Responsible Citizen: Don't be THAT GUY!?

[@abettermind]

Our local sheriff showed up at a handgun class, watched us shoot, congratulated us, and told us that he expects anyone with the relevant skills to protect their fellow citizens. "We show up to solve the crime. You're there to stop it." I love South Carolina.

[@nickjenkins1663]

I also live in S.C. The push back to open carry that I heard was stiff. Especially from Richland county. And at the same time says your car, is not a holster. My thoughts are that cops like the military follow orders. And like job security, and those above them are always career politicians. So if it comes down to the nitty gritty of protecting you in court. Or losing their career? I wouldn't expect the best outcome for you.

[@paperbags1]

You can’t honestly believe that, under stress and responding to shots fired… that any cop won’t also just plug you trying to be a hero.

[@handled99]

​@paperbags1 not the ones who are trained. Not every cop is a bozo. Some cops are highly trained and are M class shooter. But most private citizens are terrible with handguns with zero training and stress inoculation.

[@stewpidasso8810]

​@@handled99 by some cops you mean like 2%

[@nate2838]

@@handled99 sorry to break it to you, but most cops aren't much above a private citizen when it comes to fire arms. And, in fact, it doesn't take much for a private citizen to be more proficient than most cops. With that said, I fully support cops having more training for handling high stress situations. I would love for most cops to be the M class you speak of.

[@BeleagueredCastle-hk2vv]

I stopped flying years ago when bringing your firearm became untenable. When checking in for departure from SEATAC I opened the secure case of my properly stored and marked firearm for the requisite visual inspection. The airline employee told me to pick up the firearm and show it isn't loaded... in a crowded airport. Play that out in your head, just one other passenger reacting as the sheep react makes for very terrible day. I declined to handle the firearm very politely and the attendant lost her mind. She began berating which convinced me to take 2 steps back, hands clearly visible and ask for TSA to come over. TSA came over, closed the case, and carried it to their station as I followed. They inspected the firearm and determined I'd done everything correctly, shaking their head at the insanity of the airline. I made it home and haven't flown since. I'll drive well armed.

[@InnerSanctum77]

So you didn't know how to follow some rules and now you're butthurt. 😂😂😂😂

[@InnerSanctum77]

So you didn't know how to follow some rules and now you're butthurt. 😂😂😂😂

[@MM12684]

@@InnerSanctum77can you even read?

[@digiblak997]

​@InnerSanctum77 so you can't read and we all know you're restarted

[@MoneyShot033]

I fly with mine everywhere . No problems.

[@kylesteelman6010]

I had a great mentor of mine remind me that when you carry a weapon for protection. You no longer get to have reactive emotions.

[@CL053DC45K37]

That's how I think too. If me or my family are not directly involved I'm getting myself and them out of the area asap.

[@ScottWright-q9m]

The poor lady set on fire in NY, was actually the same day as the video the NY Gov. Released of her down in the subway bragging about how safe it was. The incident was actually before the Gov video was made..

[@garypascucci5797]

Yes. 5 hours after the murder...

[@dragonslayer7587]

Unless NYS citizens vote differently, NOTHING will change. Folks like me and my family, who have lived in upstate NY since my grandparents emigrated 100+ years ago, and built a farm, have sold everything and left. We can't afford to pay the taxes, insurance etc. only to see the money used for stupid unnecessary or extremely poor ideas, but never anything that benefits the tax payer. Although, there are many very wealthy people who are so "progressive", they push for these idiotic policies, because they aren't affected by them. Either way, I'll never go back...

[@wesman7837]

​@@dragonslayer7587 I don't blame you! I live in Utah, and there has never been a time in my life when I would ever consider going to NY state and certainly not NYC! You couldn't pay me enough to even visit NYC! I wouldn't go there to pick up the largest lottery payout in history!

[@fergusonlandmanagementweld1039]

They are several kinds of evil in this world. There's evil in the sense that anything that is just not good, there is evil for the purpose of intentionally harming another, there is evil that is all for personal gain, and then there are politicians, who will knowingly lie to your face, gaslight you, steal from you and then blame you for why everything is broken and in flames. Gavin Newsom and Kathy Hochul are about as horrible of humans as you can get. It's true, because it's true, right Gavin?!

