Home Defense Against Groups Of Armed Violent Criminals

Regardless of the political causes of the concern- defense against armed multiple attackers is on the minds of everyone these days. today we are going to talk about guns for home defense
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[@M9A1MAN]

As a dude in law enforcement for 15 years, you're right. Don't rely on the cops. You are your own "first responder."

[@geec5636]

I live in Northern Maine and here we don't have a police station for 5 towns around us. We are told by the town recognizing that the public shall have a means of self protection.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

@geec5636 And that's kind of what I liked about Maine.

[@Sifujonrister]

Yep

[@YehosephRegan]

I personally prefer the term: INITIAL Responder. S/F, USMC Grunt

[@1red_nextview740]

Am i correct when I say that cops can only clean up the mess and might catch the bad guy, how can they protect you if they aren't there when the incident occurs?

[@cwahoo1]

I live in a rural county. We only have a county Sheriff. He does a good job but it may take him 45 min. to get to your home if he’s on the other side of the county. This makes the defense of my family my job. I think a lot of times anti gun folks don’t realize how rural America works when they try to implement restrictions.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

It’s more dangerous in the bigger cities because of their choices

[@yerbudspud]

Multiple generations of this fight now, they know but don't care.

[@commiesnzombies]

imagine being unarmed, defenseless, and relying on local LE to come save you as a roving clan of cannibal scavengers are kicking the doors, smashing windows, and trying to get inside so they can have dinner

[@DonutVIP]

I live in the city but you bet I'm armed, may not have a permit to carry (which is dumb) but try busting thru my door, a loaded 12g with 1oz slug will answer, people say its over kill and yeah but nothing is behind the criminal expect for a field and tree and no one gets harm after it goes thru the criminal

[@WildberryAB]

@@DonutVIP Exactly.

[@charlesbryson7443]

Police respond after crimes. It’s up to people to respond during crime.

[@robertadoyle9641]

Police cannot un-rape someone or bring someone back to life, however we could not survive at our quality of life without them. E. Doyle

[@erikmaguina1]

Very well said

[@billcox6705]

Well said.

[@VinceAikens]

Not only that, but in a crisis they'll be overwhelmed so no help is coming

[@TalmageL-pn2pv]

Do you know the cops,? Cops are just as dangerous to you as the invaders..

[@Glen.Danielsen]

I’ve noticed that the firearms advocates I watch on KZbin seem clear-thinking, good-sensed, good-natured, intelligent people. 🙏🏽

[@PatrickThreewit]

I dropped out of both the NRA and the GOA. Too much promoting guns as the answer to all problems.

[@lowandslow3939]

There are much better, more active legal groups that I would encourage you to look into. GOA (Gun Owners of America) and FPC Firearms Policy Coalition). They are suing more States than I can shake a stick at for enacting unconstitutional laws. The NRA lost my support a while ago with all their spending on lavish vacations and salaries, not to mention lack of legal action.

[@PatrickThreewit]

@@lowandslow3939 I left the NRA after seeing Wayne LaPierre in his safari hunt video and all the promotions that kept coming to me. So I joined GOA, and I gave money when they asked me, but then I learned that founder Larry Pratt, had spent time attending Nazi meetings several years ago so I dropped out and they have been asking me for money for the last 5 years.

[@mfallen6894]

​@@PatrickThreewit Can you show any actual proof of Larry's alleged "nazi" buddies or whatever you're trying to imply? I read SPLC's hit-piece, they don't provide sources. Being an invited speaker at events promoting militia's that happen to have some allegedly unsavory characters attending is coincidence; If I wanted to make you look bad (and had the resources of these journo's) I guarantee I could pin you to all manner of nonsense you have nothing to do with. So I sincerely hope you have far more evidence than they provided (as I'm not wasting my time chasing down almost certainly fabricated bs, as the group posting this is ideologically opposed to 2A, ie they're not a trusted impartial source & they've lied about people and fallen for 4chan meme's time and time again for the leftist "cause") He's a "Christian supremacist" and would probably admit it to your face. But show me any devout believers of any faith and I'll show you a "Hindu Supremacist" or "Muslim Supremacist" etc; it kind of comes with the territory of blind faith in a dogmatic ideology. Like modern woke cult members, lol.

[@haroldbell213]

Good people with good sense. You can always learn more from others. And they from you

[@stevel6220]

"The best use of a pistol is fighting your way to your rifle" -marines

[@adriaanels6568]

I agree.

[@RottenRob-pn9ki]

And carry an assault fork if you have to fight your way out of some McDonald's and to the 12 mpg truck. The truck is for fighting your way to your John Deere mower and super loud generator / delicious smelling grill. Then you just kick back with a cold one and watch thugs touch on NFL. Hoarding up everything when they won't ever do shit, and when SHTF they will sit around obliviously until a pack of illiterate 15 year olds eats them. Already at the sunset of their lives yet still terrified of death, yet hoarding up everything worth owning so a harder tougher younger generation cannot afford to defend their lives, liberty, and property (if most of us could afford any). But hey at least you went on 4 vacations a year and had a 25,000 dollar faggy side by side. So materialistic, so selfish, so oblivious as to the world their kids and grandkids are living in. Well done.

[@alfredpaquin3563]

In 1969, I was severely chastised by the Drill Sargeants if we did not have our rifle in our hands or within reach at all times.

[@johnthompson8190]

Yes,.. that was said by Col. Jeff Cooper USMC. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wingrider1004]

A police officer friend of mine once told me, "Police are there to pick up the bodies, fill out the paperwork, and ask questions...after the deed is done." Another officer friend who worked out at Atlanta Airport (before 911 - in the 1980's) told me that APD had a precinct at ATL International that was comprised of 7 officers, total. He told me, "Truthfully, if I was home and got a call that terrorists had attacked the airport, the first thing I would do is finish breakfast." It's every man for himself, my friends. You and you alone are responsible for you and your family's safety.

