I'm situationally aware, but I dont stare constantly. I try to be confident in my abilities but still know my limitations. Like you said, success is not guaranteed. The easiest way to not be caught up in a bad situation is to avoid it/leave when your intuition tells you to.
Right on, totally agree.. The old saying: "you win 100% of the fights you don't get into" comes to mind. Having an enforcer mentality almost guarantees that trouble will find you.
Love the video! Here's my 3 things to keep you out of trouble; 1. Be confident and know where you stand. Don't volunteer for a beating you didn't need to take. 2. Mind your business!! Don't interject yourself into situations that you don't need to be involved in. N put your dang phones away!! 3. De-escalte a situation, be prepared to walk away if the opportunity presents itself, or give that opportunity to someone else. Failing these 3, any situation can take a wrong tu. Thosese who wish to cause harm, usually aren't out there alone. Even if you don't see them at first, they're probably close. If you engage with someone, be prepared for others to help them, not you. People will not come to help you, just the way it is in the real world.
At 65 and still a city kid at heart , I want to do what I can with what's available to me . Gotta say it also doesn't hurt that the Lord is always aware of me . ( new subscriber from Jersey )
Yes, I have definitely seen the Mall Cop mentality, I refer to it as the Barney Fife Syndrome (deputy from Mayberry TV). They are ready to blow up any situation so they can prove themselves. It is so much better to stay under the radar ready and aware of what's going on (and yes, take the seat facing the door). Blending in and being prepared. The best defense is usually to high tail it out of the area as soon as something 'feels' dicey. Thank you. Great video ❤
I ccp everywhere l go! I keep my head on a swivel especially when I'm out in public! Situational awareness!! I never look for trouble... I do my best to stay out of bad situation's... And l hope i never hv to use my gun self defense! Let me say that again! I hope to never hv to use my gun i self defense.... But thats why l carry it! Better to hv it and not need it... Than to need it and not hv it! I refuse to be an easy victim!
While the campus I work three days a week is considered safe, it still pays to keep one's head on a swivel and look around especially when going to the underground parking. One teacher was assaulted a while back because the student did not like the grade he received. No firearms allowed on campus regardless. Comes down to being the gray man and get to the safety of the vehicle asap and out of Dodge. Your presentation is one that we should review periodically, so as not to become complacent and forget how dangerous the environment we function can be, and how to carry ourselves.
I had an episode last week where I encountered a rather scary looking person in a closed, isolated place while resting on a bike ride. I actually felt fear. I watched him go by on the first pass, then jumped on my bike and took off. Your advice is helpful.
@@SanguivoreThanks! What was unusual for me was that I felt fear as an instinctive feeling. I learned from this channel to listen to my feelings and not second guess them, so I jumped on my bike and took off quickly! It was really helpful to not have to think things through or analyze things, but just recognize the fear, then act on it and bug out. Glad you were unhurt too.
@@kipkaercher3257 Amen, my friend. We certainly have our intuition for a reason, and I've never regretted following my gut-but I've certainly regretted when I denied it. Our instincts are definitely there to help preserve us. And thank you, my friend!
You are so correct about the people who want the problem. I used to be that person when I was younger. Those same people when they shoot someone cry their eyes out. It's never what you thought it was.
I'll listen to anyone who peaches balance. Nice video. I'm closer to the head in sand side of the spectrum. The odds of needing to protect yourself for a majority of Americans is very close to zero. Follow the rules of stupid and the chances get practically zero.
when you described the Gas station man. i started laughing because i kind of felt called out😭 i try not to look too intimidating but ive had a lot of people say i look pretty tactical
Excellent video with important subject matter. I felt you when said "I draw a lot of attention with the way I look and carry myself". I have experienced this myself to the point that I once thought I was becoming paranoid. But it's just true and I stopped worrying about it. To counter it I express kindness by holding doors open, using good manners, and waving/nodding/making friendly small talk when appropriate, among other things that are totally situational. Ya know I don't want to be as heavily armed/prepared/whatever as I am but I have to. I have 2 little boys and a beautiful woman who absolutely need me to provide and guide them through this world of the wicked. With that said, situational awareness is a multi faceted concept where avoidance of trouble when possible is king. Ego is not our amigo. Be a light in the darkness. Looking forward to your next video about this insane shit where, like always, you offer a sane perspective. Take care!
