We are animals. Our intellect often overcomes our instincts. Other animals tread lightly. We walk around ignoring sights, sounds, smells and visceral instincts. Great reminder guys.
Chuck is one of my hero’s because of his advocacy of OC. In 29 years as a LEO, I used OC much, much more than even drawing, much less shooting, my pistol. I found it to be very effective. 3 months ago Tim Larkin did a UA-cam that OC was not a good choice. I thought that was a huge disservice, especially to those elderly or diminished in some way.
"Oc is what I use between a harsh word and a gun" - John Correia I've never used it but I can see it's effective, at least for "neutralizing" the threat so you can get away. Ofc I think both are needed
The PD's I have been associated with train exactly what Mr Haggard described: *circle the parking lot around the establishment you are about to enter; *observe the exterior for potential threats; *watch people entering and exiting the building for any reactions to what may be happening inside; *look through the windows for any suspicious activity, particularly at or near the cash register area; *as you enter the building, take a few seconds to scan the walls, corners, aisles, blind spots, other entrance/exit locations. Once you learn what to look for, these observations can be completed in a total of around 30 seconds or less. I'm my mind, that is a half minute well spent.
Try the CP Journal training which is done by Patrick Van Horne one of the authors of Left of Bang. The course and the advanced course are 10 times better than the book for applying the principles in the combat hunter program.
@@zeitgeist888 thank you Zeitgeist, we all know when your number is up "it's up" however I like having as much say as possible about that number. I will indeed follow up on your suggestion Sir👍👏💥
@@prudentcitizentraining Good day Sir, I have since received and read "Gift of fear" I thank you again as I found it to be the best read in this catagory I have ever seen👍👏🙏
Decades ago I was walking to a friend's place after bar close. I was aware of my surroundings and noticed 2 sketchy guys on the opposite side of the street. They started to walk across the street in my direction. Right at that moment a crow cawed and I started talking to the crow like I was crazy AF. Dudes decided I wouldn't make a good victim and went back to their side of the street and went on their way.
I’m a 77 y/o handicapped retiree & look my age. Twice I was aggressively panhandled while filling my car at a service station. Each time I looked the guy square in the eye, put my hand in my pocket where the gun is and told him to leave me alone in my best police/command voice and it worked. The last time was at an ATM. My wife gets the money while I stay in the car & watch. A guy saw her and began to approach. I got out of the car, hand in my pocket again, and told him to leave her alone and he quickly left the area.
@@samrobins7231 With so many great things to be doing here in New Hampsha' my only regret is that there isn't 36 hours in a day and 10 days in a week. 😁 And yes, great to see another NH "neighbah" in the comments! 😎👍
I think most people tend to have better situational awareness when we are in strange places or familiar places at strange times. It is those routine places at routine times where we tend to drop our guard the most. Cell phone usage is an exception to the rule because they tend to pull us into a "safe space" and that is dangerous in all but the safest places.
It’s funny, as a retired Military Flyer we always talk about situational awareness in our world. I never thought about having to explain “how to have situational awareness” as a concept. Definitely a good episode and something I will add to my instructor tool kit. Thank you!
This was a helpful suggestion to achieve better situational awareness. Thank you. Awareness includes ALL the things you can notice. Not just threats. Doing this will help you meet the nice people, notice opportunities and maybe see that they sell the purple bag of Doritos there. Take it all in.
I'd like to see someone like Chuck talk about SA with young kids. I have an 18 month old and one on the way, and one thing I have super noticed as a new parent has been the total collapse of my attention to just the little one. It's hard to keep the level of awareness that I was used to as a single young man.
In my local Walmart people were shopping and two guys came up to a couple and one guy pulled a gun and kept it hidden a little bit as they were giving whatever valuables they had he pug the gun back in his pants and after longgggggg for chase police got them but ya right in the store in a really good neighborhood no one was hurt
Ok, say it is late at night and you see something going on at the gas station that looks suspicious. I assume you just drive on to a safer gas station if you have gas and/or call the cops. I would like to hear how you deal with unknown or hostile contacts.
Idk where u were but I'm from all over MC, John, & I think he didn't know how he was gonna ask u yet but I put bank on money. He was gonna tell u a tragic story. And TRUTHFULLY, those ppl are not used to being treated positively like that. U got lucky cuz that's usually u turning into putty. I say 12-15 ft, " Walk on buddy, I got nothing for U.." standing firm & true angry bitch demeanor.
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We are animals. Our intellect often overcomes our instincts. Other animals tread lightly. We walk around ignoring sights, sounds, smells and visceral instincts. Great reminder guys.
Excellent food for thought. "Urban watering holes." What a useful way to think of things.
Glad it was helpful!
Good video. Thanks
Wow so easy but never thought about this in a gas station. Late night yeah but not on a regular basis. Thanks!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Chuck is one of my hero’s because of his advocacy of OC. In 29 years as a LEO, I used OC much, much more than even drawing, much less shooting, my pistol. I found it to be very effective. 3 months ago Tim Larkin did a UA-cam that OC was not a good choice. I thought that was a huge disservice, especially to those elderly or diminished in some way.
Yeah Larkin is completely off on that.
