I was on a jury for a self defense case where the whole reason it even went to trial was because the accused was in his front yard. Typical anti-gun prosecutor trying to punish a law abiding citizen for defending himself and family. We deliberated for all of 2 minutes and unanimously found him not guilty. I think about that and cringe every time I hear someone brag about getting out of jury duty. Had it not been for a jury of levelheaded citizens, an innocent man would have went to jail.

@michaelklein3112

Жыл бұрын

Well Said!!! Well Said!

@ihateleftistliars4840

Жыл бұрын

We too said not guilty!! In 2 minutes.. I even asked the prosecutor afterwards, why did you even try this case. He was mumbling something and the judge called him away. I left thinking how glad I was to make sure this 8 vet and pistol training officer was not charged with 25 minimum for that bs

@drew2fast489

Жыл бұрын

He should've stayed in his house. Comply. Follow the law. Right?

@desertodavid

Жыл бұрын

@@drew2fast489 read again. He said it was a self-defense case. In other words he was either attacked or felt threatened to the point where deadly force was necessary.

@wesman7837

Жыл бұрын

@drew2 fast It's about time for patriots from sea to sea, come together, and clean out the trash!

I shot an attacker, in my front yard and was arrested, charged with attempted homocide, released on RoR and "sweated" by the cops for 2 weeks as they scrambled to find any shred of blame to pin on me. Charges were dropped and record expunged when they realized it was 100% THEIR fault for refusing to stop the attacker after multiple requests, and hearing recorded phone threats, over a 12 hour period. NEVER DEPEND ON COPS OR GOVERNMENT TO DO THE RIGHT THING OR TELL THE TRUTH

@Zapheteroped

Жыл бұрын

An outdoor workbench area, such as I have, with a weatherproof locking safe and cabinet puts a dfferent spin on being outside my home and "armed"

@jamessharp9790

5 ай бұрын

When seconds count the police are just minutes away

@UnCannyValley67

5 ай бұрын

Funny how the right pretends to love the police, but when things don’t go your way, the right wing is so quick to slam “the cops”, as if they are suddenly BLM. You cant have it both ways, right wingers.

@Riverrockphotos

4 ай бұрын

Yup its the cops job to find a reason to arrest you simple as that. They will even lie on there reports and in court.

@fogtown3027

3 ай бұрын

@@ZapheteropedWhat state do you reside in?

Ayoob's book taught me about using narrow spaces to keyhole multiple attackers. That probably saved my life in 1992.

@FoxRider856

6 ай бұрын

If you’re comfortable telling it, that sounds like a valuable and interesting story to share.

@jafo4u508

4 ай бұрын

Just watch 300, they did the same.

@bobb.6393

3 ай бұрын

Terrific advice

@TheBinklemNetwork

3 ай бұрын

​@@jafo4u508lmao, you aren't wrong

@mcfrisko834

Ай бұрын

Is this an LA riots story?

Very interesting to hear that interpretation... The country I live in has far stricter gun laws than the US, but over here the considerations are different when it comes to the "castle" definition: If your property is enclosed by a fence, that property still is considered part of your home. And anybody overcoming the obstacle of the fence, be that by breaking it, or climbing over it, is already considered to be breaking into your home.

@bradenclark8505

6 ай бұрын

I like that more to be honest, a fence is no different than a wall of a city, or the gates of an actual castle. They didn't consider a kings throne rooms or bedroom as his castle they called the whole damn thing the castle and that included the outer walls.

@bencruz563

5 ай бұрын

That's how it should be.

@benhogan6482

4 ай бұрын

It varies from state to state. Some states do include some or all surrounding property in the castle doctrine.

@therealBocaStudios

3 ай бұрын

In the USA you should post no trespassing signs, that makes all the difference, it’s been determined that your property shall be marked to identify clear markers, we have specific special signs that must be used, therefore you cannot use a cardboard crayon sign, etc.

@reynaldodeleonjr.4568

3 ай бұрын

In the state of Texas a person can proect their family and property with deadly force. Castle Doctrine also applies to your motel room.

I feel like I am sitting in a classroom, listening to a very knowledgeable “professor “ telling us the right and wrong things in life ! Thanks Massad and WC !

@Art-mo5bt

Жыл бұрын

Yes, really am grateful for the care you show for us citizens. Humble thanks.

@haroldhenderson2824

Жыл бұрын

I agree, and disagree. Massad IS a knowledge person, with more experience than most of us can imagine. However, "classroom" examples and "real world" don't often overlap well, if at all.

@dtna

Жыл бұрын

Take a class from him!

@PARRISHMELLOTT

Жыл бұрын

basically you are!!

@connielindquist924

Жыл бұрын

And his voice doesn't put me to sleep, I hang on every word! These videos are great!

During the “summer of love”, Molotov cocktails seemed common. You can’t always protect your home from inside…. Thanks Mas.

@wolfgangkranek376

4 ай бұрын

Exactly my thought. Imagine a growing crowd entering your property with force (like in the McCloskey case), you retreat to the house and then start to defend yourself and in response they start to set fire on your home (while you are inside). You may be on the safe side regarding the law, but you loose in every other aspect.

@_Xentropy_

3 ай бұрын

There were incidents of private citizen's homes being burned down by Molotov cocktails? Pardon my question, I'm totally ignorant on this topic and am just curious.

@hoag2531

3 ай бұрын

New York Times: “He was a Princeton-educated corporate lawyer. She provided legal services for the poor. Now they are accused in a Molotov cocktail attack on a police car.” Portland Police Bureau “On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at about 7:45p.m., Central Precinct officers became aware of a gathering in the area of Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Main Street. As the crowd grew to an estimated 80-100 people, some individuals in the crowd began to engage in violence. At least two Molotov cocktail-style firebombs were thrown, and large, commercial grade aerial fireworks were launched at the Federal Courthouse and the Justice Center. “ If those that riot will attack police, I believe they will attack your home.

@JaysonTodd-do6io

Ай бұрын

​@@_Xentropy_ no. he's scared of his own shadow

I try to watch Ayoob once a week. Thinking though situational self-defense *regularly* and then hearing related case law presented cogently is incredibly helpful. Thanks for all you do here.

This was a video that really needed to be made. Thank you for educating the masses.

@benjammin7993

Жыл бұрын

Mass educating the masses!

