Thinking Through Violence

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Violence. Sometimes it is the answer. The other night something arose that could have been handled any number of ways. More often than not though, the bigger win is achieved through avoidance...
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[@ichootu17]

"if your not willing to take it all the way, just let it go."

[@slappy8941]

If my not what?

[@floridianzach2277]

Outcome matrix: Disengage, blow it off, vs confront and get apology or life changing event for the worse. Decision matrix here is a clear disengage. Good video.

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

Matrix? I was hoping for a flow chart!

[@bradedwards3438]

Gun on, ego off. Good on you to discuss the levels and escalation as needed. Big men can fight, but the bigger man can walk away.

[@christianmiranda23]

" the meek shall inherit the earth" people misunderstand that meek means those that have swords but no not unsheath them... metaphorically speaking.

[@HipsterKhan]

Gun off, ego off. Just ego off. Never know who’s carrying or what can happen.

[@JB-ot9hi]

Awesome & True!

[@antonb562]

Good call brother. When losing isn't an option the best fight is the one never fought.

[@patrickavondale8653]

Hell of a backdrop! Even better message, thanks for sharing.

[@Wafftop]

Stronger and more mature than me, still working through things like this

[@TheHandsomeMatt]

Abide. Seriously though, the recognition that death is an outcome in any confrontation is what separates the mature from the immature. Tough stuff to grapple with. Pun intended.

[@markaxelgard1314]

Proverbs 19:11 - Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

[@TS-wk1ik]

I struggle with anger when I'm out on the road or encounter an unpleasant encounter. I needed to hear this. Thank you for the sage and realistic advice.

[@theeasternfront6436]

I used to as well. Being an old(er) fart now I have had time to realize, it will be there when I get there. And, if I’m late, its NOT that other person’s fault or problem. Stay calm Amigo.

[@jakegrube9477]

Yea as someone who has two years left before i become an adult i kinda needed to hear that

[@scaldedape6213]

Same here.

[@juancolon123]

I still have outburst but thank God I follow my mantra - “Do not engage with crazy people.” Saved my butt a bunch of times 👍 Edit: I recommend not saying this out loud during a potential incident 😬

[@InnerCircleGateway]

Stop and think to yourself, is a reaction necessary? Is this worth it. What are the possible outcomes here. Why do I even care? What sort of benefits will a confrontation bring into my life? What do I stand to lose? I’ve made it a habit to run through these questions in such a situation. A big one for me is catching a charge that would cause me to lose my 2nd amendment right

[@sixfivearms8896]

Proverbs 19:11: "Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs."

[@MidNorthWest]

I've heard that, "I would have punched that DS out". I reply, "I'm 6'6, you would have done exactly what I did, make yourself as small as possible like the millions who went through before me and the millions who will after me."

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

I used to get into a lot of trouble being impulsive and thought i was proving a point or gaining my honor back. Truth is you sully yourself and demean yourself by resorting to violent confrontation. Not only that but its not a movie.. there are very real reprecussions to your actions. One wrong move and someones injured, dead or you at best end up in jail even if you win. True power is in restraint and self control. Its harder said than done because ego and pride always seems to make you intoxicated and blind with irrational thinking. I am sorry your kids and yourself had to deal with that. And im sure a part of it stings to not do what im sure every fathers natural inclination is. But know that you are showing them how to be real men of character and you certainly made the right choice. Cant protect your kids from a prison cell and you wouldnt have changed these people or corrected their behavior.. nothing of value would have come from it. I applaud you sir. Keep being that good father and example. I wish i had it when i was growing up. It wouldve saved me a lot of grief.

[@Strawman333]

As a person who's had many physical confrontations myself, it took me a few decades to realize, that I have nothing to prove. I know now, that I was just immature, and insecure. Your statement above is based out of pure wisdom. Take care.

[@chiefro7]

The best lesson taught here was choosing not teaching that guy a lesson. You’re a great dad, sir!

[@TheBigOne0305]

As the great AI philosopher Joshua once said, sometimes "the only winning move is not to play".

[@ewat2102]

Wise man once told me you win 100% of the fights you walk away from. I think this video is really important t and I hope a lot of young men see this as I know I had a temper when I was younger and would fight at the drop of a hat. I think you made the best call and taught your boys something they will always remember going forward. Great job!

[@JesuslovesRudy]

Solid advice.. you never want to become a part of the Judicial system.. EVER.

