I had a few emails on where You can purchase my book! Here’s the direct link www.realitycheckprogram.com/store/Gangster-Redemption-Book-p235275106

I'm glad you said it: "If this was the toughest inmates, then this was a weak prison". Facts.

I remember when you were doing vids just for fun, telling stories about your life. Look at you now. Working towards reform, helping people, merch, popular channel, a book out, and now ever cigars. Quite the come up. Whoever is working with you, you guys have serious hustle. Congrats on your success.

We had a few 'good' guards where I was. It was just a job to them. Nothing personal. You treat them with respect, and they'll treat you the same. Anyway, I worked in the commissary the last year & 1/2 in and one of the 'good ones' (around Christmas both times) brought in a big bag of Mcdonald's biscuits of various types and said "Dam Mickey Ds messed my order up and gave me too many. Ya'll go in the back and throw those away". For a few minutes we were just a bunch of guys having breakfast. It was a gesture that I'll never forget.

I'm retired from the BOP. I seen a Cuban detainee take 3 cans of mace and 2 bean bag rounds. He never went to his knees, just stood there and said is that all you got? He also had about a 14 inch shank. He weighed about 135 lbs. and was one of the toughest dudes ever. As a CO I would rather deal with someone who had a long sentence than a short timer. I sent less than 7 guys to SHU during my career and then it was over extreme disrespect. Otherwise I handled it differently. Due to the way I carried myself I rarely had issues. I ran into an ex convict a few months ago and he shook my hand and said you treated us like people!

Just discovered your channel, and as a Scotsman with friends in the Scottish penal system - it’s absolutely fascinating to hear all about the differences. Thoroughly enjoying your content mate, you’ve got yourself a new sub for life!!

Depending on the level of "Reality" in this reality TV, the producers may have very well cherry-picked prisoners and guards and asked them to "make drama" for the cameras. At the least, it's a helluva way to break routine.

Im happy for this guy. He obviously spent a good part of his life in prison and probably has a record that would keep most people from ever being able to find good employment or housing. But he’s taking a bad life experience and turning it into what is likely a good living for himself instead of doing what a lot of former “convicts” do and returning to what got them in the mess to start with. Bravo Larry Lawton. I’m impressed.

Im glad you found your calling, Larry. The stories you tell are a genuine positivity in my life. Thanks man

"If they're willing to throw down, I'll deal with them" you're a boss, Larry lol

I have been watching a documentary series on KZfaq called world's toughest prisons : Behind Bars Man some of those other countries are crazy Larry you should totally comment on these videos that compare your American incarceration experience to some of these other countries cuz these videos are just wild like complete Wild West prisons some of them are just nuts but I would love to hear your take on it and could give you a whole another series to talk about.

I've been watching a lot of Locked up raw episodes. It always makes me thankful for everything I have. This was great to see you reacting and getting your thoughts on shows like this.

Dude I always watch your vids when they come, these are awesome to see a real ex convict reviewing different types of jails, could u do a real toughest jail that sorta was what you experienced? Thanks for your work brother

Have you ever seen the movie "Life", starring Eddie Murphy and Martain Lawrence. It's a prison movie and would be cool to see a video on it.

Larry, always enjoy your videos. Thank you for your time to do this to educate.

In a county jail I saw a guy bang his door open after the guard left the unit at night and then run up and down the tier with a t-shirt on his head yelling "tee-pee for my bunghole" like Beavis. Something was wrong with the locking mechanism that made it possible to be kicked open. Even though the kid was just clowning around he could've been charged with attempted escape and got mandatory 5 yrs added to whatever sentence he was facing.

Love your stuff Larry keep it up.

I just found your channel. I'm subscribing for 2 reasons; you're personable and you tell a great story, factual and no bs.

It's always great to get a video from you larry

Very knowledgable info, presented in a nice and easy way to take it in, enjoying your videos pal, keep up the good work, respect 👊🏻

Hey Larry Thanks for the break down. God bless 🙌

Thank you for covering this prison! This prison is in my state of NM. It held the most violent prison outbreak in American history. YOU ARE AWESOME! Thank you!

