Massad Ayoob - "Shoot to Kill" or "Shoot to Stop" Critical Mas Episode 10

[@epickett63]

This gentleman is a national treasure. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@gowilsoncombat]

You bet!

[@kenkneram4819]

He's intelligent and knowledgeable, but he is an alarming tendency tooth extreme social bias. He has value, as do his lessons, but I wouldn't go so far as to deify him deify him. There are many flaws to thinking and reasoning. When your journey begins with an incorrect assumption then it will end in the wrong place.

[@epickett63]

@@kenkneram4819 Deify him? Not even close. I'm an atheist.🙂 But he's still a great resource.

[@kenkneram4819]

@@epickett63 I agree that he's a terrific resource. However he is extremely biased in favor of his "Tribe." The guy has made a career out of helping police officers get away with murder. I'm sure that not all of them were innocent. I've noticed that his hard and fast rules tend to become a little flexible when it comes to his perceived value of the persons involved. That's my only real complaint about him.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Every person who carries a gun should watch this. Excellent advice sir.

[@JohnLloydScharf]

It is not new information. He has been saying exactly the same thing for decades. It is common sense to me, but common sense comes from a common experience. When I swung on someone in a fight, I was doing it to defend myself; not to "beat" them. I did not and do not believe anyone "wins" a fight. Some lose less than others.

[@wagonroad534]

My first reaction to even the slightest hint of "trouble brewing" is to run in the opposite direction.

[@danovichi]

Absolutely. Mr. Ayoob is such a huge wealth of information on the subject, and is always pleasant to listen to.

[@joshua3911]

This topic is interesting to me. It’s so layered in lawyer that for the average individuals it’s impossible to decipher. Shooting in self defense. By shooting someone you have acknowledged the fact the individual may die, in order to (100%) stop a threat, the threat must be rendered incapable of movement. A wounding shot doesn’t promise a reduction of threat. We shoot knowing what the outcome could be fatal, but we verbally express that (stoping the threat) is the goal. It’s a perversion of law. I don’t have to change the (action) to find someone guilty of manslaughter, I’ll just change language of the (action). In my eyes this is the ending of second amendment.

[@email4664]

In reality, all carriers of firearms should already have this mentality, but sadly, much needs to be corrected in the community

[@bhoward9378]

I noticed this in the Rittenhouse trial, when the prosecutor, on cross, said to Kyle, "You intended to kill him, didn't you?" Kyle replied, "No, I intended to stop the threat."

[@zenadventurer69]

While I think the jury got things right, that stupid, drooling Trump cultist was out on a hunting trip and got exactly what he was looking for. Doesn’t change the fact that he was attacked…but he wouldn’t have been if he hadn’t been somewhere he shouldn’t have been with a gun he had no business being in possession of. And that his mother who drove him there isn’t sharing a cell with the Crumbley’s is beyond me.

[@surfingonmars8979]

One can only hope the law suits bankrupt the little idiot and his mother. Rittenhouse had no business being there, with an AR, no less. Fucking imbecile caused the avoidable death of two people. Jurors in the case were similarly imbeciles, at least in the opinion of this former Asst DA.

[@bigdog4574]

@@zenadventurer69 you're being ridiculous.... the merits of him being there could be debated till your blue in the face. Citizens have the right to protect dwellings against arson, robbery, defacement. The group was there just to do that, to push people away if they try to enter the building unlawfully, to stop fires. However if the looters, arseners chose to start violently attacking the persons, then they have every right to defend themselves. While I would never put myself in that situation, especially knowing that there is potential for me to take a life, I understand why others have. the kid had every right to own that fire arm, a year later he could've been shooting it across the pond in the army. So the bottom line is that your arguments are grossly inappropriate when compared to the sociopath crumbley.

[@kyrozudesoya1829]

@@zenadventurer69 None of what you said is even close to being the facts of what happened. He was rendering aid to anybody who needed it, including protestors. He was putting out a literal dumpster fire that nearly blew up a gas station and potentially napalm people. And he had no duty to retreat yet did so multiple times, was attacked multiple times by people with no business pursuing him, and two of them died for it, and the third was neutralized by a shot to the forearm and thus Kyle STOPPED the threat and proceeded to get the hell out of there. Oh yeah, and his dad lived in that Kenosha, and he had lived and WORKED there. That was HIS community, and if the deadbeat officials and cops had actually done their JOBS he would have never been in a position of having to be asked to help the community out in the first place. Don't whine when the cops don't do their jobs, the rule of law collapses, and the locals have to enforce themselves.

[@mattd2008]

@@zenadventurer69 if you’re going to espouse your idiocy as fact, at least try to speak to the actual facts of the case. But then again, if you did that, you wouldn’t say anything at all.

[@lawyerup1time785]

As a trial lawyer, I can tell you this is great advice. Awesome.

[@LicardoDeBousee]

I have a legal question if you don’t mind me asking man… What do you say to the 911 dispatcher when they ask what happened after you had to use your gun in self-defense to stop a threat on your life? (In the sense to not potentially incriminate yourself) Can those dispatch recordings be used in court against you to expose potentially incriminating evidence by the prosecution?

[@lawyerup1time785]

@@LicardoDeBousee well without this being treated as legal advice because I can only practice in certain states certain places and I don’t know where you’re located, but I can say hypothetically can respect myself is that I know that anything that I say can be used against me even 911 recordings. Do you go to the Wilson combat KZbin channel there is a couple videos sorry there are a couple videos from massad ayoob and he’s got a great series on what to say and what to do if that ever happens.

