@@SweetLiLheart I’m not disagreeing with anything he said in the video, just adding to it. Getting from point a to point b undetected in a city is part of the grey man philosophy. I’m sure he would agree with me.
Having spent a career in Security, the biggest problem I've found with anything related to self defense is a false sense of security. It doesn't matter whether you choose a gun, knife, pepper spray, stun gun, self defense training, tactical pen, flashlight or anything else, you must PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. If you don't, months or years down the road, when you really need to use that tool in a crisis, you will fail.
Problem is, I've seen people leave several car lengths and this creates a traffic pattern problem, or idiots stopping way before the line when they are the first ones at a light...
Situational awareness. A few years ago I was driving through a town in California and stopped at a red light. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a guy run up and grab for my door handle. Ran the red light, but got out of there without incident. Have an escape route no matter where you are!
I had a Ho open my back door ... Hop in & put a knife to my throat n robbed me....once she hopped out I backed into her & got my wallet back put her in the trunk ...just kidding...
I'm an empath and I can take on the feelings of others.I was in Wal-Mart about 10 years ago I have bad arthritis I was in a scooter paying with cash.As I was leaving the store I felt behind me danger.I pulled over and watched the person behind me.They went outside and was waiting on me to come out.They came back inside the store to see where I was.I gave them a dirty look.They walked past me and left the store.The same thing happened to me in Kroger and the parking lot.I can read people and feel their emotions.Learned this from a bad childhood.
Lol good one..my mom taught us when i was a kid het the head n them knees to get a person off u..its sad we have to go thru all this but yeah a lesson i never forgot
Most importantly is to watch out when you're static in a vulnerable position: drawing money, getting the groceries in the car, putting kids in their seat etc...
Sometimes the most crowded areas are the most dangerous. Get your train ticket everyday in a crowded station and check how many times someone tries to get your credit card number/wallet...
I used to sell stuff door to door many years ago - Sheesh! - people and their lack of security! I'll stand by the front door and ring the doorbell and it's all open including the security gate and the keys are hanging there in the lock. Or the lady draws into her driveway, partially opens her car door and starts primping in the rear view mirror.
I have been prepping for years on my own. I just met the love of my life who thanks me for prepping. I have found myself that keeping in shape is no easier than doing 3 sets of 100 quick pushups and 50 pretty full sit up. 2 years ago I started with 7 push-ups.
I retired from a stressful job and for a year I've been walking my dog daily. As far as overweight, I'm 40% to my goal. Now carrying a 20 pound pack while doing 2-5 miles a day. The dog loves it. I have some age related issues for weight lifting, but I'm trying some new exercises.
When you travel in a group, make sure most of your group, if not all of your group, are able and willing to throwdown if the SHTF. I've seen groups where one guy is getting his ass kicked while his 4 friends just stand there, not doing anything because they don't want to get hit.
@@TM-rh7zs in my experience, the situation doesn't even have to be extreme. for example, in the office, everybody complains about the problem, you decide to bring it up and suddenly you're alone. like they don't even stand behind you in an argument that serves their own interest too.
I'm a single mom and I'd take my kids to the city often. Some stores/ restaurants in a city have a few entrances/ exits that lead to different streets. I would drop a pin on my Google Maps and take a picture of where I came in (street signs, landmarks, parking garage level). I'd play a game with the kids of "I spy". This way, we all could remember a landmark. My kids are grown and they've told me that they do that even now as adults, since it became habit at a young age. I also had each kid sit facing the door of a restaurant, at the age of 13 so they could practice. I appreciate each of your videos, I learn something from every one I've watched! Thank you!
I grew up in a really bad area of the city and lived there until my family moved when I was 20. Then I lived in the suburbs and and a few times in the city until2001 when we moved to the country. One thing I learned from living in the extremely bad, very dangerous area growing up is that it's not just the clothes you wear that will peg you as a Target in those areas, it is mainly how you carry yourself and also the look on your face. The look on your face is so much more important than you think. You can dress exactly like the locals, you can walk exactly like the locals, but one glance at your face will usually out you as being very out of place. I dont know exactly how to tell you how to carry yourself and what expression to have, because it's not just one thing. But it is so much a thing that it's not funny. To this day I can go into one of those areas and not face more issues than a local because that switch just comes naturally to me. I'd honestly like to see a grey man type video that addresses this, because that outs someone more than anything else. Clothes are honestly secondary because there are times that those locals will be wearing something very unusual for some reason or other. I could put on a Scarlett Ohara prom dress complete with hat and parasol and be dropped into Southside Chicago and not face any more dangers than a local would because of how I carry myself and demeanor. Notice I said no more dangers than the locals, because you still do face dangers but you arent the target.
As a person who grew up in Chicago I TOTALLY agree with face & demeanor. If someone looks afraid or clueless and walks that way, that person is "fresh meat". And as one walks, always be situation aware and have a plan B and a Plan C in mind.
Very good point. Don't forget eyes. Be always scanning area around you.Not staring, but always subtly moving your eyes. Ever been to jail? Notice everyone's eyes are always scanning/ observing everyone and everything going on around them.
So true! Non-verbal communication speaks louder than words. Rory Miller has some excellent books and videos on this, and other topics, dealing with confrontation.
Very true. Also you get what you give out, right? I always lived in sketchy areas, around some dangerous people sometimes, and got along fine, and my kids did too. I just didn't have any hand-holds, you know. Everyone knew I didn't want their shizen...and I wouldn't give them any shizen either...and if shizen was going down they could avoid it at my place as long as no shizen was required. Kinda helped.
This advice goes the other way... I remember when my wife and I first moved to the country. We got gas, and when I went in to pay every eye in the place sized me up. I was wearing black boots, black jacket, and blue jeans. Every person in the store, including the cashier was wearing camo. I now own lots of camo, and my wife loves to bring up when I used to say "I'm never wearing camo". Be the Grey Man.
I got lost in bad places multiple times in my life. South Chicago was the worst. What I recommend if you are in this situation is do not look lost. Do not ask for directions. No not look afraid. Do not suddenly change direction.
@@papimaximus95 I wandered into the bad neighborhood from a main area. I was not from Chicago and had no concept of the neighborhoods. This was before cell phones. It was clearly not a place I belonged and I knew I had to turn around but I was being closely watched.
Edged weapons are a good addition to your defensive array. I never go out at night when near cities. I avoid cities and crowds like the plague. Situational awareness is key. Always be willing to end conflicts quickly and decisively.
I have been very close to being abducted 3 times in my life. Being aware of my surroundings and trusting my instincts saved me...I don't even want to think about what might have happened had I not been paying attention. Awareness is the top of the list when it comes to survival and self defense imo...I'm always looking behind me, using my peripherals and paying attention to the behaviors of those around me. I check the backseat of my car before getting in and lock the door as soon as I close it. My friends make fun of me but I don't care...Had I not been paying attention when I was in NYC, I might not be alive today.
@@johnwehunt4305 Thank you and yes, I definitely will. I was born and raised in NYC and was living and working there when the attempted abductions occurred. It's the reason why I quit my job and moved out of New York. I know bad things can happen anywhere but certain places carry a higher risk. Which is exactly why I left New York.
