Situational Awareness: How to Stay Safe
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- This is taken from my weekly 2-hour live stream in my Keep the Blaze Alive Coaching Squad. / coachingsquad
Co-host is my friend and business partner, C. J. Ortiz. / metalmotivation
Situational awareness is way underrated. For every clip on this there are 1000 on how to fight. It is way more important than the last resort. The best fight you ever had is the one you never had.
One of the best compliments I’ve ever received from several girlfriends, is that they always felt safe with me, because I watch what’s going on around me in a discreet way. As my father, who survived two wars said, “You got to LOOK!”
"Just because you're paranoid does not mean they're not after you" is a refrain which often comes to mind. Common sense is great. Uncommon sense is golden.
Never met a Wiseman, if so it was a woman.
"Look without trying to see things"...gold right there.
1 great lesson my father taught me as a teenager learning to drive was to not only be aware of what the car directly in front is doing, but also two & 3 cars ahead. He said always take in the whole picture.
I was raised by a Korean war veteran, I hit about 11 years old all the sudden this routine started in our household that had me mystified because it was like the Presidential fitness campaign on school on steroids and it was at 5:30 every morning. When three military branches showed interest in me upon graduation after my ASVAB test three family members came to me and said they did not want me to invest or go into the services that it was nothing like it was when they were active and that the country was going to s*** this was back in the mid-90s..... I had a laminated ranger handbook on my kitchen table that a family member left for me and I'll never forget the tools they left in place because they had the foresight to see this s*** show coming
Awesome info Pat. My father always taught me to observe when entering any parking spot and always back in if possible. When second's count and you need to exit you already have the jump. I still to this day park way out in the parking lot away from everything and have a 360 view. Always observe your location in a parking lot, I.E. Always have a reference point of where you parked. Same when your in traffic, leave room between yourself and whats in front of you, dont get boxed in. This has become Engrained after 62 years. 😮
I work in Honduras. This mentality is absolutely everything.
As a Honduran I agree, it definitely depends on the city and your relationship with your community but it is incredible how much a little extra attention does. In fact last week a drugged guy started getting too close to me, probably for some money but point is I was aware of him, took distance which allowed me to see him ACTIVELY going after ME so had time to respond accordingly. Everything was fine.....
Just wanted to add that It's sad how expensive it is to own a legal firearm, 5 times the price of the US, some cases 10 times the price......in one of the poorest countries in the American continent. The license you get by bribing the officers. Let's not even mention how self defense laws are here, you add all these things together and you get that most gun owners have their guns illegally.
@@marckpadilla I own a small fishing business on the bay islands. That alone makes me a solid target when I’m there. Sad to see how dangerous it’s become even on the remote islands like Guanaja. I have some close friends that provide a few guys for added deterrent.
I live in Honduras too…errr I mean America
Been to Roatan several times, seems not too bad. Been to San Pedro, heard horrible stories. Spent time in Tegucigalpa, I’d say the US has
much harder areas to navigate. I try to be aware of my surroundings, but it’s not like the war zone that people make it out to be.
Coming from one of the most bad ass “Operators” in the world, this is the best videos with pearls and golden nuggets ever. This is for everyone.
As a former firefighter, still current paramedic and safety guy who spent nearly 7 years in Iraq, I struggle with my response to the "paranoid" label from the flaccid and gelatinous types, even people who should definitely know better. The flippant part of me just wants to embrace it and say "yeah, absolutely". But words mean things. Definition of Paranoia: unjustified suspicion and mistrust of other people or their actions. The key word there is "unjustified" and with enough experience, you know that a reasonable suspicion is never unjustified. IYKYK. So, now I just tell people its not a matter of being paranoid, its simply the result of lived experience.
A trick I found that works for me with the phone is to hold your phone and your nondominant hand when you’re out and about. It makes it awkward to use it so it encourages you to do what you’re doing and put it down. It also leaves your strong and free.