[@sandino27]

"The true definition of a gentleman is a man who is willing and capable of committing extreme violence, but chooses to be polite."

[@aharris87]

Yeah best thing is leave it alone. I'd tell my son that's their intro to assholes of the world. Pick your battles. Thanks for sharing the experience.

[@ericmertz4038]

The true meaning of being a “man” and father.

[@GunRunnersTrainingCo]

People think I'm odd for "over-examining" little things like these that I encounter. I feel like it's healthy for me, someone who carries a firearm everyday, to try and gauge how I will react in situations like this and do my best to consider the best and worst outcomes. Thanks for great advice.

[@BerserkerLewis]

Nice profile picture, Hell Jumper.

[@michaelcrowe6796]

These are my favourite kinds of videos, they are rare, but I love that you are simply trying to make all of us better people. You seem like a genuinely great guy Ivan.

[@buffewo6386]

Do the hard thinking before the fight. Stress is not conducive to good decisions.. so get the brain-work done when you can really be logical. 1. Know the what you can physically do.(KSAs) 2. Know what you can legally do. (The Law) 3. Know what costs you are willing to pay. ($, injury, mental, spiritual) Then, create your personal ROE. And live them.

[@joethebourbonman]

Very well said. These kind of discussions are important--in military and civilian life, the answer isn't always crushing skulls.

[@g.i_xciv]

This channel doesn’t have nearly enough subscribers.

[@88kar88]

But those who are here probably love Ivan and appreciate his content more than fans of 4 million sub channels do the person they follow.

[@gunsandcommissions]

You can share this content ya know.

[@88kar88]

@@gunsandcommissions I think what he means is KitBadger should have more because he's great.

[@gunsandcommissions]

@@88kar88 I totally agree. Sharing his content gets more viewers/subscribers. It helps him build his audience. I shared this with both of my sons and my gf’s son and told them to share with their friends. We had a situation not too long ago where there was a large group of drunk guys at a drag racing event and we use that situation a lot to discuss how to handle those folks and what would happen if we were forced into a confrontation.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

I have a son on the way this video really really hit home. It’s going to be really hard to remember this video when it happens to me. I believe your sons didn’t want to tell you because they both know what your capable of. I was the same way with my father he was in the military and could handle himself well. So when things would happen I didn’t really like telling him.

[@johnfaire2359]

If more boys had dad likes your boys do, Kit, the world would be a better place.

[@sabotage6301]

...your mentality reminds me of my dad, and that's about the highest compliment i can pass to someone.

[@bthemedia]

Thinking through actual Worst Case Scenario - before taking action / making a decision - is #1 the BEST skill and lesson you can teach your children! 👏💯

[@axs017]

Refreshing to see another good dad.

[@fullm3taljacket]

Good shit Ivan. Thanks for continuing to put messages like this out.

[@znutar]

Well said...I've been in similar situations and sometimes you need to be the calmer, steadier person despite initial impulses.

[@aarhasful]

Amazing message as always sir, being a warrior is more than just fighting, understanding when to do violence is the hard part.

[@XVI_Legion]

You did the right thing Ivan, confronting that individual and having it escalate are simply not worth the trouble it would probably cause.

[@garlandtx10]

Absolutely agree, even when the answer is yes best to avoid unless you have to. Disengaging from a situation is always the best out come.

[@dcyphyr]

Excellent learning moment. I've known some rough characters. Sometimes flipping someone off is just how they say Hi. Some people don't like kids and want to make sure they are left alone by them. Either way, they might be good people. Teaching your kids to understand the use of violence, and the value of restraint is one the most important roles a parent has. Well done.

[@KalifornistanRefugee]

There is a time and place for violence, and that wasn't one of them. You are a good Dad. Excellent video.

[@NOorah-oj8gt]

I'm all for confrontation but there are times when it isn't called for. Good work 👍

[@SailOrNothing]

“This aggression will not stand.” [kit badger - the dude - HW Bush]

[@benwa889]

Great example, and an excellent lesson for the boys. We train for situations we consciously avoid.

[@dewetmaartens359]

Feels a bit like an after the fact justification for not kicking his ass. You do make a good argument and I agree with you in general. I am not sure I would have reacted as calmly as you. You are the better man.

[@roundrock63]

Great level headed advise and a great example to any one that has kids.

[@SullyCortez]

Excellent video.... we need MORE videos of people explaining how NOT to draw our guns or knives... and not how to always burn people down.

[@irocss85]

Great speech. Cooler heads will prevail. Violence should be a last resort to any issue.

