Executive Protection for Dads | Secret Service & Private Security Tips

[@puma51921]

From 34 years as Leo in major city. 1. Never go out after 9 pm, if you can help it. 2 never go to gas station/ convenience store at night. 3. Don't get involved when you have your family with you. They come first. 4. Disengage if at all possible. 5. Dont let your ego drag you into conflicts. 6. Lock your doors. The over wellming majority of violent crime happens at night. Family first. Now a days you will probably have multiple assailants.

[@38jmdff]

avoid the watering holes is a good overall plan!

[@ssn711]

Sound advice

[@eatdriveplay]

depends on where you are in the world.... there're safer places than the US of A. :D.

[@handtogocam]

@@eatdriveplayis that fun to just say?

[@warrenharrison9490]

If you live in an upper middle class area they are often targets for daytime smash and dash. Being home during these instances with multiple assailants making entry while they are not knowing if anyone is home makes for a dangerous situation.

[@stevenbartoszewski1654]

"I'm not raising victims I'm raising protectors." I like that

[@RTCIvory]

I'm not so sure about that. Adversity makes a person solve problems and creates permanent connections in our brain. If daddy always does it for me I'll just be soft.

[@asphal.t]

The doomsday stuff is cool, but really enjoy more grounded and realistic approaches to security and preparedness. Thanks guys

[@maverick_edc4014]

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Christ Died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was Buried, and that He Rose Again the Third day according to the scriptures. Accept Christ as Savior and BELIEVE in Him and what He did for YOU at the Cross, your next breath is NOT guaranteed, and if you die in your sins without being Saved you will spend Eternity in Hell separated from God. Through Christ your sins are Forgiven, Fellowship with God The Father is Restored, and you’ll have Eternal Life ( Heaven ). Jesus is the ONLY WAY to The Father and the ONLY WAY to Heaven, make the Right decision and prepare your soul for where it will spend eternity. Christ is Coming back for those of us that belong to Him so much SOONER than any of us Think!!!!!. The Rapture of the Church is IMMINENT, and the Only way to escape what’s Coming, The Great Tribulation ( 7 years of Hell on earth ) is to Not be here for it, get saved and seek Christ while you still can for the dispensation of Grace is very quickly coming to an end. God Bless you all and your beautiful families, and I Hope to see each and every single one of you in the clouds with Jesus and at the Wedding Supper of the Lamb very very soon.

[@Goblin_Tank]

Agreed

[@finallyphat3050]

1000%

[@keptleroymg6877]

I subbed for goat farming motor bikes and guns in that order

[@jimmystheworkbee]

This really isn’t doomsday. Like the whole inside the restaurant is something everyone should do. They said something like knowing where an AED or medical kit is. Like yeah they use the active pew pew situation but lot of it is situational awareness and looking where to go.

[@cmcwilliams120]

Finally a video other than CQB, EDC, gadgets, gear and room clearing. As a Former LEO and now working EP this is a great video for the common man with no LEO and EP experience, as well as a refresher for guys with experience. Knowledge is power. Appreciate this video guys. Clear concise and simple explanation. Job well done.

[@ianhunter3601]

This. This is the kind of Dirty Civilian content I want more of.

[@FITFO]

Crazy coincidence this video gets published mere moments after my wife FaceTimes me at Drill sergeant academy. Telling me she’s pregnant with our first kid. 😅

[@kevingnomen6092]

Congratulations dude!

[@ShadowamongtheKnight]

Your life is forever Changed......for the better. Congratulations Sir.

[@humphreywinnebago756]

Congratulations!

[@TheBenJiles]

Congrats man!

[@EathenRice]

That's awesome dude!

[@formam1022]

My daughter is 7 weeks old, thank you good sir for your timing

[@BiblicallyAccurateToaster]

congrats bro

[@dirty-civilian]

Congrats!

[@jaegarrison4448]

That maybe a bit young

[@nannag5801]

Congratulations!

[@2sslowmaro_235]

My wife is due in December and just found this video. Timing is definitely great. Lot of this i had thought was common sense, but other more advanced stuff had some great and easy to understand points/plans.

[@jfilm7466]

Amazing how being a father awakens the beast within 😊

[@Jkp1321]

Adding blind-spot mirrors onto your side mirrors is a must both for general safety and situational awareness.

[@CombatWombatQRF]

My truck has them and they are the best thing ever, at first I thought they were lame but I was wrong!

[@Jkp1321]

@@CombatWombatQRF Personally I just hate checking the blindspot the old fashioned way. I like to keep my eyes forward

[@jimmystheworkbee]

Like they way I have mine are that the manufacturer mirrors are used to see the road. And the little aftermarket sick on mirrors are showing the area below the windows so I can see the door handles or if some ones bent over walking up.

