The Minuteman: Defend, Protect, Provide

[@Josh19922991]

When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

[@death299]

Josh LovesCheese too bad ge never said it. Even the way it is said shows it's not a jefferson qoute as he talked nothing like that and was never that short

[@Cryptonymicus]

If you think the government is your enemy then why in God's name are you still living here?

[@that_sun_guy6527]

According to Jefferson, “government is a necessary evil.” I agree! The more powerful the government is, the less powerful the people are. Government was designed to protect our God-given rights, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be used to take them.

[@johncall293]

What’s scary is that so many people thought this quote was accurate.

[@johnbrown2163]

Make sure you have a water canteen.

[@papiwatson8425]

I've got another settlement that needs your help. Here, I'll mark it on your map.

[@TheBetterManInBlack]

Damnit, Preston, I'm not interested! Pull your pants up!

[@nicklausbooks1593]

Papi Watson Preston?

[@cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974]

Soooooo, do you think we're ready to retake the castle?

[@sheilajohnson6478]

Thank you for valuable information. As a woman I’m learning a little more from you by taking notes. My husband isn’t into prepping or shtf at all, so I’m on my own.

[@exmerc58]

A reg. American would be shocked knowing how many of us are out there . It's all good people .

[@Tejtd]

almost to the point where the reg american is us... lol

[@exmerc58]

seems to getting to that point now doesnt it

[@jamesaritchie1]

We are the regular Americans. If we aren't, we have no chance.

[@libertiesbreathe5014]

Amen brother

[@eugenebell83]

The national guard is not the same thing as the old militia. The militia is not employed by the government. The national guard is.

[@knpstrr]

Of course it isn't. But that National Guard is what "killed off" the militia.

[@mc4906]

Agreed. Plus the National Guard can be deployed overseas, which makes them not a militia.

[@johnbrown2163]

I call them Special Forces of the Police.

[@aniya8759]

Federal slave patrols.

[@beavisroadhog9629]

​@@johnbrown2163Do you know any national guardsmen? If you did, I doubt you would call them special anything other than special needs.

[@mrdato116]

When can I help settlements ?

[@mratican]

When you're 5 minutes into,"I got something different for you," and chill

[@MonsiourPotatoHead]

This is great I love finding fallout fans in random non fallout related videos!

[@mratican]

joshua mercado No kidding lmao.

[@nic-hol-assgrain6574]

Don't worry, I'll mark it on your map.

[@prestongarvey5023]

Dexter Morgan, another settlement needs your help. I marked it on your map. We need all the support we can get.

[@darinmoore265]

One lives today! Long live the Minuteman!

[@ravioliperson4836]

Ready to protect at a minutes notice.

[@mtcarmelman632]

Thanks a million for another "Sensible Prepper" video. You keep these videos real and everyone can relate!!!!!!!

[@Hewardrv8]

Great video my friend! A few things to add its cheap and can be extremely useful. 1. Swap out boot laces For atleast 550 or better para cord longer incase you need it. 2. Throw some bigger sized zip ties in with your pack! It really helps if you want to control situations w/o termination. 3. Always carry a knife or some type of utility tool! I am sure you have one but I did not hear it mentioned. :) The list can go on and on but those can be very helpful if needed. And small.

[@bbryce13]

Awesome video as usual Sootch. I think the Minuteman concept is starting to grow again but I'm just not sure it's fast enough. Keep up the great work.

[@noahkoenig4447]

i think a knife should be in the first tier

[@TheVideoMaker15]

That should always be on you, whether you carry a pistol or not

[@jessesimmons9238]

I have a buck 285 knife. Lightweight an dependable 2.5 once EDC tool.

[@cookncrook6902]

@@TheVideoMaker15 Depends. I can only legally carry a 3 inch knife. I can’t exactly walk around with my ka bar on my belt lol

[@xgcskiman]

@@cookncrook6902 is that open carry or concealed? That makes a difference where I live. We have up to 3" blade concealed, but I open carry my Glock field knife in addition to my folding knife as part of my EDC. I just have to carry it weak side.

[@APCPscorp]

As long as there are people, there will be need to defend.

