Precisely why I stay away from most crowded areas and events that draws bad people doing bad actions. I don't want to save myself or others or deal with any drama.

I’m a NRA rifle instructor. Assistant CCW instructor. Low light no light instructor and a RSO. I have heard different variations of this subject but man, this is a wonderful way to put out the information and advice. Keep it up brother!

All in all, this is probably one of your best videos, cause it deals with the realities that hopefully most of us will never have to deal with.

Dirty Harry summed this up nicely. “A mans gotta know his limitations...” Magnum force, 1973. Great and necessary video! I tell my students the same things. Thank you sir!

Reminds me of the James Yeager / Tactical Response hierarchy of needs 1) Mindset 2) Skills 3) Tactics 4) Gear

Get your heart right, or don't carry... If you aren't mentally prepared to take life, don't carry... If you carry, and you're not mentally prepared to do what it takes, you are only bringing another means of your own demise, or the detriment of others... If you're going to carry, make yourself mentally prepared first.

@andrewschulte3024

28 күн бұрын

i get what you’re saying and you’re right but when the time comes, only then, will somebody know if they have what it takes. Doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get the chance to defend themselves.

@hondaservicecenter

28 күн бұрын

@@andrewschulte3024 well you gotta live with it after too. That takes a toll on many

Uvalde is the perfect example. They had the equipment and firepower to deal with the threat, but did nothing because of their mindset. Another great video!

@daequanloco8351

28 күн бұрын

Not really comparable lol

@user-ys1ki8sp8s

28 күн бұрын

@@daequanloco8351 then stop being so closed minded

@daequanloco8351

28 күн бұрын

@@user-ys1ki8sp8s your comparing EDC mindset to an active shooter scenario…. Chill my dude

@user-ys1ki8sp8s

28 күн бұрын

@@daequanloco8351 You not wanting to be prepared for an active shooter as part of your EDC only confirms my point that you are in fact closed minded. Look up Eli Dicken.

@daequanloco8351

28 күн бұрын

@@user-ys1ki8sp8s I’m 2x prepared more than you thats for sure. Being prepared for something like that is so much lower than you could ever believe. Assuming I’m not ready for that. Back to your main point. Uvalde is not comparable to EDC bro. You think your a cop and will need to save everyone’s life when an active shooters situations happens. If stuff like that ever happens you’re not gonna be a hero and if you are I guess you died one for random people that could give a fuck about you. You also don’t know anything about procedure and how shit works with policing either

BLUE BLUE BLUE thank you for coming out and saying the uncomfortable truth!!

If not prepared to risk your life to save others, then maybe stay out of the situation. I'm not sure where I heard this..."killing a man, you take away everything he has and was going to be."

Excellent job on a deep subject. Thank You

Outstanding video! The mindset is the most important part. An individual is effectively disarmed without it, and no amount of hardware will change that.

Somber tone but a much needed reality check for a lot of people out there

He’s right everything. Get your mind right, understand what you’re signing up for, know what you’re willing to do, and be realistic about your capabilities. A classic example is I know very feminine women - super girly. They want a gun and fast forwarding we go to a Glock 43X for lightweight, small, concealable reasons. But then I give them spray, a good knife, stun gun, expandable baton. They think I’m crazy for carrying at least one extra magazine… we go to the range and after they blow through their 11 rounds they get such a realization they then want a full size handgun and a ton of magazines. Training opens their eyes to the obvious. Then they realize a lot more. I wish I could record their faces lol

I appreciate the conversation sir, it's real and we all need to hear it or be reminded of it. Here in Texas we also have to remember there's a good chance we're not the only one carrying, how to communicate you are a good guy with a gun. I also carry an IFAK with me everywhere.

Very good video, everyone should think about this before something happens rather than after.

LT Col Grossman has some great books about this. “On Combat” and “On Killing”

More content creators desperately need to cover this topic. Good job young man!👍🏼

Good discussion. I have a lot more respect for someone who’s given serious thought about their ability to use deadly force to defend and decided they couldn’t do it and doesn’t carry than I do for someone who hasn’t and assumes they’ll just rise to the occasion. Carrying a deadly weapon for defense is something you should take seriously and train both mentally and physically to accept whatever consequences.

Great video to watch as I get ready for a class

I always give your videos a 2nd listen a couple hours later, trying to absorb points and see if i can get something deeper the 2nd time through. This one will need an extra commitment of attention. Thanks for the excellent perspective and bringing mindset to the forefront of my thoughts today. Stay safe y'all.

👍🇺🇸 well spoken Uncle 🇺🇸👍

May God bless you. As trained trauma personal, I can say that triage selection has the same objectives. Best regards.

I hope others will implement a lot of what you talked about in their training I know I will thank you for touching on a very uncomfortable subject

Only have first aid and emergency prep under my belt, so wife and I both got Defensive Pistol 1 under the belt. Defensive Pistol 2/Stop The Bleed course scheduled for September at Middle Tennessee Firearms Training. Bolstering as many weakspots in our game as possible as fast as possible.

As an ex LEO, this is spot on. Great job 👍

Best video i have seen on mindset in a long time. Great job.

“My very big, uh; brain 🧠 “

Have been watching you since the first video, and don't ever say much! But i Feel this was probably the best one yet. Thank you for all u do here brother, really appreciate it, love hearing your input on most things😉 Stay safe out there man! Much Love and Respect from Central Kentucky!🇺🇸💪💯🇺🇸

This is my biggest struggle. I train, I think things through, I talk with my family about what to do if x, but at the end of the day, I have never been on a two way range and I know that I don't like to fight. I honestly don't know what will happen should God forbid happen. I also know how I am in an emergency which gives me a little hope, but I just don't know.