@@amberenergy88 Glad you're ok, Steph. A lot of times predators look for easy prey. I'm amazed by how many times I've seen women walk to their cars at night never looking up from their phone, spend a minute finding their keys and sitting there for another couple minutes before starting their car. Always worries me every time I see it but there's no good way to give them some advice without coming off like a psycho lol
As a youngster, I learned karate and started to excel to the point where I placed 2nd in nationals. I'm now a 4th black and teaching others. I will walk away if I can, but will destroy my enemy if forced. I learned how to shoot both pistol and rifle. I'm ready if provoked. It's so important to acquire this talent to survive what's coming. One time I was surrounded by 5 guys and had no escape. fortunately I knew the art and put down these thugs !
Bullshit. I worked in dispatch at HPD for 13 years. If your call is high priority enough, they will get there. For a low priority call, reporting an accident, or your vehicle broken into, and you didn't see the suspect, yea it can take awhile. But yea, I will agree that in an emergency, i.e. home invasion, etc., yea you need to be able to take care of yourself until the police do arrive.
@John Grealey I sincerely sympathize with people who live in a disarmed country. I've carried a Walther PPK for around 26 years. Generally criminals are like predatory animals. They size their victims up and prey on the weak and defenseless. I guess being armed gives me that look of ," NOT A VICTIM".
I love when you mentioned about others' physical limitations, and I suddenly felt that you have considered it and understand it. I admire you for saying that. As physically handicap myself, I am fully aware of my limitations that is why I try to compensate it with other things I can do to help myself with my wife to evaluate my situation and be able to work with my weaknesses as part of our own contingency team, to be of help, rather than be an additional worrisome. One of the things I exercise is the mindset of learning the things I need to know in anticipating the things that could happen with depths of anticipation of what you need when they happen. As physically handicap since one year and nine months old, anticipation is already my way of life which helps avoid more serious problems. Although, my situation is not more on the street survival, but if there's a need to bug-out, I need to think of it hardly. Thank you for your tips. I learned a lot.
I keep on me the D.A.D. (defense alert device). It is pepper spray, flash light and alert device all in one. If I click the button that sends out the pepper spray it will send an alert from my phone (if my phone is on me) to every person in my contacts and each phone within a certain distance from me.
I'm a disabled single mom, but I'm determined to protect my autistic daughter. I saw this video, and subbed! Thank you for this critical information. Praying for safety and peace for all of us 🙂💜🙏
Wow, that's so true. It's amazing how handy it is to have had a sibling, or lived in a neighborhood where you got punched in the face regularly! Seriously. I've been the almost victim of a mugging, a car-jacking, and a weird guy at a bar, and got out of it mostly because I kept thinking when I got punched in the face.
Nice vid! In not sure if this is on topic or not but really wherever you live it's important. Don't just prep for natural disasters, or shtf situations. Start simple. Do you have an evacuation plan for a house fire? Do you have home fire extinguishers? Honestly all the guns, ammo, food/ and water storage don't mean didly if your house burns down because you didn't have a working fire extinguisher or smoke alarm....
My family and I shelter in place when we hear gunshots in our neighborhood at night a few times a week. We stay away from the riots that we had during Memorial day weekend and Fourth of July this year. We stay close to home for groceries and if the supermarket is full then we go to the dollartree, dollar general and family dollar for our basics as needed.
Thank you for a timely, and well stated video! Remember this motto: No matter what happens, I am going home safe today. It is not my job to educate an idiot.
Things like avoid late hours, walking alone, and look to everyone to spot a potential threat are key and basic decisions that many people ignore out there and can pre-empty the need to actual use self-defense.
Great points! I consider myself lucky that I grew up in a bad neighborhood, that I develop certain skills in dealing with possible threats in the street . Above all awareness, that you you'd be able to anticipate what's about to happen and remain strong and not to panic. In my neighborhood, I saw a man with a knife attacking another man with a gun who panicked and could not fire off a shot. He was stabbed and killed.
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Another point that I think is important is the Battle Buddy System. We used it all the time in the Army while traveling. Civilians (and tough guys) suck at it. If at all possible, don’t ever travel alone. Have a friend of good character and courage that you can trust in a scary or dire situation and travel with that person. Whether in a vehicle or on foot, if you find yourself in a dangerous place, having even one other person can make the difference between surviving or being a victim. No one has eyes in the back of their head.
Simply respectfully acknowledging others (even just a nod, or “what’s up?”) let’s them know that you’re aware, but not a challenge to them, per se. That can make the difference in being left alone or targeted.
YES! The number of people who have been killed because someone thought they were being disrespected. Manners cost nothing but could save your most valuable asset... your life
My favorite line...."Because survival is critical, that's what keeps us alive." Love it. Love your channel and appreciate you sharing your decades of knowledge. I am a subscriber.
Number one rule in any fight: Don't Get Hit!!! Also a professional medical scalpel makes a lethal self defense weapon. In the beginning of Bruce Lee's book on fighting he says; go for the eyes, windpipe and/or groin. These are all potential death blows. No mercy!
You can also carry a cane on an airplane, start looking into these. Make a few modifications to them and they are very effective for self defense. When you start sporting gray/grey in the hair, it looks like it belongs there too. You can play the part a bit too, to sell it.
This is so important. Today I returned to my parked van and there was a homeless tweaker who gradually started screaming and then throwing things around. It got worse and I dipped out rather than fight in this case
Car jackings are on increase. Beware of where to park in parking lots to get to and from your vehicle. Keep doors of vehicles locked even at gas stations. Plan your path.
Knowing how to defend yourself is real when you were in an unfamiliar environment. I have a wife and three kids; they rely on me for protection when we travel. I boxed and played football growing up so I've always had a high level of physicality but staying in shape and working out is an absolute must, especially if you travel somewhere on vacation or to another country which I am in often so I can't carry. I do however always have at least two very subtle but very capable weapons on me at all times. Sometimes it is just a wooden dowel that is 4" long and 1" diameter. I've learned to use this as a weapon and it is very effective especially if I am attacked by someone who is much larger and stronger than I am.
And maybe topo maps too. I am amazed at how many folks are either incapable of extrapolating or blind to the possibility that communications may instantaneously become an issue when SHTF. No cell phone? No interwebs? No AM-FM or cable-air wave TV? I was told that HAM will be up no matter what, but how many folks know how to use it?
@@papimaximus95 Having just seen a place I love totally destroyed by wildfire I can tell you that landmarks can be obscured or destroyed incredibly quickly, especiallyduring a disaster or "civil unrest" (essentially the same thing imo). The familiar turns into the strange in the blink of an eye. Relying on a single method of navigation and disdaining others is a potentially deadly mistake.
@@papimaximus95 Breathing just fine thanks, and the gaslighting is a bushleague tactic🙄.The only part of your last comment I agree with is that freedom of choice in America is a beautiful thing. Good luck to you.
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
For those with no experience, learn basic self defense, such as eye gouging, hitting to the throat, taking out a knee! Stick with basic moves. Get in shape.
