What Happens When Police Arrive In a Self Defense Incident: Self-Defense Aftermath Effects Part 1

[@USCCAOfficial]

Watch Kevin and Tom breakdown scenario-based training here: kzbin.info/aero/PL8BXy_a3iBjgQZBuAPjRRi6yL3w827_mH

[@jamesmorgan2064]

About talking to police, the person has also been threw trauma and isnt in any shape to talk to police.

[@eyesofthewolf101]

With the riots going on, this will be invaluable

[@NoNORADon911]

@@eyesofthewolf101 Lots of new views all of a sudden it seems.

[@JK-yd5ro]

Bring Uscca back to Ny

[@NoNORADon911]

@@JK-yd5ro Tom from Weapons Education channel is recommending CCW Safe. Claims its better. I still need to look into it. I am with USCCA. Imagine the confusion of having both and if you needed them.

[@raylane1756]

So raise your right to an attorney because as a common person you are guilty until proven innocent. Sorry about the negativity but that's what I got from it. But thank you for the good information.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thank you for watching, Ray! Unfortunately, it does seem like you are guilty until proven innocent these days, especially in a self-defense incident.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

@Deez Nuts Well that's a fairly naive statement.

[@teamtinyturtle9103]

*@Nuts* If going to prison for committing no crime is not that big of a deal.

[@ShyRage1]

@James P. Blaylock Wow. Your actually right. It's unfortunate and if it could be different like fair, these thoughts could change.

[@harbinger6753]

@@USCCAOfficial too bad we have to be ruled by j words and zog bots huh

[@NYRM1974]

Stay silent do not answer any questions until you consult an attorney.

[@whydotheathensrage]

No, they can now use your silence against you as a form of guilt. You explicitly say - i am happy to corporate the police, at this time I am excising my 5ht amendment right to remain silent until i consult with my lawyer. THEN SHUT UP SAY NOTHING MORE. I tell you, they will pimp you any way they can, leave the scene if you can get away with it. Justice is fiction, it doesn't exist for the little guy self defender.

[@rixille]

This. No matter how nice they are to you, no matter how much they bend over to gain your favor; stay silent.

[@snackdaddy4128]

Do what the real criminals do: Shut up and lawyer up! Works for them.

[@rixille]

​@@snackdaddy4128 Flawed logic.

[@ReeferSmoker]

@@whydotheathensrage I don't think I'm going to take legal advice from an illiterate person

[@kodefashmodefa]

weird in a self defense case you can be completely in the right and still lose everything. imagine that, the laws only hurting those who try to stay within them.

[@3nertia]

That's what happens when the system is run by criminals ...

[@whitescar2]

Yeah, no. Far more likely you end up shooting someone who did not deserve to die and you suffer no repercussions.

[@jasonrandom372]

It depends which state you live in.

[@verbaldavenci1]

🗣Unfortunately here in 2021 our United States government has turned the law-abiding citizen into the criminal💯💯💯💯

[@killdude26]

@@verbaldavenci1 Yea those pistol braces... Yea you're a felon now lol get in the cell - ATF

[@rixille]

Thanks for the advice. On a sidenote: Our legal system needs a massive overhaul; we cannot allow the state to punish us like this anymore. Self defense and home defense should be perfectly legal; I understand if they need to investigate to "make sure" that it was indeed real defense and not an excuse for you to shoot someone, such as murdering an invited guest then lying that they invaded the property; but even when it is true self defense the state sometimes criminalizes you and puts you behind bars. It's absolutely atrocious, like we are supposed to be self-hating and let people kill us in our own homes. America is really eroding. This needs to stop.

[@3nertia]

What are we going to *do* about it? :)

[@bajajoes1]

@@3nertia VOTE!

[@3nertia]

@@bajajoes1 lmfao. Why?

[@davidpelton1885]

@@bajajoes1 Vote for who/what? Most politicians are AGAINST our 2A rights!

[@whitescar2]

I mean, you saw the case with the murder happy "community defender" defying 911 operator orders and went out to shoot some burglars in the back? He got off scott free and was celebrated by the USCCA as a hero. I dunno if killing people for a TV is exactly heroic. Defend your life, and that of your family. If it becomes a case of your life or the attackers, of course yours comes first. But nobody's life is worth mere property...

[@patman7421]

It seems like the good guy gets treated like the criminal. Just saying!

[@WhiskeyPatriot]

To them there is no innocence, only degrees of guilt.

[@miguelsolo6810]

The second amendment is horseshit , the system is against you and the cops are against you for protecting yourself. to begin with You have to have thousands upon thousands of dollar in insurance reserve to protect yourself in court. In the court system your right to protect yourself is treated as a privilege that you have to pay for before hand. Criminals can attack anybody but you if you defend yourself you risk your liberty ,and they call this home of the free.

[@crand20033]

@@WhiskeyPatriot Yes and they have they have various degrees of criminal charges so can convict you one way or another.

[@3vino1]

@@crand20033 That holds true in a blue city with a liberal DA who has a political agenda against guns. Hope the jury has at least one pro gun individual with a CCL. The prosecutor will probably throw him out.

[@backwoodscharlie8483]

So much for innocent until proven guilty handcuffed at the scene brought to an interrogation room and grilled, 2 to 5 days till I figure out what to do with you , your shafted no matter what the situation was.

[@johnking7454]

My concealed carry course recommended seeking medical attention first to shut down all questions... it is entirely understandable that you might be in shock or having a cardiac event after such an experience. In reality, the law should probably bar questioning for 24 hours in these cases due to extreme mental stress.

