The Lies of Self-Defense

[@whilomforge3402]

Before I was even a gun owner, my grandpa told me that being a provider and protector was on a Venn diagram. Everything that you do affects the central theme of your life. He was a ww2 veteran, and a civil engineer. The smartest man I’ve ever known. Taught me a lot.

[@CarryTrainer]

That's a smart dude.

[@Payt-y5d]

Then why do lights at intersections never get set up in conjunction to help the flow of traffic? This guy's grandfather

[@whilomforge3402]

@@Payt-y5d you know that there’s actually a traffic engineer who is responsible for traffic lights? And, to think that their goal is to do the opposite of easing the flow of traffic is absurd. Maybe you should apply for the job in your area, and you could solve it?

[@CarryTrainer]

@@Payt-y5d huh

[@johnnywilson7799]

What’s a vent diagram?

[@3onthebeach]

Back in the 80's while in college and working at a pipe, cigar and tobacco shop, I worked on Sundays with an old school retired full bird Air Force Colonel Fighter Pilot. Imagine this, he started his career in the 30's flying bi-wing airplanes, then various planes in WWII, was the first into Japan in P-38's after the bomb dropped, then F-86's in Korea, then various jets in Vietnam, and ultimately retired in the mid 70's flying Phantoms and F-106's. He always preached about the 5 P's, "Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance". I know, it's simple, and has been repeated in many stories, but when you hear these things from warriors that have been there, and look you in the eye and speak "through" you,. you effen listen. It's effective and meaningful and it imprints upon you. Think sh_t through. Do your job. Love you Colonel Cormany, and thank you Sir - stand by one!

[@CarryTrainer]

Very cool. He sounds like a heck of a role model

[@victorpoliashov2467]

Like I’ve heard John say multiple times, a fight you avoid/don’t start is a fight won. Great wisdom shared on a mindset. Tool is only the iceberg

[@CarryTrainer]

Right on

[@aarongreenfield9038]

This guy's messages wisdom antidotes and dry humor, reminds me a lot of Paul Harrell, may he rest in peace.

[@CarryTrainer]

Rip Paul

[@na-oq5ji]

Hey Mickey. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate these fireside style chats. I really believe this style of video is pushing me to be better and strive to he the best father/husband I can be. Please keep up the good work. You rock!

[@CarryTrainer]

I appreciate you. Happy new year.

[@dougstanley7662]

Nice beaver, dude.Man your chats make so much sense.it really surprises me just how many people have no plan for anything.Its kinda like they live their live minute to minute.My dad kinda beat having a plan into my head.I remember as a kid watching him go over everything from finances to how to better secure our home to staying in good shape it was almost an obsession with him.He past away in 2016 after having a stroke.When we went through his stuff to help his wife clean out their garage and storage sheds I I was floored over the amount of stuff he had put back for emergencies or just hard times.I miss the old man more than I ever thought I would but he lit a fire under my ass as a child and at 52 years old I'm still learning and expanding and trying to better myself a bit more every day.

[@CarryTrainer]

Your pop sounded like the sort of man we ought to be more like. Rip dad

[@H33t3Speaks]

You cannot protect your family if you are in custody. Failing to plan is planning to fail. All excellent points, it’s refreshing to hear people that know that security is a mindset and a way of life. I would argue that real martial instruction and teaching thoroughly encapsulates this attitude and mindset and that you’d be surprised at how heavy an experts edc kit may be. Additionally, true peace with the security mindset comes from an understanding of violence and the fact that we do not truly control absolutely anything and if you don’t want to get robbed don’t look like a score.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

Thanks for this video!! This is one to watch several times. I know as good as anyone is, prepared, etc. we all need to start the new year with a fresh assessment, do inner thought and analysis. You re-motivated me. Thanks for that.

[@boereburger6762]

Thanks for your videos Mickey. Your topics are not only inspirational, but filled with wisdom from the great men in your life. Keep it coming!

[@gregv123]

Solid advice brother 🇺🇲💯🙏 hope everyone has a happy new year 🎉

[@jeffk2467]

Mickey, Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. You’ve become a very special mentor to me. While I’ve only spent a few days of training with you, your videos are definitely connecting with me, sir. Thank you very much for your time and effort in providing these to us!

