes worried when a citizen declares they have a gun should instead become more respectful of that citizen from that point onward during the interaction. It’s the reason criminals and citizens are usually calm and respectful when interacting with cops, so it should be a two-way street. Giving that advice to not just say “I have a gun” also undermines the 2nd Amendment because in reality every citizen should be presumed to own a firearm, though unfortunately not every citizen has the wisdom to see the benefit of having one. A cop who treats everyone like they have a gun should seemingly not panic when that ubiquity is reinforced by a citizen. Instead his mentality should be to say “yep I know”, rather than “ok don’t reach for it”. If a citizen does put their hands on their gun like Philando then an officer should immediately step clear away from the window to ensure that both he and the citizen are safe from any split second movements/reactions. Then the officer can continue to retreat as he yells and instructs the citizen to place the gun on the ground outside the vehicle. It could be the simple mistake of an innocent citizen, but it helps the cop have control of an abnormal situation. And if the citizen had bad intentions then the cop can disarm the man from a distance this way, or if the citizen does not disarm himself then the cop is safely away and able to wait for backup.

[@JP-ec9rl]

I won't even have a beer with a steak dinner out because I value my gun rights over having a beer. That being said it's a shame that our society has become so uptight in my lifetime that we've decayed to this point. I don't know what happened in that shooting but I carried a loaded SAW for a year in Iraq, in and around Baghdad and other hostile cities where everyone I encountered I automatically presumed was hostile. I still didn't go around lighting people up. I've witnessed other soldiers panic-fire on a crowd of people because they didn't have line of sight when other troops down the line were firing over that crowd at a threat behind it, down the street. Some service members have cooler heads than others. I suspect police officers are no different. In Iraq we couldn't deny civilians the right to carry fully automatic AK-47s until we had justifiable cause to deny them the right to live. They had to be pointing the weapon at someone before we could shoot them. Those were the ROE once major combat was declared ended. Perhaps our society has too many rules for it's private citizens and not enough for those who are considered to be of elite status and supposed to be public servants? Just a thought.

[@Citruss_XIII]

100%

[@222wheelsdown]

Well said sir and thanks for your service

[@stratocaster1greg]

Thank You Sir.

[@348Tobico]

What really tamed the "wild west" was not rules, regs, or judges. It was having enough people carrying guns for self defense who never concealed them and made it plain they would darn well use the gun if you made threats to them or theirs. Our forefathers and mothers were taught how to shoot both to put food on the table and as sport. Since we have fewer and fewer hunters we have fewer people learning safe gun handling. Those people with no "safe gun" knowledge are the ones who think guns can only be a danger. Those folks are the ones who jump on every police shooting knowing the gun and the cop are criminal. Even people who are licensed for open carry will be harassed by non gun types for "endangering" the public. And since these same folks have never learned anything about the Constitution and Bill of Rights they in their ignorance think THEY are the ones looking out for society. I am very sad for my country.

[@JP-ec9rl]

@@348Tobico I'm not against law and order but the fact of the matter is that law enforcement has become a fraternal masonic order within our society. We have a two tiered justice system by which the political class and bureaucracy are not held to the same standards as the common man or woman on the street. The constitution means nothing as long as the swamp creatures can get away with using it to wipe their backsides. I'd go even further as to say that nobody should need a permission slip from the government to carry a weapon, and in many states that's already the case. I'd take it another step In saying that nobody should need permission to buy a weapon either and that the way to balance out the criminal element in society would be with tougher punishment for real crime and a nationwide stand your ground culture. The fact that these conditions do not exist and that we've had half a century of a war on drugs as an excuse to incarcerate crimes without victims proves that we have a parasitic government that is the problem. When people consent to be ruled, the political class will always come up with new ways to rule them. Such has been the sum of all human history. People have always been more comfortable with chains than with freedom.

[@schwedr]

Thank you for good solid teachings on how to and how not to handle situations that can make all the difference in the world.

[@LastStar007]

What I'm hearing from this is: * Fitting a description of a vehicle is not a crime. * Being a "scoff-law" is not a crime. * Even if it was, Yanez wasn't aware of it. * Jumping from "the car smells like weed" to "therefore, he doesn't care about others" to "therefore, he doesn't care about me" to "therefore, he's likely to kill a police officer in broad daylight in front of witnesses" is a hell of a feat of mental gymnastics.

[@stevefowler1347]

Yes. Not all fears are reasonable fears.

[@AP-te6mk]

"Sir, I do have to tell you that I have a firearm on me" is nowhere near "I have a gun." It's difficult to fathom how any rational human being can misconstrue one statement for another. Even moreso when we take into account the calm and clear manner with which Castile informed Yanez that he was in possession of a firearm. It was stated as a matter of fact, not a threat. When I was an active-duty Marine it was drilled into us that we have a professional responsibility to safeguard civilians. American or otherwise. It was our responsibility to accurately assess a situation, even a dynamic situation such as this, and apply force as necessary. Fear does not absolve an authority figure of this professional responsibility, nor should it absolve them of being held accountable for their actions. Yanez was afraid. I get that, but he swore an oath to protect and serve the public and his community. That includes putting himself in harm's way so that others may live. Yanez failed in this endeavor and resorted to lethal force under the influence of fear. The man has clearly demonstrated that he lacks the composure and judgement required of a police officer. He is fundamentally unfit for the responsibilities entrusted to him.

[@PrezVeto]

What the hell are you talking about, Mas? Castile wasn't shot while reaching into his pocket. He was shot while reaching for the glove box. The officer said so and his body cam shows so. The shooting was bad because Castile was shot without presenting an imminent threat, acting aggressively, or even disobeying the officer's instructions. The officer kept telling Castile not to reach for the gun. Castile _wasn't_ reaching for his gun (which was under the seat, IIRC) and replied as such, which you can hear on the body cam. Still the officer only repeated his flawed instruction instead of switching to the clear, all-encompassing "freeze" or "stop moving". He pulled the trigger never having been in imminent danger or reasonably believing he was. He saw no gun, yet fired anyway, based on his assumption that the gun was in the glove box and that Castile was going to pull it out and point it at him. It was at least manslaughter. The man was fired for good reason. Fear consumed him to an extent that just can't happen in a police officer.

[@microchrist6122]

Exactly. Lot of boot licking happening in these comments, He’s off his rocker on this one. Completely making up a fairy tale to connect dots that don’t exist.

[@PrezVeto]

@Joseph Steaphens The subjectivity of concepts like reasonableness and imminency combined with the pathological degree to which many people (including prosecutors, often) give cops the benefit of all doubt, no matter how unreasonable. Far too few seem capable of asking themselves (and honestly evaluating) how they'd see it if the person weren't a cop.

[@Theywaswrong]

Where is the testimony from the cop about reaching for the glove box. I just read the transcript. Be so kind as to point out where the cop said that.