[@zackz4015]

You were exactly right sir, people need to remember to think before they act. I work in one of the most dangerous cities in America and have similar situations everyday. Do Not Engage unless necessary is what I tell myself constantly.

[@alphamontoto2047]

I am by no means the best Christian out there but I remember my pastor telling me once. When someone does something harmful to your spirit you should try to pray for that person you don't know what is ahead for them (they may be in your path because they need some prayer) if you continue praying with an honest heart you may not only help him but I have found that God has soothed my soul by the end of the prayer.

[@allensistrunk1916]

Thanks

[@GF_Burke]

We do it differently. I'd sit with my kids and have all of us point and laugh at them. It makes a good time.

[@crookiegram8687]

It resonates for sure! Think through things and your mistakes will be smaller and in most cases avoidable.

[@ireckon4193]

Wise words. It is also instructive to assume that any potential adversary may be similarly armed. So think twice, or maybe three or four times before considering violence.

[@ryandavid3612]

Solid father you are.Tworld be a better place if more dads would borrow from your playbook

[@skalien51]

Sorry that happened to your kids. I appreciate you sharing your story w/ us; to include the "what if's", and possible outcomes from the different reactions to each scenario. We all need an ego-check. For me, I need one (or multiple) each-day to insure I make the best choices to keep me and my family safe. Life is really about choices. Great message, thank you. BTW, I love the intro/outro punk songs. Throw in some Strung Out in there!

[@HappyJF]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. More importantly thank you for using this teaching moment to raise wise men.

[@dangeles95]

I love your thought process but I appreciate the fact you sat down and discussed it with your kids after the fact. Good father.

[@mrskippingguyonmush]

Insanely valid points. There has been a few videos that surfaced recently of people getting into violent encounters over just demanding respect or chasing minor injustices. This is probably the most logical breakdown of how a true defender (and genuine human) should contemplate their actions, decisions, and violence.

[@00teddy]

The humble inherent the kingdom of Heaven Loomis. God bless you brother for the wisdom you teach your boys and teach others.

[@212driller]

The hardest part of being an adult is being logical and letting things slide because at the end of the day it's going to cause trouble for you if you don't. Some people are just wankers and often are looking for a confrontation.

[@melusinecentun5847]

Very wise advice! Well-done!

[@AnomadAlaska]

You are a good Father to your boys. And, I love this type of philosophical discussion. You mitigated risk perfectly by avoiding conflict according to your plan (and common sense).

[@swedescalco4625]

You did the right thing, with your family there with you. Live to fight another day.

[@ainnovate88]

As a father of 4 I have been in similar situations several times here in California. I have always handled it the same as you did here. If there is a way of escape I will take it. And yes I am legally armed in CA and have been for years. There are many of us out here don’t listen to the media... God bless

[@MrEdgy81]

You are a very wise man and I'm sure many including myself have great appreciation for these talks. Controlling my emotional level in situations like that has always been difficult, getting better with age but still a constant work in progress.

[@AussieInCA11]

A friend of mine is pending trail based on a situation very similar to this. Drunk guy talking shit in front of his little girl, he had a few drinks, stewed on it, after he took his family he went back and beat the shit out of the guy. Wakes up in the morning to hear that a guy had died in a bar fight, in the bar he'd been in... after he left the guy had keeled over and died. He's looking at hard time. NOT worth it. Glad you did the right thing and walked away!

[@MrJBARRON]

You're a good man, Ivan, and good dad. This message is a crucial message to get out there to all the men who aren't as secure as you and who very well could have handled the situation in a way that would have ended in genuine disaster.

[@g.4279]

Great message, you are very level headed and clearly a good father. Also I pity the person who actually wants to be violent towards Ivan or his kids considering all the people he has put into the ground.

[@gixxerlouis]

violence is always the last resort...unless there is a clear and present danger...great choice Ivan...your sons are in good hands with you.

[@alexanderchung6402]

Good words. You are raising your children well. “Adults” is a generous word to define those idiots.

[@hkpro99]

Great advice! You are not the Equalizer or Batman, and actions have consequences. Excellent parenting right there.

[@The-Skinn]

You set a great example for your boys. You are a good American! 🇺🇸

[@Macarelo70]

In my opinion you did the right thing .

[@flyinb45]

Glad you and your boys were able to salvage the evening and it was turned into a teachable moment. Just because you have the tools on your belt doesn't mean using them is always the best option.