[@CarryTrainer]

Happy New Year Jeff

[@J_Feliciano]

Self defence starts with a mind set

[@JL-xn3zy]

Life is about choices, decisions, and consequences. Be wise. And, an attitude of gratitude is life changing for you and those around you. Keep kicking butt Mickey. Happy New Year everyone, and God bless!

[@CarryTrainer]

Happy New Year

[@daro8169]

Thank you bro! I needed this. Excellent lesson. I took it to heart. Please keep these types of videos coming.

[@CarryTrainer]

Happy New Year my dude. Be well. Thanks for tuning in.

[@michaelklim1971]

I find your discussions very interesting. You are very intelligent and very practical in my opinion. I enjoy listening to your stories

[@anthonygnoel]

Mickey,thank you for the INSPIRATIONAL talk. GOD bless you and your family in 2025 and beyond,brother. Exactly what I NEEDED TO HEAR.

[@CarryTrainer]

Happy New year Anthony

[@normanmaynor5705]

You always share excellent points that I hope people take the time to listen to. Wishing you a Happy Safe Prosperous New Year

[@CarryTrainer]

Same to you!

[@twiggybones7040]

Not just listen to, but apply thought. I appreciate the video.

[@DAVIDYEATS-bd8qr]

Protecting my family is what I do. Even when I’m not home. Protections are in place in many ways.

[@marcbrooks959]

I’ve enjoyed the end of year thoughts and I’ll take the Jerry Wisdom into this next year and the rest of my life. Thanks and I look forward future pearls. I’m not going to make it to SHOT SHOW 2025, the wifey has clinicals but when I get back to Illinois to see my mom, I’ll check your schedule for classes in the area or Colorado if you make it out here. God Bless you in the new year 🙏🏽

[@CarryTrainer]

See you soon

[@Soulcritic]

Physical security only gives you time to get ready for the fight!

[@rap36case]

General philosophical discussion of failure mode effects and criticality analysis of security. The concentric circles comment is a nice analogy .

[@dugie5246]

Great down to earth video! 100% truthful.

[@ThomasSimmons-j9l]

I enjoy watching stuff like active self protection and other videos like yours to understand what may happen and how to prevent it.

[@dennisp1323]

Thanks my brother….Happy New Year!

[@CarryTrainer]

Happy new year!

[@johnelder7449]

Thanks man! Very inspiring and most needed

[@MRLUGNUTS]

Excellent video.. Happy New Year! 🙏

[@FireWoodOfficial]

Thank you! I needed to hear this message right now. 🤜🏻

[@dandyjones1185]

Great reminder that there are many layers to survival. Always remember that it's the Indian, not the arrow!

[@shirleypolo6272]

Happy New Year Mick! Love you brother!

[@frankr5443]

Those are some good goals. Thanks Mick.

[@mnrodriguez]

Great video! Happy New Year to you, too!!!

[@andyuseman7980]

Everything you said can damn near eliminate the need to "pull a trigger". However, it seems to be the toughest concept for most people to grasp. God forbid if a prosecutor has to ask what you did to "actively avoid" the situation. The longer your list, the less prosecutable you are. Happy New Year

[@ShilohBoca]

Another great video and advice. Happy New Year to you too.

[@msmeyersmd8]

I love your videos and attitude. Please keep them coming. I binge watch. Sorry to ask a stupid question. Neither my wife nor I can tell where your accent is from. I guessed anywhere from Minnesota to Chicago area? Sh*t, that's probably far off. Thanks.

[@SuperEddie0228]

Thanks Mickey. Happy new year and God bless🎉

[@CarryTrainer]

Happy new year!

[@howardmahony1359]

Great talk. True info. Thanks. 78 and head is all ways on a swivel.

[@CarryTrainer]

Right on

[@AndrewSzekely]

Practical wisdom, thank you!

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

Nice message man. A major accident is usually the result of a chain of small preventable failures. Pay attention to details and understand the system within which we operate.

