Why You Must Maintain SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- One of the best practices of Special Operators is maintaining Situational Awareness. Let’s look at what Situational Awareness is, and then we will discuss the paranoia scale, threat assessments, and several considerations for how you can benefit from maintaining situational awareness in life and while traveling.
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Working as a LEO this is so true from my experience: probably like 80% of the crimes could be prevented if the people just watched their proximity and the people in it.
I'm sorry but I thought you were talking about your zodiac sign😂
@@edgelorddragneel1142 same 😂
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@@edgelorddragneel1142 cmon, regarding military and security I thought it was common knowledge that LEO means Law Enforcement Officer :D
But you made me laugh, so well done!
I think that the fact the owner of this channel does not show thier face on UA-cam is smart and I respect that. Being anonymous is important and needed nowadays. There is something to be said for blending into the crowd so as to not make yourself a target. This is good advice I like it!
Thank you very much for your comment!
@@LifeisaSpecialOperation your welcome. I have mad respect for your skillset and your previous employment with a special operations group. I have respect for those who have been in the military and those who continue to serve in the military. I know you probably hear this alot it's worth repeating though, thank you for your service and your continuing service here.
Not spec ops, but military stresses on OpSec as well as cyber awareness. Especially because people can learn so much with so little information.
Reminds meof Jim Browning. Someone pointed me to this video from a Reddit Compilation on street smarts
AKA, Grey Man/woman theory
Great advice. One night my girlfriend was going to get food at a local restaurant when a van full of people tried to abduct her. She got away by noticing the van first and hopping into her car before they got to her. The next day, we received a amber alert that a girl just a few blocks away was taken. Crazy.
Glad your girlfriend got away that's crazy. A girl I work with found a zip tie attached to her door handle of her car and we found out that is a way traffickers are marking women as easy targets for them to grab when they can pretty wild stuff. It seems like law enforcement should be paying more attention to this kinda stuff than drugs and petty bs.
"I want to help people. I want to be successful. I don't want to be famous. I don't want to be a target."
Great way to approach youtube, massive respect
My two cents as someone who was born and raised in a third world country, is that you always look for "anomalies" in your daily life. For example, do you notice a vehicle that's parked in your neighborhood that you have never seen before and has been there for days, or that an unknown person you've never seen before loiter around your area, I'm talking about those kinds. I would also agree on trusting your instinct. With the economic situation worldwide spiralling downhill and criminals are becoming more aggressive, maintaining situational awareness is even more important. Sadly, instinct can't be taught in a youtube video or in a classroom.
I used to work graveyards as a private security guard during my younger days to pay for my college. Most of my patrol sites were low income and high crime apartments and housing units. I used to be a bit paranoid and extra vigilant during my shifts. I would also notice little things like what you mentioned. Small things we don't think about I would notice when I conduct foot patrols: dogs barking, cats running away from someone or something, the smell of cigarettes in the air, trash and debris like chip bags or soda/beer cans that weren't there previously. It all helped me avoid trouble or observe trouble
In third world countries (have lived in them) there are things that happen for which one is not prepared: social unrest, blockades, threat of kidnapping, getting involved in a cross fire, even threat of civil war. In those cases, you have to be much more aware not only of your surroundings, but of the country environment in general and be well informed. Depending on the situation, using the smartphone in public can be potentially dangerous.
@@globalcitizen8321 Just yesterday morning, I saw a lady get hit by a motorcycle at a crosswalk because she wasn't paying enough attention. She was conscious but was clearly shaken. I should also add to the list of concerns the general behavior of the public in the countries you'll be staying in. In my case, there are motorists that don't drive properly and foolish pedestrians.
Small tip that has saved me on more than one occasion. Always check the mirrors on your car before you shut off or turn on the the engine of your car. Twice in my lifetime someone got into my vehicle in broad daylight as I sat in my
car, both times I was prepared for the threat because I saw movement in the mirrors.
NEVER ALLOW ANY STRANGER to have the ability to:
* Approach you too closely.
* Accept a ride from a stranger offering you a ride.
* Take or bring you to another 2nd location.
* If you are going to be out after 10 PM, MAKE SURE to let someone who you know and trust be aware of and have knowledge regarding:
* WHO you are with.
* WHERE you'll be.
* WHAT route you're taking.
* WHEN you are returning back home.