[@pay-tray-it4897]

That was actually mentioned in another USCCA video but for some reason not mentioned in this one

[@jimbo2325]

Yes, Insist you are having a heart attack. Keep insisting until you are given a narcotic. They then will not be able to question you for 24 hours.

[@stevenfrancisco6576]

@@jimbo2325 DON'T insist you know your medical condition. Insist you need a doctor to determine your medical condition. Your advice only proves YOU don't know what the actual rules are.

[@stevenfrancisco6576]

My CCW instructor added that, as you WILL be in custody, at least until your lawyer catches up to you, being in custody in the ER is likely to be more pleasant than at the jail.

[@jimbo2325]

@@stevenfrancisco6576 That is my thought, and it buys you 24 hours to get your mind straight.

[@MikeFoxGolf]

The best advice I’ve ever heard is anything you say to law enforcement can be used against you and nothing you say will be used to help you. Let your lawyer decide what to say and when to say it.

[@crand20033]

But what if the perpetrator is standing right there accusing you?

[@marcog.6430]

@@crand20033 If any person is accusing you of a serious crime, than you definitely do not want to say anything that can incriminate yourself. "Anything you say can and will be used against you in court." The Miranda Rights give people good advice on not to speak to police.

[@maryjordan3884]

@@marcog.6430 Not sure

[@maryjordan3884]

Thank you! I haven't decided yet

[@maryjordan3884]

I am watching the Presidential debate again. I hope everyone will watch this before the end of the pandemic.

[@eltoast]

I’m more afraid of the repercussions of defending myself than I am of defending myself to begin with

[@brianchaplin9085BEC.]

My sentiments exactly.

[@TeamFish15]

The moral of the story: do EVERYTHING within your power to avoid shooting someone.

[@wanderpump]

Exactly! Don't just shoot anyone.

[@EllieVelli]

Umm yeahhh, Imma just buy a paint ball gun

[@jabroni_bk8834]

Yup

[@o-nfive1794]

I guess I'll just let a mass shooter continue unless they're a direct threat to myself.

[@Spartanshaq777]

Just get a dog 🐕

[@salvadorgarza8802]

So in other words if your not a cop your pretty much screwed

[@ShyRage1]

We the people can stand up and make changes. We just have to start sticking together as opposed to working against one another.

[@whydotheathensrage]

they gonna make you pay, how dare you defend yourself!

[@jeffreystroman2811]

From experience yeah, I survived and was told by my lawyer, "the cops are willing to lie in unison to get you the felony, even though it's not true" and have had the rinky dinky local circus bleed money from me for over a decade. I was the one who was the victim, they are nothing more that an extortion racket using police as muscle.

[@whydotheathensrage]

@@jeffreystroman2811 oh yah, its all a racket, The "Justice" one receives is the justice one can afford.

[@rickeybullington68]

Yes you are .if I'm in my home minding my own business and some one is trying to knock down my door the deserve what they get .

[@ToddRolston]

So to sum it up a cop can defend himself and Fill out paperwork and get a week off with pay but if a Civilian defends himself plan on getting your life ruined and your rights violated. Everything you talked about made it very clear that the Police are not on the side of law and order and human rights of self-defense.

[@denniskettinger9900]

You better have a lot of money or your screwed.

[@ToddRolston]

@@denniskettinger9900 that's what the USCCA is for.

[@elavke5441]

@@ToddRolston how do they work? Money up front or a payment plan? Or no money at all since you buy the insurance? What's max dollar amount?

[@PsychoC4rnivore]

Nowadays cops wear body cameras. You can wear one too, to offer video evidence of what happened and save yourself from most of the headache. And just because i shot someone and claim it was self defense dosent mean im telling the truth. The police are following the law, and its against the law to kill someone, with a few exceptions. And what rights are the police gonna violate? Your right to go home after shooting someone, when they still havent figured out if it was legal or not. And before you ever say anything about innocent until proven guilty, when you made the 911 call, you confessed to killing a man, making you guilty. They just have to figure out if it was a legal killing or not

[@IAPancham9]

Yep, I’m $50,000 in and 3 years of legal bs, but at least I’m here (alive and not in prison)

[@6Sally5]

Pretty sobering and scary.

[@whitescar2]

Solid hallmarks of successful propaganda, yeah. Scared people don't think rationally.

[@Honestandtruth007]

Haaaahaaaaaaa 😂👍 So true

[@brianchapman3516]

I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by six.

[@crand20033]

Use pepper spray instead of a gun. To defend yourself against someone coming at you.

[@keinlieb3818]

@@crand20033 pepper spay isn't effective against everyone and if a perp has a gun, I'm going to make sure he's down and out of the fight instead of just blindly flailing around with a face full or pepper spray if you can even get the perp with the pepper spray.

[@supply5950]

Somebody’s been listening to Roddy Rich 🤘🏾😂

[@peteross4879]

I have a forged steel whistle and I’m not afraid to use it

[@donttreadonme1843]

David Crandall What if they have a gun?

[@brandonwatkins7593]

Dear god i hope im never in a situation where i have to protect myself😂😂

[@deltadetrix]

Which is a good thing, avoid avoid avoid if at all possible if you can get away choose that

[@davidpelton1885]

My reaction exactly! I PRAY to God I NEVER have to shoot someone in self defense. I have already been involved in an incident where a guy threatened to kill me because I took "his" parking spot. Of course it was first come, first served, and I got there first. I said "excuse me" reached in my car, unboxed and loaded my gun, stuck it in my waist band where he could easily see it, and said "you were saying"? He jumped in his car and squealed tires most of the way out of the parking lot! (Damn crazies with guns!) 😁😆😍 Reboxed the gun and locked it in my trunk. Cops never came! 😃🤩😅

[@bajajoes1]

You'll be OK in a RED STATE! Otherwise Good Luck!

