HORRIBLE ADVICE for NEW GUN OWNERS!

[@ChrisParrishOutdoors]

I've never heard "if you pull a gun you have use it" I've only heard "don't pull a gun unless you are prepared to actually use it"

[@carrisasteveinnes1596]

Bit like a samurai blade must taste blood before it returns to the sheath...

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@carrisasteveinnes1596 Ive heard that said about the Samurai , and the Gurkhas and their khukri knives . BS either way . I was stationed in Japan . Nowhere in Bushido does it say that .

[@johnwilburn]

I actually had a guy try to tell me that this past week regarding the McCloskeys who defended themselves from a mob. He claimed them not shooting somehow turned what they did into a morally wrong brandishing. Never underestimate the stupidity of people you can meet in the comments section of the internet.

[@charlesprice7608]

@@johnwilburn that’s an understatement 😂. I read the comments for a good laugh mostly!

[@furryhatsgunsunicorns3219]

I see 3 or more from that list almost every time I go onto any gun forum. I also get those emails regularly. THANK YOU for calling out both the fuddlore as well as the bravado stupidity. Also THANK YOU for evolving yourself in many of your views and moving away from the extremist views to a more professional objective view of things that makes a lot of sense for any American. You've grown from being known as kind of a cowboy hothead to a more experienced and wiser teacher. I'm glad you never stopped learning even as you teach others. I guess that's the dirty little secret about teaching. The more you teach, the more you learn yourself. Keep up the great work! :)

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Go fuck yourself.

[@furryhatsgunsunicorns3219]

@@TacticalResponseCrew Ah there's the old James. :P

[@NHndrsn1234]

Average response time for Navajo Nation Police is 1 hour and that’s the soonest! That’s why I take care of myself

[@juanvaldez5422]

Damn

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

Hi James, back many years ago when I was a state of TN permit instructor I always emphasized that this class is just the start and a bare minimum for what you need to carry in TN. I always recommended you to people back then. Hope some of them came to you. Wish I were able to do all that now days. Andy H.

[@A.Clifton]

The 'do something' statement reminds me of something that Yeager said some time ago which went something like 'If you think that someone needs to do something, you just nominated yourself.'

[@tecitez16]

Carrying a firearm is an enormous responsibility. Get training folks or else you'll see what they mean by the pen is mightier.

[@thawndoo]

When I boxed, the number one rule was DON'T GET HIT

[@johnwilburn]

"If you're not shootin', you should be loadin'. If you're not loadin', you should be movin', if you're not movin', someone's gonna cut your head off and put it on a stick." - Clint Smith This is one of those things the list tried to steal and lost all context.

[@ScottWaa]

"Shoot'em in the dick"

[@colinsanders9397]

A lot of solid advice gets stripped of its context because somebody put it on a list.

[@lancewalker6067]

Scott W right in the crotch!

[@pnwfabulous3454]

A lot of new gun owners!! I’m in Portland Oregon and it’s turning into Chicago life out here. Sun goes down and the creeps come out. Wednesday eve some asshole was driving around shooting his ak47. Shooting cars and houses. 58 casings recovered. Sounded like over 100 shots fired To many idiots running around now with firearms. Love your content bro. Stay safe and vigilant!!

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

Yeah, super cringe on that list

[@DUNCEATRON5000]

Solid advice.

[@Arussiandoge]

The shotgun racking makes criminals run away is ridiculous because he was already insane enough to try to fight someone with a gun

[@johnwilburn]

And yet, that dumb advice was the very first thing I was taught in a permit class many years ago.

[@Vod-Kaknockers]

I'm a new gun owner myself. Good advise here. I too have heard all that stuff said. Have had 1 class and plan on taking more. Pray to God every time I put it on that I never have to use it. Changed my driving habits for 6 months prior to buying my gun because I was that guy that thought everybody else on the road is an asshole, not me! Sought advise from my best friend who is a retired police officer. To some I know that probably doesn't matter but to me it certainly does. Very valuable information on different scenarios. I think for me it's mostly about situational awareness. Head on a swivel, gut feelings about whether to stop at a certain place at night or not. Just be aware of your surroundings. And yes I know sometimes shit just happens and that's where the training will come in. My son is retired Navy and spent a lot of time doing security training and even he told me that " you just never know ". His advise to his old man - train, train and train some more! Wise kid. Btw, found you by accident and now subbed. Thank you.

