@@SheEquipsHerself Ok so first video i am watching of yours with the boyfriend....he is really informative, and he presents this information in a logical way. very different from the usual RU-vid "Guntubers" which I really appreciate it sets you apart from the crowd in a great way, also always enjoy how you present information when you do the talking as well. Also swapping my .20 shotguns 00 buckshot with #4 buckshot cause of him for home defense he raised some really good points. Crap I keep editing this comment but what are your and his thoughts on Pistol Caliber Carbines or Conversion Kits for pistols for home defense for those who cant afford like an AR platform specifically in response to the rifle part cause some people can get a PCC easier than an AR or AK.
you don't think he reads every one of these comments? We appreciate your service! ;-) I just hope there's at least a few layers of security film on those front door side windows. That might keep the bad guy from getting in and getting shot. lol
My first line of defense at my house is our dog. Nobody unknown to him is getting into the house without a huge amount of noise coming from him. He’s a Great Pyrenees, 120-pounds and the most lovable family dog in the world, but nobody is going to sneak into the house past him. He gives me time to get to my second line of defense, all of which were discussed in the video. Great video by the way, thanks for putting it out there.
I bought a German Shepard for my daughter so that when she goes to college it can do the exact same thing for her. The fierce bark of a big dog wakes you UP and scares the hell out of an intruder while I grab my weapon to checkout whats going on.
Same at our house, in fact he sleeps in direct sight of the front door and also has good vision to the backdoor. There’s nothing going to get by her that’s trying to get in day or night.
Our medium sized dog has variable barking depending on how far a stranger is. If someone is walking on the sidewalk, he does a couple of "bruf" barks. Kids cutting across the yard gets a full bark and delivery people on the front step or back deck get the full insanity response. Dogs are a very helpful 24 hour monitor system. Cats on the other hand.....
@@miketaylor6700 The very best dogs are fully semi-automatic with a 30 shot per second clip in the magazine. If you name them "Ghost" you get bonus points :)
When you are upstairs looking down if you put a picture with glass on your wall or in your case door you can see the person coming from the other room which give you even more advantage. I have always put pictures in Strategic places to give me better views. Most people dont look for reflections on pictures. Just a helpful hint. Great content by the way.
The one thing allot of tactical trainers forget to advise is the importance of a sling on a long gun. If you have a malfunction or knocked to your feet after you've missed your shot, your weapon can be retained and not be used against you.
Slings can be good and bad. Sometimes they can get in your way and cause malfunctions, especially when reloading. They can also get caught on things when you're trying to remove them from your safe. Over all, slings are generally a good idea but it's another level of training. Just putting a sling on a long gun and not training with it can get you into trouble. I agree with your perspective though! Just something to consider. Thanks so so much for watching my video :)
Wow... my wife and I were wondering if we should go with the small pepper spray or the Home Defence pepper spray... and poor Bob helped us decide!!! You guys rock!
I'm not even through the video yet, and it's only the second one I've seen (thanks! to the YT algorithm) but I have to say the content and presentation is fantastic. Lots of gun BS on RU-vid from all sorts of wannabe's, former this n that...but this angel and her lucky boyfriend are up there with Paul Harrell. Excellent video, hopefully brings more women into the fold.
I've been around guns for years and that explanation about rifle bullets and the water with the pebble. That was probably the best way I've heard that effect described. I'm a bit of a gun nerd and sometimes its difficult to explain things like that to people who arent as well rounded in that realm. But that description is super easy for normal people to wrap their heads around.
Wowza. Your bf has a gift. He managed to explain a subject to me that I always found so incredibly confusing in a way that not only kept my attenion, but also had me understanding right off the bat. I could listen to him talk about ballistics for hours lol. He makes it fascinating. Both of you are great at teaching. I'm so glad I found this channel!
I have been watching RU-vid videos and trying to learn about firearms over last month. I have never own a firearm although coming from a law enforcement family, father and uncles. Never felt the need to own a gun till this past year. I really appreciate the novice level approach to information. There are an enormous number of videos that explain guns and ammo to a more firearm educated following. I have learned more about personal and home safety that nearly a months worth of RU-vid video. I also wanted to get my wife interested and I have had to watch with me. Thanks again from a newbie to this field of self protection.
This is probably one of the most down to earth real world strategies and explanations for home defense. Really impressed with you two. The lighting explanation at the end is something rarely talked about let alone demonstrated. You did both. Kudos to your channel!!