[@rhekman]

Unfortunately the legal situation with suppressors in the US I think is absolutely disgusting. In a defensive situation in an enclosed space, they have real value in limiting how much one rings their own bell. They also make practicing at the range much more enjoyable (for everyone). It shouldn't require a $200 permission slip and months of waiting on the government.

[@marknorwood7521]

Totally Agree, the Price of a Suppressor alone would be difficult for me. The $200 tax stamp is just a Slap in the Face. It's simply a "Safety" accessory. Not a "Murder Accelerater".

[@tufelhunden5795]

You can get a muzzle device that throws the sound forward. It won’t help with follow up shots and it’s definitely not a flash suppressor but it does help somewhat with the sounds at the trigger end. I’ve not tried this brand but it’s similar to mine. KAK INDUSTRY SLIM EXTENDED FLASH CAN it does make a difference not nearly as good as a suppressor but even 10db is huge.

[@stickfighter1038]

Yes, recently started this process. It is a cumbersome, expensive and long process to acquire a decent suppressor legally. Pretty bad when you have European acquaintances says that the US process is insane.

[@abstractapproach634]

I'm with you, quiet is nice

[@hookeaires6637]

⁠@@marknorwood7521if that slap in the face ( NFA regulation) would go away, the price tag on suppressors would plummet.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

As a former cop, I'll tell you most of my former coworkers were the kind of coward who would escalate traffic stops but would allow someone in danger to die for fear of personal injury. Most. Not all. Unless you're a cop in Uvalde.

[@TechnicallyJustin]

I worked with plenty like that. Helps to know who has your back and who does not. First thing I always told the new guys on FTO. "Don't be the guy who walks the other way when someone needs you"

[@Anglisc1682]

People just aren't very brave. Only exceptional individuals are. Which is a shame

[@MexicoAdventurer]

@@Anglisc1682 Amen

[@flylerdurden1999]

Thanks for being honest 👍 most of us know it . But a lot of people have unbridled faith in the cops like y'all are super heros a special breed ECT 😂

[@MexicoAdventurer]

@@flylerdurden1999 it was a freakin McJob... 🤣

[@roninworks3497]

As a former LEO, they can't always get there fast enough and thanks to so many people hating on Officers in the past few years, we've lost most of the good ones. You need to be ready to save your own life.

[@aladrasullivan9018]

Agreed 💯

[@wvmountaineer69]

Good ones?😂😂😂

[@alvarolopez630]

I have never depended on a cop to come save me. GOD forbids, but if anything Israeli style happens here on my state or city.... I won't be making a phone call first.

[@roninworks3497]

@alvarolopez630 911 just let's everyone know where the body is. Make sure it isn't yours.

[@roninworks3497]

@@wvmountaineer69 Yes, there are MANY good men & women in uniform. Many in my family, myself included, wore the badge. Your comment is one of the things that keeps good ones leaving or never even trying.

[@Thornbush434]

A personal anecdote is that my house was being broken into via the patio sliding glass door. They trip the lock by smashing the glass and pushing in the glass to reach the door lock in less than 20 seconds. I heard the pounding as they beat the bottom of the door to get the wood pole in the floor slide and called the police. 45 minutes later, I called again to find out where they were and was told they went to the wrong address but were now outside on the sidewalk. I opened the front door, in my underwear, and sure enough four cops and a police dog were standing there motionless looking back at me! WTF! I waved at them, and they waved back to come out of the house while they went in. Standing by the police dog, who was eyeing me, in my underwear, when the cops came out and said the criminals were gone. No shit! Found out later that they were waiting to hear from dispatch to make sure MY gun was locked up in a safe. This is so stupid it is beyond belief.

[@soap5393]

Why more and more people are stating that we are our own first responders.

[@Tx007Nova]

@@Thornbush434 when cops were on the phone with me as I was being invaded, they ask me to put my gun aside! 😭

[@johnjanuary2958]

First call is needed to at least let the Law Enforcement office know there is an armed intruder situation. Second call is to your lawyer after the situation is finished (in your favor). Third call is to let the LEOs know they might want to dispatch an ambulance or perhaps a coroner wagon.

[@sunod7093]

I'm Vietnam Vet. Well said and well delivered. Precise and to the point. You also covered all the necessary points. I agree, send this video to your friends, take notes and learn the lingo that he mentions. Of my 55 years of gun knowledge you are right on. Probably a little over the heads of the new comers but they can learn much.

[@skyshark445]

I was raised by a sergeant in the 101st airborne. So he made perfect sense to me.

[@WhiteCavendish]

In Canada, a guy was recently murdered who was specifically under the RCMP's "protection." They couldn't even protect a guy who they were specifically supposed to be protecting; what makes anyone think they can protect them when a sudden, unexpected attack happens? If they couldn't protect that guy, they can't protect anyone.

[@grumpy6473]

Unfortunately in your great country as well as my own country the people we have put in power are turning their backs on the people that put them there they treat us like we are their own personal slaves one way or another via we don't have a whip and we don't have change but we're still slaved her own government because they overtax all of us while they in turn get tax breaks and insider trading maybe not in your country but in my country it seems to be that way they want to take everything you got you will owe nothing and be happy oh wait a minute where did I hear that at oh yeah was that Karl Marx was that Joseph Stalin who was that that said that but oh wait a minute or on government has said that on both sides of the border I feel so sorry for your loss of your right to defend yourself with a firearm but I heard they're going after more than just the firearms Bose arrows knives swords everything well enough for my rent and Raven it just goes to show you they only show up after the fact you're done dead dead dead is dead

[@timoakley1923]

Perhaps that detail should be re assigned for remedial training (I have no facts so it depends: 1 slipped through a crack or2 complete uvalde) answer 1: train, 2 remove from service w black flag ( no further armed service), or any government job.

