Eli Dicken is a goddamned American hero and he should never have to pay for a drink at a bar for the rest of his life. People like Eli need to be celebrated and respected.
This is one of the most genuine, down to earth, unbiased, one on one interviews I’ve ever seen. This is how news media, reporters, journalists and need to investigate. People need to have an open mind and be able to interview as if they know absolutely nothing.
Great update. I appreciate everything about this kid. By all measures he's a responsible gun owner who put in the time and effort to prepare himself in the event he be put in the position to protect himself or others. I don't know if the general public understands how incredible he performed under extreme pressure. But what I appreciate most about him is that he has shunned the limelight. Respect on all fronts. I've been a concealed-carry license holder for around two years, and training with pistol longer, but didn't start carrying regularly until that shooting. It's an incredible responsibility. It's good to hear he's getting counseling and pray that Elijah Dickens enjoys a peaceful, joyful rest of his life. He's more than earned that.
@@TheRealBatCave the lawyer said that's not how it went down. Four shots at 40 - two hits; closed distance to 20-25 yards - four more shots and hits; closed distance to 20 or so feet, perp still had gun in hand - two more shots - threat over.
@@TheRealBatCave people involved in shootings actually do better in real life than the range. And he fired four of his shots at 40 yards and made two hits out of four at that distance. Two for four at 40yards, four for four at 20 yards, two for two at 7 yards. His target also did not move position. a whole lot of people can do that with moderate or even light training.
Too bad Eli wasn't at Uvalde instead of those coward cops who wouldn't close with and eliminate the POS actively murdering children even though they had body armor, training, rifles, and multiple officers backing each other up.
absolute chad of a man. took the initiative, and took it even further to make sure it was ended rather than just stalled. nothing but praise and I hope he gets back to the life he wants.
It’s good to see actual news coverage of a good guy with a gun saving lives. These kinds of stories are not given enough attention or coverage. It does happen more than people realize.
@@allysonh6410 there's an interview with a gentleman who researched this, it's on that Colion Nor (sp?) Dudes channel. And he found that there were so many that the FBI went out of their way to make it appear less , something like 41% of shootings were legal self defense shootings and the FBI hid 20% of them , something like that.
Only very few people would really understand the actions of Eli that day, He saved countless lives. he gave a fighting chance to many in that mall that day, beyond words. Absolute Hero!!!!!!!!!
I’m guessing it was, did you hear where he said his sister was in the mall at time of shooting? He’s prob fighting for Eli’s life to become normal again.
I wish to someday have his level of cool under fire. Jesus Eli must have been stone cold, in the zone. I don't know if people realize how hard this actually is, within 15 seconds, and how much of a hero Eli Dicken is.
We need people like Eli to stop these crazy people who most likely are medicated beyond reality and lashing out to get attention or just lashing out at invisible demons… it’s sad that the media and society will use a horrific crime as a narrative to try and attack our 2nd amendment rights. While mostly ignoring the events where hero’s like Eli do something good…
If you heard the lawyer, he said his sister was in the mall during the time and not only that you can tell he's a firearms advocate based on his speech. Add to it the emotion and holding back tears, I think it's safe to say it was taken on pro bono
40 yard shot is no joke! I train at the range at this distance now often because of this incident. I had to protect my own family from a gunman two years ago...I didn't lose.
America is litigious, so even if he isnt charged criminally, some family members of criminals file wrongful death or other claims in civil court to try and get $ in settlements
Because every bullet that leaves the muzzle has a cop, a prosecutor, a defense attorney, a jury, and a judge attached to it... along with a bunch of legal fees... even if you don't strike anyone with the shot. This is why "I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6" is a popular phrase. AND What is stopping people from offering Eli jobs and awards? AND What does this have to do with the media? Who is showing hate toward Eli?
@@Asidebar according to the article on americas freedom Elis attorney explained in detail the firearm. His magazine was loaded with full metal jacket Blazer brass ammunition, and his pistol sights had actually been mangled in a motorcycle accident, weeks prior, and been filed down to make them functional again.
something not talked about much.. the aftermath of a shooting, the individual's property.. here we have someone who saved an untold amount of lives a clear cut case of justified use of force, and a very cooperative police force... and it still took 5 MONTHS for his property to be returned to him including a holster and pocket knife. Think of the people who've had legitimate self defense cases but due to uncooperative and zealous DAs caught in the ringer for 20 months or more that entire time their property not returned. I think it's high time we mandate limits on tyrannical confiscations... I'm all for an investigation, I understand it's need. however it's absurd to take someone's property for unknown lengths of time, for months on end, even years in some cases. limitation should be within 90 days.. that is more than enough time to run any labs they may want to do. if they need to see it again after that then so be it, but it's ridiculous that we're ok with absurd confiscations. they can do it with cash currency as well.
