Videos tagged with Jason Hanson

This video by former CIA officer Jason Hanson demonstrates four methods for surreptitiously drawing a concealed firearm. Techniques covered include using shoulder holsters, pocket carry (emphasizing proper holsters and pants), ankle carry (best suited for drivers), and off-body carry in bags or purses. The core principle across all methods is to maintain a discreet posture while preparing for a rapid and effective draw when a threat is perceived. Hanson stresses the importance of practice with a safe and empty firearm to ensure proficiency and proper equipment function.

This video showcases two 'apocalypse weapons' recommended by former CIA officer Jason Hanson: a Remington 870 pump-action shotgun and an ultra-light tomahawk. The shotgun's versatility with different shell types (birdshot, buckshot, slugs) is highlighted, with a demonstration of a rifled slug obliterating a spray paint can. The tomahawk is presented as a multi-purpose survival tool, useful for self-defense, hacking through brush, and even emergency situations like the one described involving ice.

This video demonstrates a quick method for removing dust and lint from a firearm using a mini blower. Former CIA officer Jason Hanson explains this is not a deep clean but a way to make a gun look presentable, especially in dusty environments like his Utah spy ranch. He highlights its utility for pocket-carried firearms that accumulate lint.

This guide, presented by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, compares the AR-15 and AK-47 for high-tension scenarios. It details the pros and cons of each rifle, including ergonomics, durability, maintenance requirements, and performance in various tests like vehicle penetration. Hanson offers his expert opinion on which rifle is preferable for 'armageddon' situations, emphasizing the importance of maintenance and repair kits for the AR-15 and the rugged reliability of the AK-47.

This guide details the surreptitious knife draw technique, as demonstrated by former CIA officer Jason Hanson. It focuses on using a common garment like a sweatshirt to conceal a fixed-blade knife, allowing for discreet access and a rapid draw in self-defense scenarios. The technique involves modifying the garment to create a hidden access point for the knife handle, enabling the user to maintain a casual posture while being ready to deploy the weapon.

This video, featuring former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, outlines three primary methods adversaries use to retaliate against the United States: lone wolf attacks, cyberattacks targeting institutions and personal data, and infrastructure attacks on power grids and water supplies. Hanson emphasizes the importance of personal preparedness, including securing essential resources like water and power, and protecting personal information from data brokers.

This video, presented by former CIA officer Jason Hanson, details critical techniques for disappearing without a trace. Hanson, an expert in intelligence operative methods, emphasizes the paramount importance of avoiding all technology, especially phones, when evading threats. He warns against contacting family, as their communications are monitored, and advises on the proper use of burner phones if absolutely necessary, stressing that activation should be done by a trusted third party. The core message is that complete technological abstinence is key to successful evasion.

This guide details the use of the Koga, a unique self-defense tool discussed by former CIA officer Jason Hanson. It covers how to hold and strike effectively with the Koga, emphasizing its legality and discreet nature for personal protection. The focus is on quick, impactful strikes to vulnerable areas for escape and survival.

This guide details how to use a wooden hairbrush, specifically 'The Wave Enforcer', as a self-defense tool, as demonstrated by former CIA officer Jason Hanson. It covers various grips and striking techniques applicable when traditional weapons are not an option or are uncomfortable to carry. The instruction emphasizes its legality for carry in sensitive locations and its potential to inflict damage and create an escape opportunity.

This guide, presented by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, details how to assemble a 'blackout bag' for power outages. It emphasizes including essential lighting and communication tools such as multiple flashlights (SPYTAC X-6), a reliable lantern, a multi-powered emergency radio (Solar Crank TY9900), and glow sticks. The bag itself should be durable, with a 3V Gear sling bag recommended.

This guide details five critical mistakes made by a former CIA officer over 25 years of prepping. It covers errors related to survival food, shipping container modifications, water storage security, the importance of quality gear over cheap alternatives, and the strategic acquisition of gold and silver. The advice emphasizes learning from experience to build a more robust and reliable survival plan.

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson outlines four key reasons why a pump-action shotgun might be a less-than-ideal choice for home defense. He emphasizes potential issues like forgetting the safety, the firearm's weight, the need to manually chamber a round under stress, and the myth of racking the shotgun as a deterrent. Hanson suggests semi-automatic shotguns as an alternative and stresses the importance of rigorous training for any pump-action user.