[@WhiteCavendish]

@@timoakley1923 All valid points, but the original point remains - if they can't protect a guy who was specifically on their protection list, they certainly have little to no chance of saving joe citizen who's the victim of a home invasion, armed robbery, etc.

[@timoakley1923]

@@WhiteCavendish As I said: not enough info. there are differences in protective details. How was the "subject" reached? EX: they got Kennedy, Reagan both covered by a "detail" Lessons learned. my original 2 scenarios still apply. not enough info.

[@WhiteCavendish]

@@timoakley1923 regardless of the differences in protective detail, I think you must concede that the level of attention and resources devoted to ANY of them is signifcantly MORE than those devoted to random Joe Citizen who unexpectedly calls 911 in the middle of the night. The former is a case of a known threat they are specifically watching for, the latter is an unknown, unanticipated threat at an unexpected time.

[@emmettw123]

As a former LEO, former navy seal, former CIA agent, former Vietnam vet, former astronaut, former gladiator, former mafia boss, I wholeheartedly recommend this video.

[@blastingcapps4341]

🤪

[@654Crossman]

As a former asswipe, I beg you to cease and desist...

[@marianmoses9604]

This actual former CIA officer is heartily laughing at your comment. 😂

[@joeviking61]

Sambo, is that you ?

[@MrVillabolo]

You must have gone through several reincarnations.

[@BillSmith-rx9rm]

He says shooting the 556 in the house will disorient the perps. It also will disorient the shooter. That's why in addition to my weapons, I keep hearing protection on my bed stand. May not always have the opportunity to put them on, but they are there if I can.

[@hateferlife]

Don't forget a medical kit and the knowledge on how to use it. If you plan to be in a situation where 'making holes' is a possibility, one should have the capability to fix holes too!

[@JohnPaul-ng8lh]

Here in Canada, if one uses a firearm to defend oneself, said person is likely to go to jail. Only our rich ruling class can have guns protect them.

[@DavidLaMorte-z3j]

Feel free to emigrate south. Canada's a liar cause with a fully socialist government. Still have the opportunity to save this Republic...

[@jlgreywolf]

bummer. steal the guns from the rich

[@SURFRAT2]

"Remember this: when things go south, nobody's going to jail. I'm in Australia, so I understand what you're saying, but the authorities will have too much to handle to worry about a deceased home invader."

[@neveser]

remember who enforces those rules...

[@bluesteeltraining]

@@JohnPaul-ng8lh 😡😡😡 I’m sorry to say, but it’s pretty much the case here in the United States as well. We may have our guns, but the odds of going to jail after using them in self-defense is pretty high. I’m glad I am reaching that age where a heart attack is very plausible and believable, because I will be having one real or not, if I have to defend myself with one of my guns!😁

[@majic5zero]

A piece of advice. Nude or not, if you intend to defend your home from the inside (or even from the outside), I highly recommend you obtain and utilize some hearing protection, namely in the form of a suppressor. Capping off a round(s) inside your home will definitely impact your hearing. Even firing outside will be surprisingly loud.

[@markshatto8699]

You demonstrate,wisdom,knowledge,confidence in the subject matter. I salute you. As a former Army MP and 20 year civ LEO, I'm glad to read the comments of all those out there that "GET IT". Stay strong folks!

[@timjohnson8390]

Trust cops? Look at Uvalde

[@interstellarsurfer]

You can always trust cops to keep cops safe at all costs. 😉👍

[@woodsghost9088]

Look at the Israelis who trusted the Gov to keep them safe.

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa]

Yeah I'd rather trust a crackhead

[@mdh1775]

Trust cops? Look at Nashville. Now do you see how that works. Just assessing your comment and mine tells us we should be judging the individuals.

[@timjohnson8390]

@@mdh1775 The one cop in Nashville isn't the norm and you know it. There were 400+ in Uvalde and comparing that one guy to that, that's not even realistic. How many good cop videos you ever seen? That's because they're more often than not violating rights, trampling the Constitution and gaining stats while paid vacation is a bonus for a kill

[@JozlynnMcCaslin]

Dang you called it nearly a year later and I’m specifically watching this due to all the wild things going on in Colorado right now! I always kinda thought my 9mm wasn’t enough if something serious were to happen but wasn’t sure what the best choice was! This video was super helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@mdh1775]

Good points in this video. I definitely agree and have repeated the "The rules are out the window" type comment. When your life is on the line against people that mean to do you harm or death I don't care what's legal or illegal anymore. And yes I understand you have to deal with consequences after the fact but do what you can to avoid having problems after protecting yourself.

[@nikolairubinskii6450]

100%

[@wesprice3826]

My kids & grandkids live close to blue cities in Texas. I fear for them non stop. Go to the medical complex in Houston now. You will be approached for money if not robbed in broad daylight.

[@HeartlessGlitch]

This is why the 2A allows Americans to own grenades/launchers, RPGs, etc. (Despite what politicians might tell you.)

[@Stringbandmama]

Wish we could own cannons and other weapons. Perhaps we may, if we create them without letting those in charge know?

[@greezoid56]

In the UK i have 1) a brick, 2) A big stick, 3) Harsh words. 4) A butter knife, 5) A 12FT pound air rifle.

[@user-is6fj8mo5h]

Didn’t a guy get 3 years in prison in the UK for defending his house from burglars?

[@australianmade2659]

You forgot the good old cricket bat 🏏

[@plalelal]

Get a big dog!

