In self-defense, you''re always BEHIND THE CURVE

On this episode, Fieldcraft Survival's CEO Mike Glover reacts to an attempted robbery in Los Angeles.
This series serves as an 'after-action report' for the everyday civilian that's looking to learn beyond the flat range.
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[@hustlekingcairo3317]

hard to criticize him, he did better than most would have and he's a warrior.. respect

[@hustlekingcairo3317]

@@splinx1819 💯💯👀

[@angrysheepdog9744]

definitely respect he beat the drop and drove 4 armed criminals out

[@SeedsAndStuff]

@@splinx1819 then type it

[@Cnzxco]

LOL THAY ARE WHIP IT DISPENSERS NOT hookahs

[@valorgaming7114]

@@splinx1819 it's always easy to say someone could have done better because we know what's coming in the video but the person in the situation doesn't know what's going to happen in a second from now

[@mykelwatson3985]

This happened 5 minutes away from my grandmas house in Compton California. It’s so disgusting to live in a state with such strict gun laws and to have people with illegal guns robbing people

[@OleMisss]

Same thing is happening here in my city of Chicago. It’s absolutely disgusting.

[@timlongstreet1801]

Kind of like in Full Metal Jacket,their paying for it you eat it. Unfortunately the liberal trash is destroying your state.

[@MrTrixzzzz]

Ironic how that happens huh? Only the criminals have guns cuz guess what they dgaf bout the laws in the first placr.

[@sammyg4806]

Puerto Rico is the same. Tough gun laws, but you have criminals running around night and day robbing and killing with automatic weapons. Case in point: gun control only benefits criminals.

[@sigspearthumb3249]

@@sammyg4806 That's exactly why the biggest criminals (politicians) push for more gun control.

[@CheapSoda1]

Respect to the kid in the store. A display og true Grit and warrior spirit. Hope he makes a full recovery.

[@Sleep_SDE1979]

The problem for this poor guy (besides working in a city where the district attorney refuses to prosecute with gang or gun enhancements and doesn't believe in extended prison sentences even for the most violent crimes) is that he also lives in a state where he can only have a 10 round magazine in that pistol, regardless of the size of the gun.

[@jermaineandrews5913]

another problem is this weed shop didn't have security doors so the guard controls who goes in & out.

[@31kiloradioraven63]

The owner of the store had it set up in a manner that created a disadvantage for the sec guard, the shelf at the entrance gave the criminals the element of surprise and cover when the shooting started. Never block the main entrance, always make sure you have straight line of sight of the door and who's entering.

[@Brian_Williams5298]

Extra clips , 10 rounds n 1 chambered is 11 but your right. I have 15 with 1 chambered so 16 ready.

[@Brian_Williams5298]

The 2nd amendment shall not be infringed on. I'd challenge this any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Fuck what they talking bout I'm gonna carry 10 plus rounds to defend my life and family.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

@@jermaineandrews5913 Didn't look like a weed shop, just a normal smoke shop, selling pipes and tobacco products.

[@Denkin_Donuts]

I’ve been in this exact same situation at a local convenience store called Circle K here in Tucson Arizona. It was only a couple days after buying my first handgun after turning 21. I worked overnight and frequently got beer runs and the occasional jump over the counter robbery. Nothing crazy and I did fine with that. Only once before had I gotten robbed at gunpoint but that was before I got a gun and was almost easy to handle. Low stress. You could feel the energy in the room and the energy radiating off of the kid that was robbing me and could instantly tell that he wasn’t committed to anything and if anything was fearful. On top of that, when he had first showed up he racked the weapon and the at another point, I saw him rack it again. I had noticed nothing ejected from the weapon and instantly knew that either it was empty or it was not a real handgun. So that first one went by smoothly and I wasn’t too scared but the last time I got robbed two guys showed up and they instantly dominated the space. The first guy jumped on top of the counter and started screaming. I saw that he had a handgun so all my attention was focused on him. I saw the other guy behind him but I didn’t see a gun in his hand and my mistake was taking my attention off of him and not considering him an equal threat to the first guy. So I attempted to draw my weapon and as I grabbed it the second guy that ran around the counter pulled a gun from his jacket and started screaming at me and that’s when I put my hands up and said whoa all right. By the grace of God and their own mercy they spared me and took my gun instead. They were talking to each other saying “this nigga tried to pull out on us” and we’re talking shit and that scared me because I thought they were going to decide to. But they told me to open up the register, put the tray of money on the counter, and then open up the second register and do the same thing. It got very sketchy because I didn’t know the code to open up that register so I was telling them that I don’t care about Circle K or the money or anything but I literally can’t open up this register on my life. I don’t have the code. They seemed very upset and agitated about that and that began getting my heart racing even more but luckily they just took a bottle of Hennessy and left. That was one of the most shameful times in my life because I tried to carry a weapon without experience or training or practice only a couple days after I first acquired it after my 21st birthday and I didn’t pay enough attention to the second guy and make him an equal threat to the first. I almost lost my life that day over my ignorance and I’ll never forget it.

[@YorktownUSA]

I'm glad you lived to fight another day.

[@Janzer_]

nothing to be ashamed of. people pretending that we have to be perfect at everything and can't go forward in life if everything is not perfect are morons. you did what you had to do, and learned.

[@jeffgrey663]

I live in benson but work in tucson. Stuff is happening all the time there. I carry multiple weapons and body armor in my work truck and on my person daily. Stay strapped and prepared friend. - your hvac guy

[@Cartographerofstability]

Jesus man, you may need to find a new job!

[@Sunnysky321]

Sorry for what happened to you. In the first case the robber racked the slide twice without ejecting a cartridge. Just wonder what gun can do that without leaving the action open?

