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Shawn, or team, I’d like to draw your attention to a UK Veterans podcast run by Ste “Nico” Nicholls. He’s discussing PTSD and suicide in great detail as well as talking through the firefights that saw his mates wounded and killed. I always enjoy your shows mate and have particularly enjoyed listening to Ed’s knowledge. Edited for spelling
he always does, he is a great interviewer, Joe Rogan is good at that too, and Mike Ritland from Mike drop, a lot of the military or ex military guys that have podcast are great at that (yes i know Joe isnt a vet) . Then there is guys like on Drink Champs where the host never shuts up and cuts off the guest every 2 seconds.
I agree. Fuck the brainwashing cable and TV. I choose what I watch and will not subject myself to the “well, I have to settle for the least brainwashing bullshit available” sentiment.
Holy crap, am I glad Ed is on our side. The scary realization I had while watching this is that there are plenty of bad guys out there with this mindset, skillset and toolset. There is no greater motivation to open your eyes and up your game. Thanks for the lesson Shawn.
DEA run the cartels in Mexico. Look into Genaro Luna. Luna worked directly with Obama, now Luna is waiting trial for connections with the cartels. ...this because Amlo and Trump ended USA's money making drug war in Mexico (Merida Initiative / Fast & Furious, made half billion $$ for US weapons manufactures), so USA started 'arresting' some key players. Luna has been waiting for trial in New York (Luna arrested December 9, 2019), in the mean time, USA has killed off witnesses ( helicopter crash in Mexico) destroyed evidence, etc. Chapo is DEA, he is witness protection. .... Amlo and Trump cut the deep stat's drug income stream.
Me also as a former law enforcement officer in México; I can say that Ed knowledge is really impressive. The training that we received in the academy was useless in the field; the only reason why I’m still alive is because the skills that I get growing in the barrio. Great content!
The best hour and a bit I've spent on UA-cam. The outside the box thinking and resourcefulness..."Not being allowed and not being able" and "I try to see friends everywhere" were priceless paradigm shifts. Would love to see more of Shawn and Ed!
@@myrtle1234 probably a Mexican mom thing. Mine use anything and everything as a weapon against us. Which is probably why everything he was saying just made total sense to me. I grew up with that mindset. Anything can be a weapon. And you're only limited by your imagination and your will to survive. 🤷🏻♀️
The internet DID break. I'm from 7 years in the future. Without the internet, the fappers now control all major cities. In 2 weeks from today... all hope will be lost. That is only if you fail your mission. Godspeed, my friend...
Many people simply don't realize how valuable social skills can be. These are skills that can be mastered and that reward a person very much for mastering. A person needs to be able to work and live with the humans around them or they won't last long. Those of us that can live and work amongst various environments with ease simply have a leg up on those who can't. Evolution on a global scale is happening with or without you, human. Keep Ed coming back to the show Shaun he's fantastic
Shawn blew my mind when he explained why he wears a Rolex. Ed just blew my mind when he said I don't smoke, but I smoke.... Damnit I love this channel!
Seriously, this was overwhelmingly informative and useful. I remember hearing about a very effective spy during WWII. The Nazi's were looking for this guy because of the high value Intel he was passing on. He was fluent in German. He was well- connected through relatives. His loyalty was never questioned. His English,posh table manners gave him away.
Please keep this series with him going!! There is no better common man, more useful, real life information or training available on UA-cam. Thank you Shawn and Ed
My grandfather was a smith and metal worker. He's since passed but he left me some very neat (and effective) improvised goodies. Two I'll mention is a deck of playing cards with 4 that have cutting edges to them. The second is a set of kids' rubber ball and jacks that you definitely would not want to step on.
I have to say this video changed my outlook quite a bit. And makes me hold my self more accountable. And Shawn I have watched your channel along time. And I love that you made a practical video that anyone can do to protect themselves. It took me years to realize. It’s not about how expensive your gear is but it’s the mindset that will keep you alive.
This is a fantastic example of what makes a good conversation: a mutual exchange of ideas, thoughts, and messages. Shawn and Ed both patiently allow each other to speak. I've seen other podcasts where I get tense just by listening the host and guest race to talk over each other. Other podcasters should take notes.
Great segment Shawn, any time Ed is available please keep him involved. As a civilian who simply wants to be prepared and take care of the ones I love his and your info that y’all share is priceless. We benefit from what y’all are willing to communicate. Like Ed said you don’t know what you don’t know but once you know it, you can adopt it, master it or ignore it. Not gonna lie, I did get me one of those Floral Pioneer woman knives, my wife’s gonna be like 🤔 when I tell her “no babe, that’s for me” ha!
“ not being able to and not being allowed to are two totally different things” in regards to being prepared no matter how armed you are allowed to be. Very good mindset lesson Ed.
Ed has spoken about her but I'm guessing his mother was a very formidable person, raised a son able to be hard as nails but still with a humanity & wicked humor intact.
Great interview and breakdown. Ed is someone who takes non permissive/high threat knowledge to a whole new level. He always makes me realize how little i know, which pushes me to train more. The hemostats on the label is brilliant and so many uses. That TQ is made by Tacmed solutions. But the points Ed brought up about Hi-Viz TQ use is absolutely true. In a bloody, low light, high stress situation that moves into starting to strip someone for tactical field care it is surprisingly common for TQs to be cut by mistake thinking it is a piece of webbing not what I keeping someone alive. I personally carry hi-Viz on all but a handful of TQs in my larger kits. EDC is orange. The ability to lash gear I've used but moving metal is something I wouldn't have thought of, I have seen them used to secure a automatic door closer when clearing areas. Cigarettes are a great tool for gathering info, ask for a light and start talking, give someone a light cigarette and they will chat, and if you're smoking standing outside pretty much anywhere no one will question your intention.