How about putting your phone in your back pocket where it belongs and leaving both your hand's Free. Unless I'm going to be in somewhere for a couple of hour's, I'll leave the Phone in my Truck. I'm 62 I'm no longer that important to have to carry a phone with me 24/7 I'd rather carry my 2nd Amendment tool with me and a spare 20 rnd mag.
@@freedomridermorty4459 I concur.
You don't "go to bad places?" "Bad places" can come to you. Stay frosty.
No idea how much I appreciated this conversation being out in public. Thank you
I concur SA & watch 6 and "Always have a plan" is a way of life !! Whenever I am out to eat I sit facing the door, Also when driving I also watch my 6 when coming to a stop and it has saved my ass ! When a stop light turns green I always look both ways to make sure someone isn't running a red That TOO has saved my ass ! Lastly as far as having a plan always remember If you have to hit something hit something moving the same direction you are going, next would be something is NOT moving and the LAST thing you ever want to hit is something moving in the opposite direction.
I forget where my car is sometimes in the parking lot. I pull through so I don't have to back up. In traffic I try to leave a car length in front of me so I can pull around the car if approached by someone.
It blows my mind how many people don’t pay attention in a vehicle. A 1,200-2,500lb metal box at speeds of 55 mph less than 3ft away from others going the opposite way toward you. Yet they fixated on a tiny screen being behind the wheel. 🤔
God Bless you Pat and your family. This is so critical in the hour that this nation is in. We love and bless you for your work and dedication.
I always tell whoever I'm with in crowded places , this is where we meet if we get separated. Especially if there's more than four of us.
Situational Awareness- Basic dude stuff !!!
Pat Mac and CJ on JRE 2024. Pat is badass , barely even spoke on his delta force service last time. Joe just didn’t realize what a bmf he is.
Joe thinks bravado equals BAMF and doesn't know the baddest mofo in the room is the silent guy minding his own business.
The baby stroller con is a variation of the beautiful woman with the broken down car and her hood up looking worried and confused so someone would pull over to help her. However the person that pulls over doesn’t know there two violent men hiding behind the tree line waiting for the right time to attack and knock him out and rob him. It’s known as the “white knight syndrome.” There are many variations of this, including home invasions. They’ve been around for a very, very long time.
Some times. I put myself in bad situations.. to test myself handling baf situations
Stop doing that!!! Please 🙏🏾 winning in a bad situation or good situation doesn’t necessarily mean you have to put yourself in danger ‼️
7:53 instead of doing that do scenarios with your self or go to a face on face training class 8:39
Not telling you what to do or anything I just so happen to see your comment and I had to respond lol I’m just a stranger that care lol 😂 10:02
Im a line clearance tree guy. Were constantly looking for hazards out there. Head on a swivel at all times. It translates well into the everyday world. Im also an avid deer and turkey hunter. That also helps i think
That exercise with your kids was AMAZING! Such a simple but effective "game" to teach your kids how to keep their eyes open and pay attention everywhere they go.
Fantastic conversation.
@15:02 Pat could easily give meditation classes: relax, watch and observe without being fixated or judgemental … unless SHTF!
I liked the bit you said about complacency. I work at a law firm and my boss / head attorney is on the Regents for several Univerties.
One PhD candidate was maybe not going to be awarded the degree & put forth a few bomb threats.
Boss put forth their opinion / analysis telling us what to do if they show up. Made a lot of sense!
I asked boss if they can provide photos of this guy in case he shows up & gives a fake name. Boss thought my odea was correct!
One coworker said that he's not going to worry about it as he's never heard of anything like that happening in the state. I told him "dude, you're a moron." "Boss didn't tell us the procedure to alleviate our fears dummy. They did so to protect us, themself and everyone else in the Bldg."
Also told owner of the firm & Offc Mgr mainly because my office is right next to the front door and I'm primary gatekeeper but when I'm not there, (sick, vacation, taking a piss et cetera), Complacent Guy was my backup. I'm usually 1st to hear elevator ding & see someone walking ul to our door.