[@daniellopez7801]

Maximum mag capacity is 10rds here in California for law abiding citizens. Good thing for us is criminals follow the law.

[@Brian_Williams5298]

California laws just suck for good citizens, luckily we can have as many rounds n guns where I reside.

[@centristmiguel8581]

@@gerardoa1392 lol criminals don't aim GTFO

[@godofhate4167]

@Atlas Yea that's totally not gonna fly in court. They'll get a fat jail sentence regardless.

[@DennisMartinezCalifornia]

All you need is a .357 magnum or .45. 7 stack. Yes i am a fudd 😂😩 I carry a .45 because they don't make a .46 I also carry a .22 AS A BACKUP because it bounces around inside the skull. True story. GOBLESS BORTHER

[@peterm3964]

This guy is the 100 to one in the last race . he came from NOWHERE .He was so exposed . How he won that fight against multiple attackers is beyond belief . What a frek . Well done . Now get some SERIOUS security balistic barrier up .

[@denniskettinger9900]

Working armed security in a auto parts store I actually positioned myself in the best position for a shoot put and knew the distance I had to make a center mass hit Also 8 hours of constant vigilance is very difficult.

[@hirotakasugi4891]

true. I don't know how awake the guy is but I wouldn't feel comfortable having people that close surrounding me weirdly. There's people hovering around him JUST hovering.

[@Wacksmacked8898]

are you in an extremely high crime area in the inner city? why does an armed guard need to be in a auto parts store? im not saying its unnecessary or making any arguments against it. im just wondering why?

[@denniskettinger9900]

@@Wacksmacked8898 The store was robbed of cash several times so they hired armed security. It was in a high crime area ghetto.

[@DennisMartinezCalifornia]

This is why I hate when people rob small retail joints. It creates call of duty Battlefield 3 security guards

[@cameronnovy3718]

And it’s situations like this that make me a proponent of the death penalty, undeniable known assailants willing to kill for little to no gain, especially the guy on the right who attempted to shoot the cashier from point blank when he had an opportunity to just run away.

[@Janzer_]

💯

[@zombieshoot4318]

@@davemarshall9322 That's when we should use it. In a case like this is 100% clear cut. They committed armed robbery and one of them died so the surviving three face murder charges. Hang them if they are convicted. In other cases where it's not clear cut because there is no video than just give them life. Basically if there is video and it's clear enough video than hang the crooks.

[@viewitnow3539]

Why? The cops won't arrest and the CA Courts won't detain these known killers.

[@M33f3r]

Absolutely. You do shit like this get taken to the hospital after an attempted murder. The cops upon positive identification should have a same day court case and if found guilty hanged in the yard of the courthouse the next morning.

[@bearbenton5945]

@@davemarshall9322 if 1/300 were innocent when called guilty I'd support it. I'd step in the chamber to be the one. Bitch.

[@richardscarlett7942]

I have NO combat experience, but i do have a lot of common sense. the problem is also the way the store is set up. Store Owners...never set up your counters this way, it allows people to surround your employees from multiple angles and divides your employees attention. Setting up display cases like this forces your employees to work inside the kill zone and criminals to construct kill zones. The poor guy is trapped in a corner behind see thru display cases. The main floor display shelves are blocking direct line of sight to the front door which hides the 4th criminal coming in and immediately drawing his gun. Seeing this fourth guy come in could have bought him the relization time he needed to act first. The damn employee door is outside the display cases...WTH?!?! I saw this in the first 17 seconds and then watched your review, you validated what i saw, ty.

[@greatestever7623]

My thoughts exactly he can’t immediately see who comes in and out this is the perfect joint to rob the dude is literally in a coffin ⚰️ I wouldn’t work in this store just based off the set up

[@r.l.mcdermid6034]

Bro you're not tough you're also a keyboard warrior

[@richardscarlett7942]

@@r.l.mcdermid6034 Im not impacted by your comment. I just want to point out how stupig your comment is since you dont know me, you know nothing about me and youve never met me. Kind of iresponsible and seems very juvenile.

[@bureaucratbayonet]

@@r.l.mcdermid6034 and yet he came up with something constructive

[@heresmytake2782]

Ikr, I would have this employee in a 100% secure area. Have fake display items, the customer picks what he wants then employee drops items into drop delivery box after receiving payment

[@zombieshoot4318]

I'm glad the employee survived. I'm a nobody in the gun/security training world but one thing I would have done different is immediately noticed how the four perps entered the store. The way they spread themselves out and given that these stores are high value robbery targets I'd be on my toes. Still props to the guard for managing to not get killed and hitting them in return. Killing one. 👍

[@paulholtzclaw8476]

Always enjoy your analysis. Thanks for what you do!

[@GrottyWanker69]

I feel this for this guard. I did armed security work and I know for all of us that like ASP, the addage is "Don't draw from the drop", but in this type of scenario as visibly armed security that goes out the window. You are going to draw and possibly get shot and hope it hits the armor or a non vital, or you surrender they take your gun and probably shoot you anyway, this is an absolute shit sandwich no matter which way you look at it.

[@bobjones-bt9bh]

he was dead if he didn't draw...i'm convinced of that. you had 2 guys on murder warrants, like they're gonna not just do another for sport

[@KiNG-tx9je]

Yea shit sandwich for sure. It's gotta b one or the other. In that stitch I'm drawing. One guy mask on maybe not. No masks. These guys wernt leaving witness

[@Daytruin]

one day there will be a turret that pops out and anyone with a gun is going night night. just pop the button and let the turrets take it from there. on a serious note though, working alone in a smoke shop is sketch as hell escpecially in places where the city wants to play dumb political games that straight up screw the public. i hope these criminals get what is coming to them and they get to live with a big inmate that sets them straight.

