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Tonight’s episode focuses on the traffic crash and tragic accident in Chicago’s Gresham neighborhood with an off-duty police officer who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. While tragic, the officer will be held accountable. That said, there were signs that precipitated this crash. People who likely knew the officer Who could’ve stopped him before getting in the vehicle who could have th...

Passage of the amendment to the Illinois Cannabis Control Act (720 ILCS 550 et. seq.) is said to be the thing that will bring Illinoisans out of a budget crisis! Illinoisans, I KNOW you DIDN’T read the law. So, lemme help ya. Yep. They passed the bill for weed for enjoyment can be used in IL. 🚨🚨NEWSFLASH🚨🚨: Weed will NOT yet be legal until Jan. 1, 2020. When legalized, you STILL can’t smoke-n-...

Instructor Mike dives into Florida’s First Coast Technical College and Dia’mon Dallas’ suit against the college for indefinitely suspending her for appearing in a photo with her fiancé with legally possess a Purchased firearms. Second amendment violation, 14th amendment violation, or just a college enforcing its own morals, standards, and laws? Plus, we dive into Illinois’ FOID the FOID Act.

Instructor Mike talks with Stephanie Trussell of WLS 890 AM radio in Chicago about The introductory legislation seeking to expand the FOID Card as well as other topics relative to Illinois security training, Concealed Carry training, and requirements to be a security officer in the state of Illinois.

We often hear of media-reported violence and now we Chicagoans hear of incidents where Illinois-licensed concealed carry holders are defending themselves in attacks against them, their families, or their property. But, there is rarely an After-Action Review (AAR). Why are AARs important? Well, in combat, anything that works to stop a deadly threat works, right? Well, depends. Yep. It worked. But,...

Hey. Happy Easter. Today’s lesson: Even Moses Had an Aaron. Moses led the Israelites to the promise land, but couldn’t do it without his older brother Aaron. Psst. If you’re the boss of your company, this is for you. There is a lesson you can learn from the Foxx Boxx she is in: sometimes, your employees know MORE than you. Humble yourself and listen. Case in point, I submit to you to listen to thi...

In a live call-in, we discuss Cook County, IL States Attorney Kim Foxx - What would it take to save her or is she done? The issue surrounding the Jussie Smollett Case, Double Marginality.

“In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate but equally important groups: The police, who investigate crime, and the states attorneys, who...wait. No. The states attorney who...shit! 🧐 Tom, just hit the sound thingy...DUN DUN! 🤦🏾‍♂️. I’ve heard it. And you have, too. ‘Why are y’all worried about Jussie and not these murders in our communities?’ Well, Instructor M...

Gangs. I feared them. Nipsey Hussle was an icon to many. But, he died violently at the hands of another black man who was arguably a fellow Rolling 60s Crip street gang member. While unknown if Nipsey was associated with the violent aspects of gang life, can one dabble in the life passively while promoting peace, the antithesis of hang membership? Nipsey’s Death is tragic, but so too is any person...

16 Shots and a Coverup! What? 16 Counts and a Coverup! Wh...wait. What?! Yep. Kinda the same. You had one job. In the wake of the Jussie Smollett apparent dismissal/not-dismissal/recusal/non-recusal/WTF-ish Case, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx is being heavily chastised by the justice-wanting public for ridding her office of a case that arguably embarrassed multiple entities of the city of C...

Do we REALLY know what our IL elected officials propose as new laws? You’ll want to listen to this podcast as Instructor Mike details some of the most important legislation coming out of the Illinois house and senate seeking past year in either chamber for submission to the governor’s desk. Everything from more anti-gun (and pro-gun) firearms legislation to..... just take a look. Lol. Following, i...

The February 15, 2019 Aurora, Illinois active shooter incident at the Henry Platt Company company is one of many active shootings that have lessons that can be drawn from the tragic events. Gary Martin, 45 year-old 15 year employee, wasn’t supposed to have a firearm after a revocation his gun card and concealed carry license application in 2014. What happened? Are there loopholes in legislation? A...

Do we profile? Is it necessary? Do we judge books by their covers? Is that even a smart statement? Let’s listen.

Come with Instructor Mike to the ‘What-If’ world And ask yourself some questions that is definitely on his mind if the attack on Jussie Smollett were true. If stardom can’t protect you, what can?!

At about 2 a.m. Tuesday, Smollett, 36, reported he was walking alone in the 300-block of East North Water Street when two people he didn't know started yelling racial and homophobic slurs at him, police said. He told Chicago police that the attackers yelled "MAGA country," according to CPD spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi. While we are cognizant of the horrendous attacks visited those in the LBGT co...

“2 o’clock in the morning, sub degree arctic-like the temperatures. Worst Chicago weather in it’s history. What am I doing outside?” - Mike. Instructor Mike uses a very recent event to show why empathy and perspective is needed to foster understanding as to why stops can become possible by the police. Very worth the listen.

Blacks definitely need to listen to this. No disrespect to other races (you KNOW I love ya). Black stereotypes and perceived passions are being used to “give the Black People what they want” while covertly withholding that what they want can and will disqualify them from licenses to own, purchase, and possess firearms and ammo. A MUST LISTEN!!! Other races benefit too from this message for the law...

Instructor Mike looks at the case of the Chicago Police Department’s shooting of Harith Augustus on July 14, 2018 around 71st and Chapelle chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. He analyzes the case and why justice for the historically disenfranchised will not be attained in this case and why.

Figuring that a lot of people have a lot of lessons that they want to talk about regarding the Jason van Dyke trial in Chicago Illinois, Instructor Mike talks about an often missed lesson: choices. Let’s listen.

Tired of being or don’t want to be a crime victim? Wait no more. You can carry a firearm in IL. BUT, there are things you need to consider before doing so. DO NOT wait until you get arrested and have to find out this information. DO NOT wait to listen. This is a must-listen if you want to exercise your 2nd Amendment right to protect yourself in the State of Illinois and the gun-hating Cook County...

This is part two featuring the 6pm Facebook live lecture where Instructor Mike brings about more relevant points to consider and also gives advice to his nine year old daughter as to what to do to avoid being in this kind of situation. Gather around and enjoy. MikeBrownsClass.com #MikeBrownsClassInSession

Here we go again! Except, is it an attack or is it self-defense? Join Instructor Mike as he talks about the Asheville, North Carolina mall ‘assault’ from the Facebook and Instagram video that went viral. Definitely worth the listen. As a black father of four children three of whom are girls, listen to his analysis of the event, what was missing from the event, and the lessons to be learned from it...

You’ll love these rants. Instructor Mike opines on Chicago’s hatred for guns, police protection and false entitlement to it, the government’s stance on police protection for the individual citizen versus the public duty doctrine. Join in. Psst. Tell me what you think about the background music @ mike@chicagosecuritytrainingconcepts.com. Love ya.

Very worth the listen. In the wake of the Lifetime television series, “Surviving R. Kelly”, Instructor Mike talks about How an R. Kelly situation is possible and building mental toughness to repel such attacks that occur every day. Grab your little ones and listen too.

MikeBrownsClass.com #MikeBrownsClassInSession DONATE to send Mike to Law School! https://www.gofundme.com/mike2lawschool RIGHT NOW On the Mic with Mike, Let’s discuss Toledo, OH Shooting of 25 y/o Lamar Richardson and Illinois v. Wardlow 528 US 119 (2000). We will talk running from police. MikeBrownsClass.com #MikeBrownsClassInSession DONATE to send Mike to Law School! https://www.gofundme.com/mik...