One additional tip from a 74 year old recently retired LEO. When you pull into a parking lot, do NOT immediately turn off the engine and exit your vehicle. Take 20-30 seconds to scan the area and look for anything that looks amiss and be ready to drive off. Also, as often as you can, pull through a space so that you are pointing out when parked. This gives you an added advantage to leaving the area quickly when you return, should you be set upon by drooling, lurching zombies....or just irritating panhandlers.
Awesome tips! I’ve been accosted by crack heads at a stop light, with a bus stop right by it (I work in the city). And 100%, do everything you can to assess the baseline before turning the car off. A 15 minute delay, can mean all the difference in the environment, and grabbing a cup of coffee, then returning, isn’t really an inconvenience. Thank you for watching, and for your thoughtful comment.
@danamentgen good advice. I do this also and it has served me well. Also, I check completely around my car and glance under before I get in. I learned to do that one the hard way 😏 Live and learn. No blinders.
I sleep, shop, go to the dentist, go get groceries, go everywhere with my 38 Special and my 9 MM. I'm 63 year's of age, female and single. Oh not to mention I sleep with them too. One under my pillow and one in my hand fully loaded when I hear something at night. I sleep pretty good but always trying to keep a step ahead as nobody is going to save me, well maybe God, I hope but yeah I try to be ready just in case.
@DanaMentgen great tips. I also do not park beside or between vehicles that can't are higher than mine. I usually park in the 'outfield' where there are fewer cars. The walk does me good.
Yes situational awareness is paramount. I'm a 75 yr old female. Bought a 2023 Ram Promaster 1500 cargo van May 2030...actually the bank owns the majority of it. Outfitted it with Coleman cot with mattress, solar power station, and a lot of necessitys of life. Did the Nomad experience for 1 year. So glad l did just to meet a lot of different ppl. A couple of other tips most ppl know....be aware of ppl around you or your vehicle b4 you get in, as.l'm unlocking my door and open it l often call out moderately loud one or 2 male names and and say something like "They didn't have the pizza you like and lm not driving to another store" just anything to make it appear lm not alone. Also always as soon as you get in the vehicle the 1st thing l do is push the button to lock all the doors. Alot of things carry over no matter where you live. I always sit in my van with the doors locked, I've had ppl come up to my van and want to talk, l roll down the window a little. OR just smile and drive off. USE YOUR SPIDEE SENSE.
I am 70 and a retired law enforcement trainer. A couple thoughts: Many if not most elderly have a Medicare Advantage plan. Those plans often have free gym memberships. Use them. Lift weights and walk threadmill. Start slowly and workup. Gyms have trainers for any age group. Local shooting ranges have beginner self defense and weapons classes. Most are reasonable and geared for beginners ( and a lot of fun). I have trained persons in their 90s. Buy and train with police grade pepper spray. Cheap and very effective with people and vicious animals. Dont rely on floodlights and cameras. Increasingly criminals could care less. We live in a collapsing society with desperate persons. Form a neighborhood watch or at least exchange information with neighbors. Get phone numbers and names. Do not rely on law enforcement. Law enforcement nationwide is in a state of collapse.
Wow! Great information. Thank you for contributing! I agree. Even when police were at 100%, you can’t depend on them being there when you need them. We don’t have police on every block, and do NOT want them on every block. Thanks for watching and your valuable input.
I'm a senior who sometimes is alone on our large homestead. We have Rottweilers, hound dogs, mutts, a Great Pyrenees, and attack cats. They all have a lot to say when they detect a property incursion. Also, networked cameras and trail cameras, two full sets of locked fences, and motion detectors at the main entrance and any possible pedestrian access points. And then we are prepared with the 2nd amendment. The electronic measures and the dogs are not to ensure our safety but to provide additional situational awareness. We take that skill everywhere. Nothing can keep one safe better than being aware enough not to be in a bad situation or let one develop around you. I rarely shop, and never alone.
One thing I would like to add is situational awareness in public is 90% of staying out of trouble. That means paying attention to your surroundings while staying off of that cellphone. Bad people love to attack their victims when they are distracted.
I love this. As a 60 yo myself, always carry a firearm. No one will save you. Be your own first responder. YOU are responsible for your families’ safety!
Absolutely correct! It’s too easy to make yourself an easy target. But super simple to make yourself a “hard target”. Nobody is going to mess with a hard target in a world of easier targets. Thank you for watching and your kind words. I really do appreciate it!
Not if you live in minnesota. Candidate Walz signed a Democrat law that makes it illegal to use any kind of force to defend yourself and his Democrat Supreme Court in July said that is just fine. Obama's buddy now our Attorney General Keith Ellison said you will be automatically arrested.
My German Shepherd who was my protector, confidant, best friend & companion, passed away in August. I’m heartbroken over the loss & each day just sat in front of the tablet scrolling life away. I knew I couldn’t get another GSD , the wound was raw & it would be “right” , I’m also going to be 73 this week & I know I couldn’t handle training another large dog . My son , seeing me shut down, with no motivation to do anything, found for me a “puppy”, she is a mini golden doodle . While she won’t ever replace my GSD Alina, this pup requires me to get off my butt and walk her, play with & teacher her . I carry a walking stick everywhere I go & I have a pepper spray bottle on my key lanyard . Still, I won’t go grocery shopping without my son anymore, times are tough for many & people who are hungry & trying to feed themselves & family are unpredictable. Stay safe.
Yes, and this is a strange saying - “it’s hard to tell who the good and bad are today. Is it the good people …or the bad people.” There are a LOT more people who won’t help you than there are who will harm you!
@@sunny1433 My deepest and heartfelt condolences on your loss of best friend and companion. The grief and emotional devastation are as real and acute as losing a human in your inner circle. I wanted to offer my sympathies and give you a heads up that pepper spray does not always work on dogs. I had bear spray and was spraying an attacking Shepard inches from his eyes and face while he attacked me and my old lab one day, during a walk. The mist from the bear spray blew back and affected me and my dog but not the attacker (maybe because of the adrenaline?). I still have pepper spray but I know it’s not fail-safe. Wishing you many happy days and nights with your golden doodle 🐶❤️ that breed is like having a person in a dog suit hanging out with you.
Parking at the back of the parking lot is asking to have your car stolen or broken into and to get mugged or raped. Park as close to the front of a business where there are people, light and cameras.
Yeah, I park much closer to the entrances of stores now. Especially shopping centers where the homeless tend to roost around. One close call with a mugging was all it took for me to wisen up.
@@pattyoconnell1950s My husband is a former State Trooper & he & I always used to carry a 357 pistol! They are good dependable guns, & for the most part when strangers would see it, they would find another place to be!! For the most part, people are so distracted & take too many things for granted just assuming they’re safe; and that’s really a problem nowadays & especially with all the Illegal immigrants & or local gangs!! Always try to have someone with you, & last but not least; pray before leaving your home, pray when you arrive at your destination & on your way home!! I taught our children that, & to this day, they still do, or I sure hope & pray they do & that they taught our Grandchildren to also do!! Prayer when mixed with Faith is powerful!! 🙏🙌
Love your friends. Just make sure they don’t give a false sense of security. Avoiding a bad situation is always better than having to fight your way out of it.
I lived in Memphis Tennessee and the experience fine tuned my awareness. Even now living in a small town my instincts are to always be aware of my surroundings. I park in the outback. Always lock car and house doors as i enter and exit. Carry my keys when walking like he demonstrsted as a potential weapon. Never look down. Once in Rotterdam when being surrounded by 3 men i looked the one in charge in the eyes and said HELLO in a loud confident voice. He immediately looked at the other 2 and shook his head NO. My instincts led me to do this. Im a 70 year old woman who lives and travels alone.
I just turned 72. I'm a female and retired military. My head is ALWAYS on swivel. If someone is walking towards me I look them right in the face and I am always watching body language. It's a known fact that if you act scared or submissive you are pegged as an easy target. I rarely go out at night unless I am with others. I am very private individual and I rarely share personal info. I am no where near the shape I was 20 years ago but I walk 2 miles every day, lift weights and do pilates. Before I get out of the car I always do a quick scan of the area. I carry pepper spray and a personal alarm. I live in an open carry state but rarely do. I just stay away from sketchy areas. One thing for women.. is keep your purse on the floor of the car or behind the seat. Someone could quickly grab your purse while you are getting gas if left on the front seat.
First, thank you for your service! It’s amazing the things we picked up in the military, remain with us forever. Reading body language, head on a swivel, walking and looking like a Predator, etc. thanks for watching and sharing your experience/tips.
At 49 I still do 75 burpees, 50 push ups and walk 3 miles daily.. eat citrus fruits and veggies, meat, water.. and pray, be physically, mentally and SPIRITUALLY READY. Jesus Christ have mercy on us and our nation 🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing your diet and regimen. Bless you! John 15:13 is my favorite verse. It reminds me to always honor the Veterans. It’s actually written on my custom longbow.
I had no idea what a burpee was. I thought you might be referring to a vegetable. I had to look it up and found a video. We had to do those in grade school in the 1960's and then they were termed squat thrusts. I hated those, lol...everyone did. They do work your butt though. I will have to reconsider.
Situational awareness. Stay off your phone when in transitional spaces. Don’t sit in your car and check your emails. Do it at home. As things get worse people will become desperate and that can be dangerous for you.
Also be extra aware where you are most vulnerable, gas stations (I don’t let my gas get down very far so that it limits standing next to my car.) Lock your car in getting gas. I recently had someone demand my phone but it was locked in my car, giving me just enough time to get back in my car. Car washes, we tend to have our backs turned to cars or people coming up from behind. Take extra care and if you ‘get a funny feeling’ listen and LEAVE.
@@judywright4241 Gas stations can definitely be bad! They have a lot of dead-space, small parking lots, and people are busy with a very routine task. And they have their credit/debit card out. That’s an entire video that I’ll be dropping soon. Thank you for the tips!
I was coming out of a popular restaurant...he was on me sooooooo fast...had his fingers in my window...I jumped in and immediately MANUALLY LOCKED doors...he was mean and homeless and smelly...I did give him some change thru the slit...just so he'd leave😢
I’m 77 when I pull into get gas I have a routine. I pull into a space with open access. I check my area. I unlock only my driver door. I roll up my windows. I keep my back to my truck and I have my keys in my hand and my purse is on the passenger seat floor area. This guy gives great advice.
@@soldiermom7352 absolutely. In fact, I carry an extra 2 gallons of gas in my vehicles, so that I can get to a less-sketchy gas station should I have to get gas. That’s a rare occasion, but it does happen.
Thank you for sharing. Another tip is to walk TALL. Walk in the middle of the parking lot to avoid someone jumping out from between cars and constantly sweep the area. Look confident. LASTLY, DON'T open your home doors for ANYONE you don't know or didn't invite, including people in uniforms. Including police. Vote TRUMP
Just learned about “The Gift of Fear” listening to your gut feelings We all have an internal voice Always listen! Was told years ago “Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” And “Knowing how to speak several languages is awesome, but knowing when to shut up is priceless” ❤
I'm an 84yo Infantry Veteran. All my life my attitude has been, to avoid trouble as much as possible, even trying to verbally defuse a given situation as much as i can in order to avoid a physical confrontation. This of course can have the effect of presenting yourself as being afraid of the potential assailant. In my case, i will remain calm until the offender attempts to strike me or push me, and if this occurs, thats when i lose it and look out, all hell will break out from me when i get mad and suddenly i have gone from being the submissive one, to being the attacker much to the detriment of the assailant. This attitude has stood me in good stead all my long life and has assisted me in aiding fellow soldiers who have found themselves on the receiving end of an unwanted confrontation. Bob. 84. NZ.