[@pteppig]

As usual in court, LIE, let the judge hear an excuse HE would accept. Of course, the main goal is to permanently stop the attacker from moving every muscle, including the heart

[@pteppig]

@@LicardoDeBousee the recordings WILL be used later. "shot at and stopped the attacker"

[@crazysquirrel9425]

@@LicardoDeBousee I would say send an ambulance someone has been shot. Then hang up.

[@5KYRDR]

This series should be required viewing for every new gun owner. 9 times out of 10, we purchase our first handgun with the intent to carry it for self defense. And Massad's advice on how exactly to do that and how to handle situations that could arise is just core vital information.

[@malliceuk]

Definitely. This a resource everyone should be aware of.

[@righost7593]

Agreed, I've been watching his videos and a few others to absorb as much knowledge as possible in addition to visiting the range to train and hone my skills. Everyone first time gun owner should be very diligent and studious. This is coming from a resident of NYC, just acquired my R/S permit along with my CCW. I will continue to learn and do my part to show others that gun ownership is not only a right but a responsibility we should all take seriously.

[@adventure9606]

When you take the ccw class they teach you the different phrases among many other things. Even if you never own a gun the class is worth taking.

[@rogerd.miller1095]

In October 1994 I stopped a home invasion in my home in the nicest neighborhood of Greenville, SC. I stopped the threat with a gun I kept in my nightstand. I did not kill the assailant. During the lead up to the trial and even after the trial the Judge asked my in chambers why I did not kill the assailant. My answer was simple; I did not have to. I was able to stop the threat short of lethal force. Another aspect of shooting to stop the threat rather than shooting to kill, is that it is easy to kill a person. It is much harder to deal with it afterward. Your life is forever changed when you kill someone. I speak from having 77 confirmed kills in Vietnam. Furthermore, killing someone in your own home carries with it another level of complications. Though I did not kill the assailant, we were no longer comfortable in the house, and within three months we had moved. I believe the scenario you have laid out is the correct one. Shoot to stop the threat, not to kill. Great video.

[@patriot9455]

First, thank you for your service. You were able to differentiate between a killing situation and a self defense situation. Thank you for your calm and clear minded response, in either situation.

[@justinriley8651]

that story about the 77 confirmed kills sounds like only somebody who is a master of bushido could pull off.

[@percyfaith11]

Why were you taken to trial?

[@bobbyc1849]

@@percyfaith11 I had a similar problem, but no firearms invoked. Cops will say, "one guy goes to the hospital and the other guy goes to jail". Judge and DA refused to drop the case. Excessive force is a hard case to defend.

[@gibsondrummer]

@@percyfaith11 the obvious answer would be that the trial was for the home invasion criminals who were prosecuted and he was a victim

[@MATTNMEMPHIS]

Massad Ayoob has been my firearms sherpa since the 1980's when I first picked up a firearm as a kid. I have carried a firearm both professionally and as a civilian since the early 90's and I can tell you for certain Massad's wisdom is always with me. I can't thank you enough Mr. Ayoob.

[@LostintheHate]

You are an official Ayoobian

[@franslangendonk6510]

Me too.

[@robbychism]

This man's knowledge, his wisdom is priceless. He is truly a wealth made accessible for free through this channel. Absolutely invaluable. He is helping the average citizen to be more informed and therefore more responsible, which is commendable for a man of his experience. Thank you Mas & Wilson Combat!

[@petermayonejr.3420]

Stone-cold TRUTH!

[@StratBurst92]

There are few that I trust 100% Massad Ayoob is one of them.

[@gowilsoncombat]

You're Welcome!

[@roundboyli7217]

And his wig is off the chain

[@nsgfields]

This is oure nonsense. Amber G. went to jail because she busted into a home that did not belong to her and killed the man inside. Then she didn't even try to save him. How in the world is that terrible mistake not punishable by prison? If I made the mistake, or you did, we would have met the same fate. You don't get to gun people down without cause and not pay for it. Period. It makes no difference what she said or didn't say. She fucked up, killed an innocent, acted as she didn't care, and paid the price. Fair deal. Open and shit. I do not care if the uniform was blue, we ALL must render under Cesar or justice does not exist. Kyle Rittenhouse was a terrible comparison. Any parents worth their salt would not of had their child in a state they do not live in at 17 years old out with a rifle in the middle of the night. If he would of been at home where his ass should of been he would not of had to go through what he went through. That being said, he was getting cracked by multiple folks one with a skateboard. At that moment he was within his rights to defend himself and he did. That was totally irresponsible for him to be there, however that was no murder. It's him and his parents fault it happened, that does not make it murder. There is a huge difference in these two cases. Kyle got lucky on the gun charge as it appears he was probably in violation of the law on that one. The rest of the charges were political bs. Let's not make political bs out of Amber's case. She went down, and lost her appeals not because of what she said, it is because her action were aggregious and indefensible. We would be in jail too. Let's call a spade a spade. Like Chauvin should be free right? Nope, he broke the law and policy and paid the price. Just because he killed a shifty asshole person does not mean it is no longer murder. Keep believing this bs while carrying a gun and you will meet the same fate as them. These are not difficult to sprite if you leave the cult thinking out of it. What if it was your son or daughter?