One of the finest episodes on SRS. With and without are different planets. Studying this stuff since teen years, I really like Mr Calderon - he's surfing Life. Insight and outlook are everything to survive and to be contented.
This is by far the longest EDC/pocket dump video on UA-cam. And, the best. It will also be the most viewed EDC/pocket dump video on UA-cam. Ed Calderon should be called "ED C" because he is the master of it. Ed was pulling things out from every pocket, pouch, stitch, crevice, and orifice. The people have spoken: Vigilence Elite should have a recurring and regular series with Shawn and Ed together because their content is awe- and fear- inspiring.
This is in my Top 3 list of videos on your channel, tied with your Eddie Gallagher interview and Katie Jean's interview with Andrea Gallagher. Your long discussion with Ed Calderon was good, thought provoking, & informative; but the focus on mindset & (literally) making what you need in this video is refreshing and excellent.
"They may be the enemy but they are still teachers" - Ed Calderon This is exactly hoe the Roman Empire was built. They were a sponge for military tactics and technology. Everything they built from weapons, formations mindset was based off of defeating the Greeks and later on the Spaniards. To survive for a long time you have to be able to adapt and build off of defeats which they had plenty of early on.
This guy reminds me of Aragorn. He’s a modern day ranger. He’s teaching survivalism skills. It’s not always about being a warrior. Many people want to be a warrior because it’s a very simple solution but it’s not always the best.
Every time I get an alert for Vigilance Elite videos, I fake diarrhea so I can hang out in the bathroom without the wife and kids. I think the wife is on to me 🤦🏼♂️
Shawn- your channel just gets better and better. Your choice of guests are great. As for Ed, behind that unassuming facade lies the mind of a madman.....in the best way a man can be a madman. Keep up the great work.
Oh lord, we used to party in TJ on the weekends and I grew up on an Indian reservation, Ed isn’t kidding about bribes, adaption, and honing social skills. People doubting the efficacy of Eds suggestions need to get out more. He summed it up well when he labeled it “hood rat” shiz. And he’s just scratching the surface and showing the well known stuff. Ed is that friend everyone should have and that the pampered are fascinated by. Let’s just be grateful that a dude like Ed decided to be a good dude, always remember there are people out there that are much more dangerous and aren’t as well intentioned. HooYah!
I found myself thinking after I watched this video that some of these skills would be vary useful/effective if I could learn them. I didn't realize that I learned some stuff just be watching the video. Thanks Shawn and Ed, your guy's knowledge may seem trivial to you, but I can't tell you how grateful I am for information like this.
For years I thought I had my EDC figured out and squared away. This video has shown me otherwise and I’ll be adjusting accordingly. Great video thank you Ed and Shawn
"Real Is Rare" Ed is as Real as Real is...He has Lived & Learned through true life Experience & has taken his experiences for survival in this uncertain day & times. I'm 58...an Army Vet... was trained for to over come & survive but nothing comes anywhere close to Ed. What we(in the states consider) consider EDC is nothing. Thank you Vigilance Elite & Shawn Ryan...."us"
That guy's sharp. How folks perceive you can often times dictate how interactions will go. Ed provided a lot of interesting information on soft skills and projecting an image with body language. Really liked that portion. Useable by anyone
Money is a true tool of escaping in TJ. My dad and I got mugged by police when we went to pick up our family from the airport. Dumped my dads wallet empty. My dad didn’t want me in that situation let alone himself. RIP Dad. Gave what he had for the safety and for what he could do outside of his environment.
My favorite thing about Shawn's interviews is how he lets the guest talk, and only asks questions or makes comments when its crucial. Expert interviewer Shawn, well done.
The steak Knife my cousins and I used to carry these as kids growing up in central California in the 90s. We used to wrap it with the cardboard from the cereal box and electrical tape. Carried it just like he did inside the waistband
Man when I seen this was a EDC video and it was an hour long… I thought what in the world can they talk about for an hour. What a surprise! Great stuff gentleman!
I have to give credit where credit is due. Some have changed their rhetoric to lesser or greater degrees but you haven’t. As a result, you have earned my respect.
You bring the best content out there. No joke. Ed brings great perspective to every topic! There hasn't been a show with him without multiple take takeaways!
I'm a bit late to comment but I've recently watched several videos about and with Ed Calderon and I must say they were both amazing and eye-opening. He seems such a nice unassuming person, but is basically the most dangerous man in the room no matter where he goes. His concepts and mindset convinced me to at least prepare differently when traveling.
Just recently started watching the Shawn Ryan Show. Man I can't get enough of these episodes. Great host. In this episode specifically Ed is amazing too. Learned so much. Man people need to watch stuff like this more often. Thank you for your show!!!!!!
This is gold. It is not the items themselves, it is the reason for the objects. They are tools to manage and navigate the space between you and strangers in potentially dangerous situations.
I feel like I could watch an hour of you and Ed every day. I grew up in relative privilege even by US standards and I learn so much every time I see you two together.
I love the social engineering aspect Ed spoke of. I have "gotten what I want" plenty of times with a little bit of manipulation. How you approach and the impression you give is everything. I dont smoke anymore but I have all the mannerisms. Give me a cigarette and I will join the smokers in conversation easily.
I enjoyed every minute of that episode! I would love to hang out with Ed . I can’t believe how much I just learned. I had to become street smart, at a certain point of my life…but truly I knew nothing compared to this man
When he was talking about the saver wedge door alarm and the other things that can be done with it that he can’t talk about. Basically what he was thinking is an electronic trigger device for what ever you want to connect it to. It acts as an electronic trip wire. Pretty much a relay. Same can be done with the personal alarm. When he was talking about hiding the cuff shim next to a rivet on pants is similar to how people sneak knifes into night clubs. You wear a belt with a metal buckle, clip your blade behind it on your boxers under your pants. The wand goes off on your crotch they see the metal buckle maybe tap it to see if it’s metal, and wave you through. I have never seen this method fail and I have seen it done a lot.