[@prunusserotina]

@@Jkp1321 my car came with them built in to the mirrors and idk how I ever lived without them

[@OneLowPony]

I needed this video more than you know! Father of 3 and in the military! Thank you for all you do!

[@OdyseeEnjoyer]

This kinda content is priceless to me. The place where I live is quite chill and full of good people, but this grounded and algorithmic approach to family protection is always a plus. Thanks a lot.

[@patrickavondale8653]

Woke up before the wife and kids to organize my shop… proceeded to enjoy the most majestic morning of education with my coffee. Can’t thank you guys enough. Jammed packed with pearls.

[@RP-ks6ly]

Thanks for hosting these guys.....better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.....great stuff.

[@adammcfarren5214]

My biggest thing when I’m out with my family is minimizing potential threats. So first thing is avoid crowds. If it’s just my wife and I there’s a lot more leeway because I have 1 person to keep safe. But if the kids are with us when my wife rattles off a place I google it because I can get live updates on how busy that location is. Next thing is when we arrive Instead of waiting to be seated I will say I have to go to the bathroom allowing me a solo walk through that venue getting eyes on everything.

[@Goldenwithaleash]

As a father of 2 young kids, I thank you for making this video.

[@EliteDiesel]

Both the dads we need and want in the community!!!!

[@AJohnSmith]

Speak for yourself.

[@EliteDiesel]

@@AJohnSmith someone didn't get enough attention growing up...womp womp

[@ryanthomas2374]

@@EliteDiesel i agree.. speak for your self... What are you going to now complain that another person isnt eating up the slop in this video.

[@EliteDiesel]

@@ryanthomas2374 keep fueling the algo 😉

[@EliteDiesel]

@@ryanthomas2374 Keep fueling the algo 😉

[@glantern55]

No wonder my dad used to always go into the restaurant first to "check the wait time" before we got out the car..... Genius

[@DeflocksLabs]

That’s funny because I do the same thing.

[@Outcome_Agent]

My dad too but he wasn't secret service

[@wadowjr5]

Maybe he was just checking the wait time and not doing top secret restaurant reconnaissance.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

@@wadowjr5I doubt this gigadad was that normie

[@38jmdff]

Dad of 3 here.. I have made SA a game for the kids. When I say "security detail" The boys start counting the people they see. Next they locate the back door. Who ever counts the most wins. 3rd they never stray or play away. Lastly, Both parents should have a set of keys. If one of you is involved with an incident....and the other is trying to evacuate the kids, it is a bit awkward to stop and ask for the keys.

[@growing367]

3:34 Bulletpoints 4:40 Advance 5:30 intensive 6:15 dad 7:40 safe havens 8:00 gps 10:40 Transportation 11:15 11:40 12:45 radio, think ahead 14:10 gas

[@j.m.8545]

This was PHENOMENAL. No drama, nothing unrealistic. Real world advice. Thank you!

[@christisking1193]

I park where there are no other vehicles around. If you park surrounded by other vehicles it gives the opportunity for someone to pull behind you and block you in. It also gives you more time, it’s more obvious if someone is following you to the back of the parking lot where there are no other vehicles. This had bought me time before against beggars and homeless.

[@2sslowmaro_235]

Me and my wife both prefer to park away from other vehicles for not only our safety as you explained, but also to protect the vehicle better from being hit and/or getting door dings.

[@dasiksupahuman]

king of the hill vibe seeing everyone with their hands in heir pocket

[@SacredHeart0520]

Thays funny . But in all seriousness . In prison you dint stand with hands in pockets or arms crossed . Just in case something pops off it takes time to react

[@roundhousekick29]

Yyyup... Yup.

[@jar_of_nonalcoholic_gin]

Mmhmn

[@ggrmc764]

Yeah. I wish the quiet EP guy spoke more. Just like I prefer Drew.

[@realpropertymangement7640]

25+ years in USG dignitary protection & ultra high net worth protection. You live and die by the quality, throughness, and detail of your advance! The advance encompasses EVERYTHING (as well as a multitude of potentials) that will be encountered from residence/office/school/hotel departure to the return or arrival at an alternative final destination. Good read for the lay person... "Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker

[@lelilaplays]

One thing I love about so much of this is just how much is what I already do as a woman and a mom. My husband isn't very safety and security minded, so I'm the one taking point on all these things (and as a female who grew up learning to be vigilant for my own safety). This was a great video for confirming the methods I already use, and giving me more tips that I can encourage my husband to keep in mind when he's with our kids. Thank you! (if you were to ever do a version of this geared toward moms and women, that'd be AMAZING)

[@UrNotThatGuyPal]

It’s absolutely wild that across all videos like this, almost EVERY professional’s, or experienced person’s, advice is basically “pay attention.” Really shows how many people truly have zero SA.

