What Would You Do If the Worst Happened? (with Mike Glover) | Change Agents #40

[@thisisironclad]

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[@Jleitte]

Every day that passes, it is getting harder to stay positive about our country. Thank God that we have patriots who honor their oaths.

[@guillermo5095]

Every country falls! Just be happy you live in 2024 not BC2024 you can prepare now knowing the signs

[@kinch613]

You can honor and take your Oath with OathKeepersUSAdotorg!

[@duanem.5738]

I will never forget my oath. I got you!

[@brendondowdy5651]

As a Christian I constantly have to remind myself that there's no hope for the earth. It's only through God making his returning that things will change.

[@csciscio1]

Let’s hope they start stepping up, even to inspire fellow awaiting patriots. 🇺🇸

[@serainbenade9242]

My husband follows both of you. I was not sure why he suddenly booked us into a stop the bleed course, bought me a first aid kit, gave me a multi tool, a knife, a torch, a portable radio and has been building up an emergency evacuation bag for me... I've also been thrown into jiu jitsu lessons despite weighing 47kilos and being the worlds biggest girly girl. It all makes sense now. 😅 Don't get me wrong, I am so lucky to have a husband who takes charge of our lives and safety. So thank you guys. ❤

[@SpookyFow]

Too bad you're in Canada. If Canada wasn't such a socialist nightmare, you might be able to protect yourself with a firearm.

[@TwiztidPain]

You never know, when those skills will come in handy, and jiu jitsu is good to know. Keeping that training up. Just like fire arms, it eventually becomes second nature, that is why you see lot of these career special ops even when they get out they keep doing it. those skills translate great to the real world. The way of thinking, discipline, leadership, team work, and so forth.

[@Chill_Sergeant]

I was in graduate school at Virginia Tech when that happened. A crazy sad day. The guy that lived next door was murdered. We weren’t told what was going on and when we were I went straight back to my house with a few family and friends, locked the doors and armed ourselves. We were the lucky ones.

[@tonydijock151]

It’s great your both doing it together. My wife understands and gets now how everyone in her family are asking me questions and advice on things I’ve said for years we’re going to happen and they need to do. She k iwa how to shoot and prepare but isn’t 100 in but gets it when a years worth of storable food show up at our door lol find like minded people and connect. Cheers

[@eddiesmith5617]

He's also lucky to have a wife who listens. You'd be surprised at how many modern vvomen are hardheaded a$$holes who think they are the prize and are the head of the household. Salute to you and your husband.

[@sidviscous5959]

When I was 12, I watched my father, an ex-Marine, apply a tourniquet (i.e. his belt) to a young man's leg. The man had been involved in a motorcycle wreck, and my father's actions that day saved his life. You never know what you are going to encounter.

[@shirleylake7738]

My Dad applied his belt to thena of a boater who's arm was chopped pretty bad by the open propeller of t J e motor boat he fell off the back of. He tried to nappy pressure but it was badly cut. When the young guy got o I t of the hospital he came back to thanky father for saving his life.

[@allencrowder4610]

I was a paramedic on scene at the VT shooting and worked on those kids. Your description of the scene was accurate and seldom described in media with regards to the methodic process he used. The students that I treated had jumped out of windows and had various fractures. They described being unable to break the windows initially and trying not to make noise doing so as they heard the shots approaching. When they jumped down they were landing in a pile creating blunt force trauma to those that couldn't run. At that time I was also a collage student taking night courses and I had concerns for copy cat shooters. After that event I began carrying ballistic plates in my back pack, a window punch and a 19.

[@nmr6988]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and for sharing about your window punch. That is absolutely something I am adding to my day pack ASAP.

[@Madonnalitta1]

A good friend got me a fireman's knife. Glass breaker, seat belt cutter, and knife.

[@ralphholiman7401]

The best prepping, is to already be living in the place, and around the people, that you want to be at and around, when the worst happens.

[@riverrats8261]

That is the biggest challenge for all of us.

[@JimMooney-yg6cd]

And to send as many zombies to hell if they come after us…

[@chrisburnsed6349]

You can’t full trust any human. In a bad desperate situation family will take advantage of you faster than anyone else because they know how to better than any outsider. Never get complacent with those around you.