[@Streetgang1956]

GREAT JOB!!!! Beware the individual that has one rifle...one rifle....one shotgun and trains!.... I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times (BRUCE LEE)

[@synergytraininggroup]

Solid video to start the new year with

[@CarryTrainer]

Hey Tyler. Happy New Year

[@IamGroot786]

Like I always tell my kids, there’s no such thing as good luck. There are consequences to every decision that you make.

[@sheldonanderson6618]

Good Info. Great advice.

[@TommySchuch]

Great video brother!

[@quercusrubra777]

One of my rules for gun safety is Pray. It is important to have a right attitude in life to avoid problems to begin with. "The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression." (Proverbs 19:11) NKJV

[@UncleDanBand64]

Nope, I live in the middle of nowhere. I have an overgrown Rat Terrier. He is a Decker Rat Terrier. He don't like strangers. His job would be just to wake me up. Definitely safer in the middle of nowhere.

[@CarryTrainer]

Maybe

[@UncleDanBand64]

@CarryTrainer Early warning, awareness and fitness to me are the things that pay dividends.

[@rickyshultz2051]

I’m with you , in the sticks with 3 dogs , sometimes inside , sometimes outside, sometimes some in some out ! Nothing goes on without them alerting me ! 👍

[@UncleDanBand64]

@rickyshultz2051 exactly

[@kourgath007]

Recommendations to "secure" a sliding glass door on the rear of your house?

[@zuma136]

I used to keep a piece of wood between the sliding door and the wall so it couldn't be opened

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

We used to keep a pvc pipe in the track. We had incredibly thick double panes of tempered glass similar to two windshields. Someone would have to unload a few rounds into it then try beating it in with a bat. We’ve since replaced it with French doors but before that it was pretty darn secure with that pipe in the track. Keep it well lit and a security cam in plain sight. Most random bad guys prefer darkness and privacy to breech an entrance.

[@kourgath007]

@@WheelgunsOnWheels I have never smashed the glass on a sliding glass door but given that it is glass I believe that is is a weakpoint. I wanted to install a "security door" or potentially robust french doors but the builder was not cooperative.

[@Shadow__133]

Standard doors, windows, generally can be opened, pulled, broken etc in seconds. Unless you spend serious $$$ you are best with decent locks and door stops for the occasional vagrant and a good alarm system when someone breaks in.

[@CarryTrainer]

A 2x2 or dowel rod

[@zplitterz]

Great video. And maybe a chisel and speed square.

[@CarryTrainer]

Speed square for certain

[@adavidbujanda]

Best way to know is to take a conceled carry class they will tell you everything that state could and will charge you for, also get the carrier insurance, if you kill somebody even in self defense technically it is still a homicide until proven otherwise. So just be protected at all times legally and physically, also taking a ju jitzu class wouldn't be bad either

[@markfrench2980]

What is the outro music you used? Waaaayyyy rockin cool!

[@CarryTrainer]

Sam the Man-Mini Vandals

[@lopa-u9f]

good video, I'm looking for feedback (not legal advice) from a fellow man who cares about these things: I live in a very rural area at the end of a dead-end road at the top of a hill. The house is ~100 yards from the road-access dead-end where the mailbox and a spot for township vehicles to 'turn around' on our property (plow/road maintenance, electric company etc.) - it's private property and marked as such with also signs that indicate no motorized vehicles, no pets, etc. allowed, and that it is a wildlife reserve (no lights, no electricity.) A few weeks ago I saw a vehicle parked there with its lights on (pointing at the house), and went to see what was going on. A guy was in his truck listening to the radio, open bottle, and was preparing to smoke some herb. I told him he had to turn his lights off (didn't even ask him to leave) - he was immediately angry-aggro and told me 'no' and to "f off", when I told him he had to leave, he flipped out (like a drunk flipout that was already in a PISSED mood just looking to start something?), came out of his truck and got up in my space going 'you want to fight you want to fight?' throwing insults and essentially attacking me. I extended my arm to claim my space, made contact with his chest, and he fell to the ground (it was icy.) By the time he was back on his feet I had my strapped firearm moved from my back to my front, and he saw it - throwing more insults and claiming I pulled a gun on him and I explain to him I simply have it and am protecting myself - he slowly backs off and gets back in his truck and sllowwwwllly leaves. Now, he's been back taunting me, sitting in his truck with the lights off, then turning them on, then driving away. I think he poured some strange liquid on the ground. He seems unstable, comes once it is dark, and is pretty much harassing me. I feel no peace, my family is on-edge. I wonder if he is trying to provoke another confrontation and has since armed himself to do such (so I keep my distance and watch.) but, I am not at peace and want peace and that means getting him to be gone - what to do? not only am I not into 'calling authorities' but it is not a sensible thing here and as men, we need to be able to figure out what to do to make our world a better place amidst the evil scum - laws make it hard for good people to do the right thing and protect criminals mostly...