In college I got a job and the first requirement was to be able to spar an hour each day with the owner. The owner was a former champion boxer. The 2 years I worked for him I learned many things. Later in life I took family members to a gym I belonged to where we did kick boxing for several years. At this time I had opportunity to spar with Vitali Klitschko. Never hurts to get out and learn self defense В колледже я устроился на работу, и первым требованием было иметь возможность каждый день по часу тренироваться с владельцем. Владелец - бывший чемпион по боксу. За 2 года работы с ним я многому научился. Позже я водил членов семьи в принадлежавший мне тренажерный зал, где мы несколько лет занимались кикбоксингом. В этот раз у меня была возможность провести спарринг с Виталием Кличко. Никогда не повредит выбраться и научиться самообороне
A lot of cities and counties don't allow knife carrying of any kind, either. In fact, in my state, if you are caught with a pocket knife on your person or in your car on school grounds (elementary, junior high, high school college) you go straight to jail for three years. Be extremely careful about where you carry a knife of any kind.
Awesome video and very current for these incredibly strange times. Well done, Sootch! My father fought in the Philippines under General MacArthur and my mom was a Filipina freedom fighter hiding in the mountains of Luzon. From them I learned the value of always being prepared. I taught those values as an Air Force Buddy Care and Survival instructor. Even to this day I maintain those values in my every day living at age 73.
Like your Father-in-law we drove right into a protest. I lost it and screamed "get out of my neighborhood". We cannot live safely in Portland Oregon anymore. We are out of here. Our Govenor and Mayor are pathetic excuses for human beings.
The first thing for me is to stay away from states that don’t recognize my CCW because other than a flashlight that’s the only tool I carry daily. My plan is to love everyone but always have a plan to dispatch them if necessary.
Sootch, I really appreciate your videos. 1 thing: if you have to scavenge and dumpster dive, be really careful for biohazardous items and substances! Don’t put any part of your body where you can’t see inside!!
I am old enough to be your dad. You said it plainly and to the point. The priorities and skills you discussed can be practiced at very little cost in time and money.
The probability that you hurt yourself with your own weapons is higher than that of someone attacking you. Especially in urban areas, where it is confusing and hectic. There are simple tools, such as a flashlight with strobe light, which are sufficient.
@@outbackeddie i only have a leadfilled wooden bat. We don't have guns in Ireland unless in a gun club. Should have said private citizen as someone will point our that criminals are well armed. Take care & stay safe.
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During the day, I recently carry a large metal water bottle full of water. That serves 2 purposes. 1 obviously is water, 2 is it can be used to strike and is a force multiplier and would hurt like heck.
My survivor skill is to stay out of big cities! I dend to stay in the country and local small towns. It's easier to spot out a stranger cause you see most of the time. Also I carry my gun every day.
SensiblePrepper has got to be one of the best preppers on youtube! This guy thinks of everything, has the best advice on bug out bags and good survival gear.
radon1234567 I don’t think time is up yet. Today to 2030 we will see it happen, it can happen any day. I personally feel it will happen in 2 to 4 years
Guys, i am a brazilian guy! Here, we are almost absoluted forbidden to have a firearm! Look this: I am a legal shooter in Brazil (Army Licence), and even so i CAN'T carry a firearm. This place é a joke! So, i carry a knife (forbidden if has more than 10cm of blade or if the policial force belivied that your intencious are malicious.... My decision is protect myself and carry a knife! My choice is fight for my life. Sorry for the english guys...
As a marathon runner that can easily pull sub 10 minute miles agree completely on being physically fit to deal with urban survival. As for the communication I found that living in New York City while it is good to hold your own personal beliefs to survive it doesn’t hurt to bullshit and agree with the opposing party to defuse situations
Regarding 5:43, a woman victim told the police that she was unaware that she had walked into an ambush. She was walking alone when another woman whom she did not know approach her and ask for directions. While the victim was distracted, she did see the furtive man sneak up from behind her and smash her on the back of her head with his hammer. The male mugger and his woman decoy accomplice robbed the victim and fled whereby leaving their victim unconscious. A Good Samaritan later found the bushwhacked victim lying helplessly on the ground and summoned for help.
Self defense. Not just knowing how to strike, but having been hit before helps. Knowing how to "take a punch". I grew up fighting from the 3rd grade up, in a rough area. That was when I got my first (and only) bloody nose from a 4th grader sucker punch. Before I was out of high school, I'd been beat down by men in their 20's along with 2 on one and 3 on one. I won some fights too. In my 20's, I got a part time night job bouncing in a Ft. Worth bar, near where I grew up. Then my next job, I was working in fully occupied, maximum security prisons in Texas and 3 other states. I began formal martial arts in my mid 30's, earned Black Black belt in my early 40's. I trained/competed for 10 years, including overlapping 8 years of instructing. Seen people of all ages and sexes fighting/sparring etc... and the ones who lost, were the ones who got hit for their first time. Also the ones who went to the ground lost-every single time. MMA/1 on 1 fighting, is very valuable for training, but that's 1 on 1. Almost any training is better than nothing. Just don't get on the ground. Don't wear sandals or flip flops. If you feel you're getting beat and overwhelmed, get off the concrete and onto some grass. Grass absorbs the blows better if you get taken to the ground. Watch for multiples, including women, children and dogs who might join in against you. Destroy the enemy and disappear as quickly as possible-not leaving your "calling card".
I felt compelled to write a comment as I watch this, fantastic video, uplifting. We all need to start taking back control of our own lives, learn how to be self-sufficient, self-reliant and self-dependent, learn how to create, maintain and DEFEND garden of food from invaders, learn how to use simple garden tools like RAKES, HOES, PICKS and FIREARMS again, this is the way forward in life, if we continue down the path we are choosing right now it will absolutely lead to TOTAL COLLAPSE. The best thing I ever did in my life was MOVE OUT OF THE CITY. Thanks for the video, I'm gonna watch it a few more times while working out and getting back in shape.
A lot of flashlights have a Stroboskop light. A very bright flickering light. It blinds the attacker, especially at night. And at night most attacks happen.
Sootch, just wanna say thank you for the videos...found you a couple years ago when I was reviewing a VR60 before purchasing. Look forward to all your next videos. .live close to your area in n.c. God Bless
Blending in is HUGE. North Americans tend to wear light, loud casual clothing like Under Armour atheletic wear, sports teams jerseys or hats, even things like camo pants, tank tops etc. This stuff is pretty rare in places like Europe which prefers more conservative, semi-casual, semi-formal stylish clothes like suits, sweaters, slacks, shoes, high-heels etc etc If you’re in a foreign place one of the easiest things you can do to blend in is buy local sport team clothing. I went to New Orleans for Mardi Gras but it was only a year after the Katrina hurricane so I was worried about being mugged or worse so I bought New Orleans Saints merch and locals were much more accepting.
Well, you get up there in age and your knees aint running. Cary a knife. And learn some martial arts. Also, It's amazing how many normal stuff you have in your pockets are serious weapons when you learn how to make them that way. A Hapkido instructor I used to go to had a whole month of classes once on this subject. You can use a pen, a credit card, a news paper, a scarf of all things! We all learned how to choke a guy out with a purse. For real, knowledge of different stuff like that comes in handy.
I would add to this, if you are out esp after dark in a strange town or strange part of your town etc. have on proper footwear. Ladies you can't hardly run or defend yourself in a pair of high healed shoes. Be ready to go to war if necessary. Thanks for the vid.