"Oc is what I use between a harsh word and a gun" - John Correia
I've never used it but I can see it's effective, at least for "neutralizing" the threat so you can get away. Ofc I think both are needed
The PD's I have been associated with train exactly what Mr Haggard described:
*circle the parking lot around the establishment you are about to enter;
*observe the exterior for potential threats;
*watch people entering and exiting the building for any reactions to what may be happening inside;
*look through the windows for any suspicious activity, particularly at or near the cash register area;
*as you enter the building, take a few seconds to scan the walls, corners, aisles, blind spots, other entrance/exit locations.
Once you learn what to look for, these observations can be completed in a total of around 30 seconds or less. I'm my mind, that is a half minute well spent.
I recently read "left of bang" fabulous read for situational awareness for defensive purposes💥
Try the CP Journal training which is done by Patrick Van Horne one of the authors of Left of Bang. The course and the advanced course are 10 times better than the book for applying the principles in the combat hunter program.
@@zeitgeist888 thank you Zeitgeist, we all know when your number is up "it's up" however I like having as much say as possible about that number. I will indeed follow up on your suggestion Sir👍👏💥
Be sure to Check out "The Gift of fear" by Gavin De Becker. It's pretty much the civilian equivalent to Left of Bang.
@@prudentcitizentraining Thank you Sir, I just ordered my own copy of the book. I seriously appreciate your suggestion👍😁💥
@@prudentcitizentraining Good day Sir, I have since received and read "Gift of fear" I thank you again as I found it to be the best read in this catagory I have ever seen👍👏🙏
here endeth the lesson...
Damn Good Common Sense Info Brothers 👍👍🤙
Decades ago I was walking to a friend's place after bar close. I was aware of my surroundings and noticed 2 sketchy guys on the opposite side of the street. They started to walk across the street in my direction. Right at that moment a crow cawed and I started talking to the crow like I was crazy AF. Dudes decided I wouldn't make a good victim and went back to their side of the street and went on their way.
I'm wearing the same Garmin watch as Chuck. It's an awesome GPS watch! Thanks for your advise Mr. Haggard.
Good discussion
I’m a 77 y/o handicapped retiree & look my age. Twice I was aggressively panhandled while filling my car at a service station. Each time I looked the guy square in the eye, put my hand in my pocket where the gun is and told him to leave me alone in my best police/command voice and it worked. The last time was at an ATM. My wife gets the money while I stay in the car & watch. A guy saw her and began to approach. I got out of the car, hand in my pocket again, and told him to leave her alone and he quickly left the area.
Great information Neil and Chuck, thank you!
Keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤️🇺🇸
Randy
This is prolly the third completely different channel I’ve run into you, nice to know I’m not the only NH guy with many disparate interests.
@@samrobins7231 With so many great things to be doing here in New Hampsha' my only regret is that there isn't 36 hours in a day and 10 days in a week. 😁
And yes, great to see another NH "neighbah" in the comments! 😎👍
I think most people tend to have better situational awareness when we are in strange places or familiar places at strange times. It is those routine places at routine times where we tend to drop our guard the most. Cell phone usage is an exception to the rule because they tend to pull us into a "safe space" and that is dangerous in all but the safest places.
Totally agree!
As much or more than any shooting tips, for me, any situational awareness scenarios like this on video is incredibly productive.
When you use your eyes and trust your intuition, you don’t have to be “paranoid” because you’ll see trouble *when it’s there.*
Really great real world application.
Thanks team.
"It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you."
They are.
Be aware.
Be safe.
Complacency kills
It’s funny, as a retired Military Flyer we always talk about situational awareness in our world. I never thought about having to explain “how to have situational awareness” as a concept. Definitely a good episode and something I will add to my instructor tool kit. Thank you!
This is why I call it "paying attention." :)
This was a helpful suggestion to achieve better situational awareness. Thank you. Awareness includes ALL the things you can notice. Not just threats. Doing this will help you meet the nice people, notice opportunities and maybe see that they sell the purple bag of Doritos there. Take it all in.
I think you meant to say dots southwest pretzels
I'd like to see someone like Chuck talk about SA with young kids. I have an 18 month old and one on the way, and one thing I have super noticed as a new parent has been the total collapse of my attention to just the little one. It's hard to keep the level of awareness that I was used to as a single young man.
Chuck got his guns out.
My wife says I'm paranoid when I do this stuff.
In my local Walmart people were shopping and two guys came up to a couple and one guy pulled a gun and kept it hidden a little bit as they were giving whatever valuables they had he pug the gun back in his pants and after longgggggg for chase police got them but ya right in the store in a really good neighborhood no one was hurt
Great lessons without any shots fired even! It’s not always about the gun…
I love mountain dew and Doritos 🤣
What's Important Now comes from Brian Willis and Street Survival
Ok, say it is late at night and you see something going on at the gas station that looks suspicious. I assume you just drive on to a safer gas station if you have gas and/or call the cops. I would like to hear how you deal with unknown or hostile contacts.
Pull onto the lot for fuel and see a guy get interested? Leave and find a different place for fuel.
Idk where u were but I'm from all over MC, John, & I think he didn't know how he was gonna ask u yet but I put bank on money. He was gonna tell u a tragic story. And TRUTHFULLY, those ppl are not used to being treated positively like that. U got lucky cuz that's usually u turning into putty.
I say 12-15 ft, " Walk on buddy, I got nothing for U.." standing firm & true angry bitch demeanor.
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