[@nicklasschmltt6959]

We are not going to let that happen here in America . If we can help it

[@654Crossman]

No potatoes gun?! Come on. You got all the ammo in the world, up north. 😂

[@nachmankaplan]

I'm from Israel and I envy you for the 2nd amendment. In Israel no civilian is permitted to carry AR15 except of soldiers and police officers.

[@warrenharrison9490]

Claymores, you need well placed claymores...

[@BruceCalley]

Like on the border, invasion STOPPED!!!

[@11B30Inf]

I am 70 years old and live in rural Nevada. I try to be prepare the best way I can. 1. First step I move from occupied Kalifornistan to the rural part of Nevada. 2. I stock up with food, water, a few guns and ammo that will last three months. 4. I am limit, due to my age and medical problems, to bug out to another place. 5. My home is my last stand and here I will stay and fight. Luckily many people where I live are pro-gun/2nd Amendment. After what I saw on 7th October of the massacred of Israelis citizens by the butcher Hamas, I thank God we have the 2nd Amendment in our Constitution. It is sad that if Israel had something like our 2nd Amendment, their could have been many Israelis alive today.

[@JG-mt3rp]

I'm sending this to my synagogue group chat. We have got to stop being allergic to guns.

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

People with ARs don’t get in cattle cars

[@garyterwilliger1456]

I also sleep in " free-ball " configuration. The Mossberg in the corner doesn't mind at all.

[@anibalzen]

Most of us have weapons available in our homes, but more than weapons, we, the US citizens need to be united...for our families, our integrity and our country.

[@NothingMaster]

Against multiple assailants you need a weapon that you could confidently declare: “Say hello to my little friend.” 😂

[@sisleymichael]

Yes, you want the best possibilities for an advantage. I had this discussion with two neighbor a while back. They asked why I thought I needed an AR-15. That was almost two years ago now. My how their views have changed!!! Now they want this "crazy" 28yr Army infantryman veteran to teach them. We started out on a Ruger 10/22. They both have AR-15s now. We are working on handguns now. We will get there. (yes, handguns are the more difficult tools to learn). Neither one had EVER fired a firearm when we started. Be positive, patient, and assist people when possible. There are now 2 more 2A supporters, less liberal, Americans waking up, seeing the light, and taking responsibility for their own safety. They will not be voting for dems they assure me. The upside is they do not see me as "crazy" now.

[@AndersAylward]

Well done that is a true public service, thank you for doing that

[@robgrey6183]

Nah, I don't let any Lefties know I have firearms. Next thing you know they'll be turning you in.

[@unholymans]

Sounds like you got two new people to help protect your home and two more homes to help protect, like things used to be back when things was good in the USA.

[@patrickbodine1300]

Liberalism is a mental disease.

[@tufelhunden5795]

If you think of a pistol as a long range knife, they put holes in stuff but aren’t fast enough to make a permanent hydrostatic shock cavity, then you get an idea of their ability. It’s better than a knife as you can be separated from the target. Great video. Thank you.

[@ghostshadow9046]

Depends on handgun caliber, 45 win mag, 454, 460 are very effective, if it can drop a moose it will be EFFECTIVE and totally destroy internals, I personally like those calibers as I can load the same bullets in all 3 and use the same powder.

[@tufelhunden5795]

@@ghostshadow9046 those are big game killers as they can get through tough hide and possibly strike a vital organ. They don’t however cause hydrostatic shock, you need around 2000FPS when it hits the target, to get that affect. For humans I’ll take the speed as I don’t need to get through a tough hide, and none of those are getting through level IV armor. Although it would likely hurt like the dolmens. However, they are still a long range knife, Punching bigger holes than a 9mm. I’m not looking for a 1/2 inch cavity. I want a 6 inch cavity of shredded lungs.

[@dutchboy9273]

At arms length I'd prefer a good knife over a pistol. A pistol will punch a hole. A knife will punch a hole, cut muscles, separate tendons, spill his guts on the floor, etc, etc. A pistol has only one danger spot, the end of the barrel, about a 1/2 inch wide. A 6" double edged blade has 12" of danger zone not counting the pommel. You also have much less risk for collateral damage.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

@@dutchboy9273 Not everyone is trained in knife fighting technique much less maintain proficiency. If you live in a place where you don’t have the Second Amendment or can’t afford a gun then just say so. No same person chooses to bring a knife to a gunfight.

[@dutchboy9273]

@@Frankie5Angels150 I think you meant "no sane person". Autocorrect is a b*tch. Actually if a choice is to be made take BOTH. There is a reason professionals carry a combat knife as well as their long gun and pistol. As for training and proficiency a knife does not require a huge amount of either, much less than a pistol. With a knife speed and aggression account for A LOT. Training does help. It is much harder to defeat a knife if the wielder keeps his strikes and stabs within the kill box instead of swinging wildly. Don't get me wrong, I am not dissing handguns. Having a CCW, if one is required in your State, is a top priority and you should ALWAYS have your tools with you.

[@jamesneufeld-b7e]

It's not the cops' job to protect anybody. It's their job to arrest the perp after the crime for processing by the legal industry.

[@davidreed6264]

Cops are there to zip you up in the body bag after the fact

[@plalelal]

Yes it is! They often don't though.

[@Bootyhunter1971]

Hmm, why do so many cop cars have "protect and serve" on them then?? 🤔

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

​@@Bootyhunter1971 They obviously shouldn't have that on the cars then genius

[@unholymans]

@@plalelal not according to the US supreme court.

[@alexg5457]

This is probably the best and well thought out home defense video I’ve ever seen. This gentleman knows what he is taking about and makes very valid points that are hard to argue with. Please keep up this high quality content to help educate those who are new to the topic and need some guidance in their decision making. God Bless!!!

