The Tactical Advantage Series, episode 1 Self-Defense

[@MichaelCugudda]

I grew up being in the boy scouts, we did things then, that nowadays people would be offended by or find a problem with. Our scout master was an Army SF guy. He would drop us off with a map and a compass. Split us up in groups and leave us 10 miles plus in the wilderness/desert. We would see which group could get to the rendezvous point the fastest, where he was waiting. Drinking out of streams, helping one another in our group, etc. I learned how to survive because of him. He also taught us how to shoot a gun, make a shelter, obtain water, first aid, start a fire from scratch in real world circumstances. We wouldn't share every little detail with our parents because one or two of the boys had helicopter moms. We wanted to learn these things and he trusted our capabilities. We were wild boys 12 - 15 of us, we were our own platoon (this kept us out of trouble). We took care of one another through school as well. I wish they had Men Scouts nowadays haha. Where men could gather and learn emergency preparedness, survival, medical skills. Well I guess that is why there's wonderful people like Mike/Fieldcraft Survival to teach emergency preparedness & survival skills, etc. to everyday citizens.

[@bolzdeep6834]

Even as a kid I never joined cause I didn't want my booty touched but I had to go a couple times with my family at the Mormon cult cause they have their own scout shit or whatever an yeah no we just made a marahmallow catapult

[@johnking6406]

Sir Baden-Powell would have been pleased, because that is EXACTLY why he started the Boy Scouts. I'm not sure if it was during the Second Boer War (1899-1901) or the First World War (he served in both), that Baden-Powell noticed that young men from the urban centers had totally lost touch with wilderness survival skills, hunting, shooting, etc, and that this was having an adverse effect on their performance as soldiers (naturally) So he started the Boy Scouts to remedy that.

[@scottyb2117]

“Most often we are victims of our own complacency…”. Words to live by - free. Thank you Mr. Glover!

[@yodasands]

“Things that are foreseeable are preventable.”

[@scottyb2117]

@@yodasands wow, another gold nugget! Thank you sir.

[@jTone40]

Your not a fear monger, presenting the reality to success is welcomed! Thank you.

[@septemberreign4806]

Thank you, Mike, and Merry Christmas. At 50+ years old, i've been preparing for this, most of my life. My mindset is always looking for improvement as well as information. Thanks for continuing to make this information available, and i will follow as long as you do.

[@luggnutz]

I'm with you in all you just said. As a note, things are always evolving, ie, tactics and equipment, it is a never ending process, and we have a new generation of teachers with practical experience. As an example, when I was in the Army, the triangular bandage with a stick was a tourniquet and you wrote a T on the forehead. What I need more than anything is up to date emergency medical training, and time.

[@airborneranger1each110]

Same same 👍

[@AA-gj3kt]

@@luggnutz same here. I'm closing in on 70 and still walk around with an od field dressing in my pocket every day.

[@TradFam]

Love how you pointed out we train other countries civilians and not our own. So true. As someone who has never served I appreciate how you are geared towards everyday life, and encourage training.

[@phoult37]

Looking at new EDC firearms online is way more fun than researching fire extinguishers, solar generators, water purification systems, etc...but the average person is much more likely to use the latter than the former. Great reminders as always Mike!

[@manictiger]

Idk, I find it all interesting, although some tools take less research than others. There's no real mechanical complication behind "buy Israeli bandage".

[@shuumai]

I liked researching solar technology.

[@Badlatitude]

I'm only 12 minutes in and paused reflecting on how upside down our country has become. 30 years ago I was a boy scout. Our leaders were not only Vietnam veterans but had seen significant combat. They taught us survival. How to start a fire a half dozen ways, build a shelter, how to get "clean" water with what's in your environment. As a 12-14 year old kid with a Ruger 10/22 I was more equipped to handle a survival situation than most adults from things I learned 30 years ago. Let alone all the knowledge and skills I've learned along the way. It pains me that so many people (friends and family included) aren't even equipped to handle a 3-5 day short term "emergency" You are doing God's work Mike and don't let anyone tell you different. If sht does go bad in this country.... The mindset and knowledge you've shared will save lives. Just a suggestion but maybe do a mini series of short clips for folks that might not know about simple fire starting techniques, water purification and basic survival. IE ferro rod, bucket and bleach, wool vs synthetics etc.