If you carry pepperspray its a good idea to test it on yourself (not alone) so you know how it feels and learn to react when under the influence of it. Have warm water mixed with babyshampoo handy. Two things that i have seen: The front door isn`t the best idea with all the glas. You could put cover for you on top of the fatal funnel (stairs) instead of the handrail. What works is something made out of concrete or filled with sand be it a small wall instead of the handrail or flowerpots on top (as one can see around public buildings) but for home use i`d recommend to cover it up with wood. Smart placed mirrors can also be helpfull and especially if you have space around your house home defense doesn`t start in your house. If you don`t want to leave the light on all the time you can also use lights with motion detectors. If they are placed right you are protected behind the cone of light.
Just discovered the channel. Great information. Did not know those large pepper sprays existed. Went through the comments, looking for this same observation before posting my own. Please add cover to the top of those stairs. A narrow bookcase, stuffed with books, would not be out of place in your hallway. Will definitely adopt the idea of motion lights at the base of a stair too. Great advice.
My husband and I, really enjoy watching your Video. In our home we have three dogs that would attack be before anyone would say (WTH). One is a 80lb husky next is 15lb Chihuahua, next is a beagle pit, he the most loving and protracted pupper of all three. But great info for all. God bless ya.
This channel is amazing. With the state of America currently. We have been thinking about getting a firearm and home defence tools. This knowledge is extremely helpful. Due to the shortage of handguns a shotgun seems like it may be our only option and having no experience with firearms the segment on pump versus semi automatic was invaluable. I wish we never had to think about this though and it's a shame it's gotten so bad that we no longer feel safe and protected.
Girl! This was so much more than home defense! Great clear description and comparison of different ammunition and firearms. I’ve been searching for this info and this video covers all the basics! Sharing with all my girls and even my husband 😉
When I was a pretty young kid, my grandpa told me, 12 ga, No4 buck is the only way to go if you want something to just plain stop. He lived quite a life and made lots of things stop breathing in his lifetime. I've tried both 00 and 4 quite a bit, and it's hard to argue with him. The noise of the rifle is the exact reason we switched to a pistol carbine for our house long gun. Plus it gives us a little more realistic range for outdoor situations.
You also can use wireless lighting controls, to turn on (or off) specific downstairs light to confuse an intruder. A fire alert strobe or disco strobe REALLY will disorient them. There have been good remote sysytems for decades. Many inexpensive ones now.
Great video. Although, I live in South Africa and having your self defense firearm in a safe is like suicide. Your self defense firearm should be on your person when awake and under pillow when asleep. I like how you explain the lighting in your house as it makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing. Colin.
Well, your boy friend's demo is probably the best I have seen. Talking about rifle and the bullet reaction to into water, no need for Jelly. What I add to others regarding a break in if possible "Call 911" first what ever happens it is..
Just found your channel. This was the best lesson in home defense I have ever attended. I definitely learned a lot. Form shotgun shells to lighting. Thank you both.
Your served as a marine in why state and time period. I served 13 years in the marines mostly in California From 1980 to 1993. Tell him thank him for his service and his continued serving
I found your channel recently while looking for carry videos for my wife to watch because she doesn't just take my word for it.. I've studied self defence for about 40 years now .. grew up with guns but never really felt I should carry everyday I do now and my wife wants to too.. your videos are some of the best I've seen anywhere and I just dismissed them as product reviews at first. You sharing your experiences while doing this "life style" is a real blessing for all those women out there looking for advise and the knowledge Mac brings to the table is second to none. Im very glad I looked again and will be sharing your efforts with anyone I can ..please keep up the good work.. the world needs more people like you guys
I am thoroughly impressed with your man friend and I'm actually very happy for you, also let him know that we totally support him and I personally thank him for his service and being part of the team which protects us all, I'm an ogidgida Warrior, (native American) honorable discharge OPFOR COG Army and formerly combat engineer M60 MG gunner and expert in all weapon system I've ever qualified with, so yes I am impressed with your man, and very happy for you
Just found this channel and subscribed. Some of the best advice I have seen on RU-vid without a bunch of tacticool nonsense. The solution to where to store guns throughout your house for various situations is to simply carry while inside your home. That way it is always there when you need it. It may sound crazy but what would suck after all your prep and training is to find yourself in a situation where you have nothing but empty hands.
Excellent video. I appreciated Mac's expertise and advice. My first line of home defense is my 85 lb German Shepherd Dog, lol. He alerts me if someone is outside with a low warning growl. I own handguns but now I see the importance of having a shotgun for home defense and plan on purchasing one. Thank you!