[@timhallas4275]

I hope I never need to use my full auto 12 gauge, with it's 100 round magazine,, but if I do,, it's going to be a hell of a lot of fun... Especially if I'm naked.

[@charlottesmom]

😆 Sounds like you’d be enjoying life! 👍🏻

[@janesmith4017]

The typical wood framed American home provides concealment but not cover. If attackers surround your home with you inside it you as the defender have lost freedom of movement and attack initiative. Intel and community awareness is important because it allows the defender to engage the enemy at the street from the woodline. If bad guys stack my front door on my front porch and I can engage them from the treeline I maintain freedom of movement and the initiative. It is important to include the immediate area in which you plan to fight in the defense of your home, family and property. The best place to defend your home is from the wood line outside your home. Appalachia is a guerrilla war fighters dream. Appalachia has defensible terrain, a moderate climate, plentiful rainfall, lush mountain clearings besides rushing clean mountain streams and a naturally rebellious population. There are many reasons retired Green Berets and US Army Rangers choose to settle in Appalachia.

[@WayneKim-dv6id]

True, I am one of those "retired GBs" that chose to settle here in Appalachia 10 years ago. I have run into a few others that are Vietnam era GBs and have talked with a few of my generation( cold war and gwot) that were in process of relocating here.

[@janesmith4017]

@@WayneKim-dv6id Dig it

[@WayneKim-dv6id]

Not to forget the locals have been role players in Robin Sage and that excerise has been going on in Appalachia for 60+ years.

[@commiesnzombies]

ruby ridge of the east

[@Thigamabob]

Ah good thing I live in a country where thick brick 'n concrete walls exist.

[@marketingbusiness9987]

Great Info, Spread the Word! America is Under Dangerous Times, be Vilant and Self Aware! God Bless!

[@doejohn8674]

Thanks for this basic video, hopefully many non gun owners will see it and take decisions accordingly.

[@commiesnzombies]

and stop voting for limp wristed liberal, anti 2A commiecrats

[@woolywil10]

Last thing we need is a bunch of untrained gun hating knuckleheads running with firearms.

[@MRPosserLivestreams]

A sling for the rifle is like a holster for your sidearm. Rifle with sling and iron sights and a rudimentary red dot, and train train.. train well, train smart.

[@philkearny5587]

All my rifles have slings. My shotgun too.

[@Followme556]

The level of delusion required to think that a 30shot 9mm PCC loaded with +P gold dots or HST is not capable of handling literally *any* home defense scenario is so far beyond my comprehension that I think I must've been transported to the twilight zone when I clicked on this video. You're talking about a super fast shooting, low blast 30 shot 357 magnum when you drive hot 9mm+P from a 16" barrel.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

To those that say we should " call the cops and let them handle it, " I like to ask them how that worked out for the people of Uvalde, Texas?

[@jeffb5781]

Excellent presentation. Super great points that I agree with. The downside to the AR is the issue of court. If you use that for self defense, juries will be less sympathetic and often overcharge because it's a "scary" AR. If the unfortunate happens (and I pray that it never happens to anyone), you will likely face court. The use of a shotgun has a much better chance of working out for you with regards to avoiding jail time if you followed the laws of your state.

[@patrickbodine1300]

Never tell others of your preps.

[@matthewriegner5180]

I'm glad you mentioned ammo choice. Most people who are unfamiliar with guns don't realize the difference configurations of rifles the way we do as having roles. But even more so understanding how much ammo choice affects usage. Actually, ammo choice is really what determines what type of gun we'd purchase or use in a scenario, we just skip that step in the process of logic because we associate types of guns for a role, but it's because the bullet it shoots.

[@A.Chp-Schweppes]

Yes you're right, most non gun-owners and worst even many gun-owners don't understand ballistics and the role of each firearm and calibers (pistols, carbine, semi-auto rifle, lever action, bolt action...) and they just think "I've got a firearm", you can't handle the same scenarios with 9mm pistol, a 30-30 irons sights lever action, a 30-06 scoped bolt action rifle or a .223 semi auto with a red dot...

[@larrymorse6875]

Long time firearms instructor. Excellent presentation.

[@reedwally6143]

Make carry long guns normal again hahah😂

[@brentadamson8373]

I have a set up in my truck that allows me to carry more than one long rifle and I take full advantage of it. Gotta love Az baby

[@DevilTX66]

Mine goes everywhere I go. Stays within 20 ft of me at home.

[@evilstorm5954]

I’m glad you mentioned ammo at the end. The right ammo for the task is important, but, I don’t have a 45-70, I have a Marlin .444, and the ability to knock 3 or 4 targets at once can’t be underestimated, especially if they’re coming through a door at the same time😉👍😎

[@coolkid15105ify]

Amazing clarity and delivery of information. Thank you so much for your time and professionalism @The VSO Gun Channel!

[@TheElPescador]

Pelvic Girdle shots are devastating and puts your trajectory on a downward path. Possibly keeping rounds from going into adjacent rooms or neighbors houses.

[@robertcainjr.7627]

Very well stated and much better that I could explain myself. I’ve actually been asked in the last two days several times about this. Now I have a resource to send them to. Thank you from NW Pa!

[@lukequigley121]

New sub here..Rural N.H. and even in a 2A friendly state w/ many CC and OC , ALWAYS have Situational Awareness ALL THE TIME.. GREAT INFO.. WE are our own 1st. responders , supplies , security.. PERIOD

[@lewistaylor228]

I absolutely loved this video. I really like and appreciate your logic and thought process that you have. Thank you

[@ericschneider8524]

Why isn't gun safety taught in high school similar to driver education ?

