Retired Navy SEAL Explains How to Prepare for Dangerous Situations | Tradecraft | WIRED

Clint Emerson, retired Navy SEAL and crisis management professional, explains how we can prepare for almost any emergency situation by being ultra aware of our surroundings.
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[@cchingo1]

Imagine trying to throw him a surprise party

[@avonleamontague2469]

LOL

[@Mulligatawney]

legit lol'ed

[@thelowlybard]

He'd probably see it coming.

[@siyabongamnyoni1699]

That would be a bad idea

[@NoNewfriendss]

He'd probably sense something was wrong beyond the door and gets up in the air vents while everyone is waiting

[@Ew-pc5pk]

Dudes really committed to living.

[@katiedavis2606]

E w can’t relate

[@vVaIker]

It seems he doesn't visit r/2meirl4meirl often, huh

[@Shadow77999]

@@katiedavis2606 lmao

[@xinzhou1903]

Explains why he's alive to make this video :3

[@opalfishsparklequasar8663]

Who isn't?

[@michaelfairchild]

"Before I select my food, can I get a blueprint of this place?"

[@eggy5225]

Funniest thing I've seen all day

[@b8theartist517]

“I need to speak to the manager... I need all points of entry and exits. Windows, fire escapes and any hidden corridors that are hidden”

[@haoyuan92]

Can I have some kitchen books and duct tape as well

[@annly666]

🤣🤣🤣

[@PSALMIE_s]

bro i love u🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amalau2472]

Video: ... Learn how to be more attentive, pay attention to the small things Me: Mindless scrolling and liking comments while the video plays

[@noahmccoist6059]

Ama Lau You described me,,,

[@taylormeyer1793]

Stop watching me.

[@AG-jf8hn]

😆true

[@Brad-ir7dv]

Cracked me up

[@safinsalt2265]

You dont have to call me out like that

[@itsapenguinmachine7046]

"trust your eyes, question your ears when it comes to gunshots" solid advice.

[@gonderage]

The most important part of a soldier is his eye.

[@pteppig]

Gonedridge that's why you wear eye protection but no ear plugs

[@tylerholley9823]

@@gonderage Just one though

[@ToobWurm]

Yeah, also, it might not be gunshots at all. A lot of people can't tell the difference between fireworks, gunshots, engines backfiring, etc... Because they've rarely, or have never heard a real gunshot outside of movies and games. If you see someone with a gun though, you'll know.

[@reichplatz]

how can you tell?

[@ubermac85]

1. Enter building 2. Locate all exits 3. Never sit with your back to a door. 4. Continue with your life.

[@larrysouthern5098]

I thought that was just me!!! Well ..well...well!!

[@ubermac85]

@@larrysouthern5098 My wife can't stand it. But she gets it.

[@SubieNinja]

i often check the thickness of the tables where i am and whether they are secured to the floor in case they might be useful as cover

[@Tech_Traveler]

That's how I roll.

[@willwinn8559]

Knowledge is lightweight portable and worth having.. You laugh , until it's happening and then you have to play catch up.. No one has to know WHY you just looked around but you . Be safe.😎👍

[@MegaDAli95]

Every time I watch one of these WIRED videos I'm reminded that there are some extraordinary and terrifying people living among us

[@pincopallino1524]

amogus

[@theapexfighter8741]

@@pincopallino1524 OMG

[@Oberon4278]

Yeah but they're not very common, and they don't particularly care about you. No offense but your life is too boring. (Statistically speaking. I don't know you personally. But most people are boring compared to a Navy Seal.)

[@theapexfighter8741]

@@Oberon4278 why would you even comment that all of a sudden lol.

[@tmackjr8652]

@@Oberon4278 almost everything is the same everyday lame or not

[@emilpind1005]

Someone: "so what are you doing for a living?" This guy "living"

[@mattblack2077]

Always ask your waiter for a floor plan along with the menu.

[@McGyver777ATGMAIL]

Just do a walk through and check the kitchen by glancing through the door. I do this for two reasons, I want to see the condition of the food prep area and I want to see the path through the kitchen to that exit.

[@nathanshaffer3749]

In many jurisdictions they are required to be posted on the wall with the fire exit routes marked.

[@nina-bh4nx]

Or just always know where the exit is.

[@hilarybenoit2926]

Most floor plans are on the walls of buildings.

[@jasonji1900]

McGyver777ATGMAIL if I see a dirty kitchen, then I know the food is real

[@justin_oxford]

This video has just helped me organize my paranoia.

[@TastySchu4]

😄 I feel ya buddy 👍

[@America-ev4rk]

I was the 1,000th like! Yea! Never done that.

[@manictiger]

It's not paranoia if they're actually after you. Pick pockets look for people that aren't "paranoid".

[@McGyver777ATGMAIL]

In today's world there is no such thing as being too paranoid.