[@RP-ks6ly]

Keep your head/eyes out of the phone.....

[@ItsRyanStudios]

The average person's lack of situational awareness always blows my mind, esp. young women. It unfortunately usually takes an altercation to truly change a person for life.

[@S1LLY_C0ST4_L0V3R]

As someone with ADHD who has zero SA, this is the biggest hurdle for me to get started in EP. But like all the other skills you will learn, it can be trained,

[@AmbuBadger]

​@@RP-ks6lyMy old firehouse was next to a highschool. There were many close calls with kids almost getting hit because they'd have their nose in their phones and just walk into the crosswalk without checking for cars (it wasn't a signaled crossing). The city decided the solition was to paint over the stripes and move the crossing closer to the intersection with a traffic signal-- and some kids _still_ walked blindly into the street at the old location, unaware anything had changed. What's worse is these people are now becoming adults and having kids, who they're equally mindless about.

[@Undoing77]

I CCW'd everyday for 12 years while I was stationed at Fort Sill, only ever had one close call when they were doing random vehicle checks at the gate, but otherwise no one was the wiser. If the 2009 incident on Fort Hood taught us anything, it's that we should never allow ourselves to be lulled into a false sense of safety just because of the environment we're in. Risk might be low, but never zero, so regulations be damned. You just have to be smart about it.

[@chrisw5948]

It is pretty sad that an army base, on paper, is one of the least secure places to be. Except for the special people allowed to carry guns and ammo, it is essentially like a school zone. But it is a military area. With nobody carrying guns.

[@graywind4326]

@@chrisw5948Thats a career ender dude. Never would have done it. Would have switched my MOS on reenlisting to military police before I did that.

[@WashedUpSniperGuy]

@@graywind4326 a smart choice would be to always have your firearm registered on post, properly store it when going in the gate, and have a memo from your Commander stating it is stored in the unit arms room. I got hemmed up once cause one of my guns wasn’t registered on post (it was properly stored, and I had like 12 others registered so it’s not like I was trying to hide anything) but luckily I had a cool BC. 11 days extra duty and that was it.

[@MillstoneProject]

@@graywind4326”never would have exercised my right because the government told me no”. Washington would roll in his grave.

[@spencer7197]

Prepping for some vague end of the world situation in a way that revolves around buying gear and firearms training is something I dont particularly like about about the "tactical prepper community." I dont take an isssue with either of those things and honestly those things are fun and cool. But stuff like this is such valuable info to share. It helps build a more holistic knowledge base. And hey, a lot of this is stuff I was already practicing either subconciously or actively (got the opportunity to do some driving in Afghanistan). That being said, you can always learn something new and this video is jam packed with good info. Honestly, this channel has been crushing it. Massive thank you for bringing us such a wide variety of useful grade A content for free. PS: This may or not be a "good" piece of advice. When you park your car try to make it next to some sort of land mark (light poles work well). Even in the best of times finding your car in a massive parking lot can be a little hit and miss sometimes. Wandering around and making your car go "beep" so you can find it is just a bad look.

[@kerbalairforce8802]

If you're out with the wife say out loud "we're parked in row 7. Lucky number 7" Or "row 4, like playing golf, four!" Making a joke or comment about the number makes it more likely to stick in your mind.

[@graywind4326]

Mark it on maps on your phone. Drop a pin. Also make a note in notes app look for landmarks to triangulate the car and jot it down.

[@rigamortez]

The saying I use with my family is "Prepared not Paranoid" like carrying or wearing a seatbelt, I'd rather have it and never need it than need it and not have it lol.

[@Mexican_Jedi]

Exactly. My parents tell me the same with self defense: it's better to know/have it and end up not needing it over not knowing/having it and needing it.

[@joeyFTP]

As a young first time father to be this topic has been on my mind since i first heard the news , great video! forsure looking forward to more family oriented content.

[@prunusserotina]

I have a four-year-old daughter and something I do at the store, when possible, is always park next to the cart corral so one side of my car can’t be parked next to and I don’t have to walk away to return my cart. I always park with the corral on my driver side, which is the same side I have my daughter’s car seat on. I either back in or pull straight in based on whatever situation gets the cart thing on my side. I hate having to walk away from the car with my kid in it (even though I obviously lock it). I also usually have my 90lb Pitbull in the passenger seat so that’s a nice deterrent as well 😂 but I also hate when I’m loading or unloading my kid and another car pulls right up next to us so I always do whatever I can to get an end spot or next to something.

