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A tragic incident on Chicago’s CTA Pink Line revealed a hard truth many gun owners don’t want to confront: having a firearm does not mean you can control it. In this episode of On the Mic with Mike, Instructor Mike breaks down what really went wrong when a suspect with a knife was able to take a gun from a passenger and use it — killing one person and injuring another. This is not about sensationa...

Many people are discussing the racial makeup of the jury in the Karmelo Anthony case. Some are asking why there are no Black jurors. Others are questioning whether he is truly receiving a trial by a jury of his peers. But there is a deeper question worth asking: How are jurors selected in the first place? In this episode, Instructor Mike explores civic literacy, jury selection, voter registration,...

Illinois gun law has evolved through confusion, court battles, and the lived experiences of everyday people simply trying to travel safely with their firearms. In this episode of On the Mic with Mike, Instructor Mike breaks down two landmark cases — People v. Diggins and People v. McDade — that every responsible gun owner needs to understand. From whether a center console counts as a “case,” to wh...

Today, we resurrect the On the Mic with Mike Podcast with today’s episode about not just being armed but being prepared. Prepared for what? Preparing our children for the world that lies ahead. Are we just waiting for the next school shooting to talk about the gun and grabbers who want to grab our firearms or are we being active mitigators and violence interrupters? Take six minutes out of your da...

So by now you probably heard about the controversy surrounding the USCCA and the two cases of their members whose coverage for self-defense liability insurance was dropped. You got people spontaneously bandwagoning dropping their coverage as well. Hold off for a minute. Here is what you might not have considered. Get your own understanding because someone else’s decision to influence your actions...

What the heck happened to the tactics needed to survive a deadly traffic stop or a violent encounter? Let’s talk about it with an on-view street stop on 99th and Ewing in Chicago.

Join Instructor Mike as we talk about a Chicago security officer who shot at a man who shot at Subway on the 7100 block of Jeffrey in Chicago. Would it be too much trouble to sign off with your thoughts?

Yes I know. Buses can be dangerous. Especially if you live in inner cities like Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, Charlotte North Carolina? Well, it happen here like it can happen anywhere. You’ll hear tonight of what the driver did to defend himself. Was he wrong? Was he right? Yes. We know that a good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun, Asterix. What does that Asterix mean? There are condition...

Community activists are demanding that a Jersey Village police officer be fired immediately and face criminal charges after a traffic stop that quickly went south. What actually happened? Let’s talk about it!

Chicago Loses Another Police Officer Saving a Life: What K*lled Him? Per the Chicago Sun Times, Prosecutors disclosed new details Friday about the fatal shooting of Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso near a playground at a grade school in Gage Park this week, including the domestic violence call that led to the deadly confrontation. What killed him besides the offender? Let’s discuss. Lik...

We discuss Alec Baldwin's Charges Downgraded. Thoughts? Sound off! Like this? Get more! Want to purchase books, get CCW Safe Concealed Carry Insurance, get an awesome gun safe, sign up for classes, or get merch? Graciously click the links below. Classes: https://www. MikeBrownsClasses.com Merch: https://www. MikeBrownsMerch.com Books: https://www. MikeBrownsBooks.com Self-Defense Protection After-...

On January 18, 2023, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) notified COPA of an officer-involved shooting. Based on preliminary information, the incident began when an off-duty officer approached four subjects who appeared to be in an altercation in the 1300 block of West 90th Street. Three of the subjects eventually departed and walked west bound on 90th Street. One subject remained and continued to...

The topic definitely is worth listening to. If you’re on the road, let’s get to it. Drive safe. Like this? Get more! Want to purchase books, get CCW Safe Concealed Carry Self-Defense Post-Shooting Support, get an awesome gun safe, sign up for classes, or get merch? Graciously click the links below. ✅Classes: https://www. MikeBrownsClasses.com ✅Merch: https://www. MikeBrownsMerch.com 📚Books: htt...

We review the case of Tennessee vs. Gardner 572 US 1 to see how it rates to the current matter. How ironic is this the occurrence of this? Let’s discuss this.

I attended the Illinois house judiciary criminal committee meeting in Chicago. This is very interesting and very revealing. Let’s talk about it. For those who don’t know, this is one of many hearings before Illinois protect communities act goes up for a vote in the house and senate to be passed before becoming law in IL. Will the latest supreme court case, Bruen, cause the batter to be GVR’d? Let’...

Shanquella Robinson was murdered in Mexico. Who will be held responsible? Will they be held responsible? Things to consider. Let’s talk.

Join Instructor Mike as we talk about the preliminary hearing for Christopher Schurr, a former Grand Rapids Police Department officer who is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of motorist Patrick Lyoya. Is this shooting justified? Is everything a gun?

Join Instructor Mike as TV Judge Mike as we listen to some of the victim impact statement and judicial statements in the matter of the people of the state of Florida versus Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland Florida school shooter in the sentencing phase.

Join Instructor Mike as he addresses more fear mongering with the new act that still has more problems than good but has good parts in it. Let’s discuss.

Finally the case comes to a close and it’s time for closing arguments. Let’s see what drama unfolds today.

So we’re going to start live streaming trials that we find are interesting. This is one with Darrell Brooks, the defendant who is accused of using his mom‘s red Ford escape to drive into parade participants in The city of Waukesha Wisconsin. I was interacting with the YouTube and Facebook audience. Please feel free to converse. FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use...

Some think it’s suspicious how Chaka Zula got charged with murder when he was attacked by multiple assaulters outside his business establishment. But what did critics miss in their assessments? Did the Prosecutors get it right when they charged Chaka? Let’s talk.

Who will protect the children?

Join Instructor Mike as we discuss Myths about Civilian Use of Force

Join Instructor Mike and friends as we talk about the newly deployed Chicago police Department chase policy, the United States Senate gun bill as proposed, and Chicago‘s summer violence.