[@killyourtelllievision]

@@chrisburnsed6349 friends are family we choose for ourselves and i have friends who are much closer to me than family. Trust but verify and like love and respect, trust has to be earned

[@fredjaecklein653]

While skiing in Canada, I suffered A freak fall and shattered my left tibia, a compound fracture with profuse hemorrhage. My ski buddy was able to get a cloth belt around my thigh, saving my life. If you ski, bike, hike, drive, a tourniquet is not a bad idea, costs little, weighs nothing, and can save your life. You know what you’re talking about…

[@thisisironclad]

That's insane! But props to your ski buddy for thinking on their feet and getting that belt around your thigh. It's a great reminder to always be prepared for the unexpected. Stay safe out there!

[@bkdesignr]

you can tell mike has surrounded himself with some of the best. it’s in his humility and his ingenuity.

[@thisisironclad]

Absolutely! Mike's humility and ingenuity are truly admirable qualities.

[@rmenard1986]

Mike is a fed snitch

[@robertsouza9661]

@@rmenard1986Lol comical

[@rmenard1986]

@robertsouza9661 you people are really stupid aren't you? Mike said it himself, he snitched on his own group of guys over J6

[@MAB3776s]

@@rmenard1986you’re right. You’re the real hero here

[@BonesTheCat]

I was in a natural disaster where the region was cut off from metro for five days. Fuel, money (ATM), and food, was gone 11am first day when people realised what was happening. Societal predators started appearing first night when they "felt lack of consequence" (via law enforcement) for looting and saying they can help get medical prescriptions etc preying on the sick and elderly. Us and our neighbours worked together late second day to resist these predators and help each other.

[@alexhendrick8288]

My friend Bill was working in his garage with his grand son when his hand slipped while using a saw. He fell forward and snagged his arm on a nail ripping his arm open on a gash five inches long. H equickly instructed his grandson to go get grandma and removed his belt wrapped it around and sat down calmly . He survived due to his calm actions. Great works here guys pay attention. Thank you to these efella for helping is be prepared

[@Streetlocksmith]

If they were a liberal, they would become all emotional, crying and yelping😂❤

[@oldschooladkwhitetails215]

Live in the western adk mountains. Been without power for 3 days. Living just fine. My family is trained and always ready

[@davesdiversions8078]

That "Generator with 2 y/o Gas in it" hit home last week when I tried unsuccessfully to start mine. I was just checking to see "If" it would start, and it didn't. Regularly excising your Generator is important.

[@universallaw8850]

Yes i learned this the hard way after a power outage middle of the night generator was not starting the next day after draining old fuel and a carb clean she fired right up now i start it e every 60 days under a light load for about 30 minutes seems to trick.

[@dirtyswar]

Spare carburetors are cheap and easy to install. I keep 2 in the shop just incase

[@riverrats8261]

Calender the upkeep, and maintenance on a monthly basis. Don't go cheap on a generator. It will cost far more in the long run. A small time commitment can uncover any problems. Put runtime clocks on generators to know when to service.

[@KM-zn3lx]

My husband checks his generator regularly. He's muffled it with homemade insulated walls. However, ppl could probably still hear it and possibly steal it. My concern is with wide plate glass windows. Big one downstairs at ground level and one on first floor also at porch level. I want bars installed but my husband says no. I am alone at least 2-3 nights a week. Our little culdesac has already been visited by teens in cars trying car doors at 2 am or 3 am at night and even stole one in neighbor's garage.

[@crazycdn8327]

I run mine every 60 days for 10-15. Warmer days less time. I add fuel stabilizer into the tank twice a year. And service it regularly and likely more than needed. Next upgrade is piping in my propane tank to it. No more fuel issues and no more topping it up 3x a day including middle of the night. Keep the schedule on my phone and on the house and shop calendars. No missing it.

[@travistexian]

Spot on comments. I am retired law enforcement, and spent 3 years as a Law Enforcement Professional (LEP) embedded, Afghanistan. I also helped during Katrina in 2005, and saw the government lack of effective response, supplemented by local citizens. I have written about the same concepts of dealing with large scale disorder or disaster, and being organized at the personal and local community level. Good interview, well done.

[@kinch613]

A buddy of mine was a LEP as well with the US Army in Afghanistan. He has very found and explicit memories.

[@hope4humanity222]

I’d like to read your written materials sir!

[@Tylerwjones85]

Love how it started as a more serious “Ironclad” production and quickly devolved into Andy and Mike being Andy and Mike!

[@thisisironclad]

We're glad you enjoyed the unexpected twist! 😅

[@SharonBell-zd4ln]

You are such a deep thinker,Mike Glover! Listening to you makes so much sense. Many people don't want to think of these scenarios, let alone discuss these realities! Thank you!

[@thisisironclad]

Thanks for watching Sharon! Mike appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you found the discussion valuable. It's important to have these conversations and raise awareness about different scenarios.