[@logan123-e1y]

Literally sitting in the hospital with my newborn watching this

[@Shin_Lona]

Congratulations

[@kurtismeinhardt68]

Welcome to the club. Congratulations!

[@cmangrum1]

Congratulations. Cherish these next five years, because they will fly by.

[@904Huntsman]

Congrats!

[@WillieBeamen87]

Congratulations my brother! Stay blessed and safe and always cherish the moments. Even the sleepless ones, time flies by.

[@Ben-qm9zq]

Another very important thing to consider is how to teach others in your company, especially your children, without creating unnecessary fear. Starting simple like having them aware of the bathroom, exits, kitchen... then talking about earthquake, fire, fights. And slowly increasing their ability to observe their surroundings as they become comfortable all without filling their brain with dread. Thanks for the video. By watching this I realized that I have slowly been getting lax in my own awareness over the years. Bad time in the world to get lazy.

[@OfficialBigStick]

My son was born last Tuesday, something I needed to see

[@MZ-bl6wg]

As a Ccw divorced dad of 3 amazing daughters that are my life in a very dangerous world for young girls I sincerely appreciate this!

[@Manatactical]

I'm not a dad yet, and I would love to. But I'm thinking about all those things already. Thank you for that truly useful video! Great content. Keep it up boys.

[@downsoutdoors5150]

Towing my camper, family in tow vehicle, exploring new areas of the country…I am my families first defense and first responder. Thanks for the video, provides a good framework to apply to our lives.

[@austinwebbcreative]

My son is 6 months old, thank you for providing this information to my wife and I. Really appreciate you guys.

[@ainnovate88]

I’m pretty much always doing all of this but very rarely do I ever communicate it with my wife and kids ( I want them to be able to live normal lives lol). The only thing my wife notices is she says “it takes you so long to park” because I always circle once before selecting… Keep up the great work gentleman. God bless The United States Of America 🇺🇸

[@Ben-qm9zq]

I appreciate your situation but feel it's important for those in your company to be aware and self sufficient in their own protection as you may not be immediately available to save them. Also, it's far more difficult to move a group that is unaware and panicking. 🙏

[@nathanbailey9153]

Living normal lives would be being reasonably aware of the dangers in the world, and reasonably prepared. Historically speaking, those who live ignorant, unprepared lives are the first to die when anything happens. They don't need to be paranoid or training CQB every day. Just reasonably prepared and aware. Otherwise you are just training more victims.

[@2sslowmaro_235]

Me and my wife have a high awareness of our surroundings and we both carry, but this has given thought to a lot of other points we needed and have not thought of before. Great video with lots of great info.

[@LoganMckinney-g3c]

Great video coming from you guys! As a young man (23) starting out in the world with the mindset of protecting his future family, this knowledge is critical! Would love to see securing your home on the next one!

[@raulvargas6575]

@51:43 You mention fire. February 20, 2003 in West Warwick, RI, 100 people lost their lives. The fire broke out on the western side of the venue and spread quickly, those that died were jammed in the vestibule all trying g to get out the front door. So for us, that is a huge reason to know where the exits are. Great video with plenty of easy practical advice.

[@4characterusername]

You know, when I got out of the Navy, I came back home and got a job driving a beer delivery truck. Did that for a few years, and moved on because it wasn't really fulfilling. No regrets on that. One good thing that I'm really just now realizing - I know the ins and outs, layout, etc. of every restaurant and gas station within a 50 mile radius of my house. I actively practice a lot of the stuff you guys talked about, learned a lot watching the video, and kinda realized I knew some stuff I didn't know I knew. Good shit.

[@Christian_Prepper]

