I think the bad guys are using drones to drop old school potassium chlorate bombs on these factories that are catching fire. You can get big, quiet commercially available drones for like $1500. You can spray paint them, fly em in from like a 1/4 mile away, at 100yds high. Barely any trace of them. Hook em up with some arcade claws and boom. Had to tell someone. Just in case. That's my theory as of just right now. Bet that is how the bad guys, from ja-bup, that walked acrosa our wide open border last summer are attacking our countries plants and mills.
And never underestimate the amount of damage that can be caused by stupid people in large groups. The U.S. Congress is evidence enough of the truth of that statement.
Hey John, I live in Southern Oregon a couple of years ago those city burners came into my town. And were met by several hundred armed citizens.. and law enforcement. there was no violence because we are not Portland.
@@reneacampbell2853 I don’t have that honor, but it’s something I read once, and it really stuck with me. It’s an excellent principle for any gun owner in my opinion.
Nod to the headbutt! I wind commercial garage door springs for a living. My grip strength is legit!! I have absolutely no idea what im doing in a fight, but this is very effective: Bury both hands deep into chest flesh through any garments. Use elbows to block swings. Be patient. Watch for the groin kick. If you're stronger than them it's their only shot. Feel his balance. Aim for the back of their head. If you hit their eye socket, you will hurt also. But they will be done. Lol. Cheers!!
John, I believe you're smart enough to never engage in any situation with any risk to your family. There is no "good ending" to any situation near a shit show like the situations presented. Its all "stupid people, place and time".
One man, who is willing to perform horrible acts of violent brutality against an enemy , can so break that enemy's morale that they are no longer an effective force who is willing to fight.
My wife was pregnant with our first child when people started these demonstrations that blocked the highways in NC. From that point on I started carrying a rifle in my car. It’s insane to think that you can be in your car minding your business then be forced to defend you and your loved ones from a mob. I understand your buddy’s concern about being caught up downtown.
@@johnrhodes9533 Central NC here. Problem spots are Durham and Raleigh. As soon as they start coming to the suburbs, they are starting to mess with armed/trained citizens, retired veterans and a whole bunch of other folks they are not ready to deal with.
First, use the biggest, heaviest weapon in your possession, YOUR CAR! Get the rifle ready, but use the car until you can't anymore. Then, switch to using the rifle, and get your pistol ready.
@@EJ257IHI yeah the moment they are up against any force that is ready and willing to stand up to them they usually fold, tuck tail and run. Either that or get their ass kicked lol
Basic US Army doctrine. Never fight one on one if you can help it. We generally like to have AT LEAST a 3 to 1 advantage, and that's just for grunt on grunt. You should also have drone overwatch, artillery, forward observers, QRF backup...etc. Fighting fair is for idiots. Think redcoats lining up in large killing fields
I really think rule 1 is don’t be there. We bugged out of the cities and enjoy living in rural township where everyone is armed to say “not my neck of the woods”
We did same and feel fairly well prepped. One thing to constantly keep in mind is that hunger has fast feet… so as the shitstorm gets beyond the city, it gets to us quicker than we planned on…
My new born was in the hospital undergoing heart surgery while the Feorge Gloyd riots and CHOP/CHAZ debacle was going on. All the nurses walked out of the hospital to protest. Once my son was healed up we packed our s**t and got the hell out of WA.
You mean BatMan or no one will jump out to save me in Gathom, That's not cool where is SuperMan , or The Avengers no help from not anyone. Mam yea getting there then call on Acquaman or wonder Women to help. I would hope 1 of them would come out to assist me. LOL OR YO LO
Really good to hear this. So many people focus in on gearing up to be able to go in... and a lot of us are prior mil/LE and that was how we trained. But once that's not our job, the best reaction we can have is don't be in the situation. Get out of it, help others get out of it, and just break contact as soon as possible. Great insight.
Agreed, especially if you're with family or close friends (who maybe don't carry). Don't engage or try to help, just get your loved ones out of the AO.
