Massad Ayoob - How to answer the door at 3:00 AM - Critical Mas Episode 30

[@Hambone571]

I retired LEO, and I told my neighbors if they get a knock on the door at an odd time like this, I.e. late, dark out, etc, call one of us across the street who can see your door and look out, see who might be at my door, I will do the same for you. Watch over one another this way.

[@tonycarpaccio9550]

Just get a security camera my man.

[@mikesuch9021]

Excellent idea. A few of us retired vets on our street have the same communication plan. Police don't come this far out in the desert, they send the sheriff. One officer frequently stops by The neighborhood to check on well-being. If he sees a couple neighbors standing around chit-chatting he's always welcome to join the conversation. And does so even when it's 110 out. He thought it was a great idea. He mentioned being this far out. Communication is extremely vital.

[@mikesuch9021]

@@tonycarpaccio9550 A few of us vets in the area don't mind. Gives us something to do and a little extra exercise lol

[@pappy374]

@@mikesuch9021 I think that one of the biggest issues, especially in cities, is that most people hardly even know their neighbours any more.

[@farmerwayne1404]

Good thinkin'

[@jbl7092]

As a former police officer myself, I really like this guy's advice. I was patrolling at 4 AM and saw a little 5 year-old girl walking down the sidewalk of a city street (she had decided to visit her grandmother in the middle of the night - kids do weird stuff). We got her to show us her house and you can imagine the surprise on the parent's faces when they saw her with us. The father told us he got his pistol when he heard us knocking but put it away when he saw our patrol cars outside. Always check outside for a police car before opening the door.

[@rockriver2652]

Kids can indeed be unpredictable. I once had neighbors who had a couple of small kids that I was friendly with. Late one night (well past midnight) I heard a knock on my door and a child calling my name. It turned out to be the neighbor's 4 yr old daughter. She had opened her bedroom window, crawled out, and decided it was a good idea to visit her next door buddy. I took her back to her home immediately, and fortunately her parents answered the door in a calm but cautious manner. They had not yet noticed that she was missing.

[@AldoSchmedack]

Peeking out from a far window away from door is a great idea. Also puts distance between you. A security cam is a best idea. A call to dispatch is also wise. Never show a gun if you do open and keep foot behind door in case pushed.

[@MakeItWork413]

Are the blue lights left on while parked in the driveway?

[@evi2083]

@@rockriver2652 Sounds more like you are a pervert.

[@Buck123four]

@@keithsimpson2150 I sleep under the bed wrapped up in kevlar sheets.

[@danielmyers1903]

Actually had a situation like this about 40 years ago. A young girl knocked on our door claiming she had had an accident and wanted to call her sister. Since we were three blocks from the main road, I told her I would call the police for her. She left. I called the police and explained the situation. They were at our door with lights flashing five minutes later. The officers told us they saw no accident, nor did they see anyone on the street!

[@johnharrison2466]

Had a crazy situation I was on the sofa listening to Pete Cabrera he was talking about but he did'nt mean it literally about bad energy knocking at you're door and be very weary of answering that knock,just a few minutes later the knock or doorbell i should say was at the door,a very worn women barely dressed asking in a loud voice and very upset if I would give her a ride down the road she had a bandage on her foot,I told her about the hour of night and she has to realize there was no way she would be getting any help from me and if she wanted me to call emergency services,she got very angry and asked again about a ride,the whole time I had my 9 at my side,I turned to look back into the house as i was shutting the door just for a second or two when I looked back outside she was gone,thats why I am packing at that hour for whoever comes a knocking !!!!

[@oeliamoya9796]

Spooky! Sounds like that episode of tbe twilight zone where the girl waiting for the bus keeps seeing a ghost 👻

[@coiledsteel8344]

@@johnharrison2466 Obviously, She Could Be a Criminal Druggie - With her Scumbag, Boyfriend, Criminal Druggie Hiding, And Waiting To Burst Inside.

[@SA-yz3kj]

I watch a TV show called ( I survived ) You'd be surprised to how many home invaders use this tactic to get in your home

[@DC9716]

Smart thinking

[@TwelveBravo]

Very sound advice. I tell my wife to never answer the door no matter what time it is, unless she is expecting someone. And even then, check the camera. I like how you covered an impersonating officer because that’s been happening more frequently too.

[@randolfo1265]

That is our homeland security policy, do not answer the friggin' door day or night. Screw that!

[@RdeneckTech]

Great advice as always. My wife and kids tend to think I'm "paranoid" when I talk to them about plans for scenarios like this, but there is a big difference between paranoid and preparedness.

[@kens17761]

Agree completely. I would rather be prepared than caught off guard.

[@RdeneckTech]

@@kens17761 damn right sir. When I was involved in a deadly force encounter, the detective asked me "why are you so paranoid?" I answered exactly how you replied. Cheers from Texas bubba

[@kens17761]

@@RdeneckTech cheers to you friend!

[@9000bil]

my missus took things far more seriously after we had a carjack attempt

[@Jedi_Jed]

Gets really old doesn’t it. For me it’s usually the same people who won’t quit telling me every horrific thing from the news and then ranting how we need more gun control. Infantile. I tune it out now.

[@DrsharpRothstein]

For those who have a two story house where the front door is not recessed, answer from a second story window or balcony, tip from crime ridden Venezuela.

[@SkeezyFPV]

Best advice I’ve seen in the comments! But I still wouldn’t get out of bed no matter who was at the door. That’s just me. I’d be telling the dog to shut up so I could get back to sleep haha

[@ScrappyXFL]

@@SkeezyFPV I growl at my barker, once I figure out it's nothing. Even dad's dog goes to ground now. We're a big pack! Don't even have to show my teeth or yell, they hear me without moving my lips. Eye contact helps sooth them.

[@lennybrewster4673]

Sad. Once the richest country in south America.

[@theRPGmaster]

@Max Larson Your name sounds surprisingly Swedish for a 2A guy. Good man.

[@kenmanx1298]

Dr45120sharp... I bought a 2 story house, the people that owned the house told me one story when I looked at it prior to buying, and then they told me another story when I went to the Bank to get the money! (A two-story house) 🤧

[@TerminalM193]

I had just moved out for the first time on my own and in a rather poor end of the neighborhood. Within the first week of living their I was witnessing multiple drug deals, people fighting in the street, shit being thrown at my house.... That next week I went out and purchased a ruger ar556, a cheap sig Romeo 5 red dot. I told my father about what all had been happening. He had already tried giving me a shotgun and a revolver but I told him that I picked up an AR. After talking a bit about it he said, "you got a weapons light with mount for it right"? I said no, I spent everything on the red dot and backup sights. The very next day he swung by to help me finish up some duct work and gave me his streamlight tlr 1 from one of his glocks and taught me how to change the key mount on it to go from pistol to picatinny rail. This is the part of the story that seems the most made up.... Litteraly that night at around 2am I had a break in. To get to the door you had to go up an old rickety set of wood steps that had very distinguishable sound to them. You could plainly tell if someone was playing on the steps or going up and down them all the way into the bedroom. I had just turned off my TV for bed and was right at the point of falling asleep when I heard my steps but I thought maybe I was hearing things. Luckily it was enough to break me out of a sleepy daze and then I heard a very light "tap tap tap" on the glass near my door, almost as if someone would do on the opposite side of a window to try and get your attention. This put me in full panic mode because I knew no family member or police officer would EVER knock on my door like that at 2am. I was still laying in bed listening, shaking like a leaf hoping whatever it was would go away.... I was young, dumb and inexperienced. It went silent for a good 20 seconds and then I started hearing the doorknob jostling around. I'll never forget the feeling of absolute fear, almost to a point of being froze solid but I gathered the strength to get the fuck out of bed and get to my gun. I didn't have a cell phone of any kind and the house phone was at a point where whoever was at the door would see me cross to go get it and I was too scared to make a dash for the phone. From my bedroom door it was a straight shot to the front door. I opened my door far enough to get a good sight of the front door in my pitch black room, laid down in the prone position and readied my rifle right on the door. In my head I was trying to play out all these different scenarios of what to do, how to do it, at what point am I justified in pulling the trigger.... In mid panicked thought the glass broke, and immediately an arm reached through the glass trying to undo my top lock. The second they got the door unlocked I turned on the little weapon light, screamed some wild talk that to this day I can't remember exactly what I said but had something to do with blowing heads apart and thank GOD that was all it took. They took off so fast that it sounded like they fell down my damn stairs and was out of there. It took me a good bit to muster the strength to clear the area and make it to the phone for the police. That little light was an absolute cannon and I still believe it was destined from God that my father gave me that light earlier that day and I'm convinced the light alone saved me from a whole heap of trouble because if my screaming alone couldn't keep someone from coming in I know I would have shot.... Kind of an anticlimactic ending to a long drawn out story but that's all I got lol.... I'll be telling my grandchildrens children that story someday.

[@pattiwagner1980]

That light also pinpointed your position. If they had a gun out, they would have known where to place an effective shot. Just saying.