@beelathewheela8560

Жыл бұрын

Here's an idea don't shoot them in your front yard after you chase them out of your back. Everybody knows what happened that night Nobody cared though because he didn't belong to anybody over here

@walterwjr947

Жыл бұрын

@@beelathewheela8560 and he did not look like people over here either.

As someone who works in HVAC, there's been more than one occasion where I've been told to let myself in by a homeowner, only to be given the wrong address. As you'd imagine, it always resulted in frightened homeowners screaming at me demanding to know why I just opened their door. The elephant in the room was always that I was lucky they didn't just start shooting before letting me explain the misunderstanding. Because of these experiences, it's led me to make a resolved to stay as level-headed as possible should I ever have a similar experience.

"It's better to find out from us, than the prosecutor later." Well said, Mr. Ayoob. Thank you for being such a great teacher to the many law-abiding gun owners across The Great United States.

Along with owning a firearm comes a lot of responsibility. Massad brings a lot of wisdom here.

@shaggydogg630

Жыл бұрын

@horace sheffield same can be said about left wing fear and stupidity to “teach them a lesson. Don’t you agree?

@investigativeoutcomes9343

Жыл бұрын

@@shaggydogg630 don't feed the trolls.

@shaggydogg630

Жыл бұрын

@@investigativeoutcomes9343 yeah , point taken.

@arthurfoyt6727

Жыл бұрын

@horace sheffield After months of violent riots, don't you think that the destruction needed to stop? You bet your ass that they needed to be told to STOP.

@traveler390ktm5

Жыл бұрын

Horace Shefield😂 smh @ your stupidity!

He speaks better than any college professor I ever had. What a brilliant man!

@elsuperpollo2273

Жыл бұрын

Without leftism, like most college professors

@effeojnedib7208

Жыл бұрын

He speaks well because he knows his material.

@CrashRacknShoot

Жыл бұрын

Mr. Ayoob is a fantastic man. I remember as a young kid reading my dad's firearm magazines. Countless articles by him that I read and took to heart. I'm glad I did. He taught me so much about responsible ownership and usable tactics at a young age that either backed or supplemented what I learned from my dad. Most of it, if not all, still stands to this day. I still use his techniques to teach my friends and others as they learn how to be responsible and proficient with firearms. So cool to see he is still instructing people and being a damn good example of what it is to be a responsible firearm owner.

@richardcreurer2935

Жыл бұрын

“He speaks better than any college professor I ever had.” He does so because he’s been teaching self defence and about the laws governing this topic for literally four or five decades, if not longer. I started reading his articles published in ‘Guns and Ammo’ magazine 4 decades ago, and he was already a nationally recognized expert on the topics even then.

@colin1818

Жыл бұрын

He teaches in-person classes. Totally worth attending one.

Also don’t forget in a lot of states it comes down to pointing the weapon at someone. I was 22 in Georgia and had an incident where these two individuals (father and teenage son) loved pulling to the stop sign in front of my house and doing burnouts. I finally had enough and yelled at them when they did it while I was outside. The two decided to get out of the truck and start walking intently toward me on my property. I kept my home defense AR by the front door whenever I went out so I reached in and grabbed it. I stepped back out with my AR in the lowered ready state and advised to the two if they make one step further I will shoot. They ran back to the truck and called the police which my wife had already done. Once they had ran back to the truck I stepped back inside sat my AR down, removed the magazine and waited for the police. Once the cops arrived I came outside without my weapon and with both hands in the air to show I was not a threat. The cops got my statement and the guys statement who had to admit that he sent his son home and I did not point the gun at him. The officers determined that since I had not directly pointed the gun at the two that I was not the aggressor and indeed was simply ready to defend myself. This infuriated the guy whom I heard screaming at the cops about how I was allowed to just have an AR15 outside without consequences and the officers basically said “yes, you aggressed on his property and he did not point the rifle at you”. Had I lost my cool and waved my AR at the two then I would have been in trouble; however, since I kept it at a lowered ready state, had two aggressors coming towards me and also presented myself once the cops arrived in a non threatening and non aggressive manor that I was not at fault in any way shape or forum. The guy was furious and was warned by the officers to not go on my property again. I never heard them do another burnout in front of my house after that.

@blackticalmayhem8461

Жыл бұрын

Lol that's awesome .they sound like some ignorant jerks ..why not go to a racetrack for things like that 🤷‍♂️..people have no respect anymore SMH . I also keep my AR-15 for home defense but I hope I never need it for that

@TheMrMused

Жыл бұрын

The only thing that could have been better would be a video camera of some sort, upholding your statement of being in a low ready position should the other guy have decided to be a royal a$$.

@willo7734

Жыл бұрын

You had excellent presence of mind to keep the weapon at low ready. I think as long as any armed citizen can keep their cool and only point a gun at someone when they are in “imminent danger of death of serious bodily harm” then they can stay on the right side of the law in most situations. It’s easier said than done but lawfully carrying a weapon requires a higher level of responsibility.

@LJ-jq8og

Жыл бұрын

BUT you are missing the point that they could LIE and even if you PROVE later by camera or witness you STILL may have been locked up and that is a nightmare for so many long-term reasons. So I would be careful on that type of interaction because different jurisdictions MIGHT view that as "brandishing" EVEN if you never aimed it at them too ❗ I totally agree with you that you SHOULD be able to do what you did -- but in todays SICK leftist world it is a HIGH RISK that a scumbag left wing prosecutor will use you to get votes from scum.... Costing you a fortune in legal fees at a minimum.

@Rap-o33

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMrMused The incident occurred way back in the early 2000's before home security cameras and ring doorbells became popular. I agree footage would have been nice to sure up my statement but fortunately for me the guy was so sure just having the AR was a crime that he didn't think to lie and say i pointed it at them.

I have been a follower of Mr. Ayoob teachings since the early '80s and I hold my thoughts of Mr. Ayoob with the upmost reverence. The definition of a wise man and most compassionate for those behind the trigger and those in front of the muzzle and from him will you only get the truth.

@bcad4066

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@seymourjackson9777

3 ай бұрын

Lol

@beanzbeanz

2 ай бұрын

He's a creepy fascist but wise and has good information.

What a privilege to have this guy bringing so many important lessons!

I wish we had this still in England 😞.. we used to have a saying "an Englishmans home is his castle 🏰" no longer

@kennethcurtis1856

Жыл бұрын

Your ancestors didn't much care for our ancestors having the right to defend themselves and their families.