The sad truth is until legislation is passed (or repealed) which favors self defense shootings, self defense insurance is the security offered to armed citizens (or just spend more time in stand your ground states).
The news reporter actually asked the stupid lefty question “do you think he’ll continue to carry a gun now that this happened“. How uneducated and ignorant can people possibly be about guns, it’s just unreal.
Human life is so important, that anyone who takes a life (even if it’s a justified killing) is very likely to have to answer to the law for their actions. Doesn’t mean he’ll be in any trouble, but there will be an interview, and a lawyer is there to protect Eli from the police violation his rights.
Eli is a hero. No doubt. But I like to look at the whole picture. In just 15 seconds, the bad guy was able to take out 3 innocent people. Time to wake up to how deadly those weapons are. They have no place in our society
@@ThePingCam we made the mistake in the first place by releasing too many guns into circulation. It's going to take decades to remove them all. It's too late for our generation. But should we try to help future generations or make it worse for them?
@@ProtectChildrenNotGuns guns have been around before the constitution so what you’re saying is irrelevant. Guns will always be here. If you take them away from the good citizens more mass shootings and crime will happen. Stop bitching
@@ProtectChildrenNotGuns What about all the militarized guns and rifles we've left in Afghanistan and other countries? Banning guns doesn't mean they'll stop finding their way across our borders.
@@chiil034 The Afghans government have already banned guns and are working on collecting them. All countries need to work together to ban guns so that they don't cross borders
Eli Dicken is a goddamned American hero and he should never have to pay for a drink at a bar for the rest of his life. People like Eli need to be celebrated and respected.
Amen
Agreed.
Preach
Agreed
Or never have to pay weed ❤
I understand Eli's want to get back to living a normal life, but I still want to thank Mr. Dicken for his actions.
This is one of the most genuine, down to earth, unbiased, one on one interviews I’ve ever seen. This is how news media, reporters, journalists and need to investigate. People need to have an open mind and be able to interview as if they know absolutely nothing.
Solid factual interview
Great update. I appreciate everything about this kid. By all measures he's a responsible gun owner who put in the time and effort to prepare himself in the event he be put in the position to protect himself or others. I don't know if the general public understands how incredible he performed under extreme pressure. But what I appreciate most about him is that he has shunned the limelight. Respect on all fronts. I've been a concealed-carry license holder for around two years, and training with pistol longer, but didn't start carrying regularly until that shooting. It's an incredible responsibility. It's good to hear he's getting counseling and pray that Elijah Dickens enjoys a peaceful, joyful rest of his life. He's more than earned that.
40 yards, 8 out of ten rounds on target ide say he trained alot as well, pretty hard to do just at the range let alone in this situation.
@@TheRealBatCave the lawyer said that's not how it went down. Four shots at 40 - two hits; closed distance to 20-25 yards - four more shots and hits; closed distance to 20 or so feet, perp still had gun in hand - two more shots - threat over.
@@TheRealBatCave people involved in shootings actually do better in real life than the range. And he fired four of his shots at 40 yards and made two hits out of four at that distance. Two for four at 40yards, four for four at 20 yards, two for two at 7 yards. His target also did not move position. a whole lot of people can do that with moderate or even light training.
@@Walter_Stroud Fact upset you
@@teo2975the lawyer clearly said the only reason why Eli had to move in was bcuz the shooter was trying to get away
Too bad Eli wasn't at Uvalde instead of those coward cops who wouldn't close with and eliminate the POS actively murdering children even though they had body armor, training, rifles, and multiple officers backing each other up.
No doubt.
Heres the funny part, there were armed parents trying to get in the school to save their children but those losers keep them out
@@itsmethethingg "Office safety" the cowards knew that those parents were not a threat.
@@itsmethethingg😡 so sickening! But yes you’re exactly right
No shit
absolute chad of a man. took the initiative, and took it even further to make sure it was ended rather than just stalled. nothing but praise and I hope he gets back to the life he wants.
