Father doesn't allow fighting anyways, especially if I'm in my good boy clothes. Which is pretty much every day almost. I'm taught to just put my hands up and do as I'm told.
The best way to avoid a confrontation, is to avoid a confrontation. My friend that was a Marine, FBI and police trainer told me "You win every fight you don't get in." He was right. He also told me when you HAVE to use force do it all the way.
This is an absolutely superb video. I, too, am an “old guy” (75), however I learned the indispensable values of both “situational awareness” and of the “best tactic is avoidance” many years ago, during decades of military service. And with all the respect in the world for - and ALL POSSIBLE appreciation to - Ken Hackathorn, I want to briefly mention what I believe is a key point regarding SA. Specifically, it’s not only the people, but it is also the ENVIRONMENT. When your gut says something is wrong - even if no one and no thing is the identifiable “alarm catalyst” - then decide, act, and generally leave quickly. Here’s a common (but instructive) example: you’re is a bar, and not a disreputable one, but suddenly you have the visceral felling that something just isn’t right. Then get the hell out, BEFORE there’s trouble (always making sure that your route to safety doesn’t place you in additional potential danger). On several occasions over the decades, this has saved me from a good deal of possible grief.
First, thank you for your service 🇺🇸. I will add that I also do this and will never sit anywhere with my back to the door. I want to see who's coming in, not be surprised by someone behind me. I also plan out what I think would be a quick way to get out if trouble happens. Stuff like is there another exit and if so can I sit by it. Or if in a restaurant, where's the door to the kitchen and how far is it from my seat. Some people might call that being paranoid. I call it being aware and safe!
@@carlmontney7916 Thank you and I entirely agree. I’d add that such quite, private and consistent foresight also applies to non-defensive firearms emergencies, such as fires in restaurants, theaters, hotels/motels, and so forth. Millions of Americans expect someone or something else to ensure their safety - this results from several successive generations of self-indulgence, big government, and lack of individual accountability - but they are often tragically mistaken. The ONLY force that can be relied upon,100 percent of the time, to protect your family from a wide-range of substantial dangers is YOU . . . not law enforcement, not firefighters, not the military, not the medical community, and certainly not the welfare state. I have profound respect for police, firemen (and women), EMTs, all those who currently (or previously) sacrificed in the Armed Forces, and medical providers of all sorts. BUT, when the “chips are down” - for example, during widespread urban anarchy (arson, organized looting, murders, carjacking, armed home invasions, etc., which several cities recently experienced - every individuals must be ready to fend for himself and his family.
We old guys know this one truth- a shot fired can never be taken back. Situational awareness means we need to be careful when we draw, aim, and fire. Above all, do no harm to innocents.
This is great advice. Some people believe that a gun makes them invincible. It is for defense not offense. Use it to protect yourself to get out of danger.
Precisely! Cocky and/or inexperienced people sometimes feel emboldened by being armed to go into situations they normally wouldn’t. “Its okay because Im carrying” is a HUGE mistake in judgement. I tell my son, “If you wouldn’t go into the situation unarmed, don’t go into it armed either”.
E.g. of situational awareness: walking in Brooklyn, of which I am a native, in mid-June, with three friends from upstate, rural NYS. 11 pm, leaving a party, walking to our car. I notice something across the street. I grab the guy closest to me, and simultaneously say to the others, “let’s go - cross the street - follow me….” We leave the car where it is and walk into an open restaurant, just closing up. The friends are confused. I say, “are you FUCKING kidding me - did you not see those three guys wearing long, heavy coats, in the middle of a June night in NYC???? What the fuck do you think they were doing, walking parallel to us on the other side of the street?” They did not notice them. Unbelievable!
