Why You're Not Ready

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@prenticefaber9626 7 месяцев назад

Ain't nobody ready period.

@SurvivorMetalMan 7 месяцев назад

Cold hard facts that needs to be said and heard. For all of us.

@Jupiterxice 7 месяцев назад

As an Army Vet you will never master everything. There always be something you need refresher/relearn so what I do look at old land nav videos and long distance shooting. Also I remember what you want/need out of training. I want to come to your school Stoker and bring some my old US Army Civil Affairs teaching.

@Rocky-Stone 7 месяцев назад

Right there brother, haven't been sharp at land navigation and long range rifle since I got out over 20 plus years ago. I still remember a good bit but I need to get out and do it again and knock the rust off.

@THEDUDE-om3wx 7 месяцев назад

I'm the world record holder of dying and being brought back under the USA Army waterboard. What are u talking about? There is always more to learn and more to train. But in reality when the 💩 hits the fan on the battlefield know how to fight. #CoverSavesLives.

@BigSawCat 7 месяцев назад

I was a hi speed dude but now surrounded by 20 somethings 11Bravo I'm the only gruntpa that can back a trailer and build a clean head below the water source so I will do that

@TennGrizz 7 месяцев назад

In the end it always comes down to the Last Hundred Yards in all conflicts..

@mattmarzula 6 месяцев назад

One of the least capable NCO's I had ever met used to say that and recommended the book. He was very creative with coming up with ways to avoid doing things. I let him know that whatever information was in that book didn't seem to help him and that I'd be fine sticking to the Ranger Handbook seeing as that was how we actually did things. So when I see people reference it, I'm under the impression that they've never been down to that last hundred yards and surely not beyond it.

@TennGrizz 6 месяцев назад

@@mattmarzula you do you kemosabe, bad mouth establishment elites politicians, and the flag officers that led us to victory in Iraq and Afghanistan. the dude was probably a decent NCO, maybe not great but at least steady. America's political and military leadership is pisspoor not it's trigger pullers.

@milesmoyers 7 месяцев назад

If we are not growing, we are eroding. As you mention sometimes we need to change or add to our circle to continue to grow and "master our craft". Put me in coach...

@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words my brother. Hope to see you in April while in your hood training LE and SAR. Never stop training. Every single day. Buckle up and stay safe sir!!

@JohnLocke1776 7 месяцев назад

Stoker, you're the man, thanks for being real and piss on rhese haters. And, your dog is awesome 😎

@Alpharanchmilitia 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful Shepard too

@jeffedoe4189 7 месяцев назад

Good stuff man . Yea I'm needing to grow I can feel it in my bones .and I don't like what I've felt. So it's stretch time

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

The prodding we feel to get better is what is needed. Then - to fee that conviction and work towards it. 👊🥃

@preparedcitizens 6 месяцев назад

Man that’s some solid information! I have got to do a land nav course with you! I had no idea you were close to me! I’m in east Alabama right on the line and grew up in west GA. I’m going to keep my eyes open for future courses! Thanks again for the great content brother!

@STOKERMATIC 6 месяцев назад

Awesome! Got one this weekend. Will post future ones when scheduled.

@whomagoose6897 7 месяцев назад

Had two enlistments in the Army. In between two durations of College getting a Bachelor's Degree. I can tell you with confidence that most people cannot teach squat. Many Professors are so condescending you wonder why they teach. Many soldiers, even elite Special Ops people, can't relay information to others to save their lives. One sure sign are people that repeatedly say, "you know what I mean." Nobody knows what you mean if you don't have the vocabulary to clearly describe information. Never ask for a "trainer" that conveys very limited concepts. Be skeptical of a "teacher", that goes a little beyond a trainer. Always look for an "educator" that goes beyond teaching a vertical new skill set. Educators demonstrate the width and breadth as well. Demonstrate solutions and inform you how to think critically about varied situations. Situations that are multifaceted and complex.

@frontiersurvival-1 7 месяцев назад

Great info and advice 👍 We appreciate what you do.

