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[@hard2hurt]

Question for Viewers: What kinda dumb shit do you carry?

[@gregperman]

A knife, mostly for utility. I have carried brass knuckles a few times when I was younger and even dumber

[@0ldManjenkin]

ninja stars

[@Mataninja]

POCKET SAND!

[@dp7224]

I mostly wear jeans..keep a knife in my change pocket.

[@deafanddestructiononthepis3149]

I stopped carrying stuff years ago, I believe it's bad luck.

[@ED-es2qv]

My best tool is advise I heard but can’t remember where: Don’t go stupid places at stupid times or with stupid people.

[@jebatman756]

Yeah, good luck these with that in NYC....None of that matters

[@juno7893]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cowboykelly6590]

YOUR MOTHER IS WHERE.

[@PirabeirabaBoy]

Well, actually a stupid person is the best self-defense weapon! If someone comes running after you two just trip your friend and book it!

[@russellprout723]

As much as this is good advice, unfortunately their are idiots who want to do you harm everywhere.

[@scottfergison7748]

For bump in the night situation, I have a 800 lumen light. It just happens to have a glock 17 attached to it.

[@puttputt524]

You should get a red dot for the light.

[@sportsaddict9104]

Haha cool man

[@ED-es2qv]

I always say I point my flashlight at anything scary, and pull the trigger if it looks even scarier in the light. I have an AR with a light, a shotgun with a light, and a 9mm with a laser/light. The down side is you have to point a gun to point the flashlight, and I don’t like that if I don’t know who it is. I like the idea of the little flashlight too.

[@mzcarlycalabasas4034]

Right on!

[@USMC-es4yy]

Lol..right!!

[@ProfPoindexter1968]

I'm 5'6" and 75 years old. Avoided all but one fight in last 50 years per situational awareness and common sense. Because of my size and age, any weapon I carry is likely to be used against me by a younger, stronger attacker. Flashlight it is!

[@TicTac-g7m]

Don't forget gel pepper spray.

[@Arkhs]

Yeah, honestly I'm not sure why I watch videos like this about self defence. I'd have to make a string of continuous bad choice for it to become relevant. 1 fight in 50 years is how it should be as an upper limit to be honest.

[@Xin200O]

honestly, at your age, you would be better off using a gun

[@LfunkeyA]

@@Arkhs from experience, weird conflicts can arise no matter how much you mind your business. definitely consider self defense, especially at night, no matter how safe the location.

[@vegashainning8071]

Be Strong my G, BE STRONGER! The Common and Awareness is facts regardless. Never let anyone turn you against your playful heart👽💥🙂

[@anangelsdiaries]

A walking stick, can be used for grappling, dissuading effect cause you are basically walking with a weapon, pretty much no place where you CAN'T bring a cane/walking stick, and looks dope AF

[@edwardscott2510]

Security umbrella during winter, string tied in a loop in one pocket and a nut pas lock in the other tread through the nut

[@bluthechirpingmissile1525]

*flashes it multiple times very quickly* Attacker: Does cool dance on the side of the street

[@TheKb117]

tugs, tugs, tugs, tugs, tugs... House anthem plays... tugs, tugs, tugs. Noice. Dance off!!!

[@ericyoumans2670]

LMAO

[@Raao1]

I almost choke on my drink LMAO

[@OGtheGh_st]

I just pictured the attacker goth rave dancing whilst inflicting multiple fatal slash wounds x'D lol

[@Oskari8589]

POCKET SAND

[@hard2hurt]

Well for personal safety reasons I cant reveal ALL my secrets.

[@richardalvarado-ik9br]

salt is better.....stings the eyes!!

[@sjn99]

@@richardalvarado-ik9br salt dissolves though, sand scratches the eyeball

[@emiliogarcia5343]

Haha...King of the Hill .....pocket sand 😂

[@stanlim9182]

*toss salt in the air *BEGONE EVIL SPIRITS*

[@t.m.w.a.s.6809]

Cary around a boom box while wearing a sign that says: “assaulters will be rick rolled”

[@joelcasey2672]

I like your videos they're entertaining and also informative. I agree with your assessment on this one the flashlight rules. Recently stopped two teenagers fighting in front of our house at about 1am. Large group of kids had congregated around two females who were fist fighting/wrastling over a guy, i heard screams like at about 1am and got my high powered hand size flashlight out and walked out front of the house. Saw this group of kids and just shined the light on them, immediately they all stopped and looked over, even the two girls fighting stopped. They started up again and i just shined it on them again, said nothing didn't approach them just shined the light on them and after about 5 minutes of this they just broke up and went they're separate ways. I've trained in self defense for several years and to me less is more. I won't use any more force then necessary to end something like this and happily the light was all that was needed.

[@bullnose222]

I once heard a navy seal who taught self defense say that the best way to defend yourself is to be in your home by 10pm every night. Avoid trouble in the first place.

[@uprightfossil6673]

My mom taught me that if you go looking for trouble it will find you

[@keepingupwithchanel4232]

What if u get off work late like me

[@gustavoq5813]

Shit happens all day long.

[@gustavoq5813]

@kevindlinc I know what you mean, but he didn't mention being drunk. Plus, being drunk at any time of the day is going to be dangerous, not only for you but also for people who surround you. Never be drunk or high on the street, and be careful at all times. That's what I meant.