[@cevgunnerF]

You did alright, with the adrenaline running, hat tip to you! Overcame the disbelief, overcame inertia, overcame the fear, and switched on the light BEFORE firing and yelled a warning... that's about the best outcome to hope for. No shots fired, but ready and able.

[@joeyyc8515]

That was an intense read. I know exactly what you mean about almost falling asleep and all of a sudden realizing something is very wrong.

[@edmxero2029]

Scary stories to tell in the dark

[@PositivelyNegativeOfficial]

@@pattiwagner1980 That’s true but try getting flashed in the dark with a bright ass light when you’re sneaking around expecting nobody. You’re gonna be stunned. Not every burglar is a trained military professional who’s gonna think “ooh, light. There’s a target”. Most people will immediately get scared and be stunned by the sudden flash.

[@CEEPMDEE]

This guy needs to make some auditions. He has a voice that I am sure could be in demand for use in film or tv.

[@airborneranger-ret]

Agree

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Friend, you are right.

[@jeffreybauer6491]

I agree... he has a very calming and soothing voice that makes the listener want to listen more.

[@SG-hh9lu]

He also needs a new rug 😁

[@curtistignor3966]

Massad is a rock star. Just ask me.😊

[@glynnjackson4258]

Do not ever, under any circumstance, agree for the police to enter your home or search your car without a warrant.

[@arconreef]

I take it you're not familiar with exigent circumstances. If the police believe someone's life may be in danger or that a violent felon may be inside your home then they do not need a warrant, and by preventing them from doing their job you may be committing a crime.

[@JungleLoveOeOeO]

@@arconreef you also don't need to agree to them searching your place.

[@scootanow85]

Under any circumstances? Wow. What if there is a gun man on the loose and there is a kicked in basement door to your house? Sorry officer but unless you have a warrant you can’t come in save me my wife and kids from the gangsters

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

You might want to caveat that. In some states, a call stating that a DV is in progress is seen as 'probably cause'.... which means: no warrant is needed legally. If you press the matter (and you will be allowed to do so), the cops will issue a quick warning, then arrest you for interference of an investigation or, if you are found guilty/suspected of DV... it aggravates the charge and adds 'resisting arrest' to the list of charges. 🤷‍♂️ it's messed up but that's the way it is in same areas. mine included. I tried that very thing. I had police show up because neighbors in my complex called saying they heard yelling and it seemed to be in anger. Cops showed up, I said everything was fine and they demanded they come in. I said sure, if they had a warrant....and they proceeded to enter my apartment, explaining how probable cause works. Two things: 1) yep, I was yelling...angrily. It was Super Bowl Sunday and my team... lost. 2) My mother in law is a judge. She confirmed what they cops said and what the law states: "RCW 10.31.100 Arrest without warrant. A police officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is committing a felony shall have the authority to arrest the person without a warrant. A police officer may arrest a person without a warrant for committing a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor only when the offense is committed in the presence of an officer, except as provided in subsections (1) through (11) of this section. (1) Any police officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is committing a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, involving physical harm or threats of harm to any person or property or the unlawful taking of property or involving the use or possession of cannabis, or involving the acquisition, possession, or consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of twenty-one years under RCW 66.44.270, or involving criminal trespass under RCW 9A.52.070 or 9A.52.080, shall have the authority to arrest the person. (2) A police officer shall arrest and take into custody, pending release on bail, personal recognizance, or court order, a person without a warrant when the officer has probable cause to believe that....." ....it goes on and on. Importantly, it concludes as such: "(15) No police officer may be held criminally or civilly liable for making an arrest pursuant to subsection (2) or (9) of this section if the police officer acts in good faith and without malice." ....in other words: If they say they thought you lied to them and they had probable cause... its your (a suspect) word vs a Law Enforcement Officer's word. You won't win. it's designed that way. If the cop says that they, in good faith, couldn't leave without making sure a crime wasn't being committed.....and you stop them... you interfered with their investigation or, even worse (and Public Defener help you if a crime is actually found to be taken place) you could have just obstructed justice. If the cop, however, is a jerk and wants to act as such....because of a Super Bowl game.... they can't be charged with anything. they were trying to help... "honest!". *NOTE* I'm not saying I agree with this law. instead, I believed the same thing you posted, tried to stop cops from entering my home and learned that I was legally in the wrong. 👍 it's an FYI so you can CYA better.

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

@@JungleLoveOeOeO not true in all cases. Some places (like where I live) make it so that 'probable cause' is based on an officer's "feeling about a situation". if they feel "in good faith" and "without malice" [prove that in court] that they were just trying to 'stop a potential crime' .....they can, here, give themselves probable cause, which works as a warrant. If they are wrong.... so long as it was done, as I said, "in good faith and without malice", then the officer cannot be charged with anything. They, by law, didn't do anything wrong and didn't need a warrant. You can try to argue them.... it will earn you charges or aggravate existing charges though. that's a promise.

[@djay6651]

As a former cop, never let the police into your house without a warrant. Don't answer questions and let them spit out their speil outside with the moths.

[@andrewfrazier6058]

Not only do I completely endorse what you said here, but really enjoy the way you said it... "outside with the moths" so quickly and perfectly plays that little film in our heads of someone standing outside, under the porch light, at three in the morning, with the moths and bugs flitting around them. That made my night.

[@christopherl3635]

A friend of my Ex wife's was assaulted and the cops thought I had something to do with it because she was driving my other car at the time. "We think you may be more comfortable if we talk inside, you know, we dont want the neighbors thinking you did something wrong." my dumbass let them in as they start wondering through my house. Fuck them.

[@Salty_Balls]

I have a buddy that recently came home from work and cops were at his house, not even his local cops. Cops from the city down the road. They gave him some kind of crap story about looking for someone and he had been spotted at that house. No warrant, but wouldn't leave until they went in and looked around for the guy. Also made my friend open his gun cabinet. Said someone could be hiding in it (no way, it was a slim 18 gun Stack On cabinet). He called me, told me, and I asked did they have a warrant? No, then why the fuck did you let them in? He ended up in some kind of dispute with the cops from that city over them going in. Whole thing was sus as all hell.

[@sLiDeWayZ667]

Absolutely!

[@SGBass]

Don't even open the door to the police, give them your phone number. Once the door is open you may find them needing to enter worse than you thought.

[@HAXMAN]

When I was 14 my friend’s dad answered the door at 3 am and was beat to death by two 21 year olds that were high and claimed to be broken down.

[@redhed9776]

Proverbs says it the best: A time to be born, and a time to die. Life and death are in God's hands. I've witnessed too many near death accidents that leave people amazed that they are still alive. I'll trust Him over anything man can offer. If you are a Believer, this world is not your home anyway. Remember what your Creator clearly said: He who loves his life, shall lose it. Words for the wise.

[@ScrappyXFL]

@@redhed9776 I should be dead. I learn quick, not quick enough to not suffer for it. Providence, the only explanation for why I'm still here.

[@booftoot]

@@redhed9776 you religious freaks are the worst

[@Joe5561000]

@@redhed9776 That's Ecclesiastes 3:2 not Proverbs and trusting God to take care of you does not mean that you should not protect those he has put in your care. How do you know what God's plan's are? Do you know wither or not he plans to use you to save the life of your wife or loved one? Nope, you don't. So being prepared to defend your life so that you can defend their life, or maybe just provide for them, could be in His pan. Something interesting, a sword is one of the only weapons that has only one use, to defend against or kill humans. It is not a tool for hunting. yet Jesus said "...And Let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one." Luke 22:36 Jesus did not intend for us not to defend ourselves and just trust Him to keep us safe in the same way that he said God would provide for us He did not mean he would provide for us without us doing anything. What He provides might be a job in the same way what he protects you and your family with might be a gun in your hand. Just saying. It doesn't matter how he does it, all glory goes to God. It is our job to be willing to be used by him.

[@paulograve6331]

@@redhed9776 But didn’t Jesus also told 2 disciples to carry a sword on their way to a village or city? To be fair, who am I to compare my importance to the disciples? They are parte of the gospel and Gods plan for humanity in the future. In my understanding there are those just looking to claim self defense when it all could have been easily avoided but there others who will do all they can to avoid shooting someone.

[@TacoTeaser]

I can only imagine how many lives this video may save. I had a 2am knock at the down. I went to the door with a Glock behind me. I called to the person outside to identify themselves. It was an innocent mistake by a person knocking on the wrong door. We spoke and the friendly conversation solved the confusion. Thank you so much for your very informative videos. God bless.

[@jimlong20]

I DO NOT GO TO MY DOOR AT ODD HOURS W/OUT A GUN. SUCH FOLLY, BUT THE CALLER WOULD NEVER KNOW A GUN WAS PRESNT. IN THE ABSENCE OF DANGER I SLIP IT INTO MY BACK POCKEY AND OPEN THE DOOR THE REST OF THE WAY. OVER THE YRS WE MAY DISSAGREE ON A PARTIAL TRIFLE BUT MASSAD IS STILL A MASTER W/FEW PEERS

[@derrickmitchell39dm]

This is a rare man in the age we're living in now. 5 seconds into looking at this video I was hanging on every word said. Thank you Sir.