[@RocksNRuts4]

ny gov isnt fit for duty, same w nj

[@Gunga-ct9nz]

Self rescue. No one is coming. (in a manner that will be helpful and timely) Just save yourself.

[@garypascucci5797]

They'll still try to arrest & prosecute you, but it is better than getting offed

[@DavidSagala-vs7yf]

So true and sad we have to do that but I 100 percent agree. Only protect those you are willing to die for.

[@leapinlizard9487]

Mike this was an excellent video on how to determine whether or not to inject yourself into a situation like this. I live in the Phoenix area and was watching the local news last night on the incident at Sky Harbor airport. I watched the live video of a heavy set, middle age man run over to the young shirtless guy and hit him with a body block and then wrestled him to the ground. The older man then walked over and stood against the wall, while one police officer tried to subdue the shirtless guy, but was kicked off by the shirtless guy. Then about three more officers showed up, plus a pilot who was holding the shirtless guy's head to the ground. From the beginning of this take down the young guy was shirtless and shoeless, I did not see anyone remove his shirt or shoes. As the police finally had him cuffed and were removing him from the area the shirtless guy was yelling for them to kill him. It was reported that he was 21 years old and had two weapons. To me it looked like he was high on something.

[@TWillWin]

14:08 Knowing what we know now about the Uvalde case and even what was easily discernible on the Ground. We saw one of the biggest acts of cowardice by Law Enforcement in the history of our Country, many of the parents were forced to standby as Law Enforcement gave the individual free reign to commit the acts they did . Those who ignored Law Enforcements orders and saved their own children . Faced far more resistance from Law Enforcement than the person carrying out the acts ever did , including after the incident as they harassed an threatened parents who had ignored their orders , exposed their lies , and made them look bad. For rightfully criticizing their cowardice and inaction. Further solidifying just how cowardly they were over all

[@resolute7627]

that guy who stopped officers from rushing inside the school to stop the killing in Uvalde, was a total coward. the fact that no one had the balls to say fuck you IM GOING IN . . while hearing the massacre continue. . is unbelievable.

[@clwbob]

The biggest problem with a civilian getting involved in an active shooter incident would be the risk of being shot by responding officers. My biggest fear as a LEO, shooting a good guy with a gun who is there to help. And it's not like TV where the TV cop always gives the bad guy a warning. And especially with an active shooter where the only job of the LEOs responded is to actively hunt the bad guy and stop them. That likely means they're going to shoot anyone with a gun who isn't dressed in a uniform or some sort of way to ID them as LEO. Anyone not in uniform who is armed is a target. As a full time trainer at an agency of 800 sworn LEOs for a while, I saw how trained officers reacted to these situations. So, now, as a retired LEO, and a civilian, I would have to assess the situation at the time and make sure, if possible, I call 911 and give them a description of myself to send out to responding officers. This would also be a good conversation to have with your spouse and other family members that may be with you.

[@w.p.958]

Agree, especially in anti-gun metros in blue states. The DAs typically go after the person who used a firearm for self-defense and goes soft on the criminal.

[@chrisbelcher5320]

Your gonna see,,that multiple officers arrive at a situation like that and most often don’t know each other so the only thing they’re seeing is the uniform and you know I think they’re trained to see what the other uniform in front of them are doing not so much as the person, I think it goes back to their everyday training where a lot of of civilians whether they know this or not have painted them as a target. And most often don’t believe that citizens have the excessive training that they have and I fully agree that if I ever heard of a shot or a situation in a school that my child went to, I’d absolutely want to be through that door, but in a sense too is that I wouldn’t want to be killed and not be there for my childso it is a hard situation to think about and this man makes a good point about not knowing or having the training that these guys have had for years

[@JustinRahn-q6d]

If they don't have better judgement, training and nerves than that they shouldn't be in law enforcement. We had to deal with way more dangerous and dynamic situations overseas. We were expected to properly identify the bad guys who looked just like everybody else or not take the shot. LEO's are way too trigger happy. So much for all that training. Maybe the training and culture needs an overhaul. If a bunch of 20 somethings with minimal military training could handle it in a deadlier environment than most LEO's ever see the LEO's need to be able to handle it or turn in your badge.