[@halledwardb]

Yep, I was a scout about the same time frame. It's sad how it's disappeared. My 2 daughters watch and we practice these skills. Thanks Mike.

[@paladin556]

I'm a committee chair for a scout troop. It is nothing like what I thought it would be. I'm trying to turn it around. Having leaders that dont want to lead and teach is a problem. They go too far down the "boy lead" road. A hands off approach to leading scouts is not a good thing. The reason being is that kids these days dont have the desire to learn survival skills. They play survival skills on video games. So now the few that do want to learn these things are held back. I've been trying to get things in line for a more educational experience. Beyond the just camping thing. Of course the social justice and politically correct crap has hurt scouting too. I dont play that stuff. I wont let it creep in our troop. It's a hard fight but I wont give up on our youth.

[@sentfromdaniel]

So you know guys, Wolverine makes an incredible vest that has multiple interior pockets and is warmer and cheaper than the carhart. I’ve had mine now for 12 years and it’s helped so much on jobsites keeping pens, flashlights extra staples, wire nuts, files for my chainsaw. I have both and wear both. The carhart only has exterior pockets. For the blue collared guys and gals!

[@binalith4898]

got a link or model for that vest?

[@airborneranger1each110]

👍 thanks

[@sentfromdaniel]

@@airborneranger1each110 you got it! I might a long term review on the origin heavy hoodie as well as their jeans. My carhart jeans just don’t hold their color for long, leaning on drywall dusted job sites leaves them strained white, the origin jeans have cleaned up nicely and have more flex. As I’m getting older I only want materials that move with me, nothing like waking up at 4 and carrying 100lb bags of concrete or pressure treated 6x’s at 6 without a stretch! We need all the help we can get! 😂

[@angeloplanes8497]

That’s a nice setup. Some people wake up and ask themselves “How can I make my day easier?” Most people wake up without a plan and eventually do things to make their day harder.

[@runny_eggz]

Thanks for taking the gas station scenario a little more in-depth than you have in the past! It's very important to think through different scenarios in advance!

[@bigvon6072]

I’ve been shooting for 50 years. This is GREAT STUFF. thank you. Now I have to learn more.

[@patrickbateman7453]

Mike I love the yet unnamed series where you go over videos and how to react if ever in the same situation . Please make more!!!

[@BigSkyGuyWhy]

"Green Beret Reacts" is the perfect title or just Badass Reacts lol

[@jtlerch]

Sorry fuk sig still tried it. Not jumping because it is now cool. MY g17 always has kicked ass ... not going with the trend. Still respect you input .

[@patrickbateman7453]

@@BigSkyGuyWhy He makes the videos he just doesn’t really have a title for it yet

[@patrickbateman7453]

@@jtlerch huh?

[@patrickbateman7453]

@@BigSkyGuyWhy I was thinking more like “ And this is where he realized…he fucked up.”

[@johanblume8944]

I'm BRAND NEW to gun ownership, having just bought my first conceal carry pistol; Glock 43X MOS. Your channel has been the most informative I've come across because you actually talk about tactical considerations, the environment we find ourselves in, and the psychology of carrying/self defense. To be honest, the decision to carry has been somewhat intimidating - but, this country is deteriorating to a point that I feel compelled to defend my family and myself. Thank you for all the videos!

[@vixrethman8425]

Forgot to thank you for your service and continued efforts to save this land we love

[@alphabettheo3580]

The haters will never be doing more than you. I already am practicing being safer when I am out including situational awareness. Thanks so much for what you do

[@Overland_Vanlife]

I carry narcan in my EDC as well and saved a life tonight.. Great content Mike, thank you for everything you do for the community!!!

[@hellodollyseniorvisitsandd4982]

Do you have to get a prescription for it?