[@OrGaNiCsOuRkUsH]

Sootch, our Founding Fathers would be proud of you. I salute you Patriot. Thank you for taking action and changing the world for the better. God Bless America!

[@honeyridgehomestead3197]

Better to know your stuff and not need it, then to need it and not know it!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Keep doing a little everyday and it will come. No one ever feels truly ready but you're ahead of where you were. Thanks Bro!

[@nreedbuffalo]

I love the whole minuteman theory. You should do some more of it on both your channels

[@analyzeit6882]

I think that attributing any peace or safety to the police disregards fact. First, the police are not a constitutional body, and were not created for the role of law enforcement. Second, police have no obligation to protect you, but are there to protect the state from you. Third, the fact that we give any credence to a tool of the state is disparaging to the proper role of law enforcement, which belongs solely to the Militia. See Article 1, Section 8, and the various state Militia Acts. Fourth, police did not come into existence until the mid-1800's, long after the Constitution and the state Militia Acts. If we took an honest look at society and understood what was written into the Dick Act creating the NG as a separate entity having nothing to do with the Militia, we would see that we've had nothing but a steady increase in crime, and abuse by the federal government.

[@chrissharp7602]

I would give my eye teeth to be able to sit down and talk with you and introduce you to my family.We are a big family who believe the same way you do,May God bless you and your family.

[@TyYourNewBFF]

weird coming back to this video in 2020, where everywhere is pure chaos right now.

[@N0va19]

Sootch says that the last 100 years or so there's been relative peace, but I live my life with the mindset that, there is always calm before the storm. Civilizations before us have crumbled right when they thought they were the safest. This can happen to us too. Be prepared, be the survivor.

[@randallkelley3599]

You made this 7 years ago, how much more important is it now! May God protect this land, cause the gov't will not.

[@geronimo6615]

Your absolutely right about keeping guns clean. A friend showed me their gun for home defense and it looked like it had been buried in the dirt for a few years. It was packed with residue and lots of rust pitting. So when I racked the slide, it would not feed the bullet. And this was the gun they would try to defend themselves with. It was really better suited as a paper weight.

[@rogerknight2267]

And here we are.

[@bruceforster4209]

SOOTCH, I so love your videos! IMHO, you are right up there with Southernprepper1. I'm learning just as much from you as from him. Keep 'em coming, bro!

[@HiStandardDoubleNine]

All these people calling Sootch paranoid but I bet they don't hesitate about having a fire extinguisher or wearing a seatbelt.

[@cookncrook6902]

Every freedom loving American age 18-60 should have a minute man set up ready to go

[@LeeG7953]

Sootch00, great info. I learned this while getting payed! 11B regular Army, we always had to have our bags ready at a moments notice. Great video keep the information coming.

[@mikeyduke10]

This is the only thing I hate about being British....I'm only 18 but I wish that I was able to prep including guns. I wish that I was allowed to own a concealed carry pistol. Knowing that I'd be able to protect myself and my family in an instant with such a weapon as a gun. That being said I still believe if I had to I would try to protect anybody who needed my help in such a scenario... But i know if the worst came to the worst even if I was the good citizen I would probably still be hung out to dry by our police and government

[@azkni]

michael Wiseman Also... 'merica!

[@bananastickman2]

Yep that why I love the USA we got the same shit as everyone else and we got some major problems that I want changed in our country. But hands down I believe we have the best standard of living on par with freedoms.

[@jabara83]

In Britain, the other guy doesn't have a gun either, and you can make or buy bow'n'arrows, and spears and whatnot. its not preferred, but its better than nothing. I always feel like we in America are so spoiled. We can choose any sort of gun of any type of any caliber, whereas most europeans would have to sell their left nut for an 80 yr old revolver

[@mikeyduke10]

jabara83 that's how I see it yes, I intend to buy a crossbow sometime in the future but for a decent one they're about £300+ and I wouldnt be able to use it ever unless the SHTF also I couldn't make a spear or anything if I was found with one of those.. or even thought you be using the crossbow or how and arrow in the wrong way I would be looking at about 10years in prison (and by wrong way I mean leaving it lying around not in a locked cupboard and certainly not left loaded)

[@OrGaNiCsOuRkUsH]

jabara83 God Bless America and the 2nd Amendment!