[@speedindeemin]

This video is 8 minutes long, but the amount of wisdom could surmount to years and years of experience. Massad IS the end all be all for teaching the ways and mindsets that concealed carry holders should uphold. And the man sits there talking eloquently and concisely sharing this information FOR FREE in front of a camera to share among millions. Really have to tip our hats toward this man for sharing his experience as well as the other experts on this channel. Honestly, thank you.

[@sword-and-shield]

Shortly after 9/11 living in Atlanta Ga area I went down and got my CC permit. I carried daily, everywhere, until we were finally brought off condition red. I bought your book..In the Gravest Extreme.. It was outstanding, it open my eyes to a lot of foolish notions I had about armed defense, and how wrong I was. Based around multiple statistics, recorded events, and records listed in that book, I developed the proper mindset needed, if indeed, I actually needed to pull and use my weapon. Without reading it, I am sure I would have ended up on the wrong side of the statistics with my original notions and Ideas of self protection. The book served me well, and I have turned many to it. Thank You Sir.

[@bparks_5095]

I just became familiar with Massad about 2 months ago through this youtube channel and have become addicted to his wisdom. I share many of your same sentiments, I've been carrying for a couple years now and had no idea how wrong some of my notions were about self defense. Less than a week ago I ordered the book In the Gravest Extreme... I cannot wait to read it!

[@sword-and-shield]

@@bparks_5095 When I bought it, I knew nothing of him, and no KZbin. I was like most and very clueless, but thinking I wasn't. The book provides FACTS from compiled data by law enforcement. One of the most important things I took away was, once I reveal the gun, the trigger is to be pulled immediately. If you can't do that in confidence, then you need to learn when and why you can. Nothing schools you better than facts...enjoy

[@marksd5650]

Why aren’t more people as smart and also as articulate? What a breath of fresh air to listen to a smart articulate man.

[@renegade7493]

Smarts disappeared long time ago

[@Lee-rq1ek]

@@renegade7493 Smart is still around and was around when Ayoob began...where did he get his "smarts" ?

[@travissmith2211]

There's plenty of smart people still around. They just aren't spotlighted like the idiots are.

[@rwdchannel2901]

Most people go to public school run by purple haired communist that are busy telling their students about coming out on LGBTQ than teaching them English skills.

[@kaylaraye9121]

TFC- I'd offer that many don't take that "pause" to consider their answer. They "react" to the question, they do not "respond" to it. Lawyers want us to react, with emotion!

[@nmr6988]

When Massad speaks, I stop what I'm doing and listen.

[@droth2011]

As we should, Mas knows more than most of ever will.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@droth2011 no wonder the US such a low IQ.

[@loganshotrod4x464]

If you own a gun, then you need to consume every morsel of information you can get when it comes to protecting yourself in a court of law, especially in the wake of a shooting - Massad Ayoob’s videos & books are absolutely essential.

[@SteveSnowman]

Now-a-days (2023) where words/terms are becoming more and more "re-defined" and "mis-used" this is very good advice from Mr. Ayoob. Thanks. - N Idaho -

[@MrVein1983]

When Mas says it it’s most definitely worth listening to. The man is a living legend. Situational awareness is the lesson for today.

[@r.d.r7658]

just another gun freak

[@butchhaight]

“Situational awareness”…👍

[@JohnDoe-ni9zm]

@@butchhaight what video did he watch xD

[@MrGetarealgun]

Been a student of Mas for 25 years now. His books & magazines are a goldmine of knowledge.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Thanks for reminding us of the power of choosing our words appropriately, especially in the legal genre.

[@602rmiller]

I learned this lesson 32 times over 32 years of law enforcement employment. I need to say that your words still enlightened me.

[@mikeseigel6566]

Retired LEO, “shoot to stop the threat” is exactly what we were taught in the academy and annually during use of force training. Wise words from Mr. Ayoob.

[@Camoman-70]

Marine Corps combat veteran here. If that's true answer me why in some cases if deadly force is necessary every cop on seen opens fire ???

[@jerk_store]

Nashville Metro Police say the same but then we got to watch more than 10 officers empty their high capacity magazines into a suspect whom they *thought* was armed. The suspect did goad them into drawing their weapons but it doesn't take over 100 rounds to stop a human. Funny how untrained citizens are held to a higher degree in a court of law than a highly trained police force.

[@Dv087]

No sir I have to disagree with you thanking us for watching. We should all say thank you for those great words of wisdom. By the way you are welcome, to continue to teach us all.

[@gowilsoncombat]

So nice of you

[@davejs2569]

Thank you for your knowledge. In 2004, I almost lost my life to criminals and it's the reason I carry. To stop the threat is what I want to do at all times.

[@WImob420]

Was just having this discussion with a friend, told her do NOT shoot to wound (shoot in leg ect) because some DA will be like "well you took the time to aim at a smaller target, so you must not of been in immediate danger ect" you broke it down in a way that makes it easier to get the message across. 😁

[@keithangstadt4950]

I tell people this when they try that argument. If you are not shooting for the largest target (torso), and aiming for a smaller target at a place that is less likely to stop the threat, then you didn't feel that your life was in danger and therefore it's not a justifiable shooting

[@Crashphoenix666]

This point of view has never been expressed in the few defense courses I've taken. Instructors have always said "shoot to kill" when in a situation that you can not get out of any other way. To be fair, they have always recommended doing whatever is practical to avoid a confrontation. I'll watch for this at the next class I take, and if not mentioned, I'll bring it up. Glad to have seen your vid!

[@rayr268]

This is the most helpful channel on protection

[@MrMmaretic]

I went trough a ccw training class 35 years ago, the instructor said you are in a defensive shooting, only say three things, I feared for my life , I shot to stop the treat, and I want to speak to my attorney.