I wonder if the video will ever be released. I would like to see it.
It won't, out of respect for the victims, their families and their friends. Right or wrong, like it or not, it is what it is.
Eli be like “uh oh babe they took my weapon for now looks like I have no other choice… let’s go to the gun store”😂
11:08
Reporter to Titanic shipwreck survivor, "Would you be interested in using lifeboats moving forward, or do you not want access to those anymore?"
IKR , she really couldn't help trying to demonize... grotesque.
Eli Dicken is a hero ! Salute to him from India.
this is the downside of being a hero. you gotta hire attorneys and have your life interrupted. either way, thank you Eli
I took an "Essentials of Indiana Gun Laws" class from Guy Relford two weeks ago. He's representing Eli for free, just saying.
It’s good to see actual news coverage of a good guy with a gun saving lives. These kinds of stories are not given enough attention or coverage. It does happen more than people realize.
Really. May I have instances?? Names? It really needs more attention!!
@@allysonh6410 there's an interview with a gentleman who researched this, it's on that Colion Nor (sp?) Dudes channel. And he found that there were so many that the FBI went out of their way to make it appear less , something like 41% of shootings were legal self defense shootings and the FBI hid 20% of them , something like that.
@@dtcdtc8328 crazy! Thanks for the info I’ll look it up!
Only very few people would really understand the actions of Eli that day, He saved countless lives. he gave a fighting chance to many in that mall that day, beyond words. Absolute Hero!!!!!!!!!
Why on earth should this person have to pay for a lawyer. I hope this was pro bono...
I’m guessing it was, did you hear where he said his sister was in the mall at time of shooting? He’s prob fighting for Eli’s life to become normal again.
I wish to someday have his level of cool under fire. Jesus Eli must have been stone cold, in the zone. I don't know if people realize how hard this actually is, within 15 seconds, and how much of a hero Eli Dicken is.
thank you Mr. Dicken for your actions.
Thank you Eli Dickens, you're a true hero but WTF does he need to hire a lawyer? I hope it didn't cost him a cent for doing the right thing!
Nope he did it pro bono
Fr
Eli was smart to have hired an attorney.
@@Lee-fi4vonot everyone has money for an attorney
@re6_vlogz self defense liability insurance.
Amazing act of saving lives
We need people like Eli to stop these crazy people who most likely are medicated beyond reality and lashing out to get attention or just lashing out at invisible demons… it’s sad that the media and society will use a horrific crime as a narrative to try and attack our 2nd amendment rights. While mostly ignoring the events where hero’s like Eli do something good…
Even the lawyer was getting emotional
Does anyone know the caliber he was using, or the type of ammo, or what gun he used?
The gun he used to defend himself and everyone was a Glock 19
Glock, perfection
surprised it didn’t jam
Awesome Job
I’d like to know if Eli was surprised he made those hits at 40 yards away
God bless you, young man ❤
The biggest lesson from this event-ad Nauseam from all the others- is that the police aren’t coming to save you. Arm yourself, and save yourself.
Lawyer seems like a decent person too,, well done by both!!
We definitely wouldve had a lot more victims if not for this hero.
Hes smart for keeping his mouth shut.
Release the footage.
Why does he need an attorney?
I hope this attorney did not charge or someone paid him on behalf. It be really sad if a hero went broke defending himself after saving life’s.
If you heard the lawyer, he said his sister was in the mall during the time and not only that you can tell he's a firearms advocate based on his speech. Add to it the emotion and holding back tears, I think it's safe to say it was taken on pro bono
Best attorney out there in my opinion I know I hired him myself
I took a class from him, he's a good man and teacher.
@@jackbarlow4104 What class did you take from him? A class something related to law or how to fire a handgun?
@@anocriwhat do you think?
Mr dickens is a true American hero 🇺🇸
How many more souls would’ve perished had ha not taken out the trash
40 yard shot is no joke! I train at the range at this distance now often because of this incident. I had to protect my own family from a gunman two years ago...I didn't lose.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🙌🏻 thank you!
Why does a hero have to have a lawyer? He should be getting awards, job offers etc,,this MSM really love to hate heroes with guns
America is litigious, so even if he isnt charged criminally, some family members of criminals file wrongful death or other claims in civil court to try and get $ in settlements
You answered your own question, Mr. Milk.