[@sammyg4806]

Yep, what sucks here is that he served as a cashier as well. Tough to stand in a strategical position while having to attend clients as well. The owner failed this hero here. God bless this Cashier/guard jack of all trades.

[@jamesbar100]

And security guards don’t get paid enough.

[@paraAA82]

There are so many wannabes, “experts” who “analyze videos…Thank you Mike for bring real quality to KZbin.

[@ohc50]

I put Mike in the same hat with the 'experts"

[@paraAA82]

@@ohc50 why is that? If I may ask

[@ohc50]

Alot of what he's says I take with a grain of salt. His stripes don't match his techniques

[@paraAA82]

@@ohc50 OK, thank you for sharing your opinion.

[@cosmicbilly]

@@ohc50 you couldn't be more wrong.

[@ryanf922]

2 things: Thank you for the experience and telling us how you would handle it. And working at a gun range during the pandemic was really difficult with people wearing masks and gloves consistantly. It was worrisome and I got to the point where I wouldn't sell to people unless they unmasked for me to check their ID. But every now and then you get the sketchy crowd of young men who look nervous, wearing masks, and I always thought "is this the time?"

[@crypt0sFX]

Keep staying vigilant man!

[@johnlove3461]

i had a local gun shop near me that posted a sign out front "If you come into this store wearing a mask, or gloves. we will shoot you. Please Un-Mask before entering. This is a Gun Shop."

[@modestscrub4667]

@Stoic95 wrong. Ffl’s have full right to refuse a sale.

[@modestscrub4667]

@Stoic95 I’ve seen it with my own eyes more times then I can count. It is 100% true. If there is even a hint of a straw purchase they can and will deny the sale. So if he can’t identify who he selling the firearm to he has the right to deny the sale. It’s not rocket science. How old are you?

[@modestscrub4667]

@Stoic95 ‘95 that makes sense.

[@phillipbruce6280]

Your first defense is to ALWAYS BE AWARE of your surroundings, especially the people around you and how they are acting. This has saved me several times as when the incident occurred, I was ready to counter, and did so effectively.

[@lycanchingon]

You summed it up for me: “get as much free content from us a possible”. I aspire to attend one of your courses when I have the time and money but in the meantime the information your channel (as well as GBRS, vigilance elit, tactical rifleman) provide is invaluable. Not to be “tacticool” or a poseur but to learn how to effectively take care of my family should the need arise. I’m grateful for all of the content you provide.

[@MPSrg]

LETS GET THIS CLEAR ! THIS HAPPENED IN COMPTON AT AN ILLEGAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY! CASHIER/SECURITY GUARD WAS ARMED BECAUSE HE WAS THE DOPE MAN! THE KID HE SHOT WAS NOT ARMED . THE GUY BEHIND KID AND THE GUY ON HIS 3oclock WERE HOLDING THE GUNS. DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU START TO PRAISE OR JUDGE.

[@slowmo9957]

The guy probably had to buy his own gear/weapon, too. Shame on that shop owner. If the owner knows there’s a need for their employee to be armed and wearing body armor, investing in building their counter area in a way that provides proper cover and an advantage should’ve been done.

[@brownboy534]

That is only an assumption. There is an armed security position that is paying 75$ an hour near me and providing brand new highest level body armor and a rifle and handgun. Place has been robbed so many times and people killed there, so that is why. I would not just assume something like that without facts. However, if you are correct in your assumption. I agree.

[@slowmo9957]

@@brownboy534 assumption??..it’s right there on the video lol.

[@kevinlue4756]

This guard does a interview on the ASP podcast if you want to hear the real story.

[@brownboy534]

@@MPSrg all 4 had guns, smh. It's in the video. 4 hands, 4 guns 4 criminals. 1 guy behind the counter.

[@kevinlue4756]

@@MPSrg it wasn't illegal. Where do you get this info? Complete interview with the cashier/guard is available on the active self protection podcast. Also your caps lock is stuck bro.

[@ARhomeloans]

Just ran this scenario with sim rounds and a real jewelry shop owners. Took it over in 10 seconds. Shot the security guard and he was behind the counter in the fetal position. Felt so bad how traumatized he was. Lesson learned. With Overwhelming force they had a little time to react. He considered selling it after the experience

[@ProfessorShnacktime]

Lmao was this training supposed to make them feel safer? I think you made them more afraid than anything.

[@ARhomeloans]

@@ProfessorShnacktime made him rethink his environment for how his business operates. Location, security area, and that just having a firearm was the solution. Private appointments were a possibility as well. But yes, he re thank if it was even worth the risk

[@OzMan9989]

Love your message dude. Stay frosty.

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290]

Mike's got a great sense of humor, on top of the awesome breakdown's of videos.

[@knightsofaltier9628]

I don't know how I found out about you Mike, but I'm glad I did.

[@aaronmeyerink7601]

As soon as you said Heber City Utah, I subscribed. I drive by your building all the time, but I thought it was always wilderness. Ive been looking for some local training and resources. You'll be seeing me soon. Glad your out there man. Thanks.

[@Red_man1]

Situational awareness is the single most important factor here.

[@jasonbolin7025]

Excellent as always Mike. And you're right. What a sad state of affairs that kids are willing to throw their lives away for nothing.

[@3qtipkilla]

What about this guy behind the counter? Being a lone* armed security guard defending a smoke shop isn't risking your life for nothing? Mike even said it, this guy can't CAN'T be paid justifiably for working this job. One guy is an honest boot strapper and the other guys are armed criminals but still both parties are partaking in piss poor life decisions. Sadly.

[@MrNajibrazak]

moral decay problem nobody care to talk about.