[@richardlow1821]

@@davidpelton1885 Bro, you could have get in trouble for that, sometimes its better to avoid these situations, for example, the guy could have called the cops on you saying that you started an argument and took out your gun out and threat him for the spot... its better to just try to avoid the confrontation and if it gets physical then you use your force... i'm just saying, whenever you pull out your gun you need to be willing to lose 3 things, your life, money or freedom... once you get that then you are conservative on using it... good luck my brother take it easy...

[@frozentundra7446]

Wrong attitude buddy! You must prepare yourself and have a plan, if not then you are a willing victim and bad guys can smell it on you!

[@emperor_mayham]

A side note for those who have been in the prison system and since exonerated. The police are not your friends they don't care who did or didn't do what ever they are doing a job and trying to make it as easy as they can on themselves. No MATTER how nice they seem they are only looking for a way to put you in prison if they think there's a crime.

[@bajajoes1]

Exactly, its just "close the case".

[@Heather-xm9ul]

They'll do that even if you have no record. Once you've experienced a team trying to railroad you into charges, you know that NO officer can be trusted. Ever.

[@marttram2183]

This can't be stressed enough. They make themselves sound nice and trusting, but their actual motive is to get incriminating verbal evidence out of you. People need to understand, *do not talk to the police without an attorney*

[@pozloadescobar]

The irony is that much of the pro-gun crowd is culturally close to the pro-blue crowd culturally. And that's OK, but you have no incentive to act pro-cop when you are a suspect

[@ohwhatelse]

@@Heather-xm9ul ... it's a chilling reality, huh? in a bar, my son-in-law once overheard a cop brazenly tell his buddies how he planted dope on a guy with a gorgeous wife--- & that he was now married to the guy's wife. I WOULDA TURNED THAT IN!!! my son-in-law was scared to get involved. didn't think he'd be believed.

[@mondaymotivator_]

Self defense doesn’t have to be this complicated

[@Heather-xm9ul]

That's true if you live in a free country. There are exactly zero free countries left.

[@konagolden3397]

One disturbing aspect is the DA saying, regardless of any initial investigation, you are getting booked. That leaves you with an arrest record, fingerprints on file, and loss of freedom. That is the definition of guilty until proven innocent. It's not the police you need to worry about, it's those kinds of DA's and the politicians who allow that behavior.

[@jasondavis1949]

And the police. Definitely need to worry about the police.

[@bootlegchicken861]

Damn the fact that I could do jail time for defending me and my family life from a home invasion is scary. Especially for someone who has no criminal background

[@ronnies379peterbiltexperie2]

Why I have Uscca, piece of mind and don’t talk at all, wait for ya lawyer , I pay 49 bucks a month a month for their services

[@cyrusc8495]

I get it. You defend your family and property, kill the bad guy, you spend 6 months in jail, your lawyer makes big bucks, the cop lies, the judge is working with the prosecution and you go to prison because you can't afford a good lawyer in your defense.

[@donsmith8871]

And that's a fact

[@ParanormalNODS]

According to this, I'm not rich enough to defend the lives of my family or my own. Fml.

[@JT-ht6fk]

Purchase self defense insurance. USCCA, CCW or US Law Shield.

[@lilhoss1]

This is mostly a sales video of USCCA.

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

Second Call Defense is also okay

[@StarstoneSilvermoon]

The impression I get from this, is... so im having to protect myself, or my family from thugs. And, now I forfeit my freedom until I can prove my innocence?

[@anthonybrogan390]

Pretty much, how do they know for example that you did not shoot this guy because you invited him over to your house you got in a row and then you shot him.. The cops aren't mind readers.

[@whitescar2]

I mean, this is USCCA propaganda/commercial pitch to get you to sign up for a membership. So that's prettymuch what you're being told, yeah. ^^"

[@jalan8171]

Superb words of wisdom, especially in the moments upon the arrival of police when they are trained to suspect anyone at an active scene may be a definitive threat. Follow their directives smoothly and immediately. Make yourself as a non-threat and allow them to take charge. They'll be plenty of time after the event to answer questions with someone that was not directly involved beside you. Do what 'smart people' (and jail is full of 'smart people') do and Lawyer up.

[@hansenvspredator7812]

The aftermath of pulling the trigger in self-defense scares me enough to not carry. Getting locked up for days or months, possible DA charges, unattainable bonds, court hearings, through-the-roof lawyer expenses, freedom hanging in the ballots by a jury, civil law suits, potential to lose all savings, house, job, etc.

[@stevebishop3796]

@Hansen... this is why you purchase the USCCA membership (just like insurance). Collectively the group's fees enable a fund that can provide a member some of the best defense possible. There are no guarantees so if you go 10 years without using it, that $4k was spent with no direct return. If you happen to be involved in an incident you will thank your lucky stars you had all of this support because it would likely cost you upwards of $50K to secure your freedom and name. Nobody complains about not getting their homeowners dues back if they don't make a claim, yet many just pay up year after year...

[@gorillacookies3171]

Better than being 6 feet under

[@Heather-xm9ul]

Better than abandoning your partner, child, and pets because you were too scared to keep yourself alive.

[@JihadPowell]

Self-defense only works if you have a Lot of cash for lawyers

[@Factory400]

The last time I called the police for an attempted home invasion - they became FAR more of a threat to me than the perpetrator. They could not figure out what was happening. The 911 operator conveyed ZERO information to coordinate an appropriate response, all the cops were screaming over each other making communication totally uninteligible.......and 4 of them had guns on me while they were casually talking to the person trying to break in. The next time - I will not call the police. If the person gets in, I will deal with the problem. If they are dead, I will take myself and my family to some other location before I call anyone.