[@BlackDotPatrick]

Say one thing, I need to speak with an attorney.

[@kaspermj]

@@BlackDotPatrick Exactly. Shut the hell up. Dont say a single word beyond that sentence to the cops.

[@rehabwardialer]

@@kaspermj Massad gives slighted updated advice in a video on that topic. Not saying you are wrong at all; in fact, I agree with you but there may be a small update of what might be worth saying. Really got me thinking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHqtZaqChcRji68

[@scooter5940]

@@BlackDotPatrick Actually, I watched a rather lengthy video where Massad addresses this very topic, and he does not agree with you. 1) He attacked me (or whatever). 2) I feared for my life. 3) give a bare minimum description of what happened - but don't sign a statement and don't answer questions 4) say I will cooperate, but I need a few days to compose myself (and speak with counsel). 5) Point out any evidence and witnesses. And always, always, always - by the first one to call 911. Always have a phone. There is more to the video - it is worth seeing.

[@callum1465]

@@scooter5940 never ever talk to cops. They are not your friends and are only trying to get a confession against you. Only speak to a lawyer

[@barkermjb]

One of the most important lessons for all gun carriers to know

[@timothybauer1295]

I find myself listening to, and learning from every syllable Mr. Ayoob says.

[@lepadus7926]

I think I could listen to you talk about the different types of rocks in Utah. What a voice.

[@rockysavage459]

Massad Ayoob YOU ARE THE BEST. I ADMIRE THE WAY IN WHICH YOU REFREAH OUR MINDS TO STAY OUT OF LEGAL TROUBLE AFTER A SHOOTOUT WITH A LOWLIFE.

[@Philly1958]

Mas, you are a National treasure! Thank you

[@joedeleon1189]

Listen to the man... I graduated from LFI some gazillion years ago, and still remember most of what Mass had then to say. I must also say that I have been really well served by his teachings all these gazillion years, since it has kept me form doing stupid things, that many well meaning people think are true. Listen to the man!

[@zh3401]

Sir you are an American icon. Your guidance is spoken simply, effectively and directly. I have learned more about how to respond in the event of life threatening violence and teh aftermath from you than anyone else.

[@ryanramsey9621]

Masaad Sir I love what you did with the name of your show Critical Mas. Most people don't know weapons grade nuclear material is not dangerous unless it hits the critical mass thus causing a exothermic reaction. The information you pass along is very critical and if you don't have the right information your self defense case can blow up in your face. Most people don't understand the imminent danger standard. I was a CJ major in college before going into machinist area of which I had earned a 2 year certification at a local college for free through high school. I been a machinist in the orthopedic industry for 22 years but am really considering trying to earn my credentials as a gunsmith. I love guns and have been reading your info as long as it's been available to me.

[@fredorman2429]

Although I have taken refresher courses in section 35 of the NYS Penal law (use of deadly physical force), this presentation put my feet firmly back on the ground. It’s easy to wax philosophical, But the purpose of giving testimony is to explain one’s true purpose for taking action.

[@HAYAOLEONE]

👍 👏 NEVER say/type 'shoot to kill'. NEVER. Excellent video. Very important detail.

[@HAYAOLEONE]

Regarding the long term effects of your defensive shooting. Never discuss them. Simply discuss the shooting and the necessity to protect/defend/stop. First because it is not your concern, second because modern surgery + rehab can accomplish miracles. People can be paralyzed and walk again.

[@LOVES-A1911]

When I went through the academy during the legal part we had a deputy state attorney tell us that if we ever had to shoot someone in the line of duty or otherwise never to say I shot to kill, but instead say I shot to stop, as there is a legal difference and can mean the difference between being free or serving time.

[@brianstamm1314]

As a corrections officer I was always taught to "shoot center mass and shoot to stop". I love how all of the armchair quarterbacks say, "shoot him in the leg (or arm)." Real life is different.

[@pabloescobar7802]

Sure shoot right through the artery so they can bleed out in less than 3 minutes 😂😂 they haven’t a clue

[@charlesashworth6805]

I'd say he explained the reasoning for that perfectly. Why would you use deadly force against someone if your life was in so little jeopardy that you shot them in the leg.

[@LWRC]

Shooting at center mass is shoot to kill no matter if you say it wss shoot to stop! If you shot 10,000 people at center mass and all 10,000 died as the result of it, then shoot to stop is the same as shoot to kill no matter what you say in court. Sure, words matter but if shoot to stop has the exact same outcome as shoot to kill, then it is equivalent!!!

[@brianstamm1314]

@@LWRC Imagine that. My niece was shot TWICE center mass at pbr with a nine mm. She is still alive. Your point is taken but not entirely correct. Not saying you are wrong, there are exceptions.

[@LWRC]

@@brianstamm1314 Thank God she is alive. This is playing with words because the majority of the time, the person shot at center mass expires. I dare say that no one wants to try their luck at being shot in center mass and see if they survive.

[@JHargis68]

Massad Ayoob know his stuff. I've been reading his well-written wisdom for 37 years now and I urge anyone who owns or carries a gun to watch or read anything they can by this wise man.

[@CasinoMan2005]

Thank you for your videos. I recently found you on KZbin. I’ve had a Texas CCL for 15 years. I’m learning a lot from your videos and appreciate all you do. Thanks again.