I'll add that it's a good idea to bring some kind of food/snacks/protein bars when out and about in troubled times because if you get stuck somewhere or detained, etc, food will provide mental energy along with physical energy. Better mental energy means better brain power for dealing with people and situations. Also, if you need to stay awake for long periods, such as traveling in a car, I discovered that keeping chewing gum/lollipops/potato chips/water in the car makes a HUGE difference in staying awake. It's good to stay hydrated, but don't forget that drinking a lot of water means restroom stops, so plan accordingly.
I use my phone for situational awareness. I'll hold my phone in front of me without it being on. But people expect you to be engrossed in it. I hold my phone in front of me to blend in, but I'm really paying attention to what is going on around me. I also had a situation recently where a "proud boy" pulled a gun on me. Luckily I was able to diffuse what was going on without anything getting physical.
Good advice very wise, Thank you for sharing. I was looking for a bit of equipment to help in SHTF situation when I came across this video and found it helpful mentally, having all the gear but no idea can just make people targets people need the right mentality and skills just as much as equipment maybe even more than equipment. Great video...
Good list Don, I constantly watch in amazement how unaware the general public is and how obviously unable to defend themselves they would be if something were to go down. We ran a Preparedness and urban combatives/awareness course at our dojo a year or so ago that really opened some eyes. In fact we were just asked about doing a refresher. Prep On T
God bless you sootch00 I’ve been watching you since I was a kid , I see you as one of many of my internet dads 😂 (with all due respect of course ) your advice & videos have saved my life here in the streets of Chicago , thank for all that you do .
I’m in 🇨🇦 interior of bc , I’m out of town but in city limits, we have 💩gun laws, my kids have hunting rifles ( inherited from their dad )when my husband passed I didn’t have my PAC , but their 6 hrs away in the North , I have my 6 month food supply ,and 72 hr emergency back pack in the front closet , road side and emergency first aid kit in my truck always ,I’m setting up a other 72 hr emergency bag with more camping items
You need to have tools to escape urban areas.. lock picks, wire/fence cutters incase you needa cut stuff down to go thru, pry bar/wide flat head screw driver. Just some stuff to add to your urban get home bag
You wer a Grappler?? That makes so much sense and it's so awesome! I've been training Brazilian jiu-jitsu and competing for 3 years. There is so much that goes along with martial arts that applies to prepping. Being comfortable in a physical altercation and having an issue a tional awareness is probably the most important aspect of any part of self-defense. Great video as always! Thanks for the content :-)
A three d cell Maglite saved my life. Did not save my attacker teeth. He lost all on one side. Now on a different note I knew a guy had a blue jean jacket with a butcher chain mail sew in to it. In a bar he felt something poking him in the back it was a knife. I think the best safety equipment for self defense is the one no one but you know. And if have some skills you can mod a truck by beefing up the doors to stop small arms. By replacing the door cards with steal. I’m not saying build a tank.
Nicely handled. I was a self defense teacher in an urban environment once ☮️ all topics would have been in my class (humbly stated); there was one more I used to eschew from about a half dozen experiences, and that was being prepared to do the wacky thing once in a while-like walking up the middle of traffic to avoid a four sidewalk corner ambush to a hold up (for example). It happened to me, etc 😂☮️and that takes losing your ego☮️
The most important skill is avoidance and evasion. You win 100 percent of the fights you don’t get into.
@B P - 😂
True, but you do get into fights. No matter how hard you try not to.
Why comment? He's offering legit content about what to do and what not to do in a contact situation.
@@SweetLiLheart I’m not disagreeing with anything he said in the video, just adding to it. Getting from point a to point b undetected in a city is part of the grey man philosophy. I’m sure he would agree with me.
Maybe, sort of, you also miss out on some prizes
Having spent a career in Security, the biggest problem I've found with anything related to self defense is a false sense of security. It doesn't matter whether you choose a gun, knife, pepper spray, stun gun, self defense training, tactical pen, flashlight or anything else, you must PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. If you don't, months or years down the road, when you really need to use that tool in a crisis, you will fail.
Good take.
Right on the money.
1. Keep a paper map in the car.
2. Don’t wait till you get to your car to try and find your keys.
When driving leave yourself a car's length at stop lights to drive around a problem.
Two thumbs up
Until u see that they only stopped early so they text without hitting the car in front of them. It might attract attention to them.
Problem is, I've seen people leave several car lengths and this creates a traffic pattern problem, or idiots stopping way before the line when they are the first ones at a light...
Truth!
I learned this by working utilities in a city. Total 180 from the 2 stoplight town I grew up in.
Situational awareness. A few years ago I was driving through a town in California and stopped at a red light. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a guy run up and grab for my door handle. Ran the red light, but got out of there without incident. Have an escape route no matter where you are!
Lucky u weren't t- boned
I had a Ho open my back door ... Hop in & put a knife to my throat n robbed me....once she hopped out I backed into her & got my wallet back put her in the trunk ...just kidding...
ALWAYS lock your car doors. Come on! That one’s a no-brainer!
I electrified mine. 50,000 volts at the flip of a switch. Bring it.
I don't understand why we have red lights.
I'm an empath and I can take on the feelings of others.I was in Wal-Mart about 10 years ago I have bad arthritis I was in a scooter paying with cash.As I was leaving the store I felt behind me danger.I pulled over and watched the person behind me.They went outside and was waiting on me to come out.They came back inside the store to see where I was.I gave them a dirty look.They walked past me and left the store.The same thing happened to me in Kroger and the parking lot.I can read people and feel their emotions.Learned this from a bad childhood.
The saying is, "When ALL you have is a hammer, everything is a nail." That one word makes a big difference.
If you are a hammer ...
Lol good one..my mom taught us when i was a kid het the head n them knees to get a person off u..its sad we have to go thru all this but yeah a lesson i never forgot
Most importantly is to watch out when you're static in a vulnerable position: drawing money, getting the groceries in the car, putting kids in their seat etc...
Sometimes the most crowded areas are the most dangerous. Get your train ticket everyday in a crowded station and check how many times someone tries to get your credit card number/wallet...
I used to sell stuff door to door many years ago - Sheesh! - people and their lack of security! I'll stand by the front door and ring the doorbell and it's all open including the security gate and the keys are hanging there in the lock. Or the lady draws into her driveway, partially opens her car door and starts primping in the rear view mirror.
I have been prepping for years on my own. I just met the love of my life who thanks me for prepping.
I have found myself that keeping in shape is no easier than doing 3 sets of 100 quick pushups and 50 pretty full sit up. 2 years ago I started with 7 push-ups.
100 pushups a day will turn you into a tank in 3 years.
I retired from a stressful job and for a year I've been walking my dog daily. As far as overweight, I'm 40% to my goal. Now carrying a 20 pound pack while doing 2-5 miles a day. The dog loves it. I have some age related issues for weight lifting, but I'm trying some new exercises.
Start growing your own food, even if it is just one tomato plant on your deck.
Amen!
I wish!
I’m like nuclear fallout. I can kill any plant.
Blockchain food will enslave us all.
I have FOUR!
Sprouts are easier , and have heap of nutrients
When you travel in a group, make sure most of your group, if not all of your group, are able and willing to throwdown if the SHTF.