[@Simbamon_der_echte]

Thats because us coops have no real training in Comparisons to countrys lik germany

[@entertainme7523]

didn't happen lol

[@ernestomarquez4972]

@@Simbamon_der_echte Wrong it's just that that the dispatcher had given to little information on what was happening. Police officers what they're going into that is why they can't let their guard down.

[@Crusader677]

@@ernestomarquez4972 american cops have barely any training compared to other cops in europe.

[@Spartanshaq777]

It should be like John Wick. They see a dead intruder on the ground, cop says “oh okay.” And that’s it.

[@123patrickb]

This is why I am a USCCA member! I have complete back up if this happens. Great video👍🏻

[@airsoft-hh3jv]

Love that little slip up at 19:16 "Shut down, and sit up" haha. But you recovered really quick and well.

[@DavidSmith-fk8wm]

That's exactly what the judge wants to see. You shut down, and sitting up.

[@MrRebar15]

*USCCA* Thank-you for being there for us, God Bless.

[@joemoment-o1275]

1:41 Most certainly the cops will issue conflicting orders. Don't move, hands up. Hands behind your head, let me see your hands. Don't move, drop the gun. Etc. And I've had these happen and this is what I get most upset about; not the criminal, not the crime, the fact police do this weird conflicting orders and you don't know what to do!

[@USCCAOfficial]

I'm so sorry to hear that this has happened to you, Pete and it must've been a very scary situation to have been involved in! However, we always recommend that people follow the officer's directions the best they can during that high-stress situation.

[@jalan8171]

@@USCCAOfficial , Have to agree with Randy from a previous post- Should multiple officers are on the scene, speak to just one of them request direct instructions from him/her. Comply and cooporate to fully with that officer. After things calm, you can speak to as many investigators placed in front of AFTER requesting legal counsel. Sure, the perps lawyer up; until you're 'in the clear' you're entitled to the same rights/protections within the criminal justice system.

[@getredytagetredy]

Joe Central-O ...and...when your hands are cuffed, they shout " stop trying to take my gun"...

[@dboylex7240]

I was in a situation before where I was woken up in someone elses house to an FBI swat team breaking down the door fully armed and ready to fire with military equipment, shields, bullet proof vests, helmets and AR 15s equipped with lasers and Pistols pointed. It was At least 14 officers on the scene, they arrived Around 9am while everyone was asleep and we're shouting for the person they were looking for but everyone was asleep and they wasted no time breaking the door down and invading the apartment. And It was just extremely intense cause nobody in the house knew what was going on and who they came to look for was not there. They were commanding us and shouting, they cuffed us all and sat us down, even a 4 year old child who was in this house was put into handcuffs. It was 4 of us in the house and we all had to comply with their directions. I honestly wont ever forget it cause it was a shock the way it happened unexpectedly with full force. But the main rule everyone in the house knew was to not say anything to them and if they ask for your basic information of who you are is the only time you say something to avoid having anything you said used against you or the people you have friendships with.

[@johngori9477]

@@USCCAOfficial Unfortunately, not all PD's are well trained so the "make eye contact with one officer..." advice may not keep you alive. Vegas had a lawful CCW carrier shot dead in big box store parking lot back about 6-7 years ago. He had committed no crime, but the four officers that showed up all started screaming conflicting commands. He obeyed the one officer closest to him that was screaming to "drop the gun"...the other 3 officers then shot him for reaching for his weapon (which was in the holster under his jacket when they arrived and started screaming). There is no easy answer for remaining safe when multiple officers arrive simultaneously and don't have their emotions under control.

[@bahamutz3ro524]

Just got done with my CCW class last this week about to go to get my license in the next day or so. Then the waiting period lol. In the mean time I'm educating my self as much as possible. Thanks for the videos

[@everybodyhigh]

Did you receive it yet? What state?

[@dustinmurphy82]

This attorney is 100% right. I didn't have high hopes for this video after watching a lot of similar ones on KZbin. This is good info!

[@BlkFireHawk427]

This information right here is absolute gold! There are many people like myself who understand what their rights are and are fairly understood when it comes to the legal processes. This video right here fills in all the gaps that will help somebody in a distressed situation stay calm and allow the legal system to do its job.. hopefully. And to be honest, when you think about a situation like this where you could be sitting in jail for quite a while because you don't have the finances to a non-state attorney, this program / insurance policy is worth its weight and gold.

[@madride858585]

Can I sue the police for my lawyer fees for protecting myself?

[@nathansegurakennedy8607]

So basically what I'm hearing is either you let the criminal kill/take advantage of you OR YOU go to jail for stopping them. Makes sense 🤦‍♂️

[@BenDover-vs7ih]

I know right. I just don't freakin get it. Absolute garbage. You pretty much go to jail for protecting yourself. Then have to post Bail and lose money just to get out. Stupid as hell. I'm getting a biggo freakin dog and learning Jiu jitsu. Screw that.

[@whitescar2]

That's not at all how it is. Even if you seek out confrontation, you just need to say some magic words "I was afraid for my life and had to use force to defend myself" and you're more or less golden. Especially if there are no further witnesses. Who's gonna argue otherwise? The dead guy with a hole in his back?

[@Spartanshaq777]

@@whitescar2 in nazi ger i mean New Jersey, they’ll say you shot him in the back running away and that you were the aggressor. Then they’ll put you under the jail for 120 years for murder.

[@AMERICANPATRIOT1945]

Nathan Segura Kennedy, That is why We The People must force our elected leaders and our appointed judges to pass and enforce laws that respect our basic rights, instead of protecting criminals and punishing victims.