[@Bob-ub4gl]

The best thing about Mas is he's well versed in everything he speaks about or addresses, yet still refrains from coming off as some sort of "know it all" expert, even though he DOES pretty much know it all! I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting him in person, over 25 years ago, at a gun rights group's (MCRGO--Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners) annual dinner, where he was the keynote/guest speaker. I'm a proud Life Member. I can only imagine how much MORE he knows, THESE days! As I've told my CPL holding niece--Mas is "THE MAN!" FACT...

[@Bob-ub4gl]

P.S. Watch ALL of his videos here. You won't be disappointed, to say the least... lol

[@sbprime2483]

me too

[@evi2083]

Just don't listen to the part were he talks about letting the police in without a warrant.

[@keithplymale2374]

Great deal of respect for Massad. Just want to add two thoughts to that. TURN ON THE PORCH LIGHT! LOOK OUT THE DAMN WINDOW BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR!

[@PoubelleKansas]

Buy a peephole thingie!

[@DustinDawind]

I have an LED porch light with a built in light sensor. So it automatically comes on at night and then turns off during the day and I just leave the switch on all the time. They are really cheap to run and you can even just buy bulbs that have a built in sensor now, so you don't even need to change out your fixture. That way you don't need to turn on the light and let them know you are now standing behind the door.

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

Some doors have no side lights or anything other than a peep hole.

[@Win7ermu7e]

@@jhenniceamorrow5936 Then get a wireless doorbell camera that you can look at on your phone. They are less than 100 bucks.

[@Riverrockphotos]

@@DustinDawind Yes I have one of the folds that automatically turns on it is awesome.

[@BM-wf8jj]

"What the hell are you doing answering the door at 3 am for?" All that needs to be said lol

[@chrisrawr6177]

"What the hell are you doing answering the door for?" Never open the door unless you know the person on the other side.

[@CandiceGoddard]

In Britain we have no right to lethal self defense so I don't open my door at all unless I know who it is AND was expecting them. If people don't have the manners to make an appointment, they don't need to enter your home.

[@betraid]

answering the door is alright, opening it without asking questions is other question.

[@emu314159]

All that I came to say. Really, WTF? You don't need to open for the police w/o a warrant, why open to anyone else?

[@jameshill8493]

@@chrisrawr6177ok Karen

[@cmacknews]

Tremendous instruction on handling that unexpected early morning knock. Always confirm that it is the police with your local 9-1-1 center before opening the door. There are far too many bad guys posing as police to take advantage of trusting citizens. Great counsel. Keep up the informative videos.

[@lewlewis8970]

security camera takes the guess work out of it. cheaper than a lawyer.

[@wasntmeXYZ]

Ring doorbell camera works great!!

[@davidleonhardt5907]

Exactly

[@humanbeing-001]

@@wasntmeXYZ Ring doorbell is ok.. Best to buy a full cctv system that records 24/7 full time. Then just setup motion detection alerts.

[@2ndamendment1776]

@@humanbeing-001 I'd like to have that at my home. Too many methheads around here.

[@johnqpublic2718]

Security cameras have existed on closed circuits for decades - long before folks got even more lazy and buy a ring, or a nest that directly reports to authorities....

[@BulletproofPastor]

Nearly this exact scenario happened to me. The person at the door was a Deputy Sherriff, asking me if I owned the two donkeys running loose on my street. He and others HELPED me get them back in their pasture, and listed my name/phone-number in their livestock directory, making it easier for both of us should it happen again. They have my greatest appreciation.

[@ironjohn5914]

I Luv the donkeys.

[@paullangton-rogers2390]

See that was a good situation, but it could have been some hardcore burgulars casing your place and planning a robbery tooled up, or on the run from cops and looking for a hide-out and hostages. You just never know what you could be facing. It's always better to be armed and ask the questions through the door, stall them, make a 911 call and take it from there.

[@BulletproofPastor]

Trespassers never get past the dogs and usually have a "come to Jesus meeting" half way into our pasture, when the donkeys find them. In my case, I saw the squad car through the window and the officer at my gate.

[@texasred2702]

@@RandySeverino Jesus that's terrible. Did they get the guy who did it?

[@thom2512]

Beware of Donkeypox, it makes you vote.....poorly.

[@wrchad23]

Another overlooked item is a security door. Almost everyone has a screen door or similar but a proper security door gives you a pull door and your main door is a push. It also allows you to open your main door and still have a door between you and the person.

[@robertmott-smith433]

Outstanding advice

[@jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866]

just get a camera/intercom....that will cost a lot less than having an extra door retrofitted

[@swn69]

Just had a lockable storm door installed. It's glass and metal, but it's another barrier.

[@uwillnevahno6837]

And you're standing in the fatal funnel.

[@minerran]

Oh that's true. I have those "hotel style locks" on my bedroom door so that if someone broke in, I could use it to barricade inside until police arrive meanwhile I can monitor whats going on in the house and even to shoot out the crack if I was fired upon and needed to return fire.

[@sangm1561]

Most sane advice on defense ever viewed without all the gun nuttery we see on You Tube. Thanks for your calm demeanor and explanation.

[@r0br33r]

Nuttery? I'm not even FROM America and I can see plenty of sensible sane channels (which is why algo recommended this) - sounds like you're just projecting ngl

[@Win7ermu7e]

@@r0br33r You get that there can be both ?

[@jimlong20]

that was not an anti-gun lecture,just reasonable advice on reaction

[@thejman99]

@@r0br33ryour brain does not function very well huh?

[@inthewoods6111]

When I became a cop in the early 70's you were a firearms legend. Glad to see you around and still so.

[@RedCoat1016]

Love this guy, complete opposite of what the “tacticool community” thinks you’re supposed to be. He is super realistic in his mindset and it’s a refreshing outlook in a community that thinks a Glock 19 and CrossFit gym membership turns you into an operator.

[@dylanvs9264]

Who and where are these glock 19 crossfit guys?

[@RedCoat1016]

@@dylanvs9264 oh they're out there...

[@cameron3525]

Exactly

[@jsee2385]

@@RedCoat1016 "Tacticool" Glock 19 guy here who also stays fit. I do love to run around my house with a helmet and nvg at night with all my kit on but we also read Jeff Cooper and Masad who we know knows more than us. I also train for at least 6-10 hrs most every month and shoot about 300rds. I also don't make assumptions about groups who I don't know or know how they might handle a certain situation. Staying fit and maintaining strength and conditioning will not only benefit your health and mind set but help you be ready need you go hands and or move quickly. We also love 1911s just as much as anyone.

[@jupitercyclops6521]

@@jsee2385 I disagree with some of thus advice. If a person is going to open the door at that hour without knowing who is on the other side, a holsters gun is too much a disadvantage if the people on the other side are armed. I like his advice on an intercom or camera (not ring as they access your footage). As far as not answering ,vit could be a citizen needing assistance. But if I open the door late at night, I'll have a loaded gun, one chambered, held out of sight behind myself & a partialy opened door. Not suggesting anyone else do that. Do what u want. Right or wrong, that's how I do it. (My door has window at 4.5 ' so I can see out , but a person can't see what I'm holding at my side.

[@nickf9392]

I live in a pretty average middle class neighborhood. I was sitting in my armchair one evening at around 11:00 at night, and yes it was fully dark out. Someone knocked on my front screen door, I didn't move, just listened. Then they opened my screen door and knocked on the main front door. Still, I didn't move, just listened. Then I heard them grab the main door knob, turn it back and forth and tried to open my front door! THAT MADE MY BLOOD TURN COLD. I quietly got up, tried not to make a shadow on the front window, and retrieved a loaded 10mm Glock, and waited to see what happened next. Who ever it was left...and that was a very good thing....for them.

[@Great_Wall_of_Text]

"My door is locked for your protection"

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

Talk about the chances of that damn. They had no idea how much of the upper hand you had.

[@lennybrewster4673]

That happens quite a bit in rural areas these days I hear.

[@r.stanley1049]

@@lennybrewster4673 Also happening in mid to upscale Chicago suburban areas. No safe areas anymore it seems.

[@killacommie4mommie]

A 10 mm Glock. Excellent choice. I live in a very quiet community, very little crime, but I never open my door to strangers. Just common sense.

[@TexasISPDude]

wow, i was not expecting level-headed and logical advice in this day and age. thank you sir.

[@abelincolnparth]

About 50 years ago I was driving at night out in the country and there was a car crashes into a concrete side of a narrow bridge. It blocked the road so I could not pass. A young girl was behind the wheel And her side passenger was a 40 yr old man who hadn't been wearing a seatbelt was cut to ribbons bleeding profusely. So I drove back to the nearest farmhouse to get the owners to phone for the police and an ambulance. The farmer and his wife were alarmed by the knocking that wouldn't stop. So the farmer yelled to go away because he had the police on the phone. So I said, "good and tell them to send an ambulance to, there's been a wreck up the road and a man is bleeding to death". Good thing he didn't shoot first and ask questions later

[@mystuff1405]

When we didnt have cell phones. Remember those times?