My favorite situational awareness story. I don't often go to bars, but I don't shun them either. One night I was asked to join some coworkers at a local place and decided to accept. We had all been there awhile with people joining other groups and activities. So, we were scattered about. I ended up sitting by myself at the bar enjoying my beer and listening to the various levels of happy noise. Several young 'men' walked in and #1 stood just inside the door looking over the whole place for too long. Less than a minute but far too long to be casual. So, I watched for a few minutes as they wandered around and then methodically made their way toward the rear and I sensed it was not casual. I finished my beer and suggested to a few I knew that I was leaving, and they might want to do the same. "No, no. I's cool. We'll be fine" I left. Next day at work "Hey man! You missed it" I said no, I hadn't missed anything. A fight broke out and someone got stabbed with a screwdriver, and others beaten and kicked. I was home getting ready for bed. SAFE and unscathed
Prey and predators: my horse's high state of alert tipped me off to the presence of a trespasser, hiding in a stand of trees behind me. Without Scarlett's warning, he would've gone unnoticed!
I had this situational awareness conversation with my wife about 100 times. (she has the, my husband is paranoid, I say prepared, she says that doesn't happen in out neighborhood, I say it happens in every neighborhood just with different frequency) I let this video play while she was present and now she gets it. Thanks for what you guys are doing! Keep them coming!
That comes into play when you are hunting is this the right dear is it a 8point and are the antlers outside of the ears then make sure what behind it and are the cross hairs where they should be and pulling the trigger and your breathing under control for a ethical shot.
Great video Ken. I've always been a condition yellow type of guy. I always look around and see what's going on around me. I've always felt that part of the responsibility of owning a firearm especially one that you carry daily for personal protection, is making sure you never put yourself into a situation where you may have to use it. Gun or no gun, anytime I don't have to use it is a good thing. Sometimes trouble can't be avoided but you sure don't need to go around looking for it!
When Ken Hackathorn is speaking, everyone needs to be listening, and this is no exception. Nobody told me to avoid gas stations at night, but somehow nearly every encounter I've had where I was confronted by an unstable person and thought I may have to defend myself was at a gas station at night. Predators also hang out at "watering holes" waiting for prey.
So true about cell phones! On my first night in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, I had to run out to the local market after dark. I asked the desk clerk if it was safe to walk to the market and the first thing he told me was "put your cell phone away....pay attention to your surroundings and don't show-off an expensive cell phone because two guys on a motorcycle will drive by and take it away...do that and you are okay". He knew more about situational awareness than half the people I know. I still took my pepper spray and my EDC Benchmade with me -- "one is none and two is one".
The same people who say that being aware of your surroundings is paranoid behavior are the same people who get mugged and never see it coming. And just because I'm aware of my surroundings doesn't mean it won't still happen. But I figure I have a much better chance if I at least see it coming.
Me, 2005. i dismounted a bus untintentionally next to the worst housing project in WV. I sprang into action,. I got behind a nearby RR track and walked beind and alongside it until I hit an intersection turned to face an open shopping complex. I beat feet to a Rally's and got a pop and caught a bus back to the terminal. I rode the next bus safely to my original destination and transacted my business safely. Stay alert, stay safe!
I agree 100% with you Ken, always be aware of your surroundings wherever you go and when I go into a Restaurant I will always set towards the rear and my back is against the wall so I have full viewing of the entire restaurant at all time and when I leave the restaurant I stop just outside the door and scan the entire area before walking to my car and I also look into my car before I open the doors. Paranoid, no just staying one step ahead of the game criminals like to play. I have had my carry permit for 24 years now and I do practice my shooting skills on a regular basis as should you if you carry.
That is one thing I learned long ago. I learned to be "street smart" before the military, then I learned "situational awareness" and with both I developed my "spidey senses" and that's kept me out of more than a few bad situations :)
This is an incredible video that more need to see. How are the views under 100k??? I'm saving this video to show to EVERY person I care about. If every person would just watch this, imagine how far the rates of violent victimization would just DROP. Thank you for your insight Sir. This is nothing about paranoia. This is about being aware, and STAYING ALIVE in the face of potential criminals and victimizers. "The most important thing you can do is not get into a situation." This is the best goddamn advice I have ever heard. THANK YOU. You will save the lives of those I love, or of those I don't even know, with this video. Thank you Sir.