@walkercustoms 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@John77787 7 месяцев назад

Stoker always always always with the words of wisdom. God bless brother

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

🥃

@jimmyfields5831 7 месяцев назад

I know I’m not ready, but I’m definitely going to do what I can to get as ready as I can with what I have and can afford to do. Been to a couple classes and both of those classes I learned a lot more than when I was a Boy Scout I’m looking to do more training in the future. The classes that I attended the instructors were professional and were there in the dirt making sure we retained the lessons taught.

@stephenwest798 7 месяцев назад

I went thru the nco academy in Germany, in 1968, needed 4 tenths of a point to graduate but didn't want to as it meant I would be extended 90 days tdy which I didn't want, I enjoyed the training just failed the public speaking because of stage fright I guess, the nave course was my favorite, I should bone up on my map reading, but at 75 I don't see myself running thru the woods in an escape and evasion scenario, to old and too fat, but I can still lift a 195 lb. person off the floor no problem. Qualified with the M14, loved it, the M16's we were issued in Germany wouldn't hit the broad side of a barn if you were standing inside of it. The army you served in was much different than the one I served in, would love to fire the stinger missiles and the M60 machine gun as well as some of the other weapons they now have. Don't know or should I say I do know I would put up with their woke agenda, in fact there is no way I would enlist in today's army. I got away with things you would go to jail for now, both in the military and civilian life, what a communist state we live in now.

@mattmarzula 6 месяцев назад

Do you think that sounds like some sort of hero story old man? Just weak and riddled with excuses for failure. You're long past your expiration date. No one is impressed. You couldn't hack it then. You couldn't hack it now.

@stephenwest798 6 месяцев назад

No, actually they offered me an option to make up the four tenths of a point to graduate and I declined, it was a different army back then and nobody wanted to be in Germany unless you lucked out to a good duty station, hell when I first got over there, there were two E7's who wouldn't reenlist and they both had 18 years in and people who would get in from Nam would go down to the orderly room as soon as they got their gear secured and file a 1049 request form to go back to Nam. You have a big ego and a small brain my friend and aren't qualified to judge me, hell my first Sargent sent me to nco academy because every time he sent me to HQ's to go before the board for promotion to buck Sargent I would go to the px and hang out until the truck went back to our unit, I didn't want to be extended 90 days tdy. Germany sucked and the Army in Germany sucked and in fact I have talked to people older than you who were in the service back then and not in Germany who heard about how bad it was. Go nurse your swollen ego and keep thinking of yourself as being someone special, it's only a figment of your imagination. @@mattmarzula

@ajax1137 6 месяцев назад

I'll never be ready. All I can do is keep rucking, keep training.

@commonsgiant 7 месяцев назад

The hardest part is the after training opportunities. I just completed an NV class at Clinton House, now I am scrambling to find places to shoot in the dark. I can only LARP in my backyard so much. Need to get out in the woods, work on the stuff I learned in my SERE lite class with Mountain Shepard back when Reggie was the instructor. I have no excuse why I can't creep around the woods and sleep in low vis shelters. The reality is, hard work is hard. After being a Dad, running my companies, and trying to stay fit, I am friggin tired. BUT, it has to happen, because being tired beats the hell out of being dead, or someones slave. Great video. I will try to get down to GA for a scouting class. Hope JJ gets our livestream rescheduled. Look forward to meeting you on the computer screen soon.

@elevatorman7750 7 месяцев назад

Great video brother

@stephen_north 6 месяцев назад

Self taught over the years. Have a good crew of guys that I train with. Trying to pass on local knowledge on survival. I try to seek out individuals that know what I want to learn then practice practice practice. Would love to do a more intense wilderness first aid and survival in the future.

@RAYANDERS-w4t 7 месяцев назад

thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@williamwalker1277 7 месяцев назад

I've never been to any kind of school like that. I've always wanted to but never had the money to do it.l live in East Tennessee and I'm just an old mountain boy and farmer. Never had an education, but I have many trades under my belt. I can lay stone, bricks, block, plumbing, electric, carpenter,part time veterinary and much more. I was raised on a farm. We raised pigs,cows, horses, chickens, goats and always had a five acre garden we worked by hand.I got my first tractor at the age of 62. Never had a lot of money but I put GOD in everything I do. And my friend that is why I've made it this far in life. Put GOD first and THEN he will give you the life you want....