[@indiathylane2158]

@@mystuff1405 With great fondness.

[@polishpat95]

Wow! What a story!!!!

[@TheWlosser]

Everyone has a cellphone now, don’t go knocking on strangers doors!! Very bad idea!!

[@ricardodiniz1439]

Wise words. Thank you.

[@bobbwest]

Mr. Ayoob is a living legend. I remember reading his editorials back in the 70’s.

[@drstrangelove4998]

Indeed, me too👍🏻

[@johnpatterson1399]

Me too. To this day I remember his advice from an article then. Don't answer the door or investigate strange noises in your underwear.

[@oklahomahank2378]

I have several of his books.

[@louscannon7493]

As a homeowner living in a "first ring" suburb of a major city, I don't ever answer my door after dinner time, let alone 3am...

[@michaelhanning2321]

I've been reading, watching, and listening to Massad Ayoob's practical, sensible firearms teachings for over three decades - His low-key no B S demeanor does well to convey the lesson on hand.

[@levirainsrealty4004]

I had this exact thing happen to me several months ago at 1:00 AM. Grabbed my pistol, called the police to ask if they were at my door. They said they were not, but would send a unit out. I sat on the other side of the door waiting for the police. They showed up and found out the guy was drunk and looking for a girl he met on Tinder haha

[@AldoSchmedack]

So he was trying to hit up some girl and not you lol that's punny 😂 ❤😊

[@jwa718]

@@AldoSchmedack We all learn sooner or later pursuit of women has consequences we never anticipate! :)

[@heidi22209]

That's where Chad went. I thought he ghosted me.

[@Guitarplayer724]

@@heidi22209 Hahahah, great comment!

[@heidi22209]

@ono 724 funny thing is my ex-boyfriend, thought the grass was greener on the tinder side. He got his 3rd d.u.i. trying to find her apt. Idiot...

[@johnsacco9114]

Mas Ayoob is a national treasure.

[@polofresh6919]

Seriously!!

[@christophercolt1361]

along with the toupee

[@hwillis7570]

​@@christophercolt1361here's a guy trying to share important information and your brightest most informed comment is about his hair. I am sure an educated individual such as yourself can think of something more informative to contribute.

[@PoubelleKansas]

Yeah, but for which nation?

[@johnsacco9114]

@@PoubelleKansas The old nation that loved freedom and liberty. Hopefully it will be restored when we get rid of ALL the jackwagons is DC.

[@ecrusch]

You were my police department's weapons instructor a long time ago. I learned a lot from you. You always provide good sensible advice without any fluff. Like this video. Thank you.

[@vapingmonkey2529]

I hate it when people criticize massad, he is a genius, I have been watching his videos from years and have learned tons from him

[@jimlong20]

HE IS AN ICON ,AN AUTHOR,LECTURER,AN EXPERT AND INSTRUCTOR OF ALL FIRE ARMS AND THEIR USE. OVER THE DECADES I MAY HAVE DISSAGREED W/MASSAD ON A TRIFLE, BUT CRITICISE ?? ON WHAT ? A GREAT MAN

[@nickpopp7268]

No one is immune from criticism

[@brainmind4070]

I completely trust him on matters of tactics, firearms handling, and dealing with the police. On more political issues, he works for a firearm manufacturer, so I will get a variety of opinions due to conflict of interest. Not saying he's dishonest, but everyone has their biases.

[@MrHeiss-my3co]

You always get haters and trolls on the Internet . I get them all the time . I troll the trolls . I used to be in the Military and I heard everything . They hate being laughed at . 😊

[@MrHeiss-my3co]

​@@brainmind4070Especially when they have $3,500 to $7,500 dollar firearms . I just dream on . 😊 Mine still works for the purpose it was made for. Plastic Fantastic .

[@hillbillymods2866]

I live very rural (about a mile to my nearest neighbor) and a 3AM knock at the door has happened several times. Some kids screwing around and got their vehicle stuck. Once when my nearest neighbor's house caught fire. And once when a hunter, not from these parts, got lost and ended up at my house. I approach the door with my handgun, waist level and slightly behind my backside so it's not visible. I leave the lights off inside and turn the porch light beside the door on. Essentially, they're looking in a mirror at that point which gives me enough time to assess the situation. At that point, if it's a stranger and there's no immediate danger, we can talk through the door. Fortunately, that's rare here but with the meth, fentanyl, etc...you can't even trust some of the locals any longer.

[@neobailey5268]

It's a damned shame..... same here

[@markw999]

Living in a town of 400, I've done the same a couple times. Both times were people truly in need shivering on my front porch. The lack of trust and general degeneration of the Social Contract in this country is disturbing. Since the flood of Fentanyl here locally, I'd probably hesitate to do it again. It's shocking what some people are doing for a fix. It is an absolute shame. America needs help.

[@r0br33r]

@@markw999 Oh don't worry, you'll get all the "help" you can handle, as long as "help" means "your government does not care if you die, at all, no matter what they say - in fact, they may even facilitate it!"

[@DmitriyAdv]

@@markw999 As an occasional motorcycle traveler on less than reliable motorcycles, I've been on the opposite side of doors in some rural areas. Never at night, but even during the day people are a bit freaked out by someone at their door these days. It's a shame. Once you get talking everyone is very friendly and helpful though! That said, people in rural areas will almost always stop if they see you on the side of the road. I can't even stop to have a snack without everyone passing by pulling over and chatting 😄 Same at gas stations. I had a flat tire in Oklahoma one time, and a local guy stopped by three times to make sure I was making progress fixing it... the mailman probably spent 30 minutes hanging out with me, chatting. On the opposite side of the spectrum - suburbs, where people truly live in fear of one another. I was once broken down in a mall parking lot, fairly affluent area. Cars, people all over. Probably a dozen walked within feet of me, tools out, working on my bike. Not a single person asked if I needed help.

[@philovidya8567]

let me guess, montana? i used to live in a very very small town like that there

[@ryanrawlins]

I hadn't thought to call 911 first to confirm that there are officers in my area. Great advice as always. I've hesitated getting a Ring for a while, but have one now and it's a game changer in these situations.

[@dali2133]

With the wide availability of red and blue lights on Amazon, eBay, etc. and the growing number of police impersonators out there pulling people over, it's a good option to keep in mind for traffic stops as well. Just watched a video yesterday where the kid had an older Jetta all tricked out with red and blues, front push bar, even a laptop above the center console. Another video a guy had an early 2000s Jeep Grand Cherokee with red and blues and a siren. Friend of mine had an incident years ago, pre-cellphone days, where an undercover unit tried to pull him over (he had just pulled some shenanigans on the highway that he deserved being pulled over immediately for 😆🤦‍♂️). No lights or sirens on the car, no uniforms on the occupants, but the very scruffy looking passenger held a badge against the window and motioned him to pull over. My friend kept going for miles, took the next exit and continued down a country highway until he was finally swarmed by a half dozen marked units from multiple agencies. Scruffy undercover guy jumped out going nuts but my friend gave it right back to him a bit and the partner intervened and took over. Friend apologized profusely to the partner and pointed out he pulled over immediately as soon as he saw a properly marked unit. And also pointed out the passenger did not look like a legitimate officer in ANY way and that's why he didn't pull over. Turned out he was an undercover headed to a town 40 minutes away to do some narcotics related work. Ended up with just a traffic ticket for the original incident. Helped that he knew the partner from working highway accidents when he was a tow truck driver. Moral of the story, if that happened in 2022 it'd be a very easy thing to slow down a bit, call 911 for confirmation and only pull over when dispatch confirmed it was a legitimate police officer and not some lunatic wannabe.

[@BryanTorok]

@@dali2133 It is good to keep going until you reach a well lit area with lots of other people around, gas station, highway rest stop, etc. Calling 911 might also get you on tape that you were not fleeing but looking for a safe place to stop. BUT, unless the person stopping you is on regular patrol, the local dispatch might have no idea who is in the unmarked car trying to stop you. However, 911 might be able to direct you to drive toward a marked unit who could help.

[@brandonmusick77]

@@levelup843 Keep the doot and the door closed and locked.

[@demographicrenaissance6613]

@@brandonmusick77 Did you see the story where 2 cops showed up at some guys house because his silent burglar alarm was going off and the alarm company sent the cops. Guy hears and sees 2 guys creeping around his front yard, which happen to be cops. One of the cops sees the home owner through his entryway window (one on each side of his door) , who is in his own home, of course armed due to 2 unknown, unidentified men creeping around his front yard, and without any type of hesitation shoots the home owner multiple times. Through his window! Come to find out- the guy has no fucking burglar alarm.

[@luann9052]

they are a game changer.