I'm reminded of something I once heard. "I came into this world naked, screaming, and covered in someone else's blood. I have no problem leaving the world in the exact same way."
I just retired, Army, went back to school. The youth of today really need some Men to become mentors, trainers and coaches. Have some great conversation and change some hearts and minds. Absolutely avoid the chaos, more people make it a bigger IO win for the extreme.
Right now you couldn’t pay me to go to Seattle. Our beautiful city has become an armpit in so many ways. Thanks for giving good insight in how to manage these types of situations should we ever be faced with them.
Not to mention when you refuse to visit Seattle you deny the city tax money. Less visitors = less money = rethinking idiotic ideas. 'When I feel the heat, I see the light' - former U.S. Senator Everett Dirksen.
@@shootshellz They'll continue to double down on their failing policies and wokeness until it destroys them. THEN regular people can start going back and rebuilding.
We live 45 minutes outside of Portland and still go often on date nights. Both my wife and I are confident in our abilities to defend ourselves and more importantly we pay attention and avoid conflicts anytime possible. You can not let evil win by scarring you into staying at home.
@Ass Clapper Let them have the cities. Then turn out the lights, shut off the gas, and block the roads. And don't forget to turn off the internet! The problem will solve itself, if it can be contained. Remember the movie "Outbreak?"
@Ass Clapper It is a horrifyingly evil idea, but it is the plan, nonetheless. When SHTF, the government plans to make you stay put. They are already rolling out 15-minute communities, where you will need a permit to travel more than a mile or so from home, and will have trouble finding a good reason to do so. Don't underestimate these evil spirits. Soon, there will be such confusion and strife in the cities, that those who wish to leave them will not be able. And those who remain will be in dire straights for water, sanitation, hygiene, heat, and food. Hanging sheets and blankets up so snipers can't see you, etc. And unlike many countries (Bosnia, Iraq, Syria, Mexico, etc.), American architecture offers very little protection from projectiles or fire. The countryside will have its own problems, but at least maybe there will be a place to bury feces (not to mention other remains). "Displaced persons" are not likely to travel far without being whisked off, if they are deemed to be a burden to the public.
Uh I'd just move out of Portland area. Cuz it's gonna go up in flames soon. Then where will all those people left go? To the surrounding houses outside of city limits
Travel in groups, have a community, show presence. You're basically immortal to them if you're not alone, they're cowards and only attack you if you get singled out.
I sometimes wonder how these "protestors" can assault and destroy with impunity, all the while crying "repression". Looks to me like they are not being repressed by Uncle Sam. They are; however, victims of their own laziness, and victims of whatever lies and fears led them to being the useless, moronic, and dangerous-deranged people they are now.
@@Mattpdx1 communists love lying more than they love taking people's hard earned money from them. You're full of shit. Antifa attacks everyone who isn't in black bloc attire.
"Dont Let Communism Ruin Date Night" sounds like legitimate dating advice from the 50's and 60's _We shouldn't still be having to give that advice out 60 years later._
Communism is an endemic mind virus requiring recurring cultural inoculations from one generation to the next. Unfortunately in a 100 years our grand kids will still be fighting against it
In Portland the Police are literally FORBIDDEN to do their job! They cannot MOVE unless they are spit on, or until interpersonal violence is seen in progress! They cannot make arrests because there are no Public Defenders or Court Rooms so perps are released "on recognizence" before the paperwork is done. There is no point in prosecuting perps because there are no open jail or prison beds, so they are released early anyway. There is no Parole supervision staff so they do not even show up for it. But there are PLENTY of disciplinary officials to investigate ANY claim of Police misconduct by ANYONE. About one quarter of Police persons have simply quit the Force over the last two years, with many even abandoning unvested pensions. They DO accept mail-in property crime reports, as long as you have a computer and a printer to download and copy the form! Most of the rich liberals who have moved from California to Portland REFUSE to pay more taxes.............................elsullo
What the police do or don't do is a directly related to the policies of the local elected officials. In these types of situations, don't blame the police. Blame your fellow voters.