AVOID taking shortcuts through areas that are dark, poorly lit, deserted, abandoned, unpopulated, quiet, secluded.
Whenever you can, USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM instead of going alone. If you have a dog, take your dog along when you go outside if it's after 10 PM to help prevent, 🛑 stop and deter trouble/problems/danger from gaining the upper hand momentum against you.
If you're out and you see a vehicle parked on the side of a road you are walking on, NEVER ALLOW yourself to approach the vehicle too closely. Meaning DO NOT get closer than 15 - 20 feet to the vehicle!!
AWARENESS very effectively deters those who have bad, evil, dangerous intentions of harming you from attacking you.
NEVER LEAVE the people who you're with to go anywhere else with a stranger you don't know.
I had my wallet stolen out of my purse at the market, I felt so stupid and naive that I was looked at as an easy target. Changed my attitude and life forever. Thanks for your videos, I ve learned a lot.
you can teach everyone in situational awareness, but not everyone can blend in, being the grey man... This is just my opinion and practiced thas for many many years....
Keep going your vids are OUTSTANDING & AMAZING
It can be difficult for some people to blend in just because of their appearance. I’m a 5’10” blonde woman. I’ll blend in fine in, say, Scandinavia. Not so well in China. In the US I can put my hair in a baseball cap or beanie and wear baggy sport clothes or a flannel shirt, and it works when in a crowd or at a distance. But my movements still read as feminine.
tl;dr - I agree and we do what we can.
Increasing your situational awareness can give you an opportunity to escape or mitigate the danger presented by people or scenarios that could cause harm to you or those around you. Having increased situational awareness does not mean looking for trouble; in fact, it means quite the opposite.For example, most effective way to win a fight is to avoid it all together.
Your video was informative!
I never lock at my phone when walking or driving. I'm too busy locking for threats .
25 years ago , A friend and I were at a busy night club. I got a weird feeling like something bad was going to happen. I kept searching the room but couldn't identify a threat or potential threat. I just had a feeling that I couldn't explain. I had frequented this club regularly, so it wasn't a strange place. I told my friend that we were bailing when I was done my beer. He asked why and I explained. He didn't questioned my concerns and agreed to bail. We went to different club and my spidey sense were fine there. The next day we heard that there was a stabbing at the first club. I thought it so strange because reading the room, I didn't see any posturing or anything that looked like it would become trouble. I honestly can't explain what I was picking up on, but it definitely turned out that it was something.
We pick up more than we think so always trust your instincts.
Thank you for the advice, definitely noted and will be used.
Was going for a walk with my girlfriend yesterday and we came across a car that was just standing still with the park lights on, I made my partner switch to the other side so I'd be passing the car on the closest side and she'd have me as a wall of protection. When we got close to the trunk of the car they moved away only for us to spot the same vehicle parked up ahead again on another empty road altho this one was slightly more traveled. I also spotted a guy on an electric scooter just chilling on a completely random spot so I started feeling antsy, my partner noticed it and suggested we'd just walk the route we took to get there back home which I happily agreed to. I'd rather take a proven route than risk being jumped from both sides.
It's that feeling that something is just a little off that you'd rather not risk it, gotta listen to your gut.
This is actually the most common sense video on SA I've seen so far! Thank you!
Quick vehicle tips I learned:
When getting into your car in a dark parking lot or garage, before you open the door, do a quick 360 assessment of the surroundings. And then get in to the vehicle butt first, facing outward. Getting in sideways leaves you blind for threats approaching from the rear of the vehicle.
This way you can check for threats coming from the back as well and respond accordingly. Even if someone enters your vehicle on the passenger side, it's easier to lunge out the door facing forward, then sideways with one of your legs stuck behind the pedals.
If you want to get out of a car fast, go in the same way. Undo the buckle with your hand on the windows side passing underneath the seat belt, so you don't get snagged by it.
Bit hard to explain but easy to learn.