@john7133

Жыл бұрын

@we are the remnants, We haven't cared what the british thought since 1776

@jstravelers4094

Жыл бұрын

You don't want to live around a bunch of scared little piss-ants with gun courage.

@commiesnzombies

Жыл бұрын

you will defend yourself with a cricket bat or frying pan

@pmp2559

Жыл бұрын

Damn feel bad for you guys, so you have no rights on defending yourself?

That was an incredibly fast 14 minutes! Held my attention from start to finish as well! A Masster class from the Masster! Thanks!

@widehotep9257

Жыл бұрын

That's what she said.

@citizenschmitizen

Жыл бұрын

They break into your cars, steal $4000 of family property and cops do nothing. They steal your copper powerlines six times and cops do nothing. You find 15 stolen bicycles hidden in your bushes and cops do nothing. Two days later the thieves came and got them. You catch a crackhead in your car with 5 of your neighbor's car radios on the ground outside and a cop takes them and doesn't turn them im. And doesn't do a report. If Granny Clampett opened the front door with the barrel of a shotgun in Indiana, she would be subject to a two year minimum felony, PLUS an 8 year felony for a minimum of TEN YEARS IN PRISON, FIRST OFFENSE.

@JBJHonez

Жыл бұрын

@@citizenschmitizen I blame the weak justice system and the bleeding heart liberals for that. I’ve noticed a lot of crap going on in my area right in front of cops and nothing is done because a lot are told, and this is all over, if it’s not a $1000+ issue or a certain level of misdemeanor or a felony, don’t bother wasting the man hours. I think small things lead to larger things later and it’ll never stop. It’s like teaching kids the small things when you get so it doesn’t lead to bigger issues when they get older

Leaving the ego when picking up a firearm is imperative. Great video!

@tigerpjm

Жыл бұрын

Well that's pretty much the entire population of the United States that shouldn't be owning a gun then, isn't it?

@obamapox8185

Жыл бұрын

Don't listen to cockeyed jews

We all love you Mr. Ayoob. Your teachings are extremely valuable.

this actually just happened in New Mexico I think. Police were serving a warrant late at night, went to the wrong house… and right when they realized it was the wrong house, the husband stepped out and was carrying a gun. They hit him with a flashlight and the guy raises his hands and gets mag dumped. The wife screams picks up the gun and fires back, believing that the cops were robbers that just killed her husband. She wasn’t charged, but neither were the officers because the husband stepped out of his front door carrying a pistol.

@akovar50

6 ай бұрын

You’re wrong about the reason why that shooting by the police was justified. The flaw in your logic is that the police are involved. The police are always justified in stopping a perceived deadly threat to themselves or others, except when committing illegal acts. Going to the wrong house to serve a warrant is not illegal. That case falls under the “awful, but lawful” scenario. That being said, if the husband managed to injure the police and survive the encounter, self defense may have been an effective defense, but maybe not, given the police announced themselves and he left his castle. I also would not take the fact the wife was not charged as equivalent to being innocent of crimes. Charges are often political, and this could easily have been a political choice not to charge her in order to avoid drawing more negative media attention, as this case is not a good look for the police.

@coupledyetivonvanderburg5385

5 ай бұрын

@@akovar50 So in other words, the police are completely and totally above the law. If I went to the "wrong" door, and shot the guy inside, I would go to prison for second degree murder, and so would you, and so would anyone without a badge. Twenty-first century policing has completely gone off the rails. Who would've thought that agencies first birthed as "Prohibition Enforcement," staffed with literal gangsters, would turn out to be the worst criminals. Really is true what they say about fruit born of poisoned trees.

@user-rq3kt1jn8r

4 ай бұрын

That’s not true. If the police are at the wrong house they carry the liability simply because they are now breaking a constitutional amendment (fourth amendment). Shooting at the cops would NOT be justified in that specific situation BUT the police department including those participating would be unjustified in what they did because as you stated, the police would be committing an illegal act (warrantless search). With your logic the police would not be liable even if they made clear physical entry into the wrong home which isn't at all true. There is actually multiple precedents of police making warrantless entries into wrong homes and ending up in firefights and almost always the police were found liable in both criminal and civil court. Liability doesn’t change because of a communication mistake @@akovar50

As a former urban LEO and former prosecutor Massad continues to elegantly educate us all. "Pulling it all together" in a sage precise comprehensible manner. Massad you are a "gift" to our world 💪🇺🇸✝ Thank you kind Sir❗

@markstephan2304

Жыл бұрын

Ayoob: “Thanks Mom!”

@LJ-jq8og

Жыл бұрын

@@ericsmith6677 What are you trying to say ?

@LJ-jq8og

Жыл бұрын

@@gangoffour6690 IMO you are a fool ❗ His wisdom is prolific... I have been an officer and a prosecutor and can assure you he is one of the BEST sources of lawful advice on the internet. 💪 Your UN-hinged comment reveals your ignorance, and that you have "other issues."

@horacesawyer2487

Жыл бұрын

@@LJ-jq8og : yeah, really. Kind of a weird statement "people like you are why I need a lawyer before I even think of defending myself" No idea what the person is trying to communicate with that statement. No idea. Perhaps being a criminal defense attorney for 34 years has turned my brain into channeling everything into a question.

@LJ-jq8og

Жыл бұрын

@@horacesawyer2487 Agree. I can only hope for the writer of that "bizarre" comment, that they hastily mis-read something ? Perhaps inebriated ? IF not, then they have significant issues. I am sure you have seen your "share" of this in your travels too. 😊 I just did not "statistically" expect to run into someone with that type of impairment on this channel. 🤔

Civil lawsuits are almost never mentioned. Just when you think a criminal court case is settled, you can almost always expect a civil lawsuit to follow. Remember to learn from other's experience and hope you, yourself, can avoid going through the same situation. Great points based on past situations.

Absolutely right! I keep seeing these news reports about people going out in their front yard to deal with angry callers. People come to the door looking for trouble, and out the door goes the family. Make sure your doors are locked, including the back and side ones, and make sure they will hold against an attack. They should be able to stop a break-in anyway!

Excellent as always. Nearly 50 years of reading and now watching Ayoob and of all the people out there this guy gives it to you straight.