*EXCELLENT ADVICE!!! In addition to the great points shared, the following suggestions come from my 30 years of experience living in high-risk areas and sadly, a few criminal interactions.* 15:53 *How does this guy Not know that feature can be turned off in all modern vehicles. NEVER allow all your doors to unlock when the vehicle is placed in Park.* *Additionally, I have taken YEARS to train my wife to look outside and around the vehicle before exiting, and to automatically lock the doors when everyone is in or immediately after someone exits the vehicle. It's a habit for us now.* 16:48 *NEVER go to the back of your car during your fill-up. True, no matter where you stand your line of sight for any approaching threats may be limited. But it is optimum to stand between the hose, your vehicle, the pumps and your driver's door (true, some cars suck by having the gasoline tank on the opposite side of the driver's door, get rid of that car, or train a passenger to deal with it properly) because this position provides you with the most obstacles between you and any would-be attacker and allows you the best opportunity to escape into your vehicle. Standing at the back off your car can get you cut off from re-entry to your vehicle, if your passengers are untrained then they may feel compelled to exit the safety of the vehicle to help you and inadvertently expose everyone else inside to threat.* 20:00 *EXCELLENT ADVICE! Here's how you can leave the perfect amount of space every time while simultaneously discouraging other cars cutting in front of you. As long as when you're sitting back with your head against your headrest you can see the bottom of the back tires of the vehicle in front of you touching the ground, then you're good. This distance will vary depending on the size of vehicle in front of you and the size of your vehicle, but as you practice this you'll notice the distance always works out.* 31:07 *Head on a swivel, eyes bounce back and forth from on the horizon to potential blind spots as you move. After everyone in the vehicle looks around outside, I keep all the other doors locked and I get out of the driver's door, re-lock everyone inside and then come around the back of my vehicle toward the passenger side which gives me an opportunity to get a better look of everything in the area. ONLY THEN do all my passengers to get out ONLY on that side. And yes, if they have to side over from the left side to the right to get out that's what they do. (To enforce this policy I keep the child safety lock on the left door behind the driver/me. Obviously I remove that feature when I have a trusted adult male behind me).* 38:40 *As I approach any glass windows or doors, I am trained to use the reflection to look behind before I even get to the door, to see if I'm being followed or for threats (I use reflections a LOT inside and outside because they're free force multipliers everywhere). I still look back once I open the door.* 49:04 *Immediately after reconning a new location I will always show my wife or friends what I believe is the optimum exit in the event of an emergency by using my entire hand angled sideways with my palm open to point in that direction, and I expect eye contact with a quick head nod to confirm we're in agreement.* *BEWARE of FREEZERS!!! Because most can be locked from outside and if the crime turns into a stand-off hostage situation over the next few hours or day then hypothermia can kill.* 53:11 / 54:40 *Look outside briefly BEFORE going outside and secure personal items for hands free except your car keys/fob should be in your hand if you need it to open the doors.* 58:30 *The greatest ideas are worthless without practice and habituation.* *Liberty = Peace & I pray we always enjoy both!*

[@robertgoodrich8953]

I have chosen to live in an almost crime free area for well over 30 years. We have no need for these paranoid behaviors. Live someplace safe and relax!

[@MattDRobertson]

I thoroughly enjoyed this, and hope to see more like this from you guys in the future. This is a great way to show civilians like us what they can practically do on a regular basis to protect our families.

[@ad-drumcovers99]

Up until watching this video, I thought I was just a paranoid dad. I do all of this stuff the whole time & the fam doesn’t even know 🤣

[@earlfears]

Read a book called “Left of Bang”. It’ll be eye opening

[@ad-drumcovers99]

@@earlfears will do, thank you for the reply

[@PureCasualtiez]

This is such an informative video. I'm definitely going to take advantage of alot of the tips given, especially since I'm a new Dad. My family's safety and well-being is everything. Thank you for this.

[@SlacksSpeedShack]

18:56.... truer words have never been said. Great video

[@wtfmrkratos]

Something I didn’t see mentioned is changing your cars settings to where your vehicle doesn’t unlock when you shift into park. If you park and shift into park and the doors unlock immediately, it could leave you vulnerable. I manually unlock my doors when I’m ready to exit the vehicle.

[@CAPTAINNMORGANN]

I appreciate you guys realizing there are other sources out there that you allow an opportunity to teach on this platform! Yall are awesome!

[@adrielbarrios4559]

This is the most informative and educational gun channel there is out there. I love what yall do.

[@sounjunkie2118]

A few days ago had an incident where i had the right of way but a car behind tried to overtake me and we almost collided and he yelled out threats at me while i had my daughter in the car and I let my ego get the best of me.. Thankfully he drove off. Afterwards i felt guilty because I should have ignored the threats and allowed him to continue. FAMILY FIRST! Thank you for this video.

[@kpht1081]

Videos similar to this would be great to provide information to single moms, elderly at home with or without a car. Common sense information for health emergencies, crime prevention emergencies, etc. Great video above!!! One other thing. Ego, temper, fear, panic. How to deal with these to maintain self control while under extreme duress.

[@nenaddabic7994]

I became father 3 months ago, and I started walking by instict with my family like you showed with me as a lead and mother as tail. I want to see upfront if it is safe because of cars, passengers, bicycle or runners for example. At first I felt weird, asking myself am I overpotective, but after watching this video i feel perfectly fine. Thats our job to do, thanks for tips and insights. Would love to have more videos like this from this same people 👍

[@KarmaShootsYa]

I'd also throw in store selection. Like a Target Vs a Walmart and the people those stores attract. They are both functionally the same but with very different clientele.