[@jeffj5754]

You are the “Help” until “Help” arrives.

[@rik4369]

Great video and really appreciate your effort to be FAIR & HONEST about a topic the effect EVERYONE! Great balancing act and peofessionalism.

[@frankschacher625]

As an older man, who is a former former, with a good deal of former experience I say that you fight the way you train... If you believe that possession of a weapon alone will provide for your safety, you should reconsider. If you live with a love one, then they should be involved in training as well. Shoot, move, communicate. know where your love ones are as you position to intercept the threat. It takes a lot of practice, no matter which weapon platform you choose. If you have selected a platform that you are comfortable with, have trained with it unto proficiency, and are confident in its deployment, then your chances of survival are much higher then to have no preparation in anticipation of a LEO interception.

[@B.H-w1y]

I run a DD MK18 with a 10.3 barrel (registered SBR) with standard ball ammo and a suppressor for full spectrum defensive needs. I am not worried about overpenetration as most 5.56mm rounds tumble on impact (most FMJ rifle calibers do). If they do, the round will not normally sustain lethal velocity on exit. I agree with the author here, hitting the target is paramount.

[@Lexicologist1971]

Using 55 grain ball ammo in an SBR is ill advised. That round requires longer barrel lengths to tumble. They won't reliably tumble when shot from a 16" barrel. You should be using an expanding projectile.

[@deernow9830]

Thank you for this video. I work at a big box gun store. Daily I have first time gun purchasers coming because of a unwanted entry of criminals in their homes. 90% of these forced entry the homeowner is home. Sorry but the local PD doesn’t show up. Thank you for this tool to help me guide them to right firearm for home defense.

[@FreedomKat]

An extremely important video on a timely subject!!!

[@dennislloyd3799]

Would you please do a show maybe to help inform elderly folks struggling financially financially how they could keep keep safe as we are the most vulnerable vulnerable

[@Stringbandmama]

I second the motion!!!

[@phild8095]

There's some nuance that you are overlooking in the PCC vs shotgun for home defense. Some of us are older with worn out shoulders or small statured. At 66 years old my shotgun is now an eighteen inch 410 with buckshot which has limited capacity and slower reloads of the magazine compared to my PCC. My PCC like so many is 9mm with hollow points and much higher capacity with fast magazine reload. If there is an individual to defend against it doesn't matter. However if it is a group, I'd go with the PCC. Everyone who would shoot indoors for self protection should experience one round shot indoors without hearing protection. Just so we all know what to expect. It will ring your ears maybe for days. Yes, every shot we take, even in our own home, has the possibility of bystanders. I'm living in a small Iowa town where I can walk the streets safely. I know, I've walked almost daily since retiring. I';m up to about 1,100 miles a year. So this town is good for old people. It is also well armed. The town has about 2,000 households. There's probably 1,500 to 3,000 firearms and one to two million rounds in town. It is a quiet polite town. Many if not most firearms are in the hands of well trained people. The local gun club is inexpensive and has an accessible outdoor range. Within 25 minute drive we have three indoor ranges. Plus all the local landowners who let friends and family shoot on the back 40. An armed group of thugs would cause a problem, but would be put down like a rabid dog.

[@andyhuebschmann5616]

Pistol caliber carbines are quieter than even a similarly chambered pistol. FAR quieter than a rifle or shotgun when fired indoors.

[@majic5zero]

The late Marine colonel Jeff Cooper, owner and proprietor of Gunsite Academy and author of several works on firearms and self defense famously said, "A pistol is merely a means of fighting your way to your rifle." I would add to that, "...which you should have had with you in the first place."

[@Lostflipper24]

The news a year from now ? At this rate we won’t have news

[@robertfoote3255]

I still won't notice......quit watching lame stream media a long time ago!

[@vettle1]

We don't now...

[@russmode]

Even more fake news more like.

[@Trump145]

Sir thank you for this video very very well done you kept it simple and and to the point, I actually learned something here I wish more people would consider their personal defense as well as their home defense because you have too many people thinking it can't happen to them.

[@uncledoc9785]

Take that ridiculous picture dwn, u tool!😂

[@timoakley1923]

It can't, until it does. Sorry don't mean to be a smart alec.

[@selendioxid4784]

Good information for someone like me who only came into contact with firearms during military service. Bad thing though... if you live in a country where criminals have guns, but the law following citizen is not allowed to own any ... except maybe a crossbow.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

But if the guy with the crossbow gets the drop on the guy with the gun, the guy with the crossbow now has a gun.

[@comradeyuri8492]

Try looking at tactical axes, really nasty items much better than a knife !

[@D-original]

Im from Israel, Our country gun laws don't allow to carry anything more than a pistol (with any caliber you want). Thank you for talking about the crimes hamas did against civilians. All the videos talking about this subject need to understand that civillians in Israel can only carry a pistol, one single pistol! with 50/100 bullets allowed to possess at your house by law. So this is all you have to protect your loved ones (on top of that, only a small percentage of the population allow to carry, such as ex- military fighters and law enforcement) I wish we had the same gun laws you have in the US, Israel needs 2nd Amendment for different reasons (terror). I hope things will change after the war. Greetings from Israel, your friends in the Middle East 🇮🇱❤ 🇺🇸

[@MrRobertSpearsJr]

if you haven't prepared for the worst, then you aren't prepared

[@musiqloverD]

Thanks for making a video for citizens that want to start equipping themselves. Not a lot of channels like to teach newbies.

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Handguns are excellent for Peacetime Armed Self Protection. They are the Short Sword of our modern age. When Peace is put on Pause, and Rule of Law is thrown out of the window, you best be a little better armed, and hopefully on good terms with your neighbors.