I used to watch Massad all the time. One thing he said that I remember is that a staircase is the perfect killing zone. Wait at the top of the staircase and the bad boys will come to you. No cover for bad boys on the staircase.

@triGRIMM

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the staircase boyo. Some wouldn't provide you any cover or concealment either, against an unknown force multiplier. But I get your point using choke points to engage. I totally agree. Maybe I'm just in a bad mood, but is there anything else super obvious you want to state?? I mean, you didn't mention the OODA loop at all...I figure staring with your face against the wall might be the best way to surprise everyone lol

@richardfurlott4243

Жыл бұрын

100% !

@jay_mw

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention it helps with a self defense claim when the intruder was going up the stairs towards you.

@srmj71

Жыл бұрын

@@triGRIMM I'm going to say "yep" you are, or were rather, quite grumpy. ;-)

@bigrollin

Жыл бұрын

That's what I tell my wife for defense

I like Massad Ayoob’s voice, he sounds like he’d be good in an old west movie or something! 🤠

@davidmeyer6908

Жыл бұрын

It reminds me of Robert Mitchum's narration in the beginning of Tombstone.

@EricDaMAJ

Жыл бұрын

It's bonkers to me that I used to read his articles in gun magazines in drug stores when I was a snot nosed teenager. (You can't forget that odd name!) Now I'm in my mid 50s and he's still around. He's living proof you can be old but not a Fudd.

@JHargis68

Жыл бұрын

I'm 54 and I've been reading Ayoob's articles and learning from him since I was 17.

@MeCanik79

Жыл бұрын

@David Meyer I swear I thought the same thing. Sounds very similar. Every once in awhile, Massad teaches a class at Top Gun range here in Memphis. I'd like to take the class, but it's like $1,800 or something.

@JHargis68

Жыл бұрын

@@MeCanik79 Worth it.

Thank you Massad for the advice. It is always best to have all of legal information on your side.

Mr Ayoob, thank you for taking the time to go over these very important issues. You're always giving things to ponder that I had taken for granted. Like you said, better to find out here, than later. Thanks again.

Another awesome service to the community. Thanks Mass.

The best advice is to listen to Massad Ayoob.

Thank you SO much for this. It's those little details that hang people every day; and this has gone a long way in clearing them up as relates to this subject.

This man’s command of language and faultless delivery, appropriate to his subject, make of him a mesmerizing, convincing speaker.

@AB-kg6rk

Жыл бұрын

He's one of the good guys for dang sure!

Thank you for standing up!

We Appreciate You explaining all this! Actually am familiar with all 3 cases but didn't know all the outcomes. You're very informed. Thanks bunches for sharing. God Bless You! 💛💜

This should be played in any Permit to Carry classroom as well. Some things I had no idea about, but am glad to know now. Extremely effective 'storytelling' as well.

@kurtrussell5228

Жыл бұрын

There should be no " permit to carry classrooms" you don't need to be permitted to exercise your rights..........." permit to carry " hahaha

@stinct1776

Жыл бұрын

@@kurtrussell5228 nothing wrong with responsibly exercising your right, whether "permitted" or not.

@kurtrussell5228

Жыл бұрын

@@stinct1776 it's not a right anymore if you have to be " permitted "

@stinct1776

Жыл бұрын

@@kurtrussell5228 safe handling and knowledge of legal framework is key for all gun owners - I don't care for the "permit" part.

@warframesmulie

Жыл бұрын

This needs be standard with firearms safety

I am glad to hear this as I had three boys (found out later they were boys) come up to my garage under my camera and was trying to get into the house. We sounded our alarm and they fled. I went outside to see what they were doing with my AR inhand. Deputies caught them rather quickly afterwards. Next time I will stay inside after hearing this video…. THANKS FOR THE INFO!!!

@dingfeldersmurfalot4560

Жыл бұрын

Watch out. You could be cited for brandishing, on the one hand, and also should they see you have that AR, you've now given them huge reason to come in and rob your home while you're away.

@markcole8436

Жыл бұрын

Just stick the barrel through the drapes and tap on the glass. They'll see it and get the message.

@Blueknight1960

Жыл бұрын

@@markcole8436 That's brandishing a weapon.

@oliverheaviside2539

Жыл бұрын

@@markcole8436 I recall an incident in 2020 where a residential neighborhood home was being assaulted by BLM/ANTIFA rioters. The homeowner remained inside but displayed his shotgun at the window. The homeowner was charged with aggravated assault. I don’t recall what city this was in.

@joaotonhati4033

Жыл бұрын

​@@Blueknight1960q

Thank you Massad, I so appreciate your break-down of these very well known cases. God bless you. 💕

Your service to us is greatly appreciated. Such great advice. I will continue to watch your videos and please keep them coming. Thank you!!

I am so grateful to Massaf Ayoob and others for educating those willing to learn so we don't make the same foolish mistakes as others have. It is never a good idea to voluntarily remove any barriers that stand between you and an "aggressor". You expose yourself unnecessarily into a situation you may not fully understand. When an intruder breaks in, he/she is the aggressor and coming into a situation, they may not understand giving you, the defender, the element of surprise, if you are prepared. Had Reeise just kept his door closed he never would have felt compelled to shoot, or he could have retreated and closed the door to see if the "drugged out" guy dressed in his Saturday Night Fever costume tried to kick the door in rather than standing their waiting for the "right moment" to blast that kid in the chest.

I can listen to this man all day.

@randybugger3006

Жыл бұрын

Until I get sleepy from the sound of his stentorian voice...

Mr Ayoob your videos are always great …i love soaking up as much knowledge and wisdom that I can …and you as an elder in this community provide just that …much respect to you sir !!!

I can say enough how great and informative this video is.

It's my understanding that during the McCluskey trial the mother claimed that she had heard someone yell let's burn the house to the ground. One has to wonder what it would feel like if a crowd of people were outside your house with the possibility of someone throwing a Molotov cocktail inside. Question is do you wait inside or do you go out and nip it at the bud?

@todorkolev7565

5 ай бұрын

personally I feel that one ought to be allowed to walk around on their own land carrying their own guns, especially when a threat is obvious. That being said, maybe it's a decent middle ground to walk out with a pistol in your pocket, not visible, unless someone really lights up a bottle with some hanky tied on it?