First, thank you for your service. I too pushed the red clay of Ft. Benning many times! It’s always nice to see another Grunt! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and for watching.
I'm 80 an retired law enforcement. I have a carry permit but in most cases carry Bear Spray, It's non lethal but will stop a person in their tracks. As you said , don't act like a victim , look like you know yourself. At night when shopping park as close to the store as you can and under lights , criminals hate lights. Better yet , shop with a friend , there is power in numbers. Sometimes I take a plain oak cane , do not need it but it makes a nice club. Most of all if you are in a situation and it does not feel right , you can bet it is not right , avoid that area. If everything is wrong the weight of a 45 cal handgun ( my choice ) is reassuring.
Sound advice and tips! Thank you for that. A solid cane is a very effective self defense tool indeed! And the rest of your advice as well. Thank you for watching and sharing your wisdom.
My vehicle has the feature that the first press on the unlock button, only the driver's door unlocks. A second press on the same unlock button unlocks the other three. Nice feature; I hope other vehicles have it.
@@loraroark3327 My great aunt had her purse stolen from the Acme parking lot, in broad daylight, in the 80s. A ‘nice, helpful young man’ helped himself to it. I got groped on the local bus in the middle of the afternoon, giving neither invitation, nor permission. Most robberies, home invasions, and R happen in the hours between school letting out, and parents getting home from work. Daytime helps, but isn’t foolproof.
This has been covered throughout the comments section but I, as an old retired cop, firmly believe that situational awareness is the greatest defense tool that we have. A threat detected and thereby avoided is the very best of outcomes in a survival situation.
Thanks for your video. 65 year old here. Earned my Black Belt at 40, trained, competed, and still instruct. Too fat, bad knees. But, I still train daily. The heavy bag-it's not for everyone. But kettle bells, clubs, slam balls, bands and dumbells are very doable for folks our age and older. I just started the weighted clubs. Also, diet. Plenty of protein, creatine and other supplements. My little gym also has a stationary bike, cable weight machine, bench. I also screwed some old tires to the wall across from the heavy bag so I can practice edged weapons and other striking weapons. I even punch them. I haven't fought in over 20 years, but am confident I can seriously injure a younger attacker. We're never too old.
Very Nice! It’s nice to see older people taking self defense seriously. Most people who are looking for trouble aren’t ready for someone who is ready for trouble. I tip my hat to you, Sir. Thank you for watching, and hearing your story.
Walmart 2017 parking lot Myself and granddaughter leaving the store. A white van(kinda beat up looking) parked so close to my driver’s door. First Red Flag 🚩 I had to squeeze by to open the door. At that point I should’ve went back to the store. My granddaughter had entered the passenger front door. Immediately a scruffy man yelling at me “you help me” you help me” But actually I couldn’t understand what he said I was so scared. So I kept saying What? What? He got up close to me I had half my body inside my car He said I need Bus Money I said no I can’t help you. I got the rest of me inside the car locked the doors. I was so scared I couldn’t turn the ignition on… He starts screaming and saying he put a curse on me… I finally get the car to start and got out of there. My granddaughter still won’t shop at Walmart she was traumatized. I see if anyone is parked near my car .
Also, don't park next to a car with people in it. Years ago we went to see the Beach Boys at a concert. Parked in a parking building, third floor. When we got back our car had been broken into and things stolen. Never again!
My mother was targeted because she went to the bank and other places alone. I was living abroad for many years but a few years after I returned, we had an attempted home invasion or hot burglary, as they used to refer to them in the 60s and 70s. The ex-cons who came in a new Porsche Panamera with paper plates, first knocked on the door and after a while I called the sheriff to report a suspicious car. About a minute after speaking to a deputy, 3 guys ran up the driveway after quickly exiting the vehicle. We didn’t know there was a 4th guy, the driver, but he was over 6 feet. My shotgun stoped the threat without firing a shot. Sheriff arrived 14 minutes later! We later had 2 attempted burglaries by 2 couples on different occasions. I believe someone had spread the word that my mom was alone but they hadn’t counted on me being there. I was denied a permit because I live in a horrible anti-gun/pro criminal county. I carry anyway and I dress like a grey man.
Thanks for sharing your story. A properly deployed shotgun speaks everybody’s language for sure. Of course, you can’t always count on the intimidation factor of the shotgun, but it is a useful tool. I’m not sure how these homes get targeted by multiple people in a short time. It’s almost like they have a criminal mailing list or something! Thanks for watching.
@@SilverSurvival they are highly organized and at that time, around 2018, the burglaries were referred to as knock knock burglaries. This is one of the safer and peaceful areas on the edge of LA County. But there’s no guarantee because there was a rash of them, mostly attempted, even in one of the gated communities near us after that incident. The demographic is primarily Taiwanese and Korean. That had a lot to do with why this community was being targeted by ex-cons from south central LA.
Yeah I avoid a specific gas station because there’s always someone waiting in the shadows at that location. Same with a local 7-11 that has zombies hanging around all the time. It surprises me that people still go to some of these locations.
Another parking lot caution is to NOT use your keyfob to lock your doors. There are devices that can "read" your keyfob frequency and repeat it to get access to your car. Then they can either hide and wait for you to return or hotwire your car and drive off. I always use the lock button on the door to lock the door when leaving the car. It doesn't matter to do use the keyfob (and will get your car ready for you) when you are almost returned to it. Remember to lock the doors immediately when you get in the car.
I went old school and removed my FOB - wrapped it in foil and stored in refrigerator to keep "relay" theft from happening. Now I just use my key to lock and unlock my door and trunk.
I'm 66 and paraplegic. Even so, I pity the poor fool who causes me to defend myself. (a power wheelchair is like a little front loader and I know how to use it! 😊) Thank you for this video and great advice. ♡
Excellent information- thank you. As a 68 year old female I now have to look down when walking outdoors to prevent falls but I often do a 360 check on my surroundings…
Thank you. It’s important to know what’s going on around you. And it’s great to stop, look around, and take it all in. Sometimes, our limitations make us change our process a bit. That’s OK! That’s adaptability. Hats off to you for recognizing the need to adjust.
If you are headed to your car and suddenly see someone hanging close to it, change directions, pretend your car is elsewhere, (away from them,, go back into store if necessary and wait til they are gone til you go back to your car. or get security if needed…
Hate to add more drama but also make sure they didn’t air tag your car. Been dealing with that for over a month now on my daughter’s car. It got tagged but never could find it (even to took it to an auto shop). She never drove it back to her house. She left it at a friends then got rides home for over a month till I drove 3 hours to get it and take her my car! We are selling her car now. Why can’t people just behave???? Crazy stuff out there.
@@franbeller5897 your iPhone alerts you that an air tag is near you. On the ‘find my’ app in your iPhone you search items (bottom of screen on our phones). It helps you find lost air pods or any items you may have put air tags in like luggage if you are flying. When an air tag shows up near you it alerts you that it is near you but this one only alerted her twice but was never found. She was driving home from work and she got the alert while she was driving.
The problem with carrying a weapon is that if you're elderly, you may well be too slow to get to it and use it. Even if you've got a pistol in your hand, you might be too slow to aim properly and fire. If you're not fast enough, someone could very well take your weapon and use it on you. I'm not saying you shouldn't carry. I'm just saying you should rely on other means first - mostly, staying out of trouble in the first place, as SilverSurvival suggests. Don't let a weapon give you a false sense of security.
Periodically, during day, there are panhandlers who may come up to your car in the pkg lot. Some are alone with a spouse waiting ( hiding out) in their car in the pkg lot. They’ll try to get you to roll your window Down..as described in this video, peruse the lot before parking, getting out of your car or getting into it…
It's great to spread these tips - those elderly are damn dangerous. A lifetime of cunning and nothing to lose. Many of those little old ladies are former unarmed combat instructors.
A good steel cane or solid walking stick can be a formidable weapon. This 70 year old granny fought off a 6'5 man to protect her granddaughters with one!
I carry Aqua Net superhold hairspray. The spray, not the pump. A nice cop told me that works as well as bear or pepper spray and wouldn't put me in danger of being sued by the perp. Yes, that happens.
Hmmmmm. I’d stick with the pepper spray. It shoots a lot farther than hair spray, and I’m not sure how effective it is. Maybe it’s good. Thank you for sharing that tip and for watching.
Walking in public with my sturdy cane swinging, using the not to be underestimated face glaring, “ I’ll mess you up”, swivel head. At the stoplights too. Shalom in Yeshua from SoCal. The attack came through my front door, I was overpowered. So, I’m now one of the walking wounded. Not paranoid. Just determined. All I want for Christmas is a dear 9Glok.
Shalom to you too, Brother in Christ. Physical wounds heal. There’s not much you can do when an attacker invades your home. May I ask how this home invasion happened?
65 yo, long time martial arts and tactical student. now with disabilities.. you have very good advise here for disabled and elderly. Another thing I would like to add, is carry a keyring alarm, with good batteries, and a small very powerful torch, as these can blind an attacker and attract attention form others far and wide, not to mention freak the perp out, may even make them run.
Great ideas. Especially the torch/flashlight. I’ve used strobe lights to temporarily blind people before (in a training environment). It’s quite effective, and can give you time to make space for yourself, and escape the situation.
Anyone with a car key panic alarm button and is walking to their car with the keys in their hand (as in #4.) has a loud noise to attract attention at the touch of a button. Should be first thing you do before they get close. It will cause everyone to look and that may be what helps to deter the zombies.
I'm 52, fairly fit in many ways but have physical issues. I'm in the UK so can't carry much in the way of protection. So, I have a Doberman 😂 3rd one. I walk (in pain) 5 to 10 miles a day with him, so that keeps my blood flowing. He's off lead for good stints so gets good exercise too!
Good choice on the Doberman. You’re less likely to become a target when your wingman is present. Not many people will choose a hard target. Stay as fit as you can for a long as you can! Stay safe, Friend! And thank you for watching and sharing.
One thing that I teach in martial arts class is: don't question your instincts and intuition! If you meet a person or enter a room and your alarm bells go off, LEAVE! The thing is this: for the same reason my self-defense reflexes kick in BEFORE I had time to get scared, my senses ( eyes, ears, nose, whatever) might have detected something that my brain hadn't time to sort out but it screams "THIS IS BAD! GET OUT!" When you get more experienced, better trained, you will sort it out faster, but until then, don't question it but just accept it.
Good book by a former officer and self defence trainer called the gift of fear says the same. If if freaking out over something makes you want to scream and run or do something that makes you feel silly, don't second guess. I'd rather look silly than ve hurt or dead.
Though it's not a physical weapon, a personal alarm you carry in your hand might work to get the person attacking you to run because it makes a loud high pitched noise. A whistle that is loud when you blow on it might work as well because it will bring attention to what is going on. I'm 61 years old and I need to work on being better about my surroundings.
When I run errands, I only go during daylight hours. I assess before getting out of my vehicle & when I return. ALWAYS make a mental note of where you park! I have seen elderly folks wandering around in the parking lot at times. You are correct, keep your head on a swivel! Thanks for all the great tips!