Thank you Mr. Hackathorn, your advice is priceless. I have been teaching my wife to get off of her phone when she drives into a parking lot or somewhere that she is unfamiliar with because it's just dangerous. Situational awareness is the first and probably the best way to stay out of trouble.
Speaking as someone who always tries to live in Condition Yellow, I'm absolutely amazed by how many people I meet in the everyday world who are completely oblivious to the world around them. I used to wonder if I was just a ghost and they couldn't see me. I've since learned that they all live in Condition White and pay absolutely no attention to anything or anyone they're not directly interacting with. Not a sound plan for survival, especially in this day and age.
I am always looking 360 degrees around no matter where I am at. That includes restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores. I always like to sit facing the front door in a restaurant. I like that view. This habit will save your life.
We have eyes, ears, intuition/“gut”, and a brain. Being “situationally aware” isn’t about being paranoid - it’s about being aware of ANY potential hazard in your environment that could negatively impact our safety. We start teaching our children at a young age that a hot burner on the stove is dangerous. Don’t stick fingers or anything else into a electrical outlet. Stop, listen, and look both ways before crossing the street. My son wasn’t paranoid of the stove, electrical outlets, or vehicles as a result of this training. He became aware of the potential danger though. ✔️😃✌️
2:10 regarding gas stations at night in unknown/unsafe areas, by far one of the best suggestions I’ve Heard and use Is (whenever possible) do a quick drive around the building Before pulling up to your pump. Statistically you decrease the potential for ambush by 96.7%. You will also be able to tell if there’s anything shady going on inside. Great video! God bless.
My Army/LEO Dad taught me about being aware of my surroundings. I taught my kids. Head on a swivel. Situational awareness. Conflict avoidance. Thank you. Great stuff.
My number one rule in a deadly encounter is there are no other rules beyond I must win with as little harm to innocents as possible. During many use of force training classes (retired LEO) the emphasis is on the policy and liability and it can cause paralysis during conflict. Go out that front door psychologically prepared to return home alive and as intact as possible and don’t limit the options because of the rules someone else tries to impose.
Jeff Cooper’s “Color Codes of Situational Awareness” is an invaluable tool that drills-down into what Ken is talking about. A quick online search will uncover Col. Cooper’s system. It’s worth downloading, printing, studying & practicing.
Agreed. Preparing and developing heuristics designed to lessen the time between when dangerous outcomes might come to fruition and rational responses to them if they occur, is NOT an act of paranoia in and of itself. Paranoia seems to me to be an irrational fear central to unfolding scenario when there are no indicators of danger or hazard. Even then, it may not necessarily become problematic unless one ACTS irrationally in the face of no apparent danger as if one knew the danger existed based upon that fear despite no indicators of the danger or hazard having manifested themselves at the time of the conduct based upon the fear in question.
Thanks Ken, you and Bill have a plethora of good information. Its almost like taking a master class from two guys that have multiple PhD's with anything gun and defense related.
Excellent presentation!!!!! Thank you. This is verbatim what I have been teaching students in my concealed carry classes for years. Separate classes on situational awareness, confrontational de-escalation, threat identification and threat avoidance is also beneficial. But some of the basic principles should always be incorporated in concealed carry or self-defense courses.
I just had this conversation with my wife and daughter last night!! You are 100% right on! I've been involved in combat sports for many years and the greatest weapon and danger is the element of surprise. Situational awareness is the foundation of self protection.
Took your advice and watched Paul's video you mentioned. Very informative four minutes. And I totally agree about people on their phones, you could walk by and slit their throats and they wouldn't know what hit them till it's to late and they would have never even looked at you unless you're directly in front of them blocking their path. I see it everyday at work during shift change. 90% of people have nothing on their mind except that screen.