I'm 62, long silver hair, two 1/4 cart earrings in my left ear. I wear a T-shirt sometimes, most of the time I wear polo shirt. I wear a stainless steel G SHOCK watch or my Gravitymaster G SHOCK. I drive a 2023 Mustang GT, six speed manual transmission, Iconic Silver with Drag 34 black wheels with machined lip. Now, I live in rural Texas. Pickups, 4X4s, cowboys and Hee Haw. The reason I say all of this is, cops. The person you described, I have seen in cops here in my area. LOL "I got a badge and I have a gun." "I'M THE LAW!" Yeah, I have been witness. I have pulled out of convenience store and had cops follow me all the way home! I know they were running my tags. I have earrings to mark the two times I avoided dying. Won't go into that, just leave it like that. Yeah, living in rural Texas I know the persona you are referring to. I watch, I pay attention when I get out of my car. I'm 62 and I have never felt like I needed gun up until now. I keep my Glocks at home. I carry a knife with me at all times. Carried one since I was 8 in Oak Cliff. I try to just avoid groups of people. I try to avoid people who give off the "bad vibe" persona. I try to avoid cops too. I have never been arrested. Some of the sheriff's deputies know me here. Lived here since I was 14. That said, there are some new ones now with a name to establish. I went from driving a Corolla, to Camry and now Mustang GT. The Mustang really garners the "LOOK" if you would. LOL I know it is the fact of being a Mustang GT, V8 dual exhaust, the same reason why I bought it, the same reason it garners the "LOOK" from everyone. My foot on the accelerator does not help. LOL I love the sound of the duals. I have gotten used to the "LOOK". Funny thing, the 4X4s have louder exhaust than I do. LOL
One of the dangerous mindsets (promoted by some TH-cam channels) is the "sheepdog" mentality. If that's what someone wants to be like, they should become a cop.
@@richardriddle7580 I appreciate you sharing that. If somebody can be a sheepdog without having to have the hyper mentality, that’s good. It mostly comes down to concealed carry.
Well, I won't turn my back on your wife, mother or daughter being victimized. Call me what you want, I would have to live with myself not you friend. 🎅🤠🙏oh, by the way, I have no ego. 🎅🤠🙏
Also, how many of these ultra-prepared dudes are prepared for post-fight? When you have yourself or your assailant bleeding out from a knife wound? How many tactical pants-dudes carry a tourniquet (and knows how to correctly use it) and other first aid gear in their pockets? Having this readiness and preparations is a vital part of becoming a "first tier citizen", if you would like to call it that.
Some of them are not prepared for a non-fight either. Walk away is not self-defense. It may be the smart way for self-preservation. Can I take "that guy"? Who cares when I can avoid situation altogether?
@@maxlutz3674 You are absolutely right. At least in my country, the court would ask why I did not just walk off...that is the first thing they will try to sort out. And I better have I really good reason if I choose to engage in a fight.
Also, I think a person's self-defense mindset should be adjusted to the crime rate in their area. I read the weekly online (suburban) police report, to keep track of that. I am situationally aware, but also realize that street crime is beyond rare here, and there has been only one murder in 15 years. If I was going into "the city" I would have a different mindset.
Very important. That happens in nature as well. Predators and threats of different kinds in different environments. It also comes down to understanding what price is being paid by living in certain areas, instead of moving for example. This is specially important for life that is outside such as anywhere open, park, beach, etc. As opposed to your own home or where you work. As an example, on the beach if you swim you won't be carrying any weapon with you... Think about that for women specially (no pepper spray, no anything on them)
Insightful observations. I have limited tolerance for those who project superiority. Do be aware such people NEED the recognition because something is lacking. Some of them are so wrapped up in confronting bad guys (which, granted, is necessary at the present hour) that they won't know what to do with themselves in times of peace. They should give this some thought. Also, for us who are people of faith, we must ask God to watch over us day to day in this regard (Psalm 91), believing He will quicken us to danger and otherwise protect us.. Nonetheless, be aware and be prepared to the extent you feel is appropriate for your particular situation (even Jesus and His disciples carried swords), but be aware also of the principle that he who lives by the sword will die by the sword. If you are a hammer, everything tends to look like a nail, so if you secretly need violence, you will find it, but it might not turn out the way you assumed. Violence is at times absolutely necessary, but we should never long for it or enjoy it. So...I agree, balance is the key, like so many other things in life.