[@davidgriffeth4912]

"sir, I have a firearm".........is not "I have a gun". You wildly misquoted Mr. Castile. I went and watched the link. That police office jumped way to quick and point plank emptied that firearm into that man who willingly informed that officer after he was pulled over for a tail light. The camera doesn't show the outfit nor anything inside the car so we have only the officer's POV. Everything else aside, that police officer jumped way too easy for "sir I have a firearm" with no follow up questions like "do you have a permit for that firearm". His own direction of " don't reach for it" told HIMSELF that any move other than hands on the wheel is reaching for a firearm, and there was no direction to put hands on wheel. The family won a large settlement because they wouldn't have been able to win because it was a wrongful death. You have to be so blatantly clear with your words and direct a person in that moment. A "license and registration please"....."sir I have a firearm"..........."don't reach for it".........right there is where he convinced himself that any movement was a threat to himself. As Castile reached for his license and registration could only mean that he was reaching for a gun from the cops perspective because of his own direction. No business being a cop.

[@tiredofbullcrap]

Have you ever been in a situation like the officer was in? By the time he stood placidly by while the driver got around to informing him he had a permit the officer could very well have been dead. I once had to draw and fire against a drawn weapon while working undercover. The thing that saved me was the criminal's response time. He was not expecting such a move thinking everything was going his way, but I had no choice. Had his response time have been quicker I would have been shot, and I was looking at being shot for being a cop with a lot worse odds in my favor.

[@davidgriffeth4912]

@@tiredofbullcrap Are you implying that Castile was a criminal or that he had the intention of shooting that officer?

[@davidorlin3499]

David Griffith I totally agree with your assessment Of what happened.

[@dh1163]

@@tiredofbullcrap You mean scared shitless at his own shadow? Clearly, that officer has no business being an officer. I know saying it's a tough job understates it by a factor of 100 but some aren't cut out for it and he displayed extremely poor decision making. Your situation was totally different because your life was in imminent danger and common wisdom dictates that you never draw when someone has the drop on you. Whatever window you had, you exploited and the only thing I can hope for is that the criminal is dead, one less a-hole in the world, thanks. You did state that you were facing "being shot for being a cop." But you were working undercover so I don't understand that part. If your cover was blown, you're lucky you didn't get dispatched immediately. Some people are just plain evil.

[@TENNSUMITSUMA]

@@tiredofbullcrap *Have you ever been in a situation like the officer was in?* irrelevant! What the op said still stands! If the cop was so worried, he could have gotten him out of the car!

[@mlasch1478]

Mr Ayoob, I was very much impressed with your teachings. My first exposure to your wisdom was likely in shooting magazine articles, followed by my purchase of self defense books of yours. The things that stick with me in your presentations is the calm, sensible manner you present proven practices on how to stay alive, stay within the law etc. Many people will benefit from how you show the best ways to be prepared for emergency events before they happen so we how we respond leaves us with practiced and rehearsed procedures to give us our best chances for survival should the needs arise.

[@sharonw2475]

Excellent advice! I got pulled over several years for doing 36 in a 30. When the officer walked up to my car I handed him my drivers license and CC license and simply said "it's on my right hip" while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. He gave me a verbal warning to drive the speed limit in the future, and let me go. He never asked to see anything else.

[@sahhull]

Im a Brit but I lived in AZ for a while... Yes I carried a Sig P226 in .357sig I was stopped because I was lost and parked in a layby, looking at the map and someone thought I looked suspicious. When the cop arrived at my window, he startled me as I was busy looking at the map and making notes for directions. I put my hands on the wheel and spoke to the guy. A calm English accent is a great helper in the USA.

[@stevepalpatine2828]

"Well hello old boy! Jolly good day today what what? How are you today my fine fellow?" Please tell me the interaction started like that.

[@sahhull]

@@stevepalpatine2828 not quite. Following my other interactions with Americans. I know they are not the brightest bulbs in the box. So speak slowly and use short baby words so they dont get confused.

[@stevepalpatine2828]

@@sahhull Thats why I never liked Arizona. That and the heat.

[@sahhull]

@@stevepalpatine2828 Yuma, AZ was great. I didnt mind the heat. The locals were pussys... They think anything under 80 degrees is cold. I was lost in LA. Looking how to get back.

[@jeffro221]

@@sahhull Says a Brit who thinks he is superior, but his trash talk actually comes from his jealousy of America. If America is so beneath him, why does he come here? As his homeland continues to sink into the cesspool it is becoming thanks to bad government that started with Blair, he will be begging to emigrate here. What his governemnt did is similar to what president Joey is trying to do here. Look at Europe and Britain if you want to see what will happen with unchecked immigration. The fact is there are good and bad people, smart and stupid people everywhere. And there are deluded types like this clown who cherishes his imagined air of superiority. It's just compensaition for his feelings if inadequacy and jealousy.

[@8535eddie]

Since this video came out I was pulled over by a police motor officer. That was the second time in my life that’s happened. Your voice was in my head immediately. First off I’m a 30 some year old Asian woman driving alone. As I pulled over, I placed my hands on the steering wheel with the window rolled down. As the officer appeared, he said what agency he represented and then asked if I was carrying a firearm. I didn’t say “I have a gun” (there was your voice lol) I said “yes my pistol is in the trunk”. To make a long story short, I never received a ticket. My blinker didn’t work. I live in a state where any law abiding person can carry concealed. I’m trained in the use of all my firearms, and still I feel it necessary to keep my firearm in the trunk. Thank you sir for everything that do in educating people on this subject.

[@RogerCharlamange]

I don't know a single person whose been pulled over for a minor infraction and gotten a ticket while legally carrying a gun. Including myself. It's always been "Oh, you have a license to carry? Alright well this is gonna be a warning"

[@8535eddie]

@@RogerCharlamange you don’t know a whole lot then do you.

[@aquaprofile]

What use is your gun in the trunk? Honest question

[@kittysaywut]

Most people’s unconscious bias would make them instantly discard you as a potential threat. Try being a 6 foot tall bearded male with a leather vest.

[@Riverrockphotos]

Yes I live in a state too where anyone that's legal can carry a concealed weapon.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

7:13 that is assuming too much. Is one to defend himself against the confirmed use of deadly force or against the assumption that deadly force could potentially be forthcoming? No actual weapon drawn out, no defensive shots fired. If I had done the same this trigger-happy officer did not being in blue, I would not have been acquitted of all charges, I am afraid.

[@Milesco]

2:06 "Philando Castile says 'I have a gun.' " That is a lie. What Mr. Castile said was "Sir, I have to tell you I do have a firearm on me.” That is *_very_* different from "I have a gun." It's a shame that Massad's long career in law enforcement has biased him in favor of the police so much that he is willing to lie in order to make a fellow cop look less trigger-happy than he actually was.

[@acharyajamesoermannspeaker6563]

That's the way I recall the footage.

[@johnking7454]

No, it's not. Firearm = gun. Just like how in the 2nd Amendment, "arms" protects modern firearm ownership.

[@email4664]

@@johnking7454 It is the depth and length of the sentence and how mass makes it seem less than it was, so piss off

[@joelfromportland]

Better not to notify over a routine traffic stop. Good analysis of this stop.