Ive just came across your channel, and I love it! I was always curious about this topic, so I love listening to what you have to say, keep the good work up!😎

You should do a top 10 funniest things you saw in prison

Big fan of your content Larry, been subscribed since early May and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made! Keep up the good work.

Hello Sir. Thank you for the information. I appreciate you doing this and trying to help young ones and all the others trying to "research" the other side of the tracks. I'm certain you know exactly where they are...I do respect a man/woman(it's all in the game) like yourself deciding this is the new trajectory I'm heading...ALL-ABOARD!!!!! Please stay strong and keep up the positive and most important, take care of your family. Love, respect, and good vibes Brother

I love your channel, I just watched Oz all the way through and it's fascinating how these vids add more realism to it.

Great stuff as always

Thank you for the video! ☺♥

Great video Larry 👍

Great stuff Larry!

Thank you Larry 💪, good job, like the show.

Very good video I just subscribed to your channel You laid things out honestly and directly

Also note: rookie CO Mangin (New Mexico prison) is in prison for smuggling contraband into prison as a CO. Also, his Mother retired a long time CO from the same prison. Very embarrassing for him to do that to his own Mother.

I ran the ER @ a Max Security Prison for many years. I treated my patients by being fair, consistent' keeping my word & with respect when earned. They all knew I didn't play games or favorites. I truthfully was safer with a lot of my inmates/convict's than I was with a multitude of the guards. With the 1s you showed here today, with the exception of the 1 eating all the gas, they were all punks.🤣

I really like your channel. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!!!!

Terrific show Larry

Thank you Larry for your videos, I NEVER wanna go to prison or jail

Just found your channel. Great stuff man

Looking forward to the next Real Deal. Tons of hugs big guy!

Man I’ll say one thing you were one of the most sincere people when you speak and I agree with a lot of what you say about life overall everything my experiences differ vastly from yours but just in general appreciate the sincerity and honesty and so forth so on

I dig the new setup Larry

Great stuff Larry! Your videos are always so interesting! A world I hope I never get to see with my own two eyes. Do you think these guys are in there because of a lack of intelligence, ego, or some other reasons? I’m sure there are criminals who never get caught right? Professional criminals, but even then, some get caught due to greed.. I can I when you never really retire while you’re in it.

Whats up Larry? Glad to see you doing good

My life is not an easy task. Away from home, a precious daughter that refuses to learn my native tongue. Your videos are a great way to forget about reality for a while. I do really respect you.

Ty for sharing

We had TV's in the dorm-style block I was in (SCI Mercer). The inmates could buy their own tv, but the block itself actually had a few TV's mounted around the beds as well. Btw I only stayed on that block a month, and in my opinion it was one of my least favorite housing units. I've never seen so many petty individuals, so much ridiculous drama and disrespect, and most of all so many idiots who thought they were tough when in actuality they were no threat whatsoever. 3 days in, I put in for a transfer to a different block, and I was out of there in a month (new unit was a standard cell, but with a wooden door that we had a key to exit/enter...still surprises me)

i like the new setup!!

I love your content!

This guy really turned his life around. You gotta respect that.

3 years in the hole wow brotha thts TUFF I couldn't even imagine damn man just stumbled across ur channel much respect brotha keep up the awesome videos👍💯

Hi Larry hope your well. I was feeling bit down then bang a notification from your video so time to chill 😎 thanks

Very interesting insight into the prison system,,congrats on a gd documentary Larry,,,look frwd to more in the future,, keep it up,,gd work..

awesome content

cant wait to try the cigar larry. definitely ordering one

Larry I’ve been watching this show recently and I think it would be awesome if you did a stream one day of it. Like a watch party with commentary over the episode. When I’m watching it I feel like it’s missing your commentary

Larry got the best true crime and inspirational channels out

Hey, Larry! Really been enjoying your videos. Was wondering if you've done a video or could do one on the variety/quality of chow hall food and if you ever had to suffer nutraloaf.

Can't wait for those cigars to drop! 🙏💯

Hey Larry just wanted to say I’m a big fan and wanted to give you a video idea I had. On the bop website for each of the prisons you can find the commissary menu and I was wondering if you could make a video going over it and talking more in depth about commissary.