[@clwbob]

@@JustinRahn-q6d I agree 100%, Justin. But agencies have had to hire less desirable candidates because of Affirmative Action, and that has only gotten worse as more and more agencies in democrat run cities are being forced to lower the standards again as DEI is forced down their throats. Add to that the number of people who have been soured to the job because of the lawfare against cops and the demoralization by a society that wants to second guess everything they do and pool of qualified candidates becomes even smaller.

[@xxwolf13]

Mike! Where are you at? So much has been happening these last few days, and I have been waiting and anticipating a response video! Hope all is well during these holidays.

[@joker14n]

It’s not just about being good with guns. It’s about how you can be more of sn asset than a liability in every situation.

[@nate2838]

This is the point that I feel Mike expressed very well, yet most of the comments indicate was completely missed by the majority of people commenting.

[@jeffkraftchak9623]

An excellent and insightful analysis, presented in a manner anyone can understand. As usual. This is the reason I recommend your videos over anyone else's. You, Mike, are the real deal and a true asset to our country.

[@DJ_Z_2004]

Heard this on the news at work today. Mixed feelings on the whole thing, but it makes me sick how good Samaritans get demonized by the mainstream media. At least present a flawed good intention rather than another killer

[@jayb150]

Exactly you know the person who meant well is gonna get hammered anyway and feels horrible they couldn’t help.

[@wesman7837]

EXACTLY!

[@RocksNRuts4]

only woke liberals do this

[@travislupum]

Also by the pd and sheriff who are the ones arresting good samaritans for their overlords

[@Fishflorida59]

Couldn’t agree more Mike about responding to the situation. I was correction officer for 25 years and cannot tell you how many times responders to an incident would show up and be completely useless because they were exhausted by the time they got to the scene.

[@ed1968man]

22 years here. You're absolutely right. I'm the same weight as when I started. I don't sprint to anything. I jog. I observe the deck and see what I'm walking in to and where the other issues are. It's not just the fight. It's my fellow Officers not knowing what to do once they get there and the combatants are cuffed. They mull around...basically useless. They never do the "mental exercise" of what if this then what do I do with A. B. C. D. The brass doesn't address it either. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Glad you made it out. God bless!!!

[@Fishflorida59]

@ Thanks brother, stay safe!

[@InnerSanctum77]

Most correction officers are out of shape that I've seen. I just figured they were all police Academy failures. 😅😅

[@Fishflorida59]

@InnerSanctum77 Both are the same peace officer academy. Our weapons/UDT training officers were almost all former SF dudes. A lot of guys I graduated with became part time cops while working at the prison because the course/courses we had made them qualified. You obviously “figured” incorrectly.

[@1Alexville]

If you're "in it" you're in it. If you're going to "it" you better be have a plan and you better think it through.

[@_DaBoys_]

It's New York in the winter. Everyone is wearing coats. Sacrifice your coat. I saw the policeman walking by. The first thing I thought was to at least use your coat to try to extinguish the fire.

[@nate2838]

My thoughts as well when hearing this. Given, its different when hearing vs being present. There are those of us who will have the presence of mind in such a situation to see what can be done, and an unfortunate number of us who don't. And while there are circumstances where I would be in the first category, unfortunately there are likely far more i'd fall into the second. Which is why the training part is so important. Its far more likely someone can be in the first category when they have trained for similar situations. And its this understanding that I find depressingly lacking in the comments section. (the last sentence is not directed at you, just a general observation.)

[@johnd4348]

Cops are not going to sacrifice their coats to save someone. They will get write up for destroying City property.

[@robkoons1891]

Great analysis. In an emergency you have to be able to force yourself to calm down and think. That's not easy but it is a must.

[@nate2838]

Well said. I find it is a matter of trained focus. Your emotions drive your goals. Your mind drives how you get there. Understanding that in order to achieve your goals, you need to be able to think clearly makes it far more achievable to train your focus on where it needs to be.

[@dishsoap1]

Mike we need you on the New Orleans and Vegas incidents.

[@JF-fx2qv]

This was a bit of News I did not hear about, but agree with the fact that injecting yourself in certain situations can lead to a bad ending.

[@esparzaismael2345]

I am Law Enforcement and I tell people that all the time. Seconds matter when law enforcement is minutes away.

[@RocksNRuts4]

but you're also the guy who will be handcuffing the guy that helped.

[@rripley20]

@@RocksNRuts4hard facts.