[@ClassAencounter]

Over the last 20 years or so, my family and friends have asked my why I have an AR15. My reply to them was always the same: I am a minuteman and I have this to protect all of of us.

[@josephrogers8213]

A stocked bathrobe for getting the mail and paper you never know when predators attack trench coat for going to the quickymart

[@SensiblePrepper]

It's Royalty Free music from Royalty free music dot com. YT is protective of copyright's and only allows this kind of music. It's expensive but adds to the video IMHO. Thanks~

[@bruceforster4209]

I have a new pair of boots coming through my wife's work. As for Go Bag provisioning, I have food for TEN days, THREE means of water purification, and FIVE means of starting a fire. Along with that I have a 1,000 Lumen Streamlight & FIVE extra sets of batteries, plus two sets of rechargeable batteries. I have a QUAD Band Ham walkie talkie with two extra batteries, with a guide for EVERY repeater in my state.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

when the gov't fears the people you have liberty , but when the people fear the gov't you have tyrrany

[@SensiblePrepper]

I like what I like and instead of answering a bazillion comments and PM's I listed it in the video.

[@thelastminuteman7513]

Great advice you should clean your carry pistol at least once every one to two weeks. I'm a heavy duty fleet mechanic and you wouldn't believe how much dust, dirt and grime gets under my clothes and finds it's way my ccw. After my first year of daily carry I switched from a G19 to a Sig P938 for the hotter summer months when I was dressing lighter and I went about a month without cleaning it and when I finally got around to it the slide was locked shut. Had to find a safe spot in my yard hold the slide with my left hand and slam the grip with the web of my right to get it open and get the round out. After that I now clean it and my other ccws weekly.

[@f42un84u]

You are a true American. Wish your philosophies would be taught in schools and universities.

[@Jackyrick99]

Love your VDO , and your voice. This is why US still ahead other country. Keep good jobs. Thought i am at SEA. but i love US. STYLES. GOD BLESS USA.

[@prestongarvey5023]

We need you in the Commonwealth soldier!

[@spartan2436]

Preston Garvey I disagree, keep him away front them. He can train them and act as a leader.

[@internalbeats6870]

Love your videos brother!! Thank you for taking time out of your life to help others. You are definitely a blessing to us all!! God bless you and your family!

[@OnmywaytoFI]

Another great video. Thank you

[@willbest1547]

Thanks for posting this. Just getting started.

[@Wildcat5181]

Long live the Republic, God bless America.

[@that_sun_guy6527]

Viva la republic!

[@SciotoBuckeye7]

The product and gear reviews are always great, but once in a while it's nice to get a motivational talking to.

[@deeboo1122]

Ur the man sootch, with alot of great ideas, don't let anyone tell ur different. keep doing ur thing bro!

[@SciotoBuckeye7]

Motivating! As usual. Thanks Sootch!

[@59BigWalt]

I'm glad you mentioned having a kit in your vehicle.

[@lovemijazz]

Larry Hall is giving away organic tobacco seeds. He said he has about $10k worth of tobacco he grew and dried. I never thought of it as a cash crop like that but I'm going to send my letter to him to get my seeds.

[@metal4life161]

This guy needs to move. He's always got a neighbor/friend that was just in a life or death situation just the other day..

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

metal4life161 I have over 20 rent houses.....once a month I have problems.

[@supercooled]

That’s a America for you. Crimes happen as often as pigeons take shits.

[@johncall293]

The Yellow Cursor that’s the entire planet.

[@grantpegram4234]

Or maybe he’s in exactly the right place...

[@h.c.4878]

@@grantpegram4234 I like the way you think

[@fiddlefolk]

Great job sir! Appreciate the tips!

[@anthonymaddix4063]

I really liked this video it was very informative. I carry a Rock Island armory 1911 full size .45 on me every time I leave the house and a Ishapore Lee Enfield 303 rifle in my truck just in case I run into a wild hog when I am in the woods or another emergency situation.

[@WeThePeople2020]

Today I will go out and buy a new pair of boots, nothing wrong with the ones I have, but I will set my old ones aside with a pack now. That way they are a nice broken in pair.