Even though none of those guys were particularly tough i liked this video because you could comment on it and I'd see how it actually looks in real life instead of imagining it. So I'd love to see more of this stuff on your channel

I worked at a state prison for 24 years. I saw a inmate trying to kill another. I pepper sprayed him and he continued stabbing with eyes shut. Someone else grabbed him and the knife while I handcuffed him. On another occasion , on the evening shift there was a massive gang fight. At least 5 cans of CS gas cans were fired and many cans of pepper spray were used. I wasn’t there for that one ( I was on day shift). A officer reported that he witnessed a inmate swinging a knife wildly with blood shooting out his chest. When this same inmate was taken to the hospital, the ER doctors called the stab wound ‘ a quarter size’. This guy wouldn’t stop trying to kill rival gang members with a quarter size hole in his chest. Most inmates were regular people who made mistakes in life. I doubt if they were singing too loud in church choir practice but most weren’t the problem children. I would single out the problem cases and start playing forgetting to open their door for rec yard time. If someone is thinking about working at a prison; I’m not trying to scare you but you will see things that will stay with you. You won’t forget about it. 99% of your day is a boring routine and once in a while a accident happens ( yes inmates have accidents and medical emergencies) . I was the medical department Sargent and a inmate was rushed to medical DOA from a heart attack. Natural causes is the #1 cause of death followed by accidents, suicide then homicide. Homicide is #4. That should tell you something. That is my home state.

I love your videos larry

Can't wait for the cigar!

I love your content you say the truth all the time 👍👊

Man I worked a Florida state prison (raiford) DC confinement prison for 12 years and those were not bad, not killers not a true convict. And your correct, it's all about respect and keeping your word. Right or wrong, keep your word even if it's doing dirt, that's respect

Love you Larry. Looking good! Be well 👊

Back when i was a CO2. A convict told me how to tell the difference between a convict and an inmate. A convict will take a fall for a good (respectful CO) and inmate will tell on everybody. I respected all the guys that had done real time and they respected me. I would tell new guys remember some of them will not be here forever and they remember the ones that were jerks.

I went crazy before I was talking to people who weren’t there hearing conversations from friends and loved ones that were not around. Contemplated suicide because the insanity was getting to me from being in maximum security all I had was a bible and some blank envelopes not even paper to write just 3 envelopes and a prison issued pen

When I was in basic training, we had a couple people that were immune to tear gas. So, it wouldn't surprise me if that inmate had a very high tolerance

Another great video Larry, keep doing your thing brother! Plus, I saw this video had "666" comments and felt like changing that...😂

Larry, I really like your stuff. You have such a unique personality and I am glad KZfaq has embraced you. What a world you have lived in. Thanks for sharing all of this with us. We appreciate it.

Love your channel Larry! Keep up the good work.

at Lewisburg camp in PA they do put people in the hole, they just put you in the hole in the USP right up the hill. if the shot brings your points up enough, they keep you in the hole and then ship you off usually to Allenwood

I was stationed at Maxwell AFB where you where talking about they had a golf course at the facility.

I want a larry lawton documentary of his life...that would be very interesting

Hey Larry, you inspire me to do good things. I’m gonna get sushi today. How’s your day going?

In prison, were there people that made "music" for money?