Love the content always. This one was a good reminder. Something I always remind people of is staying Overnight in hotels or away from home. I always look at the YOU ARE HERE map on the back of the door. In case of a fire or emergency you will most likely be on the floor crawling. If it’s smoky and dark, you will not know what door is the exit and it may cost you your life. Not a likely event but it takes a second to look at it and remember, 8 or 10. If you have that mindset, you’re already a second or third level thinker and not a knucklehead. 👍👍
Growing up watching the Jason Bourne movies helped me build my situational awareness
NEVER WALK BY VANS ON THE SIDEWALK
Yah that's a new tip. I see that quite often at a certain time of day while walking with my toddler to pick up my older son from school. I'm like, same van, same color. It could be nothing. But i try to remember the first few letters and numbers of the license plate. And be ready for action if anything goes wrong. But this is black and white clear, just avoid the van next to the sidewalk! Thank you for all your videos! They are all sooo simple and clear. Warmest regards, from Hong Kong.
Im guilty of this 😔
Be careful picking paper off your windshield as it can be laced with fentanyl for abduction purposes.
In todays America, you need to be prepared, I carry a gun daily, I also carry a medical kit, being aware but unable to be able to respond and react with the appropriate level of response, means you might as well have your face buried in your phone.
If you’re not a part of a solution your part of the problem, or at the very least, a barrier for those who are able and ready to react/respond.
As an example a woman in Memphis was just abducted from the street while jogging, in Ohio there have been abductions from people lifting paper on their windshield which has fentanyl on it.
Being aware, is a hyper vigilant awareness, not only of your surroundings but what’s going on in your area and watching for it
U.S.A, the richest 3rd world country ever.
@@murrough12 It all comes full circle. The peak of being a 1st world country is reverting back to being a 3rd world country with 1st world funding.
@@murrough12 have you been to a 3rd world country?
I have, a few times.
Putting America on a stage of being a 3rd world country is an exaggeration at best. If SHTF 2nd world yes, but unless we saw a total wipeout of our entire structure, you’d never see it go 3rd world.
Look at mother government, all they are concerned about is self preservation, that portion of this country will survive all manners of SHTF, because they have the funding to be prepared on all levels and have done so long before today.
What will change is those who survive the initial onslaught of insanity, and how hard that makes those people, and the time it takes what our countries political structure to get reestablished and what that picture looks like given those who are left.
Somewhat far reaching but the movie the postman shows in part what I mean. That’s a potential example of what will most likely happen to this country.
We are too far from 3rd world to go back that far. And maybe, maybe if we did it would not be that long before that was restored.
Very basic but true. The only thing that is lacking in this video is a sudden and dynamic change of safety level - this is when s*it hits ...your situational awareness. Situational awareness is not enough, it's the first step. The next one is to learn how to be able to adapt and react to a suddenly changed situation.
4:45 you know what? I was wondering why I you would never show your face in these videos. Those are very wise words of wisdom. Thanks
This is sort of the reason I stopped carrying purses and wearing headphones in public. With all the things happening nowadays, you need to be aware of everything.
At stoplights and stop signs I always leave a 1/2 a car length in front of me and the car in front in case I'm set upon and I have to drive out of there quickly
"Eat your food, move your bowels, pass water, and when you're tired, go and lie down. The ignorant will laugh at me, but the wise will understand.” - Bruce Lee
The blend in principle and the rings of security mentioned here, are the most valid points. In fact they’re discussion topics by themselves.
Thank you so much for the video barely hearing about situation awareness as a friend brought it up because I will be traveling. You are saving lives with this video!❤
"Never walk by a white cargo van". Feel like this should be common sense lol. Was taught this when I was young
Thank you very much. I hope everyone stays safe big hug
My wife and I are non smokers. If we are in a public place and anyone of us becomes uncomfortable with something as little as an unpleasant smalltalk, or a potentially really dangerous situation we say "I think I'll need to smoke right now" and than we leave.
Great video, as always. The information you provide is life saving!! Thank you.
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Situational awareness is an enormous part of my job very being in very bad areas is where I work. This is another excellent video I will forward to my coworkers I appreciate the content 👍👍👍👍
Sir I don't know whether you watch the comments or not but I want to tell you that your videos are really helpful. Keep up the good work sir.
I do and I always appreciate feedback!Thank you for your comment.
I live in South Africa. I have survived knife attacks, a farm attack and robberies in my 35 years. Sadly this is something that most people over here still dont do even though alot of people get murked here daily.
As a fellow South African I support this statement…Shit can go from 0-100 real fucking fast here and most people don’t seem aware of that fact or simply faint ignorance
@@confusedparticles Sad isnt it. Your life doesnt mean shit here. They would kill you for R50.