[@GosokuRyuYodan]

Very wise, grasshopper...

[@djthomas8213]

I personally carry a diamond sword with Sharpness III, Knockback II, Looting II, and Fire Aspect II.

[@carla8478]

Lol! Why has nobody gotten this!? Hee hee

[@nwah816]

I think you cannot carry anything above Sharpness II without a licence

[@Daniel-ry6fm]

@@carla8478 because minecraft has no end

[@DoomRater]

Nubsauce. Sharpness III.... Try Sharpness XL.

[@georgeshinas8375]

illegal in my country...

[@GOATOFEDC]

I’ve carried a lot of weapons in my life, trying to find the perfect one. But never a flashlight! Sir you are %100 right, it’s the perfect self defense tool ever in my eyes. Awesome video!

[@dikbeats2720]

It's not an Awsome video at all

[@yokiryuchan7655]

@@dikbeats2720 He doesn't even explain HOW it can be used as a weapon.

[@Sean-uy3cu]

What the fk a flash light gonna do in the day?

[@yokiryuchan7655]

@@Sean-uy3cu nothing. This guy is a moron don't listen to him.

[@whitesnakefr]

in your eyes ? you're not supposed to flash it in your eyes

[@BeBopBrando]

I saw this a while ago and it made a whole bunch of sense to me and my mind was changed. But now my mother and aunt had a disturbing experience and I’ve gotten them pepper spray, sonic alarms and of course… a good flashlight.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

The greatest self defense weapons are 1) Situational awareness and, 2) avoidance

[@danielbianchi2246]

Jack Aubrey This guy definitely is not thinking clearly!

[@streetvoicenews2166]

Lol

[@MementoMori1001]

What are you? An ASP fanboy?

[@FredVanAllenRealtor]

I agree. That little flashlight is great if you are into trouble. Thank you for that small flashlight tip!!

[@jacquespretorius7041]

Did you know that a flashllght could help with situational awareness and avoidance as it helps you see in lower light?

[@thomasmackay9264]

You sound like my old karate instructor when I asked him what is the ultimate hand weapon after three years of training he opens up his desk drawer and there’s a 45 1911 it’s not about his choice of hand gun or caliber but REALITY

[@Sheridantank]

1911 is outdated and there are much better choices. But an outdated gun is 100 times better than almost anything that's not a gun.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@Sheridantank Eh. As long it's reliable and does the job. All you really need.

[@Sheridantank]

@@DragonKnightX12 "All you need" isnt the same thing as "the best tool for the job". 1911 has half the capacity of modern double stacks, and they're single action only which is a negative. But, the odds of needing to use your gun are low and training will make up for negatives. 1911s are very cool guns.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@Sheridantank Yea, and if you get it setup right can be a pretty accurate gun. A Glock is probably still the best option, but even a double action Revolver would work. A .357 Hollow Point will probably put most attackers down.

[@Sheridantank]

@@DragonKnightX12 I like hammer fire guns. Personally I think a Beretta 92 is about as cool as they get. Also revolvers are cool, and can be higher power. Generally I go with capacity. I'd rather have 15 rounds of 9mm vs 5-7 357

[@wb5mgr]

I have to agree with you on this one. I carry almost exactly the same light, just a little bit newer version everywhere I go. A lot of people don’t understand how big a difference it is if you hear something and you point a light in that direction, versus if you hear something and you point in a gun in their direction. The latter can catch you a charge… The former is no big deal other than maybe you scare them. Besides, you will find so many secondary uses for your flashlight. I use mine at least two or three times a day minimum. That alone justifies caring it around. It’s as much a tool as anything but I sure wouldn’t want to have it shined in my face especially at close range, it would definitely mess with your vision. And as for what type of light,Stay with something simple. Get away from all the strobe and SOS modes. I like the light with high and low. And I wanted to come on with high every time and then be switched to low if that’s what I want.

[@christianburke3106]

Years ago I worked security (unarmed). We weren't allowed to carry batons, but we were able to carry those big D-cell mag lights. They were heavy and I didn't have the skills to use one in a serious battle, but they were intimidating because you knew even one good hit would fuck you up.

[@Person0fColor]

But you can’t even use it so what’s the point. You’re not qualified or trained to hit someone with a blunt object 😂 I don’t get it do you really need training for that. Ridiculous

[@worldwiderico9869]

i usually carry some dirt in my pocket so I can pull out a nice catch phrase. “i’m gonna put some dirt in your eye”

[@Hiabsdefg]

This could be a joke that's a really good idea

[@DragonKnightX12]

Pocket Sand!

[@007Ant]

🤣🤣🤣 Tobey Maguire Type Beat

[@breadman5048]

“How about some DIRT in your eye?!!!... hashhaaaa”

[@cheepsh0t]

I was thinking mix dirt with ghost pepper.

[@INDY92500]

I can't even begin about how much you are wrong about this.... dropping legos while running away is the best defence weapon XD Edit: People, stop overthinking this. I get the shoe thing. It was just a joke I wrote a few years back. Please have a laugh and move on. I was only kidding

[@hard2hurt]

Dude I'm not sadistic man what the fuck is wrong with you!

[@baldieman64]

Man, I ate some lego once, then somebody told me it was toxic. I was shitting bricks for a while.

[@anthonyhernandez4266]

@@baldieman64 badum tss.

