Videos tagged with Gift of Fear

This video provides a comprehensive crash course on situational awareness, emphasizing its importance over firearm carry for avoiding conflict. It details the criminal planning cycle, common awareness killers like cell phone distraction and naivety, and introduces Jeff Cooper's color code for readiness levels. The instructor breaks down various threat indicators, including communicated threats, scanning behavior, wardrobe anomalies, physiological signals, and pre-attack postures, urging viewers to trust their intuition and act decisively when necessary.

This discussion emphasizes the critical importance of mental flexibility and stress inoculation for effective decision-making in high-stress situations, particularly for law enforcement and concealed carriers. It highlights that real-world encounters are unpredictable, requiring adaptation beyond pre-planned tactics. The conversation also stresses the value of heightened situational awareness and trusting one's intuition, drawing parallels to concepts like 'The Gift of Fear' and the 'Safety First Habit'.

This monthly live stream from August 2020 covers several topical firearm-related news items, including NICS record trends, increases in gun purchases in New York, anti-gun legislation in California, plummeting support for gun control amid crime surges, and a political figure's financial dealings. The stream also recommends reading material on self-defense and de-escalation, and provides links for joining gun rights organizations like CRPA and Gun Owners of California. The host, Joel Persinger, also promotes his website, training at Practical Defense Systems, and various platforms where his content can be found. Sponsor mentions and information on Second Call Defense are also included.

This video discusses Gavin de Becker's "The Gift of Fear," a book focused on predicting and recognizing danger signals for personal safety. The description highlights de Becker's expertise in threat assessment, his work with prominent figures and law enforcement, and his ability to shatter the myth of unpredictability in violent acts. The content strongly advocates for reading the book to learn life-saving skills, recommending it for various family members.