[@johnnyreb280]

Thirdly Mr. Ayoob, There are several arguments in favor of Castile's case, such as: Castile was a law-abiding citizen: Castile had a valid permit to carry a firearm and was in compliance with Minnesota state law. He had no criminal record and was not a threat to anyone. The fact that he was shot and killed despite his compliance with the law suggests that something went wrong with the police officer's judgment. The officer used excessive force: The officer who shot Castile used lethal force without adequate justification. Castile was not reaching for his weapon, nor was he behaving in a threatening manner. The officer's actions demonstrate a lack of proper training in de-escalation techniques and the use of force. Racial bias may have played a role: Castile was a Black man, and studies have shown that Black people are more likely to be killed by police officers than white people. Furthermore, the officer involved in Castile's shooting had a history of racial bias complaints. While it cannot be conclusively proven that racial bias was a factor in Castile's shooting, it is a reasonable hypothesis that cannot be ignored. The shooting was avoidable: The encounter between Castile and the officer escalated quickly and could have been de-escalated with proper communication and calmness. It is the duty of police officers to maintain the peace and protect citizens, and in this case, that duty was not fulfilled. Overall, the shooting of Philando Castile was a tragedy that could have been avoided with proper training, communication, and judgment on the part of the police officer. The case highlights the need for systemic changes within law enforcement to ensure that incidents like this do not occur again in the future.

[@jamesgaryarnold8316]

Greetings Mr. Ayoob: Thank you Sir, for yet another informative video from your multifaceted prospective. On one hand, it could be considered common sense. But on the other, it helps me to understand how that LEO feels & perceives that situation. The more I understand, the better the chances for everyone involved going home safely on any given day.

[@jluhman2]

According to the dash cam video of the incident, here is the transcript: [Officer Politely explains reason for stop] [Philando Castile (polite tone)]: "Sir, I have to tell you I do have a firearm on me" [Officer (calmly)]: "Ok.. ok... don't reach for it then, dont pull it out" [PC (calmly)]: "I'm not pulling it out" [Officer (firmly)]: "Don't pull it out!" Officer shoots multiple times [Girlfriend]: "You just killed my boyfriend" [PC (still alive, but mortally wounded)]: "I wasn't reaching!" [Girlfriend]: "He wasn't reaching!" [Officer (extreme yell)]: "DONT PULL IT OUT!" [Girlfriend]: "He wasn't!" [Officer (extreme yell)]: "DONT MOVE!" [Girlfriend]: "He wasn't!" According to Massab, here's the transcript: [PC] "I have a gun." [Officer]"Don't take it out" [Officer (escalates)]: "Don't take it out! [Officer (escalating more)] DONT TAKE IT OUT!" Officer shoots multiple times PC is dead I'll leave you to decide if there is a substantive difference between Massab's telling and the dash cam's telling.

[@pistongreg]

This is the same situation in Trayvon Martin's case. George Zimmerman didn't listen to the police officer And stayed put. Instead, he went and stalked Trayvon Martin and shot and killed him, and got away with it because the jury didn't hear the 911 tape. And Massab in a magazine article uses every excuse in the book To justify George Zimmerman's murder of Trayvon Martin. I don't listen to Any advice from Massab.

[@lukegpb177]

The fact that Massab is a longtime acquaintance of the cop’s defense attorney says everything you need to know about his ability to analyze this situation objectively.

[@chrisgavlik]

​@lukegpb177 The sad thing is. Massad is known for looking at these situations objectively. It looks like he dropped the ball this time.

[@oblivionpro69]

Yea, he’s just dead wrong on this one

[@jluhman2]

@@Leslie-es5ij well, I still have plenty of respect for a boob, but my opinion of Massab did go down a bit

[@georgesims4372]

Thank you, Mr, Ayoob for your dedication.

[@LoneWolf-wn8ff]

Constitutional Carry here, plus I was a police officer here in this town for twenty years, so I have my police ID where it's easily seen while getting my DL. Best to try not to do anything to get pulled over. I'm pleased to find you here. I remember you "back in the day". Read a lot of your articles. Keep up the good work brother.

[@ChristmasBlizzard]

Dear Massad. I discovered you recently, and I want to say how impressed I am with your knowledge and delivery. I would like to mention something I've never heard you or anyone for that matter, discuss. Something, as a former officer, you are no doubt aware of. That is the mental and emotional toll of taking another life- no matter how justified. I did that once. It was determined to be self-defense and I was released without charges. Nonetheless, it haunts me to this day. The man had a wife and a two-year-old son. It was a drunken fistfight. While everyone else is discussing what type of caliber to carry with what type of bullet to use, I find myself reliving that fist fight. Because of that, I am a big proponent of less-lethal guns. I wholeheartedly support the 2nd Amendment and people's right to carry, but just because you have the legal right to take a life, doesn't mean you won't pay for it in other ways. God bless you and keep it coming. Your advice is right on.

[@Terry-bw7qk]

Excellent discussion. Thank you Massad and Wilson Combat for presenting this.

[@mimsnshine]

Love the talks.

[@ypaulbrown]

Mas, always concise and to the point, thank you very much, Cheers from Florida, Paul

[@BubblewrapHighway]

Bruh Philando was the most calm and nonthreatening human in that video.

[@TyroneLangam]

@cameraflyer Did you actually watch the video

[@jacoblaursen4812]

@@TyroneLangam The video that shows a guy bleeding and nothing else? The guy said "i have a gun" then reaches. Do you expect a cop to just watch? have you watched the videos of cops being shit in an instant?

[@gordonipock9385]

I'm watching your videos. Time well spent. They are excellent.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad to hear it!

[@hawks1282]

I love this channel. Every word Massad says sounds well considered, and rings absolutely true.

[@ETHRON1]

I was approached by LEOs while open carrying, was doing a private sale in a public place, the officer closest to me noticed my postol...he Asked me to keep my hand a away from it, I inturn, keeping my hands on the hood, told him to relieve me of it so everyone would be at ease, he did and put it in my car...they told me after all was done they wished more people would be understanding and thanked me for my cooperation.

[@BadCase]

Wait, he approached and detained you because he saw you open carrying? In a open carry state? If so he needs to be fired...

[@BadCase]

the proper reply was to tell him to F off and that he should get a job in a Nazi Democrat state...

[@woodlandairsoft9846]

@@BadCase fr

[@ericoberlies7537]

@@BadCaseAn interaction doesn’t necessarily equate to detained.

[@TENNSUMITSUMA]

Imbecile! If you're legally open carrying, in an open f==kin carry state, no one, cop(s) included should have said sh!+ to you! If anyone had a problem with it, they were free to leave!

[@ericfox9648]

Thank you for the calm level headed commentary... or explanation Most appreciated!!

[@Jehtblu]

Castile] kept his seatbelt fastened, greeted Officer Yanez and handed over his insurance card, according to prosecutors’ version of events. Then, before his girlfriend said he reached for the wallet that contained his driver’s license and permit to carry a pistol, Mr. Castile said, “Sir, I have to tell you that I do have a firearm on me.” Within seconds, Officer Yanez, of the St. Anthony police, had shouted, “Don’t pull it out,” and Mr. Castile and his girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, tried to assure him that he was not grabbing the gun. But Officer Yanez quickly fired seven rounds, fatally wounding Mr. Castile just 62 seconds after the traffic stop began. An instant later, Mr. Castile moaned and said, “I wasn’t reaching for it.” Ayoob is a liar, he did not say " I HAVE A GUN!".