Excellent advice for us as we age. I am not a fan of all doors of a vehicle opening at the same time as well! Therefore, I immediately lock all doors and open only my driver’s door whether entering or exiting. Thank you.
This man is a smart person. I can only hope he is not an actor. What he says I have practiced all my seventy plus years. I fear the people watching already practice these fundamentals. 😊😊😊Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m certainly not an actor LOL! I hope that people will take these simple tips and put them to work in their lives. Thanks for watching, and your kind words. I appreciate it.
Fellow Missourian here. Thank you for the tips. At 67 yrs old and having bad knees, I often feel like a target walking across parking lots with my bulky, conceal carry purse. A tip I've been working on implementing is to only carry what's needed for that destination. If it's a grocery store, only carry a credit card in my back pocket (along with membership card, if separate, for places like Costco or Sam') I need to get more comfortable carrying my protection on my person, but I do have mace. I took a self defense class with my grown daughters when I moved here.
It’s wise to only carry what you need! I even recommend that people use and carry a GasBuddy card for use at the pump. You get a better price on the gas, and the card is only good for gas, and your funding source can be removed in seconds, in case of loss or theft. If you’re exercising CCW rights, please maintain your training level. It is a very perishable skill, and needs constant attention. Thanks for sharing!
@SilverSurvival thank you for replying and the extra tips. I agree about maintaining self defense skill. Sadly, I haven't, but am well aware I need to. Which is the main reason I'm not currently carrying. 😢
@SilverSurvival I haven't, but that's a good idea. I do carry mace. We were going to the range regularly, but right after moving to Missouri 3 years ago my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Now that we are on the other side of that, I hope to start going again. I'll look in to the other type you mentioned. In the meantime, I rarely go out after dark and I rarely go anywhere alone these days. I'm thankful to be out of Minnesota and in a red state, but even in my small city crime is rampant.
I'm 75. Last week my friend said "let's walk this loop in the park". When I was done I thought I was gonna die. I had to stop and huff and puff 3 times. She said "Congratulations, you have just hiked 4 1/2 miles!". She decided we would do this every other day. The second hike I was thinking I might die but I might live. I had to stop twice to rest. The third hike I felt strong. I didn't have to stop; I huffed a bit but kept walking. The fourth hike I started to feel mighty.... I did the Airport Walk (don't miss the plane!) it is AMAZING how fast your body will grab onto a healthy habit and go "YESSSSS!". Just do it.
@@IHGChick 🤣 The most motivated I ever got for exercise was swimming at the local Y. I was in my late 20s, and everyone says swimming is best for arthritis. Imagine my surprise on my first lap, after my asthma kicked in, and I was sure that I would drown, when I got lapped by an 80 year old woman. To add insult to injury, as she swam past, she kindly said, “Don’t worry, sweetie. It gets easier.”😂 Within a months, I was swimming laps for 2 hours straight 5 days per week, and 3 on weekends. Of course, I then found out that you can indeed injure yourself swimming. Blew out my left shoulder and right hip…just before they found a snake in the pool. I’ll risk humiliation and injury, but I draw the line at reptiles.😬
At 74 (small female) I never leave my vehicle immediately and always look for threats before exiting. When I walk out of a store I scan the parking lot before proceeding to my vehicle. I never go out after dark. Yes, I am armed but my fitness is somewhat compromised so I take extra precautions.
Squad Automatic Weapon, I would put the key between my thumb and pointy finger with my fist balled. I like POM spray. But it doesn't work very well in the rain, windy weather or if the subject is wearing a mask/glasses. My late husband was a disabled "Nam vet. Bless your heart. I love my vets.
I've had my head on a swivel all of my life. Being 5'4 and 98# until I was 45. I was no bigger than some young children. USAF 3rd generation. I'm 67 now, and still using those measures to keep myself safe and not a target. Be cautious of everyone. I recall my father telling me to use my head for something besides a hat rack. Am grateful for him keeping me aware and alive. All of this is useful and potentially life saving Tips. Don't make yourself a Victim by ignoring your surroundings at any times. Remember font bring a knife to a gun fight. Be prepared, most times no one is coming to your rescue
As a 77 y/o retired cop my daily orbits are pretty tame. That said I do practice situational awareness, do not go to sketchy places & rarely go out after dark.
1. Nice scars on that arm, sir. 2. Keeping fit for elderly people can be done as simply doing light “weightlifting” with CANS OF FOOD in your living room. Overhead Presses Biceps Curls Triceps Extensions “Bench Press” done from your bed. Flyes again done with cans from your bed. These are simple activities for the elderly to help maintain their current fitness levels when not much activity is feasible. Exercise bands, also, can be a CHEAP and simple, no space solution for the elderly AND young alike. There are MANY channels here that can give exercise tutorials. STRETCHING and BALANCE exercises are IMPERATIVE fir elderly folks. This helps you avoid unnecessary falls and help maintain your range of motion, which is vital for elderly mobility. Simple squats using your bodyweight as weight. It helps maintain your range of motion and strength, too. Wall push-ups. Wall squats. All simple, cheap and GREAT WAYS for elderly to slow aging.
Walking is one of the best exercises for keeping the elderly strong (in addition to light weights) If working with weights, depending on the age, lighter can be better but with more reps as opposed to heavier weights. This helps avoid injury.
@@earlgrayman982 Don't forget stairs. If there is a choice between stairs and an escalator, take the stairs. However, take an elevator rather than closed in stairwells. They are hidden and you are vulnerable.
Retired jail/nurse here. When entering a new situation, even just getting out of your car, stop for a couple of deep breaths while SQUARing your shoulders. Changing your posture, changes your attitude and the way others perceive you. You don’t looking like easy meat for the next predator. Also, remember the “look” we used on our kids and/or spouses? Adapt “the look” when walking across a parking lot. It means you won’t be an easy victim & most perps will look for someone more docile.
I have my keys in my hand and my dog on my other hand. My dog has saved me more than once. Yeah, he's a service dog and picks up really quick on the bad guy vibes. Before my dog i had my gun
Dogs are a great defensive tool, and great friends as well. They know the baseline better than we do, and certainly know a creeper when they sense one.
Thanks so much for taking time to give sensible advice for the elderly. I live in a country where firearms are not allowed as you are in your country. But our police says, "low crime does not mean no crime."
Even with as many guns as we CAN carry here, not many actually do. And even with self defense tools, it’s important to stay away from potential danger. Thanks for watching.
I live 67 years in the state of California from birth to about 2022 when things got sour in California enough crime is rampant. I sold my house and moved to the state of Arizona where I could conceal carry constitutionally, but I still got a permit to conceal. Fortunately, I have a clean record and I’m a law abiding American. I have a little confidence when I walk through parking lot and fuel up my car and gas station because I live in Arizona and I don’t leave the house without a gun Conceal carry practice! Be humble, protect your country and your family always have a firearm with you. Situational awareness is a priority one item.
I'm in a wheelchair. I'm 58. For me the best defense is 1. Attitude. Predators prey on those with victim mentality and you get rid of that, and change your attitude that if someone IS going to mess with me, one of us is going to die. 2. Act crazy. People, even predators, don't know what to do with crazy. 3. Eye contact. Look people in the eye. 4. Face your fears, process and release. We draw to us what we fear. I will ride my power chair home at 2 in the morning and have never had anyone even attempt to mess with me. But i am also willing to fight to the death, if necessary. Having that attitude is a big deterrent to a potential predator. Thanks for the video.
Thank you! I’ve had a diverse career, and life (all legal). So I’ve spent a lot of time having to think like a bad guy.,,I’m glad I’m able to use that to benefit others.
I’m so glad that the video is useful. I’ll be adding more personal and family safety videos weekly. Thanks for watching and commenting. I do really appreciate it.
66 year old woman in the UK here, I walk and use public transport, I don't have a car. Being aware of your surroundings when on foot or a bus or train is just as important imo. I won't let anyone walk behind me, if I hear footsteps behind me I stand to one side and usher them forward, it lets them know I'm aware of them and it lets me see them. I use the excuse that they are quicker than me and I'm in their way. I avoid dark and limited areas especially at night but during the day is becoming increasingly dangerous too. Be in the open and find routes that are lit and CCTV'd if possible. Carrying a weapon is against the law here but I'm fully prepared to use my handbag (purse) if needed. An umbrella or walking stick is a good idea.
Awareness is your most powerful weapon! Be diligent, and you’ll be much safer. You have to trust your instincts. So many people that I’ve talked to say: “I knew something was off” and they still put themselves into harms way. Stay safe!
When you're on crutches after a hip operation,.your vulnerable,act like a victim till they get in close,then defend,and disable..the eye is a good one,.trust me.
Yes. You need to have a wingman with you in that situation, but there are many things you can do with a crutch or a walking cane that are great self defense strategies. A hard jab to one of several points on an attacker are engagement ending. Thanks for watching and sharing.
@silversurvival Thank you for this great advice... it is much appreciated and very applicable. Being aware and looking like a predator really works. Once I was followed by a young man in an underground bus stop in a parking garage. I saw him following me and turned around and put my hands on my hips and stared at him. (the Angry Mom pose). He turned and walked quickly away. I always have a weapon on me, and also a very loud whistle, just in case.
After I park, as I’m walking to a store entrance, I always make a mental note of exactly where I’m parked. When I exit the store, I’m able to walk directly to my car…..not wandering about wondering where I parked.
A lot of common sense in this video. As an older but very fit and aware person I have made it my goal as I get older to stay in shape both physically and mentally so that I can use my brain, body and life experience to avoid any confrontational situations. So far it has been successful. On arrival at a new location I always take a minute to scan the area and assess if things are as they should be or if there is something or someone there that is giving me a negative gut feeling . I also use "what if" scenario mental training to prepare for possible situations and solutions. That helps me not to be surprised or panicked if such a situation occurs, because I have already resolved that one in my mind and can just focus on how to implement the solution. I don't recommend older people carrying weapons unless they are extremely confident in their ability to use them, because a weapon can easily be taken away from you and used against you. The best weapon is our brain and using it to evade any type of confrontation.
I know that a stream of pepper gel and someone's face takes the fight right out of them you just have to stay on top of it and make sure it's always pressurized before you go out so the test squirts that up to buy more units unfortunately but only way to be sure is to test it periodically. That and they really lightweight bright tight type focused flashlight to disorient vision. If any have the money and don't care they have this really cool electronic flashbang grenade you could drop in run away if they tried to follow they would be blind deaf
@@pinkiesue849 well, I’m not sure. What I’ve used in training is a camera flash. It will definitely give you time to escape, without much potential for permanent damage. There are also VERY bright weapons lights from Streamlight, with strobe function.
I’ll be dropping personal and family safety videos on Thursdays or Fridays. It depends on my schedule. Sunday and Tuesdays videos are for other prepping and survival topics. Thank you for watching!
I grew up in Chicago. I was mugged several times, walking home on Wells Street. This guy is correct, be a ware of your situation, act quickly to distract, and RUN LIKE HELL!
That’s a poor feature, in my opinion. There may be a way to disable that. I’d ask the tech when I take it in for a service. Thanks for watching and sharing!
I don’t put my car in park but into neutral, gather all my things to exit my van, look and observe the area. Then put the van in park and exit the van immediately locking my van. Being a 79 yr old disabled female I realize that I can’t be a easy target. Never do I go out shopping after dark but during the active parts of the day.
