Self Defense Instructor Breaks Down Concealed Carry Shootings

[@hard2hurt]

Go get a REAL belt at www.koreessentials.com/

[@sugmasigma]

If you argue about caliber, you can’t fight.

[@outerlast]

still yellow belt in karate lol

[@hard2hurt]

@@outerlast technically true

[@hard2hurt]

@@sugmasigma correct

[@outerlast]

@@hard2hurt any plan to get the next belt? orange belt looks good

[@Nooblolftw]

"These ruffians are accosting me in the Mall! SQUIRE, bring me my weapon post haste!"

[@ColonelSandersLite]

Aye sire. I shall fetch yon heater forthwith!

[@wexwuthor1776]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@PatrickHolensaber]

Always thought it was silly how the few places I’m not allowed to carry my gun are the places where mass shootings are most common.

[@discomallard69]

* in the promenade

[@ScroDiddly]

We just got permitless carry on Florida, my friend wanted to show me his new micro Kimber. He spent like 8 seconds fishing it out of his pocket. It was just floating in his pocket. I shook my head, ran to my house and got him my pocket holster and spent about 2 minutes explaining how I carry it in my pocket and had him practice drawing it out of his pocket. Then told him to practice daily. Oh, also didn't have one in the chamber because he was scared the pistol would be facing him in his pocket. I explained how I pocket carry and gave him details on how to use it more effectively.

[@stinkygoat2686]

That's nice of you. Sure would be a shame if there was laws in place to stop amateur's from owning life ending machinery. Similar to a license of sorts that we have for the use of other machines. Sure would be a shame.

[@ScroDiddly]

@@stinkygoat2686 I don't like the new law one bit. I think the person who carries should require a course or certificate requirement that demonstrates some level of competency to carry in public. Since we don't, I just take it upon myself to demonstrate to everyone I know that has a weapon proper ways to safely carry.

[@ScroDiddly]

@@stinkygoat2686 he's competent mentally, just never been properly instructed on use. He is coming by again this week and I am going to detail some of the lessons I've learned as an infantryman and one that's carried legally for almost 20 years. Noticing this issue in my circle of friends, I am now going to extend this invitation to whomever needs the guidance. Lord knows more need it!

[@hard2hurt]

Yikes...

[@ScroDiddly]

@@hard2hurt pretty much.

[@buckcherry2564]

On the guy that was at the meeting, or whatever and holstered after shooting: This is a PERFECT example of "in times of extreme stress, you fall back to your training" At the range it is most often Draw, pop, pop, poppop, pop, pop, safety&HOLSTER, check time.

[@ICU23000]

lmao!!

[@usernamenotavailablee]

I genuinly love these "Mike's analysis/reaction" videos idk why but it's just so satisfying to listen to this man talk about stuff he knows

[@tomb2289]

I'm officially scared of black car guy's past! LOVE these breakdowns

[@hard2hurt]

That guy is really skilled.

[@kamenwaticlients]

Indeed. Hell the way he moved while low. I know nothing about proper tactics or movement but I know this, that guy has a past. I hope no one hurts his dog.

[@courier6ix9ine95]

I've seen and done these same tactics on vr shooters

[@Eventual-Visitor]

@@kamenwaticlients Well, he had a guy or more trying to kill him and i doubt it was just bad luck.

[@92Jaghk]

No charges for that NC bus driver, but he lost his job. Sigh.

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah they said they don't want anybody on the bus with a gun... umm... yeah lol...

[@Christian-gr3gu]

@@hard2hurt God forbid someone defend himself

[@draconicdust3435]

My job has a no carry rule, I do follow it, however I still carry a knife just in case

[@PatrickHolensaber]

Their policy doesn’t allow him to carry a gun at work. He carried a gun at work. He used it correctly, and thus is legally innocent, but still violated a rule of his job.

[@gw1357]

Agree that the draw decision is primary. I don't think I'd short sell accuracy that far. I certainly agree that one needs to realize that the best measure of your accuracy is those first two shots off the draw -- and one should structure their practice sessions accordingly. (There's often a question of footwork as you draw and find your sights too, but thats another discussion.)

[@KuronoCthulhu]

For some people, either because of inherited firearms/lack of funds/ or most commonly wrist injuries/crippling arthritis, they only carry in 22lr or 22mag. In that case I would say accuracy is extremely important and should be practiced because body shots are less likely to stop an attacker. That said, best thing is to carry a most potent round, but some people do not have that option.