[@victorwaddell6530]

Im a navy vet , seved two years on shore duty as an MP , and eight years sea duty on two warships . You must be a good father to raise such a wise son .

[@Vod-Kaknockers]

@@victorwaddell6530 I tried my best. I grew up without a dad so it was trial and error the whole ways. I think I did okay.

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@Vod-Kaknockers I grew up with an absent dad and a stepfather suffering from 'Nam PTSD . Life can be a hard row to hoe. Keep on trucking , Brother .

[@Vod-Kaknockers]

@@victorwaddell6530 Right on! 👍

[@timothymusson5040]

I’m in NE Ohio and I’ve heard 2 different CHL schools use the “rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6” line. Maybe it’s regional...? I agree, it tends to come with too much bravado.

[@heeebeeegeeebeee]

We need this info to be out there. Back when I first started carrying, I heard all the same shit. It's only through my own research and training that I found out how much of it was nonsense.

[@mosin9105]

Thank you

[@cabragooncabulous4082]

Thank God Yeager addressed these. These are the one of the times we all can change the views of those unknown. To enlighten them.and get mass relavent acceptance. The bravado can take a back seat for now. Oh James. Im still keepin my snubby though. Lol 👍🏻

[@justinhowe2511]

I’m so glad I did my research and took classes when I purchased my first handgun, even though I live in NH and none of that stuff is required I did it anyways. My Roomate refused, and had an accidental discharge in the garage and easily could’ve killed himself, any of my 6 neighbors or myself. I’ve never been so mad at someone

[@mikeoutlaw8]

so ive pulled a gun three times in my life. once i was almost car jacked, once i was almost mugged walking home case my car broke down, and once i was a almost a victim or road rage. out of all those times i never fired a shot and all parties rethought there decisions. both the car jacking incident and mugging incident there were two bad guys, please ask me about it . and ive had a cwp for years

[@troypattillo8316]

Good stuff. I do tell my daughters that if you ever have to draw your weapon, be fully PREPARED to use it. Never that they HAVE to use it. I believe half measures can make things worse.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Get them some training.

[@craigstewart4346]

Always great advice james thanks..brings me down to earth sometimes I'm guilty of being the other guy more than I'd like to admit

[@fyremanjef]

The sign “No warning shots”. I read this was used against a defensive shooter as the sign was a means of premeditation.

[@rolliskarvellis6254]

I will admit that I have probably said all these things at one time or another, but I am going to use the youth, and inexperienced card to cover myself.

[@paulmcmanus9603]

Somethin else I wanted to mention. A criminal defense attorney told me that if you have to shoot someone for whatever reason, that you will nevertheless likely have to hire a lawyer. He told me to expect to spend $20 K at a minimum and that was 10 years ago. If you get indicted, then the cost can easily jump up to $100 K....it can break you. That little fact always stayed with me these years.

[@chedelirio6984]

"I don' let anyone get within 6 feet of me"... good to know they're keeping the social distancing rules ;) But good point James, in that, spreading these around without giving context is a disservice to the new owners who have no frame of reference

[@rogera9842]

It's because of Mr. Yeager's advice that I decided to take a training course this weekend. Thanks for all you do! I sure hope I get to meet you one day.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

You could have met me at my training course.

[@rogera9842]

@@TacticalResponseCrew I just joined Patreon and put a class on layaway. So I should be meeting you in the near future. Thanks again!

[@colinhall87]

Classic Yeager, I missed these vids man

[@arcadesurvival8469]

Glad to see you're back brother

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Back?

[@tommypicchi9601]

Solid info, and not only for new gun owners but many gun owners who’ve had guns for years. The conversations I’ve had with some gun owners have been this stupid. It’s amazing to see there reaction to how I answer a scenario. Thankfully I’ve been able to get some to change there mindset. Thank you. Yeager for always bringing relative, solid content.

[@leonardpiskac5978]

I was a Military Policeman with real life experience with a sidearm ....glad I had this experience helped me with my second amendment/deadly force training ...if average person had training I did some of the Myths you mention would be Non- existent!!!