[@timunderbakke8756]

True, but it’s also a regional thing you’ll need to notice. I’ve been to Walmarts that are really nice and then there’s “people of Walmart” Walmarts.

[@KarmaShootsYa]

I agree with this as well. I have Target, Walmart, Meijer and Kroger Market place all available in my area. So Walmart is definitely the bottom of the barrel I think they have their own police force in the store as well and it's still terrible

[@Shin_Lona]

Target may seem like a bit classier establishment, but you're really just dealing with a different set of risks. I'll take tweaked out rednecks over commie troons any day. It's much easier to predict the behavior of someone who's just trying to get high than it is to figure out the psychology of a Polyamorous Gender-fluid Night Elf.

[@Shin_Lona]

Target may seem like a classier establishment, but you're really just dealing with a different set of risks. I'd rather deal with tweaked out rednecks than Commie trøøns any day. It's much easier to predict the behavior of someone who's just trying to get high, than it is to figure out the psychology of Polyamorous Gender-fluid Night Elf.

[@graywind4326]

@@timunderbakke8756Wish I had been to a nice Walmart. We live in a wealthy area and its still more sketch than target down the block. But cheaper than grocery stores and target on many food items according to my wife.

[@RaginCajun201020]

Really enjoyed this video. I like the pure honesty at the tension between finding a close parking spot and a parking spot that has the fastest exfil. Also dropping family off vs walking in parking lot together to the venue. Lots of good info to contemplate.

[@chrisa2200]

Valuable content... I'd probably change your title and not limit audience interest to men alone. Most fathers who will find this video are hopefully doing these things already. Great information for Mom's/women. This will be mandatory viewing for my wife.

[@chrisf9687]

On most cars I think you can disable the un-lock on park in the menu; so you have to manually pull the handle to unlock and get out. I read an article years ago where a DEA agent in Mexico was killed, on the job. He was ran off the road, by cartel. The armored suburban, would have kept him safe, but when he put it in park the door unlocked. The vehicle was serviced where the battery was disconnected, the default setting was unlock on park.

[@fsbb33]

One of the best videos you guys have put out to date. Great advice and these two guests were top notch. Would love to see some follow up videos with them expanding on additional aspects of Safety for the family!

[@kraagnjilwulf1413]

I learned defensive driving from a rally driver point of view, and the dela with fuel from them was to refill at half tank.

[@chuckblaze]

THIS IS A SOLID VIDEO... IM THIS GUY FOR REAL.. IM ALWYS SO AWARE, WITH MY FIREARM TRAINING AND BEING OBSERVANT THIS HAS HELPED ME

[@dothedewinme]

After working as a professional line cook for many years, making a bee line and Out through the restaurant kitchen has always been my number 1 game plan. It’s almost ALWAYS opposite the front door (assuming the threat comes in through the front) and I have not yet seen an industrial restaurant kitchen that doesn’t have a back door for deliveries.

[@PumpkinDefender]

As an 8 year police veteran, I can say that; at least in my area, there tends to not be as much crime early in the morning after the sun comes up. Between sunrise and noon would be the best time to run errands and gas up.

[@PRBBEUSMC]

You must live in bumfaugh, the lager metropolitan areas are rife with crime, at anytime anywhere. Do not become complacent with lower crime trends in daylight hours, in usually quiet communities. That’s a recipe for disaster. Eyes up and SA WHEN LEAVING YOUR RESIDENCE.🫡👮🏻‍♂️

[@TheSpecialJ11]

That was my perception living in Chicago. Property crime could happen any time of day, but typically would happen in residential areas in the afternoon or industrial and commercial areas late at night. Violent crime seemed to be most common after the sun goes down, but if during daylight, in the afternoon and evening. Besides, most people aren't running errands at 9 am, they're at work. The best time of day to go if you're not at work yourself.

[@MrKakemann1]

Really good advices in this video. When you entered the restaurant, there was a fire terminal in the background. I don't know if US fire code has this, but in my country, there usually is a building schematics that shows room (sometimes with functions), fire fighting equiptment, first aid placements, and emergency exits. That is free information. And sometimes that information will be visually outdated. And that is also free information about the venue. Also to you who run venues that has rooms/areas that you want too shield, don't write the function of that room/area on the fire schematics that is publicly available.

[@charlesl5226]

Just had a baby girl a week to the day and should be bringing her home soon. This is a great drop to be able to watch. Keep it up guys.