[@jamesa.7604]

Thank you for this. I have been through a few license checks and was a passenger in a car involved in a minor traffic accident. Identifying myself as a CCW permit holder and following the Officer's instructions got me through each encounter with no negativity what so ever. One officer even joked with me and said he wanted me for his backup. So these people who try to claim it's a race issue that cause tragedies like this miss the point. If you communicate and follow instructions and make no threatening moves or comments, things go just fine.

[@milesstover3724]

fair enough but all the race stuff has flipped now. Blacks are now more often let go, charges dropped, etc, when compared to whites. A law abiding CCW white man now has more to fear from police than a law abiding CCW black man does. Law enforcement have become far too leery of any kind of 'hate crime' infraction. These trends are done on purpose, its called social engineering.

[@90syungin51]

That’s not always the case. It sounds good, but there’s some tyrants in police uniforms that harass everyday citizens minding their business or exercising their rights. I’m glad you didn’t have any negative experiences, but unfortunately not everyone is lucky.

[@djdaphd]

Same experience for me.

[@bpri9880]

The race baiters don’t like your statement! To them you are a victim and you should be scared of police and guns.

[@shawnshipstad9281]

Cool, very good to hear. I will rember that-in the event I am in the same situation. I would hope that would help gain respect. The people who "Know it all" and "Dislike the police" have missed the big picture. My thinking maybe not popular, as my brother is LAPD.

[@EchosTackyTiki]

There's no duty to inform in my state, but in some nearby states there is. I've never had this issue, but I have considered the manner in which I would inform the officer if required to do so, and the first thing that I can think of is to bluntly ask the officer, even though I know the answer already, "is this a duty to inform state?". When he tells me yes, I fulfill my duty to inform. The asking the question there signals to him that I'm looking to follow the law and that I'm seeking his guidance in doing so, which I figure is something he, at least, should appreciate. If there's no duty to inform, don't. If the officer asks, answer first that you "possess a permit to carry to carry and I am carrying at this time." Preferably follow that up with a verbal description of where that firearm is. Don't just say "yeah" and leave it hanging. Talk like the officer would. It's subtle, but it's an imprinting tactic.

[@kevinyoung1447]

Thank you for the informative content Mas!

[@dannytriplett8625]

Here in North Carolina I was taught this. When pulled over by law enforcement #1 keep both hands on the steering wheel period. #2 when given the opportunity to speak, inform the officer that I have a CCH permit and either I do or I do not have a weapon on my person. I have never had a situation where "I" made an officer feel uncomfortable. If you don't want to get shot or tazed do this one simple thing , Follow instructions. Period

[@brentfarvors192]

I personally just go with "I don't answer questions"

[@neilmarsh1904]

@@brentfarvors192 Which translates into, "I'm not going to cooperate," or even, "I'm planning to be a dick." (I will, however, allow that tone of voice and demeanor can make a major difference in how they respond.) "I don't answer questions," no matter how voiced, signals that you intend to escalate the contact into a confrontation. The cop's anxiety level rises, even if he or she is in control enough to not let it show. Both hands still on the wheel as Danny described will decrease their anxiety. The first words out of your mouth should be, as appropriate, "Police officer," "retired police officer," "concealed carry license" or whatever then #1 where the weapon is and #2 where your ID is. "Retired police officer, weapon is on my right hip, wallet is in my left hip pocket," then shut up and wait for them to tell you how to proceed.

[@brentfarvors192]

@@neilmarsh1904 Yeah; I dont give a FCK about ANY of that!!! Never in the history of the Police has answering questions gotten someone OUT of trouble. Like it or not (This is a %100 FACT); They don't give a SINGLE chit about you, OR your innocence. All they care about is making ARRESTS!!! It's up to YOU to protect yourself, because they sure as HELL aren't going to do it!!! DON'T ANSWER QUESTIONS!!!! Your lawyer will thank you later!!! NOWHERE did I say to be confrontational; "I don't answer questions, thank you (Smile)"; Then,( this is the most important part): STFU!!! Don't keep answering questions. Remain SILENT. The ONLY thing you (kind of) need to agree to, is a roadside BREATHALYZER( NEVER, EVER, EVER consent to any searches, OR most definitely not roadside "sobriety tests". Take my free advise, OR pay a lawyer $5000.00 to teach it to you.

[@gottagetsollozzo]

@@neilmarsh1904 police state much? This is not how are free man behaves. I’m not a whipped dog because there’s people out there that don’t know how to obey the law

[@neilmarsh1904]

​@@gottagetsollozzo It's how a grown-up behaves. You want to bow your neck and argue? That's what courtrooms are for - do it there. I'll be blunt, you are a God damned fool if you do something that you know bloody well can escalate a contact into a confrontation just because your ego says, "Fuck with the Man."

[@HyloViz]

I don't care if the man was reaching for a wallet. He told the officer he had a gun then immediately started reaching for something in a pocket while the officers says "don't reach for it, don't pull it out, don't pull it out." then the officer rightfully shot no matter what the man was pulling out after he was told dont reach for it and don't pull it out. Stupid dies when it doesn't follow simple instructions meant for the safety of everyone. What if he was the armed robber and was pulling out a gun with the intent to shoot the officer which easily could have been the case.

[@MrPig40]

Philandro Castille was my buddy's cousin. He was a good man. He didn't deserve to die.

[@RandomFabrication]

Well unfortunately, that doesn't change the situation or make what the officer did any better or worse. Whatever happened, happened for certain reasons, and it wasn't because someone deserved to die or that anyone wanted to shoot anyone.

[@robertfink1126]

Sorry for your loss but he did 2 stupid things which cost him his lifle

[@MrPig40]

@@robertfink1126 Living in Minnesota and legally carrying a pistol?

[@bilboswaggens2975]

@@MrPig40being black and living in Minnesota seems to be a death sentence

[@eddiepalmer9543]

@@bilboswaggens2975🧢

[@robmiller54]

Always a complete explanation ! Great job Master !

[@victoryengineer]

It's real simple in Michigan and I suspect in the majority of States, but check your local laws of course as they may vary. When I get pulled over I already have my driver's license and my carry permit in hand so he clearly sees both of them at the same time. Sometimes they ask where it's at and I tell them. Had to go to a class once to get the permit and the instructor was a recently retired State Trooper. What he told me I already suspected. He said "when I pull someone over and they also hand me their concealed carry permit, I'm more at ease because I know they had to go through a lot of hoops and are often more likely to be a law abiding citizen". No doubt this isn't true in all cases or locations but I can see why.

[@wrecktech]

I teach my students to put both hands on the steering wheel at 10 & 2. Roll down the window no matter the weather and when the officer approaches, to say "My DL and CCW/CCL are in my wallet and say exactly where that wallet is located. I am 'carrying' today and my FIREARM is.... How do you want to proceed?" That puts everything in the officer's hands and makes it all clear. The two students of mine who have been stopped for a traffic violation and followed those directions were both complemented by the officer and were not issued citations.