@Hello Newman your rite, but it’s I pretty bad idea to even try that in a federal building. You have to weigh risk to reward. Your odds are a lot lower of needing it in a federal building compared to the jail time you face if busted with it. Chances are even if you did need it there it likely wouldn’t be enough to get you out of that situation given shit probably truly hit the fan if you needed it in a federal building. I would prefer to just improvise in that situation. If you were to go somewhere else were this method wouldn’t work they also make ceramic and micarta knifes. That aren’t going to set off any metal detectors.
@Hello Newman look at the bone breaker multi tool. It’s the multi tool for this situation where they won’t let you have a blade on it. Passes through airport security no problem. Chances are this guy you are speaking of will find a reason for anything though. If so bring a roll of quarters in just as a fuck you to him. Used that or a lighter a lot as a youth and they make a difference.
They always asked me to unbuckle and pull the buckle out of the way at the airport so they could wand again (before they started making you take it off all together).
@@isaacdrake yeah I wouldn’t even try that at an airport. I’m talking about night clubs. You can just check in a weapon in a lock box at the airport and take it with you legally. They put it in with the rest of the cargo away from passengers.
I watched this a few times now and REALLY LISTENED to Ed , this is brilliant !! Ive studied psychology and hes a WEALTH of great knowledge. Ive always thought people of all walks of life are interesting. I find it very easy to approach people and strike up conversation and feel a person out quickly.
Shawn already had an outstanding channel but man bringing Ed on raised the bar. The pocket dump might be my favorite thus far as the lessons are invaluable. I feel hearing his perspective in these few videos has made me a better American. We're a pretty self-centered country. The concerns detailed by Ed in this session & the previous one shouldn't be so foreign to us as a populace. Our leaders are informed which begs the question even more, WTF are they doing?
We think we know our sh1t but every once in a while you see a video from someone who really does and you realize....wow. This video was a masterclass. Thank you for posting this from a former US Infantryman and self employed private investigator from Killadelphia who thought he had seen it all.
DEA run the cartels in Mexico. Look into Genaro Luna. Luna worked directly with Obama, now Luna is waiting trial for connections with the cartels. ...this because Amlo and Trump ended USA's money making drug war in Mexico (Merida Initiative / Fast & Furious, made half billion $$ for US weapons manufactures), so USA started 'arresting' some key players. Luna has been waiting for trial in New York (Luna arrested December 9, 2019), in the mean time, USA has killed off witnesses ( helicopter crash in Mexico) destroyed evidence, etc. Chapo is DEA, he is witness protection. .... Amlo and Trump cut the deep stat's drug income stream.
I work in a big city and usually in the rough parts of town. I do many of the things Ed discussed just not purposefully. It's good to know who's in charge when you're working on their block and look like a cop stereotype. Fantastic insight.
mr. shawn ryan this is magic the title talk about what high value operator carry but i find it as blowing mind that it is the oposite the less ,the better it is all about mastermind.great!
One UA-cam vid just supplied the world with more good information then 99.9% of all the other ( tacticool) vids. Great meaningful knowledge. Thank you 🙏
Wow! Gold, pure gold! Thanks for this. I'll be referring people to this forever. I've been doing stuff like Ed since I was a kid but he is much better at it than me!
@Myles O'Peter This guy is the Mexican Einstein, he’s a really genius next level guy, never seen such a strong first 5-10 minutes to an instructional. Amazing insight.
@@MobileAura dude, he's going over things most normal men living in narco territories (including me) that carry shit like this. There's nothing astonishing about his knowledge...it's all freely available and if you put in an hour a day for a couple weeks reading certain places (d web 🕸 is a good start, but their are open sites) you'd know this. Or just live on the border region in Mexico like I do. And if you consider this guy our country's Einstein, then we have much bigger issues than I thought.
@Myles O'Peter It's a sad state of affairs when these things are such a necessity. If anything it should make people in western/relatively safe countries more appreciative of how good they have it.
As an avid collector and "knife guy" it was hard to hear that an 89 cent knife was really the equivalent of a $500 folder but I guess the best tool for the job is the one that gets it done...awesome vid as always got some good ideas for sure
Also a collector and there are definitely diminishing returns the higher in price you go. You're just getting ripped off and paying for a status symbol with certain makers. None of my preferred knives are American brands anymore. Over priced over hyped shit designs...With that said, I think he was really referring to the stabbing capability in particular. The construction and geometry of that paring knife- full tang, thin, spear point, is what makes it more effective rather than steel quality/heat treatment. A folding knife has an intrinsic strength disadvantage compared to a fixed, regardless of the specific locking mechanism we're talking about. And the overall blade geometry will play a bigger role in penetration capability than the sharpness of the edge or the knife's ability to retain that edge. But I do wonder what knives he was specifically testing. If it was like a Medford or some other $400 folding prybar like that I could definitely see that lol. But I can think of quite a few that I have to imagine would rival penetration capability with the added benefit of actually having a nice edge on decent steel.
I think the key to the paring knife is that if you’re flying you can’t take weapons with you. When you arrive somewhere, head to Walmart and get yourself a knife. In my every day carry, I’ll carry a nice knife. No knife is perfect for every situation, but I can definitely see in a travel situation why a nice little paring knife with a cardboard/duct tape sheath would be a great alternative. Just my two cents.
Ed's Counter Custody Entry course is worth the tuition... Tools without the Training only get you so far. Practicing handcuff and zip tie escape after being searched, while your head is duct taped, sirens blaring, hosed down with water in a tiny closet covered in plastic sheeting with 5 other hot bodies to trip over... knowing you can escape, and when to try, worth every penny. "Once you're in the room with a shit bucket, you're at the end of the line, and probably never getting out." -Ed's Manifesto
@Ed.....a good point to bring to the table is knowing not just where youre at, but who the enemy is in that area, for example, anyone with si****a plates in ti****** could be targeted and the other way around, you wouldnt want to " think " youre blending in, while actually flagging yourself an enemy, jerseys, colors, attire, plates, teams, tattoos, etc....