[@hard2hurt]

@@baldieman64 putting in work

[@boyzen45]

On the beach in the dojo where you aren't wearing shoes legos are the way to go. My kids damn near ended me multiple times.

[@MADDSTORK]

Two things I've tried to teach my kids (amongst other stuff) is wear a belt. You can pull it off and hopefully keep someone at bay by snapping or whipping. Always make sure your shoes are tied! Also tell them why piercings aren't a good idea. And finally, if someone abduct you you have to believe you're already going to die so unleash everything you have you've got nothing to lose.

[@stevendiosdado5985]

I have always preached to wear a leather belt with a good steel belt buckle.. some belts even have a mini pocket knife that fits into it..

[@SpeedyThingGoIn4]

It may be good to wear pants that will stay up without a belt.

[@chaselee3556]

@@stevendiosdado5985 A lot of places have made these illegal however, just like cane swords. They are considered always to be “concealed”

[@OldPapaBear]

@@SpeedyThingGoIn4 That would make it much easier to run also. There is a tendency to trip when your pants are around your ankles.

[@matthewgewickey929]

Why piercings aren't a good idea +++++ X)

[@surrealdynamics4077]

This is brilliant. Always thought about strobe flashlights as a tactical self defense tool, but never thought of using the classic bright ass standard still light as one. And the fact that it's not harming anyone in the process is super nice. It's not stopping an attacker physically, but it changes the situation completely (obvs, in certain situations)

[@HeinRichKocHPretoria]

Also; what if he carries a mirror and reflects the light back at you?

[@fingolfin9086]

It should reflect back at him from the flashlight mounted mirror you have. If he has a second mirror though, you may need to deploy your back up mirror. Tertiary mirrors are advised but not required and most bad guys won’t carry 3 mirrors.

[@grayeaglej]

@@fingolfin9086 You read muh brain :O

[@54capnmerica83]

Then you deserve to lose for not also carrying a mirror

[@jordanj5599]

I know this was a joke but I live in New England with New England driver (good luck trying to drive at night if the guy behind you is so far up your ass you could call him your uncle) so I was dead ass thinking of lining the top of my trunk with mirrors

[@jamespartee3706]

@@fingolfin9086 That is the best comment I've ever read in my life!

[@grahamrussell2912]

As a security guard i think the best is a flashlight and being aware of your surroundings.

[@luchalujano2729]

Flashlight is definitely S tier.

[@bobafat2082]

We got a flashlight the size of a club, definetely great for self defense

[@xzw8911]

question is would it be useful during daytime?

[@lordtwubs8665]

@@xzw8911 Yes of course. If you get a light right in your eyes it’s gonna blind you regardless of outside light level

[@TicTac-g7m]

The reason flashlights are far more disorienting at "night" is because pupils are very dilated (open), allowing more light to reach the business end of the eyeballs. Shine a same lumen light towards a person in broad, sunny daylight and the effect will be vastly different because their pupils, instead of being wide open, are the size of a pencil lead or even smaller.

[@Tom_H327]

I already knew this about flashlights, but it was really cool to see another person who shares the same good sense mentality. My little 600 lumen is a paralyzer with the strobe on. I switch my light to one click strobe when I have to go into public places. Only takes a few seconds and it will absolutely blind any asshole on the planet. Subbed!!

[@Sean-uy3cu]

In the middle of the day when dudes got sunnies on? Pfft yea good luck with that champ u in trouble if u packing a torch 🔦 to defend yaself 😂😂😂 haha

[@Tom_H327]

@@Sean-uy3cu I said, "....when I have to go INTO public places." Which means indoors "champ." Inside a building, brah. And, I don't recall saying anything about I only carry a flashlight for self defense purposes. Get your head out of your ass fella. Besides, I wasnt talking to you, nor did I request your response.

[@justsomeguywithahood1954]

@@Sean-uy3cu u can keep a flashlight and a gun

[@Person0fColor]

@@Tom_H327dood a flashlight is a stupid self defense weapon 😂 what are you talking about? Yea dood good luck blinding people 😂

[@Tom_H327]

@@Person0fColor its not for self defense as much as it gives someone time to run away or to do something. What, you think I'm stoopid enough to just go out in the wild with just a flashlight? My 600 lumen strobe will blind anyone to the extent that they never see themselves get shot.

[@chrisjordan6432]

I work corrections and my first go to is not my oc it's my flashlight. I have walked into rec halls and had 6 guys square off on me, obviously trying to intimidate rather than assault. I pulled my power tac e9 (one of those douchey lights with the points on it). They all look at me and asked what I thought that was gonna do. I blinded the left most one and side stepped around the group and kept walking. Kept me from having to escalate the situation just to save face.

[@yaahme]

Carry a Honey Badger in a bag w/you, release upon threats. Done

[@HighSierraBob]

BAAAAAhahahahahahaha.... or a Mongoose!

[@cameronhill6179]

@@HighSierraBob I think he means the Honey-badger by Q

[@robertgeary2900]

That’s right......cause Honey Badger don’t GIVE A SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HennyAguaa]

Yeah, The Honey Badger from modern warfare

[@xj9ox]

I have a Quoll. Same sort of thing, but Australian. Everything here is just itching for the chance to kill something.

[@SirChivalRegal]

Avoiding nightclubs is a good start as you mentioned. And other crappy places.