Mindset comment. You accurately described self defense personalities. Most human communication is non verbal and it helps to understand it. Then, you have to practice reading the non verbal communications. You had the incident at the gasoline station. You read the guy's body language. The flip side is that some one else is going to be reading your body language and probably unconsciously. The other extreme example is also understandable. A human does not feel danger until the source of danger is within 20 feet. General Baden-Powell, founder of the boy scouts, observed during the Boer War that trained scouts could read non-verbal language. It wasn't a matter of heredity or innate skills. It was learned behavior of reading non verbal signs. A US Army study prior to 1968 confirmed that soldiers who had attained the rank of Eagle Scout had few combat injuries and deaths in Vietnam. My car was locked in by another car in underground parking at a store. The parking attendant did not have the keys to the blocking car and never saw the driver. I looked at the car and the available non verbal signs and concluded I would be looking for a white man in his 60s who stood at least 6'2" tall and weighed 240 pounds. I went upstairs, looking only at shoes and walked right up to him. I was trained to do that.
I’m 5’9” 181, was in the Marines. Not the biggest dude out there but I get told often that I’m intimidating. Couldn’t tell ya why, but I do walk like I’m coming up to you to start Stuff and even make fun of myself for this. I watch some of my own TH-cam videos and laugh and say “Jesus do I really walk like that?”😂 I’ve been taught how to to box and kickbox and practice now and again to keep my skills up as an over 40 man. I do practice awareness and always carry, but of course, I don’t want to ever end up in a situation that warrants “self defense” I got in fights in my youth, ya, it’s hard to not get back in that dudes face who’s starting crap with you but 50% of the time I do🤦🏽♂️ it is hard to walk that fine line. I think most people are good and don’t have bad intentions but FFS it’s so hard to stop and try to help anyone currently for all the reasons I don’t even have to list.
Thanks for the video, and wise words, Bro! I realise myself on overestimation of my ability and skills for self defense. So I have a stuff to work on 😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Take care, and wish you had no more "watchers" on your way 🙂
My father told me, "Son, there will always be someone stronger than you." "It's not unmanly to hit and run, to defend yourself." "Just make sure they don't chase you home." "Don't let them know where you live, Son." I tell that to women. If you have to, hit and run. And while running, call 911. It's survival, hit and run. You draw out the fight it gives the perp time to get a weapon, if they don't have one. Yeah, don't be hero. Heroes live on TV. Look at cops, they call for back up when there just one person.
@@411Outdoors Sometimes you can't hit and run. Defending a wife, defending a husband, maybe. Go over things with your spouse. Your in the fight? She is on phone calling for back up aka, the cops. Get out of the fight as soon as possible. You being the way you are already know this. LOL Some people don't. Wife on the phone, husband defending. Two people? One calls for back up, 911. Always be in the right, then you can call the cops and not have to worry. Love the channel.
Thanks again for your insightful words my friend. Hope so well is with yours. Wondering if you, or the chat, could help me acquire a "Gerber prodigy knife" I keep getting foreign knock offs. It's my everyday woods carry, had it for ten years or more. Much luv and well wishes!
That is an incredible knife. I’m a huge fan of the strong arm. One thing you could do is go to Gerber directly. Amazon also has a lot of the true copies. The prodigy should cost around 75 and up.
@@411Outdoors I bought mine ten years ago at Walmart,I think it was 60 or so best knife ever. They only had the knife on display, when they showed me the sheath I thought why is this not in display with this!
I feel like a lot of the extreme sides of this topic for those of us somewhere in the middle is friends and family. I find if I have 3 larger male friends or family around it luls me into a false sense of security and an inflation of my ego should a verbal altercation get started for example. On the flipside, if it's my wife and our two daughters, then I might be a bit overcompensating and too fearful/focused around people in public.
@@kennethreisigl5477 I can understand that viewpoint. I appreciate the comment. My goal is to help people develop balance in these areas. Usually between two parallel of extremes lies the truth.