Col. Jeff Cooper said don’t look like a victim and you won’t be a victim. Personal attitude and bearing is important. Mas Ayoob has stated “ if you want to avoid a gunfight don’t go where gunfights occur”sound advice.
Facts with the situational awareness I pulled into a gas station the other day in a sketchy area in my red Porsche - saw a bunch of guys in a car looking and talking not in a good way. Just took the nozzle out left the fuel cap open and left . They tried to stop me on the way out but I was already moving so it didn’t work (and yes I had my HK carry gun)
Criminals with often look for their next victim as he or she is turning into the entrance of a parking lot of a retail area, gas station, etc. They want to know who the brand new arrivals are and judge their vulnerability at choke points and watch where you go rather than randomly driving or walking around the parking lot looking for victims. Take a quick scan around as you're driving through the entrance and see if anybody has their focus on you.
Thanks for the Content Wilson Combat Team and please give a big Thanks to MSG. Paul Howe for us for doing some Great Video Content also. MSG. Paul Howe is the Real Deal Holifield. More Info from him on the way hopefully. 🇸🇴
The only fight you truly win is the one you don’t get into! AVOIDANCE is key! Ken, thank you for everything you have done for us gun guys!
Avoidance, is a fight already won. Only engage if a fight or attack can't be avoided. I am not saying run and hide, but beware
Someone please tell my wife that...she kicks my butt every time!
Father doesn't allow fighting anyways, especially if I'm in my good boy clothes. Which is pretty much every day almost. I'm taught to just put my hands up and do as I'm told.
The best way to avoid a confrontation, is to avoid a confrontation. My friend that was a Marine, FBI and police trainer told me "You win every fight you don't get in." He was right. He also told me when you HAVE to use force do it all the way.
I was never allowed to fight especially if I was in my good boy clothes. Father taught me to just put my hands up and as I'm told.
What is most important in self-defense?
To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.
You need a shrink bruv.
You beat me to it. Guessing from the reply above that not everyone shares our sense of humour, or has seen & appreciates the Governator's classics.
This is an absolutely superb video. I, too, am an “old guy” (75), however I learned the indispensable values of both “situational awareness” and of the “best tactic is avoidance” many years ago, during decades of military service. And with all the respect in the world for - and ALL POSSIBLE appreciation to - Ken Hackathorn, I want to briefly mention what I believe is a key point regarding SA. Specifically, it’s not only the people, but it is also the ENVIRONMENT. When your gut says something is wrong - even if no one and no thing is the identifiable “alarm catalyst” - then decide, act, and generally leave quickly.
Here’s a common (but instructive) example: you’re is a bar, and not a disreputable one, but suddenly you have the visceral felling that something just isn’t right. Then get the hell out, BEFORE there’s trouble (always making sure that your route to safety doesn’t place you in additional potential danger). On several occasions over the decades, this has saved me from a good deal of possible grief.
First, thank you for your service 🇺🇸. I will add that I also do this and will never sit anywhere with my back to the door. I want to see who's coming in, not be surprised by someone behind me. I also plan out what I think would be a quick way to get out if trouble happens. Stuff like is there another exit and if so can I sit by it. Or if in a restaurant, where's the door to the kitchen and how far is it from my seat.
Some people might call that being paranoid. I call it being aware and safe!
@@carlmontney7916
Thank you and I entirely agree.
I’d add that such quite, private and consistent foresight also applies to non-defensive firearms emergencies, such as fires in restaurants, theaters, hotels/motels, and so forth. Millions of Americans expect someone or something else to ensure their safety - this results from several successive generations of self-indulgence, big government, and lack of individual accountability - but they are often tragically mistaken.
The ONLY force that can be relied upon,100 percent of the time, to protect your family from a wide-range of substantial dangers is YOU . . . not law enforcement, not firefighters, not the military, not the medical community, and certainly not the welfare state. I have profound respect for police, firemen (and women), EMTs, all those who currently (or previously) sacrificed in the Armed Forces, and medical providers of all sorts. BUT, when the “chips are down” - for example, during widespread urban anarchy (arson, organized looting, murders, carjacking, armed home invasions, etc., which several cities recently experienced - every individuals must be ready to fend for himself and his family.