And if you are forced to fight, make sure to injure your first encounter as horrifically and quickly as possible to put fear and doubt into the remaining opponents.
This is excellent & timely information. I have to travel to a large city for week (one with a pretty sketchy crime reputation) for work soon. I know that I will likely be the only person in my group of coworkers who will have that situational awareness to hopefully be able to detect an impending issue before it gains momentum & I agree, the first step is recognizing the signs of am imminent problem & removing yourself & others if possible from the area as quickly as possible. The tough part may be convincing others in the group that's its time to beat feet! But hey, if they decide to stay behind, that's on them.
When I was younger (first learning to fight) my BJJ coach asked what I would do if a guy grabbed my wife's ass as we walked by outside of a bar. I said I'd beat his ass. He asked what if he was armed or had friends, would that make your wife safer or less safe? I slowly realized it was smarter to focus on getting her out of the dangerous situation, and helping her (the victim of sexual assault). I said what if he grabs one of us when we try to leave. He said get free and if you can't or start to kill them until they stop.
promytv, “start to kill then until they stop” 😂. I like that perspective. Killin’ is a process. I’ll start the process, and you decide how far it goes by refusing to leave me alone.
Happened to my wife in Galveston while I was about 20 yards ahead of her (Mardi Gras). Stalked him for a minute or two to see who he was running with. Good recon showed him and a buddy. Frontal attack on him first (down) then went after buddy who threw up his arms. Gave him a hand up and my wife got the apology she was looking for and never got from him originally. Three guys too much for me. If that were the case. Wanted a beer after that-first time after years of sobriety.
During local mayoral Race during the Riots I asked every candidate where the local University was: "If Professors were caught organizing and supporting violence in our community what repercussions would be brought to bear?"
Good point. I recall at least one ANTIFA thug that was arrested was a university professor. We need to put pressure on the governors and board of regents to clean house in the universities.
@@benjamminonabudget85 Candidates responded differently but ALL agreed that anyone promoting violence wouldn't be tolerated. The winning candidate responded that local control of sidewalk AND Utility lines gave them leverage over the Universities. I pressed each further that if Professors were recorded would they support withholding funds or refer them to law enforcement? Also pointing out that these Professors were NOT from this community and that they could say whatever they wanted BUT encouraging vandalism, harassment of commuters AND violence WOULDN'T be tolerated. P.S. any offices of NGOs, AFL/CIO or alike would be organizers supporting violence that receive Government funds. Directors of them should be monitored for any such threats.
I live in the next county over from Portland. There are definitely parts of downtown I just try to avoid. I also “recon” the protest threat level before heading into the city. Protest Season doesn’t really start until June when the rain stops (they’re fair weather revolutionaries). It’s sad what has happened to the city of my birth. I might be putting a few more counties of buffer between them and me soon.
As a kid to a young man i have been in a few street fights and seen a whole lot more. I've been surrounded, jumped, even a couple one on ones. No matter how much bjj you train once you have a few guys on you who are determined to do you harm you are at their mercy. I've been in situations with an equalizer and without. The situations with an equalizer were easier to get out of. Not having an equalizer I've had my face broken, ribs cracked etc. Having learned from all those experiences i have no use for BJJ or any other fighting techniques. Practicing CCW and EDC is what will save you.
I'm 5' 3" tall. I have no leverage and no fighting skills. That's why I carry. Force equalization. Say what you will, but I believe in a world where a man should feel and be free to protect himself however he chooses. I realize others don't think the same, and I'm ok with that. The problem is that those guys are all 6' plus and 250 lbs. They don't understand life as a small person. I didn't grow up in the hood, fighting all the time. I grew up in the sticks where we treated each other with respect, or you got your @$$ beat, and I wasn't fond of the latter option.