[@jorgeluera2731]

Great advice , thank yo for sharing

[@canyouseewhatisee3671]

I hold tightly to civility.......more recourse in that... the other is no turning around.Great post

[@orion45acp]

Well put. Thinking through to the end result and realizing we will be held responsible for what we do, is so criticAl. Teaching your kids that thought process and the moral reasons why is a great lesson too.

[@mungo75]

Great video, I've shown this to my fourteen year old daughter. More articulate than I could convey it, I think. At the same time, I'm sorry that happened to your sons.

[@fitdadexperiment-3eight797]

Great way to address the situation. Especially when your children were there. My wife has had to remind me that I am not the only one carrying knives and gun on an occasion. She asked if my children possibly being scared of me was the same as protecting them. If they too had a gun.. what would happen if one or multiple children were struck by stray bullets? Or if I’d fight and be killed?

[@zachscott4867]

Very important to keep the ego in check and I will echo the majority of comments on here and say you are a great dad! As a father of two myself I’m aware that kids are modeling their behavior always. Good logic and life lesson. Thanks Ivan

[@ibonihs]

you did the smart thing sir. no reason to risk lives over anything a drunk dude does, assuming it’s not putting you in any immediate risk

[@igormijic]

I completely agree with you. Small things like that aren't worth going to jail for. Never know whos got a gun on them and how willing they are to use.

[@88kar88]

You're a great father. I love your "dad" videos. You inspire me to become a great father as well.

[@awtull]

Doing a great job there. Explaining to them reinforces their idea of what is right.

[@davidhubble5283]

Wise words. tx man

[@musicandcoffee2853]

That was very practical and down to earth. Excellent work my friend, excellent work 👍🏼

[@Handelson]

Great topic. I've got three little girls and am sensitive to disrespectful behavior from other males. I recently had to beat down a rude drunk. Thankfully I waited till my girls and wife were in the house before I took action. You did the right thing. It was a difficult situation, bc if you would have approached that guy you would've beat him down, and all in front of your family, to say nothing of the likely legal problems to arise subsequent bc witnesses would say you approached him and started it. And like you also said, you were dealing with lower life forms. Best to avoid bar/restaraunts.

[@kylegable4377]

Great video. A lot more people in this world need to understand and hear this. Thank you. Keep producing great content! And raising your boys the right way.

[@InGratitudeIam]

When you know you can kill someone easily (often, in many different ways), you don't need to prove it to yourself or others. That saves tons of time in paperwork and other related, often unpleasant, protocols and formalities. That's an excellent learning opportunity for your boys, on so many levels, Ivan. Good for you for thinking it through. And, for another day, a village gets to keep its idiot.

[@modernrambo2]

I always ask myself. Is what im about to do, going to matter in 3 days? Generally not.

[@davelowesky8054]

I love this mans ability to critically think. And I love his attitude he’s never going to lose and is prepared to defend himself at all levels. I don’t know if I explained that correctly or coherently but the point I was trying to get across is confidence and that drive to never lose

[@ytty5183]

It is a teaching moment, all people are not to be waived at because people are people and you should not expect people to act like anything but people.

[@russdennis7026]

You did great brother! It's not worth it. Violence is always the last option.

[@ctnguyen54]

Great message! A lot of people need to hear this. At the end of the day, you still have your livelihood to protect. Can’t do that if you get locked up and/or lose a professional license.

[@thirdworldadv1312]

Good video. Teach children how to use violence and we all live safer and happier lives.

[@chasingredsoutdoors6371]

Probably the best video I’ve seen so far on KZbin, on fortunately I have a short tempered with a really big ego , we don’t alway need to be the macho man good on you for walking away

[@Stormlight55]

All we can control are our thoughts and actions. Good call. Great video. Had my two sons watch it.

[@Shackleford_Rusty]

Thanks always a good reminder.

[@mistermanji]

This kind of video is the reason I follow you dude.

[@rayban7382]

Great teaching opportunity for your boys. Good job man.

[@tedh7543]

This was an awesome teachable moment for your boys. You absolutely did the right thing. I feel for the guy whose first reaction is to flip off a genuinely kind kid saying hello to him.

[@pant0sand0hat]

I appreciate you channeling a crapy evening into a chance to spread a good message.

[@jordann4128]

Excellent points. Awesome to see you take a bad situation and use it as a learning moment for your boys.

[@parallel-knight]

That’s so awesome that he just is so positive and asks people what’s going on with them