[@terrenceb.9860]

That’s exactly right.

[@FreeAmerican-mm2my]

That is exactly what I do. I was stopped last year for a tag light being out. I told the officer that my DL is in my wallet, my insurance is in the glove compartment, I have a license to carry and I have a pistol in my console - what do you want me to do? How did it end? A warning.

[@Torgo1969]

@@FreeAmerican-mm2my Well stated. The question: "What do you want me to do?" is a valuable one in this context and in many others. It takes the responsibility off of oneself and onto the other party, while inviting direct dialogue instead of conflict. It also makes the other party responsible for their response and they need to make it a reasonable one if it is a request.

[@TheWolfsnack]

Not mumble..."yo pig" as hand dives into the console?

[@PrincipalDBA]

I am not telling them about my weapon. At that point he can should do reach for it and shoot. No sir. The cops should assume the person has a gun and be cautious.

[@dougclark110]

When Maine adopted permitless carry in October 2015, a duty to notify became part of the law. The one time I've had contact with an officer while I was carrying (a deer crashed into my car late one night, and then fled the scene), I said "I have to notify you that I'm doing 'constitutional carry'." and he said he was fine with that.

[@aquaprofile]

Cool no one asked.

[@hatchetjack1031]

Since you wrote," In The Gravest Extreme ", you have been a wealth of knowledge ,for the armed citizen and Law Enforcement, alike. Mr. Ayoob's tutorials should be included in every CCW class!

[@JimSmithInChiapas]

Back when I had the funds to do so, I used to buy copies of _In the Gravest Extreme_ to give away to acquaintances who made reckless comments about when they thought they'd be able to use lethal force.

[@email4664]

As long as he doesn't lie to you, like he does here

[@dougbas3980]

Thank you. I have learned from this. I have a license to carry and want to do it right.

[@BobWoolmer-kx3ym]

British citizen here. It seems a very Dangerous society.

[@ScottJames-d6h]

Keep voting yourselves to be disarmed, and you'll see that your dirty government is the dangerous one.

[@wdeancole8757]

Mr. Ayoob, Thank you very much for your concern and efforts to educate the public. Your thoughts are representative of a common sense approach. Many of the subjects of your presentations are topics that need to be considered before there is an actual requirement to respond to the circumstances in question. Thank you again, DC

[@alsantoshsantana8803]

I watched the video and read transcript again. I take it all back. My 1st impression of the case 4 yrs ago stands. The officer was afraid of his own shadow and didnt know what compliance looks like. He may have been acquitted, but he was let go by the PD and is no longer a police officer: For good reason!

[@Fifer1758]

imagine killing someone and all you get is fired from your job. then you have officers and formers officers defending you to the hilt despite KNOWING you were wrong. thats why people hate cops.

[@semperflyboy5296]

If I am stopped, I take three cards from my wallet and hold them up to the window: License, registration and concealed carry permit. That has always kept both sides comfortable. Only once was I chewed out and that was because I was NOT carrying at the time. I was advised that certified, good people (such as the two of us) should always carry.

[@HyloViz]

i just put my whole wallet on the dash with my hands high up on the steering wheel. Then I don't need to reach for any pockets just the clearly visible wallet on the dash

[@nscottrussell5784]

THANK YOU, SIR !! 👍

[@michaelsabbeth8233]

excellent point and distinction: I have a permit versus I have a gun. Words matter. The driver's hand on the pistol was, of course, the driver's death sentence. The logical assessment by the officer of the character ... the risk taking.... of the driver was illuminating and credible. Excellent video. I learned something. Thank you

[@Tom-yo7zf]

It's a sad story. Hopefully this information saves lives. Thank you.

[@adamr9720]

I made a bad turn down near Vero Beach in Florida and got pulled over after I had taken my boys fishing on MLK day. When the officer walked up to my window I had my license, insurance card and my CCW in my hand with both hands on the wheel. He took the info, looked at the license, handed it back to me and thanked me. He didn’t even ask where the firearm was. He went back to his car to run my details and came back. We discussed what happened, I also had the windows down so he could see my teenage boys in the back and there was nothing hidden by my tinted windows. I got let off with a warning.

[@RIMESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

Treating police interactions like a wild bear encounter maybe suggests that things aren't the way they're supposed to be.

[@paulmaccari138]

Outstanding explanation and some common sense information to keep everyone safer. I wish more people could have the chance to see this video and be educated in interaction with the police and public .

[@ThomasHarrison-u8l]

The audio tapes of the event were transcribed, and I read it. The only person who had any sense of that event was the toddler.

[@jrwill58]

I really enjoy your advice in these videos. I've carried, with permit, all my adult life since my time in the USAF. I've never had to pull my pistol... yet. I'm 65 yrs old.

[@johnnyreb280]

Firstly, Mr. Ayoob, toxicology reports were conducted as part of the investigation into the shooting of Philando Castile. The reports showed that Castile did not have any drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of his death. This information was released by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), which conducted the investigation into the shooting. The toxicology report was one of several pieces of evidence considered during the trial of the police officer who shot Castile. So there goes you accusation of the victim being "high" or "driving around high"

[@Riverrockphotos]

He did not say he was high he said the car smelled of weed.

[@LadyViolet1]

@@RiverrockphotosWhich officers regularly lie about as justification when they're in hot water

[@whiteheatmarohn9827]

Irrelevant, the guy reached for his gun. He paid for his stupidity.

[@LadyViolet1]

@@whiteheatmarohn9827And you know that how exactly? From the videos of it you can't really tell. From what I could tell the cop acted like a coward though. Whether acquittal was right or not is different. Do I think the cop is innocent? No I think the cop should have to pay civil damages personally, but I simply can't tell without a shadow of a doubt that they are for sure guilty from the footage. Just more likely than not which isn't good enough for the criminal standard, but is for the civil one. There's a reason the PD fired the guy.

[@whiteheatmarohn9827]

@Lady-V you must be fun when you are pulled over with your Karen attitude. Have a happy day.

[@captainskippy6622]

We have a duty to notify in my state. I’m also a retired officer and I teach many firearms classes. I vehemently tell my students not to use the gun word, that it causes a Pavlovian response from officers. That response usually involves them drawing their own weapon. Simply say you have a carry permit and explain where your firearm is. Don’t use the “G” word.

[@Kingzall]

@Captain Skippy he did not use the gun word. He said “Sir, I have to tell you I do have a firearm on me.”