[@thatslowyukon1362]

Shoutout to the dads who provide and protect

[@Chris-mz5xo]

yo dont be the guy takin the only diesel pump on the end when you drivin your gasser

[@jacobzindel987]

The "no ability to make eye contact with the person driving the 6000 lb death machine At the intersection" window tint is one A#$hole point as well.

[@bingothelegend]

One thing I personally do differently is during the transition of entering the car dad and or mom should not put on their seat belts until the last minute, until you are ready to put that vehicle in drive. I say this for the chance that you have to exit the vehicle because of a threat. Which could be a number of things from a last minute snatching attempt, active shooter engaging you or your vehicle, etc.

[@robertp8247]

We use half a tank around refill level instead of a quarter tank. Also, we make a point of refilling gas during daytime, and are very careful about the gas station location.

[@barkobunga2276]

What I want to see is a vid on perimeter defense and security of a home. Scaling from suburban to rural farm.

[@RTCIvory]

If I had a dad like this, I might not be capable of or have endurance for the survival lifestyle I have to live now. Love/annoyed that you are guarding against homeless people. I'm female, homeless watching for new ideas - to help myself, not bother your family tyvm.

[@tasmanianduval1931]

I feel you... I've been homeless before as well. That being said, you can't leave anything to chance. As a homeless person, you're also vulnerable to potential threats. It cuts both ways. Stay vigilant. I hope you figure things out. Good luck.

[@dennisceklovsky2948]

This might be my favorite video so far. A great topic, super relevant, and super informative. Thank you! Keep up the great content!

[@sloppyoppie]

One thing I do ( my family travels to sketchy places) is separate myself from my kids and (competent) wife. I get a second perspective of who’s watching who. It’s come in handy more than once.

[@jw5297]

I do the same thing depending upon the environment, I will hang back from my very competent wife, easier to run up than move backwards and watch what could be coming in. Actually watched a guy try and come in on my bride and was able to call him out to her and caught him between us. This specific instance was a fair with large police presence. Had it been a remote part of downtown, nope, she'd be indirect contact to me, we don't hold hands, but she does hold my arm, so I have both hands available. Our cars have as dark window tint as allowed by law, in our area is limo tint, hard to see in in day time, definitely can't see in at night, but that works against your ability to see out as well, but I try and limit my areas I go at night.

[@WearilyCorrect]

I bring up the rear because I want to keep and eye on the kids and that's behind me. Just my sop. Thanks for the video!

[@Tallguy03]

I’m the oldest son in my family and I think this is great for people like me who are naturally very protective of their loved ones!

[@AJohnSmith]

Fed.

[@brettlaw4346]

When making large purchasing decisions, what additional considerations are involved which could be deal breakers or easy wins because of security concerns? Examples could be vehicles, housing, vacations or personnel. For instance, "I won't buy a house without an attached garage.", "I won't rent an apartment without a steel door and frame.", "I won't go on vacations in locations with more than 1k crimes per thousand residents.", "No one comes in my house without positive identification and a biometrically authenticated background check."

[@randy2663]

I prefer to be tail when on the move. That way I can know there isn't a threat behind. It's not great to addressing forward threats I'll admit. It's also trained since I was a kid. My dad and I would walk behind, and be able to react to any threat, but principally so we could keep an eye on what was behind us all.

[@LuisLuna-te4gf]

Good insights on this when im currently working 2 security jobs, one for a company and the other a nightclub and Pt Army NG. The knowledge never stops

[@jadedwolf306]

Thank you!! It still surprises me how much of what you talk about in videos like this I do already!! Coming from a military family it’s like breathing!! And I almost never let my gas get below half a tank!! Learned the hard way many years ago to always have at least half a tank of gas in my car at all times!! Another good tip my daughter came up with a game when she was about three. I always told her anything and everything can be used as a weapon. So she started asking how this or that can be used and we discussed how to use it as a weapon. And that’s how the game of how can we use this as a weapon started lol!!

[@keptleroymg6877]

I just want a gf

[@GoofysBandit]

Be careful what you wish for. If you enjoy your sanity at all, then what you want is a partner.

[@largefarva5409]

Stay single, kings. These hoes ain’t loyal

[@KenyaLift]

Yo what

[@QuintonWaddell24]

Follow Christ first

[@raymondh5189]

You could clone one with a hair sample

[@barbarosozturk]

Phenomenal video! Thanks for sharing. Had lots of insight, especially the notes on disclosing unnecessary information by promoting your company on your car or the not-so-cute-anymore stick figure family symbols.

[@rediius]

This video finally convinced me to subscribe. Excellent content with nuance and context taken into account. Professional presentation once again.