[@Talktojake]

Who wrote the book you mentioned? Armed in America?

[@guitargrader9094]

Fact: Chuck Norris checks under his bed for James Yeager before bed! 🛌

[@kylelassiter1044]

Thanks James, your ongoing attempts to bring common sense to our community are appreciated.

[@josearmenta4386]

Good stuff 👏👍man

[@DoomsdayOps]

Great video! You advice to get more training is always good advice. And yes it is definitely fun!

[@foxrider07777]

I figured it out all the guys that said having a gun is more important then having good training got together and made a bs list of catch phrases hahaha

[@kaygibbs9169]

I find youre attitude and vocabulary refreshing. Thats no fukn bullshit 👍

[@petersellers9944]

Thanks for doing this.

[@jkivlin1]

VERY sound advice, as usual. thanks for doing what you do!

[@kevinbennett4465]

Good info , makes me see things differently

[@timothyripley4175]

Response time for PHX AZ police is 30 mins. The 3 times in my life where we (my wife an i) needed the cops they were 30-35 mins. My wife called 2 different times during 2 different break ins and a family friend made it from cave creek before the police ever showed, and people were in the house. The time I called I'm glad I did have my gun because if not I woulda been screwed, cops took 25ish mins to show up and get what happened. I 100% believe when seconds matter cops are minutes away. But im always going to call them and keep my safety in my own hands.

[@shredmunds7660]

The one about always firing your firearm if you draw it on someone has to be the dumbest one that seems to be repeated the most.

[@jimb9454]

Is that like that one about the blade that has to draw blood if it's unsheathed?

[@shredmunds7660]

@@jimb9454 It seems to come from the same mindset, that's for sure.

[@Scientist_Salarian]

I blame Tom Clancy. As much as I enjoy his books, there are more than a few (Rainbow Six being the most popular) that push this fallacy. John Clark, the hero of several Clancy books, was specifically trained to not draw at all unless you’re going to shoot.

[@kylemcclellan9686]

Not gonna lie, I've been guilty of using most of these myself. Thank you for the correction!

[@michaelwren5276]

Well said sir

[@plasmaman9592]

Ricky Bobby said it best "if you ain't first your last" them are words to live by or die by I'll let you know in 50 years

[@brandonpattillo8758]

I got my CCW in California, you have to take an 8 hour "CCW Class" to get it. I learned more in the fighting pistol dvd on LiberTv than I did in this class. It was hard for me to not interrupt the class to point out half of the stupid things that they were teaching.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Imagine what is in the actual Fighting Pistol class!

[@shmuckling]

In my own humble personal opinion, everybody, including people who dislike guns and those who are neutral, needs to watch this and intently take notes! This could clear up a lot of things for a lot of people.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Lovely video Mr Yeager thank you.

[@jondoe4667]

That's the biggest danger of saying stupid shit on the internet. There are a lot of people who will buy into it and get themselves or others hurt. Think first friends. 🇺🇲

[@everydaycarry1328]

“There’s a few shitty ones” ....classic !

[@JamesSmith-LS199]

Great sound advice👍🏾. The bravado stuff needs to go. Life is precious and be serious about using our weapons.

[@Bwnunley320]

Great video.

[@williamthompson6078]

Worst advice ive ever heard is "You only need one gun and five shots is enough!" And when i took an interest in guns, one thing i heard a lot was that" I felt the need to have a gun because I was a Coward." !

[@tracymoss4052]

Man, you crack me up. I definitely agree with you

[@jnault6441]

I have only found that the more training I get from competent schools and instructors, the less likely I'm to use it. It's the zen of training and the opposite of what the inexperienced and ill trained personify.

[@Dfour]

Common sense is rule #1, we shouldn't need these videos. Living in 2020-21 sadly we need these videos out there.

[@georgetinc9578]

Didn't hear the bullshit about warning shots, but that should be on your list.

[@jamesvogel1915]

James Yeager is one of the premier firearms trainers in America. Get some training please. I have many friends with firearms AND only two or three have the necessary training to carry a gun or fight with a gun. Most untrained people will not be the heroes they think themselves to be. Many would be killed by criminals with knives, bats, bare hands or guns. Only, owning a firearm and getting PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, will say your life. Your cousin who was a clerk in the Marines, or friend who goes to the range and target shoots has no idea of how to help you become proficient with a firearm. YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. I did not know what i did not know until I received some training. Suddenly i realized that my firearm was not the end all for saving my life. It was the mindset and training if received that turned my firearm into a USEABLE self defense weapon. Spend money on training if you buy a weapon. Without the training you have very little to show for your money when buying a gun.