[@bobinthewest8559]

Nevermind your paranoia... organize your "stuff" so you can locate your duct tape, books, ceramic tiles, spare sock, rolled quarters, newspaper, salt and pepper really quickly.

[@lukas3606]

Grim Reaper: Your time has come Clint. Clint: I've actually prepared for this.

[@John-qo3kl]

@Perry The Platypus clint:starts putting tiles in books

[@waniaiftikhar635]

No one can actually prepare for or plan for death except people can plan for life after death

[@truthseeker6584]

He said: "Don´t go with the herd." Really good advice. So you can avoid people trampling each other to death in mass panic, as unfortunately it has happened many times in the history of mankind...

[@rick15666]

Agreed, in fact in situations like that tragic fire with the pyrotechnics display at that rock concert many years back, god this is a “perfect” yet obviously horrifically tragic display of *exactly* what he’s referring to. 80% of attendees fled to the exact same door they came in with. Sadly, just as he described, this created a bottleneck and everybody was stuck there, or trampled, and very few escaped, the rest perished right there, after being stuck in that exact bottleneck *for the duration of the fire* never able to get through. Those who survived came in other exits (band members, employees) and the few that were either nearby or noticed that there was at least one visible exit door, with no bottleneck of a frantic mob. I’m sure there’s an “excellent” write up on how that tragedy went down, and sadly just how many alternative escape routes were widely available, yet unknown to 80% of people. Again, almost everyone will subconsciously head to the door they entered to get out, even in an emergency. The band, white something, white snake? Sorry I don’t recall but if you Google pyrotechnic fire club tragedy, it’s sure to come up. Couldn’t be a more clear example of why he harps on identifying exists than that tragedy.

[@rick15666]

Found the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3fIk5Kmi8uhpsk

[@ErinJoKeck]

Use the restaurant kitchen exit...genius. 🤔

[@savinna_]

my dad always taught me this, whenever somethings bad is happening dont go with the crowd, bc then as you said it'll put you on so much more risk by just going with the crowd

[@fakeaccount4301]

Advices like not going with the herd is optional, why? What if it's a mass shooting and shooters are just spray n' praying? You can use others as a meat shield, Sure it sounds gruesome and villainous but in this world, It's survival of the fittest. Though correct me if im wrong on that move because im still just a 16 year old.

[@skywrecker]

*on a date* her: "so what do you do in your spare time" him: "quiet, im evaluating the best line of exit"

[@jonplaud]

Sounds like a dine & dash moment.

[@chickenpax1]

Cause hes gotta hit it and quit it real fast

[@Mortalomena]

Better throw the salt in her eyes, you never know.

[@kimfucku8074]

Me at parties!

[@corynorell3686]

Joke's on you; he knew the best line of exit while driving around looking for a parking spot.

[@chumpalounka]

5th Grade Teacher : Why is your backpack so heavy? 5th Grader : My mom told me to bring ceramic tiles.

[@rebeccakleine5473]

cool but what about the duct tape is that 6th grade?

[@jasonji1900]

The long sock is way more important. The best defense is a good offense.

[@willwinn8559]

Kevlar can be bought in a sheet , or small section that can be added to a book bag.. ( place it were it protects you not your books.)

[@signaturebeats9185]

FFS lmao

[@rachelroberts9512]

Q&A time is almost here! Post your most burning questions for Sean in the comments!

[@zaiirac]

Idk why I laughed so hard when the tv was wheeling in 😂😂

[@1w598]

Zaira C Cause of the weak, faint squeaking of the wheels. They were like a contradiction to the content of the video.

[@henry3397]

I laughed because it reminded me of the giant CRT’s they would wheel in when you watched a video in school, only it was an LED TV and completely unnecessary to have something that big and rigid lkl

[@sarwanmohabir3664]

Cause the situation was weirdly akward😂😭

[@Shrooblord]

They edited it so there was this extremely slow, determined pacing to it most often found in slapstick comedy. Basically, they made it look funny, and it genuinely was. ;)

[@JohnDoe-du8by]

he even takes a quick glance down like ''why the f... didn't you put some oil on those wheels, ah, too late now'' 2:01

[@Wil482Senior]

As a retired Green Beret with many of the same experiences as Clint, I would say that the most important thing he alludes to is being PREPARED and ALWAYS having contingency plans. when you plan to go into dangerous situations and environments, planning, anticipating what could go wrong, and attention to detail can literally mean the difference between life and death. The average person doesn't need to take it the the level we did, but you can apply the same mentality. I don't mean be a fanatical "prepper", but things like practicing changing a tire (this includes every driver in your household), never letting your cellphone battery run down, always have emergency equipment and supplies in your car, especially in the winter. I carry food, water, space blanket, waterproof jacket, lighter, knife, first aid kit, etc. Keep enough gas in your car. Avoid getting lost by mapping your route ahead of time. And have emergency numbers in your phone; not just 911, but roadside assistance, etc.