[@ArcticGator]

The part where the guy brings his gun to him, reminds me of the romeo and juliet movie with juliets dad in the movie saying: "What noise is this? fetch me my longsword, hoh" and his man at arms brings him a sniper rifle.

[@jacquedegatineau9037]

Dad: Who is this guy? Me: Icy Mike Dad: I see him too.

[@LividNNeon]

Crazy that it took me so long to get that

[@Hotlinedetail]

11:00 they have others carry their firearm because they are most likely restricted from carrying it. So the heat is not on the person if cops are searching him

[@Shawncsc]

You pointing out the feeling, that I also felt, of the second video with the guy using his other hand to keep his pants down to pull the "weapon", is why I just subscribed.

[@francisrodriguez2369]

"maybe he's fairly confident it's got nothing to do with him.... and these bullets know his name". a true LOL.

[@user-ns4zm8qe9p]

Stop everything IcyMike uploaded

[@TheElbowMerchant]

I did.

[@Crunchy166]

fr

[@theboynurse]

Precisely

[@hard2hurt]

I had to stop everything so that I _could_ upload...

[@TheAngryMarshmallow]

Same lol. Was gonna sleep buuuuuut..... 👀

[@awesomezombie4565]

For the guy who’s buddies had the gun to me that says illegal gun or felon I’ve heard of dudes who were worried about catching a charge over that, so they’d get dudes lower on the food chain to carry there gun when they weren’t anticipating needing it.

[@deschain1910]

Ah, didn't think about that, but this makes perfect sense. It's still funny that he's the only one allowed to use it though, instead of just telling the other guy to pull it out himself. 😆

[@discomallard69]

The guy at 4:27 used his friends body for cover. You might even say he had *buddy* armor. :)

[@jamesbabbath5306]

The Kore belts are actually really good, I've had one for like seven years and last year I just got a replacement belt (kept the original buckle) and it was like $20 or something. Awesome belts.

[@richardmcallister460]

Mike, I absolutely love these breakdowns you do on real-life decision making, and thanks to you I usually cite "decision making" as the most important skill in fighting/self defense. These are great samples. PS, despite the fact that I am subscribed and watch your content religiously, I was never notified about this video - thankfully I make it a point to manually go through your page every month or two, to ensure I don't miss anything.

[@roBLINDhood]

Great point about the importance of the draw. I’ll practice more. Kore seems cool. I have four Nextbelts that are very similar that I absolutely love. Their appendix belt has a button instead of that little lever which I think is a game changer.

[@samarvir126]

Just bought the black on black on black on black matte black S5 all rounders I can’t wait for them to be delivered!

[@L_Train]

11:44 its called a hold down man. They use hold down men in prison a lot.

[@mutbka_tutbka4215]

Check out "green room" sometimes. It's a movie about a really dire self defense situation, one of the characters is a bjj practitioner. I would love to hear your opinion on the movie and what would you think would be a right thing to do in the scenario

[@hard2hurt]

Never heard of it... I will check it out.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

@mutbka_tutbka4215 This is a fantastic suggestion! Great movie, and I'd be really interested to see what a self-defense expert would think of some of the situations in the flick. I'm not being sarcastic, either. This is a really good idea.

[@timothygourley5690]

Miss your regular uploads

[@graywind4326]

Kore gun belts are perfect. Worn one for years.

[@nickarnold1622]

can't imagine not having a ratcheting belt since I got a Kore one. so easy and comfortable.

[@hard2hurt]

When I wear a suit sometimes I use a "regular" belt and I'm completely disgusted by it.

[@BelRigh]

I still prefer my "seat belt buckle" style belt... But I'm an old punk, lol. The Kore ones DO look nice.

[@erikenn]

Lmao 11:17 "Squires to me!"

[@PaladinJackal]

Very informative as always Mike!

[@spasedchase12]

New subscriber here, this was a great video , not being biased, explaining the good, the bad, and the what if.

[@bdcochran01]

1. The most important decision is to always be situationally aware. 2. The next important decision is to pay money for an instructor to teach you how to shoot accurately and reload while walking and running. The following is a drill sprung on a class before the class formally started. 1. The class was taken out on the range to stand in front of the individual target at arms distance away. 2. The target would be the base on the throat for all shots. 3. On the whistle you would draw from holstered. 4. During the entire drill, you would be backing up 20 feet with people backing up with you and constantly firing. 5. You never stop walking/moving. 6. You shoot and reload as you are walking/moving 7. You empty your handgun and do at least two reloads while walking that 20 feet. I had no problem. By the end of the class, everyone could do it. The Lt. Col. in charge of a foreign special operations unit in a foreign country brought his team over for the training after he learned how to do it. What was done was the equivalent of a beat policeman having to engage and function while moving. I mention this. I was trained in OODALOOP. Look it up. A classmate was being held up at a gas station at gunpoint. He drew from concealed and killed the perp on the spot. Drawing. I had an instructor who insisted that drawing was done in 5 stages. Wrong. If you learn to do that and foul up while drawing, you will automatically start over. In the class mentioned above, all the instructor had to do was show the class the framing on target once the draw was accomplished. The student would be properly and consistently framed while shooting and moving - no twisting, turning, flailing of arms.