Your videos are always great…. However, this one may be the most poignant and important topic you have covered!! Excellent job! I developed a LEO Survival Class (40 hr) for the Academy. A large part of it was “mindset and survival”. I firmly believe that mindset is “almost” as important as shooting/fighting skills. Again, excellent video and advice!!👍🏼🇺🇸

Carry God with you

@AJohnSmith

28 күн бұрын

No need, he’s in my heart.

@beck4218

28 күн бұрын

Will he fit in a 40L pack?

@hondaservicecenter

28 күн бұрын

@@AJohnSmith well yes. You carry him in your Heart and Soul.

@hondaservicecenter

28 күн бұрын

@@beck4218 Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Matthew 10:33 whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. Dont ever deny him again

@rustyshackleford9017

28 күн бұрын

he ain't gonna help you when metal meets flesh homie

Well said buddy !!!👍🏻🖖🏻✌🏻

Because of you man I changed my ammo buying different I used to buy alot all at once when I would go to Tha range but was alot of money now I buy 1-200 rounds a month of ammo for my guns or even 50 n honestly it’s helped get a lot jus not all once. Gonna keep doing this till I hit my marker thanks uncle freedom

You're probably right about a bew flash light not winning a fight. But the old 6 -8 cell maglight.very effective.

Well worded

Carry the fire. Be the sheepdog.

Imagine the resolve of the American settlers in the westward movement . Life was unforgiving and death was around every corner .

Great video. 👍

Going on day 3 of boxing/Muay Thai kickboxing. Thanks for the motivation

Excellent video man, glad to see someone talk about this in a detailed manner. I think its probably one of the most overlooked or unappreciated parts of deciding to carry a firearm. It could possibly be one of your most important videos, and i hope everyone watches it.

I’m glad you addressed what to do when LEOs show as not to be mistaken for the bad guy. Always supplying good info for us.

I learned “Blue” today. This is a question I’ve asked. I like yours in combination to dropping that “Hot Potato “. Keep up the good work! Be safe!!

Superb content,thanks

Excellent presentation😮

Thank u for another good one!

Good talk

This is an outstanding video. Probably your best yet!

Very good topic and good talk. Thank you.

Thank you. I keep enjoying your videos.

Nice

...or your physical fitness. Because very few want to talk about that. Mind first (per this video), body second. Then, you focus on tools.

Great Video! ,,damn straight

24:00-24:25 best thing for others and a civilian like me to know.

Excellent subject & lots to think about! I don't think I've missed many of your videos but I would put this one in the top 1%. Well done.

Best video most value so far. Give more content as good as this

Great reality check video. Keep up the good work! All the info you provide is much appreciated. On a totally different topic, and not being a glock owner, is that model 45 you use comped?

@unclefreedom213

28 күн бұрын

Thanks, and yes, it has the Radian Afterburner/ Ramjet

It's very normal for a man to protect and if he has to shoot someone we have been for thousands of years very normal.

@unclefreedom213

28 күн бұрын

I agree always been normal to protect but no taking life has not and never will be normal. Did you know that even back in the Civil War, ww1 and 2 we documented cases of what is now known as PTSD for actions done in combat. And I'm sure that it existed long before but without record. Some of the hardest men I've ever known have struggled with PTS and sadly it's claimed the lives of friends. We've normalized not being okay with what you've done being a weakness. Only recently have we finally normalized talking to someone and it being okay that you've had an internal war. We've finally acknowledged as a society that yes taking out people in combat or in a fight is necessary but it's also okay that your heart and brain say hey this isn't normal

are your x300 turbos a pita to move the switch? I see lots of comments on reviews that its normal.

@unclefreedom213

17 күн бұрын

No they are the standard they always have been. Surefire has always had the stiffest switches. I really like the modlite switching if surefire could switch as smooth as the modlite and keep thier momentary push in they woild be unbeatable

@roba4176

17 күн бұрын

Pretty much have to use two hands to turn it off to not risk a nd. It don't feel right but it's my only surefire.

That Roland Special G45 looks sweet!

You can not help anyone unless you can help yourself first. End the obesity epidemic, it hurts and kills more than any gun ever would.get healthy get fit. It’s a lifestyle change not a diet. Do it for yourself, do it for the ones you love.

If you get into a fight, you cannot risk grappling with someone if you are armed. Because if you do your gun could easily become their gun! If they come towards you, you have almost no choice to draw your weapon.

@unclefreedom213

28 күн бұрын

if you draw or attempt a draw in grappling distance you've screwed up. Create space by whatever means necessary then finish the fight.

Fights fu(king suck. Watching others get hurt, while you could be do something, and don't fu(king sucks 1000%more.

Condoms?

Carry the word of God in your heart. Most important thing.

@jeremyjeremy8795

16 күн бұрын

The Word does not conflict with self defense if anything it concretes it

@johnstanley6519

16 күн бұрын

@@jeremyjeremy8795 Amen, I agree. That’s one of the reasons I believe it’s the most important thing to carry.

"Pray without ceasing", 1 Thes 5:17, and it's highly unlikely you'll ever make a bad call when it matters most. You'll sleep soundly after a violent encounter, too. It's pretty pathetic how little men who carry weapons pray.

It goes the other way to some people carry a gun just wanting something to happen and that leads to bad shit to don’t pull your gun until it’s time to shoot don’t be a hot head deescalate the situation if you can