From what I hear you have been lucky to survive all these.
May I asked what are the things/measures/behaviours you took up as protective measures till this day? - Obviously walking in a street with a phone is not one of them ;-)
God saved my life on numerous occasions. The first time i got attacked I was not vigilant at all. I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings and I was casually driving at night with an open window in Pretoria. They approached from my blindspot on the right hand side and switched my car off. As I grabbed his arm I got stabbed in the arm. I then fended them off while trying not to get hurt. I was not successful. I got cut up pretty badly and drove home to my brother who was living with me at the time. We had been in the city all but a week when this happened so it shocked me. I then began carrying a knife with me at all times and started looking carefully at intersections for suspicious people moving around or in front of the car. I always make sure to leave a bit of room to maneuver if I need to as well. I now generally try to avoid areas known for conflict as well. I don't have my phone anywhere where it can be seen as smash and grabs are common here. I don't leave flashy things in my car either. When I get out of my car I take a look around and see if anyone is interested in me or my vehicle. If they are I maintain eye contact for a few seconds. Usually criminals prefer to catch you unaware but if they know that you are watching them they might lose their interest in you. When I am on the street I am constantly watching. I avoid people with coceiled hands or who approach you out of nowhere without good reason. I also try to have someone with me if I can't watch my back. The last thing I can tell you is that when you are attacked... Fight for your life. Scream. Dont hold back and dont comply. Compliance is death. That is how my friends brother got shot in the farm attack and he died and we survived because we fought back. You can always hire a lawyer afterwards but you can't do anything for your family if you are dead.
@@naturheilkunde-kanal9814 the few that I picked up was:
to always know your area,
walk like you are going somewhere even if you’re lost,
never stop at a red light in an unfamiliar or dangerous area,
if somebody calls you over to ask for the time tell them you don’t have a watch or phone.
And being 6,1 inches and weighing 85kg helps.
Don’t be to trusting of strangers( an infamous robbing technique in my area when I was growing up was a lady would pretend to have a baby and ask you to assist her with something at her car and then they rob you)
Yes, I have been doing this for years
Great video !!! Thank you for sharing this info.
After what happened in Israel and what is happening in Chicago and other blue states, i hope we develop more paranoid tough guys. We need them now more than ever. Thanks for your hard work
I always listen to peoples tone of voices and watch their hands and waistline
This is an important topic! Thanks for the great video.
Whenever I walk, I would glance at reflective surfaces to see who is behind me or in my blind spot.
Reflective surfaces: car bumper, car door mirror, shop window, puddles, ...
In terms of standing out, I like to wear my camo. People in general steer clear of camo wearers.
I only go the 'gray man' style when I'm in dangerous neighborhoods.
Just read the unclassified report on the Tongo Tongo tragedy in Africa which concluded there was a general lack of situational awareness. This stuff is real folks. Thanks for the good video!
I just bought your book Sir, Special operations mindset. I'm on page 25 I'm enjoying every little bit of it. Thank you for sharing the knowledge. Awesome martial artist and a fan tactical combat. I like the approach of no fluff.
I am glad you like it !
I liked this video alot , very nice and helpful.
Thank you
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This is so true my first experience was not even double digit years old when my dad got an Embassy duty and we got Dip Passports and was given the now called fight club rules about not talking about them. My second is while in country being was vary times but still be careful as start/stop places school/home work/home are great ambush spots because varied routes help but if they know more info about you then they can just wait for you. My third was while in country parents of classmate of mine who was blond hair, blue eyes where asked about how much did they want to sell their kid for in a major market. My third was ALWAYS check your rear view mirrors.
I was followed twice right here at home in the good ol' US of A I knew the area around my home so I avoided going home and got to the perfect turn off to be able to make a quick U-turn and watched the following car spin erratically and speed off and blow 2 red lights and the other start roaming around the other housing developments and apartment complexes like they were lost. Both times called the cops and asked for a unit to drive around the developments later on in the night. I had someone point a laser pointer (I hope so) at me late one night coming home from college and dodged.
I had a friend who went through a certain self-defense school attended by those who really need quick take-downs show us a few moves and was almost got stabbed in the chest with a knife by a guy just casually walking down the street and at the last minute went to stab him in the chest but my friend broke his arm, kicked the knife into the drain, ran, and called the cops who were already looking for a serial stabber. Today with everyone on their cellphones makes me cringe about how that could happen a lot easier now.