[@norwegianblue2017]

About 30 years ago, when I was about 21 years old, I had moved back in with my parents temporarily. They lived in a nice neighborhood, but the lots were big and the homes were somewhat far apart. We got that knock on the door about 4am. More of a pounding on the door than a knock. I had just recently gotten my first gun, a 357 magnum revolver. I grabbed my gun and went to the side of the front door. But I sure as hell didn't open the door. I asked who it was and the guy said he was the newspaper delivery guy and that his car had broken down and needed to use my phone (since this was well before cell phones). The gun was in my hand pointed at the ground the whole time I was talking to him through the door. I told him I would call someone for him and did just that. I called and it seemed like his story was legit. After I called he thanked me and walked away, presumably to go to his car and wait for his buddy that I called to pick him up. But I never let him in and I didn't go back to bed. For all I know, that call could have been a set up to let my guard down. I think I handled that situation about right.

[@TravisTellsTruths]

Yes

[@MrBobchat]

Sometimes if it's like 3am or something I'll fire through the door just in case.

[@cwf081166]

@@MrBobchat Even if no ones knocking

[@MrBobchat]

@@cwf081166 Especially if no one's knocking. Got to ask yourself why they aren't knocking.

[@cwf081166]

@@MrBobchat Either they are a dumbass or no one is at the door.

[@jimlong20]

MASSAD AYOOB, A TRUE LEGEND

[@ironman2326]

This man carries a sandwich and a backup sandwich 🥪

[@Soniti1324]

This dude’s voice is smoother than velvet dipped in clean motor oil. Huge 1950’s narrator energy.

[@bush2239]

facts

[@Sa7biUK]

Hes definitely on that no-fap journey

[@teutonalex]

True. His top rug could be more convincing

[@jubabirds]

Hehehehehehehe

[@karenmarieh.j.3842]

Solid advice and a voice I would love to hear read "The Night Before Christmas"

[@actionman9357]

Massad Ayoob is most definitely "a Legend in his own time!" One of the very best expert in firearms training since 1974!

[@Bob-ub4gl]

And a "well polished" expert witness in courts, also... lol

[@trapperworldwide]

Truth

[@mrenfilade7178]

Clear-eyed, level-headed common sense that resonates with that gravitas that can only come from a man with Massad's life experiences. Thank you for this, Mas +1 Like

[@aa-yt7wo]

Also works if the ATF is at your front door. "Hello 911 dispatch are there police officers dispatched to this address? No? Well there's this really sketchy guy claiming to be an officer at my front door and he hasn't shown me a badge". Then you make some popcorn and wait for that confrontation.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

@@aa-yt7wo except the atf is a federal administration office. At that point you're just being a dick. "Where is the warrant" If you want to use the business loophole to own full autos that aren't fully transferable and require a specific license and you aren't actually a business like numerous people do. Expect some issues. Obviously they still need to follow rules and laws. But lol the law allows the atf to enter your shit. Also. What's the big deal. If you don't do anything wrong and can easily prove it with video evidence. They can't do shit. Meaning they can't take legal guns. Moment they do. Well 2nd amendment right. Thus. Inspections are literally no big deal and can help with safety. A member of me beat friends family is quite irresponsible and shouldn't be allowed to own firearms but she does. She pissed away what equates to billions of dollars. Let her dog essentially eat her baby because she didn't wanna deal with the dog or toddler. And has literally left loaded guns just laying around when she can't remember where they are. I literally could've robbed her for easily 20k in just guns. Without ever touching a safe or breaking a trigger lock or chamber lock. Her family owns alot of fully transferable machine guns. And her own brother my buddies dad is pretty sure she's had guns stolen and failed to report it. Inspections and a few regulations are needed. But we need to stay away from bans cause they don't work. Just make it a tiered license. Or require certain types of guns be stored at independent 3rd party ranges with 24 hour security. Government can't interfere that way but can make shit safe. From there. Wanna take it home? Okay pay a tax get a license after a few checks. And bam we've tested your barrel for its rifle pattern. We know you own it. Now we know if you fail to report it stolen. Accidents happen. Yes. But we also need to promote a stricter gun safety and security culture in North America. And less fear mongering. Go hard on illegal guns. And people who are irresponsible. Reward the responsible owners. Oh hey you had a gun stolen and reported it and did everything proper. Here's a tax write off for the full value of said firearm and costs to replace it. Above a certain tax bracket. Insurance that's government regulated to control pricing and prevent health care like problems. Up the safe laws to basically require safes that are concreted in to prevent bypass attacks. And force situations where enough noise is made that someone hears in most situations. Rural situations. If the property is completely vacant and going to be. Free firearm storage at a local police station or with military or use tax and licensing fees to fund businesses. Free storage give em a range license for additional income potential. Or a business license to sell firearms. How many people right now would be willing to pay for the bit of bleh and deal with a bit of bleh. But now literally nothing is banned short of shit nobody actually needs and even then. Lol done right you could sell people some ridiculous shit demil spec or in a situation where they can't be dumb with it. Lol howitzer anyone? How about a hellfire. The base taxes off sales. The business from New but regulated import and manufacture would stimulate the economy alot. Done right you set the example. Just because you have a right to something. Doesn't mean there shouldn't be some rules or checks in place. And pretty sure even the founding fathers would agree medically that certain people aren't of sound mind. Just food for thought. People being idiots on both sides and making shit harder is why the ban shit side is winning. And why the gun rights people often look foolish. May be a pain in the ass. But sometimes you gotta deal with a bit of bs to get to the prize.

[@savage_the_wild]

@@aa-yt7wo my local Sheriff told me to never answer the door for a fed. He said to call his Sheriff's office and they would come out and deal with the Feds and send them packing.

[@jessicagrecco5813]

Mas You are The king of Gun knowledge I love you so much keep up the fantastic work please

[@fjalics]

This actually happened to me. Knocked on the front door for probably a half an hour before my wife woke me up. Dude wasn't right in the head. He was cold. I didn't open the door, and didn't grab a gun. I called the police. They talked to him for a couple of minutes, then took him somewhere. I didn't want him hurt. I also didn't want to deal with him.

[@indiathylane2158]

Sorry about that doorknocking. I get restless feet when I consume bath-salts and go wandering. Once I 'came to' with my finger holding the buzzer in outside a biker's stronghold. Another time, I woke up naked in the town square fountain.

[@maanman3573]

@@indiathylane2158 Ok Trevor Phillips

[@indiathylane2158]

@@maanman3573 Oh, _shiiiiiiiiiit,_ that's who I slept with? That's it, no more bath salts.

[@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917]

@@indiathylane2158 Personally I would suggest methamphetamine. This is not legal advice. In fact this is not advice at all. What were we talking about again?

[@indiathylane2158]

@@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917 Looks like you have your own problems. I don't recall a convo with you at all. But thanks for suggesting I try meth.

[@walterwilliams1791]

Jeez. One time I noticed someone shining a flashlight into my jeep outside my window... I opened the door with a shotgun propped against the wall beside me and was so happy I did NOT open the door with the shotgun in my hands because it was a couple of police officers looking for a suspect.

[@jmichaelcarbonniere9549]

This is why I do not like weapon mounted lites! I keep a flashlite by each staged weapon in my house and as long as I'm carrying, I have one in my pocket! Cheers, jc

[@TingTingalingy]

@@jmichaelcarbonniere9549 i debatę this and have lights on a couple and not all.

[@ScrappyXFL]

Dang dude, constant carry sidearm, the deputies around here don't care if I open carry down to the mailbox even at 0000. They'll stop and talk... well, we all carry the same sidearm so it's not gun talk anymore. It's what's up small talk. They''d be wondering why a long arm though 🤔'cept after a hurricane, they'd just stop and be pumping me for information about the neighborhood and wellbeing of it (ie -- looters). Never police your own neighborhood, unless you must.

[@markgoostree6334]

I had a very similar situation once. The officer was looking all through the yards. The guy bailed from a stolen car. Lots of police, helicopters, dogs... everything. We just buttoned up and waited for everything to calm down.

[@ScrappyXFL]

@@TingTingalingy I'm old school, muscle memory, still lack of light sucks. Starlight and an AR, I couldn't find my front post even though I could see through the peep, closed my eyes, when I heard the glass break tightened the strap and looked at the only shiny spot on the car. LOL I instinctively/training/memory knew where it was. Didn't see that car again for several years. Irons, I shoot both eyes open night or day, you have to see incoming fire.

[@cvabuck5489]

I worked rotating shifts for years while living on a main road through a rural area. When adjusting to a night shift schedule, I would always stay up the night before watching old movies and paining miniatures. One night, about 2:45AM, I heard a knock. Caught me completely off guard. I jumped up, grabbed my holster and tucked it in, then cracked the door without opening the chain. Saw a well dressed young man that seemed entirely out of place. Asked if I could help him, and he said he was on his way home from a party and ran out of gas about half a mile down. He'd started walking, and saw my lights were on, and asked if I could spare some gas. I told him to wait outside while I got some shoes. Turns out, he was exactly what he said he was. On his way home from a party in one town, in an unfamiliar area, still 45 minutes from his hometown. I grabbed a can with two gallons of gas and had him jump in the back of my truck while we drove to his car and gave him enough to get to the local 24/7 station another few miles up the road. He offered me a $20 bill, and I told him to just "pay it forward." I don't think he ever suspected that I was armed and keeping alert for things to turn south the entire time, but I also can't imagine what it would have done to him had I opened the door barrel first when he was in genuine need. Likewise, I can only imagine that he'd have ended up walking another six miles before reaching the station, and still needing something to carry gas in. Sometimes that knock is a genuine plea for help, and while protecting ourselves and loved ones is our first priority, we also need to remember to be compassionate.