did a year and a half in 22hour lockdown, there was a really awesome CO that was assigned to our unit, he was almost like an insider with kitchen because he would bring the cleaner extras like crazy to distribute, and the cleaner was solid AF and anyone that wasn't a goof ate like kings, anyhoo, one day we got a transfer and he was obviously a problem case, was going wild the night before calling out this CO as he was brought in threatening but the CO was used to it, and he could Definitely handle himself, but we all knew this guy was going to be trouble, it was a quiet unit, everyone was pretty hard and solid and the goofs were confined to their own area down range, and if they stepped out or looked wrong they got it bad, so the guy's celly told him to settle down, and he was like Nah i'm gonna take that CO out, and he was like nah, you keep it up and you are going down range, I don't think he knew exactly what he meant by that in out unit lol, maybe just that it was gonna get him beat, but at that he was like yeh, yeh, we'll see. and then it was lights out, next day we were being called out for our morning hour yard, and i seen the guy pack a pencil in his pocket on his way out of his cell, i noted it to the cleaner that something was gonna happen inside with the new fish, so we started following behind closer (if a guy was packing for yard it was usually put in the shoe so it passes the metal detector) and sure enough as he was taking his turn through the detector, with that CO standing there and a female guard keeping door guard he leapt at him with the pencil and repeatedly stabbed at him, the cleaner and I didn't even have to react, the entire line of CONs ran at the CO, ripped the new guy off, and beat the shit out of the new guy for doing it. The guard was stabbed 3 times in the arm and 1 in the face, but nothing serious, had he been a bad CO, he would have died that day, but he was a stand up guy that respected humanity even though the ones there made bad choices. Besides giving food, he would keep the Unit's radios on after lights out if we wanted, little things, He thanked the whole Unit with 2hours extra yard time the next 10 days (all they would allow him to give us lol)... so whatever side you are on in jail,.. or out of jail,.. the #1 rule is respect until you are disrespected, and don't mess with people that you are not familiar with. I Live in Canada, we say sorry to the people we don't know or don't care to know,.. and we rip on the ones we love. We are not nice, just respectful. Hope you and all those that read this have a good one :D

mate Larry I love your Videos I got to ask are the guards taking it more easy on them cos of the cameras

What's up Lazza much love from Australia

Even the jails around here have tiers of inmates, the building is like a pyramid and the floors get progressively smaller with the general low security being huge at the bottom and the top floor being the worst of the worst with only like 2 cells

At the very beginning the C.O is shaking down bunk beds while most of the inmates are out working in their details. This was at one of the Level II Murph Prisons here in New Mexico USA.

Yessss!!! GETTING MY LARRY FIX!!!!!!!

Big fan of your content Mr Larry. Also, I was wondering if you can do a review on a game called Thief Simulator? I guess you can say it's more realistic compare to the heist in GTA or Payday

I got a family member who’s a correction officer. He said a lot of the mentally ill inmates are the ones that are like wild animals. They are the strongest, it takes a bunch of guys to take them down and even then the inmate is still almost getting back up, or the gas has no affect on them. He said it’s like trying to fight a gorilla with nothing but your fists. It’s like if they have a simpler, more primal brain, then the almost have primal monkey strength too that 5 guys together don’t have.

Yes some dorms you can have TVs some you can’t in my state most dorms allow TVs but they have to be shut off by a certain time at night. There’s a sheet of electronics restrictions by facility on the back of the electronics order form.

Hey Larry. I would really like to see a prison style workout video if you get a chance.

you should review the prison escape from the movie “red noticed “ Love the vids lar!

What’s up Larry !

I've been exposed to mace before, and it sucks. We had some riots in my city, and I lived where it was going on. The police were shooting cans of it into the streets and it got in the air. That was in the open, I can only imagine how much worse it would be in a confined space like that. I definitely wouldn't want it directly in my face. I don't know that I could handle that. But diluted in the air, I was able to maintain long enough to get inside by keeping my breathing slow and shallow. Walk, don't run, because you'll have to take bigger breaths, and you will regret that choice.

hiya larry hope ur having a nice day mate, on this video the only toughness i seen was wot u said the maze one i think some people think toughness is about 1 guy beating up 3 bigs guys by his self but i have always said toughness strengh been mad ect the person whos strong is in the mind got to be because u can get beat up in there and come back from some cuts and bruishers but been strong in the mind also makes u think better like not too do this and that to piss guards off just try and keep urself calm very very easy said than done though,when i have my mental issues i never hurt anyone or think about anyone else in fact i feel weak wen i am not well but i must be quite string in the mind to keep going threw mental. illness and coming out the other side, anyway larry take care man gr8 videos u do God bless you, 👊👍

I can guareantee that Larry knows what's up!

Does your shirt say "Three can keep a secret if two are dead"? I can't read much of it but that's one of my favorite quotes

larry ur such a king

I just watched this whole series on Hulu. Good show

Did the merch guys ever print the Crooked Diamond logo as a regular center front, with out the crook on it? I can see that happening as, not the being in the production notes. Cheers Larry

My dad was a CO at San Q he always said you needed to be firm but fair with the neatest.

"Convicts'll do the right thing".....yeah, clearly that's what got them there.

Flushing blankets with a couple knots instant flood lol