I'm 75 and my brain wont believe that fact. Not good. I'm strong but not 20 years old. I do for the most part what this man is saying. I'm able to have most of the tools for defense, I live in New Hampshire. Now more then in the past do I have fear for our safety. "Not fun getting old " Life will go on..
Can you give some very basic self-defense moves for older people? I’d like to share this style of video with my parents. I worry about them today. I think they’d like you because you seem real instead of “fake polished for UA-cam clicks and views,” They don’t have extra money for equipment or weapons. Just moves that might help them. They’re in their late 50s and early 60s.
Sure. I’ll be publishing “Personal and Family Safety” videos on the Thursday/Friday video. Some of these will be 100% Self Defense, using walking canes, or whatever a person might have with them. Thank you for the compliment on my style. I try to be true to myself, and almost never use a script (obviously). Thank you for watching, and your kind words!
I've found that the static holds, dynamic tension and stretching of Okinawan Uechi Ryu has gone far in helping me to cultivate tendon strength and fitness in my older age.
🤔 I’m astonished 😯 that you think of your parents as being ‘old’ in their late 50’s! My eldest ‘child’ is in their late 50’s and I don’t think of them as ‘old’! Personal safety is very much dependent upon mindset, self awareness and physical health, whatever age you are. I don’t feel my ‘age’ and I wonder if your parents feel themselves as being ‘old’. No harm in having a relaxed chat with them to gauge their feelings on this, whilst linking in your own concerns.
@@dollybearzz8401Age doesn’t matter. What matters is their general health, as you said. You could be in your 40’s and overweight, have joint and back pain due to arthritis, old injuries (possibly from childhood) poor eyesight (if you lose those glasses, you can’t see squat) etc. I have a 38 year old neighbor who is very fit but he has gout, and it totally incapacitates him when it hits, as far as walking or running. Stop worrying about semantics and start taking this a bit more seriously, because I promise you, you’re going to need to. They also need to have a lethal method of self protection. If you or they are squeamish about ‘loud noises’, get over it. Your life and theirs may very well depend on it. People who try to warn others are often called ‘alarmists’ so I don’t speak about this much. People know in their subconscious how bad things are, but their hearts won’t let them accept it. It’s been coming a long time and now it is upon us. If you’re a praying person, pray. If you’re not, you will be and no, I’m not a religious fanatic either. I’m simply a realist, whether I want to be or not.
Just came across your channel Very good useful tips and advice in my 70s ,I moved to very Rural South Central Indiana 4 years ago , people around here are very helpful . But I feel you also much have situational awareness . I'm formerly from Cleveland Ohio a much different place . Thanks again S S .
I grew up in Kent Ohio during the 60s and early 70s. Spent a lot of time in Cleveland and Akron. And you’re right, very different places from rural Indiana. I still remember Cleveland in the early 70s. What a mess! I thought the gangs would burn the whole city to the ground. You couldn’t even go to the lakefront near the stadium after dark.
Avoid people wearing hoodies. Walk tall, head UP and LOOK around . SEE yourself as invincible. Listen to your spider-sense. Shun fear, predators sense it. Never see yourself as defeated.
yes, told my wife who travels to MPLS/St. Paul for work to fill up with gas before she gets there since gas stations in the Twin Cities are noted for car jackings and robberies. Also, many of us seniors are on blood thinners and a blow to the head could be fatal.
Had a situation a few weeks ago with my stepdaughter and her young sons. Strange area, all of us hungry, she's driving, swings into a parking lot, says "let's eat there." I told her, "NO. Leave here NOW." Then had to spend about 3 minutes explaining to her why. Her 13 year old son caught on before she did. Only one store out of about a dozen open, trash lying all over the place, graffiti, barred windows on the near buildings, barred windows and doors on the next lot, etc. As an 80 year old veteran of a few wars I "had a feeling." Sometimes that "feeling" is the only hint you get. You've got to recognize it and heed it.
There are balance and flexibility exercises ( easy, simple, non injuring, gentle exercise exercises which are really good for everyone, especially if you’re over 60..
Good video, I have lived like that since I was a teenager. When going out to dinner I sit where I can see the door and an exit. I try to sit somewhere where nobody is behind me. When people are near me I look for printing and what they are doing with their hands.
I will be 62 next month. Danger is everywhere no matter how nice of a neighborhood you live in. One of the things I do when I am out shopping is look around as I pull into a business. I don't wait until I am parked to look around. Asses what is going on around the business and the parking lot before you even park. My husband has a t-shirt that says, My wife is my first line of defense. I am her backup. At 82, his hands shake, and he can't shoot like he used to; he was a special deputy and first in his class. Age comes to all of us and we can't rely on anyone to take care of us but ourselves. I believe the police want to take care of us. We live in a small town, but there are only so many police; heck we only have two cars patrolling our town. It just about broke one of our young officers when he couldn't save a young woman's life who was attacked by an outsider. Don't make the police go through that. Learn to defend yourself.
Very wise words here! Always be diligent! We can’t rely on anyone to stop an attack. Police are a great resource, but they can’t be everywhere, and we wouldn’t want them everywhere. Stay safe!
Yep. I do exercises with my daughters. Pull into a parking lot and ask: “where is the dead space?” (Dead space is a term we used in the military to describe a place that can hide activity). They point out all of the dead space. Then I ask them to pick the least risky route. They’ve gotten very good at this over the years.
When filling my tank I lock all my doors and hold my keys in my hand. I always fill up in the daytime when there are other drivers filling their cars. Pay attention to those around you. If you don’t want to lock all the doors you can always just leave the drivers door unlocked so you can enter quickly.
Great video, thank you for doing and your insights! By the way I love your Nutsac. I have their three slings, and I just purchased their Rucksac. Keep up the great work!
I love my Nutsac products. I did a video of mine, a few months back. I have the Sling Plus, This TacPac 13, and have purchased one for each of my daughters and wife as well. Thank you for your kind words!
Regarding using a remote lock/unlock key fob, the way they unlock can be programmed. Mine is set to 1 press opens only drivers door. If I press twice - all doors open Entering my vehicle, immediately close the door and click lock on my remote, which is still in my hand. Only use remote in very close proximity to your vehicle. There are people who can capture and open/close RF signals. I keep my purse on my right side and immediately swing it into the area past my driver area while clicking the lock on my remote as I put the key in the ignition while slamming my door. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I also do not dress or wear flashy clothes or jewelry. I also turn on my lights to light up anyone crowding or hiding about my vehicle.
One additional tip from a 74 year old recently retired LEO. When you pull into a parking lot, do NOT immediately turn off the engine and exit your vehicle. Take 20-30 seconds to scan the area and look for anything that looks amiss and be ready to drive off. Also, as often as you can, pull through a space so that you are pointing out when parked. This gives you an added advantage to leaving the area quickly when you return, should you be set upon by drooling, lurching zombies....or just irritating panhandlers.
Awesome tips! I’ve been accosted by crack heads at a stop light, with a bus stop right by it (I work in the city). And 100%, do everything you can to assess the baseline before turning the car off. A 15 minute delay, can mean all the difference in the environment, and grabbing a cup of coffee, then returning, isn’t really an inconvenience. Thank you for watching, and for your thoughtful comment.
@danamentgen good advice. I do this also and it has served me well. Also, I check completely around my car and glance under before I get in. I learned to do that one the hard way 😏 Live and learn. No blinders.
I sleep, shop, go to the dentist, go get groceries, go everywhere with my 38 Special and my 9 MM. I'm 63 year's of age, female and single. Oh not to mention I sleep with them too. One under my pillow and one in my hand fully loaded when I hear something at night. I sleep pretty good but always trying to keep a step ahead as nobody is going to save me, well maybe God, I hope but yeah I try to be ready just in case.
@DanaMentgen great tips. I also do not park beside or between vehicles that can't are higher than mine. I usually park in the 'outfield' where there are fewer cars. The walk does me good.
@@acustomer7216 also a great tip! Thank you for sharing that.
Situational awareness goes a long way.
Yes situational awareness is paramount. I'm a 75 yr old female. Bought a 2023 Ram Promaster 1500 cargo van May 2030...actually the bank owns the majority of it. Outfitted it with Coleman cot with mattress, solar power station, and a lot of necessitys of life. Did the Nomad experience for 1 year. So glad l did just to meet a lot of different ppl. A couple of other tips most ppl know....be aware of ppl around you or your vehicle b4 you get in, as.l'm unlocking my door and open it l often call out moderately loud one or 2 male names and and say something like "They didn't have the pizza you like and lm not driving to another store" just anything to make it appear lm not alone. Also always as soon as you get in the vehicle the 1st thing l do is push the button to lock all the doors. Alot of things carry over no matter where you live. I always sit in my van with the doors locked, I've had ppl come up to my van and want to talk, l roll down the window a little. OR just smile and drive off. USE YOUR SPIDEE SENSE.
I am 70 and a retired law enforcement trainer. A couple thoughts:
Many if not most elderly have a Medicare Advantage plan. Those plans often have free gym memberships. Use them. Lift weights and walk threadmill. Start slowly and workup. Gyms have trainers for any age group.
Local shooting ranges have beginner self defense and weapons classes. Most are reasonable and geared for beginners ( and a lot of fun). I have trained persons in their 90s.
Buy and train with police grade pepper spray. Cheap and very effective with people and vicious animals.
Dont rely on floodlights and cameras. Increasingly criminals could care less. We live in a collapsing society with desperate persons.
Form a neighborhood watch or at least exchange information with neighbors. Get phone numbers and names.
Do not rely on law enforcement. Law enforcement nationwide is in a state of collapse.
Wow! Great information. Thank you for contributing! I agree. Even when police were at 100%, you can’t depend on them being there when you need them. We don’t have police on every block, and do NOT want them on every block. Thanks for watching and your valuable input.
*couldn't care less
@@jefflerner7526Right! It's a curious American phrase I think. Makes no sense!
Research the supplement: Urolithin A. It helps with hand, leg strength and stamina. Just an extra tip for an edge.
I'm a senior who sometimes is alone on our large homestead. We have Rottweilers, hound dogs, mutts, a Great Pyrenees, and attack cats. They all have a lot to say when they detect a property incursion. Also, networked cameras and trail cameras, two full sets of locked fences, and motion detectors at the main entrance and any possible pedestrian access points. And then we are prepared with the 2nd amendment. The electronic measures and the dogs are not to ensure our safety but to provide additional situational awareness. We take that skill everywhere. Nothing can keep one safe better than being aware enough not to be in a bad situation or let one develop around you. I rarely shop, and never alone.
One thing I would like to add is situational awareness in public is 90% of staying out of trouble. That means paying attention to your surroundings while staying off of that cellphone. Bad people love to attack their victims when they are distracted.
Yep! Another way of saying to assess your baseline. But YES! Be situationally aware. Thanks for watching and your comment!
100%! These cellphones today are quite an “expensive” gadget for people in more ways than the initial cost! You are 100% correct.
@@keyfitter always look for paths to safety!
They all missed the point....always make eye contact asap Be confident
@@HammerEcho1 absolutely!
I love this. As a 60 yo myself, always carry a firearm. No one will save you. Be your own first responder. YOU are responsible for your families’ safety!
Absolutely correct! It’s too easy to make yourself an easy target. But super simple to make yourself a “hard target”. Nobody is going to mess with a hard target in a world of easier targets. Thank you for watching and your kind words. I really do appreciate it!
As a 65 year old woman living alone I really wish I could afford one.