[@WhiskeyOutWest]

Best reaction from Mike yet. Great commentary on the whole thing, from tactics to social

[@MPSrg]

LETS GET THIS CLEAR ! THIS HAPPENED IN COMPTON AT AN ILLEGAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY! CASHIER/SECURITY GUARD WAS ARMED BECAUSE HE WAS THE DOPE MAN! THE KID HE SHOT WAS NOT ARMED . THE GUY BEHIND KID AND THE GUY ON HIS 3oclock WERE HOLDING THE GUNS. DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU START TO PRAISE OR JUDGE.

[@NuttyRutty]

Well put, these situations are so important to learn about, you got a new sub

[@TerrenceThomas]

This is terrible. They are freaking children. So much to unpack here that I can’t even. Just terrible. Thank you for your valuable content Mike. 👊🏾

[@thecleverconquistador2284]

Another informative video on this beautiful friday! Thanks Mike and FCS! Keep up the good work. 🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Great point on carry selection. My first concealed firearm was a terrific 5 shot LCR. A couple of videos showing crowd issues in Memphis (Kroger and a gas station) caused me to rethink capacity.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I do security, G in Florida. In my view, carry a semi auto like a Glock 26 or 19 9mm then have spare 15 or 17rd 9mm Glock mags. You get more rounds, firepower. I'd add the .45acp or 10mm, .40 is fine if you can decent rounds.

[@WavveBoi]

I like my SIG m17. It's lighter and shorter than my old xdm 45 which was a terrible carry weapon because of weight.

[@chetmannly1079]

Very informative thanks for doing these info videos

[@CROSSFIRE_TACTICS_SOFIA]

Thank you for the great video.

[@YorktownUSA]

It's become hard for me to feel pity for people like this... willing to kill for a few hundred dollars worth of whatever, in a perfectly functional country where they can go work at Walmart and buy stuff honestly. We have a generation of failed young people raised by a generation of failed parents. That's what happens when society decays morally.

[@hughmac13]

@@davemarshall9322 You're right. It's a fallacy (violent crime has been on a decline for 35 years), and what phenomena do exist can be traced back to historical and material conditions.

[@swissmilitischristilxxii3691]

The only reason of this crazy situation in the US is multiculturalism. In Switzerland, we have more guns per capita than the US, but very few crimes and shit like that. You can buy whatever firearm you want with a simple 50$ permit, even full auto. Army is mandatory, you keep your assault rifle at home if you want after the army. It must really suck to live in such a country when you have to be alert 24/24hrs, where you can trust nobody.

[@hughmac13]

@@swissmilitischristilxxii3691 You cannot possibly evidence that claim. I pity the simpleminded.

[@ace9848]

@@davemarshall9322 your favorite rapper's granny is still living in the hood despite her nephew making millions because it's the only way of living she knows of.

[@blchfnby]

"where they can go work at walmart" mate, walmart has been on a hiring freeze for a minute, Most places arent hiring right now because their profits are dropping hard, Society has decayed because a generation of parents got fucked over by baby boomers and are stuck struggling to make ends meet, Then kids grow up seeing that and see the easy money in drugs, or robbery, and choose that because its either die to the police, make some money or get three hots and a cot for several years. It isnt even the parents that failed the kids, Its the baby boomers that rigged the system in their favor and decided to say fuck you to everyone else, Look at social security. Its supposed to be a retirement fund for seniors leaving the workforce after they pay to it for their entire career. Where did that money go? Into government projects. Dont blame the parents, Open up your blinders and look at the bigger issues out there, A government that cant be trusted, With media lying to our faces at every turn, Idiots rallying for gun control because some jackasses with illegal guns are doing illegal shit, Or people pushed well past their breaking point doing illegal shit. There is a cause and effect for everything, and when you really get down to the brass tacks of it, the entire system has failed the people. Students get bullied, report it to their teachers and the school turns a blind eye until the kid snaps and strikes back, and now that kid is the villain. We have a police force that is there to enforce traffic laws and investigate crimes after they happen, not protect the populace, We have global corporations dropping super packs for candidates for government to make sure they get elected and stay in their pocket, We're constantly sending our soldiers to be world police, and all the while our country is falling apart at the seams. Its so clear that the agenda is against us so much that the government actively agrees with rioters to keep the public eye off of themselves, Diverting attention away from where it needs to be, Hell KZbin is censoring hard and harrassing people who are in the way of their own agenda of information control. Are there fucked up parents out there, yep, Could a lot of crime have been avoided if everyone had a loving and caring household? Nope. You get bad eggs no matter what you do, and sometimes life takes a loving family and fucks it with a drunk driver or a medical problem that results in a fatality, and now you have a kid with no parents, thrown into a the foster system, a system so easily abused that you have career fosters who take on 12 kids, tell em to figure it the fuck out and live off of the fat government stipends. Youve got people that sit around and just do drugs all day and get paid by the government because of how easy the system is to game. again, Just look at the bigger picture brother, It is so, so much worse than a simple generational issue.

[@mcflotty]

Bro, we have to give him kudos for balls and heart. I say that with no shitty tone at all. It was 4 to 1, he had them all around him and he didn’t cower. I could be wrong, and I probably am but I feel like if he gave them what they wanted, it still wouldn’t turn out well for him. There’s was video, and some guys weren’t masked. To me that means there wasn’t going to be a survivor to testify against someone or ones. He probably had limited training, and I think if he didn’t do what he did, he isn’t alive when it’s over. I am not in any way disputing you, at all. I’m a follower, a fan, and I learn something of the highest value from you all the time. I just think he did his best in an impossible circumstance and at the end of the day, the tough guys ran.