[@Sophistry0001]

As the parent, something I've done is not buckle up immediately when I sit down, instead wait to latch the seatbelt until the vehicle is moving. Reason being is if something were to happen that I need to get out of the vehicle to respond I don't want to be tethered in just yet. By the time you're pulling out of the parking lot and the car is in motion the risk of that happening is diminished enough to put it on. Or that's my read on it idk if that's realistic or not.

[@complexblackness]

Much of this came natural for some of us who grew up in the hood. Being on point, lane selection, etc.

[@Breeandfree]

As a mom, I found this video very helpful

[@patrickoconnor6977]

The most important thing that will keep you from being a victim of a random encounter crime is situational awareness. If you can implement even a quarter of what is talked about in this video, you'll greatly decrease your chances of ever being a victim. Train for the off chance being aware doesn't work and don't let yourself be a victim.

[@austinwebbcreative]

The real MVP is the videographer on the gimbal cam 🔥💪 great video as always guys!

[@elliottdmann]

GREAT ideas here. I think this is one of the most helpful vids y'all have produced. Everyday family security considerations.

[@Goblin_Tank]

This is exactly what I want and need. I only care about protecting my family. I don't want it become Rambo or run off into the battle. I want to protect and lead. Thanks for the video.

[@derryckwhite9779]

Thank you, this was a very informative and comprehensive. In addition, to what was covered I would suggest immediately manually locking the doors. Do not wait for them to automatically lock when you put the car in gear. This secures you in the vehicle during what is still part of the transitional period or any waiting period while in the vehicle. Otherwise, someone could walk up and simply open a door. I have done this for years and was one of the practical tips I gave my daughter and son even before they started driving. An AllBoro Security Agency Simple Safety Tip.

[@desperado8605]

As a freshly single dad some of this is a hit harder. Thankfully my 13 year old daughter is tall for her age so I've got a little backup for the 2 littles and they all know if I can reach out and grab them they're too far

[@jcharles-12]

great vid, in my 2nd era of dadhood as kids are growing up,crazy times we're living in,its up to us to not be victims but victors!

[@froilangutierrez7885]

Former restaurant employee here. Fridges and freezers are not good hard spaces. Some nowadays can be unlocked from inside but many models lock only from the outside. Bad idea to retreat into one of those unless you fancy getting locked in and potentially frozen to death

[@canyonnero]

Bonus points for the Lexus LX. As reliable as they come to get out of danger.

[@billmasen3923]

Never sit near a window onto the street, never sit with your back to the door, always note possible escape routes / fire doors. Watch for people comming in with luggage/ ruck etc but leaving without it, look for people over dressed in warm weather, Hoods up on a sunny day etc, watch for peoples hands, are they obscured. Look for dudes entering but their friends remain outside on watch, or have they come from a vehicle with a driver and engine running?

[@cia6264]

Very Useful Information I didn't realize this whole time I was doing this 😅 still sometimes you just gotta back to the basic and enhance your Skill to be more aware of your surroundings 👍

[@KarlChilders-p5k]

I cannot comprehend why he forgot to mention, you always use reflective surfaces to aid in scanning. You approach any venue especially with glass windows, that's a rear view mirror as big as a barn. You typically can't see inside until up close, or under shade in the day, so use that surface-

[@airsftpro321]

ADVANCING THE ADVANCE. Pulling up Google maps to see where they're driving... 20:37 Nolensville Pike & Old Hickory Blvd

[@samhouston5217]

When out of the country with family it is tougher. Usually when out and say, the family is looking around a shop or something I will stand about @20 feet away looking around and watching who is watching them. making strong eye contact. usually will pick up a throw away folder when I get there.

[@colbyross23]

My older brother travels for work during the week. Not so long ago he was sitting in the driver's seat of his work truck, his workers had run inside the gas station for their morning supplies. Has one worker, fondly called Amigo, in the back seat. A homeless man came up to the passenger window asking for money. My brother shook his head no. The man opened the passenger door which was unlocked and started to climb into the truck. My brothers sidearm was not on his person but in his travel bag behind his seat. Thankfully Amigo leaned forward shoved his hand at the man from the backseat and managed to scare him off

[@andrewmanning3322]

You forgot to mention tools of the trade, something everyone should Carry is a good flashlight. A really good option is the atomic beam by bulbhead, its cheap enough to equip the whole group and its very durable. Im big on figiting so my flashlight has ate alot of concrete from me tossing it up and catching it. Another great edc tool to go with your keys is a heavy duty carabiner. They both are great npe weapons that don't require extra training to use effectively. So they are great to give the kids as they can't legally be armed, especially at school. They definitely should have this as a school subject considering the rise in crime, great video