[@rylan76]

Always worth listening with attention to Mike & Andy.

[@dragonofhatefulretribution9041]

When he referred to his book shelves I was like, “Snap.” That’s exactly what my hundreds of books are for; prepping: from basic engineering, building, metallurgy, sewing, crafts, such as leatherwork, Emergency First-Aid, SAS survival guides, archery, bow-making, 101 crossbow blueprints & siege-weapons, farming, homesteading, animal processing, skinning & tanning, rope-making, knots, basket-weaving, fabric-making, in-depth midwifery books, Weston A. Price, Sun Tsu, the list goes on and on..

[@iam1smiley1]

Yup! Thrift shops, free books shelves in grocery stores etc and second hand book places are a good place to search.

[@dragonofhatefulretribution9041]

@@iam1smiley1 Exactly-We need large populations of people again, with at least half a dozen or so skills and crafts mastered-each.👌🏻

[@BeerCigarsAndTexas]

I always get so excited when I see a new video drop with Mike and Andy and it’s always a must watch no matter what else I’m doing

[@thisisironclad]

Thank you so much for watching! We love creating content with Mike and Andy and we're glad you enjoy watching it.

[@davidlin6583]

Thank you Andy and Mike.

[@thisisironclad]

Hey, thanks for watching and leaving a comment! We're glad you enjoyed the video David.

[@davidmerriott7356]

I raised my kids with an action mindset. When my oldest was 14 i broke my tibia fishing, of all the stupid things, we were way back in and after making sure i wasnt in shock we splinted it and he went for help. He got a good samaritan back in to me and they hobbled me out. He drove me to the hospital and I was never concerned. I tell them, if you are going to freak out do it after everything is fixed. By then they will forget! Lol

[@FAFO1984]

Every word is GOLD. Thank You!

[@daviddemand6856]

If I were to ever be in a situation where I was unable or incapable of helping myself or my family, may God let it be Andy Stumpf or Mike Glover to show up!

[@tannermutah]

Great conversation. A billion you tube sponsor interruptions but a great deal of quality info from these two men. Thank you!

[@ICALLBS-tb2kx]

You ain't lying... I thought I was going to go for a run and listen to the conversation but every 3 minutes I had to stop to skip an ad..smh... Had to move on to something else...

[@andresd9146]

We went without power and water for 4 days during our Texas 2021 snow-vid where the grid failed. We learned to catch melting snow water from our gutters to be able to use for flushing the toilets. Lots of conservation, only using as necessary. We had several gallons of drinking water stored in our garage and that along with our generator and enough stored gasoline, we were able to get by without much issue. I am glad we went through this although at the time it was terrible, because we learned and are much better prepared if this were to happen again. Thank God my mom convinced me to stock up on drinking water and purchase a generator exactly one month prior. My wife and I learned alot and are always looking at how to better prepare ourselves for anything. Also just started reading Mike’s Prepared book, it is excellent 👌

[@jksurvivalbushcraft]

Great interview, wish ya’ll could have gotten more in depth on everything discussed. As a lifelong “prepper” and some one who constantly trains in bushcraft and survival, I always learn something new from someone else’s perspective. Keep up the great work, and hope to see more of this relevant content in the future from both of you.

[@4deuce31]

I've told my brother when he asked me how bad I thought things will get. I told him to imagine the absolute worst he could possibly dream up for the US after a collapse. I let him think for about it for a moment. He said, "sh!ts gonna be bad." Then I told him to multiply it times 10. Then he might be in the ballpark.

[@RetUSNdude]

Volunteered for SERE C and passed the course. Always wanted to instruct but never got the opportunity. Those other courses Mike speaks of I have been told are awesome and worth the attendance. All of SERE is pretty much secret, the stuff on the you tubes is just the tip of the ice berg.

[@sucha603boy]

People should realize that when something major goes down you will have to rely on yourself and/or your group that you have. I’m also a vet, did basic sere school, which was very basic. After the military I went into law enforcement and live in a small town. We had bad floods last year and the roads were blocked or washed away for a few days to a week in some spots. People were calling 911 constantly and asking for help but there just isn’t enough to go around. The first responder to population is over 1k/1. I recommend having a vet home bag, and basic gear in your car, having a group of like individuals(which can be hard). I hear from my family all the time that they are coming here when SHTF but unfortunately I won’t be helping them because they think just having basic preps is not important.