[@bobjones-bt9bh]

the security cameras are visible and obvious in establishments like this. the 2 with murder warrants DGAF about being seen; they'd have killed him 100%

[@glennedgar2194]

I agree completely and I’ll say it in a shitty tone all day. The kid doesn’t show situational awareness like he should. Oh well. He then makes up for it in spades and gets hits in on these pieces of shit. Ducking behind the counter for visual cover and whatever deflection value is had was good. What else were his options at that point. Pumping some rounds from a stashed AR into the pile of shit at the front of the store is a nice dream.

[@smokeymoe842]

I love your channel and the way you teach. Just wish you had a class here in CA where we see a lot of this now.

[@dylansylvan6398]

Great Analysis!

[@chrisrogers553]

This is why the covid pandemic pissed me off is because I live in Tulsa Oklahoma and if someone comes in with a mask and gloves on they are going to rob you and then all the sudden they said you have to accept everyone with masking guns and every shop owner I know got robbed because they got the drop on them.

[@Seedavis397]

Exactly! I can’t believe it man even the banks were requiring masks and I couldn’t process the idiocy.

[@Montrovantis]

Nobody ever told you the truth that you never had to accept any of that.

[@Seedavis397]

@@Montrovantis I never wore a mask

[@MarcSherwood]

@@Seedavis397 Camera footage is always such crap they could not identify someone if they posed for the camera.

[@MPSrg]

LETS GET THIS CLEAR ! THIS HAPPENED IN COMPTON AT AN ILLEGAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY! CASHIER/SECURITY GUARD WAS ARMED BECAUSE HE WAS THE DOPE MAN! THE KID HE SHOT WAS NOT ARMED . THE GUY BEHIND KID AND THE GUY ON HIS 3oclock WERE HOLDING THE GUNS. DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU START TO PRAISE OR JUDGE.

[@harrydexter8426]

You gentlemen do o/s analysis of combat scenarios. Since you described LA, having worked that area for 30 years we always described LA as the armpit of the earth. Absolutely true!!!🇺🇸

[@hughmac13]

I lived there for years. It was awesome.

[@blchfnby]

@@hughmac13 depends on where you live in LA, Some areas are great, and others are genuine dogshit.

[@hughmac13]

@@blchfnby That rather goes without saying.

[@blchfnby]

@@hughmac13 you'd be surprised with how many people need to hear that. Common sense aint so common any more.

[@CJWhite1]

The Dino just take lives not money it's not sweet here at all

[@tgrghostrider]

Found your channel via your Uvalde videos. Great information

[@canagan6367]

"He happens to be on his cellphone, no paying any attention to situational awareness-" Made me reflexively look up, as I'm at work -- the impromptu bodyguard -- on my phone watching your work here on youtube. Love your work as usual Mike, keep up the good fight.

[@miketython1550]

Yhhh ……Focus on your job

[@joshpomponio2993]

Agree with everything you had to say about but was impressed with dude got his gun out fast better than curling up in the fetal position an sucking his thumb hats off to him great content thanks Mike

[@kurtbaier6122]

Have to say that having the vest on wasn’t such a bad idea for a group attack. Would have the counter all the way across the back of the store to prevent being in a cross fire. If it was my store I’d have at least a loose brick barrier to get behind. They used distraction and unarmed human shields. Sales guy should have a carbine slung across his chest. Not a pistol in a holster.

[@GrottyWanker69]

Doing visibly armed security work without armor is absolute peak retardation IMO. I was shot at in a drive by when I still did security for no reason other than someone wanted to shoot somebody. All of a sudden my coworkers that made fun of me for wearing armor were suddenly very interested in where I got my vest.

[@bobjones-bt9bh]

I must disagree with Mike and nearly every other guntube tactical commentator- in a multiple opponent encounter, it is ARMOR that is critical, NOT round volume. robbers run as soon as you discharge a single round. if you plan to trade 12, 15, 30 rounds against multiples, you will be out of cover into a wall of lead. armor is the first thing you should take if you expect this type of situation.

[@michaell1665]

I feel for those trapped in California! I can't imagine what it's like. Another great video and analysis, Mike! I really appreciate your channel!

[@ChristopherGray00]

no one is "trapped" in california

[@theonlywildslayer]

Love the videos!

[@SlickCat]

The fact that the clerk has to wear body armor every day is insane. Then there is no place for him to escape like a (side door) and no cover thats bullet proof to get behind. America has gone third world for sure and its sad.

[@jamessavent3636]

If I had a store in a high crime neighborhood, it'd be a ballistic rated polycarb display case so in the event of a robbery, it would offer the clerk some form of protection and cover and ideally some way to get out other than the front door if possible.

[@BigTomInTheBasement]

@@jamessavent3636 if one can reliably expect this kind of attack then all merchandise and personnel would need to be behind bullet proof glass or other barrier. Brick wall with small windows for the counter space. Buzzer lock with man trap on the front door, etc. That way only a small number of assailants can even get in. Maybe setup a policy where customers are allowed in one at a time. Blame it on COVID. "For your health and safety only one person allowed in at a time."

[@jamessavent3636]

@@BigTomInTheBasement if it's a pot shop, you want to be able to examine the product before purchasing which is the reason behind having seen open counter. Which means there must be another form of cover for you to get behind of in the event of a robbery.

[@BigTomInTheBasement]

@@jamessavent3636 they can check it out through the little security window. There are ways to do it right.

[@m00nchildblues]

​​​@@jamessavent3636 Cmon man, like Mike said weed store prob pays dude min wage! no way store can afford ballistic walls? 😂😂

[@natejackson4791]

I'm curious about the following, round count, if the cashier had a CPL and what they are all shooting at each other. Glad he got to go home, sad that the other 4 aren't dead.