[@Heather-xm9ul]

@@whitescar2 hole in his back? That means you shot someone who was fleeing and is no longer a threat. You just made sure that you'll got to jail.

[@wmtruelock]

Great information, thanks for sharing.

[@chiefppq8084]

I been learning and researching all the information I could find on this. From my understanding you should take every opportunity to get away from the threat. Make alot of noise by yelling get away loudly so others hear you try to make distance between yourself and attacker. If all else fails and you can’t safely disengage from the threat then pull and shoot abs don’t stop till threat is completely over. Immediately call 911 and say that you need police and ambulance to the scene. That you are the victim of a crime. Describe yourself and the clothing your wearing. Hang up the call and wait for police/ambulance arrival. Let police know you will cooperate with there questions but you need to have your attorney present first. Police are not your friends. It’s there job to arrest and charge you. Shut your mouth till attorney gives you advice. Your emotions will be out of control and you may be Saying things the police will twist to hurt your case. Great video btw. Thank you fellas

[@joannenickell5096]

Good points although I have seen several videos like this one that recommend not saying you will talk to police once you talk to your attorney. Simply tell them you are calling your attorney. If you say you will talk to them after you talk to your attorney, but your attorney advises you not to answer police questions yet, the prosecution could bring that up during a trial and it could look really bad for you.

[@joehelvey5794]

Absolutely amazing information, I for one, want to thank you for this series. As a legally armed civilian I pray that I am never in this situation. But if ever this day comes I feel that I am more prepared to legally defend myself after watching this series from beginning to end. Thank you so much for putting this together, it’s sincerely appreciated.

[@USCCAOfficial]

QUESTION: What is something you didn't know would happen when the police arrive?

[@airsoft-hh3jv]

That there are standards for when and when Not to read merrador right And how far into the arresting process you can get before.

[@MauriceLeviejr]

You say “I want My lawyer”, and STFU. “I don’t answer questions” is your mantra

[@joemoment-o1275]

@@airsoft-hh3jv that's why you don't say anything.

[@escapedfromnewyork]

I'm no lawyet, but I understand you can be detained without being arrested. They can handcuff you and put you in a car "for office safety", but you're not yet under arrest. The standard if "reasonable suspicion" a crime had been committed to be detain you. If you're talking while detained, what you say can be used despite not being arrested. An arrest requires a higher standard, "probable cause". At that point, you should be read your rights, but if you've been talking, you are already in trouble.

[@ChefofWar33]

That they will just shoot you if you arent sure what to do.

[@dancinginthepsychward6381]

I discovered 2 friends after a homicide suicide via a gun. We didn't know there wasn't a third person involved until about a week later. I vaguely remember the detective interviewing me, and i felt like a robot. No emotion, but my heart was hammering away. I knew I wasn't guilty of anything, but I also hadn't absorbed that my friends were dead. I was still convinced that help could be given and my thoughts were all over the place. The detective was patient and helped me calm down as much as I could, then offered to call a crisis team out because I wasn't okay. I had to retrace the events from the last few days and was really confused because my thoughts weren't on what he was asking. My thoughts were on how this could have happened, why was no one helping them, what would happen to the dogs.... It's been a few years, and I still have problems remembering certain things. My brain split into 2 that night. Part of me became a robot that went with the flow. The other part of me froze, and it feels like I'm still standing there waiting for my friends to get up. If I ever am in a position to have to use lethal force to defend myself, I already know that I'm not going to be in any right state to give a statement. It's so important to not only seek a lawyer, but to follow up with mental health resources after. These situations are never easy, for the person defending themselves or the family of the attacker. My worry is that, if I do have to use lethal force one day, I won't be able able forgive myself for taking someone else's life. That in and of itself is horrifying. So for those who find themselves in this situation, seek a lawyer. Absolutely. But also don't be afraid to find a therapist or other mental health resources.

[@joannenickell5096]

Thank you for sharing your experience. That couldn't have been easy to do. I'm sorry you had to go through that, but your insight is extremely valuable to conversations like this. I appreciate you.

[@eeeddddddiiieee]

What a freaking nightmare.

[@mkd58media]

Been a firearm owner for a couple of months now. This video is a downer. Reinforces my thoughts that reinforced doors/windows and an extensive video surveillance system is an extremely important part of the equation. Make it hard as hell for someone to get in your home in the first place, and then make it so the entire confrontation (assuming it's true self defense) is on camera, and authorities aren't the only ones with a copy of the footage. You homeowners that have a decent amount of land/acreage have more options, depending on what you can stomach, lol.

[@ridermak4111]

Don’t forget lots of motion detector floodlights around your house. Driveway detector alarm too. You are correct. Every security measure and habit that you can employ is extremely important.

[@Spartanshaq777]

Just get a dog 🐶

[@NamehereGaming25]

Cameras are key honestly. If your home has cameras those are neutral storytellers and can save your ass in the long run, especially if you life in a state without castle doctrine.

[@pozloadescobar]

Get a dashcam too! Problems can happen anywhere. Not to mention, your traffic stops will go smoother when all parties are on candid camera

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

Subscribe to a service that automatically stores your footage off site. That way the cops can't destroy it.

[@PaleoBushman]

I've had USCCA for almost a year now. They really do have the best customer service in the industry. Obviously its an insurance that none of us hope we ever have to use. Regardless, I'm glad its there if the worst happens.

[@nofunybiz]

If the unwanted person broke into your home and is armed OR attacked you and you shoot that person, it should be cut and dry...PERIOD, END OF STORY!!!

[@xyvar1]

Depends on the city and state. Some are pro criminal. Then again a corrupt DA can be found anywhere.

