Best Ways to Carry a Knife | Jason Hanson

Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer, provides a pragmatic assessment of the Karambit for self-defense. He highlights its specialized design and the significant training required for effective use, concluding that for 90% of individuals, a traditional fixed-blade knife offers superior practicality and ease of use for daily carry and self-defense.

This guide, presented by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, outlines home defense strategies for individuals in regions with strict firearm laws, such as Australia and Canada. It emphasizes understanding local regulations and exploring non-firearm alternatives like knives, tomahawks, and specialized flashlights when firearms are not an option. For those in free states, it details a US-based setup including a Walther PDP pistol and an AR-15 rifle, stressing secure storage.

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson discusses firearm and non-firearm options for RV defense, emphasizing situational awareness and occupant safety. He advises against using firearms in RVs with children due to the risk of accidental discharge in confined spaces, recommending alternatives like tactical flashlights, tomahawks, and fixed-blade knives. For solo RVers in remote locations, firearms like the Walther PDP are presented as viable options.

This video details a real-life self-defense incident where a USCCA member, Nick, intervened in a kidnapping attempt. Nick, an experienced concealed carrier, utilized his training to draw his firearm, engage the assailant in a gunfight, and neutralize the threat, saving the victim's life. The narrative also highlights the critical importance of ongoing firearm proficiency and the emotional aftermath of such events, including PTSD.

This video demonstrates a concealed carry self-defense technique from an expert instructor at Tactical Rifleman. It covers retention shooting, modified speed rock, point shooting, and egress. The instructor emphasizes that in real-world self-defense, the goal is to get rounds on target to create space, rather than achieving perfect shot groups.

This video from Shatterthewicked discusses optimal firearm carry methods for self-defense. The instructor emphasizes the critical nature of time in a self-defense encounter and advocates for carrying with a round in the chamber (Condition 1) to eliminate the need for slide manipulation or safety disengagement under stress. The content includes a demonstration of drawing from an IWB holster and firing.

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.