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One man's paranoia is another man's preparation

Like they say better to be a warrior in a garden then a gardener in a war, and a good healthy bit of paranoia kept Columbus from zombieland alive lol

Looking forward to the tactical snacks review

How about that thumbnail?! 👌

Warranty* If you get shot and it didn't protect you, they will give your money back when you get there in person ! Best deal ever !

Best thing about body armor, you don't need to put it in a safe or have a lock on it. Nobody's ging to accidentally kill anybody with it when drunk or posting instagram badassery. That might actually make it better for home defense. Plus one or two of those bucklers. Boom! You're Iron Man.

Do a collab with fight tips!

1:23 “oh god this is light weight” YEAH BUDDY

4:12 “This is for me personally...maybe you’re doing lots of tactical rolling.” That subtle smirk at the end was perfect.

Well now we know that when you start complaining about your new injury being a cracked rib or sternum then we know how you got it.

I look at it like car insurance. I pay for it not expecting to get in an accident but man am I glad I have it if I ever need it.

Promoting armor for law abiding citizens is a great thing. Icy Mike, you are correct, in an emergency like a home invasion, you won't have the time to put your body armor on.

Oh man. The mention of tactical snacks got me. When my best friend (may he rest in peace) got back from Kandahar after serving there in the 75th, he told me about one of the NCOs (forget what grade) who was a SAW gunner but insisted on having 1-2 rifle mag pouches front and center on his plate carrier. When one of the Tac-Spec-Fours finally worked up the courage to ask him why, the NCO grinned and lifted the velcro, reaching into one of the pouches. "Extra snacks, bro!" he said while pulling out a Slim Jim and an Almond Joy or some shit before marching off happily.

I live in a small rural town of less than 100 people scattered around out in the country in the second most rural county in eastern Oregon (think high desert rural ranchers and cowboys). Last December a neighbor called me, she heard over her scanner radio that the Sheriff's deputies was chasing two guys who had stolen a rancher's pickup full of tools in the next county over and had come our way and crashed out in the snow about a mile up the road from our houses. This was about 11pm at night, snow on the ground, pitch black and as cold as can be. One perp was caught and the other was armed and on the run. All the deputies and State troopers who could get up our way locked down the area pretty much and went door to door telling people to lock up and stay armed because no one locks their doors out here. I remember grabbing my old antique 1911 I had from the 1940s which was missing the front sight, a shitty flashlight and a knife. (I really felt undergunned) but that's all I had for a defensive firearm besides my scoped 243 at the time. I turned on all my outside lights and was waiting just in case. The deputies setup around our homes and used FLIR to catch the guy who had taken off his coat and had hypothermia just 50 yards from my back door. He also had a pistol on him. That was the second time something crazy like that has happened in our small town since I have lived there all my life (25 years) and that's only two legged threats not counting dangerous animals. After that night I have wanted to get a kit setup just for bump in the night threats like that because I sure wished I was better armed and had better gear. That is why I'm currently watching videos and setting something up.

I'm not a self defense instructor. I'm a dog (K9) guy. I have body armor (rifle plates). I practice with it. I carry TCCC (trauma) gear, and have been trained on it. I think more folks should have armor and an IFAK, and know how to use them. Great video!

According to some survivors of conflicts in subsaharan Africa, the man eating "Zombies" with AK 47s aren't completely unrealistic.

Pistol rated vests stop bullets and not knives because they are made up of a fabric grid like a net. Pistol bullets are big blunt things that can't get through the net, but a knife is a pointy thing that will go through the hole of the net like a needle and thread. A comparison is like a towel can stop a 50lb kettle bell falling from 3 feet from going through it, but a needle and thread can punch right through it with little compared energy.

I'm a Paramedic in Springfield Illinois and last year I bought a Safe Life Defense Level 3III+ and I actually do wear it in certain areas of town.... I absolutely love it even a few of my coworkers have purchased vests from Safe Life Defense.

I can't wait to see you do bjj in the body armor, especially since it has a body drag handle.

Prepare your CAT TQ in advance so u can apply it with one hand in case you can only use one arm. Can be handy to have more than one TQ.Israeli compressive bandage is also great to have.

7:30 great point, I had to downgrade from 10x12 AR500 steel plates, to 8X10 because it was practically unusable in our mountainous terrain. A 25% surface area reduction, but a 50% weight decrease, well worth it in my case.

it'll stop a bullet but not a knife we living in Dune universe now? for Icy Mike: Dune is a sci fi novel/upcoming movie in which people have personal forcefields that stop bullets but not a slower moving knife. also if you hit someone with a shield with your laser gun they blow up but you blow up too

Love seeing that PC9! I could see some great home defense applications with that nifty little carbine.