I've seen groups where one guy is getting his ass kicked while his 4 friends just stand there, not doing anything because they don't want to get hit.
Thats when you find new friends so they have your back
@@jimssurvival4994 That is extremely difficult to find honestly and that kind of loyalty is often only put to the test at the most extreme situations.
I've seen guys that asked to have their ass kicked even though the group tried to talk him out of it.
@@TM-rh7zs in my experience, the situation doesn't even have to be extreme. for example, in the office, everybody complains about the problem, you decide to bring it up and suddenly you're alone. like they don't even stand behind you in an argument that serves their own interest too.
A bunch of wussies period, not standing watching your friend getting beat to death period
Great advice. Situational awareness is so important, especially in these times.
I'm a single mom and I'd take my kids to the city often. Some stores/ restaurants in a city have a few entrances/ exits that lead to different streets. I would drop a pin on my Google Maps and take a picture of where I came in (street signs, landmarks, parking garage level). I'd play a game with the kids of "I spy". This way, we all could remember a landmark. My kids are grown and they've told me that they do that even now as adults, since it became habit at a young age. I also had each kid sit facing the door of a restaurant, at the age of 13 so they could practice. I appreciate each of your videos, I learn something from every one I've watched! Thank you!
I grew up in a really bad area of the city and lived there until my family moved when I was 20. Then I lived in the suburbs and and a few times in the city until2001 when we moved to the country. One thing I learned from living in the extremely bad, very dangerous area growing up is that it's not just the clothes you wear that will peg you as a Target in those areas, it is mainly how you carry yourself and also the look on your face. The look on your face is so much more important than you think. You can dress exactly like the locals, you can walk exactly like the locals, but one glance at your face will usually out you as being very out of place. I dont know exactly how to tell you how to carry yourself and what expression to have, because it's not just one thing. But it is so much a thing that it's not funny. To this day I can go into one of those areas and not face more issues than a local because that switch just comes naturally to me. I'd honestly like to see a grey man type video that addresses this, because that outs someone more than anything else. Clothes are honestly secondary because there are times that those locals will be wearing something very unusual for some reason or other. I could put on a Scarlett Ohara prom dress complete with hat and parasol and be dropped into Southside Chicago and not face any more dangers than a local would because of how I carry myself and demeanor. Notice I said no more dangers than the locals, because you still do face dangers but you arent the target.
True
As a person who grew up in Chicago I TOTALLY agree with face & demeanor.
If someone looks afraid or clueless and walks that way, that person is "fresh meat". And as one walks, always be situation aware and have a plan B and a Plan C in mind.
Very good point. Don't forget eyes. Be always scanning area around you.Not staring, but always subtly moving your eyes. Ever been to jail? Notice everyone's eyes are always scanning/ observing everyone and everything going on around them.
So true! Non-verbal communication speaks louder than words. Rory Miller has some excellent books and videos on this, and other topics, dealing with confrontation.
Very true. Also you get what you give out, right? I always lived in sketchy areas, around some dangerous people sometimes, and got along fine, and my kids did too. I just didn't have any hand-holds, you know. Everyone knew I didn't want their shizen...and I wouldn't give them any shizen either...and if shizen was going down they could avoid it at my place as long as no shizen was required. Kinda helped.
This advice goes the other way... I remember when my wife and I first moved to the country. We got gas, and when I went in to pay every eye in the place sized me up. I was wearing black boots, black jacket, and blue jeans. Every person in the store, including the cashier was wearing camo. I now own lots of camo, and my wife loves to bring up when I used to say "I'm never wearing camo". Be the Grey Man.
I got lost in bad places multiple times in my life. South Chicago was the worst. What I recommend if you are in this situation is do not look lost. Do not ask for directions. No not look afraid. Do not suddenly change direction.
@@papimaximus95 I wandered into the bad neighborhood from a main area. I was not from Chicago and had no concept of the neighborhoods. This was before cell phones. It was clearly not a place I belonged and I knew I had to turn around but I was being closely watched.
Edged weapons are a good addition to your defensive array. I never go out at night when near cities. I avoid cities and crowds like the plague. Situational awareness is key. Always be willing to end conflicts quickly and decisively.
I have been very close to being abducted 3 times in my life. Being aware of my surroundings and trusting my instincts saved me...I don't even want to think about what might have happened had I not been paying attention. Awareness is the top of the list when it comes to survival and self defense imo...I'm always looking behind me, using my peripherals and paying attention to the behaviors of those around me. I check the backseat of my car before getting in and lock the door as soon as I close it. My friends make fun of me but I don't care...Had I not been paying attention when I was in NYC, I might not be alive today.
Steph, watch videos on where not to go and are not stadler places. It will cut down on occurrences of bad intent.
@@johnwehunt4305 Thank you and yes, I definitely will. I was born and raised in NYC and was living and working there when the attempted abductions occurred. It's the reason why I quit my job and moved out of New York. I know bad things can happen anywhere but certain places carry a higher risk. Which is exactly why I left New York.
@@amberenergy88 Glad you're ok, Steph. A lot of times predators look for easy prey. I'm amazed by how many times I've seen women walk to their cars at night never looking up from their phone, spend a minute finding their keys and sitting there for another couple minutes before starting their car. Always worries me every time I see it but there's no good way to give them some advice without coming off like a psycho lol
If your friends make fun of you for being prepared etc, they are what is commonly referred to as "sheep". Keep doing what youre doing.
I find your claims hard to believe.
I don’t always stop what I’m doing at work But when a sensible Prepper video notification pops up, I hide in the washroom
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In my truck
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Under the carpet 😂
As a youngster, I learned karate and started to excel to the point where I placed 2nd in nationals. I'm now a 4th black and teaching others. I will walk away if I can, but will destroy my enemy if forced. I learned how to shoot both pistol and rifle. I'm ready if provoked. It's so important to acquire this talent to survive what's coming. One time I was surrounded by 5 guys and had no escape. fortunately I knew the art and put down these thugs !
My dad drove race cars. He would say "Always be looking for a way out" good advice,...
#1 is do not rely on the police! In Houston the 911 response time for emergency calls is 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Bullshit. I worked in dispatch at HPD for 13 years. If your call is high priority enough, they will get there. For a low priority call, reporting an accident, or your vehicle broken into, and you didn't see the suspect, yea it can take awhile.
But yea, I will agree that in an emergency, i.e. home invasion, etc., yea you need to be able to take care of yourself until the police do arrive.
@John Grealey I sincerely sympathize with people who live in a disarmed country. I've carried a Walther PPK for around 26 years. Generally criminals are like predatory animals. They size their victims up and prey on the weak and defenseless. I guess being armed gives me that look of ," NOT A VICTIM".
@@wehrmeister if your call 🤔if your call wow
@@poppybean7807 That makes absolutely no sense. Try again.
I love when you mentioned about others' physical limitations, and I suddenly felt that you have considered it and understand it. I admire you for saying that. As physically handicap myself, I am fully aware of my limitations that is why I try to compensate it with other things I can do to help myself with my wife to evaluate my situation and be able to work with my weaknesses as part of our own contingency team, to be of help, rather than be an additional worrisome. One of the things I exercise is the mindset of learning the things I need to know in anticipating the things that could happen with depths of anticipation of what you need when they happen. As physically handicap since one year and nine months old, anticipation is already my way of life which helps avoid more serious problems. Although, my situation is not more on the street survival, but if there's a need to bug-out, I need to think of it hardly. Thank you for your tips. I learned a lot.