The disadvantage of being small can be overcome with training. I'm half asian and so small-ish, yet able to manhandle much larger opponents in the gym. There are situations where blowing a hole in someone will land you in prison, and being able to physically manipulate/control an opponent is necessary. Training is fun and a great workout! Make a lot of friends too.
Size matters, regardless of what the "experts" tell you. A five-foot, hundred-pound woman being stalked by a 6'2", 230 lb man has no chance in hell...unless she's carrying and has the training and will to use it. In a situation like that, the police and the courts will take "disparity of force" into account - she's half his size and weight, after all, and he was menacing her.
@@thenathanimal2909 The disadvantage of being small can only be overcome by force equalization. Being good in a gym (controlled environment) is a hell of a lot different than being on a city street and surrounded by two-legged feral animals with a combined IQ of 6. We're talking Real World here, not some Rambo movie.
Unfortunately that world where you're free to defend yourself is not the world we live in, so it often comes down to a choice between life and prison. There is little the left hates more than self-defense.
Indeed. These are far from being gentlemen fighters who will be appeased enough by you going to the ground and stop the fight there. They will kick and stomp you even as you lay there unconscious. You'd be lucky to ever wake up again without being like Reginald Denny.
BJJ works ...in a cage with referee. Not my quote but makes sense. Multiple attackers without restrictions you need to get away. Don't be friendly and don't be fair. Survive by any means necessary. Submission moves will not save you. They will bring lots of party favors. It would be rude not to use them, right.
@@MPRiley-dw2nd that type of BJJ is a sport, real BJJ is still very violent and capable against multiple individuals, it's just not taught in these modern BJJ schools that focus on sport and MMA competition.
My wife still laughs when I pack for a one-day, 2-hour trip and the first thing in the car is my "oh no!" bag. This bag isn't for "fleeing to safety" it is for curing problems, loudly, quickly and with certainty! A slung rifle, a holstered pistol, extra ammo and an athletic cup. Rifles make excellent clubs!
Great message AGAIN John..spot on. KNOW the who, what AND where, and act/respond accordingly. Just like we can’t BE everywhere all time, we can’t FIX EVERY ‘problem’. “OODA Loop” baby. Observe, Orient, Decide..and Act. Stay safe Patriots..
Good advice on knowing when to retreat. The classic retreat is a regrouping strategy. Move to defensible ground and organize reinforcements and potential ambush. It is not rocket science, accept when you are out positioned/numbered and reposition. Adapt, improvise and overcome. SemperFi!
John, one of the best videos I’ve watched about this topic. Great advice. There is no reason to hang out in a no win situation. Push through and get the hell out of the kill box. Regroup and Reorganize
Great info and advice! I'd recommend reviewing some 2020 'game tape' however because you can see how quickly the mob swarms once their attack is initiated. And the attacks don't stop just because you're on the ground or unconscious.
Warren Harrison, Yes grey-man, which should focus on blending in with everyone else. As a Portland native who now lives outside of the city, I choose my clothing accordingly if I’m heading into downtown PDX after dark.
Situational awareness is the most important factor for your safety first im a granpa and always aware of my surroundings coming an going I look up not at ground thank you for your help always watch wps videos awesome channel god bless you
He's absolutely right about fighting multiple attackers. You MUST line them up. DO NOT GET SURROUNDED and if you do u gotta punch straight through like mad and escape or reestablish better positioning (escape tho don't re-engage)
I believe the National Guard was also sent in. When riots take place in Baltimore, MD, the Governor always sends in the National Guard even when the Mayor does not want it.
I was living in the suburbs of Minneapolis during the George Floyd riots. Some of my friends asked me if I wanted to go to the protests. I turned them down. The reason is, I’m not going to go into that situation without carrying. If I go and I’m carrying, there’s an elevated chance of having to use up my gun. I don’t want to use my gun unless I absolutely have to, so I’m going to avoid every potentially dangerous situation I reasonably can.
Besides, a lot of the "other side" IS carrying and, unlike you, has little or nothing to lose. Sun Tzu would approve of your choice. Never let the enemy dictate the terms of engagement if at all possible.