One of the things I always appreciate is how in depth you go into testing this sort of equipment. Another great video

Had to get soft armor in a carrier for work. Loved it so much that I got a second set for home. Right next to the nightstand, keep one carrier side open, one side closed. Hear a bump, smack it on real quick and grab the pistol, I'll charge out there boxers first with confidence!

I used a safelife defense vest for years doing security work and the panels held up great. I did go though 2-3 carriers that just wore out over time. These were the concealed carriers that were made of lighter material than the "tactical" carrier as presented in this video. They replaced it every time at no charge and no questions asked; just pictures of the wear and tear and good to go. This was also wearing it for anywhere from 36-70 hours a week for 4 years in varying degrees of physical activity.

The reason many armours can't stop knifes is because its a slower more continuous force. Like if someone was to slap water it'll oppose and hurt much more than just slowly pushing in it, that's why water stops bullets too

Glad you admit that being that prepared was never a bad thing. Like a big gym rat, most of us don’t really need a six pack but if you got it more props to you. You’re not crazy

In a “duty to retreat” state they could view putting on body armor or even hearing protection as you had time to flee. I keep my Kevlar helmet next to bed so I can put on in 1 second.

Thanks Sir for putting this together and giving the straight to the point advice.

One saying I live by is (Never say Never) and (don't always say always) meaning never say that will never happen to me, like bad guys busting through your door, and don't always think you will always be ready, because one day you might drop your guard and that will be the day someone targets you. So always stay vigilant and always stay ready. I personally drill one or twice a week in my home just to keep my skills sharp and practice drawing my weapon unloaded of course. I live in a nice neighborhood, but I don't let that cross my mind that just because I live in a nice neighborhood now that something can't happen like a home invasion. I think having body armor is part of your battle ready gear. I rather have it and not need it, rather than need it and not have it. Stay safe, stay vigilant, stay alert and always scan your surroundings, and try not to be sitting in a place where there is no exit. Try and keep a 6ft distance from people you don't know and don't drop your guard.

i hope you and everyone you know never get hurt this just proves how you put your life out there

.......... very well presented young man , and you showed genuine honesty , and had fun all the while ........ 👍🏾

Just a friendly reminder: to encourage safety measures try to doble check the gun's chamber on camera, so even new veiwers that are not familiar with fire weapons learn safety habits. And good video, as always.

A person I know owns a clothing store in LA and was right in the middle of the BLM riots and destruction. He and two of his friends put on their body armor and slung their AR15s on their chests, they pulled all the displays and mannequins back from the floor to ceiling window store front, opened the big glass doors into the store, turned on all the lights in the store, then put 3 folding chairs about 15 ft in from the door and they sat down with their ARs at the low ready. The entire block they were on was completely destroyed, but his business was pristine and completely intact! Hahaha. He said all the looters would run up to the big glass windows about to throw something through the glass or run into the store through the open doors to loot, they would see the 3 guys in body armor with ARs and they would stop dead in their tracks, turn and run to loot the next building. Having it and not needing it is way better than needing it and not having it.

If I'm setting up for HD or to keep in the vehicle, my go to setup is 2-3 rifle mags, 2 pistol mags, and an IFAK. Keeping it simple.

Just found the channel, enjoying these, thanks!! I went to the course link, surprised to only see two pretty niche courses. Would love to see introductory defense, women's self defense, etc.

Was kinda cool. You looked legit surprised and happy to see what you got and how efficient you thought it felt.

I contemplated this and thought “naaaaaaaaah we aren’t that unstable” Oh boy how wrong was I

Good video dude glad you mentioned the fact about real fighting while wearing body armor!!!

I love all his content. From Martial arts to cool gear. This man is amazing.

Thanks for the info. Friend of mine is an armed security guard and I was looking around to see what would be a good option for soft armor. The stab protection would be extremely helpful

If you check out Marine Corps Martial Arts Program all the fighting and Martial arts technics are designed around combat in body armor. The armor we used was much heavier and higher rated but the technics worked.

Like your stuff and your style, following now

You were so excited lol, I mean who wouldn't !

I've been thinking about this a lot recently... I'm probably going to have get this now. Thanks Mike lol.