[@kristenfromOZ]

U are right

[@marttram2183]

Can I ask, how does one become a ranger? I know, you are a green beret. But do you have to be enlisted for awhile before being eligible for ranger school or rasp?

[@xaviorperez6096]

@@marttram2183 To become an Army Ranger with the 75th, you can enlist with option 40 on your contract or volunteer for the selection process at any point in your career if you qualify. There’s tons of online resources on what qualifies you as a candidate and how to get there. I plan on become a ranger as well, best of luck to you brother.

[@jefflockaby702]

Even a bad plan is better than no plan...

[@nananarc]

and i feel like it's fcked up that the average citizen has to be prepared for active shooting when entering an elementary school.

[@mj-yo7vt]

Me: never leaves the house Also me: I need to watch this video to be prepared

[@jay4988]

Fun Factory I can relate

[@ratatataraxia]

Fun Factory describes my whole relationship with KZbin.

[@baffledbumblebee]

@@jay4988 pretty much yah :)

[@chip9649]

@@maxwolf1602 glad im not the only one who plays FNV.

[@rock3tcatU233]

Just in case the Dorito and Mnt Dew supplies run low.

[@elysele4895]

stranger looks at you: me: are you exploiting my vulnerabilities???

[@IAreHeadingForTheSun]

NINJA-CHOP! HAYA!

[@toriosler1161]

*family

[@Warpath1337]

Likely.

[@Mordant.Melodys]

Solid comment

[@bobinthewest8559]

Me: "I'm sorry, I thought you were exploiting my vulnerabilities... let me get you some water to rinse the pepper out of your eyes."

[@Keltain]

Clint needs his own KZbin channel for teaching us all this valuable information

[@berfincoban6774]

He does

[@gangstalkingtv]

He leaves out the good stuff

[@theworldofhaze]

@@berfincoban6774 what is it?

[@davidaltun8417]

@ClintEmersonSEAL

[@jasongrady8590]

I always bring a little stack of ceramic tiles with me when my wife and I go out to eat. My wife brings the books, socks, and the fishing weights.

[@ErinJoKeck]

Boot sock and a roll of quarters in a purse. . .brilliant! 🧐

[@lordperezident]

I'm weak lol

[@yuhuahan5061]

Him:your fine motor skills go out the window Me:at least they know how to escape

[@Mike-hw5jp]

WTF this needs more likes hahahah

[@Agent-E]

😂💀💀

[@stroppy3245]

Badass lol

[@noone_2996]

LMFAO HAHAHAHA

[@yuhuahan5061]

@Devbo Slice Lol thx

[@stevenvietdo]

Her: I wonder of he's thinking about other women Him: Do I have enough time to take off my sock

[@bobinthewest8559]

appleator... I was too busy wondering where I would quickly get my hands on some ceramic tiles when the active shooter enters the restaurant... and how quickly I could duct tape a vest together.

[@iStudent7]

😁

[@SubieNinja]

@@bobinthewest8559 that tip is really for more of a SHTF situation than an active shooter situation. what do tons of houses have in them? ceramic tile on counters, in bathrooms etc and books so in a SHTF situation where you run the risk of needing some body armor now you know something thatll stop bullets

[@tdombui]

lool

[@willwinn8559]

@@SubieNinja Ballistic vest about 400.00 dollars 😎👍

[@eizol568]

The way he talks so calmly, you know this guy is good.

[@acetrigger1337]

>Books Me: those things with words. Navy SEAL: IMPROVISED BODY ARMOR.

[@dannyrobb1711]

Me: I should improve my situational awareness Also Me: Walks into lamp-post while watching this video on my phone

[@stevesan]

“Steel barrel pens are awesome” I agree

[@davidbouchard8963]

you're basically my spirit animal

[@michelledinovo6446]

lol

[@andytaylor1588]

@Jake Shattuck It's been decades, but it still hurts.

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

this is hilarious

[@themdwthemdw]

The rolled up newspaper is especially useful if your attacker is a fly.

[@Taunic]

@@bentoboxofire7404 I'm pretty sure you missed the joke

[@vgman94]

Particularly of the Jeff Goldblum species.

[@jasonji1900]

Or a human. Rolled up newspaper is better than short knife. Always.

[@anya_paw]

The last word got me Soo hard 🤣🤣🤣

[@willwinn8559]

Large 🕷 spider bat..

[@MilitantMountaineer]

Hypervigilance and staying calm is the best way to stay alive in a emergency situation you haven't trained for.