CCW classes are filled with super-tactical lookin' dudes in black t-shirts, 511 pants and Magpul baseball hats. It's a cult with a dress code. My Marvin-the-Martian t-shirt and choice not to cover my boomer bald head with the required gun-stuff advertisement hat didn't meet the standard. I'm not cool enough to hang with those guys. Cults are weird. But, I don't stick out like a sore thumb while making my way through my day.
@@411OutdoorsConsider a Hawaiian shirt every once in a while. You'd be nearly invisible. It could come in handy if you have to go to the store during the West Nile virus lockdown in November. Just sayin'.
@@411Outdoors thanks man I can’t buy them in Europe , here in market I see only pentagon mil tec etc , what do you think about those ..? I like this very much but with delivery even if they shipped will be triple expensive for me
@@411Outdoors It was a video of you in the middle of the forest showing drills with traditional and reverse grip. I was looking to recap, great content anyway.
Thanks for the video. I've never exactly run into someone that I saw as that guy. Maybe I tend to dismiss those people. I know one guy in the local Republican party who is a bit more conspicuous than he needs to be with his carry sometimes, but he doesn't seem all that aware of anyone except himself. I've heard other people talk about him doing this kind of stuff, but people either really like him or see him as something of a joke. Years ago, I remember hearing noises from a parking lot and walking over to find a water playground. I stood there for a moment just looking at all the cool things that someone had built. I then became aware of some guy staring at me. Nothing about him suggested that he was really into preparation. He just seemed to be someone who looked at me and immediately hated me. I stood there for about three or four minutes longer than I otherwise would just to irritate him for being so stupid. However, I wasn't going to waste any more of my time just to irritate an idiot.
I'm situationally aware, but I dont stare constantly. I try to be confident in my abilities but still know my limitations. Like you said, success is not guaranteed. The easiest way to not be caught up in a bad situation is to avoid it/leave when your intuition tells you to.
Right on, totally agree.. The old saying: "you win 100% of the fights you don't get into" comes to mind. Having an enforcer mentality almost guarantees that trouble will find you.
😂 Love your common sense and honesty. Also biblical references.
Helpful... thanks for posting this video,
Love the video! Here's my 3 things to keep you out of trouble;
1. Be confident and know where you stand. Don't volunteer for a beating you didn't need to take.
2. Mind your business!! Don't interject yourself into situations that you don't need to be involved in. N put your dang phones away!!
3. De-escalte a situation, be prepared to walk away if the opportunity presents itself, or give that opportunity to someone else.
Failing these 3, any situation can take a wrong tu. Thosese who wish to cause harm, usually aren't out there alone. Even if you don't see them at first, they're probably close. If you engage with someone, be prepared for others to help them, not you. People will not come to help you, just the way it is in the real world.
Thanks for sharing!
Good advice.
Amen..be the gray man...being humble and ready is better than being over proud And over estimate the situation
Speak Softly and Carry A Big Stick.
Genuinely some of the best advice.
My daddy always told me that if I should loose,ta walk softly and carry a big stick....never thought ta talk softly.
At 65 and still a city kid at heart , I want to do what I can with what's available to me . Gotta say it also doesn't hurt that the Lord is always aware of me . ( new subscriber from Jersey )
Thank you! Cheers
Yes, I have definitely seen the Mall Cop mentality, I refer to it as the Barney Fife Syndrome (deputy from Mayberry TV). They are ready to blow up any situation so they can prove themselves. It is so much better to stay under the radar ready and aware of what's going on (and yes, take the seat facing the door). Blending in and being prepared. The best defense is usually to high tail it out of the area as soon as something 'feels' dicey.
Thank you. Great video ❤
If you carry, you should try to avoid conflict.
I ccp everywhere l go!
I keep my head on a swivel especially when I'm out in public!
Situational awareness!!
I never look for trouble...
I do my best to stay out of bad situation's...
And l hope i never hv to use my gun self defense!
Let me say that again!
I hope to never hv to use my gun i self defense....
But thats why l carry it!
Better to hv it and not need it...
Than to need it and not hv it!
I refuse to be an easy victim!