I keep on me the D.A.D. (defense alert device). It is pepper spray, flash light and alert device all in one. If I click the button that sends out the pepper spray it will send an alert from my phone (if my phone is on me) to every person in my contacts and each phone within a certain distance from me.
Jennie Anderson what device is that?
Yeah.... This is real useful... Could you tell me more about it?
The website for them is, tigerlight.net You can find more information on the D.A.D. there.
I'm a disabled single mom, but I'm determined to protect my autistic daughter. I saw this video, and subbed! Thank you for this critical information. Praying for safety and peace for all of us 🙂💜🙏
Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth....
That is such a good point.
Wow, that's so true. It's amazing how handy it is to have had a sibling, or lived in a neighborhood where you got punched in the face regularly! Seriously. I've been the almost victim of a mugging, a car-jacking, and a weird guy at a bar, and got out of it mostly because I kept thinking when I got punched in the face.
The people who have a plan for after they get punched in the mouth usually win. Not always, but usually.
Give Mike Tyson his props for saying that
Pro tip. Always protect your vitals, and stay conscious!
Great advice! There are so many out there on the street that have zero situational awareness. Thanks for the reminder.
Nice vid! In not sure if this is on topic or not but really wherever you live it's important. Don't just prep for natural disasters, or shtf situations. Start simple. Do you have an evacuation plan for a house fire? Do you have home fire extinguishers? Honestly all the guns, ammo, food/ and water storage don't mean didly if your house burns down because you didn't have a working fire extinguisher or smoke alarm....
This should be the top comment. There is more chance of me burning the house down cooking supper than getting jumped by a gang of thugs.
House insurance
“Always mind your surroundings “ - Ras al Ghoul
My family and I shelter in place when we hear gunshots in our neighborhood at night a few times a week. We stay away from the riots that we had during Memorial day weekend and Fourth of July this year. We stay close to home for groceries and if the supermarket is full then we go to the dollartree, dollar general and family dollar for our basics as needed.
Thank you for a timely, and well stated video!
Remember this motto: No matter what happens, I am going home safe today. It is not my job to educate an idiot.
Learned My skills in USMC your head is on a swivel always be aware of what is going around you check out everything and everyone for threat level
Very good 👍
I learned that myself, not from the USMC but life experience in rough neighborhoods. There's usually weapons in your environment too
Things like avoid late hours, walking alone, and look to everyone to spot a potential threat are key and basic decisions that many people ignore out there and can pre-empty the need to actual use self-defense.
Great points! I consider myself lucky that I grew up in a bad neighborhood, that I develop certain skills in dealing with possible threats in the street . Above all awareness, that you you'd be able to anticipate what's about to happen and remain strong and not to panic. In my neighborhood, I saw a man with a knife attacking another man with a gun who panicked and could not fire off a shot. He was stabbed and killed.
I doubt my American flag workout pants, pink muscle shirt with an iguana wearing sunglasses, and mullet will attract attention.
lol... guess it depends on the climate
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Another point that I think is important is the Battle Buddy System. We used it all the time in the Army while traveling. Civilians (and tough guys) suck at it. If at all possible, don’t ever travel alone. Have a friend of good character and courage that you can trust in a scary or dire situation and travel with that person. Whether in a vehicle or on foot, if you find yourself in a dangerous place, having even one other person can make the difference between surviving or being a victim. No one has eyes in the back of their head.
Simply respectfully acknowledging others (even just a nod, or “what’s up?”) let’s them know that you’re aware, but not a challenge to them, per se. That can make the difference in being left alone or targeted.
YES! The number of people who have been killed because someone thought they were being disrespected. Manners cost nothing but could save your most valuable asset... your life
My favorite line...."Because survival is critical, that's what keeps us alive." Love it. Love your channel and appreciate you sharing your decades of knowledge. I am a subscriber.
Number one rule in any fight: Don't Get Hit!!! Also a professional medical scalpel makes a lethal self defense weapon. In the beginning of Bruce Lee's book on fighting he says; go for the eyes, windpipe and/or groin. These are all potential death blows. No mercy!
You can also carry a cane on an airplane, start looking into these. Make a few modifications to them and they are very effective for self defense. When you start sporting gray/grey in the hair, it looks like it belongs there too. You can play the part a bit too, to sell it.
This is so important. Today I returned to my parked van and there was a homeless tweaker who gradually started screaming and then throwing things around. It got worse and I dipped out rather than fight in this case
Car jackings are on increase. Beware of where to park in parking lots to get to and from your vehicle. Keep doors of vehicles locked even at gas stations. Plan your path.
Knowing how to defend yourself is real when you were in an unfamiliar environment. I have a wife and three kids; they rely on me for protection when we travel. I boxed and played football growing up so I've always had a high level of physicality but staying in shape and working out is an absolute must, especially if you travel somewhere on vacation or to another country which I am in often so I can't carry. I do however always have at least two very subtle but very capable weapons on me at all times. Sometimes it is just a wooden dowel that is 4" long and 1" diameter. I've learned to use this as a weapon and it is very effective especially if I am attacked by someone who is much larger and stronger than I am.
Wasp and hornet spray works wonders and it’s flammable
Carburetor cleaner spray is caustic and you have a legit reason for having it in your car.
If the phones go down having a roadmap is a good idea.
And maybe topo maps too. I am amazed at how many folks are either incapable of extrapolating or blind to the possibility that communications may instantaneously become an issue when SHTF. No cell phone? No interwebs? No AM-FM or cable-air wave TV? I was told that HAM will be up no matter what, but how many folks know how to use it?
@@thomast8539, I have Ham and standard C.B.s in my vehicles.
@@papimaximus95 People have family and friends to meet that live out of state.
@@papimaximus95 Having just seen a place I love totally destroyed by wildfire I can tell you that landmarks can be obscured or destroyed incredibly quickly, especiallyduring a disaster or "civil unrest" (essentially the same thing imo). The familiar turns into the strange in the blink of an eye. Relying on a single method of navigation and disdaining others is a potentially deadly mistake.
@@papimaximus95 Breathing just fine thanks, and the gaslighting is a bushleague tactic🙄.The only part of your last comment I agree with is that freedom of choice in America is a beautiful thing. Good luck to you.
I think the reporter who got accosted was Andy Ngo . He has been incredible with his reporting on ANTIFA and BLM.
Communist fronts.
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
I forget who said that or a variation of it. Ming dynasty king? Some ancient eastern wisdom...
@@jeremygalloway1348 Sun Tzu, Art of war.
For those with no experience, learn basic self defense, such as eye gouging, hitting to the throat, taking out a knee! Stick with basic moves. Get in shape.