[@TheTinyAutistsGuideToTheGalaxy]

This man has so much knowledge of the dynamics of self defense , the law and common sense . Subscribed

[@alantoon5708]

I remember reading in one of your articles when the shooter was asked if he shot to kill. The reply was: "I shot to live".

[@ajbarnes777]

Boy am I glad I found this channel. Instant subscribe! As a new gun owner (year and a half), I've been drowning myself in learning everything I can with all of this... and this is the first time I heard this from this standpoint. Everywhere else say it's "shoot to kill", and that never sat right with me.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad to hear you are onboard. Share our channel with your friends too!

[@christoFlair777]

I agree, excellent information especially for new prospective gun owners like myself

[@duanebillington7724]

Thanks Massad, always good to hear it again. It needs to be ingrained in us CCW folks. Never had to pull and hope I never do. Good to know the right things to do and the right way of saying things when you get in a high stress situation.

[@scottzvidzo5564]

This man is the best lawyer , instructor , cop all that stuff , keep doing this Sir I'm proud of you.

[@oldfilmguy9413]

Thank you. You may have saved some innocent lives with this advice today.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charliehutchinson252]

Yeah, too bad Guyser's victim didn't benefit from this.

[@126.Seconds]

Justifiable defense, the purpose is a defining element, words have meanings. Mr. Ayoob's knowledge runs deep, pay attention and God bless!

[@murrayjimm]

Quality, straightforward discussion on matters that important to us all. With thanks

[@jimhontz7313]

Mr Ayoob is a treasure. His depth of knowledge and razor sharp ability to share that knowledge with others is amazing.

[@YabbaDabba420]

Advice worth it’s weight in Gold!

[@Shot_Gunner]

Excellent points here. I remember watching that trial and when she said “yes” I cringed as well. I thought, I just couldn’t believe that she would actually say that. 🤦‍♂️. I think I speak for most of us legally armed citizens when I say we absolutely do NOT want to kill anyone. We just want to be left alone and want to come home to see our family every night. 👍🏼

[@nsgfields]

I think Amber Guyger was a terrible example. She fucked up. She killed an innocent person in his home eating ice cream. So because she was a cop She does not have to account for her mistake? Wtf are yall talking about. She didn't go to jail because she said the wrong thing. She went to jail because she killed an innocent person for no reason. She went for her mistakes. Kyle Rittenhouse was getting cracked over the head with a skateboard and being wooped by multiple people. He had every right to shoot even though his 17 year old butt should of never been there with a rifle out in the streets. He was still justified in defending himself. Amber wasn't a victim. The dead guy was. What is wrong with yall? Keep believing this nonsense and you will end up like Amber. Don't rush into someone else's home and shoot them without cause, and you wont get Ambered. If Kyle was a home with his parents where he should of been, he would not have had to live through that. That being said, what he did was not murder. It was self defense. You can't claim self defense and you busted in the wrong door. Is this really that hard to separate. Her actions got her slammed, not her freaking words. She fucked up. And didn't give two shots about either until she realized she had no good defense to go on and them charges came. If you carry a gun, the most valuable information is to "think" before you get that finger on the trigger. You also have to accept you may be in front of a grand jury. So make sure it is your place before you go kicking in the door.

[@williamdaniels9197]

@@nsgfields Thank you. As a firearms enthusiast is important to realize when we're in the wrong. Always siding with the shooter isn't good for our 2A.

[@ericmiller7749]

Unless they have antlers on their head. Then we kill them.

[@arizonapapa9453]

Much like my spare tire, fire extinguisher, and tow strap, I take considerable steps to prevent ever needing to use them, but I always want them with me! I'm sure she never expected to end up in that situation, but sometimes the truth takes a back seat to public opinion, and anyone can end up getting Rittenhouse'd.

[@email4664]

@@nsgfields Funny how the guys that owned the car lot that junior pissant kyle was "protecting" said he didn't want any of the armed losers there at all. Too bad the skateboard guy was not armed, and the rest of the crowd were pussies. Kyle should have been fed that gun, and taken to his mother in a bag.

[@thegreatguru1985]

Thank you Massad for taking the time to help people understand the use of lethal force. You can never get enough training or knowledge when it comes to self defense. If one is lucky, they'll never have to engage in the use of lethal force. If I don't see you again, Merry Christmas and have a happy new year.

[@yankeecornbread8464]

These Wilson Combat trailers really build up the excitement for the man we love to listen to!

[@doughesson]

Unlike other trailers,he actually delivers what is promised.

[@waynehendrix4806]

@@doughesson My problem with trailers is that I get too busy to watch the actual event until later.

[@mushtaqali537]

Totally agree to what you say; to stop the threat !

[@tenpointlanding]

Thank You so much for this video. it clarified something I was unable to make sense of for most of my life. I stopped carrying for a long time because my grandfather always said that awful phrase, "shoot to kill," and I've never want to kill or harm anyone. But I will do anything to protect my loved ones and an otherwise peaceful way of life.

[@Ben-yw8be]

I can’t wait for this. I took a Texas LTC class. The main objective of the concealed carrier is shoot to stop the threat not necessarily to kill. If the threat died due to untreated gun shot wounds then it is more of a secondary effect of stopping the threat. Intention is very important. Moderation in the use of lethal force is very important.

[@email4664]

You can't wait for this?? You will find yourself in a bag if you go out looking to pick fights.