Great job.
This is most important thing, awareness, need both mental and physical energy, and put both energy everyday correctly through the week
Thank you
I have perhaps survived this far cause of what you are talking about in this video.Those are the basics in every environment perhaps.As far as the situational awareness goes....sometimes i think like the bad guy...and then i take the opposite route.
Situational awareness is present among all members of military that is what makes them difference
Second and very intriguing
Great, thanks for sharing. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
Hahahaha while playing as a midfielder in football (soccer, for you Americans), I developed that sense of 360 vision and what's around. Quite a useful skill, especially in shady or very frequented places (train stations, airports) and when you have to look out for your belongings. Just a look may deter a pickpocket looking for an easy catch.
Public facilities protocol.
1. Determine paper supply adequacy.
2. Proceed as needed dependent on determination in step one.
This is so important
Great video!
Very good advice
A voice of reason!!!??? Wait, what? Subbed.
Excellent video. I've been thinking about saying a few things about situational awareness on UA-cam. If I do, I'll be sure to include a link to this video.
This is perfect timing considering what happened I’ve run Memphis. Absolute piss poor decision making going on a 4:00 am run in Memphis. Apparently she also had earbuds so she couldn’t hear anyone approaching her. Ended up costing her her life.
One thing about awareness i know in my experience, most people naive and does not change being naive even with 10 20 years of training, well trained people mostly naive, because there spirit not okay
People watching and studying behavior helps alot, Was driving with my then girlfriend, to drop her off at home in a rougher area and i noticed a guy eyeing us in the street besides me and began following me once I took off. Seeing the car beat up with a shotty sketch looking driver, and faintly remebering the cars that park on her block gave me a gut feeling to drive past her house and let him tail me which he followed two more turns before speeding off on the third and flipping his finger out the window. Stay safe stay paranoid.
Wow
Another great content that speaks truth, that I had to share on my Facebook page. Like, 1:39 Holy Shyt, I am 100% definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, reached the paranoid scale 👀. And you know what, I feel safer that way 😁. I'll carry that shyt proudly 😁. Ameriguns 🇺🇸😅.
Could you do a review of can’t Hurt me by David Goggins? Great content as always I am a big fan!
Good video sir
Love the message but I live in a state with high homeless rates due to the policies and until I move I will be a EDC person with my permit. My family will never have to worry about me not being ready if needed. Hope I never need to use it by being smart but if I do then I will.
For civilians and Military alike, listen to the audio book, "The Gift of Fear". It helps you hone your "gut feeling" and pay attention to it.
It's either naive or not, when I ask some well trained people about some situation aware, there mental and physical cannot take 24 hour pressure and stress, they collapse between naive and not naive and start again
To looks, Judge each and Everything's Around the Environment
Schedule activities/chores during daylight. Keep fuel tank filled. Lock car doors when fueling. Dress simply. Be vigilant when entering and exiting big box stores. When in doubt, get the hell out.
I'd say that is basic stuff. Unless I need to orientate myself or sit in an coffee shop with my face to the entrance I do not use my cell phone.
BUT how/where can I learn the more advanced stuff? - Are there any online courses, exercises or books?
Can you go to college while in 75th ranger regiment
Stay away from the screens while walking is one thing many fail to achieve today. That's horrific habit.
I don't walk down dark alleys all that often.
Do you have any advice for day to day practice for an average guy?
Actually I believe always carrying and sitting in a restaurant seat that provides the most visibility is great advice! If that falls into the "overly paranoid" category, it's fine by me
I wish the other branches did what we marines do. That is do not walk with your face glued to your screen. Not only does not look professional but it makes you oblivious to your surroundings. I’m a civilian now and for the most part I still don’t look at my phone while walking. I’ll stop to look then put it away to walk.
Can someone tell me the name of this survival book: When I flipped it open I read: The driver warned the passangers Never to get out of the car even if ordered to do so at a check point--when ordered out of there car they did not comply--later they learned that the people whom did get out of their car where all shot----I wanted to read this book --can you recomend any other good books?
Hey men, great video as always.
I have a question, I've been thinking in joining the army, I want to be a green beret. It's going to be a long road, i know, but I have some concerns about the toxic leadership and all the bullshit that it's going on in the military, would you say that leadership, at least in Special forces, is acceptable?