[@Overland_Vanlife]

@@hellodollyseniorvisitsandd4982 I don’t believe it needs a prescription, I get mine from my agency but I’m pretty sure if you go to the health district they give it without prescription

[@johnpawly1849]

I love the fact that you don’t hold back. I need to hear it. I’m from a small town with very little violence so it’s good to hear it straight

[@haroldbleemel8537]

Mike, great epi. People need to learn to adapt, improvise, overcome. There's no such thing as a be all end all solution. Conflicts are fluid. It's why in martial arts you are taught "don't think, do". If you hesitate long enough to think what you want to do next you're done.

[@designated_hitter_EGA]

Mike, you are absolutely correct. "No, one is coming to save you!" Repeat: "No, one is coming to save you!" God bless every LE person for what they do but, no you cant depend on them to save your bacon, sorry but that's the truth. So, why cant the average American pay to train with a company like yours to learn the tactics that will give them the advantage in a fight for their lives, a home invasion, and assault in a parking lot, etc...every adult owes it to their family, to lean the skills and tactics needed to defend their loved ones when imminent danger comes to your door? Mike, what you and others like you are doing is patriotic in my opinion. KUDOS.

[@Scruffers2011]

I took a custom-made home defense course based in the layout of my home. It was expensive ($100 an hour), but I learned and practiced stuff most people don’t know. It’s worth it. Practice practice practice.

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Haters hate brother. You can teach everyone but only those who wish to learn do. Keep em coming bud ,let us learn. Hope you have a happy new year. Stay safe n be well.

[@hcdtactical]

All great points on gun size for concealed carry. I tried smaller guns and I discovered under stress I was very inconsistent on getting a good grip on the gun from the holster. At speed small grip guns are hard to draw compared to full size grip guns. To me that was the biggest reason to get away from smaller carry guns.

[@jamestrantham6783]

Also, if your little finger is off the grip, when you pull the trigger, the bbl will move downward

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

I love that counter-thesis that you bring up: people talking themselves into a tactical disadvantage. I’m a big proponent of the saying that amateurs talk caliber (or brands or equipment), while professionals talk tactics.

[@jmartin281]

"Why....cause the person that breaks into my home will never even know where they get hit from!". Hell yeah!!!! That's the mindset. Orah brother!

[@Cabbagepatch66]

LEO friend gave me the best explanation regarding what sized handgun someone should carry. Full-sized people can get away with a full size handgun. Compact people can get away with a compact, etc. Of course, anything can be overcome through training and reps.

[@laguy8181]

I still have a LOT to learn about preparedness but over the past year I’ve learned a lot from you and others like you. I never used to think about these things. With that being said I never related this to “fear” and that you are trying to profit from fear. You are trying to help people and that is awesome. Thank you and keep doing what you do!

[@michaelrenaud4796]

You gotta know this guy is the real deal, has a little hiccup, doesn’t edit it out, just keeps going. To me that screams both humility and confidence! Thank You Mike

[@NoNamegone]

Just now was able to actually watch this podcast. Ignore the complainers...seems they are very short sighted and lack in understanding about life I general. Perhaps they've led a very sheltered life and have no understanding of the real world. Your videos are informative and helpful. You do a fine job...keep it up.

[@dougbotha8768]

Everything you drop is priceless. Thank you for bringing it.

[@NeauxLA_Man]

Mike, make zero apologies to the trolls on here. You keep doing what you do. Your content and instruction are superb. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of the tools that you bring to the table.

[@thewarriorwounds3124]

I appreciate this, as a guy who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks without a hope and prayer or a pot to piss in I somehow managed to do a stint in the military and work my way into the protection field. I'm infatuated with the war gaming and situational awareness more so than the tool because being someone who use to be "the bad guy" and being around "bad guys" I know exactly how they/it works and they are good at what they do just one moment ONE MOMENT of not paying attention will put you in a spot that you do not want to be.

[@davidewing9570]

I love this. So, as a combat engineer I have had the 9 principles of IED defeat engrained in me since I was a private. Maintain offensive mindset Develops situational awareness Stay observant Maintain stand off Develop 360 security Avoid setting patterns Utilize technology Utilize blast and frag armor Tactical dispersion I have recently added this to defense weapons and all my Short range marksman classes. I never realized the importance and transference until recently.