[@BaritoneMonkey]

I'm with you, except that first sentence needs to be clarified. Especially given the video this comment is on lmao.... What couldn't you wait for, the video or to get the chance to say that you shot to stop? Make sure what comes across to others is what what you're trying to communicate

[@majorpwner241]

funny because I took one of those classes and I was told essentially to mag dump, because that's literally what police do on active threats.

[@scooter5940]

@@majorpwner241 Maybe you should take a more responsible class - where the instructor realizes that the students are not LEO's.

[@majorpwner241]

@@scooter5940 Nah personally if I shoot someone I'm shooting to kill them. I don't want to be sued in court later, and they must have done something bad enough to deserve it anyways.

[@gregentwistle5105]

as always, Mas shares his legal and moral wisdom. Thanks.

[@jenni0278]

It is always shoot to stop the threat. Period

[@jenni0278]

And deadly force by Mass Ayoob should be required reading at the very least

[@xbarranch2]

Shoot until the threat is neutralized. That is what we were trained,.

[@thomashardy1851]

@@MrNukenin16 Is not posing an imminent threat to you or someone you're defending.

[@xbarranch2]

@@MrNukenin16 When the person is no longer able to cause serious bodily injury or death.

[@Snookynibbles]

@ Comics Entertainment Studio, Yes.

[@darangemaster1]

i am a graduate of LFI about 22 years ago learned a lot of valuable lessons

[@charlesdiaz6974]

Thank you so much sir for the teaching how to conduct yourself with the weapon and think before you do anything we need more teaching like you so people get educated I appreciate your do to wake up people and do the right thing I think if we get educated right like you said this one was a training for me thank you so much God bless

[@vanmann8347]

Thanks once again for sharing your thoughts, feelings and knowledge. I’ve taken away much from just this video alone. And like I say “if a day goes by that you haven’t learned something, it’s a wasted day”

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for sharing!

[@procerpat9223]

ABSOLUTELY priceless advice🇺🇸

[@okiecustompew]

Thanks Mas you don't have to do these videos for free but thank God you and the Wilson combat team do because this is invaluable knowledge!

[@FM-ey3qp]

Well done sir. ALL firearm owners should reflect upon your knowledge.

[@vtphynx]

I’ve just discovered this man recently. How he says things makes them seem like the most common sense thing ever. I love it.

[@Samuel-km5yf]

Great talk, Mas. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for listening

[@joanofarc1338]

This video is absolutely great! Every CWP should watch it and take heed! Ya taught me things that I thought I understood, but had wrong. Ya made everything crystal clear. Thank you!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ArizonaGunsDave]

As a firearms owner for many years and a huge 2nd amendment advocate I can say this is very good advice. Time and time again I see people in forums, on KZbin and even in person say things that really make gun owners look bad. They give those that oppose the 2nd Amendment reason to hate all of us and I can't for the life of me understand why they do this. As a gun owner I will be honest, I don't like many fellow gun owners because of their attitude and approach they have on many topics relating to firearms. Maybe that's why I normally keep to myself at the shooting range and go during off times, this way I can avoid these tacticool morons.

[@GenXMafia]

Never go anywhere with a gun that you wouldn’t go to without one. Alcohol and firearms don’t mix. If you are uncomfortable patronizing an establishment or event where alcohol flows freely without your firearm I refer you back to step one. NEVER, EVER, EVER get involved in a 3rd party shooting. EVER! Never has a stranger existed that is worth you potentially spending the rest of your life in prison for if something were to go horribly wrong and you shoot an innocent bystander. Collateral damage only works for the military. If if ain’t your circus it ain’t your monkeys. I carry a gun for ONE reason. Because I’m too young to die and too old to take an ass beating. If you’re out there with an attitude that you’re going to be savior of the universe you do so at your own peril. Follow this advice and the only time you’ll ever pull your gun will be at the firing range.

[@ArizonaGunsDave]

@@GenXMafia What does this long winded comment have to do with what I wrote! None of what you said addresses anything I mentioned. They make medication for this stuff, I suggest looking into it!

[@homeofrespectfulskeptics8118]

I'm an old semi retired CPA and new to concealed carry world. This is very valuable advice. Thank you and I hope I never have to use it.

[@markphilpot8734]

Mr Massad, that phrase should not come out of anyone’s mouth. As you said, in court, it hurt the female officer’s case leaving her messed up for years and loss of a career I’m sure. In firearm classes for civilians, this should be emphasized heavily as they are not officers of the law so it is even more vital that this “shoot to stop” be emphasized in their training in the classroom. The civilian carry and concealed carry classrooms need to specifically emphasize legal obligations of the gun carrying public regarding this “shoot to stop” subject. I cannot speak from experience but I did not hear that nor has anyone else I know that carries heard that. This is highly important for all who carry a gun in public or at their residence, even and especially in their car as well. Very good video!

[@ytrefugee113]

Great video and advice. It's sad that law abiding people can, and do often become the victims of parsed words.

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

Awesome video & Crucial information. Thank you for your time to better educate us. And thank you for your service in Law enforcement.

[@rammuchewicz8045]

I've heard that "Would you?. . ." question quite a bit. Finally I answered "I shoot to live". Usually questions end at that point.

[@sunkist3575]

Thank you for clarifying that. Your counsel is greatly appreciated. I'm a Concealed Carry Instructor in MN. I have essentially been saying the same thing to my students and now I have more concise language to deliver the idea.

[@5162-b8y]

You want to thank me for listening to you, it's the opposite, I want to thank you for providing this value information free to the public.