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Not if you live in minnesota. Candidate Walz signed a Democrat law that makes it illegal to use any kind of force to defend yourself and his Democrat Supreme Court in July said that is just fine. Obama's buddy now our Attorney General Keith Ellison said you will be automatically arrested.
@@robinminn271 I wouldnt live in Minisotat, your balls free's off besides it call little Mecca.
My German Shepherd who was my protector, confidant, best friend & companion, passed away in August. I’m heartbroken over the loss & each day just sat in front of the tablet scrolling life away. I knew I couldn’t get another GSD , the wound was raw & it would be “right” , I’m also going to be 73 this week & I know I couldn’t handle training another large dog . My son , seeing me shut down, with no motivation to do anything, found for me a “puppy”, she is a mini golden doodle . While she won’t ever replace my GSD Alina, this pup requires me to get off my butt and walk her, play with & teacher her . I carry a walking stick everywhere I go & I have a pepper spray bottle on my key lanyard . Still, I won’t go grocery shopping without my son anymore, times are tough for many & people who are hungry & trying to feed themselves & family are unpredictable. Stay safe.
I’m sorry to hear about Alina. It’s tough losing a long time pet. Stay safe, my friend.
Sending you love and strength.
I am so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your dog. No matter how long we get to have them, it is never long enough 😢💔
Yes, and this is a strange saying - “it’s hard to tell who the good and bad are today. Is it the good people …or the bad people.”
There are a LOT more people who won’t help you than there are who will harm you!
@@sunny1433 My deepest and heartfelt condolences on your loss of best friend and companion. The grief and emotional devastation are as real and acute as losing a human in your inner circle. I wanted to offer my sympathies and give you a heads up that pepper spray does not always work on dogs. I had bear spray and was spraying an attacking Shepard inches from his eyes and face while he attacked me and my old lab one day, during a walk. The mist from the bear spray blew back and affected me and my dog but not the attacker (maybe because of the adrenaline?). I still have pepper spray but I know it’s not fail-safe. Wishing you many happy days and nights with your golden doodle 🐶❤️ that breed is like having a person in a dog suit hanging out with you.
Parking at the back of the parking lot is asking to have your car stolen or broken into and to get mugged or raped. Park as close to the front of a business where there are people, light and cameras.
Yeah, I park much closer to the entrances of stores now. Especially shopping centers where the homeless tend to roost around. One close call with a mugging was all it took for me to wisen up.
Absolutely! I took issue with his advice on that on. I am an elderly WOMAN and that makes me an even easier target than him!
Yes - I parked at the dark side of a restaurant near SFO-in my 20s. The windows was smashed out!
Can't you order groceries, meals and your medicines on-line yet, over there in America?
@@bioold8925 Of course! All ages want to get out & have control.
For safety reasons l don't leave the house without my friends .
Smith & Wesson
@@MarkRand-y8o you have great friends 👍
@@pattyoconnell1950s
My husband is a former State Trooper & he & I always used to carry a 357 pistol! They are good dependable guns, & for the most part when strangers would see it, they would find another place to be!!
For the most part, people are so distracted & take too many things for granted just assuming they’re safe; and that’s really a problem nowadays & especially with all the Illegal immigrants & or local gangs!! Always try to have someone with you, & last but not least; pray before leaving your home, pray when you arrive at your destination & on your way home!! I taught our children that, & to this day, they still do, or I sure hope & pray they do & that they taught our Grandchildren to also do!! Prayer when mixed with Faith is powerful!! 🙏🙌
Oh yes, they have to get to your door safely from where they live .as well.
Gosh! They’re my friends too!
Love your friends. Just make sure they don’t give a false sense of security. Avoiding a bad situation is always better than having to fight your way out of it.
When you first get into your vehicle, don't wait for the automatic locks. Manually lock BEFORE you drive off.
A very good tip! Thank you.
Another tip is not to take your handbag off your person before your car is locked!
Yes! I hit the lock when I close the door, immediately
I lock mine before even starting engine.
@@maureenpirone3658 100% correct! Unlock what you need access to, then immediately lock it when you’re in.
I lived in Memphis Tennessee and the experience fine tuned my awareness. Even now living in a small town my instincts are to always be aware of my surroundings. I park in the outback. Always lock car and house doors as i enter and exit. Carry my keys when walking like he demonstrsted as a potential weapon. Never look down. Once in Rotterdam when being surrounded by 3 men i looked the one in charge in the eyes and said HELLO in a loud confident voice. He immediately looked at the other 2 and shook his head NO. My instincts led me to do this. Im a 70 year old woman who lives and travels alone.
I just turned 72. I'm a female and retired military. My head is ALWAYS on swivel. If someone is walking towards me I look them right in the face and I am always watching body language. It's a known fact that if you act scared or submissive you are pegged as an easy target. I rarely go out at night unless I am with others. I am very private individual and I rarely share personal info. I am no where near the shape I was 20 years ago but I walk 2 miles every day, lift weights and do pilates. Before I get out of the car I always do a quick scan of the area. I carry pepper spray and a personal alarm. I live in an open carry state but rarely do. I just stay away from sketchy areas. One thing for women.. is keep your purse on the floor of the car or behind the seat. Someone could quickly grab your purse while you are getting gas if left on the front seat.
First, thank you for your service! It’s amazing the things we picked up in the military, remain with us forever. Reading body language, head on a swivel, walking and looking like a Predator, etc. thanks for watching and sharing your experience/tips.
Thank you!
@@EternallyCurious471 my pleasure!
At 49 I still do 75 burpees, 50 push ups and walk 3 miles daily.. eat citrus fruits and veggies, meat, water.. and pray, be physically, mentally and SPIRITUALLY READY. Jesus Christ have mercy on us and our nation 🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing your diet and regimen. Bless you! John 15:13 is my favorite verse. It reminds me to always honor the Veterans. It’s actually written on my custom longbow.
I had no idea what a burpee was. I thought you might be referring to a vegetable.
I had to look it up and found a video.
We had to do those in grade school in the 1960's and then they were termed squat thrusts. I hated those, lol...everyone did. They do work your butt though. I will have to reconsider.
@@SilverSurvival God bless you too bro! And everyone who is reading and watching your videos
How do you work all day and then walk 3 miles a day? Im impressed! Im so tired after work that I don’t feel motivated.
Situational awareness. Stay off your phone when in transitional spaces. Don’t sit in your car and check your emails. Do it at home. As things get worse people will become desperate and that can be dangerous for you.
Good tips for sure!
Also be extra aware where you are most vulnerable, gas stations (I don’t let my gas get down very far so that it limits standing next to my car.) Lock your car in getting gas. I recently had someone demand my phone but it was locked in my car, giving me just enough time to get back in my car.
Car washes, we tend to have our backs turned to cars or people coming up from behind. Take extra care and if you ‘get a funny feeling’ listen and LEAVE.
@@judywright4241 Gas stations can definitely be bad! They have a lot of dead-space, small parking lots, and people are busy with a very routine task. And they have their credit/debit card out. That’s an entire video that I’ll be dropping soon. Thank you for the tips!
Good advice. I'm 72 female and was attacked by a street nut last year. I'm more prepared this year. Keeping safety in mind everywhere I go.
Excellent! I’m sorry you were attacked, but safety is a mindset, and we all need to adopt it:
I was coming out of a popular restaurant...he was on me sooooooo fast...had his fingers in my window...I jumped in and immediately MANUALLY LOCKED doors...he was mean and homeless and smelly...I did give him some change thru the slit...just so he'd leave😢
I’m 77 when I pull into get gas I have a routine. I pull into a space with open access. I check my area. I unlock only my driver door. I roll up my windows. I keep my back to my truck and I have my keys in my hand and my purse is on the passenger seat floor area.
This guy gives great advice.
Thank you! Has station safety is actually one of the videos that I’ll be posting soon. I’m glad that you enjoyed the video.
67 yrs old and do the exact same thing. Also avoid stations that are in sketchy areas.
@@soldiermom7352 absolutely. In fact, I carry an extra 2 gallons of gas in my vehicles, so that I can get to a less-sketchy gas station should I have to get gas. That’s a rare occasion, but it does happen.
It helps to stick your keys between your fingers.
Thank you for sharing. Another tip is to walk TALL. Walk in the middle of the parking lot to avoid someone jumping out from between cars and constantly sweep the area. Look confident. LASTLY, DON'T open your home doors for ANYONE you don't know or didn't invite, including people in uniforms. Including police. Vote TRUMP
If you don’t want to be eaten…don’t look like food…
Exactly! Predators tend to avoid other predators.
It was smart of him to start this channel for those his age
Just learned about “The Gift of Fear” listening to your gut feelings We all have an internal voice Always listen! Was told years ago “Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” And “Knowing how to speak several languages is awesome, but knowing when to shut up is priceless” ❤
The Gift of Fear is a great book. I’d suggest a good follow-up book is “Left of Bang”. Focusing mainly on the Behavioral Profiling sections.
I call that internal voice God’s Holy Spirit and I cherish it! ❤🙌🏼🙏🏼
I'm an 84yo Infantry Veteran. All my life my attitude has been, to avoid trouble as much as possible, even trying to verbally defuse a given situation as much as i can in order to avoid a physical confrontation. This of course can have the effect of presenting yourself as being afraid of the potential assailant. In my case, i will remain calm until the offender attempts to strike me or push me, and if this occurs, thats when i lose it and look out, all hell will break out from me when i get mad and suddenly i have gone from being the submissive one, to being the attacker much to the detriment of the assailant. This attitude has stood me in good stead all my long life and has assisted me in aiding fellow soldiers who have found themselves on the receiving end of an unwanted confrontation. Bob. 84. NZ.
First, thank you for your service. I too pushed the red clay of Ft. Benning many times! It’s always nice to see another Grunt! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and for watching.
@@SilverSurvival Likewise! It's a pleasure to touch base with you. Never forgot a thing from all those years ago. Warmest regards. Bob. NZ.
I'm 80 an retired law enforcement. I have a carry permit but in most cases carry Bear Spray, It's non lethal but will stop a person in their tracks. As you said , don't act like a victim , look like you know yourself. At night when shopping park as close to the store as you can and under lights , criminals hate lights. Better yet , shop with a friend , there is power in numbers. Sometimes I take a plain oak cane , do not need it but it makes a nice club. Most of all if you are in a situation and it does not feel right , you can bet it is not right , avoid that area. If everything is wrong the weight of a 45 cal handgun ( my choice ) is reassuring.
Sound advice and tips! Thank you for that. A solid cane is a very effective self defense tool indeed! And the rest of your advice as well. Thank you for watching and sharing your wisdom.
Hey, Old Sparky! I’m an ex- hottie
My vehicle has the feature that the first press on the unlock button, only the driver's door unlocks. A second press on the same unlock button unlocks the other three.
Nice feature; I hope other vehicles have it.
You can always say something, no need to give away anything. "Yes it is a lovely day isn't it".
Remember that anything you carry may be used against you.
Shop during daylight hours
Fine for those who can. i used to leave for work at 2:30AM.and get home after dark.
@@loraroark3327 My great aunt had her purse stolen from the Acme parking lot, in broad daylight, in the 80s. A ‘nice, helpful young man’ helped himself to it. I got groped on the local bus in the middle of the afternoon, giving neither invitation, nor permission. Most robberies, home invasions, and R happen in the hours between school letting out, and parents getting home from work. Daytime helps, but isn’t foolproof.