We old guys know this one truth- a shot fired can never be taken back. Situational awareness means we need to be careful when we draw, aim, and fire. Above all, do no harm to innocents.
@@overeducated1786
All true . . . and (imho) should be combined with the concept that the best defensive confrontation outcome is one that is avoided.
Don't ever go to bars in the Chicongo area...
This is great advice. Some people believe that a gun makes them invincible. It is for defense not offense. Use it to protect yourself to get out of danger.
Precisely! Cocky and/or inexperienced people sometimes feel emboldened by being armed to go into situations they normally wouldn’t. “Its okay because Im carrying” is a HUGE mistake in judgement.
I tell my son, “If you wouldn’t go into the situation unarmed, don’t go into it armed either”.
Your mind is your primary weapon and tutorials from Ken is like having a lawyer on retention. Sage advice as always.
Agree.. Good reminders. Can’t sleepwalk when out and about in the jungle.
Ken - still a legend. Thanks for continuing to do these.
Thanks for listening
Pure Gold!
I love advice like this when it's like "be good at x" when I already happen to be good at x.
E.g. of situational awareness: walking in Brooklyn, of which I am a native, in mid-June, with three friends from upstate, rural NYS. 11 pm, leaving a party, walking to our car. I notice something across the street. I grab the guy closest to me, and simultaneously say to the others, “let’s go - cross the street - follow me….” We leave the car where it is and walk into an open restaurant, just closing up. The friends are confused. I say, “are you FUCKING kidding me - did you not see those three guys wearing long, heavy coats, in the middle of a June night in NYC???? What the fuck do you think they were doing, walking parallel to us on the other side of the street?” They did not notice them. Unbelievable!
Well put !!!
Great Advice...Other important locations are ATMs: walk-up & drive-up.
Absolutely
My favorite situational awareness story. I don't often go to bars, but I don't shun them either. One night I was asked to join some coworkers at a local place and decided to accept. We had all been there awhile with people joining other groups and activities. So, we were scattered about. I ended up sitting by myself at the bar enjoying my beer and listening to the various levels of happy noise. Several young 'men' walked in and #1 stood just inside the door looking over the whole place for too long. Less than a minute but far too long to be casual. So, I watched for a few minutes as they wandered around and then methodically made their way toward the rear and I sensed it was not casual. I finished my beer and suggested to a few I knew that I was leaving, and they might want to do the same. "No, no. I's cool. We'll be fine" I left. Next day at work "Hey man! You missed it" I said no, I hadn't missed anything. A fight broke out and someone got stabbed with a screwdriver, and others beaten and kicked. I was home getting ready for bed. SAFE and unscathed
Prey and predators: my horse's high state of alert tipped me off to the presence of a trespasser, hiding in a stand of trees behind me. Without Scarlett's warning, he would've gone unnoticed!
Just like big dogs!
OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act)
Ken Hackathorn > Any modern tacticool instructor
I've been doing All these things for years... One of my good friends sez I'm Paranoid... I say... I'm Prepared... 'Nuff said!!!...
I had this situational awareness conversation with my wife about 100 times. (she has the, my husband is paranoid, I say prepared, she says that doesn't happen in out neighborhood, I say it happens in every neighborhood just with different frequency) I let this video play while she was present and now she gets it.
Thanks for what you guys are doing! Keep them coming!
That comes into play when you are hunting is this the right dear is it a 8point and are the antlers outside of the ears then make sure what behind it and are the cross hairs where they should be and pulling the trigger and your breathing under control for a ethical shot.