Just goes to show survival is a mindset. I love this video, it’s real and I’m glad people like Shawn and Ryan share their experiences. I love leaning from each other’s experiences 👌🏼
Every mans EDC tells a story about that individual and Eddie is no different. Adaptability is key to any survival situation! Loved this “Dump!” VE4L!!!
This should be MANDATORY for everyone who wants to live and wants their loved ones to live. Very down to earth and very intellectual in the sense that it's real world and thru experience! Thanks Ed! Thanks Shawn!
The spot you keep a handcuff shim. That's where inmates hide razors. Now they somehow get the ceramic ones. Frisking is a skill and this conversation helps me see the other side. This is great stuff
Interesting. I'm a US citizen, Navy Vet, in my early 30s. Used to live in Tijuana B.C. for about two years and learned most of this street tactics just getting around in what everyone would consider the bad neighborhoods or tourist areas. Pretty common knowledge in that urban environment. Fascinating nonetheless. The human mind and overall spirit cannot be separated from means of survival and will adapt.
The best preparedness video ever seen simple but very educational!! The fact that his mom showed him alot of these tips and tricks says alot about his childhood environment.
I've watched every single Ed episode and somehow never subscribed. I corrected that now. I look forward to watching the other episodes on this channel.
Awesome, awesome, awesome stuff Sean and Ed. This has to be the most informative video I've seen probably ever. It's amazing what can be used for self defense or escape/avoidance.
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Shawn : speaking of Jewelry where’s the GMT ?
Not available in Canada
Which pioneer woman knife is that? The paring knife?
Shawn, or team, I’d like to draw your attention to a UK Veterans podcast run by Ste “Nico” Nicholls. He’s discussing PTSD and suicide in great detail as well as talking through the firefights that saw his mates wounded and killed. I always enjoy your shows mate and have particularly enjoyed listening to Ed’s knowledge.
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WOW!! Ed is a badass! I need this information in my life.
I’m 55 years old, and consider myself street-smart; however, after watching this I realize I knew nothing. Awesome content as usual
Only people with wisdom say things like this. Cheers 🍻
My sentiment exactly...
My sentiment exactly...
@@ShawnRyanShow He was a $5 hooker back In the day, he doesn't have real street smarts.
You should follow Ed on IG. He does lots of posts that work as situational awareness drills. Crazy what’s out there in the world. 🤘🏼
I love that Shawn allowed Ed to speak and fully discuss why he carries his items and fully explore the mindset behind why he carries things.
That says a lot about Shawn 👍🏻
he always does, he is a great interviewer, Joe Rogan is good at that too, and Mike Ritland from Mike drop, a lot of the military or ex military guys that have podcast are great at that (yes i know Joe isnt a vet) . Then there is guys like on Drink Champs where the host never shuts up and cuts off the guest every 2 seconds.
Joe Rogan has confirmed peds on his show so he's garbage.
This show starts right off with a long ad, so I'll never watch it. 👎👎👎🖕🖕🖕
“Not being allowed to and not being able to are two completely different things”. What a profound statement.
" invest in people, I see friends everywhere " was definitely one of the many highlights on this one. Excellent work
I cannot get enough of this channel, Shawn is always killing it. Who needs cable and movies when this exists!
Only weird people enjoy cable and movies.
@@sandiego7433 only normal people watch SRS
Its a sign of maturity
I agree give your $200 a month to these creators instead of the corporations.
I agree. Fuck the brainwashing cable and TV. I choose what I watch and will not subject myself to the “well, I have to settle for the least brainwashing bullshit available” sentiment.
Holy crap, am I glad Ed is on our side. The scary realization I had while watching this is that there are plenty of bad guys out there with this mindset, skillset and toolset. There is no greater motivation to open your eyes and up your game. Thanks for the lesson Shawn.
DEA run the cartels in Mexico. Look into Genaro Luna. Luna worked directly with Obama, now Luna is waiting trial for connections with the cartels. ...this because Amlo and Trump ended USA's money making drug war in Mexico (Merida Initiative / Fast & Furious, made half billion $$ for US weapons manufactures), so USA started 'arresting' some key players. Luna has been waiting for trial in New York (Luna arrested December 9, 2019), in the mean time, USA has killed off witnesses ( helicopter crash in Mexico) destroyed evidence, etc. Chapo is DEA, he is witness protection. .... Amlo and Trump cut the deep stat's drug income stream.
Working on the streets is the best education you can get.
Me also as a former law enforcement officer in México; I can say that Ed knowledge is really impressive. The training that we received in the academy was useless in the field; the only reason why I’m still alive is because the skills that I get growing in the barrio.
Great content!
I agree. The "barrio" or hood is a great survival training ground. You either adapt and survive or you just don't live long to tell about it.
I'm sure all your training you rely on daily basis was totally useless.
This kind of information is crucial honestly. Ed was fighting a drug war on his doorstep. Cops might need this soon
Is it true that all cops in Mexico deal with the cartel?
@@josephpa05 not all but a lot
The best hour and a bit I've spent on UA-cam. The outside the box thinking and resourcefulness..."Not being allowed and not being able" and "I try to see friends everywhere" were priceless paradigm shifts. Would love to see more of Shawn and Ed!
Could not agree more!
Im gonna start calling this the "Shawn and Ed Show." By far the best long running guest.
Ed’s mom carried a stabbing implement. No one commenting on this.
@@myrtle1234 The wisdom that comes from experience...good or bad.
@@myrtle1234 your Mom didn't?? Weird...