[@MicahHegland]

I appreciate you taking to talk about this, Mike! Thanks!

[@troybreedlove4195]

Thank you Mike for your service, and Thank you for your teaching 🙏

[@ditryn]

You really hit the nail on the head of understanding your actions and the ramifications of the actions. Long story short I was staying with my elderly parents during the quarantine. At 03:30 somebody was pounding on the door yelling let me in, let me in. I went and got my G20 and saw him staring in the window towards my parents room, I racked a round and said who the F are you and WTF do you want. He replied "my name is Jake and I lost my core temperature" I replied come any closer and I will expedite that process. My father came out in his tighty whities and started to open the door. I yelled DO NOT OPEN THAT DOOR. I apologized for yelling at him after but explained nothing good will happen opening your door at 03:30, once you introduce a gun into the equation things escalate exponentially, you don't know whats on the other side of the door behind him. Sadly is he was probably a drunk homeless going hypothermic. These days let the Troopers deal with him. Had he broken in you would have to live with the guilt of killing someone for trying to get warm, tens of thousands of dollars in attorneys fee's and if you ever sell the house you have disclose a homicide in the home in addition to cleaning up the mess. Moral of the story to all these tacti-cool guys who say I will blast anyone coming through my door, you better think twice.

[@AmbGun]

This series and GarandThumb's RECCE series are the best on KZbin. I'd like to see Mike address what I call the Applegate Grip Ratio for fast indexing of the muzzle and GarandThumb the Ambi advantage for optimal use of cover.

[@davidoftheforest]

totally agree

[@seanimal7723]

You are a wonderful human being! Many thanks for all you do for us via instruction and advise. You are doubtless saving lives.

[@NoMatureContent]

This is probably the best content on youtube.

[@Infamous159]

i typically sit on my couch and watch tv, cook, clean, etc with my pistol on me or sometimes i sit with my rifle as well just to make sure i still feel comfortable with it strapped to my body. it means more than one would think to feel as comfortable as possible with your weapons

[@bernardbarr2354]

Appendix carry is way older than that. The Brits carried that way in Shanghai. Mas Ayoob talked about this in the early 90s. We used to call it Mexican carry. The Texas rangers used to also use that phrase. Saying that people just stuck the gun in their waist band. There is plenty literary documentary on this with and without holsters. I'm glad you do what you do. Back in the early to mid 90s guys from Bravo committee decided to teach certain subjects to civilians for profit. We felt the same way. If I can teach certain things to Spanish speaking conscripts way can't I teach subjects to Americans? Higher ups had a tizzy. It eventually worked itself out. Thanks for what you say and especially what you guys do.

[@bbarker5766]

Loved it Mike and thank you and everyone with in doing what you do! Common sense, comedy, simole mistakes(gun don't fit in the tourniquet holster) and humility make for the best training and viewing experience.

[@jasonmillwood2893]

This is so good! Thanks Mike

[@nositapotamus]

"Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance" This quote is my mantra.

[@dennislloyd494]

Thanks Mike, fastest hour and 10 minutes I've had in a while, just subscribed!

[@KingDavidz08]

Mike for President! Glover 2024! 🇺🇸 Stay on your high-horse Mike, this is exactly the kind of words ppl in this country need to hear rtn.

[@jechezeqelgonzalez9263]

Nightsights, red dots, light laser on handguns, shotguns, rifles and training, and physical training is king in preparedness. In the Army as a 91B10 we learn to prepare everyday.

[@punisher-ok2dj]

I consider myself a student of yours because I live on your channel lol. I learn something new everyday from a man that lives the life he teaches about. The knowledge that you share with civilians is priceless. Please keep doing what you do and don’t let these know it all haters discourage your work, there’s a lot of people like me out there that appreciate every vid and peace of knowledge you share.. thank you sir.

[@dallaspatron7411]

I love your channel brother. I would love it if all my neighbors, government and fellow citizens had my best interests and safety in mind but it's not the world we live in. Being prepared is freedom.