[@6nosis]

Well Said.,,, Fear is running rampant and unchecked through this country’s citizens. I suggest removing that magick box that has found its way into the most prominent areas of our dwellings, which is ALWAYS ON and left spouting brainwash 24/7. The time for critical thought and awakening a more critically aware piece of everyone’s brain while rejecting the lies we have EVERY ONE OF US BEEN SPOONFED is here. walk in the light …

[@Paul-dk8yp]

The world is blessed to have caring decent folk like you, double blessed to have an alert and prepared one as well 👍

[@Joel-e3b]

Well said

[@mattarchey9062]

If he were a burglar with his burglar friends, he would have waited for yoi to take him to the gas station then have his buddies break into your home while you're at the gas station.

[@flintymcduff5417]

@@mattarchey9062 so you would have had one of your partners be able to be identified in a lineup? Not a very smart burglar.

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

I always learn something vital that I wish I'd already known each time I see aa lesson from Mas Ayoob. He is a national treasure to us gun & freedom folks.

[@PoubelleKansas]

I just wish he would look at the camera now and then. Creeps me out.

[@JustinTyme-e6k]

NO HE'S NOT. The guy is a joke.

[@brainmind4070]

@@JustinTyme-e6k Explain how he's a joke please.

[@peekaboo1575]

Solid advice. Even if you don't have cameras it pays to have a magic eye on your door. One thing that I do is I never turn on the light when I hear a knock at night. First I go in quietly and discreetly to see what's going on.

[@roykiefer7713]

THANK YOU, this was (as always) a lucid, relevant, clearly articulated and VALUABLE presentation.

[@ScrappyXFL]

There's a difference in a knock(ing) and knocking.... ooh, people may not understand the difference between a doorbell ring (maybe two) and a doorbell ringing like it's someone panicking. You have to become very clear very fast, if it's inging. It can panic you. Aye, will copy/paste, thanks for bringing that thought to mind. Credit of this thought popping to mind, comes from Roy Kiefer. Popped it up and expounded on it. Did credit you, "lucid" "clearly..." those two word became very "relevant" in my invoked thoughts. Hope you find what I said and it's okay by you.

[@MrShadowpanther3]

I was having a party and walked to my next door neighbors house at like 9:30 at night to see if he wanted to come over. We live in a pretty secluded area and he took a while to get to the door. Peeked out the side window, and then came out. He apologized for taking so long but it is quite unusual to have anyone at our doors after dark. I said, surprised you did not come out armed. He simply did a 1/2 turn and sure enough, he was. We both chuckled and he declined my invite and we both returned inside.

[@trumpisgod2535]

Then you let him enjoy you I’m sure :)

[@MrShadowpanther3]

@@whereRbearsTeeth the conversation was about coming to the door armed when there is a knock at odd hours. I would think this story is right on point.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

@@MrShadowpanther3 surely you’re not that f’ing dumb…

[@kledus420smith8]

@@MrShadowpanther3 all super sexy

[@MrZeke701]

I am a certified instructor and I include these wisdom's to my students. Thank you.

[@ahandlenameismandatory]

imagine an EXPERT telling you that you have to worry about that a POLICE OFFICER will SHOT YOU if you open the door at 3AM OF YOUR OWN HOUSE... wow.... just wow...

[@lindafoxwood78]

LEO at the door at 3am - what do you do? 1. Do I hear them saying they are Police? Are they saying they have a warrant? ..... I might answer: "Stick the warrant under the door so I can read it, I will comply." 2. I hear nothing but banging on my door. ... I can wait till they break in; I'm in no hurry. I've had an exciting life so far, why stop now?

[@mikefarmer4748]

Call 911 to verify.

[@whiskeypapa8842]

*Linda* LOL!

[@ward9837]

These days with fentanyl I would absolutely not touch anything slid under my door by a stranger at 3am. I used to work in EMS and almost got poisoned by that stuff.

[@ward9837]

@Neil Carpenter Guns N Glory nor does anyone else. You can dress up as a very convincing cop these days and hacking tools can reroute 911 calls. Human traffickers do it. Chances are if cops are accusing you of something and you're 100% sure there's no way, something should tell you those might not be cops at all.

[@ward9837]

@Neil Carpenter Guns N Glory yep same. If they insist on entering my home, searching my car or detaining me something isn't right. Too many mindgames in this country lately.

[@joshlaubach8166]

As a 35 yr police vet very good sound advice, as I performed numerous 3 am knocks for death notifications and everything else. I always put some minor light bar lights on my cruiser to let them know I am law enforcement to calm them a little.

[@Mister_Belvidere]

I was at work on graveyard shift when my wife called me in a panic. She said at 2:30am someone was pounding on the door. She was hesitant to open the door, but the guy was yelling "Police! Is anyone home?!" She decided to open the door, and luckily it really was a police officer yelling "You need to get out of the house right now!" She saw over the cops shoulder the neighbors house was completely on fire, and the fire department was trying to keep it from spreading to my house.

[@derek96720]

A good thing to look for if someone is shouting "police!" is the telltale red and blue flashers. If it's a genuine emergency and the police are so rushed as to be shouting at you through your door, you'll see flashers out on the street. If it's a routine call, they have no reason to be commanding you to come outside. Talk to them through the door until you're certain who they are.

[@doofsdoofs]

They really should have just yelled fire, rather than police

[@thomream1888]

@@doofsdoofs Hate to be a devil's advocate, but what if it's the BAD guys yelling "police" or "Fire Dept"...? STILL need to be careful, just not stupid.

[@TheTrakker]

Excellent advice. Thank you Massad and Wilson Combat!

[@scottparks4832]

I had an incident the other day which somewhat relates so I will share it. At three in the afternoon not three in the morning two men came knocking on my door for help. I grabbed my firearm yes grabbed not went and got. The two men were both injured but not from a car accident as they claimed. You didn't have to be a retired Leo to figure it out. They both had meth/ Crack faces and there wounds were from fighting each other or some other persons. They kept saying we need to come in not call someone for us. I told them I will call you someone to help you but your not coming in. They both started getting irate and I believe would have done something different but I produced the weapon I was slightly concealing and they left my property. I called the sheriff's office and they were picked up for the burglary they had committed while they were messed up badly on drugs. The injuries they sustained were from that. They had went to my neighbors house but his pit bull scared them away. What can we take from this. First I didn't retrieve my weapon I grabbed it. It didn't matter it was daylight it was close. My neighbor was not prepared to be confronted by these men and was probably saved by his dog. You have to willing and able to create your own safe environment no one is going to do it for you.

[@Dmpddiver]

As a retired LEO I completely agree with your assessment. When I knocked on someone’s door at O dark 30 I always announced myself at every knock. And, of course, stood to the side of the door just in case.

[@albertforletta1498]

Day or night I answer the door. Open ,with my foot tight against the bottom , just enough to see and talk to the person ( cops also) on the porch. I always have a 357mag in my hand that is hidden by the door. No one will ever know the gun is in my hand unless they put me in fear for my life. My neighbor does the same thing even if I am on his porch.

[@simplywonderful449]

I recall reading Mr. Ayoob in gun magazines years ago, and it's good to see him here!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Ayoob has been around since the 1970s. He's taught 1000s of police, armed forces, ccw users, federal agents. I've read his magazine articles in the 1980s 1990s 2000s.

[@earldelsanto]

I've read this guy for years. This is first time I have watched and listened to him. He is the truth.

[@Nman923]

The key lesson is “without bloodshed and minimal loss to you and yours.” This was great advice.

[@Aleainctaest]

No it is not, unless you're a coward, sheep, pol, or socialist seeking your neighbors labor for your petty self. "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom - go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsel of arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!" - Sam Adams

[@peternorton5648]

That’s what I like about Mr. Ayoob, calm, concise, straight to the point with perfectly common sense advice. Thanks for the video.

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Pragmatic, sound, mature advice! I pray at least 3/16 of those who watch this, will take serious heed.

[@danpalka103]

Thank you Massad Ayoob and Wilson Combat. You are an asset to the gun community.

[@paulagbaku3025]

Not many people are thinking like you????

[@Kekuahiwi]

Not sure what the other respondent here is getting at, but don't be so quick to set yourself up in some kind of moral throne as a "gun-community" member. There's a message here for everyone including your non-gun toting peers. I'm a gun owner and my pet peeve is the gun owner who sees themself as something special apart from the community at large. Get over yourself

[@jgmatp]

Massad Ayoob's content is always golden, and always applies to the real world. Much respect!

[@bash4linux]

This is the first video I've watched on this channel. Very well done! Professional, polite, clear plain language. Bravo gentlemen.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Welcome aboard!

[@davecass485]

Same here. I agree 100%.