Great video Ken. I've always been a condition yellow type of guy. I always look around and see what's going on around me. I've always felt that part of the responsibility of owning a firearm especially one that you carry daily for personal protection, is making sure you never put yourself into a situation where you may have to use it. Gun or no gun, anytime I don't have to use it is a good thing. Sometimes trouble can't be avoided but you sure don't need to go around looking for it!
When Ken Hackathorn is speaking, everyone needs to be listening, and this is no exception.
Nobody told me to avoid gas stations at night, but somehow nearly every encounter I've had where I was confronted by an unstable person and thought I may have to defend myself was at a gas station at night. Predators also hang out at "watering holes" waiting for prey.
Under his breath " if I can find the damn thing" LOVE IT.
The 100 thanks is not enough. Thank you Sir.
I grew up in the inner cities, hunting my whole life and I know these things don’t usually go together. Good advice never the less.
Paul Howe is the epitome of a quiet professional.🇺🇸
Thank you for posting. Ken is a NATIONAL TREASURE!!!!
Our pleasure!
So true about cell phones! On my first night in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, I had to run out to the local market after dark. I asked the desk clerk if it was safe to walk to the market and the first thing he told me was "put your cell phone away....pay attention to your surroundings and don't show-off an expensive cell phone because two guys on a motorcycle will drive by and take it away...do that and you are okay". He knew more about situational awareness than half the people I know. I still took my pepper spray and my EDC Benchmade with me -- "one is none and two is one".
Great advice code yellow practice gun skills
Three Rules to teach your kids:
1. DON'T PANIC
2. Hardwire Situational Awareness
3. Act
It is great to see Hackathorn validate this lesson.
Thank you
Welcome!
The same people who say that being aware of your surroundings is paranoid behavior are the same people who get mugged and never see it coming. And just because I'm aware of my surroundings doesn't mean it won't still happen. But I figure I have a much better chance if I at least see it coming.
Yes. And when you appear aware, a predator/stalker is more likely to pass you up for easier prey.
Me, 2005. i dismounted a bus untintentionally next to the worst housing project in WV. I sprang into action,. I got behind a nearby RR track and walked beind and alongside it until I hit an intersection turned to face an open shopping complex. I beat feet to a Rally's and got a pop and caught a bus back to the terminal. I rode the next bus safely to my original destination and transacted my business safely. Stay alert, stay safe!
Gust before you sead about being aware I got that from years of hunting you can be somethings next meal.
Outstanding video. Thank you for posting.
Thank you Ken Hackathorn. I hope every mom, dad, , instructor, gun owner will watch this.
As a retired corrections officer, I have lost these techniques over the years. Thanks for reminding me with this video.
Great video! Without situational awareness, all the shiny guns and skills in the world cannot help you.
I agree 100% with you Ken, always be aware of your surroundings wherever you go and when I go into a Restaurant I will always set towards the rear and my back is against the wall so I have full viewing of the entire restaurant at all time and when I leave the restaurant I stop just outside the door and scan the entire area before walking to my car and I also look into my car before I open the doors. Paranoid, no just staying one step ahead of the game criminals like to play. I have had my carry permit for 24 years now and I do practice my shooting skills on a regular basis as should you if you carry.
That is one thing I learned long ago. I learned to be "street smart" before the military, then I learned "situational awareness" and with both I developed my "spidey senses" and that's kept me out of more than a few bad situations :)
Thank you for reminding us all of some of the most important qualities we all need to apply on the daily not being complacent!
One of THE BEST videos Ken has produced! Excellent advice, spot on message. Thank you, Sir. And remember, Hope Is Not a Tactic!
I have avoided being ambushed by using these skills Plus intuitive feelings of danger!
This is an incredible video that more need to see. How are the views under 100k??? I'm saving this video to show to EVERY person I care about. If every person would just watch this, imagine how far the rates of violent victimization would just DROP.
Thank you for your insight Sir. This is nothing about paranoia. This is about being aware, and STAYING ALIVE in the face of potential criminals and victimizers.
"The most important thing you can do is not get into a situation."