[@paullaroche3117]

Well done guys. Best discussion I’ve heard on EP emergency preparedness. Not SOG but regular Army Aviation and see all the signs and damn glad I’m preparing. It’s a mindset that Americans need to embrace most. Mikes book “Prepared” is a good start, it’ll get you started. Run with it at that point! Join a local chapter of American Contingency founded by Mike, and keep learning and training with the best we have to offer, each other.

[@cameronwilliams808]

Thank you Brothers!

[@tylero2112]

Mikes the man. Him, john lovell, sean Ryan, and many others have taught me a lot about preparedness and faith. As well as fireaems. I owe them a huge thanks for the past years of info. Oh and dad mike jones!! I didnt forget about you

[@bricefsvens5031]

Great episode. I have been thinking a lot about training lately, and im realizing how the old adage the indian, not the arrow, is so true.

[@zulemamijangos4062]

But I think is not enough! Thank you for your program I listening I am learning GOD BLESS YOU ALL PEOPLE!

[@Rick-xt2cz]

Thank You both very much for sharing your expertice, your personal insights, and providing an outline for preparedness, that was hard earned through decades of dedication to your profession, self-sacrifice, overcoming adversity, and honoring the fallen.

[@TwiztidPain]

I00% agree with this, living in South Louisiana keep fresh fuel on hand for Hurrican session, do regular Mantaince on my generator, keep my guns clean, knifes sharp. I have a tool box with a Trama kit. I spent 8 years as a vol. firefighter and got my basic emt which was a great learning experiance.

[@thisisironclad]

You're like a one-person survival squad! Guns, knives, trauma kits - you've got it all covered! It's always important to be ready for any situation, especially in areas prone to hurricanes. Great job on being proactive with fuel, and maintenance. Thanks for watching Twiz

[@DeOppressoLiber]

Mike add Pediatrics care into your book if possible since family is sacred and people fight and die to protect them.

[@paullaroche3117]

Thank you Mike. “Prepared” was a great book! Listen and learn more with your local American Contingency chapter. Thanks to Mike, we are also grouping to learn and prepare together!

[@Jackaboy1476]

At this point I genuinely fear for our country, I’m a history buff to the core and I served as a combat engineer in the Army. I can tell you rn, we are literally following the blueprint to implosion. And now my family sees it, and they even ask me “what should we do if this or that happens”. It’s sad because rational normal average people are now terrified of everyday life here. I signed up so they’d never have to know those fears… what was the point?! What was the point?….

[@RyanG-ij8xq]

There was no point. Only to fight the Jews wars in the sandbox

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

When I see these special operators I just want to listen to Five Finger Death Punch and say hell yeah! Andy, Tim, Glover, Jocko, David, Marcus, Rob, Matt, Shawn and the rest of these special operators will keep us safe no matter what! Wherever you are, open a cold beer or beverage of your choice and blast Blue on Black by 5 Finger Death Punch and thank these elite operators!

[@ToniaFlorine]

Love your way of thinking... agree 100%

[@JulietActual]

I agree Andy. The % is much lower i feel. When i talk about survivorship etc most dont take it personally. As a single mom to a son i have to be prepared. Its getting scary out here with our boarders being wide fkn open. Idk about other cars but my sport's car has a sos button. My son also touched it by accident and they legit took over my speakers and asked if i was okay. Coolest shit ever. Great conversation. Ty both

[@LisaMarianHughes]

So glad you're back and feeling better!! Lisa in Seattle

[@dakotagilbert7321]

Thank you for this video. This is a topic we Americans need to listen to the most cause we are a few steps away from it actually happening. Please keep these topics going!

[@ricardoguzman7593]

Great podcast as always. The information being disseminated to the masses is invaluable. Thank you both for this episode.

[@dfriz8513]

Thank you Gentleman. Be safe.

[@randyperfecto7468]

Outstanding Mike is a super trooper.

[@beejp8]

We are in our mid sixties. My husband was in AF, flew 3 different airframes and several desks. The closest outside of SERE was running around on the back 40 with the 101st with his ALO unit. We are toast!

[@haroldonowa5474]

One of the only people that says what i been saying. Tribe, Clan, family. Family allows you to spread work load. Clan allows you to pool resources. Tribe allows you to distribute labor and have specialization

[@kwdoug]

Outstanding. BZ. Thank you

[@maureenparran8918]

Great video, thank you very much. I had not heard of the Garmin Inreach before.

[@realpropertymangement7640]

"You're more likely to find yourself in a life-saving role than a life taking role." Very true. Due to my career path I was trained in both roles... EMT, LEO, and high threat environment diplomatic dignitary protection. Be as prepared as possible for as many potential scenarios as possible!