While the campus I work three days a week is considered safe, it still pays to keep one's head on a swivel and look around especially when going to the underground parking. One teacher was assaulted a while back because the student did not like the grade he received. No firearms allowed on campus regardless. Comes down to being the gray man and get to the safety of the vehicle asap and out of Dodge. Your presentation is one that we should review periodically, so as not to become complacent and forget how dangerous the environment we function can be, and how to carry ourselves.
You have a great perspective on self defense. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill set with Americans who need it.
Anytime!
I in the UK so no gun carrying (legally) here but your points are very well made and are universal in their relevance . Great video
Absolutely! 100%!
Great Truths 👊🏽🦅
I am learning so much from your videos.
So great to hear!
I had an episode last week where I encountered a rather scary looking person in a closed, isolated place while resting on a bike ride. I actually felt fear. I watched him go by on the first pass, then jumped on my bike and took off. Your advice is helpful.
Thank you!
Glad you played it safe and got outta there, my friend! Had a similar instance at an isolated rest stop on a trip a few years back.
@@SanguivoreThanks! What was unusual for me was that I felt fear as an instinctive feeling. I learned from this channel to listen to my feelings and not second guess them, so I jumped on my bike and took off quickly! It was really helpful to not have to think things through or analyze things, but just recognize the fear, then act on it and bug out. Glad you were unhurt too.
@@kipkaercher3257 Amen, my friend. We certainly have our intuition for a reason, and I've never regretted following my gut-but I've certainly regretted when I denied it. Our instincts are definitely there to help preserve us. And thank you, my friend!
@01:48 = Story One... great narrative.
Stay aware but don't give yourself away, carry concealed. Wait til you know for a fact there is eminent danger and malicious intent to act.
You are so correct about the people who want the problem. I used to be that person when I was younger. Those same people when they shoot someone cry their eyes out. It's never what you thought it was.
I'll listen to anyone who peaches balance. Nice video. I'm closer to the head in sand side of the spectrum. The odds of needing to protect yourself for a majority of Americans is very close to zero. Follow the rules of stupid and the chances get practically zero.
Balanced peaches is important elsewise they roll off the counter onto the floor eh.
Brilliant 👍🏼
That bald head is a level head. You are spot on.
@@Newfoundlander1916 thanks my friend haha🙂👊
@411Outdoors you're welcome! Greetings from Newfoundland, Canada
Good video.
when you described the Gas station man. i started laughing because i kind of felt called out😭 i try not to look too intimidating but ive had a lot of people say i look pretty tactical
Hey my friend, I love tactical, lol but this guy was next level hoping something would pop off😂
I believe in keeping a low profile and for them not knowing where I'm coming from is a good practice. As always, good tips.
Thank you!
Excellent video with important subject matter. I felt you when said "I draw a lot of attention with the way I look and carry myself". I have experienced this myself to the point that I once thought I was becoming paranoid. But it's just true and I stopped worrying about it. To counter it I express kindness by holding doors open, using good manners, and waving/nodding/making friendly small talk when appropriate, among other things that are totally situational.
Ya know I don't want to be as heavily armed/prepared/whatever as I am but I have to. I have 2 little boys and a beautiful woman who absolutely need me to provide and guide them through this world of the wicked. With that said, situational awareness is a multi faceted concept where avoidance of trouble when possible is king. Ego is not our amigo. Be a light in the darkness.
Looking forward to your next video about this insane shit where, like always, you offer a sane perspective. Take care!
Good words my friend!
Preach, my good brother!
Thank you for these appropriate warnings.
Our doing a great job, good content without a bunch of goofy stuff
Good content. Agree.
PS I always try to sit with my back to a wall. Just an old habit from Vietnam.
As having been employed as an Armed Security Officer, I've seen these guys several times over the past 30 years.
Absolutely on point- great video
Thank you!
Yupers,
You are correct. A heightened state of awareness is good but too much isn't going to be good.