This is the best goddamn advice I have ever heard.
THANK YOU. You will save the lives of those I love, or of those I don't even know, with this video. Thank you Sir.
extremely informative video ty sir
Most welcome
O.O.D.A. Observe, Orient, Decide and Act. Is what I learned and teach.
ALWAYS A PLEASURE.
Reading people skills is key.
Thank you Mr. Hackathorn, your advice is priceless. I have been teaching my wife to get off of her phone when she drives into a parking lot or somewhere that she is unfamiliar with because it's just dangerous. Situational awareness is the first and probably the best way to stay out of trouble.
How awesome and right on was that. Thanks!!’
You bet!
Speaking as someone who always tries to live in Condition Yellow, I'm absolutely amazed by how many people I meet in the everyday world who are completely oblivious to the world around them. I used to wonder if I was just a ghost and they couldn't see me. I've since learned that they all live in Condition White and pay absolutely no attention to anything or anyone they're not directly interacting with. Not a sound plan for survival, especially in this day and age.
PREACH!!
I feel that situational awareness encompasses not only yourself but those that are with you. Head on a swivel is just a part of your daily existence.
I am always looking 360 degrees around no matter where I am at. That includes restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores. I always like to sit facing the front door in a restaurant. I like that view. This habit will save your life.
Thanks for sharing!
Ken is right about the situational awareness. Then again I can't live my life paranoid. Bad guys will stalk you and attack when you are not looking.
We have eyes, ears, intuition/“gut”, and a brain. Being “situationally aware” isn’t about being paranoid - it’s about being aware of ANY potential hazard in your environment that could negatively impact our safety. We start teaching our children at a young age that a hot burner on the stove is dangerous. Don’t stick fingers or anything else into a electrical outlet. Stop, listen, and look both ways before crossing the street. My son wasn’t paranoid of the stove, electrical outlets, or vehicles as a result of this training. He became aware of the potential danger though. ✔️😃✌️
2:10 regarding gas stations at night in unknown/unsafe areas, by far one of the best suggestions I’ve Heard and use Is (whenever possible) do a quick drive around the building Before pulling up to your pump. Statistically you decrease the potential for ambush by 96.7%. You will also be able to tell if there’s anything shady going on inside. Great video! God bless.
My Army/LEO Dad taught me about being aware of my surroundings. I taught my kids. Head on a swivel. Situational awareness. Conflict avoidance. Thank you. Great stuff.
A wonderful video with excellent advice. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video. I always try to convey “staying vigilant” to my 20 y/o children.
Right on
AVOIDING a conflict! Love it!
great video. don’t get gas at 11 at night. go in the morning when the night turds are asleep.
Thank you once again KH
Any time
My number one rule in a deadly encounter is there are no other rules beyond I must win with as little harm to innocents as possible. During many use of force training classes (retired LEO) the emphasis is on the policy and liability and it can cause paralysis during conflict. Go out that front door psychologically prepared to return home alive and as intact as possible and don’t limit the options because of the rules someone else tries to impose.
Paul is a great teacher. Your words ring truer than true. Thanks much
Wow, thank you
Very good valid points. Definitely
the thoughts of an experienced
person!👍😊🇺🇸
Right on
Jeff Cooper’s “Color Codes of Situational Awareness” is an invaluable tool that drills-down into what Ken is talking about. A quick online search will uncover Col. Cooper’s system. It’s worth downloading, printing, studying & practicing.
Great advice , almost thought I was listening Jeff Cooper , Mind Set Mind Set Mind Set
Agreed. Preparing and developing heuristics designed to lessen the time between when dangerous outcomes might come to fruition and rational responses to them if they occur, is NOT an act of paranoia in and of itself. Paranoia seems to me to be an irrational fear central to unfolding scenario when there are no indicators of danger or hazard. Even then, it may not necessarily become problematic unless one ACTS irrationally in
the face of no apparent danger as if one knew the danger existed based upon that fear despite no indicators of the danger or hazard having manifested themselves at the time of the conduct based upon the fear in question.