[@Bladerunner4924764]

Back in the 80's, as a young G.I. I remember buying the magazine "Guns & Ammo" and Massad Ayoob was a contributing writer. He wrote about this very subject even way back then, when he was in law enforcement in New England. It's always been at the forefront of my mind if I ever got involved in a self defense situation. Thanks Massad, after all these years. I also remember and article he wrote on how to gun proof your kids by teaching them how to do a safety check on any gun they encounter, including a gun at a friend's house if the friend displays it... we all know how those scenarios can end up.

[@drenk7]

Good advice from a very knowledgeable person. Thank You Mass.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thank you Mass for emphasizing that armed citizens must shoot to stop the threat in an armed confrontation. That's what everyone trained for a license to carry permit is trained to do. I live near Dallas and the Amber Guyger incident hit close to home. It is sad that she answered the way she did. Again, you sir are an acknowledged expert firearms advisor and trainer. Thanks again.

[@Falconryder]

I felt bad for her, but I felt worse for the guy killed in his apartment eating ice cream.

[@m.m.6044]

Thank you for bringing up the amber guyger case. I feel her case was much more nuanced then was made out in the news. Great point and a good lesson for every legal self defense gun owner.

[@andyd834]

I'll never buy the whole it was an accident thing.

[@terry_willis]

@@andyd834 Her intent was irrelevant given the circumstances. i.e. some innocent guy is in his own house minding his own business and next second he's dead. Not his fault. Society demands some payment for that. Geiger f'ed up. Her "mistake" cost an innocent man his life. She must pay. If she was acquitted of all charges, that itself would be a miscarriage of justice.

[@andyd834]

@@terry_willis agreed

[@GOmegaPHD]

@@terry_willis 100% cop or not. we cant just be allowed to kill people who are in their own house, minding their own business. Imagine if botham was armed and shot her, these idiots defending Guiger would be saying he is a cop killer, etc, when they would do the same when an armed stranger enters your house late at night. we cant let cops be more than us, as they are one of us, a citizen.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

@@terry_willis Yep. Even if it was ruled manslaughter, a decade in jail isn't excessive.

[@csiipahoa2857]

This information is priceless. In 1980 I was taught by OPD to shoot to incapacitate. In 1994 I stood in front of a judge for a shooting.... subsequently acquitted. Great advice.

[@robinperronjones5024]

As a new subscriber and firearm user in many countries and now in the USA, your advice incorporates your obvious experience, the current USA laws and life’s common sense, I applaud your dialogue and advice, thank you for channel and I hope the lawful firearm community take cognizance of your comments. Well done and may you continue. Thanks.

[@1949rgs]

This is clearly one of the most valuable videos I have ever watched. Thank you.

[@duacot6633]

Extremely valid points. Thank you for sharing and highlighting these concerns.

[@drespratt]

Sir, thank you for this extremely informative video.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

A great sober principal - thanks for a valuable share.

[@mikelambert4336]

This is excellent, excellent advice. I am a defense attorney who has represented several individuals charged with shooting in self defense. Some of those charges resulted in death. Some did not. So I will say that Mr. Ayoob's advice here is 100% spot on. I would go further, though, than Mr. Ayoob does here into how to apply this advice. If, God forbid, you are ever in this circumstance and you need an attorney, you will likely be calling different attorneys if you are not a member of a group that provides reference to attorneys, such as Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Fund or US Concealed Carry Association. In your first meeting with your attorney, you should bring up this issue. You should specifically ask something like, "If we wind up in trial, what would you ask me about why I fired that gun?" If the attorney does not know the answer to this question, if this attorney does not say something along the lines of, "Your answer is that you shot to stop the threat," GO TO ANOTHER ATTORNEY. You need an attorney who understands firearms and the laws of self defense. And if in your initial meeting with the attorney he is not familiar with what Mr. Ayoob has just said here, then that attorney is NOT the attorney for your self defense case. Just get another attorney. If you have a public defender and your public defender does not get why this is important, then get an attorney who does. I'm not joking. Your life is at stake.

[@danballard1671]

Ive talked to lawyers who cringe when I tell them I carry. This is far and above what they were afraid to express .

[@mikewallace8087]

There are no absolutes . Human beings , even sage'd professionals can act/reacted differently according to current conditions , even the state of mind of the defender if they encountered a personal stress event before hand and went to work upset. Too many variables in life . Maybe the best thing to remember is invoke your right to remain silent and say nothing to investigators until counsel is at your side.

[@wagonroad534]

A very important fact; all law enforcement officers carry voice recorders. Once you say something, it goes on record

[@GeorgeSemel]

The gun I carry for the most part is for protection from 4 legged creatures because I like to wander around remote places to fish for trout. I had a few times when bears got a little closer than I like, luck they just walked off. A moose chased me up a tree, lucky for me since it's a lot of work to deal with a moose by yourself, been there and done that too. You are right words mean things, we carry to stop a threat to our physical selves and others. Thou I am inclined in today's environment to get out of Dodge first.

[@joeyk3134]

I would rather get mauled to death than deal with the legal repercussions of killing a bear

[@deanhendrix3179]

Massad is an excellent source of knowledge and he provides complete information, based on pure experience. This gentleman did not read it in a book, he lived it. I could spend a year with him and not learn enough. Thank you brother, this one was invaluable for everyone.

[@keithviglucci5934]

THE authority on use of force. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for watching!