[@hughmanatee7657]

“In the dark night of the soul, it is always three o’clock in the morning.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald

[@CrystalDragon-wk9lc]

This was gold, thanks... because it was in a plethora of comments about the material world... But one of the things I thought about immediately. And also, unless a serious emergency is happening, its a demonic entitiy knocking at the door via a person at that hour. Been there, done that, handled it... Semper Fi

[@hughmanatee7657]

@@CrystalDragon-wk9lc It’s from his confessional essay, “The Crack-up” (1936). He’s paraphrasing a poem by St. John of the Cross.

[@paparazziphotography6712]

Sir, what timely information, especially in the times we live in! Thank you. Mr. Hop...

[@tristantimothy1004]

As always, this man has more common sence & knowledge than 99% of others. Great job!!! THANKS!!!

[@jhaffel]

Yea, like inviting the police into your house at 3am. Cause that makes sense.,.,.

[@tristantimothy1004]

@@jhaffel , If they WANT in your not going to stop em. Demonazies NO KNOCK policies insured that. If theyre knocking its because theyre NOT after you. If they ARE after you theyll just take out your doors, flash bang/ tear gas your house & shoot anybody fighting back. LEGALLY! You can thank the demonazies for that.

[@deskgamesix]

As a LEO, one of the worst duties I can think of is delivering a death message in the middle of the night. It's just terrible.

[@luvastandardbred8270]

Thank you for your service 💕💕

[@blw4089]

I can only try to imagine how heavy that feels.

[@Jason-wc3fh]

I would imagine it has to happen more often than not since most killings seem to happen after the sun goes down.

[@garettanderson6772]

@@luvastandardbred8270 It isn't service. It is a cush job that pays well. Even though they complain about the pay it is way more than what a cop is worth, especially today.

[@evi2083]

@@garettanderson6772 Do you even know what a police officer makes or do you just spew out BS regularly?

[@DAxt-sc1hm]

Massad, I’ve just rediscovered you after almost 35 years! Over the years, your sage advice has saved a lot of lives, in and out of uniform. Thank you.

[@charliemccoy6859]

Never mind the intruders, be afraid of the cops. Awesome message.

[@darkwater72]

No. Just, no. That's NOT what the man said. He said don't open the door brandishing a loaded weapon.

[@RickR69]

@@darkwater72 Irrelevant. The cops will still find and shoot you even if you're sleeping like they did Breonna Taylor. Or if they'll shoot you if you come to the door unarmed and follow their insane and contradictory directions like they did Daniel Shaver. Or they'll shoot you if you've called the cops and you're absolutely not a threat because you held a kettle in your kitchen like they did Sonya Massey. There are so many more examples, these are only high profile ones. Cops are not the good guys. Even if you're not a bad guy.

[@rsmith2160]

I've been in this exact scenario. Even though I had my gun in my hand, I didn't open the door. I asked the person what they needed. I was behind a solid door so they couldn't see me. The person ran off. Either they were at the wrong house, or I was not the easy target they were looking for.

[@marusholilac]

Got that knock at my very remote home while fast asleep. There was a rumble of a diesel engine but no flashing lights (which would have helped). Turned out the police were searching for a plane which had crashed in my area. I stupidly answered the door with a can of pepper spray in my hand, without even asking who was there. Fortunately, it was not noticed or mistaken for a pistol. You're correct that you can't think straight when startled awake. Great advice, thanks.

[@georgekirby3361]

I’ve always told my family under no circumstances do they ever open the door for anyone, even the police. unless they were invited.

[@jeff2235]

That's a tough call, but I guess I'd have to agree. You have to give your kids simple instructions and don't ever is easiest to understand.

[@mcmneverreadsreplys7318]

I don't like ABSOLUTES. Most are common sense and work - generally. The problem is they can, and often do, come back to 'bite you in the butt.'

[@randallreece3636]

@@mcmneverreadsreplys7318 most kids don't have common sense so absolutes are much better in this case.

[@SemperGumbi0369]

Most calm, common sense video I’ve seen in quite some time. Very refreshing. I believe this nations, police and sheriffs departments have become militarized beyond the point of even being approachable as a “civilian” as they like to call us, (even though they are civilians). Common sense questions and common sense approach is all that’s required. Even in small country towns where , more often than not, local law enforcement is most likely related to someone that’s out to do you harm..

[@norvusordoseclorum]

This man is full of common sense. It's refreshing

[@hbn476]

Honestly didn’t expect again anything from this video, thought it was Clickbait like many of these new KZbin videos. But that is some solid advice, I appreciate you taking your time to create this content.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks!

[@rodsantamaria8502]

@@gowilsoncombat that man is a true authority and a rare opportunity to learn. look him up read his books etc etc. I was pleasantly surprised to see him doing this series....been a fan for many years

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

ah the 3 AM clickbaits

[@1stSgtFritz]

I’ve listened to Mas for decades. I got In the Gravest Extreme when I first started carrying, and then all his subsequent LE books when I was in uniform. He speaks truth.

[@robertglickman4555]

I find these videos all carry one constant quality, they are reasonable. Common sense is the foundation of all appropriate actions. This I appreciate.

[@mikeryan6277]

I am old enough to remember when people didn’t even lock their door and if someone was knocking in the late hours you woke up knowing someone was hurt or worse. I miss those times.

[@JorgeMendez-kn5ql]

Somehow we’re expected to believe them when they say, “… but we’re so much more tolerant and inclusive than we were then.” We live in a time of utter nonsense and insanity, and the useful idiots think it’s edgy.

[@rlewis8821]

Me too!

[@charlesrosaly]

Helping others has sadly become a liability

[@smartypants4571]

Even if you lived in a town where everybody knew everyone , none of you knew the Freemason psycopaths or sociopaths !

[@mikeryan6277]

@@paarker lol yeah Kennedy was President when I was born.

[@Bodhi1satva]

I have followed Mr. Massad Ayoob since the 70’s. I really appreciate his calculated, common sense advice that has come from many years of experience and many cases involving shootings across the country. His advice has been very useful to me countless times and It’s all available to everyone here for free. That is an incredible service he has provided and I am honestly and humbly very grateful for his many years of service to the pro 2A community and to this country! Sincerely, thank you sir for all you’ve done and continue to do! This country is deeply in your debt! IMHO

[@rockd8946]

As a retire LEO… I highly advise everyone to WATCH THIS VIDEO again. I have folks in my own family that live in Disney World…invaluable information here…

[@ContentRemoved___]

Why does your family live in Disney world? Literally?

[@quincymiller782]

@@ContentRemoved___ yes in the houses at Disney world the ones next to the store

[@bobert8618]

@@quincymiller782 There's that guy Donald, walking around with no pants. Not Trump-Duck

[@texastomeh3077]

GREAT ADVICE!!! To be completely candid, I had never really thought about it like that!! THANX!!!!!!!!!!

[@waynecastleman1363]

The basics are always the foundation of advanced training. Thanks Wilson Combat Channel.

[@gatorbm2sailor925]

You are totally correct! Basics -Basics, and if you forget go back to the basics! It's what I teach because it works!

[@bpri9880]

I actually had this happen to me once a few years ago, but long story short I had someone banging on the door at 2:30 am. I grabbed my gun and went to the door and I crouched down (thinking if they shoot they won’t shoot me) and I asked who it was, the guy on the other side seemed really panicked and scared and said he was robbed at gun point at the car wash directly behind my house. I then called 911 and told the guy to stand directly at the porch and do not move, I then slowly opened the door and saw he was all bloody (he ran so fast away from the person that he ran out of his shoes and fell to the ground) i then handed the gun to my wife and told her to cover me while I talk to him. He told me he was leaving town on a trip and wanted to clean out his car and the car wash was 24hrs, he then had some guy come up to him and jack his wallet and such, as soon as the guy that was robbing him turned his head he ran off. Nobody else opened the door for them, but I felt secure in my capabilities and my wife’s and I had her cover me while I called 911 and helped the person out. I guess it’s all circumstantial. But I feel like I did the right thing.

[@bpri9880]

@@russ254 not that I need to justify my actions to you but I am a trained first responder. So I sorta have a duty to help people. Also wouldn’t you want help if something like that happens to you? What if that person that was knocking on my door was a member of your family? For some people it’s easy to sit back and let everyone else to do the work or take the risk but I’m just not that type of person. Life is risky.

[@cy9141]

@@bpri9880 you did good. Most people are good and well intentioned. Ignore the keyboard warrior incel losers like R uss

[@ViktoriousDead]

What do you want a medal

[@phantumbelly1319]

I don’t think u did the right thing. The reason is because he was skipping town 1 why clean your car at 1am 2 probably drug exchange 3 why risk your loved ones and legal entanglements for years to come for someone who is either stupid enough to go there at 1 am or out doing bad shit and skipping town? Why?

[@humanbeing-001]

I don't answer my door at all, unless I'm expecting someone. I have surveillance cameras, and a pitbull that bites and rarely barks. But criminals are now dressing up as fedex, ups, or pizza guys to do home invasions. It happened a few towns over from me a few months ago. Dudes dressed as fed-ex workers forced the way into the house and pistol whipped the homeowners. It's best to leave that door closed anytime of the day.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

For every time that happens 757,000 ppl knock on the door and that doesnt happen.