[@kennethwalton5582]

Philando Castile wasn’t killed because he said that he had a gun. That’s not even remotely the problem in what happened to him. I too am a former police officer with 10 yrs., experience. I spent 90% of time, as a police officer, making traffic stops as I worked in a street crimes unit as well as a traffic unit, primarily working DWI’s. So, I’ve stopped ten of thousands of drivers on traffic stops. I’ve stopped drivers who were armed and told me that they had a firearm, which in Texas, they are required to do as a licensed citizen. I provided them with clear, concise instructions on how to proceed and I also made sure to ask where the gun was located, as well as instruct them to leave their hands where I could see them and to be slow in their movements. No one had to die the day that Philando was stopped and that falls on both the officer and Philando himself. Obviously, Philando shouldn’t have been smoking marijuana and then carrying a firearm. Unfortunately, that was just a dumb move. If the officer was thinking that this was a robbery suspect, why not do a felony stop? He admitted that he was already afraid and a felony stop makes the most sense for him to have done, since he suspected that Philando was possibly this suspect. I haven’t seen the court transcripts but since you brought it up, I can only imagine that Philando’s past traffic violation history was discussed in the trial, even though that has nothing to do with him being shot dead. Well, the officer, being trained in dealing with people who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol, probably also knew that when dealing with such people, you must be slow, repetitive and give concise instructions. In fact, if the person appears to be having comprehensive issues, it’s best to ask if they understand and before informing them to proceed. That wasn’t done. As for this not being a “race” issue because the officer is a Native American, has nothing to do with the issue as well. Police shootings hasn’t been disproportionate against “people of color”. Police shootings have been disproportionate against African Americans, specifically in multiple studies. So, this officer’s ethnicity has nothing to do with what happened. That’s the problem with most people in the U.S., we don’t study history or try to learn from it. Unfortunately, most would rather just forget the dark history of the U.S., and just write it off as a bad dream but unfortunately it did happen and it’s not pretty. People of African descent have been badly portrayed as villains throughout American history up until the 90’s. Why is that relevant? Easy, because things don’t just change in 30 years or even a century, for that matter. In the end, none of us really know what happened that day. Court trials don’t reveal all of the facts of any situation. In fact, court trials really aren’t about the truth at all. Ultimately, it all comes down to who can tell the best story and paint a picture that a jury is most likely to believe. Hence, Philando’s past traffic violation history was probably discussed in court in order to paint a picture of a person, as we heard in the video, of a someone who had no regard for the law or following rules. That’s also why most defense attorney’s have far more court experience than any assistance district attorney. I’ve also spent a lot time testifying in criminal cases also and I’ve seen it, firsthand. So, don’t be afraid to tell an officer that you have a firearm in your possession. I would suggest that you first don’t engage in any alcoholic beverages or any drugs, which would leave you under the influence, and carry a firearm. I would also suggest that you keep your hands on your steering wheel and try to relax. Being nervous, unfortunately, may put the officer on edge. Let the officer know what you’re doing before you do it and make sure that the officer is ok with you proceeding to do what you said you would do. Lastly, listen to the officer and ask any questions if you have any, without moving your hands.

[@bryonwatkins1432]

Most of your comment is BS!!!! Will ARTICULATE with confidence latter!!!! SMH!!!! Have to get back to work for now!!!! HOWEVER, being very good at analyzing one's language, i will do with yours!!!! After, i then CHALLENGE you to a livestream debate!!!!

[@MrTruckerf]

I have been buying and reading M. Ayoob's books since 1980. I was surprised that he is so articulate and concise while speaking; some authors are not. I am even more impressed by this man.

[@peteguard3571]

Not only can he educate people about firearms he can educate us how to communicate. He is good.

[@mattblocksom5834]

I've been pulled over once since I started carrying. DL & CCL were inbetween my fingers, both hands gripping the wheel, window rolled down, before the officer ever walked up. Didn't move until he asked, and didn't move after. No problems. If it was dark, cab light would've been on too.

[@maryannmoran-smyth3453]

Thanks man for telling at the way it is weather you carry a gun or not , there’s a Lotta good practical information here that you should be aware of. Great show… Keep on rockin.

[@CarolinaRimfire]

Mas, Philando Castile didn’t say “I have a gun.” He said “Sir, I do have to tell you, I have a firearm on me.” You need to re-watch the dash cam footage and amend this. The officer instructed him not to get it out, and Castile said that he was not. It’s all on video. What is NOT on video is any evidence to support the officer’s claims.

[@MrTPF1]

Ayoob probably saw the whole report on the incident. You did not.

[@CarolinaRimfire]

@@MrTPF1 I’ve seen the dashcam footage. Freely available on YT. Look it up. Mas is wrong here.

[@Edmondson_Avenue]

Exactly!!!!! They are trying to paint Phil in a bad light and I'm not having it!

[@Edmondson_Avenue]

@@MrTPF1 eat one

[@Edmondson_Avenue]

@@CarolinaRimfire exactly

[@Sagittariustoo]

Massad, I have owned all your books on self protection for years and love hearing about your experiences on video too. You're the best! 👍🏻

[@fix135]

I read somewhere years ago that if you're carrying, to hand your CCW license and your driver's license together to the officer. He'll understand what you're saying and if he asks "Are you carrying?", you can say yes, tell him where the weapon is and ask him what he would like for you to do while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. That way you won't freak him/her out by saying "I have a gun". Sounds logical to me so if I ever get stopped, that's my plan of action.

[@biscaynesupercars]

The issue with that is thats not an official policy. And who’s to say saying “i have a gun” “ i have a permit” or “i have a firearm” or whatever would make a difference. There are several states where you can conceal carry without a permit so what do those people in those states so or do since a permit is nonexistent and unnecessary in those states.

[@Kagawwy]

@@biscaynesupercars Getting the permit is still heavily encouraged for reasons like these, so that you do have this safety net if the need arises. Here in Indiana, our Attorney General, in his Gun-Owner's Bill of Rights, encourages obtaining the CCW permit, even though we have constitutional carry.

[@biscaynesupercars]

@@Kagawwy “encouraged” still does not mean required or necessary so again permits aren’t required or mandatory in many states and more and more states are making it so that they aren’t needed at all

[@ranchero049]

I'm not saying anything.....if they gotta search my car. Ima say I was scared to say anything, I didn't want you to shoot me. I'm black, rules are different for me.

[@LastStar007]

You can craft plans of action and practice lines until the cows come home, doesn't mean it's gonna work.

[@thedailywin537]

A rare flub by Mr. Ayoob, re: Castile's actual, predicate words to the responding officer. The misquote being evident in the video title, and recurringly mentioned in the video, is unfortunate. If Massad, et alia truly do read these comments, hopefully they take the correction to heart.

[@1977WarHawk]

Thank you. Good advice from an excellent source.

[@Shaft-Industries]

Thanks Massad. Great information. I'm a new subscriber and I'm really digging your videos. A wealth of information.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Welcome aboard!

[@Jehtblu]

Ayoob lied about what the victim said AND how the victim said it. He then filled the rest of the video with conjecture. The victim said, "Sir, I must inform you that I have a firearm on me." He said this as politely as one could. His only intention being to inform the officer. The officer never saw the gun. The officer panicked and shot the victim. As the victim sat dying in front of his daughter, he was still trying to alleviate the unhinged officer's concerns, saying, "I wasn't reaching." During this time, the panicked and unhinged officer was busy saying "fuck" over and over. The officer never attempted to remove the gun or secure the victim. The officer thought the victim fit the description of a man who had committed armed robbery. This means he considered the man a potential danger, yet decided to approach the man without waiting for backup. This placed himself and the victim in an extremely dangerous situation. The officer was fired as soon as he was aquited. The officer was obviously negligent in his duties, which led to an innocent man's dearh. This makes him guilty of manslaughter.

