Surviving Public Transit: Expert Tips From A Former Navy SEAL

[@AllAboutSurvival]

Whether it's public transit or any other environment, being vigilant and ready to respond can make all the difference.

[@chrisdunnettmusic]

Great tips! "Normal people" aren't on edge because they don't think it will happen to them

[@NandoFojo]

I second this! I'd also add that normal people aren't on edge because they don't think like we do, always vigilant and ready to protect.

[@chrisdunnettmusic]

@NandoFojo exactly

[@ReconBrothers]

To me, this video is kind of surprising. This in the sense that I expected to learn new stuff, but I've been applying all this already ever since I was a teen. I went to school on a daily basis with public transportation which was in the very dense city of Antwerp (Belgium) where there are a lot of sketchy people around. Legally I wasn't able to carry anything, no pocket knife, no pepper spray, no multitool, nothing (yet scumbags on the street did, because they didn't care). So, I had to force myself to come up with ways to be more aware and started applying these tips out of my own. Another thing that I applied, was making sure no-one was at my back, especially near those tracks or even on the bus or tram. Make your six face a wall if possible, so you can't be attacked or stolen from from behind. It's not that hard fellas, just think a bit logically and you'll be ahead of most people out there. To the Americans out there, do everything you can to keep that 2nd amendment of yours and use it to the max in a responsible way, because Europe is going to hell right now.

[@Desperado3248]

Best move. Put Kevlar panels in your backpack or lap top case. Always stand, while waiting for train, with your back against the staircase wall.

[@EnigmaticLich]

A driver apparently got stabbed to death here in Seattle yesterday. Now I’m asking myself should/would I step in…

[@justinsquier2237]

Thank god for people like Daniel Penny!! :)

[@osPA78]

This was awesome!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@tp5337]

once again you have produced an excellent and very informative presentation. Your content and the delivery of that content makes me want to watch your videos to the end. Keep up the good work. TP

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@LUTZRICH6487]

Thankfully, in Georgia it’s legal to carry with a CCW. Evil never rests

[@andytattum7740]

Great content. Taking off your watch and not wearing logos for a low profile is something more people should be aware of. Remember boxer Amir Kahn robbed at knife point for his watch a few years back.

[@socratesvela8285]

I saw a guy get his face slit on the train. He was sitting right next to the door. The slasher attacked that person and wanted to get out fast and get out quickly.

[@davidmcduffie9415]

Cinematic training video. Love it!

[@stormnight3000]

I damn nearly got robbed at the Atlanta subway, had a bunch of dudes start coming up and surrounding me, all I had was my skateboard and I was ready to deck someone in the face with it. Eventually they walked down the escalators to call more people, and I ran to the other side to the escalators that go upwards and I ran down them and was able to run to the nearby greyhound station where I laid low for a while before calling an Uber.

[@johnnyc8065]

I always use only 1 headphone out in public with ambient sound turned on

[@leorenegade2103]

Headphones with pass through. The galaxy buds FE are under 100 (I got them for 50), they sound really good, they have a widget that can change audio mode, one being pass through. The pass through mode on the buds FE actually cut a lot of the high pitches out of the ambience but still augment your hearing, I can actually hear BETTER with them in.

[@Tenacious_Operator]

ahhh good ol Koreatown! I was born, grew up there, took that route many many times to go to school! but 2000s was never this bad! Oh, the memories! Back then we've ALWAYS had sheriffs and LEOs present checking everyone for tickets and fares! They would kick out the homeless if they were sleeping. I am sadden how times have changed and it's kind of scary.

[@rhuck37]

What you are saying is the fact that most people have no idea just how dangerous it really is to travel on any form of public transportation in today's world. I personally will never ever use these public transportation devices ever!!! What I would say if one had to use any form of public transportation is to never go alone and always go with someone with you who might be of some assistance when things go bad. Best advice is to stay the hell away from any form of public transportation, especially here in California.