One of the better videos on this channel! Now I'm off to watch Master Sergeant Howe.
Thanks Ken, you and Bill have a plethora of good information. Its almost like taking a master class from two guys that have multiple PhD's with anything gun and defense related.
Excellent presentation!!!!! Thank you. This is verbatim what I have been teaching students in my concealed carry classes for years. Separate classes on situational awareness, confrontational de-escalation, threat identification and threat avoidance is also beneficial. But some of the basic principles should always be incorporated in concealed carry or self-defense courses.
I just had this conversation with my wife and daughter last night!! You are 100% right on! I've been involved in combat sports for many years and the greatest weapon and danger is the element of surprise. Situational awareness is the foundation of self protection.
MOST EXCELLENT.. HAS SERVED ME QUITE WELL FOR OVER 60 YEARS! THANK YOU!
Awesome. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Brilliant advice
Old man I hear what you say because I was taught, thank you for saying this .
How about a video on handgun retention.
Paul is a great guy with lots of knowledge.
Guys a legend
Great message!
Probably the best advice ever given on staying away from trouble!
Someday I dream to have a mustache as excellent as Ken’s.
I loved the presentation.....will take it to heart
Glad to hear that
Hell yea Ken.
Thank you for telling me I have been doing it right I am always aware of what's around me that was my point always be aware!!
Perfect!
Thanks Ken! I appreciate your wisdom and knowledge
Any time
He is right about being aware of your saroundings being a hunter I am aware even if I am aney ware know hue and what around you
Excellent truth about your key and best tool of self-defense - Situational awareness!! Thanks, so much for caring about your viewers!
Took your advice and watched Paul's video you mentioned. Very informative four minutes. And I totally agree about people on their phones, you could walk by and slit their throats and they wouldn't know what hit them till it's to late and they would have never even looked at you unless you're directly in front of them blocking their path. I see it everyday at work during shift change. 90% of people have nothing on their mind except that screen.
Situational Awareness!
Yes!
Col. Jeff Cooper said don’t look like a victim and you won’t be a victim. Personal attitude and bearing is important. Mas Ayoob has stated “ if you
want to avoid a gunfight don’t go where gunfights occur”sound advice.
Amen, brother.... Excellent! From the first API (Orange Gunsite) instructor. Then Clint Smith, Louie Awerbuck, Pat Rogers, Bill Jeans, etc. to follow.
Well said… thank you
Thank you Ken, and Bill.
Facts with the situational awareness I pulled into a gas station the other day in a sketchy area in my red Porsche - saw a bunch of guys in a car looking and talking not in a good way. Just took the nozzle out left the fuel cap open and left . They tried to stop me on the way out but I was already moving so it didn’t work (and yes I had my HK carry gun)
Lmao.... They were just trying to compliment how much a of situational aware badass you really are!
No Truer Words Spoken.
*Thank You very very very much Sir*
I learned these lessons the hard way.
Thank you for the review.
What do I do when the gay mafia takes over my police department and steals 4 guns from my legally carrying person?
@@JoelMMcKinney lmfao! I don't even know where to begin trying to answer that whacky question.
Criminals with often look for their next victim as he or she is turning into the entrance of a parking lot of a retail area, gas station, etc. They want to know who the brand new arrivals are and judge their vulnerability at choke points and watch where you go rather than randomly driving or walking around the parking lot looking for victims. Take a quick scan around as you're driving through the entrance and see if anybody has their focus on you.
99% of focus on focus situations are completely benign but it's still a good habit to get into.
No doubt. Knowledge is power. Situational awareness is Knowledge.
Thanks for the Content Wilson Combat Team and please give a big Thanks to MSG. Paul Howe for us for doing some Great Video Content also.
MSG. Paul Howe is the Real Deal
Holifield.
More Info from him on the way hopefully.
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