[@Civil_Luke]

Your videos are always awesome! I'd love to see you do a review on the Mini 14. I have an AR, AK, but then I have 3 mini 14s. I think it is an often overlooked great defensive or even offensive rifle.

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Especially for those of us living in occupied states like New York or California.

[@Comrade-Canuck]

You say you are in peace while your military ravishes foreign nation. America is the biggest terror organization in the world

[@AtlantahausRottweilers]

Another great video, Sir!! Thanks for listing the products as well. I have purchased the vast majority of my accessories from the product listings on your videos!! I just purchased the chest rig and the belt from US Grunt Gear!! Take care, Buddy!!

[@jarodcrazyindian]

The choir still learns new songs and needs reminding of older lyrics. Thanks, Sootch!

[@Rawdog550]

Awesome video!!!!!!!!! I am slowly but surely getting there with all of my gear.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Yes, a Mini-14 is an excellent weapon. The sight is a Trijicon Reflex. One of my favorites. Thanks Brother~

[@Just_Chuck_It]

The way I see the "Minuteman" role...... In a rule of law (ROL) the police are the "Minuteman". They respond to emergency situations and provide security services in a reasonable time frame. When the police are overwhelmed or unavailable due to being over extended, unable to respond due to a developing emergency/crisis/ or disaster...... That's when the civilian "Minuteman" steps up and takes care of his/her own family, neighborhood, or immediate area such as work place, shopping center, place of business/education. This is why if you are going to maintain the "Minuteman" Civilian Sheepdog mentality...... You just always be ready to respond. That means having the things you need accessible to you. I. Your vehical, at your place of business, at your house. That's why buying low cost, durable, yet effective equipment is paramount. My AR15 is a Palmetto State Armory M4 style. It has a Primary Arms 30mm Advanced Red Dot (Comparable to Aimpoint ACO), a Streamlight Rail Mount 1 Scout light, rear flip up sight and a simple 2 point sling. This stays at my house in the safe but is always ready to grab. In my Vehical, I keep a Palmetto State Armory AR9 pistol(Glock mag) which has a Primary Arms Advanced Micro Dot (comparable to Aimpoint T1 micro) a Streamlight Rail Mount 1, flip up Magpul MBUS sights, a simple 2 point sling. This gets transported to and from my truck and is usually kept behind my rear seat. Since this is a pistol AR it is covered under my states CPL license hence it stays loaded and ready for action. I have my belt system. This has a holster for my fullsize Glock 17 with a Streamlight TLR-1 HL. A Blue Force Gear Ten Speed double mag pouch for spare pistol mags, and 2 Ten Speed rifle mag pouches for AR15 mags or I can fit 2 - 33 round Glock stick mags into each one. A Fat Boy Trama Kit from ITS Tactical.And a 3rd Ten Speed AR mag pouch for my Ham Radio. Then there is my slick plate carriers from Warrior Assault Systems. I have 2. Both use AR500 Armor light weight lvl III rifle plates with trauma pads inserted behind them. These plate Carriers have an elastic cummerbund which can hold 2 AR mags on each side. I use 2 of them for AR mags and the other 2 I use for additional medical supplies. The belt and plate carrier are dawned together and if need be can be split up. Then there is my get home bag. I just use a 5.11 12 hour RUSH pack. And I keep the bag as light as possible but stocked with the things I will immediately need with in a 12-24 hour period. Usually the pack weight around 20 lbs with out water. My edc is always with me. I run a glock 19 with a TLR-7 weapon light. In a T-Rex Arms Sidecar holster in the appendix position with a Glock 17 magazine as a reload. I carry 2 Spyderco Delica "wave" pocket knives one on each pocket. 1 of them is a serrated version one is a plain edge. A Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA light on my left pocket, a Swat-T tourniquet with QuickClot combat gauze rubberbanded together in my left back pocket, and a Gerber Dime attached to my keys. The belt and the plate carrier stay in my truck behind my back seat. And the AR Pistol and my Rush 12 pack come and go to and from my vehicle and my house. The Glock 17 stays in my Rush 12 pack with a rubber trigger stop which makes pulling the trigger impossible with out removing it. When the pack is kept in my truck I keep under a black sheet to conceal it from view. This system is something I have been adding and subtracting from. Perfecting and improving as time goes on and new products become available. We cannot not respond if we are not prepared. And we cannot be prepared with out training and pushing through our weaknesses and finding our strengths. Stay strong. Stay vigilant. Stay safe!