[@CarryTrainer]

I hope you walked right into the house and notified your local police/sheriff and made a report.

[@lopa-u9f]

@@CarryTrainer honestly not into 'authorities' - the people are fine, the system is a problem I want no participation in, and to me it's kind of like "mommydaddy he was picking onme!" - police don't do anything/have no power to do anything until it has already gone bad, yeah? and then that just becomes 'well you're better off having told them he was aproblem before, for legal reasons' - and that becomes fear-based, and I will not participate in that either hence why I phrased the things as I did

[@CarryTrainer]

@lopa-u9f if you had that interaction and didn't contact law enforcement, that is concerning.

[@Fiddib]

This is why i stopped drinking. Woke up the next morning once after a party and realised i would not have been able to protect my family the night before.

[@CarryTrainer]

A solid piece of advice

[@heavenonsevenacres2051]

I thank God every day that I got sober. The thought of something happening to my family and me not being 100% clear headed is what keeps me from ever drinking again. Happy New Year!!

[@RebelliousEra]

Great advice but it’s too bad heroes and life savers are often vilified for better training and weapons than their attackers

[@CarryTrainer]

I'd not say often

[@dredzone911]

Excellent information. Ps nice beaver lol

[@AJohnSmith]

Condoms and anti-biotics have saved me more than my CCW.

[@CarryTrainer]

Hahahaha

[@tonyc223]

Yep,don,t let the holes in the swiss cheese line up on you.

[@CarryTrainer]

Bingo

[@rubenske091]

👍👍

[@HallqvistOfficial]

No 1 People need to get out of slave mentality

[@goodwater2020]

Safety is what's between ur ears

[@CarryTrainer]

I don't disagree but I'd say it's an awful lot more than that simple

[@UncleDanBand64]

Howdy Josh😂

[@francostacy7675]

Somebody wants to be a master Can you snatch the pebble from my hand grasshopper

[@CarryTrainer]

Sure

[@CatDaddySteve]

I'm paranoid, trust me it works.😸

[@CarryTrainer]

You need not have paranoia

[@CatDaddySteve]

@CarryTrainer No meds needed except Ibuprofen because of neck strain from constant head swivel checking 6 😸

[@Garandmasthumb]

Legos for adults

[@PJ_Perry]

#1tool i carry is my tricked out G19 😂 jk jk its actually my square in my tool belt hahaha use that thing all the damn time

[@CarryTrainer]

Good for scraping ice off top plates before rolling joists or rafters😂

[@cyborg27107]

First?

[@LowKeyYingYang]

Second😂

[@CarryTrainer]

You win! Shoot me an email and I'll send you something. For being first on this video -mick

[@CarryTrainer]

​@@LowKeyYingYang😂 next time

[@Shadow__133]

You were first. Congratulations! 🎉🎈 👏 👏 👏 🥇

[@dawudasha977]