[@thedspenguin]

man, I missed these videos... to me they're more entertaining than educational since I'm where from it's very hard to get a firearms licence but I do love that aspect.

[@davidkatz1503]

Good rundown, draw and when to draw is super important like you said. Accuracy is right up there though, if you can't hit what you're aiming at you're just as likely to become the bad guy as the actual bad guy, God forbid you send a round somewhere it doesn't belong.

[@Steve-xo5pq]

I always appreciate how objective and realistic mike is when it comes to self defense, but I think when it comes to guns, his view is skewed by the fact that not only is he a martial artist, but he has formal training with firearms, and probably has a lot more practice than most people, not just with shooting, but dealing with high stress situations. Mike, you said yourself, if you do not know how to grapple, you're just brining a gun for the other guy. Most people are not going to put in that much effort. They're going to go out, and buy a gun thinking it's an easy solution, and maybe shoot a few times first. Some might go to the range more regularly, but you of all people should know how stressful any situation that involves a gun is. The average person is not going to take martial arts classes just so the can feel safe carrying a gun without it being grappled away from them. Also the average person does not have SWAT training, and is going to be shitting their pants in any situation like that. I don't like seeing people being encouraged to carry without that context. If you're just looking to feel safer in a high crime area, there are a lot better options though don't require constant practice (which you yourself said as much in your video with Seth talking about self defense weapons).

[@jackgrimble9418]

Quickdraw McGraw liked this message. Also Lucky Luke.

[@BelRigh]

And Irving, the one hundred and forty second gun *bang* in the west

[@npx_riff_lift-g]

I’m the only QuickDraw McGraw in these parts

[@of_Senjo]

Hi from London, Mike! Long time viewer and subscriber. As I'm currently in London (one of the stabbing capitals of the world) I was wondering if you could revisit knife defence..? Perhaps against weapons such as batons and sprays? Now... I'll neither confirm nor deny that I carry the former and/or the latter, and definitely won't inform you that I have extensive armed and unarmed combat experience (+20 years). But in matters like these I will ALWAYS see you as the expert and would love seeing some new sparring with said weapons. The foam ones obviously... I like information, not murder! 😅😅

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

At 1:42, I think he holstered up when he did because that is how he has been practicing, subconscious conditioning at work.

[@jstoops9718]

Make this a series and a playlist please lol. Im loving this content

[@fromthesoil_usa]

Great info.

[@Wolvespbc]

This is a great video, not because of what it posits to me personally, but because it highlights something I am unsure about. I often carry with an outer garment (either a hoodie or a flannel) and I have thought about the fact that I have never ripped a flannel up without considering what happens to the buttons. I worry that maybe I would hesitate because in my practice I am not actually willing to rip the buttons off my flannel. Good stuff noted here.

[@kfsrmn]

Just subscribed. Found this channel today and it is very well presented and some very good information.

[@yukiminsan]

15:04 I think the patrons of Greenwood Park Mall cared about Elisjsha Dicken's groups

[@wordwanderer1]

Hey! I know almost nothing about guns. About the last clip, I deem it a good idea to draw and start shooting as fast as you can in the general direction of the threat. It is suppressive fire. You can stabilize and correct later. What do you think?

[@michaelzoda6665]

Mr. Mike Thank You ...... Im an older man now 40 something yrs ago I was a cop in NJ - grew up street fightin - been saying these things for years .. I am so glad to have found and enjoyed your content ! Personally I think there are not enuff actually street save cops ... Thank you

[@TimRHillard]

Here’s the most important thing to know for concealed carry: do not ever, never, ever, never pull the firearm out. Just don’t do it. Just do not ever unholster that smoke wagon. I say this, because if you ever really had to, you’d know it and just do it. But having the mindset not to will keep you out of jail. Or worse.

[@azymberdiarslanov4823]

I do kickboxing for 2 months. Last session my coach made me spar with a more experienced guy than me. I got beaten up so bad. I couldn't defend any punches and kicks of my opponent. My coach said that I can't "fight" at all and called me an idiot. I felt so bad for it. I wanted to change the gym but there hasn't another kickboxing gym in our town. But, my friends said that there have boxing gym and a karate gym. Should I continue with kickboxing or go to one of those gyms? What's your advice?