[@handled99]

​@@RocksNRuts4What did he help with? Some untrained dummy who has no idea what he is doing and is a complete liability under stress?

[@nilsoliverschumann4486]

Thanks!

[@8551-w5v]

SgtMaj. My Sheriff and DA would expect me to defend others when no LEOs are present. We the People are the First Responders. Emergency services are the Second Responders. As a former Texas Peace Officer being Johnny on the spot of a 911 call location is extremely rare. We appreciate you Warrior. Spiritus Invictus and Semper Fi Brother.

[@fakeprofile9502]

No they wouldn't. I bet you a million dollars if it ever happened you would be locked up so fast. Your nothing but a pay check to law enforcement.

[@handled99]

People who standby and record on their phones arent first responders.

[@deborahbreeden4394]

My appedix carry Canik is 24/7 while waiting for squatters to leave my home. Guy was aggressive with me, cornered in my kitchen, telling me that I can't refill my dog's pain meds for rotator cuff injury. Next day, he had no memory of his behavior. Her daughter made a concerning remark to me on Facebook. My Canik serves as an effective deterrent. They are attempting to gaslight me. Not falling for it.

[@tnielson1]

We all know the saying, the only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men do nothing. It’s scary though when good men do something and get in trouble with the law. It’s a fine line like you said, a lot of factors.

[@ronmexico5908]

Merry Christmas Mike!

[@jloonz3482]

Being a vigilante is different from responding to a loved one possibly being armed, but I agree with you Mike Prescott Arizona will rise

[@DouglasRamirez-dj7sd]

Hello from Sedona.

[@chrisreid6484]

Prescott valley here

[@jeffhidalgo8457]

What do you mean rise? Thanks Just asking.

[@BillWilder-t9e]

I like your breakdown of these theoretical or hypothetical situations mental clarity is important because your mind controls your body and your actions so many people suffer paralysis during emergencies

[@petefrancis6364]

Bro showed up shirtless and barefooted! Dude was either high or drunk and I'll bet my bottom dollar on it.

[@petemitchell5392]

Or straight out of his mind… not sure why more people aren’t using their brains like you on this one. Shirtless and shoeless lol, wtf.

[@roflchopter11]

Did he, or did the cops make him take his shirt off

[@wesman7837]

​​@@roflchopter11 I would bet the cops made him strip down!

[@jojachow]

Why would they do that? Also there's video of him fighting with an officer before being taken into custody and he's shirtless and not wearing shoes. This guy ain't Daniel Penny, stop trying to make excuses for him

[@alexanderjustrom7850]

Drunk people aren’t usually running around naked. Dude is on pcp or some shit.

[@oriagain14]

As I was watching, I kept thinking about Christian Craighead and his response to the terrorist attack in Nairobi. Obviously, he is extremely qualified to respond the way he did, and I'm sure there are Americans that would respond similarly to attacks here in the US. One of the biggest differences, I believe, are the capabilities of law enforcement here vs. Nairobi. But we have seen Police Departments that have shown us how inept and unprepared they are, especially when discussing Uvalde. I can see how someone could make the decision to act, but I can also see how, in most situations, it would be prudent to stand down and allow law enforcement to contain the situation. Saying that, it would be difficult for me to stand by and watch, especially if my children were involved.

[@alanwilliams2251]

Always appreciate your input Mike! God bless brother!

[@cw3482]

BrassFacts has a few great videos about different levels of preparedness. This was something I had to learn when leaving the military on the special operations side and doing private security. The legal and social aspects all have a profound impact on how you do your job. We noticed the social cues of civilians was drastically different based upon how we even dressed. Life is not the same as combat and as long as there is rule of law, running around with weapons to being in full kit will cause you more problems than the one you are trying to solve.

[@dionr1649]

Ulvalde was lack of response!

[@victorpoliashov2467]

Helpful and meaningful conversation on this topic or emotional response. Thanks as always Mike

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

Thank you for all you do, Mike. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@nationwood7460]

Dude thought he was in a real life GTA 5 server

[@xTEXAS.357x]

Don’t tell people how to be, Just worry about your self.

[@CliffCliffsEdgeEdge]

Reading the comments, I notice how well written they are, and how everyone has something meaningful, informative, or constructive to contribute. Great video, thanks! Now off to investigate how useful scanners are (considering contemporary communication protocols) for gathering information in situations like the ones mentioned, or scenarios proposed.