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah amazing how much trouble you can avoid by not going places where there is trouble.

[@anonymousbosch9265]

I’m a telephone repairman in a high crime ghetto and our crew has a high injury and moderate death rate due to it and I have substantially more than a flashlight and positive outlook

[@Chickenlegs41]

I carry a 3 cell Mag Light in my truck. And it doubles as a safety device when you get a flat tire. I also carry a 12" adjustable wrench in the cab to take care of that occasional "loose nut."

[@TicTac-g7m]

Hahaha!

[@thanielxj11]

I really like the idea a self-defense tool that doesn't hurt someone on accident. Also it's just genuinely useful thing to have

[@aaronsomething79aa]

Flash light....please Now if you whip out a fleshlight,you will have my undervided attention

[@kekelaward]

Yep. I'd run away once that got pulled out.

[@fytube7818]

I HAVE USED THIS! CAN YOU HEAR ME?

[@hard2hurt]

@Last_Stach_Standing ! no undervided. It's the opposite of overvided keep up.

[@danielfulop]

is that an actual word?

[@allentremper8243]

Daniel we are speaking with each other in Dog Latin. We are basically illiterate compared to say our great grandfathers and mothers.

[@emielsmalbil6904]

Best selfdeffense is a dry cough 😷

[@mzcarlycalabasas4034]

You silly lol.

[@staybusyb]

Lol COVID alert

[@stevehubbard2212]

Hock it all over em

[@TheKb117]

this would still be gold for some more years, as per the "experts" advice... or how long they wanna keep it going 'til we are DPopUL8Ted or 'til they achieved their agenda... :D PeaceV & Be Well

[@lowes891646]

The best comment, with the mask imogi!!! LMAO!!!

[@MikeDindu]

This video, while not entirely, caused me to carry a flashlight for 4 years, and I still do. I carry one that's a little larger than his so it's too big for a keychain, but I have never had an issue getting through security with it. In fact, security doesn't even give it a second look 95% of the time. I like to go with 400 lumens and smaller than about half the size of my hand so it has some heft but it isn't annoying to carry. I was surprised by how often I actually used it when I first started to carry one too. Much like a knife it's a really handy tool that's so useful I would consider it essential, and it can be great for self defense as well. Also anyone that points out every phone has a flashlight may be right, but those lights are very weak and no one would use that in a self defense situation anyway because it takes too long to deploy it so isn't useful in a fight as a legit flashlight. Everyone should carry a flashlight, it's a no brainer. I never leave home without one.

[@Brandezi84]

I carry my phone around with KZbin open and when someone comes too close I play your videos and they run like hell, screaming!

[@rwfowler100]

My wife uses a wooden spoon. It hurts like hell.

[@shelbyk2193]

haha

[@TheKb117]

Wife armed with spoon = Level: Mother... No one dares crosses that kinda woman!

[@Shino2600]

My grandma taught me that!

[@ricochete5875]

Those thing never break, its like made of steel.

[@23695angel]

Hahahaha...the chancla is a good weapon too.😜

[@dillpickletheone4915]

I carry my great aunt she’s small but she makes up for it by being real mean.

[@carla8478]

that's my maw maw, I throw her at anybody, they'd back down in an instant, you don't mess with Sicilian grandmas lol

[@davidcarter5504]

I completely read that wrong, I thought it said that "She's small but she makes up for it by being a real man" I was like, holy shit, that is the winner

[@OPJuiceBox]

Lmao

[@steelwheels4613]

I was trying to follow a sketchy character who was scoping out peoples yards in my neighborhood. It was broad daylight. He knew I was following and hid around a corner. He jumped me and beat on me with lead pipe. It was very dumb of me to follow him like that. He could have killed me. I wish I had something. You can't even carry pepper spray in Canada. Some of your comments suggest a big flashlight. I might go that route.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Same in Australia. Our Politicians disarmed us several decades ago, then amended laws so that it is impossible for Police to do their job too. Only criminals are armed now as they continually tighten laws that only restrict those that OBEY LAWS, which criminals ignore of course. The "logic" behind it is idiotic.

[@grantmort4616]

This was actually super helpful, been looking for a tool to add to my EDC to help in self defense situations while still being able to go to work and school. Sounds like I found it

[@bubba161]

Dude editing skills on point no enough recognition for it man

[@IONLYKNOWMOVESTHATKILLPEOPLE]

I carry my Katana with me at all times in case any hot babes need saving

[@hard2hurt]

Man... while I was out here making KZbin videos you were studying the blade.

[@m.b.82]

Me too. I find that my Suzuki Katana gsx1100s not only has an inbuilt flashlight, but has great stopping power in a self defence scenario.

[@ashchaya7676]

Fuck yeah, I love Chinese ninja swords!

[@dramaticreaper]

worldsmostattractiveman OMG HOW DID NO ONE GET THAT I JUST GOOGLED IT AHAHAHAHAHAA

[@ghostnoodle9721]

M'lady

[@hermanmunster4949]

I fashioned a coated steel cable as a belt with a quick-release clasp. It pulls through the belt loops fast and it makes a handy dandy 3-1/2 foot whip that will take hide and flesh off anyone hit with it.