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

@@AreaCode757 This is where police reform is required. Not because they’re racist, which is pure BS. But when you are treating victims as criminals. I hope I never end up in a situation where I’ve got the police at a scene I’ve had to defend myself. Because I don’t take kindly to being told I’m wrong when I’m right. And I would surely end up making things very bad for myself...

[@danCC12345]

@@brandoncrimmins6296 going through all these videos. My conclusion is not having a gun in a house. If you get robbed. Let them rob you. Let the officers handle it and it can save you lots of times and troubles.

[@chuckintexas]

Be READY to DEFEND YOUR OWN RIGHTS. SO- Get a Lawyer of YOUR OWN , _WELL_ ahead of time. Spend some time together talking about all of this. Your Lawyer MAY charge you for a "Consultation" OR may not, but either way, time and MAYBE $$ well spent . THEN you _AND_ your Lawyer know Ahead of time what the two of you have already discussed, and neither of you is CAUGHT unprepared for what's coming ... . WHEN confronted, SHUT-UP and WAIT for your Attorney to get to you while YOU are being "EVALUATED" at the Hospital. Do NOT waive your right to be examined. *YOU* don't know how STRESS at THIS level _MAY_ HAVE AFFECTED _YOU_ , and your Attorney needs TIME to get to you and review the situation in light of your PREVIOUS conversations.

[@jessybrenner9789]

I'm glad I live in a state that has stand your ground and castle doctrine, I honestly hope I never have to be put in that situation, on that note tho I survived the trolley square shooting and will not ever be hunted again, I will protect my life and the lives of my family or another that happens to be near or next to me, I cannot and will not just sit there again listening to people be shot and not have the means to try and end the threat

[@Southernguitar74]

As a potential juror, I am the best friend of an armed defender. Jury duty is an honor. It is the best way to stop the tyrants from enforcing ALL unconstitutional laws. We should always want to take part in serving as jurors. It is our essential duty.

[@mikebuczek1505]

I'll just let the bad guy do whatever he wants less trouble

[@crand20033]

Let him/her beat you up then get him arrested.

[@gettygarrettable]

Just about 😢

[@Ira-117]

What about rapist?

[@ChiakiNanami736]

In Michigan I have to, if he’s “only” after my property. This state doesn’t allow deadly force in defense of anything than life.

[@entertainme7523]

The American way

[@airsoft-hh3jv]

This is a really good walkthrough of what might happen, looking forward to part 2

[@dejamike88]

One of my biggest concern is let say there is a public shooting by a mad person, and I have my CHL and drew my weapon for self defense, how do I make sure that the cops won’t mistaken me as the aggressor?

[@terencole1854]

So someone can break into yr house, attempt to assault or kill you, damage yr property etc...and if you shoot them, you will go to jail???🤔 would it be easier to get beaten or killed and just let the police and court system figure it out later???🧐

[@Kyosukedono]

No, if they break into your home and they are inside when the shooting happens you are in the right 100% The problem is when it happens outside.

[@CoolBreeze640]

@@Kyosukedono Depends on the state.

[@mikcun2799]

That logic makes sense to most politicians. But don't forget to let the perpetrator rape you first. They need their dna 🖕

[@mikcun2799]

@@Kyosukedono that can depend on where you live unfortunately. Some states breaking in justifies lethal force. And some they have to prove life threatening intent. It's really scary to think that the biggest threat is dealing with our own system.

[@Nandian90]

Here is an idea; police arrive, place the gun on the floor, sidestep twice, drop to the floor with your hands clasped to your chest; when approached say "My chest, my left arm hurts" and breathe rapidly as you do. You get to go to the ER and... if you ask the doctor nicely, probably get admitted for a heart evaluation. Doctors don't have to give a diagnosis to the police, nor do we have to comply with them (barring a warrant.). At the end of the day, a doctor was doing their due diligence in ensuring the health of their patient. Hopefully, by the time you are discharged, your attorney should have handled the police and the judges, set-up interviews, and you get to go home without getting booked.

[@SparkyWaxAll]

Always grateful for you taking the time doing this to help others like me.

[@fiveaces1029]

Truly great information! I have the Elite membership, would you recommend that I proactively contact my local USCCA attorney and meet , discuss his or her representation, order of events, what to say, what not to say and get their input as to local legal ramifications? Thank you for this video. Lots of scary information. I can't imagine the emotional impact something of this magnitude would have upon an incident. Is it the same if it falls under Castle Doctrine?

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thank you so much for being a member of the USCCA family, Frankie! You can certainly reach out to your local attorney with any legal questions if you would like. In the event of a self-defense incident, you should definitely wait for that attorney to get to you before answering any questions from the police. The Castle Doctrine is a great law to have in your state, however, it does not grant you immunity in a self-defense incident and you can still be questioned and you will still want to make sure you have an attorney there for that questioning.

[@SuperDuty23XL]

Scary stuff to me. In my decision to own and carry a gun , I’ve given this a lot of thought. It’s one thing to think “I’d rather be dead”, than to go through some of this, but what about my family. I have to be ready to defend them.

[@Heather-xm9ul]

"But what about my family" is reason enough to carry. We can get through the hardship, but what good am I to anyone if I'm dead? Life insurance won't take care of the chores and tasks that I take care of, there's still a massive shortfall.

[@lordsmobilefun794]

You guys should do a video on how it is to be a Armed security guard in a shooting with someone at the sight.

[@thetowndrunk988]

Typically speaking, where I live, soon as the police figure out it was a self defense shooting, they tell you have a good night, hand your gun back, and roll to Krispy Kreme. Back in the 90’s, 2 guys tried an armed robbery at a convenience store in the rough area of town. The owner had 2 Dirty Harry’s mounted under the register. He unloaded on em. Cops came out, took a few pics, hauled the bodies off, and he was open the next day.