Because every bullet that leaves the muzzle has a cop, a prosecutor, a defense attorney, a jury, and a judge attached to it... along with a bunch of legal fees... even if you don't strike anyone with the shot. This is why "I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6" is a popular phrase.
AND
What is stopping people from offering Eli jobs and awards?
AND
What does this have to do with the media? Who is showing hate toward Eli?
I would like to know what kinda handgun he used?
Stock Glock 19 with damaged sights
@@stevenbartoszewski1654 How do you know it had damaged sights?
@@Asidebar according to the article on americas freedom Elis attorney explained in detail the firearm. His magazine was loaded with full metal jacket Blazer brass ammunition, and his pistol sights had actually been mangled in a motorcycle accident, weeks prior, and been filed down to make them functional again.
As an avid Glock 19 shooter of 26 years, there’s zero chance these events occurred the way they say.
@@rickyyo215 mmmkay. Just to clarify… you were not physically there or involved with any of the investigations, correct?
Einstein said,"COINCIDENCE IS GODS WAY OF REMAINING ANONYMOUS !
He also said "Thats some wet azz puzzy" if the history books r 2 be believed
What gun was he carrying?
Im wondering the same, willing to bet it was a 9mm
Glock 19
They started a Gofundme for him. Please donate
The cops had no business taking his weapon.
something not talked about much.. the aftermath of a shooting, the individual's property.. here we have someone who saved an untold amount of lives a clear cut case of justified use of force, and a very cooperative police force... and it still took 5 MONTHS for his property to be returned to him including a holster and pocket knife. Think of the people who've had legitimate self defense cases but due to uncooperative and zealous DAs caught in the ringer for 20 months or more that entire time their property not returned. I think it's high time we mandate limits on tyrannical confiscations... I'm all for an investigation, I understand it's need. however it's absurd to take someone's property for unknown lengths of time, for months on end, even years in some cases. limitation should be within 90 days.. that is more than enough time to run any labs they may want to do. if they need to see it again after that then so be it, but it's ridiculous that we're ok with absurd confiscations. they can do it with cash currency as well.
Well said!
It took 10-months to get my gun back, and this was in a conservative city and police force.
The sad truth is until legislation is passed (or repealed) which favors self defense shootings, self defense insurance is the security offered to armed citizens (or just spend more time in stand your ground states).
I always wondered how long it would take to get your gun back after. Seems like not long at all.
Been 8-months and counting for me here in Kalifornia
@@domenic4368 you shot someone?
11:08 What a stupid question after he just took down a mass shooter and saved many lives with his own gun.
Typical journalist stupid questions
good job kid!
The news reporter actually asked the stupid lefty question “do you think he’ll continue to carry a gun now that this happened“. How uneducated and ignorant can people possibly be about guns, it’s just unreal.
6:15
All most one year.
Why does Eli need a lawyer?
Human life is so important, that anyone who takes a life (even if it’s a justified killing) is very likely to have to answer to the law for their actions. Doesn’t mean he’ll be in any trouble, but there will be an interview, and a lawyer is there to protect Eli from the police violation his rights.
Im glad the pigs didnt didnt shoot eli like they did the good samaritan in the arvada shooting.
He outperformed any cop shooting I have seen, they probably hate him for it.
Did Eli have shooter's insurance or did he pay this guy a $50 million retainer?
Eli is a hero. No doubt. But I like to look at the whole picture. In just 15 seconds, the bad guy was able to take out 3 innocent people. Time to wake up to how deadly those weapons are. They have no place in our society
But… the bad guys would still have them…
@@ThePingCam we made the mistake in the first place by releasing too many guns into circulation. It's going to take decades to remove them all. It's too late for our generation. But should we try to help future generations or make it worse for them?
@@ProtectChildrenNotGuns guns have been around before the constitution so what you’re saying is irrelevant. Guns will always be here. If you take them away from the good citizens more mass shootings and crime will happen. Stop bitching
@@ProtectChildrenNotGuns What about all the militarized guns and rifles we've left in Afghanistan and other countries? Banning guns doesn't mean they'll stop finding their way across our borders.
@@chiil034 The Afghans government have already banned guns and are working on collecting them.
All countries need to work together to ban guns so that they don't cross borders
Legend
2:10 - I cannot stand this talking point. Eli didn't "take a human life" ... Eli saved an unknown number of human lives.