This has been covered throughout the comments section but I, as an old retired cop, firmly believe that situational awareness is the greatest defense tool that we have. A threat detected and thereby avoided is the very best of outcomes in a survival situation.
Absolutely! Thank you for sharing that.
Profiling will save your life.
Absolutely. Listen to your intuition. Logic has little place in personal safety, and situational awareness.
Thanks for your video. 65 year old here. Earned my Black Belt at 40, trained, competed, and still instruct. Too fat, bad knees. But, I still train daily. The heavy bag-it's not for everyone. But kettle bells, clubs, slam balls, bands and dumbells are very doable for folks our age and older. I just started the weighted clubs. Also, diet. Plenty of protein, creatine and other supplements.
My little gym also has a stationary bike, cable weight machine, bench. I also screwed some old tires to the wall across from the heavy bag so I can practice edged weapons and other striking weapons. I even punch them. I haven't fought in over 20 years, but am confident I can seriously injure a younger attacker.
We're never too old.
Very Nice! It’s nice to see older people taking self defense seriously. Most people who are looking for trouble aren’t ready for someone who is ready for trouble. I tip my hat to you, Sir. Thank you for watching, and hearing your story.
Yes, situational awareness is what they taught us at the airline...
Walmart 2017 parking lot
Myself and granddaughter leaving the store.
A white van(kinda beat up looking) parked so close to my driver’s door. First Red Flag 🚩
I had to squeeze by to open the door. At that point I should’ve went back to the store. My granddaughter had entered the passenger front door.
Immediately a scruffy man yelling at me “you help me” you help me”
But actually I couldn’t understand what he said I was so scared.
So I kept saying What? What?
He got up close to me I had half my body inside my car
He said I need Bus Money
I said no
I can’t help you.
I got the rest of me inside the car locked the doors.
I was so scared I couldn’t turn the ignition on…
He starts screaming and saying he put a curse on me…
I finally get the car to start and got out of there.
My granddaughter still won’t shop at Walmart she was traumatized.
I see if anyone is parked near my car .
That is another reason to carry an equalizer .
Bear spray at the minimum .
Also, don't park next to a car with people in it. Years ago we went to see the Beach Boys at a concert. Parked in a parking building, third floor. When we got back our car had been broken into and things stolen. Never again!
My mother was targeted because she went to the bank and other places alone. I was living abroad for many years but a few years after I returned, we had an attempted home invasion or hot burglary, as they used to refer to them in the 60s and 70s. The ex-cons who came in a new Porsche Panamera with paper plates, first knocked on the door and after a while I called the sheriff to report a suspicious car. About a minute after speaking to a deputy, 3 guys ran up the driveway after quickly exiting the vehicle. We didn’t know there was a 4th guy, the driver, but he was over 6 feet. My shotgun stoped the threat without firing a shot. Sheriff arrived 14 minutes later! We later had 2 attempted burglaries by 2 couples on different occasions. I believe someone had spread the word that my mom was alone but they hadn’t counted on me being there. I was denied a permit because I live in a horrible anti-gun/pro criminal county. I carry anyway and I dress like a grey man.
Thanks for sharing your story. A properly deployed shotgun speaks everybody’s language for sure. Of course, you can’t always count on the intimidation factor of the shotgun, but it is a useful tool. I’m not sure how these homes get targeted by multiple people in a short time. It’s almost like they have a criminal mailing list or something! Thanks for watching.
@@SilverSurvival they are highly organized and at that time, around 2018, the burglaries were referred to as knock knock burglaries. This is one of the safer and peaceful areas on the edge of LA County. But there’s no guarantee because there was a rash of them, mostly attempted, even in one of the gated communities near us after that incident. The demographic is primarily Taiwanese and Korean. That had a lot to do with why this community was being targeted by ex-cons from south central LA.
Avoid gas stations where guys are standing around in black hoodies.
Or in front of The local liquor store at 11:00 p.m. 😨
Don’t gas up after dark
Very true! Happens in Milwaukee from time to time!
Yeah I avoid a specific gas station because there’s always someone waiting in the shadows at that location. Same with a local 7-11 that has zombies hanging around all the time. It surprises me that people still go to some of these locations.
Everybody charging electric cars is going to be lots of fun for all.
Another parking lot caution is to NOT use your keyfob to lock your doors. There are devices that can "read" your keyfob frequency and repeat it to get access to your car. Then they can either hide and wait for you to return or hotwire your car and drive off. I always use the lock button on the door to lock the door when leaving the car. It doesn't matter to do use the keyfob (and will get your car ready for you) when you are almost returned to it. Remember to lock the doors immediately when you get in the car.
I went old school and removed my FOB - wrapped it in foil and stored in refrigerator to keep "relay" theft from happening. Now I just use my key to lock and unlock my door and trunk.
I'm 66 and paraplegic.
Even so, I pity the poor fool who causes me to defend myself.
(a power wheelchair is like a little front loader and I know how to use it! 😊)
Thank you for this video and great advice. ♡
Thank you for your comment! I love it. And thanks for watching.
Bravo!!
Not if it’s tipped over
@@Jaegovmine probably weighs up to 200#.
I call it "The Tank".
@@evermore4487 you have idiots flipping cop cars. I’m just saying, don’t be too overconfident
Excellent information- thank you. As a 68 year old female I now have to look down when walking outdoors to prevent falls but I often do a 360 check on my surroundings…
Thank you. It’s important to know what’s going on around you. And it’s great to stop, look around, and take it all in. Sometimes, our limitations make us change our process a bit. That’s OK! That’s adaptability. Hats off to you for recognizing the need to adjust.
Solid advice for all ages; thanks!
Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching!
Silver Survival…carry a Golden Gun.🤠🇺🇸
Ahhhhh. I like where your head’s at! Thanks for watching and the comment.
If you are headed to your car and suddenly see someone hanging close to it, change directions, pretend your car is elsewhere, (away from them,, go back into store if necessary and wait til they are gone til you go back to your car. or get security if needed…
More good advice!
I would add ~ to watch your vehicle from that point of safety so you can call for help if the individual touches your vehicle.
Hate to add more drama but also make sure they didn’t air tag your car. Been dealing with that for over a month now on my daughter’s car. It got tagged but never could find it (even to took it to an auto shop). She never drove it back to her house. She left it at a friends then got rides home for over a month till I drove 3 hours to get it and take her my car! We are selling her car now. Why can’t people just behave???? Crazy stuff out there.
@@texascheri8445May I ask how you determined the car was air tagged? I really don't know a lot about air tags
@@franbeller5897 your iPhone alerts you that an air tag is near you. On the ‘find my’ app in your iPhone you search items (bottom of screen on our phones). It helps you find lost air pods or any items you may have put air tags in like luggage if you are flying. When an air tag shows up near you it alerts you that it is near you but this one only alerted her twice but was never found. She was driving home from work and she got the alert while she was driving.
The problem with carrying a weapon is that if you're elderly, you may well be too slow to get to it and use it. Even if you've got a pistol in your hand, you might be too slow to aim properly and fire. If you're not fast enough, someone could very well take your weapon and use it on you. I'm not saying you shouldn't carry. I'm just saying you should rely on other means first - mostly, staying out of trouble in the first place, as SilverSurvival suggests. Don't let a weapon give you a false sense of security.
Exactly! I am a proponent of identifying trouble and steering clear of it. Thank you for your wise words, and think you for watching.
Carry two.
Get a binary trigger
Go with an armed companion. Safety in numbers.
If you’re going to carry you better be trained. Regardless of age.
And if you do miss. Say that was a warning. Next shot won't be !
Im 66 yrs old and go to the range weekly, ... if only for an hour it keeps my skills sharp
Periodically, during day, there are panhandlers who may come up to your car in the pkg lot. Some are alone with a spouse waiting ( hiding out) in their car in the pkg lot. They’ll try to get you to roll your window Down..as described in this video, peruse the lot before parking, getting out of your car or getting into it…
It's great to spread these tips - those elderly are damn dangerous. A lifetime of cunning and nothing to lose. Many of those little old ladies are former unarmed combat instructors.
Thanks for watching!
A good steel cane or solid walking stick can be a formidable weapon. This 70 year old granny fought off a 6'5 man to protect her granddaughters with one!
I like where your head’s at! A cane IS a formidable weapon, indeed! Thanks for sharing.
I carry Aqua Net superhold hairspray. The spray, not the pump. A nice cop told me that works as well as bear or pepper spray and wouldn't put me in danger of being sued by the perp. Yes, that happens.
Hmmmmm. I’d stick with the pepper spray. It shoots a lot farther than hair spray, and I’m not sure how effective it is. Maybe it’s good. Thank you for sharing that tip and for watching.
Hornet spray.🙄
Wasp or bug spray!
I always told the young adults that worked part time nights at a drycleaners to keep the Raid can under the counter.😊
Walking in public with my sturdy cane swinging, using the not to be underestimated face glaring, “ I’ll mess you up”, swivel head. At the stoplights too. Shalom in Yeshua from SoCal. The attack came through my front door, I was overpowered. So, I’m now one of the walking wounded. Not paranoid. Just determined. All I want for Christmas is a dear 9Glok.
Shalom to you too, Brother in Christ. Physical wounds heal. There’s not much you can do when an attacker invades your home. May I ask how this home invasion happened?
65 yo, long time martial arts and tactical student. now with disabilities.. you have very good advise here for disabled and elderly. Another thing I would like to add, is carry a keyring alarm, with good batteries, and a small very powerful torch, as these can blind an attacker and attract attention form others far and wide, not to mention freak the perp out, may even make them run.
Great ideas. Especially the torch/flashlight. I’ve used strobe lights to temporarily blind people before (in a training environment). It’s quite effective, and can give you time to make space for yourself, and escape the situation.
Anyone with a car key panic alarm button and is walking to their car with the keys in their hand (as in #4.) has a loud noise to attract attention at the touch of a button. Should be first thing you do before they get close. It will cause everyone to look and that may be what helps to deter the zombies.
I'm 52, fairly fit in many ways but have physical issues.
I'm in the UK so can't carry much in the way of protection.
So, I have a Doberman 😂 3rd one.
I walk (in pain) 5 to 10 miles a day with him, so that keeps my blood flowing. He's off lead for good stints so gets good exercise too!
Good choice on the Doberman. You’re less likely to become a target when your wingman is present. Not many people will choose a hard target. Stay as fit as you can for a long as you can! Stay safe, Friend! And thank you for watching and sharing.
One thing that I teach in martial arts class is: don't question your instincts and intuition! If you meet a person or enter a room and your alarm bells go off, LEAVE!
The thing is this: for the same reason my self-defense reflexes kick in BEFORE I had time to get scared, my senses ( eyes, ears, nose, whatever) might have detected something that my brain hadn't time to sort out but it screams "THIS IS BAD! GET OUT!" When you get more experienced, better trained, you will sort it out faster, but until then, don't question it but just accept it.
Excellent advice! I’ll never know how many times that’s saved me a lot of trouble. Thank you for sharing that info! And thanks for watching.
Good book by a former officer and self defence trainer called the gift of fear says the same. If if freaking out over something makes you want to scream and run or do something that makes you feel silly, don't second guess. I'd rather look silly than ve hurt or dead.