[@theprepperrevelator]

What’s a CPL?

[@natejackson4791]

@@theprepperrevelator Concealed Pistol License

[@briancarbajal9]

My buddy was security guard at a dispensary in California. He was also fresh out of the marine corps. The dude didn't panic he just went for it so it makes me think he's either ex military or has had decent training.

[@jamescraig5321]

Mike thoroughly enjoying your content 👍

[@grumpy165]

Small correction: The 2 outstanding perps are not wanted on a different murder. The guy in the light blue jeans was shot by the security guard and ended up dying, so they're pinning his death on his buddies. I believe the kid that died was still in high school and the family even set up a gofundme for him. Waste of life.

[@Yea___]

That family failed him

[@koopspook]

@@Yea___ there's not much parents can do aside from maybe moving out far away. You can't be attached to your child 24/7 and see what they do or who they hang out with. You can raise your kid to be the perfect child in your eyes, morals, respect, yada yada, but all it takes is one or two friends to be a 'bad' influence, sometimes, its the good kid with all the crazy ideas and most of the times the parents don't find out theyre out committing crime until they get arrested or killed. I'm speaking from experience, I grew up in a gang neighborhood and I saw the best and worst kids end up in the same places, prison, dead, homeless etc. The criminal has to make the conscious decision to stop, after all it's not the family that's out with them robbing and killing

[@M33f3r]

@@koopspook This is why in the old days the men of good character of an area got a posy formed and killed the bad influences. Our modern reliance on corporate police has made us vulnerable to this bullshit. The good thing about the collapsing society is men will once again have the freedom to kill bad guys without worry about the cops arresting them.

[@ricky2699]

"Guy's lucky he didn't get shot in the face" - the guy literally got shot in the face lol

[@alexpickering7725]

12:44 Love the pause and camera zoom to emphasize what he's saying

[@colesnorris]

Thanks Mike.

[@nathank3190]

For people that can’t make it to one of these training sessions would you consider making online training videos that explain practical drills people could run to better equip themselves if ever put into situations like these?

[@JohnDoe-on6ru]

What's that website like skillshare or something maybe he should do that

[@bureaucratbayonet]

Dry fire

[@Mo-LoveMeForever]

There’s thousands of amazing videos & scenarios out there but he’s not going to give you a free online training seminar c’mon.. If you don’t practice dry fire or have any common sense to practice your own drills then you’re already toast & I would not want to be in the same room as you with a firearm, that’s scary.

[@JohnDoe-on6ru]

@@Mo-LoveMeForever You can be perfectly safe without being effective in a gunfight

[@MPSrg]

LETS GET THIS CLEAR ! THIS HAPPENED IN COMPTON AT AN ILLEGAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY! CASHIER/SECURITY GUARD WAS ARMED BECAUSE HE WAS THE DOPE MAN! THE KID HE SHOT WAS NOT ARMED . THE GUY BEHIND KID AND THE GUY ON HIS 3oclock WERE HOLDING THE GUNS. DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU START TO PRAISE OR JUDGE.

[@IronwolfSOF]

Illegal firearms thugs would've completely dusted this man if he didn't have his own tools. GOV wants to take them from law abiding citizens.. create more prime targets for criminals..

[@YorktownUSA]

Yep.

[@dorivaldobarbosa6972]

I gotta say, when I first saw u I had mad respect, but now 😂 dude I love you. You are funniest sincere man I've ever met. Can't wait to see what u post next

[@soloron6806]

Great analysis ....

[@angrydingus5256]

I feel like when you open carry and something like this goes down, you have no choice but to draw and try to fight. Because you're a very very big target if they see that gun on your hip and they're probably going to shoot at you either way.

[@Mo-LoveMeForever]

You don’t own a firearm do you? I hope not 😳

[@angrydingus5256]

@@Mo-LoveMeForever Several actually, Im just not dumb enough to open carry. They even teach this principle at gun classes. I don't literally mean shoot first ask questions later, but I mean when shit goes down you have to do something.

[@mpg8274]

I took a friend who cannot drive to the smoke shop (I do not smoke. I like owning guns LOL) When we were there I immediately sized the place up and determined that it would be incredibly easy to rob and they deal only in cash because of federal banking laws so there would be lots of it there. I'm surprised more of them do not get hit. This guy did good. He made a fight and survived the fight.

[@50yearoldlerookie84]

These types of crimes happen every day in inner city USA! Situational awareness is key to survival! An elderly lady walking in to church from the parking lot in the small town I live in in Louisiana had her purse snatched as well as being assaulted, victimized and robbed in a church parking lot! People, be aware that anything can happen anywhere so seek out training from good guys like Mike, train what you learn and stay safe, stay aware and stay alive! Thank you Mike for taking the time to train all of us who would get no training otherwise.

[@Ac22768]

Californian here. You’re spot on.

[@TheRealCharlemagne]

I was waiting the entire time for you to explain what the cashier should have done, not a narrative of the action. If was just a narrative and your opinion on youth violence, you should have went full screen on the robbery not split screen.

[@roflchopter11]

6:10 they fucking choreographed using #3 to mask #4's draw.

[@DonsAdventures]

Thanks Mike

[@tinkmaster1054]

Looks like that 10-round mag restriction worked perfectly! 10 rounds vs. 40+ assuming none of the criminals had illegal mags. Thanks, Oregon, for passing the same restrictions. I'm moving my family off the west coast for good in a few months, and moving day can't come soon enough!

[@bboness713]

One small criticism, these should not be called "young men". They are not men of any type. The real issue in this nation is we have a generation that don't fear the Lord. If you think there is no eternal punishment and nobody that will hold you accountable for your behavior then this behavior is to be expected. God help this country that has declared war on everything godly and righteous.