[@investigator77]

Public transport is a fact of life for a large demographic of people, so videos like this are super important to those of us who have to travel to work. Any tips to remain safe, are valuable to everyone, young and old.

[@mspiredm3]

Great vid!

[@tx88scorpio10]

I hope he covers the airlines next.

[@u.s.aarchangelforgod3679]

TY USCCA

[@HuckleBerry476]

11:27 Simply getting up and moving would typically be the obvious decision to make. Also be aware that in some instances getting up and moving to a different seat or location, especially while on public transportation may trigger some unruly individuals. I don’t know the exact percentage of time this could happen obviously, but I myself have experienced it twice once because I got up and moved, and once because of my wife, not feeling comfortable standing next to someone that came into a store and they actually snapped at her .

[@marcuszarate4591]

An excellent video. Keep them coming. For those who post the negative comments, I hope and pray that danger never finds you ignorant, unprepared and uneducated.

[@zeroUnitygain]

Mike is GOAT!

[@archangel7673]

As Mr. Miyagi said The best way to win a fight,"Is no be there"!!!!!

[@guillermowilliams2970]

Thank you great video.

[@Sinner-sv2pi]

Defend Yourself In California, Go To Jail. FACT. 😡

[@kakdad111]

Great video I'm former Leo with lots of proper training too and ride transit all the time in very sketchy areas of dc . There are a handful more tips you could also put forth . But overall everything is well said in general purpose

[@tradedate]

Well don't leave us hanging! What additional tips do you suggest?

[@smm9030]

I would like to see the med kit that you have that you can put in your back pocket. Thank you!!!

[@vircervoteksisto5038]

I'd also add that if you're going to use mass transit that you have to keep yourself level-headed because people will do stuff on mass transit that really irritates you but doesn't hurt you and you will gain absolutely nothing by calling out those people on their irritating behavior.

[@bluethunder90]

I don't think most regular people feel unsettled at all because most people go through life oblivious to the threats around them. You, on the other hand, feel unsettled because you aware of just how many threats there are around you at all times.

[@kwamesha3477]

Excellent video. Unfortunately most public transportation systems, particularly subways, have very restrictive laws when it comes to carrying forms of self defense. As stated you must know the laws where you live/work, or where you may be visiting. Please do a detailed on video weapon alternatives that can be used in these types of situations, thanks.

[@coyote520]

I absolutely refuse to use public transportation, even though I DESPISE driving. Thankfully I work from home, and put less than 50 miles a month on my truck.

[@nativestrong7253]

Guy walked into a train car and randomly shot four people a few weeks ago in Chicago.

[@harlandrake266]

Thanks

[@mikeorick6898]

Weapons of any kind are not allowed on public trans where I live. I take a cane everywhere. So far it has deterred several dogs (pits. boxers, sheps, even a great dane).

[@airbourne35]

I'll like share my experience, for those of you may know LA, New York, and other cities in other states, etc. I was in the red line going from Vermont to downtown LA, there is tall guy (black person) was chill and then he begin to called me out of nowhere, and said that I'm going to steal his electric scooter which i don't have interest in riding electric scooters. When he come in front of me and talk crap, once I say a word, he tell me to shut up, throwing a kick at me, and body reacts by blocking and deflecting (technically I was scared). In the end, he decide to leave once the train stopped at Pershing square, and two luckily I'm not filmed by someone on their phones. So, I recommend to beware of your surroundings and avoid fights. Every urban areas could be dangerous in general.

[@mr.privacy13]

I love this video! I don’t use public transportation. I would never use it if I had a choice. It used to be a lot of fun but these days, there are so many zombies out there. But what I love about this video, is you can use a lot of the techniques when you’re just out doing your weekly shopping errands. Great job!

[@maivang1067]

🫡 thanks! 🙏 God bless!

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

The housewife etc who aren’t trained most likely don’t feel uncomfortable or a threat because they’re oblivious to situation awareness and threats and don’t think about these things. They don’t think anything will or can ever happen to them. Ignorance is bliss

[@tonemd]

So this is a tutorial for people who don’t live or work in a city right? Most of it is common sense.