[@slopsec2358]

As a law enforcement officer, my job is to respond to calls! The chances of any law enforcement officer being on scene before a crime is committed is very slim. If you like those odds, carry on. If not, stay trained and stay armed.

[@viking7305.]

Excellent video. I just sent it to a VERY new gun owner who's looking for something for his and his families self defense. Thank you!

[@marcusdaniel8052]

Thank you for taking time to educate us … the novice population. Your awesome!

[@jamesschopp959]

Great video! I have been a shooter for over 70 years and been thru almost all of the weapons you have described plus a few more. As you pointed out over penitration should be cinsidered before you make the decision of what to arm yourself with. As the action happens you will not, and should not be thinking about these as things are happening. You should be aware of these problems but they are of lesser importance at that time.

[@nateshelton1052]

Normalize carrying long guns in public!

[@MrMercenary20]

Here from the future (2024) your prophetic word stands true still

[@theoverunderthinker]

I find it weird that there are people who saw the George Floyd riots and did not feel the need to prepare and this HAMAS event has suddenly woke them up to the dangers. we saw that summer that people would be allowed to run wild in neighborhoods and the police would just watch. if that did not make you think..... I can't see what would. 🤷‍♂ why are you not already 2 years prepared?

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

The police that was watching would arrest you for defending yourself, family and property.

[@theoverunderthinker]

@@rodvan-zeller6360 I agree. if the local govt agreed with the rioters stated purpose, or wanted to court their voters, you were left to your own devices and punished for resisting. I get that the events in Israel are shocking, but a lot of people have seen riots happen in their state or a neighboring state, so it's not a "this happened the other side of the planet and we have two oceans, so it couldn't happen here" thing. we saw it happen here. in cities in states all over the country NY, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington state, Atlanta GA, St, Louis, etc. I find that more compelling that what happened in Gaza, but maybe it's just me.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

@@theoverunderthinker Are you familiar with Israel gun control laws? There is a reason why Switzerland has never been invaded. Do you think the Holocaust would have happened if every Jewish Houshold was armed? Why does Israeli government not allow every household to be armed knowing that terrorists are next door ready to invade at any moment as it happened. Are border states at constant risk from cartels? Why do government agents insist on violating the Second? Thank you in advance for your answers.

[@theoverunderthinker]

@@rodvan-zeller6360 short answer: not that interested in Israel's gun laws, but as they seem to loosening them now to get people to be able to arm themselves, they sound kinda specific: you have to serve in IDF, and you must carry your weapon at all times while on active duty, but as a civilian you have to jump through many hoops to have a gun. something like that. the holocaust happened. not that worried about hypotheticals after the fact. the fact is that you need to see what is happening around you, think of your families safety and make it happen. if the summer of Floyd was not a wake up call, if the flash mob theft that followed was not a wake up call, how is this? If I lived near the US southern border, I woudl have additional safety concerns that I do not living where I live. seems obvious.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

@@theoverunderthinker Thank you for the reply

[@harleydavidson6851]

I've been a Law Abiding Shooter,hunter, enthusiast etc for a little over 40 yrs. Wen Iook at the SERIOUS Deterioration of our Society! AND All the Current Awfull Corruption of Our so called Govt?? It Makes one Realize the Importance of & How VALUABLE our 2nd Amendment Rights TRULY are. The Founders KNEW wat they were Doing. There is NO Worse feeling in the world than that of HELPLESSNESS! NO one should EVER experience that. Excellent Video. Be well & God Bless 😊

[@bobwilson758]

Well said sir ! Maybe not the best spelling but , still , well said ! Thank you - got ya !

[@Старийкінь]

No one from the authorities, police or military will be held responsible for your death or the death of your loved ones. As far as I know, there is no country in the world where the authorities are responsible for the lives of their citizens

[@Valorius]

I have pistols (13 shot Ruger LCP Max, xtp+P- pocket carry at all times when awake), S&W Shield (11rds, Federal 9BPLE 9mm+P+ and 500 lumen WML for the night stand), shotguns (Beretta A300 gas op riot gun loaded with 7rds of with 3" magnum no.4 hardened turkey shot and a side saddle full of Brenneke 602gr@1700fps harended slugs), and AR Pistols (10.5 and 11.5" with linear comps and loaded with unobtanium Speer Gold dot 5.56mm LE only 55gr bonded ammo) loaded and staged around my highly secured house. Translation: *Wrong* homestead.

[@CookieMonster_1969]

Good information, it is hard to beat 00 Buckshot from a 12 gauge in home defense. 👍 The only reservations I have about the AR15 is the report, they are so loud. I can't imagine a scenario where I grab the AR and hearing protection, but I can imagine the ringing ears for days after grabbing it and using it. And I live in rural Missouri, not likely to face a group of armed intruders, at least not in the near future.🤷‍♂ But if the need arises, I have a 300 AAC upper, and I can get a can for it, so I got options.👍

[@abstractapproach634]

Why choose 300 blackout for armor? Are the not slower, with greater surface area ? Idk, I have to be real about my abilities. I am not able to stock up on top of the line tungsten bullets, and a 5.56×45 to the chest isn't something you walk through even with armor. It seems to me ninetysomething percent of self defense is speed. Outside that means packing in a way that your practiced drawing subsecond from. Inside it means camera system, possibly dogs, alarms, and plans.

[@CookieMonster_1969]

@@abstractapproach634 I'm not really in that situation, everyone I encounter wearing body armor are police, I don't plan on shooting at them anytime soon. Different people face different threats. If I need a rifle, I have a rifle. But I am not firing that loud thing indoors, my hearing is shot enough.🤷‍♂

[@normangiven6436]

Just imagine a 30-30 because you are dealing with Zombies.