[@sheenashroder5315]

I appreciate him taking the time to create a video like this. I get teased so much for my habit of locating exits and potential ways to protect myself. I’ve never been attacked, but as a kid, I’ve seen many people in my neighborhood who have been attacked. I like to credit that fact that I’ve been okay for this long because I do my best to keep my wits about. And ultimately, if I do not feel absolutely safe, or that I could potentially escape or be able to defend myself, I just LEAVE. This rarely happens, but sometimes it better just to be safe than sorry.

[@Seraphims-Wrath]

💯👌🏽

[@corynorell3686]

They should have had random things happen over the course of this interview to test his situational awareness.

[@joseperez4857]

Cory Norell underrated comment

[@Prototyp3m1nd]

Better use crew in the red shirts, since they're gonna end up ded

[@vicstalr]

Cory Norell "Breaking News: 3 men and a guinea pig die attempting to test a Navy SEAL's situational awareness in a lecture about situational awareness"

[@bobinthewest8559]

You didn't see it all???? Better watch the video again...

[@kitcarr4668]

@@bobinthewest8559 - I'm trying to figure out if my concentration was sufficient that I took it all in ... and understood what's good and bad. Just a minute , I need to answer the door .... truck has arrived with my tiles, books, duct-tape and used cellphones ... I'm hoping used cellphones will be OK gotta try and save a few bucks on the Cost Of Living !

[@tarasgrr]

don't forget your ceramic tiles next time you go out

[@cuong2520]

when a shoot out happens, bullets could hit the floor or the wall and break the ceramic tiles, so pick those up and use ;)

[@barbeqube1688]

And fishing-weights

[@viveksinghgulia8739]

High end restrautns use them on their walls of someplace maybe the bathroom 😊

[@greg.peepeeface]

that 1.75 in quarters makes me feel deadly... not poor.

[@uioplkhj]

@@cuong2520 And the books?

[@KdotLINE]

Intruder: Looking for you You: Hiding in closet, crafting book armor Duct tape: Ear piercing ripping/tearing sound

[@7316bobe]

Oh he's in the closet all right.

[@kalen2]

Lmao

[@MrBikboi]

Clint is fantastic, been listening to him for a long time. He's the real deal, the lone fact that he's a seal and made it through BUDS commands respect.

[@farhanaditya2647]

what's BUDS?

[@72SSAbody]

@@farhanaditya2647 Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL

[@croatiandirter]

shooter enters bar. everybody: *starts to run* you: *putting tiles in your book* shooter: "bro are you ok?? "

[@Master_vp101]

"Yeah, but you won't"

[@femiolanipekun3167]

😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@derrickcunliffe7334]

yeah are we playing a tile game tonight

[@jotkaur605]

😂😂😂😂 omg

[@SuperRAJORSHI]

😂😂

[@John-fe1cd]

"Imagine this is your house" Hold up. You lost me there.

[@cepuuher]

"bonus room"

[@7curiogeo]

Hmmm I live in a 25 ft RV. I discovered any wall is a exit, well propane leak in last one showed me that I could go through any wall in a trailer. Gives me good distance=time=safety. well kinda safe any way. Point is I lived through 3 hit attempts so far. Now I kill any thing comes with in 1000yds of me. Even cops call ahead now.

[@TreyBattles5150]

7curiogeo Press X to Doubt

[@PirlKnighte]

I own a house!?

[@marcush8438]

@@PirlKnighte the cost of living is too high fr

[@andrey2070]

My father is a Brazilian equivalent of a navy seal operator. Being a child of one of these guys can get you paranoid with everything they tell you should pay attention to. I'm in my twenties and the amount of times I gave a friend a tip or two about these things he's talking about is unbelievable. Someday I'll find these things actually useful I guess. Now, I'm just constantly paranoid about my surroundings

[@Tanfo77]

That's taking it to the extreme. Just be observant and watch for signs.

[@RK-vr4nv]

BOPE ? GRUMEC ?

[@aaronunterseher1627]

The most valuable lesson of this... You must practice this alot... Everyday all day to become compitent at it... There's a difference between being paranoid and being prepared... Paranoid your questioning everything including your own plan... Prepared is astablishing plan a, b, c and sticking to it then moving on with your event.. 5 minutes preparation can save your life...

[@MothaLuva]

The most valuable lesson of this is: He belonged to the best trained people in the US and there are a couple hundred like him at all times. But, since 2001 the US is getting nowhere, neither in Afghanistan nor basically anywhere else. Even with people like him (or maybe even, because...?). Sure, occasionally there is some success, like the killing of Osama bin Laden. But in the end, who cares.

[@rick15666]

Agreed - if nothing else, back to the wall, note the exits. Do that little snoop to the back/restroom area he recommends (which you’re gunna do at some point anyway, just do it first) and oops your way into the entry to the kitchen to maybe catch a glimpse at the emergency exit door. Also note the large walk-in fridge all kitchens have.. oh, and friggin butcher knives. How did this guy not think of any of this, particularly when “evaluating” a restaurant!? I know literally nothing and have much better plans thinking about it for 60 seconds. How?