[@gman3976]

Not true at all. I know plenty of irreligious/nonbelievers who would not do anything like this because they have compassion and empathy for their fellow man. Love for your neighbor and your community beats fear of eternal damnation every day.

[@jackmurphy8696]

I agree. I think logically unless you are one of those people that think we are just biological robots, the fear of having to remember these deeds for eternity and the absolute should cross most people's minds, even if they are not familiar with the teachings of Christianity.

[@xX-fd2qj]

The fuck are you talking about. 65% of the US population are Christians. MORE THAN HALF. Gang members are also overwhelmingly Christain. It doesn't matter if you think they're bad Christians, they're god fearing but still kill. Jesus Christ is a pretty cool dude, but Christains are very much unlike their Christ.

[@gplan6107]

I would pay to have a class with the Security Guard against all ambush odds he was lightning-fast and came out on top. That can't be trained or evaluated that was all skill just my opinion and your class too but man that was insane and I live in California. The Security Kid knew his situation and cover points and was in the lords protection that day.

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Skill doesn't fall from the sky. It's trained and honed.

[@gplan6107]

@@MegadethTillDeth Like David and Goliath sometimes boys become kings I agree.

[@josephshaff5194]

Thanks for your analysis. Good to have a Professional analyze current crime waves. A year ago my neighbor was at a smoke shop and drew on two that were going to rob her as she left. They backed off when she drew on them w/out incident. They approached her at her car. Watch yourself at Smoke Shops they draw a dangerous crowd. I'm in a town w/ pop. 100,000 so it's small.

[@payback4803]

That kid wacking the firearm around with one hand wouldn't have hit an elephant at the same distance like that lmao

[@FranciscoJimenez-bb7fk]

military service here in USA like done in Israel would help more humans in becoming productive members of society than not?

[@DesmoProfundis]

Agreed, but old school military service like it used to be. I'm not so sure this new 'Emma' generation of service would do anyone any good. It used to be about breaking you down as an individual until you realized you were part of something bigger. Now it seems like we are celebrating individualism and these individuals are shit bags.

[@FishHuntFreedom]

Mike, CA only allows 10 rd capacity. What do you suggest we do

[@dchiznit209]

Fun fact, even if we were use freedom week mags in self defense, we’d probably get prosecuted worse than the criminals that try to fuck with us to begin with.

[@ducksauce1290]

Form a mulita grow over time then take back your state.

[@jordancerace9310]

(Hypothetically) find a way to get bigger cap magazines (hypothetically since i would never encourage breaking the law 👀), or buy more 10rd mags and carry 2-3 extras and practice your reloads more than normal and from different positions. I have 13rd mags (legal in my state for now) an i still carry 2 spares. Just my .02

[@BasedF-15Pilot]

Move, and take your tax dollars with you.

[@lordsneed9418]

hahaha the derision in Mike's voice when he says "hooka"

[@Its_Esoteric]

To me it looks like we had four clowns who were literally afraid of the loud gunshots while trying to kill some random person they don’t know for zero gain at all.

[@tonyg3414]

You ask how these young men can throw their lives away for such petty things. I’ve been saying for years that peer pressure is a nearly unsurmountable force. The music they listen to, the videos they watch and their circle of friends makes it cool to roll like that. They’re not doing it to put food on the table or a roof over their head. They’re doing it to be cool. That’s what has to change and all the gun laws and all the money in the world won’t do it. Examples and mentors from within their neighborhood is the only way it will change.

[@ultramag0343]

You think the music they listen to forces them to commit crimes ????

[@ultramag0343]

If you see who attends rap concerts (which I'm sure you were referring to) the majority are white attendees !

[@tonyg3414]

@@ultramag0343 Of course the music doesn't "force" them to commit the crime, it glamorizes the life style and affects attitude. Thereby tipping the scale towards violence for someone who's both on the fence of commiting it AND feels they have little to lose. Regarding the people attending the concerts; it's the people who can afford it. When I was growing up, we would be cruising around and sure as shit if we couldn't get laid and we threw in an NWA tape, someone was getting hurt, and it wasn't usually us. It's just a life observation. When I was surrounded by negative influences I acted negatively. When I separated myself from those influences I began to act positively. In my case it was the Navy but that's not the answer for everyone.

[@ultramag0343]

@@tonyg3414 I don't use Music or video games as an excuse to commit crimes ! Millions of people listen to rap so I don't even know why that was brought up !

[@tonyg3414]

@@ultramag0343 You're missing the point. It's a culture. A culture of violence that is accepted by some people and promoted by an industry. The main point of my original statement was that the culture needs to be changed and can only be changed through mentoring and leadership. When a 17 y.o. is mentored by a thug 20 y.o. it's not going to go well. It's a discussion that needs to be had at a higher level than us. Stay safe.

[@stephenwalton7079]

Mike, when you say,”What are they thinking,” you’re presuming a point.

[@NCCoder]

You mentioned sub-compacts and low capacity magazines: remember Khalifornia is a 10rd magazine state (for now) as well as that stupid roster. We're doing the best we can. Thank you for this awesome information!

[@bobjones-bt9bh]

wasn't sure what was gonna happen but as soon as I saw the first two take up a flanking position...knew it was on. always move to the vertex and set them in enfilade if possible or narrow the triangle to the targets. that store layout was a kill box. Mike- ARMOR is far more important than rounds carried when facing multiple assailants. I'm not sure why everyone misses this. If you take torso hits and subsequently die, you did not win the gunfight even if you killed all 4 of them. A tie is a loss in a gunfight. In almost every single "committed attacker" high volume shoots by police it was their armor that was the decisive advantage that kept rounds out of their vitals, not the size of their magazines

[@complexblackness]

You gonna comment on the Buffalo incident? 🤔

[@thickseed]

Even if he does, he won't call out dwight people. He'll downplay yt people's psychotic, hateful behavior. MG sympathizes with dwight people and he believes "blk-on-blk crime" somehow justifies the yt criminal's dastardly actions. Same for virtually all his subscribers.