Gee, it isn't like all the big cities got surplus urban assault vehicles. It isn't like there are hydrants and fire hoses. Peaceful Protests for Meaningful Change were promoted and supported by officials ordering forces to not interfere.
Ego battles will destroy weaker men. Just walk away. Don't let your ego put you in a vulnerable position. I see a lot of these videos start with who can yell louder until that first "punch" is thrown. Then someone finds themselves outnumbered.
Ok John, you said it and now we need this on a shirt or hat, it's GOLD! “Don’t be in a stupid place, at a stupid time, with stupid people.” God Bless America
You can end up in the middle of a protest without knowing it's coming. My wife and I were in downtown Cincinnati a couple of years ago. We were staying downtown in a very nice hotel. The concierge recommended a nice restaurant withing walking distance. As we were eating, a BLM rally started with cars circling the city blocks. It didn't get violent, but given their history, could have easily done so.
I read about something happening to an off-duty Army sergeant. He turned down a street and found himself in the middle of a protest. Some soy boy dressed like a jihadi carrying an AK ran up to his car and started raising the AK. The sergeant shot him five times and it was ruled self defense. It also had the effect of clearing a path for him to escape.
Good stuff. There is no way outside the movies that a single person can fight a mob. Personally, I don't like cities, so it's easy to avoid them, but others do. I'm also old and broken up. Sprint? Heck, it's all I can do to walk fast! Avoiding crowds of idiots is the best strategy.
You have to be well trained, as in you literally live and breathe your training. For most of us, physical ailments and limitations, lack of training says avoid at all costs confrontation.
>There is no way outside the movies that a single person can fight a mob Glock 17, half a dozen 33 round mags. People are fearful IRL, they tend to run when the bullets starts flying. See Kyle Rittenhouse, a great patriot.
I forgot where I heard that saying, Stupid Times, Stupid Places, Stupid Things, it is soo true and now always on my list when Traversing Outdoors! Great STuff Friend!
Lived in Portland 45 yrs. Thank You!! It's so hard to stay calm these scum are right down the street and our police don't help it effects my business big time but I'm not allowed to teach lessons,,,so I really like your advice.. I will prob just move soon
This is very smart. No matter how well trained and armed, it is still one against a mob. I have been training for over 20 years and I know that "come at me!" attitude very well. However, the only stories I've found where someone successfully managed to fight a mob alone always involved using some kind of environmental factor to limit their numbers and angles of attack and even then there was an element of luck. It is better it to stay out of it and get others out if necessary.
I started watching this video in hopes for some good tips. Unfortunately, the closest city to me is Portland, OR 🙄. I'm guessing the best route is to avoid cities like Portland completely...or move 😎.
If you avoid the "houseless" camps and the entire DownTown, it's not too bad in the daylight! But anyone approaching with a smile is probably NOT a nice person, and there is probably another coming up behind you...........................elsullo
I live near Portland Oregon. And few buddies and I went there and got chased by antifa on our bikes. I was concealing as well. A lot went through my mind at the moment but we decided to take off in our bikes fast, one guy grabbed my shirt but I was able to get out. It was close but we got out. Later that night, few people died and buildings got broken into. Never have I been there. It was stupid of us to go and check it out.
Restaurants have utensils, glassware, ceramic cups and plates, hot coffee ... Use these to cover your retreat to the kitchen. The kitchen will be defendable with improvised weapons galore. Running outside would be a mistake.
I was in Bolivia during bus protests with a girlfriend. You can argue the smartness of two 19yo girls traveling in those circumstances in the first place, but when we were in the main square of La Paz and saw a protest starting to look more like a riot, we beat feet and headed back to our hostel on the other side of town without hesitation. If something feels sketch, just leave. It's not worth finding out if that gut feeling was right or not.