3 hours later we had a firm meeting clarifying the procedure & boss made sure all knew what bomb threat dude looked like.
I take every day accordingly and make home safe back to my wife with prayers and situation awareness 2:27 lately I have been feeling much more ‼️ danger ⚠️ every single time I walk out my door 3:43
I have no brain slug. never have never will. my computer is not and never will be attached to me. Your awesome Pat Mac!
Yet your on UA-cam commenting lol
@@justinkassinger8238 OK!
Thanks for sharing this knowledge.
Incredible discussion! Thanks fellas
Great info! Keep up the good work.
Condition Yellow. All the time.
Always on point, thanks bro.
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Pat's got a RATT tshirt on, lol, i love it!
9:07 part of the reason for this is that many people get locked into the "pedestrian has the right of way" mindset, so in their self righteous indignation, they forge ahead into the crosswalk (if they even use the crosswalk) without looking both ways, because they have the right of way. Yep they're right, and one day they will be "dead-right". Unfortunately, too many people drive the same way.
Awesome thanks for sharing !
Great interview. I agree totally.
I be telling everybody the same shit especially my wife and her family even my bloody family members.. stop thinking something wont happen to you cuz anything can happen to you .im always on point when it comes to being aware especially when I was in my teenager age cuz I was just running around in the streets and that's what taught me how to be aware how to move and as I got older and mature I kept building that tactic skills be aware be on point and be ready in every situation once you understand a how to telegraph everything around you It becomes natural
@4:18 Pat gives me another reason to like him. 😂
A Futurama reference...what a legend!
Love the shirt Pat 🤣
Happened to me today at a college. A dry erase board fell over and hit the floor. Pow. Instant 360 and determined not a threat. CM.
Excellent 👏
GD...just thought about you and wondered when you have some content. Great to hear from you!
Dudes. Go to Boston or any big city and look at the amount of adults and kids walking around with their faces burried in their phones. It’s incredible
Best content on the internet 🔥
Zombie mode is precisely right. Phone, headphones, oblivious, normalcy bias.
Pat Mac your the best and your message is on at 10yds and 1000!
MORE VIDS LIKE THIS PLEASE - from California dad
My job requires me to be out and about and on my phone a lot. I’ve got the old version of the AirPods that don’t isolate outside noise very well. I like to put one in my ear and I just use Siri and voice dictation to do most of the things I need to do. It keeps my hands-free and I can hear what’s going on around me.
Bravo Sir thank you
That Kim's game in the store is een frkn awesome idea!!!💯 gonna play that with my son from now on 👍🏻 thanks for the tip!!!
I think when you grow up in an area that you are forced to NOT trust anyone and watch the body language of others is a valuable Trate to have because it cant be taught it has to be lived.
I try to tell my Kids not to be paranoid but to never trust anyone because you never know what a person is thinking!
I tell them about body language and its better to be safe than sorry.
Paranoia is just a heightened state of awareness
Hummm, something to ponder 🫡
Don't be afraid to turn around and go somewhere else.
Bro cameras mean nothing. I live in queens nyc unfortunately behind enemy lines.
And cameras mean zero. There is no law any more.
You don’t have to go on the south side of any city or town to track trouble. You could be in the best neighborhood and trouble comes to you.
SLLS, brother.
I only use my cell for calls and text and most times never take it with me out in the wild.
Everyone should know some basic street craft.
Watching Mallard ducks is sooo much fun!
On the phone in blue-tooth I have not lost the ability to move my head, nor to have both hands on the wheel. Texting or phone to side of head both of those are lost. Thanks for the content.
RATT! Yes! You’ve got great taste in music!
It amazes me, you hear sirens coming and people pay not attention. I start looking around, are they going by, what is it, how many are coming or going?
