Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
After one of my videos went viral, specifically over on TikTok (1.7m views), a lot of you had questions. Was it even legal for me to film that public town hall meeting? I spent a crazy day running across the city to get answers directly from the top.
This is a follow-up video, where I share the official response from the City of London's Director of Security.
He confirms that yes, filming public meetings is perfectly legal.
He also explains the rules for security guards and what they should have done instead.
This is important information for any citizen who wants to hold their government accountable.
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Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at patreon.com/bendurham
Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com
• where to find me •
Website: bendurham.ca
Instagram: instagram.com/bendurham.ca
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Some links below are affiliate links (no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me for these free videos for you).
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⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*)
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Everything I use, in one place: bendurham.ca/gear-guide
Main equipment used in this video:
🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: amzn.to/42rCwIu
🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount) / used at 28mm: amzn.to/4b3OPyy
🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: amzn.to/3UHoFfo
🎤 Shure SM58: amzn.to/4f5ckKi
👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): amzn.to/4f5ckKi
🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: amzn.to/3XWk5Mm
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My other regularly used equipment:
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🚲 cargo trailer that I use: amzn.to/46eYot4
🚲 cargo ebike: Tern GSD (gen2)
🚲 my ebike: Ride1Up 500 Series Step-Thru (discontinued)
🚲 Natalia's bike: Biktrix Swift Step-Thru (gen1) [review: youtu.be/jbpyzhw9-NQ]
🎥 GoPro 11 often used in biking footage (just not in this video)
But the GoPro 13 is the best right now: amzn.to/3ZvBY4C
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: amzn.to/3udJTEu
🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio: amzn.to/43HmkFS
👓 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave lens on FF cameras: amzn.to/40piZXk
👓 Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: amzn.to/3xa1Aq8
👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: amzn.to/35Lp9KK
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: amzn.to/3udJTEu
🎤 Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: amzn.to/3XRpu7u
🎤 The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): amzn.to/4cDxhKa
🎤 Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): amzn.to/3ufIcpT
🌬🚫 Shure A2WS Windscreen: amzn.to/3zKuzo8
TRIPODS
💁 Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod amzn.to/3VQr4Un
💁 Travel Tripod (very light): amzn.to/3L3zS1T
💁 Slightly larger tripod: amzn.to/3KjIqBY
Stabilization:
🎈current gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued)
I'll be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: amzn.to/3PuVRmV
or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/40qDGoJ
💻 OBS for screen-captures
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WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on:
» Spotify: bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify
» bendurham.ca/WAB-apple
» bendurham.ca/WAB-yt
After one of my videos went viral, specifically over on TikTok (1.7m views), a lot of you had questions. Was it even legal for me to film that public town hall meeting? I spent a crazy day running across the city to get answers directly from the top.
This is a follow-up video, where I share the official response from the City of London's Director of Security.
He confirms that yes, filming public meetings is perfectly legal.
He also explains the rules for security guards and what they should have done instead.
This is important information for any citizen who wants to hold their government accountable.
================
Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at patreon.com/bendurham
Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com
• where to find me •
Website: bendurham.ca
Instagram: instagram.com/bendurham.ca
================
Some links below are affiliate links (no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me for these free videos for you).
================
⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*)
================
Everything I use, in one place: bendurham.ca/gear-guide
Main equipment used in this video:
🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: amzn.to/42rCwIu
🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount) / used at 28mm: amzn.to/4b3OPyy
🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: amzn.to/3UHoFfo
🎤 Shure SM58: amzn.to/4f5ckKi
👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): amzn.to/4f5ckKi
🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: amzn.to/3XWk5Mm
================
My other regularly used equipment:
================
🚲 cargo trailer that I use: amzn.to/46eYot4
🚲 cargo ebike: Tern GSD (gen2)
🚲 my ebike: Ride1Up 500 Series Step-Thru (discontinued)
🚲 Natalia's bike: Biktrix Swift Step-Thru (gen1) [review: youtu.be/jbpyzhw9-NQ]
🎥 GoPro 11 often used in biking footage (just not in this video)
But the GoPro 13 is the best right now: amzn.to/3ZvBY4C
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: amzn.to/3udJTEu
🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio: amzn.to/43HmkFS
👓 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave lens on FF cameras: amzn.to/40piZXk
👓 Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: amzn.to/3xa1Aq8
👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: amzn.to/35Lp9KK
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: amzn.to/3udJTEu
🎤 Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: amzn.to/3XRpu7u
🎤 The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): amzn.to/4cDxhKa
🎤 Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): amzn.to/3ufIcpT
🌬🚫 Shure A2WS Windscreen: amzn.to/3zKuzo8
TRIPODS
💁 Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod amzn.to/3VQr4Un
💁 Travel Tripod (very light): amzn.to/3L3zS1T
💁 Slightly larger tripod: amzn.to/3KjIqBY
Stabilization:
🎈current gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued)
I'll be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: amzn.to/3PuVRmV
or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/40qDGoJ
💻 OBS for screen-captures
================
WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on:
» Spotify: bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify
» bendurham.ca/WAB-apple
» bendurham.ca/WAB-yt