@johndoe-cr3eu 6 месяцев назад

I went to the school/retreat in Lebanon, MO. It was excellent and free. I gave a presentation. The basis of my presentation was that prepping is overwhelming. So how do you eat and elephant? One bite at a time. So what I do is go on Dave Canterbury and Blackie Thomas and when they say some item is fantastic, I stop and buy it right then. Then I go to train or dog videos till that item comes in. Rinse and repeat. This gets me the very best gear and keep me from stressing out. I told myself that nothing was going to come down in the next two years and to just take a breath and slowly keep buying the best of the best.

@mattmarzula 6 месяцев назад

Sounds expensive. Dave Canterbury... If you ask him, all the gear he's peddling is the best and every method he's using is the best. Meanwhile, I can buy some of the same stuff wholesale and factory direct from China, have my own logo put on if I order 500 units at $3 a piece, and sell it for $30 just to undercut the competition who's selling it for $40. I don't subscribe to him or buy into his BS. I watched him rig up an improvised rucksack claiming it was the "best method in the world". He had a rope running around his neck. When I pointed out how dangerous it was, he lashed out and immediately berated and undermined me. Right then and there, he lost any credibility he had left after compromising it by lying on his resume.

@litewerx4409 7 месяцев назад

Blessings

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

Same to you!

@landrecce 7 месяцев назад

Great post! Shared! I run a team and of the those who actually say they'll show up, only about half of them actually do.

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

Stoked for the half that does!

@michaelmeadows5142 7 месяцев назад

I hate to say this, but yeah, always prepare for a full class, but expect half or less to show. It doesn't change, even from the late 80's to 90's when I was attending.

@paul7754 7 месяцев назад

Hey - 'Big Stick' Riggs is back! Schools are great but 'paying customers' aren't really tested - don't regularly fail - just take what you can from the course and get your paper. Taking classes is always good as is learning new skills but really 'testing' those skills and yourself under stress is an entirely different experience. College education is a huge financial undertaking (for most) and until 'recently' testing was administered and a requirement to 'pass' the curriculum was enforced before a diploma was given (not everybody got a trophy regardless of what you paid). As much as I enjoy the 'SERE Challenge' a longer time in the field 'evading' and 'surviving' would be a more intense experience but I understand 'time constraints' and people's 'attention spans'. I also realize that most of the contestants have previously 'experienced' that environment in real life. My point is that just 'taking classes' and not 'applying' and testing those skills regularly seems futile. You only remember what you use and you only use what you know.

@michaelmeadows5142 7 месяцев назад

Even tho I used to instruct students in land nav, I seriously need to get up to you for a refresher! Education never ceases until you're dead, so always refresh for ideas that may help you that others have thought of to make things easier in the end. I've been to several schools when I was up north, majority were fun learning, but on the serious side. A couple were just wannabe instructors who believed they were at the top of their skillset, and in the end were laughable.

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

Appreciate you sharing that Michael! Maybe our paths will cross. 👊

@Rocky-Stone 7 месяцев назад

Wish more folks had the attitude there is always more to learn. Plus it's fun to learn new things or age old hacks you just don't know about. I'm nearing the age of dirt and I still want to learn new stuff.

@Regularcitizen1 7 месяцев назад

Just get out and do the things. Even if it's on your own. Or perhaps as a group. Train and practice your skills. And always check the ego at the door. Open your mind up to learn more things. Egos will get you killed

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

☝️☝️

@NukaVaultReadiness 7 месяцев назад

If for whatever reason you cannot get to a school or live training, do your best to do your own learning. Partner with someone who can teach you a skill or two, and practice every day. Keep getting ready and Godspeed.

@familygene9030 6 месяцев назад

I find the smallest dog is capable of sensing a situation much faster than people . The dog will go from 0 to 10 in one second to defend his loved ones . People will not.