@@jasonjohnson6344 my mother is/was an OG school teacher. She knows how to use a Bic pen if need be heh
@@myrtle1234 probably a Mexican mom thing. Mine use anything and everything as a weapon against us. Which is probably why everything he was saying just made total sense to me. I grew up with that mindset. Anything can be a weapon. And you're only limited by your imagination and your will to survive. 🤷🏻♀️
the two coolest dudes on YT. i'm surprised the internet didn't break.
People are too busy on TIKTOK trying to dance LOL
@@juanl3813 Sadly, you are right. 🤷🏻♀️
The internet DID break. I'm from 7 years in the future. Without the internet, the fappers now control all major cities. In 2 weeks from today... all hope will be lost. That is only if you fail your mission. Godspeed, my friend...
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You gay
Ed: “You can swallow and poop this out. Don’t ask me how I know.”
Ed: hands it to Shawn
savage
I thought the same thing
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He is touching it like eweeeee... lol
Be sure to have plenty of fiber and water with it
Many people simply don't realize how valuable social skills can be. These are skills that can be mastered and that reward a person very much for mastering. A person needs to be able to work and live with the humans around them or they won't last long. Those of us that can live and work amongst various environments with ease simply have a leg up on those who can't. Evolution on a global scale is happening with or without you, human. Keep Ed coming back to the show Shaun he's fantastic
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"Everyone wants to grab my package"- Shawn Ryan 2021
I love these interviews with men outside the US military, it’s an awesome experience to hear their perspective on the world
Shawn blew my mind when he explained why he wears a Rolex. Ed just blew my mind when he said I don't smoke, but I smoke.... Damnit I love this channel!
Time stamp on the rolex?
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@@frostbitepokin9520 Sorry i listened but dont hear anything about Shawn talking about the watch?
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@@tuckerbrunson4110 Thank you brother.
Seriously, this was overwhelmingly informative and useful.
I remember hearing about a very effective spy during WWII. The Nazi's were looking for this guy because of the high value Intel he was passing on. He was fluent in German. He was well- connected through relatives. His loyalty was never questioned. His English,posh table manners gave him away.
You’ve seen inglorious basterds? Lol
Please keep this series with him going!! There is no better common man, more useful, real life information or training available on UA-cam. Thank you Shawn and Ed
My grandfather was a smith and metal worker. He's since passed but he left me some very neat (and effective) improvised goodies. Two I'll mention is a deck of playing cards with 4 that have cutting edges to them. The second is a set of kids' rubber ball and jacks that you definitely would not want to step on.
Dude is so focused and intense.
I have to say this video changed my outlook quite a bit. And makes me hold my self more accountable.
And Shawn I have watched your channel along time. And I love that you made a practical video that anyone can do to protect themselves.
It took me years to realize. It’s not about how expensive your gear is but it’s the mindset that will keep you alive.
"A lot of people that wanna grab my package." Shit, I'm dying here man, lmao.
So you one of them people huh?.....🤣
I posted my comment then saw yours
This is a fantastic example of what makes a good conversation: a mutual exchange of ideas, thoughts, and messages. Shawn and Ed both patiently allow each other to speak. I've seen other podcasts where I get tense just by listening the host and guest race to talk over each other. Other podcasters should take notes.
Having Ed should be a everyday thing.
Everyone should have an EdC.
@@notundermywatch3163 exactly
@@ecr-9341 😑
Hello there.
Every Day Ed.. E.D.E
Great segment Shawn, any time Ed is available please keep him involved. As a civilian who simply wants to be prepared and take care of the ones I love his and your info that y’all share is priceless. We benefit from what y’all are willing to communicate. Like Ed said you don’t know what you don’t know but once you know it, you can adopt it, master it or ignore it. Not gonna lie, I did get me one of those Floral Pioneer woman knives, my wife’s gonna be like 🤔 when I tell her “no babe, that’s for me” ha!
“ not being able to and not being allowed to are two totally different things” in regards to being prepared no matter how armed you are allowed to be. Very good mindset lesson Ed.
Ed has spoken about her but I'm guessing his mother was a very formidable person, raised a son able to be hard as nails but still with a humanity & wicked humor intact.
A Mexican mother raising her son on the Border. She's a true survivalist with the situational awareness to stay safe in most everyday environments.
i have a feeling that every time Ed says "a friend of mine" hes actually talking about himself
Right
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Plausible deniability
Haha! I thought the same.
Great interview and breakdown. Ed is someone who takes non permissive/high threat knowledge to a whole new level. He always makes me realize how little i know, which pushes me to train more. The hemostats on the label is brilliant and so many uses.
That TQ is made by Tacmed solutions. But the points Ed brought up about Hi-Viz TQ use is absolutely true. In a bloody, low light, high stress situation that moves into starting to strip someone for tactical field care it is surprisingly common for TQs to be cut by mistake thinking it is a piece of webbing not what I keeping someone alive. I personally carry hi-Viz on all but a handful of TQs in my larger kits. EDC is orange. The ability to lash gear I've used but moving metal is something I wouldn't have thought of, I have seen them used to secure a automatic door closer when clearing areas.
Cigarettes are a great tool for gathering info, ask for a light and start talking, give someone a light cigarette and they will chat, and if you're smoking standing outside pretty much anywhere no one will question your intention.
I wish more of Ed’s content was available on here. He can keep talking for 10 hours and I’d listen.
I've listened to 5 hours of his interviews so far today
I am watching all the videos and short clips from the interviews Shawn did with Ed. Including the Debrief.
He just started a podcast/patreon
AGREED
@ecks bee Ed's Manifesto
One of the finest episodes on SRS. With and without are different planets. Studying this stuff since teen years, I really like Mr Calderon - he's surfing Life. Insight and outlook are everything to survive and to be contented.
This is by far the longest EDC/pocket dump video on UA-cam. And, the best. It will also be the most viewed EDC/pocket dump video on UA-cam.
Ed Calderon should be called "ED C" because he is the master of it. Ed was pulling things out from every pocket, pouch, stitch, crevice, and orifice.