[@Iamjasonallen]

Thanks Sootch.

[@Mossy500A]

Man, each thing you went over one your list, matched mine 95%! Don't have precious metals for trade, but I have other goods that would be worth their weight in gold.

[@savgal1211]

We are doing the Rubbermaid ACTION Packers ( already do for hunring trips), as our Bug Out vehicle supply storage.. Now, between and EDC, a BOB abd a box for the car, and 2 adults, I am spending a great deal of time just buying MORE and organizing..The BEST most recent find? 2 Flare guns from Marine section in Wal mart.. I do have 4 signal mirrors and radios SW, walkit talks), but flare sticks and Guns are LIGHT and not that costly..

[@reaganviking]

Fitness. We need to ask ourselves these questions: How fast can you sprint 100 yards? How fast can you run 3 miles? Can you run 3 miles? What's your 1 minute max pushup? Fitness is the basic foundation upon which all the other skills are based and without which our tools and toys become much less useful.

[@TadRapidly]

it is not only right to defend personal liberty, it is our duty by constitutional law. And common law. :o) Love and Blessings, brother!

[@TheSou1essone]

Thanks again for another great video Sootch

[@APCPscorp]

Truth be told, only good people obey the law, and if we outlaw guns, no matter how many we have, we will then be susceptible to the ones who care nothing for the law. That is the reason there will never be a time when I feel safe to give up these rights. Man has the right to protect himself and his family against the threats of the world to his freedom and safety. That is what I call a God given right.

[@masterofce]

Excellent Sootch,,,Excellent.!!!

[@Ghostpr787]

Hi Don good afternoon. can you do a video on how to prepared when a storm is coming and where can we put gas to storage. thank you keep the good work

[@managerrev3776]

Juan Martinez when storing gas make sure to swap it out every now and then because gas can go bad I believe. I don't know the specifics but it's worth looking into.

[@TheBetterManInBlack]

Depending on where you are or what the mix is, 6 months or so in a decent container is rock solid. Beyond that, there are additives you can add to it. Stabil seems to be the most popular.

[@whitetyrone1371]

Great video gives alot of food for thought. I try to use IDPA and USPCA as my training and feel it is a good place to start for people wanting some good training. I enjoy your channel keep up the good work.

[@writelyons]

Great message, especially having resources together and ready. I am in the city and have had to head out in the heat of the summer during power outage. Do you want to gather resources in the dark?

[@Larnsdoon]

Totally agree with one of the replies here about having only a few "trusted" members in your minute man crew. Sootch I got everything you recommended except for the precious metals- Should've jumped in when it was $28/oz :-(

[@MrKimberr]

Excellent points and well spoken sensibility. I am subscribing, sir. Great video!

[@americanmilitiaman88]

Spend the money on good equipment. Its worth it.

[@MrAjusog]

Osprey is a good bag, but they come with waterproof bag covers since the bag is only water resistent. I'm sure you already keep internal equipment in waterproof bags and containers, but a beginner would assume an expensive bag already is waterproof and end up with their extra sox and underwear waterlogged.

[@survivedsavedjohn1468]

Minute man I really appreciate your videos you're extremely sensitive to the initial needs that one might have will you consider putting together and extensive video showing in detail what one might need in a s h t f situation I see all the different videos and it's hard to put them all together will you put one together and that sort of summarizes a really good prep thanks

[@zz3690]

Anyone here in 2021?

[@jessesimmons9238]

I like my buck 285 Batan knife. Lightweight and dependable a point A to point B EDC.

[@jaimeolguin3887]

thank you so much for the info!! We need to get it together!!

[@charging7]

Thx for the video, all good stuff.

[@johnho2006]

sitting here in Old England, that I feel this is your best video to date, love your presentation and the facts that smack right in any one's face. be it USA/Canada/or the UK,we are going to Las Vegas, Sept 2016 , but some how I may be visiting more than a REI store and the slot machines,

[@nurseactual]

How does one become a minuteman? I believe this is a very urgent need in our world today. Also, is there a communication network of patriots I can join?