[@2010PinkWarrior]

Can you recommend which Garmin In Reach. Also does each family member need to carry them?

[@DIYTechnician]

Great content. New subscriber. Anything Mike Glover is involved with, I’m interested. He’s an amazing human as well as American hero. Appreciate you guys. Thank you.

[@T.R.75]

he said it early on, and its been around for years, "hope for the best, prepare for the worst". its really just that simple.

[@moosylucyb5637]

So glad for you and Mikes presence online. Tell Mike (Marcan 8530) I said Hello. You guys are awesome in your training and sharing!

[@tommyboyz28]

was cleaning out my garage and couldn't get my generator to run.. gonna pick up some starting fluid today, change gas and go from there.. Be prepared!

[@chronicwizardmargol7265]

Thank you gentlemen!

[@jamescummings5222]

So true we focus on how to make holes more then plug them. My 7 and 4 yr old want me to teach them a bunch of combative and I tell them before we learn how to hurt someone you have to understand how to save them.

[@WW_SHTFF_WW]

Great discussion...Thanks!

[@COBBADAMS]

Thanks for ALL you guys did and do! Freedom on fookers!!!! Welcome back BTW

[@melissasadler3860]

Great interview. Thank you

[@xLETHALxEXODUSx]

I watch so many of these videos and always get more knowledge.

[@scienceMicroguy77]

3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food, 3 months without social contact.

[@JR-ld1et]

Funny because the last one you mentioned might seem more dangerous to most people nowadays lol

[@LoganCoutts]

Am I the only one who got 45 ads in this video 😂 great podcast though. Always appreciate the content and been enjoying Mikes new book as well

[@davidcollins6194]

At least

[@yltb0df]

It was a ridiculous amount of ads. So much for multitasking. Gotta keep hitting that skip button!

[@Doodlefisher]

13:53 Im not on the preparedness level that id like to be but Im getting there. It’s sad however that most people I know don’t even care about even getting an IFAC or anything that could possibly prevent tragedy

[@thisisironclad]

It's unfortunate that not everyone takes preparedness seriously, but we can lead by example and hopefully inspire others to prioritize their safety as well.

[@scoby41]

I just bought my mother one for Christmas. She's getting prepared with extra clothes, food, batteries, etc., but had nothing in the way of medical supplies outside of bandaids!

[@Doodlefisher]

@@scoby41 most people i know are the same way: they have a few band aids but nothing else. Seeds are good to have. Food should be able to produce food

[@Doodlefisher]

@@scoby41 the sad thing is if i wore a tourniquet on my side i would just get laughs and co workers would try to discourage it. I know this because i had a fanny pack on and i just got harassed all the time about it as if i had a gun there or something. I had tools for work and a few items in it for emergencies but got looked at as if I’m smuggling a bomb into work. And the sad thing about that is they claimed to be all 2A and Trump supporters but don’t even know what the spirit behind it is and would be the same ones to try and push my buttons to make me upset

[@Officialprodbytreybeats]

I have realized it is little by little. First comes awareness and acceptance. The need for fear is not necessary. Second comes the accumulation of necessary equipment over time. In the last 3 years, I have bought 2 pistols, a plated vest, an aid kit with good sheers, 2 solid gun belts fitted for different pistols, a dried food kit, etc... I realize I need to have even more. Third is realizing that you'll never have the perfect prep or the perfect timing for a situation such as mass casualties, cyber attack, infrastructure attack, etc. Always physically train. Cardio at minimum. Jog a mile, do pushups and squats, jog the mile back home. It's simple. Be prepared at your isolated home/apartment. Be prepared individually. On paper, write down a plan clearly for each family member. It is very daunting at first, but each Costco or Walmart visit, buy a second pack of water, buy another set of batteries, buy more meat to dry into jerky, buy more canned food. Get some gold and silver, but it doesn't have to be much but have SOME. Also, keep calm. Train whenever you can, make good friends, and pray. Thank you Mike!

[@davidbooher5559]

Just started watching your podcasts tonight. Immediacy subbed. Pretty sure I’m now also on a 3 letter government agency “ watchlist “.

[@andrewbrown6522]

Ive been mostly in the woods since covid. Have learned a few things i didnt know before. I appreciate hearing peoples experiences from other perspectives. Air cadets have the same survive anywhere approach and its helped through my life. I can tell you the mental place a student is in is far from what anyone with fighting experience. They also cant be sure if something is gang related and therefore targeted or a general attack.