[@bobinthewest8559]

@@rick15666 ... The walk in freezer is a serious dead end.

[@tmackjr8652]

@@MothaLuva we have no goal anywhere just oil.

[@tmackjr8652]

The 7 P's.

[@emilbruunibsen]

Pleeaaasse more of this guy he's great

[@DeclanHiggins__]

emilbruunibsen he has a few books out about this sort of thing if you’re interested:)

[@ShadyBear420]

i'd let him desTROy mE lol HA ... fam guy huh huh ??!!!! 😜😍🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🤪🤣🤣✌💙🐻

[@Sam-hj5ok]

*Goes on a date* Her: hey why are you carrying taped books? Me: Laughs in wired

[@PhanniHam]

*wakes out of a dream*

[@rebeccakleine5473]

maybe a serial killer?

[@pingusbror]

taped books? real ones use chainmail.

[@Cyanide_Infused]

laughs in bulletproof*

[@tfesrgaming4179]

i always carry books and duct tape with me xD JK

[@BioDieselEstate]

This is the best edition of these Wired videos. Practical information that can be utilised in certain situations, disseminated by a good teacher.

[@christansmith9783]

THANK YOU for this video! I am in the fire service industry and spend alot of time thinking about escape planning. Basic situational awareness can absolutely make a difference in life or death!!

[@Aminaish]

Him: I can tell you there were four cars in the parking lot... Me: ...parking lot? .-.

[@fifi4326]

Ahaha!!

[@egage43]

I don't get it

[@paige1970]

Same. I had to rewatch it lol

[@weirdsciencethe2nd205]

6

[@ineslapastora3308]

There is a previous scene in the parking lot

[@OuWaKaWoOh]

I need to train my brain, I'm very weak at obersvation. One time it took me 2 days to realise we've had a new tv in the living room.

[@BronyumHexofloride]

every time i notice a new bit of tech i'm my house i'm all over it like magpies on the crown jewels

[@HankTheTank23]

Yikes

[@Got_Your_Six]

Roflmao 🤣

[@nicolewalsh6656]

They painted the whole restaurant I worked in and I didn’t notice and stil don’t know what colour all the walls were before they painted 🙈

[@Ocelot80524]

just get some adhd. you'll notice everything about everything except the fact you're late :)

[@otf7466]

Salt and pepper burns the eyes Dale Gribble: *pocket sand*

[@victorphilip875]

Clint's date: "didn't you just go to the bathroom when we left the house? you keep doing that."

[@mrdasilver]

Back to school supply shopping list: Notebooks ✓ Pencils ✓ Ducktape ✓ Tiles ✓

[@ishitamisra4585]

dasilverwelshman Yes. Grab some o' that good ol' ducktape.

[@cmh2111]

@@ishitamisra4585 I think you mean Duct Tape.

[@mrdasilver]

@@ishitamisra4585 Ducktape is also a brand name for duct tape, so either one is technically correct.

[@suhasop4919]

Pencils for becoming John Wick

[@IvanIvanov-ed5we]

Pencils so you can show the shooter a magic trick.

[@koketsobaholo7]

Phyiscs Teacher:(Opens my textbook) ""What are ceramic tiles doing inside your book?" Me:" duh they displace the energy of bullets."

[@sarah-ashleyboling1719]

“That’s just the average person” AKA not him

[@henry3397]

Sarah-Ashley Boling I thought the same thing lol. But I also thought of myself. The point he was making is: don’t be average.

[@ASMRmylovez]

You just rocked my world. thank you for this education, I look forward to watching more of your tutorials.

[@mevsol2447]

Only a Navy Seal could unroll a map like that and not have to weigh down the corners.

[@McGyver777ATGMAIL]

Maps are to scared to roll up on him.

[@eleanorthereader]

Hahahaha!

[@willwinn8559]

Caught that too 😎👍

[@kitcarr4668]

I bet Chuck Norris could do that ... and better !

[@nikolateslaize]

@@nornironcustoms when a map see Chuck Norris it unroll itself :)

[@socialismo52]

I always tell myself "Let the training kick in" when I'm in a stressful situation. Don't even have training. Just feels good.

[@knottsscary]

You mean "Let the endless hours i've spent on youtube watching survival videos training kick in"

[@DiscoFang]

@@knottsscary Hey it works for finances, car maintenance, chainsaw sharpening and general woodwork so seems legit for survival situations.

[@jameson1239]

You want to activate a sleeper agent cause that’s how you activate a sleeper agent

[@McGyver777ATGMAIL]

Get some.

[@borntraitor289]

fake it til you make it

[@obadaodeh1625]

I like people whom take everything seriously and doesn't underestimate anything.