Man I'm glad I don't live in a place where I can't look at my phone without my family dying from it sheeesh yall need to move
There's no such place
I come from a heavenly dis functional family and the only benefit I have from that is that I have been brought up with vigilance
I know my surroundings and if I don’t I can them until I do
I hear the slightest sound and can feel the slightest bit of negative energy because I had to learn this to survive my home
Sometimes I think I’m even more fucked up in my head than whoever would wanna attack me because I’ve been through so much pain and trauma worse than war tbh so I think people can feel that so they simply stay the f away from me
Also I kinda have a death stare due to all the trauma I went through my eyes are basically black and dead
But yea that’s the only benefit you can get from this kind of stuff
Dude stuff...Lets Goooooo
NOT SAFE
STAY CAREFUL
if you are on SAFE you are sleepin in your rack & some one else is on watch
might be why SEALS n DELTA hate riding SUBMARINES
I definitely see not looking both ways before you cross the street all the time. And as a trucker it infuriates me…it should be common sense.
I thought this was Wayne's World party time excellent lol @ first. Good stuff though!
Ratt and Roll!!!
Semper Fi
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They don’t call it (cell) phone
For nothing
Great one to share with some relatives. Curious what you're dipping on man! let us know.
Getchusome!!🤟
With the border crisis this information is more important than ever!
If you need a gun to go there...don't go there...unless you have to.
Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it...
The nicest part of town in broad daylight, you might need it one day. Also, you could travel through the most run-down ghetto area for years and never need it. Point is, you never truly know.
19:00 ,
Not to mention it is really rude you stop walking in the middle of the street to check your phone.
i wish i was pat's kid.... missed opportunity 😜🤪
How long did it take you to notice that Pat is wearing two sets of eyewear?
31 mins for me 😂
34:21 it’s your JOB to constantly make judgments to decide where you want to go, and with whom- and the opposite….
Freedom of association is also freedom to disassociate.
Profiling is a great tool to help make judgements where complete information is not known. Don’t have your head up your ass about that
Push exercises in the am fellas, 530 comes early
Would you eva consider this hyper vigilance?
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Individuals with bad intent don't stay on their side of town , They're predators looking for pray and their hunting grounds are where wealth and comfort made people soft .
Or the poob as they say in great Britian.
Around snacks, never relax. Statistically more likely to assault your BMI than large meals.
THE MAC SPEAKS THE GOSSIPLE ?????
This trigger control, more finger meat on the trigger has seriously closed my groups. Thanks MAC
Old guy told me 20 yrs ago to use the tip. Should’ve known the tip is never enough
Now I’m blowing out bullseyes like a whores back. You da man Mac
Check out the tom macdonald song called sheeple ot says exactly that
Funny song 🎵
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Pat Mac is off when he says times aren’t more dangerous now. They definitely are.
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Ya know what's sickening? UA-cam isn't allowing me to turn on notifications for your channel Pat. But they will allow me to mute your notifications. This country is falling apart
We are losing our high trust society. And diversity is our biggest strength 😂😂
This wasn't very groundbreaking. Sounds like a conversation between two buzzed Dad's that watch WWII documentaries.
Stereotypes are just pattern recognition.
Guns make a you a more calma. make a you more relaxa. The BJJ guys act like that with jiu jitsu. The gun trainer people are more hyped "someone is gonna invade your house and attack your family!!!" Why can't people be relaxed with a gun. What your doing is applying engineering. you're smarter than a brazilian wrestler. The gun does the work. You notice that you are scarier than the jiu jitsu guys. That's also not your training, you would suck in the military like that. Biathlon is real. They have to travel long distances and then control their heart rate to make accurate shots. I like that sport. It's very difficult and tedious. It relaxes you about guns. It probably hurts your sales. And you might be turning people gay. I feel my nuts shriveling up just looking at you. You're making me need TRT. You're trying to impress women or something and it probably scares away your customers. People aren't scared of samarai with their precise demonstrations of cutting. They're not intimidated by buffalo bill doing a gun show. I wonder if people didn't act so tough with the guns if it wouldn't be such an issue.
Pat mac can’t not teach