@Levitt777 7 месяцев назад

It's a giant concept it has a lot of facets and a lot of ways to look at what it might be ? Especially as it relates to urban and rural. Or a combination of the two in some form ? There are people that are technically good with a skill set that will never see the opportunity ? And there are people that can spot an opportunity as if it was game ? With inadequate skill sets. Or maybe the lack of discipline to succeed through the whole process ? And all of those things with the right tools could be studied for decades

@Levitt777 7 месяцев назад

I found out I was talented in my youth when I got snatched off the street by the police and then subsequently left the facility very shortly afterwards.😂- I have never thought about actually participating in it as a subject and improving my skills. I don't try to say anything about s*** like that ! Lol 😂😂😂

@SilverShamrockNovelties 7 месяцев назад

I beg to differ. Everyone is as ready as they’re going to be. Being ready includes being ready for the likelihood of defeat. None of you are invincible.

@Jaymoose435 7 месяцев назад

My question? Would you be interested in a couple books my buddy wrote for new shooters? There introductions on tactical concepts

@DanielLaws-n5r 3 месяца назад

Maybe make a video on that to be stealthy in the woods

@jelkel25 7 месяцев назад

No, you're never ready. Been out hiking with a bit of weight in my pack every second day for the last week. Knew the route today but not Wednesday. Used map and compass that day, got to where I wanted but it was slip shod and I'm not happy with it. I have a reference book I brush up with though I was taught by British ex Army many years ago. Got involved with a group doing their Duke Of Edinburgh awards three years ago (teenagers doing outdoors skills) by accident. Yes, knowing and conveying skills are 2 different things.

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

Good to hear your getting after it!

@Rocky-Stone 7 месяцев назад

That's awesome! You are doing the things and learning where you have to improve and I bet you do.

@NijaoNJ 7 месяцев назад

Hey stoke, What kind of microphone do you use? I want to start producing prepping content also.

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

Shure SM7

@subdawg1331 7 месяцев назад

stay in small and very close groups multi-train.... share your knowledge , hey but I am only ex-recce what do I know .... great video bud

@daver2492 7 месяцев назад

I may not be perfect, but I will fight for freedom, live or die

@DMurray-cn6hp 7 месяцев назад

Starting tomorrow can you live/survive like it's the 1800s? Community= workforce and security, 2 resources/skills set/knowledge 3 firearms, training. Firearms is the first third. Yes, there are many more details. Unless you have a 1950s missle silo for a basement, you need a community !

@Alpharanchmilitia 7 месяцев назад

I believe we’re never really ready I just try to be as ready as I can

@Alpharanchmilitia 7 месяцев назад

I’m dying to do the sere challenge

@DanielLaws-n5r 3 месяца назад

Do you use a bow

@outdoorvideoswithbrad 6 месяцев назад

Your guys challenge is just a “scenario” it’s different if you are exploring a abandoned place or just out in the woods and you have random people hunting you down that possibly could be armed, and you still manage to get away, you have “boundaries” i don’t, stealth camping in places you aren’t supposed to will train you real quick, every “ patriot” is bad a$$ till it come to actually breaking the rules

@STOKERMATIC 6 месяцев назад

So what you’re telling me, is you’d be able to do well in the “scenario”. Awesome, we look forward to seeing your email your application. gruntproofoutdoors@gmail.com>

@outdoorvideoswithbrad 6 месяцев назад

@@STOKERMATIC no I have a job, I don’t get vacation time or nothing like that and I live way over in PA, It would be fun tho, I’m not willing to travel when I can get the same thrills but the real deal in my woods/mountains, and hanging around a bunch of old dudes drinking light beer doesn’t sound like my kind of party, you guys would freak out cause I’d camp out myself away from the group without a g u n too, would you even consider going in the woods or camping unarmed? I doubt it, but you’re so bad man lol

@outdoorvideoswithbrad 6 месяцев назад

@mihailvormittag6211 7 месяцев назад

👍

@daleodenbaugh9516 7 месяцев назад

I'd like to see something for all us 60 plus guys. Most of us are a lot slower at doing tasks and putting time limits on them has kept people away. Our quick as we can isn't the same as others.

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

I feel ya! Plenty out there for sure, but so much is geared towards younger guys.

@Rocky-Stone 7 месяцев назад

I think that's a great idea Dale.

@angleseyhypnosis 7 месяцев назад

Dude I would love to do the sear challenge. What's wrong with people these days. No sense of adventure or to consumed with showing every one with the new piece of junk they have in their pocket Ps folks the only reason why I am not pestering to do the challenge is that I've just made a cup of tea and I want to enjoy it

@IDrinkCommieTears 7 месяцев назад

Great video Bill! I have not attended any of schools offering things like this, but I do plan on attending your class in the next couple of years!