[@Chris-of6xm]

At the end of the day it's just you and your tools to protect yourself whether that's a firearm, a knife, pepper spray or your hands and whether you have them or not when you need them

[@markbrownlow2170]

Man Mike I am glad you are back.

[@justaguy427]

Mike - The guy who showed up to help was high off of his ass. He parked on the curb at level 2 and ran inside, shotgun in hand. When he got out of his Tacoma that he left on the curb he was wearing a shirt and sandals.

[@josephrottina1901]

Crazy times brother.👍🏻🇺🇸

[@cookiekitty8122]

Thanks. I agree practicing calmness is very valuable. It does not mean you dont care.

[@LSSWAPIT1978]

Its a fine line in any situation

[@scottshumaker4969]

You don't allow anyone close enough to get between you and your spouse.

[@MikeSmothers]

My wife was an EMT for 15 years and says the media always gets it wrong when reporting the story on incidents

[@V511-x6p]

EMT 😂

[@MikeSmothers]

@@V511-x6p Yes an EMT... you know, the people that help save lives

[@Just_chill_fool]

@@V511-x6pwhat’s funny about that?

[@stephenrockwell5282]

If u are in traffic u should keep enough space between vehicle infront of u to get out and never be in the middle lanes. That being said if it was grid locked I’d turn around on shoulder and go back and address the situation at school to see if everything is ok like pull up to school and see if ppl r freaking out. If nothing seemed out of ordinary I’d get on my radio to listen to scanner and just sit there for 10 to 20 minutes to make sure everything is ok. Situation like this is why I stay on outside lines and keep enough space to get out of traffic

[@minormunitions]

I’m former law enforcement from a small city. Best response is about two minutes

[@Guide504]

The issue with proportionally responding to a proximal threat, such as the assailant between you and yor spouse, is there are two components to any threat assessment. 1. How likely is the threat event to occur. This could be a single punch or puncture. 2. If the event does occur, how grave are the potential consequences. You can not reanimate someone post mortem, so if there is a chance, then the call to action is made proportionally to a dynamic assessment of the consequential loss.

[@joenelson5794]

Until you are in the exact situation when it’s one of your loved one’s life on the line no one on this planet including you as a trainer has any idea what they would do! It’s easy to make the decision when you know the outcome!

[@teotwawki00]

When I hear you assess the process of planning, thinking, evaluating, and responding to situations, it seems like commonsense. I think the guy in the airport incident just watched Die Hard 1 & 2 like I did this Christmas and went full John McClain to save Holly. Art imitating Life. Barefoot and no shirt against Hans Gruber. If he had a Beretta 92, then I win. 😅

[@masterofbass1351]

Great video Mike, it’s the truth. You can carry as many weapons as possible but if you don’t train constantly you’re just another target.

[@redline870]

The people that say they’re throwing on a plate carrier and running in with a carbine are living in fantasy land

[@V511-x6p]

Ex navy seals say that

[@Barreta72]

If you are on the scene, then act but showing up 2 hours later. You're just in the way. Showing up hours later just makes you a target because they don't know if you're the shooter. If you're on the scene, then you have to act. If officers are on the scene, then let them work. If they need assistance, I am sure they will call for it. I don't think everyone is trained to act in that stress. I learned under stress everything changes if you don't have training stays out of the way. Shooting at the range is not training. Take tactical training to know how to move, breathe, and learn situational awareness. When your heart beats faster, your movements change. When moving from target to target at speed, time starts moving differently. Make sure lots of repetitions get rid of any bad habits come out under pressure. So practice practice practice more training the better.

[@DTA555.]

And being in a war is training in itself. You have to be able to act fast and know the threat from a non threatening situation. It’s not easy if you have not been trained and or in the situation.

[@cfl6635]

Love your videos straight logic every time

[@happydave7292]

"It's better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war."

[@stevenbinum7659]

Very good commentary and advice. In my opinion, being out side of the situation and then getting involved could cause a distraction of resources and confusion that could do as much harm as you could do good getting involved. Best train up family members for such situations and be available outside the area.