[@reloadwrap6425]

Happy Memorial Day weekend to everyone...... another great video to learn from

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thank you for watching, Reload Wrap! I hope you have a great Memorial weekend!

[@kkodalton2275]

I. Went through this 30 days in jail 30 months probation. No strike gun rights reinstated after probation release. Yeah it's a bit scary. Learn the laws for tresspassing intrusion defence and dueling. Or any pertaining to possible situation.

[@michaelpflannery9135]

Very good useful info especially for my guys as safety and security team at our church

[@cryhavoc9748]

Hopefully your church has video cameras running. That could be a lifesaver (evidence) after an active shooter defensive situation.

[@jeffadair646]

Finally!! You've answered a question I've been trying to find an answer to, with no luck via Google. Which was. Who was in charge at certain scenes. For example a High speed chase ends & multiple police converge. If it was indeed, the officer who makes first contact. So informative. Thank You.

[@doubleoddbs4357]

That’s the one thing that’s always bothered me, they take your gun for any length of time is not good, what if that’s your only defense in a bad situation

[@carpenterfamily6198]

True, if that’s your only gun and you’re released the ‘bad guys’ could just come back a week later.

[@ahope4u2]

How many guns are enough?.....that’s easy....just one more.......

[@FIGNAS83]

Good idea to have the wife buy a gun in her name. That what you'll at least have one.

[@stevebishop3796]

2 is 1, & 1 is none....

[@aolvaar8792]

@@FIGNAS83 The cops ask: are there any guns in the house?

[@bwsing01]

Great info! Thanks guys. Good reason to have USCCA ON YOUR SIDE!

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching, Bryon! How long have you been a member?

[@bwsing01]

@@USCCAOfficial over 2 yrs now going on 3, I am also a USCCA instructor in Utah

[@USCCAOfficial]

@@bwsing01 I am glad to hear that! We are so glad to have you as an Instructor on our team!

[@buisyman]

Remember, the cops don't know what's going on, yet. Above all else, follow the instructions of the police officer to the letter immediately. Explanations can come later. The police have one thing in mind when they first arrive. Get control and negate the threat. YOU don't want to be the threat. That could end in a bad way for you.

[@V3ND10L4]

The Christmas lights metaphor was perfect! So very relatable! 😁👍🏾

[@winstonchurchill4340]

What you laid out specifically shows the flaws in our system. The Rittenhouse case showed us how dirty, to the point of criminality, both police and prosecutors are willing to go. Sad. I’ll still choose to defend myself and my family.

[@quagmyer7230]

Great video, thank you guys!!!

[@dixiechampagne2892]

And you will be considered guilty until proven innocent (and make sure you have made arrangements for your family's care, you may spend life in prison). Be afraid, be VERY afraid: remember who will be responding to the call: These individuals are NOT your friend, never, ever forget who these folks are

[@TheFlyingZulu]

These guys are in Wisconsin. I live in Florida which is a lot more relaxed for the victim in a self defensive situation. I'm not worried about any problems after if I have to defend myself, family or property.

[@cydraiyne8323]

What happens to felons with charges that are 25 years age? I’m not allowed to defend my family now. So they suffer? Honestly, damned your laws. My daughter and wife will NOT be violated.

[@GruntProof]

"If you still have your gun in your hand, you might get shot immediately..." yup 😂

[@viralcompile5215]

This is why I cannot stress enough the importance of having carry insurance. Get at least 350k worth for criminal and civil defense and bail.

[@Rebekahdavignon]

I carry a laminated card that states "I'm willing to cooperate with the police, but I'd prefer to speak with an attorney before making any statement".

[@tabaks]

High quality information! Thank you very much!

[@paraAA82]

Good advice, generally speaking. Some details were left out, but the main message here is SHUT UP and DO NOT TALK TO THE COPS WHATSOEVER. PERIOD.

[@JBGecko13yt]

so that much time could ruin your life. because you lawfully defended yourself.

[@DARKSIDEART2022]

This is brilliant@ 7:22 it's fact that humans are horrible and unreliable witnesses , at any time, especially under stress. I saw a video of a group of people that were taken to a park, with little situations set up, beforehand. The people were told to stroll through the park, along a walkway. At random, people jumped out of bushes, ran past, stopped to talk to them, etc, and at the end of the test, they were asked a serious of questions about what happened along the way, people they spoke to, what they wore, how tall, etc. And it was shocking how very little people were able to accurately recall, even in a low stress situation, even though they knew prior that they would be tested. Many of the people were entirely oblivious to normal visual clues.

[@qssneaky]

I'm curious if police will confiscate ALL of your firearms or just the one that is used in a self defense situation if it happens at our home. The reason I ask is that if I'm in a self defense shooting, depending on the situation, retaliation (from friends, other gang members etc) could be a real concern and I don't want to be left without any firearms if I can help it. I'd be VERY hesitant telling police I had other firearms if asked!

[@Spartanshaq777]

That’s why you don’t talk to the police. You get an attorney.

[@BaldwinBay]

You gentlemen are terrific. A informative presentation by two professionals. Be in compliance with officers commands. Point out evidence. Say very little. Then ask for your lawyer. Respect law enforcement. I would like to speak to attorney please...

[@smonroeh]

Can a spouse or parent get a lawyer on the behalf of an unconscious person? If so, can the lawyer keep the cops/hospital staff from using whatever the person mite say/mumble before the person has all his senses back in order?

[@USCCAOfficial]

That is a very good question, smonroeh! I have passed this along for Tom to answer during our Attorney Webinar! :)

[@GadsdenFlagGuardsman]

Why wouldn't you just reholster your firearm? Is there a negative drawback to that?