Your videos are great.thx
I'm 62, long silver hair, two 1/4 cart earrings in my left ear. I wear a T-shirt sometimes, most of the time I wear polo shirt. I wear a stainless steel G SHOCK watch or my Gravitymaster G SHOCK. I drive a 2023 Mustang GT, six speed manual transmission, Iconic Silver with Drag 34 black wheels with machined lip. Now, I live in rural Texas. Pickups, 4X4s, cowboys and Hee Haw. The reason I say all of this is, cops. The person you described, I have seen in cops here in my area. LOL "I got a badge and I have a gun." "I'M THE LAW!" Yeah, I have been witness. I have pulled out of convenience store and had cops follow me all the way home! I know they were running my tags. I have earrings to mark the two times I avoided dying. Won't go into that, just leave it like that.
Yeah, living in rural Texas I know the persona you are referring to. I watch, I pay attention when I get out of my car. I'm 62 and I have never felt like I needed gun up until now. I keep my Glocks at home. I carry a knife with me at all times. Carried one since I was 8 in Oak Cliff. I try to just avoid groups of people. I try to avoid people who give off the "bad vibe" persona. I try to avoid cops too. I have never been arrested. Some of the sheriff's deputies know me here. Lived here since I was 14. That said, there are some new ones now with a name to establish.
I went from driving a Corolla, to Camry and now Mustang GT. The Mustang really garners the "LOOK" if you would. LOL I know it is the fact of being a Mustang GT, V8 dual exhaust, the same reason why I bought it, the same reason it garners the "LOOK" from everyone. My foot on the accelerator does not help. LOL I love the sound of the duals. I have gotten used to the "LOOK". Funny thing, the 4X4s have louder exhaust than I do. LOL
Your videos are excellent. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent analogy! Great video...
Thank you kindly!🙂👊
Wisdom, beyond your years...
Great video 👍
Great stuff as always, my friend. ☺️
Thank you!
Good video as always! Thanks!
good stuff !! TY
One of the dangerous mindsets (promoted by some TH-cam channels) is the "sheepdog" mentality. If that's what someone wants to be like, they should become a cop.
@@richardriddle7580 I appreciate you sharing that. If somebody can be a sheepdog without having to have the hyper mentality, that’s good. It mostly comes down to concealed carry.
Well, I won't turn my back on your wife, mother or daughter being victimized. Call me what you want, I would have to live with myself not you friend. 🎅🤠🙏oh, by the way, I have no ego. 🎅🤠🙏
Great Discussion today,
Thank You !
@@Nathan.44-40 anytime!👊
I'm wearing a yellow Wu-Tang sweatshirt. Really at peace ✌️ I guess 😂
Broh, I enjoy your videos, so true
Much appreciated!
Also, how many of these ultra-prepared dudes are prepared for post-fight? When you have yourself or your assailant bleeding out from a knife wound? How many tactical pants-dudes carry a tourniquet (and knows how to correctly use it) and other first aid gear in their pockets?
Having this readiness and preparations is a vital part of becoming a "first tier citizen", if you would like to call it that.
Well said!
@@tomask.3983 Or when you're both in court with lawyers and talking to the judge about it.
Some of them are not prepared for a non-fight either. Walk away is not self-defense. It may be the smart way for self-preservation. Can I take "that guy"? Who cares when I can avoid situation altogether?
@@nathanielerskine1875 WORD!
@@maxlutz3674 You are absolutely right. At least in my country, the court would ask why I did not just walk off...that is the first thing they will try to sort out. And I better have I really good reason if I choose to engage in a fight.
Also, I think a person's self-defense mindset should be adjusted to the crime rate in their area. I read the weekly online (suburban) police report, to keep track of that. I am situationally aware, but also realize that street crime is beyond rare here, and there has been only one murder in 15 years. If I was going into "the city" I would have a different mindset.
Very well said! They used to refer to my city as little Chicago, but it has gotten so much better.