[@CookieMonster_1969]

@@normangiven6436 🤣🤣🤣

[@commiesnzombies]

@@normangiven6436 any AR platform from 5.56 up to .308 should work well for defending the home from a roving clan of ravenous cannibal scavengers

[@RicondaRacing]

Protect yourself against Armed Team Forces (ATF)

[@tacticalmattfoley]

Fantastic video!! From the eastern European conflict, 308Win battle rifles are in demand because that cartridge makes "big wet holes".

[@commiesnzombies]

hard to find body armor that will stop those bad boys

[@agr2190]

People Talk to much about 5,56 but the real war cartridge is 308

[@bigc5630]

As Americans, you are so lucky, to have your 2nd ammendment, your fore-fathers had their heads screwed on! Im so jealous, here in Ireland, we can basically have nothing according to the law to protect our loved ones! Trust me, never let them take away your ,"right to bare arms"!

[@MikeDrop136]

With multiple thousands of military age males daily entering illegally from hostile nations like China and Middle East terror strongholds we would be seriously short sighted to fail to take into account the potential risk they present to average Americans.

[@philstev9888]

As a member of million plus military veterans, the perps will find out.

[@clocksurfer]

Here in the Peoples' Republic of Illinois, we don't even have the OPTION to pay extra & submit paperwork to allow lawful possession of short-barreled rifles (or suppressors).

[@uglybobhere]

God help us all. Illinois, California and such are infecting all the world.

[@commiesnzombies]

the peoples' communist republic of ASSachusetts is trying to outlaw anything that is above black powder

[@monkmoto1887]

We can’t even regular length rifles anymore except rimfire bolts and levers

[@BezmenovDisciple]

Don’t have the option here in CA either. I think we have it better than you guys though.

[@monkmoto1887]

@@BezmenovDisciple which is sad. Gas prices make up the difference though

[@91210paige]

Great honest and straight forward video. Thank you!

[@jdwspe]

I would argue that if a mob of armed criminals descends on your community, the least of your worries should be a few stray projectiles from your .45-70, 450 Bushmaster, 458 SOCOM or 500 Automax. I'm quite certain that the armed criminals will manage 99% of the strays that rip through the houses around you.

[@theoverunderthinker]

yes. I think that if you have a WROL situation and a mob attacking you, overpenetration is less of a concern vs. surviving the encounter, it might even be a feature. but there are also situation when it would give you little additional benefit and greater liability (and less capacity), so your situation matters a lot in that conversation.

[@poindextersheelturn436]

Thats doing to0 much, why not just you the .308 or is that considered a mouse round by the manly men of today?

[@commiesnzombies]

@@poindextersheelturn436 we have to load up like we are expecting a gang of anabolic steroid inflated sasquatches high on PCP to come busting through our front doors in the middle of the night

[@rhuck37]

Thank You for your commonsense approach for self-defense with a firearm in and out of the home!!! I can agree with you with all of what you have given to us today.

[@Brian-rj5rl]

Had home alarm go off and police response was 45 minutes after being dispatched, had to request twice. They advertise an average 4 min response time. When they arrived theg ran up with guns drawn, I told them if anything was wrong they were likely 30 min too late. I was frustrated and probably shouldn't have been a jerk about it.

[@blackout7615]

If it ever gets real bad the cops are not coming to help you, the cops are going to be going home to protect their families.

[@woodrowcall3158]

I promise you that is correct. As much as I’d love to come help you, some oaths supersede others.

[@andrewmcglynn4107]

Good timing, no joke

[@twoshadows2665]

Outstanding. As veterans we understand much if not all you're presenting. For new shooters this is a great video to start with besides basic safety. Thx again, glad to of found your show.

[@popinfresh3088]

Thanks brother for putting this together! Well done and helpful.

[@unalignedforceusers6616]

Great video thank you and God Bless you and your family

[@robertseafield5810]

Good video. Thanks for making it. I agree with all your points. For the 12ga, The police low recoil OO buckshot with a Kick-Eez recoil pad will work well and is what I use for the shotgun. The low recoil load also give about a 12 inch pattern at 25 yards, which is 1/2 size from the full power load. I also have a side saddle and a shell belt with 40 rounds ammo. I can snap this on even if naked. For recoil sensitive people, the 9mm carbine is fine. From a 16 inch barrel the velocity will be a good bit better with the right load. The CorBon 115 gr loads goes 1515 fps and the Federal 9BPLE 115 gr +P+ loads goes 1480 fps. This is very close to the highly rated 357 Magnum load from a 4 inch barrel. My AR9mm has a double mag connector allowing 64 rounds to be easily carried.

[@kbkesq]

Number one rule is move far away from certain group of people and you’re statistically already much safer.

[@philkearny5587]

The 13%?

[@imjustthere9343]

I've seen some street people pull out an AR9 out of their pants, and a long barrel at that.

[@dynamicexcavating6611]

I’ve had many neighbors ask me what they should have for home defense. I told them a shotgun. Next question was what ammo for it. They usually thought I would say buckshot and were surprised when I said a heavy birdshot. Then explained over penetration, liability, etc. I’m sure plenty of people will argue but knowing them as I did and knowing they would not invest in continual training it made the most sense.

[@Cmtb125]

I like your carry gun. I’ve got the same 9mm. It goes everywhere I go. Good video! Thank you for sharing knowledge to the people willing to listen! 🤟

[@LoriGraceAz]

Timely discussion but much needed. Thank you so much!

[@mariofilippi3539]

Having a security camera system is a good idea too.

[@commiesnzombies]

there are so many affordable options for outdoor solar powered motion detector light / alarm combinations

[@Thigamabob]

@@commiesnzombies Or just make those white phosp-