[@austingentleman5403]

Who has an attorney on call?

[@iracole7045]

Would really appreciate a video covering this as so many other parents need the education

[@xyvar1]

Sounds a lot easier to get rid of a body after defending yourself.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Be friends with your local funeral director 👌😉

[@jpoconnor5744]

Great video and information! Now to the next part… oh… No link to part 2? Unless I go back into the part 1 video and scroll around until the “ad” pops up somewhere in the middle?

[@mikebenoit6648]

This Lady across the street lied to Police said I threarend her with a gun that I didn't have the Sargent frisked me and asked me if I had a gun I said no then he asked me if I threarend with a gun I said no he still asking questions to corner me it seemed I said I am calling USCCA the Sargent stopped talking and him and his partner left

[@herbertsilva1047]

Agreed with you. 2nd Amendments are not exercised to protect yourself because police abuses that right from every citizen honest to defend themselves. Only takes that a cop is prejudice or don't like you and boom you have tons of charges, that can be all lied, and afterwards dropped but again where is the protection?

[@frankydaisukegiron9168]

I enjoyed the funny puns and what not good job gentleman. thank you

[@minejoan9371]

I've heard it said: ' when men with GUNS come to TAKE YOUR GUNS, it's NEVER for a good reason!" I say: If A Police officer can open/conceal carry , than so can ANY/ALL citizens, PERIOD! Now, WE ALL MUST GIVE leo's notice that beginning on the first of the year, ALL citizens WILL be open/conceal carring until further notice! (A "further notice" that will NEVER come!) JUST DO IT!!!

[@scifiprime]

What if the "arriving " cops aid and abett the theif/thug/attacker/asaulter ! I was assaulted in my home but the bad guy, upon arrival of sherrif who then backed the "asulter " stole my property then charged me into two counts of "agerbated assault with a deadly weapon".....now I have a fight upon my hands......(it was law enforcement who stormed my home/castle and attacked me!)

[@carlahicks5653]

"Very good information. Thank you.

[@chrisvaldez2922]

Step 1. Call 911 and tell them you we're the victim of a violent crime and the bad guy is down and needs an ambulance. 2. When cops arrive have gun on the ground unloaded 10ft away from you. 3. Statement to cops: I was in fear for my life and i defended myself and I wish to speak to an attorney.

[@Joe_Not_A_Fed]

This is probably the best advice. Set the narrative with the 911 call. Tell the cops you were the victim, then shut the hell up.

[@stevecooper2873]

Leave your gun that far from you for the perp's buddy(ies) to scoop up and use? Hmmmm.

[@joeschraer7916]

My conceal and carry teacher gave us business cards(about remaining silent to police) to hand to police if we ever get in a self defense shooting, and he told us to call and extra ambulance for yourself, claim you’re hard of breathing and your chest hurts. Legally they have to get you medical help before they start interrogating you or anything else

[@johnburrows1179]

In a nutshell.... “I was in fear for my life, I want my attorney present before I answer any questions “. Period. And USCCA better answer the phone call for $60 a month😜

[@Heather-xm9ul]

"For awhile" means forever unless you hire an attorney who is extremely annoying to the PD involved. "Not taking sides" means they'll treat everyone like a villain. You called them, but they'll still treat tou like garbage. They don't care, they want credit for the arrest, and most of them want to go home without further incident. Also, as soon a they show up, tell them you need to speak to your attorney. It wouldn't hurt to tell the dispatcher that either. GET AN ATTORNEY!!

[@lt.e.a.sewell6555]

Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Having said that, have a concealed carry policy.

[@theone8839]

Killa Cam

[@Jimmythepin]

There is a good reason why the Nazis and Stalin's Secret Police would pound on someone's door at 2:00 or 3:00 am. Sleep deprivation, fear, and disorientation lends itself very well, to unintentional false statements, confused statements, or incriminating statements, and this happens almost every time that something happens at night, or in the early morning hours.

[@jimmymccord1434]

Very good advice hope I never have to use it but thank you for the information!!

[@michaelparker4457]

I signed up with a competitor but damn, I’m so glad I have a paid legal service protecting me should I ever find myself having to defend myself with a weapon. Thank you very much for this video. Anyone who decides to carry a weapon for the purpose of self protection needs to think hard about these issues, especially in the current political climate. Hope everyone stays safe! 🇺🇸

[@iracole7045]

What happens in a self defense situation where your child/children are at the scene? I am a single father and a product of divorce, I don't ever want this scenario to play out but understand it could. I want to be prepared in all situations because the last thing I need is to amplify the fear my child has if I am taken away due to us being caught up in a self defense situation.

[@ryanbrown1309]

Consulting with an attorney during or even immediately after a situation is difficult to think about doing and is going to be impossible to do using USCCA. Their hotline rings directly to a call center... that call center will tell you that they will compile a list of their program attorneys in 24 to 48 hours. Then you'll have to choose which attorney to call and hope that they take your case. You won't have that issue with a US LawShield membership. Their emergency line rings directly to a contracted attorney in your area based on where you are calling from. No need to wait to talk to an attorney and evoke your rights. Not to mention they are ALOT cheaper. www.uslawshield.com/member-sign-up/?promo=nfti

[@bradhuskers]

If a criminal does a home invasion while you, your wife and kids are home, and they charge you, it is 100% legal to shoot them, as you are in fear for your life, and the lives of your loved ones. In that scenario, you will never be convicted of any crime. There are scenarios that will get you in very serious trouble. Such as shooting the criminal in the back as they retreat. You just need to be very smart and aware of the law in your state. Stay safe.