[@robertfelts8773]

Great video man. Lots of valid info and a non standard perspective. Simple and to the point

[@trollthorn145]

I have upgraded my firearm so that it now shoots rounds made of miniature flashlights. it is the ultimate self-defense weapon!

[@ENFPerspectives]

myles machado ♥️😂

[@nerodeadweightclaudius5422]

LET ME SHOW YOU IT'S FEATURES!

[@tier1tribe337]

LMAO

[@myjhong91]

Awesome, will you make me one!

[@dancindavey1515]

myles machado Thats pretty funny. Good one.

[@selvammaniamawasi697]

The best defense is a pair of good running legs.

[@hard2hurt]

Not always.

[@volunteer4awesome]

@@hard2hurt But often.

[@majik31401]

DATS WHY U KEEP A BACKUP KIT

[@seanowens8330]

Don't forget to suck your thumb.

[@giacdeg]

you know then. lol.

[@rortines]

Thanks Mike! Again, another great video. I also heard a lighter was a good edc but that's only good for negotiation skills or a way to diffuse certain situations. Flashlight makes sense in sketchy environments. I'm building up my own edc and this video was helpful! What's in your edc these days?

[@millertalbot]

Love your stuff Mike! Keep ‘em coming! I carry a handgun… sometimes I carry a hiking stick (when I’m hiking). Think I’m adding a flashlight to my EDC though! Thanks again…

[@shadowfall2011]

Well I know that I'm DEFINITELY using the "spray pepper spray into a house and listen for people coughing" technique.

[@SharkAcademy]

Shadow Fall you just pepper sprayed and ruined your whole surprised party including your elderly grandma who was sitting closest to the door.

[@stephen8996]

@@SharkAcademy collateral damage

[@noxiusobvious4239]

@@SharkAcademy That's why you hold your flash-light up while entering, so no one sees it was you who sprayed in

[@justiceneeded01]

There's really no other way...

[@samnottheotherone4363]

A full suit of plate armor with a bunch of flashlights taped to it is the best self defense tool.

[@grayeaglej]

That would be "Light Armor" correct?

[@strikesubmit]

Ok. Shopping on amazon now.

[@RedScaledKnight1]

dont forget to line the areas between the flashlights with aluminium foil, to both concentrate spill from your own lights and to reflect beams from the opposition. the stat sheet also mentions a 5 point modifier for charisma, but doesnt mention if its adding or subtracting

[@hard2hurt]

God mode.

[@izzynobre]

This is a great video. I was never sold on a flashlight as a self defense weapon until you explained it

[@fpvraver]

Nice thanks for the vids !!!! I have actually had the police come to my rental property spraying pepper spray in the windows of the house & listening for people coughing. I watched it on my security camera!!!!

[@thac0twenty377]

A lit cigarete so i can flip it at their face and run. Being a smoker I need a good headstart. Roadhouse.

[@zforzorro8956]

Roadhouse!

[@thac0twenty377]

@@zforzorro8956 Ghost!

[@1974lordvader]

Being a smoker probably means you can run 10 feet without coughing

[@thac0twenty377]

@@1974lordvader 8 with a quick rest every 2.

[@blackh2o1]

I've done that. Better than nothing.

[@luckyducky7147]

“Ow!” - “I was just.. making sure you didn’t have a weapon” 😂

[@Serv.Mqikwa]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣so best self defense tool = flashlight and a stick. Check with the stick first if there's a weapon, if there is, pull out your flashlight 🙈😂

[@Dan_is_the_Bastard]

This is exactly why I carry my Olight S1R II. Plenty of light for practical purposes but if I really need it for defense the turbo mode is always there. My knife is purely a tool and always has been.

[@deaddada]

I've been watching this channel for a while, compelled to comment now for some reason. Best way to stay safe in my experience (as a 6'2" 195 lbs dude with shoulders) is be respectful and overtly friendly. I've spent an extensive amount of time in the most dangerous parts of the US, have done violence interruption work, I haven't avoided being in rough places but when I'm in those places I'm there to help. People generally respect that, and I go great lengths to be respectful, courteous to all people on principle. Apparently people also can tell it wouldn't be worth finding out what happens if I'm prompted to defend myself. When I was a young knucklehead, I survived a lot of very tough scrapes and I know how to do it. I don't ever want to be in that position again. If you're not a bad guy, really hurting someone is not something you'll want to live with even if they had it coming. The last time I got close to being in a jam I stayed calm and quiet and the dude ended up apologizing to me before I said a word. Perhaps not being afraid is a proper warning. I think, outside of professionals for whom violence is part of the job, if you're worried whether you can defend yourself, you probably won't even if you can. If you're an average citizen living in fear, Lord I hope you don't carry a gun. You're more likely to become a murderer than defend yourself righteously. I support your right to do it but please, if you're living in fear of some random attacker to the extent you've gone to great lengths to prepare for it based on the news or seeing people on the street who seem scary, go to Church, become a Big Brother, get sober, get to know the communities you're in, develop some confidence in yourself, by all means practice martial arts, whatever you need to do but know this- if there's one thing that will make you more likely to become a target, outside of involving yourself in shit you shouldn't be doing, it's living in fear. It's like blood in water for the sharks among us. If you draw the attention of the real sharks, your pistol is as likely to to make things worse as it is keep you safe if you're reacting to fear rather than a sober assessment of what's happening. Violence should be an absolute last resort, and if you don't know exactly when and how to use it, and more importantly, when to NOT use it, you're more of a danger to society, your community, your family, than whatever boogeyman you're scared of. Martial arts are a sport. Weapons are for hurting people. The best way to be @hard2hurt is stay out of trouble. If you're not a professional whose job requires violence, before you think about weapons think about why you're spending so much time thinking about how to hurt people. Again, trust me when I tell you, the best outcome to any conflict scenario is that nobody gets hurt. Otherwise, the best anyone can tell you is what a Boy Scout would- Be Prepared. And there are so many steps before carrying a pistol you need to work on to be prepared before carrying a pistol if you're living in fear that you really, really shouldn't be carrying one until you can walk through the world and see people as people instead of people as threats. That'll be your best defense.