@Schetmesa

4 ай бұрын

That's true

@JohnSims3

4 ай бұрын

@@todorkolev7565 In Florida you can! :D

@ghostinthecrawlspace

3 ай бұрын

​@@todorkolev7565 yeah the only issue I have with what they did was flagging with their finger on the trigger.

@jamesstrom6991

3 ай бұрын

@@todorkolev7565They didn’t get in trouble for carrying, but for pointing with trigger on finger. Big difference. All the difference.

Here in Alabama we have stand your ground law , and as a detective I’ve worked several cases where the suspect was shot outside the residence and all cases were no billed at grand jury !

@thedesertwarrior7447

Жыл бұрын

Detective Thompson, in Alabama, does the Stand Ground Law work along the lines that there is a clear and present threat to one's life, *regardless* of location? I am an investigator also, and wish to hear a colleague's perspective on this.

@joewoodchuck3824

Жыл бұрын

What does no billed mean?

@jimbarrofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@joewoodchuck3824 Means the grand jury did not return a bill of indictment, so no charges.

@midnightrider1100

Жыл бұрын

Even so, the criminal case is only a small part of your problems. When it comes to civil cases, Stand Your Ground is only an affirmative defense and not an immunity from a lawsuit, in many states. You are much more liable to suffer in a civil suit than a criminal one. Many people discount this and if the media takes up the case against you, you are almost certainly going to have eager lawyers looking to come after you.

@johnthompson1154

Жыл бұрын

Yes regardless of location , I've had cases where neither party were on there own property, I've had road rage case and ,also a gas station case and several others ! As to the other comment, civil can be terrible but still not as bad as losing your freedom !

I just wanted to thank you for all of these informative vids that you are putting out. With each successive one, I feel more and more knowledgeable. Whether it’s examples given, the laws of the land, or safety practices, I feel better prepared than before. I really enjoy the explanation and breakdown of laws concerning the individual events that show why things went the way they did and how to prevent it. A calmer, more knowledgeable mind is much better off than one operating strictly on emotion. In the heat of the moment, I’m sure everyone experiences emotions, but I feel the more a person understands and tries to implement these teachings, the less likely the innocent will be liable/subjected to possible criminal prosecution, injury, or even death. Sir, Thank you again for what you are doing.

This is an extremely thorough, reasonable, and well-cited perspective. Love that you cover details of some of the relevant case law. Thanks for the insight!

Having read all of Massads books I could get my hands on, now getting to listen to the professor is awesome. He has really educated me and influence my way of thinking since I was a kid. Thank you for putting him in a public forum.

@beenschmokin

Жыл бұрын

Check out some other guys like Pat Mac, Mike Pannone, Kyle Lamb, Larry Vickers, Jerry Miculek, Travis Haley. Massad is of an older doctrine and some of his stuff will get you killed. Judged by 12 or carried by 6. Choice is yours.

Great video as always. Force trouble to come to you, don't go to trouble. Staying inside with your doors locked leaves no question who the aggressor was. In most of the U.S. at least you'll have the protection of the castle doctrine too.

Well said, Mr. Ayoob. I taught my family if there is suspicious activity outside of our dwelling, to initiate the family plan. Stay in the home, kids get to safe place (pre-designated), wife call 911, I am in the ready behind barrier and at an oblique from either of the doors. My wife gives the dispatcher a safe word. Everyone in the home is trained how to safely operate a firearm. So far only had one scare, everyone in the home executed the plan and county sheriff arrived as predicted (5min). Person turned out to be elderly with dementia. No one was harmed. Many times protectors want to go outside and meet the threat head on, You are right, stay in the dwelling. Thank you for this great video and example, ( albeit unfortunate example).

"... it's better for you to find out here and now from us than to find out from the judge later..." So true. Subscribed!

Massad, you explain these matters more eloquently than anyone I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch. It’s no wonder at all why your services are in such high demand, Well Done Sir, Again!

The idea, in America that we can't display arms at trespassers who may intend us harm is outrageous violation of right to defend ourselves. This comes down to more than the courts narrow argument between Private vs Public. The right to defend our 'castle', to defend our lives, to draw down on someone to defend against imminent danger remains a fundamental and well-established rule of law. The ideocracy of a judicial that sides with criminals who are antagonistic trespassers by maliciously charging lawful 'castle' defenders - should be alarming to every American.

Your advice is by far the soundness and wisest.👍

i'm a lawyer and practiced criminal defense for 28 years. I own 3 Class III transferable select fire firearms. About 6 years ago an intoxicated college student tried to break into my family home. He kicked out the front and back door glass. My wife and 98 year old mother were sleeping three floors above. I was outside retriveing a briefcase from a car at 3:30 a.m. I heard a voice (he was talking to himelf) and then the sound of glass being smashed on the front porch. I must have walked past him in the dark without notice when I came outside. I yelled at him to stop then went back inside through the very strong old wooden basement door, sliding the heavy locking bolt home. There was a S&W 9mm in the basement. Grabbing the S&W, I called 911. In the rural area it took 50 minutes for LE to arrive. For 50 minutes I stayed inside with him kicking on the kitchen door mostly. I put my weight agains the door he was kicking until it got monotonous. Eventually, I knew the 100 year old door would breach. Around 45 mintutes into the event I was exhausted and ready for him to enter just to get it over. Besides, I had had enough of this guy and was ready to call an audible to change the program. Up until then, he had been calling the plays while making me play on his field. I noticed he kicked the door in a pattern - 4 to 5 kicks and he took a short break, so he had already given me the plan. The last time he did his 5 kicks and took his break, I moved across the kitchen, turned around, and leaned against the stove. With the pistol in my right hand, arms hanging by my side, hammer at detent, and finger on the trigger guard I waited. Outside it was 22 degrees and snowing heavily. He would walk in and stop when the warmth of the house hit him. I would wait until he notices me and smile at him. Three seconds later he would have turned and be facing me when I raise both arms. Triple tap, center mass. The only problem I saw was getting the second 2 pills into his heart, since the first round will make his heart stop, and he would be on the way down. No problems, this was going to be easy. I stood there for two minutes. He was taking a longer rest this time. My mind was absolutely blank. No thinking; ony training. Procedure. I already thought through all contengincies: stovepipe or other jam, him rushing through the door and at me, me or him tripping on rugs, it was all covered. This was going to be easy. All the damage he had done? Inside my own kitchen afther he kicked the door in? I'd probably get a medal in Frostburg, Maryland. After two minutes, I dropped the mag, threw the pistol, mag and the round from the pipe in different drawers and went outside after him. We danced a bit, I made my point, and he took off running straight into four patrol cars just as they moved in to block the driveway.. The snow lit up with blue and red strobes. It's a lot easier to put holes in paper. I'm still mad he forced me to make the decision to kill a young man at 4:30 in the morning. That's the only thing that ever bothered me. That, and I failed to do my job. My obligation was to protect my people. I chose to let a young guy live. When I dropped my pistol, I exposed everyone to dsnger. Friends still tease me about it. Today there is a shotgun under every bed and next to the bed a 1911, 92 Baretta, or an all matching numbers, perfect 1916 Luger. Tell me why. All I know is I'm still ready.