Man, call me paranoid. Really, it's okay, I kinda am. I want a vest like that and a .45 or nine. I have been robbed in my own home in the past and been through violence a few times too many, so in my home, I'd like to have a vest like that and a good pistol. Unfortunately I live in a country where this is hard to obtain, especially with minor crimes on record. I think that if I had violent crimes on record I would understand why it's a no-go, but otherwise, I wish I was able to protect my own home. Our laws in Norway are confusing about self defence when it comes to firearms. From what I get, you are allowed to answer with firepower if the person who breaks in or what ever is a life threatening danger, but you are not allowed to have guns and ammo stored in the same cabinets. So if it comes down to it, you will be labelled a criminal even if it was to protect your own life. However, that is a pill worth swallowing if it comes down it it. Sorry if my facts are off, but I do believe this is how it is in Norway.

Great video

Now you're that guy who does EDC and body armour videos :)

No ride up when sitting is perfect fit. What size is that (M or L)?

I love the family pictures.

Great vid. Thanks for being real

Thanks I subscribed to your channel and I used the discount code and purchased the concealed 3a+ enhanced vest. Thanks for saving me $60 and I like your realistic approach to defense. I'm an experienced Black belt and street defense full contact kind of guy who grew up in Chicago and lived there over 50 years. People need Kicking Punching throwing and grappling skills as much as gun skills to survive these days more than ever. Let's not forget common sense.

Video was awesome…you got a new subscriber

the way you said, coupon code made me literally laugh out loud. i love you lmao

Shield plus flashlight, shield for your jab hand & flashlight for your dominant hand. Follow up with a strong push kick from your back leg

Hey man, that sunflower field in the pictures looks cool. Do you have one with you in the field?

Hey man bad ass Setup! What's the knife you have there? Looks cool and good size!

You should try a kydex holder for your mags. That way you can do a tactical reload without needing to fumble

Yes I need

He’s speaking facts, considering all that’s happening in the world today. Things could jump off at anytime. It’s best to purchase your gear now and not wait until the SHITF !!

I love your reviews your hilarious! please don't stop with the humour

You said likelihood...it might be likely that it would behoove oneself to start wearing most of the time..good review..thanks

Holy $h!t ruger pc9!!!! Dude that armor is sick 👍🏼

What kind of molle pouches you running? Great video!

I just wish I could afford the Safelife system. Fortunately I've decided on some steel armor I can. I'm going to be actively strength training with it. The weight is a bonus for my fitness. Not to mention that steel doesn't expire. Not going to take the chance. There are too many crazy things going on just a year later Mike it's only gotten worse.

Yes

I tried to find the video where you go over the firearms that you have. What model is that carbine?

Waiting for the chael sonnen impression!

What makes more sense for home defense is balistic shields, which you can have standing against/behind a closet in the livingroom and bedroom..

Icy Mike: "It's getting less unlikely you'll need this stuff, I don't know what's going to happen." Preppers Everywhere: "Well, time to head to the bunker, where's my anti-tank gun?"

I’m very interested to see your takeaways in a clinch/wrestling/grappling scenario. What cockroach moves can you use when guy gets his mitts in the collar or shoulder strap?

Im a security officer i own a level 3a bullet safe vest.....to be honest i think it might come in handy off duty rather than on.its always nice to have something affordable to give you some protection

Living in the U.K this is something I don’t feel like I’ll ever need something like this, but I am looking forward to seeing you train with this and how it changes the scenario. Also what’s your thoughts on knuckle dusters for self defence?!

Awesome video! One of the best "sponsored post" videos ever.

Hey Mike, big fan!! I was wondering if you could do a review on the Diamond MMA cup, and if you know how it stands nexto to a steel thai cup?

Heya Mike. I heard somewhere that people can just hire a couple of rooftop koreans

Safe Life's flexible rifle armor is an absolute game changer.

Hey Icy Mike, just curious. Would it work well for weapons sparring?

waiting for two plates today. I have the osprey plate carrier body armor

9:25 "I'm not a super paranoid person." Proceeds to aim at a unknown target. Lmao

Hard2Hurt "Im not a super paranoid person" ADS with extreme determination 😆 9min 27 sec

Just found your channel, new sub. Great video, I have been thinking about this very thing for a while. Its time "most" people gear up.