[@davemeads859]

I've always figured if you lut a bunker that you could actually survive in for a long period of time too many people are going to notice and honestly your weakness will always be air/ventilation wouldnt be hard to either choke or smoke someone out of their bunker

[@RollingRigTraction]

Pool shock is a great means to sanitize and store water. Berkey filter units are still an excellent option despite their company being assaulted by multiple angles.

[@VoogDesigns]

Getting Mike's book PREPARED. Do you have an additional recommended book list on preparedness that you can share?

[@12vshady]

Mike Glover …… is right/correct …… about everything.

[@jordanbaldwin1477]

Andy, you mentioned on another podcast that if you didn’t have something, you’d use your guns to take it from others. Are you going to address that?

[@69sound81]

I ooved that conclusion... make preparedness convenient so you are more likely to do it. And to be honest, It is very convenient. I live that way because I was taught that way. My grandfather had a personal water system inside his property that nobody would ever imagine. It was like a semi olimpic pool worth of water in total. He had water filtration systems in all the house, we actually make water sanitizing products as an offering for our clients, like bleach, but better. Then we always had (and still have) multiple vehicles for multiple things. Like a flat bed truck, a big HD 4x4 truck for towing and offroading, trailers, a camper for the big truck bed and personal vehicles. And then he got a ranch. And we made it sustainable, it produced food, had tons of tools, an industrial wood processing saw, farm animals, vegetables, fruits... he had firearms, a warehouse, his huge house, the ranch, a small house, a personal library, a huge pantry (a whole room) in his house and other for the ranch. So, I grew up and I have that in the back of my mind running like a preset. I always have options, alternatives, a plan, tools, locations, friends all over, a trailer vehicles.... Now, I would like to emphasize the utility of a big truck. That is a heavy steel sting that can go over most obstacles and ram into any obstuctuin and move it out of the way. They are comfortable, spacious, usefull, powerfull, safe like no other vehicle... and if you can live with a 3/4 ton instead of a half ton puckup, it is way more capable. I live behind thw wheel of a 1 ton van and I am super happy with it. Maybe I would like a 3/4 ton pickup better for the ride quality and some characteristics like a bed, but I guess you get the point. And I always carry a full tool set to work on any vehicle, a way to defend myself and a way to provide 1st aid to anyone who needs it. A knife, cardboard, bandages, water and a torniquette can go a long way. I also carry tow straps and blankets that can be useful in case of emergency or for their intended utility purpose. Never below half tank, always aware of my surroundings, most times I like to have somebody with me for anything that might pop up. I always have a full charge and a charger for my celphone, around 300 usd in cash, a reliable watch, cords, lighter and some other little things that can make a difference. But. It is convenient to always have a knife, you might be the one that saves dinner or you can open a package or make stuff out of a dead branch. It is convenient to have tools, you can always fix your problems in the same 2 hours you woukd wait for someone to arrive to do it or to tow you (or you can save a stranded person too). It is convenient to have a big truck. They are big, safe, luxurious, powerfull, usefull, versatile... Ir is convenient to never worry about water at home. Or about water quality. It is convenient to have your own food growing in your property. We used to go out tonthe garden and grab a lemon or other things if we wanted. We learned to take care of animals and plants antmd that gave me and my whole generatuon peace of mind about food. It us convenient to have a ligher, you will always be able to fure up the bbq grill or the firecamp or a cigarrate. It is convenient to have cash and I shouldn explain that. It is convenient to always be able to charge your phone no matter where you are. It is convenient to have a full tank and always be able to get to your destination without any interruption. Basically, it is always convenient to know you can rely on yourself. And you will be forced to save up some money, make some more money, have a bugger house, be more capable and more educated. And that is always improovement. So prepping ain't inconvinient. It just forces you to become better and change always hurts.

[@paullaroche3117]

@69sound81, sounds like you have the ideal compound following any emergency. I’d really like to hear more if you would respond. Mike started American Contingency for that purpose and I am all in to share own capabilities with my local group. Please find me at NJ South Jersey at AmCon, I’d like to learn more about your preparedness plan and how you got there. Roach

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Thanks for the concept of a gallon size bag! I would probably do 1 for mechanical and one for the rest of survival tools.

[@jeffberry5773]

This is Great! Thanks guys

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

The best duo on KZbin

[@thisisironclad]

💪

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

I’ve found recently due to massive weather issues we’ve had here nobody bats an eye when you say “hey I’m just preparing for the crazy storms we’ve been having” right now we’ve got people on 2 weeks with no power so they 100% agree because it’s still fresh in their mind

[@ginospage7825]

Just curious… not everyone ( civilians ) have come across a scene or scenario where it may be difficult to help someone Car wreck… shooting.. etc. based upon what they may encounter or see… and having the tools or equipment to help… what measures would you suggest in obtaining the proper mind set without panic to stay in the life saving process?