I need an attorney to help me sue Riverside County and California for their unconstitutional CCW scheme. I was denied my CCW after appeal and I'm an FFL, I have an out-of-state CCW, I'm a range safety officer, I'm well trained, no drug or mental health history, and i can buy firearms and pass a NICS background check. I also have a letter from the DOJ and NICS saying i can Buy, possess and carry firearms but since Chad Bianco and his CCW unit didn't like me for whatever reason my right to carry is now infringed based on Arbitrary Rules and Subjective Standards against The Bruen decision and other SCOTUS rulings. I was told my case is a winner but i just need to find an attorney who is willing to start this with me. I asked AI if Riverside County CCW scheme was Unconstitutional. This is what it said....... The key question revolves around whether Riverside County’s CCW scheme complies with constitutional standards post-Bruen. The Supreme Court emphasized that rights protected by the Second Amendment should not require individuals to demonstrate special needs or burdensome criteria imposed by state or local governments. Good Cause Requirement: The requirement for applicants to show “good cause” is now viewed as overly restrictive and likely unconstitutional based on the precedent set by Bruen. This suggests that any similar requirement in Riverside County would face significant legal challenges. Subjective Criteria: The use of subjective assessments regarding an applicant’s moral character raises further concerns about constitutionality. Legal experts have pointed out that such criteria could lead to arbitrary decisions and discrimination against certain groups of people. Recent Injunctions: The permanent injunction against discouraging non-citizens from applying indicates judicial recognition of broader access rights under the Second Amendment, which may extend to all lawful residents regardless of citizenship status. Given these factors, it is reasonable to conclude that aspects of Riverside County’s CCW scheme are indeed unconstitutional as they conflict with both the spirit and letter of recent Supreme Court rulings regarding gun rights. Conclusion Based on these considerations, the Riverside County CCW scheme is likely unconstitutional, particularly concerning its previous requirements for demonstrating good cause and other subjective assessments related to moral character. That's the thing about it. Most "2A Organizations" have no interest in overturning permitting schemes especially in California. They are affiliated with, have holdings or just make way too much money to overturn the CCW Permitting Schemes. It's literally a giant money grab due to Training, application fees, mental evaluations, and attorneys making money off CCW Appeals for denials. In California an attorney will charge $5000 to $10,000 dollars for a CCW Denial Appeal. Do you think they want to overturn the CCW permitting system? Also in California some me issuing agencies use private companies like PERMITIUM to process applications with a standard fee of $125+. Think about it. If you charge $125 and your PRIVATE company processes 100,000 new applications and another 150,000 renewals every year your PRIVATE company is making $62,500,000 every year just processing applications. Then add training, psych evaluations and other fees, you'll see they are making money hands over fist. I would volunteer for a 2A organization and I saw first hand how many in leadership either are CCW trainers or involved with companies that provide training. Michele and Associates do not work pro Bono for members and are one of the ones charging $10,000 just to start an appeal with other fees piling up. Our rights are being sold at a high price and no one wants to do anything about it. I'm looking for an attorney who would use my case and my denial to overturn California's Unconstitutional CCW scheme but not one has any interest. I'm an FFL, highly trained in firearms, range safety officer, DOJ confirmed I can own, possess and buy firearms, no drug or mental health history and nothing in my record that makes me a disqualified person yet the courts still used false allegations from my ex wife and a dismissed case to use towards my denial. The paperwork filed against me using false allegations said "PROSECUTOR REFUSAL" because the investigator knew she was high on drugs and full of crap using the system to try to get back at me for leaving her after she abused my daughter and I found her stash of meth, heroin and syringes.

[@Barchenhund]

You said your brother joined the Army and you started a family. You started a family your brother joined a family would be more accurate.

[@CarryTrainer]

Cool take, but that'd be on him to say, not I. His journey. Not mine.

[@nsob8897]

Im in about the same boat as your friend. Skinny, short (now middle aged) and not in the shape i used to be. I have done a lot of consideration of what i do if i need to get out of bad situations, especially where my size is going to be a severe disadvantage. I dont get hot headed and suffer from little mans disease (anymore..haha) and i sure as shit dont go flapping my big ass trap at people. Sure, i CAN fight...doesnt mean im any good at it or whatever skill level im at is going to get me out of a fight. So i go through a lot of thought over what and how im going to do things if im ever put in a bad place and have no way out other than through. Im well past the days of thinking i can ever intimidate my way out of a fight and i always tell people who talk shit about carrying weapons "youre not always going to have an advantage, even with a weapon and im certainly not going to at my age and size. why not just be ready if you need it some day?" Im not scared. I've almost died enough times to at least be able to brush fear off to a certain degree...still want to live, though. Its important to be prepared because you dont know how fear is going to make you respond anymore than i do. Some people jump in and go for it and others dont...be realistic with yourself and who you are.