YES THEY SHOULD

Working security I had a budy who was a big ass body builder he walked over to an unruly drunk guy who also happened to be tweaking, paranoid and already wanted by the law. My friend is hw sized 250 plus unruly drunk guy was prob 5’6 145 lbs. drunk guy produced a small pocket knife stabbed my friend once in the chest the one more time in the lower abdominal and pulled up slicing his stomach open to the point you could see entrails. My friend went feint in less then a min drunk guy ran has not been caught to this day. My friend got immediate first aid and the paramedics arrived in less then 10 mins. His heart stoped 5 times but he went into emergency surgery and lived. But need a colophymy bag to use the restroom for months. I have another friend who I actually coached Gracie jiujitsu to when he was a youth who then became a nationally ranked elite judoka. He sold a young man 40 dollars worth of pot the young man wanted more drugs and more money so he stabbed my friend an elite judoka and jiujitsu black belt by surprise to take what he had this friend did not receive the same immediate treatment and died before help came. In one case a small untrained unfit criminal almost killed a security professional 6 inches taller and 100lb heavier with some martial arts training. Second case an average unfit younger man with bad intent was able to kill an elite martial artist. Both with mans most basic tool a common house hold knife and not a huge buthcher knife either like a Walmart or gas station knife. In both cases they could have faught unarmed 1000x and there would be no way the criminal to win but with a knife it’s over. How could you think a knife is not a good defense weapon. I would rather have a gun but my county does not give ccw licenses period. Maybe some exceptions have been made but you would need to be like a high value politician with death threats maybe. Our only legal form of protection that could end a fight against someone armed with a weapon or a fight you can’t win is a knife. We have oc spray but I have seen it be pretty ineffective in certain people especially when those people are on certain drugs same with the tazer I have seen them have no effect I’ve seen them malfunction I’ve seen them miss I’ve seen people fall on the floor and stop drop and roll kind of motion get the prongs outs then produce a real weapon. I myself let my gf pepper spray me with oc spray in the mouth nose eyes and ears and I was totally unmotivated not angry totally sober and I was able to take 4 quick steps forward and deliver 12 stabs with a practice knife before I even really noticed my eyes burning not something I’m willing to risk my life with. Even after that it was hard to keep my eyes open and alert at all times put I was just pretty much uncomfortable for the rest of the night. I am a pro hw mma fighter and a security professional I have been training for 16 years and I have a hand to hand advantage over most people on this planet I refuse to engage with anyone who has a knife period unless I have a gun or a knife 3x as long haha in interest to hear a better alternative and why you don’t think they are good for self defense.

I have a level 3a vest that I can put on under a shirt and I also have level IV plates. I think it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. If I have the time to put it on I'm gonna do it.

As far as home defense I’ve always taught unexperienced people do use something as simple as the title rolled up newspaper or magazine we can always be found throughout the house or a cut off straw broomWhere are you put screws and washers to add weight and sharp edges to the end. This way you can use a straw part of this broom to to distract or even harm the eyes of your attacker and the other end do actually damage him or her. A tightly rolled up newspaper or magazine with a few short lessons can be found anywhere in the house and just as strong as a small stick used properly will give you a fighting chance. I would never tell anybody to use a knife as it can be taken away from you. I would never suggest anybody in not experience to use a firearmAs we all know if you’ve never pulled the trigger before there may be a whole lot of hesitation may be hard to get to in time.

Look, its always better to be prepared for defense. Its an aspect we can control, we can control how much we prepare and train, and if the time comes, you'll be in better shape than folks who haven't

Can you test if you are wearing that if you are susceptible to some of the lapel chokes or grips that you would find yourself in Gi Jiu-Jitsu situations?

do you ever check out Primary and Secondary modcast?

Guns not really an issue, but knifes and other stabby tools are a thing to consider around here. Pc kinda leaves too many places to get stabbed open, so need to look for something else. Does it suck to punch into one of those?

I'm 100% getting a Hard2Hurt patch, thats just way too sick

Looking their company up now. I'd like to have one for myself.

Glad to see you're wearing plate carrier the correct way. I know it's supposed to be obvious, but I've seen so many people fuck such a simple thing up

"The idea that I could reccomend people wear body armour, is not so far fetched anymore" This quote hitting differently in the USA right now...

5:24 That’s gold 😂😂

That ruger carbine! I fucking oddly enough had someone try to get into my house at 12:55 am September 21, 2020. I had my ruger carbine ready to go close to my bed when I heard the first thump at my front door. I called 911 and put them on speaker, tossed the dogs in the closet, racked the bolt, and readied myself to fight as I tracked the dude trying to break into my house as he set off exterior motion lights at each window. He gave up, I unloaded my ruger after the cops arrived and didn’t sleep at all the next few days.

Only if they GO TO THE BODY

I like how lightweight and flexible it is, but id like it more if it had more coverage