[@Jehtblu]

@@gowilsoncombat This video is deceitful. Ayoobs premise is built upon a lie, that a simple Google search of the actual events refutes entirely.

[@trapperjohn7571]

Mas, do you have any specific recommendations or considerations for handling an LEO encounter as an armed citizen carrying without a permit in states that allow this?

[@corpnupe85]

Good question. Georgia just became a constitutional carry state.

[@microchrist6122]

Yeah, don’t even mention it unless they ask. That’s a good way to handle police in general.

[@microchrist6122]

@@Baman21 it’s cop protecting cop narrative and old school racism if I had to guess why he is paraphrasing “ I gota gun!” Not what he says at all …

[@davidmiller8924]

I believe the majority of LEO are worthy of my respect. I have had occasion to inform officers I was carrying. They simply asked where it was. I showed them and no further issues. A little respect goes a long way....

[@m4rvinmartian]

Lol, watch a month of First Amendment Auditors and that'll cure your problem.

[@mtkoslowski]

Don’t show them where your gun is - tell them. No unnecessary (and dangerous) movements until the cop is sure you’re one of the ‘good guys.’

[@davidmiller8924]

@@m4rvinmartian I believe those "audits" to be tailored to elicit an unsatisfactory response. I know I would give one.....

[@taylorjeremy71]

You're in the minority. You're also suffering from Dunning Kruger effect. It's not to late to be a real American Benedict Arnold

[@taylorjeremy71]

@@mtkoslowski You're internalizing the commands of your oppressors. I mean this with all due respect,,,grow a pair!

[@towdjumper5]

Great stuff as always. Thank you as always.

[@bradsexton2315]

I wish more people would listen to Massad Ayoob. Thank you for that commonsense explanation.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Outstanding lesson that everyone who carries should watch and learn from. One thing I learn many years ago when I carried a badge is have your wallet/creds on the other side of your body from your firearm. I had an encounter with a uniformed officer and I was in street clothes and he ended up putting me in cuffs till he could pull my creds out of my right hip pocket passed my holster after he removed my firearm. I went along with everything he told me to do and when he saw my badge and creds he released me and gave me back my stuff. We parted company both alive, healthy and happy. I now carry my wallet in my left hip pocket and pistol on right hip.

[@Jehtblu]

Castile] kept his seatbelt fastened, greeted Officer Yanez and handed over his insurance card, according to prosecutors’ version of events. Then, before his girlfriend said he reached for the wallet that contained his driver’s license and permit to carry a pistol, Mr. Castile said, “Sir, I have to tell you that I do have a firearm on me.” Within seconds, Officer Yanez, of the St. Anthony police, had shouted, “Don’t pull it out,” and Mr. Castile and his girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, tried to assure him that he was not grabbing the gun. But Officer Yanez quickly fired seven rounds, fatally wounding Mr. Castile just 62 seconds after the traffic stop began. An instant later, Mr. Castile moaned and said, “I wasn’t reaching for it.” Ayoob is a liar, he did not say " I HAVE A GUN!".

[@mikemike1690]

Unless of course the actual microphone of the body cam RECORDED DIFFERENTLY THAN THE ALLEGATION. Don’t put it above these Soros backed DA’s to lie

[@svbarryduckworth628]

We live on the water so when we are "pulled over" we can be boarded without regard to our non-existent 4th Amendment "rights" since our home is a "vehicle" or marine vessel subject to random "safety" searches and whatever the water LEO feels is necessary without regards to any theoretical non-existent "constitutional rights" which don't actuallyp apply out on the water in practice, apparently.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

This is just reality.

[@michaelhall7546]

That's messed up

[@OntarioBearHunter]

yeah bs coastal maritime laws applied to inland waters.

[@hrdrockfarm8948]

You can always buy a double-wide trailer.

[@tonyv8925]

Maritime rules, regulations and laws differ from land based legalities. Best to be compliant and advise officers if you have firearms on your watercraft.

[@nmr3352]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Wilson Combat and Massad Ayoob. 7 o’clock is the perfect time for these live chats. And of course I think it’s perfect because that’s when I’m available.👍

[@gowilsoncombat]

Our pleasure!

[@whirledpeaz5758]

Oh how convenient for you. Maybe some consideration for your brothers in arms in other time zones?

[@Jehtblu]

Castile] kept his seatbelt fastened, greeted Officer Yanez and handed over his insurance card, according to prosecutors’ version of events. Then, before his girlfriend said he reached for the wallet that contained his driver’s license and permit to carry a pistol, Mr. Castile said, “Sir, I have to tell you that I do have a firearm on me.” Within seconds, Officer Yanez, of the St. Anthony police, had shouted, “Don’t pull it out,” and Mr. Castile and his girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, tried to assure him that he was not grabbing the gun. But Officer Yanez quickly fired seven rounds, fatally wounding Mr. Castile just 62 seconds after the traffic stop began. An instant later, Mr. Castile moaned and said, “I wasn’t reaching for it.” Ayoob is a liar, he did not say " I HAVE A GUN!".

[@Jehtblu]

@@gowilsoncombat Castile] kept his seatbelt fastened, greeted Officer Yanez and handed over his insurance card, according to prosecutors’ version of events. Then, before his girlfriend said he reached for the wallet that contained his driver’s license and permit to carry a pistol, Mr. Castile said, “Sir, I have to tell you that I do have a firearm on me.” Within seconds, Officer Yanez, of the St. Anthony police, had shouted, “Don’t pull it out,” and Mr. Castile and his girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, tried to assure him that he was not grabbing the gun. But Officer Yanez quickly fired seven rounds, fatally wounding Mr. Castile just 62 seconds after the traffic stop began. An instant later, Mr. Castile moaned and said, “I wasn’t reaching for it.” Ayoob is a liar, he did not say " I HAVE A GUN!".

[@davidg.9942]

I respect you Mr. Ayoob, a lot. I watched countless numbers of you invaluable videos from which I learned a lot. You are simply an eye opening wisdome. However, I have a 'but' in your Philandro Castile case explanation. In most of your videos you stress that technicality as well as wording being extreemly crucial for the outcome of the situation armed citizens find themselves in. Here comes my problem: Victim - Mr. Philandro clearly articulated with very gentle demeanor " Sir, I have to tell you...I do have a fire arm on me "... at no point or otherwise in a threatening tone he said/yell - I have a gun -, all while the COP just kept saying 'Ok. OK.' long before anything was said about that firearm. Mr. Philandro even assured the COP that he is not pulling the gun out. We all know how it ended. In my book that COP is guilty at least of premature overreaction, has very low ability to peacfully react / respond to the situation he is in and thus should be discharged from the department for his and others well being.

[@alexanderdiaz0512]

So many excuses for officers every time I give this channel a chance. What would a person say if youre carrying in a constitutional carry state?

[@fivex4756]

Nothing.

[@zachscott4867]

Maybe don’t draw your weapon after the first sentence?