@georgiaprepper6583 7 месяцев назад

I'm in the north Georgia area is there a group or school you know where I can hone some more skills.

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

Stokermatic.com

@Alpharanchmilitia 7 месяцев назад

I know there’s a lot better then me I only hope to learn from them

@hagman1077 7 месяцев назад

Where is this school at? Is it somewhere in Alabama?

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

Blairsville GA

@charlesl5226 6 месяцев назад

No that can’t be?! You mean just because someone was in the military of some kind doesn’t mean they know everything?! Even seals? This can’t be true.

@WMoney-k8k 6 месяцев назад

Ready or not. Shit happens.

@benjohnson1786 7 месяцев назад

No offense slim, but nobody is ready for what is about to break loose, this is the everything bubble that is bursting, you can try to be ready but there is going to be a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth. Its going to be tragic on a scale that has never been written about before and will change human history forever. This is where the term scorched earth comes from. So, don’t be to judgmental, or opinionated about people who are doing the best they can.

@Rocky-Stone 7 месяцев назад

I mostly agree with you. Calling Stoker 'slim" comes off disrespectful though. We need to show respect to each other even when we don't disagree 100% after all we are on the same team. Let's work together and focus on the enemy. All the best, be safe.

@STOKERMATIC 7 месяцев назад

You miss the point amigo.

@RockyStone-rr9wq 7 месяцев назад

@@johnl-cz2qg If that's how you feel why are you here? Certainly you could find some safe space nearby.

@Thousand_yard_King 7 месяцев назад

@@johnl-cz2qgwtf are you talking about, you sound deranged..

@leggoego 7 месяцев назад

Where is the fear when death is on my side? -True Disciple of Jesus

@alvintarrer6914 7 месяцев назад

Way unprepared do my best at 70

@Papajohn308 7 месяцев назад

I agree with you sir, if my best is not good enough go around me I’ll bring up the rear.

@Rocky-Stone 7 месяцев назад

I'm pushing 70 and pretty fit but I'm a amputee, it worries me because my brain still does feel 70 but my body is shot. We have to put in the effort to be the best we can.

@Rocky-Stone 7 месяцев назад

Doesn't feel 70

@alvintarrer6914 7 месяцев назад

I don't give up,keep pushing forward

@readyalready4697 7 месяцев назад

If you got NO useful info from this video, it made you think.

@YouveBeenMiddled 7 месяцев назад

Ask yourself: *Are you as ready as Isaac Davis?*

@Regularcitizen1 7 месяцев назад

Nobody is 100% ready

@tucsonjack3991 6 месяцев назад

I’m here for the dog. Peace. I’m out. 🇺🇸

@hillbillyheadcam1729 6 месяцев назад

I suspect true wisdom (which can only be obtained by God) is the only way to survive whats coming to this obstinate and stubborn nation. They will try to draw you into honeypots and take you out. Dont get caught up in political bs, protect your family, do Gods will.

@talpollard975 7 месяцев назад

Your restless dog will draw unwanted attention.... Perhaps when you make this type of video, either use it as a learning experience for everyone, since you are trying to teach us something, or leave the dog out of the video completely, as it is a HUGE distraction to what you are trying to teach us.... I noticed you stopped and edited the video NUMEROUS times, so perhaps you could do a video about faithful dog obedience training for when SHTF, as well.... My dogs, God rest their souls when they were alive, listened VERY WELL to me, and did NOT move WHATSOEVER, until I told them that they could.... And were ALWAYS on point when I gave them the command to "WATCH".... Teach people how to do that with their animals..... THAT WILL BE AN IMPORTANT FACTOR WHEN SHTF....

@Thousand_yard_King 7 месяцев назад

Your a fool, animals don't have souls, and cannot be saved nor go to heaven, But then again I suspect you are not going to heaven either, because you understand nothing at all about the Bible.

@Thousand_yard_King 7 месяцев назад

Learn how to focus your attention, don't be so distractible as to be worried about the dog. It's on you, not the dog..