[@chucknorris202]

Great video. I've learned a small amount from my own dealings with the police(just in regards to being attacked on the street by some thug and having to knock him out..this happened twice actually. Good thing I've been training muay thai for many years now..and jiu jitsu before that) that how you present yourself, how you phrase your words, means everything to them. And this is good to know. I conceal carry when I go into certain dangerous areas, but not all the time. Perhaps I should though. When you're dealing with more than one attacker, beating them down with your fists isnt really the best way to do it, let alone the safest way. And more than 2 guys? Definitely gonna need a weapon.

[@DarknessNation]

I remember a police officer telling me a few things.... if someone ever askes you if you carry a knife, just say no... it is a multi purpose tool. If someone asks you if you carry a gun just say, I carry a life preserving tool. If you ever have to shoot someone and the court asks "did you shoot that person?", say "I shot to preserve and protect life."

[@majorpwner241]

See-through BS. Cops aren't that smart. Say no you don't carry a knife so they can hold up a knife in court and say you don't carry this?? lol

[@DarknessNation]

@@majorpwner241 Well maybe you haven't met or spoke to the right police officers. I work with sheriff and police department on a constant bases, and a lot of them are humans with different levels of intelligence. You just made the assumption that all cops are the same.... So what does that say about your bigotry?

[@smc1942]

I've had cops tell me, "ALWAYS say you feared for your life."

[@jasonpadula4916]

I watched the assistant DA in the Rittenhouse trial try so desperately to get Kyle to fall into this trap. With so many zealots within our justice system, you cannot afford to give anyone any reason to question as to why you shot.

[@SnapCracklePapa]

Excellent video Mr. Ayoob. I was having this very discussion a while back and I was the only one that took the 'shoot to stop' side. My main reasoning was because of all the unknowns with who the threat is coming from. Your legal exposure argument is even more compelling. I knew I was right!

[@alanpruett2217]

Thanks for posting this. There is not nearly enough discussion about this topic in the online CCW community. I am glad that someone of your stature has now done so. Pay attention people! Carrying a weapon is a HUGE responsibility. Let’s live up to it!

[@sempre_avanti_01]

When I was recovering from Covid, I was having an especially weak & tiresome day. I drove to the 4th floor of my parking garage, walked down the hallway of my condominium, arrived at “my” unit, and began to tap my keycard. It wouldn’t work. After tapping and shaking the handle multiple times, I realized I was on the wrong floor. I was 505 not 405. I’m also a CC holder. I was lucky no one was home. I’m not sure what I would have done if the door had been ajar but at one time I thought: who could ever confuse where one lives?

[@RichardZipperer]

I was tired and exited a store with a handful & a mobilephone talk ongoing. I not only opened the wrong type vehicle door; I actually & practically set down into an Elderly ladies lap the best I could try until I heard different voices & looked in front of where I was trying to find seat & there was my son in the passenger seat of my vehicle rolling over laughing! Oh 💩🙈 The object keeping me from setting down screamed out... do something! The vehicle then stopped running & keys started jingling around. So where mine and me. Her husband was going for the locked glovebox. I'm about half Paralyzed Individual, thank god for endorphins!. I haven't moved nor left a parking lot that fast since & had to stop my son from choking to death laughing about a mile down the road. I didn't sleep that night.

[@aozora9632]

If you admit you are not sure how you would have react, and feel yourself lucky, you should probably consider not to carry.

[@sempre_avanti_01]

@@aozora9632 The four rules of firearm safety: 1. Always Keep Firearm Pointed in a Safe direction 2. Treat All Guns as Though They are Loaded 3. Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger until You are Ready to Shoot 4. Always Be Sure of Your Target and What’s Beyond It Why am I unsure? Because of rule #4. I'll keep carrying responsibly, thanks.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

@@RichardZipperer I once sat in the wrong car; it smelled funny, a smoker owned it. Rather disconcerting to say the least.

[@RichardZipperer]

@@UncleKennysPlace with the Injuries and pain of walking I have I'd ride with them if I didn't have a choice. I'm uncertain about how bones and spinalcord Injuries your suffering from,however prayers for you that you live to see more of those if needed. Hopefully walking & setting or standing upright feels good to you even if so painful that Methadone doesn't stop the pain completely. When that's happening an individual who doesn't abuse they're prescribed medication knows their limitations. Are you familiar?

[@robertrickett7816]

Massad said this 20+ years ago, and I as a security officer, and bodyguard took that to heart. This is also what I used when hand to hand combat was used to stop criminals.

[@strat1960s]

Thank you for sharing these videos. Watching and listening to these videos, the lessons make perfect sense. However, without a way to practice what is being taught, in a panic situation, I believe I may make mistakes. I was raised to always be up front and honest, but sometimes what I view as telling a truth may in fact be used against me. Do you have any suggestions on how my family members and I can safely practice these lessons so that they become a habit?

[@jonmajarucon51]

I sent this to my friends who moved from California to Idaho. Their attitudes are so flippant and careless. "I get to open carry a weapon". They have NEVER taken a weapons course other than reading a gun safety form. They have NO IDEA what kind of responsibility comes with carrying a weapon. We must practice and train but never look for a fight or an "opportunity" to fire the weapon. Its always to be implemented as a last resort. I am so thankful to Massad

[@luked4043]

Bla bla bla yeah it’s the same for Americans all over the country buddy. You know how many hicks I’ve met carry guns and haven’t shot in years?

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I've been following Mass Ayoob on-and-off since the 70's. I'm out of the shooting hobby now (for now) as the passion's not there anymore, but finding this video was like finding an old friend. And Mass' wisdom is just as good as it ever was! So listen to what this man has to say!