[@evenmoremax2540]

With your hands on the wheel: "I am legally carrying a firearm. How would you like me to proceed?" I've been stopped 3 times while carrying and that's pretty exactly what I said. No shots fired in any of the stops.

[@jimmydesouza4375]

As Max says, you show your hands and then clearly state something along the lines of "I am legally carrying a weapon/s, it is in my X pocket/X holster. How do you want me to proceed?"

[@alexanderdiaz0512]

Goodness, some of you guys here. It was a rhetorical question. Officers should have better training, period.

[@taliaperkins1389]

I have contempt for your misstatement of the events prior to the murder of Castile. He was also before he was killed told to present his ID. If police are to be obeyed, they are solely at fault when their poor training and communication result in their giving a person what that person can only perceive as being contradictory instructions. I have also seen that video, no, there were no attempts made to pull a firearm by Castile, and nothing a reasonable person could pretend were such. Neither am I impressed by the bought lies of a supposed expert, nor persuaded of their probity by your endorsement. You are telling me the sun rises in the West. It was a grotesque miscarriage of justice for Yanez not to be convicted of manslaughter. If police are going to claim extraordinary power to arrest and give orders on pain of death to people, they must be extraordinarily correct in their apprehensions, and pay a fair penalty when they are not. Such a forked tongue as I have just heard from Ayoob destroys all respect I have had for him individually, as the compliance of officers not too long ago in "taking a knee" has ended my respect for the profession as a whole. Also should be acknowledged by you that Yanez fellow police officer agreed there was no excuse for Yanez to shoot Castile.

[@kgeezy2]

I totally agree with you.

[@tomoliver8498]

At first I thought Castile got shot because he wasn't following directions and acting like a squirrel, the more I thought about it I think it was lack of communication between Castile and the cop. "Don't pull it out" was the order given by the cop after asking for Castile's drivers license. Castile was probably only reaching for his wallet and the cop panicked. Same thing happened to me when stopped. I had to get my wallet out of my back pocket near my pistol.

[@daviddale2570]

I'm also thrown off by his take on the "smell of marijuana indicating recklessness". I'd say that when a cop places his hand on his firearm when no crime or suspected crime (with evidence) has been committed, that is in itself reckless and escalates the situation.

[@Trent-m6j]

​@daviddale2570 I used to drive an old beat up silver Impala, nd I'd get pulled over for fitting descriptions, and one time, it must've been an armed violent crime, cause they ran up, one on each side, guns drawn and pointed. Id turned off the car and was rolling the window down and saw that in my mirror, so I shot my hands too the wheel so they could see them, and when they got level with the car, they saw me, shook their heads at eachother, holstered their guns and jogged back to their cars and tore off past me. Didn't even talk to me. And I had the thought "That'd be brandishing if I did it."

[@archeryvp]

Good video! I always try to put myself in the officer’s position! He doesn’t know me, he has to be prepared for more then a taillight being out so I always make sure I’m not in a defensive position or attitude. I pull over, flashers on, engine off, if at night dome light is on and window down with hands open resting on the steering wheel. If you are carrying let them know as you’ve just advised and follow his/her instruction and your always be good to go.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Right on

[@Mark-dr5xi]

Outstanding video from a 34 year retired LEO. Thank you!

[@crazy4dariver]

I am California CCW and LEOSA Certified. I have met you Sir. I ALWAYS notify the Officer that I am armed or that it within reach. Keep hands in sight, make no sudden movements usually Golden. Backfired once. New Officer tazed me in NM. All he heard was GUN. I never reached for anything. My hands never left my steering wheel

[@348Tobico]

I learn so much from your very well presented videos. I am retired from law enforcement and completely understand and agree with the stages of the stop referred to. What I'd like to know is how did Castile get a permit if he was a scoff law for many years? Who issued that permit? If he had training I have to believe he was told repeatedly not to reach for the gun but to await orders from any officer who stopped him. For several generations young men of all colors have been raised by single mothers(bless their hearts) who tend to loose control of their sons early on. Once that boy realizes Mom can't back up her orders to him with force something bad has happened. He no longer follows orders from anyone who can't obviously overpower him. Mom, school teachers, security monitors at school, neighbors and of course the police. If it isn't obvious you will maim or kill this young man you should not expect to be obeyed. The permit to carry class that Mr. Castile attended gave him all the information he needed not to kill others as well as how and why to obey the police. That info fell on deaf ears--he was already used to not paying attention when someone gave him orders to obey. Real men in family homes have a very important role to play in teaching younger males how to behave.

[@INTEGRITY557]

He’s wrong on this one. Calm and confidently wrong

[@fredalbrecht986]

I've always had my D.L. AND my CCW out and present so that's the first thing they see. Then I explain them that is my CCW and by Law am required to let the Officer know that I am Armed along with where the Pistol is located on me. Don't take chances. It should be just like Using a firearm, Muscle Memory. It automatically done w/o even thinking about it because I've gone over it in my mind many times. Never had any issue.

[@jerrydee3144]

Love your videos, I agree with you so far 100% - retired LA Cop

[@haroldgeorge4222]

Good advice

[@grayrecluse7496]

Ayoob believes all cops are good cops,He's wrong.

[@michaelhall7546]

I've had police make up all kinds of reasons for probable cause to pull me over. My dad was a master at arms in the navy (police) so I'm not anti cop but some of them want to go tactical sir

[@theKashConnoisseur]

Do you ever think it might be something about how you appear or act that might get you extra attention? I drive hundreds of miles a week and have for nearly 20 years and I've been pulled over once. And on that occasion I was speeding and didn't realize traffic was going slow because the cop was there, lol.

[@Rainy_Day12234]

I live in a community where cops use any excuse to pull cars over. I’ve been pulled over many times for BS reasons and all of them give me a warning…I drive an older truck and I’m a middle aged white male. I think the cops want to make sure people have car insurance and no warrants outstanding.

[@michaelhall7546]

@@theKashConnoisseur I look like a preppy guy. Polo shirts, slacks. Nice haircut

[@theKashConnoisseur]

@@michaelhall7546 Believe it or not, when cops are behind you they can barely tell what you look like. Vehicle appearance is even more important. And driver behavior also plays a big role. The idea is to blend in. If you look like every other car, sound like every other car, drive like every other car.... Probably gonna be left alone like every other car too.

[@michaelhall7546]

@@theKashConnoisseur this small town Arkansas. Pop. 7500. 35mph Yes can see you and probably know you

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Excellent and Outstanding Advice!!!! Thank You!!!!

[@cjames9320]

Never tell a police officer you have a gun. It introduces a weapon into a situation where a weapon has no place. This will likely also introduce the handling of a loaded weapon, adding unnecessary risk to what otherwise would be a routine traffic stop. This may also put the officer on edge. If asked, be honest or remain silent (as your right) but don't lie. It's better to just treat it like a normal traffic stop, then you and the officer can juat be on your way, without introducing unnecessary hazards and concerns. This is not legal advice, this is safety advice. Do with it what you will.

[@everydaypatriot1083]

Thanks for another well reasoned, well articulated message to help keep the good guys safe.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Our pleasure!

[@mustafa3169]

There was no marijuana in anyones system in car when they tested so that was a lie.