The people have spoken: Vigilence Elite should have a recurring and regular series with Shawn and Ed together because their content is awe- and fear- inspiring.
This is in my Top 3 list of videos on your channel, tied with your Eddie Gallagher interview and Katie Jean's interview with Andrea Gallagher. Your long discussion with Ed Calderon was good, thought provoking, & informative; but the focus on mindset & (literally) making what you need in this video is refreshing and excellent.
"They may be the enemy but they are still teachers" - Ed Calderon
This is exactly hoe the Roman Empire was built. They were a sponge for military tactics and technology. Everything they built from weapons, formations mindset was based off of defeating the Greeks and later on the Spaniards. To survive for a long time you have to be able to adapt and build off of defeats which they had plenty of early on.
They also absorbed and influenced religion, farming, etc etc
This guy reminds me of Aragorn. He’s a modern day ranger. He’s teaching survivalism skills. It’s not always about being a warrior. Many people want to be a warrior because it’s a very simple solution but it’s not always the best.
He's a fictional character like Aragorn as well
Every time I get an alert for Vigilance Elite videos, I fake diarrhea so I can hang out in the bathroom without the wife and kids. I think the wife is on to me 🤦🏼♂️
I thought I was the only one, I hear ya brother, same here. 😂
The good old fake diarrhea diversion. Classic.
You gotta doo what you gotta doo...even if it's Doo Doo.
I’m reading this on the toilet brother
@@nunzioification are you hiding from someone though lol?
Shawn- your channel just gets better and better. Your choice of guests are great.
As for Ed, behind that unassuming facade lies the mind of a madman.....in the best way a man can be a madman.
Keep up the great work.
Oh lord, we used to party in TJ on the weekends and I grew up on an Indian reservation, Ed isn’t kidding about bribes, adaption, and honing social skills. People doubting the efficacy of Eds suggestions need to get out more. He summed it up well when he labeled it “hood rat” shiz. And he’s just scratching the surface and showing the well known stuff. Ed is that friend everyone should have and that the pampered are fascinated by. Let’s just be grateful that a dude like Ed decided to be a good dude, always remember there are people out there that are much more dangerous and aren’t as well intentioned. HooYah!
I found myself thinking after I watched this video that some of these skills would be vary useful/effective if I could learn them. I didn't realize that I learned some stuff just be watching the video.
Thanks Shawn and Ed, your guy's knowledge may seem trivial to you, but I can't tell you how grateful I am for information like this.
For years I thought I had my EDC figured out and squared away. This video has shown me otherwise and I’ll be adjusting accordingly. Great video thank you Ed and Shawn
“Sell me this pen”
*Ed*
“Well If you insist...”
Wolf of Wall Street right
Haha "it's difficult to show up on xrays, so win-win I dunno" .. "SOLD!!!"
"Real Is Rare" Ed is as Real as Real is...He has Lived & Learned through true life Experience & has taken his experiences for survival in this uncertain day & times. I'm 58...an Army Vet... was trained for to over come
& survive but nothing comes anywhere close to Ed. What we(in the states consider) consider EDC is nothing.
Thank you Vigilance Elite & Shawn Ryan...."us"
Ed is a grifter, and you’re gullible if you fall for his schtick.
Dude your ads are fresh. Matches everything perfectly. Simply, and the format, you must have endless ideas!
Light years better than any EDC content I've ever seen. Nice work.
That guy's sharp. How folks perceive you can often times dictate how interactions will go. Ed provided a lot of interesting information on soft skills and projecting an image with body language. Really liked that portion. Useable by anyone
Your simplisafe ad is legit. If Jon made this, I freaking love that dude. He’s a good editor/marketer.
Jon is the man! He’s the best!
@@ShawnRyanShow is that you jon?
I couldn’t smash the like button hard enough on this video, probably the most solid and resourceful information and EDC dumps I’ve ever seen
Money is a true tool of escaping in TJ. My dad and I got mugged by police when we went to pick up our family from the airport. Dumped my dads wallet empty. My dad didn’t want me in that situation let alone himself. RIP Dad. Gave what he had for the safety and for what he could do outside of his environment.
RIP, Dads are hero’s
That why we support America. Don’t look back look ahead.
Who's TJ?
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@@frankiegunnz8066 Tijuana
My favorite thing about Shawn's interviews is how he lets the guest talk, and only asks questions or makes comments when its crucial. Expert interviewer Shawn, well done.
The steak Knife my cousins and I used to carry these as kids growing up in central California in the 90s. We used to wrap it with the cardboard from the cereal box and electrical tape. Carried it just like he did inside the waistband
Man when I seen this was a EDC video and it was an hour long… I thought what in the world can they talk about for an hour. What a surprise! Great stuff gentleman!
I have to give credit where credit is due. Some have changed their rhetoric to lesser or greater degrees but you haven’t. As a result, you have earned my respect.
You bring the best content out there. No joke. Ed brings great perspective to every topic! There hasn't been a show with him without multiple take takeaways!
a quick realisation here.... i just learned more knowledge in about an hour from Ed than in 20 years of modern day scholing.......
It's obvious.
I learned more after getting expelled from high school and gluing myself to a screen. Traded people skills for practical skills.
Just means you grew up shy or sheltered
I'm a bit late to comment but I've recently watched several videos about and with Ed Calderon and I must say they were both amazing and eye-opening.
He seems such a nice unassuming person, but is basically the most dangerous man in the room no matter where he goes.
His concepts and mindset convinced me to at least prepare differently when traveling.
The series with Ed are honestly some of the best parts of this Channel
Just recently started watching the Shawn Ryan Show. Man I can't get enough of these episodes. Great host. In this episode specifically Ed is amazing too. Learned so much. Man people need to watch stuff like this more often. Thank you for your show!!!!!!