[@dontbugme7362]

In the past two years I’ve been a first responder to the serious accidents as a civilian I’ve begun the process of bootstrapping myself to be more effective in the future by taking first aid and carrying medical supplies in my vehicle and home. Mike has great advice for this

[@ginospage7825]

@@dontbugme7362 I also carry more with me as I do a lot of off roading and accidents happen all the time. I just worry about the average person not having the mindset of staying calm and collected to help others vs panic and phone for help. I have seen a very few times where some can’t react because they process to much. And Thank you for the response! And Thank you for being a First Responder! God bless

[@durgan5668]

@@ginospage7825 It takes a certain mindset, or, someone who's experienced an event and found themselves unprepared and is now determined to rectify that. Maybe 5% of the population, in other words. Those who don't stand around with a phone filming the event but are actually in there doing something. So yes, those people take the 9 hour trauma medical class, to give them the basic skills to react correctly, to wrap their mind around it happening at all, and being prepared for that event to occur and step in to effectively help the situation. And it's not inexpensive to be a guard dog rather than a lap dog. $400.00 bucks for a good class. $130 bucks for a IFAK that's not some bs Walmart mind massage, but actually has the items to take care of 1 or 2 people. I started carrying a 'real' med kit doing wilderness 4x4 events in Moab and elsewhere like the Sierra Nevada areas. No, I'm not a professional. No, you can't save everyone. But by being ready to at least try, again, that 5% in your neighborhood you can depend on to show up if a tree falls on your house, those, can make the difference. Being a guard dog isn't a lot of fun. It just makes you worth a damn as a human being. Think about it: The type of people who have gained the skills/experience to react correctly to stress are those people who are actually outside living life and not sitting on a couch reacting passively. They are out hiking, camping, fishing, whatever, and things go wrong and they're the ones who have to fix the situation they now find themselves in. Mistakes will be made. If they survive them, resiliency is gained. They learn to always have water in the car. They have a sleeping bag in the car, and take it out when the seasons change and make sure it's still in good shape. They rotate the energy bars in the glovebox so they're not moldy. It takes discipline to keep on top of this shit. But it might pay off when you need it to do so. And by being an example, you yourself are a small pool of stability in the sea of Chaos, which is Life.

[@josephdodson3323]

@@ginospage7825unfortunately… experience is the best way… also unfortunately, the more you’re around these types of things, the more you’re “numb” to it. I would suggest trying to get as close to the real thing as possible. Find a survival course, even watching videos like these, think about what you would do if you came across something, walk through it mentally. The more you do that, the better prepared you’ll be. That all being said… stay humble and don’t get too confident. If you come up on a scene, do what you’re capable of and do everything you can but don’t be a bigger risk either. Be safe!

[@ginospage7825]

@@josephdodson3323 Awesome advise! Thank you brother!

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

It’s great to see knowledgeable people talk about the shortfall of using military tactics, gear or skills. I sometimes see people post a good faith example of their system on line and 100% of the time there are a number of commenters (former military) saying things like.. “That’s too much stuff, when I was in the army kicking doors in all I had was…..” . They fail to mention that they had the logistical system of the US freaking Army behind them. Including a QRF and resupply as well as a damn team full other soldiers to help you carry it all. It’s silly. This isn’t to say, many people aren’t over zealous.

[@BRADLEY856]

Force multiply by networking, training. Great video guys.

[@shawnlewis389]

Andy, I agree 100% with your comments regarding focus on being a life saver and one who is prepared not only for protecting themselves, but for providing aid and assistance to others. But regarding weapons and arming ourselves, I do have a question. Each and every time I arm myself, my first thought is about using my weapon to protect others. But for those that work on a govt installation and cannot carry a firearm in their vehicle while commuting, what are the recommended alternatives. I know what I do. Just curious what others do.

[@victoriajohnson3034]

I view emergency from the 30 minute stand. What would I take, could I load it to leave in 30 min, and an I required with transportation to move it? We do fire evacuations more often than I would like, so we know the answers.

[@BAMInternational3]

Im new to this channel, subscribed. They say 1st impressions determine if you proeed or not. Well this by far exceeded my expectations. So much invaluable insight. Been around survival, and outdoor wilderness since I was kid, but we learn more and more daily. Question what about the EBS systems and hand radio are important? I live in Canada. Whatever happens in USA usually trickles into Canada. Always prepared..big supporter and respect for Spec Ops guys. Glad to have a cousin and best friend who is a combat medic and worked with both USA and Canadian Special Ops.