[@TheJackSP]

Can’t believe your sarcastic smirk about my self defense log 😂

[@mackychloe]

I carry a log too but it's a turd. No one comes near me!

[@RHOOWL]

My flash light saved my ass and my dogs from a bear (night time). The bear didn't know what to make of the bright light.

[@thedetectivebm]

You’re right…I too carry a flashlight, with a pistol attached to it. That’s my best defense tool.😂😂😂

[@zsacrilege]

Yes, couldn’t agree more! I carry a Surefire g2 with Thyrm switchback with high/low tail switch, and ankle med kit(gloves,tourniquet,quick-clot,chest seal,pressure bandage,and mini light) everywhere. These can go many places that my edc knife and pistol cannot ie.concerts, airport, fed buildings. I hate leaving a cutting tool behind, but being able to see in the dark wins. I have had them questioned but never confiscated. Having a quality light shows prepared thought and is an excellent defense. Nothing travels faster than light, but dark doesn’t have to travel at all!

[@mickrender5791]

I use a sheep as a self-defence tool . The wool acts as a cushion to protect you and if you get your attacker to count it they fall asleep.

[@rohitkothari4440]

😅😂

[@gordonlai9248]

I keep a flock of sheep in my pocket just in case; I can release them at any attacker and they fall asleep. Works every time.

[@Daniel_Cooley]

Brass knuckles? It was just legalized in Texas to carry which isn't too crazy considering you can carry a fucking sword here too 😂

[@utubebgay]

you mean if you're one of the five texans not packing a firearm? i joke... kind of

[@Daniel_Cooley]

@@utubebgay lol no that sounds like an accurate statistic

[@tomthemailman9047]

brass knuckles are outlawed because they cause permanent damage to the facial bones of the strikee , unless someone is trying to kill you you are not justified in destroying someones life , same goes for knife / gun . Unless you want to lose everything you have worked your whole life for you should walk away,run might be a better option , if a real criminal is attacking you , you will be very lucky to respond at all . Your best defense is to be alert and aware of everything around you at all times so a criminal picks on someone else .

[@nadnavlis240]

I love Texas.

[@sicktwistedone881]

ok now I need to talk my wife into moving to texas

[@Jkim890]

Fantastic video, I agree with all of the points you made. Been telling my friends this for years, thank you for posting it in video format so that many more can see 😁

[@nathanryu6227]

"... If you don't do violence professionally..." - best phrase ever

[@alanderson9711]

For several decades my wife and I have relied on our trained German Shepherds. Score: Dogs 2 Burglars - 0. One souvenir from an attempted burglary was a bloody handprint on gate and a scream from the bad guy that can best be described as 2nd Soprano. Recalling that event still brings a smile

[@chasedreamsgetgains1825]

Al Anderson yeah right

[@ENFPerspectives]

♥️🌹

[@mattadler4710]

Excellent. This comme t was way better than this silly video

[@ENFPerspectives]

😄🤣

[@redacted3557]

You can train your dogs to just start throwing hands whenever somebody jumps the fence or something? How’s that done? I do a little bit of martial arts but once I get my own place and such I think having a dog to help out would be nice.

[@popscoulter7587]

Good instruction. As a retired cop I can attest that, especially on night shift, the flashlight was the go to for less lethal. The asp was almost worthless and the OC spray, good for aggressive dogs and riots, was more of a hazard for other officers and bystanders.

[@TicTac-g7m]

They now have OC gel, greatly minimizing blowback.

[@RisingRecluse]

I'm planning a bike tour next year and found your channel after looking into batons (another great video). This is some great content.

[@EnligUlv]

About 10 years ago I attended a 6 hour USCCA seminar in Aurora, CO. After two different lawyers and a book author on the topic gave their perspectives, everyone jumped in line to buy the USCCA Legal Defense Policy for about $45 per month. Basically, at that time, it boiled down to the following: Brandish your piece in self defense = $250,000 Discharge your piece in self defense = $500,000 Actually shoot your attacker = $1,000,000 And this is when you are in the right. With the legal system stacked against our 2nd Amend Rights, at that point point, I decided that an EDC knife clipped in my right pocket would be a good back up to my 3000 lumen tactical light clipped on my left leg pocket. Blind ‘em with that, and you won’t even need the knife, but it’s there just in case.