That’s key. “ Don’t be looking for trouble “ great advice
Though it's not a physical weapon, a personal alarm you carry in your hand might work to get the person attacking you to run because it makes a loud high pitched noise. A whistle that is loud when you blow on it might work as well because it will bring attention to what is going on. I'm 61 years old and I need to work on being better about my surroundings.
Another great safety tip! Thanks for watching, and commenting.
When I run errands, I only go during daylight hours. I assess before getting out of my vehicle & when I return. ALWAYS make a mental note of where you park! I have seen elderly folks wandering around in the parking lot at times. You are correct, keep your head on a swivel! Thanks for all the great tips!
Thank you for Helping those who need it! Bless You❤
Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for watching.
Excellent advice for us as we age. I am not a fan of all doors of a vehicle opening at the same time as well! Therefore, I immediately lock all doors and open only my driver’s door whether entering or exiting. Thank you.
It’s odd how that feature was even added to cars. It’s not a real benefit to anyone, and adds risk. Thanks for watching.
This man is a smart person. I can only hope he is not an actor. What he says I have practiced all my seventy plus years. I fear the people watching already practice these fundamentals. 😊😊😊Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m certainly not an actor LOL! I hope that people will take these simple tips and put them to work in their lives. Thanks for watching, and your kind words. I appreciate it.
Fellow Missourian here. Thank you for the tips.
At 67 yrs old and having bad knees, I often feel like a target walking across parking lots with my bulky, conceal carry purse. A tip I've been working on implementing is to only carry what's needed for that destination. If it's a grocery store, only carry a credit card in my back pocket (along with membership card, if separate, for places like Costco or Sam')
I need to get more comfortable carrying my protection on my person, but I do have mace. I took a self defense class with my grown daughters when I moved here.
It’s wise to only carry what you need! I even recommend that people use and carry a GasBuddy card for use at the pump. You get a better price on the gas, and the card is only good for gas, and your funding source can be removed in seconds, in case of loss or theft. If you’re exercising CCW rights, please maintain your training level. It is a very perishable skill, and needs constant attention. Thanks for sharing!
@SilverSurvival thank you for replying and the extra tips. I agree about maintaining self defense skill. Sadly, I haven't, but am well aware I need to. Which is the main reason I'm not currently carrying. 😢
@@karendenise8260 have you considered less-lethal options such as a pepper-spray pistol?
@SilverSurvival I haven't, but that's a good idea. I do carry mace. We were going to the range regularly, but right after moving to Missouri 3 years ago my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Now that we are on the other side of that, I hope to start going again. I'll look in to the other type you mentioned. In the meantime, I rarely go out after dark and I rarely go anywhere alone these days. I'm thankful to be out of Minnesota and in a red state, but even in my small city crime is rampant.
@@karendenise8260 yeah. I moved our family 100+ miles from the city, 8 years ago.
I'm 75. Last week my friend said "let's walk this loop in the park". When I was done I thought I was gonna die. I had to stop and huff and puff 3 times. She said "Congratulations, you have just hiked 4 1/2 miles!". She decided we would do this every other day. The second hike I was thinking I might die but I might live. I had to stop twice to rest. The third hike I felt strong. I didn't have to stop; I huffed a bit but kept walking. The fourth hike I started to feel mighty.... I did the Airport Walk (don't miss the plane!) it is AMAZING how fast your body will grab onto a healthy habit and go "YESSSSS!". Just do it.
Excellent! Keep going!
@@IHGChick 🤣 The most motivated
I ever got for exercise was swimming at the local Y. I was in my late 20s, and everyone says swimming is best for arthritis. Imagine my surprise on my first lap, after my asthma kicked in, and I was sure that I would drown, when I got lapped by an 80 year old woman. To add insult to injury, as she swam past, she kindly said, “Don’t worry, sweetie. It gets easier.”😂 Within a months, I was swimming laps for 2 hours straight 5 days per week, and 3 on weekends. Of course, I then found out that you can indeed injure yourself swimming. Blew out my left shoulder and right hip…just before they found a snake in the pool. I’ll risk humiliation and injury, but I draw the line at reptiles.😬
@@user-qi4ff5in9z EXCELLENT!!!!! Great job!!!!
I'm learning to not give out private info in person or on the phone. It's a habit and it takes awhile but I'm getting better.
It is a tough one, for sure. Humans aren’t comfortable with silence, or seeming rude. Many simply over share to be polite. Thanks for watching!
At 74 (small female) I never leave my vehicle immediately and always look for threats before exiting. When I walk out of a store I scan the parking lot before proceeding to my vehicle. I never go out after dark. Yes, I am armed but my fitness is somewhat compromised so I take extra precautions.
Excellent advice! That’s my next video, BTW.
Squad Automatic Weapon, I would put the key between my thumb and pointy finger with my fist balled. I like POM spray. But it doesn't work very well in the rain, windy weather or if the subject is wearing a mask/glasses. My late husband was a disabled "Nam vet. Bless your heart. I love my vets.
Thank you so much for your tips and kind words!
@@SilverSurvival 😀❤
I've had my head on a swivel all of my life. Being 5'4 and 98# until I was 45. I was no bigger than some young children. USAF 3rd generation. I'm 67 now, and still using those measures to keep myself safe and not a target. Be cautious of everyone. I recall my father telling me to use my head for something besides a hat rack. Am grateful for him keeping me aware and alive. All of this is useful and potentially life saving Tips. Don't make yourself a Victim by ignoring your surroundings at any times. Remember font bring a knife to a gun fight. Be prepared, most times no one is coming to your rescue
Thanks for sharing your story, and thanks for watching.
TY for your service!,,,,,,,,
@@venittabennett9753 Yes! I neglected to thank Christina for her service!
As a 77 y/o retired cop my daily orbits are pretty tame. That said I do practice situational awareness, do not go to sketchy places & rarely go out after dark.
Thanks for sharing that info. And thank you for watching.
1. Nice scars on that arm, sir.
2. Keeping fit for elderly people can be done as simply doing light “weightlifting” with CANS OF FOOD in your living room.
Overhead Presses
Biceps Curls
Triceps Extensions
“Bench Press” done from your bed.
Flyes again done with cans from your bed.
These are simple activities for the elderly to help maintain their current fitness levels when not much activity is feasible.
Exercise bands, also, can be a CHEAP and simple, no space solution for the elderly AND young alike. There are MANY channels here that can give exercise tutorials.
STRETCHING and BALANCE exercises are IMPERATIVE fir elderly folks. This helps you avoid unnecessary falls and help maintain your range of motion, which is vital for elderly mobility.
Simple squats using your bodyweight as weight. It helps maintain your range of motion and strength, too.
Wall push-ups.
Wall squats.
All simple, cheap and GREAT WAYS for elderly to slow aging.
Great tips! Thank you for that. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Walking is one of the best exercises for keeping the elderly strong (in addition to light weights) If working with weights, depending on the age, lighter can be better but with more reps as opposed to heavier weights. This helps avoid injury.
@@earlgrayman982 Don't forget stairs. If there is a choice between stairs and an escalator, take the stairs. However, take an elevator rather than closed in stairwells. They are hidden and you are vulnerable.
Retired jail/nurse here. When entering a new situation, even just getting out of your car, stop for a couple of deep breaths while SQUARing your shoulders. Changing your posture, changes your attitude and the way others perceive you. You don’t looking like easy meat for the next predator. Also, remember the “look” we used on our kids and/or spouses? Adapt “the look” when walking across a parking lot. It means you won’t be an easy victim & most perps will look for someone more docile.
I have my keys in my hand and my dog on my other hand. My dog has saved me more than once. Yeah, he's a service dog and picks up really quick on the bad guy vibes. Before my dog i had my gun
Dogs are a great defensive tool, and great friends as well. They know the baseline better than we do, and certainly know a creeper when they sense one.
I'm in Missouri too. I work at a university, our police chief teaches a self-defence class. Great class and any woman can do what he teaches.
Awesome! I love it when people give something back! It sure is nice to live in Missouri. Thanks for sharing that. And thank you for watching.
Thanks so much for taking time to give sensible advice for the elderly. I live in a country where firearms are not allowed as you are in your country. But our police says, "low crime does not mean no crime."
Even with as many guns as we CAN carry here, not many actually do. And even with self defense tools, it’s important to stay away from potential danger. Thanks for watching.
I live 67 years in the state of California from birth to about 2022 when things got sour in California enough crime is rampant. I sold my house and moved to the state of Arizona where I could conceal carry constitutionally, but I still got a permit to conceal. Fortunately, I have a clean record and I’m a law abiding American. I have a little confidence when I walk through parking lot and fuel up my car and gas station because I live in Arizona and I don’t leave the house without a gun Conceal carry practice! Be humble, protect your country and your family always have a firearm with you. Situational awareness is a priority one item.
Thanks for sharing those tips!
I'm in a wheelchair. I'm 58. For me the best defense is 1. Attitude. Predators prey on those with victim mentality and you get rid of that, and change your attitude that if someone IS going to mess with me, one of us is going to die. 2. Act crazy. People, even predators, don't know what to do with crazy. 3. Eye contact. Look people in the eye. 4. Face your fears, process and release. We draw to us what we fear.
I will ride my power chair home at 2 in the morning and have never had anyone even attempt to mess with me. But i am also willing to fight to the death, if necessary. Having that attitude is a big deterrent to a potential predator. Thanks for the video.
Act crazy= not worth the trouble
Love your wisdom and I've learn a lot from you and I'm 63❤
Thank you! I’ve had a diverse career, and life (all legal). So I’ve spent a lot of time having to think like a bad guy.,,I’m glad I’m able to use that to benefit others.
Thank you for these valuable insights. I’m in the process of taking steps for protection and barely know where to start. Many thanks!
I’m so glad that the video is useful. I’ll be adding more personal and family safety videos weekly. Thanks for watching and commenting. I do really appreciate it.
Great information and presented clearly. Thank you
I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Excellent discussion, thank you very much!
Your welcome. And thank you for watching.
66 year old woman in the UK here, I walk and use public transport, I don't have a car. Being aware of your surroundings when on foot or a bus or train is just as important imo. I won't let anyone walk behind me, if I hear footsteps behind me I stand to one side and usher them forward, it lets them know I'm aware of them and it lets me see them. I use the excuse that they are quicker than me and I'm in their way. I avoid dark and limited areas especially at night but during the day is becoming increasingly dangerous too. Be in the open and find routes that are lit and CCTV'd if possible.
Carrying a weapon is against the law here but I'm fully prepared to use my handbag (purse) if needed. An umbrella or walking stick is a good idea.
Awareness is your most powerful weapon! Be diligent, and you’ll be much safer. You have to trust your instincts. So many people that I’ve talked to say: “I knew something was off” and they still put themselves into harms way. Stay safe!
Don't go out at night at all. I could not live where I couldn't have a gun.
@@RepentfollowJesus I go out at night by myself all the time, but I don't live in the U.S.
Someone also recommended carrying a can of Aquanet hair spray
This 62 yr old says" meet my little friend" . My friends are Smith & Wesson and a Glock. And living in a gun friendly state helps.
It is indeed nice living in a pro 2A state. It’s still important to stay away from problems as much as possible. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. 40 year old mom of 2 young kids. ❤️👍
Thank you very much! I taught my daughters from a very young age to assess the baseline and to trust their instincts. It’s important!
@SilverSurvival Yep. Basic info everyone should know, but always good to be reminded.
Stay in shape as you age. I wish I had done bike riding and exercise. Wish I had stuck with it from childhood.