[@curlyfrysamurai]

Dude rolls in at a full sprint with an AR pistol and 4 200 rd Beta mags: Me rolling up a newspaper:

[@INNIMA]

Waiter: what would you like to order? Me: a burrito and some spare tile

[@THEBIGGESTSCUMBAG]

HAHAHA

[@haroonakim8223]

Lmfao. You forgot all the menus in the restaurant

[@RitaCruz]

😂

[@thushargowda2511]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Underrated comment

[@deknees8969]

AND a blueprint of the place XD

[@minhanueula.r.m.y769]

11:53 I was thinking of literally shaking the salt and pepper on their eyes. But opening the cap and placing the salt and/or pepper on my hand then throwing it sounds like a better plan...

[@brownyboy252]

Would you like some grated parmesan with that?

[@haroutartin9053]

Throwing the salt and pepper container with an open/loose cap sounds interesting to me too

[@Saltpork305]

Don't throw, mash. Be aggressive. This person is trying to kill you. Rub it in like you're a bully rubbing dirt in someone's face. Make it burn.

[@manictiger]

@@Saltpork305 And then the person was shot before they got anywhere near the killer.

[@ricpad8871]

Could be worse, i for some reason was thinking about putting it in my mouth and and spitting it all at him

[@cecejackson3100]

"Ooda-loop" is my new favorife word.

[@jacobwebster6446]

Very smart and good guy, dedicates his life to helping people and making them more aware, wish him all the best!

[@miialamia1653]

I like how they deliberately gloss over the steel pen as "puncture tool; alright moving on.."

[@Michael_peanut]

pretty self explanatory i would say xD

[@reddragoon7981]

He shows you how to hold it and clearly indicates the pointy end. Hold it with the tip like you want to carry a pair of scissors safely and then stab down at whoever is trying to get you.

[@thomasthrasher6331]

They also held back on the full preparation of the "nail bat".

[@sdk2146]

Killer: what you gonna do Me: beat you with my paper bat and sock

[@wakokaine6976]

I've see some one made a crossbow outta newspaper

[@videoninja2512]

And how's about a lil SALT TO THE EYES!!!!

[@Vladpryde]

Killer: what you gonna do? Me: *BANG*

[@timherald4516]

And my date wondered why I demanded she give me one of her high heels. LOL.

[@willwinn8559]

If you're talking , YOU'RE probably not going to make it OUT.

[@snook3032]

Clint is my favorite retired Navy Seal.

[@kushagragupta8068]

we need more of these military survival tactics

[@brendagottee6476]

Her: There’s am active shooter in the building!! Me: don’t worry, salt burns the eyes

[@Mharriscreations]

If there's a fan around and a bag of salt or another irritant, like chili powder, it's actually a good idea to set a trap if there's time.

[@niccatipay]

Onion (aka: natures chemical weapon)

[@KocFen]

@@niccatipay best comment ever.

[@uhedum]

Life isn't a Hollywood movie, you have to reload.

[@niccatipay]

@@uhedum 100 cap drum mag: Hold my beer Backpack belt feed: *OBSERVE*

[@zachary4670]

How to prepare for dangerous situations, step 1: Be a SEAL

[@TheFreedomer]

Deal

[@gwuapo1009]

The animal

[@damacz2520]

Waiter: how many ceramic tiles do you want with your burrito? Me: yes

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

Great video. As a military member I can relate to what he is saying and it's absolutely true

[@jordansullivan5764]

Man I want a movie with this guy as the stunt supervisor.

[@theshadylady1982]

I think he should be in the movie. Doing stunts.

[@PpAirO5]

Hollywood never thought of that.

[@blabla-rg7ky]

preferably a new Bourne movie ^_^

[@chrishayes8197]

He wants this too. That, and more corporate clients asking him to teach their employees to look for ceramic tiles they can tape to books.

[@nickdannunzio7683]

My Dad (OSS WWII) taught me this at a young age, and would consistently reinforce... believe none of what you hear... and half of what you see... and when you want to know the truth about anything (like a news story, etc.) follow the dollar, it will lead you to the truth...

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

Always follow the money!

[@sizzlinsj8135]

How to follow money?

[@mattdrives4757]

Wow! That's so cool. OSS was the precursor to CIA! Tell your dad thank you for his service!

[@prestolego]

A wise man your dad was/is.

[@boiledelephant]

@@sam8192 It's also an aphorism commonly repurposed by antisemmitic conspiracy theorists to imply that Jews are like...everyone's enemy, or something. Because """logic""".

[@floracarpenter6400]

That is incredible! I am more aware than ever before! Thank you so much!

[@vanessastegall]

Clint, thank you for your service.

[@WiseAilbhean]

Man, the primary motivation to getting in shape... so one can be agile and get out of dodge.