I appreciate it if you answer.
Take care my guy and I'm grateful for all the information that you've been given to all of us throughout the time.
watch the hands of all the people around you, that way you can tell what they are hiding or might do
The problem with situation awareness, must be on all time, according to want I train and face, depend on the person mental and physical and psychological all together become spirit
I've remember a video in witch a former .Marine was shopping and 2 armed thugs came In heist the place and in the second the first one flash the gun he instantaneously grab it and then proceed to scram they. After that while being interviewed and asked about if his training helped him out of the situation he said "it was situation awareness."
Very good 👍🏻 🇺🇸DOL
What I do as a 16 year old is turn around every 7 ish steps and wear my hat so I need to keep My chin up lastly think about everything that can happen
Well I naturally don't know about others
But if I want to say one thing
Don't act like a weak and vulnerable person
You can consider it by looking at smart phone is making you vulnerable
Up to your physics and your behavior
I would say one thing which is common in society
In some cases you need to treat the same way the local people does
It can be determined by the clothes/accents or even the Interests and prejudices
Somehow you can say camouflaging
I don't mean to change yourself completely
But sometimes you need to
Make the harmful one feel vulnerable but not to a point where he/she finds the true issue
Make it Comprehensive, hard to understand.
I'd suggest that machismo and invincibility are two other dangerous attitudes that leads to a loss of SA, on top of naivety, complacency, and the third attitude you used. Would you agree?
Reminds me of an adage I once read that stuck with me. You are never more vincible than when you feel invincible.
5:00 What if by virtue of your job you inherently look the part for your place of work, but on your daily commute to and/or from your workplace you pass through shadier areas which you would attract attention for? I'm not talking about the Woman with her YSL Bag and Scarf or the guy in comparable attire but I'm talking "normal" office attire but you perhaps live in a up and coming or developing suburb? How would you "blend in" in that case?
I’ve always head a lot of references to the “Grey Man” from SoF….who is he?
The problem for people now a days are shown in the intro of this video.
People and specially women are more focused on social media and messages from her friends rather than being aware whats happening around them.
When I was a Deputy Sheriff working in a Max Security Jail (had a lot of fed prisoners), I never took the same route home at night.Always watched behind and the side streets. Paranoid? Hell, yes. However, only got followed once. led them away from my home. Took an hour to get home, on a fifteen minute drive.
Worst was when the Hell's Angels were planning their ride. Left work and got my picture taken by an advance team. When they did ride that year, no issues. Do think it is cool that, at least then, I was important enough to have a Hell's Angels File. I was a Shift Supervisor.
Don;'t get me wrong. In those days, cops and Bikers were basically the same. Kind of organized groups. Love the 1%ers
Unfortunately, for me, it took being the victim of a crime. When you become the victim of crime, you never see the world the same again. That's both a bad thing and a good thing. I learned to take nothing for granted and to trust that red beacon that suddenly flashes in your head. I also learned about people. Anyone can feel pain and hurt and regret, no matter how big, tough or loud mouthed they may be. No one has a right to keep you from happiness, no one.
Were u in the military? I imagine Nicholas Brody behind this profile.
Start again🤫
Disagree with a few things.
1. In a room with a vantage seat in the back, to see the entire area is not paranoid but a good plan.
2. There is no such thing as random crime. I get the "I was at the gas station when it got robbed" and there is purpose to every event in our lives. Be ready to be involved when you least expect it.
Or if you live in Chicago
I'm working on a program on how to use you smart! Phone as a deadly weapon. The only thing stopping me is you would have to register it as a weapon! People just need to know we're and when to be on them.
Before I get in my vehicle I do a walk around
I have had a bear encounter around 15 times, every bear ran away, so far.
shows no face...which is good cause you don't wanna be known or even unknown but invisible
Sitting ANYWHERE in the room that allows “eyes on” people, the door, etc at virtually any angle isn’t paranoid..it’s SMART. Sure, ‘appropriately’ smart…
In cas of doubt, so there is no doubt. That's a motto I use.
Narrator's advice: Don't set patterns
*Proceeds to call supervisor- "Sorry boss but I call you to inform you that I will from now on only come to work at random hours and random days, and only work for random durations of time to not set any patterns so I can minimalize my chance of becoming a target."
Are you from special force?