In college I got a job and the first requirement was to be able to spar an hour each day with the owner. The owner was a former champion boxer. The 2 years I worked for him I learned many things. Later in life I took family members to a gym I belonged to where we did kick boxing for several years. At this time I had opportunity to spar with Vitali Klitschko. Never hurts to get out and learn self defense
В колледже я устроился на работу, и первым требованием было иметь возможность каждый день по часу тренироваться с владельцем. Владелец - бывший чемпион по боксу. За 2 года работы с ним я многому научился. Позже я водил членов семьи в принадлежавший мне тренажерный зал, где мы несколько лет занимались кикбоксингом. В этот раз у меня была возможность провести спарринг с Виталием Кличко. Никогда не повредит выбраться и научиться самообороне
A lot of cities and counties don't allow knife carrying of any kind, either. In fact, in my state, if you are caught with a pocket knife on your person or in your car on school grounds (elementary, junior high, high school college) you go straight to jail for three years. Be extremely careful about where you carry a knife of any kind.
Never heard of that, crazy.
What state. There are exceptions to those laws typically.
Sounds fake and gay what shitty state do tou live in??
Pocket bag of salty sand
Awesome video and very current for these incredibly strange times. Well done, Sootch! My father fought in the Philippines under General MacArthur and my mom was a Filipina freedom fighter hiding in the mountains of Luzon. From them I learned the value of always being prepared. I taught those values as an Air Force Buddy Care and Survival instructor. Even to this day I maintain those values in my every day living at age 73.
Bless you! Amazing story.
Like your Father-in-law we drove right into a protest. I lost it and screamed "get out of my neighborhood". We cannot live safely in Portland Oregon anymore. We are out of here. Our Govenor and Mayor are pathetic excuses for human beings.
Im in Portland Oregon too. This place is pathetic!
@@eskimocommotion4965 They have ruined the city I grew up in and the media just makes it worse.
I'm in Virginia and we have the same type of sorry leadership. I'm trying my best to find a way out of here.
@@effeojnedib7208 My husband and I are doing our best to get out of this hell hole.
Both of them should be in prison.
The first thing for me is to stay away from states that don’t recognize my CCW because other than a flashlight that’s the only tool I carry daily. My plan is to love everyone but always have a plan to dispatch them if necessary.
Sootch, I really appreciate your videos. 1 thing: if you have to scavenge and dumpster dive, be really careful for biohazardous items and substances! Don’t put any part of your body where you can’t see inside!!
I am old enough to be your dad. You said it plainly and to the point. The priorities and skills you discussed can be practiced at very little cost in time and money.
"Sometimes, a firearm is not enough."
Correct. This is why I shoulder carry a Stinger AA launcher wherever I go. Stay prepared people.
Fire in the hole!
The probability that you hurt yourself with your own weapons is higher than that of someone attacking you. Especially in urban areas, where it is confusing and hectic. There are simple tools, such as a flashlight with strobe light, which are sufficient.
I'm jealous. All I have is a WWII bazooka and two rounds.
@@outbackeddie i only have a leadfilled wooden bat. We don't have guns in Ireland unless in a gun club. Should have said private citizen as someone will point our that criminals are well armed. Take care & stay safe.
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During the day, I recently carry a large metal water bottle full of water. That serves 2 purposes. 1 obviously is water, 2 is it can be used to strike and is a force multiplier and would hurt like heck.
My survivor skill is to stay out of big cities! I dend to stay in the country and local small towns. It's easier to spot out a stranger cause you see most of the time. Also I carry my gun every day.
SensiblePrepper has got to be one of the best preppers on youtube! This guy thinks of everything, has the best advice on bug out bags and good survival gear.
Food shortage is coming “GLOBALLY “ . Start prep don’t panic
SO TRUE
@radon1234567 Amen
radon1234567 I don’t think time is up yet. Today to 2030 we will see it happen, it can happen any day. I personally feel it will happen in 2 to 4 years
The poo rag panic buying has started again in the UK ! !
@radon1234567 Never 2 late 2 b woke. Let them alone, n let them prep. Who r u 2 say it's 2 late!!!
Great job 👍
Guys, i am a brazilian guy! Here, we are almost absoluted forbidden to have a firearm! Look this: I am a legal shooter in Brazil (Army Licence), and even so i CAN'T carry a firearm. This place é a joke! So, i carry a knife (forbidden if has more than 10cm of blade or if the policial force belivied that your intencious are malicious.... My decision is protect myself and carry a knife! My choice is fight for my life. Sorry for the english guys...
Good luck. I hope you can eventually get your firearms rights back. It makes no sense to deny firearms to law-abiding people.
Get. Illegal, gun
Stay alert and safe! Your English is much better than my Portugese!
Your English is good. Thank you for the motivation
When I walk down the street everyone notices me. It doesn't matter what I wear. When you're as tall as I am, you get noticed.
As a marathon runner that can easily pull sub 10 minute miles agree completely on being physically fit to deal with urban survival. As for the communication I found that living in New York City while it is good to hold your own personal beliefs to survive it doesn’t hurt to bullshit and agree with the opposing party to defuse situations
Regarding 5:43, a woman victim told the police that she was unaware that she had walked into an ambush. She was walking alone when another woman whom she did not know approach her and ask for directions. While the victim was distracted, she did see the furtive man sneak up from behind her and smash her on the back of her head with his hammer. The male mugger and his woman decoy accomplice robbed the victim and fled whereby leaving their victim unconscious. A Good Samaritan later found the bushwhacked victim lying helplessly on the ground and summoned for help.
Literally wearing an orange high viz shirt while watching. In Portland Oregon. Can’t wait to be part of the 20.
Im watching in a high vis orange shirt also. In camas Washington
I found myself in East Palo Alto after the Rodney King decision. Trees and cars were already on fire, before I knew what was happening.
That would have been a good time to go hang out with the Korean shop owners. They knew how to deal with that crap.
@@outbackeddie Everyone should see the videos of the "Rooftop Koreans" during times like these.
@@AnandaAtHome What makes you say that?
As someone on the far left I appreciate the advice. All good stuff my friend
Self defense. Not just knowing how to strike, but having been hit before helps. Knowing how to "take a punch". I grew up fighting from the 3rd grade up, in a rough area. That was when I got my first (and only) bloody nose from a 4th grader sucker punch. Before I was out of high school, I'd been beat down by men in their 20's along with 2 on one and 3 on one. I won some fights too. In my 20's, I got a part time night job bouncing in a Ft. Worth bar, near where I grew up. Then my next job, I was working in fully occupied, maximum security prisons in Texas and 3 other states. I began formal martial arts in my mid 30's, earned Black Black belt in my early 40's. I trained/competed for 10 years, including overlapping 8 years of instructing. Seen people of all ages and sexes fighting/sparring etc... and the ones who lost, were the ones who got hit for their first time. Also the ones who went to the ground lost-every single time. MMA/1 on 1 fighting, is very valuable for training, but that's 1 on 1. Almost any training is better than nothing. Just don't get on the ground. Don't wear sandals or flip flops. If you feel you're getting beat and overwhelmed, get off the concrete and onto some grass. Grass absorbs the blows better if you get taken to the ground. Watch for multiples, including women, children and dogs who might join in against you. Destroy the enemy and disappear as quickly as possible-not leaving your "calling card".