[@winstonsmiths2449]

This is just a very good dude. Free course for those with disabilities, of course he offers those classes. The information he transfers is vital. "Outliers" is a good book and explains guys Kobi Bryant and their super-human capabilities.

[@rfailing1]

Great primer on mental focus - Thank you Mike!

[@zebwalton979]

Damn, this is good stuff. Guidance for civis from an expert who’s been in it... can’t get better than that. Much appreciated, Mike!

[@tattoochef]

Pat mac did a video a while back talking about range theatrics. Racing to put the gun away, dropping the pistol like you are following the threat to the ground and etcetera. This was the only other time I've seen a trainer call out those dumb tactics. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@boblack1774]

Matt stamp also calls out the bs

[@nowherespecial6780]

No need to get off that horse keep your ass right on it!! That's what I love about you and field craft survival. You say the things that need to be said even though people don't want to hear it be said but it's the damn truth. Retired marine myself Live in the mountains of Maine off grid but thair is no way to get hard if you don't live hard. Thank you Mike and keep up the good work!!

[@11ccom]

Video of the Month. Good shit.

[@radzwionlaw]

Hello Mike. This video was awesome. Here are some thoughts. As an Eagle Scout, I couldn't agree more that preparedness is the key in surviving any outdoors situation, medical emergency etc. Having the medical kit on my person allowed me to render aid immediately to injured people. . Secondly, as an attorney, I want to applaud you for the mindset topic you covered here. I have never heard anyone explain the concept of matching force with the appropriate amount of force like you did with your gas station example. I think it highlights people's lack of understanding from whatever training they have received. I think I will use a hypothetical like yours when I do my legal portions in my courses. Your example was excellent and shows that just because you have a gun and you were threatened doesn't mean you should go for it because of how the legal implications will play out. So many people miss that and they wind up in the court system. . Now as far as your lights-lumens on guns comments. I understand exactly what you are talking about. However, I think the way you present it as if leaving the light turned on is the only option in order to see targets as you have described was shocking to me. I trained with one of the Marine Combat Instructors from Parris Island who kicked doors in Iraq. The techniques he taught us for lights with high lumens and dark rooms avoided all the pitfalls that you were talking about here in this video. Thanks again. Let me know if you need legal on a podcast or are ever in Michigan, we can link up and talk. Respectfully, Joseph PS. You-tube censored one of my videos for me reviewing the hunting rules here in MI. Did I miss something where they are not censoring channel that are pro-2a anymore?

[@peepersdunkleman]

Great discussion, thanks Mike.

[@gb8641]

This content is GOLD. Thanks Mike!

[@samhicks7568]

Great video, thanks. I really liked when you talked about the situation if you were at a gas station and someone said give me your $. You brought up situations and gave feedback to" what if". Many people just say think about what you would do, without pointing out the possible effects of different decisions.

[@spiderman1012]

Thank you again for another excellent video.

[@hagninety4116]

Integrate the advantage while understanding the baseline. Solid advice for any subject matter.

[@thepowerbill1]

As a teacher, it’s funny how I’ve always related the most to the Army’s SF. I always liked how they were tacticians, and operators for sure, but they were also skilled teachers and experts in working with people. Good stuff - Charlie Mike, Mike!

[@richabbott6744]

LOVE your show Mike, very informative and enlightening thanks for what you do , like it when you start goin on a rant , and catch yourself

[@mkraz8352]

Happy Holidays and Thank You 1000 times from bended knee to all who teach but also those who can’t learn enough throughout their lives….. being better today then I was yesterday is a lifestyle as important as Breathing…. Rock On 🤘🏽 ladies…..

[@chrisginter7001]

Mike you just plane rock love your channel you give straight forward answers to what works and what doesn’t I have a friend retired sgt major 5th special forces group and he said you are the real deal thanks for what you do

[@armon8399]

Lmao I love it. He said the guy that breaks into my house will never even know where they got hit from. Lmao I love it. Keep up the great knowledge brother. Love the channel. I watch all the time. Great to have ppl like you to learn from

[@joecampana3398]

I’m from Philadelphia Pennsylvania and it’s a war zone! I’m listening and always looking to learn more!