This is really good advice. From a safety standpoint, you don't want to be standing in your front yard in the open with no cover or concealment in a dangerous situation. The interesting thing about the St. Louis incident was I never saw any video of the people who were destroying property and trespassing in the neighborhood. Stay in your home hidden behind locked doors with your tools and engage only if someone is breaking in or you are in imminent danger.

@jstravelers4094

Жыл бұрын

That couple are both idiots. If I actually felt uncomfortable about a group of people marching down the public street past my house.....I might have my rifle laying across my lap as I sat on my front steps watching them walk by. But there is no way I would point my weapon at anyone on the public street. No matter what they said.

@FC-qe1wl

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it was the sight of the firearms that caused no damage....

@tangoESPECIAL

Жыл бұрын

The St. Louis couple was nuts … outside , pointing their weapons at folks and bogger finger on trigger 😬😬😬

@Skank_and_Gutterboy

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It's also hard to convince a jury that you were thinking about your family and defending them when you decided to leave them to defend themselves while you went outside to further engage a perp. Not only is it more dangerous to you, it's more dangerous to your family if a gunman takes you out of the fight. If you're chasing somebody down, it's no longer self-defense. That's a clear case of your emotions getting you into jail. Being a gun-owner requires restraint. Heading outside to pick a 2nd fight in a more dangerous arena is the opposite of restraint.

@FC-qe1wl

Жыл бұрын

@@Skank_and_Gutterboy" If you're chasing somebody down, it's no longer self-defense." Well that is the way it is supposed to be, But a few days ago a homeless guy tracked someone down long after he said he was attacked and the DA said it is Self defense.

My biggest fear is that defending yourself makes you guilty. I’m armed, trained and practice constantly at a range. But even then, I always take the non aggressive attitude if (and I pray it doesn’t) that should arise. Stay secure inside, communicate immediately with law enforcement, position yourself in a defensive posture, know where your rounds will travel. Then and only then will I respond discharging my firearm, keeping in mind, I’m not “shooting to kill” because those words will make me out to be the aggressive one. Thank you for everything you do sir. This type of educational information is here the asking. Be safe.

@winston1788

Жыл бұрын

Goodonya and best reasoning YL. Mas would agree 100%.

@oneballwizard406

Жыл бұрын

Better to be judged by 12 than buried by 6

@tomasnokechtesledger1786

Жыл бұрын

Do you prefer death, instead of facing a stupid judge?

@8535eddie

Жыл бұрын

@@tomasnokechtesledger1786 no of course not. Hopefully if I use deadly force, it will be a considered a good shoot.

@oneballwizard406

Жыл бұрын

@Ying Li if you're discharging your firearm that means the other person is threatening your life in which case you always shoot to kill... anybody with basic firearms training knows this

"I'm Massad Ayoob, one of the many content providers here" That's called class, ladies and gentlemen.

@DCsGladiator

Жыл бұрын

Can you explain? I'm new to him.

@scottwhitcher265

Жыл бұрын

...and a very humble intro by such a man.

@captainnemo6222

Жыл бұрын

@@DCsGladiator Oh my! IMO If you're a firearms owner and you do NOT know who Ayoob is - you need to get caught-up IMMEDIATELY! Massad Ayoob is one of the more notable firearms and self-defense experts of the last 50 years! His book "In The Gravest Extreme" which deals with what happens in the aftermath of a self-defense shooting, is one of two books which I feel EVERYONE who owns a gun for self-defense needs to read! (The other one being Col. Jeff Cooper's seminal work "Principles of Personal Defense")! I often give copies of both books to friends who are new shooters, or who are not familiar with these two men. Ayoob is admittedly kind of "an acquired taste" for some folks, because he has his own way of thinking, and is not afraid to puncture platitudes or egos, and he has what some people consider to be a rather high and mighty way of speaking. But I really like him, and I do not believe he's a egoist, unlike some of the self-agrandizing "Experts in their own minds" who are out there pushing THEIR way of shooting, or selling Time-shares and Condos on their property in the desert to their students during breaks in training. Please do yourself a GREAT favor and pick up the works of Ayoob (and Col. Cooper) at your earliest convenience and familiarize yourself with them..

@Fausto_4841

Жыл бұрын

it's called an introduction.

@hitman_s1

Жыл бұрын

@@captainnemo6222 LOL

GREAT Video as always Sir!! - When I saw the videos of this incident one other thing jumped out at me about their actions. From a tactical/operational standpoint... The moment they exited the home they gave up a significant source of cover/concealment. From the angle of the street, they were very exposed to anyone in the crowd who wanted to let a round or two fly. When we discuss this situation in my classes I point out how easily a shot could have run out from the crowd and made the incident far more tragic thank it was.

I absolutely love watching your videos. The way you calmly and clearly explain things is refreshing. I agree it's probably best to stay inside and wait to see what what happens. Once that door is breached as you said, it's over. I've always felt the sound of a pump 12 ga makes a sound that would make one rethink thier actions

@richardcranium3579

Жыл бұрын

If you wait to rack a shell in your shotgun until someone is inside you’re doing it wrong. Don’t carry on an empty chamber

Absolutely so true. Remain in the house. Don’t go outside.

I appreciate your explanation on real world problems. And what the lawful approach is to deal with them.

Love your knowledge Sir! I learn so much to apply...Thank you so much for your videos. Keep em coming!

Really appreciate the articulate, we'll spoken, and common sense statements made on this channel. Thank you and God Bless.

Could listen to this gentlemans POV all day, every day....blessings Mas..

Great information! Please keep them rolling out.