Very important. That happens in nature as well. Predators and threats of different kinds in different environments. It also comes down to understanding what price is being paid by living in certain areas, instead of moving for example. This is specially important for life that is outside such as anywhere open, park, beach, etc. As opposed to your own home or where you work. As an example, on the beach if you swim you won't be carrying any weapon with you... Think about that for women specially (no pepper spray, no anything on them)
Insightful observations. I have limited tolerance for those who project superiority. Do be aware such people NEED the recognition because something is lacking. Some of them are so wrapped up in confronting bad guys (which, granted, is necessary at the present hour) that they won't know what to do with themselves in times of peace. They should give this some thought. Also, for us who are people of faith, we must ask God to watch over us day to day in this regard (Psalm 91), believing He will quicken us to danger and otherwise protect us.. Nonetheless, be aware and be prepared to the extent you feel is appropriate for your particular situation (even Jesus and His disciples carried swords), but be aware also of the principle that he who lives by the sword will die by the sword. If you are a hammer, everything tends to look like a nail, so if you secretly need violence, you will find it, but it might not turn out the way you assumed. Violence is at times absolutely necessary, but we should never long for it or enjoy it. So...I agree, balance is the key, like so many other things in life.
Never go full sheepdog!
Sound advice, very sound!
Mindset comment. You accurately described self defense personalities. Most human communication is non verbal and it helps to understand it. Then, you have to practice reading the non verbal communications.
You had the incident at the gasoline station. You read the guy's body language. The flip side is that some one else is going to be reading your body language and probably unconsciously.
The other extreme example is also understandable. A human does not feel danger until the source of danger is within 20 feet. General Baden-Powell, founder of the boy scouts, observed during the Boer War that trained scouts could read non-verbal language. It wasn't a matter of heredity or innate skills. It was learned behavior of reading non verbal signs. A US Army study prior to 1968 confirmed that soldiers who had attained the rank of Eagle Scout had few combat injuries and deaths in Vietnam.
My car was locked in by another car in underground parking at a store. The parking attendant did not have the keys to the blocking car and never saw the driver. I looked at the car and the available non verbal signs and concluded I would be looking for a white man in his 60s who stood at least 6'2" tall and weighed 240 pounds. I went upstairs, looking only at shoes and walked right up to him. I was trained to do that.
Never worry about the loudmouth in the room...🙂
I’m 5’9” 181, was in the Marines. Not the biggest dude out there but I get told often that I’m intimidating. Couldn’t tell ya why, but I do walk like I’m coming up to you to start Stuff and even make fun of myself for this. I watch some of my own TH-cam videos and laugh and say “Jesus do I really walk like that?”😂 I’ve been taught how to to box and kickbox and practice now and again to keep my skills up as an over 40 man. I do practice awareness and always carry, but of course, I don’t want to ever end up in a situation that warrants “self defense” I got in fights in my youth, ya, it’s hard to not get back in that dudes face who’s starting crap with you but 50% of the time I do🤦🏽♂️ it is hard to walk that fine line. I think most people are good and don’t have bad intentions but FFS it’s so hard to stop and try to help anyone currently for all the reasons I don’t even have to list.
5’9 is the average male height👍👍 I too am 5’9 200 pounds
@@411Outdoors right on 😎👍🏽
Thanks for the video, and wise words, Bro! I realise myself on overestimation of my ability and skills for self defense. So I have a stuff to work on 😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Take care, and wish you had no more "watchers" on your way 🙂
@@Дмитро-ы8ю haha!👊
@@411Outdoors👊
@04:50 = Sweet Spot, is most likely going to get folks to Appreciate Yellow.
My father told me, "Son, there will always be someone stronger than you." "It's not unmanly to hit and run, to defend yourself." "Just make sure they don't chase you home." "Don't let them know where you live, Son." I tell that to women. If you have to, hit and run. And while running, call 911. It's survival, hit and run. You draw out the fight it gives the perp time to get a weapon, if they don't have one. Yeah, don't be hero. Heroes live on TV. Look at cops, they call for back up when there just one person.
Real talk💯
@@411Outdoors Sometimes you can't hit and run. Defending a wife, defending a husband, maybe. Go over things with your spouse. Your in the fight? She is on phone calling for back up aka, the cops. Get out of the fight as soon as possible. You being the way you are already know this. LOL Some people don't. Wife on the phone, husband defending. Two people? One calls for back up, 911. Always be in the right, then you can call the cops and not have to worry. Love the channel.
@@DarkNavigator thanks for sharing💯. I greatly appreciate it, my friend!
Thanks again for your insightful words my friend. Hope so well is with yours. Wondering if you, or the chat, could help me acquire a "Gerber prodigy knife" I keep getting foreign knock offs. It's my everyday woods carry, had it for ten years or more. Much luv and well wishes!