[@Joseph32547]

@@omardevonlittle3817 But that first one, is a killer.

[@mikec1254]

@@omardevonlittle3817 i prefer not to be a victim. I will prepare as best i can

[@RdeneckTech]

I don't even turn my TV down or the lights off if somebody knocks and I'm not expecting somebody. I don't have to answer that door unless I want to. The person on the other side can knock until their arm falls off, and I will still talk loudly and just presume my daily life knowing that they can hear me.

[@humanbeing-001]

@@RdeneckTech Then you look out the window and see Publishers clearing house with a $1,000,000 Check driving away.

[@frederickmwangi5833]

Always leveled-headed advice, I’m watching the whole Ayoob playlist

[@scottashe984]

I heard loud banging on my door at 2:00 a.m. last weekend. I looked through the window and saw my living room furniture. I didn't see anyone so I went to sleep. Woke up outside with a massive hangover and locked myself out somehow.

[@outbackeddie]

LOL.

[@Nosirrah2112]

Massad, coming from one armed citizen, you're an amazing teacher and these videos are invaluable. Thank yall for doing what yall do.

[@birage9885]

As always, excellent advice from Massad, been reading and listening to him for years. He has great experience and practical advice. I do exactly what he recommended. I learned many years ago, don't show your weapon, until you have to.

[@DustinDawind]

This is really solid advice and not something I had considered before. So I grabbed a spare holster with an ulti clip and clipped it onto an old pair of pants and put it in the drawer next to my bed. That way if I get the knock I can jump up, put on pants, holster, and then cautiously go investigate. If it does happen to be an officer I won't be answering the door with a gun in hand. If it is not an officer I obviously won't open the door, but will still be prepared in the event the person tries to break in.

[@boomstickBMF]

One guy on the forums told his story: he didnt answer the door during a day time knock. 5min later they broke down the back door and he wound up shooting 2 of them. It was a day time smash and grab where they used the knock to determin if anyone was home (safe to break in or not). We already never answer the door anyways unless we're expecting someone, day or night. 99.9999999% of the time its never the cops or not a salesman. Still, if we get a knock I stay alert for a bit.

[@chrisw422]

Agreed. No one should be knocking on doors at places that they don’t know, unless it is the Police. Weird crazy people out there due to the slopey joe and associates in SwampLand DC.

[@waylonk2453]

Smart homeowner

[@rolandfischer931]

Answer your door jfc lol

[@nederlander9321]

That's a very common tactic during daytime burglaries. To see if a home is empty and everyone is at work, school, etc. If you aren't expecting anyone and don't answer definitely stay on alert for a few minutes as someone may be coming around back to break in.

[@PauloBerni699]

Hit your car alarm, that’ll draw attention

[@MrHarrilasagna]

Spot on as always Mas. Shouldn't need to be said but glad you said it. Everyone should have a doorbell camera.

[@hippyken9521]

Yeah the ring ... The government can check the feed any time. I have camera's.

[@kenibnanak5554]

That's a fairly sadly common tactic, also the disheveled woman claiming she needs help with the 3 guys plastered flat against the house wall so you don't see them until it's too late because you opened the door to her.

[@shevetlevi2821]

@@hippyken9521 Yeah I agree. Or more than the government some lowlife hacker. I would get a CCTV camera but nothing that's online.

[@royalirish4208]

Here in Northern Ireland as a member of the Armed Forces we faced a very real threat during the troubles of being attacked at home, I carried either 9mm or .38 special for my Personal Protection Weapon as well as keeping a Remington 870 ready to go and any at anytime day or night when answering a knock on the door I would always have my pistol in hand but kept behind my back. One thing most people forget is NEVER stand directly infront of your door, always off to the side with the wall between you and the person on the other side as most doors are not bulletproof.

[@taraswertelecki9586]

Neither are most interior walls, it might be a good idea to put a book case by a interior wall full of thick books. That can stop bullets from pistols.

[@chaimafaghet7343]

@@taraswertelecki9586 That would likely be an exterior wall, and outside the US unless the guy has a .50 BMG it'll be plenty bulletproof.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

doorways are Vertical Coffins ⚰️ a LAPD slang term. never bracket yourself in a door way.

[@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857]

I've seen a door that had a shotgun blast through the peephole. It's was Devastating... Excellent advice.

[@scottbalbas7752]

It sucks to have to keep people at a distance, but complacency kills! Respect Brother

[@johimbin]

Greetings from Slovakia. I really enjoy this channel.

[@leesteinmeyer2533]

Great info, sir! I used to follow your articles in the Backwoods Home Magazine, and appreciate all you have contributed to our second amendment in this country. Common sense is getting harder to to find every day! Thank you for what you do!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Awesome, thank you!

[@btruckno1]

I love how he can present a subject, such as this, in such a way that those that are knowledgeable in firearms don't get board, but want to hear more, but he also isn't talking over the heads of a newbie. His presentation is great, so that all can learn.

[@Robertius926]

This is true in my experience. Stand back and assess the situation and act accordingly. We got a 3Am knock - it was border patrol returning our generator that these crafty young guys had tried to get over the wall.

[@rainyday4972]

Lock and load. Protect that generator at all cost.😡

[@jennic2251]

Thank you for a very reasonable, level headed and intelligent, helpful talk. I think it will help a lot of people and hopefully save lives on either side of the door.

[@phantomspaceman]

The police showing up at 2am is exactly what happened to me. It was a light tapping on the door; clearly not normal. The officer identified himself, held up a photograph of my downstairs neighbor, and asked if he was home. The guy had just hacked two people into chunks with an axe in another state and they were moving people outside so stray rounds wouldn't hit anyone. They apprehended him without any violence. Use your common sense, people. Protect yourself without instigating an immediate stand-off.

[@jedismasher]

i just don't answer the door at all, even if it is cops. i don't answer questions from cops as a general rule.

[@harryhotspur4142]

RIGHT...BE PREPARED TO RESPOND ....DON'T OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PREMATURELY RESPONDING! I HAVE HUGE ROBE WITH BIG POCKETS OR I WOULD USE MY HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PLACE MY GLOCK IF I HAD TIME TO PUT THEM ON.....I HAVE USED A TAURUS 44 2" REVOLVER IN THE OTHER POCKET OR JUST IN A POCKET IF I HAVE MADE IT TO "PUT MY PANTS ON IN TIME"....I LOVE MAS...I'VE BEEN READING AND WATCHING HIM FOR 40 YEARS EVEN BEFORE I BECAME A DEPUTY...I ALSO HATE HIM CAUSE HE HAS WON ABOUT 56,987,433 TROPHIES AND PENNANTS IN ABOUT 1000 MATCHES ALL OVER MATCHES I SHOULD HAVE WON..LOL.. ASK YOUR LOCAL POLICE BUDDY OR NEIGHBOR CAUSE WHAT HE'S TELLING I HAVE BEEN DOING FOR 50 YEARS.......EVEN WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER AND Y DAD WAS AT WORK AT THE FIRE STATION AND I HAD TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY MAMA 2 SISTERS AND SISTERS BORN '54' 61 SISTERS AND BROTHER BORN '64 AND MAMA BORN 31... SOMETIMES , OFTEN MY ONE OF MY GRANDMOTHERS WOULD STAY THE NIGHT OR A GREAT AUNT BECAUSE WITH 2 GIRLS AND A VERY YOUNG BOY MY MAMA FELT SAFER WITH ANOTHER ADULT UNTIL I HIT 1 AND KNEW HOW TO HANDLE ALL THE GUNS IN THE HOUSE WELL A 87016 GA, A STEVENS 530-A .410 AND BROWNING AUTO 22 AND SOMETIMES A S&W MODEL 36 2"..... BEING RAISED BY A FIREMAN AND A GRANDPA WHO WAS A POLICEMAN IN HE 20S IN MY COMMUNITY AND A FOREMAN TIL HE GOT DISABLED FALLING THRU A BURNING HOUSE IN 1944 I GOT A RELATIVE LOT OF TRAINING.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@harryhotspur4142 Why are you yelling?

[@jimtom4878]

​@@harryhotspur4142 WRONG

[@wyzolma99]

​@@ZiddersRooFurry some people have visual impairments

[@Earlvis]

This channel is extremely valuable in regards to firearms, the law, and situational thinking.

[@scottscotty7382]

We've had a few instances with trespassers knocking on our cabin door in the middle of the woods. Sometimes teenagers, other times adults. We never open the door, we ask their intentions but we're always armed.

[@lightwarrior432]

Sabé too 🤔

[@JustMe-vz3wd]

andddd? what are their intentions?

[@mattc9598]

@@JustMe-vz3wd sex in an abandoned cabin

[@bodbn]

They wanted to borrow some sugar.

[@geoh7777]

@@bodbn Ha. Good one. You should have sugar, a cup of flour, some baking soda and eggs already on the porch for them.

[@grimm2085]

Excellent video, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, God Bless