[@Sirmustardpack]

took a concealed carry class a month ago and learned about the practicality and tactical advantage of carrying a flashlight. Now I keep one on me and one in my truck as well. Great vid 👍🏽

[@bluehornet197]

EXACTLY and what i like about a flashlight is you can flash it in an attackers eyes and then run there is no more need to stand and fight bless the person is insanely fast then yea a second plan is always a good thing to have me personally when i run from an attacker i have the flashlight pointing behind me on strobe and when it flashes in there eyes you hear them slow down cause they can't see

[@babyybatter]

"guns are hand down the best self defence weapon" "flashlights are the best self defence weapon because you don't hurt anybody"

[@babyybatter]

Bobby Bush it's not a good weapon in America because everyone else has one and when people start pulling guns out just to threaten then you start a gun fight.

[@chancearden7803]

@@babyybatter when you pull a gun in a self defense situation, you better damn well attain to use it.

[@babyybatter]

Chance Arden yeah, so? what has that got to do with what I said?

[@chancearden7803]

@@babyybatter you said pulling a gun escalate the situation, I said you should be ready to use it.

[@totalmetaljacket789]

@@babyybatter There is no gunfight. If I'm pulling I'm firing.

[@KingTesticus]

Log, it's big, it's heavy, it's wood.. it's better than bad, it's good!

[@tonyortiz617]

Just recently began carry a 500/50 Lumen Streamlight Macrostream everywhere I go. You're so right, it's so useful and so easy to use to spot potential danger far enough away. That and my Glock 48...well, I can put my kubaton away now.

[@harrisonfnord5871]

Okay, let me try: A yellow-brown stained toilet brush. I know for sure cops don't like those 😁

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah I'm out lol

[@lizsapp2822]

Ain’t no body gonna mess with poo 💩!

[@bozmeg6918]

Poo ? Shit that works !

[@bozmeg6918]

Or maybe carry poo in a sealed bag until ready to use. Hands down a winner !

[@chenhao4491]

What if the guy have some kinda poo fetish or sth

[@Bfolks84]

That was some pro filmmaking shit on your smooth cut to your dumpster lurking twin. Lol niiice... my self defense tool is my sense of humor!! I’ve de-escalated many a fight by making a joke... i live in Los Angeles so carrying a gun here is pretty much out of the question. Although, it is the best self defense tool. I train with guns every so often though to know how to use them and have decent aim.. flashlight was something I didn’t think of.. thanks for the tip! #hard2see

[@hard2hurt]

It didnt go as smoothly as I would have liked. I had a camera operator but no bad guy... I had to get creative.

[@Antraeus]

@@hard2hurt I liked this video. Humble and down to earth. I was waiting for the bad guy to jump out and it was cool that it was you and you had a good excuse not to leap into action because you'd blinded yourself. I mean your enemy. Which some argue is always oneself.

[@hard2hurt]

@@Antraeus fuckin deep man

[@hariszukic5910]

Yeah i was confused he teleported 😂

[@Profile__1]

3:33 Yo can we talk about this awesome whip pan transition edit? That smooth as hell.

[@JRPLawyeress1]

That’s great. I’m buying for my three adult kids and husband. Works everywhere. Thanks! Plus you’re hilarious.

[@davekilgannon4068]

I carry my elbows with me everywhere I go I feel confident about their ability to protect me The batteries never run out

[@victorsuciu3794]

3 day battery life, recharge with water

[@rudy103069]

thats not what she said! minuteman.

[@kpi4162]

were i can get those online?

[@otsdrift6658]

This guy be thinking he Jon Jones with them elbows. Fuck you gonna do against 90 year old Granny with a flashlight? pfft

[@swampmonster8626]

"I'd like to join a club and beat somebody with it." Groucho Marx

[@jeffstarrunner1]

I heard the police have a flashlight now that is so bright and strobes in a certain way that it just automatically incapacitates people.

[@krystalclearconfusion6036]

I was very pleased to see that your answer was flashlight. I recently realized this myself and it was comforting to see that I actually had common sense.

[@bopeswiththemost4415]

I just shit myself on the spot. Ain't no one wants to be around that, let alone touch that.

[@shotatmissedshtathit7104]

I see you practice self-de-feces

[@Stigstigster]

If you can add in a tactical puke to your system you will be truly unstoppable.

[@shotatmissedshtathit7104]

I read a comment once that said shit in your hands and start swinging “shit fists clear rooms” #💩🤛

[@suomiman100]

yesterday i pointed a flashlight in my friends eyes and then kicked him in the nuts, so it really works!

[@sanderrehepapp5219]

That's the northern way!

[@koooolk.]

Guess you aint friends

[@Greenmile.]

Some friend you are lol

[@thepunisher8763]

🤣😂🤣💀

[@gordonculp3646]

Funny as hell man.LOL

[@kickinkanga7026]

When I get nervous I drop my guts that usually wards off any enemies...

[@kentprepper6392]

Love your honesty and you keep it real, nice one 👍

[@seanlowkey9388]

I carry my common sense in my hands. That way when shit hits the fan, i can throw it out the window quicker.

[@eleanorharris6576]

I used to sell Streamlight products from my retail business before I retired. A feature that was not mentioned in the video is that all Streamlight lights are lifetime guaranteed. If the products fails, you shipped it back to Streamlight and they ether return the item repaired or the replace it with new. So, once you have paid the price, you never pay it again unless you lose the product.

[@sathyanayaksk1330]

Sir I have dout can it be used in daytime and will it cause serious damage to the opponent please reply.