You as well! Thanks so much!
That is an incredible knife. I’m a huge fan of the strong arm. One thing you could do is go to Gerber directly. Amazon also has a lot of the true copies. The prodigy should cost around 75 and up.
@@411Outdoors I bought mine ten years ago at Walmart,I think it was 60 or so best knife ever. They only had the knife on display, when they showed me the sheath I thought why is this not in display with this!
I have a knive to work with. Not to fight with it. I can use it for self defence if it's necessary.
@@twanweijts most of the time thankfully we are just working with them.
At 67 I walk slowly and hunched over like i have a bad back and roids. Oh right, i do have a bad back and roids😅
I hear you my friend sometimes we just gotta work with what we got haha
I feel like a lot of the extreme sides of this topic for those of us somewhere in the middle is friends and family. I find if I have 3 larger male friends or family around it luls me into a false sense of security and an inflation of my ego should a verbal altercation get started for example. On the flipside, if it's my wife and our two daughters, then I might be a bit overcompensating and too fearful/focused around people in public.
LOL I had to laugh at this, the more you spoke the more you were describing police officers.
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great stuff. ! I really like your videos... this is coming from a guy from commiefornia! Love your videos
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching🙂
I respectfully, disagree, this may not be just a case of calling Wolf. It may actually be someone who survived the Wolf attack.
@@kennethreisigl5477 I can understand that viewpoint. I appreciate the comment. My goal is to help people develop balance in these areas. Usually between two parallel of extremes lies the truth.
CCW classes are filled with super-tactical lookin' dudes in black t-shirts, 511 pants and Magpul baseball hats.
It's a cult with a dress code.
My Marvin-the-Martian t-shirt and choice not to cover my boomer bald head with the required gun-stuff advertisement hat didn't meet the standard.
I'm not cool enough to hang with those guys. Cults are weird.
But, I don't stick out like a sore thumb while making my way through my day.
@Brian-Urban9048 I just had to take the class, to get the permit.
😂 I do love my black Tees
@@411OutdoorsConsider a Hawaiian shirt every once in a while. You'd be nearly invisible. It could come in handy if you have to go to the store during the West Nile virus lockdown in November.
Just sayin'.
Fighting without fighting - B.L.
As a x security guard I find it hard to turn it off sometimes you have to remember when to be human
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@@411OutdoorsI would love to see a video on how to throw a knockout punch. I know there is a specific technique, but I don’t know how.
Bro I can’t find the video with your tactical shoes you was showing few months ago ? Is it deleted?
It’s a TH-cam short. You can dig through those probably a month and a half back.
Tac Boots from “Free Soldier” #tactical #boots #freesoldier
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@@411Outdoors thanks man I can’t buy them in Europe , here in market I see only pentagon mil tec etc , what do you think about those ..? I like this very much but with delivery even if they shipped will be triple expensive for me
I think every man should be made to watch this video lol
I noticed that you deleted your knife drill videos, any reason?
Don’t know if I did or if they did
I’m going to start putting videos on my website when it’s up
@@411Outdoors It was a video of you in the middle of the forest showing drills with traditional and reverse grip. I was looking to recap, great content anyway.
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I call them shoot me first pants
Thanks for the video.
I've never exactly run into someone that I saw as that guy. Maybe I tend to dismiss those people.
I know one guy in the local Republican party who is a bit more conspicuous than he needs to be with his carry sometimes, but he doesn't seem all that aware of anyone except himself. I've heard other people talk about him doing this kind of stuff, but people either really like him or see him as something of a joke.
Years ago, I remember hearing noises from a parking lot and walking over to find a water playground. I stood there for a moment just looking at all the cool things that someone had built. I then became aware of some guy staring at me. Nothing about him suggested that he was really into preparation. He just seemed to be someone who looked at me and immediately hated me. I stood there for about three or four minutes longer than I otherwise would just to irritate him for being so stupid. However, I wasn't going to waste any more of my time just to irritate an idiot.
I’ve seen a guy in the local democrat party who was confused about being a guy.
@@tuts40 The Democrat party has that problem with quite a few people.
Great sound advice brother! 👊🏻😁
Appreciate it!