[@John5.56]

I think this is ridiculous. There are plenty of people who have successfully defended themselves without PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. Sure if you have the money and time to make it to a trainer that's a happy meal. If not spend as much time behind the gun as you can and get comfortable with it.

[@civilwar41]

@@John5.56 I agree. People really think that everyone has the time and money to pay for professional training when just buying a weapon , holster and mags plus permits is already difficult enough. Elitism would deprive these people of the right to self defense.

[@gregwhite2881]

Good advice!

[@ChrisSlack]

If you can get time off and travel to Las Vegas, you can practically train for free at Front Sight. All kinds of ways to get a free 4 day class.

[@daveh6424]

Who would waste 4 days at front sight when you can get more out of 2 days at Tac Res?

[@inyourdefense0]

Refreshers like this are helpful.

[@Elvis68spec]

Excellent video!

[@larryfoster2227]

Train, train, train! Misinformation will get you killed! Great info brother!

[@asiannerdz4]

Best way to win a gunfight is to not get into one first of all. Too many commandos online thinking its a joy to get into one.

[@chadhazen7466]

18,630 views in 17 hours. Damn brother. Almost always agree with what you have to share. Thank you.

[@CitadelDefense1]

Where do people come up with this stuff?

[@noahscan]

Hey James. I was wondering if you have an opinion on Ignatius Piazza’s “Front Sight Firearms Training Institute” out there in Nevada? 👍🏼or👎🏼

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

They teach shooting. I teach gunfighting.

[@noahscan]

James Yeager I wanted to get up to Raton to take fighting rifle but just couldn’t make it happen this year. It’s been a tough one... No excuses next year though! Is there a time of year you won’t sweat your balls off in Tennessee? I’m from the desert man, that humidity is the devil... haha

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

We will be in Tucson in November.

[@noahscan]

James Yeager I saw that, my son’s first birthday is the 16th. There isn’t enough training on the planet to keep me safe from my lively wife if I miss that! I’m looking at Camden in February.

[@douglascuvillyed.s8211]

Thank you for calling out the posturing

[@glockschihuahuas]

spot on as usual James.

[@mr.browning7.624]

I've heard all of these things at one point or another in my life. It's usually the older guys with no real training who think simply carrying a gun makes them safe. It's amazing the kind of nonsense people with spew but honestly if they took 5 minutes to really think about it and ask themselves "does this really make sense" they might change their minds.

[@YotaDaryl]

Solid TRUTH

[@Kattbirb]

A good chunk of these, if I recall correctly, were Jeff Cooper quotes. Looking back on his writings, he's been wrong a few times; to err is to be human.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Not so.

[@tripcee3367]

In other words, if you're gonna carry, you should check your ego at the door.

[@uofmemphis11]

Another thing about the response time comment is the fact that 1400 “FEET PER SECOND” is a velocity, not a response time. If you’re counting the time of flight as the “response time”, in a house it would likely be hundredths or thousandths of a second. Always thought that was an ignorant remark. Also, I acknowledge James wasn’t making this statement. Merely addressing it. I’ve just heard it before and always realized (since the first time I heard it) that it didn’t make any sense.

[@johnnybravo7580]

Can I get some advice on an EOTech I seen your battle rifle video and liked the set up. I looked through a red dot, a lvpo and eotech at the store only. I like the EOTech just can't decide on the two double A style or a single cr123. I would appreciate your thought. Thank you

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Patreon.com/JamesYeager

[@paulmcmanus9603]

My basic rules. I do not ever get involved in something such as a fight between a couple guys, or even a fight between a guy and a gal. You simply do not know the circumstances. If you see some guy trying to force a young girl into a car, for instance, even then you have to be careful...what if that girl is his daughter and she is skipping school. In other words, that concealed weapon should come out ONLY when you or your immediate family is in immediate mortal danger (death or serious injury danger). Trying to be some kind of hero does not seem to work in this day and age. Two guys approached my car one night when I was in a parking lot looking at a map trying to figure out where a restaurant was located. One guy started demanding money and the other went around to the passenger back set trying to get the door open...dangerous situation. I pulled my Glock and told the man by my front window for him and his friend to back away from my car. I did not point the gun directly at him...he and friend complied. I left and that was that. I'm sure some leftist prosecutor would have charged me for "brandishing" a firearm.