This is one of the BEST videos on UA-cam. Straight up nuclear knowledge bomb.
Forwarded your video 10x and each time simplisafe is all i hear
Ed should be more of a regular on this show... this is the only show he gets to display his tools and his knowledge.
If most “good guys” had a quarter of this knowledge , the world would be a safer place. Isn’t that something ? Thanks Ryan and Ed Awesome show.
It’s amazing how simple yet multifunctional his tools and explanations are. Love the channel! Keep up the good work
This is gold. It is not the items themselves, it is the reason for the objects. They are tools to manage and navigate the space between you and strangers in potentially dangerous situations.
It goes without saying, Ed's Intelligence is on another level. He's on a different level of consciousness as well.
Big statement.
Your mom was on another level last night b
Enough mass graves & trucks full of heads n hands would elevate most of our thinking.
He’s seen some shit, that’s pretty damn evident
@@SwopTheMop clown🤡
Love it how Ed talks back “heh Ed, why would you do this…” etc! Class act yet so humble. 2 thumbs up 👍🏼
I feel like I could watch an hour of you and Ed every day. I grew up in relative privilege even by US standards and I learn so much every time I see you two together.
I am so thankful that we have people like Sean and Ed on our side! America truly needs men like them to protect the 99% of the helpless herd.
I love the social engineering aspect Ed spoke of. I have "gotten what I want" plenty of times with a little bit of manipulation. How you approach and the impression you give is everything. I dont smoke anymore but I have all the mannerisms. Give me a cigarette and I will join the smokers in conversation easily.
I enjoyed every minute of that episode! I would love to hang out with Ed . I can’t believe how much I just learned. I had to become street smart, at a certain point of my life…but truly I knew nothing compared to this man
When he was talking about the saver wedge door alarm and the other things that can be done with it that he can’t talk about. Basically what he was thinking is an electronic trigger device for what ever you want to connect it to. It acts as an electronic trip wire. Pretty much a relay. Same can be done with the personal alarm.
When he was talking about hiding the cuff shim next to a rivet on pants is similar to how people sneak knifes into night clubs. You wear a belt with a metal buckle, clip your blade behind it on your boxers under your pants. The wand goes off on your crotch they see the metal buckle maybe tap it to see if it’s metal, and wave you through. I have never seen this method fail and I have seen it done a lot.
@Hello Newman your rite, but it’s I pretty bad idea to even try that in a federal building. You have to weigh risk to reward. Your odds are a lot lower of needing it in a federal building compared to the jail time you face if busted with it.
Chances are even if you did need it there it likely wouldn’t be enough to get you out of that situation given shit probably truly hit the fan if you needed it in a federal building.
I would prefer to just improvise in that situation.
If you were to go somewhere else were this method wouldn’t work they also make ceramic and micarta knifes. That aren’t going to set off any metal detectors.
@Hello Newman look at the bone breaker multi tool. It’s the multi tool for this situation where they won’t let you have a blade on it. Passes through airport security no problem. Chances are this guy you are speaking of will find a reason for anything though. If so bring a roll of quarters in just as a fuck you to him. Used that or a lighter a lot as a youth and they make a difference.
They always asked me to unbuckle and pull the buckle out of the way at the airport so they could wand again (before they started making you take it off all together).
@@isaacdrake yeah I wouldn’t even try that at an airport. I’m talking about night clubs. You can just check in a weapon in a lock box at the airport and take it with you legally. They put it in with the rest of the cargo away from passengers.
I watched this a few times now and REALLY LISTENED to Ed , this is brilliant !! Ive studied psychology and hes a WEALTH of great knowledge. Ive always thought people of all walks of life are interesting. I find it very easy to approach people and strike up conversation and feel a person out quickly.
The ad for “simply safe” “ somebody always trying to grab my package” cracked me up 🤣
Shawn already had an outstanding channel but man bringing Ed on raised the bar. The pocket dump might be my favorite thus far as the lessons are invaluable. I feel hearing his perspective in these few videos has made me a better American. We're a pretty self-centered country. The concerns detailed by Ed in this session & the previous one shouldn't be so foreign to us as a populace. Our leaders are informed which begs the question even more, WTF are they doing?
We think we know our sh1t but every once in a while you see a video from someone who really does and you realize....wow. This video was a masterclass.
Thank you for posting this from a former US Infantryman and self employed private investigator from Killadelphia who thought he had seen it all.
Mind blown! The simplicity and creativity are just incredible!
I've learned so much on this channel. Thank you Ed and Sean
Ed is without a doubt the most interesting people I've personally ever heard interviewed anywhere. They make movies based on guys like him.
I’ve heard there might actually be a movie coming out about him. Just a rumor though afaik.
DEA run the cartels in Mexico. Look into Genaro Luna. Luna worked directly with Obama, now Luna is waiting trial for connections with the cartels. ...this because Amlo and Trump ended USA's money making drug war in Mexico (Merida Initiative / Fast & Furious, made half billion $$ for US weapons manufactures), so USA started 'arresting' some key players. Luna has been waiting for trial in New York (Luna arrested December 9, 2019), in the mean time, USA has killed off witnesses ( helicopter crash in Mexico) destroyed evidence, etc. Chapo is DEA, he is witness protection. .... Amlo and Trump cut the deep stat's drug income stream.
Ed spread mis information about Mexico.... USA is losing control of Mexico, China
Note to self....don’t ask Ed for a pen! 🤣
I better write that down... 😂
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Ed with Bic vs Wick with a pencil
I work in a big city and usually in the rough parts of town. I do many of the things Ed discussed just not purposefully. It's good to know who's in charge when you're working on their block and look like a cop stereotype. Fantastic insight.
Ed pulls interesting object out of an orifice; Shawn "Let me see that."
mr. shawn ryan this is magic the title talk about what high value operator carry but i find it as blowing mind that it is the oposite the less ,the better it is all about mastermind.great!