[@avalyst6013]

Can we get a book list from Mike? Kinda like the commandants reading list

[@BruceGerman-j1m]

Both are very informative

[@ILikeNouns]

Not going to lie, heard Kalispell and freaked out, while driving through Kalispell at 5am. I'm a lifer here in the Flathead and we always assume we are not affected by the rest of the world so a lot of us have talked with family and friends about prepping. There's a lot of us veterans who forget that the average civilian wouldn't know what to do when shtf. It's our duty and oath to help them prepare for the worst.

[@urbanandruralsurvival]

Love your show, thanks guys.

[@SepticXable]

Great episode, needs a few more commercials tho

[@sbliss68]

The Rule of Threes (3 min -breathable air or in icy water; 3 hrs -harsh environment (extreme heat or cold); 3 days -drinkable water; 3 wks -without food. Hope this helps.

[@threatresponse685]

Mike and Andy, here is more about Run/Hide/Fight, it wasn’t even a thing in 2007 when the Virginia Tech attack happened. The term RHF was trademarked by the city of Houston and the FBI publicly released their first video with the city of Houston in 2013. The pushback was that the training video glorified the threat and in 2020 the FBI released another RHF video that doesn’t show the threat but shows the response of the targeted victims in a bar/restaurant. You guys should know this, with all the Green on Blue attacks from 2010-2012, the military put out a active shooter/insider threat program and taught for military personnel and DOD civilians deploying to an OCONUS environment to learn to Escape-Barricade-Fight training. During the 2007 Virginia Tech incident they were just starting to teach lockdown drills to K-12 schools. Most of the students enrolled at colleges at that time were only taught fire drills and weren’t even taught anything about an immediate hostile threat drill because they started nationally around 2004. The term I challenge you to understand is how LOCKDOWN is still the major term used for an immediate hostile threat situation in our schools. Also, how only 43 states in our country require their K-12 schools to do crisis response drills by code. The reason for our K-12 schools to do these drills is that once our youth leave those 13 years of education, if they go to college they usually have no formal training for crisis response and at best they get a notification on their email account, “there is an incident on campus considering sheltering or Run/Hide/Fight” or whatever term they use.

[@blickygobrrrrr]

Mike Glover is so necessary.

[@edburke2913]

YT going crazy on the ads on this podcast! Like every 5min!

[@stuartastbury8014]

Listening to you and Mike, is informative. I also follow Refuge medical and Bear Independent, so what to carry and do in casualty situations is ingrained. Enjoying your content.

[@thesandmanii8109]

I like the MSR guardian and the Katadyn pocket for drinking water. For large quantities I use a Lifesaver Jerry can. Great for overlanding or larger groups of people. I like the Grayl but only good for about 200 gals realistically.

[@BAMInternational3]

Also question, what about Markers being left or indication to find your way back if lost in forest? My uncle would implement and use to find and mark a trail when we would go trekking for miles at a young 14 years old..

[@imout671]

#1 water. Build a 2" or 3" pvc bucket with a gravity flapper or foot valve, that you can lower on a rope into your 4" well to get water if your generator runs out of fuel or if you don't have a generator.

[@FAFO1984]

My well is 600 feet. I better get some good Rope aye lol

[@nnbaggz2511]

Just wanted make a correction at 32:00 they said the most catastrophic mass shooting was by pistols at Virginia tech. October 1, 2017 at the route 91 festival 58 people were killed and was done from a Mandalay Bay room. The shooter definitely wasn’t using pistols and was much more catastrophic than the Virginia tech incident

[@Mc.flyyy11]

Yep. ARs with bump stocks

[@sentfromdaniel]

Release a list of books Mike?

[@rperron3439]

I was going to make the exact comment: Mike G, post (probably easiest) a list with pics (for us former 11series) of all the books behind you in this podcast. I think that’s a great tool to have, a library of general knowledge. Maybe groups of people could specialize their library: one dude has books on gardening. One has books on woodworking. One of mechanical stuff. One guy has how to store, catch and purify water. Then your group is good to go. Or if you’re flying kinda solo. General topics in your library. 🤙🏻

[@paullaroche3117]

I agree! Mike any help with your references?

[@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210]

That's going to be interesting. Especially for a Londoner, being a sitting duck to some extent.

[@pborland826]

Good job Evan, your bucket is famous.

[@thisisironclad]

😂