[@Homeland.]

"Awareness technique"? Or response technique?

[@kathykrook413]

I really enjoy your videos, but it is hard to hear the voices with such background / foreground noise.

[@KGLAD-v5q]

❤

[@Yasmine91646]

9:49 Yuck, don’t sit on those seats. They are filthy!

[@mark351]

Call police? Are there any left in all these cities that thought defunding would make the place a utopia?

[@wendellknight2072]

You mean the cops that were abusing the rights of the people? We shouldn't defund these kinds of cops? We shouldn't defund the cops who illegally stop and search people and then incarcerate people when they object to having their rights violated?

[@wendellknight2072]

Are you referring to the cops who violated people and abuse their authority?

[@microchrist6122]

@@wendellknight2072 curious, are you Black ? 😂

[@wendellknight2072]

@microchrist6122 What difference should it make whether I'm black, white or African or Hispanic since wrong is wrong and abuse is wrong on all counts

[@wendellknight2072]

​@microchrist6122 Now would it make any type of difference is i said that I am a black person or a hispanic person or a African person? When the police are abusive they're wrong period

[@johnli25]

I carry and wear a belt lol

[@phantp78]

Avoid choke holds and use pepper spray. Less headaches.

[@tomcruse5731]

I will use any hold I need to protect my life.

[@wendellknight2072]

Avoid chokehold especially when dealing with people who are merely yelling on public transportation

[@khoward9512]

There are other alternatives to chokes that still work and don’t get you in hot water, especially if the attacker is on drugs and runs the chance of having a heart attack from the stress. People praise chokes because they “end” the fight, but they can start your crucifixion in court. Joint locks can still work and don’t look deadly to a jury

[@microchrist6122]

@@wendellknight2072 😂 cope harder

[@merlinwizard1000]

12th, 19 December 2024

[@ArneAsada69]

Too long; didn’t watch: Pay attention to your surroundings.😊

[@michaelvanzalingen2683]

This dude is sad. He's never actually ridden public transportation. I rode CTA for 20 years. The most common risk is someone snatching your cell phone, purse, or briefcase and running off the train and into the street. If it's late at night and the train is empty, sit in the front car next to the conductor.

[@John-zs2eo]

Are you still riding them? This is TODAY, not Yesterday.

[@maximumachievement361]

You nailed it! I always used the front car next to the conductor. Not only is it the safest, it’s also the most calm and cleanest. If you go towards the middle car or worse, the very back car, you are going to not only run into some shady characters, but also possibly some very aggressive, overly loud, high or drunk individuals with usually not so great hygiene.

[@mr.privacy13]

I really appreciate the tip about riding in the front car. I never would’ve thought about that. Thanks for the advice.

[@evyl0076]

mmm, you know whats sad? someone who disrespects a former special forces iperator who is imparting excellent knowledge for free so we can be safe from evil people. You know what else is sad? people who are lulled unto a false sense of security and think they will never be targeted because people refuse to wake up to real life that is violent no matter where you live. Ask a cop the most overstated sentence by victims of violence - "i nvere thought it could happen to me" is what the cop will tell you. And its sad bc people refuse to believe they can be a target and put down guys like this one who provides great safe protection tips.

[@Z7d3nR4]

​@@evyl0076, if you can't believe it would ever happen, you won't be ready for it when it does.

[@TheSuburban15]

Is there anywhere that you can carry a handgun on public transportation, legally?

[@tradedate]

Pennsylvania with a carry permit

[@TheSuburban15]

@tradedate government transportation usually prohibits firearms. SEPTA does. Autotrain does

[@tradedate]

@TheSuburban15 I'm unaware of anything in the Septa website or state law forbidding lawful carry. If you have a source please share it

[@TheSuburban15]

@tradedate SEPTA weapons policy letter. wwww.septa.org//wp-content/uploads/procurement/Firearms-Policy-LetterF-2.14.22.pdf