[@hubriswonk]

I read about this but I did not read about a "good samaritan" getting arrested or whatever this guy is and I don't think he is a very capable person by the looks of him. Unfortunately, in a real active shooter situation there is a very good chance the good samaritan will not survive the encounter once the police are on scene and if the GS does unalive the perp most likely will not survive the legal issues such as Penny faced even if that person in not convicted. The city I live in is more dangerous than ever due to woke DA's, judges and grand jury's being way too soft on criminals. I like your man, wife and perp drill. I drill this scenario with my girlfriend and she will circle around to me while opening the distance between her and the perp. Or I circle the perp around to ensure he is not between the two of us. What really bothers me, and I wish people such as Mike would openly discuss is..............What if Sarah Adams is right and there are hundreds if not thousands of terrorist waiting to initiate an October 7 style attack on US soil? How will our local cops, DA's and Federal legal authorities handle the average guy who is prepared and reacts to large groups of armed terrorist roaming the streets murdering people at will? How will the Sheepdogs that step up be treated? Not as hero's I suspect, not at all.

[@nate2838]

To my knowledge, Mike does openly discuss that. As well as Shawn Ryan and guests that he brings on his podcast. Mike has videos about going to the border and why he feels the border situation is a massive security risk, both in the sense of individual crimes, organized crime such as gangs, and terrorist attacks.

[@nate2838]

I love that you and your girlfriend drill this so you can work together. Its the type of thing that would be common sense, however, when stress rises, target / problem fixation tends to take over in the mind that hasn't trained for it.

[@hubriswonk]

@@nate2838 100% on point! Thanks! Train, train, train! I have a number of drills that I train with her and my tribe for dangerous encounters. And twice in the last year our training has been proven on the streets and I must say she performed very well. I was able to deescalate but both times the perps had no idea what they were about to get into. We get pro training at Sheepdog Response take it home and build on it. :) :) :)

[@hubriswonk]

@@nate2838 Oh yea.......I have seen all the videos from both guys........but, I am specifically talking about how our government will treat the people who step up to the fight in the streets when and if an Oct 7 attack occurs....If a person neutralizes a car load of terrorist at a red light that are walking up and down the street murdering people, will the local cops arrest him, seize his weapons, put him on trial and possible prison? Make a mockery of him for the world to see? Will the Federal government do the same? Mike just experienced a real slap in the face with law enforcement and his local legal system and I am sure he no longer thinks he is safe from their skullduggery! Penny case in NYC is a perfect example! Ridiculous!

[@yesfreak3506]

Mesa Arizona love you MIKE 🎉🎉🎉

[@DouglasRamirez-dj7sd]

Hello from Sedona.

[@jasonwhite9211]

Mike are you going to do a video on what happened on Bourbon Street last night with the terrorist killing 10 people in injuring 30 more shooting at two cops before they put them down with a ISIS flag on his back of his truck and bombs and they found 11 More around Bourbon Street? I feel like our country's already under attack and everybody is just looking the other way

[@11ccom]

Serious great insight.

[@Monty1776]

The issue is the majority of the country has no law enforcement or military training or experience. They watch some videos about dealing with things like this, but have no idea how to do it in reality. Biggest point you made- separate emotion. That’s very hard to do if you have never done it in reality before. You have to think rationally.

[@bushstonemasonry2299]

Thanks Mike I’m glad you can help the people who have money or don’t have any bills But that’s okay brother I’m happy you’re happy

[@brettadkins9199]

The problem is that no one has trust in our law enforcement anymore

[@resolute7627]

that's because they "they" (LE) now think Citizens (us) are the "enemy". even the "good guy" goes to Jail.

[@ronaldlongfellow87]

Thank God Mikes back !

[@mve9924]

Great comments and common sense reminders.

[@jeff0247598]

One of my worst fears as a cop was to arrive on a scene where an active gunfight is occurring and not knowing the context. Are all shooters involved criminals? Is there one criminal and someone trying to defend themselves? So many variables. Nightmare because their isn't time for collecting information.

[@gdoghammerspring]

Great vid, been there, logic has to prevail and you have to be technically and tactically efficient.

[@elizabethm3129]

I love hearing him talk about all these things.

[@archangel7673]

I have a problem with the looky loos that found the the record button for their Tik Tok ,but couldn't find the 911 to call for help for a woman on fire in a subway????? WTF?

[@garypascucci5797]

3 cops walked by her. Calling 911 would not do much. Running up & trying to put out the flames was the thing to do.