[@Bl4ckD0g]

Continuing with an instructor that isn't going to help build you back up is a bad idea, doesn't matter what you're training in. Putting you with a more experienced opponent is one thing, but he's then supposed to show you why you lost, what you need to work on to improve. Whatever gym you're at sounds like a clown show.

[@GLISTENSHORRIBLY]

It looks like the guy at 10:28 also cleared a malfunction after the first shot?

[@GLISTENSHORRIBLY]

Oh wait you said it too haha

[@DeezyP]

Love the KORE belts. Really want to try their Duty/battle belt.

[@eliw6607]

Dude dropped the phone but held on to the basketball. Hooping while carrying is dumb.

[@thetruest1694]

Came just for this comment 💯

[@ashdcookie]

MIKE! We dont have a video on which gun is best for concealed carry!

[@LindsayHancock]

God, as a Canadian this just makes me want to never set foot in the US ever again. Fuck, the number of random people just wandering around with guns ready to kill someone at a moment's notice is absolutely terrifying.

[@robinkern5495]

I watch your videos since a few weeks and i think that you have good experience and a realistic feeling for self defense and tools/weapons. Sadly i didnt find any video about a tactical umbrella. Could you please make one to share your thoughts? The Uzi tactical umbrella looks very interesting to me because it has a heavy handle for using as a baton. :)

[@WhyXD__]

Where you been? Keep posting you’ll get huge!!!!

[@patrickmcdonald5731]

Hey! I got my .40 because it was a great deal! (Also I may or may not own a coyote tan belt)

[@ManaDorksMTG]

Exiting vs. maintaining cover in a bus video when? 👀

[@Rico1208]

Hey mike! Could you make a video about tactical gloves aka sap gloves? I know you’ve done videos on the effectiveness of brass knuckles but I’ve always wondered how sap gloves compare. Thanks!

[@DarkGodSeti]

Hmm... There's a video for you or Houston Jones... Can a EDC belt be use a EDC weapon?

[@nonyabizness2550]

Icy I have a question. Since you are a front kick lover. Do you think lead leg version is superior to rear leg version?

[@dannydagerous]

thanx

[@sugmasigma]

I’ve been using Kore belts for a while. Love em. Nice Glock 48.

[@hard2hurt]

43x!

[@sugmasigma]

@@hard2hurt oh you got the silver slide? 43x is my EDC. The longer barrel is too much for me because I’m in athletic clothes most of the time.

[@Hustle9292]

You are my favorite content creator bro, help me a lot

[@seanbucklar7527]

In conflict deescalation training (all voice skills, no fighting) we were taught to de-arse the area as a priority. Get potential casualties or escalation causes the fuck out of the situation as a priority.

[@moosieeeeee]

Your holster absolutely matters. Retention is very important. If you're in a hand to hand fight, or wrestling on the ground you don't want your gun falling out.

[@LasTCursE69]

Draw is definitely the most important decision! The fact of the matter is (seen in several of these clips), if you have access to a weapon you will be tempted to "resolve" the problem with it..

[@Gonz-o8j]

Dude totally unrelated!!!,but i just realized poatan pereira uses the low kick you invented that one you mentioned in the video with jesse enkamp!!!

[@MWall711]

Very nice panda dial chronograph. You got the same haircut and now similar watches to Mr. Wonderful.

[@simoncurran6184]

I have a belt with a track. My dad bought me for a joke. The buckle is a Dacia (cheap European car) but my God the belt is amazing

[@KarmasAB123]

Well now I gotta go meet Mike with a Coyote Tan belt.

[@joshcunningham2964]

@hardtohurt going to hard ready again this year, but doing the range day this time. Need a recommendation for holsters. Where do I start?

[@BMO_Creative]

Great point! Why do people do break downs where everybody sux anyways?!? LOL

[@N192K001]

I think we need a gun-fu version of Iaido, the Japanese art of drawing the _katana_ (given their swords' ability to be drawn and be used simultaneously for attacking, blocking, parrying, etc.) They have _kata_ for drawing in various scenarios: sudden ambushes from the front, the left, the right, behind, while standing, sitting, etc. We need something similar for guns, it seems.

[@Muscleman09]

Shit why the heck did KZbin not recommend this to me

[@mayhembeading3737]

I hate belts and never used to wear them, but I got a Kore belt and love it. It's worth the money. Just my two-cents' worth, no pun intended.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Ooooh, this one is going to illicit some spicy comments! I'm all in.