[@itsapenguinmachine7046]

"there were four cars in that parking lot, there wasn't a truck and the guy at the bar wasn't in that great of a shape" Clint Emerson: 1 Jason Bourne: 0

[@jamillx]

He said parking lot, not gas pumps.

[@WILD__THINGS]

@@jamillx Where did you get gas pump? His comment says parking lot

[@_Atzin]

to be fair, Bourne didn't say that he was in good shape just that he knew how to handle himself which I assume would mean fight.

[@jamillx]

@@WILD__THINGS there are 4 cars at the gas pumps, they don't show the parking lot

[@Koulnis]

@@_Atzin Correct. Bourne identified that the man was having another drink (handed to him by the left-handed waitress) while maintaining good posture. He is heavy set, but knows himself well enough to handle himself.

[@superflymosher1901]

What a great video. Thanks for your time and effort!!

[@angelieavenie5741]

Processed them in Gulf War 2 in a Navy base & I have so much respect for the Seals. Very smart, decent, humble, take their jobs seriously, down-to-earth. Listen to him, he sounds calm. Best folks!

[@waasar]

These are some great tricks! People looked at me weird today when I walked by with 9 books strapped to different parts of my body, but I sure felt safe. It's a bit of a hassle to get them off me before I go to bed, and I have to wake up twenty minutes early now to put them back on, but I feel it's worth it.

[@joseperez4857]

You’re not supposed to take them off otherwise you’re vulnerable when you sleep.

[@quantumjet253]

Hang on, what!? You sleep? Well there's your first mistake there, even I can see that. The worst enemy of situational awareness has to be unconsciousness. Sorry dude, I fear your books are going to prove completely useless. At least tell me you sleep with a handful of salt!!!

[@tgoddard307]

And a great excuse to get out of gymn

[@DeathBringer769]

What's funny is there's an anime called JoJo's Bizarre Adventure where he literally survives a multi-knife throwing attack by having books secretly taped to different parts of his body underneath his clothes, lol.

[@Ginette688]

so funny!!

[@mark3308]

You can only have that hair stye if you've killed someone

[@EverettWilson]

Skrillex killed my soul, so he gets a pass.

[@creepyendy]

@@EverettWilson lol

[@eat-your-food684]

And for this comment. He is now coming for you😂😂😂

[@oels9507]

@logan gabriel antoine see? If only you've killed someone they wouldn't say a THING

[@xxwoah.its.kasandraxx2088]

😂😂true, but he gets a pass because he looks cool.

[@felixsmittick9128]

One of the best videos on this topic. Real solutions.

[@monkeybro819]

this guy is so amazing theres no end to it! I love his videos the most on the whole internet!

[@irahat6387]

Nobody visits me Also Me :Prepares for a war in my House

[@hannahmpayne5]

Shooter: “I’m gonna shoot you!” Me: “Hold on! Let me duct tape these two books together first!”

[@kiran474]

Tbh, let's say the shooter was still far away and you were trapped in a dead end area/room, then if you had duct tape and books on you, then you could quickly make body armour in time. I honestly think the body armour strat is the last option, since running and hiding should be the first thing you do. Also, if you were trapped in a dead end area with no escape routes or hiding places, then your option would probably be to fight the aggressor/shooter.. so if you have time to make body armour, then it might help protect your vital organs as you try to bring down the attacker.

[@hannahmpayne5]

Kristen I’m making a joke...let’s not get too technical.

[@THEBIGGESTSCUMBAG]

HAHAHAHA

[@kiran474]

@@hannahmpayne5 lmfao xD mb

[@MylaCruz11]

Mark Anthony right!

[@lisamaria1972]

Great video. I recently went to an active shooter class and they discussed Run, Hide and Fight. I like how this gives you ideas of what you can use to defend yourself

[@hitheshs1990]

7:10 how does the sheet of paper remain flat after he unrolls it?

[@timr617]

He planned for it.

[@agentmongoose]

I now want to see a spycraft movie where they try to escape through the kitchen and there is no exit. with the line "WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO DOOR! THERE IS ALWAYS A DOOR IN THE KITCHEN!"

[@suicidal.session]

this sounds like Deadpool 3

[@peterk8909]

Building codes require kitchen exits in the event of fire.

[@thearobertson9880]

Plus it's totally impractical to get food deliveries in the quantities required for a restaurant through the main part of the building.

[@christytauler5672]

Well now you can duct tape some pans together and raid the spice rack😜

[@CRAIGCHRIST83]

I'll stick with pocket sand, thank you very much.

[@noahbyers8803]

Rusty Shackleford approves

[@adgarbault]

Mix some salt into the pocket sand!

[@biker5662]

I could watch this all day! Makes me feel empowered.