When you're on crutches after a hip operation,.your vulnerable,act like a victim till they get in close,then defend,and disable..the eye is a good one,.trust me.
Yes. You need to have a wingman with you in that situation, but there are many things you can do with a crutch or a walking cane that are great self defense strategies. A hard jab to one of several points on an attacker are engagement ending. Thanks for watching and sharing.
Swing that cane like a angry person…….
If I tried to defend myself with a cane the attacker would probably take it from me and beat me to death.
@@AprilSun-yk3yj don't think like that. Call on the Lord and He will answer
Great tips and advice. I appreciate your channel. 👍 just turned 61, my oldest son has taught me a lot of this stuff too. He’s 38 and looks out for us.
Thank you for your kind words! I’m going to get more specific in future videos, and hope that they help others stay safer! Hats off to your son!
Excellent. I have used & taught same strategies for decades.
Ahhhhhh! One of the good guys. I love it! Thanks for watching and your comment.
@silversurvival Thank you for this great advice... it is much appreciated and very applicable. Being aware and looking like a predator really works. Once I was followed by a young man in an underground bus stop in a parking garage. I saw him following me and turned around and put my hands on my hips and stared at him. (the Angry Mom pose). He turned and walked quickly away. I always have a weapon on me, and also a very loud whistle, just in case.
After I park, as I’m walking to a store entrance, I always make a mental note of exactly where I’m parked. When I exit the store, I’m able to walk directly to my car…..not wandering about wondering where I parked.
Yep. That’s important as well. You don’t want to be seen as confused. Thanks for watching and sharing that tip.
A lot of common sense in this video. As an older but very fit and aware person I have made it my goal as I get older to stay in shape both physically and mentally so that I can use my brain, body and life experience to avoid any confrontational situations. So far it has been successful. On arrival at a new location I always take a minute to scan the area and assess if things are as they should be or if there is something or someone there that is giving me a negative gut feeling . I also use "what if" scenario mental training to prepare for possible situations and solutions. That helps me not to be surprised or panicked if such a situation occurs, because I have already resolved that one in my mind and can just focus on how to implement the solution. I don't recommend older people carrying weapons unless they are extremely confident in their ability to use them, because a weapon can easily be taken away from you and used against you. The best weapon is our brain and using it to evade any type of confrontation.
I know that a stream of pepper gel and someone's face takes the fight right out of them you just have to stay on top of it and make sure it's always pressurized before you go out so the test squirts that up to buy more units unfortunately but only way to be sure is to test it periodically. That and they really lightweight bright tight type focused flashlight to disorient vision. If any have the money and don't care they have this really cool electronic flashbang grenade you could drop in run away if they tried to follow they would be blind deaf
Yep! In a permissive venue, those are all good options. Thanks for watching and the comment!
Where do I get a flash bang
@@pinkiesue849Amazon has them but not cheap
@@pinkiesue849 well, I’m not sure. What I’ve used in training is a camera flash. It will definitely give you time to escape, without much potential for permanent damage. There are also VERY bright weapons lights from Streamlight, with strobe function.
I really like your videos. They're great. God bless.
Thank you very much!
I just found your channel and love it! I will be looking for your next video!
I’ll be dropping personal and family safety videos on Thursdays or Fridays. It depends on my schedule. Sunday and Tuesdays videos are for other prepping and survival topics. Thank you for watching!
I grew up in Chicago. I was mugged several times, walking home on Wells Street. This guy is correct, be a ware of your situation, act quickly to distract, and RUN LIKE HELL!
As far as car doors , I don't like the fact that when you put it park all of the doors unlock .
That’s a poor feature, in my opinion. There may be a way to disable that. I’d ask the tech when I take it in for a service. Thanks for watching and sharing!
The manual tells you options and how to set it.
@@whereswaldo5740 I'll check into it , thanks .
I don’t put my car in park but into neutral, gather all my things to exit my van, look and observe the area. Then put the van in park and exit the van immediately locking my van. Being a 79 yr old disabled female I realize that I can’t be a easy target. Never do I go out shopping after dark but during the active parts of the day.
Thank you for such timely & useful advice. Most people may not see this sadly. May the Lord have mercy on our souls.
Amen!
I'm 75 and my brain wont believe that fact. Not good. I'm strong but not 20 years old. I do for the most part what this man is saying. I'm able to have most of the tools for defense, I live in New Hampshire. Now more then in the past do I have fear for our safety. "Not fun getting old " Life will go on..
Thanks for sharing. My brain is still 26 years old, so I get it! Stay safe! And thank you for watching.
At 80 I definitely appreciate your advice. Thank you.
Can you give some very basic self-defense moves for older people? I’d like to share this style of video with my parents. I worry about them today. I think they’d like you because you seem real instead of “fake polished for UA-cam clicks and views,” They don’t have extra money for equipment or weapons. Just moves that might help them. They’re in their late 50s and early 60s.
Sure. I’ll be publishing “Personal and Family Safety” videos on the Thursday/Friday video. Some of these will be 100% Self Defense, using walking canes, or whatever a person might have with them. Thank you for the compliment on my style. I try to be true to myself, and almost never use a script (obviously). Thank you for watching, and your kind words!
I've found that the static holds, dynamic tension and stretching of Okinawan Uechi Ryu has gone far in helping me to cultivate tendon strength and fitness in my older age.
@@elainawitmore9736 my uncle used to teach "cane fu" as a useful tool.
🤔 I’m astonished 😯 that you think of your parents as being ‘old’ in their late 50’s! My eldest ‘child’ is in their late 50’s and I don’t think of them as ‘old’! Personal safety is very much dependent upon mindset, self awareness and physical health, whatever age you are. I don’t feel my ‘age’ and I wonder if your parents feel themselves as being ‘old’. No harm in having a relaxed chat with them to gauge their feelings on this, whilst linking in your own concerns.
@@dollybearzz8401Age doesn’t matter. What matters is their general health, as you said. You could be in your 40’s and overweight, have joint and back pain due to arthritis, old injuries (possibly from childhood) poor eyesight (if you lose those glasses, you can’t see squat) etc. I have a 38 year old neighbor who is very fit but he has gout, and it totally incapacitates him when it hits, as far as walking or running. Stop worrying about semantics and start taking this a bit more seriously, because I promise you, you’re going to need to. They also need to have a lethal method of self protection. If you or they are squeamish about ‘loud noises’, get over it. Your life and theirs may very well depend on it. People who try to warn others are often called ‘alarmists’ so I don’t speak about this much. People know in their subconscious how bad things are, but their hearts won’t let them accept it. It’s been coming a long time and now it is upon us. If you’re a praying person, pray. If you’re not, you will be and no, I’m not a religious fanatic either. I’m simply a realist, whether I want to be or not.
Just came across your channel Very good useful tips and advice in my 70s ,I moved to very Rural South Central Indiana 4 years ago , people around here are very helpful . But I feel you also much have situational awareness . I'm formerly from Cleveland Ohio a much different place . Thanks again S S .
I grew up in Kent Ohio during the 60s and early 70s. Spent a lot of time in Cleveland and Akron. And you’re right, very different places from rural Indiana. I still remember Cleveland in the early 70s. What a mess! I thought the gangs would burn the whole city to the ground. You couldn’t even go to the lakefront near the stadium after dark.
Avoid people wearing hoodies. Walk tall, head UP and LOOK around . SEE yourself as invincible. Listen to your spider-sense. Shun fear, predators sense it. Never see yourself as defeated.
Great information, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
yes, told my wife who travels to MPLS/St. Paul for work to fill up with gas before she gets there since gas stations in the Twin Cities are noted for car jackings and robberies. Also, many of us seniors are on blood thinners and a blow to the head could be fatal.
I’ve done some consulting work in MPLS. Such a beautiful city, and yes, a lot to be constantly aware of.
Had a situation a few weeks ago with my stepdaughter and her young sons. Strange area, all of us hungry, she's driving, swings into a parking lot, says "let's eat there." I told her, "NO. Leave here NOW." Then had to spend about 3 minutes explaining to her why. Her 13 year old son caught on before she did.
Only one store out of about a dozen open, trash lying all over the place, graffiti, barred windows on the near buildings, barred windows and doors on the next lot, etc.
As an 80 year old veteran of a few wars I "had a feeling." Sometimes that "feeling" is the only hint you get. You've got to recognize it and heed it.
You MUST trust your intuition! Great call! Thanks for sharing your story.
There are balance and flexibility exercises ( easy, simple, non injuring, gentle exercise exercises which are really good for everyone, especially if you’re over 60..
Good video, I have lived like that since I was a teenager. When going out to dinner I sit where I can see the door and an exit. I try to sit somewhere where nobody is behind me. When people are near me I look for printing and what they are doing with their hands.
That is awesome!
Thank you! 55 year old female in rural western, MA. Peace
So nice to meet you! Thank you for watching and sharing.
Thank you for the information. I will take your advice. God bless
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. I hope you follow along with all of these videos.
I will be 62 next month. Danger is everywhere no matter how nice of a neighborhood you live in. One of the things I do when I am out shopping is look around as I pull into a business. I don't wait until I am parked to look around. Asses what is going on around the business and the parking lot before you even park. My husband has a t-shirt that says, My wife is my first line of defense. I am her backup. At 82, his hands shake, and he can't shoot like he used to; he was a special deputy and first in his class. Age comes to all of us and we can't rely on anyone to take care of us but ourselves. I believe the police want to take care of us. We live in a small town, but there are only so many police; heck we only have two cars patrolling our town. It just about broke one of our young officers when he couldn't save a young woman's life who was attacked by an outsider. Don't make the police go through that. Learn to defend yourself.
Very wise words here! Always be diligent! We can’t rely on anyone to stop an attack. Police are a great resource, but they can’t be everywhere, and we wouldn’t want them everywhere. Stay safe!
I have travelled for years growing up and while working and I try to be aware of my surroundings, I also avoid dark areas and other troubling areas.
Yep. I do exercises with my daughters. Pull into a parking lot and ask: “where is the dead space?” (Dead space is a term we used in the military to describe a place that can hide activity). They point out all of the dead space. Then I ask them to pick the least risky route. They’ve gotten very good at this over the years.
When filling my tank I lock all my doors and hold my keys in my hand. I always fill up in the daytime when there are other drivers filling their cars. Pay attention to those around you. If you don’t want to lock all the doors you can always just leave the drivers door unlocked so you can enter quickly.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing them.
Great video, thank you for doing and your insights! By the way I love your Nutsac. I have their three slings, and I just purchased their Rucksac. Keep up the great work!
I love my Nutsac products. I did a video of mine, a few months back. I have the Sling Plus, This TacPac 13, and have purchased one for each of my daughters and wife as well. Thank you for your kind words!
"Trouble comes at its own time, never yours "😊
Regarding using a remote lock/unlock key fob, the way they unlock can be programmed. Mine is set to 1 press opens only drivers door. If I press twice - all doors open
Entering my vehicle, immediately close the door and click lock on my remote, which is still in my hand.
Only use remote in very close proximity to your vehicle. There are people who can capture and open/close RF signals.
I keep my purse on my right side and immediately swing it into the area past my driver area while clicking the lock on my remote as I put the key in the ignition while slamming my door.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I also do not dress or wear flashy clothes or jewelry.
I also turn on my lights to light up anyone crowding or hiding about my vehicle.
Thank you for sharing!