[@awesomesauce980]

Love your country, defend the constitution, live your life as a free man, prepare to fight for your rights, and hope you never have to.

[@lucasoparowski6911]

best way i can think of other than the guy who posted earlier just get like minded friends and train together and read up on guerilla warfare. and pray to god it never happens. also look me up.

[@mikeboucard8535]

Huge fan .! Keep up the good work

[@nickreviewdude]

Another settlement needs or help. We can get all the support we need

[@savgal1211]

I jUST got an OSPREY AURA 50 ( for women), from ZAPPOS.. I lOVE it!! 199.00, but Osprey will replace the bag, FOREVER!! You do not even have to be the original owner of an Osprey, and you do not need to register the backpack.. Just call them, ship it, they repair or replace!!

[@conedprepper]

I heard about the gun course from a sumter SC police officer, when I have time must check it out like your videos!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Buy a large humidor : ) And then fill it up faster that you smoke 'em! Lol!

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Great video!!! Love your videos!

[@FastDraw22Lr]

an ar-15 and m9 would be nice, but what about those of us who are beginners or have limited resources? could you do a video on 'weaponry on a budget', showing effective and inexpensive but reliable guns that can do the job? thanks.

[@westernoutpost4154]

I like your set up. I also Rock Salomon quest 4D's.

[@joash480]

I wish I could start working so I could do prepping as well. Could be hard for me since I'll be working on board a vessel.

[@SeamusMacMattain]

The Minuteman.... I like the sound of that...

[@Blackflag.actual]

+Seamus RBNW i bet that what all the girls nick named you lol

[@SeamusMacMattain]

Original... did it take you any time to come up with that?

[@Blackflag.actual]

about 5 secs thats it, ps thats what she said to you too

[@carlosroacho8569]

learn more about that cause some day might be quite useful

[@R..Montana]

Great videos. I've seen most of your videos.How do i find Minute men in my area?

[@meanjune]

There are no minutemen anymore.

[@vincesharpguy9942]

This guy gots perditions

[@Hollowpointproduc007]

so yesterday I was at a family gathering and towards the end my step uncle said America was a democracy... I almost lost my shit on democratic ass

[@franktomlin2356]

I enjoy these videos, but for the British it's fantasy. In real terms, we have next to no right to self defence.

[@skankhunt-vw8xr]

At least you have CCTV. That seems to help catch a lot of criminals.

[@franktomlin2356]

Mm, in theory, that may appear to be so, my friend. But I believe most of these cameras to be of such poor image quality that identification is usually impossible. My honest belief is that they are a psychological tool, to get us used to being observed without question. (Too heavy?)

[@skankhunt-vw8xr]

Does Karl Pilkington really have a head like a fucking orange?

[@rataca100]

We do have right to self defence but you can't kill someone unless they are trying to kill you. It's equal force needed not greater like in some states. (The minuteman is a war thing anyway our territorial army used to be volunteer infantry until the official formation) how ever you may not posses a weapon for self defence but you may use one in self defence.

[@franktomlin2356]

You have the option to take the chance, nothing more. I have an FAC (and for which the Police make you jump through hoops to get one), but if I were to use a gun against multiple assailants who were trying to invade my home, I'D be the one under cosh for excess violence. (From the horse's mouth).

[@CBlake-ur4yu]

Thank you for posting! I've been looking for a place to take a fighting pistol course, turns out I only live 20 minutes away from the SC gun school

[@Avera9eWh1teShark6]

1:18 almost makes one think this was made in 2020

[@cadenbuschur4260]

Great video. God bless!

[@TheReaper5125]

For those who say that he is being paranoid: I live in Malaysia where it is almost impossible to legally obtain a firearm and we have no threats of all out war with any country, yet shootings occur as well as terrorist attacks on public areas. A hitman can be hired for $1000 and machete attacks in neighborhoods are a weekly occurrence. I rather be prepared than be ignorant and helpless.

[@rmcnamara8]

People sometimes for get the biggest weapon you have is the one between your ears. Be safe, be smart...live.

[@bwells8794]

true American right here