[@riordan381]

Observation skills and situation awareness are very important when going into a hostile situation. It's more important to know where the exit is than to count how many hostiles to shoot at.

[@JL.2]

Watches this: Feels like I can take on anything Intense situation happens: Shits pants

[@Owl566]

Her: mmm fit, well dressed, seems confident... might be Mr Right...?! Him: **stares in situationally aware**

[@MothaLuva]

Him: takes him down with a double tap.

[@greywolf7577]

He's probably planning on how to kill her if she attacked him.

[@xxjosixx269]

Thank you for your service❤️🙏🏼

[@EddieEdsta101RojasJr]

The 'Total Awareness' part he gave was awesome! All great awareness's to know! 👍🏼😎💯

[@AageV]

*Retired Navy SEAL Explains How To Survive School In The US.*

[@nickyfandino8529]

I mean, he did use books for some reason, that cheeky dude he's onto something

[@on1yone1nchw1de3]

Ahhhhhhhhh, that's wrong. But, touché because i laughed and its true.

[@emphaticallym2574]

This was my first thought.

[@nitronate9846]

nah most kids are too interested in their phones to see anything going on around them.

[@AbhishekKumar-fq7ch]

@@nitronate9846 well I think even phones can be used in place of cremaic tiles. Put two smartphones between two books and duct tape it. Solid body armour. Of course they will have to be aware of the situation to act.

[@cstm39]

I love the comment section

[@rashmicp4356]

Yeah. It's a riot 😂

[@felixsmittick9128]

fr most of those commenting have never been in a stressful/dangerous situation. (Luckily 😁)

[@AjieA]

cstm39 Ikr it’s so funny 😂😂😂😭😭

[@vishwasbharadwaj9281]

Wow thank you🌹 for your precious information

[@howardbellahjr]

Great video thanks for your service to help keeping us safe

[@notkennard]

i'm prepared to be the next john wick after watching this video

[@PrograError]

bring a pencil

[@DiscoFang]

And not your dog.

[@thatsomeguyja3243]

But do you have a pencil?

[@timherald4516]

@LagiNaLangAko23 My dog hates it when I throw him in ahead of me. LOL.

[@intellectracoon]

All those Hitman missions now make sense.

[@stephlrideout]

And they said video games were bad for us

[@intellectracoon]

@@stephlrideout video games are stories that we live and help progress specially open world ones. They aren't bad they are great if you know which ones to play.

[@afrocoolio25]

IKR, when he is giving us the basic intel, floorplans, exits, emergency escapes, etc, all I was thinking of was playing Hitman games lol.

[@intellectracoon]

@@afrocoolio25 yeah specially when he pointed the bar as hard cover 😂

[@Kinography]

Mohammad Don’t forget that the salt is a heat action in some of the Yakuza games

[@carlswenson5403]

Thank you very much for your service to our country. I appreciate it.

[@ShellyBBird]

Thanks for your service Clint.

[@deadcarrots]

Also if you're in a large assembly area, like a concert, the pull down fire alarms are always within 5ft of an exit.

[@MadisonSwartzendruber]

Stephanie Lopez but don’t pull a fire alarm in cases of an active shooter, it only pushes people outside, which the shooter may see as an invitation to join them there

[@JemelOneFive]

Hands down one of the most insightful and useful videos I think I’ve ever watched on KZbin

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

My first BF I had when I was 17 taught me how to be highly perceptive & situationally aware. He was a 2nd degree tiquando black belt. I was with him for 5 years. Thanks to him I can't even shut it off if I wanted to. I especially notice people & cars. This skill has been so very valuable in my life in so many ways. One time I remember being at the fair & noticing a creepy guy was following me & my stepson around the fair. My BF at the time shrugged it off but when I split up to go with kegan to let him play a game the creeper trailed us, & watched us. I told kegan who was 11y.o to keep an eye on that man. He approached us & asked if kegan wanted the toy sword he was carrying around & I put my arm around kegan & declined his offer. He acted very strangely & I we walked away back to where my BF was. As we were leaving the fair we saw the police escorting that man out of the fairgrounds. I think kegan trusted me more after than incident. I hope he learned something about situational awareness that day.

[@aceo_o2295]

This is a late comment but can you give me some tips that you learned.

[@Combat-Mindset]

Tiquando 🤣🤣🤣 Its Taekwondo 🤙✌👌

[@pagpapaitim]

@@Combat-Mindset rexkwondo is better

[@d2b270]

Good stepmom! Mom prob grateful!

[@r.yuksel9774]

@@aceo_o2295 This is a late comment but look around and be aware of where you are and the people around you,your instincts are generally good at realising when things get strange

[@kaitlynkrinks6882]

We need to teach this in schools! It will prepare all of us for a crisis, and it will serve us all better in the future. I wish we could bring more awareness to the fact that we don't have to be helpless anymore in a time of crisis.