[@jeffholm3503]

A wall of bullets? Like covering fire in a military firefight? Foolish. I wish new gun owners would get training with particular emphasis on their own state laws.

[@70willard]

I wish people would just listen to what the hell you guys talk about cause it’s very sound advice for sure , thank you James

[@jimmycarter2492]

You hit the nail on the head. I'll just keep my mouth shut and use common sense.

[@DET_C0RD]

I’ve been waiting for this video for a little while now. Every time I see that cringe shit on Facebook I wanna slam my head into a wall. Now I could respond to those posts with this video lol.

[@douglascuvillyed.s8211]

All the racking will probably do is give an indication of where for them to shoot at you ...empty chamber guys watch too many IDF demos lol

[@joeltremblay690]

Wise man.

[@cadbane33]

More City Under Siege tactics coming soon? Really loved the Civilian to Militiamen aspect👍🏼🇺🇸

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Patreon.com/JamesYeager

[@cadbane33]

James Yeager thanks!

[@ClangandBang]

The bad thing is, a lot of us heard these and took them seriously before we knew better.

[@SouthernChristianHunter]

I gotta come take a class. I'm from Lexington my friends Tim green and Dr shelton say ur class is amazing

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

And? Get your ass up here.

[@SouthernChristianHunter]

Alright brother I'll bring my 1911 lol

[@Ando2k10]

Every time that I see that list shared on FB, I cringe...

[@ThatsMyBass614]

Great video, had me rollin

[@Scientist_Salarian]

I’m so damn tired of the whole “sound of a shotgun round being wracked into the chamber” bullshit. It amazes me how many people say this, especially people with lifelong firearms experience. Like James said, take a tactical firearms class. Or even have a single conversation with someone who has combat experience.

[@davidsantiago6189]

Solid advice, alot of rambo wannabes. Carrying a weapon is serious business. Get your heads straight

[@kenweberg959]

Old Vietnam combat vets opinion. To old to run to old to threaten ,pull it use it PERIOD.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Get some training.

[@kenweberg959]

@@TacticalResponseCrew Well James some years back I had pretty damn good OJT 13 months to be exact courtesy of the US Army and a MOS of 11 Bravo

[@chrislewis1608]

Not just proper firearm training But some common fucking sense helps

[@williamyoung5001]

To many video game new gun owners!!

[@davidsantiago6189]

Thank you james. Train get your head straight. This is no joke. Everyone is a badass til it's time to be a badass.

[@johnnywatkins8282]

Some of these comments from people are very concerning. Says alot about people's mentality.

[@Topsnap_Podcast]

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[@mperich003]

The "if you draw your gun you have to use it " is a total rip from the bushido samurai code. "If you draw your blade it needs to draw blood before put away".

[@mattf2545]

The difference being that if you didn't need to use it on an opponent, you had to cut yourself with it before re-sheathing it, similar to the Gurkas. One would think twice before pulling on someone if that is the rule, regardless of the tool. 🤔

[@victorwaddell6530]

The Code of Bushido doesn't say this . Gurkhas dont obey this rule . Myths .

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Not Bushido

[@beachdrugpanda]

My concealed carry class instructor definitely said the judged by 12 carried by 6 thing. Also that we shouldn't give up our firearm if a police officer asks for it.

[@brianl1813]

In my experiance, fools and guys that are scared run their mouth to show fake bravado. Dudes that can fight dont say shit and let their hands do the talking. These one liners are fools running their mouth.

[@josemarcucci1467]

You are the best trainer period

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

While I appreciate that, I will settle for "one of the best".

[@tacmedical4612]

Rather have USCCA lol...incase I have to be judged by 12

[@victorwaddell6530]

I'm a USCCA member too . No matter how justified you are , the lawyers and prosecutors will descend upon you like flies to dumpster juice .