[@titaniummaster1532]

This was a vital video , lots of great info here. Thank You Very Much!

[@HotRodHarley06]

Thanks Boss. When I watch your video's I always come away with helpful tips.

[@ShaneJonesWTF]

I have always had a hard time understanding why most people prefer to carry sub compact pistols. With a good holster a full size is just as comfortable, and there’s numerous advantages. Great video brother! Thanks for your service!

[@joshwoods1107]

What a Christmas present! Thanks Mike

[@lavida57]

Important work you and your team are providing. God bless.

[@wpshelton]

I decided to search for the meaning of the placement of the ring on Mike’s finger and this is what I found “Some believe that rings on the right pointer finger symbolize things like authority, leadership, and self-esteem. Men who wear rings on this finger are often confident and authoritative.” If this is not fitting of Mike, I don’t know what is. Mike Glover is a leader and role model if I have ever seen one. Thanks for all you do Mike.

[@ChrisPowell-MerleApAmber]

oh, there's that. And it's a recommendation of the Oura designers who indicate it is the easiest way to get body telemetry on the hand. (Sadly some of us can't even rock a size 13 ring and have to use another (smaller) ((pinky)) finger.) @Mike, I like the Oura software but I'm wondering about the new Garmin Feniz/Epix - though I don't want to give up my barter Omega :(

[@harrydexter8426]

Good thoughts that are very logical. Thank you. I wish you the best on your endeavors. Your comments on tactical advantage are right on!!!👍😊🇺🇸

[@andrewhergenrother8704]

Thank you Mike! I really enjoy your wisdom and advice. It is top notch! Looking forward for more to come.

[@sarahlake698]

Wow. Thanks so much. This is excellent and thought provoking.

[@mattbrooks819]

You rock Glover! Thank you for everything you do. Each video I've watched I always learn multiple new tactics, skills to practice and most importantly ideas.

[@balderthegreat]

Thanks Brother, love the network.

[@airborneranger1each110]

Great conversation sgt...thank you for your insights *GOD SAVE THE REPUBLIC!* 🇺🇸

[@stuartniven2401]

Thanks, Mike! Valuable insights!

[@joseafmacal1144]

Keep it coming Mike. Thanks

[@thomashughes1763]

Great words. So much to learn from this. Thank you for all you do.

[@golddragon2177]

Good job. Thanks for the work you do Mike.

[@designated_hitter_EGA]

Mike, just gotta put my two-cents in on this. When you say "for you 'old school guys" and mentioning appendix, consider this; city cops (NYPD cops, like my dad) were "appendix" caring J-frames like the one in your pocket, in their waist band, without a holster and rubber bands wrapped around the grip in the 60's, 70's early 80's, at least. They did it off-duty as well as when on duty plain cloth, ie working anti-crime, narcotics, etc. Some, on certain 'jobs' even carried two (the term New York Carry is born). yeah, Mexican carry (non-politically correct term) was a thing back then...and beyond. Great work you guys are doing, great info your putting out. Thank you, KUDOS!

[@nowherespecial6780]

bad-ass Mike. Keep speaking the truth. Can't wait for the next episode

[@the1rawdawg]

Man, so glad I found your channel last year. So knowledgeable with great proven information. Thanks!

[@thefamily2707]

Mike Glover your channel is awesome and getting better all the time 💪🏻

[@darque1860]

Awsome mr. Glover. Thank u. I Reilly like and understand your content. And am grateful u do what u do for every day patriots. Stay strong, and know we have your back, for having ours. ✌

[@mindyourbusiness4101]

Like always relevant and nicely presented information. Thanks Mike.

[@specsbundy1392]

watched a # of your vids.. one day budget permitting I hope to take a class

[@EternalDeath14]

Glad that Mike mentioned the lonely guys in the basement, thought I'd get forgotten.

[@scudrunneradv3269]

Great content. Looking forward to part two. Thank you for taking the time to share your real world knowledge.

[@macrocrypto112]

Seriously amazing hour of my life

[@foreign-patriot]

Best video on the topic I've watched!