Good info, and I love it that Wyoming is almost completely blank on the map. :)
I felt compelled to write a comment as I watch this, fantastic video, uplifting. We all need to start taking back control of our own lives, learn how to be self-sufficient, self-reliant and self-dependent, learn how to create, maintain and DEFEND garden of food from invaders, learn how to use simple garden tools like RAKES, HOES, PICKS and FIREARMS again, this is the way forward in life, if we continue down the path we are choosing right now it will absolutely lead to TOTAL COLLAPSE. The best thing I ever did in my life was MOVE OUT OF THE CITY.
Thanks for the video, I'm gonna watch it a few more times while working out and getting back in shape.
A lot of flashlights have a Stroboskop light. A very bright flickering light. It blinds the attacker, especially at night. And at night most attacks happen.
When you are in a really bad area at night whipping out a $1000 iPhone to check your location is not a good move Sootch. ;0)
Having an iPhone is a tip to others that you live in snowglobe.
Sootch, just wanna say thank you for the videos...found you a couple years ago when I was reviewing a VR60 before purchasing. Look forward to all your next videos. .live close to your area in n.c. God Bless
Blending in is HUGE. North Americans tend to wear light, loud casual clothing like Under Armour atheletic wear, sports teams jerseys or hats, even things like camo pants, tank tops etc.
This stuff is pretty rare in places like Europe which prefers more conservative, semi-casual, semi-formal stylish clothes like suits, sweaters, slacks, shoes, high-heels etc etc
If you’re in a foreign place one of the easiest things you can do to blend in is buy local sport team clothing.
I went to New Orleans for Mardi Gras but it was only a year after the Katrina hurricane so I was worried about being mugged or worse so I bought New Orleans Saints merch and locals were much more accepting.
I am a retired law enforcement officer I have trained martial arts 🥋 60 years great video
You need to be able to run.
Cardio will give you a mental edge as well as physically dominate.
Well, you get up there in age and your knees aint running. Cary a knife. And learn some martial arts. Also, It's amazing how many normal stuff you have in your pockets are serious weapons when you learn how to make them that way. A Hapkido instructor I used to go to had a whole month of classes once on this subject. You can use a pen, a credit card, a news paper, a scarf of all things! We all learned how to choke a guy out with a purse. For real, knowledge of different stuff like that comes in handy.
That’s my main problem cardio is horrible
And a good distance at that.
I would add to this, if you are out esp after dark in a strange town or strange part of your town etc. have on proper footwear. Ladies you can't hardly run or defend yourself in a pair of high healed shoes. Be ready to go to war if necessary. Thanks for the vid.
I'll add that it's a good idea to bring some kind of food/snacks/protein bars when out and about in troubled times because if you get stuck somewhere or detained, etc, food will provide mental energy along with physical energy. Better mental energy means better brain power for dealing with people and situations. Also, if you need to stay awake for long periods, such as traveling in a car, I discovered that keeping chewing gum/lollipops/potato chips/water in the car makes a HUGE difference in staying awake. It's good to stay hydrated, but don't forget that drinking a lot of water means restroom stops, so plan accordingly.
The most important skill you can apply is to Pay Attention !!!!
I use my phone for situational awareness. I'll hold my phone in front of me without it being on. But people expect you to be engrossed in it. I hold my phone in front of me to blend in, but I'm really paying attention to what is going on around me.
I also had a situation recently where a "proud boy" pulled a gun on me. Luckily I was able to diffuse what was going on without anything getting physical.
Good advice very wise, Thank you for sharing. I was looking for a bit of equipment to help in SHTF situation when I came across this video and found it helpful mentally, having all the gear but no idea can just make people targets people need the right mentality and skills just as much as equipment maybe even more than equipment. Great video...
Good list Don, I constantly watch in amazement how unaware the general public is and how obviously unable to defend themselves they would be if something were to go down. We ran a Preparedness and urban combatives/awareness course at our dojo a year or so ago that really opened some eyes. In fact we were just asked about doing a refresher. Prep On T
I just wanna say this was a really good video. Very informative I will definitely recommend this to my friends who are new to prepping
God bless you sootch00 I’ve been watching you since I was a kid , I see you as one of many of my internet dads 😂 (with all due respect of course ) your advice & videos have saved my life here in the streets of Chicago , thank for all that you do .
Listing all 9 of these at the end, would be a nice addition, as well, as notating them, on the video when you mentioned them.
He should've added that to the prep for this prep video. He wasnt prepared...now there are disgruntled comments below lol
Very good stuff and every word hits home
Great guidelines to follow.
You sir are a great American and thank you 🇺🇲👍
I’m in 🇨🇦 interior of bc , I’m out of town but in city limits, we have 💩gun laws, my kids have hunting rifles ( inherited from their dad )when my husband passed I didn’t have my PAC , but their 6 hrs away in the North , I have my 6 month food supply ,and 72 hr emergency back pack in the front closet , road side and emergency first aid kit in my truck always ,I’m setting up a other 72 hr emergency bag with more camping items
Get a bear spray and a baseball bat .
@Timothy Mckee Wasp/hornet spray--- shoots a pretty accurate stream 20+ feet,, petroleum distillates.
I would also add don't be naive and gullible. Don't be lured into a trap out of desperation.
You need to have tools to escape urban areas.. lock picks, wire/fence cutters incase you needa cut stuff down to go thru, pry bar/wide flat head screw driver. Just some stuff to add to your urban get home bag
I should probably start carrying my gun every time I go out.
@Don Quixote my parents get upset with me because I’ll be eating cereal with my .45 right beside me on the table
Get some training in using this tool for self defense. It is not a magic wand.
@@dougdow1287 I know how.
A gun left at home is like carrying a gun with no bullets in it.
SITUWARE IS SO IMPORTANT!!! Eyes & ears folks, but also nose, intuition, reflections, and LACK of what is normal are all helpful. Much
Wasp and hornet spray will work like pepper spray, 10 to 12 feet stream
It may be flammable too.
I had a cop tell me it’s better than nothing. But just better
Just like Jimmy below said. Avoid bad situations if possible. Stay away from self serve gas station and convenient store after dark.
You wer a Grappler?? That makes so much sense and it's so awesome! I've been training Brazilian jiu-jitsu and competing for 3 years. There is so much that goes along with martial arts that applies to prepping.
Being comfortable in a physical altercation and having an issue a tional awareness is probably the most important aspect of any part of self-defense.
Great video as always! Thanks for the content :-)
Hawaiian shirt during a abroad vacation makes the waiter serving u fast and adds 10-20% more to the bill!
A three d cell Maglite saved my life. Did not save my attacker teeth. He lost all on one side. Now on a different note I knew a guy had a blue jean jacket with a butcher chain mail sew in to it. In a bar he felt something poking him in the back it was a knife. I think the best safety equipment for self defense is the one no one but you know. And if have some skills you can mod a truck by beefing up the doors to stop small arms. By replacing the door cards with steal. I’m not saying build a tank.
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Greetings from germany
Nicely handled. I was a self defense teacher in an urban environment once ☮️ all topics would have been in my class (humbly stated); there was one more I used to eschew from about a half dozen experiences, and that was being prepared to do the wacky thing once in a while-like walking up the middle of traffic to avoid a four sidewalk corner ambush to a hold up (for example). It happened to me, etc 😂☮️and that takes losing your ego☮️