[@hard2hurt]

Maybe not... I actually stopped a little short on this one.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

@hard2hurt Frankly, given the subject, I fully expected to see a LOT of arguing in the comments, but not so much. This time, anyway. Still a great video!

[@alexanderren1097]

I already have 2 Kore belts and why YES, one of them IS coyote tan ;)

[@valkymia3708]

Kore belts are fantastic! Couldn't recommend them more. Fantastic video overall! I kind of feel like the reason that guy had a gun on the other person is because they knew they were doing something shady and didn't want to have a weapon on them whilst in the act of potentially committing a crime. Just a guess though, no idea. Good stuff!

[@cherokeeoutlaw2.011]

guarantee the dude in the black car at the cstore has been under fire before...you can just tell...he instantly went in cover and concealment mode -real OG stuff you learn that in combat situations whether trained or not. With experience you get confidence to return fire...it takes a couple times have round thrown at you -good stuff

[@WillyansMaciel]

The guy in the first video isn't facing any criminal chargers, according to our local police. Btw great video.

[@madisonbadger9454]

How about a vid on “coffee cup/ travel mug’ as self defense tool. I am serious. I have a stainless steel mug, with a strong handle. It would hurt.

[@HolidayXperiment]

Mike , what are your thoughts on what is happening

[@ombra30]

i'd like a part 2 if you may 😊

[@Sevendeucegroup]

Good video… what holster do you run with that kore?

[@WarriorPleb]

here from the self defense champ vids!

[@MarkKelly1307]

Used to shoot 40…😂😂😂 Just earned a sub brother. Made me laugh out loud w that one. I can do that: I just sold my Beretta 96A 40. 😅😅😅

[@Ghosting44305]

I just come back to the channel for the first time In a while and I wondered, do you still coach Natalia?

[@outerlast]

yeah, if you choose to carry gun for self defense, the most important thing is to never forget to bring the gun with you lol of course in line with that, always know where your gun is. maybe at your side, maybe front belt, maybe you left it in the car because you can't bring it to certain venues, etc

[@jefferyepperson2055]

Omg I wear a coyote tan belt and carry a .40 but I don't know what Oakleys are lol

[@joekelly4]

Mike what is that holster you are using?

[@michaelclendening8470]

I don’t think most people debate a lot about what gun they think is best because they think it’s the highest priority. I also feel like most people that do talk about what gun you pick are people trying to sell you a gun. I also partly disagree with your ideas of shooting capability. Basic bullseye style shooting is poop in terms of self defense. But if you can draw and shoot precisely at a very aggressive pace, then that would be a very good skill to have.

[@zachfreedom644]

Best part of the second one to me is if you watch he moved the pink hoodie guy away just before shooting making sure he was out of his danger.

[@hard2hurt]

Did you catch that pink hoodie guy was trying to tell him not to pull his gun?

[@aaronthompson192]

Slow it down - he shoots right by his ear and the dude flinched away. Looks to me like he used him as a shield.

[@TibianoUru]

That was in Brasil. The caliber permited in there is .380 . Not bigger than that

[@Conan_Burns]

When are you doing a co lab with Steve Inman? 😅

[@joshuabaranski]

He called out my “Floppy Jaloppy Walmart belt”

[@Jay-ho9io]

Mike "That's the impression I got in the moment..." ALSO MIKE "Legalities, whatever I don't care." 😏 You don't care so much, but you're still writing UOF reports when you articul.... I mean "describe" things. Great video, ain't seen one from you in a while. Glad you're back.

[@hard2hurt]

It's ingrained in me.

[@nemo5335]

you should test the Cold Steel Sjambok. it's a whip. but much easier to use than the tactical whips you tested before. around 42 to 54 inches, but it hurts like an absolute motherfucker. cops used it for decades in south africa. i think it would actually pair well with the buckler.

[@EggShen905]

But my precious groups!

[@BioStock08]

Pocket carry + ankle = the best.

[@ImGoingSupersonic]

I think many would instinctively get out of the seat they were in because the person shooting at you would assume that's still your position?

[@donlesley1873]

04:50 goodbye eardrums

[@infernofairy8810]

Thats what i was going to say, "when do i pull the trigger". Edit; might have to forget the pocket carry/ fanny pack i was planning due to draw taking longer.

[@hard2hurt]

off body sucks

[@fylgjafox]

Have a good lawyer

[@grapplerunit]

Most important is whether or not you are ready to ruin possible your life or someone else’s