[@chipmidges3122]

Mike, long comment alert…. really good stuff. I haven’t commented on your videos before this one. I’m south of the mason, served two years army, 8 years air force. A tremendous amount of the info you provided in this “episode 1” was really enlightening. I think most items you cover are very basic to someone with my background and most people like me, who have been around guns, are aware and/or served in the military with the mindset that you posess. But that is not a slight, I understand you are speaking to a broad audience and everything you say carry’s weight no matter experience. After all, we’re never too old to learn. You put it all together. It’s sometimes a little un-nerving, listening to other “spec op” guys talk, as if they’re the only dudes that are “aware” of opsec or have been blessed with super action hero abilities to pull a trigger and take down an adversary, simply because they’re opsec, seals, etc. (atleast thats how it sometimes comes across). I never experience that with you and you touched on that subject briefly in this episode in a “self aware like fashion” I think you and I would agree that geopolitically, not being invaded by a foreign country has nothing to do with how many of those guys (great men of war) we have, but really the fact that everyone is armed. Okay… that out of the way.. Mike around the 45 min segment when you discussed “asking the question” is very good information, in my humble opinion. That whole subject is something I think you really hit the nail on and hit a void. I will continue to watch the additional episodes, but I wanted to throw something out there…. In Talledega Alabama, there is a shooting range called CMP. Its a target rich environment for gentleman and women that could benefit from your teaching and enlightenment in everything you talked about in this episode. The last match I was at there, involved Lee Ermey (God rest his soul) and John Schneider. They were there on behalf of Berretta I think. Needless to say, would be really good if you could attend there some time with a class, etc. I would certainly attend. Coincedentally Lapua has a manufacturing facility close by in Anniston Alabama and is a frequent sponsor. Thanks for service Mike and your love for teaching others. And thank you for taking your time and sharing your knowledge, free on this channel.

[@Awson50]

Totally agree, i got a HK USP Compact as a daily service pistol, and i felt it too small for my hands, when i grip it , my last 2 finger remain in the air without frame, meanwhile , my other hand fingers are too close to the dangerous part of the barrel , so i can stuck my fingers in the frame or even worst, blowing my fingers away, in a quickly response situation. Because of that issue, i prefer to use my own SIG SAUER P226 which have a perfect size and grip for my hands. Take care, dude, appreciate your videos!!

[@chrisperez3862]

Thanks Mike for keeping the information relative and real. Always walks away with something new to consider and/or add to my routine. In fact, it has helped me to shed some of the useless or less fruitless ideology that I had toward preparedness.

[@CS-in3pg]

Mike, thanks for all of the good awareness coaching, very helpful in many ways. My EDC is a Glock 17 Gen 5 and 2 spare mags. I chose the weapon initially because it is the most comfortable for me to shoot and I am naturally proficient with it. I had been obsessing about switching to a Glock 43X for concealed carry because the form factor of the 43X is so much more easily hidden. I found that what you said is true, go with what you are comfortable with using. I never thought of it that way, I had just done so subconsciously because it felt right for me. Thanks again for all of your efforts, they are appreciated more than you know. Semper Fi

[@Red-tq4vq]

I really liked this content! Keep it going because we need more of this

[@operator1018]

I live in the peoples Republic of Kommiefornia and I actually have my ccw. I’ve been an Emergency worker for over 30 years and here’s my issue with caring a tourniquet. First of all, I’ll most certainly be sued by the person I’ve saved with the tourniquet. We’re not in a war zone, so In my opinion I rather carry an extra mag instead of a tourniquet. I’ve NEVER had to use a tourniquet while on duty. Direct pressure has always worked. Now, caring a flashlight is a big yes. I use it at least 3 times per week. So the moral of the story here, don’t try being a hero in Kommiefornia.

[@jutde]

The thing I hate most about prepping is budgeting and allocation. A lack of disposable income is a major factor to deciding where to allocate resources and where it will be necessary to compromise or improvise. For instance, I opted to get 2 decent tourniquets on clearance at the local police/first responder store so I'm still rocking the Goodwill $3 generic 3D Maglite. Those Surefire's sure are cool, but that $200+ is much better allocated somewhere else.