[@RocksNRuts4]

gen z is sick

[@spacecat7247]

Been going on awhile. Filming for likes or whatever vs actually helping.

[@savevsdeath]

What should they do? The cops weren't coming in time to save her and getting involved is how you end up in prison.

[@2spotmooses]

Mike your window to your right is open. Easy access for any cat burglar worth a shit, or just a set up? Badass, train train train brother! Blessed Holidays brother

[@americandissident8245]

New Orleans LA love ya Mike, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@Generichjm]

I try to ask myself, “who arranged the meeting?”. And again, some cell phone with “helpful texting” and “helpful comparisons” arranged another meeting. The girlfriend wouldn’t have communicated if she was actually in danger if it wasn’t for the above-the-law cell phone companies sending false flags.

[@Andy-Gibb]

Mike happy Christmas and a great new year for you and your family regards from Andy in Townsville Australia

[@PnP-td1mt]

We had an incident locally where a teen shot him self in the gut. It was dispatched as an “active shooter”. Same “shut down/containment” protocol.. All store gates shut immediately a police dispatched in mass. The kid shot him self in the gut “showing off” to his friends. He shit him self then immediately walked out of the mall… Miamisburg Ohio mall… The officers that were “investigating” 😂 they had the front of Buckle roped off and clearly had no clue.. literally letting us stand there and watch………

[@jasonlord5141]

Thank you. God bless you and your family.

[@calebcolley1679]

Amen on Uvalde. I would have gone in any way possible.

[@Gymgains916]

I stepped into a situation where a guy was beating up a woman, I stepped in and handled it. I almost went to prison for tuning him up. The woman (in fear of her life sue to threats from him) changed her story, never testified against him. And I had to pay several thousands of dollars for his jaw surgery. He is a drug dealer who lives with mommy and nothing happened to him. The cops told me, unfortunately, most these women put themselves in these situations. They usually go back to the abuser. So it's best to just mind your own business and walk away next time.

[@abrahamreyes4535]

It’s good to be prepared, and true, you need to pace yourself, I don’t know if there’s training in San Antonio, but It’s not far from Uvalde

[@Sw1ftCl0ud]

Uvalde is just embarrassing. One 18 year old held off 376 officers, marshals and Texas rangers.

[@helialaska]

I don't know if embarrassing or incompetence can describe them standing in the hallway outside of the door to the classroom for 45 minutes or whatever it was while you could heard shoots going off in the classroom. To me it seems this was allowed to happen because how could anyone stand around and allow a monster to murder children? Something seems way off about all of it but I also think a lot of these mass shootings are government ops.

[@deanhockenberry9268]

This whole topic reminds me of the scene in the movie We We’re Soldiers. Hal Moore in the initial chaos and confusion yells for everyone to slow down and “understand” the situation. I wouldn’t proceed any faster than I am able to understand what is happening.

[@Richie-v2z]

Unfortunately, this happened here in South Florida at MSD high school, where the SRO hid outside of the school like a coward while kids were being offed..

[@feenandotorres5249]

Think we have to look at the root of the problem and not just the symptoms. The power of the law comes from the authority the government has, that is bestowed by the people. The government has failed at that, and slowly people are realizing that they have to carry justice by their own hands, which is a recipe for disaster, because one individual alone cannot decide for themselves what is right.

[@jloonz3482]

Shots fired is different from an active shooter when it comes to over the radio procedures

[@roflchopter11]

Per the intro, this situation met the definition of active shooter (people shot, shooter not accounted for)

[@chrisbelcher5320]

You make a great point of a parent making entry. What I see is a huge problem, a small number of say a seal/ delta/ ranger team, can make entry in a dwelling within minutes. Police… the amount of people who show up, is absurd, and takes so long to make entry, that time matters as a parent. Parents have a sense of urgency and protection to get there child to safety!

[@mbagwell2607]

My concern about calling / texting a loved in an active shooting incident would be if they were hiding and the phone rings comprising their location.

[@LoganSumrell]

This is the first I have heard about this. Updates to follow

[@user-ie1ij9nr7e]

Look at this madness in Colorado. SB25-034 Voluntary Do-Not-Sell Firearms Waiver.

[@josephg.3370]

Thank you, Mike

[@devilsreject504g6]

I will not let someone loose their life over my inactivity!