I’m so glad you said that. A pistol is a pistol. It’s a hole either way. People drive me nuts getting so technical with what caliber is best for home defense. Shot placement determines it all.
Superior, Superior video. I have 2 weapons at home I make available; a Freedom Ordnance fx9p10 and Taurus G3C. Also a .38 Special concealed in my bookcase headboard. Was wanting to get a shotgun as well, but was clueless. You 2 really helped here. Now got to try different 20guage semiautomatic options to see which fits me best. You guys are perfect together. Thanks!
I use to live in Lawrence Mass, and Bradford Mass, and Lawrence is kind of rough. While I lived in Mass I had gotten my Class A license, I traveled by Lawrence often due to my family (Mom) , so I had to have a method of protection. I realized having a gun in a red zone is good, however knowing your laws is extremely important and kind of stressful. Constant training is a must. Now that my mom passed away R.I.P. My wife and I moved to Florida. Less stressful, and USCCA member covered. Thanks for the great training material. 🙏👍
What a great video with invaluable information. I’m not new to firearms or to home defense but I was able to learn and consider many factors I wouldn’t have thought to consider before. Thank you guys for the gear work.
One of the best platform/caliber discussions on RU-vid. I agree with all of Mac's talking points. This gentleman knows his stuff. Thank you for reiterating the point that all pistols are underpowered and simply crush tissue; there is no "shock" with projectiles moving less than ~2000fps.
I always carry my 9 so that would be my first defense. I have my 5.56 AR that I would use if need be but this video has sold me on the shotgun. Loved the video, a wealth of knowledge!
Watching this video was one of the best investments of 30 minutes I have ever made. Thank you for the excellent content. Love your honest, practical advice!
The best explanation of home defense I have seen. Especially the shotgun. I have looked for clear info on home defense shells for a long time. Finally found it. Thank you both.
You two are excellent together.......you taught an old gun guy some new tricks...Mac thanks for your service ( to a Marine from a Navy guy) and more important thanks for your service now ....God Bless you two you seem like a wonderfully educated couple
Holy cow, I thought trough all sorts of scenarios, have a bunch of "fishing rods", OC sprays all over the home, dog, auto lights, cameras... you name it, I got it. But I never thought about having a black underwear/PJ!!! That's a gorgeous advice! Also, I think I may need a "fishing rod" safe hidden somewhere in my backyard, too.
Light on all HD firearms for PID, sling on long guns. As mentioned the best firearm to use is the one you have the most practice with and immediate access to. If you have multiple options with similar familiarity or are getting your first firearm specifically for home defense then your living situation should be a consideration, different calibers and loads are not all equal: some are better for apartments and others for rural where your closest neighbor is a mile away and you live alone (rule #4- know your target, what's behind and what could become behind/in front of). Fastest access is on your person, if you've got kids or concern of access then get a holster with good retention (like safariland). If unauthorized access is less of a concern then "staged" safes are another great option. Whatever you do dont just get a gun and call it good, get practice (in various conditions and positions if you can), become proficient, have a plan and know your local laws. Thanks for your vids offering advice, especially now with so many new firearm owners, tell your bf thanks for his service for me too and stay safe out there. :)
My hubs and I watched this and I loved the explanation that your BF did on the types of ammo- it made so much more sense to me the way he explained it! He said he learned something new too! Y’all are awesome!
Great advice. I particularly like the bits about #4 buckshot and distribution of gun safes. I noticed that one safe had space for a holster and a flashlight too, which are important considerations IMO.
Really liked the information the two of you offered. Always used a 20 gauge with #4 buckshot in home and have access to several firearms in different areas of the house as well. The lighting though had not crossed my mind, so will be doing some things differently now thanks to you two. Might I ask a future presentation on situational awareness by you two? There's a lot to cover with that topic, but something a lot of viewers could learn from as well. Thanks again for the great info...
Thank you so much for adding the bit about lighting! I was having trouble making my home defense plan in my 250 sq ft efficiency. Just moving the night light to a different spot in the hallway makes a huge difference!
Just started watching your videos, trying to get my wife on board. One thing you should consider for home defense is a good set of electronic earmuffs on your night stand. As you BF mentioned, your hearing will be shot if you fire a gun in your house. When the police come you need to be able to respond to commands and questions. Electronic earmuffs will allow for you to hear what is going on in your home, yet protect your ears if you DO have to shoot someone in your home.