Not gonna lie, sometimes I don't even watch the videos warrior poet puts out bc I'm busy or what have you. But if I notice they posted a new one I will stop buy just to drop a like and support the content. Nay, today I did watch this one lol
I guess I should have been born in the 1800's because if you come at me with a weapon or blind side me with a sucker punch, my instinct is to present you with a permanent dirt nap. We tolerate too much from these clowns and in my book, they've earned a spot below Roaches on my list of valued things.
My grandpa spent 40+ years teaching judo and jujitsu to people and police officers, ground work was his favorite thing to practice. He wanted me to learn them too, but i was drawn to modern arnis and esgrima. He would still try to get me onto the ground, and fighting back like he wanted would always lead to being pinned down. I found that instead of wrestling back what i could do is loosen up and wriggle out of whatever hold he tried to put me in, like a chinese finger trap. He was a great teacher...for the cops and paying customers. When i see people try to do the wriggle method with cops it leads to being punched in the head several times lol. My esgrima master, Jose Bueno (yes that was his legal name) was a lot tougher. He taught us that there was no such thing as fighting dirty or fighting unfairly. You fight to win, death is defeat. To kill is to win. All techniques that play to your advantage are on the table. He also taught us that stabbing in and out is a waste of energy because the damage made from one or two solid stabs can be maximized by the method in which the blade is moved and then violently removed. My judo instructors never went into that kind of vivid detail but they were teaching people to be confident and well disciplined as opposed to turning every student into a Mr Hyde monster disguised as a friendly Dr Jeckle
Judo throws are excellent and strangulation techniques only need 5 seconds to knock out people. A Japanese fellow that started with judo then added Karate in his youth, would tell how he would get in fights to see how well he was taught/learned techniques, he admitted that in multiple assailant fights as he tired would stop using karate and start just throwing people, the ground is very unforgiving if you throw hard enough.
I’m 30 minutes from Atlanta and I strictly only drive through it. My wife did buy us tickets to see our favorite comedian at the fox theatre so we did that, but I was not comfortable until I was in my chair.
This is good information. What you describe is mainly how to handle the situation if you're outside and on foot. Though I'm curious about ideas if things start hitting the fan in a couple of other situations. Such as if you're driving in your vehicle and realize that chaos has started to unfold. The cars ahead of you have come to a stop and rioters are surrounding them, breaking their windows, and dragging people out and beating them. Another possibility is that you are in a building, and you receive word that a riot has begun and may be in your area within the next 15 minutes.
I got into a similar situation. I was on my way home from the other end of the city and then heard that all public transport had been suspended. I couldn't get a taxi either, because the city had been effectively split in half! There was a procession going from one end of the city to the other and that route went perpendicular to my required path. I could cross the path on foot, but I needed to squeeze past some spectators who refused to budge when I politely asked them to let me through, while a cop signaled us that we may cross the path right now. I thus used the minimal force required to get past and stepped onto the street right next to the cop. One of the guys behind me yelled in rage at me (something akin to how dare you to touch me you ####) and he stepped out on the street behind me punching me in my back. He definitely aimed for my spine in my lower back! However, since I was moving forward, diagonally, and was wearing fairly thick clothes, it didn't even bruise me. I jumped behind the cop who stopped him. I looked back just once before deciding to leave before more trouble arises. My assailant was in his 60s and almost literally half the man I am. I probably could have dropped him in one punch, but then again, what would that look if someone who was 1.5 ft taller and twice as heavy punched an old dude? If I had been alone with this guy, I would have stood up for myself, but I didn't want to get into a brawl in public, especially not in front of cops... TLDR: you might carry a weapon and think that you're prepared, but the actual threat may look very different than you would have ever guessed and the best course of action isn't necessarily to go full out in force.
@@timunderbakke8756 Problem is if we don't take a stand there won't be anywhere to hide from them sooner or later they'll come to the corner you're hiding in.
Great points there for sure ...but dam those people need to be confronted buy every day people ...they don't cair about the cops but when just plain people start fighting back taking those masks off that shit would stop.. keep up the good work WPS