[@complexblackness]

@@thickseed He will avoid it, I'm almost certain of it. All the others in this particular genre of KZbin have been quiet. If he does address it, it's because he sees my comment and wants to make a point.

[@wademcclure6491]

@@thickseed damn that’s crazy how you are a fortune teller, really easy to make up an argument and debate that. Wow so intellectual

[@thickseed]

@@complexblackness You're correct. If the criminal were blk and all the victims were wyt, MG and all the other undercover ray_cysts would be ALL OVER this. When you go into their spaces you have to take the knowledge you can get and go. You'll only find brotherhood with your own. 💪🏽

[@thickseed]

And MG, don't bother me with the "I have blk friends" nonsense. You only deal with clueless, politically unsophisticated, self-loathing blk men. I know the game.

[@sigspearthumb3249]

The whole Covid "pandemic" and the resultant common use of masks (& mandatory use in some places) has been a boon to criminals.

[@thespecopser8160]

In german SOF what you call "Relative Cover", we call "Sichtschutz" which in english literally translates to "Visibility Cover". This pretty much relates to your term.

[@elimanator911]

Visibility cover or “sichtschutz” in english would probably be “concealment” which makes you are not visible but is not cover because it does not protect you from bullets. For example if you hide behind a bush you are concealed but not covered.

[@ronsisk3181]

Crazy. Glad the security guard is ok.

[@shawnhall2755]

Ooooo, I love the Dirt Nap Channel. I could watch this all day. Saw a man who stole some dirt nap in a box and another wanted a pint of dirt nap.

[@AnthonyPardiMusic]

Two things, my M&P compact runs 15+1 at standard cap mags. Secondly as a security professional who currently and preferably works nightlife details that mostly require unarmed (due to contracts and gun free zones) this is my biggest fear. Seen this one before and it’s more and more terrifying as it repeats.

[@Mikenas213]

Guy had some serious balls drawing on a dude when a barrel was already pointed at his face.

[@rodbartlome2191]

Mike, long time listener...first time caller. This is gonna be hard for me...Go Navy...Beat Army. I love the breakdown. I unfortunately have combat experience both military and CONUS. Your break down and and commentary is spot on! I will one day be at your training. I'm pre war on terror, but in enough shitholes world wide...let alone desert storm...I know you are the real shit. Down to earth and real. Keep up what you do. Future generations should all learn from you. By the saw a video of you doing rifle inspection. I don't think I've ever seen it so sharp. Keep up the fight brother.

[@Dexter-nw2fe]

A lot of people in our community woulddnt have recognized the minmum wage issue, so kudos to you for being realistic

[@desertsoldier41]

This is why I carry a Shield Plus, Optic and match barrel with 15rd Mags. Just as good as a P365 but I don't like the idea of a fully cocked striker on a carry gun so I opted for the Smith.

[@destroyer6455]

sgt at 20....that's flat out impressive bro.

[@aloox395]

It's sickening that stuff like this is even happening. But scarier knowing it's in my state.

[@Paiadakine]

Has been this way for decades.

[@kable1173]

Hey Mike! Have u taken a look at the smith and Wesson shield 9 plus? It’s single stack but u have an option to carry 13+1 or 10 + 1 depending on which mag u choose. I believe the Hellcat has similar options including a 15 round magazine with the pro edition.

[@travismacaluso2957]

Those jars make me think it's a Marijuana dispensary....

[@RollingRigTraction]

Heber's a great little town, I drove through there often taking vehicle's from the auctions in Bountiful and SLC to Naples near Vernal. My closest friend has a family member that lives there that's been on Park City PD a good while. One of my Criminal Justice professors is actually retiring from PCPD. He was in charge of motors for quite awhile.

[@Condrasul]

Hello , i love your content and your insights in a whole lot of interesting Topics. im currently 35 and have 2 kids and living an good solid Life. But sometimes and recently more ofte I really regret not serving in an SF environment (just doing my 9month conscript time in german army). i guess i am now to old and to involved in responibilitys for my familiy but i feel some kind of Lifing a Warrior life is missing.... I wish all of you all the best! Liebe Grüße aus Bayern - Servus

[@policy-of-truth4085]

A huge security flaw was the layout of the store. That stand-alone shelf is blocking the cashier/guards ability to get a good look at the people entering.

[@fakejail6428]

Hot Cut! Bro. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@oklahomahank2378]

I think in many urban areas we are headed to stores with a lobby where you place your order and clerks behind a security barrier fill it.

[@blaineweber5047]

Biggest thing I try to instill in my daughters is situational awareness, 24&19 I worry so much, they just don't get it.

[@lro001]

I’m so sorry, they’ll learn & hopefully soon…world is just a crazy place to have children these days.😞

[@alexsummersell3567]

@10:40 Mike mentions having guns that have 12 to 15 rounds. In California they are limited to 10 round magazines. Anything more is a High Capacity Magazine and subject to arrest, fines and court costs. "No one needs more than 10 bullets"

[@thewordman6013]

My exact first thought was the posturing!

[@natedavidoff668]

the hookah shop and skull tanktop 😂

[@corbyrobinson3640]

And the fact that 2 of the suspects are already wanted for murder you never know how this would have turned out had the security clerk put his hands up and said, "you don't have to kill me. I will give you whatever you want."