[@B-leafer]

Hey Mike, Very cool vest. Was wondering where you obtained that one perchance I may also get one. Ty.

[@adriancruz3554]

He won’t respond to your comments, he too good at everything for that 😂

[@nickjenkins1663]

​@@adriancruz3554😂😂😂

[@scootertrash1953]

good job mike i like this kind of discussion

[@DavidSagala-vs7yf]

Combat breath and train, train, train.

[@Frisco_Schills]

If you are not immediately in the vicinity of a situation then don’t interject yourself without a ton of due diligence. It’s not that hard to arrive somewhere, find out who’s in charge, let them know your loved one is inside, and ask why you can do to help.

[@Ravespillo]

I’m not military/LE at all and when I heard about a guy showing up super late after police were there I thought that guy was way out of line. It was very poor judgement.

[@jupiterjunk]

13:32 - Would this be an argument for keeping a secondary form of transportation in your vehicle? (In-line skates, scooter, folding bike, etc.) Why run when you can roll. . Even at my age, I still maintain an 11-min 1.5 mile and a 50-min 5 mile. Yes... I can run, I just HATE doing it.

[@kilonovx-ray9382]

Hey Mike I can’t find this on X I only say this because this platform is one I stay away from only for censorship purposes I really need to get patreon back! Glad to see you anyway keep it going

[@M9A1MAN]

I've been in law enforcement for 15+ years. I teach Active Assailant classes as well. We don't call it "active shooter" because you don't need a gun to cause mass casualties. This is how we describe an active assailant, which is why I wouldn't call this particular shooting an "active shooter." "One or more persons who are randomly or systematically involved in the act of using deadly force on others, and it appears, based on available intelligence that the suspects will not stop their aggressive, hostile actions without immediate and direct law enforcement action." God bless

[@ratherbewargaming3753]

🫡 from Ann Arbor Michigan. Keep up the good fight Mike!

[@ORShenanigans6186-c1x]

I feel that I would not fall into the 80% because I'm pretty good about knowing when to use daily force and when not to. But I would have definitely Reacted physically. I have many times inserted myself into situations that called for protecting someone saving someone or myself.. I don't even realize that I did it until after it's all over and I can't believe I do it every time but it's instinctive I don't stand there or freeze up I immediately act without hesitation. Last time I did that was when a guy pulled off the side of the road real fast and his car was on fire engulfed in the front end and I immediately dropped my coffee just released it it hit the ground and I had my fire extinguisher in my hand before he stopped rolling and could get out and I put the fire out. I've tackled people that were stealing I stopped a robbery one time in Scottsdale by grabbing the guy's hand and taking control of the knife and then took him to the ground and held him there until police got there.. but I have experience with aikido kenpo antico and I'm a marine veteran so I wouldn't suggest anyone do anything like that I shouldn't have done it but I don't think I just react when things like that happen easily after it's over I think to myself WTF did I do that for? I try to keep that philosophy of don't get involved you won't be involved... But for some reason my reptilian brain I guess as Mike says takes over and causes me to insert myself into dangerous and emergency situations when no one else does anything that's what makes me mad people just stand by and pull their phones out and video record it while someone suffering or something's happening that they could easily prevent. You got two people that are having issues or threatening issues that are escalating and could get out of control but everyone just stands there and watch and there's only two people and then there are multiple people there could be up to 50 to 100 people or at least five people that could overtake the situation and stop it all that help standing around watching with their cell phones doing nothing.. that's why people get burned on subways and everybody just watches including law enforcement it's disgusting

[@sidanx7887]

Sounds like a hot night in Florida- reminded me of home

[@w.p.958]

Another thought, if you walk into a situation as a "good guy with a gun", how do you know who is the aggressor who started the fight? Best to let Police sort it out. In blue states the "good guy" will likely be charged by the anti-gun DAs. I sat in a WA state self-defense trial as a juror for an innocent woman (110 lb.) who defended (unarmed) herself against her former 350 lb. boyfriend who just wanted to ruin her life. We acquitted her thankfully, because she had a competent and unbiased public defender who stood on the law. Use logic, remember your duty to your family. Remember, no good dead goes unpunished in a blue state - not worth having your life ruined and bankrupted. I would have a different opinion if I lived in TX, AR, SC, AL, etc.