Excellent video! You raise many legal issues that we as firearm owners should consider before exiting the safety of our homes. The moment you exit your home all legal issues come into play. I once had a neighbor who knew I owned a handgun. She was experiencing some serious imminent threats from a friend of her daughter. One day she asked me if I would respond to her apartment with my handgun to "save" her and her daughter if the male concerned arrived at her apartment. I had to tell her that the best advice I could give her was to stay inside her apartment and dial 911 and let the police deal with this issue. I had to explain to her that the LAST thing I would do is arrive outside her apartment with my handgun. When I explained the legal jeopardy I might experience in great detail my friend finally realized why I could NOT help her in this emergency situation. She finally understood! Thanks again for the great advice. I'm also a former armed security guard and a current CCW holder.

In most situations where trouble lingers outside the house, you should indeed remain inside and be prepared to defend yourself and family. However, the circumstances of what was taking place in 2020 involved violent rioters who demonstrated a propensity for setting fire to buildings and vehicles. While a man likes to think of his home as his castle, it is still different than a literal castle with a large moat, a drawbridge, and heavily fortified walls. The modern house is far less resistant to attack by fire(the flaming kind.) There may be some of us who would prefer the option to potentially die fighting rather than wait for our home to be burned down with us inside as the unscathed rioters laughs are the last thing we ever hear.

@WALTERBROADDUS

Жыл бұрын

No one was rioting. And the people were not even going to their house.

@usnavypalawanhunter5737

Жыл бұрын

​@@WALTERBROADDUS WRONG! No one was rioting? Then why does video news footage show the crowd broke down the McCloskey's front gate and were threatening to kill them when the McCloskeys came out with their weapons? But you were right in that the rioters weren't even going to the McCloskey's house. That's because the Mayor's house was in the same neighborhood, and they were threatening to burn down HER house. I admire Massad Ayoob, but he's wrong on this one. He cites castle doctrine but assumes the castle starts at the front door. He doesn't mention that the McCloskey residence is a compound with high stone walls and an iron front gate and a lawn BEFORE the front door. News footage shows the crowd had torn down that IRON gate and were inside on the lawn shouting threats. Therefore the castle HAD been breached, and the McCloskeys were justified in brandishing their weapons inside their own residence. Second, Ayoob fails to mention how politicized this case was, and that the law really had very little to do with it, which was why the Democrat prosecutor charged and the Republican governor pardoned the McCloskeys. Third, Ayoob should have discussed this case in context with the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, in which Ayoob justified Rittenhouse's actions with the "doctrine of necessity" even though the castle doctrine obviously didn't apply to Rittenhouse. Or even the Florida law enforcement's justification for property owners of "you loot, we shoot" in the aftermath of the recent hurricane. And fourth, Ayoob doesn't mention that St. Louis law enforcers refused to put down the riot even when the rioters were in an exclusive gated private community, leaving homeowners like the McCloskeys to fend for themselves. Because, as cgsimons1187 pointed out, there are times when staying inside your house, per Ayoob's advice, can put you at a disadvantage or, worse, get you killed. Never mind rioters throwing Molotov cocktails at your roof, what about some people actually shooting at your house from the outside street? Even if you had a weapon, you can't shoot what you can't see, and you can't see if you're hunkered down inside your house dodging the incoming bullets. At some point you will have to exit the house in some way just to see where the threat is coming from. In the end, it is probably better to simply state that the castle doctrine applies in different ways in different states and even countries, and Ayoob's generalized advice to stay inside the house is at best applicable on a case-by-case basis. After all, it is up to the person whose life is at risk to decide whether he or she will be be judged by twelve---or carried by six.

@ungratefulpeasant8085

Жыл бұрын

@@WALTERBROADDUS They literally broke down a private gate to the neighborhood and ended up on their property angrily shouting that they were going to assault and burn the Mclosky's house down. An angry mob in a time where angry mobs are rioting, looting, burning, and murdering people are the very definition of overwhelming force.

@WALTERBROADDUS

Жыл бұрын

@@ungratefulpeasant8085 on the contrary, their display of force inflamed the situation.

@WALTERBROADDUS

Жыл бұрын

@@ungratefulpeasant8085 Wikipedia, while not the most 100-percent credible source those present facts of the event differently. The gate was actually intact when they decided to exit their home. And the crowd was not threatening them. But in fact , simply going to the mayor's house.

When I bought my first firearm for home defense about 41 years ago, the first thing I did was read "In The Gravest Extreme" on the advice of my boss. It was the best education a new gunowner could give themself at the time. Turns out even now Massad Ayoob is still the best. Thank you for a lifetime of solid firearms advice.

@faryldaryl3975

Жыл бұрын

I always recommend that book to anyone interested in getting a gun for self defense, I even have an extra copy just for a loaner. This may sound strange coming from a lifelong pro 2A guy, but I'm proud of the two times potential gun owners, after reading it, decided NOT to buy a gun.

@SouthernGround

Жыл бұрын

@@faryldaryl3975 So you are proud you talked someone out of try and learn how to defend one's family and themselves? will you be just as proud if they are attacked or possibly murdered by taking your advice?

@boatnerhowell9760

Жыл бұрын

I also bought, "in the Gravest Extreme" and still consider it a "bible" of sorts for anybody who owns a self defense weapon.

@beenschmokin

Жыл бұрын

Guns and gun fighting has come light years since then. Get up to date on tactics and shooting.

@DarrylG63

Жыл бұрын

@@beenschmokin My guns, tactics and skills are up-to-date. But thank you for "expert" advice. LOL

These videos are far and away the best thing on the web in regards to youtube and firearms channels.

Please keep up these videos! I need to keep up on this stuff. Thank you for passing on this knowledge.

Fantastic analysis and advice. Well done, Sir.

This Man brings back many childhood memories, I used to read handgunner magazines, as well as Soldier of Fortune. Always a good read, and I learned a lot. I want to take this moment to thank Mr. Ayoob for his teaching, guidance, and frankly, candor , in matters such as these.

@qssneaky

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I think its so cool we can now watch and listen to him on KZread.

@lawrencelyman3372

Жыл бұрын

@JamesRockon though, maybe now with KZread, he seems a tad less "mythical" or "mysterious ". Lol. But , it did just strike me that I'm 50+ and he's been doing this since before I was born..