I too am a vet, service connected disabled US Navy Vet with a law enforcement background. I'm also a ballistics geek. I have 4 presses actually. I absolutely agree with fit. You have to have a weapon that fits you, feels like a well worn glove. If it doesn't you may as well throw it at the bad guys after the first round. I don't agree with your choice of shotgun ammo but personal preference. I like the double 00 simply because it does penetrate. The smaller lighter can be slowed depending on what you're shooting thru, ie heavily attired bad guys, not to mention. You can actually bounce the bigger shot off the ground, walls and not have it distort as badly. I absolutely agree with discharge volume, why I don't use my .357 mag. The one thing you didn't mention that is huge. When you practice use the same rounds you use for self defense. I've met to many that practice with "plinking" rounds. Then when they go back to their self defense rounds. The recoil, noise adversely impacts them. I have one or five but my go to is my 1911. When the military went to the 9 we stayed with the .45 as well as the M-14. I do prefer my AR over that tho. While I shot expert with the 14, the weight, length, recoil.............Ya PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE If you have to think about it......you're to late
Thank you both, Stav and Mac, for this great video. Info packed! ! The lighting portion has me reviewing my house 🏡 with my wife for proper lighting. Related to that, could you please consider a video on gun lighting. Do you like pistol lasers for home defense? Do you like broad white LED lights on shotguns & rifles? Am I revealing myself by using them? What are upside and downside considerations for these add-ons for home defense? Thanks so much.
This was an excellent video. I am a trainer in different areas and it frustrates me to see trainers that are more interested in showing what they know verses getting you the information you really need. This was great introduction to critical areas of information/consideration and delivered to the benefit of the participant.
Such a great video to share with my niece and her adult daughter. I’m sure they will both look into all the options for home defense and conceal carry by watching your channel, I’m hoping they will subscribe and learn some of those good ideas you share. Looking forward to more videos As I’m always looking to learn. And thank him for his service and continued service.
Watching this video has enlightened me so much!! The way he explains everything about a shotgun has made me go from not having any knowledge to having learned a great deal about the shotgun and its use for home defense!! This channel is so amazing in how he explains things thoroughly!! Glad to know of his military background!! Such as I am as well!
Wow, thank you both so much for this video. I learned SO much that I will be applying. Specifically, my husband and I are going to work on optimizing the lighting, and I’m going to get some home defense pepper spray. I have one of those little bottles that I carry when I’m out, and was surprised to see how small it sprays! I really appreciated the visual of all the different size bullets lined up and the explanation of the buck vs bird shot and all the other intricacies. This was so well done, and I’ll be watching it again.
Thank you both for a great and informational video on home defense. I especially enjoyed the explanation of the shotgun and the different shells. I really had no clue the difference, and which is best for home defense. My husband and I have a 12 gauge Mossberg that I have yet to shoot. Definitely need to get to the range so I get used to it. In the current climate and living right outside DC knowledge of all firearms is a must. PS: I watched both the drawing and reload videos this morning and spent 30 minutes practicing both! Thanks for all your doing!
HOLY MOLY!!! The amount of excellent information in this video is mindblowing! I am a newer carrier and was looking for ammo info, and Mac's explaination and demonstration is top notch! Not to shadow all the other defense demonstrations I watch ALL your videos Stav and this one blew me away, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!
Now this is good information . I do not own a home defence shotgun just yet as i have not made up my mind on a make and model .. This is well done and i like the part inside your home where you live how to get to your firearm quickly when you need it .. Myself i do not lock all of mine inside the gun safe in the back of the house , i keep two out and they are in a room where i'm located , with one by my chair where i'm reading or watching TV.. I like that in real life how you store yours and are safe and in an instant you can have one in your hand .. That's well done .. The other part is bed time , what lights to leave on for safety and what lights to leave out , what's your best part of the house for a view of downstairs and to stay safe yourself .. I do not own an AR rifle or pistol and have no plans to buy one at this point ..I agree with a 20 gauge shotgun which would also be the gauge i would go after myself ..I like this as it's in real life , it's where you live and spend time ..
No talk of on body carry at home? I've never in my life thought about the advantages/liabilities presented by the color of what I wear to bed. Literally the last 2 minutes but that was so helpful. Thx!!!!
Hi!! We have young boys who love to wrestle and play so we don’t usually carry on-body while on the house but always have one nearby in a quick-access safe!
Wow. Love this video. He explains it so well that anyone can understand especially with the rounds. Great video. Hope to see you both making videos together. Thanks
Keep these videos coming! Thank you both for putting out great information. As a new gun owner I have found your videos super informative and have made me feel more at ease with owning a firearm. If you guys ever plan on traveling and providing instructional courses, i would be willing to sign up.
