Why I Travel With Gold, Silver & Cash (And Exactly How Much I Carry)

This video, featuring former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, outlines two essential currencies for financial preparedness and potential disappearance: physical cash and precious metals (gold and silver). Hanson emphasizes the importance of diversifying assets away from traditional banking systems, highlighting the limitations of cash due to inflation and the ease of bartering and liquidation offered by precious metals. He recommends Advantage Gold as a trusted source for acquiring these assets.

This video by Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer, details his personal travel preparedness strategy focusing on financial security. He emphasizes carrying a significant amount of cash and precious metals (gold and silver) in his everyday carry backpack for emergencies, explaining his methods for storing and accessing these assets. The advice is geared towards individuals seeking to enhance their personal security and financial resilience during travel.

This video, featuring John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society and financial advisor Michael Brooks, outlines strategies for financial preparedness during economic downturns. It covers understanding national debt, asset classes, and stress-testing portfolios. A key takeaway is the 'Doomsday/All-Weather Portfolio' and the argument for physical assets like firearms as a hedge against inflation.

This entry synthesizes expert advice from former CIA Intelligence Officer Andrew Bustamante on essential items for an operative's Everyday Carry (EDC). It covers critical gear like footwear choice for tactical advantage, financial preparedness with international currency, and the importance of a laminated contact list as a backup to digital devices.

Lenny McIll from Glock Store Performance and Custom Shop explains the process of flying with a firearm, emphasizing the importance of declaring it to the airline. He details the requirements for securely packaging the unloaded firearm and ammunition separately in a locked container, sharing his experience with Southwest Airlines. The guide highlights that proper declaration and packaging make air travel with a firearm a straightforward process.

This video features Jason Hansen, a former CIA officer, reviewing Caleb's (founder of Patriot Training Center) everyday carry (EDC) setup. Hansen provides expert feedback on the firearm, holster, knife, flashlight, and wallet, emphasizing the importance of quality gear and practical application. He highlights the need for a good holster, the utility of a weapon-mounted light, and suggests adding a fixed-blade knife and a tactical pen to Caleb's EDC.

This guide, presented by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, outlines critical steps for disappearing without a trace. It emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness with cash reserves, strategic location selection in smaller, conservative cities, and avoiding electronic footprints. Hanson, a New York Times best-selling author with expertise in executive protection, stresses that discipline and habit changes are paramount for successful evasion.

This guide details a technique for escaping zip tie restraints, taught by former CIA officer Jason Hanson. The method involves positioning the zip tie's lock centrally in the hand, raising hands overhead, and executing a rapid, forceful downward pull to break the lock. The video emphasizes the role of adrenaline in real-life escape scenarios.

This guide details the creation of a low-cost, improvised flail weapon using common hardware store items. As demonstrated by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, this 'nut on a string' can be assembled for under $5 and is designed to be TSA-compliant when disassembled, making it a discreet self-defense option for travelers. The weapon's effectiveness is highlighted through impact demonstrations.

This guide, drawing on insights from former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, outlines techniques for deterring individuals with malicious intent. It emphasizes acknowledging potential threats with eye contact, avoiding escalation, and projecting confidence through body language. The use of a tactical pen as a subtle deterrent is also discussed.