@DavidLLambertmobile

Жыл бұрын

Yes, 💯 : as a teen I read a few Harris publications Combat Handguns, Guns & Ammo, SoF(by Robert K Brown USAR ret). Ayoob wrote about many use of force events, guns, holsters.

@dfabove9108

Жыл бұрын

Me too !!!!

@loudellerman1670

Жыл бұрын

He used to write for the magazines.

Also walking outside open you up to ambush and if you have a light on you really stand out and it's an easy shot to take you out.

I appreciate the sobriety of the content presented here. The advice is so sensible and there is intelligent description of context. Neither defensiveness or promotion. Just really well done, thoughtful talks.

Great episode. One thing I would suggest, is that you remind people of a previous show you did. And (I am paraphrasing) you made a great point that leaving your home to confront folks was tactically not a very good decision. I live in a rural area. We have people trespass on the farm, and I always am reminded of your good advice. I am inside, my door is locked, I am armed and in control of my situation, once i go outside all of that goes out the proverbial door. Great show

@AnnaWinter-ie5fg

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

@jstravelers4094

Жыл бұрын

Not everyone trespassing on your property has criminal intent. Especially in broad daylight! Lots of people are just uninformed or stupid. I am not afraid to talk to anyone. And I sure as hell am not going to bring a goddamned gun with me to tell someone to get lost.

@christopherrahilly8425

Жыл бұрын

@@jstravelers4094 Well, a couple points. Our property is clearly marked with locks on the access points. That answers intent. Two, I do have a gun with me, because most often they (when I run across them) have guns illegally hunting. Three, 99%of the time the conversations are not adversarial, just a warning. Four, trespassers who get hurt still can sue the land owner, so we are fairly firm in our warning. Five, you know nothing of what you are speaking of or my situation or area. Six, when we know of trespassers we call the sheriff, but sometimes surprises happen. I’d rather be armed 2 miles in the woods than unarmed when I meet someone who clearly intended to trespass on our land and is armed.

@modus_operandi2508

Жыл бұрын

@@AnnaWinter-ie5fg hi 👋

@wallychambe1587

Жыл бұрын

@@jstravelers4094 What if they come at you with a weapon while you are "telling them to get lost"??

I'm a young father and this is absolutely sound advice I will definitely follow your advice like a religion

Thank you Sir. You're one of the best educators.

I learned not only from this vid. but also, from the comments. That speaks to the quality of the instructor IMO. For more than 25 years of learning from your entertaining wisdom, thank you Mr. Ayoob.

In the small town where I grew up, the chief of police lived across the street. I was a teenager at the time, but I remember a conversation he had with my father. He stated "If you shoot them in a doorway or coming through a window... make sure the body is inside the house when officers arrive... no questions will be asked."

@keegan854

Жыл бұрын

Not good advice for the modern era. Forensic science will show that you moved the body, which can get you in big trouble even if the initial shooting was justified. Massad says as much in his book Deadly Force (2nd ed, pg. 143)

@johncronin5311

Жыл бұрын

Sure , try that and let me how it works out

@tangoESPECIAL

Жыл бұрын

If you do that you’ll end up with a murder charge plus obstruction of justice

Thank you for this informative video. Great service you are providing sir.

Thanks for the great advice Mass. I believe it to be invaluable.

As always Mas, words of wisdom and sensibility. Thanks and Blessings!

@gowilsoncombat

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

Mr Ayoob. Thank you, sir.

Overwhelming! Good advice!

I've been loving hearing Massad Ayoob speak. He's such a wise and thoughtful man. I'd love to see him on JRE.

@louisbabycos106

Жыл бұрын

He would be a great voice actor

Massad Ayoob: national treasure.

Great information. Thank you.

Thanks for the information and perspective, great commentary.

Excellent as always. Thank you! When someone outside begins preparation for starting your house on fire while you’re inside that’s a different scenario requiring you to go outside to stop the intended assault/attack. A post addressing this scenario would be helpful. Thank you.

@gonepostal1995

Жыл бұрын

Excellent point.

@HicSvntDracones

Жыл бұрын

That is common sense, I mean.. if someone has to tell you that you can go engage someone lighting your house on fire, and that fire puts your life at imminent risk... I question how they survived thi long in the first place.... It is rather simple, If you feel that your life is absolutely at risk, or you are at risk of severe bodily injury, then take the shot. I mean, it is an obvious scenario, and you know when it happens.... or just ask yourself, could I convince a jury that my life was at risk, and the answer is yeah or most likely, then go for it.

@digitalfootballer9032

Жыл бұрын

Even in New York state, which is a notoriously anti gun state, it is explicitly stated in the law that you have the right to shoot anyone in the act of committing arson on your dwelling.

@1brene2batu3billi

Жыл бұрын

@@digitalfootballer9032 Love seeing it in writing. The prosecutors look for ways to falsely prosecute law abiding citizens in order to keep the criminal’s family and friends from rioting with no regard for the law abiding citizen protecting himself.

My absolute favorite firearms instructor.

Excellent and informative information that is very much appreciated.

Awesome advice. Thank you.

Thanks for giving us the benefit of your knowledge here, Mas. Valuable info, for sure. The devil is indeed in the details.

@gowilsoncombat

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You sir are the epitomy of excellence. Ive read your articles for over 40 years. I read many of your first works in ShotgunNews,G&A?,ShootngTimes? in the 1980s.I hope and pray you have minimum 25/30 more to give us.Thank you for all that you have done,doing now and all the many firearms subjects you have left to tell us.lve admired you from 19yrs on...lm now 60.

@mtman2

Жыл бұрын

DITTO here too...!

@knifemaker2472

Жыл бұрын

Same here. 44 now. Read his articles since my teens

Another great informative video. Thank you for sharing it. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋

Very helpful advice. Greatly appreciated.

Excellent and comprehensive presentation on an important subject. The storylines were exceptional and clear. Thank you Massad.

Thank you and subscribed! I was taught many years ago, remain inside the house. With all respect anyone getting attacked by a horde of protesters or whatever, as soon as I heard about them on their porch, I was like no you didn't please say you did not handle it that way 🤦🤦🤦 Any and all teaching that can be furthered out to the public in general is crucial 👍💯👏

Thank you for this overwhelming advice.

@gowilsoncombat

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

*This is an excellent video, and you sir are now probably gonna be responsible for saving many people from going to prison, Ty..* 😎