One UA-cam vid just supplied the world with more good information then 99.9% of all the other ( tacticool) vids. Great meaningful knowledge. Thank you 🙏
Wow! Gold, pure gold! Thanks for this. I'll be referring people to this forever. I've been doing stuff like Ed since I was a kid but he is much better at it than me!
They don't call him the Mexican 007 for nothing.
@Myles O'Peter This guy is the Mexican Einstein, he’s a really genius next level guy, never seen such a strong first 5-10 minutes to an instructional. Amazing insight.
@@MobileAura dude, he's going over things most normal men living in narco territories (including me) that carry shit like this. There's nothing astonishing about his knowledge...it's all freely available and if you put in an hour a day for a couple weeks reading certain places (d web 🕸 is a good start, but their are open sites) you'd know this. Or just live on the border region in Mexico like I do.
And if you consider this guy our country's Einstein, then we have much bigger issues than I thought.
@Myles O'Peter exactly!!
@Myles O'Peter It's a sad state of affairs when these things are such a necessity. If anything it should make people in western/relatively safe countries more appreciative of how good they have it.
@Myles O'Peter you sound out of touch
As an avid collector and "knife guy" it was hard to hear that an 89 cent knife was really the equivalent of a $500 folder but I guess the best tool for the job is the one that gets it done...awesome vid as always got some good ideas for sure
Also a collector and there are definitely diminishing returns the higher in price you go. You're just getting ripped off and paying for a status symbol with certain makers. None of my preferred knives are American brands anymore. Over priced over hyped shit designs...With that said, I think he was really referring to the stabbing capability in particular. The construction and geometry of that paring knife- full tang, thin, spear point, is what makes it more effective rather than steel quality/heat treatment. A folding knife has an intrinsic strength disadvantage compared to a fixed, regardless of the specific locking mechanism we're talking about. And the overall blade geometry will play a bigger role in penetration capability than the sharpness of the edge or the knife's ability to retain that edge. But I do wonder what knives he was specifically testing. If it was like a Medford or some other $400 folding prybar like that I could definitely see that lol. But I can think of quite a few that I have to imagine would rival penetration capability with the added benefit of actually having a nice edge on decent steel.
I think the key to the paring knife is that if you’re flying you can’t take weapons with you. When you arrive somewhere, head to Walmart and get yourself a knife. In my every day carry, I’ll carry a nice knife. No knife is perfect for every situation, but I can definitely see in a travel situation why a nice little paring knife with a cardboard/duct tape sheath would be a great alternative. Just my two cents.
I can't believe Im getting a lesson this intence "FOR FREE"👍🇺🇸🇲🇽
Just like Shawn says all the time, he dont care about fancy shit or what you paid for it, if it works, use it
Ed: you don't need nothing from a dojo
here is a free spelling lesson its 'intense'
@@stuartsdopemusicshit really?
Wut wood we due without Grammer police. Defund them? Haha
Ed's Counter Custody Entry course is worth the tuition... Tools without the Training only get you so far. Practicing handcuff and zip tie escape after being searched, while your head is duct taped, sirens blaring, hosed down with water in a tiny closet covered in plastic sheeting with 5 other hot bodies to trip over... knowing you can escape, and when to try, worth every penny.
"Once you're in the room with a shit bucket, you're at the end of the line, and probably never getting out." -Ed's Manifesto
@Ed.....a good point to bring to the table is knowing not just where youre at, but who the enemy is in that area, for example, anyone with si****a plates in ti****** could be targeted and the other way around, you wouldnt want to " think " youre blending in, while actually flagging yourself an enemy, jerseys, colors, attire, plates, teams, tattoos, etc....
Shawn is a Renaissance dude being able to do his commercials with undertones of comedy . 🤣
all i want now is gummy bears !!
When he smelled inside the bag -that shit was unfair dude LOL I was DYING for gummy bears
True. The dude's talented.
Just goes to show survival is a mindset. I love this video, it’s real and I’m glad people like Shawn and Ryan share their experiences. I love leaning from each other’s experiences 👌🏼
Every mans EDC tells a story about that individual and Eddie is no different. Adaptability is key to any survival situation! Loved this “Dump!” VE4L!!!
This should be MANDATORY for everyone who wants to live and wants their loved ones to live. Very down to earth and very intellectual in the sense that it's real world and thru experience!
Thanks Ed!
Thanks Shawn!
The spot you keep a handcuff shim. That's where inmates hide razors. Now they somehow get the ceramic ones. Frisking is a skill and this conversation helps me see the other side. This is great stuff
Like Ed said, "part of why I teach this is so you can detect when a badguy is using this against you."
Interesting. I'm a US citizen, Navy Vet, in my early 30s. Used to live in Tijuana B.C. for about two years and learned most of this street tactics just getting around in what everyone would consider the bad neighborhoods or tourist areas. Pretty common knowledge in that urban environment. Fascinating nonetheless. The human mind and overall spirit cannot be separated from means of survival and will adapt.
Soft skills, Tijuana zebra, priceless! Freaking awesome, thanks for making the show happen and Ed for sharing experience!
The best preparedness video ever seen simple but very educational!!
The fact that his mom showed him alot of these tips and tricks says alot about his childhood environment.
Man it’s nice to see Ed with another serviceman. Would like to see you guys collab more 💯
I've watched every single Ed episode and somehow never subscribed. I corrected that now. I look forward to watching the other episodes on this channel.
Awesome, awesome, awesome stuff Sean and Ed. This has to be the most informative video I've seen probably ever. It's amazing what can be used for self defense or escape/avoidance.
One of my instructors introduced the utility of a bic pen for medics; it's a field expedient for trach, pneumo / hemo thorax.
"Trust me there's a lot of people that wanna grab my package" lmao am I the only one that got a laugh out of that?!
Nope. I actually laughed at a bunch of unsaid things that he hinted at.