[@jeremiahthompson9367]

My fleshlight has multiple light modes; tailcap button turns on and off and the side button changes modes. Has five modes ranging up to 1150 lumen turbo mode, and an SOS mode. It's called the A1S Tactical, and it's the best light for the money I've ever seen, right around $30. My only complaints are that it lacks a strobe mode and that it doesn't have a "firefly" mode, the lowest setting is bright enough that it'll blank out your natural night vision if used for bathroom trips etc.. For carry in a NPE, the A1 only has max lumens of about 550, but it doesn't have the toothed bezel so it looks more like a normal flashlight.

[@Hexenhammer]

I just take my clothes off. No one wants to fight a naked dude.

[@nunchakudude]

Best defense when jehovas witnesses come to the door.

[@brianmarshall3931]

@@nunchakudude Actually done that one... more than once... for Mormons too...

[@pavg325]

Wouldnt apply to girls.

[@mahaviryadav383]

Than I will fuck and kill than

[@brianmarshall3931]

@@mahaviryadav383 Brilliant solution...

[@dxp4046]

idk about top number one but i think one of the most fundamental tools of self defense more people need to work on cannot be bought, its situational awareness and good decision making. that alone can stop you from needing to fight. ofc not always but often enough people getting jumped or robbed are having it done because they where to unaware. for example maybe dont walk through a parking lot at night talking on your phone. be aware have your car keys in one hand ready to open your car the other hand free and notice who or what is around you. granted sometimes shit happens and you might get into a fight anyhow so learn real hand to hand combat in those intense moments you default to training if you dont have training things probably wont go good for you.

[@LukeMcMullin]

I agree, that's why I always say the best self-defence tool is your head and not just to head butt with.

[@mouchthebiker2938]

mike: "ur not gonna be using it to blind someone with it." mike: (proceeds to blind everyone with it)

[@triplewinlin5576]

Got to start carrying my flashlight again. Some of this I knew but not all so thanks for the great pointers!

[@raymondmorad6948]

"If you're good enough to make a kubiton work, you're already going to win that fight." I almost spit my food laughing at that one! Great point!

[@beastkingthe1st771]

Best self defense weapon a bag full of pommels to end all opponents rightly

[@jacobbenns6090]

Indeed

[@utubebgay]

ha... i was just watching a skallagrim vid before this one

[@vumanhtung]

Let the meme rise again lol

[@kaizen5023]

damn straight!

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

No. Let's stop this.

[@CRVB7]

3:12 Legend says my dude on the left is still locked in.

[@65coupestang]

This video was halfway decent,I already knew about using the light to preemptively look for "badguys"/"bad actors" a distance away from you as you demonstrated when you shined the light towards the dumpsters/that truck

[@buckarue100]

As a retired police lieutenant, I leaned a long time ago that nothing good happens after midnight.

[@ScottDeSalvo]

Unless she is already in your bed. And its still better to do your dirty man business earlier and get an early start on the next day.

[@1986tessie]

Early bird catches the worm. + mornings are beautiful and shouldn't be wasted.

[@beavinator420]

I like it when it's dark and quiet, different smell and energy in the air. Many good things happen after midnight.

[@apbt067]

Then you a lot of people work crazy hours all times of the day which indeed includes after midnight.

[@silverjaw138]

Former night club security here. We called midnight the witching hour. It was always when the vibe went from fun to edgy.

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

I remember the streamlight stinger. My first "high end" flash light, eventually replaced the bulb with an LED. The thing is decently heavy and puts out 400 lumins. Now I have an olight m2r that puts out up to 1600 lumins. oh how technology has changed.

[@tyranitarxd2819]

what if a blind guy attacks me

[@SketchPaint]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@toxin1662]

Bro is handing out existential crisis with that outro💀

[@RonnieSixx]

I'm glad someone finally covered this topic. I've been in Private Security since 1981 and I can tell you that a good flashlight will save your ass when the shit gets deep.

[@Ironfangzu]

If you've been in private security since 1981, you're over 60. At that age, a flashlight won't really help you. Get a good reliable 9 millimeter and practice at the range a lot. Don't kid yourself that if you startle or blind an attacker momentarily with a flashlight you can handle the rest yourself. You probable could when you were younger, but not anymore. You're too old. Face reality.

[@jacksync8713]

Ironfangzu hey you don’t know, I know many older guys that would terrify you.

[@catorb6607]

@@Ironfangzu ending it with that "face reality" goddamm you need a hug or something? Who hurt you? Lmao or do you just get a kick outta being right

[@jaswerner419]

@@Ironfangzu I know plenty of 60 year old guys Who are in good Fighting shape They all carry now also

[@feistybastard]

How deep does shit get?

[@IThinkSoBrain]

Actually, I'm a guard. A flashlights awesome. A gun is great IF you know what you're doing and you're willing to kill someone. But a flashlight has been handy in my work quite a bit.

[@aapisiharper5023]

they also make it easy to check perimeters without having to do as much walking :D

[@LaserFliping]

Always thought it was dumb when guards would just have flashlights but never really thought about it. Makes sense.

[@tony_5156]

You’ll need a big ass flashlight A very sturdy one you could wack someone with

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Even if someone has a bright light shining in their face, can they still charge you and take you down? I'm old and I will be done for if that happens. What can I do before I get charged short of not getting myself into that situation to begin with?